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Stormtroopers of Death
Title: Stormtroopers of Death
Subject: Bigger than the Devil, Scott Ian, Live at Budokan (Stormtroopers of Death album), Speak English or Die, M.O.D.
Collection: American Thrash Metal Musical Groups, Crossover Thrash Groups, Hardcore Punk Groups from New York, Heavy Metal Musical Groups from New York, Musical Groups Established in 1985, Nuclear Blast Records Artists
Crossover thrash
1985–1986, 1992, 1997–2003, 2007
United Forces
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Billy Milano
Stormtroopers of Death, known as S.O.D., was an American crossover thrash band formed in New York in 1985. They are credited as being among the first bands to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal into a style sometimes referred to as crossover thrash, and is also known for reuniting Anthrax members Scott Ian (guitars) and Charlie Benante (drums) with their former bassist Dan Lilker. The song "Milano Mosh" from their 1985 debut album, Speak English or Die, was the Headbanger's Ball intro anthem for many years.
The band were the source of some controversy due to the deliberately racist and misogynist lyrics. Bassist Dan Lilker stated: "The lyrics were never intended to be serious, just to piss people off."[1] The band had several periods of inactivity following their formation in 1985. According to singer Billy Milano, the 24-song extended play of live and unreleased material called Rise of the Infidels, released in August 2007 on Megaforce Records, "will finally be the last of S.O.D.," laying to rest rumors of another reunion.
Studio albums 3.1
Live albums 3.2
Singles 3.3
Other appearances 3.4
Videos 3.5
After finishing his guitar tracks on the Anthrax album Spreading the Disease, Scott Ian would draw pictures of a character known as "Sargent D." The pictures would be accompanied by slogans such as "I'm not racist; I hate everyone" and "Speak English or Die," and Ian would write lyrics about the character. He decided to form a hardcore band based on Sargent D, so he recruited Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, ex-Anthrax bassist Dan Lilker, and Psychos bassist Billy Milano on vocals.
They recorded a 63-song demo called Crab Society North[2] and set to work on an album for Johnny Zazula's Megaforce Records. The album, titled Speak English or Die, was recorded and mixed over three days and has since been hailed as a landmark album that was among the first to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal. They toured in support of the album in 1985, opening for Motörhead and The Plasmatics, among others. Their music served as the theme of the '80s incarnation of MTV's Headbangers Ball. They planned a follow-up titled USA For S.O.D.,, which was ultimately scrapped and never recorded.
After their tour ended, Lilker carried on with the band Nuclear Assault while Benante and Ian continued with Anthrax. Milano formed the spin-off band Method of Destruction, known as M.O.D. The band's first album U.S.A. for M.O.D., featured many lyrics written by Scott Ian, as well as an altered version of "Aren't You Hungry," an unrecorded S.O.D. song played during their 1985 tour.[3] S.O.D. reformed for a one-off gig in New York City in 1992, which was recorded and released as the live album Live at Budokan. The record featured most songs from the Speak English or Die album, a few songs from the demo and covers of Ministry, Nirvana and Fear. In 1997, S.O.D. reunited again to play the Milwaukee Metal Fest. They played their first European gig at the With Full Force festival in Germany,[4] and in 1999 they released their second studio album, titled Bigger Than the Devil. Its hardcore metal and black humor was welcomed by fans and the band toured again in the late 1990s. Bigger Than the Devil featured the original S.O.D. version of "Aren't You Hungry."
In 2001, the DVD/video Speak English or Live was released. It added to the original Live at Budokan video by including a gig from a German metal festival and footage of the band recording overdubs for live tracks recorded in Japan. These would be included on the platinum reissue of Speak English or Die, along with two new studio tracks, to celebrate one million copies of Speak English or Die sold. In 2002, the concert film Kill Yourself: The Movie was released on DVD. Heavy metal news outlets reported in 2003 that the band had split up due to disagreements between Ian and Milano. In 2007, however, S.O.D. reconvened and released its third album, Rise of the Infidels. The album consists of previously unrecorded material and live recordings. However, Milano said that the album would be the band's final release.
In October 2011, Scott Ian was asked by UnRatd Magazine if there was any chance of another reunion, to which he replied:
"No. I think I can safely say that, yeah. It was never supposed to be any thing more than it was. As far as I'm concerned we did too much with it. It started out as a comic book strip that I drew in the studio and then turned into this record that we made, but you know, that's all that it is for me. It's the opposite of The Damned Things [A supergroup featuring Ian as a member alongside Fall Out Boy and Every Time I Die members], for me, it was never meant to be a real band with a schedule and making records and touring. S.O.D. was supposed to be the 'anti' of that, it was supposed to just be about having fun and never having it turn into something real where all of a sudden it's not just fun anymore – it becomes a job, it becomes a business. And I'm glad everyone around the world got to see it at least once because in '99 and 2000 we played everywhere and I don't feel the need to go out and do that again."[5]
In December 2012, it was announced that Billy Milano and Dan Lilker had reunited in a new band called United Forces.[6]
In July 2015, Horns Up Rocks reported that S.O.D. would reunite again in celebration of their 30th anniversary.[7] However, bassist Dan Lilker said that there are no plans for an S.O.D. reunion. He claimed that Billy Milano did not "consult anybody else that played in S.O.D. He just kind of announced something."[8]
Scott Ian – guitar, backing vocals
Dan Lilker – bass, backing vocals
Charlie Benante – drums, additional guitar solos
Billy Milano – lead vocals
Speak English or Die (1985)
Bigger than the Devil (1999)
Rise of the Infidels (2007)
Live at Budokan (1992)
"March of the S.O.D." (1985)
"Seasoning the Obese" (1999)
From the Megavault (1985)
Deeper into the Vault (1991)
Stars on Thrash (1998)
Suburban Open Air '99 (1999)
Death Is Just the Beginning, Vol. 5 (1999)
Dynamit Vol. 16 (1999)
Nuclear Blast Soundcheck Series, Vol. 18 (1999)
A Tribute to the Scorpions (2000)
New York's Hardest, Vol. 3 (2001)
Year Title] Label
1992 S.O.D. Live At Budokan (VHS) Megaforce Entertainment
January 23, 2001 Kill Yourself: The Movie (DVD or VHS) Nuclear Blast Records
September 25, 2001 Speak English or Live (DVD) Megaforce Entertainment
July 26, 2005 20 Years of Dysfunction Nuclear Blast Records
^ Dan Lilker (2001). Speak English or Live (DVD). Nuclear Blast Records.
^ Scott Ian and Charlie Benante (2001). Speak English or Live (DVD). Nuclear Blast Records.
^ David Lee and Jinny Jerome (1999). "Interview with Billy Milano". [www.metal-rules.com Metal-Rules!]. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^ Bakker, Sjouke (18 October 2001). "Short Interview with Billy Milano". S.O.D.-M.O.D. Fansite. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^ Falina, Melanie (October 2011). "The Zombie You Know – An Interview with Scott Ian of Anthrax". Unrated Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^ "Former Stormtroopers of Death Members Launch United Forces". Blabbermouth. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^ "S.O.D. Announce 30th Anniversary Concert (S.O.D. Anuncia Concierto de Aniversario)". Horns Up Rocks. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
^ "Dan Lilker Says There Are No Plans For S.O.D. To Reunite For 30th Anniversary".
Billy Milano Official Website (No longer available)
The official S.O.D. & M.O.D. fansite
Crab Society North
Speak English or Die
Bigger Than the Devil
Rise of the Infidels
Live at Budokan
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5G industry news
£30m to spark rollout of next generation 5G in rural areas and help countryside capitalise on tech revolution
Published by Lucy Woods on 26 Aug 2019
Last modified 12 Sep 2019
Stay up to date with our latest innovations and events
New competition launched to test groundbreaking 5G applications in rural areas
Comes alongside proposed planning reforms to improve and extend mobile coverage
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a £30 million UK-wide competition to spark a tech revolution in countryside communities and help rural Britain seize the opportunities of 5G technology.
Up to ten rural locations will be chosen to run innovative trials of 5G applications and stimulate commercial investment in 5G technology which offers mobile speeds 10 to 20 times faster than previous generations.
The Rural Connected Communities competition is the latest wave of £200 million funding to pioneer 5G testbeds across the country and deliver the benefits of the highest speeds of mobile connectivity available.
This technology is already being used in the Orkney Islands to remotely monitor salmon fisheries and improve efficiency of wind farms, and in Shropshire, the 5G trials are showing how farming can be transformed through targeted crop-spraying and soil analysis with drones and tractors.
The new funding will build on projects like these and trial other uses of 5G in rural communities to help drive business growth, enhance lives and encourage innovation.
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan said:
The British countryside has always been a hotbed of pioneering industries and we're making sure our rural communities aren't left behind in the digital age.
"We're investing millions so the whole country can grasp the opportunities and economic benefits of next generation 5G technology.
"In modern Britain people expect to be connected wherever they are. And so we're committed to securing widespread mobile coverage and must make sure we have the right planning laws to give the UK the best infrastructure to stay ahead."
The Government has today also launched a consultation on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage.
Reforming planning laws for mobile infrastructure is part of the Prime Minister's plan to level-up connectivity for communities across the UK, further support the roll-out of 5G and boost our economy. The consultation on potential changes to permitted development rights for mobile infrastructure in England includes proposals on:
changing the permitted height of new masts to deliver better mobile coverage, promote mast sharing and minimise the need to build more infrastructure;
allowing existing ground-based masts to be strengthened without prior approval to enable sites to be upgraded for 5G and for mast sharing;
deploying radio equipment cabinets on protected and unprotected land without prior approval, excluding sites of special scientific interest; and
allowing building-based masts nearer to roads to support 5G and increase mobile coverage.
The Government is also seeking views on what measures industry could offer to mitigate the impact of any new infrastructure, including assurances of a greater use of existing sites and the removal of redundant masts.
Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rt Hon Esther McVey MP said:
We're committed to delivering the homes people across the country need, and that includes delivering the right infrastructure such as broadband connectivity and good mobile coverage. There is nothing more frustrating than moving into your new home to find signal is poor.
"That's why we are proposing to simplify planning rules for installing the latest mobile technology – helping to extend coverage and banish more of those signal blackspots, particularly for those living in rural areas."
Mark Bridgeman, Deputy President of the Country Land and Business Association, said:
"The vast potential of the rural economy will only be fulfilled when everyone in the countryside has full mobile connectivity, and we welcome DCMS's intent to deliver the Prime Minister's promise of internet access for all.
The current situation, where only 67% of the country can access a decent signal, is unacceptable and Government is right to focus on planning reform as a means to removing current barriers but there must also be a balance between the interests of landowners and mobile operators.
Hamish MacLeod, Director at Mobile UK, said:
The current planning system does not support the fast, efficient rollout of 5G technology that is vital for the UK's digital economy. We welcome the Government looking at simplifying planning processes to deliver better connectivity, and we stand ready to work in partnership to ensure these much-needed reforms happen as quickly as possible.
Julian David, CEO, techUK said:
5G is an essential component of the UK's digital fabric. It underpins innovative technologies from drones to AI. techUK welcomes this initiative and sees this Government has long recognised the benefits offered by 5G to businesses and consumers, making considerable investment already in 5G testbeds and trials, including 5G RuralFirst, led by techUK member Cisco.
"As important as the financial support for innovative uses for 5G is, the recognition that the way planning rules are implemented is a big factor in the level of connectivity. I am pleased the Government is now proposing to simplify those rules as they apply to mobile masts in England and urges them to move swiftly to make these changes."
Robert Driver, Head of UK5G, said:
"After extensive consultation with well attended events taking place in all the countries of the UK it is fantastic to see the Rural Connected Communities 5G competition now commencing. We have met a large number of innovators from both large and small organisations willing to join consortia to tackle the challenges of delivering rural mobile connectivity. The project will test technical and commercial solutions, as well as building and proving demand through new 5G use cases.
UK5G is sure that RCC will stimulate new thinking and make a huge difference, alongside the other successful 5G trials being supported by the DCMS.
● The deadline for RCC applications is 25 October 2019 with the winning projects expected to be announced before the end of the year. For information about the RCC competition and the process for submitting an application please go to the competition page.
● The consultation on planning reform, which closes on 5 November 2019, is part of the Government's long-term strategy for meeting its digital connectivity targets, outlined in the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review. The consultation seeks evidence from industry, communities and other stakeholders on the scope of the proposed planning reforms and the impact they could have. Subject to the outcome of this consultation a second consultation on the detailed proposals is likely to be required before introducing any legislation. The consultation proposals relate to England only.
● The Government has committed to extend geographical 4G mobile coverage to 95%, to ensure continuous mobile connectivity is provided to all major roads, and to be a world leader in 5G.
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And now for an encore appearance of none other then the world famous tooth puller himself, the infamous Dr. U-ta-wa-un. I really thought I was done with this fellow. Guess who he is traveling with today!
A big thanks to Randy Blood for discovering and sharing this.


Ashers, a Northern Ireland bakery, was sentenced to court for discriminating against the sexual orientation of one of their customers on Tuesday, May 18th. Gareth Lee, a gay-rights activist, allegedly asked that the bakery prepare a cake with the "Sesame Street" characters Bert and Ernie, along with the caption "Support gay marriage." After the bakery refused to oblige Lee's request, the case was brought to the attention of Country Court on behalf of Mr. Lee by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
A similar case happened just last April in Oregon, where owners of a Portland-area bakery refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple and were also brought to court for it. After they too were found guilty, however, Administrative Law Judge Alan McCullough ruled that the owners would pay the couple $135,000 in damages, which is a huge difference compared to the $775 that Ashers was forced to pay.
This is mostly because Ireland has already legalized gay marriage while America clearly hasn't. It stands to reason that forcing stronger punishments on the defendants would help our country grow towards legalizing it everywhere faster. But is charging the Portland bakery over 140 times the fine of Ashers a bit too extreme?
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Looking at the dashboard part, there is a lot of TABS listed.
I am not sure if it is good or bad - but at this point academic - there are a lot of tabs with the same name.
There are also (probably) a lot of tabs with nothing in them which are from imports and I cut/past from that to another tab.
Although this isn't impacting on NR's operations, is it bad practise to not assign them?
If they aren't in a group, there's no guarantee where they will appear.
But as I am seeing it, these nodes are more artefacts than "real" nodes.
I copy/paste a flow from another machine and it has dashboard elements.
Granted they have their own tab names.
Ok.. I'll try a better way of explaining what I am seeing: be that wrong or right.
flow. Has a dashboard with a tab called: machine_1_dashboard.
I'm guessing that a dashboard called "machine_1_dashboard" will be created.
I then cut/paste the elements from there to a tab called "machine_2_other_function".
Those steps are all on machine 2.
Somewhere in doing this I am getting these disassociated items.
But I don't get why.
When I import the flow "machine_1_dashboard" tab is created.
I then CUT/paste (well, ok: edit them) the items to another tab on machine 2's dashboard.
I have/had/HAVE 28 nodes that need "fixing".
I click the HERE button and they are "fixed".
I go in and edit a GROUP in an existing GROUP press DEPLOY.
The 28 nodes are ba-ack!
So as true as that is, I don't think you answered the question I asked.
Allow me to re-phrase it.
I import a flow with UI buttons/what ever on an non-existent Dashboard.
I get that the buttons - at THAT stage - will not be in a group.
But if I then cut/paste them onto an existing dashboard, that should remedy that problem - right?
So it stands that I am getting the notification. I have clicked on the "resolve this issue" button at the bottom of the dashboard window.
As previously stated, I did that and in a very short while, they (well I'm guess it is the same ones) re-appear. It is the same number as before.
So I am confused to what is going on and why this is happening.
To further confuse me - I'll go a bit deeper - I get that if I import a foreign flow, and DEPLOY, it will complain. That was stated.
But if I then copy(or more likely CUT) said nodes to another dashboard and DEPLOY, that shouldn't be a problem.
I'm saying CUT, ok. I go in and edit their properties and assign them to an existing dash'.
All the same at the end of it.
And, also after all that, the "old" names persist. So if the old dash' was called "Kitchen" then the Kitchen seems to remain and all its sub groups.
Maybe a nice thing to add would be a "Clean empty dashboard entries" button/function.
"I import a flow with UI buttons/what ever on an non-existent Dashboard."
I don't know what you mean by a non-existent Dashboard. As far as I know there are not things called dashboards. In IT the devil is in the detail so it is important to use the right words so others can understand.
Can you clarify that statement please?
Then you say you cut/paste them onto an existing dashboard. Again I don't know what that means.
When using the node-red-dashboard, the ui_* widget nodes are placed inside dashboard "tabs" (which show as named dashboards in the left-hand navigation menu). Those ui_tab nodes contain ui_group nodes that serve as html containers for the actual dashboard widgets.
I've seen the same thing before -- deleting a "dashboard" (the ui_tab) can leave some of the groups or widgets orphaned... which is why I despise importing other people's dashboard flows into my projects -- those non-graphical elements can sometimes clash with my own, and be hard to clean up.
When using the node-red-dashboard , the ui_* widget nodes are placed inside dashboard "tabs" (which show as named dashboards in the left-hand navigation menu). Those ui_tab nodes contain ui_group nodes that serve as html containers for the actual dashboard widgets.
Thanks Steve. But where you say on the LEFT HAND SIDE, I would say Right.
What Steve explained is pretty much what I was trying to say/mean.
On a machine (say this one) I import a flow from another machine.
So when it is imported NR creates a ui_tab and ui_group to accommodate those ui_widgets.
I don't quite get what Steve is saying after that about orphaned ui_widgets, because I either delete them or move them to an existing ui_group I have.
But to me, that cleans up any orphanage problems.
In ways I agree that it is "dangerous" (? early morning. Vocabulary worse than normal) because of ... Let's call it: MESSY.
You get these new ui_groups and ui_tabs which are not what you need/want.
But I am doing most of my work on THIS machine. Getting things working and then exporting them to their ultimate home.
There after I can delete said ui_tab/group(s) and I am back to square 1. Or so I hope.
But I am getting those messages which to me don't make sense.
Also, (and I'm guilty) when people post flows that don't work, it is inevitable that some will have ui_groups/tabs and so it is a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation if any help is to be offered.
But again: When done, delete the ui_tab and that should be the end of it.
It may go some way to help me with the problem.
Now, when I import a random flow that contains it's own tab named "Demo", those imported groups get added to my own Demo dashboard -- and since the "order" attributes on the widgets can be undefined or match one of my widgets, my nice layout is now messed up.
Your "Demo dashboard" is messed up because you imported another dashboard with the same name.
I've nearly seen that but I haven't gone as far as you, in that I am still in the EDIT mode and I see two tabs in the ui_tabs list on the right both with the same name.
I haven't been into the "how do they appear in the WEB view" side of things.
Where I am at, is I ......... I am bringing in working code (for example) from another machine.
The conflict is while I am editing the flow to get the needed part/s.
So when done, I delete any "left overs" from the import and it should be good.
I usually try to only export/import the parts needed to mitigate that problem. But it does now and then happen.
They are (indulge me here) on their own tab - the newly imported flow.
Conflict or not, you can delete that flow (tab?) and any conflicts are resolved - right?
I'm obviously wrong, as I am still seeing the problem.
I can't see how an imported flow can "splat" an existing flow, other than confuse NR with names of nodes in the ui_group side of things.
I can also get that if you have a DEMO flow with ui_things and you are working on helping/debugging the flow to help someone else, it would complicate things.
But complicate is the best word I can find.
It won't overwrite the existing nodes - will it?


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Hallstatt – World heritage in the Dachstein Salzkammergut region
Unique idyll at Lake Hallstatt and numerous sights
Enjoy the idyllic village of Hallstatt with all its sights
The village of Hallstatt with its old houses, churches and the marvellous location between mountain and Lake Hallstatt is an ensemble that is unique in the world. From the first sight, it entices its international visitors and has a number of sights to offer.
But guests can marvel at Hallstatt and its beauty not only from far away. A visit to the world heritage village will guarantee diversity in summer and in winter.
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Charnel house Hallstatt
The world-famous charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel next to the Catholic parish church was created in the 12th century and holds approximately 600 artfully painted skulls.
World heritage museum Hallstatt
In the world heritage museum, the history of the world heritage site is presented in detail. Go on a time journey with significant objects and finds from the region – those of the Iron Age were so outstanding that they gave a whole period its name: the Hallstatt period.
Enjoy the landscape at Lake Hallstatt
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Above the rooftops of Hallstatt lies the world's oldest salt mine. The spectacular tourist mine for the whole family can easiest be reached with the Salzbergbahn. At the top station you will find the famous prehistoric cemetery and the ideal starting point for walks and hikes in the high valley of Hallstatt.
Skywalk Hallstatt
The panorama platform Skywalk World Heritage View Hallstatt is situated 360 metres above the roofs of the village at the Salzberg and offers spectacular views over the alpine panorama, the Dachstein, Lake Hallstatt and of course Hallstatt itself.
Mountain path above the roofs of Hallstatt
Behind the cemetery of the Catholic church, the mountain path above the roofs of Hallstatt starts. It offers the hikers a fantastic view of the whole village, Lake Hallstatt and the stunning mountain panorama of the world heritage region Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut.
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I had an interesting case last week. A 61 year old, African American patient came to me a few months ago. He had been diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer (confirmed by biopsy) 2 years ago and at that time considered having surgery to remove his prostate. Surgery was attempted, but aborted due to dense abdominal scar tissue. The patient decided to wait and watch his situation instead. After 2 years of monitoring, he came to Chicago Prostate Cancer Center due to his increasing PSA levels. I had him undergo a repeat biopsy because it had been 2 years since his previous biopsy and his PSA had increased significantly. The biopsy results were a Gleason score of 3 + 3, tumor stage T2b (and he also had a PSA of 21.36). His bone scan and CAT scan performed prior to his repeat biopsy were normal. He was a good candidate for brachytherapy. Last week he came in for his treatment and was implanted easily. The procedure went smoothly and his prognosis is excellent.


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Application forms and requirements can be found at: kfw.de/corona
02// The obligation to file for insolvency is eased
Managers of certain legal forms (in particular GmbH, AG, GmbH & Co KG) must file an application for insolvency within three weeks at the latest from the occurrence of the inability to pay or over-indebtedness (§15a InsO). The three-week period begins with the occurrence of the objective insolvency or over-indebtedness - at any rate if the manager could have recognized the insolvency or over-indebtedness with due care.
The obligation to file for insolvency according to the known, old criteria is suspended by the COVID-19 Insolvency Suspension Act (COVInsAG) until 30 September 2020, if (1) the inability to pay is due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) there are prospects of eliminating the inability to pay by 30 September 2020. The legislator has provided the managers with a generous presumption rule for this purpose. If the company was insolvent on December 31, 2019, these two conditions are presumed to apply for suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency. Over-indebtedness as the second reason for insolvency is temporarily suspended in full until September 30, 2020.
This ensures that the state liquidity aid actually reaches the companies without managers violating their obligations to file for insolvency because the processing of applications for short-time work benefits, money from the Economic Stabilisation Fund, federal guarantees and the KfW Entrepreneur Loan takes a certain amount of time. . The same applies to government measures which relieve the liabilities side of the liquidity status, such as tax deferrals or the reduction of tax advance payments ", explains Dr. Christian Brünkmans, lawyer and partner at Flick Gocke Schaumburg in Bonn.
The idea: Companies with a stable business model whose insolvency is caused by the COVID 19 pandemic should not have to file for insolvency.
Lawyer's tip:
Companies that are already insolvent or will become insolvent in the foreseeable future should as a precautionary measure check and document the causality of the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic, such as a drop in sales due to business closures, loss of production, quarantine measures, etc. In addition, a valid liquidity plan must be prepared which shows that solvency can be restored by September 30, 2020 - if necessary taking into account government aid measures.
03// The liability of managers for payments in the event of insolvency maturity during the suspension period is limited.
"Normally, managers are personally liable for payments they make even though the company is ready for insolvency - i.e. is insolvent or overindebted," explains Dr. Matthias Merkelbach, lawyer and partner at Flick Gocke Schaumburg in Bonn. As a "rule of thumb", an inability to pay always exists when the gap between liquid assets and due liabilities is greater than ten percent. Exception to personal liability: Payment corresponds to the diligence of a prudent business manager.
If the obligation to file for insolvency is suspended, payments made in the ordinary course of business are considered compatible with the diligence of a prudent and conscientious manager and do not trigger any liability of the manager as a result (§2 para. 1 no. 1 COVInsAG).
Tip from the lawyer: Nevertheless, the manager should always check whether the payments are necessary. In case of doubt "drive on sight".
04// Suspension of subordination for shareholder loans granted during the suspension period.
The problem: "
If shareholders give loans to improve liquidity, they are subordinated in the event of insolvency. That is why many shareholders shy away from granting the company a new loan in critical phases", Dr. Christian Brünkmans knows.
The solution: The
legislator has resolved three major revaluations of shareholder loans by the COVInsAG
- If shareholder loans are granted during the suspension period (currently March 1 to September 30, 2020) and repaid by September 30, 2023, this is not contestable under insolvency law.
- If insolvency proceedings are applied for up to 30 September 2023, shareholder loans granted during the suspension period will not be treated as subordinated in accordance with section 39 (1) no. 5 InsO, but will be regarded as simple insolvency claims (section 38 InsO).
But: It is questionable whether this privilege also applies to shareholder loans granted during the suspension period for companies not ready for insolvency in accordance with §2 para. 2 COVInsAG. "It is unclear whether the precondition is at least economic difficulties," says Christian Brünkmans.
05// Securing liquidity through short-term right of refusal to pay
Continuing obligations - such as insurance contracts or energy supply contracts - represent monthly expenses that place a particular burden on companies in the corona crisis.
For consumers and small businesses, a right to refuse performance has been introduced for contracts concluded before 8 March 2020. if the business can credibly demonstrate that it is not possible to provide the service without endangering the economic basis of its business operations and that this endangerment is due to the COVID 19 pandemic, it can refuse performance from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020.
In addition, a so-called termination ban has been introduced for all companies - not only for consumers and small businesses - with regard to rents and leases. If tenants or leaseholders refuse to pay in the period from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, landlords and lessors may not terminate the contract if the non-performance is due to the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and this connection can be credibly demonstrated.
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In this brand-new issue of Taste of the South, we're celebrating summertime in all of its delicious glory with 83 must-have recipes and tips. From frosty icebox treats and five dream-worthy peach pie creations to sweet and savory ways with buttermilk and a host of picnic-perfect recipes, this issue is one of the most exciting of the year. Don't miss our annual Taste 50 list, showcasing and celebrating the best people, places, experiences, and products that the South has to offer. And if you have a summer road trip in mind, grab our guide and head to scenic Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for an unforgettable food-lover's getaway. So grab a glass of cool sweet tea and settle in—this warm-weather issue will keep you entertained all summer long.
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College bookstores, in my opinion, should only be visited as a last resort. College bookstores not only overprice textbooks, but they also trick you into buying things you don't need such as t-shirts, travel mugs, and overpriced school supplies that can be bought cheaper elsewhere. Here's exactly why, you shouldn't buy textbooks from your college bookstore, unless you absolutely have to.
1. College bookstores overprice textbooks. The biggest reason is because they can. They know students have to buy textbooks and will pay what the bookstore charge, because they think they don't have a choice.
2. Most people don't know that their college bookstore isn't the only place to buy textbooks. You can buy new and used textbooks from thousands of sellers on the Internet. When I say sellers, I mean people that sell on places like EBay and Amazon's Marketplace. You will not believe the deals you will find. I bought a textbook through Amazon's Marketplace for $5 and that included shipping, plus the book was NEW. Used at my college bookstore the book was $55, new $77. Talk about a savings. I could have got a used one for $0.35 plus shipping, but couldn't pass up a new one for $1.98.
3. Other than online sellers, regular online bookstores offer better prices than a college bookstore. The savings aren't as huge as the ones you will find from online sellers, but they are still cheaper. I suggest you search for the best deals, using a search engine like Froogle.
4. Used textbooks can be found everywhere and most of the time they are a lot cheaper than the used books from your college bookstore. If you're lucky, you'll find fellow students who want to get rid of their books and will sell them cheaper than the college bookstore. You can also check used bookstores for more great deals.
5. College bookstores don't always carry used textbooks. You may have a set budget and look over your college bookstores prices; only to find out they are out of used books. You can only spend the amount of money that you have, so try the above mentioned places to find used books.
6. College bookstores will sucker you into to impulse buys almost every time you go in there. You go in there thinking you'll pick up your books and get out, but does it ever work that way? You get in there and are bombarded with items that have your school's logo on them. It's all stuff you don't need, but it has your school's logo on it so you think you just have to have it.
7. Walking into your college bookstore will also tempt you into buying school supplies that you don't need, plus they are overpriced. Every time I have to go to my college bookstore I am suckered into buying gel pens. I have hundreds of them scattered around the house, but always buy at least two more.
8. College bookstores do not carry older editions of textbooks. This is important to know because some instructors allow you to use older editions. For example, my biology teacher told us that we could buy a previous edition of one of the textbooks we needs for the course. I found the older edition for $6 on Amazon's Marketplace. The new edition at my college bookstore was around $70.
9. College bookstores don't always allow refunds. Sometimes it's because the textbooks were wrapped in plastic and have been opened, sometimes it's because it's after the drop/add period, whatever the reason, you are stuck with that book. Other bookstores usually accept returns.
10. College bookstores only have room for so many textbooks. This means they usually won't carry a lot of used books. If you go online, however, you will be able to find hundreds of copies of the book you are looking for, plus you will able to read about the description of the book to see what the condition is. When shopping at a college bookstore you usually don't have time to thoroughly check the used textbook you are buying and when you get home you realize that there are pages missing.
I realize that there are times when you can't avoid buying your textbooks at your college bookstore, due to financial aid, lack of information on which books you need, etc. All I'm saying is when you can avoid your college bookstore, it's best to do so. I have financial aid and was able to find several of my textbooks online for under $10 each. If you can't avoid your college bookstore, at least avoid the school supplies and items with your school logo, these items are overpriced and the school supplies can be found for much cheaper at Wal-Mart.


Any advert that contains misleading information or a statement that is untrue can lead your business into serious legal problems. There are both federal and state laws in place to regulate false advertising, and the penalties can be severe. Businesses can be held responsible for false advertising, regardless of whether or not they were aware that the information they presented was incorrect and/or misleading.
For these reasons, it is imperative that you verify every single statement made in your advertising, including any copy you post on your website or social media accounts. Charges of false advertising have been on the rise as consumer activity increasingly shifts online. Here are some basic guidelines for avoiding false advertising.
-Be aware that some terminology has a specific meaning that may lead you into legal trouble. For example, fireproof and fire resistant indicate extremely different levels of protection.
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Interleukin-1 family cytokines and mast cells: activation and inhibition.
This editorial focuses on recent progress reports on mast cells (MCs) and IL-1-family cytokines in the dynamics of inflammation. MCs are cells of haematopoietic derivation that mature and reside in almost all vascularized tissues. MCs are a potential source of cytokines and chemokines which participate in allergic reactions and inflammation. Activated MCs secrete a number of compounds including pro inflammatory cytokines. MCs can be activated by IgE through its receptor FceRI, but also by Toll like receptors. They can be a target for both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. 1L-1 activates MCs to release inflammatory chemical mediators, and cytokines/chemokines, an effect which can be potentially inhibited by IL-37. In addition, IL-36 is also a powerfull cytokine with a pro inflammatory activity. IL-38 binds IL-36R and inhibits the pro-inflammatory activity of IL-36, thus performing a therapeutic action. Here, in this article we review the role of MCs in relation to pro inflammatory and anti-inflammatory IL-1 family member cytokines and a possible therapeutic effect in inflammatory disorders.
Titolo: Interleukin-1 family cytokines and mast cells: activation and inhibition.
Gallenga, CE
Pandolfi, F
Caraffa, A
Kritas, SK
Ronconi, G
TONIATO, ELENA
MARTINOTTI, Stefano
Conti, P
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS & HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS
Abstract: This editorial focuses on recent progress reports on mast cells (MCs) and IL-1-family cytokines in the dynamics of inflammation. MCs are cells of haematopoietic derivation that mature and reside in almost all vascularized tissues. MCs are a potential source of cytokines and chemokines which participate in allergic reactions and inflammation. Activated MCs secrete a number of compounds including pro inflammatory cytokines. MCs can be activated by IgE through its receptor FceRI, but also by Toll like receptors. They can be a target for both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. 1L-1 activates MCs to release inflammatory chemical mediators, and cytokines/chemokines, an effect which can be potentially inhibited by IL-37. In addition, IL-36 is also a powerfull cytokine with a pro inflammatory activity. IL-38 binds IL-36R and inhibits the pro-inflammatory activity of IL-36, thus performing a therapeutic action. Here, in this article we review the role of MCs in relation to pro inflammatory and anti-inflammatory IL-1 family member cytokines and a possible therapeutic effect in inflammatory disorders.


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Trump is Making Asia Anxious
By Rachel Ansley
Exemplified by his extraordinary phone conversation with the leader of Taiwan and his tweets criticizing China, US President-elect Donald Trump's undefined stance on Asia has created uncertainty and anxiety throughout the region.
"The United States is a very important strategic and economic partner," consequently, countries throughout the region are "anxious to find out what the new administration is going to do…and anxious to work with the new administration," said Meredith Miller, vice president of Albright Stonebridge Group.
On December 2, Trump spoke with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, in what the Washington Post reported was "a breach of protocol that could disrupt US-China ties before the inauguration." The call was the first by a US president-elect or president since Jimmy Carter switched diplomatic recognition from China to Taiwan in 1979. Since 1979, US-China relations have been governed by the "one-China" policy under which the United States acknowledges Beijing's claim that Taiwan is part of China.
China issued a diplomatic protest in response to the Trump-Tsai call. However, Vice President-elect Mike Pence labelled the conversation a "courtesy call," saying it was no different from Trump's call with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the election. Trump subsequently posted a series of tweets criticizing Chinese monetary policy and aggression in the South China Sea, causing greater uncertainty as to the future of US relations with China.
Miller joined Russell Hsiao, executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute; Shihoko Goto, senior associate for Northeast Asia in the Asia Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, at the Atlantic Council on December 2 to discuss strategic and current affairs surrounding cross-strait relations. David Wertime, senior editor at Foreign Policy, moderated the discussion. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., chairman of the Atlantic Council and a former US ambassador to Singapore and China, introduced the event.
With regard to the future of US policy in Asia, "we must infer from the statements… made during the campaign and the transition process," according to Hsiao. However, "we know very little," he said. Miller added, "there are more unknowns than there are knowns."
Goto described the current instability in the region, crediting the situation to sources such as China's rise and North Korea's aggression, and now the uncertain future of a US commitment to the region. However, she asked: "Can this growing list of uncertainties actually be an opportunity for change and can it provide new opportunities for growth?"
Hsiao described what he sees as four key strands of Trump's foreign policy, based on what has been perceived thus far. Ultimately, he said, emphasis on greater burden-sharing with allies and partners, "emphasis on military strength in statecraft," transactional foreign policy, and a China-centric approach to Asian affairs will define the new administration's approach to US relations with its partners around the globe.
With regard to Taiwan, Hsiao said this stance could result in a greater willingness to allow Taiwan to acquire new advanced strategies that had been prohibited because Trump has been repeatedly critical of allies who do not "pay their share." Hsiao contended Taiwan can manage an increased defense budget.
However, a transactional approach to foreign policy would minimize Taiwan's strength as a democracy, according to Hsiao. Currently one of its strongest assets, democracy alone leaves Taiwan with less to offer in a system based more on bilateral relations than shared values, he said. However, this will "depend on how [Trump] defines American interests," Hsiao added.
Emphasis on bilateral trade agreements, rather than multilateral institutions, bodes poorly for the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Trump's rejection of the free-trade agreement demonstrates, according to Hsiao, his focus on bringing jobs back to the United States rather than focusing on grand strategic considerations.
"TPP has been a proxy word for globalization," said Goto, and this has been synonymous with job loss in the United States.
According to Hsiao, the probable failure of the TPP "doesn't close the door for closer economic cooperation between Taiwan and the United States."
However, "the future of trade agreements could actually be the first litmus test for how Japan and North Korea position themselves in the new region order," said Goto. She described how Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made clear that the TPP, rather than being just a trade deal, is a strategic opportunity for Japan to bolster ties with the United States.
Abe was the first world leader to meet with Trump after the election, and he made clear that Japan remains committed to the TPP, both before and after that meeting.
Goto described the option of completing the TPP without the United States. However, she said, the new agreement would not be the TPP as it stands today. She said that "if TPP without the United States does move forward then Japan will be the single-biggest economy that will push it forward," positioning Japan as a leader not only in Asia but on the world stage as Europe becomes increasingly insular.
Trump's indication of a preference for bilateral trade agreements has raised questions as to whether security agreements will be forged on the same basis, said Miller.
US President Barack Obama's administration was defined by multilateral approaches, but Miller questioned whether a Trump administration will view multilateral agreements as an important tool.
Thus far, tensions in the South China Sea and Trump's preoccupation with increasing naval capacity as a means to "maintaining preeminence," leaves this issue in question. Hsiao said that without a US military presence, China will be more willing to be aggressive in the South China Sea. He described how in recent years there has been a de-emphasis of the military component of US foreign policy in Asia and a focus on trade. The new administration sees a necessary reevaluation of this policy to focus on security, he added.
Hsiao said: "In order to get Asia right, you have to get China right." He added, "in order to get Asia right, you have to get the alliances right."
Ultimately, according to Hsiao, "in this paradigm shift that appears to be taking place… there is going to be less emphasis on existing multilateral institutions," rather, they will be "replaced with a series of transactional, bilateral agreements between powers in the region." Hsiao said: "That will, in an ideal world, create a new equilibrium." Though throughout the transition process, there will be a period of instability in which expectations will have to be reassessed, these reconsidered security arrangements have the potential to act as "new anchors for stability," he added.
Additionally, there exists "an assumption among many constituencies in Southeast Asia that the new administration will have less of an emphasis on democracy promotion and human rights," said Miller. She described how, in some corners, this is a welcome development. President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines delivered comments to this effect. However, with the Trump administration, Miller expressed a desire for the continuation of a "longstanding US commitment to religious freedom, religious tolerance, and religious diversity."
She said that "the reasons for rebalance and focus on Southeast Asia in the Obama administration are compelling… it is my hope that they will be equally compelling to the new administration."
Rachel Ansley is an editorial assistant at the Atlantic Council.
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In late November 1968, The Beatles released the double album usually referred to as the White Album. USC running back OJ Simpson was awarded the Heisman Trophy.
And on San Francisco's Top 40 KFRC, it was an incredible week for lots of songs that would stand the test of time.
Bubbling under and entering the chart at #30 (on its way to becoming a #5 hit nationally in early 1969) was B.J. Thomas' terrific "Hooked on a Feeling." What a great vocal!
Canned Heat's "Going Up the Country" began its run at #26. (We told you this was a great week…) The blues-rock band would earn their highest-charting hit at #11.
This is crazy: Joe Cocker's cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends" jumped this week from #19 to #15. But KFRC was way ahead of everyone else: despite the song going to #1 in the U.K., it would stall in the U.S. at #68. That certainly didn't prevent him from earning a signature moment at Woodstock in August 1969.
Leaping to #11 (from #22) was Marvin Gaye's "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," which would become the first of his three #1 pop hits.
Onto the Top 10: at #8 was Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride." Earlier in the year, the hard rock group had scored a #2 hit with "Born To Be Wild." They quickly followed it up with another amazing song that truly helped define the era and whose lyrics were filled with wild imagery. To wit: "Why don't you tell your dreams to me/Fantasy will set you free." Far freakin' out and a crime it didn't reach #1, peaking at #3.
Raise your hand if you've heard the #7 song "Cinnamon" lately, which was credited to "Derek." The performer was, in fact, a singer, songwriter and producer named Johnny Cymbal (which itself was a stage name for John Blair). Confused? Well, we are too. Want more? Johnny's brother's actual name was Derek. A good song regardless of who sang it.
By November 1968, Stevie Wonder was earning his 18th Hot 100 hit of his career at – get this – the age of only 18 with "For Once In My Life." It was #4 this week on its way to #2 nationally.
Here's another example of how radio audiences and radio station programmers differ throughout the country: while Creedence Clearwater Revival's cover of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 1956 composition "I Put A Spell On You" was at #3 in San Francisco this week, the song only peaked at #58 nationally.
Judy Collins recorded Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now" in 1967. It was released as a single in October 1968 and her gorgeous rendition became the highest charting single of her career, reaching #8 on the Hot 100, her only Top 10 chart hit.
At #1? Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman," one of many Jimmy Webb compositions that the singer recorded. (Others prominently include "Galveston" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix.") Though "Lineman" would only reach #3 on the Hot 100, it topped the Country and Adult Contemporary charts.
While I always enjoy reading these articles, I must point out something that is extremely inaccurate (historical). Nixon was not President in November 1968, but he was elected then (first time), so there is no way there could be an 18 1/2 minute gap in the White House Tapes when he wasn't even in office yet.
Thanks for pointing that out! Due to an editing error, the setup included some events from November 1973.
Richard Nixon wasn't elected President until November 1968. The famous "I am not a crook" quote came after Watergate (1972). Believe me…I am old enough to remember!


On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Apigee released an update to the management UI login page for the public cloud. The legacy login page allowed you to log in with your Apigee email address or username. The new login page requires your Apigee email address, which is consistent with the credentials required to make management API calls.
The legacy login page let you enter your Apigee email address or username.
The new login page requires your Apigee email address.


The only problem is that they already did this: Technical Readout: 3145 – the book, not the series, already had a large offering of units from all the books.
Still. Nine battle armors, seven VTOLs, two WiGEs, 35 other combat vehicles, three QuadVees, 36 BattleMechs, one security 'Mech, one ProtoMech, six proper AeroSpace fighters, one semi-aero conventional fighter, three assault crafts including one "gunboat", and three DropShips – one dedicated BattleArmor carrier, one mixed battalion, one somewhat extreme Pocket WarShip. All but seven of these units appeared in the TRO 3145 series. Four of those seven previously were introduced in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1. Two more were seen in Era Digest: Dark Age, while the last – the Inquisitor II Security 'Mech – was part of the Annex for Turning Points: Irian, and was originally first mentioned briefly way back in 2006 with the Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex.
Oddly, Technical Readout: 3150 does not include units from the Republic of the Sphere Technical Readout. The in-universe justification seems to be that this text was written from the perspective of the Republic, who are apparently preparing to make their last stand against the Wolves, the Jade Falcons and House Liao. (More about all of this later.) The real world reason was likely that the aforementioned Technical Readout: 3145 book drew heavily from the Republic TRO.
Rather than just re-hash what I've already gone through in previous product reviews, I will at least go over the content from outside the 3145 series. Specifically checking out the units, obviously, but also reviewing the infamous "flavor text".
First up is the Strix Stealth VTOL, which was originally featured in the Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1 book. (I rarely cared for the Experimental TROs. On the one hand, the want you to spend more money on their goodies. On the other hand, they usually tell you 'hey – this design is a prototype or super-rare, so it does not make much sense for you to actually use it'. Total burner.) The Strix was a joint development project by the Republic of the Sphere and Clan Nova Cat. The best thing I can say about it is that it is ultra fast (with a VTOL Jet Booster) and its Watchdog CEWS package can allow it to swoop in, identify a target or disrupt enemy electronics, then swoop out. All well and good as far as that goes. Is it seamless? No. What is the point of putting a Targeting Computer on a machine that carries only a Class 2 Ultra Autocannon and two extended-range small lasers? Even if they are Clan-Tech weapons? Those two extra tons could have further enhanced the chopper's electronics suite. Either TAG or a C3 Slave (or both!) would have been more appropriate. Also, the probe and ECM electronics involved are short-range. What's the point of mounting a long range autocannon on a fast VTOL that is primarily used to for causing short range mischief? Nevertheless, for all of that, you can look at this unit and identify situations where you would actually use it as opposed to an alternative VTOL.
The Roadrunner takes the concept of a fast 'Mech to a natural extreme, cramming as much speed as possible on a 15 ton Clan-Tech chassis. I know I had previously made similar claims about the Prey Seeker (another ultralight 'Mech included in this book on the previous page for easy comparison) but this one really takes the cake. It can walk faster than the original version of the classic Locust could run. It may not be as fast as the Celerity from the Republic TRO, but that machine is a drone and therefore not a proper 'Mech. Two Clan extended range medium lasers are plenty of bite, but the problem is the protection. I know it's not supposed to stand still, but honestly, the moment it gets tagged, it's dead. You would need a massive map to take advantage of its speed. They might as well have stuck the guns on a hovercraft or VTOL for all its issues. I will take a pass.
The Raider is an intentionally low tech 'Mech. Until I saw it, I could not imagine a unit with Triple Strength Myomer carrying around an ICE engine. This is what happens when you let the Dark Ages stretch too much. Indeed, the Raider was seen in Era Digest: Dark Age, aside from being a "Clix" miniature back in the day. I have never been fond of these sorts of units, and seeing another 'Mech that couldn't take advantage of its TSM bugs me. Also, the Dual Saw is under-powered. Even the old hatchet would have been a better choice.
The Cave Lion, a kind of Dark Age era totem 'Mech of our poor, fallen Clan Nova Cat, is almost the complete opposite of the Raider. Instead of being a hodge podge of antiquated gear, it is an excellent example of advanced machinery. This Lion incorporates some of the finest examples of new technology – Clan-grade reflective armor and an Angel ECM suite – with the proven equipment of yesteryear – twin Clan ER PPCs, four medium pulse lasers, and weight-saving gear like the XL engine and Endo Steel. An ATM-3 fills out the weapons array. It is as fast as a Mad Cat, but unlike most Clan machines, it includes hands. In fact, this brute carries Battlefists. This really appeals to me, as ever since I discovered the advantages of hand actuators against armored infantry I've preferred not to give those up. It can play the role of mobile long-range striker with its PPCs and missiles, but it can also quickly close with and ravage a foe with the pulse lasers. This 'Mech is so posh it's almost a surprise they didn't make it an OmniMech. In terms of the philosophy of maximizing a 'Mech's potential, the Cave Lion is by far the most impressive "new" 'Mech in this collection.
From there, we go back down to the Inquisitor II, a 50-ton "security" 'Mech. It was featured in the Turning Points: Irian publication. Despite my eye rolls, the configuration actually makes sense. In theory, a 'Mech assigned to defend a fixed point, like a factory, doesn't necessarily need exceptional speed, or even average speed. The TSEMP – a new favorite – can take down, say, a "rogue" 'Mech if it gets hijacked from the assembly line. The Light AC/5 comes with two tons of ammunition, enough to take proper advantage of alternative shells that became so popular around the Jihad. The flavor text gives reasons for why machine guns aren't included on one of the few 'Mechs for which it would have made sense. Overall, it's a good opponent if your player-character party is engaging in an objective raid, but I wouldn't care to use one.
Finally, the Castrum is a massive pocket WarShip designed to protect the Republic. The weaponry relies on capital missiles sub-capital cannons. It is really no match for a proper WarShip, but since there aren't many of those about, it's perfectly adequate for coordinating an orbital defense.
There is a "New Tech, New Upgrades" section, summarizing many of the improvements made to existing 'Mechs since 3145. We've seen this sort of thing before, most notably in the "Royal" section of the Technical Readout: 3075 book. Honestly, I would like to appreciate it more, but sadly, this release comes with no record sheets, so I don't feel suited to giving any significant views at this point. I will say some of the summaries are so brief there is no way I could feel great confidence recreating the machine described.
Finally, we come to the flavor text, most notably in the respective "Notable Units" section. The storyline has theoretically advanced five years, and no doubt that will interest some people more than the cast-offs and reprints.
For those who can't wait, I will give a brief summary.
So…. New Avalon has fallen to House Kurita. Julian Davion has retaken New Syrtis from the Capellans, and thus the Federated Suns is just barely holding on. The situation for the Lyran Commonwealth seems almost as bad as they fight to survive against the Jade Falcons and Hell Horses. Coventry has fallen. Arc-Royal has fallen and Callandre Kell and the surviving Kell Hounds apparently vanished in the aftermath. Who knows what the Exiles have left? The Republic is being simultaneously pressed by the Wolves, the Falcons and House Liao, and it doesn't look like the Fortress will hold up. In the reborn Free Worlds League, Captain-General Jessica Marik was assassinated, presumably by Regulans. But they do seem to be holding on. Anastasia Kerensky is now a saKhan in the self-styled Wolf Empire. Overall, House Kurita, House Liao and the Crusader Wolves still seem to be the "big winners" of this age.
Overall, I do still feel disappointed with the decisions made by the developers for this book. Yes, it's nice to see a bunch of 3145 designs side-by-side for contrast, but ultimately, it's a tease.
Like Icarus, the Republic and its ideals soared too high. Like Henry VI, they could not back up either their ideals or their piety. They should have walked closer to the ground where it was safe and stayed out of the sun.
You made a very nuanced review. I should point out that while New Avalon has likely fallen, there is no definitive proof due to the short texts.
Ever since 2012, CGL has been releasing products that are either re-treads of what we already know with minor details added in(Historicals), teasers(Dark Age books & TROs) that encourage fans to sink ever more money in with little returns, or the downright bizarre, teasing and inconsequential(ISP 3).
I agree that ilClan is the most significant must-buy throughout all these years, but all the monumental events teased at by the products from 3145-3150 should have proper sourcebooks describing them.
Well, the words "government in exile" were pretty damning to me. But you are right that they are being coy.
I liked the Cave Lion enough to buy one of the mini's and it definitely seems like it is an effective design as well as just plain cool looking. However, it does have one of my personal pet-peeves: Claws that aren't claws. It bugs me to no end when a mech, visually, has big pointy claws in the art but not on the record sheet (Kodiak, I'm looking at you!) At least in the fluff they explained it away with the whole idea that the cats WANTED to make real claws, but the Sharks insisted on reflective armor which was too fragile to turn into a weapon. Still, it would be nice if the Sea Foxes came up with a low-tech Cave Lion 2 that dropped the fancy armor and electonics (and probably some weaponry given how much claws weigh) to put actual claws on the mech. Of course, knowing the Foxes, the Cave Lion 2 it more likely to get an XXL Engine, Ferro-lam armor and a pile of ER Pulse lasers to drive the price up even higher!
That aside, I really do appreciate the NTNU section. It's a nice way to balance keeping older mechs playable (so you don't have to buy ALL new minis) with all the new designs that keep collectors coming back for new content.
Oh, yes. And if the TRO had included record sheets for those refits, i would give the work more credit.
Fair enough. I do agree that some of the descriptions are so terse that you really don't get a clear picture of what has changed.
Let me insert my dime into this discussion.
I think it was implied that Raider has an Industrial TSM, which makes more sense given the low-tech concept , ICE engine and the flavor text.
Okay. Where are the rules for Industrial TSM?
In Total Warfare, for example, the same place as for an usual TSM.


The theory of mulleriosis proposes that the cause of endometriosis lies in developmental abnormalities in the female reproductive system. It proposes that endometriosis occurs due to abnormal differentiation or migration of any component of the mullerian duct system. This system is a channel in the early embryo that goes on to develop into the fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix.
The development of the uterus is said to play an integral role in the cause of endometriosis, according to the theory of Mulleriosis.
How do these abnormalities in the mullerian duct system arise?
While supporters of the theory of Mulleriosis certainly do not dispute the developmental component of endometriosis, there is debate as to how these abnormalities arise. Many propose a strong genetic component, wherein individuals are predisposed to abnormal development due to genetic inheritance and/or gene expression. Others stress the importance of cell migration and the movement of embryonic cells, along with effects of their differentiation.
Are there specific genes that could play a role in the embryonic origin theory?
One common set of genes that are of particular interest in endometriosis development from a Mullerian perspective are the HOX genes. These are a group of related genes that are key in early development as they control the body plan of an embryo. HOX genes are of particular interest to endometriosis research in their function in developing the endometrium, both in the early stages of human development and during one's menstrual cycle. Some studies have shown that endometriosis patients fail to show an expected rise in HOX gene expression, suggesting that altered development of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) may contribute to a woman's susceptibility to the disease. This is of a particular interest to not just those studying endometriosis, but also fertility specialists as uterine abnormalities are a subject of great discussion in infertility cases.
The role of the HOX gene in the development of the uterus is of great interest to those studying possible genetic causes to the development of endometriosis.
Mulleriosis has not only been applied to endometriosis, but perhaps more commonly it is linked to uterine anamolies. These are uterine malformations that often form from abnormal development. Most commonly, these differences have been associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility cases. Structural differences of the uterus can also explain painful peristalsis (menstrual flow) and abnormal outflow of menstrual debris, which some propose links to the theory of retrograde menstruation.
What is metaplasia and how does it relate to Mulleriosis?
Metaplasia is defined as the transformation of differentiated cell types to another cell type. In short, it is an abnormal change in the function of cells. Researchers have often speculated the role this process can play in endometriosis development. It is believed that embryonic cells from the Mullerian duct can remain even after development, and implant into ectopic regions, forming endometriotic lesions. These lesions will then respond to estrogen when a woman first has her period in her adolescence. This theory is called the Induction Theory or Coelomic Metaplasia, in which hormones, immune signals, or some other factor causes the transformation of peritoneal cells (cells that make up the lining of the abdomen) into endometrial cells. However, this idea has its critics as it does not explain how endometriosis can develop outside of the Mullerian duct system, such as the intestines, peritoneum, etc.
How does the theory of Mulleriosis connect to stem cells?
Due to the limitations of the Mulleriosis theory, namely the presence of endometriosis in regions outside of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, many have proposed other hypothesese. However, the concept of metaplasia playing a role is still supported even by critics. Thus it has been speculated that instead of specific mullerian duct cells being transformed, perhaps this process occurs earlier in development with embryonic stem cells. More commonly, many have proposed adult mesenchymal stem cells being responsible for abnormal development of the uterus and subsequent endometriosis development. Thus, we see once again, that many theories speculating the cause of endometriosis often end up interacting with one another, ultimately supporting a more multifactorial etiology.
Can endometriosis be identified before puberty if it is an issue of early development?
Some have proposed that if endometriosis is caused by abnormal development during the fetal period, then it should be able to be spotted before adolescence, which is when women typically start feeling their symptoms. Some studies have thus looked to examine ectopic endometrium tissue in fetuses during different stages of development. These studies examine the location in which the suspected endometriosis tissue is found as well as its characteristics, much like a pathology report. While these steps are towards the right direction, more study and funding is needed before any conclusions can be made.
Grimstad FW and Decherney A., "A Review of the Epigenetic Contributions of Endometriosis." Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Sep; 60(3):467-476.


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Asia- Pacific Region Species Under Increased Plastic Threat
From fresh water mammals to birds and animals, all migratory species in the Asia-Pacific region are vulnerable to plastic pollution, according to a new study released on August 31 by the Secretariat of the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animal (CMS)
The study for the first time focused on the impact of plastic pollution on animals that live on land and in freshwater environments in the Asia-Pacific region. The study included case studies on the Ganges and Mekong river basins, which together contribute an estimated 2,00,000 tons of plastic pollution to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean every year.
The study showed that air-breathing freshwater mammals are particularly at risk from plastic pollution. It said that entanglement in plastic waste prevented them from reaching the surface that led to their drowning. With an estimated 3,500 individuals remaining in the wild, the Ganges River Dolphin was recently rated as the second most vulnerable species at risk of entanglement and negative effects from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges, the report pointed out. In the Mekong river, the report notes that drowning due to entanglement in nets is the key threat to Irrawaddy Dolphins that are estimated to number less than 100 individuals. Both the dolphin Species are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
The report also mentioned Dugong, another marine mammal protected in the Asia-Pacific region. It also gets entangled in fishing nets and drowns. Ingestion of plastics has also contributed to Dugong deaths in India and Thailand.
The UN noted that terrestrial environments are underrepresented in plastic pollution research across the world. The UN says that evidence showed that plastic ingestion adversely affected a wide variety of animals on land. The Asian Elephant protected under CMS since the 13th conference of the Parties in 2020 has been observed scavenging on rubbish dumps in Sri Lanka and ingesting plastic in Thailand.
BIRDS AND PLASTIC POLLUTION
Birds represent over 80 per cent of the CMS-listed species in the Asia-Pacific region. The report pointed out that there was much evidence for bird interaction with plastics. Migratory birds such as Black faced Spoonbill and Osprey have been observed making nests out of plastics, using fishing lines and shipping debris, often resulting in the entanglement of their chicks. Black-footed Albatrosses and Laysan Albatrosses appear to be particularly vulnerable to plastic ingestion. They may not distinguish floating plastic items from prey when flying over the ocean. Plastic debris may then accumulate in their gut or be passed to their offspring through regurgitation.
CMS Executive Secretary Amy Fraenkel said that there are huge gaps in threats of plastic pollution on many CMS species. She added that more research is needed to better identify risks to these species and appropriate steps to be taken to address them.
DISCARDED FISHING GEAR, KITE STRINGS AMONG MAJOR THREATS
In Mekong, the report said that discarded fishing gear posed a major threat. This is especially the case for aquatic species, but also for Terrestrial and avian species that encounter these discarded materials on land. In addition to discarded fishing gear, kite strings are especially on issue for land birds and have been estimated as the second most frequent source of plastic interaction
MIGRATORY SPECIES
The report pointed out that migratory species are likely among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution. It said that several of the CMS-listed species in the Asia-Pacific region are endangered. While plastic pollution is not the only threat to migratory species, it can cause harm including mortality of individuals, and poses an additional stressor that may affect the species survival.
Fraenkel noted that though the focus was for cleaning up the oceans, it is already too late in the process. "We need to focus on solutions and prevention of plastic pollution upstream," she said.
UN Environment Programme's Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Dechen Tsering said that the aim was to understand how plastic pollution problem affects rivers and to bring science closer to policy making.
Reduce plastic waste and prevent plastic from reaching the environment
More effective product design, waste management and recycling:
Include reduction of plastic pollution in conservation measures for migratory species:
More research and attention to land and freshwater impacts
Education campaigns and programs to raise awareness among citizens
Coordinated action and collaboration between local communities, academics, industry, governments, and NGOs to address the issue.
Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species'
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