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I will post some separate, lengthy comments about the Defamation Bill (which is – finally – passing through the Seanad today) later on or over the course of the week. However, something quite remarkable – and unexpected – happened in today's proceedings. That is the question of the offences in Ireland of criminal libel, seditious libel and obscene libel.
The Defamation Bill, as drafted, and through Committee Stage in the Seanad, would have abolished these three (relatively obscure) offences, and replaced them with a new offence of the publication of gravely harmful statements. That would have been good, but not enough, as there would still have been a significant cirminal offence of the statute books. However, in an amendment (nos. 51 and 53) introduced by the Minister for Justice at this stage (only published this week), and debated quite speedily in the House, the sections relating to the new offence were removed; he argued that he was not convinced that it was appropriate to introduce a new criminal offence that would have such an impact on freedom of expression.
So on the topic of criminal offences, all that remains in the Bill is the abolition of the three offences (the full Defamation Bill 1961, which developed some of the offences in terms of penalties and procedures, is to be repealed in full anyway). The Minister did point out, though, that the 'constitutional offences' of article 40.6.1 ("the publication or utterance of blasphemous, seditious, or indecent matter is an offence which shall be punishable in accordance with law"), would still have to be dealt with, and that part of the 1961 Act might have to live on in order to provide for the sanctions for the constitutional offences. It was a short enough debate – Alex White (Labour) agreed with the Minister and Joe O'Toole (Ind) said that this would make Ireland a leader on this issue and would enhance the standing of the Minister in criticising criminal libel laws in more repressive states.
The context for the original proposal was the report of the Legal Advisory Group on Defamation of 2003, where they said (at para 59) that they
… endors(ed) the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission concerning the desirability of abolishing the common law offences of blasphemous libel, obscene libel and seditious libel. This is in a context where the Group has formed the view that matters such as blasphemy, sedition and indecency should not be dealt with in the context of a defamation statute even if they should be criminalised in their own terms in another statutory vehicle. (PDF)
but proposed the 'publication of a gravely harmful statement' offence (paras 60-61) while abolishing criminal libel. Earlier, as they said, the Law Reform Commission had also recommended abolishing the offences of seditious libel and obscene libel and maintaining but reforming 'the common law offence of defamatory libel', with a series of alternatives being set out regarding blasphemous libel. The LAG also mentioned, as you see, blasphemous libel (for abolition), although the Bill doesn't points to this specifically in the repeal of common law (though repealing the Act of 1961, I think, would do some of this in practice anyway). The Bill, as it emerges from committee later tonight, will without further amendment provide for
- the repeal of the 1961 Act including Part 2 dealing with various criminal offences
- the explicit repeal of "the common law offences of criminal libel, seditious libel and obscene libel"
- no provisions on a new offence of the publication of gravely harmful statements
- no specific mention of blasphemy or blasphemous libel other than the repeal of s 13 (as part of the general repeal) of the 1961 Act (though I think that might mean that, especially in conjunction with the Constitution, blasphemous libel – or blasphemy, indeed – would continue to exist – but see note below on the definition of criminal libel)
And that, I believe, is good news.
(Additional notes on blasphemous libel after the jump)
Edit : An additional note on 'blasphemous libel'. This is quite confusing. The LRC referred (in its crime of libel consultation paper) in a note on terminology to this, saying :
We note at the outset that we consistently refer to the overall crime as the "crime of libel"or "criminal libel" and the sub-crimes by their individual names, seditious libel, blasphemous libel, obscene libel and defamatory libel. Others have used the term "criminal libel" to depict defamatory libel, but we have avoided this practice as we feel it is misleading.
So the LRC says 'criminal libel' is an overall term for four types of sub-crime ; seditious, blasphemous, obscene, defamatory. The DAG said that 'blasphemous libel, obscene libel and seditious libel' should be abolished, as should 'criminal libel'. The Bill says that 'criminal libel, seditious libel and obscene libel' are abolished. Are they all saying the same thing?
Finally, in terms of this question, note that the former Minister for Justice said (in the Seanad) in 2006 (while introducing the Bill – yes it was that long ago!) that:
Provision is made for the abolition of the common law offences of criminal, seditious and obscene libel. The issue of blasphemy is under consideration by the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution. I am inclined to the view that the committee is well placed to reflect the range and depth of opinion on that complex subject and it would be better for us to get on with this legislation rather than dealing with that particular area.
From this, I think it means that the Minister deliberately took the words 'blasphemous libel' out of the LAG's proposal and thus (in the Bill as originally presented) did not intend to abolish this offence. So if that's the case, the status of blasphemous libel way still be unclear….of course, the way they are doing it in the UK is worth looking at too…

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The Ministry of Education says that the 25th of this month will be declared a holiday for all Muslim schools marking the Haj festival.
All Provincial Directors have advised to replace the holiday by holding school on Saturday the 3rd of October.
The holiday was thus declared according to a request made by the Minister of Muslim Affairs of the Minister of Education.


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Broadcasters will have the ability to transmit high quality HD or SD live video from outside Olympic venues.
Waterloo, Ontario - July 18, 2012
Dejero, creator of the award-winning LIVE+ bonded cellular newsgathering solutions, and 7th Wave Broadcast Services, provider of live-shot stand up positions, studios and broadcast facilities at the Olympic Park, today announce their plans to collaborate on the provision of mobile services at key venues for the London Olympic Games.
7th Wave and Dejero have built out a long-range private Wi-Fi network at 7th Wave's rooftop location overlooking the Olympic Park that will provide broadcasters with coverage across the park and surrounding areas. Using Dejero's LIVE+ mobile transmission products on the private Wi-Fi network, broadcasters have the ability to transmit live video directly into 7th Wave's media centre, where it can be uplinked to any destination around the world. With this private network in place, live HD and SD transmissions can be broadcast with high quality and short latency, even if minimal or no bandwidth is available from the cellular networks.
As well as the Olympic Park location, where 7th Wave have panoramic views of the Olympic Stadium, aquatic centre, orbit tower and the London skyline, Dejero and 7th Wave will be establishing broadcast Wi-Fi hotspots at London's Carnaby Street and the Houses of Parliament, where the Dejero LIVE+ platform of products can be used to transmit live broadcasts.
"With hundreds of thousands of mobile phones in use near the Olympic venues, the cellular networks are expected to be highly congested during the Games," said Todd Schneider, COO at Dejero. "The establishment of the 7th Wave-Dejero private wireless hotspots will provide broadcasters with a very strong and reliable cellular network supplement that can be used in conjunction with Dejero's LIVE+ platform of wireless transmission products."
"We are delighted to be working with Dejero on this innovative live transmission service," commented Andy Tweedley of 7th Wave. "We believe that broadcasters will quickly see the benefits of this high quality and cost effective means of transmitting live content worldwide from around the Olympic Park and at other key London locations."
To access these private hotspots, broadcasters can bring their own Dejero LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitters or iPhones and iPads with the Dejero LIVE+ Mobile App software installed. LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitters can also be hired directly from the 7th Wave facilities. In another innovative move, 7th Wave will also be providing iPhones and iPads pre-loaded with the latest Dejero LIVE+ Mobile App software; this enables broadcasters to deliver live breaking news, or record and instantly send video to viewers and stations around the world, without needing additional cameras and equipment.
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Itinerary is subjected to times and weather conditions.
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Departs: Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 1st February to 15th December
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Ex Gold Coast - 6am: Outrigger Hotel - 22 View Ave, Surfers Paradise (Please be ready to go by 5.50am )
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Arrive back in Sunshine Coast 4:30 - 5:00*
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Extra costs: $60 Local Access and Ferry Fees payable in cash to driver upon departure.
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All people travelling on our 2 or 3 Day Fraser Island tours, departing and returning to the same location, are permitted to carry 1 piece of overnight luggage only, measuring no more than 45 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm. Luggage larger than this may be refused, and will result in 100% cancellation fee if passenger chooses not to depart with bus due to luggage restrictions. All people departing from one location, and returning to another location can bring oversized luggage. If there is room, oversized luggage can be taken, however a $20 luggage fee, per person will apply.
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Surfers Paradise Transit Centre, Beach Rd Surfers Paradise Small Locker: $8 - 24 hrs; $12 - 48 hrs
Medium Locker: $10 - 24 hrs; $14 - 48 hrs
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Community Colleges: Ready for Prime Time?
One more sign that the heat is on for community colleges: this story in yesterday's Washington Post, noting that the ailing economy is driving up enrollments in local two-years.
In a recent blog post, I mentioned the raised expectations being ladled onto the nation's community colleges as President Obama calls for higher levels of American educational attainment, and I asked whether two-year colleges are up to the challenge. Combine raised expectations with an economy that funnels more students into two-years, and the stakes are even higher.
On a somewhat related note, check out this story in The Boston Globe, which argues for a more inclusive conception of education after high school. It notes that large swaths of young people don't go directly to college, but engage in a more circuitous route to degrees or certificates. The sooner we realize and embrace the diversity in pathways to attainment, author Neil Swidey argues, the more likely we'll be to develop smart policies supporting President Obama's goal of a better-educated populace.
"We'll have a much better shot at getting to the mountaintop if we stop thinking there's just one route leading us there," Swidey writes.


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As 2017 came to a close, Austin-based MC Bern Ichus (one half of Homeroom) made it clear that he was a man obsessed, and had plans for expanding his repertoire. Already forever hungry for beats to feed his rhyme-writing output, Bern invested in an MPC and immediately went to work. In a relatively short time, he seems to be getting comfortable with his tools, and after roughly a month he is going public with beats. The first, Yasuaki, is incredibly textured and mood driven for an early composition, as if it did not need lyrics to exist and would be fine as an instrumental piece. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Bern Ichus as he becomes a more confident and skilled producer, because I know for certain that his love for hip-hop will shine through, regardless of what he does.
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Musculoskeletal Diseases | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | Surgery
BACKGROUND: Medial epicondylitis of the elbow, an overuse injury characterized by angiofibroblastic tendinosis of the common flexor-pronator origin, generally responds to nonoperative treatment. Refractory cases may require surgical debridement and repair. This study discusses physical examination and imaging findings and an updated surgical technique used in patients with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis.
METHODS: The surgical records of 60 patients with refractory medial epicondylitis were reviewed. All received a course of nonoperative care. After 3 to 6 months of failed therapy, imaging was obtained, and surgical intervention was offered when indicated. This open procedure consisted of thorough debridement with repair and restoration of the flexor-pronator origin, using a suture anchor. Accelerated rehabilitation, emphasizing early motion, was used. One-year follow-ups were obtained. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score was calculated preoperatively and postoperatively.
RESULTS: Pronation weakness at 90 degrees was a critical physical examination finding. Preoperative magnetic resonance images demonstrated pathologic partial tearing at the flexor-pronator origin. Ulnar neuritis was addressed in 20%. Postoperatively, the Mayo Elbow Performance Score significantly increased (preoperatively, 58 +/- 7.7; postoperatively, 88 +/- 7.8; P = 5.6E-34), and pain significantly decreased (preoperatively, 2.2 +/- 0.3; postoperatively, 0.6 +/- 0.5; P = 3.8E-33). There was one retear in a patient noncompliant with the postoperative protocol. He responded positively to reoperation.
CONCLUSION: Identification of weakness on pronation is a reliable physical examination finding for determining clinically significant pathologic changes in patients with medial epicondylitis. Debridement with restoration of the flexor-pronator origin is an efficacious procedure. In this large series of patients, surgical repair with aggressive rehabilitation was shown to be reliable and safe in restoring function and relieving pain in recalcitrant cases of medial epicondylitis.
Medial epicondylitis, golfer's elbow, flexor-pronator tear, surgical repair, tendinosis, sports injury
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A growing number of big Australian companies are seeking partnerships with startups to stay innovative.
Several major Australian enterprises are partnering with startups or running startup accelerator initiatives, including Telstra (muru-D), Optus (Innov8 Seed) and ANZ bank (Innovyz).
"In our view, one of the key ways to grow is to focus on startups," says Nick Reade, ANZ bank general manager of small business banking. "It's a segment that is interesting from the perspective of getting access to ideas."
ANZ does not appear to be the only Australian enterprise with that view.
Telstra CIO Patrick Eltridge recently said that working with startups is a "strategic necessity" for Telstra. "We are way beyond the point where we build all this stuff ourselves," the CIO said.
At the Future of Payments conference earlier this month, an HSBC official said that banks are increasingly seeking partnerships with startups as their attitude has changed from "a small-y 'yes' to a capital-Y 'Yes'."
Bosco Tan, co-founder of the startup finance website Pocketbook, said he has seen a sea change in enterprise attitudes toward startups.
Pocketbook is a website that lets users visualise transactions from all of their bank accounts, similar to Mint.com in the US. As part of its business, Pocketbook has had talks with some of Australia's top banks.
"Certainly from the discussions we've had, it is very much the case that big companies are more receptive," said Bosco Tan, co-founder of finance website startup Pocketbook.
"I think there is more understanding in large companies now around the principles of disruptive innovation and the lean startup."
Reade says ANZ has been focussing on startups for the past five years, though the initiative has ramped up in the past two. The ANZ-sponsored Innovyz START accelerator program opened its doors in 2012. In April this year, the bank made a one-year, $1 billion pledge to lending money to startups. In the first six months, ANZ has lent $750 million.
ANZ recently announced a partnership with Ingogo, a startup that makes a mobile app for hailing cabs. The alliance will place payment terminals in cabs.
"At the end of the day, we're a massive organisation," says Reade. "We're doing a lot of innovative things, but we recognise that the startup market comes with a whole lot of really smart people with really great ideas.
"ANZ will get the first opportunity to work with some of these smart companies and some of their ideas because we're involved."
Working with startups provides "access to thought leadership and innovation earlier than you would get yourself … Rather than build it ourselves, sometimes partnering is easier and quicker and cheaper."
Telstra is likely getting involved with startups for the same reason, says Reade.
"They're probably not going to make any money from selling those few people phones, but they're going to get access to ideas and technology."
Tan notes that big companies are starting to think "outside of the box" as they seek to innovate.
"It's not only finance sector talking to finance startups, or retail sector talking to retail startups. The level of thinking companies have seem to be much more fluid than that. Meaning, at times though not always, it's more about capturing value – like a venture capitalist – rather than all just about strategic investment."
Case studies show that internal innovation is too expensive and may not succeed, while external partnerships are relatively inexpensive and have led to success, he says.
"In Australia in particular, the vernacular and the mainstream coverage of startups have increased. So has the maturity of startups themselves. This all means it's less of a risk for big companies to take the plunge of partnership."
However, while enterprises may be looking to increase their work with startups, not every big company has gotten the recipe right, according to Ollo Mobile CEO Hugh Geiger.
"Fluffy mission statements about driving innovation is a giant red flag," he warns.
Ollo is a startup that has developed a wearable 3G telehealth device designed to protect seniors and young children. The company has recently launched a crowdfunding initiative for their CloudPhone product.
"We're talking to a number of public companies. Some are doing it right, others not so much," says Geiger. "The main issue we've experienced are lines of approval—if they have traditional corporate structures, the guys that are 'startup focused' actually have little or no authority to do a deal.
"The ones doing it right have CEO buy-in, and one or more entrepreneurs recruited to manage that business line. They know why they're there, they can articulate clearly what they want from a deal, and they have a strong idea about how a deal would fit the existing business."
It can be a major risk for a startup to partner with an enterprise, Geiger says.
"It's all very exciting. But getting turned down by a big name is a great way to spook existing investors and dent team enthusiasm. It's one thing if a [venture capitalist] or another angel says 'no' but it's a big deal if it's a 'corporate partner'."
Many enterprises are extremely averse to risk and won't make a deal unless the startup has deployed a product and has a dominant position, adds Geiger.
"If you've got those things you might be better off just having them as a customer and taking funding from a professional source that wants to help you conquer the world, not just buy your product [or] service."
Reade says that ANZ bank has a philosophy of being open to lending money to startups that show solid business plans and positive cash flow forecasts, even though startups tend to have "unproven financials." The bank approves seven out of 10 loans to startups, he says.
However, it's not a stance that is shared by all other banks, he said.
"Some of my peers at other banks talk to me and say, 'What are you doing, lending money to startups?'"
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First thangs first, we are extending the Fred Flare Teen Agent Giveaway an extra day! The deadline to enter will be at the end of Friday, August 20th at midnight and the winner will be announced this weekend. So spread the word or if you've been ignoring me all week and have only seen this now (YOU ASSHOLE! JK)… then get up on it boo!
Secondly, I wanted to talk about what I wore in the video since I didn't get to do a proper Dress Obsessed post that day. Fred Flare was sweet enough to send me a few cute goodies to wear such as the Special Engagement Blouse in red which you can sort of see here.
I wore it with a purple skirt and red heels and felt like a lady GOING TO CHURCH/elite member of The Red Hat Society. I will have to wear it again so you can get the full experience.
In this ~library scene~ you have a good shot of the Bouquet Headband, as well as the Bridget sunglasses, which is actually one of the prizes that are included in the gift pack! YOU FITTNA' LOOK GORJUSS.
The camera is the CMYK Holga which I don't think is available anymore but the Diana version of it is! So cute!
And I'm in love with this really cute Brass Knuckles Skeleton Key Ring that you can get in either gold or silver…
Lots of LOVE to Keith at Fred Flare for dressing me up in your love!


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Space Saver Calf Rancher System
Agri-Plastics' Newest Calf Hutch to date! the new Space Saver Hutch is perfect for smaller sized calves or for shorter growth periods. The SSL Calf Hutch includes Top Roof Vent, Rear 3-in-One Door, Bottom Air Flow Vents, and an outside feeding station, two poly buckets and a galvanized wire fence.
- Fence mount manger has built in splash guard to prevent cross contamination
- White bucket: Calf starter usage will begin in 1-2 days vs 4 days for black buckets
- Rancher system comes with outside feeding station and two rugged poly buckets
- Mangers include bucket stoppers to prevent buckets from being knocked out
- Molded from super strong, heavy gauge plastic
- Completely opaque
Calf Fence Panel
Made from 1/4" diameter hot dipped galvanized steel for sturdiness. Measures 42" H x 72" D x 48" W
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Made from 1/4" diameter hot dipped galvanized steel for sturdiness. Measures 42" H x 72" D x 48" W
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|155cm L x 115.5cm W x 119cm H
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 03 MOSCOW 000963 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/31/2016 TAGS: PREL ENRG UNSC AJ AM GG BO UP IAEA IR RS SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH RUSSIAN DFM KARASIN, JANUARY 31 Classified By: Ambassador William J. Burns. Reason 1.4 (b, d) ¶1. (C) Summary: Ambassador Burns met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Karasin January 31 to discuss recent developments on regional issues. They spent most of the meeting discussing Georgia; it was clear that President Saakashvili's accusations concerning the January 22 pipeline explosion have irritated the Russians beyond their usual hostility towards their neighbor. That irritation underlay hard-line statements from Karasin about the Russian response, if Georgia were to demand the withdrawal of Russia's peacekeepers from South Ossetia. Karasin was no more charitable in his exposition of Russian thinking on Abkhazia, with demands to jettison or heavily modify the Boden paper. Karasin was far more positive on Nagorno-Karabakh (he had just returned from Armenia and Azerbaijan) and Ukraine (which he will visit in two weeks); he was upbeat about Black Sea Fleet and gas negotiations. On Iran, he lauded the course of action the P-5 chose in London as a "good compromise." Karasin was cautious in reply to Ambassador's push on elections in Belarus. End summary. P Consultations, Karabakh ------------------------- ¶2. (C) Ambassador confirmed for Karasin that Under Secretary Burns would participate in the G8 Political Directors' meetings in Moscow February 21. Karasin said he would confer with DFM Kislyak about setting aside time for regional consultations. Karasin thought this would allow for a timely exchange of views on elections in Ukraine and Belarus. Ambassador stressed that we should look at areas, especially in Russia's neighborhood, in which we could cooperate to make progress -- Nagorno-Karabakh being one possibility. Karasin said he had come away from his recent trip to Azerbaijan and Armenia convinced that there was a window of opportunity for constructive resolution of the conflict, though no guarantee it could be achieved. At least the parties understood that after 2006 there would be no progress for a long time. The atmosphere was on the whole "acceptable." The international community must get the sides to stop playing political games and get down to real work. Karasin said he and U/S Burns would be able to discuss this in light of the February 11-12 meeting between Kocharyan and Aliyev in Paris. Georgia: Thaw or Freeze? ------------------------- ¶3. (C) Karasin said he wanted to discuss Georgia. Just a few minutes previously, President Putin had been asked at his press conference (septel) whether there would be a thaw in relations with Georgia. Putin had said Russia was ready for such a step. But the Georgian political leadership -- not the Georgian people, with whom there has been no problem -- must stay on the path of civilized interaction and avoid hysteria. The explosions of January 22 must be investigated. But "Georgia's partners" (i.e., the U.S. and Europe) need to tamp down the "hysteria" on the Georgian side. Karasin cited the January 27 cutoff of gas to the Russian embassy in Tbilisi, "even while Gazprom's technicians were working under terrible conditions to repair the gas line." Karasin said 4th CIS Department Director Andrey Kelin (who attended the meeting) would be heading to Tbilisi next week to try to smooth relations. ¶4. (C) Ambassador Burns welcomed that step. He said the U.S. has been clear with Georgia on the need for restraint in public statements. We are pleased that gas is being restored to Georgia thanks to the repair crews. Transparency -- the presence of a Georgian expert to observe the repair work -- would have helped restrain some of the impulses that led to the less public statements that the GOR found so objectionable. South Ossetia ------------- ¶5. (C) Karasin presented a demarche on South Ossetia. The situation in the zone of conflict was disturbing, and the unyielding position of the Georgians had not been understood by the South Ossetian side. The net result was that the Joint Control Commission had not met, and we are approaching the February 10 deadline set by the Georgian Parliament to discuss the situation, including the disposition of the Russian peacekeeping forces. Given the atmosphere, Karasin said, the Parliament was likely to react emotionally. It would be important that the Georgian Government and President avoid "dramatic" action. Most residents of South Ossetia are Russian citizens, and Russia would take the appropriate decisions to "defend stability." Russia's choice would be predictable: not to abandon its people. It was important MOSCOW 00000963 002 OF 003 not to get into a dea d-end situation. ¶6. (C) The Ambassador replied that we would continue to encourage careful thinking on all sides. It would be important for Russia to find a formula -- perhaps by ensuring that a JCC meeting take place -- that offered the Georgian Parliament some prospect of progress and practical steps. Russia needs to do all it can to help calm the situation, too. ¶7. (C) In a separate conversation earlier in the day, MFA Georgia Office Director Grigoryev told us Russia sees several decision points: a) what action the Parliament demanded on the basis of the report, which PM Noghaideli had already informed the Russians would be negative; b) what the Georgian government decided to do with the Parliament's recommendations; and c) what President Saakashvili decided on the basis of the Government's recommendations. Grigoryev hinted -- ever so slightly -- that there was room for compromise on the structure of the JCC, but he was clear, like Karasin, that a demand for withdrawal of the Russian peacekeepers would "cross a red line." Abkhazia -------- ¶8. (C) Karasin regretted that Russia's approach on Abkhazia in the UNSC had not met with understanding. The Boden paper was weak and had not been working. Since its submission there had been developments elsewhere, in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Serbia-Montenegro with regard to Kosovo. We could not ignore those developments. Predictably, Karasin said, some accuse Russia of supporting separatism. But Russia wanted to persuade Abkhazia to be more constructive and flexible. For example, it should allow the opening of an OSCE Human Rights office and think about teaching Georgian in the schools of Gali district. These would be facts on the ground that could make a difference. ¶9. (C) The Ambassador responded that Russia's position at the UN had led to serious questions about how to interpret Russia's current thinking on Georgia's territorial integrity. Karasin responded that "all questions" on that score would be answered at the February 2-3 meeting of the Friends Group in Geneva. The Ambassador repeated his question on territorial integrity, and Karasin answered that there was no change in Russia's position; rather, to go forward we had to look at the situation as it was on the ground, not on the basis of "old stereotypes." Modifications were needed in the Boden paper, and in its structure. (Note: Grigoryev told us earlier in the day that the Russians had agreed to the request of Abkhaz "PM" Bagapsh to work towards a negotiating structure that did not start off by recognizing Abkhazia as a part of Georgia.) Ukraine ------- ¶10. (C) The Ambassador asked Karasin about developments with Ukraine, and about Karasin's upcoming trip there. Karasin said he would lead the Russian side when the Black Sea Fleet Sub-Commission met on February 14. Russia would press for the confirmation of old agreements that allowed for the normal functioning of the fleet and the comfort of its personnel. The Ukrainian side needed to be satisfied on financial issues. The problem was multi-faceted, but Karasin was optimistic. He hoped it would cease to be an irritant in relations in the run-up to the Ukrainian election. After his visit, there were no high-level contacts planned before the election. ¶11. (C) The Ambassador asked about gas negotiations with the Ukrainians, noting that we continued to hear rumors of another cut-off. Karasin answered that negotiations are proceeding, and the negotiators are down to concrete numbers. There are experienced negotiators on both sides. Karasin assured the Ambassador that there would be no gas cut-off -- provided, he qualified, that there were no "unilateral provocations" from the Ukrainian side. "This is the course our President has chosen," he stated. Belarus ------- ¶12. (C) The Ambassador raised the elections in Belarus, noting that Assistant Secretary Fried has yet to receive a visa. Karasin said the Russians had been active on the elections, and believed that Lukashenko would let the opposition speak out. But we needed to look at the context: we should evaluate elections in Belarus as we did those in the Middle East, by considering the region and the history. We should not make a fetish out of elections, or see them as MOSCOW 00000963 003 OF 003 a cure for all ills. ¶13. (C) The Ambassador welcomed steps to invite international observers to the elections. But the elections themselves had to be conducted fairly. Only then would the observers call them fair. This would make a difference to us and to Europe -- and to the people of Belarus. He hoped the Russians would use their influence with Lukashenko to ensure free and fair elections. Karasin replied that the observers themselves had to be honest and unprejudiced. The Ambassador asked about progress toward a Union Treaty with Belarus. Karasin said work was progressing slowly. Iran, Afghanistan ----------------- ¶14. (C) Karasin lauded the compromise reached on referring Iran to the UNSC. The Ambassador agreed it was positive. Secretary Rice and the EU-3 had listened carefully to what SIPDIS the Russians had said on tactics. The result was a strong signal to Iran, and the Ambassador hoped Iran would use the next few weeks to make a U-turn in its policies. Karasin cautioned that the Iranians had already had months to think through their position, and informing the UNSC does not yet mean UNSC consideration of the issue. But the Russians saw the step as useful, and so did the Chinese. ¶15. (C) The Ambassador responded that the firmness of the Russian position was critical to getting Iran's attention. Iran could not be permitted to play games with the definition of uranium enrichment. Communication among Russia, the U.S. and the EU-3 had been excellent thus far on this issue. It showed an ability to work together. Similarly, it had not been easy for Putin to forgive Afghanistan's USD 10 billion sovereign debt; this was a good step. Karasin welcomed these "areas of cooperation." Comment ------- ¶16. (C) The Russians are every bit as emotional on Georgia as they accuse the Georgians of being, and Saakashvili's accusations do not help the Russians think rationally as they approach the parliamentary debate in Georgia on peacekeepers in Ossetia, and the choices to be faced after that. The childish tit-for-tat cutoffs of gas and electricity to the Georgian and Russian embassies in each other's capitals show that emotions could make this molehill into a mountain. The slight hint on revising the JCC could be real -- or it could be one of ficial's wishful thinking. We did not get the impression that Kelin would be taking specific proposals with him to Tbilisi (the Russians are still too angry); it might be helpful if he could come back with concrete, well-elaborated proposals from the Georgian government about what it would need to guarantee a soft landing on the PKO dispute. BURNS


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By Jonathan Speed
The Supreme Court has overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal as to the effectiveness of a clause in a contract requiring variations to be in writing, finding that such a clause would be legally effective to prevent a contract being varied orally - Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 214.
The background to the case was that Rock had licensed offices in London from MWB. The licence included a clause preventing oral variations to the licence. Rock could not keep up with the licence payments and so representatives of Rock and MWB orally agreed to an instalment schedule for payment of part of the rent. MWB subsequently sought to enforce the terms of the original licence. The question arose as to whether the variation was binding on Rock and MWB.
The Court of Appeal had ruled in favour of Rock that the oral variation was binding based on the importance of party autonomy and also that MWB received a practical benefit from the arrangement so that there was adequate consideration. MWB appealed.
The Supreme Court was asked to consider two issues on appeal:
Decision on the NOM Issue
The Court unanimously allowed MWB's appeal finding that the variation was not effective because the parties had not complied with the requirements of the NOM clause.
Lord Sumption gave the leading judgment with which the majority of the court agreed.
He considered that the argument of party autonomy as a justification for not enforcing NOM clauses was a "fallacy" and that it would be greater offence against party autonomy if parties were not able to bind themselves as to the form of a contractual variation. Reference was made to statutes where a prescribed form of agreement was required (such as contracts for the sale of land) and Lord Sumption considered that there was no principled reason why parties could not adopt the same principle by agreement.
Further, Lord Sumption rejected the argument that it is conceptually impossible for the parties to agree not to vary their contract orally because such an agreement would be undermined by the oral variation. Lord Sumption relied on a number of international legal codes that supported the view that there was no conceptual inconsistency between a general rule permitting contracts to be made informally and the enforcement of NOM clauses. He supported this point by analogy with the use of entire agreement clauses in contracts and the courts' willingness to enforce entire agreement clauses to prevent collateral agreements which would otherwise modify the effect of the contract.
Lord Sumption also considered the argument that parties who agreed an oral variation despite the existence of a NOM clause must have intended to dispense with that clause. In agreeing to a NOM clause, the parties agree that variations are invalid and not that they are forbidden. The natural inference of a failure to observe the NOM clause will be that the parties failed to observe the formal requirements of such a clause but that, if they had put their mind to it, they were clearly running the risk of invalidity.
Lord Briggs agreed that the appeal should be allowed but on narrower grounds. He disagreed with some of the reasoning of Lord Sumption (including his analogy with entire agreement clauses) and considered that the effect of a NOM clause was that it would be binding on the parties until they have agreed expressly or by necessary implication to do away with the NOM clause. In the current case, the oral agreement between Rock and MWB to vary the licence said nothing about the NOM clause and it could not be treated as being disposed of by necessary implication.
Decision on the Consideration Issue
In light of their decision on the NOM issue the Court declined to rule on the Consideration Issue. Lord Sumption considered that the issue and the case law that underpinned it (the rule in Foakes v Beer) was ripe for re-examination but that it merited an enlarged panel of the Court and it should be more than obiter dictum.
Lord Sumption in his judgment placed some emphasis on the commercial rationale for NOM clauses which he saw as: preventing attempts to undermine written agreements by informal arrangements; avoiding uncertainty about what was agreed in oral discussions and disputes about whether a variation was intended and its terms; and the requirement for formality making it easier for corporations to police internal rules restricting authority to agree them. The judgment of Lord Sumption will give greater certainty to commercial parties and encourage strict compliance with NOM clauses. The decision of Lord Briggs, however, hints at a more flexible approach. If the parties have orally agreed a change to their relationship and expressly (or by necessary implication) agreed that the NOM clause is to be dis-applied then that variation should, in his view, be effective. This may be of assistance to parties where rigid adherence to the NOM clause may not be practical or necessary. However, the safest option will be to ensure that the variation complies strictly with the terms of the NOM clause.
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- Using electricity as its energy source, heat pumps are used for either the heating or cooling of your home by transferring heat between two reservoirs.
- In the warmer months, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner, removing heat from the air inside your home and transferring it outside.
- During colder months, heat from outdoor air is extracted and transferred to the interior of your home. Believe it or not, even a 32° Fahrenheit day produces enough heat to warm a home using a heat pump.
- Year-round, energy-efficient indoor comfort for moderate climates. A central heat pump helps maintain comfortable temperatures inside your home and reduces humidity levels year-round. Homes located in regions with severely cold temperatures may either require supplemental heating or be better served with an air conditioner/furnace combination.
- Cleaner air. As your heat pump system draws air out of various rooms in the house through return air ducts, the air is pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne particles such as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may remove microscopic pollutants, as well. The filtered air is then routed to air supply ductwork that carries it back to rooms. Whenever the air conditioner is running, this cycle repeats continually, constantly filtering and cleaning the air in your home.
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- A furnace works to keep a home warm in the winter and plays a critical part in the operation of an air conditioning system.
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- During warmer months, the blower inside a furnace continues to circulate return air throughout the home--only this time, the return air has been cooled by being blown over the indoor coil portion of the home's split-system air conditioning system. The condensing coil is typically installed on top of the furnace.
- Energy efficiency -The efficiency of a furnace can be determined by its AFUE--or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. The minimum efficiency level for furnaces currently manufactured in the U.S. is 80% AFUE. A rating of "80% AFUE" means that for every dollar you spend heating your home; 80 cents are actually applied to the generation of warmth. Compared to many of the 60% AFUE furnaces in older homes, 80% AFUE furnaces are a significant improvement. However, for enhanced energy efficiency, you may wish to consider a 95+% AFUE furnace, such as Amana's line of 96% AFUE Furnaces.
- Cleaner air - As your HVAC system draws air out of various rooms in the house through return air ducts, the air is pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne particles such as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may remove microscopic pollutants, as well. The filtered air is then routed to air supply ductwork that carries it back to rooms. Whenever the HVAC system is running, this cycle repeats continually, constantly filtering and cleaning the air in your home.
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If You Race On Dirt, You Can't Avoid The Mud, But You Can Keep It From Ruining Your Night
Oil and water, Hatfields and McCoys, mud and your electrical systemsthey just dont mix well. You cant do much about the first two, but if you are racing on dirt there are a few simple precautions you can take to make sure electrical foul-ups dont put a damper on your night.
Theres not too much you can do besides use common sense where you place your stuff, says sprint car racer Bill Wilburn. Sprint cars are not as complicated as stock cars; theres no starter and some other things like that. Mostly, the best thing to do is place your coil assembly and most of the wiring behind the engine, which will block a lot of the mud and rocks that get thrown up off the front wheels. Some racers will even take it a step farther and put the ignition box in the drivers compartment, but thats mostly to protect it from radiant heat off the engine.
Wilburn also points to a shield sprinters often use to protect the exhaust headers. He says it also helps block mud and rocks from making contact with the plugs and ignition wires.
Jeff Smith is the owner of J&J Race Cars. Along with operating its own race team, J&J Race Cars builds and repairs dirt Late Models for other racers and is one of the largest distributors of GRT-brand chassis in the country. Like Wilburn, Smith says protecting your electrical system from the elements in a dirt race is mostly a matter of intelligent placement and proper upkeep. We build a box to cover the backs of the gauges that stick out of the drivers compartment. That keeps a lot of the dirt and grit out. Well also put a dab of silicone over all the electrical connections. Thats mostly to keep them from vibrating loose when the track gets rough, but it also protects them some from moisture, Smith says.
When building a car, Smith is also meticulous with placement. Wires are bundled together, and none are allowed to flop aroundthe perfect invitation for them to snag on something and get ripped off. Everything is also routed along the back side of chassis tubing to provide another measure of protection.
The critical time for the electrical system is after the racing is done. Water may be the bane of electrical circuits, but its also the best way to get accumulated mud off. When cleaning his race cars, Smith uses waterproof bags to keep water out of the carburetor and distributor, but everything else, he says, is fair game. After cleaning give all your hose and wire connections a complete inspection. While going over the electric system, now is also a good time to check out brake and coolant lines. Look for loose connections, splits and breaks, and fix any problems immediately. A bad ground can keep you out of a race just as easily as a blown enginebut if you are prepared it never should.


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Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow
The Holistic Approach to Lifeby Doug Swenson
Today, Yoga is the latest and greatest pastime for movie stars, rock bands, computer geeks, athletics, and us common average every day folks. Now if you practice yoga, you are automatically respected and valued for your philosophical viewpoint on life. You are a celebrated hero, definitely the one who has it all together.
The recent overwhelming popularity of Yoga has its positive and negative aspects. On the one hand, we no longer have to search the world over for a good yoga teacher. No more walking great distances over blazing deserts, climbing frozen mountains, sleeping on beds of nails, or walking barefoot on hot coals just to earn the right to practice. In almost any town across America, you can now find great yoga teachers from an array of diverse styles. What's more, you don't have to audition to be taken seriously: and all you have to do is show up and your accepted in the group.
On the other hand, Yoga has become more complicated now that it is accessible to everyone. You have to be knowledgeable enough to decide which style, or teacher is most beneficial, educational, fun, and down to Earth. So where do you begin on your search to find the wisdom and answers to all your questions for every day life and beyond, yet in a nice cheery, leveled headed manor? Should you base your practice on the softer styles, which embrace flexibility and relaxation, or the harder styles, which promise a great workout and lots of muscle resistance and sweat? Should you invest in spirituality or just use yoga for the physical attributes?
All styles of Yoga have their own unique benefits, appealing to your own individual personality, or goals. Among them, there are many similarities. For instance, all yoga posture practice is categorized as Hatha Yoga, which translates as meaning masculine and feminine, strength and softness, or yin and yang. I always tell my students that when choosing a practice, choose one that defines the true meaning of Yoga: union. Within this definition it is to your advantage to practice both hard and soft forms of Yoga. This creates a greater balance of both physical and mental energy, allowing the student to progress a more rapid pace, without injuries.
Surprisingly enough the way you move from one posture to the next is as important, if not more important, than choosing between hard or soft yoga practice. The movement between postures is called a vinyasa, or connecting link. What you do with your body affects your mind and whole energy level. When practicing either hard or soft form styles of yoga, try to move with fluidity and grace as you enter and exit each yoga posture, still maintaining strength and power. This manor of practice will reward you with greater energy, deeper relaxation, and a more focused mind. Let your yoga flow naturally like the energy of a river as it journeys to the sea, sometimes powerful and other times soft.
As for spirituality and religion - this can mean different things to different yoga students and is often two separate issues. For many students - Yoga itself is not a religion it is a philosophy, integrating body mind and spirit. On the other hand, some yoga students seek out specific religion beliefs, as many Hindus practice Yoga. The choice is ultimately yours - you may feel spirituality in itself is a natural bond with nature, or a faith in a greater power, or perhaps a union of universal energy within your own body and mind. This is a personal matter and the answers will come as you practice your yoga. Remember the masterful words of yoga: ³the journey is everything.² Just by committing yourself to the practice, your answers will come to you.
In time you will discover that your yoga practice also affects your whole life in a positive way. Your daily life will take on the essence of confidant energy flow, productive organization, flexibility of mind and body, clear communication, with a sense of inner peace. Yoga is an internal practice with eternal results touching every aspect of your whole life in a positive way. In yoga this is called harmony within! You become aware of how your thoughts, actions and words touch others and the world around your.
Yoga is a wonderful science and art, yet your overall health, (aerobic, muscle resistance and cardio) could greatly benefit from some cross-training as well. Yoga will complement your other physical activities, just as they will in turn complement your yoga. For complete fitness, we need a balance between aerobic exercise, muscle resistance training, and stretching. Combining these activities, in a holistic manor - will enhance your vital life force, or flow of prana and lesson your chances of injury.
Aerobic activities are any exercises that strengthen the heart and lungs, including jogging, bicycling, surfing, walking, or even your Saturday night dance fever contest at the local gym. Try to include at least 30 minutes of quality aerobics every day.
Muscle resistance is found in specific exercises, which strengthen and challenge the different isolated muscle groups. The classic form of muscle resistance is weight lifting, chin-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, or isometric exercises that push one muscle against another. The more challenging forms of Yoga offer a fair bit of muscle resistance, such as Ashtanga, Power Yoga and Vinyasa. Even the softer forms of yoga such as Kripalu, or Integral create some degree of muscle resistance. Once again, if you are concerned about whole body health - it can only benefit your yoga and your overall health to cross train getting at least 20 30 minutes of quality muscle resistance four times a week.
Stretching is a plus for yoga students; yet don¹t get stuck in the same routine day after day. Strive to rotate with different practice and postures over a period of time to insure covering every area of your body. If you ignore the whole body concept, you may end up flirting with the dark side and dancing with injuries.
When you get hungry and find yourself staring down the barrel of a sugar donut, armed with a full mug of hot coffee, preparing to declare war on your whole anatomybe sure to remember your body is your temple and you should treat it with respect. Stay away from junk food, fast food, and artificial and unnatural food. You can enhance your overall health by simply eating food in its raw, natural state. Try to eat lots of green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as raw leafy greens, which protect your body against pollution and enhance you immune system. Drink plenty of liquids daily and try not to overeat.
Strive to use the energy you create in Yoga to help you to become a better person. If you throw a pebble in to a quite pond, this energy creates ripples, which eventually touch every shore. In the same respect, your presence in life creates ripples in time, what you do in one way or another affects people in future generations
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text: If you are involved in a car accident you may eventually encounter what is known as subrogation. Subrogation refers to an insurance company's right to be repaid for claims on which it has made a payment. If an insured sustains a loss and the insurance company pays on a subsequent claim, the insurance company could become a subrogated party. A subrogated party may initiate a lawsuit on their own or join into a lawsuit initiated by someone else. How subrogation affects you depends on whether the accident was your fault or another party's fault.


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The Citation Jet is a long-wing version with a 41,000 ft. extended ceiling operation. The Citation achieves speeds in excess of 400 mph and has a capacity of 6 passengers. It is air-conditioned, with a vanity area in the rear, and a refreshment center in the forward cabin area. The Citation has exceptional storage capacity. Executive writing desks and all leather upholstery give the ultimate in comfort and convenience. The Citation has a non-stop range of 1,300 statute miles and has one of, if not the best, safety records of any business jet on the market today.
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Chia Hemp Breakfast Pudding (the little black specs are the hemp seeds)
I am always looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas to add to my repertoire. I tend to rely on the old standbys of oatmeal (both steel cut oats and rolled oats) and sprouted grain muffin (I use Ezekiel) or homemade wheat toast with nut butter and jam or honey, always with a side of freshly made juice or smoothie.
As I consider new everyday breakfast options, it's ideal for them to fit into these categories:
- fast
- few steps
- easy to commit to memory
- adaptable
I have wanted to try a chia pudding for a while. Having used black chia seeds in smoothies and other dips (like the fabulous chia caramel dip from Green and Crunchy's Sheri), I loved their nutrition profile (high in omega 3s, omega 6s and fiber) and cool gelling action. (Yes, I am talking the same chia seeds from the 80s ch-ch-ch-chia commercials. Surprising, isn't it!?)
Recently, I saw white chia seeds used in a pancake recipe by one of my favorite vegan cookbook authors, Dreena Burton. So, I ordered a pack of those intending to make her pancakes. But, after finding I didn't have all the ingredients, I sought to use them elsewhere and ended up making this breakfast pudding (or any time of day pudding!).
Chia Hemp Breakfast Pudding (adapted from the back of the Nutiva White Chia package)
- 3/4 cup almond milk, vanilla and unsweetened (you can substitute other milks, but make sure you add a dash of vanilla extract if the milk doesn't have it in it)
- 2 T white chia seeds (I use Nutiva that I bought through vitacost; a little pricey, but the bag will last a long time)
- 2 T hemp seeds (I use Nutiva organic shelled hemp seeds, purchased through amazon or vitacost)
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced and diced (North Star Orchard apples are our favorite)
- 1 tsp. maple syrup (or other sweetener to taste)
Step one: Get all the ingredients ready. Combine the almond milk and chia seeds and let stand for 20-ish minutes (soaking time is not exact, but the longer you let it sit, the firmer the pudding). This is a good time to shower or dress the kids.
Step two: Add all the other ingredients and mix well. The pudding should be thick with little puffed up seeds. The texture will be similar to tapioca pudding.
Here are additional chia recipes from the Nutiva web site. And, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the very simple chia pudding recipe that Gena of Choosing Raw features on her blog (with lots of great dietary info since she is a nutritionist!).
Have you tried chia pudding and, if so, what is your favorite recipe?


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1. Suryabinayak to Ranikot Hiking
Ranikot hill is a beautiful hilltop to enjoy the view of the Bhaktapur city. It is located in the southern part of Bhaktapur district and is 7 km from Suryabinayak Temple. The splendid view of the valley, serene environment, sunrise, sunset and the panoramic view of the Himalayas extending from the Everest range in the east to the Annapurna range in the west are the characteristics that attract the visitors to this place.
2. Lakuri Bhanjyang Hiking
Lakuri Bhanjyang ,its a paradise located 13 km up from the Gwarkho, Lalitpur. It is one of the most scenic spot in lalitpur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view and the himalaya ranges when the weather is clear. From Lakuri Bhanjyang we can see the magestic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
3. Sankhu to Bhotechaur Hiking
Bhotechaur is a mountainous farming region north east of Kathmandu. Hiking from Sankhu to Bhotechaur takes around 2 hrs. It is an ideal place for those who wants to experience the tea farm, similar to Illam in Nepal.
4. Chitlang Hiking
Chitlang is 22 km in the southern direction from Kathmandu Valley. Start hiking from Thankot to Chitlang will take around 3 hours. Chitlang is surrounded by beautiful green forest, which consists of more than 160 species of birds and animal. The large green fields are added attraction of Chitlang. There is a big Apple garden with more than thousand apple trees. Few cottages have been constructed recently in between the garden.
5. Nagarkot to Changunarayan Hiking
It will take about 4 hrs to reach Changunarayan,the oldest pagoda style Hindu temple in Nepal from Nagarkot. he trip introduces Nepal's natural and cultural heritages. The great amazing thing is to see how the local villages along the trail still exhibit countryside lifestyle even though being so close to city.
6. Shivapuri Hiking
Shivapuri situated at an altitude of 2563m north of Kathmandu is second highest hill around Kathmandu valley. It is 8kms north of Kathmandu. This is the Government protected forest where over 500 species are found. Also it is famous for cycling a or the bird watching and Jungle walk.
7. Nagarjuna Hiking
Nagarjuna hill is located north-west of Kathmandu it takes 15 minutes by car than 2 and half hours up to the Nagarjuna hill, which is also called historical Jamacho Peak (6,300 feet). From top of hill you can see the mountain range and Kathmandu valley in a clear day.
8. Pharping Champadevi Hiking
Champadevi hill (2285m.) is a pilgrimage site itself having Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Shrine on the top. Walking through the lush pine forest on well develop trail is really wonderful experience. Superb view of Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa Himalayas are the major attraction of the hiking. This hiking tour starts in the morning after an hour drive to Pharping village on the way to celebrated Dakshinkali Temple. It takes around 2 hrs to reach on top of ridge.
9. Phulchowki Hiking
Phulchowki (2782m) is the highest hill situated in the south of Kathmandu valley. This is one of the most beautiful hiking in terms of vegetation in Kathmandu valley. Hiking gradually started from Godavari uphill all the way through sub – tropical thick forest for about four hours. The magnificent view from eastern part of Annapurna range to Gaurishanker in the east can be seen from here on a clear day. It also provide Breathtaking view of Kathmandu valley in a clear day.
10. Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Hiking
Namo Buudda is an ancient and famous Buddhist monastery in Nepal situation at 1750 meters. Namoboudha situated at the hill top of Panauti. Its takes 4 hrs day trip to Namobuddha. The main attractions of this hike are the panoramic mountain views and many Buddhist stupas on the hilltop. Namo Budhha is also famous for rice, mustard and millet; so you can also experience the beautiful hillside terraced farms throughout the walk. You'll also be surprised by the number of temples, variations in landscapes and diversity of people living in harmony.
11. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking
Nagarkot is a hill station to see the great mountain profile situated above 2100 meter. We have time to see all the glistering peaks, sunrise and sunset. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel hiking is about 16 km and it takes approx. 4 to 6 hrs. The Newar town of Dhulikhlel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Himalayan range – with views of peaks like Dorje Lakpa ( 6966 m), Gauri Shankar ( 7,145 m) and Langtang ( 7,324 m).


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Our school will host this event in May. Students ask for pledges prior to walking. It takes place on the high school track. The children love to use their energy to raise funds to support their school. This event takes a dozen volunteers on the day of the event and many parents enjoy walking with their children!
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Watch Remi, Nobody's Boy (2018) : Full Movie Online The adventures of the young Rémi, an orphan, collected by the gentle Madam Barberin. At the age of 10 years, he is snatched from his adoptive mother and entrusted to the signor Vitalis, a mysterious itinerant musician. Has its sides, he will learn the harsh life of acrobat and sing to win his bread. Accompanied by the faithful dog capi and of the small monkey Joli-Coeur, his long trip through France, made for meetings, friendships and mutual assistance, leads him to the secret of its origins.
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As of Thursday's closes around the globe, it looks like the Nikkei 225 has been beaten up the most since hitting its highs in July. The Dow has weathered the storm better than most major global indices in both YTD and fall from its high in October.
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