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2017 Goodreads Choice Award winners available at UNT Libraries
If you're a bibliophile like us, the end of the calendar year is a wonderful time to be alive. Not only are you guaranteed to receive one or two books from family members over the holidays, but book industry people are busy ranking the best books of the year all over the place.
Goodreads is no exception! We love the Goodreads website for so many reasons, including its easy-to-track book reading challenge, accessible reviews and the vast collection of books you have or want to read.
We also love the Goodreads Choice Awards, the annual list of the year's best books as voted on by its millions of members. The winners were announced on Dec. 5, 2017; as luck would have it, UNT Libraries has more than a few of the winners available to checkout as well as past work from the winning authors!
Here's a small sampling, with links to each or their author's works available for checkout at UNT Libraries. Remember, you can toss author names into our search engine and discover a ton of their books for yourself right here. You'd be surprised how vast the collection is!
Fiction: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
In Little Fires Everywhere, Ng paints a portrait of a peaceful Cleveland suburb up-ended by racial tensions and a new family that moved into town.
Celeste Ng came to prominence with her novel Everything I Never Told You in 2014, which was nominated for and won numerous literary honors. [Everything I Never Told You is available now at UNT Libraries.][]
Notable runners-up:
- Exit West by [Mohsin Hamid][]
- Bear Town by [Fredrik Backman][]
- Anything is Possible by [Elizabeth Strout][]
Mystery & Thriller: Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
Hawkins struck mainstream gold in 2015 with her novel The Girl on the Train, which was adapted into a film starring Emily Blunt in 2016. Her follow-up, Into the Water, was no less acclaimed this year; the mystery about a deadly river and the lonely girl it left behind claimed Goodreads' top spot in the Mystery/Thriller category again.
Numerous copies of The Girl on the Train in book and audiobook formats [are available here.][]
Notable runners-up:
- Origin by [Dan Brown][]
- Glass Houses by [Louise Penny][]
- The Good Daughter by [Karin Slaughter][]
Historical Fiction: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
This New York Times and USA Today best-seller dramatizes a true story about a Memphis adoption agency guilty of kidnapping and selling children to wealthy families. This moving novel is just the latest in Wingate's massive body of work; you can pick up [Before We Were Yours][] and [Tending Roses][] from UNT Libraries today.
Notable runners-up:
- Lincoln in the Bardo by [George Saunders][]
- A Column of Fire by [Ken Follett][]
- [The Alice Network][] by Kate Quinn
Fantasy: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling
A decade after finishing the iconic Harry Potter series, Rowling made her film screenplay debut with Fantastic Beasts. The screenplay beat out an array of worthy fantasy novels to win the Choice Award. We're not bitter or anything. (Full disclosure: the author of this post adores Rowling's work, but … should screenplays be up for a book vote? Call us purists.)
Anyway, [UNT Libraries is overflowing with Rowling's books][]. Pick one up for a nephew or cousin and introduce them to the wonderful world of Harry Potter this holiday.
Notable runners-up:
- Norse Mythology by [Neil Gaiman][]
- A Conjuring of Light by [V.E. Schwab][]
- The Stone Sky by [N.K. Jemisin][]
- Oathbringer by [Brandon Sanderson][]
Science Fiction: Artemis by Andy Weir
You've surely heard of The Martian, whether it was the out-of-nowhere hit novel of 2015 or its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation starring Matt Damon. After that smash-hit debut, Andy Weir finally released his next novel, Artemis, this year.
The story follows Jazz Bashara as she tries to pull off a heist in the 2080s within Artemis, the first and only city on the moon. Expect the same kind of wittiness, hard science, and ingenuity that made The Martian such a good time. Speaking of, you can pick up [a copy of The Martian][] or [its film adaptation][] at UNT Libraries.
Notable runners-up:
- Waking Gods by [Sylvain Neuvel][]
- [American War][] by Omar El Akkad
- Binti: Home by [Nnedi Okorafor][]
History & Biography: The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
Few Americans know this story of the female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning painting watch dials in three different United States watch factories in the early 1900s. Their ordeal and subsequent court cases made "The Radium Girls" important figures in both health physics and the labor rights movement of the 20th century. [You can pick up a copy of this wildly popular historical novel today][].
Notable runners-up:
- Grant by [Ron Chernow][]
- [Killers of the Flower Moon][] by [David Grann][]
- On Tyranny by [Timothy Snyder][]
Other notable Choice Award nominees
Each of these, or their authors' work, are available through UNT Libraries.
- [Theft by Finding][] by [David Sedaris][]
- The Stranger In the Woods by [Michael Finkel][]
- [We Were Eight Years in Power][] by [Ta-Nehisi Coates][]
- [I Was Told to Come Alone][] by Souad Mekhennet
- [The Best We Could Do][] by [Thi Bui][]
- Turtles All The Way Down by [John Green][]
- [The Hate U Give][] by Angie Thomas
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Don't be too quick to blame coughing, sneezing, headache, stuffy nose and red, itchy eyes on a cold: Mold exposure can cause some of the same symptoms.
"If you have unexpected health issues, you need to consider your environment," says family physician Janette Hope, MD, past president of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
Stachybotrys chartarum, also called black mold, is among the most common indoor molds. Other common species include microbes in the aspergillus, penicillium, cladosporium and alternaria families, according to the Centers for Disease Control.There are an estimated 300,000 kinds of mold, present in up to 50% of buildings—and all of them can cause reactions. Click To Tweet
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Spring is here, the wisteria is in full bloom around Nyon and gardeners were busy working away at the Château of Prangins on Tuesday afternoon (see photos below).
For those readers who love gardens, and who also like to visit them, there is a new book out with chapters in English, French and German called, "Gardens Schweiz/Suisse/Switzerland" by Hester Macdonald and which features 52 gardens across the country.
Botanical gardens, Alpine gardens, wheelchair accessible gardens, gardens with sculpture and art, camellia collections, urban gardens and much more are covered in this book which includes five gardens in Canton Vaud and four in Geneva Canton.
The book also gives helpful visitor information and how to get to each garden via public transport.
For more details and where to purchase the book see link here to Bergli Books (a great resource of Swiss related books in English).
Photos below – Wisteria around Nyon.


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This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Noosa holiday townhouse is beautifully furnished and is situated up near the Noosa National Park.
Relax by the pool or read a book in the sunny courtyard while the kids play football on the large grassy lawn. Take a short stroll down to Hastings Street and Noosa beach via the board-walk. This area is great for families all year round!
| 3 Bedrooms
| 2 Bathrooms
| 1 Queen, 4 Singles
| Over 2 Levels with balcony overlooking garden
| Full laundry facilities
| Full air conditioning in every room
l Plus ceilings fans
| Screens
| Large screen Smart TV (Log into your Netflix account) & DVD
l Free NBN WIFI
| Dishwasher & Microwave
| Sunny complex swimming pool
| Courtyard
| Linen included
| Great for families
| Quiet location
| Walk to Noosa's iconic Hastings Street and Main Beach
| Walk to Little Cove beach and Noosa National Park
| No Garage, off street parking only
| Large garden & grassed area
| Sleeps a maximum of 6
l Sorry - pets are NOT permitted
l Sorry but no weddings, parties, functions or schoolies are permitted
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Our properties are fully self-contained with full kitchens and laundries. Linen & bath towels are supplied along with a starter kit of tea, coffee, sugar, toilet paper, milk and detergents (to get you through your first night). Additional supplies may then be purchased from local supermarkets. Please remember to bring your beach towel. A reminder that 'check out' is no later than 10.00am and 'check in' is not before 2.00pm and no exceptions to this timing can be made.
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We loved the house, location and setting. The house had everything we needed to just relax and enjoy the surrounding area. So close to the beaches and nature trails - short walk into town and all the restaurants and shops. We highly recommend this lovely place.
Nicholas - March 2020
Unbelievably quiet and super relaxing. A very comfortable place in gorgeous setting close to the beach, the national park and the shops. Wonderful holiday, Thank you for making everything so easy, we had an incredible holiday. We'll definitely be back.
Stephanie - November/December 2019
The accomodation we stayed in at Little Cove was fantastic . Workable good size kitchen with plenty of accessories. Comfortable furniture and bedding to relax in after a big day was a plus too. The layout of the townhouse allowed plenty of natural lighting and also gave privacy from others in the complex . As we hired a car during our stay and spent time at the beach sand obviously was an issue. A outside power point would have been handy to facilitate the use of a vacuum to clean the car. We did really enjoy our stay. Thanks and kind regards
Peter - September 2019
Great property at excellent location near Hastings St. Very good value.
Sarosh -July 2019
We were super impressed with this property from the moment we walked in. It was absolutely spotless, possibly the cleanest holiday rental I've ever stayed in, spacious, incredibly quiet and in a great location. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked and there were loads of extras such as books, beach toys, umbrellas etc to make our trip even more enjoyable. What a hidden gem - we'll definitely be back!
Rebecca - April 2019
A well appointed apartment in a great location. Ideal for a family holiday.
Kate - April 2019
We loved our stay in this town house, it was very comfortable with everything we needed including some good books to read. Walking distance to little cove, beautiful little beach, and hastings street. Can't wait to come back. pool was good too.
Denise - January 2019
This fabulous spacious 3 bedroom apartment is in a luscious rain forest setting with easy walking to Little Cove beach, Noosa National Park & Hastings Street. There's a pool in the complex as well. Perfect for a loungy, relaxing holiday (that's what we did) or for more active holidayers with walks aplenty in the National Park. We thoroughly recommend it - thanks so much. Apart from the TV in the bedroom not working as smoothly as we'd liked, everything else was great. Thank you again!
Andrew - September 2018
The unit was very comfortable, well equipped and good value for the money. Excellent location, being close to the beach, Hastings Street and the National Park, but also very quiet. Had a wonderful holiday and would definitely go back. Only downside was there was no dedicated car accommodation for the unit which was an issue during periods of high visitor numbers. Otherwise very enjoyable holiday and highly recommended.
Letitia - February 2018
Enjoyed the peace and quite and close location to Noosa National park. Nicely presented unit. Would definitely stay again
Craig - September 2017
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Over the past few years, the US government has been making substantial efforts to tackle tax evasion as part of a wider effort to tackle the national deficit and debt. One group in particular that has been targeted is that of high value individuals who hide their wealth abroad. However the measures taken have also affected the other estimated seven million US citizens and green card holders living outside the US. Measures included onerous new filing requirements under FATCA and FBAR legislation, and harsh financial penalties for expats who weren't up to date with their tax returns. Millions of expats weren't up to date and compliant with filing requirements however for the simple reason that they weren't aware that they had to file, as they didn't owe any tax to the IRS.
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Since it came into force in June 2014, tens of thousands have come forward and filed using the Streamlined Procedure, however there are still millions of US expats all around the world who haven't.
Some may not be aware of their obligations. Others simply don't appreciate the perceived intrusion into their private affairs (especially when they often don't owe the IRS any tax anyway) and wish to remain under the IRS's radar. However the rules are clear: all US citizens and green card holders are obliged to file a tax return every year, wherever they are living. Furthermore, expats also have to declare information about their foreign income, assets and bank accounts. All are risking potentially hefty fines for evasion, quite aside from the issue of stress for those who know that they should have filed but haven't.
Some hold hope that the law will change following next year's election, so that they'll be released from their obligations, however with the US government running a hefty deficit and over a trillion dollars worth of national debt, easing up on tax collection is not going to be anywhere near the top of any new administration's list of priorities, even if it was ideologically sympathetic.
Worse still, almost every bank in the developed world has signed up to let the IRS know the details of any American citizens who hold accounts with them, as otherwise they'd be barred from trading in US markets. So the IRS is already aware of many of the expats who haven't yet filed.
The Streamlined Procedure offers a safe, penalty-free route to compliance, even for those expats who have never filed their returns and FATCA and FBAR forms before. It requires that the last 3 years' of returns now be filed along with the last 6 years of FBARs (declaring any foreign bank accounts with an aggregate balance of over $10,000 in a year), that any taxes due are paid, and the declaration stating that past non-compliance wasn't wilful avoidance. And that's it. No penalties, and no more sleepless nights. As such, now a year after its launch, the Streamlined Procedure continues to represent a great deal for US expats who haven't got to grips with their filing obligations.
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Through its Siyakha platform Vodacom South Africa has launched an mHealth solution called Mum and Baby that offers maternal support to expectant mothers.
Vodacom launched the Siyakha platform, which means 'we are building' in isiZulu, earlier this year giving its prepaid customers free access to a range of zero-rated sites including Vodacom's insurance products, free health content from the TV series Hello Doctor as well as Vodacom's infotainment platform Video Play.
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Mushfiqur Rahim's 150-ball 144 with 11 fours and four sixes lifted Bangladesh from a precarious 1-2 in the first over to 261
Senior batsman Mushfiqur Rahim smashed a brilliant career-best hundred to steer Bangladesh to an emphatic 137-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Asia Cup match in Dubai on Saturday.
The former captain's 150-ball 144 with 11 fours and four sixes lifted Bangladesh from a precarious 1-2 in the first over to 261 after they won the toss and batted in the Group B match.
Sri Lanka, who have won five Asia Cup titles, had lost half of their side for 60 in the 17th over before being bowled out for 124 in 35.2 overs, succumbing to their second-worst defeat against Bangladesh in 45 one-day internationals.
Sri Lanka's worst defeat against Bangladesh was a 163-run loss at Dhaka earlier this year.
Dilruwan Perera (29), Upul Tharanga (27) and Suranga Lakmal (20) were the only batsmen to offer any resistance as Bangladesh bowled superbly from the start.
Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan and skipper Mashrafe Mortaza took two wickets apiece.
But it was Rahim who gave a treat to a packed 25,000-capacity stadium, most of them Bengali expats working as labourers.
Rahim added 131 for the third wicket with Mohammad Mithun (63) to lead the recovery after recalled Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga removed Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan for ducks.
Rahim bettered his previous ODI best of 117 he scored against India at Fatullah four years ago, helping his team to add 63 in the last ten overs.
Mithun hit five fours and two sixes in his 68-ball enterprising knock, his first ODI fifty.
Malinga finished with 4-23 in his first match in 13 months.
Afghanistan are the third team in the group. Pakistan meet qualifiers Hong Kong in Group A, which also features defending champions India.
Scoreboard of the Asia Cup Group B match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played at Dubai Stadium on Saturday:
Tamim Iqbal not out - 2*
Liton Das c Mendis b Malinga - 0
Shakib Al Hasan b Malinga - 0
Mushfiqur Rahim c Mendis b Perera - 144
Mohammad Mithun c M Perera b Malinga - 63
Mahmudullah c de Silva b Aponso - 1
Mosaddek Hossain c M Perera b Malinga - 1
Mehidy Hasan c and b Lakmal - 15
Mashrafe Mortaza c Tharanga b de Silva - 11
Rubel Hossain lbw b de Silva - 2
Mustafizur Rahman run out- 10
Extras: (lb4, nb1, w7) - 12
Total: (all out; 49.3 overs) - 261
Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Das), 2-1 (Shakib), 3-134 (Mithun), 4-136 (Mahmudullah), 5-142 (Hossain), 6-175 (Hasan), 7-195 (Mortaza), 8-203 (Hossain), 9-229 (Mustafizur)
Bowling: Malinga 10-2-23-4 (nb1, w3) Lakmal 10-0-46-1 (w1) Aponso 9-0-55-1, T. Perera 7.3-0-51-1 (w1) , M. Perera 3-0-25-0, D. de Silva 7-0-38-2 (w1), M Shanaka 3-0-19-0
Note: Tamim Iqbal retired hurt on two before returning after the fall of ninth wicket
U. Tharanga b Mortaza- 27
K. Mendis lbw b Mustafiz- 0
K. Perera lbw b Hasan - 11
D. de Silva lbw b Mortaza- 0
A. Mathews lbw b Hossain - 16
D. Shanaka run out - 7
T. Perera c Hossain b Hasan - 6
D. Perera st Das b Mosaddek - 29
S. Lakmal b Mustafiz - 20
M. Oponso c sub (Shanto) b Shakib - 4
L. Malinga not out - 3
Extras: (lb1) - 1
Total: all out, 35.2 overs - 124
Fall of wickets: 1-22 (Mendis), 2-28 (Tharanga), 3-32 (de Silva), 4-38 (K. Perera), 5-60 (Shanaka), 6-63 (Mathews), 7-69 (T Perera), 8-96 (Lakmal), 9-120 (D Perera)
Bowling: Mortaza 6-2-25-2, Mustafizur 6-0-20-2, Hasan 7-1-21-2, Shakib 9.2-0-31-1, Hossain 4-0-18-1, Mosaddek 3-0-8-1
Result: Bangladesh won by 137 runs
Toss: Bangladesh
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (RSA) and Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND)
Tv umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (WIS)
Match referee: David Boon (AUS)


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In a Nutshell: Cryptocurrency and its underpinning blockchain technology are hot topics in the finance world these days. But some crypto enthusiasts have identified several problems and limitations in the existing cryptocurrency ecosystem, including relying on blockchain technology and miners. Byteball, a cryptocurrency platform ready for adoption by the existing financial industry, has appealing features including multiple asset classes, conditional payments, and a strong focus on privacy. Rather than operating on the blockchain, Byteball uses Directed Acyclic Graph technology to avoid double payments, eliminate miners, and lower fees. The company is working to broaden adoption by continually refining its platform and offering its currency — called Bytes — for free.
Valerius Coppens is on a mission to let the world know about what he sees as the next evolution in cryptocurrency — Byteball.
Coppens became fascinated with cryptocurrency in 2011 when the nascent industry was well under the mainstream radar, and Bitcoin was valued at only a fraction of what it is today.
By 2014, Coppens was investing in Bitcoin and delving deeper into the crypto world. He became an avid reader and commenter in online forums, debating the ins and outs of Bitcoin, the blockchain, and other crypto collateral. Eventually, he discovered the Byteball white paper, written by Byteball Founder and Lead Developer Tony Churyumoff.
Coppens said the paper changed his whole view on cryptocurrency.
"All the problems I had experienced with Bitcoin were solved by Byteball," Coppens said. "I thought, 'This is revolutionary. This guy is a genius.'"
It wasn't long before Coppens left his job in the world of traditional finance and joined Byteball as the company's Head of Strategy.
So, what is Byteball? And, why is it so revolutionary?
In short, Byteball is a cryptocurrency platform — but, there's more to it than that. We spoke to Coppens and Byteball's Head of Communications Elena Tairova, who took us through the Byteball basics and let us in on how it could change the crypto world as we know it.
Byteball Was Built for the Real World with Multiple Asset Classes, Conditional Payments, and Privacy Options
Coppens said Churyumoff developed Byteball to operate within the existing financial ecosystem using a more moderate ideology compared to that of the first wave of cryptos. Earlier platforms, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, were built from a libertarian ideology that forced those structures to operate completely outside of the existing financial world.
"Byteball builds bridges between the crypto world and the real world from the get-go," Coppens said. "Tony gave a lot of consideration to things like bank protocols, security tokens, compliance, regulatory issues, and other technical stuff when he built the platform."
Some of Byteball's highlights include multiple asset classes, which allows users to transfer value through multiple channels, including currencies or other commodities. Users can also make conditional payments — a risk-free approach in which payments are only completed once a predetermined set of criteria are met.
Then, there is the cryptocurrency itself. Byteball's primary cryptocurrency is called Bytes, which like Bitcoin, are publicly traded. Its other currency, Blackbytes is not publicly traded and can be used in complete anonymity as it provides users with a secure method to make payments and send messages privately.
Byteball makes it easy to make P2P payments with cryptocurrency as well. Coppens said users can send payments through a chat feature, or via email by simply entering the recipient's email address rather than a Byteball address. Byteball users can also chat with merchant bots using plain, conversational language.
Coppens said that, while Byteball is poised for more real-world adoption, the platform has already gained the attention of some gambling enthusiasts.
"Betting is one of the most popular use cases for Byteball so far," he said. "The conditional payments and easy-to-use smart contracts make the platform ideal for these types of activities."
With DAG Technology, Byteball Solves Numerous Challenges that Exist in the Current Crypto Ecosystem
"I believe a couple of the most brilliant aspects of Byteball are the witness-based consensus mechanism that does away with the blockchain, and how it eliminates the existing fee market," Coppens said.
Those two components solve some of the biggest problems he ran into with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, he said.
1. No More Blockchain or Miners
On blockchain-based cryptocurrency platforms, miners serve as the gatekeepers, Coppens said. The whole system depends on miners approving transactions in the blocks. But, he said there is nothing requiring miners to be accountable, so if they want to censor transactions they can, with no repercussions.
"It's a real flaw in the protocol," he said. "And you can't discriminate against the miners by saying, 'You didn't include my transaction, I want to get rid of you.'"
With Byteball's Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based technology, the blockchain and crypto miners are completely eliminated from the process. Instead of transactions being documented on a chain of blocks, the transactions are all connected directly to one another. And to solve the problem of double spending, Byteball requires witnesses to verify transactions.
"That's the consensus mechanism Tony came up with," Coppens said. "Witnesses are individuals deemed to be trustworthy. Once a transaction is added to the ledger, it must be seen by a majority of witnesses."
Coppens said another problem with mining is that it requires a lot of real-world energy, which is ultimately bad for the environment.
2. Lower and More Transparent Fees
Cryptocurrency miners are rewarded with small amounts of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for approving transactions on the blockchain, which translates to fees for the end user. Tairova said by getting rid of miners and blocks, Byteball's DAG-based technology eliminates the current fee market as well.
Coppens added that the fee market is bad for business in general.
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He said with Byteball, the cost is one Byte of currency for every byte of data stored.
"That makes it very predictable," Coppens said. "It never changes. So you can know in advance how many Bytes you need for a whole year or for 10 years."
3. Smart Contracts That Anyone Can Use
"Our smart contracts technology is possibly the most killer feature of Byteball," Coppens said.
With other cryptocurrency platforms, the ability to write contracts is limited to those who understand coding languages — primarily developers. Coppens said those without a deep coding knowledge can easily make mistakes when writing contracts.
"Anybody can write a smart contract in 10 minutes with Byteball," he said. "You don't have to have any coding experience whatsoever."
Byteball's smart contracts come into play with its conditional payments and betting features, he said, because users can create the contracts using plain, easy-to-understand language.
Promoting Adoption by Refining the Technology and Distributing Free Bytes
Coppens said that, right now, Byteball's priority is to push the platform into real-world adoption. He said the company has multiple teams working on refining the user experience, adding payment channels, and generally making Byteball as simple to use as possible.
"Before we get any kind of mass adoption we need a really stellar user experience," he said. "We have to be on par — or better than — what's already out there."
To prepare users for Byteball's more widespread use, the company is distributing its Bytes for free through a number of methods. A few of the most straightforward ways users can receive Bytes is by verifying their real name, verifying their email address, or verifying their Steem account. They can also pass a quiz, donate computing resources to the World Community Grid, or follow Byteball's YouTube channel for Byte giveaways.
"It's going to take a little bit of time before we see the mass adoption that we would like," Coppens said. "But I am absolutely positive it's going to happen."


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"Everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office," Trump said on Twitter.
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On Tuesday, Trump told a news conference after the summit that he would like to lift sanctions against the North but that this would not happen immediately.
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U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said Trump's reasoning for halting the exercises was "ridiculous".
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Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said he hoped all parties could "grasp the moment of positive changes" on the peninsula to take constructive steps toward a political resolution and promoting denuclearization.
"At this time, everyone had seen that North Korea has halted missile and nuclear tests, and the United States and South Korea have to an extent restricted their military actions. This has de facto realized China's dual suspension proposal," he told a daily news briefing.
"When it comes to Trump's statement yesterday that he would halt South Korea and the United States' military drills, I can only say that China's proposal is indeed practical and reasonable, is in line with all sides' interests and can resolve all sides' concerns."
China, North Korea's main ally, last year proposed what it calls a "dual suspension", whereby North Korea suspend nuclear and missile tests, and South Korea and the United States suspend military drills.


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Jonathan Coker, CTO of OmniTier Inc, provides an overview of de novo assembly, highlighting its use in personalized medicine and looking to the future.
Jonathan Coker is chief technology officer of OmniTier Inc (MN, USA), a bioinformatics solutions company. He has led advanced research groups at the Mayo Clinic (MN, USA), IBM (NY, USA) and HGST (now Western Digital, CA, USA) and holds 68 granted patents in the US alone. A globally-recognized lecturer at industry gatherings and academic seminars, he holds a PhD degree in electrical engineering and mathematics.
Please could you define de novo assembly for us?
Bioinformatics experts use this phrase to describe methods by which biological information (such as DNA or RNA) is assembled into a whole unit from measurements of its fragments. The Latin de novo, or 'from new' indicates that such algorithms use little or no previously-known information about the problem. While de novo assembly is again a hot topic in bioinformatics R&D, the general idea has been used since the beginning of the bioinformatics discipline.
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- Primary technology addresses the basic sequencing measurement processes and devices, as driven by Illumina, PacBio, Complete Genomics and other companies. Current advances include longer reads, and various proximity information designed to extend the utility of shorter reads, and cost reductions.
- Secondary analysis involves extracting the maximum information from measurements produced by primary technology, up to and including identification of the genome under test. Assembly technology fits in this category, and is expected to be a major workhorse in all of the primary advances.
- Tertiary analysis connects secondary output with certain medically relevant phenomenon in the patient, which powers personalized medicine.
How do these advance personalized medicine?
Although every human is unique, more than 99% of your DNA is identical to that of all other humans. Variation in the small remainder is what makes you, you – including your need for and reaction to medicines, your predisposition to disease, and other medically important phenomena.
As a result there's tremendous interest in research to accurately identify those variations, and then to match this personalized information with the most effective personalized treatment plan. Assembly-based variant calling addresses that first, identification step.
What kind of labs are using de novo assembly techniques today?
Currently, assembly technology is used occasionally in research settings to identify DNA patterns in very specialized problems which alignment technology cannot serve well. Examples include studies in immunoglobulins, proteogenomics, and cancer. Assembly technology is not yet widely used in a clinical setting.
What advantages are they seeing?
Researchers who have integrated de novo assembly have been able to resolve novel DNA information that alignment technology cannot provide.
What's limiting more widespread adoption?
The availability of appropriate and easy-to-use software has constrained the use of de novo assembly. Typically, researchers need to string a long set of software tools together to solve their particular problem. In addition, as problem size increases up to the whole genome, computational complexity, resources, and cost become problematic.
What developments can we expect to see in 2019?
Expect to see more commercially-available, integrated software solutions that employ de novo assembly capability. It's a tremendously exciting time to be in this sector. We're learning to assemble a jigsaw puzzle even without prior knowledge of the completed picture – by letting advanced algorithms help us solve for the exact shape of the variable pieces. Advances in several domains including assembly-based variant calling are enabling that to take place faster and easier than ever.


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If you have ever wondered if beer has a rating system based on its attenuation of light through the liquid, there is. The Standard Reference Method (SRM) is utilized by brewers across the globe because it provides a consistent and in-depth system for consistent measurements into the look and profile of your beer. Color is one of the most noticeable traits of any brew, and can help you decipher a lot about the beer's flavor. The Herkimer is here to help drinkers of all skill levels find the right beer for their tastes, and our brewpub in Minneapolis relies on small-batch brews to do our talking for us.
Today, we'll preview a few different colors present along the SRM scale, as well as some corresponding brews to get you ready for happy hour.
A Flavor for Every Individual
No matter your beer preferences, it helps to understand where your beer fits in the SRM scale. It can to remember that this value ranges from 0 to 40, with the higher numbers yielding much darker beers.
2 – Light, Pale Lagers
Beers that are lighter in color (think blonde ales) tend to end up on the lighter end of the scale, allowing much more light to pass through. These lighter lagers and ales boast a simple flavor profile that is easy to sip and appreciate. Many light beers add fruit, spices, and honey to upgrade the brew for a robust flavor that hits most taste buds.
7 – Pale Ales
Many beers are available that rate lighter on the SRM scale. Unlike English pale ales, which are nuttier and more robust, American-made brews tend to boast a clean, crisp flavor. Our refreshing beers are available in many styles and flavors, and pale ales tend to be among the populace's favorite.
12 – IPAs
Those looking for a hoppy taste with an intense aroma can find the right level of perfection in this range. Many India Pale Ale brews feature a range of color and flavor profiles, allowing you to mix and match the right one for your pallet. The Lutz West Coast IPA from our brewpub, for example, provides a full profile of citrusy, floral, piney, and fruity flavors.
20 – Brown Ales
Some individuals prefer a robust flavor that is rich and heavy on the tongue. Many beers (Dunkels and Weizens included) in this range delve more into creamy profiles that focus on the spice of the beer over anything else.
35 – Stouts
The darker the color, the bolder the beer. Many fans of our Minneapolis brewpub visit our establishment to sip from a variety of rich, robust flavors. Our Tropical Stout, for example, combines dark coffee, chocolate, and notes of molasses to deliver an amazing aroma and flavor. Sweet, then dry. Refreshing!
If you're thirsty after catching up on this blog post, keep in mind that our craft beer pub is open until 2 a.m. and we're ready to pair the perfect beer with one of our delectable meals. Contact us today to learn more, and be sure to stop by our brewpub on Lyndale Avenue South for a smooth drink!


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Georgia Oboh
Georgia Oboh is close to making history as she finished third in the pre-qualifying school A of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Qualifying School to qualify for the final holding in Morocco from December 16 to 20.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) Qualifying School was attended by 65 players from 38 countries.
The 17-year-old Nigerian teenage golf sensation competed at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina few weeks ago.
The LET is the premier Ladies Golf Tour covering four continents namely Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe with events in the Middle East as well. The LET Qualifying School is the gateway for female players to compete at an elite level globally.
The LET Qualifying is usually held at the end of each season to establish which players, not otherwise exempt, will gain their playing privileges on the Tour for the following season through a qualifying competition. It's a tough school for one of female golf's most coveted prizes, namely Membership of the LET, the voice of female golf and a place among the female golfing elite. Along the way, dreams are made and hopes shattered in equal measure.
With her performance at the weekend, Georgia Oboh has broken the ground for a whole generation of Nigerian and African lady golfers who are enthused and enthralled to herald in a new queen in their midst by qualifying through the first stage of the Qualifying School.
Georgia Oboh's response to this amazing result has been one of excitement mixed with the feelings of part of a dream come true.
"Since I was 8, it has been my dream to play on the LET and that dream is starting to unfold this week," she said.


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Media plays important role in raising public awareness about religious issues and countering radicalism, yet the coverage should be responsible and objective, as was spoken at the conference.
Participants also emphasized that public authorities, civil society, experts and media should work together, support each other in order to effectively counter extremist propaganda.
Participants were experienced journalists and media experts of Europe and Russia, who shared their knowledge on how the media can improve its coverage of topics related to radicalism, extremism or a purely religious situation; recommendations to reporters were given.
The one-day conference on The Role of Media in Anti-Extremism Policies in Kyrgyzstan with the participation of international media experts was organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), with the assistance of the Media Policy Institute, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and Internews Network in the Kyrgyz Republic.
It was attended by representatives of government agencies, civil society, experts, theologians, media executives and journalists, teachers, students. Media professionals from the southern region were special guests.
The conference discussed the role of media in the creation of messages alternative to radical extremist discourse and the promotion of tolerance, the role and responsibility of media in countering violent extremism: ethical challenges. In addition, the conference covered the laws in the field of countering extremism: challenges and opportunities for the media sector.
The conference was followed by two master classes: the journalist of BBC Nick Thorpe shared his experiences and thoughts on the ethics of covering issues of violent extremism, and the forensic expert based in Russia Elizaveta Koltunova told about the peculiarities of psychological linguistic examination of extremist materials to lawyers, theologians, linguists and other Kyrgyz experts.
The main objective of the conference was to create a platform to discuss mechanisms of cooperation between the media, civil society and public authorities in countering extremism, which is one of the important directions of the Concept of the state policy in the religious area for 2014-2020.
As part of the Concept, in August 2015 the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, the State Commission for Religious Affairs, GKNB, Interior Ministry and other government agencies developed together the media plan to raise public awareness in the religious field and countering propaganda of extremism and radicalism. The State Commission for Religious Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic said that as part of this media plan media outlets can interact with relevant government agencies and provide assistance to each other, as needed.
Speaking at the conference, deputy director of the State Commission for Religious Affairs Zakir Chotaev emphasized the important role of media in the issue of religious education of people and in countering extremist propaganda, but particularly noted that journalists have to play this role professionally, responsibly, objectively and accurately.
Chotaev stressed out that reporters needed to study relevant legislation thoroughly and to take into account that Kyrgyzstan is a secular state, that the state and public authorities guarantee equal treatment of all religious organizations and that "only in case of violations of the law, measures shall be taken against such violations or crimes [committed] that fall within the concept of radicalism and extremism."
"Therefore, media, our journalists have to consider these very principles and work under the current laws in order to provide correct, objective information and eliminate the propaganda of destructive views, eliminate prejudice, and also not to distort the events, which may cause tension in the society, which can cause intolerant attitude to different representatives of various social groups on religion, ethnic background and so on," Zakir Chotaev said. "In this case, it is necessary that the media, when providing important, timely information, doesn't distort events and doesn't create conditions for destabilization, and sometimes panic, i.e. improper or incorrect coverage of an event can lead to panic in our country."
Chotaev added that timely and objective coverage plays an important role in providing information to the citizens of our country, in a timely decision-making and response to certain problems that we see or that occur in our country.
"In fact, currently even public authorities see all the events occurring in Kyrgyzstan through the media. Active and important work of the representatives of media outlets helps us respond properly and resolve quickly some problems arising in the religious area or arising in countering radicalism and extremism in our country," deputy director of the state commission for religious affairs Zakir Chotaev emphasized the significance of media.
Ainura Temirbekova, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, called attention to the fact that due to the rapid development of internet and mobile technologies, the propaganda of radical ideas takes new forms; it has become more accessible and is actively spreading especially among young people. She also noted that blocking of websites, services and applications does not give the desired results.
"Purely police measures countering these ideologies and prohibition of dissemination of certain information, as the experience of many countries shows, have only temporary effect. Most often, governments, prohibiting and restricting, for example, internet, have the illusion that everything is under control. But this, unfortunately, often does not reflect the reality," Temirbekova spoke at the conference. "Because it is impossible to stop the dissemination of information in the modern world technically. Otherwise, citizens should be deprived of access to mobile communication and new communications means in general, but if the government takes such measures, they will be followed by global technical and social lag, decline. It's useless to block access to dozen or a hundred websites containing extremist information, since it will be copied by thousands of mirror websites."
Deputy Minister suggested that a substantive response should be given to extremist ideas, which would be the best way to counter them.
"Lies can only be destroyed by dissemination of true, objective information. And the role of the media is invaluable here. Not only traditional media, such as TV, newspapers and magazines, but also various types of electronic online media should be involved in active counter-propaganda, as well as social networks, the blogosphere, and so on," Ainura Temirbekova added.
Introductory speech by Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic Ainura Temirbekova
Speaking on appropriate and deliberate measures in countering extremism, Acting Director of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek Nana Baramidze urged not to forget about the basic human rights and freedoms, that measures that illegally restrict or discriminate the rights lead to even more radicalization and intolerance.
Baramidze said it would be "extremely important for the government to hold public consultations with participation of all members of society in order to develop security measures."
"International experience shows that the states deal with the threat of extremism more efficiently when they don't act alone, but join their efforts with public agencies, civil society and media. It is necessary to use the potential of media to promote the free dialogue and open discussion of existing problems, educate the public on the threats of intolerance and violence, and promote respect for the rights of others," Acting Director of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek Nana Baramidze emphasized.
Welcoming speech by Acting Director of the OSCE Center in Bishkek Nana Baramidze
"Taking into account the decisive role of media in spreading knowledge and information, it is essential that media outlets themselves promote accurate, objective, professional and ethical information, as long as freedom in a democratic society means responsibility," Nana Baramidze added.
Speaking about the responsibility of media in covering such delicate issues, director of Internews Network representative office Elina Karakulova warned state agencies from interfering in the activities of the media, censoring, saying that the media community, editors themselves need to regulate the issues of quality improvement of coverage and to develop appropriate standards.
Russian expert Dmitry Golovanov highlighted some approaches to be taken as the basis for considering the legal regulation of the concept of extremism. These are declarations, conventions, resolutions of UN, OSCE, PACE and SCO. "For instance, the Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and Countering Violent Extremism says that extremism should not be used as the basis for restricting freedom of expression. This is important not only for journalists and media community, but also for all those people who are committed to the principle of freedom of speech and expression," expert Dmitry Golovanov noted.
Link to the presentation by Dmitry Golovanov: Current Trends in Laws on Countering Extremism, in Development of Law Enforcement Practice.
Director of Media Policy Institute Begaim Usenova admitted that today there are two different opinions on the coverage of extremism – governmental agencies think that media are not responsible and professional enough to cover issues, whereas journalists complain about the restriction of information in this regard by law enforcement agencies and other government agencies. Usenova said that only cooperation and discussions, attempts to find a common solution for state bodies, media community and civil society at large can be the right solution to this misunderstanding.
"We also note some difficulties in understanding the mission and role of media in countering extremism. In 2012-2014, Ferghana.ru and Kloop.kg websites were blocked in violation of the law, without any judicial decision. In 2015, the Media Policy Institute, together with government agencies and other civil society organizations (CIIP, Association of Telecom Operators) developed a package of bills that provided for the expedited court proceedings of allegedly extremist materials, and provided for a temporary restriction of access to information containing signs of extremism as an interim remedy for three to five days. This kind of cooperation becomes more successful because of discussions and reduced risks," Director of Media Policy Institute Begaim Usenova said.
Also Begaim Usenova noted that discussion should be launched on the inclusion of the definition of "extremism" into the Kyrgyz law on countering extremism activities.
Link to the presentation by Begaim Usenova: Analysis of Kyrgyz Laws Countering Extremism.
At the conference, IWPR contributor Maria Zozulya presented a code of recommendations to media workers working on anti-terrorist operations. The code was developed by participants of the training "Reporting on extremism and international terrorism". It is based on standards of the BBC Broadcasting Corporation and adapted to local realities.
Main point:
- your life is more valuable than any material
- keep in mind those for whom you are doing your job and how they will perceive it
- do not interfere with the work of law enforcement agencies
- work only in the uncordoned area; in the area available to the public (primarily, for own safety)
- do not disclose the location of law enforcement agencies and details of the special operation in progress
- do not carry arms, do not wear camouflage and other elements associated with the security agencies
- watch your behavior
- provide information responsibly and professionally, do not spread panic
- never provide a platform to extremists, terrorists and propagandists of prohibited ideas
- do not stigmatize people on religious grounds and its attributes
Forensic expert based in Russia, professional linguist Elizaveta Koltunova reminded that journalists should not forget about their responsibility for the words they use to cover such delicate issues and that they should have synonyms and earlier developed phrases in place. This is necessary for media not to violate the law in the future and not to bend the perception of the audience.
Regional Director of IWPR for Central Asia Abakhon Sultonnazarov said that projects in the media focused on improvement of religious education and extremism countering need to be consistent and long-term since one-time and event-oriented publications may not have a major impact on the audience. Also all available methods, forms and technologies must be used – internet, mobile services must be used for the young and urban audiences; television, radio, newspapers must be used for adult and rural audiences.
The narrative, i.e. consistent, structured approach to covering religion, extremism, terrorism issues was discussed much at the conference. Participants also spoke about alternative narratives (the need to live in the spirit of tolerance, observe the laws, keep traditions and values in mind) and counternarratives, i.e. discrediting, destroying and demystifying the extremist ideology.
Introductory report by Regional Director of Institute for War and Peace Reporting in the Kyrgyz Republic Abakhon Sultonnazarov
Simon Haselock, a British media expert, director of Albany Associates, said that the narrative is one of the most effective tools to counter radical propaganda. In his presentation for the Kyrgyz journalists, the expert explained that ordinary people share stories willingly if they have heard them elsewhere. Journalists can become stable providers of such interesting stories that eventually could serve as a narrative.
In this regard, Haselock said, one needs to talk with ordinary people, listen to their stories, their life stories, find interesting trends, processes among ordinary people, tell other people, same as the protagonists, about them. It would be more interesting, more perceivable and memorable than interviews of any officials or experts. Thus, the narrative should explain complicated issues, processes, yet in a very comprehensible, interesting and memorable way, and, critically, in a consistent manner.
Link to the presentation by Simon Haselock: Types of Alternative Discourses; Successful Cases of Creation of Alternative Discourses in Foreign Media and NGOs
From January to June 2016, the Expert Consulting Agency monitored 7 leading news websites (Zanoza.kg, azattyk.org, kloop.kg, akipress.org, 24.kg, kabarlar.org and yntymak.kg) for signs of narratives in publications and found that only 9.6% of the total number of materials covered alternative discourse as part of countering extremism.
The coauthor of monitoring said that the majority of alternative narratives and counternarratives were found in the publications by Zanoza, 24.kg and Radio Azattyk.
The monitoring covered the Kyrgyz segment of the two most popular social networks: Facebook.com and Odnoklassniki.ru.
"In social networks (Facebook and Odnoklassniki) no boards discussing topics that contain counternarrative ideas have been identified. Among the communities found to contain alternative content, boards that discuss or explain the basics of religion prevailed," Aigul Bakirova, co-author of the monitoring, said at the presentation.
Link to the presentation of findings: Experience of Kyrgyzstan in Developing Alternative Discourses in the Media Sphere.
Ankhi Das, Head of Public Policy for Facebook Inc. in India and South and Central Asia, based in New Delhi, said in the video conference about the measures taken by the social network team to counter the spread of prohibited information.
Das said that the best assistants in this issue are primarily Facebook users – they are the first to report posts, links and comments containing extremism propaganda, and reported posts and their authors get blocked immediately. Also the Facebook Team monitors the content of posts and takes measures in cases of dispute.
Ankhi Das noted that Facebook does more than that to counter extremism. The corporation spends money on research about effective methods of countering radicalism and, for example, it works with a number of NGOs, by providing them with a platform, a board for counter-extremism activities. Also, Facebook is funding the organization of various lectures and discussion forums for young people on the inadmissibility of expressions of sympathy for radical, extremist ideas. The social network collaborates with about 50 universities in the region on this issue.
The participants of the Role of Media in Anti-Extremism Policies in Kyrgyzstan Conference came to understanding that multiformat cooperation and mutual support between media, government agencies, civil society, experts and other specialists are needed. This event helped build bridges, discuss urgent issues and shape further cooperation.


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Can You Have Period Sex? 7 Tips To Get It On When Aunt Flo Visits
Period sex is one of those divisive topics that affects almost every couple. Some people are not even phased by it, while others opt to take a weeklong hiatus from any form of intimacy. But can you have period sex safely and not freak out your SO?
In a word: yes. According to the National Health Services, however, it may be easier to transmit STIs during this time. So if you and your SO are not fluid bonded (i.e. you'd agreed to stop using protection), then a condom would be a good idea. Not trying for a baby right now? As explained by the American Pregnancy Association, it is possible to get pregnant while having period sex (although not super likely). So again, to be extra careful you might want to use protection during this time.
Now for the more psychological part: how do you and your SO feel about period sex? Well, this is the time for some super honest conversation. Chances are, your partner may not be as grossed out by period sex as your might fear. And thankfully, there are tons of ways to work around shark week so that you can still enjoy sex without destroying all of your bedsheets. Read on for the best period sex tips imaginable.
1. Use A Towel
The first tip is also the most simple. Use the advice from Glamour and put a towel over the bed before getting busy. It will protect your sheets and make cleanup easy.
2. Go For The Shower
The shower is pretty much made for period sex. According to Refinery 29, having sex in the shower is an easy way to stay clean and protect all of your furniture. Plus, a change of scenery is always fun.
3. Consider PIV Alternatives
Shark week may be an ideal time for experimentation. As explained in Self, you and your SO can opt for oral sex (keep it above the clit if your partner's going down on you) or any other alternative. Why not try something new?
4. Try Other Positions
Again, this is a great time to break out of your usual patterns. According to Cosmopolitan, opting for doggy style — or even going at it against the wall — will keep the mess to a minimum and add a little spice to your bedroom repertoire. Feeling adventurous?
5. Use Barriers
You can use all sorts of methods to manage the mess. As explained on The University of California's SexInfo Online, using a menstrual cup, condom, or even a diaphragm may help greatly reduce your flow (or at least make cleanup easier). You may never have to endure a week of unwilling celibacy again.
6. Keep A Washcloth Handy
This is also on the list of super-simple tips. As noted in Women's Health magazine, keeping a warm, damp washcloth nearby will help make cleanup easier. Bonus tip: invest in some dark towels and use them specifically for this purpose.
7. Focus On Other Areas
If you want to avoid any mess altogether, that's cool too. According to Health, you can just leave a tampon or menstrual cup in and have your SO focus on clitoral stimulation. Everyone wins.


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Mining Sector 'Stable' This Year - Fitch Ratings
(Kitco News) - Almost all commodities rose in January and that is an abnormal phenomenon, said Wells Fargo.
"The largest gains were in the oil patch; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) +20%, Brent +15%, and heating oil +13%.3 But the commodity rally has been broad. Nearly all precious metals, industrial metals, and foodstuffs were up too," the bank's head of real asset strategy, John LaForge, said in a note this week. "Is this normal? The answer is no."
This kind of broad-based rally is unusual as moves in different commodities are triggered by different factors and sometimes react opposite of one another.
"Individual commodity prices typically react quite differently. This is because they have different buying and selling seasons. For example, North American corn and soybean prices often revolve around the planting and harvesting seasons. Typically, prices rise into planting periods (February-April), and fall as we near harvesting (August-September). In contrast, oil prices frequently ebb and flow based on the fill (spring/summer) and draw (autumn/winter) seasons," LaForge wrote.
This unique rally has given a much-needed boost to commodities in 2019, and Wells Fargo explains this overall move higher as being triggered by record net-short positions set in 2018.
"Commodities are bouncing from oversold conditions late in 2018. Nearly all commodity prices fell in the fourth quarter—especially oil (WTI -38%)—as global economic growth was called into question," LaForge explained.
But, that's not all. The Chinese New Year also needs to be kept in mind when it comes to commodity rallies, the note added.
"China's industrial production tends to slow moving into the New Year (January/February), and then reaccelerates for months thereafter. We have noticed that commodity prices, especially economically sensitive ones, often move with this pattern," LaForge said.
This becomes clear when copper prices are analyzed — the metal tends to rise as the Chinese Lunar Year approaches, Wells Fargo pointed out.
"Copper prices often fade for months moving into the New Year but begin rising as the New Year approaches, anticipating the industrial reacceleration that often follows the New Year," LaForge wrote.


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Together for Short Lives is the
leading UK charity that speaks out for all children and young
people who are expected to have short lives. Together with everyone
who provides care and support to these children and families, we
are here to help them have as fulfilling lives as possible and the
very best care at the end of life. We can't change the diagnosis,
but we can help children and families make the most of their time
together. Click here.
A Family Companion 2014: This Family
Companion is designed especially for parents/carers and family
members. It is designed to help parents think important things
through, as well as provide information about what can be expected
- explaining what should happen, why it should happen as well as
making it clear what support should be made available, and where
that support can be found. You can download it
SWAN stands for 'syndromes without a name'. It is not a
diagnosis, but a term used when a child or young adult is believed
to have a genetic condition and testing has failed to identify its
genetic cause. Syndromes without a name are also referred to as
undiagnosed genetic conditions, unknown genetic conditions or
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Jessie May Children's
Hospice at Home
Children's Hospices South
Community Nursing and Psychology Service
You may also find the following information and documents
Children's Funeral Fund in
The government has launched the new Children's Funeral Fund in
England. The new fund can help to pay for some of the costs of a
funeral for a child under the age of 18- or a baby stillborn after
the 24th week of pregnancy. The burial or cremation must take place
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The fund can help pay for:
More information about the Children's Funeral Fund is available
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If you have other children who go to school you may want to share
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Helpline: 0845 123 2304
The Rosie
Crane Trust provide a number of services aimed at
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service and subsidised counselling.
Wish Upon A Star.
This charity provides bereavement support for families who live in
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This website is particular helpful if you have lost a baby
or small child. Click here.
Please see
here for 'the child death review, a guide for parents and
Bereavement Support:
0808 802 6868
This helpline is staffed by parents who have themselves lost a
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Click here.
Helpline: 0800 282 986
This charity may well be able to help with funeral costs.
Click here.
Helpline: 01480 276088
This site was set up by a parent whose child had died and she
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A free helpline and web-based information service. They
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Contact: 0800 634 9494
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Support Line: 0161 480 5156
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Helpline: 0845 123 2304
If your child died from a specific illness there may be websites
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Contact-a-Family is a very good organisation who may be able to
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Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Sand Rose provides free breaks to any bereaved family or
person although there is a particular emphasis on young families.
They offer one or two week breaks in Cornwall and can also offer
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They offer a unique place for people to adjust and become more
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Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates
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Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those
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Harbour is a charity with over 20 years' experience of
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Sudden: Supporting suddenly bereaved children and young
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