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Český slavík 2024: Hlasujte, sledujte přenos a tipujte výsledky na Reflexu – hrajte o atraktivní ceny!

Vyhlášení Českých slavíků proběhne 29. listopadu ve Foru Karlín. Vy můžete hlasovat do 17. listopadu do půlnoci. Během slavnostního večera vystoupí interpreti jako Michal David, kapela Mirai, Marie Rotterová a po více než deseti letech se na pódiu slavíků vrátí Tomáš Klus. Zároveň bude uvedena do síně slávy Marta Kubišová. Po Jiřím Suchém a václavu Neckářovi to v ní bude první ženou.




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Labour’s Tax Plans Are Clear. Its Reform Agenda Is Not




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Germany instructs terminal to refuse Russian LNG shipment

The German Economy Ministry instructed the state-controlled Deutsche Energy Terminal to turn away any shipments of liquified natural gas (LNG) coming from Russia, the Financial Times reported on Thurs...




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Swedish PM refuses ‘Trump-proofing’ talks with parties ahead of Trump call

“I don't understand what they mean. We have forums for this."




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EU states must enact key reforms at smaller scale rather than wait for consensus, Draghi, Macron warn

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GOG's Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The classic PC games market is "in a sorry state," according to DRM-free and classic-minded storefront GOG. Small games that aren't currently selling get abandoned, and compatibility issues arise as technology moves forward or as one-off development ideas age like milk. Classic games are only 20 percent of GOG's catalog, and the firm hasn't actually called itself "Good Old Games" in 12 years. And yet, today, GOG announces that it is making "a significant commitment of resources" toward a new GOG Preservation Program. It starts with 100 games for which GOG's own developers are working to create current and future compatibility, keeping them DRM-free and giving them ongoing tech support, along with granting them a "Good Old Game: Preserved by GOG" stamp. GOG is not shifting its mission of providing a DRM-free alternative to Steam, Epic, and other PC storefronts, at least not entirely. But it is demonstrably excited about a new focus that ties back to its original name, inspired in some part by its work on Alpha Protocol. "We think we can significantly impact the classics industry by focusing our resources on it and creating superior products," writes Arthur Dejardin, head of sales and marketing at GOG. "If we wanted to spread the DRM-free gospel by focusing on getting new AAA games on GOG instead, we would make little progress with the same amount of effort and money (we've been trying various versions of that for the last 5 years)." What kind of games? Scanning the list of Good Old Games, most of them are, by all accounts, both good and old. Personally, I'm glad to see the Jagged Alliance games, System Shock 2, Warcraft I & II, Dungeon Keeper Gold and Theme Park, SimCity 3000 Unlimited, and the Wing Commander series (particularly, personally, Privateer). Most of them are, understandably, Windows-only, though Mac support extends to 34 titles so far, and Linux may pick up many more through Proton compatibility, beyond the 19 native titles to date. [...] [I]f you see the shiny foil-ish GOG badge on a game, it's an assurance that GOG has done all it can to bring forward a classic title. It's important work, too. "Preserving" games doesn't just mean locking a stable media in a vault, but keeping games accessible, and playable.

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News24 | Legal council refuses request for access to Mpofu complaint records - because he won't give consent

The Legal Practice Council has refused to release records linked to professional misconduct complaints lodged against Dali Mpofu, because the advocate “did not give his consent for sharing his information”.




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Election Denier: Top Senate Democrat Still Refuses to Concede Race as Post-Election Tantrum Continues

Remember: It’s only “election denial” if you have an R after your name. Sure, the Democrats raised a stink about the presidential election results in 2000, 2004 and 2016. The […]

The post Election Denier: Top Senate Democrat Still Refuses to Concede Race as Post-Election Tantrum Continues appeared first on The Western Journal.




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Iran sets up mental health clinic to ‘treat’ women who refuse to wear hijab




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Liquor, wine, beer: Preferred alcohol may reflect your lifestyle

Beer drinkers are more likely to have an unhealthy lifestyle than folks who prefer wine or liquor, scientists report.




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Firefighters in rural Yukon say their gear is in desperate state, fire marshal's office underfunded

The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says the government of Yukon needs to invest more money in the Yukon Fire Marshal's Office so it can continue to adequately support the territory's fire services.



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No timeline set yet for increase in bottle and can refunds on P.E.I.

Refunds for recyclable beverage containers will be going up on P.E.I. — it’s just a matter of when, according to the province's new environment minister.



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Ontario police associations call for federal bail reform

Three Ontario police associations released a statement Wednesday calling on the federal government to implement stricter bail policies, after Toronto police officers were caught in a gunfight between two groups in the city's west end Monday night while conducting a bail compliance check.



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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore.




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Woman arrested for killing elderly father with an ice axe after he refused to switch off the lights




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Activism against gender-based violence sparks urgent calls for action and reform




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Former Sri Lankan refugee pleads for South African citizenship after over 20 years of legal struggles




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Wind energy sector calls for urgent grid access reforms to unlock potential




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UNHRC calls for significant legal reforms to uphold human rights in Pakistan




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BSP cites growing preference for digital payments

ILOILO CITY – Preference for digital payments in the country is growing based on the results of the 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Wednesday. BSP Deputy Director for Payments Policy and Development Department Tricia Defante-Andres said digital payment channels, such as electronic (e)-wallets provided wider access to financial services for […]...

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Ioannou not ‘indifferent’ to challenges of local government reform

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Wednesday said he was not “indifferent” to the challenges of local government reform and that he in fact “did more than that for which the law provides”. Ioannou was reacting to claims made by Akel that the government had “not shown the necessary fervour” in its efforts to ensure a […]




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Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report

[New Times] Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown.




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Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery

[Leadership] The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.




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Lili Reinhart reflects on 'shameful' journey of being a star

Lili Reinhart reflects on 'shameful' journey of being a starLili Reinhart, who rose to immense fame after her iconic character as Betty Cooper in mystery drama, has spilled the beans on her personal struggles of her career. The 28-year-old star recently revealed that she has been facing...




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North Carolina to override Dem veto calling for cooperation with ICE while Trump calls for agency reform

Republicans in North Carolina plan to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of an immigration and school choice bill in their closing days of session.



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Ex-MLB star Jonathan Lucroy recalls refusing to kneel for anthem: 'I gave them the finger'

Former MLB star catcher Jonathan Lucroy opened up on "OutKick the Morning" about his refusal to kneel during the national anthem in 2020.



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Long Island firefighter arrested, accused of intentionally setting brush fire: police

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested Tuesday after allegedly starting a brush fire intentionally that damaged a car during dry conditions.



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GOG’s Preservation Program is the DRM-free store refocusing on the classics

GOG still puts up new DRM-free titles, but it sees opportunities in oldies.




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Tax Reform Requires Stability in the House GOP

Republicans do not have the luxury of wasting all their political capital on a damaging internal family feud that would drag on for weeks or months.




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Parliament votes in favour of amended motion on PSP's call for hawker reforms

Parliament voted in favour of an amended version of a motion put forth by Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Non-Constituency MPs Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa on Wednesday (Nov 13) after a debate that lasted five-and-a-half hours. This motion called for the Government to "review its policies relating to hawkers and the management of hawker centres to provide better support for hawkers to sustain and grow Singapore hawker culture, so that Singaporeans can continue to enjoy good and affordable hawker food". During his speech, Leong highlighted that high operational costs, harsh working conditions, and the expectation to provide cheap food are pressing issues faced by hawkers here. The PSP secretary-general then proposed that social enterprise hawker centres be phased out as contracts expire, replacing them with centralised management under a new government agency called Hawker Singapore. This new agency would oversee the management of all hawker centres in Singapore and the promotion of hawker culture domestically and internationally, working together with other relevant agencies, he added.





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Suspended referee Coote facing fresh allegations

Referees' body PGMOL says it is taking new allegations around Premier League official David Coote "very seriously".




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Ifgl Refractories Limited vs Guntur- Appeal on 13 November, 2024

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96. It would be evident from the above discussion that the claims for refund under the said two enactments constitute an independent regimen. Every decision favourable to an assessee/manufacturer, whether on the question of classification, valuation or any other issue, does not automatically entail refund. Section 11B of the Central Excises and Salt Act and Section 27 of the Contract Act, whether before or after 1991 amendment - as interpreted by us herein - make every refund claim subject to proof of not passing-on the burden of duty to others. Even if a suit is filed, the very same condition operates. Similarly, the High Court while examining its jurisdiction under Article 226 - and this Court while acting under Article 32 - would insist upon the said condition being satisfied before ordering refund. Unless the claimant for refund establishes that he has not passed on the burden of duty to another, he would not be entitled to refund, whatever be the proceedings and whichever be the forum. Section 11B/Section 27 are constitutionally valid, as explained by us hereinbefore. They have to be applied and followed implicitly wherever they are applicable.




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E.P. Jayarajan’s ‘autobiography’ row: publishing house remains tight lipped, refuses to clear the air

Jayarajan claims that circulating excerpts from his ‘autobiography’ are baseless nonsense and asserts that he had not granted publishing rights for his autobiography to any establishment




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Enhancing CO2 gasification-reforming of municipal solid waste with Ni/CeO2 and Ni/ZrO2 catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00665H, Paper
Shiyu Zhang, Yibing Peng, Mengna Wu, Qinghai Li, Yanguo Zhang, Hui Zhou
CO2 gasification-reforming facilitates CO2 utilization and yields CO-rich syngas for municipal waste management. Catalysts are essential for enhancing syngas production via catalytic tar reforming.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges states to support exam reforms for zero-error entrance test




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Southern Railway refuses to share inquiry report of Perumon train tragedy

105 people had died in after several coaches of the Island Express fell into the Ashtamudi Lake in 1988




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Andhra Pradesh Budget reflects aspirations of all sections of people, say legislators

It has given impetus to the developmental goals outlined in the NDA’s election manifesto, say MLAs on the first day of discussion




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After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by U.N. rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more

In Qatar, better labour law protections have been passed in recent years relating to a minimum wage, freedom to change employers and combating forced labor and trafficking




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Punjab Finance Minister bats for cooperative federalism, structural reforms




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HC refuses to restrain police from arresting Omkar Balaji

Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira simply adjourns his anticipatory bail plea by a week without granting any interim protection




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Eight injured in fire at IndianOil’s Mathura refinery 

All injured individuals are reported to be in stable condition, according to the company statement




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Orthodoxy and the Reformation

Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the Reformation and its effects on the Christian Church.




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Rock and Sand - 500 Years After the Reformation

Fr. Barnabas welcomes Fr. Josiah Trenham, author of Rock and Sand, as they discuss the Protestant Reformation 500 years later.




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OSCE Mission to BIH supports meeting of the Inter-Agency Working Group on election reform

Among other issues discussed at the meeting was the implementation of recommendations stipulated in the final report by election observers of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Righ




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Palaeoecology of the Hiraiso Formation (Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) and implications for the recovery following the end-Permian mass extinction.

Foster, W J; Godbold, A; Brayard, A; Frank, A; Grasby, S E; Twitchett, R J; Oji, T. PeerJ 2022 p. 1-45, https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14357
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A Furry Convention Became a Welcoming Party When Syrian Refugees Ended up at the Same Hotel

Some Syrian refugees were placed in the same hotel as a Furry convention for temporary housing after arriving in Canada. Syrian kids and furries alike made the best of what is undoubtedly a weird situation. The organizers of VancouFur made sure to alert the attendees to be extra kind to the newcomers and it looks like they did just that.




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Cancer Drugs Fund requires further reform