Streptomycin is an antibiotic drug, the first of a class of drugs called aminoglycosides to be discovered, and was the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis. It is derived from the actinobacterium Streptomyces griseus. Streptomycin is a bactericidal antibiotic. Streptomycin cannot be given orally, but must be administered by regular intramuscular injections. An adverse effect of this medicine is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, fetal auditory toxicity and neuromuscular paralysis.
Streptomycin is a protein synthesis inhibitor. It binds to the small 16S rRNA of the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, interfering with the binding of formyl-methionyl-tRNA to the 30S subunit. This leads to codon misreading, eventual inhibition of protein synthesis and ultimately death of microbial cells through mechanisms that are still not understood. Speculation on this mechanism indicates that the binding of the molecule to the 30S subunit interferes with 50S subunit association with the mRNA strand. This results in an unstable ribosomal-mRNA complex, leading to a frameshift mutation and defective protein synthesis; leading to cell death. Humans have structurally different ribosomes from bacteria, thereby allowing the selectivity of this antibiotic for bacteria. However at low concentrations Streptomycin only inhibits growth of the bacteria by inducing prokaryotic ribosomes to misread mRNA. Streptomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and is therefore a useful broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Streptomycin was first isolated on October 19, 1943, by Albert Schatz, a graduate student, in the laboratory of Selman Abraham Waksman at Rutgers University. Dr. Waksman and his laboratory discovered several antibiotics, including actinomycin, clavacin, streptothricin, streptomycin, grisein, neomycin, fradicin, candicidin and candidin. Of these, streptomycin and neomycin found extensive application in the treatment of numerous infectious diseases. Streptomycin was the first antibiotic that could be used to cure the disease tuberculosis; early production of the drug was dominated by Merck & Co. under George W. Merck.
The first randomized trial of streptomycin against pulmonary tuberculosis was carried out in 1946-1947 by the MRC Tuberculosis Research Unit under the chairmanship of Sir Geoffrey Marshall (1887–1982). The trial was both double-blind and placebo-controlled. It is widely accepted to have been the first randomised curative trial. Results showed efficacy against TB, albeit with minor toxicity and acquired bacterial resistance to the drug.
Tuberculosis in combination with other anti-TB drugs. It is not the first-line treatment, except in medically under-served populations where the cost of more expensive treatments is prohibitive.
Plague (Yersinia pestis) has historically been treated with it as the first-line treatment. It is approved for this purpose by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
In veterinary medicine, streptomycin is the first-line antibiotic for use against gram negative bacteria in large animals (horses, cattle, sheep etc.). It is commonly combined with procaine penicillin for intramuscular injection.
While streptomycin is traditionally given intramuscularly (indeed, in many countries it is only licensed to be used intramuscularly), the drug may also be administered intravenously.
Streptomycin is also used as a pesticide, to combat the growth of bacteria, fungi, and algae. Streptomycin controls bacterial and fungal diseases of certain fruit, vegetables, seed, and ornamental crops, and controls algae in ornamental ponds and aquaria. A major use is in the control of fireblight on apple and pear trees. As in medical applications, extensive use can be associated with the development of resistant strains.
Streptomycin, in combination with penicillin, is used in a standard antibiotic cocktail to prevent bacterial infection in cell culture.
Philip D'Arcy Hart - The British medical researcher and pioneer in tuberculosis treatment in the early 20th century.
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Mistiaen, Veronique (2 November 2002). "Time, and the great healer". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,3605,823114,00.html . The history behind the discovery of streptomycin.
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Home tour- Martyn Lawrence Bullard's Hollywood home!
I am sure many of you have watched Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo. In the show, one of the million dollar decorator is Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Meld with Hollywood glamour and ethic pieces, his home is a testament of good design and will leave you feeling inspired. Let's take a look at his stunning home below!
Are you a fan of Martyn dramatic interiors? Known for his penchant for colors and layering of patterns, his rooms is absolutely a work of art and truly unforgettable! I love his home but mostly his outdoor courtyard! It's fabulously chic and cozy, what's not to love? Any rooms caught your eye?
That outdoor space is amazing! I really wish it wasn't winter now.
Love the outdoor room too. Also am a big fan of that vintage stove!
stunning...i just LOVE elle decor.
Thank you for showing these truly beautiful and unusual designs. I have not seen the show.
I just love the show and Martyn's style is amazing. It may be a little opulent for me, but I'm always interested to see how he pulls a room together...stunning home!!
Wow that master bed is amazing! Also love the shades on the bedside lamps. The outdoor space is a dream Takes you away to another world.


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The steamer Sonora has just arrived, with New York dates to the 20th of November. Among her passengers is M. Gautier, the Consul of France for the port of San Francisco.
The P. M. S. S. Sonora, W. F. Lapidge, commander, left Panama on Tuesday, Dec. 2d, at 9 o'clock, a. m., with 700 passengers, the U. S. mails from New York, per steamers Geo. Law and Grenada; also, 755 packages express freight and foreign merchandise.
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On Saturday 17th March 2012, Fabian was deighted to be invited to assist with the unveiling of a plaque in Meanwood Park commemorating the heroic sacrifice of Captain Laurence Oates, a member of the ill fated Scott's Antarctic Expedition Team. Captain Oates sacrificed his own life, leaving the tent and walking into the snow, in a belief that it would enable the rest of the party to survive.
For further background to the unveiling of the plaque, and very brief glimpse of Fabian helping to pull the cord, go to the BBC Leeds and West Yorkshire web site page by - clicking here.
Afterwards Fabian said, "I am so pleased that we have a memorial once more to Captain Oates' personal heroism and self sacrifice. We formerly used to have a reminder of him in the name of Laurence Oates Middle School which used to stand on the site now occupied by the new Carr Manor High School. Once more we have a reminder of this very brave man who I am so pleased has been honoured again in the district where his family once lived."


If you are in charge of designing a new medical or dental office, there are many things you need to consider. From building in safety designs for patients to creating safe and ergonomic designs for your workers, there are many things to think about. Whether you are a new doctor or dentist opening your first practice or have been in business for years, it is critical to get the input of those who will be working in the office every day.
Getting the input of every member of your staff is one of the best ways to create a design that everyone will be able to live with. A medical or dental office that is designed with the needs of its workers in mind will be a more productive place, and the employees who work there will be happier and more willing to go the extra mile.
When it comes to designing a medical or dental office, winning ideas can come from anywhere. Soliciting ideas from your staff is one of the best ways to find creative solutions to common problems in the medical workplace. You may find, for instance, that the nurses on your staff are finding it difficult to locate the items they need in a timely manner. Incorporating clearly marked drawers and shelving units into the design of your new office can alleviate this problem and make patient care faster and more efficient. Designing shelves with compartments designed to hold syringes, needles, cotton swabs, disinfectants and other common items is one of the best ways to make sure the office is fully stocked and that your frontline workers have the resources they need to do their jobs.
It is also a good idea to ask those who will be working for you what they liked – and what they did not like – about the office designs at their former jobs. You may find that the members of your staff can give you a wealth of information in this regard. After all, the nurses, nursing assistants, and patient care coordinators are the ones on the front lines, and they are the people best able to give you advice about which elements should be included in the design of your new medical office or the redesign of your existing space.
It is also a good idea to find out about any ergonomic issues or past workplace injuries that could play a role in the design of your medical or dental office. For instance, if your office manager has a history of carpal tunnel syndrome, you may want to incorporate an ergonomically designed computer, keyboard and workstation into the design of your new office. This will not only make your critical employee more comfortable, but it will also protect you from potential liability issues.
Taking the needs of your staff members into account and soliciting their advice also fosters an environment of teamwork and cooperation. Teamwork is an important element in any business, but it can be particularly critical in the medical and dental fields. Medical and dental offices tend to be small, with a handful of workers all pulling together to get the job done. Without a strong element of cooperation, it can be difficult for the office to run efficiently, so ensuring a cooperative work environment is good for business and good for the bottom line.


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I'm a single shot hunting rifle fan. I purchased two SS rifles: 1 is chambered 7.62 x 39 for practice only and the other in .307 Winchester for hunting. I use these bullets in the 7.62 x 39 with light charges of powder for practice only. They are ideal in they are accurate to the 40 yards I shoot and leave barely a trace of leading. I don't own any .32 pistols, but based on my results they should be ideal for them.


It's official - it's Spring! Spring has sprung and while we are only a couple of days into a glorious season, we've already had a taste of the warmer weather to come. Which means we are busy rehearsing for all the upcoming outdoor gigs we've got scheduled. Cue major excitement. Because what we could be better than sitting outdoors, enjoying the sun while live music drifts all around you? (Seriously, if you have any suggestions about what could be better, let me know. Because I've got nothing here).
As one of these performances is less of a concert and more of a party, we are currently rehearsing an interesting array of music, some that is quite a departure from our usual repertoire. The kind of stuff that if it was playing at a disco (why are they no longer a thing? Unless, of course, you're under 12) you'd be bopping along. Not so much dancing with finesse but more flailing your limbs wildly (my usual dance style, so I'd fit right in) while belting out the lyrics. Really, there should be more dancing.
Keep your eyes peeled as dates and times will be coming your way. And you won't want to miss it (I know I've said that before but I've always been right, right? Right).
Here's to the good times ahead!


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Victor Wooten's The Music Lesson Now Available as Audio Book, Distributed by Alfred
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Alfred Music Publishing, the leader in educational music publishing since 1922 and the official print publisher of thousands of popular artists, is proud to disrtibute the unabridged audio book version to The Music Lesson, by Grammy® award-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor Wooten.
The Music Lesson is an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes and feeling them. It is the story of a struggling young musician who wants music to be his life, and who wants his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seems, a teacher arrives. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher guides the young musician on a spiritual journey and shows him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning.
This seven-disc audio book casts the various characters in the story by many of the real people that inspired them. In addition, it features new, original music written by Wooten and a bonus performance by the original Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
The Music Lesson is now available as an audio book for $29.99 and a paperback book for $15.00. Pick up your copies at a local music retail store, or buy them today at alfred.com or Amazon.com
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By happy accident - gallery renovation - The Mourners, tomb sculptures from the Court of Burgundy, have been removed from the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon and digitized by the French Regional & American Museum Exchange (FRAME), a consortium of museums in France, the U.S., and Canada. The Mourners were originally created for the tomb of Jean sans Peur (John the Fearless), one of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy and installed in the Charterhouse of Champmol in 1470. The tomb was moved but did not escape vandalism during the French Revolution and was restored in 1819 in what was then the ducal palace in Dijon, now the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Around the base of the tomb is a sculpted arcade of white alabaster, in which figures of the mourners, also white alabaster, seem to march in a processional. There are choirboys, a cross bearer, a deacon, a bishop, three cantors, and two Carthusian monks, followed by members of John the Fearless' family. At the website, individual mourner's figures can be viewed in 360-degree and 3-D views, as well as in the arcades. There are also overviews of the tomb and its history, and links to additional information about the Dukes of Burgundy and their works.
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It is with heavy hearts to see what our fellow Americans have been going through over the last weeks. It has been filled with so much destruction, tragedy and loss for many Americans. If you or someone you love has been affected by the horrible events of the hurricane and its aftermath, please accept our sincere sympathy.
We at Atos Medical are holding you in our hearts and want to reach out to provide you with any assistance you may need. We understand that many hospitals in the affected areas may not be operating due to surrounding flooding, so if you need help in the interim while they are getting their facilities fully operational, please let us know.
If you are displaced, we can help you identify an interim doctor or speech pathologist as well as local support groups or community events in your area. We can also provide assistance working with your insurance company or philanthropic organizations to replace damaged products.
Americans are strong with an amazing sense of community helping one another. As you move through the difficult days and weeks ahead, you will be present in our thoughts. If there is anything we at Atos Medical can do to ease your loss and assist you, please let us know.


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I had been hearing about Sorta since before I even began this job. Before I moved, I did some research, polled some Dallas Observer staff and tore through the Internet seeking out the band names I should know, who I should go see. Sorta kept coming up.
The first Sorta song I heard was "85 Feet," off of Strange and Sad but True. What a doozy that one is. It's a hell of a song, a melancholy chronicle of a horrifying event, the true story of a man who threw his girlfriend off the High Five overpass, then jumped behind her. What makes it such an effective song is its combination of extraordinarily catchy melody and extraordinarily detailed lyrics. The latter relay the story with such pinpoint imagery that it turns a relatively straightforward tale—albeit a horrible one—into such a personal story that it becomes excruciatingly real. "Fifty miles away amid the roaring rush hour traffic/Her body came to rest on Janet Durham's Crown Victoria." Such details are rough enough to endure, but it's the back story of the doomed couple—right down to the picture of their "Knox-Henderson apartment"—that puts everything in such a creepy context. Meantime, plucky piano notes make their way through a simple but infectious tune, anchored by brushing drums and moody pedal steel guitar. Upon hearing the song, you find yourself humming along, the awful images brought about by the lyrics sneak by your consciousness, subdued by the song's melodic momentum. The effect is chilling and brilliantly rendered.
It's surprising, then, that some, uh, sort of Sorta backlash seems to be occurring. I arrived in Dallas with Sorta on the brain, only to find ambivalence toward the band growing. As one person said to me, "Who wants to go see a bunch of middle-aged guys play?" Ouch.
But when I finally made it around to catching them this past week at their show at the Granada, some of the backlash made sense. What was initially striking: Filling the stage with the entire six-man group, backed by the Granada's dramatic lighting and rocking out in a sort of mellow way, Sorta had a whole...Eagles vibe going.
Is that a bad thing? Well, as far as aesthetic and stage presence go, it's not something that's going to appeal to snooty hipsters, which isn't necessarily bad (but it could explain part of the backlash), but it does open up a discussion of how perhaps this whole co-opting of decades business might have reached the end of the road, at least as far as Sorta is concerned.
What's disappointing about this band is that the songwriting is so good, the core of the music so solid, they merely obfuscate it with a layered instrumentation that echoes the arena rock of the Carter years. Whereas the beauty of "85 Feet" lies in its simplicity, songs such as "Lazy Bones," also off Strange, meander off into the '70s wilderness with thick, orchestral drums, unnecessarily affected vocals and tepid, almost jam-band guitar licks. Even the slight bombast of the lyrics—"Ashes to ashes/Dust to dust/I am alone/And in my own home"—veer to the polar opposite of the finely wrought words of "85 Feet." Sadly, Sorta's live show, at least as experienced at the Granada, follows the tone of "Lazy Bones" more than it does "85 Feet." Its arena rock appeal was undeniable, but it had an aura of resignation: We've mined the '70s for all the good stuff, and now we're stuck with picking through the leftovers, the grand statements and guitar solos, in an attempt to flesh out what doesn't need to be fleshed out at all.
Toward the end of the show, as the band finished up with a final song during which the they played—for dramatic effect, I believe—behind a lowered screen, ramming through a show-ending jam-out, I found myself fantasizing about hanging out in some cold, dark living room somewhere. Just me and the guys from Sorta, with acoustic guitars and maybe a little trap kit. Just me and them, and they play "85 Feet" with such rawness that no one can speak for a few moments afterward. Because, really, I think that's what the backlash is about: We want every other Sorta song to be as good as that one. And it's not that the other songs are so bad, they're just buried under their own weight, while "85 Feet" soars on its own.
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Sonia Gandhi with TMC's Derek O'Brien and JD-U's Nitish Kumar at an iftar hosted by her at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A week before parliament's monsoon session, it was a show of strength for Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday with leaders of prominent opposition parties including the JD-U, RJD, the Trinamool Congress, DMK, and the BSP present at an iftar she hosted though Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh was conspicuous by his absence.
Even though Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee were not present, the leaders had sent their representatives. However, no one from the Samajwadi Party, which is a member of the Janata Parivar, was present.
Gandhi sat flanked by Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Trinamool leader Derek O' Brien at a table at the iftar held at Ashoka Hotel here. Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar was also seated at the same table.
Party vice-president Rahul Gandhi was on the adjoining table with DMK leader Kanimozhi, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, JD-U chief Sharad Yadav and party leader K. C. Tyagi.
On the adjoining table to the left of Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh was seated along with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Bahujan Samaj Party leader Satish Chandra Misra and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Jay Prakash Narayan Yadav.
The Left parties were only represented by Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Mohammad Salim, who put in a brief appearance, raising questions about the party's toned-down presence.
Asked about Lalu Prasad's absence, a senior Congress leader said that his presence was "politically more important in Patna at the moment", attempting to brush away any insinuation of a rift.
However, he acknowleged that the absence of any Samajwadi Party leader and poor attendance of Left politicos was surprising given that the parliament session was to start in a week. He added this could be due to problems in co-ordination.
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The Boston DA has mentioned potential criminal charges brought against Justin Fairfax for his alleged sexual assault crimes. The Daily Wire reports:
While most Democrats have moved on from the problems surrounding Democrat leadership in Virginia, a potential investigation into Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax could force the issue back onto their radar.
Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins told The Boston Globe that she sent an email to attorneys for Vanessa Tyson, the woman who claimed Fairfax sexually assaulted her at the Democratic National Convention in Boston in 2004.
"We will help in any way we can if she chooses to come forward," Rollins told the Globe. "We would offer any number of services starting from getting them in touch with counselors all the way, if they were so inclined, to seek prosecution."
Rollins did not tell the Globe whether Tyson's attorneys responded and did not provide a copy of the email due to privacy concerns.
Tyson first came forward with her allegation shortly before Fairfax was inaugurated. She told her story to The Washington Post, which investigated her claims and decided not to publish. After Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, was discovered to have worn blackface or a KKK robe while in medical school, and it appeared as though Fairfax may have to take over the governorship, Tyson wrote about her experience on Facebook.
This could greatly inflame the current political situation in Virginia, and risk a spat between Virginia and Massachusetts.
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As a conservative(Pat Buchanan might be too far left) I am no supporter of the Virginia Governor or Lt. Governor, but I see parallels with the Kavanaugh hearings, why did these sexual assault "victims" wait for over thirty years to come forward? On the governor's racist actions, he did something stupid while in college, to paraphrase something for the Bible let those without stupidity throw the first stone! The people of Virginia, if they so desire should have a revall election if they areso offended by these charges. I personallythink these two should be removed from office because of what I feel are unconstitutional and UnAmerican actions, but then I live in Texas and have no say in the politics of Virginia!


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JLT Specialty USA appoints Grant Nichols as senior VP
JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world's leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Nichols as Senior Vice President.
Nichols has over fifteen years of experience in developing risk management solutions. Prior to joining JLT, he practiced environmental law internationally, where he focused on managing environmental liabilities associated with corporate and real estate transactions. Early on in his career, he spent six years within the Insurance Practice of a national law firm.
Based in Philadelphia, Nichols will be focused on brokering complex environmental insurance programs. He will be a senior broker in the JLT Environmental specialty group. Nichols will be working directly with clients, colleagues and markets in the placement of insurance solutions and innovation of new products.
"We are thrilled that Grant has joined our Environmental Practice," said Mike Rice, CEO at JLT Specialty USA. "Grant's experience and in-depth knowledge of Environmental risk management will be a true asset to our team and our clients."
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Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Commerce National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Climate and Sustainability Conference, 11088-11089 [E9-5640]
Climate and Sustainability Conference, 11088-11089 [E9-5640]
Download as PDF 11088 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 49 / Monday, March 16, 2009 / Notices antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of the antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. Notification Regarding APOs This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (''APO'') of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: March 10, 2009. John M. Andersen, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. E9–5654 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Economic Surveys of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Small Boat-based Fisheries National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 15, 2009. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:38 Mar 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Minling Pan, (808) 983–5347 or Minling.Pan@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect information about fishing expenses in the American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) boat-based reef fish, bottomfish, and pelagics fisheries with which to conduct economic analyses that will improve fishery management in those fisheries; satisfy NMFS' legal mandates under Executive Order 12866, the MagnusonSteven Fishery Conservation and Management Act (U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act; and quantify achievement of the performances measures in the NMFS Strategic Operating Plans. An example of these performance measures: the economic data collected will allow quantitative assessment of the fisheries sector's social and economic contribution, linkages and impacts of the fisheries sector to the overall economy through Input-output (I–O) models analyses. The results from I–O analyses will not only provide indicators of social-economic benefits of the marine ecosystem, a performance measure in the NMFS Strategic Operating Plans, but also be used to assess how fishermen and economy will be impacted by and respond to regulations likely to be considered by fishery managers. These data will be collected in conjunction with catch and effort data already being collected in this fishery as part of its creel survey 1 program. In general, participation in the economic data collection will be voluntary. be required to report information about trip costs, input usage, and input prices. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1200. Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes per trip survey Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 11, 2009. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–5649 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XO05 Climate and Sustainability Conference II. Method of Collection The economic surveys will be conducted in-person interview when a fishing trip is completed. Captains of selected vessels by the creel survey will AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. 1 The Creel Survey Program is one of the major data collection systems to monitor fisheries resources in these three geographic areas. The survey monitors the islands' fishing activities and interviews returning fishermen at the most active launching ramps/docks during selected time periods on the islands. SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Trade Administration will host a seminar on April 1, 2009 at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 49 / Monday, March 16, 2009 / Notices Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, in Room 4830. The seminar will present climate data, services, and programs available from the U.S. Department of Commerce for U.S. companies coming to terms with climate variability. The agenda will feature strategies for sustainability, competitiveness, and networking for the business community. DATES: The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, recess at 3:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution NW, Washington DC 20230, Room 4830. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register, please email your name, company name, contact information including email and phone number to: April1.Conference@mail.doc.gov. For further information, phone Ellen Bohon, Office of Energy and Environmental Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482–0359. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to (202) 482–0359. Dated: March 10, 2009. Captain Todd Stiles, Executive Director, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. E9–5640 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–S CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Emergency Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ''Corporation''), has submitted an emergency public information collection request (ICR) entitled AmeriCorps VISTA Recovery Act Progress Report Supplement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval within seven days of submission. This action is being implemented in accordance with OMB guidance and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:38 Mar 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation may be obtained by contacting the Corporation for National Service, AmeriCorps VISTA, Craig Kinnear, Program Analyst, (202) 606– 6708, or by e-mail at ckinnear@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565–2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to (1) Corporation for National and Community Service, and (2) the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Please send comments to: (1) Corporation for National and Community Service, Attn: Craig Kinnear, Program Analyst, AmeriCorps VISTA by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register: (a) By fax to: (202) 606–3475 Attention: Craig Kinnear, Program Analyst, AmeriCorps VISTA; and (b) Electronically by e-mail to ckinnear@cns.gov. and (2) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register: (a) By fax to: (202) 395–6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMBH Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and (b) Electronically by e-mail to smar@omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and, • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11089 Current Action The Corporation seeks to enhance data elements collected via these information collection tools. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: VISTA Recovery Act Progress Report Supplement. OMB Number: New. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsoring organizations (includes nonprofit organizations and state, local and tribal agencies). Total Respondents: 950. Frequency: Quarterly. Average Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,800. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Dated: March 11, 2009. Paul Davis, Acting Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA. [FR Doc. E9–5669 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Notice of Continuation and Expansion of a Disease Management Demonstration Project for TRICARE Standard Beneficiaries Department of Defense. Notice of demonstration project. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested parties of the continuation and expansion of a Military Health System (MHS) demonstration project entitled ''Disease Management Demonstration Project for TRICARE Standard Beneficiaries''. The original demonstration notice was published on June 13, 2007 (72 FR 32628–32629) and described a demonstration project to provide disease management (DM) services to TRICARE Standard beneficiaries in addition to the TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who were already entitled to such services. TRICARE began the demonstration project in March 2007 for Standard beneficiaries and this demonstration project has enabled the MHS to provide uniform policies and practices on disease and chronic care management throughout the TRICARE network. Additionally, the demonstration has helped determine the effectiveness of DM programs in improving the health status of beneficiaries with targeted E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1
[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 49 (Monday, March 16, 2009)]
[FR Doc No: E9-5640]
RIN 0648-XO05
Climate and Sustainability Conference
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and
the International Trade Administration will host a seminar on April 1,
2009 at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, in Room 4830. The seminar will
present climate data, services, and programs available from the U.S.
Department of Commerce for U.S. companies coming to terms with climate
variability. The agenda will feature strategies for sustainability,
competitiveness, and networking for the business community.
DATES: The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009,
recess at 3:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution NW, Washington
DC 20230, Room 4830.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register, please email your name,
company name, contact information including email and phone number to:
April1.Conference@mail.doc.gov. For further information, phone Ellen
Bohon, Office of Energy and Environmental Technologies Industries
(OEEI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
at (202) 482-0359.
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to (202) 482-0359.
Dated: March 10, 2009.
Captain Todd Stiles,
Executive Director, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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US election: Donald Trump sweeps five states, says 'I consider myself the presumptive nominee'
By David Lawler Washington 27 April 2016 • 4:32am
Five North-eastern states go to the polls
Trump sweeps all five by huge margins
Clinton wins four states, Sanders victorious in one
Trump says Clinton lacks the strength to be president
Republican front-runner also calls on rivals to drop out
2016 delegate counts: republican and democrats
Tuesday's primary elections in the North-eastern US moved America five steps closer to a Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton general election showdown.
Mr Trump was triumphant in all five contests, securing over 50 per cent across the board and beating rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich by as many as 40 points.
Hillary Clinton nearly matched the feat, winning four states including Pennsylvania - by far the largest in the balance - but falling short of Bernie Sanders in Rhode Island.
Both candidates used their victory speeches to make the case that it was time for their parties to coalesce behind them, but they did so in different, and characteristic, fashions.
Mr Trump's tone was mocking, and even bullying. Of Mr Kasich the property mogul said, "what is he even doing here?"
Trump on Clinton: "The only thing she's got going is the woman's card" https://t.co/ud3Wy2I4r0 #SuperTuesday https://t.co/Y8xLWZoyAH
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 27, 2016
When asked about Mr Cruz's decision to vet potential running mates Mr Trump said, "he's wasting his time".
"I consider myself the presumptive nominee," he declared from the podium at Trump Tower in New York.
Mrs Clinton made no such declaration, but hinted repeatedly that she believes the race is all but over.
She went so far as to thank Mr Sanders for "challenging" her on the issues central to his campaign, but implied that she was the only candidate who could actually achieve the needed reforms.
The former secretary of state then turned her fire on Mr Trump, using what is likely to be a general election catchphrase - "love trumps hate" - and pointing to his recent claim that she had been playing the "woman card".
Here's what Clinton has to say about Trump accusing her of playing the 'woman card'https://t.co/Q0qWluJlK4
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 27, 2016
"Well, if fighting for women's health care and paid family leave and equal pay is playing the woman card, then deal me in," she said.
Mr Trump returned fire during his speech, contending that if Mrs Clinton was a man she would have no chance of being elected president.
"I think the only card she has is the woman's card," he said. "It's the only thing she's got going. If Hillary Clinton were a man, I don't think she'd get 5 per cent of the vote. The only thing she's got going is the woman's card, and the beautiful thing is women do not like her."
While that exchange appeared to be a preview of what is certain to be an intense general election campaign, six weeks of primary elections remain.
Mr Sanders gave no indication in his remarks that he would make way for Mrs Clinton, but a statement his campaign released later said that he planned to continue on to the party's convention in July "to fight for a progressive platform", rather than to win.
Mr Cruz was more defiant still, staging a rally in Indiana intended as an elaborate metaphor- it was held in a gymnasium used in Hoosiers, the classic basketball film in which a small town team goes on to win the championship.
The Texas senator even went so far as to recreate a scene from the movie in order to show that his underdog campaign can still go on to win, but erred in referring to "basketball rings" rather than hoops.
Meanwhile, far from a sweaty small town basketball court, Mr Trump was at the glamorous Time 100 gala in Manhattan celebrating the most influential people in the world as the results came in from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Asked at Time 100 who his performer at inauguration ball would be, Donald Trump says "Oh, we have many of them… We always love Elton John."
— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) April 27, 2016
So confident was the billionaire feeling that he even named the artist he would like to have perform at his presidential inauguration: Sir Elton John.
The next election will be held next Tuesday in Indiana. That winner-take-all primary is expected to come down to the wire between Mr Trump and Mr Cruz.
Trump: If Clinton were a man she'd get less than 5 per cent of the vote
"I think the only card she has is the woman's card. It's the only thing she's got going. If Hillary Clinton were a man, I don't think she'd get 5 per cent of the vote. The only thing she's got going is the woman's card. And the beautiful thing is women do not like her."
Going to be hard for Democrats to fire up base against a Republican w/ history of misogyny saying Clinton is only "the woman's card"
— Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) April 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton wins Connecticut
The last result of the night is now in, with Hillary Clinton pulling off a narrow victory in the Nutmeg State. That's four wins for her, one for Bernie Sanders and - of course - five for Donald Trump.
Trump: Clinton "doesn't have the strength or stamina" to be president
Donald Trump has launched into an extended attack on Hillary Clinton, running through Benghazi, her policy in Syria and personal attributes as reasons why she would be a failed country.
"She will not be a good president. She doesn't have the strength, she doesn't have the stamina... to deal with China or other things."
Trump: I'll do far more for women than Hillary Clinton ever did.
— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) April 27, 2016
"She will not be good for the military, and she will not be good for protecting our country."
Trump: "I consider myself the presumptive nominee"
"Senator Cruz and Governor Kasich should get out of the race, absolutely, they have no path to victory," Mr Trump says. He is taking questions now and, despite the shaky audio, is making sure his victory comes through loud and clear.
Donald Trump: "This is a far bigger win than even we expected -- all five!" https://t.co/YZ32bCBsdM #SuperTuesday https://t.co/Sxu9BXrPSa
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) April 27, 2016
Here comes Donald Trump
Donald Trump spent this evening at the glitzy Time 100 gala in New York, celebrating the world's most influential people and paying only occasional attention to the returns.
Moments before primary polls closed, @realDonaldTrump called for Kasich, Cruz to drop out https://t.co/8DpSxVnYZu https://t.co/hSXmUMV6uK
— CBSN (@CBSNLive) April 27, 2016
He's well aware now of what has transpired.
"This is a much bigger win than we even expected," he says.
Maths now very much in Trump's favour
Some key developments from tonight's landslides
Donald Trump has now won more than half of the US states
Ted Cruz is mathematically eliminated from gaining a delegate majority prior to the convention
Donald Trump took one of his biggest steps yet toward the elusive total of 1,237 delegates that would win him the nomination outright.
Clinton looks ahead to general election, Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton was complimentary of Bernie Sanders tonight, implying that it was time for him to join forces with her but also being careful to reference his key issues of campaign finance reform, climate change and income inequality.
Not so for Donald Trump, whom she alluded to several times during her speech. The message to her supporters is simple: I can't wait to take him on in the fall.
She also deployed what sounds like a general election slogan- "love Trump's hate".
Hillary Clinton responds to Donald Trump, saying she plays "the woman card" https://t.co/ud3Wy2I4r0 #SuperTuesday https://t.co/2xM0FzdUvw
Bernie Sanders secures first win of night in Rhode Island
That's a wrap in Rhode Island, where polls showed Hillary Clinton with a narrow lead in the days leading up to the election but Bernie Sanders currently leads by a wide margin. That's 3-to-1 in Clinton's favour for those keeping score at home.
Clinton takes the stage in Philadelphia
It is a raucous night at Clinton HQ, as the Democratic front-runner trumpets her three victories and talks about the need to unite the party behind her.
That enthusiasm is well earned- she already won three states including a crucial win in Pennsylvania. But it may be tempered a bit once the results are final in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Bernie Sanders holds the lead in both states with results coming in, so what once looked like a probable Clinton sweep may turn into a 3-to-2 split.
Hillary Clinton hits the stage in Philadelphia to "Eye of the Tiger" pic.twitter.com/6zAQk8r3FV
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) April 27, 2016
The Donald wants Sir Elton to perform at his inauguration
It's no secret that Donald Trump is a huge fan of Elton John's. "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocket Man" are staples of the hand-picked soundtracks ahead of his rallies, and Mr Trump has shared pictures of he and the musician together on social media.
Now, he says he would like him to perform at his inauguration in January:
The affection may be one-sided, however. Representatives for Sir Elton have made clear that they have not signed off on the candidate's use of his music.
Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania
Another projection is in, with Hillary Clinton declared the victor in Pennsylvania. The largest state up for grabs tonight, it was central to any lingering hopes Bernie Sanders had of winning the nomination. That's 3-for-3 for Mrs Clinton, with Rhode Island and Connecticut expected to come down to the wire.
Hillary Clinton speaks in New York Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty
Tight race in Connecticut
Hillary Clinton has won Delaware and Maryland, and is expected to triumph in Pennsylvania as well. But in Rhode Island it is Mr Sanders who has the early lead, and in Connecticut it is far too close to call:
The current Republican map
Here's how things look after tonight's Trump sweep:
Trump, Clinton win Delaware
That's 5-for-5 for Donald Trump, with Rhode Island also plumping for Trump. Hillary Clinton has won Delaware and Maryland and leads in Pennsylvania, with close results expected in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
It's a rout for the front-runners at the moment.
Unprecedented margins of victory expected for Trump
Entering tonight, Donald Trump had exceeded 50 per cent in just one state- his native New York. According to exit polls, he will gain majorities tonight in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. While there are no exit polls available in Delaware and Rhode Island, he will likely get more than half in both of those states. In fact, early returns show him with over 60 (!) per cent in multiple states.
So much for his "ceiling"!
Donald Trump at a campaign rally in New York Credit: Peter Foley/EPA
Sanders sounds defiant in speech to supporters
Bernie Sanders has already taken the stage tonight, perhaps a sign that he does not expect strong results.
He certainly does not sound like a candidate who has "reassessed" his role in the race, as his chief strategist said he would after tonight's race.
Bernie Sanders: The media cast me as a "fringe candidate" https://t.co/ud3Wy2I4r0 #SuperTuesday https://t.co/DooGyXu0T3
The Vermont senator emphasised that he out-polls Mrs Clinton in hypothetical general election match-ups with Donald Trump, and sent what seemed to be a clear signal that the show would go on.
Cruz, in basketball crazed Indiana, refers to "basketball ring"
Uh oh. Ted Cruz is expected to lose soundly in all five states tonight, and he has just made a cardinal sin in Indiana- a crucial state voting a week from today.
You simply cannot make an extended allusion to perhaps the most beloved basketball film of all time and then call it a "basketball ring". Hoop, Ted. Hoop.
Did #TedCruz just call it a "basketball ring"? While trying to recreate a scene from #Hoosiers? pic.twitter.com/wPdDLpPNRr
— Daniel Altman (@dbaltman) April 26, 2016
Projections: Trump and Clinton pick up first victories
No surprises yet, as Donald Trump has been declared the winner in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut and Hillary Clinton has triumphed in Maryland.
Expect more of the same as we begin to get results from the other states, though it looks like a very close race for the Democrats in Rhode Island.
Thank you, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/hLFanifqmL
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 27, 2016
Ted Cruz re-enacts Hoosiers scene
Ted Cruz is speaking in Indiana, and willfully ignoring the results from the Northeast. He says the media has handpicked Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, but that his underdog campaign will fight back with victories in the Midwest.
He is in the gymnasium made famous by the film Hoosiers, about a small town basketball team who become champions.
Re-enacting a famous scene from that film, he had a campaign aide measure the basketball hoops. A noble effort, but slightly more inspiring when Gene Hackman did it.
Ten minute warning
Here's a look at the Republican delegate race, with Donald Trump minutes away from extending his advantage.
Yet another big night for Trump
Here's a look back at how Donald Trump's dark horse campaign reached this point:
Donald Trump timeline
What to watch for tonight
Can Hillary Clinton complete the sweep, winning what look like close races in Delaware, Rhode Island and Connecticut?
The minutia is key on the Republican side. Can Donald Trump hit 50 per cent in Connecticut and turn the state from proportional to winner-take-most (or all)? Will he win by enough in Maryland to take nearly all of the state's delegates?
What will Bernie Sanders's message be after the results come in? Conciliatory or defiant?
Will Mr Trump be gracious and composed in victory, or rub the results in his opponents faces? His press conference from Trump Tower should make for great television.
Tonight's crown jewel: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is the largest state voting today, and it is expected to be fertile ground for the front-runners.
Pennsylvania will award 17 delegates to whichever Republican wins the state - that will almost certainly be Mr Trum- but a bizarre arrangement means that the remaining 54 delegates will be unbound at the convention in July. That means additional wrangling will be needed to get as many of the 71 as possible on side.
For the Democrats, matters are more straightforward. All 189 delegates will be awarded proportionately.
Cruz-Kasich alliance appears to be fraying, and futile
Ted Cruz and John Kasich, Donald Trump's two remaining rivals, put out press releases earlier this week implying that after tonight they will begin to cede states to one another in an effort to keep Mr Trump from reaching 1,237 delegates.
In Indiana, which votes next week in a winner-take-all format, Mr Kasich said he would decline to campaign in order to give Mr Cruz a chance to win. Mr Cruz, in turn, said he would steer clear to two western states.
They have been unable to agree on a coherent strategy, though, and Mr Kasich has refused to tell his supporters in Indiana to vote for Mr Cruz. Mr Trump has been gleeful and outraged in turn at the "collusion" of his rivals, but there is no coordination in place to stop him from sweeping tonight's contests.
Ted Cruz timeline
Swan song for Sanders?
Bernie Sanders has said that no matter what happens tonight, he will stay in the race. All signs are that he is telling the truth- his campaign continues to fund raise aggressively and he has operations on the ground straight through to California on the last day of the primary elections.
But his chief strategist has conceded that we are likely to see a different Bernie Sanders should Hillary Clinton win convincingly tonight.
"If we are sitting here and there's no sort of mathematical way to do it, we will be upfront about that," said Tad Devine, the strategist, according to the New York Times. "If we have a really good day, we are going to continue to talk about winning most of the pledged delegates because we will be on a path toward it. If we don't get enough today to make it clear that we can do it by the end, it's going to be hard to talk about it. That's not going to be a credible path. Instead, we will talk about what we intend to do between now and the end and how we can get there."
If Mr Sanders pulls off a couple of upsets he may make the case that the race is far from over. If not, the next case of the campaign will be making peace with Mrs Clinton while continuing to spread his message in upcoming states.
It's another big night in US politics, as five states are voting for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hope to cement themselves as their parties' standard bearers, while a bad night for Bernie Sanders could see him fade from the race.
Polls show Mr Trump leading in all five states- but will he do enough to get back on track for the 1,237 delegates needed to win the nomination outright?
We will soon find out.
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Released on July 10 through Tyrese's own imprint Voltron Recordz, the indie project shifted 86,000 unit equivalents (including streaming) during the week ending July 16. It outsold Tyrese's last album, 2011's Open Invitation, which moved 76,000 in its first week.
Back in 1998, Tyrese made it onto the charts with his first hit "Nobody Else." Since then, he's charted 20 separate hits—this includes "Shame" off of Black Rose, which is currently sitting at No. 13 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
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At-risk countries, Broader benefits of the polio programme, Endemic countries, Financing and donors, Gender, GPEI partners, Innovation, Outbreak countries, Research, Surveillance, Vaccination campaigns
Progress in the challenging last mile of eradication
The Endgame Plan through 2018 brought the world another year closer to being polio-free. While we had hoped to be finished by now, 2018 set the tone for the new strategic plan, building on the lessons learned and mapping out a certification strategy by 2023. 2018 was also marked by expanded efforts to reach children with vaccines, the launch of innovative tools and strategies, critical policy decisions and renewed donor commitment to the fight.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus, WHO Director General and Chair Polio Oversight Board, administering polio drops to a young child in Pakistan. © WHO/Jinni
Cornering wild poliovirus
Circulation of wild poliovirus (WPV) continues in the common epidemiological block in Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, both countries steadily worked to improve the quality of their vaccination campaigns in 2018 through National Emergency Action Plans, with a particular focus on closing any immunity gaps to put the countries on track to successfully stop WPV in the near future. Given the priority on polio eradication, WHO Director General, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and President, Global Development at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation started off the new year with a four-day visit to meet the heads of state and have a first-hand experience of the on-the-ground eradication efforts in both the countries.
In August, Nigeria marked two years since detecting any WPV. With continuing improvements in access to the country's northeast, as well as efforts to strengthen surveillance and routine immunization, the entire African region may be eligible for being certified WPV-free as early as late this year or early 2020. What's more, the world has not detected type 3 WPV since 2012 and the strain could be certified eradicated sometime this year.
Program innovation
The programme is constantly developing new ways to more effectively track the virus, vaccinate more children and harness new tools to help end the disease for good.
In Nigeria and the surrounding region, health workers launched new tools to enable faster, more comprehensive disease surveillance. e-Surve, a smartphone app, guides officers through conversations with local health officials, offering prompts on how to identify and report suspected cases of disease. Then, with the touch of a button, responses are submitted to a central database where health officials can analyze and track outbreaks across multiple districts in real-time.
Beyond surveillance, health workers worked tirelessly to bring the polio vaccine to the remote communities of Lake Chad. Dotted with hundreds of small islands, the lake is one of the most challenging places on earth to deliver health services. Vaccinators must travel by boat on multi-day trips to deliver polio vaccines to isolated island villages, using solar-powered refrigerators to keep their precious cargo cool. In 2018, vaccination campaigns on the lake reached thousands of children for the first time – children who would otherwise have gone unprotected.
Lake Chad Polio Task Team wave to polio vaccinators and community members on Ngorerom island, Lake Chad. © Christine McNab/UN Foundation
The programme also took important steps in developing new tools including, novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV), if studies show to be successful, could provide a safer form of OPV that provides the same level of protection without the small risk of vaccine-derived polio in under-immunized populations.
Battling circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
In 2018, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Somalia and Mozambique experienced outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived polio (cVDPV). Although these cases are still rare – and only happen in places where immunity is low. The polio eradication initiative has two urgent tasks: eradicate WPV quickly as possible and stop the use of OPV globally, which in tandem will prevent new cVDPV strains from cropping up.
The program uses the same proven strategies for stopping wild polio in responding to cVDPV cases. These strategies, coupled with the rapid mobilization of resources on the ground, can bring outbreaks under control.
In December, an international group of public health experts determined that the 2017 cVDPV2 outbreak in Syria has been successfully stopped. This news follows 18 months of intensive vaccination and surveillance efforts led by the GPEI and local partners in conflict-affected, previously inaccessible areas. In Papua New Guinea, the programme carried out 100 days of emergency response this past summer and is continuing to vaccinate and expand surveillance across the country.
Bringing an end to ongoing cVDPV outbreaks remains an urgent priority for the program in 2019.
New policy decisions
At the World Health Assembly in May, Member States adopted a landmark resolution on poliovirus containment to help accelerate progress in this field and ensure that poliovirus materials are appropriately contained under strict biosafety and biosecurity handling and storage conditions. The programme also finalized a comprehensive Post-Certification Strategy that specifies the global, technical standards for containment, vaccination and surveillance activities that will be essential to maintaining a polio-free world in the decade following certification.
Recognizing the ongoing challenge posed by cVDPVs, the Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC) met in November and recommended an updated process for declaring the world polio-free. This plan will start with the certification of WPV3 eradication, followed by WPV1, and include a separate independent process to validate the absence of vaccine-derived polio.
Comprised of members, advisers, and invited Member States, the 19th IHR Emergency Committee met in November. The Committee unanimously agreed that poliovirus continues to be a global emergency and complacency at this stage could become the biggest hindrance. "We have the tools, we need to focus on what works, we need to get to every child," commented Prof. Helen Rees, Chairperson of the Committee. "The reality is that there is no reason why we should not be able to finish this job, but we have to keep at it." "We have achieved eradication of a disease once before, with smallpox," Rees concluded. "The world is a much better place without smallpox. It's now more urgent than ever that we redouble our efforts and finish this job once and for all as well."
Six-year old Gafo was the first polio case in Papua New Guinea in decades, which prompted a national emergency and an outbreak response. © WHO/PNG
Spotlight on gender
In 2018, the GPEI took major steps in adopting a more gender-responsive approach and strengthening gender mainstreaming across its interventions. The GPEI Gender Technical Brief highlighted the programme's commitment to gender equality and included a thorough analysis of various gender-related barriers to immunization, surveillance and communication.
The programme introduced new gender-sensitive indicators to ensure that girls and boys are equally reached with polio vaccines, to track the timeliness of disease surveillance for girls and boys, and to monitor the rate of women's participation as frontline workers in the endemic countries. The GPEI continues to regularly collect and analyze sex-disaggregated data and conduct gender analysis to further strengthen the reach and effectiveness of vaccination campaigns.
Donor and country commitments
Throughout 2018, political leaders around the world voiced their support for the programme's efforts, including Prime Minister Trudeau, WHO Director General Dr Tedros, Prime Minister Theresa May, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Royal Highness Prince Charles. Leaders demonstrated commitment by advocating for a polio-free world at various global events, including the G7, G20, CHOGM, and the annual Rotary Convention.
Donor countries made new financial contributions to the programme in 2018. Polio-affected countries also demonstrated continued political commitment to eradication efforts. The Democratic Republic of the Congo signed the Kinshasa Declaration committing to improve vaccination coverage rates in sixteen provinces throughout the country, and Nigeria approved a $150 million loan from the World Bank to scale up immunization services and end polio.
Looking ahead: 2019 and beyond
Over the last five years, the programme has been guided by the 2013-2018 Polio Eradication & Endgame Strategic Plan, helping to bring the world to the brink of polio eradication. This spring, the programme will finalize a new strategy –GPEI Strategic Plan 2019-2023– which will aim to sharpen the tools and tactics that led to this incredible progress. In 2019, the GPEI will also launch its first-ever Gender Strategy to further guide its gender-responsive programming and to increase women's meaningful and equal participation at all levels of the programme.
Success in the coming years will hinge on harnessing renewed financial and political support to fully implement the plan at all levels, with our one clear goal in sight: reach every last child with the polio vaccine to end this disease once and for all. Echoing similar sentiments, Chairs of the effort's main advisory bodies issued an extraordinary joint statement, urging all to step up their performance to end polio. 2019 may very well be the watershed year that the world will finally eradicate polio, thanks to the global expertise and experience over 3 decades.
"To succeed by 2023"—an extraordinary joint statement to polio eradicators
WHO DG calls for concerted efforts to end polio during his visit to Pakistan and Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, communities keep an eye out for polio in one of the virus's last frontiers
When a mother brought her young son to a clinic in Paghman, a town not far from the Afghan capital Kabul, Spogmai, a nurse on duty at the time, paid special attention.
Polio surveillance review yields results in Afghanistan
Recommendations from the international review of Afghanistan's poliovirus surveillance system are yielding important results for the country's eradication programme.
Getting ahead of the game
Qatar, supported by WHO, ramps up surveillance for polio during the FIFA World Cup 2022


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