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S'pore declares 2018 as 'Year of Climate Action'
Published on 5 December 2017	Singapore
Mr Masagos Zulkifli stressed Singapore's commitment to fight climate change, given that the island-state is vulnerable to the environmental impact. TODAY file photo
SINGAPORE — Next year will be designated the "Year of Climate Action" for Singapore, the Environment and Water Resources Minister announced on Thursday (Nov 16).
Speaking at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, Mr Masagos Zulkifli stressed Singapore's commitment to fight climate change, given that the island-state is vulnerable to the environmental impact.
He said that while Singapore has placed considerable emphasis on sustainable development in its early years of nation-building, "we want to do more to instill awareness of climate change among our citizens and inspire them to act in partnership".
Singapore is committed to the Paris Agreement, a pact made in 2015 by 195 nations to combat climate change, at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris.
At this year's conference, Mr Masagos also announced that Singapore would be joining the Ministerial Declaration on Carbon Markets. The New Zealand-led declarations were first initiated at the Paris conference. Through this, interested countries will work together to develop standards and guidelines for using market mechanisms that ensure environmental integrity, and avoid any double-counting or double-claiming of emissions reduction units.
Next year will see Singapore chairing the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean), and the timing is right to move ahead with plans in terms of energy use.
"We will work with fellow ASEAN members and our dialogue partners to advance theAseanPlan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2016 to 2025,"MrMasagos said.
Singapore will try to reduce its energy intensity in the ASEAN region by 20 percent come 2020, down from the levels in 2005, and increase the component of renewable energy in the ASEAN energy mix to 23 percent by 2025.
On Thursday, Mr Masagos reiterated key policies that have been put in place this year.
In February, Singapore became the first country in South-east Asia to introduce a carbon tax, which is set to take effect from 2019. The tax rate is expected to be between S$10 and S$20 per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions, which is within the range of what other jurisdictions have put into effect.
"The scale of solar energy deployment in Singapore is limited by space constraints and issues with intermittency, but we are not easily deterred," he said.
Last year, Singapore launched the world's largest floating solar panel test-bed atop a hectare of waters at Tengeh Reservoir. These floating test-beds might also be deployed at other reservoirs, Mr Masagos said. "Singapore is pushing ahead to increase our solar PV (photovoltaic) deployment to 350 MWp by 2020, and further to 1GWp beyond 2020," he added.
Next month, Singapore's first electric car-sharing programme begins, and 1,000 electric cars and 2,000 charging points will be deployed island-wide by 2020.
As the two-week UN conference comes to an end on Nov 17, a study by The Global Carbon Project and the University of East Anglia found that 2017 is looking to be the year with the highest levels of carbon pollution on record, due to a surge in fossil fuel consumption.
A recent report by the World Resources Institute also found that the number of countries that have already peaked their greenhouse gas emissions increased from 33 in 2000 to 49 in 2010.
Their findings estimate that by 2020, the number of countries that have already peaked, or have a commitment that implies an emissions peak, would grow to 53. By 2030, this would go up to 57.
The report noted that several developing countries are taking on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the number of countries peaking and their peak emissions levels are not enough to meet the Paris Agreement's temperature goals to limit global warming to well below 2˚C.
The rate of warming over Singapore from 1951 to 2012 was 0.26˚C per decade, more than double the global average over the same period. The country's daily mean temperature is also projected to rise by up to 4.6˚C towards the end of the century.
Source: Today | 5 December 2017
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A Fellow of Information Privacy and a staunch advocate of Data Protection, Nader Henein brings over two decades of tactical experience in the architecture, hands-on development and management of secure, scalable solutions.
Mr. Henein has worked in a wide range of organizations from startups to multinationals allowing for both depth and breadth of experience focused on enabling business without compromise of corporate security or individual privacy.
Over the better part of the past decade he focused on understanding the core drivers behind data protection regulation and translating them into "practical privacy" for clients so that their business offerings can be the safest place for their customers to come and transact. He views the GDPR and similar regimes as an opportunity to regain control and differentiate in crowded market.
With BlackBerry, Mr. Henein spent the better part of a decade working hand in hand with clients across a wide range of verticals to remediate privacy and security challenges brought on by an ever increasing technology adoption cadence.
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Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, American University in Cairo, Egypt
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5Aligning privacy with business targets so that change is organic rather than forced
Mitigating against the "original" APT - Annoyingly Persistent Teenager
Modern Privacy Regulations Forge A New Path in the Middle East
The UK Governments Slow Departure from the GDPR
Do you handle personal information in China? You're probably going to have to change your approach
Apple's WWDC21 privacy features review
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Summary Translation: Maverick Research: Weaponizing Privacy
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A beautiful hike in remote mountains, passing though beautiful meadows and boasting great views. The trail offers the chance to explore Cory Peak and a seldom seen unnamed lake as well as reaching pleasant Bull Lake.
Total Length: 7.3 miles (Bull Lake), 7.1 miles (Cory Peak)
Elevation Gain: 1,105 feet (Bull Lake), 1,755 feet (Cory Peak)
Season: Summer, Fall
Who Has Heard Of The Scott Mountains?!
Cory Peak and Cory Lake.
Kangaroo Lake comes as a bit of a revelation after driving up from the high desert valley of the East Fork of the Scott River. After climbing through the ponderosa and fir trees, the road suddenly ends at the lake, a glimmering sapphire gem set amidst pink and gray cliffs. While the lake receives its fair share of attention, considering how remote it is, most who come here are anglers. The exceptional scenery just above the lake is generally ignored and few venture to the other excellent destinations in the region. Most of those who pass by the other side of the mountain are thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For those who wish to go beyond the cool waters of Kangaroo Lake, a host of destinations await. Chief among them are the summit of Cory Peak, with exceptional views of most of the Northstate, as well as Bull Lake and Robbers Meadow. Be prepared to have the area to oneself, aside from an occasional traveler on the PCT.
Kangaroo Lake below the Kangaroo Fen Trail.
The Kangaroo Fen Trail was designed to connect Kangaroo Lake to the PCT. The trailhead is located just down the road from the campground parking lot. It is marked with an obvious sign. Even though the trail switchbacks constantly, it is still a fairly steep climb, rising over 500 feet in about 0.5 miles. The trail crosses many small creeks. The carnivorous Darlingtonia are common along this stretch of the trail. The trail initially angles away from the lake then arcs back toward it midway up the climb. A faint use-trail goes out to a rocky ledge for one of the best views of Kangaroo Lake. The route again angles away from the lake as it continues to switchback upward. Eventually it turns back to the east, toward the lake, as it nears the crest of the Scott Mountains. This final traverse just below the crest often holds snow into July. One on the crest the views are excellent. The trail continues east, now descending gradually down toward the PCT. While numerous pines and firs were found on the north side of the crest, the descent is through a craggy area with lots of oddly colored rocks. After dropping only 100 feet in 0.3 miles the Kangaroo Fen Trail ends at a junction with the PCT.
From the junction of the Kangaroo Fen Trail and the PCT, there are numerous options one can exercise. While it is possible to head west on the PCT, this is not an attractive option since there are no interesting destinations for 6.5 miles and those are more easily accessed from the PCT crossing at Scott Mountain Summit on Highway 3. Instead, destinations to the east include a pair of unnamed lakes, Robbers Meadow, Bull Lake and Cory Peak. All destinations can be reached via the PCT except the mountain and it can be climbed from three different points on the trail. These options will be addressed in order that they are encountered on the trail.
Scott Mountains Crest Route
Scott crest view of South China Peak and Rock Fence Lake.
The first option for climbing Cory Peak is to follow the Scott Mountains crest, leaving the PCT almost immediately after having reached it from the Kangaroo Fen Trail. This route offers the best and most consistent views of any of the routes up Cory Peak. It also lacks water. This is easily the hardest route to the summit, though it is not particularly difficult. The crest climbs moderately at first. The trees disappear after a few hundred yards and one is left with seemingly alpine terrain for the duration of the trip. Despite appearances, the route is not above tree line. Rather the lack of trees is testimony to the incredibly poor soil that is typical of these mountains. While the crest seems to have an obvious summit, this is not the summit of Cory Peak. Instead of climbing all the way to the top, after about 0.75 miles up the crest after leaving the PCT, depart from the crest to the right. Traverse the south side of the false summit. While doing so, the true summit of Cory Peak comes into view. The northern side of the false summit is not a good route because of the exposure above the Rock Fence Lake basin. Beyond the false summit, the route to Cory Peak is obvious. Cross the saddle that separates the two points and simply climb up the rocky slopes to the summit. If one follows this route, it is worth continuing beyond the summit to the south side of the peak to visit the small lake tucked into a crater below the summit.
Robbers Meadow Route
Robbers Meadow from the Scott crest.
This is the easiest route to the summit of Cory Peak. Rather than following the crest, stay on the PCT. The trail heads southwest. Below the PCT one can make out a small lake and some meadows. Opposite the small basin is Peak 7,087. It stands out due to it's being composed of greenstone, a vaguely granite-like rock. Most of this area is made up of the aforementioned serpentine and peridotite. Beyond the saddle the separates the Scott crest from Peak 7.087 the trial enters the large basin containing Robbers Meadow, an attractive patchwork of lush grassy areas. Though the trail never passes through the meadow, staying high above it, the sounding of the creeks flowing through it are audible. On the far side of the basin, the trail crosses a large boulder field. It is at this point that one deviates from the PCT and begins to climb toward the summit of Cory Peak.
Torquoise, clear Cory Lake below the summit of Cory Peak.
Ascend the boulder field, heading east. One can usually hear water rushing beneath the rocks as it drains down toward Robbers Meadow. The grade is moderate and the boulder hoping is a nice change of pace. After 0.4 miles one reaches to top of the boulder field. Cory Peak looms just to the north. Before climbing it, head south just a couple dozen yards for a chance to gaze down on Bull Lake, the upper Trinity River Canyon and the dramatic west face of Mount Eddy. From here, it is possible to simply traverse the flank of Cory Peak toward the summit, which is on the north side of the mountain. Instead, climb the shoulder just above the top of the boulder field. About 150 feet up the shoulder levels out and there is a surprisingly attractive turquoise lake in nestled in a bright red, rocky bowl. To reach the summit from the lake, continue to traverse the west face of the mountain to its northern side, gradually climbing as one proceeds. Once on the north side it is a very short scramble to the summit.
Bull Lake Route
Mount Eddy and Bull Lake.
From the boulder field above Robbers Meadow, continue on the PCT for about a mile. A short distance from the boulder field, the trail rounds a sharp corner and a decent sized lake comes into view below the trail. Beyond the turn, the trail continues east to Bull Lake, a 12-acre body of water. The basin containing the lake is surprisingly barren. To reach Cory Peak from Bull Lake, climb the slope to the north of the peak, ultimately reaching the aforementioned vantage point that looks down on the lake. Continue up to the small lake below the Cory Peak and onward to the summit.
Suggested Loop Option
It is obvious that a loop can be completed while climbing Cory Peak. If this is the intent, the best option is to follow the PCT to Robbers Meadow or Bull Lake and to climb up to the unnamed lake from there, then proceeding on to the summit. Return via the Scott Mountains crest. This allows for an easy ascent up the boulder field above the meadow or from Bull Lake, rather than a steeper more constant climb up the crest. Plus, the best views from the crest are to the west, which are easily appreciated while making ones way downhill.
Mount Shasta from the summit of Cory Peak.
From Mount Shasta City, travel north on I-5. Take exit 751 for Edgewood. Turn left, passing under the freeway. Immediately turn right onto Stewart Springs Road for 0.5 until it becomes Old 99. Continue north on Old 99 for 7.0 miles. Turn left onto Gazelle-Callahan round and follow it for 16.5 miles, crossing over the crest of the mountains and entering the Scott River watershed. At the signed turn off for Kangaroo Lake, turn left onto Rail Creek road and stay on it for 7.0 miles until it ends at Kangaroo Lake. Park in the campground's ample parking lot.
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Mango on October 15, 2013 at 11:49 am said:
We hiked from Kangaroo Lake to Bull Lake this past Sunday. Wonderful hike! The fish were jumping at Kangaroo. Enjoyed seeing the CA Pitcher plant on the Fen trail. The rain waited til we were off the trail. Timing is everything! Thank you for including this hike on your site. We wouldn't have known about it otherwise. Also enjoyed the peak Fall color in the area. Stunning.
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Amy H. on August 13, 2017 at 5:50 am said:
I am going to be hiking from Bull Lake to Kangaroo Lake (north on the PCT). Does anyone know if the Kangaroo Fen Trail is marked with a sign on the PCT? I don't want to miss the turnoff for Kangaroo Lake.
bubbasuess on August 13, 2017 at 6:14 am said:
I don't have a clear memory if there is a sign or not. However, it is pretty easy to spot and if you are alert, you will know before you get there. After Robbers Meadow, you will pass a couple small tarns below you on the left. The PCT then reaches the crest of the Scott Mountains for the first time and that is where you hit the Fen Trail.
Larry Broeker on February 8, 2018 at 10:35 pm said:
intrusive bodies of c. 579 mega annum pegmatitic gabbro as well as serpentinized and tectonized mantle rocks of the Trinity ophiolite (Complex) along this section of the PCT are utterly fantastic. The small tarn just south of the Bull Lake saddle was teeming with polywogs . . . and offers a welcome respite from the microwave sun and lack of shade. There were thousands of naked mariposa lilies (chalochortus nudus) sunbathing on the dampish bank of the tarn. Way cool place.
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Initially recognized for his work as a smart-aleck reporter on a fictional news program, comedic actor Rob Corddry went on to impress audiences in a variety of roles, both on television and in feature films. After making his television debut with several guest spots on the improv comedy series "Upright Citizens Brigade" (Comedy Central, 1998-2000), the Massachusetts native grabbed considerable attention as a smarmy, inept correspondent on the Emmy-winning satirical news program "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central, 1996- ) under the guidance of Jon Stewart. During his four-year tenure on the popular "news" program, Corddry made forays into feature films in such vehicles as the Will Ferrell collegiate comedy "Old School" (2003) before briefly venturing out on his own as the star of the short-lived, Seth McFarlane-produced sitcom "The Winner" (Fox, 2007). Corddry had better success on the big screen, where he expanded his repertoire to include diverse roles in projects ranging from the Ben Stiller romantic comedy remake "The Heartbreak Kid" (2007) to playing Press Secretary Ari Fleischer in Oliver Stone's presidential biopic "W." (2008). As a writer, director and star, he launched the medical spoof "Childrens Hospital" (Adult Swim, 2010-16) even as he continued taking on more prominent acting roles in mainstream features like the raucous comic fantasy "Hot Tub Time Machine" (2010). Continually expanding his unique brand of comedy, Corddry enjoyed a prolific and varied career in film and television.Rob Corddry was born on Feb. 4, 1971 and raised in Weymouth, MA alongside younger brother and fellow future actor, Nate. The eldest brother began blazing a trail towards show business at U-Mass Amherst, where he became active in the drama department before graduating with a degree in English. He moved to New York City in 1994, eventually landing a tour with the National Shakespeare Company, though he was also active in sketch comedy and long-form improv at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, where he performed with groups Naked Babies and Third Rail Comedy. He made his television debut as a player in the UCB-created sketch show, "Upright Citizens Brigade" (Comedy Central, 1998-2000) and went on to land his breakthrough as a correspondent for the Emmy-winning satirical news program, "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central, 1996- ) in 2002 under the watchful eye of the show's quick-witted host, Jon Stewart.In keeping with "The Daily Show" tradition of correspondents doing broad caricatures of real journalists, Corddry developed an on-air persona as an insufferably sarcastic know-it-all. Alongside colleagues Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee and Ed Helms, Corddry tenuously walked the line between realism and self-parody, routinely victimizing hapless interviewees during his segments. As the actor's reputation grew through his participation on the perennial favorite , Corddry landed small character roles in films like "Old School" (2003) and episodes of landmark offbeat sitcoms "Arrested Development" (Fox, 2003-06) and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (HBO, 2005- ). In August 2006, he bid "The Daily Show" goodbye and popped up in minor roles in mainstream comedies like "Unaccompanied Minors" (2006) and the Matthew McConaughey vehicle "Failure to Launch" (2006), in which he had a small part as a gun salesman. He sprouted an uncharacteristic moustache for a small role in the Will Ferrell and John Heder sports comedy, "Blades of Glory" (2007), and landed a meatier supporting role in the romantic comedy "The Heartbreak Kid" (2007) as the best friend of Ben Stiller.Not long after, Corddry signed a sitcom deal with Fox and in March of 2007, debuted as a primetime headliner on Seth McFarlane's "The Winner" (Fox, 2007). The mid-season replacement about a 32-year-old man-child still living at home with his parents in New York received mixed reviews and was cancelled after only six episodes. Undaunted, Corddry resumed his big screen character roles by appearing in F
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Human rights for men
Get the information you need about this important area.
Some heroes within the men's and father's groups who have tried to get changes
Dr Mike Pelling : attempts to ensure that men have the right to have a friend in court, but was turned down.
Mark Harris : application to the European Court of Human Rights and direct action against those responsible.
The Cheltenham Group's response to the Promoting inter-agency working in the family justice system
proposals from the Lord Chancellor's Department.
The Cheltenham Group's response to the Making Contact Work
proposals from the Children Act Sub-committee of the LCD's Advisory Board on Family Law.
Corruption and lack of control
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Can you believe that major components of the legal system are out on control of responsible authority ?
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the background situation
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NAPO 'Anti-sexism' Policy
Our campaign against this so-called 'anti-sexism' policy - the most sexist and, as it affects father's rights over their very own children, the most evil policy in this country.
A description of the campaign and the lack of available remedies.
A campaign against the Court Welfare Service exposing the reality of what they do - and what they don't do but should.
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Do Families Matter ?
a response from the Cheltenham Group to the report Family Matters from the Lords and Commons Family and Child Protection Group, 15 July 1998
- understand for yourself just how major policy makers ignore the most important issues concerned with the family
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Are we Supporting Families ?
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Supporting Families : A Consultation Document from the Ministeral Group on the Family, late 1998
understand for yourself that Ministerial Groups can be :
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The Cheltenham Group's response to the request Teenage Parenthood of 7 October 1998 from the Cabinet Office's Social Exclusion Unit.
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Smith Engineering is nearing the completion of installation of several systems at Multek Flexible Circuits in Northfield, Minnesota. After a thorough pre-bid sales and engineering qualification process; Smith was selected to provide general contracting services as well as treatment equipment for this project. Sub-contractors were used for rigging and moving of large equipment as well as for installation of process piping. Smith's own service techs then commissioned each unit process in the system.
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Shackling
"Republicans need to be working to make sure that all life matters, whether that of a prison inmate or an unborn child."- Congressman Mark Walker
"The bureaucracy makes some decisions that are very destructive for families. We shackle women during childbirth. That's barbaric." -- Pat Nolan
"I can't imagine being in labor, chained to the bed, and not being able to hold my baby." -- Holly Harris, Executive Director at US Justice Action Network
One glaring example of the need to reexamine rules originally designed for men when they are applied to female inmates is the policy that inmates must be shackled when taken to a hospital. Several states apply this policy across the board – even to women inmates in labor! Even though some states do not have this policy, the correctional systems, doctors, guards, and prison officials are usually not informed about anti-shackling laws or are trained to not comply. When women speak up about being restrained during childbirth, it gets pushed to the backburner because state policing providing healthcare for pregnant inmates remain silent on shackling and restraint. Additionally, most incarcerated women who are shackled don't have the necessary counsel or funds in order to make some noise that the press will hear.
Except in an extraordinary circumstance, no inmate who is known to be pregnant should be restrained during labor, during transport to a medical facility or birthing center for delivery, or during postpartum recovery.
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Washington, D.C. – At the winter meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), ALEC's Criminal Justice Task Force adopted landmark model legislation on incarcerated women. The "Dignity for Incarcerated Women" model bill is intended to provide a template for every state legislature to improve policies for women behind bars. This key effort was sponsored by the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), along with key ALEC members, Rep. Bernie Satrom (R-ND) and Rep. Kim Moser (R-KY). This is anACT regarding the care of state incarcerated pregnant women, family visitation rights, the access male correctional officers have in correctional facilities where a female inmate may be in a state of undress, access to feminine hygiene products in correctional facilities, and the education and training of employees of correctional facilities in which female inmates are housed. The full text can be found here.
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This disarmingly cute creature may be spreading deadly disease among humans
Don't be fooled by their fuzzy exteriors.
Filed Under Animals & Health
There's a gnarly STD spreading in Germany — but in this case, the 'S' is for 'shrew.'
Known as Borna disease virus 1, or BoDV-1, this shrew-transmitted disease has previously been reported in animals, including livestock, for years. Scientists had no idea whether it affected humans — but now they know. Not only can humans get BoDV-1, but, if they do, it also may be fatal.
In a new study, a team of German researchers lay out what we do and what we don't know about BoDV-1. It turns out that the bicolored white-toothed shrew, Crocidura leucodon, is the only known natural host for the disease. But mysteriously, the human-killing virus infects the shrews "without apparent clinical disease."
In humans, BoDV-1 can cause encephalitis, a rare condition where the brain becomes inflamed. The condition can be mild, with headaches and flu-like symptoms. But in more severe cases, it causes confusion, hallucinations, seizures, loss of sensation, and even death.
What's wild is that researchers don't know how — or why — humans are getting the disease. BoDV-1 is a scientific mystery.
The study was published this week in the journal Infectious Diseases.
Steer clear of shrews
The researchers reviewed health data for 56 patients with encephalitis over 20 years, from 1999 to 2019. They found BoDV-1 antibodies in eight of the samples — previously unknown cases of humans contracting the virus. The data suggest that they each got it individually, so it wasn't transmitted person to person. Instead, they likely picked it up from nature — nature meaning shrews.
These sometimes-venomous, small, furry creatures which we might ordinarily ignore are the likely culprits, the researchers find.
Cute, cuddly, possibly deadly: Cat owners in Bavaria may want to check their feline's rodent "gifts" and steer clear of shrews, a new study suggests.
So how does a shrew come to inflict this dangerous virus on a human? Unsettlingly, the researchers don't know. But some forensic detective work does point to a likely suspect: it may the work of a middle man — or middle feline.
Five of the eight patients with BoDV-1 owned cats, Martin Beer, professor at the Federal Research Institute for Animal Health and author on the study, told Science. At least two of those cats had brought home small mammals at some point — including potentially contaminated shrews.
The risk of getting BoDV-1 is quite low, and researchers expect that as they continue studying the virus, they'll find more cases on the mild end of the spectrum. But if you live in Bavaria and have an outdoor cat, maybe keep an eye on the rodent "presents" they bring you.
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Background: In 2018–19, Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1), the causative agent of Borna disease in horses, sheep, and other domestic mammals, was reported in five human patients with severe to fatal encephalitis in Germany. However, information on case frequencies, clinical courses, and detailed epidemiological analyses are still lacking. We report the occurrence of BoDV-1-associated encephalitis in cases submitted to the Institute of Clinical Microbiology and Hygiene, Regensburg University Hospital, Regensburg, Germany, and provide a detailed description of newly identified cases of BoDV-1-induced encephalitis.
Methods: All brain tissues from 56 encephalitis cases from Bavaria, Germany, of putative viral origin (1999–2019), which had been submitted for virological testing upon request of the attending clinician and stored for stepwise diagnostic procedure, were systematically screened for BoDV-1 RNA. Two additional BoDV-1-positive cases were contributed by other diagnostic centres. Positive results were confirmed by deep sequencing, antigen detection, and determination of BoDV-1-reactive antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Clinical and epidemiological data from infected patients were collected and analysed.
Findings: BoDV-1 RNA and bornavirus-reactive antibodies were detected in eight newly analysed encephalitis cases and the first human BoDV-1 isolate was obtained from an unequivocally confirmed human BoDV-1 infection from the endemic area. Six of the eight BoDV-1-positive patients had no record of immunosuppression before the onset of fatal disease, whereas two were immunocompromised after solid organ transplantation. Typical initial symptoms were headache, fever, and confusion, followed by various neurological signs, deep coma, and severe brainstem involvement. Seven of nine patients with fatal encephalitis of unclear cause were BoDV-1 positive within one diagnostic centre. BoDV-1 sequence information and epidemiological analyses indicated independent spillover transmissions most likely from the local wild animal reservoir.
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Le climat du canton du Valais, région du sud-ouest de la Suisse, est multiple. Le Chablais est caractérisé par un climat préalpin du nord des Alpes. Par effet de barrage, le Chablais reçoit un fort cumul de précipitations. À mesure que l'on remonte la vallée du Rhône vers l'est, les cumuls annuels de précipitations diminuent (1051mm à Bex, 855mm à Martigny et 545mm à Stalden).  Le Valais central, situé dans les Alpes internes, est de type semi-continental à caractère méridional (pour la vallée du Rhône). La majorité des précipitations proviennent de l'Atlantique par courant d'Ouest. En revanche, la région du Simplon et le Binntal, sont régulièrement atteints par un courant du Sud-Est provenant de la Mer Méditerranée. La région du sud du Simplon s'apparente au climat régnant au . Avec de nombreuses heures d'ensoleillement, en été comme en hiver, l'été est chaud et sec tandis que l'hiver est froid. Le foehn, un vent chaud qui descend dans les vallées, souffle généralement au printemps. Les montagnes Valaisannes, sont caractérisées par un climat montagnard, avec de nombreuses précipitations sous forme de neige qui forment des glaciers.

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Viridor Waste Management (VWM) has teamed up with a producer compliance scheme (PCS) to provide what it believes is a common sense solution to new legislation.
It believes its link-up with Electrolink is an example of how waste management companies can help local authorities and obligated companies segregate and recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) from the domestic and business waste streams.
While regulations have posed some difficulty and confusion to affected parties, VWM last year identified that the proposed allocation system was not a workable way forward for either the local councils or Household Waste Recycling Site (HWRS) operators.
But it believes if council contractors maintain full responsibility for managing the WEEE material, they can enable each sector involved in the chain to focus on its core competence and area of expertise.
VWMs investigations have shown that a number of PCSs have seriously underestimated the operating and licensing constraints in running a designated collection facility and therefore the cost for their obligated members.
It conducted a WEEE material stream analysis alongside partner West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and found that obligated companies could benefit from high standards and reduced costs in the long term if VWM continued to manage collection and reprocessing.
WSCC head of waste management Phillip Russell said: The recent improvements and planned modifications to our network of HWRSs and transfer stations means the authority is very well placed to work with VWM and Electrolink to establish an excellent compliance system.
Electrolink is the first compliance scheme to deliver the certainty of compliance to its members at a fixed price for 2007 and 2008 and the West Sussex template could go nationwide.
VWM recycling manager Bill Griffiths said: From many discussions we had with schemes, we chose to work with Electrolink as it had the most dynamic ideas and the financial backing to ensure a long-term and best value solution for our customers.
This solution provides a clear way forward and we shall be taking the proposal to other local authorities and offering this smart solution to meet their particular requirements.


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Laser annealing of donor implanted gallium arsenide.
Akintunde, J. A. (1982) Laser annealing of donor implanted gallium arsenide. Doctoral thesis, University of Surrey (United Kingdom)..
The effects of ruby laser irradiation on the electrical and physical properties of coated (Si[3]N[4]) and uncoated semi-insulating GaAs, implanted with selenium ions have been studied. The thermal stability of laser annealed GaAs implanted with tellurium ions has been studied, in the temperature range 200-800°C. Electrical, Rutherford backscattering, electron and optical microscopy measurements coupled with electron microprobe analysis have been used to study the properties of GaAs samples before and after laser irradiation. It has been shown that Si[3]N[4] encapsulants act as a source of n-type doping of the underlying GaAs for Q-switched laser energy densities greater than 0.3 J/cm[2] . Silicon atoms from Si[3]N[4] were shown to be responsible for the doping effect, possibly due to laser induced indiffusion of silicon atoms. It was shown that selenium ions implanted into GaAs to doses less than or equal to 1x10[14]/cm[2] did not become electrically active after Q-switched laser irradiation, with the substrate held at room temperature, most probably due to laser induced compensating defects. However, selenium implants of doses of at least 5x10[13]/cm[2] became electrically active when the substrate was held at elevated temperatures (≥200°C) during laser irradiation. The measured electrical properties which were found to depend on the ion dose and energy, the laser energy density, the number of pulses and the substrate temperature during laser annealing were rather poor. The electron mobilities in all laser annealed samples were lower than predicted by Sze and Irvin. Q-switched laser irradiation of GaAs implanted with tellurium ions, followed by heat treatment at 200°C and above caused a significant reduction in the electron concentration and the extent of the reduction was found to depend on the annealing temperature. Laser induced surface damage was observed, which could be minimised by improving the spatial non-uniformity of energy across the laser beam using a beam diffuser.
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Little RNA can protect against cardiac dysfunction: LncRNA NEAT1-based Regenerative therapy for regaining the lost cardiomyocytes in Myocardial patients: LncRNA NEAT1 (Nuclear Enriched Abundant Transcript 1 (NEAT1) increases the expression of ERBB2/Her2 and promotes dedifferentiation of cardiomyocytes, via up-regulation of its target gene, 31/December/2019, 11.41 pm
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Cardiac regeneration
A recent study from the Department of Biological Regulation, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel shows that "ERBB2 triggers mammalian heart regeneration by promoting cardiomyocyte dedifferentiation and proliferation." This study was published, in the 6 April 2015 issue of the journal "Nature cell biology" (the number 1 journal in "Cell biology" research with an impact factor of 20+), by Prof Tzahor E, D'Uva E, and others.
On the foundation of this interesting finding, Dr L Boominathan PhD, Director-cum-chief Scientist of GBMD, reports that: Little RNA can protect against cardiac dysfunction: LncRNA NEAT1-based Regenerative therapy for regaining the lost cardiomyocytes in Myocardial patients: LncRNA NEAT1 (Nuclear Enriched Abundant Transcript 1 (NEAT1) increases the expression of ERBB2/Her2 and promotes dedifferentiation of cardiomyocytes, via up-regulation of its target gene
From the significance of the study to Public health relevance:
Given that: (1) cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide; (2) the raise of death rate, due to cardiovascular disease, has increased from 123 lakhs in 1990 to 173 lakhs in 2013; (3) 85% of people over 80 years are susceptible to cardiovascular diseases;(4) in India, in 2004, 14.6 lakhs deaths (14% of total deaths) were due to ischemic heart disease; (3) the death due to cardiovascular disease is higher in low-to-middle income countries compared to developed countries; (4) the global economic cost spent in the treatment of cardiovascular disease in 2011 was little more than 10 billion US dollars; (5) an alarming number of people, such as 230 lakhs people, will die from cardiovascular diseases each year by 2030, there is an urgent need to find: (i) a way to induce regeneration of cardiomyocytes that were lost in Myocardial patients; (ii) a cheaper alternative to the existing expensive drugs and (iv) a side-effect-free Natural product-based drug.
This study provides, for the first time, mechanistic insights into how LncRNA NEAT1 (Nuclear Enriched Abundant Transcript 1 (NEAT1) could aid in heart regeneration and repair.
LncRNA NEAT1, by regulating the expression of its target genes, it may: (1) increase ERBB2/Her2 expression; (2) induce cardiomyocyte (CM) dedifferentiation and proliferation; and (3) cardiomyocyte (CM) redifferentiation and regeneration (fig.1). Thus, pharmacological formulations encompassing"LncRNA NEAT1 or its activators, either alone or in combination with other drugs," may be used to promote cardiac dedifferentiation and regeneration.
Figure1. Mechanistic insights into how LncRNA NEAT1 may promote cardiac dedifferentiation and regeneration. LncRNA NEAT1, by regulating the expression of its target genes, it may upregulate the expression of ERRB2/HER2 and promote cardiac dedifferentiation and regeneration
Figure 2. LncRNA NEAT1 may promote cardiac regeneration through induction of Her2/Erbb2
Figure 3. While it had been shown that genetic ablation or pharmacological action of of Her2/ERBB2 inhibits cardiomyocyte proliferation and promotes dedifferentiation and proliferation followed by redifferentiation and regeneration, respectively, the study presented here suggests that activation or induction or injection of LncRNA NEAT1 may promote cardiomyocyte proliferation and regeneration after myocardial infarction.
Given the mechanistic basis of how LncRNA NEAT1 or its activators/inducers may aid in cardiomyocyte survival and regeneration, medical practitioners and cardiologists may consider treating myocardial patients with LncRNA NEAT1 or its activator(s) or its inducer(s), as it may aid in cardiomyocyte regeneration following myocardial infarction.
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Citation: Boominathan, L., Little RNA can protect against cardiac dysfunction: LncRNA Mirt2 -based Regenerative therapy for regaining the lost cardiomyocytes in Myocardial patients: LncRNA NEAT1 (Nuclear Enriched Abundant Transcript 1 (NEAT1) increases the expression of ERBB2/Her2 and promotes dedifferentiation of cardiomyocytes, via up-regulation of its target gene, 31/December/2019, 11.41 pm, Genome-2-BioMedicine Discovery center (GBMD), http://genomediscovery.org


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EC, Greece have 'game plan' for migrant influx
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As thousands of undocumented migrants continue to arrive on the islands of the eastern Aegean, the European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos has indicated that Greek and European authorities have a "game plan" to tackle the mounting crisis.
Avramopoulos, who met with several ministers during a visit to Athens last week, told reporters in Brussels on Friday that they have drafted "a game plan… a plan for how we can work together to address a problem that is not Greek, a problem that is European."
The commissioner welcomed a pledge by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to accelerate efforts to set up a service for the management of European Union subsidies. Once the service is up and running "money can start flowing immediately," he said, adding that an initial installment of 30 million euros out of the 474 million euros set aside for Greece would be disbursed first.
In the meantime, Avramopoulos, said the Commission is "fast-tracking" a Greek request for 2.74 million euros in emergency funding to bolster efforts by local authorities to deal with an influx of migrants on Aegean islands.
The situation on Kos and Lesvos remains particularly difficult. A large ferry that docked at the main port of Kos on Saturday was to provide temporary accommodation to hundreds of migrants on the island.
Greek police collar three people smugglers
Greek mayor hands out aid as Kos sets up floating migrant center
Migration service to be set up to clinch aid
Turkish crackdown on 'ghost ships' sparked migrant drive to Greece, IOM says
Hungary plans anti-migration campaign in Greece, other transit countries
City official stresses Elaionas reception center will be temporary


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I resented Billy Berger (I'm changing his name here) for four decades. Sometimes, in the earliest years, the resentment felt like it approached outright despising. At the root of it, though, was envy.
Like me, Billy Berger was a preacher's kid. In fact, our fathers served as pastors of the same congregation—with Billy's dad serving first. Billy was the same age as I, which meant that all the neighborhood kids, and just about everyone in my seventh and eighth grade classes at the local public school, knew Billy.
And then there was the time that Billy came back to town with his parents for a visit. It was summer, and we were on vacation when they visited. When I returned home, there was much talk about how wonderful it was to have seen Billy again. One young man whom I considered a good friend even told me that all the kids liked Billy Berger better than me. I cried myself to sleep that night.
Several years ago, I preached at a church in the Midwest. After the service I stood greeting parishioners at the door, and I saw one man, about my age, hanging back, waiting for the chance to speak with me when the others had passed.
The tears came to me too, and I told him that I too needed some burden-lifting. It was not a long conversation, but an important one. We hugged and he went on his way.
I'm not sure exactly what the spiritual lesson was in all of that. But that there was one, I have no doubt.
Matt Ferguson, Fuller class of '86, pastor in PCUSA here.
Couldn't find your email address so I will send this note to you through this means.
Recently read "Calvism in the Las Vegas Airport". On Pages 75-58 found interesting your notes on being a Kuyper Calvinist and would like to see if you would expand your comments on the story on those particular pages, applying them to the PCUSA today. Would Kuyper been reached by Pietje if she had not withdrawn and taken a stand in opposition to Kuyper's liberal theology? I (and many other orthodox evangelicals) struggle with staying "in" the PCUSA as it moves further and further into liberalism. Some are actually leaving while others are "leaving" while "staying in place" (see Ron Skates' at Highland Park Presbyterian Church post on the pcusa being a parachurch). I think Pietje's stance noble and it impacted many others (Kuyper and those through Kuyper). Even Kuyper left the denomination he was a part of due to its move further and further into liberalism. So, if you are a Kuper Calvinist, what say you to all this and more?
Thanks for you posts and, by the way, those 'friends' who are telling you the Belhar Confession will not be used to promote the inclusion of homosexuals active in same gender relationships into ordained office are either not telling you the truth (okay, "lying") or they are very ill informed for some are already making the case that it supports such a viewpoint and are encouring folks to vote to support its inclusion for that reason.


A new online demo from the web developer AlteredQualia combines two deep learning research projects to terrifying effect. Mike Tyka—an artist with a PhD in biophysics—has created a project called Portraits of Imaginary People, which generates new faces based on thousands of samples. The other source, DeepWarp, uses deep learning software to change where subjects in a portrait are looking, like a high-tech haunted painting. Both of these projects use neural networks to achieve their unsettling results.
Combining these two experiments results in something that looks both futuristic and eerily timeless. Tyka's faces could easily come from an old, cracked painting. Their eyes, which follow your cursor, don't look quite right—it's like the whole face is coated with a thin skin that stretches when they move. What's so unnerving about AI-generated images, however, is not how they fail to live up to reality, but how close they get. In the future, we won't be able to assume that a video or image depicts reality—or even real people.


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Ketan Anand is a director of Bollywood belonging to the famous Anand filmy family. He is the son of famous film director Chetan Anand of Neecha Nagar fame. His mother Uma Anand was a journalist, Bollywood actress and a broadcaster, who frequently got associated with the family banner in the role of actress and screenwriter. His brother is also associated with Bollywood. Ketan is the nephew of the legendary & famous actor-directors, Vijay Anand and Dev Anand and also Kalpana Karthik whom Dev married. In 2002, Ketan and his brother Vivek were sentenced to life imprisonment along with their two servants for murdering actress Priya Rajvansh with whom their father had a live-in relationship after the breakup with their mother Uma. Film director Shekhar Kapur is his first cousin (paternal aunt's son).
Ketan made a screen appearance for the first time aside his brother for their home production, Funtoosh in the 1950s. It was a song sequence alongside their uncle Dev Anand and Sheila Ramani. He grew up watching his father's movies, and later concentrated on to theatre. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He also co-authored his mother's last published book, Chetan Anand: The Poetics of Film, which throw some light of the cine industry in the 1940s and 1950s.
Following his father's footsteps, Ketan directed two films - Toote Khilone and Shart, and received only limited success. Toote Khilone is best known for a romantic solo sung by Yesudas composed by Bappi Lahiri. Anand brothers were convicted in the 2000s for murdering Bollywood actress Priya Rajvansh, who had a live-in relationship with their father Chetan Anand. Chetan Anand had written some property in the name of Priya, which resulted in the outrage of the brothers. A sensational case in the 2000s, it occurred in property dispute. The brothers were sentenced to life imprisonment. In the 2000s, Ketan tried to direct one film already scripted by his father. But the project didn't materialize.


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The Android Wear voice commands you should be using
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Authored by: David Nield Mar 21, 2015
Typing on a small 1-inch screen isn't the most practical mode of interacting with your Android Wear device, which is one of the reasons why voice control plays such a prominent role on the platform. In this article, we show you how to use voice commands to make your Android Wear device even better.
Best Android smartwatch of 2015
Google wants iPhones to connect to Android Wear smartwatches
Say "OK Google" followed by your command. / © NextPit
However, Google leaves you to figure out most of the voice input options for yourself. Here's a list of some of the best commands available, from checking the weather to playing some music.
Email your contacts
Email your contacts / © NextPit
If you need to get in touch with one of your contacts from your wrist, then a simple "email..." followed by the name of the contact will be enough. If Android Wear finds more than one match on your phone, then you'll be asked to choose from a list of options.
When you've identified who it is you want to reach, simply speak out your message via a voice command to your watch. Android Wear transcribes the message as you're talking and dispatches it straight away (there's a cancel button you can call on if you suddenly change your mind).
Find places and directions
Get from A to B / © NextPit
Android Wear recognizes a lot of voice commands relating to location. You can simply ask "where is...?" to see a thumbnail map on your wrist; you can also try "how far is A from B?" (replacing the letters with place names). If multiple matches are found you'll be asked for confirmation.
You can say "navigate to..." to find your way to a particular place as well. Alternatively, "get walking directions to..." lets you specify the mode of transport you want to use (walking, biking, driving and public transportation are your options here).
Start the music
Play music on watch or phone / © NextPit
The most recent Android Wear update brought with it the ability to play music on your Android Wear device, but whether you want to start the tunes on your wrist or on your connected phone you can say "play music" to carry on from where you left off in the Play Music app.
If you're feeling slightly more ambitious you can try the voice command, "play..." followed by a particular band, album or track name. If you launch the app from scratch from your wrist then the default action is to start playing through the "I'm feeling lucky" station in Play Music.
Information on your wrist / © NextPit
The whole of the web's collective knowledge is available through your Android Wear device and there are many different ways you can quiz your smartwatch. "Will I need an umbrella tomorrow?" works, as does "What is 100 dollars in British money?"
Questions such as "when is sunset?" and "what is 2+2?" get the right response from Android Wear, though you have to be careful about making your sentences too complex for your watch to understand. "What time is it in...?" is a useful one as well.
Interact with apps
Launch apps and functions / © NextPit
When it comes to interacting with Android Wear apps there are plenty of voice command shortcuts to choose from. "Note to self" creates a note in Google Keep by default, for example, while "start stopwatch" launches the stopwatch app that's built into Android Wear.
You can use "show me my steps" to bring up the Google Fit app that's running on Android Wear, or "what's on my agenda for tomorrow?" to display your calendar. Say "set alarm for..." if you want to get through to the Clock app running on your Android device.
Tips & Tricks Android Wear Android 4.4W – Wear
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Heat deny making trade offer for Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving
The Miami Heat denied that they have made a trade offer for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, according to numerous media outlets.
Irving's name has swirled in trade rumors since last week's stunning news that the four-time All-Star requested a trade out of Cleveland.
At a press conference earlier this week, new Cavs GM Koby Altman and owner Dan Gilbert tried to pacify the situation, going so far as to say Irving could be in training camp with the Cavs despite the apparent turmoil.
Without ever confirming that there was an actual trade request, the Cavs brass simply called it a "fluid situation."
An ESPN report Friday detailed the Heat's offer for Irving, but three outlets, The Sun Sentinel, The Miami Herald and The Palm Beach Post, reported the Heat denied any offer.
Per ESPN, "The Heat are willing to part with Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow as centerpieces for an Irving trade."
That's apparently not the case.
"In the wake of that report, the Heat took the rare step under the leadership of president Pat Riley of publicly denying that any offer, of any sort, had been made for Irving," per The Sun Sentinel.
At the heart of Irving's trade request comes his, at times, fraught relationship with LeBron James, who returned to Cleveland in 2014, days after Irving signed a five-year extension.
Though there have been tense moments, the two have helped guide the Cavs to three consecutive Finals and the franchise's only championship.
"A lot of it has been overblown," Altman said, speaking to the friction between James and Irving. "I think the people that are in this building every day haven't seen any of that animosity."
Added Gilbert: "Right now, Kyrie Irving is under contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the next two, three years." He said he expects Irving to be at training camp, though Altman will have the final decision on that, Gilbert said.
USA TODAY Sports reported last week that James was frustrated and concerned with Cleveland's offseason. Gilbert and Altman said James has been helpful this summer as the Cavs re-constructed their roster during free agency.
More:New Cavs GM Koby Altman: 'Not going to address' Kyrie Irving situation
More:Moore: Suns shouldn't give up Josh Jackson for Kyrie Irving


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She's already forgotten there are movies here at all!!!
Yess... There are no movies, only movie tickets!
The film adaptation of Used Books really didn't live up to the series. Is that the movie they're seeing?
"Thank you so much for handing me my ticket,"
Way to play it cool there, Sally!
You don't remember the awesome movie they see?! With the Used Books movie they wanted to go back to root. So they went all the way back to Vickie's original concept of having the girls have super powers! Really made for a different theme. Never thought that Used Books could have been turned into an explosive popcorn flick. Next time maybe she won't get Michael Bay to direct it.
And yeah, Sally is as cool as a cucumber!


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What does emergency use for a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
by: Nexstar Media Wire, The Associated Press
Posted: Nov 20, 2020 / 10:21 AM GMT-0500 / Updated: Nov 20, 2020 / 10:21 AM GMT-0500
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
It's when regulators allow shots to be given to certain people while studies of safety and effectiveness are ongoing.
Before any vaccine is permitted in the U.S., it must be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration, which requires study in thousands of people. Normally, the process to approve a new vaccine can take about a decade. But the federal government is using various methods to dramatically speed up the process for COVID-19 vaccines.
During a health crisis, the FDA can loosen its normal scientific standards to allow emergency use of experimental drugs, devices, vaccines and other medical products. The first vaccines to get the provisional green light in the U.S. are almost certain to be made available under this process, known as emergency use authorization.
Instead of the usual requirement of "substantial evidence" of safety and effectiveness for approval, the FDA can allow products onto the market as long as their benefits are likely to outweigh their risks. It has already used its emergency powers to authorize hundreds of coronavirus tests and a handful of treatments during the pandemic.
But the agency has almost no experience granting emergency use for vaccines and has laid out extra standards it will use to make decisions on upcoming COVID-19 shots.
In October, FDA officials told vaccine makers they should have two months of safety follow-up from half of the people enrolled in their studies before requesting emergency authorization. That data is expected to be enough for FDA to allow vaccinations of certain high-risk groups, such as front-line health workers and nursing home residents.
Full approval of a vaccine will likely require six months of safety follow-up as well as extensive inspections of company manufacturing sites. The leading vaccine makers are not expected to complete that process until next spring or summer. Only then is the FDA expected to grant full approval, which would allow vaccinations of the general population.
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With US equities continuing to slide, the VIX climbed in early morning, but was knocked lower into the close, settling -1.3% @ 15.09 (intra high 16.66). Near term outlook offers continued downside to the 200dma - in the sp'2013/15 zone.. which should equate to VIX in the low 20s.
VIX made an initial attempt to break the double top of 17.19, but fell somewhat short.
As for the weak close... difficult to say, it could merely be one of the usual 'quirks' seen in VIX land, although is normally seen on a late Friday afternoon.
*Equity bears should be seeking a break <sp'2039.. which should see the VIX break 17.19... and from there... sp'2010s.. with VIX in the 20/22 zone.
US equities closed pretty weak, sp -8pts @ 2059 (intra low 2048). The two leaders - Trans/R2K, settled lower by -0.8% and -0.1% respectively. Near term outlook offers a test of the 2039 low... which looks set to fail.. and opening the door to a more critical test of the 200dma in the sp'2013/15 zone next week.
A second day for the equity bears.. and the 'Monday nonsense' has been fully negated.
Frankly.. its looking rather good for a test of the 200dma next week. Things really only get interesting on a break of that though. If so.. then target will be the 1960/40 zone.
US equities look set for a second consecutive net daily decline. Equity bears should be content with any close <sp'2060. The key low of sp'2039 looks set to be challenged.. and broken... opening a more critical test of the 200dma in the 2013/15 zone next week.
Price structure is arguably a bear flag on the hourly equity chart.. with a corresponding bull flag on the VIX chart.
All things considered, bears did some damage today... a net daily declines looks a given... and it sets up tomorrow pretty well.
3.33pm.. the Rats are selling.... lots of trades flying through on my screen.... bears look set a second day in their favour.
VIX 16s would be useful to confirm.
US equities are seeing another vain attempt to bounce into the typical turn time of 2.30pm. A net daily decline still seems highly probable... along with VIX in the 16s. Gold is holding sig' gains of +$20. Oil +4.7% in the $49s.
Typically, market will max out on a bounce around 2.30pm.. and then rollover into the close.
Notable weakness: F, -1.3%... with most transports stocks having real issues today.
Price structure on the smaller 15min cycle was a bear flag... looks like we're already on the way down.
US equities remain broadly weak, with the sp' in the mid 2050s. VIX is holding moderate gains of 4%.. in the upper 15s. Metals continue to build very significant gains, Gold +$22. Oil is in hyper-ramp mode.. +5.2%, back above the $50 threshold.
*note the weekly cycle, back to an outright bearish red candle.. with a marginal break of rising trend - from the Oct' low.
Regardless of the exact close, the Monday gains have been fully reversed.. and we're headed for a test of the 2039 low. I do not expect it to hold.
US equities remain moderately weak, with the sp'500 hovering around the 2060 level. VIX is holding minor gains of 3% in the upper 15s. Renewed weakness looks viable into the close.. with the first real opportunity of taking out the 2039 low... by late Thursday. Metals and Oil are both building sig' gains.
*the inverse charts from earlier.. kinda kooky, huh?
So.. we've broken to 2048... and a bounce to 2062. First resistance is the rapidly declining hourly 10MA... which by the close will be around 2060.
Equity bears should be content with any daily close in the 2050s.
A little bounce into the afternoon would be very natural, but it will do nothing to negate yesterday afternoons break of rising trend (sp'2072).
The damage has been done, market looks set to test the 2039 low.. and take it out.
Monthly MACD downside pressure has ticked lower, and is now in the -5s... the lowest level since late 2011. Momentum is increasingly swinging to the equity bears.
Despite the strong overnight recovery, equities open weak, and the bears have already broken into the low sp'2050s. VIX is yet to show any real concern though... key threshold to break is 17.19. Metals are holding gains, Gold +$12. Oil is +0.8%.. ahead of the latest EIA report.
*Godaddy (GDDY) set to be listed.. and somewhat understandably... clown finance TV is trying to talk that one up.
So... a reasonable start to the quarter... and after yesterday afternoons key break of trend... it would to be a case of just how low we close today.
Things really only get interesting though when VIX >17.19... at which point it'd likely snap straight into the low 20s.
Unquestionably...the rats are getting twitchy. A break to sp'2038... and below.. and the rats will all jump at once!
10.30am.. chop in the sp'2050s... but clearly... this is still very reasonable follow through from yesterdays break.
..EIA oil report... weekly surplus... 4.8 million barrels... certainly less than the recent average.
Good morning. Futures have largely recovered from overnight lows (sp -27pts), but are still a little weak, sp -6pts, we're set to open at 2061. Metals are seeing minor gains to begin Q2, Gold +$1. Oil, +0.1%, ahead of the latest EIA report.
*I wanted to highlight the bigger weekly cycle, as a reminder of the broader trend. Even a move to the sp'1960/40 zone would not negate the broader downward trend. The equity bull maniacs have a full 5% of buffer zone before any sig' technical damage is done.
ADP jobs: 189k net gains.. but that is a clear miss.. market was expecting 230k.
So.... Tuesday afternoon saw a key break... and we're set to see some follow through. Equity bears could do with a daily close <2050.. whether today.. or tomorrow.... along with VIX in the 16/17s.
9.26am.. Hmm... set to open -2pts... 2065... for those watching last night... clearly, this is a pretty lame open.
In any case.. yesterday did see a key break.. so.. lets see how we close.
9.37am.. Bears making some early progress... minor gap filled.. and 2050s due.
It was an interesting end to March/Q1, with the sp -18pts @ 2067... with a rather clear break of the short term rising trend from the recent low of sp'2045. The door has re-opened for a test of the 200dma in the sp'2010s... but that is clearly out of range until next week.
So... Q1 comes to a close, with a net monthly decline of sp -36pts (-1.7%). Certainly, nothing particularly significant, and in no way does it negate the hyper-gains of February.
Primary trend remains bullish.. but with a bearish MACD cross... the underlying momentum now moderately favours the equity bears.
As I have been highlighting since last summer, a monthly close in the 3500s would be exceptionally bullish for the longer term. The Shanghai market achieved a powerful net monthly gain of 13.2%, with a decisive close in the 3700s.
Suffice to say.. 5k looks an easy target... and given another two years... the Oct'2007 high of 6124 looks set to be surpassed by a very large amount.. even the giant 10k threshold looks viable by mid/late 2017.
*I will cover the world market indexes in depth this weekend.
Q2/April will begin with ADP jobs, vehicle sales, PMI/ISM manu' sector, construction, and the EIA oil report. Indeed, perhaps the most interesting aspect of Wednesday will be the latest oil inventory. Another surplus somewhere in the 7-10 million barrel range seems highly likely.
At some point Oil storage will be maxed out... and then its 'fire sale' time.
As of 10.32pm EST... futures are equiv' of sp -15pts... which would give an open of 2052. Interestingly, there was an earlier low of -27pts.. which is an initial test of the recent low of 2039. Clearly... this afternoon's break of trend was rather significant, and has opened the door to much lower levels.
Frankly, I'd now be surprised if we don't at least test the 200dma, which next week will be around sp'2014/16. ANY break of the 200dma will open up a brief free fall move to lower weekly support... in the 1960/40 zone.
In any case... Wednesday looks set for significant downside follow through, and it will make for a rather entertaining start to Q2.
A pretty interesting end to the day, month.. and indeed, Q1.
Today's net daily declines were borderline significant for the sp/Dow, and with a break of the short term rising trend (from sp'2045).. the door is open to a test of the 200dma in the sp'2010s.


Over the long course of history, there are parents who have actually had success in getting veggies eaten! Here are some tips on how they managed to get up to five serves into little bellies and lived to tell the tale.
As you know kids will pick up on every little thing you do (obviously a concern at times.) The same goes for what you eat. Kids are more likely to accept veggies if they see them around the place, and more importantly see you eating them. The more side salads, stir-fries or curries they see, the more likely it is they will just think veggies are part of life as opposed to some evil plot devised by parents.
If the only snacks on offer at house include some veggies like dips and sandwiches, there's a fairly good chance your kids will start reaching for them. This is especially true if they look as colourful and interesting as the unhealthy snacks tend to.
Some parents have great success involving their kids in meal planning – asking the kids to pick which veggies to include, how they should be cooked and what they should be served with. Like us, they more likely to respond well if they have been involved in the decision-making. You may sadly have to point out that donuts are not a vegetable though.
Trying to get your kids to eat the same veggies, cooked the same way, day after day, will end in tears for both you and them. So, it might be worth presenting the veg in different ways. If nothing else this will make them curious, which is mighty helpful as kids tend to need to try a food 10 times before they accept it…. suspicious little things.
The simplest way to get your kids to eat all the veggies you want to is not to tell them what they are eating. There are so many recipes out there now that help you hide veggies in food like zucchini pasta, bolognese filled with carrots or cauliflower mash. This is not cheating. This is smart! It means you know they are getting their daily dose, without the tantrums!
We all disliked veggies when we were young, but I can bet the majority of us live for them now! That's because we know how vital they are, and they make us feel good about ourselves. Telling the little ones that veggies make us strong and mighty will help encourage them to start early… who else believed carrots made you see in the dark?
Your little ones are going to be just fine whilst you work out how to get them to eat their veggies. We hope the above limits the stress and the amount of broccoli that ends up on the ceiling.