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ATA reports February truck tonnage increase

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for February, came in at 118.4 (2015=100), for a 1.2% increase, over January’s 117 reading.




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Pretty Please

Two Shell “(rock✧solid)” Two Shell make exciting music about feeling excited. Like, if there’s any other point to a song like “(rock✧solid),” I can’t discern it. They want to make people excited, so they built a track that piles on exciting sounds so it sounds like the excitement is eternally escalating, and you can feel […]




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Dazzling images illuminate research on cardiovascular disease

The British Heart Foundation’s Reflections of Research competition showcases beautiful images captured by researchers studying heart and circulatory disease




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French-Japanese Film Ghost Cat Anzu Streams New Clip Ahead of N. American Release

"Forest Spirit Party!" clip streams for film opening in N. America on Friday




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Graphix to Release Yoshnio Koyoka's Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Manga in Print in April

First volume of manga adaptation ships on April 15




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Live-Action It Takes More than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, March 7 Debut

Ryubi Miyase, Rinka Kumada star in film directed by Liar x Liar's Saiji Yakumo




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Hide Your Wallet: October 22nd Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! A bit of a bite-sized Hide Your Wallet this week, with one release leftover from late last week that I neglected to include. I can hardly believe October is nearly over! Time to consult my November TBR pile, so it doesn’t sneak up on me. Which releases are you excited about this week? Let us know in the comments!




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Hide Your Wallet: October 29th Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! It’s a short and sweet release week for us at SBTB HQ! For us, there are only three books that make the list this week. From here on out, things seem to slow down a little bit as we approach the end of the year and the major holiday season. What books are on your list this week? Let us know in the comments!




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Hide Your Wallet; November 5th Release Week!

Welcome back to Hide Your Wallet! Just a small handful of books for us this week. I also wouldn’t blame publishers if they decided to bump release weeks to another Tuesday. We have dark fairytales, cozy fantasy, ponies, and more! Which books are on your radar this week? Let us know what’s on your TBR pile!




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Melmore pleased with world bronze

Devon's England bowler Natalie Melmore says she is happy with her bronze medal at the World Championships in Australia.




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India Nature Watch - id please




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Tax-News.com: German EU Presidency Releases Tax Agenda

The newly instated German presidency of the European Union will focus on introducing internationally agreed tax rules for digital companies, according to the presidency's policy agenda.




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Tax-News.com: Germany Releases New VAT Manual For 2019/20

On September 2, 2020, the German Ministry of Finance announced that the official value-added tax manual for 2019/20 has been published online.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases Guidance On EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue on August 31, 2020, published guidelines on domestic regulations to implement the EU's Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases 2021 Budget

Malta's 2021 Budget, announced on October 19, 2020, included tax breaks for individuals and an increase to the VAT registration threshold.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Releases Corporate Income Tax Returns

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released year of assessment 2021 electronic income tax returns for companies.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases 2020 Tax Trends Report

Tax revenues fell across the OECD for the first time in a decade during 2019, but a much larger decrease is expected in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the OECD's newly released annual Revenue Statistics report.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases Taxing Wages 2020 Report

The OECD has released its Taxing Wages 2020 report, which highlights that taxes on labor across the OECD countries fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2019.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Eases VAT Refund Rules For Tourists

Effective August 1, 2020, Switzerland relaxed the rules for tourists seeking to export goods free from tax.




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Is Dengue Vaccine Effective Against the Disease?

Unless a dengue vaccine protects against all four different virus types, or serotypes, developing a viable vaccine against dengue virus is difficult. The




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Gurugram Increases Screening at Border to Stop Dengue-Malaria Cases

The district health department of Gurugram is on alert to screen for dengue and malaria cases at the border, after increase in the number of cases. The




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Increased Temperatures Pose Growing Dengue Risk

The escalating impact of climate change is anticipated to expand the reach of medlinkdengue/medlink, a mosquito-borne disease claiming thousands of




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Global Warming on the Rise! Know Ways to Avoid Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The hospitalization of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, due to West Nile virus last




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases E-Commerce VAT Toolkit For Asia-Pac States

On March 10, the OECD released a new VAT Digital Toolkit for Asia-Pacific (APAC) nations. The toolkit is intended to support local tax authorities to better collect value-added tax on e-commerce activities.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases New Action 14 Peer Review Reports

The OECD has released peer review reports reviewing nine territories' progress towards implementing the BEPS Action 14 standard, on improving tax dispute resolution.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases Taxing Wages 2020 Report

The OECD has released its Taxing Wages 2020 report, which highlights that taxes on labor across the OECD countries fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2019.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases 2020 Tax Trends Report

Tax revenues fell across the OECD for the first time in a decade during 2019, but a much larger decrease is expected in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the OECD's newly released annual Revenue Statistics report.




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Tax-News.com: OECD Releases E-Commerce VAT Toolkit For Asia-Pac States

On March 10, the OECD released a new VAT Digital Toolkit for Asia-Pacific (APAC) nations. The toolkit is intended to support local tax authorities to better collect value-added tax on e-commerce activities.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Ireland Eases Close Company Surcharge Rules

The Irish Revenue has announced the implementation of temporary measures in relation to the close company surcharge regime, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tax-News.com: Ireland Releases Stamp Duty Guidance On Related-Party Transactions

The Irish Revenue has updated its guidance on stamp duty to clarify a number of issues related to the conditions for companies to avail themselves of associated companies relief.




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Tax-News.com: UK Releases Construction VAT Reverse Charge Guidance

On September 24, 2020, HM Revenue and Customs released in-depth guidance on the introduction of the VAT reverse charge mechanism on the supply of building or construction services.




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Secret of Heart Disease: How Microgravity Affect Aging

Highlights: Microgravity accelertaes the process of aging Prolonged space travel can increase the risk of heart




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Parasite Found in Cat Poop Holds Key to Brain Disease Treatments

Highlights: Scientists found Toxoplasma gondii may help deliver therapeutic proteins to the brain, a breakthrou




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Could the Keto Diet Become a New Solution for Autoimmune Diseases?

Highlights: Keto diet promotes gut bacteria that reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases UC San Francisco stu




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Vitamin D Fails to Protect Against Heart Disease

Highlights: Vitamin D supplements do not lower cardiovascular disease markers in older adults over a 2-year per




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Scurvy: A Disease for All Ages, Not Just a Maritime Malady

Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) is more common in children and isolated older adults with restrictive eating patterns and unhealthy habits like smoking and substance use disorders.




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Reducing Sugar in Early Life Lowers Midlife Chronic Disease Risk

Early-life sugar reduction can dramatically lower the risk of chronic diseases in midlife, promoting healthier outcomes and reducing long-term health complications.




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Curb High-Fat Dairy to Lower Fatty Liver Disease Risk

Reducing high-fat dairy intake may help lower the risk of developing fatty liver disease, offering a simple dietary step for better liver health.




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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases Surge in Kolkata

Highlights: Kolkata children face an increasing threat from the highly contagious hand, foot, and mouth diseas




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Analysis of Healthcare Budget Allocations for 2024-2025: Increases in Expenditure

Highlights: The Medical Treatment of CGHS Pensioners (PORB) increased significantly from (and) #8377;4,296.40 crores to (and) #




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Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world

IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges.

The post Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

The post Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

The post Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts

For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER).

The post Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo

Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia.

The post Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture

A new agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and IWMI will help develop initiatives to improve waste-derived compost using nutrient enrichment and pelletizing technologies.

The post Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).