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Disrupting Glutamine Metabolism Aids to Treat Chemotherapy Resistant Pancreatic Cancer

Highlights : A way to utilize existing chemotherapy in a more efficient manner in treating pancreat




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"Height Gap" With Parents Determines Age of Puberty

The age at when the puberty hits a child is based on the gap between the parents' and child's ultimate height and not genetics, find researchers. The




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Fatty Acids Help Determine Skeletal Stem Cell Development

Specific nutrients were found to directly influence the stem cell development, revealed Biomedical scientists from KU Leuven and Harvard University published these results in Nature.




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Variation in Transplant Centers' Use of Less-than-ideal Organs Examined

A tool to assess organ acceptance practices by transplant centers found wide variability in centers' willingness to use less-than-ideal donor kidneys has been developed by researchers.




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Reliability of Biopsies from Donated Kidneys Prior to Transplantation Examined

A new study published in CJASN indicated that biopsies of donated kidneys are likely not useful for assessing organ quality prior to transplantation unless




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Highly Refined Mineral Oil Use is Safe in Cosmetics Says Study

Highly refined mineral oils are safe to be used in cosmetics assures German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and its related study. The




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Menopause Timing Hard to Determine in Every Third Woman: Study

In more than 1 in 3 women aged 50 and above, the body provides no answer about the menopausal age, increased use of birth control pills and hormonal intrauterine




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Brain Insulin Sensitivity can Determine Body Weight and Fat Distribution

People with high insulin sensitivity in the brain benefit significantly more from a lifestyle intervention with a diet rich in fiber and exercise compared




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New App Helps Determine Risk of Preterm Birth

New mobile phone app QUiPP v2 helps detect women who need special treatment at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden on families and the NHS.




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URNGENT REQUIREMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT/ FORMULATION CHEMIST FOR ARABIAN MINERALS & CHEMICALS CO, SAUDII

Company: International Trade Links
Qualification: Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech/B.E), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Experience: 8 to 15
location: Saudi Arabia
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Summary: DEVELOPMENT/ FORMULATION CHEMIST FOR ARABIAN MINERALS & CHEMICALS CO, SAUDI




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Zoomed In: A Look into a Coinminer Bundled with Zoom Installer

We found a coinminer bundled with the legitimate installer of video conferencing app Zoom. Users who attempt to download the installer get more than what they bargain for as they instead download the AutoIt compiled malware Trojan.Win32.MOOZ.THCCABO.

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Coinminer.Win64.MALXMR.TIAOODBZ

Over All Risk Rating : Low


This miner figured in the fileless GhostMiner that uses WMI Objects. GhostMiner is known to kill competing other miner payloads.

This Coinminer arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It uses the system's central processing unit (CPU) and/or graphical processing unit (GPU) resources to mine cryptocurrency.

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Coinminer.Linux.KERBERDS.A

Over All Risk Rating : Low


This new version of KERBERDS, a known crypto-mining malware that uses an ld.so.preload-based rootkit for stealth, was seen propagating by telnet bruteforce attacks.

This Coinminer arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It uses the system's central processing unit (CPU) and/or graphical processing unit (GPU) resources to mine cryptocurrency.

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Norway has some good measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but significant weaknesses undermine overall effectiveness, says FATF

Norway has taken some good initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but needs to establish overarching policies and strategies, and address significant weaknesses in a number of key areas, according to a new report by the Financial Action Task Force.




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Coinminer.Win64.MALXMR.TIAOODBZ

Over All Risk Rating : Low


This miner figured in the fileless GhostMiner that uses WMI Objects. GhostMiner is known to kill competing other miner payloads.

This Coinminer arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It uses the system's central processing unit (CPU) and/or graphical processing unit (GPU) resources to mine cryptocurrency.

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Coinminer.Linux.KERBERDS.A

Over All Risk Rating : Low


This new version of KERBERDS, a known crypto-mining malware that uses an ld.so.preload-based rootkit for stealth, was seen propagating by telnet bruteforce attacks.

This Coinminer arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It uses the system's central processing unit (CPU) and/or graphical processing unit (GPU) resources to mine cryptocurrency.

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The Platform for Collaboration on Tax delivers a toolkit to help developing countries address the lack of comparables for transfer pricing analyses and better understand mineral product pricing practices

The Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) – a joint initiative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations (UN) and World Bank Group – has published a toolkit to provide practical guidance to developing countries to better protect their tax bases.




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OECD and Brazil launch project to examine differences in cross-border tax rules

The OECD and Brazil today launched a joint project to examine the similarities and gaps between the Brazilian and OECD approaches to valuing cross-border transactions between associated firms for tax purposes. The project will also assess the potential for Brazil to move closer to the OECD’s transfer pricing rules, which are a critical benchmark for OECD member countries and followed by countries around the world.




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Canada Exports Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products

Exports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products in Canada increased to 5374.80 CAD Million in March from 5284 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Pro in Canada averaged 3283.02 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6251.60 CAD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1243.70 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal And Non-metallic Mineral.




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Canada Exports Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals

Exports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals in Canada decreased to 1618.90 CAD Million in March from 1735.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minera in Canada averaged 905.38 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2131.50 CAD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 276 CAD Million in January of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Non-metallic Mi.




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Canada Imports Stone, Sand, Gravel, Clay,&Refractory Minerals

Imports (Bop) - Stone, Sand, Gravel, Clay,&Refractory Minerals in Canada increased to 55.10 CAD Million in March from 51.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Stone, Sand, Gravel, Clay,&Refract in Canada averaged 33.84 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72.90 CAD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 12.20 CAD Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Stone, Sand, Gravel, Clay,&ref.




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Canada Imports of Non-metallic Minerals

Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals in Canada increased to 97.60 CAD Million in March from 89.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals in Canada averaged 54.17 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 141.50 CAD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 20.90 CAD Million in January of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals.




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Canada Imports of Non-metallic Mineral Products

Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products in Canada decreased to 444 CAD Million in March from 453.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products in Canada averaged 354.88 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 598.40 CAD Million in January of 2016 and a record low of 148.80 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products.




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Canada Imports Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals

Imports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals in Canada decreased to 1046.70 CAD Million in March from 1050.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minera in Canada averaged 537.17 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1411.10 CAD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 118.90 CAD Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Non-metallic Mi.




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Canada Imports Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products

Imports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products in Canada decreased to 3212.80 CAD Million in March from 3264.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Pro in Canada averaged 2391.13 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4422.90 CAD Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 752.40 CAD Million in December of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal And Non-metallic Mineral.




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Forum on implementing due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains

Participants in this multi-stakeholder meeting reviewed and discussed the implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and in the 3Ts supply chain to ensure that companies avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.




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Proposed EU responsible trading strategy for minerals from conflict zones

The European Commission has proposed an integrated EU approach to stop profits from trading minerals being used to fund armed conflicts. The package of measures aims to make it more difficult for armed groups in conflict-affected and high-risk areas to finance their activities through the mining of and trade in minerals.




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7th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were addressed during the three-day forum.




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Communiqué by participants at the 7th ICGLR-OECD-UN Group of Experts Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas




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China and OECD to co-operate on promoting the responsible sourcing of minerals

Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains.




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8th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were also addressed during the Forum.




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International investment in Europe: A canary in the coal mine?

Global FDI flows collapsed with the global financial crisis in 2008 and remain 40% below pre-crisis levels. A major reason for this is the EU. While FDI flows in the rest of the world recovered by 2010, the EU continues to struggle due to structural factors that are undermining the quality of the EU’s investment environment. The paper analyses why and puts forward policy options. It is part of the Investment Insights series.




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Survey on the contribution of SMEs to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains

The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), supported by the OECD, has initiated a study to assess the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains. To gather information for this study, SMEs were invited to take part on a confidential survey of due diligence activities by SMEs.




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Public consultation on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations.




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Mineral supply chain and conflict links in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Focused mainly on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this report takes stock of 5 years of implementation of national and international programmes and initiatives designed to operationalise the recommendations of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa.




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2015 International Workshop on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

This meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss the role of governments, international partners and businesses in promoting responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Participants will learn first hand about international standards and approaches, and be able to ask questions to experts in supply chain due diligence implementation.




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10th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

10-12 May, Paris: The 2016 forum focused on compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, including how to maximise the positive impacts on livelihoods through due diligence; viable options for trade in artisanal and small-scale mined gold; and identifying and preventing the worst forms of child labour in the mineral supply chain.




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Child labour risks in the minerals supply chain

Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains is for use by companies to help them identify, mitigate and account for the risks of child labour in their mineral supply chains. It builds on the due diligence framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.




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Alignment assessment of industry programmes with the OECD minerals guidance

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives.




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2018 Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

This annual, multi-stakeholder forum provides the opportunity to review and discuss compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains.




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South Africa Imports of Mineral Products CMLV

Imports of Mineral Products CMLV in South Africa increased to 53666.82 ZAR Million in March from 34905.91 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Mineral Products CMLV in South Africa averaged 106161.67 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 256321.57 ZAR Million in December of 2014 and a record low of 10855.29 ZAR Million in January of 2016. South Africa accounts for Imports of Mineral Products using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Mineral Products.




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South Africa Imports of Mineral Products

Imports of Mineral Products in South Africa increased to 18455.69 ZAR Million in March from 17631.55 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Mineral Products in South Africa averaged 16353.44 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 28460.69 ZAR Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 8604.97 ZAR Million in July of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Mineral Products.




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Mineral Resource Trade in Chile: Contribution to Development and Policy Implications

Instead of resorting to trade measures such as export restrictions, Chile manages its minerals sector through a combination of balanced taxation, stable investment measures, good management of tax revenue, exchange rate policy and initiatives aimed at producing a multiplier effect of economy-wide development, according to this study.




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Norway has some good measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but significant weaknesses undermine overall effectiveness, says FATF

Norway has taken some good initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but needs to establish overarching policies and strategies, and address significant weaknesses in a number of key areas, according to a new report by the Financial Action Task Force.




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OECD and Brazil launch project to examine differences in cross-border tax rules

The OECD and Brazil today launched a joint project to examine the similarities and gaps between the Brazilian and OECD approaches to valuing cross-border transactions between associated firms for tax purposes. The project will also assess the potential for Brazil to move closer to the OECD’s transfer pricing rules, which are a critical benchmark for OECD member countries and followed by countries around the world.




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Forum on implementing due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains

Participants in this multi-stakeholder meeting reviewed and discussed the implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and in the 3Ts supply chain to ensure that companies avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.




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Proposed EU responsible trading strategy for minerals from conflict zones

The European Commission has proposed an integrated EU approach to stop profits from trading minerals being used to fund armed conflicts. The package of measures aims to make it more difficult for armed groups in conflict-affected and high-risk areas to finance their activities through the mining of and trade in minerals.




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7th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were addressed during the three-day forum.




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Communiqué by participants at the 7th ICGLR-OECD-UN Group of Experts Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas




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China and OECD to co-operate on promoting the responsible sourcing of minerals

Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains.