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“The symposium will serve as a platform to explore mechanisms for enhancing the resilience of food control systems and, in particular, advances in the application of nuclear technologies to strengthen food safety and control,” said James Sasanya, Acting Section Chief of the Food Safety Control Section at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre for Nuclear Technology for Food and Agriculture. “The event aims to address key issues affecting food safety and quality, and increase the adoption of nuclear and related technologies to contribute to food security and adapt to climate change,” he said. With an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illness…
Portugal can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to places that attract tourists. Portuguese cities and beaches are overcrowded as tourists seek out the best known and most beautiful places in Portugal. However, Portugal is a diverse and beautiful country that offers many different activities outside of the typical tourist spots. If you want to experience Portugal off the beaten path and are looking for a quiet place, we can help you with activities off the beaten path.We’ve headed off the beaten path in Portugal to find great destinations and alternatives to the main tourist spots, so…
Gram gold prices continue to fall sharply The price of a gram of gold was at 2,423 liras as of 10.10, up 0.6% on the first day. At the same time, Quarter Gold was selling for 4.15 liras and Republic Gold for 15,995 liras. The price of gold is currently at $2,338 an ounce, up 0.4%. Global markets observed heightened risk perception following the postponement of expectations of the first interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve to the final quarter of the year, following economic indicators released in the United States pointing to an upswing in economic activity.…
With just over a month until the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Races, fans can get a glimpse of the action thanks to the NASCAR Street Racing Experience opening at the Chicago History Museum on Friday. The pop-up store features simulators, race cars, NASCAR memorabilia and more, giving Chicago residents a preview ahead of the race weekend in July. The exhibit transformed the Old Town Museum into a racer-driven showcase of Chicago’s rich history, giving visitors a glimpse into NASCAR’s past and present. While Chicago may not be what locals think of when they think of NASCAR, the city has…
Golden Horn and Bosphorus at sunset, Istanbul, TurkeyMatteo Colombo | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesInvestors who fled Turkey in droves over the past few years may start to return, according to a new report from Citigroup on emerging trends in Turkey.Turkey’s economy is scarred by more than five years of dramatic currency depreciation, depleted foreign reserves and unorthodox monetary policies. Inflation in this country of 85 million people reached nearly 70 percent, according to official figures in April, Turks are struggling to buy basic goods and the Turkish lira has lost about 81 percent of its value against the dollar since…
Golden Horn and Bosphorus at sunset, Istanbul, TurkeyMatteo Colombo | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesInvestors who fled Turkey in droves over the past few years may start to return, according to a new report from Citibank on emerging trends in Turkey.Turkey’s economy is scarred by more than five years of dramatic currency depreciation, depleted foreign reserves and unorthodox monetary policies. Inflation in this country of 85 million people reached nearly 70 percent, according to official figures in April, Turks are struggling to buy basic goods and the Turkish lira has lost about 81 percent of its value against the dollar since…
On today’s episode of Wealth!, host Brad Smith covers everything from the sports sector to the housing market.The NCAA has announced a groundbreaking $2.77 billion settlement, which will pay damages to Division I college athletes. Host Brad Smith breaks down the details of this landmark decision.Melissa Cohn, William Raveis Mortgage regional vice president, joins the show to explain why now is an opportune time to purchase a home. Yahoo Finance’s Rebecca Chen then makes an appearance to discuss the uptick in the sale of luxury homes in Silicon Valley.As summer approaches, Bank of America’s Head of Consumer and Business Products…
BARRY – An analysis of New Philadelphia’s role in history will be the focus of the annual Marvin J. and Thomas Leo Lykes Lecture Series, held each Tuesday in June.The 20th anniversary Likes Lecture Series will begin on June 4 with a talk by Dr. Jackie Land and Dr. Brooke Morgan, “An Overview of the Pre-Contact Period in Western Illinois.”They will talk about Native Americans and archaeological areas of the early historic period, especially those associated with the Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi rivers. They will also discuss archaeological sites near Barry and the New Philadelphia National Historical Park.New Philadelphia occupies…
“Onions are like tulips,” explains journalist Mark Kurlansky, “because they’re flowering bulbs, and each layer feeds a different sprout.” But once the bulb flowers, it’s no longer edible. Onions are hardy and can grow anywhere from the desert to the Arctic. They do so with a mechanism that was likely devised to protect them from mammals, Kurlansky explains. When you cut an onion, it releases gases that are attracted to your eyes, causing them to tear. Kurlansky recommends wearing glasses or running a faucet to stop the tears. In his latest book, Onion Cores: Peeling the Unusualest Common Foods -…
Discussions are ongoing within the AK Party regarding the March 31 election. Although there has been much self-criticism within the party, the emphasis on the economy and the law has come to the forefront. During a meeting with lawmakers, as the election message was being discussed, EYT’s words “it was a mistake” drew attention. 5. Important Meetings Under the chairmanship of AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler, consultations with parliamentarians to evaluate the election results were completed. In this regard, five meetings have been held so far. According to the information obtained, the most important reasons for the failure of…