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Takeaway: More than one motion to exclude can be filed by each party, but the total count of pages cumulative over all motions to exclude cannot exceed the fifteen-page limit per party.
In its Order, the Board addressed a number of evidentiary issues raised first in a chain of emails and then during a conference call held on March 24, 2014. The Board authorized Patent Owner to file a substitute exhibit to the Patent Owner Response. A number of appendices were apparently omitted from the Exhibit due to a clerical error. The Board ordered that Petitioner must serve any objections to the appendices within five days of service of the substitute Exhibit.
Petitioner also sought to exclude the Exhibit on the basis that it was inadmissible under 37 C.F.R. § 42.65(a) as being expert testimony on patent examination practice. Although the Board disagreed, it authorized Petitioner to file a motion to exclude the evidence. The Board reminded the parties that more than one motion to exclude could be filed by each party, but that the total count of pages cumulative over all motions to exclude could not exceed the fifteen-page limit per party and that the applicable due dates must be observed.
Finally, Petitioner sought to strike another of Patent Owner's exhibits to Patent Owner Response on the grounds that the Exhibit was an attempt to circumvent the page limit for the Patent Owner Response. Because the Board and parties agreed that the Exhibit did not address any issue presented in the petition, the Board did not authorize any motion to strike the Exhibit and noted that the Exhibit would be given little or no consideration.
As a follow-up, in Paper No. 43, the Board commented on Patent Owner's attempted filing of the substitute Exhibit. The substitute Exhibit was filed with a motion to substitute the exhibit and expunge the original exhibit. However, no certification was provided stating that the exhibit was identical to the original except for the inclusion of the omitted appendices. The Board provisionally granted the motion to substitute the Exhibit on the condition that Patent Owner submit a certification as noted above.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC v. Supernus Phamaceuticals, Inc., IPR2013-00368
Papers 42 and 43: Order Conduct of the Proceeding
Dated: March 26, 2014
Patent 8,206,740
Before: Lora M. Green, Scott E. Kamholz, and Georgianna W. Braden
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When 'Cancel Culture' Is Right: Racists and Antisemites Shouldn't Have Online Platforms
by Simon Butler
As questions about racism surround us about film and TV projects — and the presence of hate speech on mass-media outlets — the issue recently hit very close to home for me in the form of antisemitism.
I was searching for stand-up comedy options on TV via Tubi — a service offering movies, TV shows, and other content — when I noticed a listing for a program featuring Owen Benjamin, a notoriously antisemitic comedian whose videos have been banned by websites such as YouTube for their hateful content.
Among the videos he has created in the past are ones making light of the Holocaust, and others purporting to imitate stereotypically Jewish manners of speech.
Why is Tubi showcasing this personality?
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This is important to ask, given the wave of movements to ban films, statues, and other works glorifying slavery and those who have benefited from it — along with individuals involved in the oppression of populations. My feeling is that these mandates, if conducted in a just way and by the proper authorities in a safe and expeditious fashion, are absolutely justified.
But such directives should be extended to works celebrating antisemitic individuals too — and there's a surplus of movies, paintings, etc. that warrant further scrutiny.
Take Banksy's "anti-Zionist" (read: antisemitic) graffiti or Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Maybe one even could look at David Lean's Oliver Twist, which features a performance by Alec Guinness as Fagin that was widely criticized by Jewish groups at the time of its release because of elements such as a highly exaggerated prosthetic nose affixed to the actor. Or Alexander Payne's Downsizing, which posited a future in which Israelis were miniaturizing Palestinians to render them helpless.
How will the debate rage around this, and where do we draw the line?
Advocating hatred of any population is abhorrent, and art has a responsibility to present its aesthetic attributes with an ethical sensibility. Yet many great works of art have been created by bigots; the examples are endless, but two examples are the antisemitic composer Richard Wagner and the racist writer Rudyard Kipling. What is the fate of those creations, as well as of the critical approaches we take to assess them?
I suspect the future of film and other artistic disciplines will be marked by the growth of supplemental commentary that can put the racism of artists and their works in the appropriate context. That would make sense. We shouldn't necessarily ban them outright.
The works that are antisemitic, however, shouldn't be ignored — and if they cross the line, they should be banned. I hope Tubi feels the same way.
Simon Hardy Butler is a writer and editor living in New York City. During his career, he has written for publications ranging from Zagat to Adweek. His views and opinions are his own.


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Beginners are often taught how to align their feet by the simple expedient of laying an arrow down so that it touches the toes of their feet. Thus the "toe line" is born. Initially we want their toe line to point to a spot directly under the target center they are trying to hit and we call this the "square or even stance."
After this point little is said about the archer's foot position until much later when we introduce open or closed stances. (Open stances are preferred for mysterious reasons.)
However, if your archer flares, say, their front foot out a bit more than their back foot, then align their toes to the target line, their body will be a closed position. Conversely, if their rear foot is flared a bit more than the front, then their body will be in an open position. And young archers are oh, so flexible and can get into some fairly extreme body positions, all based upon inconsistent foot flaring.
Sometimes we forget that the stance exists to get our upper body into a repeatable, stable position.
Coaches would be better off to pay attention to their student's heel lines than their toe lines. The heel line doesn't depend so much on how flared the archer's toes are. Or we need to have our students control their foot flares as well as their foot positions. Since young people often have, shall we say, "variable posture," we need them to attend to this. If this seems to be an issue, maybe place "foot flare" on their shot sequence list.
Is this getting a bit too picky? Here I am addressing serious archery students. You can answer this question for yourself with a little research. The next time you are able to attend a youth archery tournament, watch a couple of those archers feet. See if their stance is repeatable or variable. Pay attention to how the feet are flared. If you want to get serious, set up a camera with a telephoto lens and zoom in on the kid's feet. Take photos of their feet over several shots, preferable several ends. Compare the photos for foot position. If you end up seeing what I saw, you can use the photos to show your students that this applies to them.
If your students are still skeptical, do the Natural Stance drill with them. They will soon see that their body has a mind of its own as to how it will be oriented in space.
And, if it turns out that "all is well" with many of your students, you will have taught them something about the level of attention to detail that one needs to excel.
Addendum Some have noted that since the arrow is placed pointing tot he center of the target, the archers end up standing to the left or right of the target (depending on handedness) and may be shooting at an angle. This might be the case but it is not. Don't forget where the bow is. It is hanging in space in front of us. Which means we need to stand to one side so that the arrow line can be in a vertical plane with the center of the target. Standing slightly to the side of the target lane allows the archer's arrows to be above the target line, which they must be if they want to hit target center.
Second Addendum The phrase "to toe the line" did not come from target archery, but most likely from the military where sailors and soldiers that to "lie up" with the toes upon a line. Many people think this began in the days of wooden ships as the sailors were usually barefoot and the deck boards made handy lines.


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Francis Ebo Mensah re-elected KoKMA PM
Mr Francis Ebo Mensah has been re-elected as the Presiding Member (PM) of the KorleyKlotey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) in the Greater Accra Region.
The election, which in its initial stage became tough as the 17 assembly members could not give the nominee the two-thirds majority vote requirement, had to go for recess and come back to re-vote.
At the end of the second round all the 17 assembly members, which comprised elected and government appointees, voted "Yes" in favour of Mr Mensah, representing 100 per cent of the total votes cast.
The exercise was conducted by the Municipal Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC),Ms Linda Abban.
She lauded the assembly members for a peaceful and successful election after the hectic second time voting.
The Municipal Chief Executive of KorleyKlotey, Mr Samuel NiiAdjeiTawiah, congratulated the PM for the overwhelming victory and said the assembly was solidly behind him.
He asked the assembly members to cooperate with the PM for the speedy development of the municipality.
"This is a man of immense experience in assembly works. And I think he's going to work because he understands the work of assembly member and Presiding Member. So going forward is our prayer that other assembly members will learn from him and cooperate with him to speed up the work of the assembly," he added.
Mr Tawiah also urged the PM to introduce measures to help in the development of every community within the Municipality.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, commended the assembly members for their cooperation and expressed happiness for the election of the PM, saying "it will facilitate the work of the Assembly to bring progress for the area."
He also commended the staff of the assembly for their continuous support in the development of the municipality.
"I must commend you for the good work done in making the 'Let's make Accra work again' campaign achieve its target," he said.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Mensah expressed appreciation to his colleagues for giving him another opportunity to serve them and promised to work closely with them and other stakeholders to help develop the assembly.
"Being in the assembly for over 20 years, I think I have what it takes, I have the experience and exposure to also help my people to guide them to realise what we want as a municipal," he added.


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Brand new hotel which is very clean.
The whole place was clean.
Location, facilities, and staff are great!
It never fails to excite with modern conveniences , state of the art facilities and proximity to all major thoroughfare, airport, casino, malls and restaurants....
Clean, beautiful and spacious rooms (the bathroom was exceptionally nice!).
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The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Pasay part of Manila, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Intramuros. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, fitness center and steamroom on-site.
The Safety Seal is issued by the Department of Tourism to affirm that this accommodation establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government and uses a contact tracing application.
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What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Okura Manila?
Check-in is from 03:00 PM. You may request early check-in during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in before the designated period may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Hotel Okura Manila?
Hotel Okura Manila is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Hotel Okura Manila has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for an additional charge. You can drive in and park yourself, or use valet service offered at the hotel.
Is breakfast offered at Hotel Okura Manila?
Start your mornings right, with the à la carte and continental breakfast options offered at Hotel Okura Manila. A selection of food types including western, full american and asian breakfast options is available for guests.
What are my dining options at Hotel Okura Manila?
Hotel Okura Manila features 2 on-site restaurants for your dining convenience. Meals served include dinner and lunch. Asian cuisine is available for guests. Dishes are served in a la carte during opening hours.
Can special events be hosted at Hotel Okura Manila?
You may choose an indoor venue for your special gathering.
Can business events be hosted at Hotel Okura Manila?
On-site venues and convenient event services make Hotel Okura Manila an ideal choice for hosting meetings. The 2 venues can accommodate up to 90 people.
What is the smoking policy at Hotel Okura Manila?
Hotel Okura Manila does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Hotel Okura Manila?
Taft Avenue MRT Station is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 2.6 km away from Hotel Okura Manila.
What restaurants are nearby Hotel Okura Manila?
Hotel Okura Manila is located in Pasay, famous for good restaurants such as Szechuan House, Emperador and Andok's (Pasay).
What are popular attractions near Hotel Okura Manila?
Guests at Hotel Okura Manila can easily visit Maligayang Pagdating Rotunda, Newport Boulevard Roundabout and Circulo del Mundo located in the Pasay area.
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Hotel Okura Manila
Wake up to a magical day and enjoy all that Manila offers with a stay at Hotel Okura Manila. Sampling the authentic culture of Manila is easy with a stay at Hotel Okura Manila, just 9.4 km from Intramuros.
Hotel Okura Manila provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the hotel's easy to book transportation services. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel's on-site laundry service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hotel provides linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Keep your entertainment options wide, even in your room, with a range of facilities, including cable TV available in select rooms. The hotel also provides guests with bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar in some rooms.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in some select rooms.
Dining and things to do
Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's casino.
Hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the steam room and sauna. The hotel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps. The hotel's the poolside bar allows you to have the most casual of cocktail times with a mellow drink.
For those who hate to miss a workout, a trip to the hotel's fitness facility will keep you fresh and healthy.
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
All children are welcome.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this property can only accept bookings from fully vaccinated guests. Vaccination certificates and/or other documents as required by law must be presented at check-in. Please contact the property for more information.
Please be informed that there may be some construction noise at varying times during the day. We sincerely apologize in advance for any inconvenience this will cause during these necessary works. Thank you for your kind understanding.
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My nth stay. Haha. I just love the earthy tone of this hotel. It's grounding. I booked a Hinoki-yu room but it was upgraded to a Palace Suite. Amazing! I was trying to book that room 2 months ago but it was cancelled due to unavailability then yesterday I got such a nice surprise when I got to stay in it. Room was spacious yet just right. The interior screams Japanese royalty and was thoughtfully set up. It screams of KING. Downside was that the water heater in the tub was broken and took an hour to be fixed, but it was okay since I was allowed a late check out anyway. Also found out that the heater for the shower was a bit broken, took too long for the warm water to kick in. And you have to be really careful for the tub not to overflow because the drainage was too shallow compared to the regular Hinoki room with stones around it. I also tried in-room dining for the first time and though it was pricey, the ribs just melted under the knife. It was tasteful. Bed was comfortable but the pillow was not as soft as other hotels I've stayed at. Their health club is now open! It's private and classy. The plunge pool was so relaxing. They also now have a sauna, truly reminds me of Japan. Will I stay here again? Yes. Will I book a Palace Suite? Maybe, on special occasion. :) Thank you so much to all the Okura staff. they were so nice, one even recognized me from a previous stay. Lol.
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The hotel is very clean & anywhere you go, the staff is friendly, accomodating & helpful. Front desk people are nice. The room is impressive. Huge. I like the fact that there is a division between the bed & dressing area. And in the dressing area there is a huge mirror which makes it easier to survey your look after dressing. I love the hinoki tub. The more you soak in the water the more it becomes warm. I love the health club as there is a sauna & jacuzzi. The pool is also picturesque. Breakfast is only plated probably because the hotel is not yet fully operational. It still has to have its grand launch. Not all restos are open yet.
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We needed a night's stay near the airport before flying out. We chose Okura and it did not disappoint. It was actually hands down the best stay for our family. From the moment we checked in, the hotel staff were courteous and friendly. Rooms were clean and modern using Japanese technology. Some elevators had a whiff of cigarette smell probably from casino goers. But we did not feel like we were near a casino during our stay. Lobby ambience has a night relaxing feel. Rooms were spacious. Room service was delectable. The heated pool was very relaxing. Despite its proximity to the airport, we didnt hear much noise from aircrafts. There was also a bridge connecting to the Newport Mall.
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Entrance is a bit hard to find but everything else in this hotel is exceptional. Booked the Hinoki-yu room and it was so spacious kids could wrestle on the floor (though I was a solo traveler this time). The Hinoki tub is refreshing, no need to go up the hotel pool since it's more private and you can literally spend hours in there. Breakfast (Yamazato) was also superb with an in-door dining option since I woke up late because of the bed and pillows provided so much comfort you'll want to be a human burrito. Casa Buenas downstairs also offer a fine dining experience. Overall I enjoyed Okura better than another Japanese-inspired hotel in the metro. Will definitely come back with the rest of the family.
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We enjoyed our stay at Okura. Excellent service from the staff! What we liked the most is the onsen experience :) We love the room interiors, very modern japanese. You have the option to have your free breakfast in your room. Hotel have available wheelchairs and is also wheelchair accessible. It would be better if there are available snacks in the mini bar. We checked in late and there were no available food in the fridge like other hotels. Overall we will book this hotel again in the future and will recommend Okura to our friends.
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My family loved this hotel. Room is spacious and the beds are super comfy. 'Loved the bathtub. My kids enjoyed the heated pool. I booked it for my husband's bday and we appreciate the surprise cake when we got to our room. Looking forward to staying there again and I hope the women's health club (sauna & jacuzzi) will be available soon. Glad my husband could enjoy the jacuzzi and sauna. Great staff and guest service.
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I had a late flight into Manila and early leave to my destination with around 8 hrs to kill. Hotel Okura was perfect as I could go and get a workout in, sauna, and decent sleep. The hotel is located right next to one of the terminals, albeit I flew in and out of terminal 2 which is about 10 minutes taxi away (make sure you get a metered airport taxi and not agree a rate as the airport taxis will rip you off! The hotel is great and very comfy. Wish I had a longer stay there.
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The hotel just opened to the public recently so there weren't a lot of guests yet when we stayed there which I like. I love that they have a plunge pool, sauna, and steam room - I didn't know they had one so it was a nice surprise. I also love the open concept japanese aesthetic of the room. The japanese tub was a nice experience! The room is automated (lights and toilet) which takes some getting used to. The breakfast buffet had great food choices and it tastes really good. I would definitely stay here again.
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Stepping into Okura Hotel's lobby transports you to Japan. It has a very warm Asian feel. We booked two rooms- modern and Japanese and both were amazing. The modern room was more spacious with a luxurious feel. The wooden bath in the Japanese room was very relaxing. One thing I found odd in the Japanese room was that the shower room and toilet were across the room from each other. Usually, toilets and baths are next to each other. Nevertheless, everything was perfect. Best hotel stay in Manila to date.
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TL;DR Good place, great rooms, nice staff but everything is just so slow. Don't go here on holidays. Check in process was way toooo long. I understand they're just on soft opening, but you need to adjust your operations based on the number of bookings for that day. We stayed on a holiday, arrived past 3 pm, got to the check in counter at 4:49pm then was told our rooms are not yet available. We waited at the rooftop and was able to finally get inside one of our rooms before 7pm. While waiting in line for check in, here are some of the things I've observed: everything is manual. Asking for IDs, verifying payment, explaining policies, filling out forms - each person eats up 15mins+ just going through this process. Reminders could've been set, an assistant could've asked guests to fill up forms while waiting in line and photocopying their documents, these gaps would tell a frequent traveler they're not ready to open yet. Even the pool is by schedule, which we were never told upon check in. We also requested for dinner plates since we ordered food from outside. The plates were delivered an hour later after a follow up. How hard is it to deliver utensils? If there are multiple guests, is it not possible to group together deliveries and go every 15 minutes instead of 1 hour? The only saving grace is the heavy and delicious breakfast, great brewed coffee and the nice friendly staff. Might stay again but on a less busy day.
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We chose to celebrate at Okura since we couldn't travel to Japan anyway 😁. We love the rooms and we really enjoyed our stay. The buffet area is still in its finishing stage but they had a good selection of ala carte breakfast which is good for sharing. We look forward to coming back when the spirited-away inspired buffet area is completed👌❤
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One of the best hotels I tried. Excellent facilities & amenties (they even have safety kits). Love the heated pool, the dry sauna & pool. Will miss the heated toilet seat! Best location too. Connecting bridge to the Newport Mall, walking distance to Lawson's & Watsons. All that and they're still on their soft launch! I will definitely come back!
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Had a wondeful stay in this hotel. All staff were very hospitable and eager to provide assistance. Hotel was really a japanese inspired, the hinoki tub experience was really one of a kind. Love that there's a connecting way going to resorts world and nearby hotels. Will definitely recommend this hotel to friends
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The facilities that were open are clean and secure. The hotel and Hinoki-yu Room were excellent with modern touches. Staff are very accommodating. Would love to see more items in the food menu the future.
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They have very spacious rooms which is good for a family staycation, beautiful interiors and hotel cleanliness is well maintained. They have a very accommodating staff that made my birthday special.
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For an authentic Japanese experience, you should try out this hotel. I really love the interior design of their rooms especially the bath tub. This hotel is quite new (they are on soft launch/opening) so everything is still very pristine. The pool area is amazing especially at night and we love their kaiseki meals. Definitely a must try!
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Why can´t you have Dual Locos when haulin´freight?
Because the map designer did not provide for one. :>)
Loading beer cars cause an error message, but game does not crash. Able to keep on playing.
I did a little checking. The only problem I have encountered was with the TGV train. It will crash when loading freight.
I will make the corrections, (there might have been some earlier ones too) and upload it to morrow.
If you are playing now, just avoid using the TGV loco.
The dual locomotives are working OK.
Really great map nice work, would love to see tenders on the steam engines though, that would top it off!
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@Domisvp: Have you been able to get anycustom map to work?
Do you happen to have any other maps installed while your trying to play these maps?
Great Map. Extremely challenging for the first time. There are some spelling errors in the cities names in the instructions. It was a little hard to follow. This map and the Shanghai map crash almost at the end of the game. Any thoughts on how to fix that?
the game crashes when i want to start a modified scenario :((
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error in map,does not attach trains to stations.
Crashes must be a specific problem with your installation, maybe you forgot to delete all files in Usermap and Customassets before installing those for Himachal? I played this scenario through without a crash, zero problems.
i think i will try it again then,though other maps work for me hence I could not have missed things,but still will give it a go and write what happens afterwards.
Great map. I managed all of the challenges except achieving 500M net worth, but you need to start from the city at the bottom right. Also you mustn't create any industries other than the ones in the scenarios because there aren't any spare empty slots
Great map! But I cannot choose a steel mill in "Build a new factory". Steel mill is not available. So I cannot win.


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Kenneth Cibelli joined the Board in 2021 and currently serves on the Executive Comm as Secretary. Ken was very involved with various NFSB activities for years prior and continues to volunteer his services weekly in many capacities. He is a member of the Development Comm. Ken is a business applications programmer with concentrations in warehousing and in systems monitoring. Ken and his wife, Diane, are longtime residents of Nutley; their two grown daughters are NHS graduates.
Kimberley A. Donohoe joined the Board in 2016. She has been a practicing attorney with her own firm in town for over 20 years specializing in real estate, guardianships, special needs, estate planning/administration, municipal court cases and related matters. She is a Nutley Board of Education Parent Advisory Group for Special Education volunteer, and is a Volunteer Legal Guardian. She is the Nutley Lawyers Club vice president and liaison to Special Services Director of Nutley Bd of Ed. She has also served as a part-time public defender in Nutley Municipal Court on an as-needed basis. Kimberley currently serves on the Governance Committee.
Michael Evangelista joined the Board in 2021. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Governance Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee. Mike's a long time Nutley resident and graduate of Nutley High School. He is retired from an officer-level career in the operations sector of major Wall Street brokerage firms and annuity area of large insurance firms. He attended Pennsylvania State University, and is a fifteen-year member and Secretary/Treasurer of the Alumni Control Board of the Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Mike is an active volunteer with the NFSB Pantry and involved in multiple volunteer efforts, including FACT, a local organization feeding those in need.
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Marla Hunter served in ad hoc capacities prior to joining the Board in 2020. She serves on the Executive Comm as 2nd Vice President, is an administrator on Board Effect, and Chairs the Public Relations Comm. She lends her time and energy to many fundraising efforts. She attended Ramapo College and spent many years living in the DC/VA area before settling in Nutley in 2009 with her husband, Ryan. They are the proud parents of two daughters. Marla is an enthusiastic volunteer in many community activities and functions, and serves as President of the PTO and is a youth sports coach.
Taji S. Karim-Reisch, joined the Board in 2021. She is a longtime township resident, committed to building community through volunteerism. Her passion for holistic wellness inspired her to pursuit a Master's degree in Social Work. Taji is licensed in both clinical social work and massage therapy. She has directed/developed programming in end-of-life care while addressing issues of substance misuse in urban underserved communities. Taji is the Director of Bereavement at St. Mary's Church (Nutley) and is a psychotherapist in a semi-private practice, assisting people to navigate challenges of loss and mental health concerns. She serves on the Development Committee.
Angela Kircher has served NFSB in various capacities for over 30 years, including as past President of the (former) NFSB Women's Auxiliary, and joined the NFSB Board in 2013. Angela continues to focus her efforts on volunteering with the Thrift Shop. Angela is a past Secretary, and currently serves on the Finance and Facilities Committees. Professionally, Angela was a Senior Credit Manager at JVC and is a past president of Reimer Credit Manager's Association. is a lifelong resident of Nutley, where she and her husband Walter Wayne have raised 4 children.
Cheryl Kozyra joined the Board in 2022 and is serving on the Public Relations Committee. She has been a teacher for 33 years, 23 of them with the Nutley Board of Education. Cheryl has served on numerous committees in John H Walker Middle School and has been the sponsor of the Student Council for many years. Cheryl is a life-long resident of Nutley, where she, along with her husband, Barry, raised two daughters.
Jim Kuchta and his wife, Valerie, have lived in Nutley for over 40 years. He was appointed to the Board in 1986 and has been in service to NFSB in various capacities, including Board President. Currently, he serves on the Facilities Committee, Chairs the Finance Committee and serves as Treasurer on the Executive Committee. Jim has served on the Nutley Board of Education, the Health Advisory Board, a Trustee of the Nutley Educational Foundation the Nutley Adult School Board and an officer of the Spring Garden PTO and continues to Chair the Nutley Rent Leveling Board. Jim is a retired Vice President in the financial area of MetLife.
Patricia (Trish) Maleski joined the Board in 2022 and is a member of the Governance and Finance Committees. A CPA by trade, she is retired from a career in asset management, having served as the President and Treasurer of the JPMorgan mutual fund complex. She currently serves as a Trustee for the Morgan Stanley mutual funds. Trish returns to volunteering with the NFSB where she previously co-chaired fund-raising events such as the Home Show and two Talent shows. She also assisted with distributing school lunches during the height of the pandemic and has volunteered with the thrift shop. Trish and her husband Michael Cooper have lived in Nutley for 30 years and their two children graduated from Nutley High School.
Michael Padilla joined the Board in 2015 where he has served as Co-chair of the Development Committee, Chair of the Governance Committee and currently as Board President on the Executive Comm. Mike is a member of the Nutley Police Department, where as Detective Sgt., he was recognized as Administrator of the Year for LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs). He resides in Nutley with his wife and two daughters, and is an Assistant Coach for the Nutley High School Football team.
Dave Popkin joined the Board in 2017. He is the 1st Vice President of NFSB, member of the Development and the PR Committees. Dave annually organizes and performs in NFSB fundraisers Rock Hunger, The Garden Party, and A Night at the Races. He is a former adjunct professor at Seton Hall University. Dave has lived in Nutley for over 20 years with his wife Cindy Tirrell, is the CEO of Hilltop Management, a Nutley-based marketing and event management company. He also is a professional sportscaster, currently serving as a radio announcer for Seton Hall basketball and on various TV networks.
Martha (Vicki) Ray joined the Board in 2013. She is Co-Chair of the Governance Committee and serves on the Facilities Committee. She has served on the Finance Comm, the Redevelopment Comm for the Chestnut Street facilities, and on the committee to hire the Executive Director. Vicki is currently serving as Past President on the Board of Trustees, after serving as Board President from 2017-2020. She retired from a 40-year career in scientific research, including project management and strategic planning. Vicki has been active for over the last 25 years with the League of Women Voters, locally and at the state level, in several officer positions. She is also involved with and supports The American Association of University Women.
Javier Robles joined the Board 2013. He serves as a member of the Governance Committee, particularly in the area of non-profit organizational guidance. Javier is a senior compliance counsel serving Fortune 500 companies. He is a life-long resident of Nutley, where he continues to reside with his family.
Erin Ryan (ex officio) joined the Board in 2019 and serves on the Governance Committee. Erin spent over 15 years in various business development and product innovation roles within the healthcare industry before moving to the non-profit sector in 2011 to focus on patient advocacy work. She has a BA in Social Thought and Political Economy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. A Boston native, she moved to Nutley in 2005 with her husband Stefano and has two children. Although recently relocated to the Netherlands Erin continues to participate on the Board in an ex-officio capacity.
Frankie Turano, Jr. joined the Board in 2022. Frankie has been very involved with NFSB projects over the years from sponsorship to participation. He is a lifelong resident of Nutley and owns the American Made Custom Cabinet Company. He donates proceeds from his sales back to local Veteran groups. In his spare time, Frankie writes novels and articles for the Nutley Neighbors Magazine on veterans who have served this country. He is the first recipient of the Military Civilian Appreciation Award from the AMVETS of the United States. Frankie serves on the Development Committee.
Kelly Ziek joined the Board in 2021. Kelly serves as Co-Chair of the Development Committee and on the Public Relations Committee. She is a professional non-profit consultant and has extensive experience in fundraising/communications, with a recent focus on grant writing. Through the years, Kelly has worked for and with institutions such as the Essex County Parks Department, Human Needs Food Pantry, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair Public Library, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, and the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School. Kelly holds B.A. degrees in Economics and Psychology from Rutgers University. She moved to Nutley in 2004 with her husband Paul where they are raising their three children.
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Canadiens surprise home crowd, select Juraj Slafkovský with top pick of 2022 NHL draft
Frontenacs forward Shane Wright slips to expansion Seattle Kraken at No. 4 overall
Juraj Slafkovsky was just as shocked as the Bell Centre crowd.
And Shane Wright had to wait a lot longer than expected to hear his name called.
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the first round of the 2022 NHL draft Thursday. They made sure there was plenty of intrigue.
The Original Six franchise selected Slafkovsky with the No. 1 pick, while Wright — long viewed as the presumptive top selection — fell to fourth overall.
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced the first pick, but was drowned out by the electric crowd response that included both cheers and jeers.
"It was a really big surprise for me," said the 18-year-old Slafkovsky, who has a big frame and a big personality. "We had meetings, but we don't get to know almost anything from that meeting. I still could just guess when I was waiting for this.
"But now it's reality."
Not everyone in attendance was happy with the selection at the league's first in-person draft since 2019 after the last two were held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A handful of Canadiens fans sported Wright jerseys with his No. 51 on the back, while Slafkovsky was booed on the red carpet outside the rink before entering the building on his big night.
"Hockey is their passion as well as mine," said the six-foot-four, 229-pound winger, who later waded into the stands and high-fived fans to raucous support. "Maybe some of them didn't like me.
"But I will do everything that I can (to) play good for this team and they will actually maybe like me one day."
Canadiens acquire Dach from Chicago
The top-ranked European skater by NHL Central Scouting starred for his country at both the Beijing Olympics and world championships.
Minutes after picking Slafkovsky first overall, the Canadiens were right back at work and adding more to the evening's drama.
The first team to host the draft and pick first since the Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed Wendel Clark, Montreal acquired the 13th selection from the New York Islanders for defenceman Alexander Romanov and the 98th pick.
The Canadiens then packaged that selection with the first pick of round three (66th overall) and sent them to Chicago for centre Kirby Dach.
In the process of dismantling their roster for a rebuild, Chicago also traded star forward Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for three picks earlier in the day, including Friday's seventh overall selection.
The New Jersey Devils followed the Slafkovsky stunner and took defenceman Simon Nemec second overall.
"Amazing moment for my family, for me," said the defenceman, who along with Slafkovsky are the highest drafted Slovaks in NHL history.
"Amazing night."
The Arizona Coyotes then took American centre Logan Cooley of the U.S National Development Program at No. 3.
NHL Central Scouting's top-ranked North American skater heading into Thursday, Wright finally had his name called when the Seattle Kraken stepped to the microphone to make the centre the draft's fourth selection.
'A little chip on my shoulder'
"Definitely going to have a little chip on my shoulder," said the captain of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs. "I've always been self-motivated, always been pushing myself internally.
"But it's definitely gonna give me a little more fire."
League business got going earlier in the day when the Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Alexandar Georgiev from the New York Rangers for three picks.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, meanwhile, announced a six-year, $36.6-million US contact extension with defenceman Kris Letang, while the Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a two-year, $7-million deal.
The Winnipeg Jets grabbed U.S National Team Development Program winger Rutger McGroarty with the 14th pick before the Vancouver Canucks chose Swedish blue-liner Jonathan Lekkerimaki one slot later.
Draft resumes Friday
The Canadiens took Slovak winger Filip Mesar at No. 26 with their second selection of the first round.
The Edmonton Oilers traded the 29th pick, two future selections and bruising forward Zack Kassian to the Arizona Coyotes in another salary dump.
Edmonton acquired the No. 32 pick in the deal and shed Kassian's $3.5-million salary. The Oilers then chose Reid Schaefer of the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds.
The Senators didn't have a pick Thursday following the DeBrincat trade, while the Calgary Flames were also on the sidelines.
The draft resumes Friday with rounds two through seven.
Thursday evening started with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman getting roundly booed by the crowd.
He didn't mind one bit.
"Thank you for that welcome," he said. "It's a return to normalcy."


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As some of the regular audience is well aware, I'm on my way to MAGfest 9 in a little over a month. Me and about thirty folks from TGWTG will be in Arlington, VA more or less making complete fools of ourselves (as per normal). I've got at least one crossover vid planned, one I need to make solid, and whatever cameos pop up . . . in short, I'm gonna come home with some really cool, really fun vids for all of you guys.
However, Radio Dead Air is not exactly cheap on the pocketbook. I usually spend in the neighborhood of $100 each month on royalties, site hosting and bandwidth costs . . . and yes, that's above and beyond my normal internet service. Yes, I know I need ads on this thing; part of why I'm going to MAGfest will be talking to some folks about that very subject, not to mention website revamp and even making it a little less cumbersome to tune in each week. In the meanwhile, the bills is the bills.
To cover gas, lodging and food, we're going to need about $300. The good news is, thanks to my very generous audience, we're $205 of the way there already. How did I convince folks to donate? By humiliating myself, of course! If we reach the goal of $300 before December 31st, I have pledged to do an entire night of RDA in a pink shirt (and there has been talk of *shudder* sequins). Also, I will do the show with a stuffed hippo. (I really don't understand you guys. Seriously.)
On the more practical side of things, every person who chips in will have their names added to the credits of the special video I'm doing at MAGfest (maybe even links added, if folks are so inclined). Anything we manage to collect above the $300 mark will go back into monthly operating costs for the show. It's not something you have to do; RDA has always been and will always be a labor of love. But it does help to keep the lights on. We're like public radio . . . except we say "fuck" a lot more.
We only need $95 to reach the goal. And a pink shirt.


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This Peach Crisp recipe is a sweet and delicious dessert with tons of fresh peaches and a crisp oat topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it just tastes like summer!
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The perfect Peach Crisp is a summer staple! We love making this delicious dessert year-round with frozen peaches, but fresh peaches just taste so much better. The crunchy oat topping adds a nice texture to the creamy peach filling. It's sort of like a streusel topping with oats and spices added.
Everybody loves this amazing Peach Crisp recipe. It's warm and inviting and makes your house smell amazing. It's the perfect easy summer dessert that no one can resist!
Casserole types of desserts seem complicated but they are really so easy.
A cobbler is a baked fruit dessert that's topped with a cake-like biscuit batter. A crisp is a layer of sweetened fruit that is covered with a buttery oat and/or nut topping. As it bakes, the topping gets crispy and crunchy, hence the name!
It is highly recommend and will give your crisp filling a much better texture. The skin is fibrous and not entirely pleasant compared to the creamy, soft texture of the peach filling.
The easiest way to remove the skin is to blanch the fruit in boiling water for a couple of minutes. This will loosen the skin and you can easily peel it off. You could also use a handheld peeler.
Enjoy on its own either cold, warm, or at room temperature. If you really want to indulge, try a scoop of ice cream or some fresh whipped cream on top!
Store leftovers in the fridge in a tightly sealed container. Enjoy cold, or reheat in the microwave. Discard any leftovers after 3-4 days.
I just made this, and it's delicious! I just wish that the filling was juicier. The next time I make it, I will use only half of the flour with the fruit, or substitute it for 1/4 to 1/3 cup of corn starch.
Easy and delicious!
Entirely too much flour. I'm disappointed in the texture of the peach filling.
Used 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup flour
I also added 2/3 cup chopped pecans
3/4 flour
3/4 oats
1/2 cinnamon
Just put 2 in the oven. Can't wait to get some vanilla ice cream and go to town, yummy.
Loved it!!! I liked the amount of flower because some crisps end up with a lot of crisp and a flat layer of peaces. Maybe I will trouble shoot and try a bit less, but I liked it the way it was.
I just wonder if would work better if flour amounts were reversed. 2/3 in peaches and 1 c. in topping?
Made this today. Good flavor and I love the topping (I added a few chopped pecans) But I do agree the 1 cup
Of flour is too much! Was really gummy on the bottom. Will make again and use less flour.
I agree. Way too much flour in the filling.
Way too much flour in the peach mixture!
Made it too thick and the peaches lost their flavor.
Can you use can peaches?
This came out great. Very tasty. I might cut back a little on the flour mixed in with the peaches next time but that is a minor thing. The topping was spot on – sweet and crispy
I'm using fresh frozen peaches should I pre-cook them before adding the topping? Also my first attempt at this recipe my topping was not crunchy at all. Not sure what I did wrong. Brian sugar soft butter and old fashion oats. Did I use too much butter and not enough flour and sugar ? I used 1/2 cup each. Thanks


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Market Quick Take - August 21, 2020
John Hardy
Head of FX Strategy
Summary: US equities staged a strong comeback from the weakness inspired by the Wednesday FOMC Minutes release, with the Nasdaq 100 Index vaulting to a new all-time high close even as the broader market was somewhat mixed. In currencies, the USD also weakened again, erasing much of the rally likewise inspired by the FOMC minutes as we look ahead to a key speech from Fed Chair Powell next week.
What is our trading focus?
- S&P 500 Index (US500.I) and NASDAQ 100 Index (USNAS100.I) – headlines touted the strong comeback in the Nasdaq 100 index yesterday, with yesterday's price action entirely engulfing the prior day's range as index went from a three-day low early in Asian hours only to rally strongly and close more than a percent higher and at all-time highs, with the index trading near 11,500 this morning ahead of the European open. We would note some level of concern that the broader market is lagging, with for example, the S&P500 posting a far less enthusiastic comeback and the Russell 2000 posting a negative session and closing at a two-week low.
- STOXX 50 Index (EU50.I) – European equities are still in a tight range that has now lasted for almost three months as investors are struggling to find a strong narrative. Earnings have been erratic and much worse than US equities, and the lack of major technology companies and overweight of financials in Europe are a major drag on performance. On relative basis we remain negative on European equities vs US equities at least in the short-term.
- Spot Gold (XAUUSD) and Spot Silver (XAGUSD) - continue to consolidate, as they potentially will during the coming weeks while the market gets a clearer post-FOMC minutes view on the direction of yields and the dollar. So far gold has managed to find support ahead of the support area between $1900-$1920 while potential new long buyers may sit on the fence looking for a deeper correction or a break back above $2015 resistance. Silver has, despite the current consolidation focus, held up very well. The XAUXAG ratio, which shows the relative strength between the two metals, is currently trading at 71, not far from the recent low at 69.3.
- Brent Crude Oil (OILUKOCT20) and WTI Crude Oil (OILUSSEP20) - briefly showed sign of breaking the tight range that has prevailed since June. This after both contracts yesterday suddenly took a one-dollar dive, only to find buyers around at the 21-day moving average, thereby preventing a proper challenge of key technical support levels. The short-term outlook remains challenging with a continued price recovery being tempered by downbeat comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve and OPEC+ on the demand outlook. The overall risk appetite that continues to drive the stock market higher remains the key source of support that is preventing the market from adjusting lower to reflect current oil fundamentals. Brent remains stuck between its 50-day moving average at $43.30 and the 200-day at $46.25.
- EURUSD – the quick snap-back rally in sentiment yesterday after the FOMC minutes cast a brief dark cloud over the markets from late Wednesday, meant that the USD strength eased, and the currency sold off across the board. The action took EURUSD back toward 1.1900 this morning as we await the daily and weekly close today for an indication of whether the wobble in the price action after the pair tried to post new highs for the cycle earlier in the week will result in consolidation back lower or a renewal of the uptrend. We will be watching US futures positioning data with interest as well, as an unprecedented speculative net long position has developed over the last several months.
- GBPUSD – yesterday's action saw GBPUSD "reversing the reversal" as the Wednesday sell-off that had rejected the rally above 1.3250 was in turn reversed and the pair rallied back to close well above 1.3200 again, as EURGBP also sold off below 0.9000, meaning that the move was driven both by GBP strength and USD weakness. Interesting to witness the sterling resilience despite reports that the current round of Brexit talks, set to wrap up today, have gone nowhere. October is seen as crunch time for getting a deal before the December 31 deadline. For GBPUSD, a return above 1.3200 keeps bullish hopes alive for a follow-on rally to 1.3500.
- Uber (UBER:xnys) and Lyft (LYFT:xnas) - just hours before both Uber and Lyft were planning to suspend operation in California due to a new law requiring the two companies to classify their drivers as employees a state court granted a delay. Lyft and Uber shares were up 6% and 7% respectively and our view is that momentum could continue in today's session.
What is going on?
- US jobless claims rose to 1.1M last week - which was far above expectations of 920k. Continuing claims did drop some 636k to 14.8M. There is fear afoot that the slowing of stimulus aimed at keeping workers on their jobs – especially the end of the Paycheck Protection Program nearly two weeks ago meant to keep employees on their jobs at smaller businesses, could lead to a second round of job losses if the economy is not improving sufficiently quickly this fall.
- US pharma giant Pfizer (PFE:xnys) will see its COVID-19 vaccine up for regulatory review as soon as October - the company has developed a drug together with BioNTech SE and reports from early-stage study show that the vaccine was well tolerated. Some saw yesterday's general risk sentiment comeback linked with this announcement.
- Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president – and in his speech, heavily criticized Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and promised, among many things, changes including investment in infrastructure and to the tax code that currently "rewards wealth more than it rewards work". The most recent polls have Biden leading Trump by some 7.5% nationally, with most "poll of polls" at the state level also suggesting that Biden is favoured to win in the electoral college.
- The staycation syndrome which during the pandemic have seen consumers flock to DIY stores has given a boost to companies such as Home Depot (HD:arcx) and Lowe's (LOW:arcx), but also supported a surge in Lumber prices. The random length lumber futures (LBc1) contract traded in Chicago jumped to $801.9/1000 board feet yesterday, a 98% rally year-to-date and more than double the 10-year average. Apart from increased demand from stay-at-home consumers, record low interest rates have spurred a jump in new constructions. This at a time where inventories are low due to Trump introduced tariffs on lumber imports from Canada.
What we are watching next?
- Euro Zone flash Manufacturing and Services PMI for August – these are out this morning for France, Germany and the Euro Zone in general and will be an interesting gauge of the state of the economy across the Euro Zone economy as we have seen a resurgence in virus numbers in recent weeks.
- A double tropical storm threat hangs over the Gulf of Mexico next week as two potential storms are currently building in the Atlantic with a third system coming off the coast of Africa. The first of the potential three storms have been named Storm Laura and it is on track to become the earliest number 12 storm that have formed in the Atlantic in records going back to 1851.
- Next week's Kansas City Fed symposium to see discussion of Fed's policy review – normally taking place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this year's virtual Kansas City symposium on Aug 27-28 will include Fed Chair Powell discussing the results of the Fed's policy review, likely to include the already heavily discussed Average Inflation Targeting (AIT) which would allow the Fed to remain slow to respond to rising inflation in order to achieve an average rate over time of 2% after missing that level for years. Powell could also comment further on the Fed's attitude toward yield-curve-control.
Economic Calendar Highlights for today (times GMT)
- 0715-0800 – France, Germany and Euro Zone Flash August Manufacturing and Services PMI
- 0830 – UK Aug. Flash Manufacturing and Services PMI
- 1230 – Canada Jun. Retail Sales
- 1345 – US Aug. Flash Markit Manufacturing and Services PMI
- 1400 – US Jul. Existing Home Sales
- 1400 – Euro Zone Aug. Consumer Confidence
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Outrageous Predictions 2023: The War Economy
- The constantly growing global need for energy drives the world's richest to huddle up and launch a R&D project in a size the world hasn't seen since the Manhattan Project gave the US the first atomic bomb.
French President Macron resignsThe political stalemate in France and the rise of Marie Le Pen following the 2022 elections corners President Macron, forcing him to give up on politics and resign from his position. At least for now.
Gold rockets to USD 3,000 as central banks fail on inflation mandateAs markets and central banks realise that the idea that inflation is transitory is wrong, and that prices will remain higher for longer, gold is sent through the roof, hitting a price tag of USD 3,000
EU Army forces EU down path to full unionWith continued challenges in the region and a US military that isn't aggressively enacting its former role as global policeman, the European Union agrees to create its own armed forces, bringing the whole region closer.
A country agrees to ban all meat production by 2030In an effort to become one of the global leaders on the path to net-zero emissions, one country decides to not only put a heavy tax on meat, but to ban domestic production entirely.
UK holds UnBrexit referendumFollowing a recession and domestic pressure, the United Kingdom is thrown into political turmoil that will end with a vote to wind back Brexit.
Widespread price controls are introduced to cap official inflationHistory tells us that with the war economy comes rationing and price controls. And this time is no different, as policymakers introduce strict price controls that lead to a range of unintended consequences.
OPEC+ & Chindia walk out of the IMF, agree to trade with new reserve assetSanctions against Russia have caused widespread turmoil due to US Dollar moves in countries across the globe that don't consider the US an ally. To relieve themselves from this, they leave the IMF and create a new reserve asset.
USDJPY fixed to the USD at 200 as Japan overhauls financial systemFollowing the challenges that faced the Japanese Yen in 2022, the Bank of Japan attempts to keep the currency from sliding. Unsuccessful on the long-term, Japan will launch a reset of its entire financial system.
Tax haven ban kills private equityWith the war economy comes an increased focus on national interests and sovereign nations' ability to assert themselves. In that regard, the OECD countries turn their attention on tax havens and pull the big guns out, banning them altogether.
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The Twin Cities just had its snowiest October ever
That's it, we never want to hear another word about the Great Halloween Blizzard of Nineteen Ninety One, that is now old news.
2020 is now the year of the greatest October snow in Twin Cities history, with the 8.9 inches of snow received so far exceeding the previous record of 8.2 inches set in, yep, 1991.
The bulk of that snow fell on Tuesday, when more than 7 inches was record at MSP Airport, and there may be more on the way with the metro potentially getting another 1-3 inches on Sunday.
There were also records set in St. Cloud and Eau Claire, which have both seen 7.2 inches of snow this winter.
So what about 1991? Well for all the talk (and there is a lot of talk) about the Halloween Blizzard, most of the snow that fell during that storm actually happened on Nov. 1.
Some 8.1 inches of snow fell on Halloween itself – no meagre amount by any stretch of the imagination – but a ridiculous 18.5 inches fell on Nov. 1.
Will Minnesotans in the future refer to the great blizzard of October 20, 2020? It does have the nice symmetry of occurring on 10/20/2020, but in all likelihood they won't, as we can't imagine many people having pangs of nostalgia for 2020, of all years.