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DSSELDORF, Germany, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LenioBio GmbH, a German life sciences biotech offering a disruptive protein manufacturing technology, ALiCE, closed its Series-A Extension round with a total investment volume of 11.5 million. The investment round, which was closed in November 2021, is led by LenioBio's current investor Bridford Group, a PE investor focusing on founder-led businesses with long-term growth potential and concerned with societal or environmental welfare.

The raised funds will be used to accelerate LenioBio's continuous efforts in research and development of the ALiCE technology, process improvement of large-scale manufacturing and mapping of the various market opportunities.

"After we reached our first milestones in scaling the technology, the Series-A Extension round will now enable us to achieve the next inflectionpoints on our way to establish our disruptive technology on the market" said Franziska Finke, CFO at LenioBio.

Along with the investment round, LenioBio strengthens its Non-executive Board of Directors. New Board members include Dr. Remberto Martis, founder and CEO, Thomas Harding, Leopoldo Zambeletti and Karen Fallen.

Thomas Harding is a partner at Bridford Group and a director of several portfolio companies, such as Hudson River Biotechnology and Touchlight Holdings Limited. He previously worked on TMT investments at Access Industries, after joining from Weil, Gotshal and Manges' private equity department and has been active in several other director and officer positions. He has a MA from the University of Cambridge and subsequently studied at City University (law) and London Business School (finance).

Karen Fallen is currently the CEO of Touchlight DNA Services and has extensive experience in the Biopharma industry. Having worked for Lonza for 14 years, she held various leading positions in clinical development and manufacturing as well as in licensing and business development. She received her degree in Applied Biology, Industrial Biology, Immunology and Biotechnology from the Thames Valley University.

Leopoldo Zambeletti started his career as an auditor at KPMG and has more than 19 years' experience as investment banker, i.e. leading the European Healthcare Investment Banking team at JP Morgan and at Credit Suisse. As independent strategic consultant to life science companies he is since 2013 advising companies on financial deals, out-licensing, and M&A. He graduated as BA in Business at the Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.

"Our new Board members bring extensive experience in different fields of the business. Their input will be crucial in setting the mid and long-term strategy of the company which will now focus on the validation of the ALiCE technology. With the new Board composition, LenioBio is well positioned to achieve the next stage on our journey." said Dr. Remberto Martis, CEO of LenioBio.

LenioBio launched the ALiCE platform in October 2018 as an expression kit that outperforms its competitors in a single step. Additional information about ALiCE can be found at http://www.leniobio.com/ALiCE.

About LenioBio

LenioBio is a protein expression platform company committed to the advancement of transformative technology for the discovery, development, and large-scale production of proteins, unconstrained by the limitations of the cell.

LenioBio was established as a legal entity in Germany in September 2016, with offices in Dusseldorf and R&D and production labs in Aachen. For more information visit http://www.leniobio.comand follow LenioBio on LinkedIn.

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MILLERSBURG - An event designed by women to promote and support women in agriculture continues to grow and thrive.

The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension will host the seventh annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference on Friday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum, 3266 Dyewood Road SW, Carrollton, OH 44615.

A team of OSU Extension Educators from Holmes, Wayne, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Stark, Carroll and Harrison counties will be presenting.

The event is open to all women high school age and older who are interested, involved in or want to become involved with food, agricultural, natural resources production or small business are encouraged to attend.

Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension Holmes County educator, said this program has been ongoing, starting in Northwest Ohio about 20 years ago.

"A group of female ag educators decided to get together and try doing it here in Eastern Ohio," Shumaker said. "Our first conference was held at Kent State Tuscarawas. It was small, but successful. We quickly outgrew our space and moved to RG Drage Career Center in Massillon. This year we decided to try something different, leading us to the 4-H Day Camp."

Shumaker said the conference specifically targets women.

"Agriculture can be a male-focused environment," she said. "Whether or not they're out front and visible on the farm, women are very much involved in farm life from day-to-day operations to taking care of the books or communications and human resources. We focus on things they may be involved in.

"Our presentations have addressed many different topics over the years, that not only deal with the business side of things, but the home side of things on the farm as well," she continued. "The ladies juggle families and farm, life and relationships, parenting and getting dinner on the table. The sessions include relief and laughter, along with business. They're learning, but they are also having a day that is just theirs."

The conference program features a networking fair and 16 breakout sessions presented by OSU Extension educators, producers and partner agencies. Sessions this year are focused around four themes: natural resources, plants and animals, home and family, and special interest (includes break-out with Ohio FFA state officers).

Sample sessions from each theme include:

For a complete listing of break out tracks and sessions, check out the registration form online at go.osu.edu/eowia2022.

The conference keynote will be led by Bridget Brittont with a midday presentation. She and her team will lead participants through Stoic or Stressed? Talking through difficult topics in a safe space.

Registered participants, community organizations or businesses interested in sponsorship can contact 740-461-6136.

Interested individuals can register for the conference online at go.osu.edu/eowia2022. Cost of the conference is $55 for adult participants and $30 for students. Conference fee includes conference participation, breakfast, lunch and conference handouts. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 11. For additional information locally, contact Shumaker at 330-674-3015.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, "Kilroy") announced today that North Americas leader in sustainable real estate has entered into an amended lease agreement with Nuro, an autonomous delivery vehicle company, to extend the term and expand the square footage at 1290-1300 Terra Bella Avenue in Mountain View, CA. The new lease totals approximately 114,000 square feet, more than doubling the original 56,000 square feet Nuro occupied since 2017. The property is now 100% leased.

The Terra Bella property is located in Silicon Valleys most innovative community with excellent access via the 101 freeway and public transportation. The surrounding office submarket has long been one of the Valleys most coveted locations with Google, Microsoft, and various other large technology companies occupying several buildings nearby.

About Kilroy Realty Corporation

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the company, Kilroy) is a leading U.S. landlord and developer, with operations in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest and Austin, Texas. The company has earned global recognition for sustainability, building operations, innovation and design. As pioneers and innovators in the creation of a more sustainable real estate industry, the companys approach to modern business environments helps drive creativity and productivity for some of the worlds leading technology, entertainment, life science and business services companies.

The company is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index with more than seven decades of experience developing, acquiring and managing office, life science and mixed-use projects.

As of December 31, 2021, Kilroys stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 15.5 million square feet of primarily office and life science space that was 91.9% occupied and 93.9% leased. The company also had more than 1,000 residential units in Hollywood and San Diego, which had a quarterly average occupancy of 88.9%. In addition, the company had one 96,000 square foot in-process life science redevelopment project with total estimated redevelopment costs of $40.0 million and five in-process development projects with an estimated total investment of $2.2 billion, totaling approximately 2.6 million square feet of office and life science space. The in-process development and redevelopment office and life science space was 46% leased.

A Leader in Sustainability and Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

The company is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and has been recognized by industry organizations around the world. The companys stabilized portfolio was 73% LEED certified, 37% Fitwel certified, 76% of eligible office properties were ENERGY STAR certified, and 80% of our eligible stabilized residential units were ENERGY STAR certified as of December 31, 2021.

The company has been recognized by GRESB as the listed sustainability leader in the Americas for eight of the last nine years. Other honors have included the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) Leader in the Light award for eight consecutive years and ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for eight years as well as ENERGY STARs highest honor of Sustained Excellence, for the past six years.

A big part of the companys foundation is its commitment to enhancing employee growth, satisfaction and wellness while maintaining a diverse and thriving culture. For the third year in a row, the company has been named to Bloombergs Gender Equality Indexrecognizing companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.

More information is available at http://www.kilroyrealty.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends and factors that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. Accordingly, actual performance, results and events may vary materially from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements, and you should not rely on the forward-looking statements as predictions of future performance, results or events. Numerous factors could cause actual future performance, results and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: global market and general economic conditions and their effect on our liquidity and financial conditions and those of our tenants; adverse economic or real estate conditions generally, and specifically, in the States of California, Texas and Washington; risks associated with our investment in real estate assets, which are illiquid, and with trends in the real estate industry; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; any significant downturn in tenants businesses; our ability to re-lease property at or above current market rates; costs to comply with government regulations, including environmental remediation; the availability of cash for distribution and debt service and exposure to risk of default under debt obligations; increases in interest rates and our ability to manage interest rate exposure; the availability of financing on attractive terms or at all, which may adversely impact our future interest expense and our ability to pursue development, redevelopment and acquisition opportunities and refinance existing debt; a decline in real estate asset valuations, which may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices or obtain or maintain debt financing, and which may result in write-offs or impairment charges; significant competition, which may decrease the occupancy and rental rates of properties; potential losses that may not be covered by insurance; the ability to successfully complete acquisitions and dispositions on announced terms; the ability to successfully operate acquired, developed and redeveloped properties; the ability to successfully complete development and redevelopment projects on schedule and within budgeted amounts; delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use and other required entitlements, governmental permits and authorizations for our development and redevelopment properties; increases in anticipated capital expenditures, tenant improvement and/or leasing costs; defaults on leases for land on which some of our properties are located; adverse changes to, or enactment or implementations of, tax laws or other applicable laws, regulations or legislation, as well as business and consumer reactions to such changes; risks associated with joint venture investments, including our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on co-venturers financial condition and disputes between us and our co-venturers; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; our ability to maintain our status as a REIT; and uncertainties regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and restrictions intended to prevent its spread, on our business and the economy generally. These factors are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional factors that could materially adversely affect our business and financial performance, see the factors included under the caption Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our ongoing requirements under federal securities laws.

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The Australian Space Agency has been tasked to develop what the federal government is referring to as a unified national space strategy to shape the sector for the next two decades and beyond.

Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said development of the Space Strategic Update comes off the back of industry feedback that Australia needs better alignment efforts in the space sector.

"Through the Space Strategic Update, we will maximise investment and efforts to deliver for all Australians," she said.

The Australian Space Agency is expected to work with industry and government over the next 18 months to deliver the Space Strategic Update.

When completed, the update is anticipated to provide a schedule of space programs and investment opportunities for government, as well as plans for other areas of coordination.

"We will enhance coordination of investments and strategies, whether that's across states and territories, across government or between our science, civil and defence activities," head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo said

"Likewise we must ensure we have internationally competitive regulation that supports industry growth and entrepreneurship while ensuring public safety."

Just last week, Australia National University vice-chancellor and Nobel-prize winner Brain Schmidt said that greater collaboration between local universities will be necessary to helpAustralia build its sovereign space capabilities.

"Each of us need to work as part of the 'Team Australia' ecosystem. [A] fragmented approach, which I'm afraid that is sort of the natural state of universities, is both inefficient and doesn't scale up," he said.

On top of the Space Strategic Update, Price announced there are no longer plans to introduce space launch application fees, which would have been imposed on businesses conducting domestic launch activities. The introduction of the partial cost-recovery model has been deferred twice since it was first proposed as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2019-20.

"Instead of allowing cost recovery to come into effect, or deferring it again -- we're abolishing launch permit application fees entirely," Price said.

"We've taken this decision to provide you with the certainty you need to invest, and to help our small and medium-sized space businesses continue to grow."

In addition, South Australia's dedicated space manufacturing hub has been handed another AU$20 million from the federal government to help get the project off the ground.

The AU$20 million contribution is in addition to the AU$20 million the South Australian government has already committed towards the AU$66 million project.

The hub is being developed by the South Australian government in partnership with a consortium of space manufacturing companies -- Fleet Space Technologies, Q-CTRL, ATSpace, and Alauda Aeronautics.

All four companies will collocate in the facility to collaborate and produce small satellites, rockets, electrical vertical take-off and land vehicles, and support componentry and technical systems. The Australian Space Park will be located at Adelaide Airport.

"This is a huge opportunity for Australia. Our space businesses are already globally-recognised but these investments are about driving their potential to scale up and create more high-value jobs for Australians," Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said.

"Not only will this investment in South Australia help grow our space sector, it will foster the next generation of space manufacturers and researchers."

This latest investment by the federal government is in addition to the AU$65 million that was announced last week to help "fast track" Australia's space sector.

The federal government has so far committed more than AU$850 million into building Australia's space capabilities since 2018 as part of its "mission to triple the size of the sector and create up to 20,000 new jobs by 2030". This goal was set out under theAustralian Civil Space Strategy.

Also on Thursday, Optus announced that it will utilise SpaceLogistics' mission robotic vehicle (MRV) and mission extension pod (MEP) to extend the life of its D3 satellite in orbit for up to six years.

The MRV, a spacecraft that is capable of robotically servicing multiple satellites in orbit, including the installation of a MEP, will be launched by SpaceX in 2024.

"The sophisticated robotics of the MRV will provide Optus the ability to attach the MEP to D3 which is effectively a fuel tank that extends geostationary life. Once onboarded, the MEP will augment the propulsion system of Optus' D3 satellite, providing an additional six years of life extension," Optus said.

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Solitude has a poor reputation. Experts praise the benefits of social connectivity, which have been linked to enhanced immunity, stress resilience, and even life extension. Being alone, on the other hand, is frequently mistaken for loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness have been connected to an increased risk of heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, Alzheimers disease, high blood pressure, and even early death, according to research.

However, it is demonstrating that finding things to do by oneself has actual benefits. You can do activities you enjoy at your own pace and in your own way when you do things by yourself. You learn better about yourself and contemplate your experiences through solitary pursuits.

Finding activities to like on your own may seem tough at first if you are naturally drawn to other people. Including some quiet moments where you may be alone can have a variety of advantages, especially if you are always on the go and find it difficult to slow down and take pauses.

Some things you might want to try:

Take yourself out for dinner

Dining out is frequently thought of as a social event, yet treating oneself to a beautiful dinner allows you to unwind and enjoy the experience alone.

Go for the movies alone

You dont spend much time chatting in the middle of a movie, but being with other people means you can be sidetracked by wondering what they think of it and what they might say later.

When you watch a movie alone, you can concentrate entirely on the tale and images in front of you, rather than worrying about what your friends might think.

Go to your favorite musicians concert

Not only will you be able to see your favorite artists without having to worry about finding companions, but attending a concert alone can also be a terrific chance to meet new people with similar interests. Even if youre doing something on your own, it can help you expand your social network.

Go for a hike

Spending time in nature can be beneficial to your health, but finding individuals who want to go might be difficult. Going alone can allow you to bond with nature, test your body, and enjoy some quiet time.

Nature has been demonstrated to provide a variety of psychological advantages, ranging from restoring focus to reducing stress, according to previous research.

Travel

Traveling and vacationing alone might be daunting, but it can also be an exciting and gratifying way to test yourself and discover new things. Traveling alone is a fantastic method to develop independence and confidence.

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announced last Wednesday they will make significant changes to the 136-year-old Farm and Industry Short Course program. The program will go from being a 16-week, residential, for-credit course to a non-credit, blended learning program.

These changes will create more flexibility for the faculty and students in the program, CALS Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach Doug Reinemann said. But, some agriculture students and organizations have said the changes will hurt the FISC students in the long run.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz spoke out against CALS changes in a press release, saying CALS failed to consult with stakeholders when planning the changes.

We are disturbed about the dismantling of the current structure of the Farm & Industry Short Course, Krentz said. We are truly disappointed in the missed opportunities to engage stakeholders prior to these changes being made and expect more from a such a prestigious agricultural university.

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The primary reason CALS altered the FISC program was because FISC enrollment had been dropping since 2016, Reinemann said.The programs original 16-week model made it difficult for students and instructors to participate because they were needed on the farms and agribusinesses they work for or own, Reinemann said.

The new model will offer students more flexibility and better reflect the evolving field of agriculture, Reinemann said.

Former FISC student Billy Zeimet said in an email to The Badger Herald that CALS didnt try hard enough to involve students in the decision-making process. Zeimet said CALS shouldnt essentially shut down the FISC program because fewer farmers are applying for it.

Zeimet also said living in dorms was an important part of his time as a FISC student.

Having the time to interact with your peers and learn how they operate their farms is an invaluable experience that cannot be had when students must commute to campus, Zeimet said.

Reinemann said the administration is currently looking at options when it comes to maintaining the close-knit community that the old FISC model created.

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We hear loud and clear that students value [the residential experience], and we do too, Reinemann said.

CALS understands that some current students and alumni will be saddened to see the old program structure go, Reinemann said. CALS is still exploring some aspects of the new model, such as maintaining a cohort experience, Reinemann said.

Though CALS welcomes feedback on the changes FISC, the school is confident that these changes will be best for the program in the long run, Reinemann said.

Other stakeholders, such as Zeimet, said they believed otherwise.

The changes being made to the FISC program will be detrimental and I do not believe the program will continue to have near the same impact on the agriculture industry that it has for the past 136 years, Zeimet said.

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Luxy Hair has long been one of our favorite hair extension brands, namely for their innovation and progressiveness. And, theyve done it again. The company just launched their first-ever line of gray hair extensions. With more and more women choosing to go gray, these extensions came at the perfect time.

Designed to empower women to embrace their grays, the launch coincides with International Womens Day (aka today, March 8)and that isnt a coincidence. We are doing so in tandem with International Womens Day in support of this years theme, #BreaktheBias. As women age, they are made to feel like a depreciating asset. We are here to celebrate discovery at any age and champion going gray as a badge of honor, shares Luxy Hair president Amy Sveda.

Luxy Hair has also partnered with Catalyst, a global non-profit founded in 1962 that works with over 800 companies around the world to accelerate women into leadership, for an additional International Womens Day initiative. The company will be donating 10% of all sales sitewide to the non-profit.

Below, Mane Addicts spoke with Amy to learn more about the line of gray hair extensions and their partnership with Catalyst for International Womens Day. Keep scrolling to read our exclusive interview!

Amy Sveda: Our product launch innovation is fundamentally driven by our desire to better serve our customers. Not only did we see a need in the market for gray hair extensions, but we also heard from our customersparticularly those that made a conscious decision to forgo dyeing their hair through the pandemicthat they were looking to us to provide a solution for them.

AS: Honestly, the process was not entirely dissimilar to our research and development for all hair colors and products. We conduct extensive research to understand the most common shades, solicit feedback from our internal/external community, and ensure our sourcing partners are executing to the right balance of color, level of warmth or coolness in tone, and desired style variations. With our gray shades, they are salt and pepper in nature, so ensuring accurate percentages of each color contribution is key.

AS: Customers are able to leverage either our AI Virtual Color Match Tool that allows them to take a photo in real-time or upload an existing image. The tool will provide them with their ideal match instantaneously, or they may reach out to our best-in-class customer experience team who is happy to assist them.

AS: This is our first foray into shades of gray and I anticipate we will learn a great deal in the first few weeks of the launch. We know that our two shades, while the most common, will not suit everyone. We will certainly be reacting to our learnings to ensure we are catering to the needs of our expanding community.

AS: The two shades that we are offering in all of our style options (Classic, Seamless, Halo, Ponytail, Bun) and length variations is the broadest offering of style/color combinations in the market, particularly in the DIY space. We hope that the industry continues to recognize the importance of inclusivity and that true beauty is not defined by antiquated norms.

AS: We want to be a solution provider for anyone looking to make themselves feel better about their hair, boost their overall confidence, leverage their hair as a form of self-expressionfor anyone that views extensions as a form of self-care.

AS: Luxy Hair is an organization whose entire team is comprised of incredibly talented women who are socially conscious and believe in taking action to improve the lives of others. Catalyst has dedicated over 50 years to the advancement of gender equality and equal opportunities for marginalized groups, particularly in the workforce. In support of the theme for this years International Womens Day, Break the Bias, we aim to celebrate age and reinforce that aging is not considered depreciation, but rather an appreciation of experience, wisdom, thought of life. Ageism in the workplace is real and requires advocacy to, again, Break the Bias.

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Two broad perspectives have emerged as the civilized world tries to figure out how to respond to the inhumanities perpetrated on Ukraine by the war criminal Vladimir Putin.

One argument counsels restraint and containment in any NATO or other Western action against Putin. Localized aggressors have created bloody massacres before in Yemen, Syria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (to name but three) this thinking goes. What matters most here is negotiation and containment, especially given the Russian presidents aggressive state and his militarys formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons.

No-fly zones, boots on the ground and other forms of direct military intervention, while tempting in the face of human suffering and pleas for help, risk catastrophic escalation that could destroy much of the planet.

The counterargument often draws on the analogy of the early years of Adolf Hitler, when the world failed to act quickly enough to stop his fascist rout of Europe, thus failing to stop unconscionable subsequent loss of life, including the victims of the Holocaust. If Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, this thinking goes, he likely will be emboldened to encroach on other sovereign nations and, perhaps even worse, other authoritarian regimes, such as China, watching Putins success, will be tempted to follow his model in other disputed territorial regions, such as Taiwan.

As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote over the weekend: Vladimir Putins act of aggression must fail and be seen to fail. Otherwise, consequences will be dire for the whole world.

Most politicians are vacillating between these two points of view. This is unsurprising, since they cannot read the future, and both theories risk consequences that would have been unfathomable just weeks ago.

Most Americans are doing the same as they talk around the dinner table. This is agonizing dilemma for decent people, as it is for editorial boards. It is easier to grab an oligarchs yacht, source your vodka from Finland or fire the Putin-sympathizing diva from the Metropolitan Opera.

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Sanctions on an epic level are tricky, complicated and can cause collateral damage. But in the face of what is going on in Ukraine, they are the worlds best option.

The danger, of course, is that the canceling of Premier League soccer, the closing of designer stores and the general, sudden de-Westernization of Russia and its people sends that country into the hands of China, which has not joined with the West in objecting to the special military operation in, aka the invasion of, Ukraine.

Thats already happening with credit-card processing. After Visa and Mastercard announced they would no longer guarantee Russian cards working abroad, many of the affected rushed to replace the contents of their wallet with a Chinese card.

Then there is the unpleasant spectacle of trying to discern which Russian individuals deserve to be personally punished because of their views. The opera world currently is consumed with this thorny debate, arguing over the morality of becoming the thought police in determining who is or is not a Putin sympathizer and, yet worse, insisting on Orwellian statements of repudiation before the first aria is sung. Not an attractive job for the general director of an opera company, and no fun for those in the crosshairs.

Better though, lets remember, than being holed up in a bunker in Ukraine with your kids. Or lying dead on the ground while attempting to evacuate.

Still, while the broad insistence in London that the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich divest himself from owning the soccer powerhouse Chelsea has received little opposition, its important to remember that he didnt work alone. Oligarchs have employees, their yachts have non-Russian crews, their Manhattan realtors have bills to pay and myriad other innocents suffer.

This situation is the sole responsibility of Putin, not the West. Period.

Sanctions cannot be cancellations. The sanctions must not be viewed through the same lens as the performative congressional freedom fries debacle in 2003 after France opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq. That was mere posturing. And there is no logic to covering up the abstract work of Wassily Kandinsky, refusing to listen to the symphonies of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, throwing Anton Chekhov plays out of the theater, or demanding of ordinary Russians, living under an authoritarian regime with long tentacles, that they publicly state their politics on pain of personal ruin.

But, no, cruise ships should not now be calling in St. Petersburg. Washington should move ahead with banning Russian oil from coming into America. Netflix should not be filming comedies in Russia. Aeroflot should not be allowed to land at OHare International Airport, nor should any of the big international consulting firms be working for Putin or his pals. And who can drink Russian vodka in good conscience right now when other options are available that taste much the same?

Sanctions are imperfect and imperfectly targeted. If and when Putin is gone, they should be removed. The post-invasion economic recovery of a Russia without Putin will be in everyones interest.

But that is not the situation now. This is not an ordinary military incursion or territorial dispute: Putin is targeting civilians and killing children in Ukraine. Strategy is important but so is our basic morality as human beings. We cannot merely stand by as the people of Ukraine suffer.

Sanctions are the very least we can do to help end this brutal period of global history. Russians must understand we mean them no harm and that we are always at the negotiating table alongside the brave people of Ukraine.

But end it, we must. Together.

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Editorial: Sanctions arent an extension of cancel culture. They are the best option in a sea of lousy choices. - Yahoo News

It might not be possible to fully turn back the clock on aging, but you can drain its battery a little. Research shows that some easy lifestyle changes and healthy habits can slow aging and extend your lifespan. These are the five best life hacks that slow aging, according to studies. Read on to find out moreand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs COVID is Hurting YouEven After a Negative Test.

The secret to slowing down aging is a sprint, not a marathon: Just 10 minutes of daily exercise is enough to extend your life, says a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Another study found that a 10-minute run has anti-aging effects on the brain: It improves cognitive function, which declines with age. Of course, more exercise is always better, as is consistency: A 2018 study found that older men and women who exercised regularly were, biologically, almost 30 years younger than their chronological ages.

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Up to 90% of the diseases associated with agingincluding cancer, heart disease and dementiaare linked to chronic bodywide inflammation, says Stanford Medical School. To turn back the clock, dial it down. Experts say the best ways to combat inflammation are through exercise, a good diet, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing stress.

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Eating healthier can add up to a decade to your life. A new study has found that eating healthier could extend lifespan by six to seven years in middle-aged adults, and by about ten years in younger people. "The estimated life extension is mainly due to a reduction in the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer," says Lars Fadnes at the University of Bergen in Norway. Those who live longest avoid meat, dairy, and sugar-sweetened beverages, the researchers said.

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New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday informed Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur that a snow sculpture would be introduced in Ladakh in the winter season as a tourist attraction, which will also create job opportunities for the locals.

The Minister shared the information with Ladakh LG in a meeting with him.

Mathur later sought the support of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) from Singh for this outdoor snow art, which has gained currency in the cold climes of the world.

The LG said, once this art is stabilized, Ladakh will start the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in the coming years.

The concluding ceremony of the First Ladakh Ice and Snow-Sculpture Workshop 2022 was held on February 11. It was organized by Kangding Snow and Ice Sculpture Association in association with Ladakh Police at Sangtakchan near Tsogsti on the way to Chilling.

The LG attended the concluding ceremony and said, I see no logic in leaving Ladakh in winters. This is the time to earn here.

In his meeting with LG, Singh thanked the Ladakh Administration for taking a decision to start the commercial plantation of Leh Berry from April-May this year.

The CSIR under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology is promoting Leh Berry which is an exclusive food product of the cold desert and also a means of wide-ranging entrepreneurship as well as self-livelihood.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Ladakh in May 2018, Singh said the PM had strongly advised for widespread cultivation of sea buckthorn, which is also the source of Leh Berry.

He said, CSIR will also develop harvesting machinery to be used by local farmers and self-help groups, as currently only 10 per cent of berry is being extracted from the wild sea buckthorn plant.

The Minister said that local entrepreneurs will be provided gainful employment through farming, processing, and marketing of about 100 odd products from sea buckthorn plant-like jams, juices, herbal tea, vitamin C supplements, healthy drinks, cream, oils, and soaps in a completely organic manner.

Mathur also informed that commercial cultivation of three medicinal plants will begin this spring season at a height of above 15,000 feet. This also includes Sanjeevni Booty, locally known as Sola which has very high life-saving and therapeutic properties.

Singh conveyed to LG that the Department of Atomic Energy will set up facilities in the UT for Gamma Irradiation Technology for preservation and shelf life extension of fruits and vegetables. He was happy to note that for the first time huge quantities of Apricot were exported to Dubai.

The Minister complimented CSIR for organizing four training workshops, two each at Leh and Kargil for the treatment of diseases of famous Pashmina Goats. Charthang in Ladakh has over 4 lakh animals mainly pashmina goats, a very rich source of livelihood.

Singh told Mathur that a high-level team of senior scientists from CSIR will visit Ladakh this summer to evaluate the Zinc Fortification project for Pashmina Goats, Sheep, and Yak as Ladakh is mainly an Animal-based economy. He also said CSIR is also contemplating starting a Geo-Thermal Energy Project for warming and cooling systems in a Zero-net energy program by linking it with Solar Power.

The LG thanked the Minister for having responded to the Union Territory governments request for training of officers and staff by DARPG, which already conducted two extensive training sessions. He also requested for posting of more AGMUT Cadre officers in Ladakh in view of the new centrally sponsored projects and schemes having been initiated.

Lieutenant Governor also conveyed to the Minister his acknowledgment of the constant support that the Union Territory government is receiving from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for every small or big issue. (ANI)

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