When trying to decide on the best cryptocurrency exchanges, it is not simply a matter of ranking by volume or performing a broad comparison according to fees, accessibility, trading tools or other common features.
That is why we decided to offer a list of the best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges to cover the needs of all our readers.
We will include the top major exchanges that offer the broadest range of services, as well as some smaller exchanges that focus on more specific types of clients.
This way every reader will be able to find the best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange for their unique needs.
Coinbase was created to be the most trusted name in cryptocurrency exchanges, and in this respect, it is more or less unrivaled in the marketplace.
Coinbase is regulated as a US financial institution, including FDIC insurance for US deposits of $250,000 or less, and is compliant with key EU financial regulations. Coinbase is also backed by major mainstream investors, such as banks and investment funds.
This level of trust ensures that Coinbase is the exchange of choice for most beginner cryptocurrency investors, and features a simple design to accommodate this client base.
Unfortunately, this focus on trust means that Coinbase trades in only a limited number of cryptocurrencies, though it does trade in all the top names. Clients are also limited to a relatively small number of countries of origin in North America, Europe, and Oceania.
Binance was founded by Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, a Chinese software developer who previously built systems for the Tokyo Stock Exchange and developed futures trading software for Bloomberg's Tradebook.
Although originally based in China, a crackdown in regulations on cryptocurrencies there led the exchange moving to Japan. However, when Japan's FCA issued Binance a warning they decided to relocate to Malta.
Binance is the exchange of choice for coin-to-coin cryptocurrency trading with some of the largest numbers for available coin pairs and trading volumes in the industry.
However, Binance flagship exchange also does not deal in fiat currency at all, making it a strictly cryptocurrency-based exchange. The base unit of exchange, then, is not USD, but rather Bitcoin itself.
Note: Binance has also launched two fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchanges named Binance Jersey and Binance Uganda.
Binance also boasts low fees for trades and withdrawals. Trading fees are discounted if the user is holding Binance Coin (BNB).
LocalBitcoins is a peer-to-peer exchange for trading between fiat currencies and Bitcoin.
As a peer-to-peer exchange, LocalBitcoins acts as a medium between two parties who decide for themselves how many Bitcoins to trade, at what price and through which method.
This means that people can make personal transfers of both fiat currency and Bitcoin while avoiding any regulations or taxes that they might face for making the same trade on a traditional exchange.
LocalBitcoins allows people from all over the world to trade Bitcoins for any fiat currency based on a peer-to-peer system regardless of local cryptocurrency laws or financial regulations.
LocalBitcoins operates by letting sellers place an advertisement for a percentage cost of the total value of the proposed trade. Buyers can then choose to trade with these sellers based on the offered terms.
Buyers and sellers both have reputation scores based on past transactions, and users must decide for themselves whom to trust.
CEX.io is a fiat-to-crypto exchange that offers some advanced trading features while still being very friendly for beginners to use.
Otherwise experienced investors who are new to cryptocurrencies often use CEX.io for the kind of trading that they are accustomed to with traditional securities and platforms.
CEX.io allows for free bank transfers for verified accounts and charges a small fee for unverified accounts using VISA or Mastercard. CEX.io also features low trading fees.
Most CEX.io users are drawn to the advanced trading features that traditional cryptocurrency exchanges do not generally offer. CEX.io also offers margin trading, which is essential to many trading strategies.
CEX.io does have a limited offering of cryptocurrencies, though it covers all the major coins. It also allows for a variety of coin-to-fiat pairs, including EUR, GBP, and RUB, which most exchanges do not.
Bitfinex is among the most advanced fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto trading platforms, boasting some of the highest liquidity and trading volumes among exchanges.
Bitfinex has few rivals when it comes to cryptocurrency traders who are looking to implement advanced trading techniques and trade large volumes.
Bitfinex offers the full range of features that traders expect from a platform, including advanced order types, margin trading and a huge range of coins and fiat currency pairs.
Bitfinex also boasts low fees that are geared toward high-value traders, with fees dropping dramatically as the trade value increases.
Bitfinex has suffered two major hacks in the past as its massive volumes made it a prime target, but they have since paid back all losses to clients and significantly improved their security set up to be among the best in the industry.
Bittrex is a crypto-to-crypto exchange that was designed with one priority in mind above all else: security.
Bittrex was designed by a team with decades of experience in security for major software developers, such as Microsoft and Amazon. Bittrex also keeps most of its client funds in cold storage (inaccessible to hackers) and has a robust system for verification.
In addition to security, Bittrex focuses on offering an enormous range of crypto-to-crypto trading pairs, with some of the highest trading volumes in the industry.
While Bittrex may not be the first choice for experienced cryptocurrency traders looking to trade major coins, it is arguably the best exchange for trading less popular coins.
Bittrex does have slightly higher trading fees than most exchanges and accounts can only be funded using Bitcoin, Ether or Tether.
Coinmama is a simple cryptocurrency broker that offers users a quick and easy way to buy coins using fiat currency without needing to store them on a third party exchange.
Coinmama is ideal for people who simply want to purchase a cryptocurrency using fiat money without delays, hassles, lengthy registration or hacking risk.
Most often people will make an initial cryptocurrency purchase using Coinmama, and then deposit the resulting coins from their personal wallet into a crypto-to-crypto exchange.
Coinmama does charge relatively high fees for its services, so it is only recommended for users that are willing to pay a premium for speed, discretion, and simplicity.
Kraken is one of the oldest and largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
It trades in both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, with a larger number of pairs available than most similar exchanges, though not by an enormous amount.
Kraken is designed with advanced cryptocurrency traders in mind, though it does make an effort to be accessible for beginners as well.
Advanced traders will find all the features that they expect from an advanced platform, as well as relatively low fees that scale down with volume size.
Kraken did have some performance issues in 2018 that garnered it a slightly poor reputation, but it has performed problem-free since then.
Changelly offers a rare service in the crypto space: fast and anonymous crypto-to-crypto transfers with no third party holding.
Changelly is not designed for investing or trading, but rather as a fast, discreet and efficient means for exchanging the coins in your private wallets.
Changelly works by offering you competitive exchange rates for a large range of coins and then making the transfer directly between your own private wallet.
For this service, Changelly charges a higher fee than most trading and investing exchanges, but not excessively so. The premium paid is for the anonymity and simplicity compared to a more traditional crypto-to-crypto exchange.
Changelly does also allow fiat-to-crypto exchanges, but these have notoriously high and opaque fees, and this service is not widely used.
Prime XBT is a next-generation fiat-to-crypto exchange that offers cutting-edge trading tools, extremely high leverage and pooled liquidity from other cryptocurrency exchanges.
This combination of features makes Prime XBT a top pick among advanced traders looking to capitalize on short term price movements in the top 5 coins.
Prime XBT accounts can be directly funded with Bitcoin or indirectly funded through Changelly using fiat or other coins.
Prime XBT offers by far the lowest trading fees in the industry, as well as the highest liquidity by drawing on the trading volumes from the top 12 existing exchanges.
Prime XBT also has an extremely advanced interface, the ability to short crypto/fiat pairs and up to 100 times leverage, which is far more than the 2 to 3 times leverage offered by even the most competitive trading platforms.
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Jane Goodall and Developing writing questions for our opinion piece.
As a class we have read a book on Jane Goodall, watched films and discussed her and chimpanzees in class extensively. We are in the process of developing an opinion piece that we will answer using the 5 paragraph template. Today we are going to watch a short film by a lawyer who wants to give chimpanzees person status. His thesis is an interesting: If Chimpanzees share more than 98 % the same genes (DNA) as us, then they are less like a thing and more like a living being. Then he says it follows that they like us have rights. Rights that cannot be taken away from them. Lets watch here and discuss with an eye to creating a writing prompt that we can respond to.
Are chimpanzees more like a thing or more like a human?
In Chapter 2 we learn that Otto Frank moved out of Nazi Germany in 1933 to escape Hitler's treatment of the Jews. He moved his family to Holland. Then in 1940 Hitler invaded Holland and took the country over. Now Hitler and the Nazi's controlled Holland.
Based on earlier readings in class that discussed how they Nazi's treated Jewish citizens in Germany what would you predict Otto Frank and his family would encounter in Holland? . Give specific details from what you have read, watched and learned in class about how the Nazi's treated Jews in Germany. Blog here what you think life would be like for Otto Frank in Nazi controlled Holland? If you were Otto Frank what recommend he and his family do?
WRITE AT LEAST 7 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN YESTERDAYS FILM ABOUT JANE GOODALL. GIVE DETAILS FROM THE FILM THAT YOU FOUND INTERESTING, TELL WHAT YOU THINK IS IMPORTANT ABOUT HER WORK.
Write a short summary of the Anne Frank Brainpop Movie here. Include important details from the movie.


To start us off, I've put up some of the new pattern categories in the sidebar (Flowers, Cozies, Amigurumi) and Tracie will be adding some more categories soon. If you have any more small pattern links, please e-mail Tracie and she will add them to the list!
If you're still working on your Granny items (I haven't finished mine either!) please do post your work when it's finished so we can all see what you've made!
I look forward to see what we'll all come up with – let the Small Crochet begin!
am looking forward to springtime at small crochet, especially wire work. have been crocheting silver wire with gemstone beads for 12 years and am still going strong.
kittykatt, I'm sorry I didn't see your message until now!
I didn't have a pattern for the flowers, I just made them up. I'll put together a tutorial for them if I have time!
I have been looking for some very small pretty flowers – yours are perfect. I see that in reply to Kittykat you mention a tutorial. Could you just tell me what stitch you used – that would be helpful.


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RTS+RPG=F-U-N, a Review of SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars
game: SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars
review | 07/01/06 | Blaine Krumpe
Blending RPG and RTS elements, SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars puts you in command of an army tasked with defending the known world from utter evil. OK, so the innovation doesn\'t exactly carry through to the narrative plot. Regardless, if you love RPGs and you love real-time strategy, then you will likely love SpellForce 2\'s hybrid. From masses of ground forces to aerial assaulting mythological creatures, SpellForce 2 manages to add a little bit of everything without spoiling the soup. Check out Blaine\'s review here.
Sounds Good, Good Sounds: Turtle Beach Ear Force X2 Review
game: Ear Force X2
review | 06/29/06 | Shawn Rider
Turtle Beach brings their Xbox-targeted headphones to a whole new level of quality with the Ear Force X2 Wireless Xbox Headphones. The Ear Force X2 is a (mostly) wireless setup that works very nicely with your Xbox 360 console, providing high quality audio and voice chat in a audiophile quality package. And the X2 headphones deliver the goods for just under a hundred bucks, which makes them a natural choice. We can see why the MLG would license these as the \"official\" headphones of Major League Gaming.
Square Enix PR Faces Gamer Wrath for Overreaching Embargo Attempt
game: Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
news | 06/26/06 | Aaron Stanton
1Up.com editor Luke Smith recently called Square Enix to task on a press embargo they attempted to impose for the Japanese release of Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. The embargo laid out guidelines about what the press could and couldn\'t say regarding the storyline of the already released Valkyrie Profile 2, including which characters and locations were safe to talk about. Of course, you can\'t embargo publicly available information, and Smith called them on it, opening Enix to a public lashing in the forums. Here\'s to 1Up\'s editors for having the guts to talk about it, and here\'s a sympathetic shake of the head to Square Enix PR. They\'ve got to be slapping themselves on the head right now.
Charles Would Be Proud: Darwinia Review
game: Darwinia
review | 06/23/06 | Jason Perkins
Introversion\'s Darwinia has scored plenty of good press over the past year. With a cult following from its first demo release, the game has gone on to win at the Independent Games Festival. The success has earned Darwinia a download-to-play release on Valve\'s Steam service and, most recently, a boxed retail version published by Cinemaware Marquee, whose stated goal is to bring some of the best overlooked games to retail. We got our latest GF! team member, Jason Perkins, to check it out.
Rush for Berlin Review
game: Rush for Berlin
review | 06/21/06 | Sean Hilliard
Get your combat boots, helmet and double rations of vodka ready. No, it\'s not another night out on the town with the GF! staff, it\'s Rush for Berlin, the latest WWII strategy game. Stop groaning, it actually isn\'t that bad. Especially after a couple double rations of vodka. Check in with GF!\'s shell-shocked and stodgy wargamer, Sean, for more irreverence and colorful insights than you can shake a potato masher at.
VGA Remake of King's Quest III Released
game: King's Quest III: To Heir is Human
Following the release of King\'s Quest I and II from AGD Interactive, Infamous Adventures has released a VGA re-make of King\'s Quest III: To Heir is Human. AGD Interactive and Infamous Adventures are both enthusiast developers that have taken it on themselves to reintroduce gamers to the wonders of some of Sierra Online\'s most significant franchises. Made on the versatile Adventure Game Studio, this VGA remake of King\'s Quest III: To Heir is Human let\'s gamers experience one of the best games of all time as if it were new. Plus, it\'s free.
Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators
game: Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators
Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators receives a second review here at GamesFirst after impressing one of our editors enough to be compared to Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This strategy game from the Russian developer 1C brings the open-ended nature of Oblivion into space, dumping the player into an immense universe with tons of gameplay. Working your way through the steep learning curve might be difficult, but the variety of gameplay, quality of game experience, and budget price make it well worth the battle.
Nibris Unveils New Info and Screens for ?Raid Over the River?
game: Raid Over the River
news | 06/14/06 | George Holomshek
Polish developer Nibris spilled the beans on their upcoming Raid Over the River, an exclusive Nintendo DS and Wii two-part series. When archaeologists in Peru discover an ancient artifact, top-down aerial time-travelling combat ensues (as you probably expected). The game looks and sounds like a spiffed up River Raid, but this revamp includes the addition of touch-screen control elements (most of the game is played traditionally) and voice-activated special moves. The overblown storyline and funky control schemes could make this series one to watch. Get the full story from George, right here.
How Homebrew Development is Holding Up, System By System
Systems like the original Xbox and Sony\'s PSP are praiseworthy on their own, but they can be made even better through the creative application of homebrew software. Enthusiast developed software has helped shape the console industry since the days of the Sega Saturn and the original PlayStation. ead.php?t=26773\"" onClick="window.open( this.href, '_self' ); return false;" title="">This posting on the DCEmu forums takes a brief, but informed look at the state of homebrew development on today\'s and yesterday\'s systems. Included in the list are common consoles, like the Xbox, as well as older systems, like the DreamCast. It\'s an interesting read if you\'ve dabbled on the fringe of the community and are curious to hear an overview of how things stand.
news | 06/11/06 | Matt James
3D Realms Offered $500,000 to Release Duke Nukem by December 2006
game: Duke Nukem Forever
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Comparing the CryEngine2 to Real Life
game: Crysis
Several months ago, a number of EvilGamer.com images began circulating around the web. Released before the launch of the Xbox 360, the images compared PGR3 screenshots to their real-life counterparts out here in the real world. Now there\'s a new image that\'s making the rounds, this time comparing screenshots from Crysis, using the CryEngine2 from CryTek, to two real-world photographs. The results are extremely impressive. Combine these visuals with CryTek\'s insistence that Crysis will push the boundaries of both storytelling and gameplay, and you have a game worth keeping an eye on. Crysis is expected to ship for the PC in the Fall of 2006.
Ping Pong Renaissance: Table Tennis Review
game: Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
Rockstar\'s latest title isn\'t a murder simulator or hardcore gangsta shooter. It\'s a pleasant game of Table Tennis, and it\'s really well-done. Rockstar Presents Table Tennis comes from their San Diego studio, well known for creating the Smuggler\'s Run and Midnight Club series. If Table Tennis sounds like a major change of speed, that\'s because it is. But when the results are so much fun, we\'re fine with switching gears. Get the full review here from Shawn.
The Official GamesFirst! Guide to Achievement Points
game: Xbox 360
editorial | 06/06/06 | Matt James
Xbox Live\'s ability to record achievements adds an entirely new dimension to online gaming. Suddenly, everything you do matters, and achieving a high gamer score is like managing to break into the top ten at the local video arcade (if you lived in the \'80s). In this article, we sit down with an Xbox 360 controller and a stack of games to find out the best ways to raise your gamer score with as little work as possible. Geometry Wars might be fun, but it\'s nearly a waste of time if you\'re interested in raising your stats. Madden 2006, though? It\'s a goldmine for even the unskilled footballer. And it\'s not the only one.
20 Days to the Prey Demo, 3D Realms' Joe Siegler Updates
game: Prey
news | 06/03/06 | Chris Martin
We\'re only 20 days from the release of the Prey Demo on PC and Xbox 360. That means you\'ll be able to see what the gaming media has been raving about since Prey made an unexpected appearance on the show floor at E3 2005. Combining traditional FPS elements with dynamic gravity, Spirit Power, and Portals, Prey adds up to one hell of a shooter. Joe Siegler from 3D Realms updates us on everything Prey and everything MultiPrey in the Prey Weekly Update. Shooter fans, read on!
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deSERVICEGARAGE: DeSERVICEGARAGE in conjunction with HALBE presents every day another exhibition at inEXactlyTHIS/deKUNSTVLAAI2012.
DeSERVICEGARAGE in conjunction with HALBE presents every day another exhibition at inEXactlyTHIS/deKUNSTVLAAI2012.
HALBE is dedicated to the former secretary of state Halbe Zijlstra, who decided upon major cutback in the Dutch art world. Artistic quality, entrepreneurship and public outreach are the three main-pillars as published in "More than Quality: A New Vision on Arts Policy". And this is where HALBE comes in: a beautiful blond beer, brewed, designed and sold by artists, that finances the arts.
Located in the former club of the Sint Nicolaas Lyceum during inEXactlyTHIS/deKUNSTVLAAI2012, DeSERVICEGARAGE invited HALBE to host the bar. The profit makes it possible to organize a one-day exhibition, every day of the festival.
With participating artists Alex Winters (23 Nov), Jasper Mittelmeijer (24 Nov), Erlend Larsen (24 Nov), Feiko Beckers (25 Nov), Frank Koolen (28 Nov), Pim Blokker (29 Nov), Judith Leysner (30 Nov), Isfrid Angard Siljehaug (1 Dec), Sjoerd Tim (1 Dec) and Ian de Ruiter (2 Dec).


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Songs, Unreleased songs, Outtakes,
Born to Die outtakes
Unreleased music videos
Hundred Dollar Bill (song)
Jayson Michael
Alternate producer(s)
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"Hundred Dollar Bill" (sometimes called "C-Note" or "$100" and referred to as "Nothin' More Gorgeous Than a Hundred Dollar Bill") is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2009 and leaked on December 20, 2011. The song is speculated to be an outtake from the Born to Die sessions.
Del Rey uploaded the song to her defunct SoundCloud profile on March 22, 2010, alongside other songs "On Our Way", "Velvet Crowbar", "Us Against the World", "Kinda Outta Luck" and "You Can Be the Boss".[1]
The first version of the song was produced by Jayson Michael. The "C-Note" demo version leaked on April 8, 2012 and was produced by David Kahne, who also produced Lana Del Ray. A 3rd version has been confirmed by it's producer, David Kahne. It's been described as "progressive and aggressive".
Del Rey performed the song live on June 8, 2009 at The Variety Box, and referred to it as "Nothin' More Gorgeous Than a Hundred Dollar Bill".
Along with "Heavy Hitter" and "Hawaiian Tropic", "Hundred Dollar Bill" belongs to an album called "2009 Pod Audio".
Live performances Edit
Del Rey performed the song live twice known times during the early days of her career, and possibly more. The first known performance was on June 8, 2009, at The Slipper Room in New York, and the second known performance was on January 22, 2010, at the Highline Ballroom in New York. Video footage of the first performance exists online.[2]
The demo of the song specifically references "Ruby Tuesday", which also appears in "Every Man Gets His Wish".
Mentions of a Chevy can be found in "On Our Way", "Every Man Gets His Wish" and "Shades of Cool".
Themes of prostitution can be found in songs such as "Kinda Outta Luck", "Last Girl on Earth", "Go Go Dancer" and various other songs.
A party dress is also mentioned in "Cruel World" and "National Anthem"
Reference to Ultraviolence.
The song is assumed to be about love-interest J.
Del Rey calls herself the "New Jersey queen" in "All Smiles".
"You turn my mood from black to blue" is a similar lyric to "out of the black, into the blue" from "Get Free".
Certain lyrical similarities to "My Song 57".
Official versions Edit
Final version — 4:00
"C-Note" demo version — 3:13
Music video Edit
Lana Del Rey -Hundred Dollar Bill
Director Lana Del Rey
Filmed Unknown
Vevo views N/A
Background and description Edit
Del Rey created her own homemade video for the song. Like most of her old music videos, it featured clips of Del Rey herself singing along to the song and clips she gathered from miscellaneous films and videos. It also features footage of Del Rey's interview with Brea Tremblay for Index magazine that was taken November, 2008.
Final version Edit
(Twenty of 'em wrapped up tight in silk)
Hundred dollar bill
Nothin' more gorgeous than a hundred dollar bill
Jimmy pulls up in his blue Chevy Nova
I have been dyin' for him to come over
I'm in my party dress
He say, "you such a mess"
I am the New Jersey dance queen
He is the gangster action king
He knows that I be sellin' my body
My man the best 'cause he knows what's up
He knows it's a big bad world
Knows that I'm a good girl
He understands the sale of self
'Cause cash comes quick when looks can kill
(Hey, yeah)
J is a romantic roller coaster
He don't do anything he supposed to
I like 'em tough and mean
Jim is the worst that I've ever seen
I am the trailer park darling
He is the one-time comeback king
He knows that I be looking to die
He says, "baby, pay respect to the high"
(Hey, yeah, oh-ah, oh-ah, hey-ah)
I like your ultra-violent swing
I like it when you treat me mean
You turn my mood from black to blue
(Hey, yeah, twenty of 'em
Wrapped up tight in)
(I need your love)
(Yeah, twenty of 'em wrapped up tight in silk)
Demo version Edit
But twenty of 'em wrapped up tight in silk
Hey-ah
He say, "you're such a mess"
And there's nothin' more gorgeous than a hundred dollar bill
He said, "baby, pay respect to the high"
I'm not invincible
But cash come quick when looks can kill
Twenty of 'em wrapped up tight in silk
Ruby Tuesdays
Oh, sick, oh
I loved you then, you'll always know
That there's nothin' more gorgeous than a hundred dollar bill
↑ Lanadelrey. (2010) Lana Del Rey on SoundCloud. Wayback Machine. [Access Date: September 22, 2017]
↑ YouTube - "Lana Del Rey (Lizzy Grant) Yayo & Hundred Dollar Bill"
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Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter is really a wonderful location. The Jupiter location is amazing. But, if this isn't the community for you, you might like one of the other local communities like Jupiter Harbour or Ritz Carlton Golf Club or The Bears Club that are located here as well.


The airline is rethinking its pet-carrier labeling protocol after a traumatic week for dog-owner passengers.
In the wake of two separate instances involving family dogs this week, United Airlines is changing its pet carrier policy.
United is planning to issue "bright colored bag tags to customers traveling with in-cabin pets," according to a statement the airline issued to TMZ. Ideally these will allow flight attendants to easily identify when someone's traveling with a live animal.
This comes after a shocking incident this week when, on a flight from Houston to New York's LaGuardia airport, a flight attendant forced a woman to stow her French Bulldog puppy's carrier (with the puppy still inside it) in the overhead bin. Sadly, the dog didn't survive the three-hour journey.
United claimed full responsibility for the incident, saying in a statement: "This was a tragic accident that should never have occurred, as pets should never be placed in the overhead bin... We are thoroughly investigating what occurred to prevent this from ever happening again."
in the same week, the airline erroneously sent a pooch to Japan in the cargo hold of a plane instead of Kansas City.
The new policy involving noticeable, bright tags for pet carriers is expected to roll out by April, and the planned change would particularly affect in-cabin pets.


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Avengers 4 Is Going To Have An Unbelievably Lengthy Runtime
Running at 149 minutes on the big screen, Avengers: Infinity War became the longest movie in the...
Running at 149 minutes on the big screen, Avengers: Infinity War became the longest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date. Now, word has it that the film's sequel, Avengers 4, just might be a whole lot longer.
There hasn't been that much official information about Avengers 4, but in a new interview with Collider (via Express), Infinity War director Joe Russo decided to let out the possible runtime for the upcoming comic book movie.
"I'll say it could easily be a three-hour film," the filmmaker told the publication.
However, the Russo brother also indicates that fans shouldn't feel overwhelmed just yet. While the film could go on for more than 180 minutes, Joe also believes that he and his brother would probably try to shorten the length of the Infinity War sequel.
"But I think that, you know, we're very hard on the material. We like it to play at a certain pace. Uh…I…you know, I'm sure that we'll squeeze it," the director explained. "I can't imagine...We have a whole year of work left on that movie. I do think it will be longer than Avengers 3, but it's clearly impossible to say."
Yes, the Russos are going to have a long while on the cutting room floor, but a three-hour runtime isn't entirely impossible. Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and all the remaining Avengers are going to undo Thanos' finger-snapping massacre, and it won't be easy.
Besides, three hours isn't unusual. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King finished at 201 cinemas when it premiered back in 2003. 180 minutes for Avengers 4 doesn't seem much of a stretch.
Avengers 4 hits cinemas May 3, 2019.
Read: Kevin Feige Says Captain Marvel Standalone Is A 'Different Type Of Origin Story'


Avoidence is the best defense.
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On Saturday Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. there will be a class at Lambert's Feed & Tack location (769 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler, PA 16002) on the second floor. This class is designed to help teach us how to avoid being victims & so much more. It will cover personal protection, home protection, the four conditions of awareness, avoidance of violent confrontations, the basics of self defense firearms, etc. It will also cover what a concealed carry permit does & does not do for you. Included in the class will be a copy of Michael Martin's Concealed Carry & Self defense, a $27.95 value. Class fee is $85.00. Any questions please call 814-233-7451 or email motoman774@yahoo.com. Thanks you for your time, Allen.
Just a quick update here. These classes are going well & are being received well. The people attending seem to be of the same thought. "Wow. I didn't realize that." All that being said, if anyone has referred someone, thank you. I have also decided to offer group rates depending on the size of the group. And I also did a deal for a husband & wife this weekend. Full price for the husband & the wife for an additional $20 but that does not include a second book for the wife. I'm going to make that a policy. Goes for bringing an "SO" also. When possible we will do small door prize at each class. The prizes will be donated by local businesses. So please help support them. Again, if you referred, thanks.
Next class is March 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Is there a link to a website for this? Id like to post the info in my FB group.
jahwarrior72;135246 Wrote: Is there a link to a website for this? Id like to post the info in my FB group.
No website as of yet. Feel free to post my number, 814-233-7451 & my email, motoman774@yahoo.com. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
Finally back in town for a bit. Starting these classes back up. First scheduled date is June 21st at 2:00 p.m. Location, Lambert's Feed & Tack location (769 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler, PA 16002) second floor. Questions, 814-233-7451 or motoman774@yahoo.com.


The book, which won the story-writing contest conducted by the AsiaRice Foundation, the Alpha Phi Omega Service Sorority, and the Philippine Department of Education, aims to make young children aware of the important processes involved in the production of rice, a staple food—from planting, harvesting, hulling and milling, selling in the market, and, finally, rice arriving at its 'destiny' which, in the story, is a hungry boy's plate.
It was written in 2009 by Virna Karla Sebastian, Erika Thea Ajes, and Aya Arce. The storytelling was performed by Oscar "Kuya Pong " Garcia in an interactive manner, for the enjoyment of the children.
IRRI will donate 10 copies of Gabby Ghas to the libraries of each elementary school in the Bay and Los Baños area, after each book-reading session, which have been scheduled until the last week of February 2014, in partnership with the Department of Education and Culture and the AsiaRice Foundation. SUHAY, the IRRI spouses' club, also supports the storytelling sessions by providing free snacks for the children.


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 Известные носители
 Вильберг, Айна Зиновьевна (род. 1985) — украинская певица и автор песен, актриса, педагог по вокалу.
 Вильберг, Гельмут (1880—1941) — генерал авиации во время Второй мировой войны.

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Jack Bowen, President of EMJ Corporation, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current role. Burt Odom, EMJ's current CEO, will shift to the role of Chairman
of the Board of Directors.
This transition will take place on October 1, and is part of EMJ's strategic approach to
executive succession, which is designed to develop and sustain strong leaders and ensure its success for years to come.
As President and CEO, Jack will be responsible for the overall success of EMJ and the development of the company's strategic vision and goals. He will work closely with Burt Odom
to establish and execute the strategic vision of the organization.
"Throughout his career, Jack has proven himself to be a strategic visionary and servant leader," said Burt Odom. "Jack has the perfect combination of knowledge, operational experience and integrity to lead EMJ forward and ensure its success for years to come."
Jack Bowen started his construction career in 1998 after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He joined EMJ Construction in 2005. With 22 years of construction experience, Jack has served in a variety of roles, from job site superintendent, vice president of construction, executive vice president of EMJ Construction Southeast, and President of EMJ Construction.
Burt Odom began his construction career in 1983 after graduating from Auburn University, where he served under EMJ founder, Edgar M. Jolley. During his 38 years of experience, he held various positions. Most notably, Burt served as the Executive Vice President of EMJ's Dallas office and the Chief Operating Officer before being appointed President of EMJ in
2010. In 2016, he became President and CEO.
"Burt's visionary and creative energy, strong work ethic, and hands-on approach have
left an indelible mark on EMJ," said Jack Bowen. "He boldly led EMJ during a time of diversification and growth. I am excited to work with him as he continues to help guide
and inspire the company for many years to come."
Jack was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he lives with his wife and two children. Jack is active in his church, volunteers as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chattanooga, and is on the UTC Alumni Board.
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We have designated seating set aside for anyone who uses a wheelchair and wants to remain in their wheelchair, and for patrons who prefer to transfer from the wheelchair or power scooter to a theater seat. Up to three companion seats are available to purchase adjacent to the wheelchair seat. Our Guest Services Staff can assist you from the front door of the theater to your seats. Patrons in wheelchairs are responsible for getting from the street or parking area to the theater. Orders for these seats can be placed either by calling toll free 888.466.5722 or by selecting the ADA designated seats from the interactive seat map or drop down list when ordering online at njpac.org.
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Sony announces video gaming success with 79 million shipments worldwide. Consequently, the company announced the new development of games and other products including the smartphone. The latest release is Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2. However, there are various interesting previous models. Xperia XZ2 is the smartphone that provides superior entertainment experience under the concept "Entertainment to the Extreme". Xperia™ XZ Premium is the premium smartphone with 5.5-inch 4K HDR screen. Xperia XA2 Ultra is the outstanding model with "Dual Pro Selfie" feature that delivers excellent picture quality. Xperia™ XA1 Ultra is the mid-range smartphone with worthwhile quality and camera at affordable price that is not less than flagship models. The latest models are Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2. The Xperia XA2 Ultra has a 16MP camera lens with the OIS system (Optical Image Stabilization) and an 8MP camera with a flash on the front that provides super wide-angle up to 120° for taking the ultimate and super wide group selfie. The 23MP main camera is 1/2.3" Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor and ISO12800 low-light photo for taking brighter photos even in low light. Moreover, there is a 4K video recording and slow-motion with 120fps video recording for keeping memorable moments and exploring a new perspective. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 mobile platform will guarantee that the smartphone will be fast and efficient in multitasking. The Quick Charging system makes charging faster.
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Colourmeinkindness is the second studio album by English rock band Basement. It was released on 23 October 2012 through Run for Cover Records.

Background
Basement formed in Ipswich in 2010, signing to independent label Run for Cover in August of that year. The band released their debut album, I Wish I Could Stay Here, in July 2011. The group then toured across the UK several times, as well as tour the US and Australia.

Composition and production
Compared to their past releases, guitarist Alex Henery called the process for Colourmeinkindness "the most chaotic process we have ever gone about writing a record." The band members would write parts and sent them over email to each other, and exchanges ideas on the parts. With Henery residing in the US, the group were unable to get together and write in a practice space. With Colourmeinkindness, the group "wanted to explore new sounds and techniques ... We all wanted to push the sound of the band into new places," according to Henery. The album's sound has been described as alternative rock, emo, grunge, punk rock and rock.

Recording for Colourmeinkindness took place at The Panda Studios in Fremont, California with producer Sam Pura in July. According to Henery, the group were "forced to work as hard" as they could given a limited time period in the studio. During the first day in the studio, the band were awake until 4am "putting the parts together for songs and pretty much writing songs from scratch." Henery saw this as providing "a fresh approach to writing the album." Pura understood the band's sonic vision and provided a lot of ideas as well as "explore new techniques in layering and texturizing the sound of the album." Pura engineered and mixed the recordings, while T W Walsh mastered them.

Release and commercial performance
On 16 July 2012, Colourmeinkindness was announced for release in the autumn. Three days later, the band announced they were going on hiatus. In said announcement, the group revealed that the hiatus was "[d]ue to a number of personal commitments". In July and August, the band toured across the US alongside Dead End Path, Soul Search and Daylight. On 6 September, "Spoiled" was made available for streaming. Five days later, "Covet" was made available for streaming. Colourmeinkindness was made available for streaming on 15 October, before being released on 23 October through Run for Cover. In mid-November, the band played their final shows in the UK, prior to reforming in 2014.

Colourmeinkindness peaked at number 188 on the Billboard 200, as well as reaching number 1 on Vinyl Albums, number 8 on Heatseekers Albums and number 48 on Independent Albums. Despite the lack of press coverage or live dates to support it, the album has since sold over 25,000 copies worldwide.

Critical reception

Colourmeinkindness received positive reviews upon release. AbsolutePunk reviewer Adam Pfleider wrote that the album featured "just as many references to indie, grunge and alternative shoegaze as there are allusions of radio's top 40 at its height in 1996." Pfleider also wrote that the band managed to craft "a near perfect combination of grunge cult and top singles of the '90s." In a short review for AllMusic, Matt Collar wrote that the album "showcases Basement's passionate, sprawling, emo-influenced rock." James Tremain of Alter the Press! wrote that the album owed  "as much to mid-90s emo and grunge acts such as Nirvana" as it did to "modern day punk." He went on further to say that the band constructed an album that "knows both when to swing its punches and when to offer a shoulder to cry on," being "equal parts brute force and beauty."

Kill Your Stereo reviewer Maddo wrote that the one of the group's most appealing traits was the "honesty and sincerity in Fisher's lyrics." Maddo favourably compared Fisher's voice to that of Sunny Day Real Estate frontman Jeremy Enigk. Punknews.org reviewer RENALDO69 called the album "incredible ... a near-flawless record". He praised Fisher's vocals, referring to them as "top-notch" and "remarkable".

Track listing

Personnel
Personnel per sleeve.

Basement
 Ronan Crix – guitar
 James Fisher – drums
 Duncan Stewart – bass
 Andrew Fisher – vocals
 Alex Henery – guitar

Production
 Sam Pura – producer, engineer, mixing
 T W Walsh – mastering
 James Fisher – album art
 Alex Henery – layout, design
 Mitch Wojcik – layout photo

Chart performance

References
Citations

Sources

External links

Colourmeinkindness at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

Run for Cover Records albums
2012 albums
Basement (band) albums


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Leaders & Legends of Online Learning
063 Dr Tony Mays
Dr Tony Mays joined COL as Education Specialist: Open Schooling in February 2019. Throughout his career, Tony has been involved with the strategic leadership and operational management of distance education with extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa. He previously served as Manager of the Unit for Distance Education, Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria and before that as a Senior Programme Specialist at Saide.
Interview: https://episodes.castos.com/onlinelearninglegends/a57a38c7-e38f-4dd0-a8af-5b5c705e270a-063-Tony-Mays-Final.mp3 | recorded November 2021
Tony's profile: https://www.col.org/members/dr-tony-mays/
Tony's LInkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjohnmays/?originalSubdomain=za
Video clip outlining the 6-year plan for Tony's portfolio of work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKtVsStTV3o
Nominated publications (free to access):
Mays, T. (2020). Towards more resilient schooling: Possible models for the future. Commonwealth of Learning: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED607246, http://oasis.col.org/bitstream/handle/11599/3612/2020_COL_Towards_Resilient_Schooling.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Mays. T., & Singh, R.K. (Eds.) (2020). Addressing the learning needs of out-of-school children and youths through the expansion of Open Schooling. Commonwealth of Learning: http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/3731
Mays. T. (2017). Mainstreaming use of open educational resources (OER) in an African context. Open Praxis 9(4), pp.387-401. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.300523951458970
Nominated work (requires purchase):
Mays T. (2021). Teaching the Teachers. In: Burgos D., Tlili A., Tabacco A. (Eds.) Radical solutions for education in a crisis context. Lecture notes in educational technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7869-4_11
Mays, T. (2020). Open Educational Resources in South Africa. In: Huang, R., Liu, D., Tlili, A., Gao, Y., & Koper, R. (2020). Current State of Open Educational Resources in the "Belt and Road" Countries. Springer Singapore. https://books.google.ca/books?id=nM_YDwAAQBAJ
Twitter: @tonymays0
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Feds must allow First Nations to tax, regulate cannabis
The exclusion of Indigenous governments from the proposed cannabis regime seems incongruous with the PM's support for a nation-to-nation relationship
Allan Clarke
There was little surprise when the Assembly of First Nations, at its Special Chiefs Assembly in early May, called on the government of Canada to amend Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. The chiefs sought to prevent provincial regulations from applying on reserves and to allow First Nations to share in the revenue that will be generated by legalizing the production and distribution of cannabis. The move followed recommendations from the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples to delay the implementation of the legislation until Indigenous peoples have been properly consulted.
What was much more surprising was the decision of the Trudeau government to exclude Indigenous governments from the cannabis regime in the first place.
As recent Senate hearings have shown, First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders have presented compelling testimony that they were left out of the engagement and deliberation on the legislation, both on the important and related public health issues and on how the laws governing cannabis will be administered in the future. This assertion seems to have been validated by the Minister of Health when, in response to a question from Senator Scott Tannas, she was unable to state even one change the government had made to its draft legislation as a result of engagement with Indigenous peoples.
Yet Bill C-45 and the new treatment of cannabis in Canada represent a significant opportunity to demonstrate how a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples might actually work. This case can show how Canadian laws of general application can be reconciled with Indigenous governments' jurisdiction in, as the Prime Minister has repeated, "building a true nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada."
In fact, the first of the government's own Principles respecting the Government of Canada's Relationship with Indigenous Peoples reads as follows: "The Government of Canada recognizes that all relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the recognition and implementation of their right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government."
In Budget 2018, the government further recognized "the important role that tax revenues play in supporting self-sufficiency and self-determination for Indigenous governments, [and] the Government of Canada is committed to continuing to negotiate direct taxation arrangements with Indigenous governments."
The exclusion of Indigenous governments from the proposed cannabis regime seems entirely incongruous with these statements.
At the same time, there are existing paths forward through which this exclusion could, and can, be rectified. In the case of First Nations, the First Nations Fiscal Management Act has already created a statutory basis that effectively recognizes their jurisdiction in matters associated with taxation and financial management. It also provides the institutional support, through the First Nations Tax Commission and the First Nations Financial Management Board, to administer the regime and support First Nations governments in the exercise of their jurisdiction.
Since the law was enacted and the new agencies were established, First Nations have collected more than $1 billion in taxes (mainly property taxes), and the financial performance of over 100 First Nations has been certified by the Financial Management Board as meeting a high objective standard. In addition, since the issuance of the first debenture in 2014, 41 First Nations have raised $376 million in the global financial markets to finance infrastructure, housing and other community projects through the First Nations Finance Authority — another institution created under the Fiscal Management Act. The new system is proven and credible.
The First Nations Fiscal Management Act could be amended to recognize First Nations' law-making authority to levy taxes on the sale and distribution of cannabis, subject to the administrative framework of the Act and consistent with elements of the provisions currently being contemplated for the Excise Tax Act. Amendments could also recognize First Nations jurisdiction for other regulatory elements, including zoning, local business licensing and enforcement. The legislation would continue to be "opt-in": First Nations could elect to sign on as a way of exercising their jurisdiction.
Recognizing First Nations jurisdiction to tax and regulate cannabis would allow First Nations to ensure an orderly transition to the legalization of a product that, as many have stated, could affect already vulnerable people and communities. It would also help prevent the development of a grey market for the sale of cannabis, like the current trade in tobacco.
And it would also demonstrate that the government is serious about a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, including a new fiscal relationship with Indigenous governments. These relationships, by definition, require a modern tax regime, appropriate revenue sharing and Canada's recognition of First Nations jurisdiction in matters that affect First Nations communities and people.
Photo: OTTAWA – Alberta regional chief Marlene Poitras, left, interim Yukon regional chief Kluane Adamek, and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Perry Bellegarde, along with co-chairs Harold Tarbell, Racelle Kooy, and Tim Catcheway, listen as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett, centre, speaks during the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly on May 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Allan Clarke is an Ottawa-based consultant on Indigenous issues. Previously, he served over 30 years in the Public Service of Canada, most recently with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Allan is Anishinaabe with family roots on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.


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Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks II treaty II (START II) at the Prague Castle.
Obama, Medvedev sign START treaty
By CAROL E. LEE
PRAGUE — Making a down payment on his goal of a nuclear-arms-free world, President Barack Obama signed a new treaty with his Russian counterpart Thursday to reduce nuclear arsenals on both sides by about one-third.
In a gilded hall here at a castle in Prague's presidential complex, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev put their signatures on a new Strategic Arms Reduction Talks treaty that calls on each country to reduce its number of warheads and long-range missiles — still maintaining plenty to ensure mutual destruction but a step toward reducing the nuclear threat worldwide.
For Obama, the treaty signing marks an important foreign policy accomplishment — building on the goal he laid out one year ago in this city, in a speech calling for an end to nuclear weapons worldwide. In the speech, Obama acknowledged it was a long-range goal that would outlive him and his presidency but that set him on a course of finding way to reduce the United States' own arsenal.
"I believed then — as I do now — that the pursuit of that goal will move us further beyond the Cold War, strengthen the global nonproliferation regime and make the United States, and the world, safer and more secure. One of the steps that I called for last year was the realization of this treaty, so I am glad to be back in Prague today," Obama said after signing the treaty.
Obama also predicted the U.S. Senate would ratify the treaty, despite some Republicans' objections that it goes too far in reducing American military might.
Obama said the chamber has a "strong history of bipartisanship" on approving arms pacts and said he has spoken with the "chairmen of the relevant committees" in the Senate.
"We are beginning to once again move forward, leaving the Cold War behind, to address new challenges in new ways," he said. "I feel confident that we are going to be able to get [the treaty] ratified."
Obama said he hoped the effects of the new START treaty would go far beyond the deeply technical language about how many nuclear bombs each country could possess — and to warmer relations between the last remaining superpower and the only other nation with a massive nuclear stockpile.
And in his comments, he recalled that Medvedev had said, "Our relationship had started to drift, making it difficult to cooperate on issues of common interest to our people. And when the United States and Russia are not able to work together on big issues, it is not good for either of our nations or for the world.
"Together, we have stopped the drift and proven the benefits of cooperation," Obama said.
But more than helping his "reset" with Russia, Obama said he hoped the treaty would help rally the rest of the world to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions, by showing the United States was ready to take steps to reduce its own nuclear might.
The treaty calls on both countries to reduce their nuclear warheads from about 2,200 to 1,550 over seven years and reduce long-range missiles as well.
The signing ceremony comes four days before Obama hosts a two-day nuclear arms summit in Washington with 46 leaders from other nations, including Chinese President Hu Jintao.
China and Russia are the last nations at the negotiating table that have not agreed to move forward with tougher sanctions against Iran.
Obama will meet one on one with the Chinese leader during the nuclear summit. He goes into that discussion with a stronger case if he can move the Russians closer to sanctions in his meeting Thursday with Medvedev.
The White House downplayed the potential for a breakthrough with Russia in Prague.
Briefing reporters on Air Force One, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said not to expect any significant developments on Iran.
"I don't expect any pronouncements today coming out of this meeting," he said, pointing out that, unlike 15 months ago, the Russians are now supportive of efforts to develop sanctions. Russia has signaled a new openness to sanctions — saying they are not preferable but might need to be discussed at this time — but has stopped short of an outright endorsement of the idea. Both China and Russia do a great deal of business with Iran.
Ben Rhodes, communications director for the National Security Council, who also briefed reporters, stressed that the multilateral discussions about tougher sanctions are taking place in New York and said that highlights how isolated Iran has become.
Obama arrived in Prague Thursday morning after an overnight on Air Force One and seemed to be in good spirits heading into a day that marked a significant foreign policy accomplishment to build on his recent health care successes at home.
Obama made a surprise cameo in the conference room on Air Force One, where Gibbs and Rhodes were briefing reporters on his trip to Prague.
Rhodes, seated with his back to the door, was going over the day's schedule when Obama entered the room and stood behind him. "I was about to say he's doing a really good job," Obama joked. "I was impressed. He sounded like he knew what he was talking about."
Asked if he wanted to take over the briefing, Obama said, "No, no I'm good," as he left the room.
Arriving in Prague, Obama immediately headed to the Prague Castle, and after posing for a photograph with Czech President Vaclav Klaus and Medvedev, he went into the meeting with his Russian counterpart.
The new START treaty is seen as more symbolic than substantive but marks a clear step forward in U.S. relations with Russia. The treaty has eluded other presidents, and there was a point in U.S. negotiations with Russia that Obama was reportedly on the verge of walking away.
The White House tapped Brian McKeon, a national security adviser in Vice President Joe Biden's office, to oversee the ratification process for the START treaty in the Senate, where McKeon is a known quantity. He was chief counsel for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Biden used to chair.
Gibbs said the treaty will be posted online this morning, and members of the administration's negotiating team will begin briefing senators on the language.
The White House needs 67 votes for ratification in the Senate. It could be a tough fight with Republicans, several of whom have raised concerns about the treaty and Obama's nuclear policies in general.
Gibbs stressed that the ratification process has traditionally gained bipartisan support in the Senate. He said the White House expects Senate approval by the end of the year but declined to put a firmer deadline on it.
"We are hopeful that reducing the threat of nuclear weapons remains a priority for both parties," Gibbs said.
Obama will spend about 24 hours in Prague — including trying to ease concerns among Central European allies that the renewed U.S.-Russia partnership could adversely affect their relationships. In a dinner with 11 NATO allies Thursday night, Obama will try to calm their fears.
Ahead of the trip, the White House downplayed comments Tuesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that the country could "opt out" of the START treaty, but the remark threw a splash of cold water on what the administration has hailed as a big foreign policy success.
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I'm still working on my bay but when they came in I decided to snap a bunch of size comparison photos.
Looks great to me and I'm sure they cool a bit better as well.
I need to replace one of my fans, and I'll look into the mizu when I do.


We've all had mornings where there's barely enough time to run a comb through our hair, let alone create an intricate hairstyle that stays in place all day (hello, Mondays).
With this in mind, we're always on the hunt for quick hairstyles that will take us from bed to bus as speedily as possible, but still leave us in a presentable state for important meetings and lunch dates.
To take a little hassle out of your morning routine we have compiled the definitive guide to the 10 best hairstyles that you can create in 60 seconds or less. From braids to buns, there's a look to suit every hair type and style - and best of all, they require barely any equipment to create.
Bored of the usual three-stranded braid? Check out this tutorial from A Cup of Jo to learn how to create a chic four-stranded plait in seconds.
To recreate this boho look, take a good 30 seconds to backcomb your hair with a mist of sea salt spray for extra volume. Then simply pull back the front sections and secure with a cool clip or large pin. For more details, see Treasures and Travels.
This look can be achieved in just three speedy steps - pull your hair into a low pony, braid down and twist back on itself. See The Beauty Department for more tips.
Banish bad hair days forever by securing a beautiful printed scarf over the top of your head with a simple knot. See A Beautiful Mess for the full tutorial (including a sweet chignon to go under the scarf, if you have some extra time to play with).
Keep your hair off your face with these quick and easy mini braids. Simply plait a small section of the front of your hair backwards, secure with a bobby pin and voila. See Patricia Bright's video tutorial here for more.
This look is achieved thanks to a bit of twisting and clever bobby pin placement. Head to The Beauty Department to get the full tutorial.
The top knot is the ultimate lazy girl hairstyle - all you need to do is secure hair in a high pony, wrap the ends around themselves and secure with a bobby pin. See Treasures and Travels for the full guide.
This look is a fancy take on the traditional ponytail. All you need to do is keep a piece of hair separate to twist around the base of your pony, and you can add in hair accessories or flowers to jazz it up. See A Cup of Jo for more.
For an edgier take on a simple plait, lightly gel a small section of hair and braid it tightly under the rest of your locks. Get the full tutorial from Yours Naturally.
Half up, half down hair is having a moment, and we love this high ponytail style with plenty of volume. Get the full tutorial from Missy Sue.


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Сложные системы заряженных частиц и их взаимодействие с
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Международное совещание 8-11 апреля 2020
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2019 (Программа и материалы)
2017 год (программа и материалы)
Complex Systems of Charged Particles and
Their Interaction with Electromagnetic Radiation 2015
SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS
Section 1. Basic Aspects of Plasma Science. Wednesday, April 8
A.A. Rukhadze (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Milestones in the development of basic plasma physics Invited
B.A. Veklenko (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Maxwell plasma and quantum fluctuations of electromagnetic field
Section 2. Laser Plasmas. Wednesday, April 8
Alex B. Borisov, John C. McCorkindale, James W. Longworth, and Charles K. Rhodes (Laboratory for X-Ray Microimaging and Bioinformatics, Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA): Rewriting the rules governing high intensity interactions of light with matter Invited
Ad Memoriam: Prof. V.V. Korobkin (1938-2014): S. Rachmaninoff, Prelude in C# Minor (performed by Anna Rhodes)
A. V. Brantov, E. A. Govras, V. Yu. Bychenkov (Lebedev Phys. Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Optimal regimes of laser-triggered proton acceleration from low-density targets Invited
S.G. Bochkarev1, E. d'Humiéres2, Ph. Korneev3, V.Yu. Bychenkov1, V. Tikhonchuk2 (1Lebedev Phys. Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2CELIA, University of Bordeaux, CNRS, CEA, Talence, France; 3Moscow Engineering Physics Inst., Russia): The role of stochastic electron heating in electromagnetic collisionless shock formation
V.V. Strelkov (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): High-order optical processes: towards nonperturbative nonlinear optics
A.M. Ishkhanyan1, V.P. Krainov2 (1Inst. for Physical Research, NAS of Armenia, Ashtarak, Armenia, 2Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia): Non-exponential tunneling ionization of atoms by an intense laser field
А.V. Borovskiy1, A.L. Galkin2, M.P. Kalashnikov3, M.Yu. Romanovskiy2 (1Baikal State University of Economics and Law, Department of Informatics and Cybernetics, Irkutsk, Russia; 2General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 3Max-Born-Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short-Time Spectroscopy, Berlin, Germany): Energy-angular spectrum of the electrons accelerated in ultra-short relativistic laser pulse
A.I. Magunov (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Effects of optical lattice field on relaxation rates of "clock' transition levels in strontium atom
I.K. Krasyuk1, A.P. Bazhulin1, A.Yu. Semenov1, I.A. Stuchebryukhov1, R.S. Belikov2, K.V. Khishchenko2, O.N. Rosmej3, T. Rienecker3, A. Schoenlein3, M. Tomut3 (1General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 3GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany): Experimental investigation of dynamic strength and structural transformations of graphite by laser nano- and picosecond actions
S.A. Shulyapov 1, K.A. Ivanov1, I.N. Tsymbalov1, D.A. Krestovskih1, A.B. Savel'ev1, P.A.Ksenofontov2, A.V. Brantov2, V.Yu. Bychenkov2 (1Faculty of Physics and International Laser Center of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia; 2Lebedev Phys. Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Electron acceleration by parametrical plasma waves created in relativistic laser-plasma interactions
K.V. Lezhnin1, F.F. Kamenets1, V.S. Beskin1,4, M. Kando2, T. Zh. Esirkepov2, and S.V. Bulanov1,2,3 (1Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, Russia; 2Kansai Photon Science Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Kyoto, Japan; 3General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 4Lebedev Phys. Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Effect of electromagnetic pulse transverse inhomogeneity on the ion acceleration by radiation pressure
M. Khokhlova1,2, A. Gonoskov3, I. Gonoskov3, M. Ryabikin3, and V. Strelkov1 (1General Physics Inst. RAS; 2M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Physics, Russia; 3Inst. of Applied Physics RAS, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia): Phase and polarization properties of high harmonics generated in elliptically polarized laser field
A. Korytin, Yu. Mal'kov, A. Murzanev, A. Stepanov, D. Yashunin (Inst. of Applied Physics RAS, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia): Dynamics of plasma expansion in intense femfemtosecond laser-ablated aluminum plumes
N.E. Andreev (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Secondary sources of high energy electrons in the laser-matter interactions
L.P. Pugachev1, P.R. Levashov1, N. E. Andreev1, Yu. A. Malkov2, A. N. Stepanov2, D. A. Yashunin2 (1Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Inst. of Applied Physics RAS, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia): 3D PIC modeling of laser acceleration of electrons from inhomogeneous plasma corona
P. Chizhov, V. Bukin, S. Garnov (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Transverse interferometry in femtosecond laser filament diagnostics
O.F. Kostenko (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Generation of Kα X-rays in the interaction of femtosecond laser pulses with nanocylinders and clusters
Dmitrii N. Gabyshev, Stepan N. Andreev (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): The particle x-coordinate non-return after a z-directed laser pulse passage
S.A. Pikuz Jr., A.Ya. Faenov, I.Yu. Skobelev, T.A. Pikuz, M.A. Alkhimova, R. Kodama, and V.E. Fortov (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Diagnostics of warm dense matter by high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy of hollow ion
O.B. Shiryaev (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Stabilization of the scattering of relativistically intense laser pulses in three-component plasmas
Section 3. General Plasmas. Wednesday, April 8
M.L. Shmatov (A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Inst., St. Petersburg, Russia): Initial acceleration of electrons of ball lightning and terrestrial gamma-ray flashes with a hard spectrum
S.А. Маslov (M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia; Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Russia): Electrical mechanisms of vorticity genesis in tornado-like whirlwind
Section 3 (continued). General Plasmas. Thursday, April 9
V.B. Bobrov1,2, S.A. Trigger1, I.M. Sokolov3 (1Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Moscow Power Engineering Inst., Russia; 3Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany): On the spectral distribution of the energy of equilibrium radiation in matter Invited
S.A. Trigger1, I.A. Gribov2 (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Possible anisotropy of the earth observations and the Newtonian model of gravitationally neutral Universe Invited
Yu. K. Kurilenkov (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): On the features of bursts of hard x-rays, neutrons and alpha-particles in the pulse nanosecond vacuum discharge with a virtual cathode Invited
S.A. Maiorov1,2, B.A. Klumov2 (1General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Institute of High Energy Densities RAS, Moscow, Russia): Complex plasmas with ion flow: interaction of microparticles
I.A. Valuev , I.V. Morozov (Joint Inst. for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Confining boundary conditions for simulation of electron-ion plasma by antisymmetrized wave packet molecular dynamics
Section 4. Complex Plasmas. Thursday, April 9
O.F. Petrov1,2 ( 1Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia): Phase transitions in small charged dust system Invited
V.N. Tsytovich, N. Gusein-zade, and A.M. Ignatov (General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Coherent scattering of electromagnetic waves by self-organized dust structures. the factor of coherency and hysteresis during electron heating Invited
S.I. Popel, A.P. Golub', G.G. Dolnikov, A.Yu. Dubinskii, Yu.N. Izvekova, S.I. Kopnin, A.V. Zakharov, L.M. Zelenyi (Space Research Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Dusty plasmas at the moon: recent developments and unsolved problems Invited
Yu.N. Izvekova, S.I. Popel (Space Research Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Modulational instability and dust flows in the Earth's ionosphere
T.I. Morozova, S.I. Kopnin, S.I. Popel (Space Research Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Modulational excitation of density perturbations in dusty ionosphere
L.G. D'yachkov (Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Analytical model of classical Coulomb cluster in a harmonic trap
V.N. Tsytovich1 and A.K. Maslov2,3 (1General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia; 3Moscow Engineering Physics Inst.): Interaction of nonlinearly screened charged grains in complex plasmas
A.V. Timofeev (Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Divergence of dust particle trajectories in dusty plasma model
E.M. Kirova1,2, G.E. Norman2,1, A.V. Timofeev2,1 (1Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia; 2Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Dusty plasma viscosity
V.P. Semyonov1, A.V. Timofeev2 (1Moscow State Inst. of Electronics and Mathematics-Higher School of Economics, Russia; 2Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Extended Mathieu equation in dusty plasma
A.V. Lankin (Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Density and non-ideality effects in collisional plasmas
A.V. Lankin1,2, G.E. Norman1,2, M.A. Orekhov2,1 (1Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia): Diffusion and mobility of ions in Lennard-Jones liquids
G.E. Norman , I.M. Saitov , V.V. Stegailov (Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Plasma phase transition
G.E. Norman1,2, I.M. Saitov1 (1Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia; 1Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia): Self-consistent description of optical properties of warm dense matter
P.A. Zhilyaev and V.V. Stegailov (Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Moscow, Russia): Pressure of warm dense metals in two-temperature state
V.A. Andreev1, D.Yu. Tsipenyuk2 (1Lebedev Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia; 2General Physics Inst. RAS, Moscow, Russia): Electromagnetic fields structure in the extended space


Just like that, it's the last day of September. Summer is officially over: the cool weather has set in, the leaves are starting to turn & darkness arrives much earlier in the evenings. The big bowl of apples on my table scents the air & I'm drawn to the kitchen to cook & bake all the hot comfort foods I haven't enjoyed in months.
This September has been particularly eventful for me. This month marks the end of an era & the beginning of a new one. The end of my school years & the beginning of adulthood. It's both exciting & terrifying! It will take some time to adjust - in my mind, I still feel like a student.
I spent over a week alone while Pat was up North painting the car & saving my dad & brother from a sinking boat. It sucked. But I studied.
I successfully defended my thesis. We celebrated with Mandarin. Yum!
I successfully submitted my thesis & all the supporting forms.
I signed up for convocation in November.
I passed on my TA duties to a new TA. Reluctantly. I'm really going to miss teaching the new BioPharm students.
I applied for a job at Cornerstone last Friday, as per Denis' referral (one of the partners at Cornerstone is a BioPharm graduate & contacts Denis regularly for recent grads to hire).
I got called Monday for an interview at Cornerstone.
I went for my interview at Cornerstone yesterday. It went really well. I felt really comfortable with all the questions. Now I just have to wait a week to hear if I go back for a second interview & writing test.
We went apple picking at Puddincombe Farms & Winery. We tried some wine while there & picked up a delicious apple wine & an award-winning vidal ice wine.
I acquired a taste for wine! Riesling is my favourite so far, whereas Pat has been all about the Chianti. Now I feel so much more convincing when pretending to be sophisticated!
We went to London to watch football with our friends, Manny & Sara, & their adorable daughter, Semiah. I tried & failed to ignore my baby fever. Lucky Pat!
I tried on an engagement ring (this one) I've been eyeing for a while now. It fit absolutely perfectly & looked amazing. Now if only someone could hire me so that we can start paying off some bills!
Pat ordered 2 things from Amazon (using points he earned at work) & both went missing. The amp was delivered by UPS to our building & was signed for ... but not by us. The Resistance 3 pack was somehow not scanned properly by Canada Post & was sent back to Amazon. *sigh* At least Amazon was good about reshipping & the last box came in today.
See? Pretty eventful if you ask me! Now here's hoping October brings a job offer & a bit of down time!
My friend Angie, from jellybeans, has been blogging a Monday Art Class for the last few weeks. Last week's class had us drawing our chairs, from all sorts of different perspectives. We then used our sketches this week to make a painting using complementary colours.
First, my sketches. I used one of the chairs that goes with our kitchen table & drew it from a few different angles. Since I did this today instead of last week, I had an idea of where I was going with this. As soon as I started, I knew what cropped perspective I was going to paint.
I chose yellow & purple as my complementary duo & mixed a gorgeous plum for the background & bright gold for the chair.
I'm actually really happy & a little surprised at how well this turned out. I think this may be my first painting without any added collage elements... and I think it looks pretty darn good!
I like using these wrapped canvasses - I always stretch my paintings around the sides to give it an interesting depth on the wall. I have another one in the same size as this one; I'm tempted to paint another chair in blue-orange to go with this one!
I laid the paint on thickly for extra texture.
I typically "finish" my paintings with charcoal outlines, but I don't think I'll do that with this one. I'm loving the loose, abstract-y feel. I definitely think I'll be making a second one.
Thanks for the fun class Angie! Looking forward to next week!
It's Mosaic Monday! I hope you'll join us - it's really easy! Just make a photo mosaic - you can use whatever photo editing software you like, or a website such as the mosaic maker & photos from Flickr - & then post it on your blog. Go ahead & pick a theme if you want, but don't feel like you have to. Have fun with it!
Make sure to include a link back to my blog so that everyone can participate. Then come back here & submit a link to your blog post (using the "add your link" button at the bottom). I'll be looking at & commenting on each one!
Here's mine for this week: autumn moments.
Here's the list of mosaics for this week. Once you've blogged, click the button below to add your blog post link.
Friday: applied for the job referral from Denis - fingers crossed!
What were you thankful for this week?
When I rebound my book for The Sketchbook Project 2012, I made it with 4 signatures of 4 pages each, giving me 16 single sheets of paper for each section. I want this sketchbook to have a more cohesive feel than my last one, so each of the 4 sections will adhere loosely to a theme. I haven't quite decided on all the themes yet & there's still quite a bit of work yet, but I'm pretty happy with how it's shaping up.
I really like how these 2 pages turned out - just don't edit my Chinese, Japanese, Hindi & Russian characters, I doubt they're correct! And I really only know that the English, French & Latin versions are correct - the others come from an online translating site. If you recognize a language, let me know!
pages 12-13: portrait of a fork & "take a bite"
So I'm not too sure where I want to go with this signature in terms of theme. We'll see.
I'm pretty sure the theme of this section will be "quotes & sayings" - I already have an idea for "fork in the road" and spooning. Should be fun! If you have any fork or spoon quotes, please leave them in the comments!
Any suggestions, especially for the 2nd theme?
I don't think I ever properly introduced you to Michael, my pet finch. He's my second finch - the first was a white one, Elvis, & he had a short life. He actually died on my birthday, 10 years ago. That's when I got Michael.
Ten years is really old for a finch... and it's really starting to show lately. Just a month or two ago I would have said that yes, he's old, but the only way it's showing is in his feathers. He's a bit whiter than he used to be. But he was still active & vocal, chirping when I came home, splashing around in his bath & eyeing anyone who came close to his cage.
He just chirped now, as I was writing this - his "cash register," a signature tweet he picked up from the little shop I got him from, where he was sitting next to this old register. "Ching-ch-ch-ching-ch-ch-ching".... so cute. He doesn't make that sound very often anymore & it made me jump up. I don't know how many more times I'll hear it & I'm afraid I won't be able to reproduce it in my head anymore either. I went to talk to him for a few minutes. I changed his bath water & he didn't jump right in as usual. He hopped around 2 or 3 times, pecked at some gravel & then went back to sleep in the very spot he's sitting in the above photo.
I'm afraid he isn't going to be with us much longer. The very thought has made me shed a few tears already & I must admit the text is a little wobbly as I write this. He's been my constant companion, accompanying me from the country to the big city & providing a little brightness in my empty apartment. It makes me really sad that he won't be able to journey with me as I move onto the next step in my life. He'll forever be a part of my student years.
I love the little guy.
With a bit more time on my hands, I've found myself sitting at my craft desk on more than one occasion each day. It's been wonderful!
I've been itching to make a batch of flat notecards, so I did early this week.
I especially like the pomegranate ones - the terracotta red contrasts nicely with the gold cardstock.
These snowflakes are stamped in sparkly silver and gold ink. I love how they turned out.
The intricate detail in this reindeer makes him one of my favourite stamps. His body is made up of whimsical cut-outs of ornaments, snowflakes, candy canes & other seasonal icons.
Lastly, I've been working away at a fun little project for myself. I'm making a funky little notebook & I'm not quite sure what I'm going to use it for yet... but it's been a lot of fun to put together so far!
I've based this notebook on a design I've seen online on several sites - basically, a stack of colourful pages, usually with lots of patterns, sizes, tabs & envelopes, is held together with a couple of rings or ribbons. I've seen them used as agendas, address or recipe books and sketchbooks.
My cover pages. I recycled cardboard for these and the following tabbed pages, cutting them to a convenient size & covering them with pages taken from old calendars. The zebras are from a Charley Harper calendar. A vintage maps one yielded quite a few pages.
My tabbed pages. There are some herbs, some wildlife, some scenery. I also chose 6 different patterned papers & used them to cover some of these. Two of my tabbed pages are covered in my assortment of washi tape, another craft I've caught floating around the internet lately.
I've already cut up more pages in a variety of colours & patterns. Once I decide what I'm going to use it for, I'll label the tabs. Since I'm using binder rings to hold this all together (the gold ones you can see in some of the pictures), I don't have to worry too much about adding to it. I can add to it & shuffle things around continuously if I want!
What would you use this notebook for?
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And the verdict is.... I pass!
That's right. I successfully defended my thesis on Friday - what a relief! My presentation went smoothly & the question period wasn't as bad as I'd feared. All I have left to do is make a few small changes to my thesis & officially submit it before next Wednesday. My convocation will be mid-November.
But really, there isn't that much to tell. I spent the last month studying, so nothing too exciting has happened. The only bit of real news is about the car. Pat took a week off & went home to paint our car with my brothers. A few months ago, Pat was in a small accident & the back bumper was quite scratched up. The guys tried to repaint that one section, but it didn't turn out nicely at all. So we just decided to go ahead & paint the whole thing in a darker, gunmetal grey. I think it turned out really nicely.
Here's mine for this week: success, in celebration of my successful defense!
Here's mine for this week: study, since that's all I'm doing all week until my defense, Friday at 2!
I filled in that yellow page with a nice quote I found on a blog. Didn't like how I wrote it the first time, so I fixed it. It's my sketchbook, I can do what I want!
I used watercolour on this calendar page. I love the look without the hassle of the paint.
One of my favourite pages.
I've already filled those boxes with a "comic strip" of a Greek myth... well. Not a specific Greek myth, but themes found in many myths. I'm reading a book called "The Greek Myths" by Robert Graves, can you tell?
Still waiting for Pat to come home... hopefully tomorrow!
What's in your creative space this week?
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