By pursuing maximal claims against Israel’s leaders and short-circuiting procedure, the prosecutor of the ICC has brought a flawed case. Politics and diplomacy, not courts, are they key to ending violence and starting two-state talks: https://econ.st/3QXgNEq
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How the Global Spyware Industry Spiraled Out of Control
Euro Zone Crisis Heating Back Up as Leaders Argue
By NICHOLAS KULISH and PAUL GEITNER
Regional leaders meeting in Brussels failed to signal concrete steps to
stimulate the economy or resolve the competing agendas of the German
chancellor and the French president.
Tepco Was Short-Circuited From the Start
Wall Street Journal
Investors still backing the Japanese utility must surely be looking to pull the plug. The latest round of funding, announced this week, entails $12 billion in government support as well as $13 billion in new loans. In return for its backing, ...
The container was labeled "baby food," but authorities say security personnel became suspicious when the woman who owned the suitcase claimed the canister held pickles.
該密封罐上的標籤寫著是「嬰兒食品」,但當局表示,安全人員之所以起疑,是因為擁有該行李箱的婦女宣稱,罐子裡裝的是醃漬品。
back up
in. to refuse to go through with something; to back out (of something). Fred backed up at the last minute, leaving me with twenty pounds of hot dogs.
1. Move or drive a vehicle backward, as in He told her to back up into the garage. [First half of 1800s]
2. Bring or come to a standstill, as in The water had backed up in the drains, or The accident had backed up traffic for miles. [First half of 1800s]
3. Support or strengthen, as in The photos were backed up with heavy cardboard so they couldn't be bent, or I'll back up that statement of yours. [Second half of 1700s]
4. Duplicate a file or program so that the original is not lost. For example, Every computer manual warns you to back up your work frequently in case of a power outage or computer failure. [Second half of 1900s]
short circuit
n
(Electronics) a faulty or accidental connection between two points of
different potential in an electric circuit, bypassing the load and
establishing a path of low resistance through which an excessive current
can flow. It can cause damage to the components if the circuit is not
protected by a fuse
vb short-circuit
1. (Electronics) to develop or cause to develop a short circuit
2. (tr) to bypass (a procedure, regulation, etc.)
3. (tr) to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc.) Sometimes (for senses 1, 2) shortened to
short
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vacuum
noun (plural vacuums or vacua /-jʊə/)
verb
[with object]Origin:
mid 16th century: modern Latin, neuter of Latin vacuus 'empty'vacuum up,
canister
- [kǽnəstər]
[名]
1 (茶・コーヒー・タバコ・フィルムなどを入れる防湿用の)小さな缶, (円筒)ケース.
2 =case shot.
3 (ガス・化学薬品などの)金属容器;(催涙ガスなどの)カプセル, 薬筒.Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Units: About 142,000
Importer: Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Hazard: The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
Description: This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall
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