title: A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart

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A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart
The following is a reflection on the recent election of Pope Francis by Fr. G. Gregory Gay,C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity:
When Pope Francis was announced as our new Pope, I recall there was complete silence among those of us watching the television, because no one knew who he was.
In the weeks prior to the conclave, the media was filled with predictions, profiles, and pictures of who the next pope might be, focusing on the Cardinals deemed to be “Papabile”. For me, it was interesting to see that in all the frenzy of information and stories that raced across the media, never once was the name of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the present Pope Francis ever mentioned. No pictures of him shown or the like: a work of the Holy Spirit? Let’s hope so… I believe so.
The most striking initial impression of this Pope for me is his simplicity and desire to be among people, including his brother bishops, priests, religious, pastoral agents, his people, and especially the poor. He does not stand much on protocol, which can tend to distance our leaders from us. This attitude may be alarming for some Vatican officials and hierarchy. Yet, I believe we are witnessing something that people had hoped for: a Holy Father whose demeanor combines the spirit and way of both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. In the October 2012 Synod of Bishops in which I was a participant, a number of bishops and other participants spoke both in small groups and plenary sessions of the need for greater simplicity in the way the hierarchy presents itself to the public. That sentiment was constant theme in the Synod.
A bishop from the Philippines called on his brother bishops to exhibit greater simplicity in lifestyle and to be present to people as their pastors, not their princes. This is what many of the
Catholic faithful want, except for those caught up in the ‘pomp and circumstance’ fanfare, which can create an impression of distance and superiority. This can lead to an external focus as a way
of demonstrating the ‘glory of God’. Yet, in my opinion, it distracts us from the glory of God found in the dignity of all God’s people, especially the poor.
I found most striking (as did many other people) that Pope Francis’ first action was a humble request to all in St. Peter’s Square and throughout the world to bless and pray for him before he would give his blessing. For me, that was a powerful symbol: asking God’s people bless him in his leadership role as Universal Pastor of our Church. I have high hopes that our Pope will be one for the people, especially for the poor.
I also find two other facts about the new Pope Francis to be quite significant: he is the first non-European Pope in over one thousand years, and he comes from Latin America. This is especially noteworthy to me, as I believe that the Church in Latin American has attempted with great determination to inculcate the work of the Second Vatican Council into Church teaching as well as the everyday life of the people. This is most fitting, coming in the “Year of Faith” when we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Council.
Through the leadership of Bishops’Conferences, the Latin American Church is unique in how it has integrated the documents of Vatican II into the life of the Church. Starting in 1968 and continuing, the Bishops’ Conference met in Medellin, Colombia, Puebla, Mexico, Santo Domingo, and most recently, Aparecida, Brazil. In each of these settings, the Bishops of Latin America called people to integrate the teachings of Vatican II into their daily lives. They challenged them to embrace the new evangelization by accepting their faith as a permanent state of mission, recommitting their desire to live their baptismal promises to Christ and his Church.
This commitment actively involves both hierarchy and laity on a continual journey, as the Bishops of Latin American have demonstrated both in their documents and pastoral activity. I’m very delighted that we have a Pope who reflects this love of Vatican II, and is calling all of us as the People of God to participate more fully in the life of the Church, and actively seeks to express a preferential option for the poor. Needless to say, our Holy Father’s lifestyle, words, and actions are not only a herald of hope to the Church and the world; they reflect quite well something else near and dear to my heart and yours: our Vincentian Charism. May God bless and strengthen Pope Francis in his new ministry as Chief Shepherd of God’s flock.
G. Gregory Gay, C.M.
17 April 2013


tier: cub

shelf: science-engineering

title: Teslas ramping 4680 battery cell difficulties detailed by experts

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In retrospect, Tesla explicitly stated that there would be challenges in ramping up 4680 battery cell production at Battery Day years ago. Having said that, experts believe that Tesla’s targets were too high because the EV manufacturer is currently only halfway through the rollout of its 4680 cells.
Interestingly, Reuters was able to have a discussion with 12 industry experts about Tesla’s 4680 cells. These experts discussed the manufacturing process in terms of what they know and understand. It is worth noting that the 12 of them have some connection with Tesla, while nine reportedly having very tight ties.
Furthermore, experts agree that Tesla is still experiencing problems scaling its 4680 battery program. The larger battery cells are allegedly helping the company, but the complex cost-cutting production process has not yet been scaled up. Thus, the cost savings cannot be fully realized without the larger cells combined with the new effective manufacturing method.
Tesla will be able to offer lower prices once it has reached the point where it can effectively scale the new battery technology. It is expected to result in reduced costs and more effective manufacturing.
Notably, the experts also stated that the Tesla Model Y‘s battery cost might be reduced in half due to the new battery technology and the dry-coat electrode manufacturing process, saving $5,500 per vehicle.
Having said that, the experts pointed out that the dry-coat electrode process causes the problem with ramping up the 4680 battery cell. Given that the unique technique is still experimental, the company struggles to produce at a rate that can reduce expenses.
Nonetheless, Teslarati reported experts’ prediction that sometime in 2023, Tesla might fully deploy the dry-coat electrode process.


shelf: software-docs

title: Boomi launches centralized control plane for api discovery and management 164860

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Boomi, the intelligent integration and automation leader, is unveiling the Boomi API Control Plane, a solution designed to make all APIs—including those hidden in the organization, aka “shadow APIs”—discoverable and manageable from a single place. Released within Boomi’s API Management solution, the Boomi API Control Plane empowers enterprises to take control of their API estates with efficient governance.
As a result of Boomi’s acquisition of APIIDA’s federated API management business, the Boomi API Control Plane centralizes API governance—even shadow APIs that exist outside of IT’s scope—to increase API consumption and efficiency across the enterprise, according to the company.
“APIs are the backbone of modern digital transformation yet managing them across various platforms remains a significant challenge for many organizations. Unlike other APIM vendors, Boomi provides a federated API management approach that is truly vendor-independent, enabling organizations to utilize existing on-premises and cloud API runtimes effectively while addressing API sprawl,” said Ed Macosky, chief product and technology officer at Boomi. “With the Boomi API Control Plane, we are setting a new standard for API management by offering an integrated, holistic solution that simplifies operations, strengthens governance, and accelerates innovation.”
The Boomi API Control Plane additionally enhances developer productivity through simplified API management across gateways, offering insights on API performance and usage that help to drive greater value from existing on-prem and cloud investments. The solution helps to ensure that policies are consistent across platforms, further mitigating data breaches and easing security audits.
“Organizations increasingly need federated API management to handle the complex and diverse API landscapes that span multiple environments and platforms,” said Shari Lava, senior research director, AI and automation at IDC. “A centralized, federated approach can enable consistent governance, security, and monitoring across all APIs, reducing risks and enhancing operational efficiency.”
To learn more about the Boomi API Control Plane, please visit https://boomi.com/.


shelf: health

title: Noma added to whos list of 21 neglected tropical diseases

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December 21, 2023: The WHO, has included noma in its official list of neglected tropical diseases to expand health services to the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Noma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face.
It affects malnourished young children between the ages of two and six years in regions of extreme poverty.
The neglected tropical disease (NTD) starts as an inflammation of the gums, which, if not treated early, spreads quickly to destroy facial tissues and bones.
It frequently leads to death, with survivors suffering severe disfigurement. Cases of noma are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa, although cases have also been reported in the Americas and Asia.
“Noma is more than a disease, it is a social marker of extreme poverty and malnutrition, affecting the most vulnerable populations,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
“By classifying noma as a neglected tropical disease, we are shining a light on a condition that has afflicted marginalised communities for centuries.”
Evidence indicates that noma is caused by bacteria found in the mouth, according to a WHO statement.
There are multiple risk factors associated with this disease, including poor oral hygiene, malnutrition, weakened immune systems, infections, and extreme poverty.
Noma is not contagious but tends to strike when the body’s defences are down.
Early detection is essential, as therapy is most effective at the early stages of disease when it causes severe swollen gums, known as acute necrotizing gingivitis.
Treatment involves antibiotics, advice and support on practices to improve oral hygiene with disinfectant mouthwash and nutritional supplements.
If diagnosed during the early stages of the disease, treatment can lead to proper wound healing without long-term consequences.
In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Children who survive the gangrenous stage of the disease are likely to suffer severe facial disfigurement, have difficulty eating and speaking, face social stigma and isolation, and need reconstructive surgery.
The Government of Nigeria spearheaded action to have noma included in the list of NTDs.
In January 2023, an official request was submitted to WHO on behalf of 32 Member States.
The request was supported by a detailed dossier highlighting the burden and distribution of noma and providing evidence to demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria set by WHO.
The formal process for adding new conditions to the NTD list was established by the STAG-NTD in 2016.
The WHO’s NTD list includes 21 diseases or groups of diseases.


shelf: finance

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Dollar Tree Property Sells in Long Beach
A 1.25-acre retail property in Long Beach fully leased to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Inc. has sold for an undisclosed amount.
The transaction represents a strategic move for seller Ramser Development Co. as the company plans to reallocate the proceeds into one or more of its recreational vehicle and boat storage facilities, according to a company statement.
Phil Ramming of Faris Lee represented Ramser Development in the transaction, while the buyer, a private investor, was represented by Mark Repstad of Southland Commercial Real Estate.
“Ramser Development Company is focused on growing its portfolio of core assets in 2023,” Scott Ramser, founder and chief executive officer of Ramser Development Co., said in a statement. “While we are pleased with the performance of the Long Beach retail investment, our firm is looking to redeploy the capital from this sale into our primary investment strategy.”
Ramser Development acquired the property — located at 5117 Atlantic Ave. — in 2019 as part of a 1031 exchange, in which the buyer sells a similar property and defers capital gains taxes with the purchase. The infill property, which was built in 1955 and renovated in 2016, consists of two free-standing buildings totaling 21,779 rentable square feet plus 51 parking spaces. The buildings are positioned along Atlantic Avenue, a primary retail corridor through central Long Beach, and is accessible to a population of more than 680,000 people within a 5-mile radius, according to Ramser.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are national credit tenants.
“2022 was a fascinating and chaotic year for commercial real estate, and a pivotal time for Ramser Development where we took several measures to sharpen our business approach and improve overall operations,” said Ramser. “As market conditions shift and opportunities arise in 2023, the company is well positioned to execute on new potential investments.”
Ramser Development’s established portfolio includes more than 1.5 million rentable square feet of recreational vehicle and boat storage property and over 6,200 indoor and outdoor storage spaces. The firm is aggressively pursuing new indoor and outdoor recreational vehicle and boat storage investment opportunities in select locations throughout the Sunbelt, Mountain West and Pacific Northwest regions of the U.S.
Ramser Development’s portfolio includes a 1,200-space facility in Irvine at Orange County’s Great Park. The project opened in February of last year and has been leasing at the rate of 76 move-ins per month. Currently at 50% occupancy, Ramser Development anticipates the asset to stabilize later this year. The company’s Altamonte Springs, Florida, RV storage depot, the largest recreational vehicle and boat storage facility in the U.S., continues to overperform and is nearing construction completion on 14 acres of expansion land within the site.


shelf: education

title: One

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To graduate from high school, the State of WA requires all students develop a High School and Beyond Plan that represents what students learned about their skills, interests and goals for post high school. The Olympia School District has partnered with Naviance to help students develop such a plan from middle school throughout high school.
Student Login to SchooLinks: Single Sign-in through OSD portal > Curriculum > SchooLinks
High School & Beyond Plan Required for Graduation
In order for seniors to “walk” at graduation and receive their diploma they must successfully complete their High School and Beyond Plan by March 1st. Senior Exit Interviews will be held as the culminating completion project in March, April & May.
The finalization of each students' plans will be evaluated by the HSBP Coordinator & Counseling Team to determine if they meet the High School and Beyond Plan graduation requirements. Those who do not meet standard will be contacted to make adjustments until this standard is met.
OSD Completion Requirements:
2024-2025 Completion By Grade
Senior Exit Interview Information 2025 - TBA
8th Grade High School & Beyond Plan
Letter to Parents - High School & Beyond Plan
8th grade Presentation - Reeves & Washington
HSBP Lesson Checklist of Tasks & Additional Resources - complete before April 1st
8th grade Personalized Pathway Survey - complete before April 1st
All lessons, handouts, resume examples, senior exit interview rubrics & information on tasks to complete will be in Schoology.
Access Schoology through OSD Portal
2024-25 Schoology Access Code - GROUP ZXTP-SM74-DZHBD
Graduation Requirements - Complete a High School and Beyond Plan
To graduate from high school, all students must develop a High School and Beyond Plan on how they will meet the high school graduation requirements and what they will do following high school. A student’s plan, which starts in middle school and is revised as he/she moves forward, should include the classes need to prepare for a postsecondary pathway, such as a two-year or four-year college, technical college, apprenticeship program, certificate program, the workforce or military training. (ESHB 2224)
Required elements of the High School and Beyond Plan, at a minimum, are:
- Begins in 7th or 8th grade,
- Identification of career goals based on a career interest and skills inventory or assessment
- Identification of educational goals
- A four-year course plan that fulfills graduation requirements and aligns with career and educational goals
- And a resume or activity log by the end of twelfth grade that provides a written compilation of student’s education, any work experience, and any community service and how the school district has recognized the community service pursuant to RCW 28A.320.193.
The High School & Beyond Plan must be updated to reflect high school assessment results in RCW 28A.655.070(3)(b) and to review transcripts, assess progress toward identified goals, and revised as necessary for changing interests, goals and needs. The plan must identify available interventions and academic support, courses, or both, that are designed for students who have not met the high school graduation standard, to enable them to meet the standard.
A school district must update the High School and Beyond Plan for each student who has not earned a score of level 3 on the middle school mathematics assessment identified in RCW 28A.655.070 by ninth grade, to ensure that the student takes a mathematics course in both ninth and tenth grades. This course may include career and technical equivalencies in mathematics adapted pursuant to RCW 28A.230.097.
A student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 8th graders who need to complete a Student Learning Plan before high school, may use these plans to support but not replace their High School and Beyond Plan.
School districts are encouraged to involve parents and guardians in the process of developing and updating the High School and Beyond Plan. (ESHB 2224 and E2SSB 6552)
Questions about guidelines should be directed to the high school or school district office.
Each school district determines the guidelines to meet requirements for the High School and Beyond Plan.


shelf: home-craft

title: Herbal cleansing milk

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A soothing, milky facial cleanser containing calendula extract and oat flour to pamper irritated skin. Helichrysum and cucumber will reduce irritation and help calm the skin.
What I'm Best For: Cleansing and Calming the Skin
Scent Experience: Unscented
Directions: Dispense 2-3 pumps into palm of hand and gently massage over face in circular motions. Rinse with warm water.
Ingredients: Certified Organic Aloe Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Certified Organic Jojoba Seed Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF, Rose Flower Water, Certified Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, Calendula Extract, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Stearic Acid NF, Certified Organic Olive Fruit Oil, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Oat Extract, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate.
Size: 4 oz. | 118ml
Apothecary No. 1041
I struggle with dry skin, especially in the winter time this cleanser is not harsh and great for sensitive skin.
Introduced to these products when living in Dallas. I have always been a skincare junkie and still am. Having been diagnosed with rosacea years ago and now aging skin, I still love this natural/organic skincare line.
This cleanser revmoves all makeup so gently. The only negative I find is once 3/4 of the product has been used, the pump will no longer pump out and I resort to turning the bottle upside down, open the container and pond it gentle in my palm to get the rest of this goodie out to use. It would be great if the packaging would be improved upon by using a recyclable tube or jar with a spatchula to get all product to the end.
I use it every night (once a day) to remove heavy make-up, amd to hydrate. Leaves my skin feeling amazing. I usually have breakouts, and this product doesnt aggravate my skin at all. Absolutely no breakouts.
Cleans all dirt & makeup without over-drying. My skin feels clean, soft & smooth NOT dry and tight as with other cleansers I have used. I have very sensitive skin and cleansing with this product is like a breath of fresh air -for my skin! I will not be without it. This is an excellent company with excellent ingredients & products. -satisfied customer.
My face looks rejuvenized and fresh looking.
Keep up the great product!


shelf: history-culture

title: The BEST TRT 1 shows of all time

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The BEST TRT 1 shows of all time
Every TRT 1 show, ranked
We've compiled the average episode rating for every TRT 1 show to compile this list of best shows!
#1 - No. 7
View Episode Rankings#4 - The Last Emperor
The series follows important events that marked the last 13 years of the reign of Sultan Abdül Hamid, who rules the Ottoman Empire from its capital city, known as Payitaht. His reign includes a war that resulted in the victory of the Ottoman Empire, the Greek War. It also shows the request for lands from Palestine and 1st Zionist Congress. An important project that the Sultan succeeded is the work of Hejaz railway, in addition to developing other railways, telegraph lines, and industries. Throughout his time, the Sultan faces many opposers from all sides, from Britain and Russia to even those supposedly loyal to him. The main theme of the series is struggle and fight till the end.
View Episode Rankings#6 - The Shadow Team
In Turkey, a terrorist attack is carried out on the SİHA factory in Ankara. It is determined that the attack was carried out with the organization of foreign intelligence services. After these attacks, a top secret team is formed within the MIT. This team will give up their lives for their country, identify the forces behind the attacks and eliminate them with extraordinary methods.
View Episode Rankings#7 - Innocents Apartment
Based on a book by Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu, the series follows the story of three siblings of a sick parent: two obsessive daughters – Safiye and Gülben and one son – Han, who has devoted his whole life to catering to his family's needs, shuttling tirelessly between work and home. One faithful day, Han's world will change as soon as he sees and immediately falls in love with İnci. For the first time in his life, Han will seek out his own happiness.
View Episode Rankings


shelf: civic-law

title: Bodyguard claims megan thee stallion allegedly was shot by her friend not tory

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Bradley James, who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris, says he heard something shocking. According to him, Kelsey allegedly told someone that she was actually the one who shot Megan, not Tory.
This all goes back to a fight in 2020 after a party. Megan said Tory shot her in the foot, and he was later found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Canadian rapper has always said he didn’t do it. The only people there were Megan, Kelsey, and the driver. Now, during a press event held by a group helping Tory’s legal team, a rep named Walter Roberts shared what the driver claims. He says Kelsey allegedly told someone she fired the gun three times, and Tory tried to stop her by hitting her arm.
That’s when the gun went off two more times. Roberts said this means Tory never fired the gun at all.
These new claims might change how people see the case, but it’s not clear if anything will happen legally. The court had already decided Tory was guilty based on evidence and Megan’s story. Still, with this new info, people are asking more questions about what really happened that night. More news to come as the story takes an interesting turn.
Megan Thee Stallion and her lawyer, Alex Spiro, quickly responded to new claims about her shooting. Spiro told XXL that the case is already settled and not up for debate. He said, “Tory Lanez was tried and convicted by a jury of his peers, and his case was properly adjudicated through the court system. This is not a political matter, this is a case of a violent assault that was resolved in the court of law.”
Megan’s team made it clear they’re not here for rumors or drama, the court made its decision, and that’s what they stand by.


title: How to squash things carefully

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A new in situ uniaxial pressure cell at Paul Scherrer Institute PSI gives scientists unrivalled control to tweak quantum materials microscopically while directly observing the effects on the material properties with X-ray scattering, neutron scattering or muon spin spectroscopy.
One of the most appealing features of quantum materials for future technological applications is tunability: the ability to manipulate quantum phenomena such as superconductivity in the material via an external parameter. This valuable quality results from the delicate interplay between various atomic interactions that exists in such materials, which allows the system to be nudged into one state or another.
There are different ways to ‘nudge’ a quantum material. It is well known that superconductors have to be cooled down to a very low temperature to begin their special behaviour of zero resistance. Magnetic fields are also a popular way to tune a quantum material as, like temperature, they are highly controllable. Pressure is another such parameter that can be used to tune a quantum material, potentially giving access to a much larger energy range than magnetic fields. In particular, pressure often enables superconducting materials to superconduct at less cold temperatures – and, in some cases, even close to room temperature. Yet applying it in a controlled manner is extremely difficult.
Now, a new uniaxial pressure cell built by the Laboratory for Neutron and Muon Instrumentation at PSI is changing that. “Before, you essentially just took a hammer and saw where you ended up. If you were lucky you ended up on the baize. Now it’s more like you have a billiard stick – you have control to push it to where you want it,” says Daniel Mazzone, instrument scientist at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ, who studies materials under uniaxial compression and is looking forward to using the device for his research.
The new device enables scientists to use pressure to tweak the atomic interactions in quantum materials in a highly controlled manner in situ while simultaneously probing the resulting quantum phenomena using X-ray scattering, neutron scattering or muon spin spectroscopy.
Delicate squashing, super-duper control
A note about squashing: we are not talking about stamping on a ripe tomato. In some cases, crystals are compressed by about 0.01% uniaxially (top to bottom or left to right) - the equivalent to squashing a large tomato by the width of a hair.
This tiny compression is applied incredibly gently and accurately. It takes about one minute to compress a crystal the size of a tomato seed by about twenty microns. This twenty-micron compression is spread over forty thousand steps, giving a high degree of control over the pressure.
“Only through a collaborative effort can we do such things”
Achieving such awesome pressure control required innovative engineering solutions. Gediminas Simutis, scientist in the Laboratory of Neutron and Muon Instrumentation who led the instrument development, believes that this was uniquely possible because of vibrant interactions between engineers and scientists at PSI. “Only through a collaborative effort can we do such things,” he says.
The engineering solution that would meet science’s strenuous demands, designed by Alex Bollhalder (Laboratory for Neutron and Muon Instrumentation/ Mechanical Engineering, PSI), uses a rotor motor with micro-stepping capability that switches into linear motion. This means that a lot of travelling of the motor results in very little squashing. Even this could still result in too much applied force; thus the engineering team complemented it with a series of springs to apply the force very softly.
A resource for both Swiss and European research communities
The in situ nature of the uniaxial pressure cell - designed to fit within a cryostat and enable external pressure control - is an unusual feature. This, combined with the high level of control, will make it a major resource to users at SINQ for investigations into materials such as Mott insulators, metals that host skyrmions, quantum magnets and cuprate superconductors. “Currently, within its user programme, SINQ is renowned for its defined control over magnetic field. Now with uniaxial pressure, we hope to be able to go in same direction,” comments Simutis.
Aiming to be transferable between different instruments, techniques and samples, the pressure cell was developed in collaboration with University of Zurich, University of Chalmers in Sweden and DESY Synchrotron in Hamburg, Germany. Currently enjoying a sojourn in Hamburg at the PETRA III synchrotron, the device will also serve European research communities, particularly at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.


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is the toolchain generator for Xcode. It will generate .xcconfig
configuration files that can be added to Xcode projects. This generator translates the
current package configuration, settings, and options, into Xcode .xcconfig files syntax.
generator can be used by name in conanfiles:
generators = "XcodeToolchain"
And it can also be fully instantiated in the conanfile generate()
from conan import ConanFile
from conan.tools.apple import XcodeToolchain
settings = "os", "arch", "compiler", "build_type"
tc = XcodeToolchain(self)
will generate three files after a conan install
explained above for the XcodeDeps generator, each different configuration will create a
set of files with different names. For example, running conan install
first and then Debug configuration:
$ conan install conanfile.py # default is Release
$ conan install conanfile.py -s build_type=Debug
Will create these files:
Those files are:
The main conan_config.xcconfig file, to be added to the project. Includes both the files from this generator and the generated by the XcodeDeps in case it was also set.
variables with conditional logic depending on the build configuration, architecture and sdk set.conantoolchain.xcconfig: aggregates all the conantoolchain_<config>_<arch>.xcconfig files for the different installed configurations.
conan_global_flags.xcconfig: this file will only be generated in case of any configuration variables related to compiler or linker flags are set. Check the configuration section below for more details.
Every invocation to conan install
with different configuration will create a new
conantoolchain_<config>_<arch>.xcconfig file that is aggregated in the
conantoolchain.xcconfig, so you can have different configurations included in your Xcode
The XcodeToolchain files can declare the following Xcode build settings based on Conan settings values:
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setting and will make the build system to pass the flag-mmacosx-version-min
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One of the advantages of using toolchains is that they can help to achieve the exact same build with local development flows, than when the package is created in the cache.
This toolchain is also affected by these [conf] variables:
list of C++ flags.tools.build:cflags
list of pure C flags.tools.build:sharedlinkflags
list of flags that will be used by the linker when creating a shared library.tools.build:exelinkflags
list of flags that will be used by the linker when creating an executable.tools.build:defines
list of preprocessor definitions.
If you set any of these variables, the toolchain will use them to generate the
file that will be included from the conan_config.xcconfig


title: Can bioresonance help with cholesterol

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If there is one word that we all hear lots of when it comes to our health and wellbeing, it is cholesterol. But the thing is, do we really understand what cholesterol is, let alone the impact that it can have on our lives?
To help you, we have put together our guide to cholesterol and how bio-resonance could help you to reduce your levels and get your health back on track.
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What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance called a lipid. This substance is found in many foods as well as being made within your body. This substance will sit around in your blood once it is made. In lower levels it is not a cause for alarm, however, if the cholesterol builds up, then it can block your blood vessels. This can leave you with a higher risk of stroke or heart problems.
How can it affect your lifestyle?
The thing to keep in mind with high cholesterol is that it does not cause any symptoms in its own right. Which can mean that it is difficult to spot. Over time you are going to find that fatty deposits, which are known as plaques are going to build up within your arteries, making them narrower and restricting the flow of blood around your body.
If this happens to you then you are going to find that the blood flow to your all-important organs is restricted, you may also find that your limbs can become affected too. If the plaque that has gathered on your arteries breaks off or bursts, then you are going to be at risk of developing a blood clot and if this happens you can find that the flow of your blood to your heart is blocked, causing a heart attack. You may even find that you are at a higher risk of a stroke too.
How Bioresonance at the NHC can help reduce your cholesterol
This may all sound a bit doom and gloom, but the thing to remember about cholesterol is that if you find out that you have it, then you can then, in turn, make changes to your lifestyle and turn your health around. Furthermore, having your health therapist at the NHC check for many health & lifestyle issues such as this can give you an early heads-up before any of this even becomes a problem.
Here at the NHC, we have found that bio-resonance can help you to turn around high levels of cholesterol. The electromagnetic waves that are a part of bio-resonance are designed to be able to help with cholesterol. This includes cleansing your liver, killing any parasites that may be in your body and stabilising the vessel walls within your body. Not only this, but bio-resonance will also be able to help the blood flow around your body too. Which is definitely going to counteract the issues with high cholesterol.
Not only can bio-resonance help you and your loved ones to reduce the impact that high cholesterol has on the body, but we can also help you to make some lifestyle changes which are going to help your health and wellbeing in the long-term. This includes changing your diet and being as active as possible.
If you are concerned about having high cholesterol, then why not get in touch with us here at NHC and see if we can help you to get your wellbeing back on track?
The Newton Hale Centre of Bioresonance
As you can see, there are a variety of different benefits to choosing bio-resonance. So, if you have an issue that you think it could help you with, then why not book in for bio-resonance therapy with us? Call us at any time on 01244 911 999, if you have any questions or enquiries and don't wish to chat right now - then always feel free to message us here - we are happy to offer you a quick, non-intrusive health check completely free of charge.


title: Changes in depreciation beneficial for companies what will the new government do

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The outgoing government of Mateusz Morawiecki adopted and submitted to the Sejm a draft amendment to the PIT and CIT taxation system at the last minute, which is beneficial for many entrepreneurs.
Mateusz Morawiecki’s government, even before its dissolution, managed to submit to the Sejm a draft amendment to PIT and CIT, assuming a two-fold increase in depreciation limits. The changes would come into force on 1 January 2024 and would cost the budget PLN 1.4 billion.
Business Insider Polska writes about the amendment, pointing out that the first change assumes an increase (from PLN 10,000 to PLN 20,000) of the limit on the value of assets, which allows for a one-time inclusion of expenses for the purchase of these assets as tax deductible costs. In addition, the amendment proposed an increase (from EUR 50,000 to EUR 100,000) of the limit on the value of depreciation write-offs included as one-off costs of obtaining income by small taxpayers and taxpayers who started their business in the tax year from the initial value of fixed assets included in the so-called groups 3–8 of the Classification of Fixed Assets (machinery, equipment and means of transport), excluding passenger cars.
The third change concerns the increase (from PLN 100,000 to PLN 200,000) of the limit of depreciation write-offs included on a one-time basis as costs of obtaining income from the initial value of brand-new fixed assets included in the so-called groups 3–6 and 8 of the Classification of Fixed Assets (machinery and equipment).
PiS wants to encourage companies to invest in this way. Piotr Juszczyk, InFakt’s chief tax advisor, indicated in an interview with Business Insider Polska that the proposed solutions would be beneficial for entrepreneurs. The bill itself was submitted to the Sejm on December 11 and it is not yet known what its future holds and whether the government coalition will vote for the proposed changes.


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Are you looking for fun and free activities to keep kids entertained and learning about farm animals? Trot on over to our website to find the RSPCA’s range of fun, informative and completely free education resources for parents, carers, teachers and educators. Here are some of our favourites.
Paper games to test knowledge and quiz friends
Learn lots of interesting facts about hens and eggs with these ready to print colouring in, spot-the-difference and cut-out-and-fold chatterbox activities.
Become a virtual egg farmer and build your own hen-pire
Cheeky Chooks is the RSPCA’s virtual game where kids (and adults alike) can put their farmer hat on and take care of some cheeky chooks. Get to know your hen’s cheeky personalities and make sure they’re always safe and happy. Build coops and perches, keep food and water full and add lots and lots of fun things to your farm. The aim? To keep these smart and curious birds playing and laying eggs!
It’s completely free, with no in-app purchases, and it’s available now from your favourite app store.
Playing cards with Cheeky Chooks
You don’t have to play Cheeky Chooks online, you can also download our interactive card game. Follow the activity with kids to create a fun lesson in the home, which teaches children about the individual personalities of these quirky birds.
Listen and learn with the RSPCA’s Humane Food Podcast
For those older kids and adults interested in all things animal welfare, food and farming, join host Brian Daly each week as he discusses key issues that we know are important to you on the RSPCA’s Humane Food Podcast.
Find us on all the usual platforms by searching ‘RSPCA Australia’s humane food podcast’, or on our website.
Get the facts all about farm animal welfare
Our farm animal welfare posters and factsheets are packed full of great information about how animals are farmed in Australia. They’re a great base for teachers and educators to plan lessons and activities to teach kids of all ages about what farm animals need to have a better quality of life.
From us at the RSPCA, thank you for caring about farm animals and stay safe.
Want more? Have you listened to the RSPCA’s Humane Food Podcast yet? Season 2 is available now, with weekly segments dropping on Wednesdays. Subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts.


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Are you looking for the best tips to improve your home garden? Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there are always new ways to enhance your green space. From choosing the right plants to proper watering techniques, we’ve got you covered.
Creating a vibrant and thriving garden is not only beneficial for your mental and physical health but also adds beauty to your outdoor space. With a little bit of knowledge and some love and care, you can transform your garden into a lush oasis that you can enjoy all year round.
Garden Design: New York Times Printable Crossword Puzzle Tips
When it comes to designing your garden, it’s essential to consider the layout, color scheme, and overall aesthetic. Start by choosing plants that thrive in your climate and soil type. Incorporate a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees to create visual interest and attract pollinators.
Make sure to plan out your garden beds and pathways strategically to optimize space and create a cohesive look. Consider adding elements like garden ornaments, bird feeders, or water features to enhance the ambiance of your outdoor oasis.
Remember to regularly maintain your garden by weeding, pruning, and fertilizing as needed. Water your plants deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth and prevent water wastage. And don’t forget to mulch your garden beds to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
By following these New York Times Printable Crossword Puzzle tips, you can create a stunning garden that reflects your personality and style. Whether you have a small balcony garden or a spacious backyard, there are endless possibilities to elevate your outdoor space and reap the benefits of gardening.
So, roll up your sleeves, grab your gardening tools, and get ready to transform your outdoor space into a beautiful sanctuary that you can enjoy for years to come. With a little bit of effort and creativity, you can create a garden that brings joy and tranquility to your life.


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Nicki Minaj has finally announced the title of her new album as well as its release date, promising her Barbz that they will “love” the project.
The Pinkprint rapper took to Twitter on Thursday (June 29) to share that her long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Queen will be titled Pink Friday 2, serving as the sequel to her 2010 debut.
“Dear Barbz, I’ve been trying to find the right time to tell you this for a few days. Due to some really exciting news that I’ll share with you guys @ a later time, I’ve shifted the album date just a tad bit,” she wrote.
“Trust me, it’ll be WELL WORTH THE WAIT…but since I AM shifting the date just a tad, I’d like to give you guys a tiny SIP of some more album tea so that I don’t have to get cussed out so…here it goes: MY NEW ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED ON 11.17.23- And she shall be called #PinkFriday2.”
She added: “I love you guys so much. I am so grateful for the years of support & love you guys have given me. At times maybe I didn’t even deserve all that you have poured into me. Nonetheless, you. will. love. this. album.”
Nicki also revealed plans to hit the road, saying that an accompanying tour will follow early next year.
“I will give tour deets closer to that time, but obviously the tour will start around the first quarter of 2024,” she wrote. “I’ll also share the REAL album cover at a later date.”
The original Pink Friday was a blockbuster success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while spawning a string of hit singles like “Super Bass,” “Moment 4 Life” and “Your Love.”
The album has since been certified 3× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards, alongside Minaj’s other nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance for “Moment 4 Life.”
The news comes after Nicki Minaj previously said her new album would drop on October 20, 2023.
While the project has been a long time coming, excitement for it ramped up in 2022 after Nicki returned with the hit single “Super Freaky Girl,” which made her the first female solo rapper to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill in 1998.
She had started the year off with several collaborations including “Do We Have A Problem?” and “Bussin'” with Lil Baby, as well as “Blick Blick” with Coi Leray and the Fivio Foreign-assisted “We Go Up.”
Nicki Minaj most recently dropped off her latest song “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” in March, which she confirmed in a recent interview will not serve as the lead single off her forthcoming album.
“I dropped it as a itty-bitty just something,” she said while premiering the song on the Stationhead app. “’Cause I know it’s gon’ go off on tour, it’s gon’ go off on y’all. It’s just rapping. But the album, obviously, I have to drop my official single for the album. ‘Red Ruby’ is not the official single for the album.”
While she’s continued to chip away at her new project, Nicki has also been hard at work cranking out features as well. She’s linked with Ice Spice twice in recent months for the “Princess Diana” remix and the Barbie movie soundtrack cut “Barbie World.”


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Colorado Premises Liability Wrongful Death Attorney
Lawyers for Fatal Premises Liability Cases in Colorado
No one ever expects to be seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of another person or company, but unfortunately, these types of incidents happen every day. If you have lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by someone else's carelessness, you may be wondering if you have any legal options. In cases involving wrongful death, the answer is usually yes.
Wrongful death lawsuits are designed to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and to provide compensation for the victim's family. In some cases, a wrongful death may occur due to premises liability, which refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier to keep their premises safe for invited guests. A property owner who was responsible for a person's death due to unsafe conditions on their premises may be held liable for the damages suffered by the victim's surviving family members.
If your loved one has been killed due to premises liability, the wrongful death attorneys at Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm can advise you of your legal rights and options. We will thoroughly investigate the accident to determine who is responsible and gather evidence demonstrating liability by a property owner or anyone else who failed to protect your loved one's safety. We will fight to make sure your family receives the compensation you need and deserve.
Holding a Property Owner Responsible for Your Loved One's Death
If a property owner knew there was a dangerous condition on their property but did not take steps to remedy the situation, they could be held liable if someone was killed as a result. In order to succeed in a wrongful death lawsuit involving premises liability, you must prove that the defendant breached their duty of care and that this breach resulted in the death of your loved one.
Wrongful death cases that involve premises liability may address issues such as:
- Slip and fall accidents - If a property owner was aware of a dangerous walking surface but did not take steps to fix the problem, they could be held liable if someone was killed due to a slip and fall. In these situations, deaths may be caused by traumatic brain injuries that occur when a person strikes their head on the ground. Falls from an upper level to a lower level are more likely to be fatal, and falls on stairs or stairwells can also lead to fatal injuries.
- Dog bites and animal attacks - A property owner may be held liable if they did not take steps to protect people from harm due to a potentially dangerous animal or warn guests about the danger. In some cases, an animal that was known to be dangerous may have been allowed to roam freely, and it may attack invited guests or other visitors who were legally allowed to be on the property. In other cases, an attack may occur due to failure to properly restrain a dog, and a dog's owner or another person who was responsible for the dog may be liable for fatal dog bite injuries.
- Swimming pools and drowning - A property owner who has a swimming pool on their premises has a duty to take steps to keep it safe for invited guests, including children. This may involve installing a fence around the pool, posting signs warning of the danger, and ensuring that the pool is properly maintained. Owners of public pools may also be required to ensure that trained lifeguards provide supervision at all times when pools are open. If a property owner fails to take these precautions, and someone is killed as a result, they may be held liable for the wrongful death.
Contact Our Denver, CO Premises Liability Wrongful Death Lawyers
If your family has experienced a tragic loss that occurred because of unsafe conditions on someone else's property, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. The experienced attorneys of Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm can help you understand your legal rights and options, and we will fight for the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact our office today at 303-694-4653 for a free consultation.
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These are meant to be enjoyable watches at an inexpensive price – the type you may, in all probability, solely purchase in case you’re a fan of dragon ball z that cares if it matches underneath a gown cuff or if it is even for adults. Even the 47mm Cell and Goku variations felt lighter than any conventional stainless steel or titanium wristwatch I’ve worn. The Majin Buu and Frieza versions felt even lighter, as their 34mm diameter case wore a tad small on my 7.25-inch wrist. Despite the small size, i might probably nonetheless rock the hell out of the Majin Buu because the M on the dial may additionally stand for my final identity. He saves Android 18 and Android sixteen from being absorbed by Cell. He provides them time to flee by continuously attacking Cell, who had defeated Piccolo and Android 16, expending all his energy and having to be rescued by Goku.
Nevertheless, if you’ve got by no means seen Dragon Ball Z and you end up romanticizing about being an astronaut, then these are a superb choice at a very approachable worth of $260. Super Famicom Notes: Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2 Doragon Bōru Zetto Sūpā Butōden Tsū, Dragon Ball Z: Super Combating Story 2, known as Dragon Ball Z: la Légende Sapien in France and Spain Dragon Ball Z Store though it was translated as dragon ball z: la Leyenda de saien for the Spanish instruction guide, is the second installment in the Tremendous Butōden series. The second playable model of Android 21 has been met with a divisive response from the preventing game neighborhood. In the Japanese version of each Dragon Ball anime collection and subsequent associated media, Goku has been voiced by Masako Nozawa.
Dragon Ball Tremendous: Broly Movie Original Soundtrack. The Dragon Ball Z watches are manufactured from plastic, but the MoonSwatch is made from Swatch’s Bioceramic materials. I might need to skim a few technical details. The watches are equipped with quartz movements, if you must know. As a result of I don’t suppose they’re all that important for these kinds of lighthearted pieces. The watches didn’t feel like probably the most durable things to put on, but I do not assume that is the point. Swatch markets their watches as devices or sports watches anyway. The mega well-liked Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch might be the obvious comparability because they’re both made by identical manufacturers. So they’re both collaborations with already iconic brands.


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title: Resolving a merge conflict on github

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You can only resolve merge conflicts on GitHub Enterprise Server that are caused by competing line changes, such as when people make different changes to the same line of the same file on different branches in your Git repository. For all other types of merge conflicts, you must resolve the conflict locally on the command line. For more information, see "Resolving a merge conflict using the command line."
If a site administrator disables the merge conflict editor for pull requests between repositories, you cannot use the conflict editor on GitHub Enterprise Server and must resolve merge conflicts on the command line. For example, if the merge conflict editor is disabled, you cannot use it on a pull request between a fork and upstream repository.
Warning: When you resolve a merge conflict on GitHub Enterprise Server, the entire base branch of your pull request is merged into the head branch. Make sure you really want to commit to this branch. If the head branch is the default branch of your repository, you'll be given the option of creating a new branch to serve as the head branch for your pull request. If the head branch is protected you won't be able to merge your conflict resolution into it, so you'll be prompted to create a new head branch. For more information, see "About protected branches."
Under your repository name, click Pull requests.
In the "Pull Requests" list, click the pull request with a merge conflict that you'd like to resolve.
Near the bottom of your pull request, click Resolve conflicts.
Tip: If the Resolve conflicts button is deactivated, your pull request's merge conflict is too complex to resolve on GitHub Enterprise Server or the site administrator has disabled the conflict editor for pull requests between repositories. You must resolve the merge conflict using an alternative Git client, or by using Git on the command line. For more information see "Resolving a merge conflict using the command line."
Decide if you want to keep only your branch's changes, keep only the other branch's changes, or make a brand new change, which may incorporate changes from both branches. Delete the conflict markers
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If you have more than one merge conflict in your file, scroll down to the next set of conflict markers and repeat steps four and five to resolve your merge conflict.
Once you've resolved all the conflicts in the file, click Mark as resolved.
If you have more than one file with a conflict, select the next file you want to edit on the left side of the page under "conflicting files" and repeat steps four through seven until you've resolved all of your pull request's merge conflicts.
Once you've resolved all your merge conflicts, click Commit merge. This merges the entire base branch into your head branch.
If prompted, review the branch that you are committing to.
If the head branch is the default branch of the repository, you can choose either to update this branch with the changes you made to resolve the conflict, or to create a new branch and use this as the head branch of the pull request.
If you choose to create a new branch, enter a name for the branch.
If the head branch of your pull request is protected you must create a new branch. You won't get the option to update the protected branch.
Click Create branch and update my pull request or I understand, continue updating BRANCH. The button text corresponds to the action you are performing.
To merge your pull request, click Merge pull request. For more information about other pull request merge options, see "Merging a pull request."


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The Club 29 Thursday morning breakfast meeting had a month long focus on mental health issues in January. There were presentations about nonprofits that are providing programs and services that are helping to improve lives and outcomes, a view from the justice system on how untreated individuals are impacting it, and finally a family perspective on how challenging it can be to have a family member with mental illness.
The programs caused me to think of the people in my life who are affected by mental illness. I had a family member who was hospitalized at the Griffin Memorial Hospital, was given electroshock treatments, and was finally able to achieve a stable life with ongoing medication.
Someone I knew slightly in high school and I re-connected with in college attempted suicide. When I was home from college or work, I would occasionally see her. She had difficulty finding employment that she could maintain and hadn’t seemed to form new emotional connections with anyone. When I heard that she had committed suicide, I wasn’t surprised but I was saddened.
I have a close friend from junior high school who was diagnosed with clinical depression after reaching adulthood. She sought treatment with a psychologist and medication. After a few years of this dual approach, she was able to resume her life without ongoing medication or a therapist. She has a strong marriage, two dogs she adores, and a happy life.
A colleague of mine had a breakdown in her fifties which resulted in her inability to work and withdrawal from friends. I don’t know if she has been able to re-establish a satisfying life because of her isolation. I just learned that her son has died due to unknown causes. I wonder how such a loss will affect her and hope that her support network helps even though I am no longer a part of it.
I’m sure those of you who are reading this have similar stories if not the personal experience of mental illness. David Prater, one of our presenters, asked what do people with mental illness look like. They look like us.
The cartoon character Pogo once said, “We have met the enemy and he are us.” We know and we may be people who have some form of mental illness. There are treatments that work but it can be a chronic condition that requires daily medication and a life that can be limited by the illness just as those with diabetes or asthma or multiple sclerosis have to maintain a regimen to stay healthy.
It is those individuals whose mental illness is untreated that are the most at risk and die far too young. The sense of shame that can accompany our feelings about a diagnosis of mental illness is a barrier to seeking treatment and support for the individual and the family. Changes in perceptions about mental illness can result in better policies by society and government that will increase individual recovery and lower costs.


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According to Numerama, Tesla’s days at the top of the French EV leaderboard might be over. Yep, the country that brought us croissants and couture is now serving a big ol’ plate of humble pie to Elon & Co.
What’s the Buzz?
Renault, once seen as a sleepy legacy carmaker, has officially pulled ahead of Tesla as France’s #1 electric vehicle brand. And we’re not just talking one model—we’re talking an entire French takeover of the EV top spots.
Here’s the leaderboard as of April 2025:
Renault 5 e-Tech – The compact cutie that just clocked 2,267 registrations last month (over 11,000 so far this year).
Renault Scénic e-Tech – The family-friendly ride making waves after a slow start, now sitting comfortably in second place.
Citroën e-C3 – Another French-made, budget-friendly EV rounding out the all-local podium.
Sorry, Model 3 and Model Y, you’re officially on the b-list.
Why Is This Happening?
Turns out the French like to buy local, especially when it saves them money. Here’s why Renault and Citroën are suddenly the belle of the EV ball:
Price Tags That Don’t Make You Gasp While Tesla’s still slinging luxury price points, Renault’s offering budget-friendly models like the Renault 5 e-Tech that make electric driving accessible to everyday drivers.
Home Team Advantage French automakers are getting extra love from government incentives, making them even more wallet-friendly compared to imports like Tesla.
Goodbye, Gas Guzzlers France is doubling down on climate policies. Local brands that tick the “sustainable and affordable” boxes are getting the win.
Should Tesla Be Worried?
While Tesla still dominates globally, this shift in France is a pretty big deal. It shows that legacy automakers aren’t just catching up—they’re starting to lead.
And let’s not forget:
Renault isscaling fast.
Citroën is targeting the budget market.
And other European automakers are eyeing the same game.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s European sales are slowing down, and its premium pricing is starting to look… less sexy.
Will Renault keep its crown? Will Tesla clap back with another price drop? Will other markets follow France’s lead?
Stay tuned, because Europe’s EV race is far from over.
What we do know:
EV affordability is getting real.
Homegrown brands are stepping up.
And consumers are finally getting options that don’t require choosing between their budget and the planet.
The Bottom Line
Tesla may have built the hype, but Renault just proved that electric doesn’t have to mean expensive. And if the rest of Europe follows France’s lead, we could see a total EV market shake-up.
Grab your baguette. This EV race just got très intéressant.
Eveelife is an eco-oriented lifestyle platform that helps consumers make more purposeful choices about how they live and what they consume. We do it by curating content and products that help them make more conscious, carbon-free choices while amplifying their EV ownership experience.


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Welcome to The University of Okoboji Classic Invitational Soccer Tournament
48th Annual Tournament dates are June 7th - 8th, 2025
Registration March 15th - April 12th, 2025
Sure, the club teams get to travel, but did you ever wish there was a soccer tournament for recreational teams at a family-friendly location?
This is a recreational soccer tournament for CYSL U12 and U14 boys and girls teams.
The main purpose of this event is for all players and their entire families to have fun.
The 48th Annual University of Okoboji Classic Invitational Soccer Tournament will take place June 7-8, 2025. This is a FAMILY-ORIENTED RECREATIONAL TOURNAMENT, designed to promote the Iowa Great Lakes area and your CYSL soccer club. No select teams are allowed.
This notice is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation to the tournament. If your team is interested in participating in this tournament, you must register by April 12th, 2025. The total number of teams will be limited in each division. Registrations will be confirmed after registration closes. No verbal responses will be accepted! If interested, please respond by registering your team on the Tournament Registration page on SportsEngine Tourney. All registrations will be handled via this website, starting March 15th, 2025.
There are four age groups ("divisions") participating in the tournament. There may be more than one bracket of games in each age division. The divisions are:
Under 12 Girls
Under 12 Boys
Under 14 Girls
Under 14 Boys
U12 will play 9 v 9; U14 will play 11 v 11. The maximum number of players on each team will be 18 for U12 teams and 22 for U14 teams. Teams must be from registered CYSL clubs. All players on a team must be from the same club and each player must be rostered on and play for such club in either the Fall or Spring of the 2024/2025 CYSL season. PLAYERS MAY NOT BE ROSTERED TO TEAMS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENT. See more details about player eligibility on the Tournament Info page.
We are in need of Certified Referees and Certified Assistant Referees!! If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, please contact David Dertzo at email@example.com. More info can be found here.
Given the uncertainty of field conditions at the Bedell Family YMCA (Spirit Lake is prone to flooding), the number of games played by each team cannot be guaranteed; however, the Tournament's goal is to have every team play a minimum of two games, with a third game if possible.
We hope you all stay safe and look forward to seeing you for the Annual University of Okoboji Invitational Soccer Tournament.
For questions please contact the tournament directors using the Contact Us section below.


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Antirrhinum are commonly known as snapdragons or dragon flowers because they resemble the head of a dragon opening and closing its mouth when squeezed from the sides. That’s a fun way for a flower to get its name, right?
They’re native to the United States, North Africa, and the rocky terrains in Europe. There are two distinct species of this unique flower, the garden snapdragon and the lilac snapdragon, though neither can breathe fire as far as we know.
Ranging in height from six to 48 inches, this annual thrives in cold weather and well-drained soil when grown outdoors. Snapdragons are as functional as they are pretty. They can be grown from seeds fairly easily and require minimal care. As long as they have enough sun and properly draining soil, they can be grown indoors or out.
Snapdragons symbolize grace and strength, though they are also said to symbolize deception. In the wild, snapdragons can often be found growing among rocks and stones, hence their symbolism of strength. They stand tall and straight up toward the sky, which is where grace comes into play.
Their distinct two-lipped blooms come mostly in white, yellow, or pink, although they can produce a range of shades from bold to pastel. In cut floral bouquets, they add height to an arrangement as well as beautiful color. They’re often used in funeral sprays for their height, but they can be used in any cut floral arrangement for a fun pop of color. Cut stems typically last one to two weeks.
Edible oils can be extracted from snapdragon seeds, and they can also be used to make a green dye. The leaves and flowers are used in other areas of the world for medicinal purposes due to the anti-inflammatory properties. They are also non-toxic to pets.
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Matty Healy of The 1975 is set to appear alongside his mother, Denise Welch, in the upcoming season of Celebrity Hunted.
Earlier this month, Welch and her husband, Lincoln Townley, were confirmed as part of the new series’ line-up, which will air on Channel 4 on January 5 at 9pm BST. The show features pairs going on the run while being pursued by 'hunters.' Fans have recently shared a clip from the series, showing Welch evading the hunters to meet Healy backstage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2023, where The 1975 headlined.
In the clip, Healy is seen commenting on the situation, mentioning how chaotic things have been and revealing that he had been sending random messages to her phone during the filming.
Welch then commented that the hunters had taken their phone, to which Healy responded by mentioning that he had been telling her he would meet her in Sunderland and similar locations. The pair were later seen dancing at the side of the stage while The 1975 performed.
Previously, Welch had mentioned that she is regarded as “the Virgin Mary” by The 1975’s fanbase.
In other news, Healy recently sparked speculation among fans by posting a cryptic update online, which many believe might be the tracklist for a new album by ‘The 1975’. The band has not released a new album since their fifth record, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, in 2022.
Additionally, Azealia Banks issued a cease and desist letter to Healy, demanding $1 million (£790,000) in damages after an online confrontation between the two earlier in December. The altercation began when Healy responded harshly to Banks, who had criticized Charli XCX, Healy's friend and collaborator.
Charli XCX, who is engaged to Healy’s bandmate George Daniel, has worked closely with him on her latest album Brat, with Daniel receiving co-writing and production credits. He is featured on tracks like Club Classics, where Charli sings “I wanna dance with George,” and the viral hit Apple (Daniel also participated in the viral dance for the song during Charli's Brat tour).
Healy and Daniel also contributed a reworked version of Charli’s song I Might Say Something Stupid for her Brat remix album. In an interview in October, Charli referred to Healy as “like [her] brother now.”


title: Delhi court convicts medha patkar in 20 year old defamation case by delhi lg vk saxena the wire

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New Delhi: A Delhi court has convicted environmental activist and Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar in a 13-year-old criminal defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Livelaw reported that Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma of Saket Courts convicted Patkar for the offence of criminal defamation under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in the case filed by Saxena in 2001.
Saxena, who was then head of the Ahmedabad-based NGO National Council for Civil Liberties, filed the case against Patkar for allegedly defaming him through a press note issued in November 2000.
In the press note, Patkar said that Saxena had praised NBA and given a cheque of Rs 40,000, which could not be encashed in a bank as it showed that the account did not exist. She also characterised Saxena as a coward and unpatriotic.
“Lok Samiti naively and promptly sent the receipt and the letter, which shows honesty and good record keeping then anything else. But the cheque could not be encashed and got bounced. On enquiry, the bank reported the account does not exist,” said the 2000 press note, as quoted by LiveLaw.
In 2001, the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Ahmedabad recognised the offence under Section 500 of the IPC and initiated proceedings under Section 204 of the CrPC against Patkar. Two years later, a chief metropolitan magistrate (CMM) court in Delhi received the complaint following the orders of the Supreme Court. In 2011, Patkar pleaded not guilty and requested a trial.
This story was originally published in thewire.in. Read the full story here.


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Climate change is a defining challenge of our era, and the need for innovative solutions to combat rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere has never been more pressing. In the realm of chemical engineering, an exciting and forward-thinking research idea is taking shape: Sustainable Direct Air Capture (DAC) of Carbon Dioxide. This pioneering research aims to design and develop processes that are not only energy-efficient but also environmentally friendly, with the potential to revolutionize our approach to climate change mitigation.
The Urgency of Carbon Dioxide Removal
As the consequences of climate change become increasingly apparent, there’s a growing recognition that reducing CO2 emissions is just one part of the equation. To address the carbon debt we’ve accumulated, we need technologies that can actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is where Direct Air Capture comes into play.
DAC is a technology that directly captures CO2 from the air, offering the promise of negative emissions – removing more CO2 from the atmosphere than is emitted. However, for DAC to become a viable solution, several challenges need to be addressed, primarily related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Research Objective: Designing Sustainable and Energy-Efficient DAC
The core objective of this innovative research is to advance the development of DAC systems that are sustainable, energy-efficient, and economically viable. Here’s how this research is poised to achieve that goal:
1. Advanced Materials for Enhanced Capture:
The heart of DAC lies in the materials used for CO2 capture. Researchers are delving into the realm of novel materials, such as solid sorbents, liquid solvents, and other innovative adsorbents. These materials possess high CO2 capture capacities, rapid kinetics, and the potential to operate efficiently at lower energy inputs. This not only enhances the efficiency of DAC systems but also reduces their environmental footprint.
2. Innovative Reactor Designs:
Reactor design plays a pivotal role in DAC efficiency. Researchers are exploring new reactor designs that maximize the contact between CO2 in the air and the capture material. This approach enhances the overall efficiency of CO2 absorption, minimizing energy consumption and operational costs.
3. Renewable Energy Integration:
One of the most exciting aspects of this research is the integration of renewable energy sources. By harnessing solar, wind, or other green energy sources, DAC systems can become carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative. This not only reduces the environmental impact but also aligns DAC with broader sustainability goals.
4. Co-Capture of Multiple Pollutants:
To further enhance the environmental benefits, researchers are exploring the potential for DAC systems to co-capture other pollutants from the atmosphere. This includes pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides, which can be detrimental to air quality and public health. The co-capture of these pollutants reduces the overall environmental impact of DAC.
5. Utilization of Captured CO2:
The research extends beyond mere CO2 capture; it’s about what we do with the captured carbon. Sustainable DAC processes open up avenues for utilizing the captured CO2 in the production of valuable products. This can include synthetic fuels, chemicals, and even construction materials. In essence, it creates a circular carbon economy, reducing waste and creating economic incentives for DAC deployment.
The Expected Outcomes
What can we expect from this pioneering research?
Energy-Efficient DAC Systems: The development of DAC systems that capture CO2 from the atmosphere with minimal energy input. This reduction in energy consumption significantly improves the environmental profile of DAC technology.
Cost-Effective Solutions: Research aims to make DAC a cost-effective technology, one that can be deployed at a large scale. Cost-effectiveness is a critical factor in the viability of DAC as a solution for climate change mitigation.
Environmental Benefits: Sustainable DAC processes provide a two-fold environmental benefit. They remove CO2 from the atmosphere, helping combat climate change, and co-capture other pollutants, enhancing air quality and public health.
Carbon Utilization: The captured CO2 isn’t seen as a waste product but as a valuable resource. Utilizing it for the production of various products adds an economic dimension to DAC deployment, making it a win-win solution for both climate change and industry.
Impact and Significance
The significance of this research goes beyond just DAC technology. It aligns with global efforts to address climate change and offers a glimpse of a future where negative emissions are not just a theoretical concept but a tangible reality.
Moreover, the research contributes to the field of chemical engineering by advancing the development of innovative materials, reactor designs, and renewable energy integration. These advancements are not isolated to DAC but have the potential to revolutionize a broad spectrum of chemical engineering applications, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and energy-efficient processes.
In conclusion, the research into sustainable DAC processes is a beacon of hope in the global fight against climate change. It brings together technology, innovation, and sustainability to create a solution that can have a profound and lasting impact on the world. As we explore this frontier of research, it’s essential to remember that the spirit of innovation and the pursuit of a sustainable future continue to shape the path forward, offering us a chance to mitigate the effects of climate change and build a better world for future generations.


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title: proxy.golang.org

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The Go team is providing the following services run by Google: a module mirror for accelerating Go module downloads, an index for discovering new modules, and a global go.sum database for authenticating module content.
Since Go 1.13, the go command by default downloads and authenticates modules using the Go module mirror and Go checksum database. See proxy.golang.org/privacy for privacy information about these services and the go command documentation for configuration details including how to disable the use of these servers or use different ones. If you depend on non-public modules, see the documentation for configuring your environment.
proxy.golang.org - a module mirror
which implements the module proxy protocol.
For users downloading large numbers of modules (e.g. for bulk static analysis), the mirror
supports a separate endpoint /cached-only
that instructs the proxy to
return only cached content. This will avoid slow downloads, at the cost of possibly missing some
GOPROXY=https://proxy.golang.org/cached-only go mod download email@example.com
index.golang.org - an index which serves a feed of new module versions that become available by proxy.golang.org. The feed can be viewed at https://index.golang.org/index. The feed is served as new line delimited JSON, providing the module path (as Path), the module version (as Version), and the time it was first cached by proxy.golang.org (as Timestamp). The list is sorted in chronological order. There are optional parameters:
If you use the index to download many modules from the module mirror, you will want to use
endpoint, described above.
These services are ready for production use. Please file issues if you spot them, with the title prefix "proxy.golang.org:" (or "index.golang.org:", or "sum.golang.org:").
These services can only access publicly available source code. If you depend on private
modules, set GOPRIVATE
to a glob pattern that covers them. See
Module configuration for non-public modules
in the go command documentation for more details.
To opt-out of this module mirror, you can turn it off by setting GOPROXY=direct
See the go command documentation for other configuration details.
go get -u
or go list -m --versions
?In order to improve our services' caching and serving latencies, new versions may not show up
right away. If you want new code to be immediately available in the mirror, then first make sure
there is a semantically versioned tag for this revision in the underlying source repository.
Then explicitly request that version via go get module@version
. The new version
should be available within one minute. Note that if someone requested the version before the tag
was pushed, it may take up to 30 minutes for the mirror's cache to expire and fresh data about
the version to become available. If the version is still not available after 30 minutes, please
file an issue.
Whenever possible, the mirror aims to cache content in order to avoid breaking builds for people that depend on your package, so this bad release may still be available in the mirror even if it is not available at the origin. The same situation applies if you delete your entire repository. We suggest creating a new version and encouraging people to use that one instead.
If you would like to hide versions of a module from the go
command, as well as pkg.go.dev, you should retract them.
Retracting a module version involves adding a retract directive
to your go.mod file and publishing a new version. See the Go blog post
New module changes in Go 1.16 and
the modules reference for details.
The go command documentation describes the configuration details including how to disable the use of these servers or use different ones.
and request a private module from these services,
proxy.golang.org does not save all modules forever. There are a number of reasons for this, but one reason is if proxy.golang.org is not able to detect a suitable license. In this case, only a temporarily cached copy of the module will be made available, and may become unavailable if it is removed from the original source and becomes outdated. The checksums will still remain in the checksum database regardless of whether or not they have become unavailable in the mirror.


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title: Trucking companies

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Building and managing a successful trucking company is no mean feat, especially in today’s competitive market. Truck fleet management is made all the more difficult by the mobile nature of its most essential assets–the trucks themselves. Not knowing where your trucks and drivers are at all times can make fleet optimization, cargo coordination, and fuel cost minimization a living nightmare.
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In the transportation business, the saying “time is money” rings as true as it ever has. With a GPS tracking system, fleet managers can identify potential traffic hold-ups and reroute accordingly, reducing time spent in traffic jams.
A good GPS fleet tracking system will deliver detailed reports that fleet-owning businesses can use to make data-based decisions for their operation.
Fleet managers who monitor their drivers’ behavior through GPS tracking software get valuable insight into the day-to-day activities of those drivers. This information can be used to improve driver training methods, reward safe drivers, and correct undesirable driving behaviors.
GPS-enhanced workforce management gives fleet managers and dispatchers the ability to make informed decisions as needed to optimize their staff’s workday.
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Using a GPS tracking system in conjunction with fleet management best practices gives fleet managers the insight they need to identify areas of excessive spend and cut costs in the right places.
While some downtime is inevitable in most operations, too much can have disastrous consequences for a fleet’s productivity and profitability. GPS vehicle tracking works to reduce downtime by helping fleet managers and dispatchers optimize their routes, stops, and schedules.
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Driver and PTO event data can be used to verify timecards, discouraging time theft and keeping payroll costs down.
Better Insurance Rates
Some insurance providers will offer discounted rates for fleet-owning businesses that use GPS fleet tracking to keep an eye on their vehicles.
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GPS fleet tracking enables truck fleets to respond to and fulfill assignments with increased efficiency and punctuality, keeping customers and partners satisfied.
An unsupervised truck is a tempting target for thieves and vandals. With GPS vehicle tracking, trucks are protected with unauthorized use and movement alerts.


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title: 4011 cotton gin road

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title: Melaka

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Melaka State is strategically located on the southwestern coast of the Malaysian peninsula, facing the Straight of Melaka. It lies between the capital, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, which connects to Singapore. Melaka State has a population of 910,000 and an average annual population growth rate of 1.3%.
Being one of Malaysia’s oldest cities, Melaka was a prominent historic trading post that eventually turned into a vibrant commercial centre. As a former linkage between the Global East and West, Melaka became a multicultural city, influenced by Indian, Chinese, and European culture, which manifested itself in the area’s unique architecture. Between 1970 and 1975, Melaka was one of the poorest states in Malaysia, with the fifth lowest GDP per capita in the country. As the country’s commodity exports declined during the mid-1980s, the national government invested in tourism for development, which led to a strong initiative to expand the heritage tourism sector in Melaka. The historic city centre was inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008. The aspiration to attract half of all tourists visiting Malaysia by 2020, led to further forms of development outside of Melaka City. The Town of Ayer Keroh in particular attracted several government and administrative offices, and tourism development projects. Ayer Keroh lies north of Melaka City and is the main entry point into Melaka State and the city from the North-South Expressway. The two projects identified in response to Melaka’s development trends, are (i) a Green Transport Corridor Implementation Plan, and (ii) a Heritage Area Integrated Mobility Plan.
Melaka is exposed to several transport and environmental issues; it experiences high volumes of traffic that stem from a mobility system unable to effectively accommodate the travel demands of the burgeoning tourism industry. Heavy reliance on private motorised transport and the associated traffic congestion are a cause of concern for the economic, social and environmental health of Melaka State and City. The road network has reached its carrying capacity for private vehicle access into and within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing delays to service deliveries, local commuters, tourists and other visitors. As the usage of private transport throughout Melaka State has surpassed the use of public transportation, there is an increased vulnerability in the sense of mobility and connectivity for those with limited access and ability to pay for private transportation, including children, the elderly, women, and low-income groups. Melaka’s heritage centre suffers from limited choice in travel, which reduces the accessibility to jobs, education, medical facilities, and other services and amenities. Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution have adverse effects on both the environment and human health. Furthermore, the limited access to public transportation risks to detract tourists and negatively impact the tourism industry by limiting mobility and creating a traffic dominated urban environment.
To address these challenges, a Green Bus Network Improvement Plan and an Integrated Heritage Area Mobility Plan will be devised. The two project components will be undertaken with the aim of enabling Melaka to implement the right infrastructure and mobility system to promote sustainable travel. This will alleviate Melaka State and Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage Site from the many stresses caused by traffic congestion, unmet parking demand and the poor provision of alternative modes of transport.


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Volunteer Attorney Mediator Civil Appellate Settlement Program
After a four-month trial run in 1991, this court commenced its civil appellate settlement program using volunteer attorney mediators. Eighty mediators were selected from among the most respected attorneys in the Riverside and Riverside County bar. The court focused the program on fully briefed appeals that had not yet been assigned to a chambers. The volunteer mediators removed approximately 300 civil appeals from this court’s backlog over a period of five years saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. In recognition of that success and the program’s efficiency, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Judicial Council honored the program in 1996 with a Kleps Award for innovative judicial programs.
As the court became current in the assignment of civil appeals for preparation of an opinion, the court shifted the settlement program focus to pre-briefing cases. The Presiding Justice now screens cases when the docketing statement is filed, and assigns about 30 percent of the cases selected to the settlement program. Once selected, participation is mandatory. Mediators specializing in the area of law involved in the appeal are matched with the case. The mediators often spend several hours prior to the first settlement conference reviewing the settlement statement provided by the parties and the record when necessary. The conferences are held at the court, and the mediators often require the parties to return for additional negotiations after the initial meeting. The percentage of cases settled has risen over the life of the program from 30 percent of the cases in which one or more settlement conferences are held to 40 percent.