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"I am very concerned about the son of one of my constituents, an American citizen, who is currently being held in a Nicaraguan prison.
"Jason Puracal was arrested on drug trafficking charges in Nicaragua on November 11, 2010. In the nearly six months Mr. Puracal has been behind bars, the Nicaraguan authorities have presented no evidence linking him to any crime. There are also disturbing reports of Mr. Puracal being mistreated and denied medical care while in jail.
"If an American citizen commits a crime in a foreign country, it is my belief that they should be subject to that country's judicial system. However, no evidence has been presented up to this point linking Mr. Puracal to drug trafficking.
"My office has been in regular contact with the American Consulate in Nicaragua, requesting better medical attention and more frequent visits for Mr. Puracal in prison. I also had the chance to meet with Mr. Puracal's mother and sister several months ago, after which I personally called the U.S. State Department to urge direct action in this case.
"I believe, with heightened pressure from the State Department, there is a better chance for Mr. Puracal to have a fair trial. Nicaragua has a history of leveraging prosecutions against U.S. citizens for political reasons, as in the case of Eric Volz, an American whose murder conviction was overturned in 2007 due to a lack of evidence. Even after his conviction was overturned, it took direct involvement by then-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to convince the Nicaraguan court to finally free Mr. Volz.
"More attention from the U.S. government may be the only way to prevent this continued injustice. Going forward, I will be in contact with the American Ambassador to Nicaragua as well as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, urging communication with President Ortega's administration about our concerns over the lack of evidence in this case.
"Today's announcement confirms that Joint Base Lewis-McChord is leading the charge to reduce the environmental impact of all U.S. military installations. The Army received over 100 applications from 60 installations to be a part of the sustainability program, ultimately selecting only six pilot installations in each of the energy, water, and waste categories to strive towards Net Zero by the year 2020.
"The goal of Net Zero is not only good for the region's ecosystem, but increasing the U.S. military's operational efficiency will aid missions in areas of the world where energy and water supply are in question. It will also lessen our dependence on foreign oil, making America more energy-secure. Greater environmental sustainability would boost quality of life on-base and improve relationships with surrounding communities. All of this is financially prudent and will save taxpayer dollars in the long-run.
· A Net ZERO Installation applies an integrated approach to management of energy, water, and waste to capture and commercialize the resource value and/or enhance the ecological productivity of land, water, and air.
· A Net Zero WATER Installation limits the consumption of freshwater resources and returns water back to the same watershed so not to deplete the groundwater and surface water resources of that region in quantity and quality over the course of a year.
· A Net Zero WASTE Installation reduces, reuses, and recovers waste streams, converting them to resource values with zero landfill over the course of a year.
"Today we are one step closer to the approval of a trade agreement with Panama. I support this agreement, which improves a key global relationship and brings economic opportunity to the United States and Washington's South Sound.
"I am pleased to see Panama has taken the necessary steps to resolve outstanding issues, including exchanging important tax and banking information through the U.S.-Panama Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). These changes improve on the enforceable labor and environmental provisions already included in the agreement. The Panama FTA will create jobs in the U.S., ensure fairness and accountability for American exports, while also solidifying our strategic relationship with a long-time American ally in Latin America.


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Safe and Equal: LGBT-Rights Organization Equality California Has Decided to Fight Gun Violence
Written by Darrell L. Tucci
Gun safety is, and has always been, an LGBT-rights issue.
Granted, some of the most prominent cases of anti-LGBT hate crimes have not involved guns; the deaths of Matthew Shepard and Sakia Gunn were not due to firearms. Even so, the LGBT community is plagued by gun violence.
On May 13, 1988, Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner were shot while hiking the Appalachian Trail, because their murderer was enraged by their lesbianism. Wight died from her wounds.
On Oct. 15, 1999, Sissy "Charles" Boden was shot dead in Savannah, Ga., for being gay.
On July 23, 2003, Nireah Johnson and Brandie Coleman were shot to death in Indianapolis after their assailant learned Nireah was transgender.
On Feb. 12, 2008, 15-year-old Lawrence "Larry" King was shot twice by a classmate in Oxnard because of his sexual orientation. He later died.
Gun safety has always been an issue with the LGBT community. According to FBI data, nearly 21 percent of all hate crimes reported in the U.S. have been due to the victims' real or perceived sexual orientation. However, our major LGBT organizations historically have not taken a significant stand on the controversial issue of gun violence.
But on June 12, 2016, 49 individuals died because of their sexual orientation, or because of their support of the LGBT community, at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. This was a pivotal moment: A community has had enough—a community that is well-organized due to decades of fighting for civil and human rights. Our right to live without fear of dying at the hands of gun violence is now being fully embraced and is considered of paramount importance. Make no mistake: These are not special rights. These are not gay rights. These are human rights—and now this is our fight.
On Saturday, June 18, Equality California (EQCA) launched its new #SafeAndEqual campaign, not only to raise awareness that gun violence is an LGBT issue, but to declare that gun safety is an LGBT right and now a major policy priority. EQCA has signed on to numerous statewide bills and is proud to join other organizations, like the Human Rights Campaign, on federal efforts that will prohibit military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines; close gun-show and Internet-sales loopholes on background checks; and strengthen background checks and waiting periods to keep guns out of dangerous hands. EQCA will bring the full force of our lobbying efforts to pass them.
This is deeply personal. Pulse nightclub could easily have been Hunters or Chill Bar on Arenas, or Micky's in West Hollywood. Those 49 people are sons and daughters, siblings, parents and young people with what should have been very bright futures. Most of them were LGBT people. They could have been me and you and 47 people we know here in the Coachella Valley. It's difficult to remember in such an affirming community as Palm Springs, but the more visible we are as an LGBT community, the more vulnerable to violence and hatred we become.
As EQCA's executive director, Rick Zbur, said: "Ending gun violence is also an LGBT issue, because LGBT people are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Transgender women face epidemic rates of murder and violent crime. Hate crimes are on the rise throughout the United States, and members of communities of color suffer the highest rates of gun violence. In the weeks and months ahead, Equality California will relentlessly work in Washington, D.C., and in Sacramento, and mobilize our 800,000 members and the LGBT community to support legislation to keep our community—and everyone—safe."
We all cope with tragedies differently. After the Orlando shooting, some of us attended vigils that doubled as rallies. Many of us were angry or sad. Many of us cried … a lot. I am a person of faith, and I've prayed for those who have passed and hold them in my thoughts every day. However, my tears and prayers alone will not change the culture in which we live. They will not bring 49 dear souls back to us. They will not remove killing machines from the hands of dangerous people.
However, 800,000 Californians, organized in lockstep with millions of others across this country pushing for real reform, will make a difference. It will require all of us to do our part and work together, but we can and will become #SafeAndEqual. I encourage you to start by adding your name at eqca.org/safe.
Darrell L. Tucci is a Palm Springs resident and a board member of Equality California.
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Comment Link	 Saturday, 25 June 2016 13:00	posted by	Jimmy Boegle
Thanks for the correction, Steve. We've made the fix.
Comment Link	 Friday, 24 June 2016 12:48	posted by	Steve Edminster
In your article you say "On May 13, 1988, Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner were shot and killed while hiking the Appalachian Trail, because their murderer was enraged by their lesbianism."
While both women were in fact shot, Claudia Brenner is alive and well living in Upstate NY.

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Selecting appropriate pasture species for Tasmania's environmental conditions is fundamental in establishing quality, productive and sustainable pastures. To develop a greater understanding of the productivity and suitability of individual grass cultivars within the Tasmania environment, studies on growth and quality parameters of a range of cultivars grown in monocultures are required. Results obtained from a single sampling program as part of a larger grazing experiment indicated the benefit of more intensive measurements to compliment animal performance data and total herbage yield estimates pre-grazing. The tall fescue cultivar, FlechaMaxP, produced the greatest herbage mass compared to all other cultivars over an autumn and early winter sampling period. However, it also contained the greatest proportion of fibrous and dead material within the total herbage mass sample. The ryegrass cultivars, Banquett II and Victoca, Exceltas and three cocksfoot cultivars were overall similar in yield and quality both pre- and post-grazing. A grazing effect was also evident throughout the trial, where pre grazing samples had significantly higher proportions of green herbage mass, higher nitrogen content and lower fibre, compared to post grazing samples.


A Tasty Mess: Hearty Food in Summertime? Crazy!
Hearty Food in Summertime? Crazy!
I am lucky to have a fiance who absolutely loves all soups, stews and chilis no matter the weather! It makes it a lot easier to find recipes that reheat well as he often doesn't get to enjoy dinner until 9:00pm due to his schedule at the hospital. It also allows the rest of us to eat at a more "normal" hour around 6:00pm and not die from starvation waiting til the sun goes down to eat!
Tonight's recipe was made in the crock-pot and is White Bean Chicken Chili. I served it with corn muffins and it is definitely going to be in our regular rotation. If you like a little more heat in your chili, leave the seeds in the pablano and jalapeno peppers or add a little hot sauce at the end to spice it up!
1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add peppers, onion, garlic, 1 tbsp. cumin and 1 tbsp. coriander. Cover and cook, occasionally stirring for 5-8 minutes until just tender.
2. Transfer pepper mixture to crock pot, add chicken, beans and broth. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours.
3. Remove cooked chicken breast and shred meat from bones.
4. Add shredded chicken back into the crock pot and stir in 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. coriander, lime juice and salt to taste.
5. Let cook for another 30 minutes to blend flavors then serve topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.


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Thompson, Peterson introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019
Posted on February 1, 2019 by Agmoos
Bipartisan bill would allow whole milk as option in school cafeterias
WASHINGTON – Making good on a promise to introduce legislation to bring whole milk back to schools, U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) has joined forces with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) to introduce a bipartisan bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias.
H.R. 832, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019 recognizes the importance of milk to the health and well-being of growing children.
Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue directed USDA to allow schools to serve 1% low-fat flavored milk in school meal programs that had been restricted previously to fat-free flavored milk.
H.R. 832 would take this further to allow whole milk to be included as well.
"Milk is the No. 1 source of nine essential nutrients in the diets of our students, but if they don't drink it these health benefits are lost," Rep. Thompson said in a press release Wednesday (Jan. 30). "Milk consumption has been declining in schools throughout the nation because kids are not consuming the varieties of milk being made available to them. It is my hope that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act will bring a wider range of milk options to American lunchrooms so students can choose the kind they love best."
"I'm proud to join Congressman Thompson in this effort that will provide more choices for nutritious and healthy milk to kids in schools, and a valuable market for dairy farmers in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and nationwide at a time when they're continuing to face extremely difficult market conditions," Chairman Peterson said in a statement.
Rep. Peterson is Chairman of the House Ag Committee and Rep. Thompson is a member of the House Ag Committee.
Thompson is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce to which the bill was referred after its introduction on Jan. 29.
The nine original co-sponsors of the bill include Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Mike Conaway (R-TX) and three members of the Committee on Education and Workforce to which the bill was referred — Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY).
Additional co-sponsors are Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY), Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), and Rep. Mike Kelly(R-PA).
In a press release late last week, Thompson gave some background on this bill. He noted that in 2010, Congress passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act which amended nutrition standards in the School Lunch Program. Among the changes, the law mandated that flavored milk must be fat-free within the program.
This 2010 law, along with lower participation in the program, led to an alarming decline in milk consumption in schools since 2010. Declining milk consumption in schools not only impacts students, but also dairy farm families and rural communities across the nation.
Two years ago, to help encourage nutritious options in the School Lunch Program and increase consumption, Rep. Thompson introduced legislation – H.R. 4101, the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017 – which provided schools the option to serve 1% low-fat flavored milk varieties.
In May of 2017, the USDA announced a rule that allowed schools to receive waivers for low-fat (1%) flavored milk, rather than only fat-free, which is the essence of H.R. 4101.
On January 29, 2019, Rep. Thompson introduced this bipartisan bill — H.R. 832, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019. This legislation builds on the previous bill and USDA's rule by allowing whole milk (both unflavored and flavored) to be offered within the School Lunch Program.
Producers and consumers are urged to contact their representatives to support this bill. Key members of Congress to reach out to on the Committee on Education and Workforce, which will be the committee to consider the bill, include Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Marsha Fudge (D-OH). View all Congressmen and women serving on this committee here
Follow the progress of H.R. 832, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019 here.
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Harry Stugart on February 1, 2019 at 6:37 am said:
Once whole Milk is allowed the processors must offer it in easy to open packages that maintain the flavor. Then promotions geared specifically to the school age children must be effective and educational from a nutrition point of view.


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Chet Flash wuz here Circulation: 188,352,107 Issue: 532 | 10th day of Awakening, Y14
The Pendant
by silvergullmon77
Edmund was a little Bruce who grew up in a small village which was within walking distance to Happy Valley. He loved his village well enough, but he found Happy Valley to be a bit too cheery and busy for his tastes, for he was a private Bruce who enjoyed hearing his own thoughts once in a while.... But he did venture into the town, once in a while. Usually to do chores. Ed may have been little, but he was big enough to run and grab the milk from the grocer, and old enough to clean the snow off the windows for stores.
His family was not rich – Edmund ran errands and did various odd jobs around the town in order to help support his family and put food on the table. Everyone did their part – his older sister Alice was a caroler in Happy Valley – he often heard her voice dance through the streets, and he saw countless Neopians stop and admire her sing. It was soft and sweet, like honey in the air; it was said that it could stop the Snow Beast in his tracks. His mother and father operated a fishery near the ice rink famous for having constant games of Rink Runner playing – they sold Breadfish, Radarfish and even Titanic Giant Squid in all seasons. "When you're old enough, you can help us here," his father told him once. But Edmund had bigger dreams than just selling fish.
Although Ed had no desire to help his father at the family fishery, he dutifully did his chores as he was told. When he finished his chores, he'd make a mad dash to his best friend's house. Shireen was her name, and they were inseparable.
Together, they built forts, snowmen, and made snow faeries to decorate their little igloo homes. They went exploring in the mountains and waged a snowball war with the neighbouring Poogles. When the day was done and they sat sipping their hot chocolate by the fireplace, Shireen listened to Edmund's dreams of adventuring south to places like Mystery Island and Roo Island. They agreed to travel together into the distant south when they were older – together, they agreed to scale the mountains of Altador, meet the Tiki Tack man, and to share a jest with King Skarl... but for now, they were content with exploring the vastness of the mountains they called home. When Edmund wasn't doing chores, he was always found with Shireen.
It was the 10th day of the Month of Awakening, which meant that Valentine's Day was just around the corner. Edmund had barely remembered the day was so near, but he was reminded when he stepped into Happy Valley that morning to help the Darry's clean their chocolate shop's walkway. Instead of the quiet town he expected, Edmund was greeted with loud shoppers much like the ones who raided the tiny village during the Month of Giving. He saw stores decorated with bright pink hearts and red roses, and he could not help but be put off by the bright lights. Edmund saw shoppers everywhere he looked, buying, bartering, and chatting away with other shoppers and vendors alike.
They all ignored little Edmund, however; they never believed he had many neopoints to spend. Which, to be fair, was true. In his wallet jingled a few thousand neopoints he had saved throughout the year from doing odd jobs for his friends and family. But he was determined to do something – anything – for his Shireen.
As he went store to store, he was bombarded with scents and sounds from all directions. Maybe he'll get her chocolate? No, that was too impersonal – once she eats it, it'll be gone. A rose was a bit too romantic (and anyway, his paw got pricked when he reached for one, so he hastily put it back). Gems felt too flashy; toys were too childish. Edmund's mind was spinning with ideas and possibilities as he wandered throughout the quaint little town. He could feel his determination growing precariously thin as the day continued, but he soldiered on. He was determined to find her a gift. But not just any gift - It had to be perfect!
After what felt like many hours spent wandering, Edmund happened upon a small jewellery store – he had been to a few, but this one was less flashy than the others; it seemed to exude a somewhat different air. He felt drawn in. The door chimed, announcing his entrance.
The owner paid him no attention, for Edmund was just a little Bruce after all. He took his time to look at the many cases of fine jewelry on display; some caught his eye, but they were many hundred thousands away from his price range. His thoughts began to drift to leaving, until his wandering eye caught a heart shaped pendant. When he looked closer, it seemed to be split in two. The pendant seemed simple enough... and it was within his budget...
Eventually, when all the customers had left, Ed walked up to the owner by the counter. The owner was a middle aged speckled Kyrii with a monocle. He looked at Edmund questioningly, but Edmund smiled and pointed to the glass case.
Moments later, he left the store with a small velvet box, smiling to himself.
It was Valentine's Day. Well, to be fair, it was almost over. It was night time now, and Edmund was shivering away. The restaurants offering candlelight dinners were stuff to capacity, Edmund had found to his dismay, so he had asked Shireen to meet him by the bench next to the streetlight in the park at 6:00. As he waited for her, the park was empty, cold, and eerily quiet. His could see his breath. He looked at his watch. It was 5:58. He hoped she would show up.
At 6:10, he had half a mind to give up and just go home. He decided to give her a few more minutes. But then he saw her, and he felt his heart beating out of his chest. As she approached, his paws began to shake nervously.
"Hey," she whispered. He shyly nodded back in acknowledgement.
Without missing a beat, he took the velvet box out of his front jacket pocket. He opened it slowly, deliberately, but turned around so Shireen couldn't see what was inside. She couldn't tell what it was from the way he clutched it, but she spied a silver stream spilling from his paw. When he took her paw to give her what was in her hand, the metal felt cold to touch. When she finally opened her paws, she saw a broken heart pendant, engraved with the words "ST END". Confused, she lifted the heart up for inspection. ST END – what could that possibly mean? Maybe she missed something? Did she read it wrong?
But when she saw his quiet smile, she knew she hadn't. He wordlessly held his matching pendant to fit with hers – it was already dangling on his neck. He showed her how the two pieces connected together, and the two broken pieces of a heart became one again. And then she saw.
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FRI END
The streetlights flicked in the night.
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Idle thumbs: Why commuters are the best audience
July 10, 2015 by Neville Hobson
A guest post by Simon Bailey, CEO of Axonix, an advertising technology company backed by Telefonica and Blackstone.
Any marketer worth their salt knows all customers were not made equal, and that's particularly true of commuters, where getting the bus or train into work is now a prime opportunity to check our smartphones and tablets to catch up on the latest news, gossip and games. With the average number of devices set to exceed four per person by 2020, we're increasingly reliant on the small screen, and at no time more so than when we have some time to kill on-the-go.
If you're not 'on-board' with this digital shift in media consumption or don't plan to be – I'd stop reading now. But if you're an ambitious business with high growth targets and a clear sales objectives, your ears should certainly be pricking up. The commuter audience is a highly connected and available audience, and it's these eyes at these times which will stand to convert the most sales leads on your campaigns.
Understanding your audience: Being the early bird
Almost 90 percent of consumers admit to browsing and buying on smartphones and tablets during their commute with over half expecting to shop even more during this time in the future. So reaching the right person with the right message at the right time between early morning and after 5pm is now invaluable to your operational longevity, and it's critical to be able to pinpoint exactly when that is in order to get the best result.
Commuters have various stages of browsing behaviours: for instance, when bored and browsing as opposed to when they have a definite purpose such as buying a certain piece of music, and so less susceptible to additional distraction.
Elsewhere, there is a natural variation on activity which is preferred by commuters inside and outside of London, with research revealing that 20 per cent use their device to read online news and 25 percent to play games via apps such as Farmville or Candy Crush in the capital, over a third higher than those further afield.
Internet browsing, social media and streaming video content also scored highly, to be expected, and London bus users were found to be the most social, with less than 10 per cent logging on to work systems during this time and empowered with better signal leading to greater use of social and leisure based applications.
Programming into the consumer psyche
So, once your target audience is identified, and when, how can you best connect with them? It's all about programmatic trading; buying ad-space in real-time using data-led computer algorithms, to reach exactly the right user at the right time with the right content for optimum engagement – consumers are using their devices in rush hour, while commuting – and programmatic will help you specifically target the right people during these times.
Sounds like a 'no-brainer' right? Programmatic tools have increasingly been embraced by many, but many more are still reluctant or uncertain about its benefits. This is largely due to a lack of understanding of mobile ad exchanges and their benefits with over 40 percent of marketers admitting they still "don't have a clue" what programmatic actually means.
Understandably, it's in many marketers' interests to avoid taking a chance on new technologies, with many taking a risk adverse attitude to doing so, and preferring the more established ROI they derive from traditional media. However, these individuals could find themselves redundant in a few years' time, replaced by their more mobile-savvy, and dynamic peers – those that understand when their audience needs to find something to entertain them whilst on the bus or the train, and just so happens to serve them a targeted ad at that time.
Mobile devices are set to keep rocketing in popularity, with vendors and networks collaborating to increase connectivity and availability of services whenever and where ever you are. And transport companies know this. Just take for example The London Underground, which is investing rapidly in a Wi-Fi programme, rolling out internet services to over 150 stations across the capital. People want their phones on the go and it's becoming easier for them to get online anywhere – even when underground!
There's clearly a real opportunity here for marketers to reach huge and highly available audiences – provided they take the correct approach to mobile advertising. So, with all that in mind, its never been a better time to join the crowd and connect with your target consumer. As I said above, marketers need to understand their customers – and realising when they are looking for entertainment on the move and taking steps to reach them at those times could be your rush hour jackpot.
Simon Bailey is the CEO of Axonix, a role which he began in April 2015, having previously served as CCO since April 2014.
Previous to Axonix, Simon was at Velti where he was Vice President, Global Demand, managing the global advertising business.
Simon started his career in advertising in 1996 working for The Times. Since then he has spent the past 15 years working in the digital space where he has sold media, developed sales teams and built cutting edge advertising technologies for the likes of Excite Inc, 24/7 Real Media (WPP) and OpenX Inc.
Simon was a member of the founding team at OpenX where he was responsible for the Product Strategy designing and building the first version of the OpenX Real Time Bidding advertising exchange.
Simon is married with four children and has a degree in French and Politics from the University of Leicester.
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About Neville Hobson
Social Strategist, Communicator, Consultant, Digital Change Agent, Writer, and Podcaster with a curiosity for tech and how people use it. Believer in an Internet for everyone. Early adopter (and leaver) and experimenter with social media. Occasional test pilot of shiny new objects. Avid tea drinker. Follow @jangles on Twitter
Lucus says
Very interesting read! It does make sense as there are less distractions and you are using the distraction to advertise.
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Oyu Tolgoi is one of the largest known copper and gold deposits in the world. It is also one of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world.
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South Gobi, Mongolia
Oyu Tolgoi, in the South Gobi region of Mongolia, is one of the largest known copper and gold deposits in the world. It is also one of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world.
The Oyu Tolgoi underground development consolidates our position as a leading global producer of copper, a material essential for decarbonisation and electrification. When the underground is fully operational, it will be the fourth-largest copper mines in the world.
Open pit mining began at Oyu Tolgoi in 2011 and the copper concentrator, the largest industrial complex ever built in Mongolia, began processing mined ore into copper concentrate in 2013. Current infrastructure at Oyu Tolgoi will allow the mine to operate for decades to come.
In January 2022, the Oyu Tolgoi Board approved the beginning of underground operations. This step unlocks the most valuable part of the mine, with sustainable underground production expected in the first half of 2023.
Oyu Tolgoi is jointly owned by the government of Mongolia, which has 34% ownership, and Rio Tinto, which owns 66%. Rio Tinto manages the operation on behalf of the owners.
Copper: Essential for a low-carbon future
At peak production, Oyu Tolgoi is expected to produce 500,000 tonnes1 per annum of copper – equivalent to what's needed to build:
Wind turbines per day
Electric battery vehicles per day
1 The 500ktpa target (stated as recovered metal) for the Oyu Tolgoi underground and open pit mines is underpinned 17 per cent by Proved Ore Reserves and 83 per cent by Probable Ore Reserves for the years 2028-2036. These production targets have been scheduled from current mine designs by Competent Persons in accordance with the requirements of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves, 2012 Edition (the JORC code).
Innovation at Oyu Tolgoi
Most of the value lies deep underground and to reach the ore body we are building a world-class underground mine. It will include a state-of-the-art control room to oversee the operation that will have approximately 200 kilometres of tunnels.
5 Shafts
Deepest reaching 1.3KM
5.5m x 5m
Average tunnel height & width
We will use leading underground mining technology known as block caving to mine the ore body. Block caving is technically complex, but it is also one of the safest and most cost-effective methods of mining ore from deep below the ground as it uses the force of gravity.
Put simply, a void is created under the ore body, which then collapses gradually under its own weight. The ore passes through 'funnels' in the rock, known as draw points. A series of lateral tunnels over several levels are used to extract the ore and to haul it for crushing before it is transported to the surface via shaft or conveyor belt.
At Oyu Tolgoi, we are using technology to build a connected mine and keep our people safe. We are installing a wireless network to connect our people and equipment underground with the teams on the surface. All team members have a Personal Location Indicator, which allows us to track their whereabouts, providing critical information during an emergency. Similar sensors allow us to track the location and performance of all equipment and we have real time monitoring of atmospheric conditions. The team in Mongolia are supported by the Rio Tinto Underground Mining Centre, which connects our caving experts in the Brisbane hub with our operations team at Oyu Tolgoi. These groups work together to improve safety and productivity performance by using the vast amount of data being collected.
See how we use block caving to transport the ore body at Oyu Tolgoi
Global demand for copper is set to grow, driven by urbanisation, industrialisation and increasing requirements for renewable energy: copper plays a key role in electrification and power production. For example, a wind turbine capable of generating a megawatt of power – enough to supply several hundred homes – needs more than three tonnes of copper.
Given its significance to the global copper industry and the likely multi-generational nature of the business, Oyu Tolgoi is being developed with a distinctly long-term view. Guided by Oyu Tolgoi's vision, 'From natural wealth to enduring value, knowledge and skill', the partners and stakeholders involved in the project are focused on delivering a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to and facilitates the prosperity of Mongolia.
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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) ("Turquoise Hill") for a consideration of approximately $3.1 billion1, simplifying its ownership of the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, significantly strengthening Rio Tinto's copper portfolio, and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the project and Mongolia.
Rio Tinto acquisition of Turquoise Hill receives shareholder support
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has received the required support from Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) ("Turquoise Hill") shareholders for its proposed acquisition of the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of Turquoise Hill that it does not currently own. Given the transaction is being conducted by way of a Canadian plan of arrangement, it remains s
Update on Transaction with Turquoise Hill Resources
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has carefully considered the concerns raised by minority shareholders of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. ("Turquoise Hill") in relation to the dissent and dispute resolution provisions in the agreements (the "Agreements") it entered into with certain funds and other entities related to Pentwater Capital Management LP and SailingStone Capital Partners LLC (the
Together with government and local organisations, Oyu Tolgoi is committed to strengthening relationships with local communities based on mutual respect and partnership.
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Contact Oyu Tolgoi
Monnis Tower
Chinggis Avenue 15
Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar 14240
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T: +976 11 331880


These little devices are really neat, they can fit pretty much in any frame we can find currently. They are programmable via the Betaflight LED configurator. The betaflight firmware designers added so many interesting features so you can now get alarms when your battery is discharged, you can tell when your copter is armed or not, add a Larson scanner effect and make it look really cool or if you just want to keep it simple just assign a solid color.Simple and easy to install, this featherweight light set will provide super bright lights for your multirotor. You can display arming status, flight modes, blinkers, brakes and so on.
When used Naze32, WS2812B LED can show the flight control lock / unlock, about ailerons, brakes, throttle, alarm and other status.
Onboard 5V active buzzer, after connecting flight control, you can use a remote control switch to trigger it easier to find the plane.
Smart RGB LED stick, using WS2812B LED, controllable via CleanFlight for Naze32 and SP Racing F3 flight controllers.
The input is in a range of 14~16V DC, can be powered by 4S Lipo.
Use for: Naze32,Skyline32,SPRacingF3,etc.with CleanFlight firmware.


The Taiwanese manufacturer, ASUS has launched its new smartphone from the Zenfone lineup in India, ASUS Zenfone 3 alongside the Zenfone 3 Deluxe and ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra with a massive 6 GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 and 128 GB internal storage. ASUS Zenfone 3 is the entry level smartphone from the Zenfone 3 family highlighting a 2.5D curved glass design. It is priced at ₹21,999. Featuring an all-new look, a fingerprint scanner at the back, USB Type-C, latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU, and a powerful 16 MP Sony camera, here are the hands-on images of ASUS Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL).
One of the major highlights in the ASUS Zenfone 3 is its design, it looks highly premium and expensive. Zenfone 3 brings a new flashy look featuring a double-sided 2.5D curved glass body and metallic frames giving a premium touch. The design looks more familiar to the Samsung Galaxy S7.
ASUS Zenfone 3 has changed a lot from its predecessors in terms of design. It now boasts a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides instead of the plastic materials used in Zenfone 2 series. Its unibody shell prevents you from opening the back.
The Zenfone 3 is the first smartphone in the world to adopt the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 having 2.0 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 processor. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is the latest SoC from the Snapdragon 600 Series with 14 nm FinFET fabrication tech and integrated X9 LTE modem. Further, the chip has Adreno 506 GPU, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB eMCP storage chip. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner and a new USB Type-C which was actually missing in old Zenfone series.
The smartphone weighs just 144 grams, much lighter and slimmer (7.7 mm) than its predecessor Zenfone 2. Its glossy body draws more public attention. The phone tends to look very elegant and provide a good grip due to the curved 2.5D edges.
On the back, ASUS replaced the volume buttons with a fingerprint scanner. It still looks like the volume buttons if you've used any previous Zenfones.
The device is powered by a 2650 mAh non-removable battery. The 2,650 mAh battery seems underpowered since many smartphones now come with the modest 3,000 mAh battery capacity. We don't know how many days Zenfone 3 can last longer before a complete review, so can't question it. Its companion, Zenfone Max is a killer in battery performance.
ASUS Zenfone 3 strikes with strong camera specifications which may delight the camera enthusiasts. The handset is equipped with a 16 MP (Sony IMX298) f/2.0 rear camera with dual-tone LED flash featuring a TriTech laser autofocus that focuses in just 0.03 seconds resulting in sharp images. The main camera is actually covered by a sapphire glass for a solid protection. The camera can capture 4K videos supporting 4-axis OIS and EIS. The front camera is 8 MP f/2.0.
The glass body is highly reflective which can be a problem when using outdoors. It is, however, a surprise for us to know that ASUS used a Super IPS+ display in the Zenfone 3 while the top line Zenfone 3 Deluxe uses Super AMOLED display.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 now comes with a new USB Type-C port. Further, there's a microphone at the bottom and a speaker grill. Top holds another microphone and a 3.5 mm port for bundled earphones.
The sides have a metallic touch similar to what we've seen in the Zenfone Zoom. The left side has a Hybrid SIM tray. It holds two SIM cards (one Micro SIM card on SIM1 and one Nano SIM card on SIM2) or one Micro SIM card and MicroSD card. The Nano SIM slot can be replaced with a MicroSD. The MicoSD can be expanded up to 2 TB. The right side has the volume and power buttons. The buttons feel pretty neat and give tactile feedback.
On the software side, the Zenfone 3 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0 on top. This is the new ZenUI from ASUS with many features. We would love to speak more about what's new in the software as well as its powerful camera in the full review.
If we talk about the pricing, Zenfone 3 is available at ₹21,999 while the Chinese flagships such as Xiaomi Mi 5 and LeEco Le Max 2 are very close competitors offering more performance and features with similar price. Having said that specifications is not the only thing to see while seeing the prices, it's the overall experience with the device that matters at the end.
We surely look forward to spend more time with the smartphone for a complete review. Till then, share your views on the new ASUS Zenfone 3.


and Meaford's municipal staff had signalled a desire to explore the possibility of establishing public transit links between the neighbouring communities of Owen Sound to the west and The Blue Mountains to the east, but that proposal (simply to explore the idea) was quashed by council.
Prior to council giving the axe to the proposal to study the possibility of an inter-community transit link, the president of Meaford's Chamber of Commerce made a short deputation to council in which he indicated that local business people did not support the idea because it would hurt Meaford businesses – but would it?
In the weeks since, I've heard several opinions on the topic, most of which express a desire to protect Meaford businesses, and I completely understand that desire, though I think there are some other things to consider, not the least of which is the fact that we're talking about a small percentage of the municipality that would use the service, and that small percentage of Meaford residents for the most part have limited resources to begin with, so really, how much business would they take away from Meaford businesses?
To residents and business owners concerned about the horror that would be a 14 passenger bus transporting people from this community, people who either don't own or aren't able to drive a car of their own, to Owen Sound or The Blue Mountains, where they might spend some of their money, I would ask where your brand new Honda came from? Or your new off-the-lot Lexus? I haven't found those dealerships in town. Or what about that nice tie you're wearing? I can't find a tie in this town – you must know something I don't.
People with means leave this municipality every day to spend money elsewhere. People with vehicles aren't restricted to only shopping in this municipality – but shopping aside, I would also ask local business owners, and residents who are opposed to the idea a regional transit link – when you need to head to the Owen Sound hospital for a CT scan, or an ultrasound, or any other specialized medical test, how do you get there? And how is someone on disability, or an old age pension with no vehicle supposed to get there? Oh, right, they are supposed to beg for a ride from a friend.
There are reasons other than shopping that create the need to leave your own community every now and then, and if you don't have your own transportation, that poses a challenge.
What if you had to go to a funeral? Let's say your mother died. You're on a disability pension, so your aunt sent you the money to get a suit, but you have no vehicle – why shouldn't you be able to hop on a regional transit link in order to travel to a larger centre where you can buy a suit? I don't know about you, but in the 11 years I've lived in Meaford, I have yet to find a suit shop, so shopping out of town is the only option.
I know, that's an over the top, extreme scenario to use, but every day lives are filled with over the top, extreme circumstances whether you have means or not.
Should we also shut down access to the internet in Meaford in order to prevent people from shopping out of town? Or is it just those with lesser means that are required to be trapped within the borders of this municipality?
I think there is another way of looking at the issue – we could look at it as an opportunity: a regional transit link wouldn't be a one way train – there are people living in Collingwood or Owen Sound who have limited resources, or who don't own vehicles who might very well like the opportunity to escape the busy, crowded urban environment that they live in every day and instead stroll some downtown Meaford shops, or to spend some time along our beautiful waterfront. Imagine marketing Meaford businesses to that demographic? I bet people would come.
People who own cars choose to drive to Meaford to take in what this municipality has to offer – everyone loves a day trip, an escape from the daily routine, why would people of limited resources in nearby municipalities be any different?
Recently when I was in Wasaga Beach I saw the Collingwood-Wasaga bus drive by. It's the same size bus as what Meaford is using for our new in town public transit route, though it had a rack on the front which at the time was carrying a bicycle. The bus stopped right in front of where I was parked at a plaza, and the bike owner got off the bus, retrieved his bicycle, and started heading toward where I was standing.
Since he was virtually beside me (and being the nosey reporter that I am), I asked the man where he had come from, and he told me Collingwood. I asked him how he enjoyed the service provided by that inter-community transit link, and he told me he loves it because though he has a job (he said he's an engineer), he has a medical issue that prevents him from driving a car, and the bus out of town allows him to take his bike, and get away to a different community with different sights and sounds – you know, like those of us with cars do all the time without even thinking about it.
"Sometimes you just need to escape" he told me. I shared with him some of the discussion that has been taking place in Meaford with regard to inter-community pubic transit, and I asked him if he would also take advantage of a link from Collingwood to Meaford.
Where do you do most of your shopping? I asked him. "In Collingwood of course. But getting out of town makes me feel human again, it makes me feel less disabled, if that makes any sense," he explained. Yes, it certainly does make sense.
I bet there are many more like him, though if we continue to try and isolate ourselves, we might never know.
We can't try to protect our local businesses by isolating our community. Inter-community transit is coming one way or another. The province has said it is a priority, Grey County has said it's a priority – it will come. We in Meaford can be leaders, or we can be last-minute followers, or we could be skipped all together if we decide to throw up fences.


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Асам је савезна држава Индије са површином од 78.438 -{km²}- и 26.638.407 становника (стање: 1. јан. 2001). Налази се на истоку Индије на источним обронцима Хималаја. Асам окружују друге североисточне државе Аруначал Прадеш, Нагаланд, Манипур, Мизорам, Трипура и Мегалаја. Трговачки центар Асама Гувахати представља везу са североисточним државама званим и "седам сестара". Те државе су са остатком Индије повезане уским коридором званим "пилећи врат". Асам граничи и са Бутаном и Бангладешом.

Географија и клима
Асам је у облику слова Т и састоји се од долине Брамапутре, Карби и Кашар планина и јужне долине Барак. У Асаму има много вегетације, шума и дивљих животиња. Постоје и бројне заштићене шуме, од којих у једној постоји ретки индијски носорог. Има много бамбуса. Шуме, флора, фауна, реке и природна лепота доприносе развоју туризма Асама. Асам је подложан жестоким земљотресима. Велики земљотрес од 8,6 степени Рихтерове скале погодио је Асам 1950.

Асам има огромне количине падавина између марта ји септембра, а влажност је изузетно висока током лета. Температуре су благе и никад нису екстремне (достижу 35°C до 38°C ). Пријатна субалпска клима превладава на брдима, а у низији је лето јако неугодно због велике влажности ваздуха. Зиме су јако благе са минималним темпаратурама око 6°C. Лета долазе средином маја и праћена су великом влажношћу и веома честим и обилним кишама.

Историја

Најранији владар је био неаријски владар Махиранга, а следио га је низ владара, које је уклонио Нарака успоставивши своју династију. Средњовековним Асамом владале су многе династије, а најпознатија је била династија Варман (350-650). Друге династије које су владале подручјем припадале су индо-тибетанским групама. Династија Ахом је владала готово 600 година (1228—1826. ). Бројни муслимански владари, упадима и инвазијама нису успели да успоставе контролу у Асамау, све до доласка Британаца. Најуспешнију инвазију је предузео Мир Џумла, гувернер од Могула Аурангзеба, који је успео да закратко заузме престолницу Асама (1662—1663). Није могао да се одупре герилским нападима, па је напустио Асам. Унутрашње проблеме Асама и краљевске куће искористио је бурмански владар Ава и извршио је инвазију Асама и поставио је марионетског краља 1821. Пошто су Бурманци дошли близу подручја Британске источноиндијске компаније, уследио је Први англо-бурмански рат. Рат је завршио 1826, а Британска источноиндијска компанија је преузела контролу над Асамом. Асам је постао део Британске Индије и то провинције Бенгалско Председништво. Асам је од 1905. до 1912. био одвојена провинција. У доба независности Индије 1947. Асам се састојао од бившег Ахомског краљевства и део је припао Индији, а део Пакистану. Од Асама је после независности настао данашњи Асам и шсет других држава: Аруначал Прадеш, Нагаланд, Мизорам, Мегалаја, Манипур и Трипура. Током 1980-их у Асаму долази до покрета за идентификацију и депортацију странаца, првенствено због оптужби да се због људи из Бангладеша мења демографска слика. Појавиле су се многе милитантне групе дуж етничких линија током осамдесетих, па је војска интервенисала, а рат ниског интензитета наставио се више од десет година, без изгледа да се прекине.

Економија
Асам производи неке од светски најфинијих и најскупљих чајева. Индустрију чаја су развили Енглези током колонијалног периода. Довлачили су радну снагу из Бихара и Орисе и тиме су мењали демографску слику региона. Асам производи и значајне количине нафте и гаса. Асам је друго место на свету, на коме је откривена нафта (САД су биле прве).

Референце

Државе и територије Индије

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College applicants often have an obsession with getting good grades and this leads to an absence of extra-curricular activity that really shows who they are.
Colleges have been reviewing far too many applications recently that show students are addicted to getting good grades which means they are continuously sacrificing the time to figure out what extra-curricular activities interest them. These students are becoming more and more robotic in a greatly increasing competitive atmosphere. Although a student's academic career is the main focus of the applicants, the problem lies when the college has to figure out what to do when they have too many applicants with a grade point average of 3.8-4.0. There have been several circumstances where the student with the 4.0 does not get into the college and student with the lower grade point average does. Of course colleges are looking for those students who can do well academically, but they also want their students to come with a certain energy towards innovation. They want their students to be able to contribute creatively and receive some sort of recognition eventually. Basically, colleges need those students who can go beyond expectation. They need the students who have a love in life beyond academics. They need students who can excel outside of the classroom; at sports, volunteer work, dancing, traveling, and the list goes on and on. These students also need to be able to present this in a 4-8 page college application. Now, how do you do this? How does one go about preparing for this task? It is very important that a student do two things while also maintaining a good grade point average. They must have personal time to themselves to breathe and relax and they also have to commit to something that they love to do outside of the classroom. The students who stay committed to one activity for three years show a much stronger level of commitment and motivation than the student that who participates in twenty activities for a short period of time. However, the students who participate in two or more activities for two or more years show even more potential than those with only one. When colleges get applications that show various extra-curricular activities with no connection to each other, they question them. Some of these applications will have all different kinds of activities like "one month volunteering at a homeless shelter, three months at a vet hospital, 6 months in dance lessons" etc. Although these applications are full of extra curricular activities, these students show questionable motivation and a lack of commitment. This may simply mean that the student participated in the activities for the sole purpose of filling up that page in the college application. Sometimes these assumptions are clarified in the student's essay but there are times when they are not and this does not look good for the applicant no matter what his or her grades are like. Students should always keep in mind that colleges want those students who can think critically. They want the student who can pursue an idea, not the one who simply follows the rules and meets criteria. Colleges want the student who can think outside the box.


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10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi 2015
Leave a Comment	/ GS Paper 3 / By rajmalhotra
WTO Conference in Nirobi, Kenya is the most important summit after the Paris Climate change Summit. The most important issue after climate change which needs addressal is the opening of new markets for international investment. There is hope for pushing multilateral trade as well via Trade Facilitation Agreement which is a trade protocol aiming to give a spur and do away with the stumbling blocks in doing international trade between various countries.
These days the international arena for trade is divided into two forays i.e. developed and developing countries. While one party is looking forward for Doha development agenda whose objective is to lower trade barriers around the world, and thus facilitate increased global trade; the other party is more aligned towards agriculture market access.
We know that all the developing countries want Doha development agenda to be part of talks in Nairobi whereas the developed countries want it dead.
Why is that so?
As far as this agenda was concerned; though it was worked out jointly by developing or developed world, there were some issues pending. One of the major issue being that when Doha 2001 was agreed to, there were certain concerns which were not taken into concern by the Developed World like the basic Doha agenda included Agriculture, Green Box subsidies, Amber Box, Blue box and especially the subsidies given by the US and EU to their farmers referred to as export subsidies. The other issues were regarding patents i.e. developing country's traditional knowledge was being pirated ( Intellectual Property Rights issue ) by developed countries.
Because all these issues concern most of the developed countries; they do not intend to let India discuss them. The developed countries are suggesting that India is a rising economy and is not a developing economy anymore. According to the first world, foremost concern should be the market access for them which in turn would profit India . This is the way forward as per the developed world.
What is in it for Developing countries?
There are many reasons for the developing countries to push very hard for these multilateral Trade Facilitation Agreements along with Doha round. Some of them being:
In terms of technology; most of the cell phones are assembled in China, but the benefits i.e rent is extracted by the developed countries. Also the developed countries extract rent through other manufacturers like Nike and Reebok though they are manufactured in Developing countries.
As far as the agriculture subsidies are concerned, developed countries give subsidies to their farmers but have a differential treatment towards the developing nations. their argument being that countries like India and China are not developing countries anymore.
The two main issues issues that ought to be discussed apart from others are :
Special Safeguarding Mechanism: In Doha Round agriculture: a tool that will allow developing countries to raise tariffs temporarily to deal with import surges or price falls.
Special Products: In Doha Round agriculture: products for which developing countries are to be given extra flexibility in market access for food and livelihood security and rural development.
What should India do?
India should insist on working a permanent solutions for food security i.e the issue of export subsidies by developed countries should be addressed. India will also want the WTO's ministerial declaration to mention the special safeguard mechanism (SSM) to protect farmers from any surge in imports or steep decline in prices. Apart from the given issues, India should also discuss the access to service sector in all the developed countries.
In the present world , two countries can have bilateral treaties like FTA etc ;India expects a specific package for least-developed countries.
What is the point of having a multilateral agency like WTO if two countries can have bilateral agreements on their own terms?
These days we have lot of Bilateral treaties like FTA and RTA as well. These Free Trade agreemenmt or Regional Trade Blocks though have their own advantages but at the end of the day it's a global world out there today . We need rule based trade, Unhindered access facilitated by a mechanism which links our economy to an outside one with trade rules unilaterally accepted by the world.
Listen to the debate on this topic below :


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After you choose your mirror-friendly adhesive, measure your mirror. If you mirror is over 2' x 2', make sure there is a base or lip for the mirror to sit on at the bottom of the mirror. Mirrors 2' x 2' and over must have physical fasteners like mirror clips, or L or J hooks so the adhesive cures properly.
Apply a 1/4-inch continuous line of adhesive (bead) every 4 to 6 inches across the back of the mirror vertically. This allows air flow behind the mirror so moisture does not get trapped. Do not seal around the edges.
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World of Warcraft has been gaining popularity over time. Many people have continued to show interest in this game. However, it is imperative to get adequate information before making a decision of buying a world of Warcraft account. One way of getting information is by asking relevant questions relating to World of Warcraft and getting the answers of the same. This way you will make an informed decision. Below are some common questions and answers relating to World of Warcraft game.
This among the many role-playing games available online. It is one of the most captivating and luring computer games. This game is not only common in the United States but also has a significant following in other corners of the world. While playing this game, the player assumes the role of the characters in the games and makes all decisions that the virtual character makes.
Where can I get a World of Warcraft account?
Certainly, with the rising popularity of world of Warcraft games, you can be sure to get a good number of retailers that would be resourceful while making a purchase from online retailers. However, before settling on a retailer, it is nice to do a thorough search. As such, you can be sure of working with a good retailer.
It is key to note that all payments relating to World of Warcraft accounts are made through electronic payment. That implies that you must to have a credit card to make the payments. If you are considering having a world of Warcraft account, make arrangements of having a credit card if you lack one.
How do I use a World of Warcraft account?
Buying an account from authorized retailers is fairly simple provided you have what it takes. You just log in the website that you made a purchase. That way you will get instructions on how you use the account, and if you get any challenge, you can talk to the sales representatives.
Is it necessary to buy an existing World of Warcraft account?
Buying an existing account is not very necessary.
To find the best 144hz monitor, you need to consider several factors. Everyone wants to find a monitor that perfectly suits their needs and therefore, you have to take some time and find the one that you really need. If this is the first time you are buying these items, you may not know what to choose or what to leave. This is because there are many options to choose from. Just walk into any store, and you will be overwhelmed by the offers. However, things will be much easier once you know what to look at. The following tips have been selected to help you find the right monitor for your needs.
What do you need the monitors for?
It is important to start by asking yourself about the specific reasons for which you need these monitors. Even though you want them for gaming, you have to narrow down to the specifics. Sometimes, you may just find out that not everyone who buys gaming monitors wants the same thing. Just spend some time at any local store looking at what people are buying, and you will notice that their preferences are varied. You also will be surprised to find out that the ones you have been searching for are nothing similar to want other buyers are interested in. Therefore, you have to ask yourself about your own needs, and proceed to look for a monitor that suits them.
The performance of a gaming monitor should also be considered before purchasing it. You need one that is responsive so that you will not have to miss some tasks just because you could not click on them fast. You should look for monitors that ensure you can go through the fastest games without being inconvenienced. If you look at the bestselling best 144hz monitor, you easily will notice that they have been fitted with screens that are fast to pick up signals. This ensures that you do not lose a game just because you are using unreliable software.
You definitely are looking for a gaming monitor that lasts long. Because the best ones often cost a fortune, you do not want to end up with one that will make you to start looking for a new one too soon. You should also understand that the most durable monitors are those that are made from high-quality parts. They are expertly designed to make sure that they survive the most intense gaming situations. A look at the ones you will find from some suppliers shows that there is a big difference in their lifespan. While some may last long, others may not even last half the time you expect.
If your best 144hz monitor, you will have to look for repair services. This means that you need a monitor that is easy to fix. If the spare parts cannot be found in your locality, you can be sure that repairing it will be another stressful; experience that you do not want to go through.
Video gaming take you to places you've never been or worlds that only exist in the imagination. It lets you live the life of a warrior or a fighter jet pilot or even your favorite racecar driver. All this is enjoyed in its best when viewed from a good gaming monitor. While some few myths may have gotten you along, you will discover truths about monitors in this read that will help you make an informed decision on your next purchase.
Aspect ratio plays a role in the size of the image you get. There is the standard size of 16:9 and this ratio means that the images you get are sized at the height of 16 to a width of 9. The best gaming monitors have a ratio of 21:9, which will give you a well-balanced image. So, if you can afford this monitor, it is the best to go for it.
When looking for a monitor, it is said that the bigger, the better. This goes in some aspects. Larger screens have the potential of having high aspect ratios but do need greater resolution and a higher refresh rate. They are also much more expensive. However, if money and space are no issues, then they are the better option.
If you are planning to buy the best gaming monitor, you should aim for a panel that can refresh quickly. A panel is like an engine to the monitor. It dictates how fast the monitor can refresh the image, how sharp the color you will get, as well as the viewing angles you will get. There are three dominating panels in the market; TN, VA and IPS panels. For the gamer, the TN panel works best as it has the fastest refresh time and is the most affordable. The fast refresh time means the image does not lag behind the game and you can react in real time.
The refresh rate, as stated above determines how many times the screen refreshes. While getting the right panel has you sorted out on the update rate, be sure to counter-check that it is at 60 frames per second. This is because any monitor that has a lower refresh rate than 60 frames per second is going to limit the graphic processing unit you get. To be safe, get a screen that refreshes 144 times per second.
Screen syncing is when the refresh rate comes together correctly with the frames per second. Frames per second refer to the number of times your computer is able to load the changing frames. The faster its ability, the crisper the image is. This, however, has to go along with the refresh rate. When they do not, screen tearing occurs where the image is not well formed. This is where syncing comes into play. G-Sync and Freesync are hardware and software built into the monitor to help it to sync the frames per minute to the refresh rate.
The Xbox racing game lovers, or simply put, the speed lovers, always have their tastes expands all through as they play the games. Their desire for more enhancements and comfort in the cockpit grow day by day. This desire has necessitated inventions in the racing games. More gadgets that suit the racers needs have been developed. Xbox Racing Pro requires the ultimate and the latest machine. You will now feel like you are racing with the car of your dreams when you are playing the x box racing game in that cockpit.
All the racing wheels have certain features, which are of course similar in both design and function. The following are the features that all the speed lovers look for in the gaming gears.
Force Feedback: this feature makes one feel like they are driving an actual car. It gives you the exact feeling of the road. This force feedback is felt in terms of the rumbling and the resistance of the steering wheel. The best wheel will not deserve the title if it has only a little or no force feedback.
Unlike regular cars that have bigger wheels in diameter of about 15 inches, racing cars have a much smaller wheel. The reason or logic behind this is that racing cars don't need the big wheel as they are specifically meant for racing on the tracks. The tracks don't have many turns especially U-turns. The larger wheels are only suitable for regular cars that often make the dramatic turns. The diameter of the wheel is crucial in determining the best wheel for the racing game.
Pressure variation when driving is an important aspect. Some gears come with provisions to adjust pressure, especially the pedals. The best gadgets should have this facility.
Some gadgets only work with certain specific devices that they are compatible with. For instance, some wheels are only compatible with the PC while others are only compatible with the Xbox. The best device should be able to work with most of the other gadgets. A wheel that will work on both the PC and the Xbox is the best since the user will not be limited to choices. Once you buy such a wheel, you will be able to enjoy your games on any available device, whether the PC or the Xbox!
Many inventions have been made just to make the games better. Different brands of racing wheels have been made, and their features improved overtime.
There are several first class brands of the Xbox racing games. Just grab one of the latest brands of racing wheels and you will have most of your dreams come real, in 3D!
Return Man 5 also known as Linebacker is a modification of the Return Man 3 version. The game has a lot of amazing updates and features in it. In this game, one player faces the entire team alone. In the initial stages, a player will have the ball and four players that support him. The other players will protect the ball and try to help you score.
In American football, you need a good defense for your team. This game will test your football defensive abilities. The game provides you an opportunity to display your skills and strategies as well.
A player will have to dodge the blockers first when running back. When you get a clear way, you will need to run as fast as you can to stop him. There is no need to hurry as this can cause unnecessary risk, which might not work for you. You should be careful and pay extra attention to movements of the other team. Discover their weak points. If you can do that, then it will be to your advantage.
If you get the opportunity, try to attack. Try to tackle some players until you get a clear way. If things do not work on your way, try to run back. The game has three special moves and techniques, which are extremely useful. However, you cannot use the moves until you unlock them.
There are a total of six controls for this game. The L function is for running right, J function is to run left, and K function is to run back. If you want to run forward, you will use I, to mute use M, and Space Bar to drive your tackles. You are free to customize the controls as you want.
Return Man 5 is a wonderful and modern American Football game. All gamers of different age sets can enjoy this game. The game provides a realistic atmosphere, and you will find sound effects very excellent. Some players say the graphics are not top-notch. However, this game does not require complicated graphics and effects. The game is great, and the design is amazing.
You will find Return Man 5 better than the previous versions. It does not matter whether you are an avid fan of the American football or not, you will find this game a rewarding treat. It is a rewarding game. You will earn points after completing a round.
League of Legends is one of most popular online games. Riot Games developed the game. It is an MOBA game, and that is Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. The game is oriented towards the popular Warcraft 3. If you do not have an account, you can Buy LoL Account.
This game does not require a lot from your PC. You require at least 1GB Ram, 2 GHz processor, free 750 MB free hard space, and capable video card. You create an account according to where you live. You can create an account in the USA, although you are residing in Europe. However, you will experience higher pings. The process of creating an account is very difficult. Therefore, it is better to purchase an already created account.
There are two games with five players each. There are many game modes. However, they are not necessary at the beginning for a newbie. At the start, every team chooses a champion. The champion is a character that you use in the battle. The type of champion will depend on your personal preferences. For instance, you can choose a brave knight, little boy, a giant granite, and many more. There are over 80 champions to start with it, and a new champion is added after three weeks.
Each champion has four different abilities. Three abilities are normal while the extra one is strong or ultimate. You can points, which you use to buy champions. The maximum number of champions you are allowed is 18.
Mages is the first group. Champions in this group are known for their ability. They provide magical damage thanks to their abilities. Fighters are the second group. They deal with the physical damage. Tanks protect their carries and very hard to kill. Supports keep their carries while Junglers support their team by ambushing the enemies from the push.
Your champions usually fulfill their various roles when you equip them with right tools. At the start, you do not need champions. Every week there are ten free champions for every player to use. You can buy more champions in the shop using Influence Points.
LOL player base continues to grow exponentially. This has led to server issues. The game is fun, and you can play with your friends.
FIFA Ultimate Team is your possibility to compete with millions of other fans worldwide as you build and manage your dream football team.
You can buy, sell and trade with other players in the Transfer Market.You can also boost your team with items such as longer contracts, brand-new kits and physical fitness items to assist your team become as strong as possible. You can buy these items with Fifa Coins that you can find on many online sites.
When you have built your group, you can contend online versus other gamers all over the world, with each victory taking you one step more towards winning your division. And on top of playing FUT within FIFA 15, you can interact with your team utilizing the mobile or web app, permitting you to play FUT wherever you go and on any gadget.
Every week, FIFA Ultimate Team will certainly assemble the very best players in both club and worldwide competition from around the globe and pick the top 18 players to form the supreme squad.
With enhanced features and scores, these are the players you desire on your team to improve your performance this week, however, be fast – you just have seven days to discover them in Gold Packs!
Additionally, you can pit your team versus the team of the week and enjoy the rewards of beating the very best.
The FIFA Team Of The Year offers you the chance to include the gamers that make up the FIFA World XI to your team. However, just for a restricted time!
Following the statement of the FUT Team Of The Year, the picked Defenders, Midfielders and Forwards will be available to purchase in FUT packs during particular times throughout today. Each player will certainly be offered with a Blue Card providing their enhanced TOTY stats, which will certainly provide your team an enviable boost.
There is much to enjoy when playing this popular game.


Similar to learning English and math skills, digital literacy is increasingly important to the business world. The UK's Apps for Good program is an impressive platform for students to learn the skills necessary to develop mobile and Facebook apps.
In all honesty, educational systems are wasting valuable talent. Many young people are used to traditional teaching methods, while the real world revolves more and more around technology every day. Traditional teaching methods are lagging behind, missing the opportunity to teach and engage students around the world about engineering and technology.
Recently, Facebook announced that it will be investing £100,000 (or $160,000) to support charity Apps for Good, which attempts to encourage more young people, specifically females, to work towards careers in technology and engineering.
A recent UK study found that less than 10 percent of engineering jobs are seized by women. In addition, only one in seven engineering students are women. In fact, a report from the government revealed that two-thirds of women wouldn't consider having a career in engineering.


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Q: Como eliminar aplicaciones sin interaccion de usuario en dispositivos rooteados? Estoy intentando eliminar aplicaciones automáticamente desde un método en donde ejecuto un comando shell. El problema esta que a pesar de que el dispositivo se encuentra rooteado me manda un mensaje en el log de permission denied. Entiendo que por consola, entrando en la shell del dispositivo físico es posible eliminar las app aun así esta sean del sistema con:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.package.todelete

Teniendo esto como referencia, intento realizarlo con un Process de esta forma:
private void deleteApp(){
        try{
            Process su = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("su");
            DataOutputStream outputStream = new DataOutputStream(su.getOutputStream());

           outputStream.writeBytes("pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calendar");
            outputStream.flush();

            outputStream.writeBytes("exit\n");
            outputStream.flush();
            su.waitFor();
        }catch(IOException e){
            try {
                throw new Exception(e);
            } catch (Exception e1) {
                e1.printStackTrace();
            }
        }catch(InterruptedException e){
            try {
                throw new Exception(e);
            } catch (Exception e1) {
                e1.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    }

Pero el problema esta en que no me deja, también, teniendo en cuenta que el dispositivo físico me muestra una pantalla que para usar esa app es necesario permitirle acceso root, a pesar de aceptarlo, de igual forma me da permission denied cuando intento borrar algún otro package alguna sugerencia?, gracias.

A: Para poder desinstalar aplicaciones sin interacción del usuario es requisito indispensable que tu aplicación sea definida como de sistema, en este caso la aplicación debe ser firmada con la misma clave de firma que firmó el firmware, de otra forma obtendrás el mensaje "permission denied".
No es común que nosotros como  desarrolladores tengamos acceso a la llave con la que fue firmado el  firmware.
te recomiendo revisar:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776095

Puedes como otra opción mostrar el dialogo al usuario donde pregunta si deseas desinstalar al aplicación, esto lo puedes realizar mediante:
adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.DELETE -d package:<your app package>

revisa
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12949609/adb-shell-command-to-make-android-package-uninstall-dialog-appear

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