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Q: creating svn as a windows service is not working i'm trying to create a windows service for svn, but it is not working. when i enter the following:
c:\>sc create svnserver binpath="c:\Program Files\Svn\bin\svnserve.exe --service -r c:\repo" displayname=subversion depend=Tcpip start=auto

it just replies with the help options for sc:
DESCRIPTION:
        Creates a service entry in the registry and Service Database.
USAGE:
        sc <server> create [service name] [binPath= ] <option1> <option2>...

OPTIONS:
NOTE: The option name includes the equal sign.
      A space is required between the equal sign and the value.
 type= <own|share|interact|kernel|filesys|rec>
       (default = own)
 start= <boot|system|auto|demand|disabled|delayed-auto>
       (default = demand)
 error= <normal|severe|critical|ignore>
       (default = normal)
 binPath= <BinaryPathName>
 group= <LoadOrderGroup>
 tag= <yes|no>
 depend= <Dependencies(separated by / (forward slash))>
 obj= <AccountName|ObjectName>
       (default = LocalSystem)
 DisplayName= <display name>
 password= <password>

and the new service does not get created.

A: there are a couple of errors in the original command:

*

*as it says in the help options - a space is required after each option's = sign.

*file paths which have a space in them must be double-quoted twice and the inner double quotes must be escaped (eg "\"file path with space\"")

so the correct command is:
c:\>sc create svnserver binpath= "\"c:\Program Files\Svn\bin\svnserve.exe\" --service -r c:\repo" displayname= subversion depend= Tcpip start= auto

and you should see a message which says
[SC] CreateService SUCCESS

to indicate that all went smoothly.


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Issa Rae's 'Insecure' Will Return for a Second Season on HBO
HBO has renewed Issa Rae's 'Insecure' for a second season.
The sixth episode of Insecure aired last night on HBO. Fortunately, fans need no longer wonder if they'll get to see more of Issa Rae's Awkward Black Girl spin-off in the future.
HBO has just revealed its plans for a ten-episode second season of Insecure. The show's fellow Sunday primetime newcomers, Westworld and the Sarah Jessica Parker-starring Divorce, were also picked up for second seasons.
Insecure and Divorce will return in 2017, while Westworld will come back in late 2017 or the first half of 2018, according to HBO's president of programming, Casey Bloys.
The second season pickups were based on six weeks of ratings data. Insecure is averaging 3.2 million viewers per episode when reruns, VOD and streaming airings are factored in, while Westworld and Divorce are averaging 11.7 and 4.4 million viewers per episode respectively.
Of the decision to pick up Insecure for another season, Bloys also noted the show's "huge social media response from a passionate fan base" and the "new voice" the series represents.
Insecure airs Sundays at 10:30pm EST on HBO. Find out how you can watch the entire first season for free and check out our interview with Rae's co-star, the fast-rising Yvonne Orji.
Excited AF.#InsecureHBO, from creator @IssaRae, will return to @HBO for a second season. pic.twitter.com/kbcHAFOYzk
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*cues DMX "X Gon'Give It to Ya!" Followed by Ma$E's "Welcome Back!" Because @insecurehbo is coming back for SEASON 2!!! Thank you all for watching! Thanks to the AMAZING writers for creating a dope season, thanks to @issarae, @ldub61, @the_a_prentice & @msmelina for having RIDICULOUS vision, thanks to the cast for BRINGIN it! And thanks to @hbo for allowing it to be BROUGHT, unfiltered and REAL! Can't wait to see what's in store for your favorite 20-somethings! #insecureHBO #iAmMolly #90sHipHopIsMyLoveLanguage #iJustBarkedAndHarlemShaked #YesISaidShakedAndNotShook #DontJudgeMe!
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A new series from Insecure creator Issa Rae is headed to HBO Max. Rap Sh*t (working title) centers on a group of female rappers from South Florida trying to make it in the music industry.
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The controversial Syrian author, academic, and political activist Sadiq Jalal al-Azm passed away Sunday at the age of 82 in Berlin after a battle with illness, according to a statement released by his family.
Known especially for his pathbreaking, influential works Self-Criticism After the Defeat (1968) and Critique of Religious Thought (1969), the latter of which landed him a jail term in Beirut in 1970, al-Azm was a leading light of the secular, leftist and pan-Arab current that enjoyed widespread prominence across the Middle East in the latter half of the 20th century. Much of his writing remains banned in many Arab capitals to this day.
Initially a hardline Marxist, he migrated over time to a somewhat more liberal position, falling out publicly along the way with other eminent intellectuals including Edward Said and the poet Adonis. In the early 2000s, he was active within the nascent Syrian opposition movement known as the Damascus Spring, adding his voice to calls for democratic reforms and the withdrawal of the Syrian army from Lebanon.


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Q: Пространство элементарных исходов через Numpy Надо построить пространство элементарных исходов используя Numpy. Допустим после трех бросков монеты результатом было бы:
[[0,0,0],
[0,0,1],
[0,1,0],
[1,0,0],
[0,1,1],
[1,1,0],
[1,0,1],
[1,1,1]]

где 0-'орел' и 1-'решка', то есть нужно перебрать все возможные комбинации не повторяясь. Есть ли простой способ сделать это через Numpy?

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Warlords steht für:

 den Plural von Warlord
 ein Arcade-Spiel von Atari (1980) siehe Warlords (Arcade-Spiel)
 Warlords (Spieleserie), eine rundenbasierte Computer-Strategieserie von SSG
 Warlords Battlecry, eine Reihe von Echtzeit-Strategiespielen und ein Ableger der rundenbasierten Warlords-Reihe
 eine Erweiterung für Civilization 4
 ein Kartenspiel

The Warlords steht für:
 The Warlords, internationaler Titel von Tau ming chong, chinesischer Film (2007)

Siehe auch:
 Warlord (Begriffsklärung)

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How Good Does Your Credit Score Really Need to Be?
Here's when you can call it a day and stop worrying about your credit.
By now it's common knowledge that you need a high credit score. Under the FICO system, which is the most popular and widely used option, scores range from 300 to 850. Being closer to the high end of that scale can save you a lot of money and make your life much easier.
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With credit scores, there comes a point when your score is high enough to qualify you for any credit card you want, as well as the lowest interest rates banks offer on loans, including mortgages.
Once your score is at that point, there's no tangible benefit to improving it more. Let's say you're applying for a mortgage and you can qualify for the bank's lowest interest rates with a credit score between 760 and 850. Whether your score is a 765, an 800, or an 850, you'd get the same rate.
The big question, then, is at what point your score is sufficient to qualify you for all the lowest rates.
For most consumers, a FICO® Score of 760 to 780 is a great goal. If you want to err on the side of caution, then you can aim for an 800.
Credit cards: A score of 720 or higher will qualify you for just about all of the best credit cards.
Mortgages: A score of 760 or higher gets you the lowest interest rates with most mortgage lenders.
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As you can see, you don't have much to worry about credit score-wise once you have a score of 760. And if you're not interested in buying a home, then you could get away with a 720 or higher. Still, it is wise to get your score a bit higher than the low end of those thresholds to give yourself some wiggle room, as credit scores can fluctuate from month to month.
Keep in mind that a high credit score doesn't guarantee approval for anything. It can qualify you for the best financial products and the lowest interest rates, but it's not the only factor banks will consider when evaluating your application. Your income and other parts of your financial history will also come into play.
Make your bill payments on time. Payment history is the biggest factor in your FICO® Score, and even one missed payment can bring your score down by more than 50 points.
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Your credit score is obviously a big deal, but once you hit the mid- to high-700s, you reach a point of diminishing returns. If your score keeps increasing, that's great. Just make sure you aren't missing out on other opportunities solely to max out your credit score.


Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is one of the oldest cities in the South. It was formed when the British bought land in the province of Tondaimandalam and built the Fort St. George. Eventually, they annexed all nearby villages into what would soon be called Madras. It is only recently that the local governments made the decision to rename the city to Chennai in an effort to abolish the British influence on India. And, while they surely took care of that, Chennai's own cultural influences still breathe deep in its many architectural marvels.
The south of India is very fond of building temples, as is demonstrated by the many that have been erected in honour of famous actors. But Tamil Nadu, in particular, is known as the land of the temples, for even within southern states Tamilians are remarkable sculptors. And Chennai is no exception to that rule, being the capital of Tamil Nadu. In fact, one would be hard pressed to not find one around every other corner of the city's streets. Now, with that knowledge, it is clear that to truly appreciate a city like Chennai and its long history, it is important to visit the best of its many temples. And here, we are going to do just that! So, without further ado, let's go on a holy pilgrimage of sorts, shall we?
The Kapaleeshwarar temple is located in the Mylapore area of Chennai, which is named after Lord Shiva himself. Historically, people of this region worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a peacock, which is called Mylai in Tamil and is the origin of this area's name. In the Kapaleeshwarar temple, however, it is not Lord Shiva who is the star of the show. That honour has been bestowed upon his wife Parvati, who is worshipped here under the name of Karpagambal. The original temple was destroyed by the Portuguese in the 1500s and had to be rebuilt in its current location. And while that is not necessarily a happy event, it did create the stunningly intricate temple that exists today. Being one of the most ancient temples in Chennai, it is also one of the most visited temples in the city. So, if you are trying to get a good look, it is best to visit early!
Built in the 8th century, this temple is one of the oldest temples in Chennai and has been a staple in any list that details the temples of Chennai. As might be obvious to anyone who knows some lore about Lord Krishna, this temple is named after him. In the Hindu mythological text Mahabharata, Lord Krishna acted as the charioteer for the Pandava prince Arjuna. And it is in this very role, that he recited the entirety of Bhagwada Gita, which is now one of the biggest literary exports of India. Due to structural damage, this historic temple is undergoing a huge renovation, and some parts of it are not accessible to the public. But that doesn't mean that you should miss out of visiting this historic temple. Additionally, it is also one of the preferred temples in Chennai for marriage as you will find if you visit early in the mornings! So get married or attend some stranger's wedding while appreciating the beauty and heritage of this monument!
Located in one of the longest-standing regions of Chennai, Tiruvottiyur, the Thyagaraja temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the most famous temples in Chennai, this temple is also one of the biggest in the country, with about 33 acres of expanse to its credit. Consisting of four gateway towers, also known as Gopurams, it is filled with shrines to a number of deities from Hindu mythology. Another very interesting fact about the temple is the chariot that the thousands of devotees pull out of the temple every year. During the Tiruvarur chariot festival, about 10,000 people are required to pull the largest chariot of its kind in Asia that carries in it the statue of Lord Shiva. The chariot weighs around 300 tonnes and stands taller than 90 feet vertically. If you ever get the chance to visit Chennai in April, this is a sight worth watching!
The word Ashtalakshmi is derived from the name of the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. Ashtalakshmi means the 8 types of wealth that are desired by all devotees who worship goddess Lakshmi. Each of these types of wealth are represented as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi in this temple. They are Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Santaana Lakshmi, Dhaanya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Adi Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, and Vidya Lakshmi. As you go around the temple you will see each of the Lakshmis represented differently in their respective abodes. Having been built in 1976, this temple consolidates both Dravidian architecture and contemporary architecture. It is conveniently located on the Elliott beach, which is just another reason to visit this beautiful monument to the Hindu Goddess of wealth!
This temple was built in honour of Lord Muruga or Kartikeya as many Indians known him. He was the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, and the brother of Lord Ganesha. In the southern parts of India, Murugan is worshipped as the God of War. It is rumoured to have started off as just a small shed dedicated to Lord Muruga by Annaswami Nayakar, a devout follower of the Hindu God. Over the years, it has been one of the most common temples in Chennai that are used for the purposes of a marriage. Some estimated 7,000 couples marry at the Vadapalani Andavar temple annually. The gates of the temple are covered in stucco art that depicts several legends from the ancient text that details Kartikeya's life. It is called the Skanda Purana. It had to be renovated again in 1920s where it grew bigger as well. It has also been made famous by the life-long care of Shri. V.A. Sundara Gurukkal. If you are in Chennai and are looking to tie the knot, then look no further! Get to the Vadapalani Andavar Temple and take the plunge!
A very interesting myth is attached to the history of this temple. People in Chennai, and many other parts of South India, believe that this temple can aid in finding a groom for an unmarried woman. A Devi by the name of Kamakshi Amman apparently closed Lord Shiva's third eye in a fit of playfulness and the whole world plunged into darkness. When the matter was resolved, she begged Lord Shiva for forgiveness and he asked her to commit to penance. For the site of her penance, Kamakshi Amman chose the very place that this temple is built on. The legend says that Lord Shiva was so impressed by her severe penance that he appeared before her and granted her the boon of being his wife. Based on this story, the belief goes that unmarried women who worship Devi Kamakshi Amman with true sincerity at this temple get blessed by her. She removes all obstacles in the path to marriage and they get married fast. Well, whether you are superstitious or not, it still is a beautiful temple to visit and get married in!
The Kalikambal temple is located in Parry's Corner which used to be called the George Town area of Chennai. It is yet another temple that is dedicated to the Devi Kamakshi, however, she is worshipped not as Kamakshi but as Shri Kalikambal here. It also celebrates the divinity of Lord Kamadeswarar. Today, this ancient place of worship is surrounded by tall buildings built on the prominent financial district of Chennai, the Thambo Chetti street. An interesting fact about this monument is that it used to be in a completely different location which was close to the sea. It was relocated to where it is now in 1640 AD. It is also worthy of note that Maratha King Shivaji had worshipped here during his lifetime whilst incognito. Wouldn't you like to touch the same walls that Chattrapati Shivaji himself touched centuries ago?
This temple sits pretty beside the Redhill lake by the Grand Trunk road which just so happens to be the road that connects Chennai to the rest of Tamil Nadu. It is for this very reason that it is also known as the "Gateway to the South". The Jain community in India is especially fond of this shrine as it was built to honour their first god Lord Adeeswar, or Adi Bhagwan, or any of the many names that he is known by. Tirthankar Rishabhdev, which was his given name, is believed to be the person who started the religion. But Jains believe their religion to be timeless, existing far before any Hindu gods existed. Which can also be said about this temple as it is believed to have been built as early as the 1st Century BC, about two thousand years ago. Whether you are Jain or not, to visit this temple is a feast to the senses with the intricately carved Jain architecture depicted here!
The Ayyappan temple was the very first Ayyappan construction in the city. It was built in 1974, instantly becoming a favourite place for many devotees. A lot of the residents that lived near the Mahalingpuram Ayyappan temple used to migrate to the Sabarimala during the Mandalam Makaravillakku seasons. To keep them there the idea of building this monument was conceived and it can't be denied that it worked. To see the first-of-its-kind of anything is an exciting affair, so make sure to visit the Ayyappan temple if you happen to be in Chennai!
Also, in the Mylapore area of Chennai, this sole temple for the devotees of the famous Shirdi Sai Baba stands proud! It was created by some of the biggest devotees of Sai Baba, a list that is too long to read out. In 1953, they put together the operation to construct this beautiful temple in the honour of their God. Sai Baba was a historic figure who lived in the 19th century and was renowned for bridging the gap between Hindus and Muslims because of his charitable outlook towards life. He has lived on in the country's memory for preaching unity, a revered national sentiment. Come and get some blessings from Sai Baba at his southern abode!
Being the capital city of the land of temples, a list of Hindu temples in Chennai can really just go on for a while. The temples mentioned above, however, are the most visited of the lot and it is for good reason. Not only are they beautifully constructed, but they also represent the city's culture and its love for all things holy. Just like so many other important places in the country, this large city boasts of a heritage more ancient than the modern India itself.


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Agama kočinčinská (Physignathus cocincinus) je divoký ještěr žijící poblíž vodních ploch v tropických deštných pralesích jihovýchodní Asie.

Popis
Tento ještěr měří až 90 cm přičemž hlava a trup pouze 20–30 cm. Už od narození mají agamy kočinčinské velkou hlavu. za kterou mají malou krční kapsu. Na zádech a na ocase mají hřeben, přičemž samec má hřeben o dost větší než samice. Tělo mají pokryté šupinami.

Agama kočinčinská má oproti některým druhům ještěrů mohutnou stavbu těla a dlouhý tlustý ocas, který tvoří až 2/3 celkové délky. Délka těla je přibližně 25–30 cm, celková délka i s ocasem pak kolem 70 cm u samic a až 100 cm u samců. Váha dospělých samic se pohybuje kolem 350 gramů (míry našich agam zde), samci mohou vážit až 600 gramů.
Je zeleně zbarvena, pod krkem může být agama zbarvena do růžové nebo oranžové barvy, na ocase jsou pravidelné hnědé nebo až černé pruhy, které se postupně rozšiřují. Od krku přes záda až na ocas se táhne hřebínek. U samců je mnohem výraznější a hroty delší. Agamy mají silné končetiny, jsou to stromoví ještěři, často šplhají, mají silná stehna a pořádný stisk.
Agamy kočinčinské jsou vodomilní tvorové a velmi dobře plavou. V případě nebezpečí je agama schopna postavit se na zadní a neuvěřitelně rychle utíkat pryč.
Žijí ve skupinách, většinou se doporučuje 1 samec a dvě až tři samice. Pohlavně dospívají kolem 1,5–2 let. Samci jsou větší a mohutnější, mají výrazné tváře, zřetelnější hřeben a silnější kořen ocasu, na jehož spodní části jsou patrné zvětšené kapsy hemipenisů.
Agamy se dožívají okolo 10–15 let.

Výskyt
Agamy kočinčinské se vyskytují u velkých vodních ploch, převážně v jihovýchodní Asii (Thajsko, Vietnam a Kambodža). Vyhledává vlhké lokality nedaleko vody, břehy řek a stojaté vody.

Rozmnožování
Agamy se páří v zimním období. V tomto čase jsou agresivní a kývají hlavou. Počátkem roku (leden–březen) klade samička 6–18 bílých vajec, která zahrabe do 10–25 cm hlubokého dolíku v kypré a vlhké půdě. Samičky poměrně ostře zápasí o místo ke stavbě hnízda.

V období páření se samec samici dvoří, pak ji oplodní a v samičce začne růst 5–20 vajec v kožovitém obalu. Ta pak samice naklade do vyhrabané díry a pečlivě zamaskuje. Vejce se opatrně vyndají z kladiště a v poloze, v jaké byla nalezena, přemístí do inkubátoru. Vajíčko váží 3–4 gramy a měří kolem 2,5 cm. Inkubační doba je 65–90 dní při teplotě 27–29 °C. Po vylíhnutí se mají agamátka čile k světu a měří kolem 15 cm.

Potrava
Agamy kočinčinské žerou různé druhy hmyzu jako například šváby, ale také různé hlodavce, ryby, mláďata ještěrů a jiné.

Potrava by měla být co nejpestřejší. Mláďata se krmí převážně cvrčky, občas malými červíky. Dospělci pak zvládnou bez problémů švába, většího červa, myšátko, saranče, žížalu nebo i rybičku. Potravu je třeba občas obalit ve vitamínech nebo podávat na kostičky nasekanou sépiovou kost a granulky pro masožravé ještěry. Někteří jedinci mají rádi i ovoce.
Co se týká četnosti krmení, malinká mláďata se krmí denně a spořádají kolem 5–8 cvrčků. Postupně počet cvrčků přibývá a je čas přejít na větší potravu. Dospělí jedinci by měli jíst jednou za 2–3 dny (dva šváby, sarančata a podobně).

Chov
Agama kočinčinská vyžaduje tropické akvaterárium s velkým bazénem (hloubka kolem 15–25 cm, teplota kolem 23–27 °C), rašelinou pro případ kladení vajec (hloubka taktéž kolem 15–25 cm), spoustou větví a rostlin. Doporučené rozměry terária pro jednoho jedince jsou alespoň 100 × 80 × 50, pro skupinu (2 samičky a 1 sameček) pak 150 × 80 × 80. V teráriu by měla být značná vlhkost (nejlépe 70–90 %), různé úrovně teploty (od chladnějších míst kolem 25 °C až po místo s možností se vyhřát při 30 °C), v noci může teplota klesnou na 20–25 °C.

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Solutions range from what you have already done to filling the tank fairly full and placing ice cubes inside on a SHORT trip to knock loose anything inside the tank. However, if it is Brand new I'd take it back when you have your warranty work done and have them fix it. There are sensative electric contacts/sensors inside the tank that can sometimes be adjusted by a seasoned rv technician. Many of us just learned to live with it over time. It's a pretty common problem.


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Can the world emerge from the pandemic a better place?
by Richard Gray

Can the world emerge from the pandemic a better place?

In the space of just a few months the world has seen drastic change. People who commuted to work and had vibrant social lives have found themselves confined to their homes. Entire industries have paused production and many businesses have shut their doors permanently.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced governments, only recently freed from the shackles of austerity, to borrow and spend billions to prop up their faltering economies. In the European Union, unemployment rates are now rising sharply from what had been a 12 year low.

The abrupt, precipitous drop in productivity has left many countries facing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression some 90 years ago.

Yet there have been changes for the better too. Daily global greenhouse gas emissions fell by around 17% – and in some countries by an average of 26%  – at the peak of the lockdown. Other forms of pollution have also fallen leading to clearer, cleaner skies that could barely have been imagined prior to Covid-19.

Crime rates also dropped and many experts predict the pandemic could lead to long-term improvements in the way we work, such as greater flexibility by harnessing digital technologies. Scientists around the world have engaged in unprecedented levels of cooperation and information sharing as they work together to tackle the Covid-19 virus.

These dramatic shifts have fuelled hope that a more lasting transformation may emerge from the disruption caused by the pandemic. By harnessing the momentum of changes occurring and the will to take action, some experts believe it may be possible for European countries to shape fairer, more sustainable societies and economies as they recover from the coronavirus crisis.

Crisis

'Climate, innovation, digitalisation are the key words,' said Dr Debora Revoltella, director of investment at the European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union. 'The challenge is to use the crisis to build a more competitive Europe, and to kick start a process to better internalise the effects of both digitalisation and climate change.'

She was speaking following the virtual launch of the Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the European Union (SRIP) report, which examined how research and innovation can contribute to social, economic and environmental goals of the EU and published when many countries in Europe were in lockdown and cases were beginning to peak. Among its conclusions were that while research and innovation will be at the core of the crisis response, it could also aid recovery in ways that will accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resilient Europe.

This could include measures such as financial support packages for businesses to longer-term commitments to develop new technologies and make greater use of digital technology, says Dr Revoltella.

Financial bailouts from national governments and the EU should also come with green strings attached to push firms towards reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, she adds.

The European Council has already agreed a €750 billion recovery package of grants and loans that will be made available to EU Member States to financially support investments and reforms in green programmes, digital transitions and improving the resilience of national economies.

But there has been concern from scientists about how much of the EU's €1.07 trillion budget over the next seven years – which was agreed as at the same time as the recovery package – will be put aside to support research itself.

Green Deal

A central element of the Covid-19 recovery strategy, however, is the European Green Deal – the roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making the EU's economy sustainable. By ensuring investments and loans are given to companies that are developing environmentally friendly technologies and solutions, it should help to reshape economies in a greener way as they emerge from the crisis.

'Many of the technologies and innovations already exist such as electric vehicles and renewables,' said Professor Frank Geels, an expert on system innovation and sustainability at the University of Manchester, in the UK, and one of the authors of the SRIP report. 'So many people are pushing to use the recovery packages to stimulate both a move to be green and create jobs at the same time.'

One example he gives of how this could be done is within the housing market. Heating of residential homes is a major source of carbon emissions in Europe, so installing better insulation and heating systems into houses could provide both jobs and a reduction in CO2.

'The majority of houses in Europe are terribly draughty and it is very labour intensive to install insulation everywhere,' Prof. Geels said. 'That is a big job. Since we are expecting a massive unemployment crisis in the coming years, there could be a lot of jobs to retrofit millions of homes with insulation and improve other infrastructure.'

Other major changes in infrastructure are going to be needed as transport systems move towards more electric-powered vehicles, including modernising the electricity grid and building charging stations and better storage capacity.

Dr Revoltella also sees governments' policy response as crucial for how the future is shaped.

To help mostly small and medium-sized European companies through the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, the EIB has announced that it will be providing an additional €200 billion of financing.

Many people are pushing to use the recovery packages to stimulate both a move to be green and create jobs at the same time

Prof. Frank Geels, University of Manchester, UK

Tipping point

Its own research has suggested that digital technology – which has played a huge role in allowing people to maintain social contacts and continue working through the lockdown – could be at a potential 'tipping point' due to the pandemic. It predicts that digitisation will become a crucial part of daily life and business.

And it has found that digital technologies, such as 5G mobile phone networks and the services that will grow around them, could make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions by reducing the need for travel and improving efficiency. There are also other things governments can be doing to help support the changes that need to happen beyond direct financial support, says Dr Revoltella.

'We have seen that supporting energy audits of the firms leads firms to a much higher probability to invest in energy efficiency,' she said. 'Also, providing more information in terms of the advantage of digitalisation can lead to higher probability of investment.'

Pawel Świeboda, who also contributed to the SRIP report while he was deputy head of the European Commission's European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC), believes it is important that new technologies and innovation become more 'human-centric' by focusing on changes in people's wellbeing.

'Their development will also need to have a more equitable impact on societal development, improving opportunities for all, rather than leading to the success of some,' said Świeboda, who is now director general of the Human Brain Project.

He adds that the three most important areas for research and innovation will be those related to climate change, digital technology because this has the most potential to create value, and health issues linked to the ageing population, chronic diseases and new health emergencies, such as future pandemics.

But if the threat posed by the coronavirus fades as new treatments and vaccines emerge, will it be possible to keep the momentum of dramatic change going? After months of disruption, many people and businesses are eager to return to normality.

Struggle

Prof. Geels sees an increasing tension between the large, multinational companies as they try to return to the old status quo and those that are pushing for greener economies.

'There is a lot of wishful thinking about this being the time for solutions to be advanced, but I think we are going to see major struggles about how the future will play out,' he said. Many of the big fossil fuel companies have been hard hit, Prof. Geels says.

'Aeroplanes are not flying, cars are not being sold, the oil price has dropped massively. But, of course, they are still huge and powerful companies which are lobbying very hard and getting a lot of the bail-out money,' he said.

But rather than a David and Goliath battle between the large, traditional companies and the new, smaller start-ups developing sustainable technologies, Prof. Geels envisages an opportunity for more collaboration between the two.

'It is about getting things onto the market and into people's homes,' he said. Whereas start-ups are good at innovation, the established companies, he says, have the finances, political muscle and ability to work at scale. He wants to see more collaborations such as the European Battery Alliance, set up the European Commission, that brings together new businesses and car companies.

'They are also thinking of setting up a Clean Hydrogen Alliance, which could also potentially have oil companies in there. It is about finding a balance,' he said.

Part of this process will also be to ensure that governments support industries and businesses that their populations want them to. In many cases, however, the answer involves tricky moral questions. Health authorities and governments in Europe and around the world, for example, have faced emotionally charged dilemmas in the Covid-19 crisis while trying to decide how much to spend on various interventions and treatments during the pandemic.

Behaviour

Professor Caspar Chorus, who researches choice behaviour modelling at Delft University of Technology, in the Netherlands and coordinates the BEHAVE project, has been studying how to turn these difficult moral choices into mathematical models that combine behavioural science and philosophy into a format that economists can use to make decisions.

The technique asks participants to make dozens of these morally difficult choices, and when they are analysed can provide insights into the public preference.

'Mathematically we were able to obtain what we call a utility function - you can think of this as a goal function that encapsulates the different effects of a policy and attaches weight to each effect. People are very poor at explaining those weights themselves, but we can learn these from the choices they make.'

His work is already helping to inform the Dutch government about some of the tricky decisions they have faced with regard to the pandemic.

But it has also revealed one approach governments might take if they are hoping to bring about long lasting transformations. 'People have some deep-seated moral values, which can be quite different from the moral actions they take,' said Prof. Chorus. 'Most governments think that if you can alter people's attitudes then you will ultimately alter their behaviour – so if you convince people of a moral value like cycling is better for the environment, for example, then they will take a moral action and cycle more.

'We have found from our research that this approach is much weaker than the other way around. If people have to start cycling because of an external factor like public transport stops running, like it did in the pandemic, then they (may) discover they like it and are more likely to stick with it. (This effect) is much stronger than an information campaign.'

He believes that this lesson could prove useful for governments hoping to use the pandemic to transform their economies and societies for the better. The pandemic has offered a period of intense disruption, which if harnessed could lead to lasting long-term change.

'The key is to establish the right behaviours,' said Prof. Chorus.

The research in this article was funded by the EU. If you liked this article, please consider sharing it on social media.

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As countries try to recover from the crisis, the findings of behavioural scientists could help governments navigate tricky questions about transforming society and economy for the better. Image credit: Judith LITVINE/MEAE, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
The pandemic has caused disruption around the world, but it could also be an opportunity to make some much needed social and environmental changes as countries try to adapt and recover from the crisis.
In the space of just a few months the world has seen drastic change. People who commuted to work and had vibrant social lives have found themselves confined to their homes. Entire industries have paused production and many businesses have shut their doors permanently.
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced governments, only recently freed from the shackles of austerity, to borrow and spend billions to prop up their faltering economies. In the European Union, unemployment rates are now rising sharply from what had been a 12 year low.
The abrupt, precipitous drop in productivity has left many countries facing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression some 90 years ago.
Yet there have been changes for the better too. Daily global greenhouse gas emissions fell by around 17% – and in some countries by an average of 26% – at the peak of the lockdown. Other forms of pollution have also fallen leading to clearer, cleaner skies that could barely have been imagined prior to Covid-19.
Crime rates also dropped and many experts predict the pandemic could lead to long-term improvements in the way we work, such as greater flexibility by harnessing digital technologies. Scientists around the world have engaged in unprecedented levels of cooperation and information sharing as they work together to tackle the Covid-19 virus.
These dramatic shifts have fuelled hope that a more lasting transformation may emerge from the disruption caused by the pandemic. By harnessing the momentum of changes occurring and the will to take action, some experts believe it may be possible for European countries to shape fairer, more sustainable societies and economies as they recover from the coronavirus crisis.
'Climate, innovation, digitalisation are the key words,' said Dr Debora Revoltella, director of investment at the European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union. 'The challenge is to use the crisis to build a more competitive Europe, and to kick start a process to better internalise the effects of both digitalisation and climate change.'
She was speaking following the virtual launch of the Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the European Union (SRIP) report, which examined how research and innovation can contribute to social, economic and environmental goals of the EU and published when many countries in Europe were in lockdown and cases were beginning to peak. Among its conclusions were that while research and innovation will be at the core of the crisis response, it could also aid recovery in ways that will accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resilient Europe.
This could include measures such as financial support packages for businesses to longer-term commitments to develop new technologies and make greater use of digital technology, says Dr Revoltella.
Financial bailouts from national governments and the EU should also come with green strings attached to push firms towards reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, she adds.
The European Council has already agreed a €750 billion recovery package of grants and loans that will be made available to EU Member States to financially support investments and reforms in green programmes, digital transitions and improving the resilience of national economies.
But there has been concern from scientists about how much of the EU's €1.07 trillion budget over the next seven years – which was agreed as at the same time as the recovery package – will be put aside to support research itself.
A central element of the Covid-19 recovery strategy, however, is the European Green Deal – the roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making the EU's economy sustainable. By ensuring investments and loans are given to companies that are developing environmentally friendly technologies and solutions, it should help to reshape economies in a greener way as they emerge from the crisis.
'Many of the technologies and innovations already exist such as electric vehicles and renewables,' said Professor Frank Geels, an expert on system innovation and sustainability at the University of Manchester, in the UK, and one of the authors of the SRIP report. 'So many people are pushing to use the recovery packages to stimulate both a move to be green and create jobs at the same time.'
One example he gives of how this could be done is within the housing market. Heating of residential homes is a major source of carbon emissions in Europe, so installing better insulation and heating systems into houses could provide both jobs and a reduction in CO2.
'The majority of houses in Europe are terribly draughty and it is very labour intensive to install insulation everywhere,' Prof. Geels said. 'That is a big job. Since we are expecting a massive unemployment crisis in the coming years, there could be a lot of jobs to retrofit millions of homes with insulation and improve other infrastructure.'
Other major changes in infrastructure are going to be needed as transport systems move towards more electric-powered vehicles, including modernising the electricity grid and building charging stations and better storage capacity.
Dr Revoltella also sees governments' policy response as crucial for how the future is shaped.
To help mostly small and medium-sized European companies through the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, the EIB has announced that it will be providing an additional €200 billion of financing.
Many people are pushing to use the recovery packages to stimulate both a move to be green and create jobs at the same time
Prof. Frank Geels, University of Manchester, UK
Its own research has suggested that digital technology – which has played a huge role in allowing people to maintain social contacts and continue working through the lockdown – could be at a potential 'tipping point' due to the pandemic. It predicts that digitisation will become a crucial part of daily life and business.
And it has found that digital technologies, such as 5G mobile phone networks and the services that will grow around them, could make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions by reducing the need for travel and improving efficiency. There are also other things governments can be doing to help support the changes that need to happen beyond direct financial support, says Dr Revoltella.
'We have seen that supporting energy audits of the firms leads firms to a much higher probability to invest in energy efficiency,' she said. 'Also, providing more information in terms of the advantage of digitalisation can lead to higher probability of investment.'
Pawel Świeboda, who also contributed to the SRIP report while he was deputy head of the European Commission's European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC), believes it is important that new technologies and innovation become more 'human-centric' by focusing on changes in people's wellbeing.
'Their development will also need to have a more equitable impact on societal development, improving opportunities for all, rather than leading to the success of some,' said Świeboda, who is now director general of the Human Brain Project.
He adds that the three most important areas for research and innovation will be those related to climate change, digital technology because this has the most potential to create value, and health issues linked to the ageing population, chronic diseases and new health emergencies, such as future pandemics.
But if the threat posed by the coronavirus fades as new treatments and vaccines emerge, will it be possible to keep the momentum of dramatic change going? After months of disruption, many people and businesses are eager to return to normality.
Prof. Geels sees an increasing tension between the large, multinational companies as they try to return to the old status quo and those that are pushing for greener economies.
'There is a lot of wishful thinking about this being the time for solutions to be advanced, but I think we are going to see major struggles about how the future will play out,' he said. Many of the big fossil fuel companies have been hard hit, Prof. Geels says.
'Aeroplanes are not flying, cars are not being sold, the oil price has dropped massively. But, of course, they are still huge and powerful companies which are lobbying very hard and getting a lot of the bail-out money,' he said.
But rather than a David and Goliath battle between the large, traditional companies and the new, smaller start-ups developing sustainable technologies, Prof. Geels envisages an opportunity for more collaboration between the two.
'It is about getting things onto the market and into people's homes,' he said. Whereas start-ups are good at innovation, the established companies, he says, have the finances, political muscle and ability to work at scale. He wants to see more collaborations such as the European Battery Alliance, set up the European Commission, that brings together new businesses and car companies.
'They are also thinking of setting up a Clean Hydrogen Alliance, which could also potentially have oil companies in there. It is about finding a balance,' he said.
Part of this process will also be to ensure that governments support industries and businesses that their populations want them to. In many cases, however, the answer involves tricky moral questions. Health authorities and governments in Europe and around the world, for example, have faced emotionally charged dilemmas in the Covid-19 crisis while trying to decide how much to spend on various interventions and treatments during the pandemic.
Professor Caspar Chorus, who researches choice behaviour modelling at Delft University of Technology, in the Netherlands and coordinates the BEHAVE project, has been studying how to turn these difficult moral choices into mathematical models that combine behavioural science and philosophy into a format that economists can use to make decisions.
The technique asks participants to make dozens of these morally difficult choices, and when they are analysed can provide insights into the public preference.
'Mathematically we were able to obtain what we call a utility function - you can think of this as a goal function that encapsulates the different effects of a policy and attaches weight to each effect. People are very poor at explaining those weights themselves, but we can learn these from the choices they make.'
His work is already helping to inform the Dutch government about some of the tricky decisions they have faced with regard to the pandemic.
But it has also revealed one approach governments might take if they are hoping to bring about long lasting transformations. 'People have some deep-seated moral values, which can be quite different from the moral actions they take,' said Prof. Chorus. 'Most governments think that if you can alter people's attitudes then you will ultimately alter their behaviour – so if you convince people of a moral value like cycling is better for the environment, for example, then they will take a moral action and cycle more.
'We have found from our research that this approach is much weaker than the other way around. If people have to start cycling because of an external factor like public transport stops running, like it did in the pandemic, then they (may) discover they like it and are more likely to stick with it. (This effect) is much stronger than an information campaign.'
He believes that this lesson could prove useful for governments hoping to use the pandemic to transform their economies and societies for the better. The pandemic has offered a period of intense disruption, which if harnessed could lead to lasting long-term change.
'The key is to establish the right behaviours,' said Prof. Chorus.
The research in this article was funded by the EU. If you liked this article, please consider sharing it on social media.
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The police at Nagalama are investigating circumstances under which two men dressed in black leather suits and riding a silver grey Suzuki sports motorcycle Reg No.UDL 822A, allegedly trailed, The Hon. Aida Nantaba Erios, The Hon. Minister of State for ICT and Woman Member of Parliament Kayunga District, in a threatening manner over a distance of 40 kms, from Sezibwa bridge up to Nagalama trading centre. It is alleged that two riders today 24th.March 2019 at around 11:00am rode past The Hon. Minsters official vehicle after, made a U-turn, drove back and pulled alongside the roadside market after Sezibwa bridge. One of them came to the stall where she was buying fruits and pretended to seek for the direction to Kabimbiri trading centre . His suspicious conduct prompted her bodyguard to respond and they drove off.
The Hon. Minister upon realizing that she was being trailed, branched and alerted the police at Nagalama, about the suspicious conduct of the riders.
The two suspicious riders, upon noticing that the Hon. minister had branched and alerted the police at Nagalama , diverted and attempted to escape in the direction of Kimenyede – Mayangayanga Road .
The response teams at Nagalama, pursued them, and after a long chase forced them to abandon their sports motorcycle at Nagojje trading centre, several shots were fired in their direction, to cause them to surrender, but all in vain. In the process, Sebbulime Ronald a resident of Nakabugo Village, Nakabugo Parish, Pakiso Sub County, and Busiro County in Wakiso District was shot dead during the pursuit. The police is still searching the area with canine dogs for the second suspect, who is feared armed and dangerous.
We want to inform the public that The Hon. Minister, despite the scare is very safe and was not attacked at any stage as alleged in the media. Due to the signature technique of attacks from assailants perched on the back of moving motorcycles, the police is taking keen interest, in this investigation, to establish the motive of the suspects. The mobile phone to the deceased, the motorcycle and identification documents recovered are essential leads in our investigation.
The affected tax along Lukomera village, Luwero district on Kampala-Gulu Highway.


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Is Syria a Terminal Case?
Bessma Momani Friday, August 30, 2013
The world has watched Syria being destroyed from within for more than two years. The death toll has mounted steadily, month after month, and refugees continue to pour into neighbouring countries. The country's infrastructure is being obliterated. With 100,000 dead and likely more to come, millions internally and externally displaced, and thousands imprisoned, injured, maimed, and psychologically scarred, it is getting worse everyday.
It isn't getting better politically either. The Assad regime continues to kill indiscriminately in a desperate effort to regain control. The merciless army it has deployed to wipe out dissent is destroying entire rebel-held towns. The horrifying chemical weapons attacks it most likely carried out on innocent civilians may be only a terrible prelude to more massacres.
Syria's secular rebels are losing ground to hardened, better financed fighters with ties to networks that provide them with superior weapons to take on the regime. Radicals from around the world have been pouring into Syria to fight the regime under the al-Qaeda banner. The watching international community repeatedly talks of 'reconciliation' even as the armed parties express their willingness to kill or be killed to "liberate the country". Whatever their cause, the fighters speak of having only one choice: "Victory or death".
How do we stop Syria's sickness from worsening?
Do we continue to try any and all international legal means, akin to intravenous medicine, to urge or cajole or coerce the parties to find a peaceful resolution? When do we stop trying to force feed a patient who refuses to try to get better? The Assad regime refuses to go and refuses to negotiate with the rebels it deems terrorists. The rebels refuse to come to the table until Assad agrees to resign. The radicals are content to wage war city by city, creating new fiefdoms for its grand international design. Some Syrians loathe the regime, others the rebels, but all agree that the foreign radicals cannot under any circumstance be allowed take over their country. After two years of war, many Syrians hate all three armed groups and have lost hope that the strength to cure their illness lies within.
All we know for certain is that we have no good options when it comes to dealing with the growing al-Qaeda presence. Cell growth in one country can sometimes be slowed or stopped, but the radicals then simply move to another host.
If we can't administer the legal medicine, do we try surgery? Do we first try to knock out Assad's favourite strategy of aerial assault, then cut out government entirely? Or do we undertake multiple operations, taking out military airports and chemical weapons depots while arming the rebels to give the secular forces a fighting chance to overthrow the regime themselves? The rebels complain they are only lightly armed and have little chance of succeeding without surface to air missiles to combat Assad's planes. If we leave the regime alone and hold back support for the rebels, will the radicals be the only ones to leave the operating room alive and thriving? All we know for certain is that we have no good options when it comes to dealing with the growing al-Qaeda presence. Cell growth in one country can sometimes be slowed or stopped, but the radicals then simply move to another host.
Public Sector Reform in the Middle East and North Africa
Edited by Robert P. Beschel Jr. and Tarik M. Yousef
Re-Engaging the Middle East
Edited by Dafna H. Rand and Andrew P. Miller
By Bruce Riedel
Most importantly, who has the right to decide Syria's fate? Syrians themselves? The United Nations Security Council? A 'coalition of the willing'? The Arab League?
The answer is none of the above. No outside force has a right to tell the Syrian people that some will be sacrificed to save the future of Syria. No Syrian has the legitimacy to sacrifice one neighbour to save the other. There is an inherent moral dilemma that has no ethical, just or right answer. Which is why while Syria's sickness may not be incurable, it is getting easier and easier to diagnose it as a terminal case.
Syria is deteriorating each day that goes by and no one seems to know how to help. Having personally seen the beautiful castle on top of the hill of Aleppo, the water wheels of Hama, the bustling markets of Damascus, and most importantly the creativity, ambition, and charisma of the Syrian people, I can only weep at a nation that has become unrecognizable.
Bessma Momani
Professor of Political Science - University of Waterloo
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3 – Turn away from evil – relationship of self with the world.
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Investor acquires German candy maker
By Catherine Boal
10-Apr-2007 - Last updated on 19-Jul-2008 at 15:46 GMT
Related tags Candy European union Confectionery
German equity investment company Arques has taken over
confectionery firm van Netten in yet another example of private
investors moving into the food industry sphere.
By gaining control of the confectionery maker, which generates revenues of around €70 million each year, Arques hope to increase its own group profits to €1.4 billion. Van Netten produces fruit gums, jellies, sweets and sugar coated candies. The company, based in Dortmund, supplies trade chains with private and store brands throughout the key markets of Germany, Eastern Europe and the EU. Arques executive chairman Dr Peter Löw said: "With the confectionery manufactuerer, van Netten, we have acquired a traditional company which has been firmly established on the market for years. "Van Netten is not only a partner to the trade but also to the industry and is considered a reliable and competent service provider which has already developed numerous confectionery innovations." Arques specialises in the acquisition of medium-sized businesses in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, concentrating on those with revenues of at least €250 million. The van Netten buy-out is its fifth this year and others are planned in order to meet the group's 2007 annual revenue target of €1.5 billion. Private equity companies have increasingly been turning their attention to the food sector as an area of lucrative growth. In the UK, the second largest biscuit manufacturer Burton's was the subject of a tussle between two leading equity firms earlier this year. The British group, Duke Capital, acquired the biscuit maker in a deal worth around €200 million while another leading biscuit producer, United Biscuits, was acquired by a consortium involving Blackstone and PAI at the end of last year and Lion Capital targeted crisp company Kettle in September.
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Кузнецово — починок в составе Шекшемского сельского поселения Шарьинского района Костромской области России.

История
Согласно переписи населения 1897 года в починке проживало 57 человек (24 мужчины и 33 женщины).

Согласно Списку населенных мест Костромской губернии в 1907 году починок Кузнецов (Кокушкин) относился к Николо-Шангской волости Ветлужского уезда Костромской губернии. По сведениям волостного правления за 1907 год в нём числилось 9 крестьянских дворов и 77 жителей.

Согласно Закону Костромской области от 24 апреля 2017 года № 229-6-ЗКО Кузнецово переведено из упразднённого Варакинского сельского поселения в состав Шекшемского сельского поселения.

Население

Примечания

Населённые пункты Шарьинского района


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The Letters of William Cullen Bryant: Volume II, 1836–1849
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The second volume of William Cullen Bryant's letters opens in 1836 as he has just returned to New York from an extended visit to Europe to resume charge of the New York Evening Post, brought near to failure during his absence by his partner William Leggett's mismanagement. At the period's close, Bryant has found in John Bigelow an able editorial associate and astute partner, with whose help he has brought the paper close to its greatest financial prosperity and to national political and cultural influence. Bryant's letters show the versatility of his concern with the crucial political, social, artistic, and literary movements of his time, and the varied friendships he enjoyed despite his preoccupation with a controversial daily paper, and with the sustenance of a poetic reputation yet unequaled among Americans. As president of the New York Homeopathic Society, in letters and editorials urging widespread public parks, and in his presidency of the New York Society for the Abolition of the Punishment of Death, he gave attention to public health, recreation, and order. He urged the rights of labor, foreign and religious minorities, and free African Americans; his most powerful political effort of the period was in opposition to the spread of slavery through the conquest of Mexico. An early commitment to free trade in material goods was maintained in letters and editorials, and to that in ideas by his presidency of the American Copyright Club and his support of the efforts of Charles Dickens and Harriet Martineau to secure from the United States Congress and international copyright agreement. Bryant's first visit to Great Britain came at the height of his poetic and journalistic fame in 1845, bringing him into cordial intimacy with members of Parliament, scientists, journalists, artists, and writers. In detailed letters to his wife, published here for the first time, he describes the pleasures he took in breakfasting with the literary patron Samuel Rogers and the American minister Edward Everett, boating on the Thames with artists and with diarist Henry Crabb Robinson, spending an evening in the home of Leigh Hunt, and calling on the Wordsworths at Rydal Mount as well as in the distinctions paid him at a rally of the Anti-Corn-Law League in Covent Garden Theatre, and at the annual meeting in Cambridge of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Equally fresh are most of the letters to prominent Americans, many of them his close friends, such as the two Danas, Bancroft, Cole, Cooper, Dewey, Dix, Downing, Durand, Forrest, Greenough, Irving, Longfellow, Simms, Tilden, Van Buren, and Weir. His letters to the Evening Post recounting his observations and experiences during travels abroad and in the South, West, and Northeast of the United States, which were copied widely in other newspapers and praised highly by many of their subscribers, are here made available to the present-day reader.
VIII · The Harder Strife: 1836–1838: Letters 315 to 370)
IX · First of American Poets: 1839–1842: Letters 371 to 445)
X · A Place in the Country: 1843–1844: Letters 446 to 517)
XI · Europe Revisited: 1845: Letters 518 to 566)
XII · New York and Elsewhere: 1846–1847: Letters 567 to 633)
XIII · Kindred Spirits: 1848–1849: Letters 634 to 666)
Index of Recipients, Volumes I and II


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More varieties to follow
Syngenta to launch modified Sweetelle with ToBRFV resistance in 2022
Syngenta's Sweetelle snack tomato variety can be found in many greenhouses. Arthur van Marrewijk, technical product development specialist at the breeding company, looks back on the past Sweetelle season full of, among others, virus and energy challenges and has news: a modified Sweetelle will be launched on the market in 2022. The variety will be available for trials and if all goes well, all productions can be moved over in 2023.
ToBRFV
Syngenta has been able to maintain its market share with Sweetelle in very turbulent times, Arthur says. "The variety is an important one in the Benelux in terms of acreage. In recent years, Sweetelle has consistently proven to be a very reliable variety, even in the ToBRFV context. Meanwhile, North Africa's growing production is becoming a serious competitor, especially in the winter months."
On the market, Syngenta hears that Sweetelle's plants suffer from Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), but that the fruits remain virtually unaffected. "This allows the crop to be finished without major production damage, ultimately resulting in a very reliable product for the supermarket."
The demand for Sweetelle from the sales market is also high. The reliability of the variety is recognized and appreciated, much to Arthur's satisfaction: "Sweetelle is very crunchy and tasty. It is the perfect healthy snack that has become a standard for many consumers. Supermarkets love Sweetelle for its incredibly long shelf life."
New variety
Nevertheless, the end is in sight for Sweetelle, and this is entirely due to ToBRFV. Arthur points out: "What is very positive and crucial to know for growers, traders, and supermarkets: in 2022, there will be a modified Sweetelle variety with ToBRFV resistance. Thanks to the technology used, we expect this variety to be just as reliable and to have the same strong characteristics as Sweetelle. The variety will be available for trials and if all goes well, all productions can be moved over in 2023. The variety will continue under a new name for registration reasons."
More varieties with resistance
From 2022 onwards, Syngenta will introduce more resistant varieties in all segments. The aim is to have the entire range converted to ToBRFV-resistant varieties in a few years' time. The company is using conversions in current and upcoming varieties, among others, to come up with solutions for growers and the industry as quickly as possible. "By stepping up the process, we will ensure that new life is breathed into already proven varieties, but this time with the resistance that everyone is waiting for!"
Arthur: "The ToBRFV crisis threatens to cause huge changes in the market. For us, it causes enormous shifts in budget and capacity. ToBRFV has priority and everything is being done to stabilize resistance in every variety. This could mean that even problems in other crops have to be tackled differently or have to wait."
Of course, Syngenta also continues to look beyond. "We must not lose sight of future developments. New flavors, shapes, more uniformity, more resilient plants, and so on. We will keep working on the future!"
More news on ToBRFV developments from Syngenta will follow in the coming months.
Arthur van Marrewijk
arthur.marrewijk_van@syngenta.com
www.tomatovision.com
Publication date: Fri 29 Oct 2021
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SBS MTV ist ein südkoreanischer Musikfernsehsender, der zur Seoul Broadcasting System und ViacomCBS gehört. Der Sender nahm am 1. Juli 2001 den Betrieb auf.

Geschichte

Von 1994 bis 1999 zeigte MTV im Rahmen eines Partnerschaftsabkommens Programme auf dem Fernsehsender Mnet der CJ Group.

Im Januar 2001 kehrte der MTV-Block zu OnGameNet zurück, das sich damals im Besitz von On-Media der Orion Group befand.

Im Juli 2001 starteten On-Media und Viacom MTV Korea. Ihre Partnerschaft endete 2008.

Im Jahr 2008 wurde MTV Korea von C&M übernommen.

Im September 2011 wurde SBS, ein südkoreanischer kommerzieller Sender, der offizielle südkoreanische Partner von Viacom (jetzt wieder mit der CBS Corporation fusioniert, um 2019 ViacomCBS zu bilden). Damit wurde MTV Teil von SBS und wurde im November 2011 in SBS MTV umbenannt.

Programm
 KSTAR News 840
 SBS Inkigayo
 Running Man
 K-pop Star
 Channel Fiestar
 The Show
 The Stage Big Pleasure
 KPOP Hero
 MTV Hits
 SBS MTV KPOP 20
 After Hours
 Wake Up Call
 HITS : Classic
 FRESH : POP
 FRESH : K-POP
 LIVE 4 U
 School Attack
 Yogobara
 I GOT7
 Lovelyz in Wonderland

Siehe auch
 Seoul Broadcasting System
 MTV
 ViacomCBS
 Mnet (ein Musikfernsehsender von CJ ENM)

Weblinks
 Offizielle Website

Einzelnachweise

Fernsehsender (Südkorea)
Koreanischsprachiger Fernsehsender
Musikfernsehsender
Pay-TV
Sendestart 2001
Seoul Broadcasting System
MTV


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By Staff Reporter	 On Jul 9, 2018
De Beers recently announced the launch of a new company called Lightbox Jewelry that will begin marketing a new brand of laboratory-grown diamond jewellery under the Lightbox name in September. The diamond giant's decision to sell synthetic diamond jewellery has caught the attention of Martin Rapaport, founder of the Rapaport Diamond Price List. The Price List, also known as the Rap Report, is the industry standard for the pricing of diamonds and is published weekly and given to jewellers and diamond merchants to set prices for consumers. "It is De Beers' intention to transform from a mining company to a luxury consumer powerhouse. All this opportunity is made easier by De Beers' position that it is a primary low-cost synthetic diamond producer with detailed knowledge and expertise about the demand side of the diamond equation." Rapaport explained.
Lightbox lab-grown diamonds will retail at a fixed price of US$800 for a one-carat stone. "Lightbox will transform the lab-grown diamond sector by offering consumers a lab-grown product they have told us they want but aren't getting: affordable fashion jewellery that may not be forever, but is perfect for right now," said Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group.
According to Rapaport De Beers was the custodian of diamonds for over a century. They maintained rough diamond prices by buying excess supplies of other companies and spent about R2 billion annually on advertising generic polished diamonds. This approach worked well until the year 2000 when Australia's Argyle and Russia's Alrosa dropped out of the cartel, and De Beers found themselves with over $5 billion of inventory and a market cap well below book value. Rapaport said that De Beers is still a dominant diamond player, with 42% of the world's rough diamonds sales.
"De Beers is a corporation with no emotional attachment to diamonds or the trade. While De Beers does take proactive socially responsible measures to build the profitability of its brand, corporations are not altruistic. It's all about profits. De Beers is a corporation loyal to profits, nothing more and nothing less" said Rapport. He also said that by promoting and selling synthetic diamonds, De Beers will be competing directly with natural diamonds. Furthermore, their claim that lower prices will push out or reduce profits of other synthetic producers only applies if they directly compete against the specific product categories of the other producers. Rapaport believes that if De Beers push lower synthetic prices into the engagement ring market, it may lead to the demise of the natural diamond market.
Perhaps it is just a clever strategy of De Beers by grabbing the opportunity that synthetic diamonds provide. On the one hand they believe that they can maintain a dominant and profitable position in both natural and synthetic diamond markets. Moreover, a future in synthetics makes them less reliant on natural diamonds. Rapaport on the other hand, is of the view that "If the most important thing to you is profit, then go ahead, sell anything to anyone at any price. However, if you and your business have real values that transcend profits, take a pass on synthetics. You might miss out on business and make less money, but you will build confidence in who you are and what you sell. Being real is not easy, but it's the right thing to do."
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Today, JSC Uktransgaz (the Ukrainian gas TSO) asked, and the Ukrainian National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission agreed, for EDRC to facilitate their negotiations over implementation of the amendments to the Ukrainian Gas Transmission Code which are supposed to enter into the force by 1 August 2018.
The amendments to the Gas Transmission Code were adopted on 27 December 2017 and were intended to enforce daily balancing, crucial for further market development. The amendments, among other improvements, transposed certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 312/2014 establishing a Network Code on Gas Balancing of Gas Transmission Networks.
The EDRC appointed Mr Predrag Grujicic, the Head of the Energy Community Secretariat Gas Unit, as Facilitator to the dispute.


"I can't believe our president would allow this to happen," she said Monday. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said the move will be disastrous for the region around Youngstown, Ohio, east of Cleveland, where GM is one of the area's few remaining industrial anchors.
GM, the nation's largest automaker, will stop producing cars and transmissions at the plants through 2019. In all, six car models were scrapped, leaving the company with nine remaining car models for its four brands, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC.
Among the cars that won't be made after next year is the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable gas-electric hybrid. When introduced a decade ago, the Volt was meant to be a bridge to fully electric cars, the company said. It has a small battery that can take it about 50 miles, then it switches to a small gasoline engine.