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Using Precision Agriculture to Manage Nematodes in Brazil
As promised in my first article, this month I am writing about some technical aspects related to the use of precision farming tools for the site specific management of nematodes, with a focus on cotton.
Phytopathogenic nematodes are among the main factors limiting the achievement of higher yields in the Brazilian Cerrado. Failure to adopt adequate management practices allows nematode populations to reach very high levels, causing yield losses that can exceed 50%. In the soybeans-cotton crop sequence, the more important nematodes are the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) and the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita). The identification of these species can be done by observing the symptoms in the roots, but the laboratory analysis is important to confirm the diagnosis and to estimate the population levels of each species.
Once introduced in an area, it becomes very difficult to eradicate a nematode problem, and it is necessary to adopt practices of population reduction and minimization of potential damages. The most important practice is the use of resistant or tolerant crop cultivars. In the case of tolerant cultivars, it is important that the populations of the nematode are below some threshold, otherwise it must be associated with other control techniques, such as the use of nematicides in the seeding furrow.
The spatial distribution of nematodes is characterized by the presence of circular or oval-shaped infected spots, with marked spatial and temporal variability. The existence of these spots is related to the low mobility capacity of nematodes, which is a few meters in a year, unless they are transported by some disseminating agent, such as agricultural machines. However, temporal variability occurs because plants submitted to a high initial population may have reduced root growth, reducing the supply of food to the nematodes in that place and thus reducing the final population. Places with an intermediate population allow better establishment of the crop, greater supply of food and with that greater nematode population. This makes the spots with larger populations vary from one place to another in each season.
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Typically, the problem starts as few and small spots in a field, but the use of susceptible cultivars can result in high nematode populations in a few years. Because of that, the early diagnosis of the problem and the adoption of practices to avoid greater losses is of great importance. This can mean adopting a particular practice across the whole area when only 5 or 10% of the field actually has problems.
Due to these facts, the above mentioned control tools — genetics and nematicides — represent opportunities for the use of precision agriculture, either as localized practices or through variable rate application.
The main limitation for adopting precision farming tools for nematode management is the difficulty of accurately mapping the spatial distribution of nematodes. In general the nugget effect is high and the range of spatial dependence is short, which requires large numbers of samples to perform a good characterization of the spatial distribution. In addition, the observation of temporal variability makes it necessary to identify the population of nematodes present in the area at a time close to sowing, since the most important information for decision making regarding the control methods to be used is the population of nematodes that may affect the crop in its initial development.
The collection of samples of roots and soil in high density for sending to the laboratory can be cost prohibitive, and alternative methods are necessary to represent the distribution of nematodes with the appropriate resolution level. Remote sensing, mainly with the use of multispectral images of high resolution, is one of the techniques that has been used. For this, it it is necessary to assume that high populations of the nematode cause a significant reduction of the biomass of the crop, which allows the use of vegetation indexes that present a good correlation with the biomass to indicate places with greater probability of occurrence of nematodes. The main limitations of this tool are related to the fact that other operational or phytosanitary problems can also cause the reduction of plant development in a similar way, and it is difficult to differentiate the cause of the variability. There is also the possibility that the nematodes are causing yield loss without biomass reduction. Thus, it is important the use of images is associated with field scouting to verify the relationship of low development areas with high nematode populations.
In this sense, the use of hyperspectral sensors associated with novel techniques of data analysis can allow the differentiation of the causes of variability and to isolate the sites with nematode problems with greater accuracy. While this does not become reality, the strategy that has been used is the use of images associated with dense field verification and the collection of some samples for laboratory confirmation. Field scouting uses a scale of symptom notes and rely on good people training so that the visual interpretation is well calibrated.
Once the spatial distribution of the nematodes is mapped, one can optimize the available control tools according to the risk of damage to the next crop. From a genetic point of view, varieties with resistance or greater tolerance to a certain species of nematode may have lower yield potential than another similar cultivar that is susceptible. Thus, it would be possible to use a cultivar with greater tolerance or resistance only in nematode-infested sites, and to use susceptible varieties in areas without the presence of the nematode. This practice, however, requires the availability of specialized equipment, such as a sowing machine capable of changing varieties in real-time.
The control with the use of chemical nematicides in the seeding furrow can be done locally and also at variable rates. Localized application will be done only in areas where the nematode population exceeds a certain limit. Variable rate application is based on the fact that the protection time provided by the nematicides is proportional to the application rate, and the tolerance of the plant to the nematodes increases as the size of the root system increases, by a dilution effect of the nematodes. Thus, higher doses are used in sites with larger populations of nematodes to protect plants for a longer period of time until they are able to support nematodes that are not controlled by nematicides. For this type of application, the necessary equipment is readily available in most farms.
The cost of a nematicide application in the seeding furrow for cotton crops is around US$150 per hectare, which represents around 6% of the production cost of the crop. With variable rate application, reductions of 40% in the volume of nematicide applied have been observed, mainly in the areas of a field where the nematodes are not yet present and the product does not need to be applied. The yield of cotton in the areas where this technology has been adopted has been equivalent or greater than in areas with flat rate application.
After two years developing this technology, we conclude that the tools for surveying variability need to evolve, but there are great possibilities for expanding its use, since the technique has proven to be viable. Considering the typical case, the investment of US$10 per hectare for the mapping of the spatial distribution of the nematodes can provide US$60 per hectare of savings in the amount of nematicide used, obtaining the same cotton yield. In addition to the US$50 benefit per hectare, the use of the site-specific application brings an environmental gain not yet quantified, since the nematicides used are highly toxic and its application in places where it is not necessary can contribute to the elimination of other organisms and cause biological imbalances.


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Mitigation options to reduce methane emissions in paddy rice
CCAC aims to implement the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technology, on large-scale, in Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Colombia to significantly reduce methane emissions from rice fields. With support from CCAFS, IRRI coordinates the activities of this component in Vietnam and Bangladesh, while CIAT covers the work in Colombia.
Incentives for 'No-regret' mitigation
The project aims to develop an innovative approach based on highlighting co-benefits of mitigation options, integrating alternate wetting and drying (AWD) into a farming strategy, as opposed to approaches focusing on emissions reductions only.
Standard Assessment of Agricultural Potential Livelihoods (SAMPLES) Project
SAMPLES addresses the dearth of reliable information about greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in tropical countries. SAMPLES scientists work with developing countries to improve data on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation potentials. The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) coordinates SAMPLES in collaboration with CGIAR centers and scientists, and global and regional partners.
Introducing non-flooded crops in rice-dominated landscapes: Impact on carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles (ICON)ICON explores and quantifies the ecological consequences of future changes in rice production. The goal is to provide understanding in balancing the revenues and environmental impacts of high yielding rice cropping systems.
Greenhouse gas Mitigation in Irrigated Rice Systems in Asia (MIRSA)
The project seeks to develop an improved water management, based on alternate wetting and drying (AWD), that can always reduce soil-derived CO2-eq emissions (CH4 + N2O) during the rice growing season from irrigated rice paddies, by 30% compared to the conventional practice.
Policy Information and Response Platform on Climate Change and Rice in the ASEAN and its member countries (PIRCCA) Project
The Policy Information and Response Platform on Climate Change and Rice in the ASEAN and its member countries (PIRCCA) Project stems from the recognition Of (a) the important role of rice for food security in the ASEAN and (b) the specific vulnerabilities of rice production to climate change.

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Youku Tudou Inc., China's leading Internet television company, recently launched the beta version of an interactive entertainment platform, "Xingmen (www.xingmeng.com)", that will enable millions of fans to directly connect with their favorite celebrities, musicians, and grassroots talents. The interactive product, available for use on PC and later on mobile, enables viewers to watch live broadcasts of concerts, performances, and other entertainment while simultaneously engaging in online chat, comments, and the gifting of virtual goods. Other crowd-rewarding features and live video chat will soon be available.
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Wholesale RV shipments are expected to total 265,200 units in 2012, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin's latest projection in the Spring 2012 issue of RV Roadsigns, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) quarterly forecast of deliveries to RV retailers.
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I woke this morning
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Flipped on the telly
And the smell was rank
The news it seems
Never really changes
Almost as if
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As I poured my fair trade coffee
The bankers were set free
No penalty for their greed
Another branch falls from life's tree
Sick of money
Sick of fame
Sick of poverty
Just more of the same
Sick of disease
Sick of destruction
Sick of pollution
Sick of the game
As I drove to my desk
I watched dirty cloud banks
Tailpipe expulsion
And who do we thank?
Past tar sand and coal plant
And chemicals of war
Spewing toxins to our genes
So just who is deformed?
And the politics of money
Trumps dollars and sense
And this precious globe
That us humans only rent
Sick of garbage
Sick of blame
Sick of lies
Just more of the same
Sick of bombs
Sick of waste
Sick of hate
Sick of the game
It's so hard to imagine the future
The time of our children's children
Living on planet Third World
Where the losers are always a given
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As the uneducated are controlled
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In protest and anger and shame
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Watching fake tv reality games
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Sick of arguing
Sick of stupid
Just more of the same
Sick of sickness
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Sick of politicians
Sick of the game
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Information control
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By Robert McKinney, Assistant Athletics Director, Communications
SALEM, Ore. -- A total of seven Willamette University men's soccer players have been named to the 2018 All-Northwest Conference Men's Soccer Team, led by First Team selections Max Berner-Hays (So., D, Seattle, WA/Ballard HS), Yuta Suga (So., M, Urawa, Japan/RKU) and Nicholas Ballenger (Jr., F, Salem, OR/West Salem HS/Oregon State Univ.). Berner-Hays was chosen NWC Defensive Player of the Year after earning NWC Freshman of the Year last season.
Players from Willamette who were chosen Second Team All-NWC this year were Mason Kelliher (Jr., GK, Wellington, N.Z./Wellington College), Maxwell McKee (Sr., M, Coronado, CA/Coronado HS) and Quinn Mello-Bastida (Sr., F, San Jose, CA/Valley Christian HS/U. of Portland). Hikaru Ichigi (Jr., M, Kobe, Japan/Fujiigakuen Sangawa) was named Honorable Mention All-NWC.
The All-NWC Men's Soccer Team included 12 players on the First Team and 12 players on the Second Team. Eight players received Honorable Mention recognition.
Luke Murdock, a junior foward from University of Puget Sound was named NWC Offensive Player of the Year. Ryan Griffith, a freshman defender from Pacific Lutheran University, was voted NWC Freshman of the Year. Head Coach John Yorke from Pacific Lutheran was selected NWC Coach of the Year.
The Bearcats completed the 2018 season with an 11-4-4 overall record and placed third in the NWC with an 8-3-3 mark. Willamette has earned a 21-11-6 (.632) record over the past two seasons.
First Team All-Northwest Conference
Max Berner-Hays (So., D) earned First Team All-NWC honors for the second season in a row. This year, he was stellar on defense and also led the Bearcats in scoring. He produced a team-high nine goals and added four assists for 22 total points. He tied for second in the NWC in goal scoring and total points. Berner-Hays took 39 shots and placed 20 shots on goal. He scored the first goal of a game four times and recorded three game-winning goals. He played in 18 games, all starts, and led the team with 1,643 minutes played. The Bearcats allowed just 19 goals in 19 games, while shutting out six opponents.
On his way to being named NWC Freshman of the Year in 2017, he was the only Bearcat to start all 18 regular season games, while leading the team with six goals and one assist for 13 points. He helped WU tie for the NWC Championship, as the Bearcats received the NWC's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament. Overall, he played in 19 games and helped the Bearcats limit opponents to 19 goals, including just 11 goals in the final 17 games.
In two seasons at Willamette, Berner-Hays has played in 37 of 38 games -- all starts -- while scoring 15 goals and 5 assists for 35 points as a defender. He has produced 60 total shots with 30 shots on goal. He has registered seven game-winning goals for the Bearcats. He has been named NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week twice and NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week once.
Yuta Suga (So., M) joined the Bearcats this season and competed in 18 games with 17 starts. He registered three assists and created many offensive chances both from the run of play and by taking many offensive free kicks. He ranked second on the team with 1,580 minutes played.
Suga recorded his first assist in a 2-0 win over Puget Sound on Sept. 16. He added two assists in Willamette's 3-2 victory against Linfield College on Oct. 6. During the year, he blasted 14 shots for the Bearcats.
Nicholas Ballenger (Jr., F) trailed only Berner-Hays on the Willamette scoring chart, as he contributed seven goals and three assists for 17 total points. He led the Bearcats with 57 total shots and 30 shots on goal. He played in all 19 games and made 16 starts.
In 2017, he ranked second in scoring for the Bearcats with three goals and four assists for 10 points. He saw action in 16 games with 11 starts. He took 30 shots and placed 14 shots on target.
During the past two seasons, he has scored 10 goals and supplied seven assists for 27 points. He has created 87 shots, including 44 shots on goal.
Second Team All-Northwest Conference
Mason Kelliher (Jr., GK) stepped into the starting goalkeeper's role this fall after being a forward in 2017 and provided the Bearcats with quality play throughout the season. He achieved an impressive 10-3-2 record with a 0.81 goals against average and a .833 save percentage. His efforts led to five solo shutouts and one shared shutout. He registered 62 saves, including a carer-high eight saves against Linfield on Oct. 6.
He was a goalkeeper as a freshman in 2016, when he saw action in two games, both starts. He has played in 18 career games with 16 starts, and has earned an 11-3-2 record, a 0.77 goals against average and a .844 save percentage. Last year, he played in 19 games (17 starts) at forward and earned one assist.
Maxwell McKee (Sr., M) competed in 19 games (14 starts) this season. He scored two goals and contributed one assist. He was a key player for the Bearcats during transitions from defense to offense. Once the ball was on the attack, McKee was a valuable player in keeping possession and creating chances to score.
During his four years on the Willamette men's soccer team, McKee played in 60 games, including 39 starts. He blasted 39 shots with 15 shots on goal. He scored a total of three goals and two assists. All three of his goals were game-winning goals, including the overtime winner when Willamette rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Wisconsin Lutheran College, 4-3, on Sept. 9, 2018.
Quinn Mello-Bastida (Sr., F) ranked first for the Bearcats and second in the NWC this year with seven assists. He also scored one goal and had nine total points. He took 59 of Willamette's 117 corner kicks and was a great provider of quality passes on corners and other direct free kicks. He played in 16 games with 11 starts. He provided two assists in games against Wisconsin Lutheran and George Fox University.
In three seasons since transferring from University of Portland, Mello-Bastida played in 47 games (28 starts). He achieved two goals and 12 assists. He used his skills to earn 45 shots. His career totals included two assists in a game three times, plus a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win at Pacific University on Oct. 23, 2018.
Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference
Hikaru Ichigi (Jr., M) joined the Willamette men's soccer team for the current season. He competed in 13 games and made nine starts for the Bearcats. He was one of the most creative attacker in the NWC this season. His offensive skills helped him score four goals and eight total points, while taking 27 shots with 11 shots on goal. Several of his shots hit the post or crossbar, or barely missed going into the net.
Three of his goals were game-winners. He scored the tie-breaking goal with 2:10 left in the first overtime period in a 3-2 win at Linfield on Oct. 6. He also scored game-winners in consecutive games against George Fox in a 2-1 win on Sept. 22 and versus Pacific in a 4-0 victory on Sept. 23.


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Vibration, which is commonly referred to as noise, can be segregated into three main categories: seismic (ground) vibrations, acoustic vibrations, and forces applied directly to the load on the working surface. Seismic vibrations include all sources that make the floor under the experimental setup vibrate. Common seismic vibration sources are foot traffic, vehicular traffic, wind blowing the building, and building ventilation fans, to name a few. Many of the sources that generate seismic vibrations also generate acoustic vibrations. The difference is that acoustic vibrations are a measure of the effects of air pressure variations on the experiment. The final contributor to vibration is forces applied directly to the load on the working surface; these are vibration sources that are directly coupled mechanically to the experimental setup but not transmitted through the table supports. Examples include vibrations resulting from a moving positioning stage with a sample on top of it or the vibrations transmitted to the working surface via vacuum system tubing.
Vibrations can be classified as either random or periodic. Periodic noise obviously includes the constant vibrations caused by a continuously running vacuum system, but it also includes the vibrations caused by the fans of an air handling system that turn on and off based on the temperature of the room. Random vibrations are classified as vibrations from unpredictable sources like wind blowing a building or a jack hammer crew digging up a water main in the street. In addition, it is important to know the frequency and amplitude of the vibrations. Typically, the frequency of the vibrations will range from 4-100 Hz.
Many sources of noise contribute via more than one mechanism to the overall vibration of the experimental setup. For example, a vacuum pump located on the floor beside the experimental setup creates seismic vibrations in the floor as well as acoustic vibrations. Both of these channels of vibration should be considered when analyzing noise sources. However, since mechanical coupling efficiency is typically higher than coupling from acoustic sources, the largest contributions to overall noise are generally due to seismic vibrations and forces directly applied to the load. Hence, placing the vacuum pump on a vibration absorbing pad may provide the necessary reduction in vibration to make its contribution to the overall noise insignificant when compared to other sources.
Figure 3 and the Table 1 below identify common vibration sources, some of which will be found in almost any research laboratory.
Air Compressors
4 – 20
10-2 in
Handling Equipment
5 – 40
10-3 in
Pumps (Vacuum, comp or non-comp fluids)
5 – 25
Building Services
7 – 40
10-4 in
Foot Traffic
0.5 – 6
10-5 in
Acoustics (B)
100 – 10000
10-2 to 10-4 in
Air currents
Labs can vary depending on class
Not applicable
Punch Presses
Up to 20
10-2 to 10-5 in
50 – 400
10-4 to 10-5 in
Up to 40
10-3 to 10-5 in
Building Motion
46/Height in meters, Horizontal
0.1 in
Building Pressure Waves
1 – 5
5 - 20
Highway Traffic*
5 - 100
Table 1. Frequency and Amplitude of Common Vibration Sources
Before choosing a vibration isolation system, it is beneficial to consider the sources of noise present and to remove them if possible. By removing sources of noise from the working environment, it may be possible to reduce the noise, thereby reducing the isolation requirements for and hence the cost of the needed vibration isolation system. For instance, in Fig. 3, an oscilloscope was placed directly on the experimental working surface. As a result, vibrations from the fan in the oscilloscope will directly apply a force to the experiment. By placing the oscilloscope on an overhead shelf that is not in direct contact with the experimental working surface, this source of vibration can be eliminated. When considering which sources of noise to eliminate, remember that seismic vibrations and forces applied directly to the load on the working surface are typically the most intense due to the high mechanical coupling efficiency.
Thermal disturbances from air conditioning systems and cooling fans can also cause relative motion between components due to material expansion and contraction resulting from temperature fluctuations. Most air conditioning systems will typically only maintain temperatures to within 1 degree/hour. Additionally, some experimental techniques will be sensitive to virtual movements caused by changes in the refractive index of air and its density, both of which have a temperature dependency. If this is the case, it is often beneficial to build an enclosure system around the sensitive components in order to limit temperature change and air flow.
Although sometimes the specific vibration criteria are known because the manufacturer of a device might provide the required environmental specifications required for the proper use of that device, this is not always the case. In these cases, generic criteria have been developed by consultants like Colin Gordon & Associates. Table 2 below has a description of what types of applications can be implemented successfully given the severity of vibrations present in that environment.
Criterion Curve
RMS Vibration Velocity Amplitude(One-Third Octave Bands Range of Measurement)
Detail Size (line width)
Description of Use
800 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
Vibrations can be distinctly felt. Appropriate to workshops and non-sensitive areas
400 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
Vibration can be felt. Appropriate to offices and non-sensitive areas
Residential Day(ISO)
200 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
75 µm
Vibrations can be barely felt. Probably adequate for computer equipment, probe test equipment, and low-power to 20X microscopes
Operating Theatre(ISO)
100 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
25 µm
Vibration cannot be felt. Suitable in most instances for up to 100X microscopes.
50 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
8 µm
Adequate for most optical microscopes up to 400X, microbalances, optical balances, and proximity and projection aligners.
25 µm/s (8-80 Hz)
3 µm
Appropriate for optical microscopes up to 1000X and inspection and lithography equipment (including steppers) down to 3 micron line widths.
12.5 µm/s (1-80 Hz)
1 µm
A good standard for lithography and inspection equipment down to 1 micron detail size.
6 µm/s (1-80 Hz)
0.3 µm
Suitable for the most demanding equipment, including electron microscopes (TEMs and SEMs) and E-beam systems.
3 µm/s (1-80 Hz)
0.1 µm
A difficult criterion to achieve in most instances. Assumed to be adequate for long path laser based interferometers and other systems requiring extraordinary dynamic stability.
Table 2. Application and interpretation of criterion curves.Courtesy of Colin Gordon Associates
With a clear understanding of the potential noise sources and vibration criteria that need to be attained for high quality results, it is now possible to construct a vibration isolation system. The system should be able to attenuate all dynamic inputs in the range of frequencies for which the experiment is sensitive (4-100 Hz) if it is not possible to remove those noise sources from the laboratory and local environment. In addition, the system must minimize the duration of any disturbance produced on the working surface by damping those impulses.
Before choosing a vibration isolation system it is important to determine two factors:


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Twitter is one of the most popular forms of social media nowadays. This is not only true for the common public, but, also for celebrities. Like Facebook and Instagram, Twitter is also a form of social media that celebrities love to use.
Twitter, for those who don't know, is basically used to post messages of up to 140 characters for others to read. Those who have a Twitter account are able to post and read messages, whereas those who do not have Twitter are only able to read the messages. So anyone has access, it's just the interaction that changes. These messages are referred to as "tweets" (no, the name did not come from tweety bird). These tweets can be anything from song lyrics, to quotes, to just expressing how you feel. Similar to your Facebook 'status'. Since there is no restriction to what you can tweet, sometimes people can get out of hand; and celebrities, as we all know, do this well.
We all know that celebrities, because they're in the spotlight, can easily be caught in a compromising situation. But, our favorites are when they make fools of themselves for us all to see. Now with social media accounts as well, we can see the extreme they go to for some more attention. We can see just how sad and embarrassing their attempts can be. So grab yourself a drink, relax, and get ready to read the 15 most pathetic celebrity tweets. Try not to spit your drink out, though.
15 Lindsay, Oh Lindsay
You see, Lindsay Lohan is one of a kind. Maybe not in her acting skills, but definitely for posting pathetic tweets. Lindsay has been tweeting up a storm about how she is now single. Even after a simple tweet of going back to blonde, she hashtags "noboyfriend" and "stillneedimsorry". This definitely makes Lindsay look very desperate. I'm sure her goal wasn't to seem desperate, but the fact that her hashtag is completely irrelevant just makes us question what exactly she was trying to tell us. She may have actually been seeking attention to let everyone know she is now single so that maybe one of her fan followers will approach her? Nah, she wouldn't go for a fan. Would she? Either way, she's single, and obviously, looking.
14 Kim Has A Big Butt And She Cannot Lie
Kim, we all know about that big booty of yours, you don't need Twitter to remind us. Is anyone else tired of seeing her butt everywhere? There's already so much buzz about Kim Kardashian, and how she is famous for basically nothing. Well, the one good thing about this tweet is that she at least can admit it (somewhat) and laugh about it with this tweet about balancing a champagne glass on her bum being her talent. That's right, what else would Kim K. be good at? Please, no one else try this at home, though, its Kim's talent and she wants to show it off; don't you steal the spotlight from her.
13 Bragging Can Be Dangerous
Blake Shelton is an American singer-songwriter and television character. If you don't know who he is, don't worry, after reading his tweet you will. The tweet we're looking at is the one he posted saying he's tweeting and driving; as if it's something to brag about. He starts the tweet off with a "Ha Ha" as if he can do something you can't. He clearly uses Twitter to seek attention, telling everyone he can tweet and drive— what's the point of this? It's kind of stupid of him to tweet such a thing as he should know how much hate he would get for being on the phone while driving. But, that might have been the whole point of posting such a pathetic tweet. To get some attention and gain more popularity in the industry, which he lacked before posting a series of questionable tweets on Twitter. Let's all just give Blake Shelton some attention before he does something even more dangerous just to gain the public's attention.
12 Begs For Retweets
Of course songwriters and producers want their albums to do well. It is totally normal for them to want tons of people to be listening to their music. They put a great amount of effort into promoting release date for their next song or album. However, some *cough* Rita Ora *cough* decide when they will release new material based on the amount of re-tweets they get. How much more desperate can they get? She tweets, as seen above, saying "dropping my new song Monday if this gets 100,000 re-tweets". Firstly, she's just dying for attention with that tweet telling her followers/fans that she will release her album sooner if she gets a certain amount of re-tweets. Understandably, people use social media to promote their work. This is done by tweeting, or positing Instagram feeds on their album's poster, the release date, or even a snippet of the song about to be released. Those are all reasonable promoting methods. But, asking for re-tweets to release a song is just pathetic.
11 Bynes Calls Them Ugly
Calling a person ugly is something kids do in elementary school– usually when they are angry. Amanda Bynes over here thinks she can gain all the attention tweeting not only that the President of the United States is ugly, but also his wife. If this is not rude and immature, then I don't know what is. What did Amanda think to gain out of this tweet other than hate? But maybe she wanted the attention, even if it was bad attention. Whatever the reason may be, celebrities such as Miss Amanda over here love using social media to bash others and get the attention they want by doing so. After all, there's no such thing as bad press, right? Amanda's attempts at gaining popularity by bashing the President are totally lame and show just how sad she really is. Grow up, Amanda.
10 Single Lady Preacher
Lindsay Lohan yet again tweets to remind the world of her single self. Except this time, it did not seem desperate, but was more of a sad attempt at getting back at her ex. The classic post-breakup, "I'm doing fine on my own" statement. The "I don't need you" and "This time is for me" tweets and status updates. It looks like we've got our very own celebrity preacher here. She should have just copied and pasted that tweet and sent it to her ex as we all know it is directed towards him. Again, something young teenagers would do for attention on social media, is what Lindsay has been doing for some time now. Oh, will someone just tag her ex on one of her single posts already! Maybe that way she'll stop. Lindsay, we all know you're single and loving it, now please stop with all the single tweets.
9 Scott Disick Is A Rich Kid
What a surprise! Not. It may have been, had Scott not been related to the Kardashian family– Hollywood's greatest attention-seekers. The amount of lame comments coming out of Scott is legendary. His mind is– let's just say, bizarre. So it is not that much of a shock that he would say something on social media to prove to us just how sad his bloodline is. Here is one example, he hashtags "rich kid problems" because he doesn't have internet at home, also tagging Kendall Jenner. Because, clearly, only rich kids have internet. I think he meant, what most of us would say, 'first world problems'. Scott, failed to understand that not only rich kids have internet these days. Keep in mind, there is also free Wi-Fi in many public places nowadays for anyone to access. Having no internet is not seen as a rich kid problem but a problem many non-rich folks have as well. We know you're a rich 'kid" Scott, stop being a douche!
8 So Go Ahead And Retire Already
People post every small thing that happens in their life on Twitter. Surprise, surprise; Amanda Bynes is one of them. Does everyone really need to know every small thing that happens in your life? Amanda tweets that she's retiring, despite how young she is (yes, we all know you can afford to retire at 24). But that's not all, she then comes back posting another tweet saying she's un-retired. So... what, did you just want to see how many people would beg you to stay? Or maybe she wanted people to ask why she wanted to retire. Ask if something had happened. You know, the way sad people always fish for pity and attention?
7 Taylor vs. Nicki
Taylor Swift does not back down from an argument! Little, innocent Taylor tweeted, tagging Nicki Minaj in the post saying "I've done nothing but love & support you. It's unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot…" reading her post, it's safe to assume that Taylor's post was written in anger. But like all other pathetic tweets, Taylor once again did not fail to show the childish side of her. Children obviously bash someone they are in a fight with in front of others. Which is exactly what Taylor did in this post. If she had turned on the adult side of her brain, she could have dealt with her issue with Nicki like an adult; out of the public eye. However, she chose to post her thoughts on Twitter for all to see and stir up the argument even more.
6 I'm Married, You're Not
Dear Amber Rose, congratulations on being married. You're clearly better than everyone else. Apparently, being married is the standard measure of cool now. And you know what else? Amber isn't afraid of backlash. She adds "talk shit if you wanna" as if she's ready to take on the haters. So she's not just cool, but she's a bad girl too. Amber, as we can tell, gets a little childish and petty after some drinks. Some say, when you're drunk you say what you really want to. In that case, maybe she just wanted the attention of her husband and thought a little tweet (as pathetic as it was) on Twitter will get her that. Or she just wanted to show off the fact that she isn't afraid to speak her mind and *gasp* be controversial on Twitter!
5 The Queen Of All Drama
Kim does a lot to have the attention on her; some could say it's like her full-time job. She is clearly not ashamed of doing anything if it means the spotlight will be on her. So, posting tweets that can catch everyone's attention, is very simple for Kim; it's second-nature at this point. She tweets first, with a phone number saying it's Justin Bieber's number and that he is taking calls. Then she tweets again, saying she's joking, but, to call that same number and to vote for her brother Rob and Cheryl Burke on Dancing With The Stars. What a sneaky thing to do! Kim is a fox. Though we need to commend her for her somewhat intelligent approach, it's also just plain sad. It's borderline mocking the very people who support you for their love of a fellow star. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you.
4 All Sisters Are The Same
Khloé, not unlike the rest of her sisters, loves social media for its power to draw attention. When it comes to the Kardashians, we can say sisters post alike. After the Taylor/Kanye/Kim feud, Khloé tweets up a storm about her family, telling everyone to not comment on her family and their business. Pretty much telling everyone to mind their own business, meanwhile her precious family has its own reality TV show. Well, this may be news to you, Khloé, but it's hard to do that after you willingly publicize your family and its "business" for the entire world to watch. Hate to break it to you, darling, but you get the attention when you ask for it. Whether it's good or bad. You can't pick. That's not what you signed up for when you paraded yourself down the spotlights of Hollywood. There were obviously tons of negative comments under her post. This is so pathetic and hypocritical that one almost wonders whether she wrote it for more press coverage.
3 Who's The Douchebag Now?
Our very own rapper, 50 Cent tweeted expressing, that Perez Hilton called him a douchebag, so, naturally, he had his 'homie' shoot up a gay wedding. This apparently made him feel better. Look, 50 Cent still wants to be known as that "gangsta" from back in the 90s, except it's getting old. And pick your battles, man. This is just not cool. His tweet is as pathetic as he is. He also specifies that the wedding his friend shot up was a gay wedding, right, because he needed to get back at Perez. And while he's at it, he might as well plaster it all over the internet to gain some attention. When is the last time he released an album? He must be missing the headlines. Moral of the story: don't diss 50 Cent, or he'll get one of his thugs to shoot up a wedding, not yours, just one that's somehow related to some quality you possess.
2 Justin Bieber
Oh Justin Bieber, what do we do with you? We all know celebrities put in a lot of effort to promote any kind of work they do. This can be for promoting their movies, song albums or anything else. Whether these promotions are genuine or just pathetic and desperate can vary greatly. Most of us know Justin's song, What Do You Mean, which was released in 2015. Having Twitter, it's natural for him to promote his song on social media. How he does this, though, is kind of sad. He basically tweets saying "I love arm" with a picture of him holding a sign which says 'What Do You Mean'. This post makes little to no sense. Other than the fact that his song title is clearly the focus. Come on Justin, why you gotta drive us crazy like that? Couldn't you just rely on your marketing team to do this? Don't you get enough attention?
1 Do It Yourself, Grandma
Although his name may only be 50 cent, he's still rich, so please, don't make this man do work around the house. 50 Cent, tweeted recently saying "I can't belive my grand mothers making me take Out the garbage I'm rich as fuck this I'm going home I don't need this shit". Firstly, he doesn't need to learn how to spell the word 'believe' properly since he's rich and he can do whatever he wants. Second, he doesn't need to help his grandma to take out the garbage because, yes, he's rich and the 60-second job is just too much to ask of him– because he's rich. In case you forgot because of the lack of music he's produced lately, he wants to remind us that he's rich.
Sources: twitter.com, mandatory.com, ew.com, phrasee.co


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Infantino said $6.4 billion had circulated for international transfers alone in the past year, with $500 million going to agents and intermediaries.
"I think the rise of commissions paid to agents has taken a worrying direction," Infantino said in an interview with ESPN FC. "And many agents agree with me and would like more oversight. It's also a question of football's ecosystem... today there are no rules in place.
"Anyone can do what he wants. But the reality shows us that there are risks of bribery, corruption and money laundering. It's not me saying it; there are many reports from government authorities that show this is the case."
The amount of money being spent on transfers has doubled in the last four or five years, according to Infantino.
"You could say the system is healthy because there is lots of money," he said. "But the trend is worrying.
"That's why we need to act."
A huge slice of the spending is done by England's Premier League, although new rules mean next summer's transfer window will shut before the start of the season, rather than at the end of August as has been the case.
Fourteen of the 20 Premier League clubs voted for the change and Infantino offered his support.
"I'm very happy with the Premier League's proposal," he said. "It makes sense when you start the season to know what your squad is. And then you play the season with your squad.
"You (should not) be able to change one week, two weeks or months into the season and risk losing maybe your best player. It's not right. We have to protect the values (that) have made football what it is, (as well as the game's) integrity."
Although Premier League clubs will only be allowed to sign players up until Aug. 9, the likes of Spanish heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid as well as clubs in Germany and Italy, will be able to strengthen their squads until the end of August.
Infantino also said FIFA was evaluating ways to protect the competitiveness of leagues and helping homegrown talent.
"It's important to bring in some sporting rules such as squad size limits and limitations on loan players," he said. "We all have an interest that the best players play and today with the concentration of the best in a few leagues (and clubs) this is not happening.
"We need to also look into homegrown player rules to find a competitive balance."
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Speaking of claypot rice, the most irresistible flavour is none other than the Sliced Pork and Salted Fish version (咸鱼五花肉煲饭). With the increase in prices of salted fish, it was a delight to find generous-sized salted fish in the pot of fluffy rice.
Assorted Waxed Meat(东莞城腊味煲饭)
Meanwhile there is also the Claypot Rice with Chicken, Live Frog and Enoki Mushroom (松菇双滑鸡煲饭). 一道菜讲求所谓的 "色、香、味"---Perhaps due to the cool and comfortable interiors, there was not much of the sizzling sounds or smoky scents of charred rice. Fortunately, I could gleefully scrape off an abundant amount of burnt rice at the base of each claypot and swirl in more dark soya sauce provided alongside. If you are ordering other dishes, each claypot rice can feed about 2-3 mouths.The highlight of the day was the Barbequed Suckling pig $198, which was indeed a terrific dish. Prepared by Barbeque Chef Zheng Guang Liang, the pig from Hebei China is grilled excellently to produce a crisp, burmished crackling skin and ladies can forget about scraping the fats off the skin. Meanwhile the meat, which was sliced and re-served for easy consumption, was neither too dry nor too greasy—a culinary feat that deserves a round of applause for the chef.
Meat from the Barbequed Suckling Pig
Besides the new promotional dishes, regular items such as the Double-boiled Deer Tendon Soup with Deer Antler (上等鹿茸炖鲜鹿根汤) $18/person is definitely worth ordering. Made with good quality ingredients and herbs such as cordyceps flowers that warms your body, it is a nourishing brew that is brimming with collagen.The Braised Spare Ribs in "Wuxi" Style with Pan-fried Vegetable Bun (无锡排骨煲配生煎香菜包) $26 is a classic southern Jiangsu dish that has been adjusted to suit the palates of the health-conscious. One can go ahead and dip the pan-fried vegetable bun in the dark reddish gravy, which does not leave too much grease on your lips. The meat is sweet and comes off in smooth chunks.
However, I found the Stewed Fish with Bean Curd Skin 枝竹火腩鱼腩煲 $22 slightly too rich with the addition of Roasted Pork. But the fish that has been deep fried before being simmered was fragrant and so smooth that it slides down the throat easily.
With the restaurant's specialty in bean curd (dou hua), what's better way to end of the meal other than having a bowl of Homemade beancurd with wolfberries枸杞甜豆花. Only two batches of the beancurd are made daily without adding Gypsum powder (shi gao) and no wonder it is fresh and binds together firmer than the pudding-like tau hway commonly sold nowadays. This is one of the best places in Singapore for a bowl of humble bean curd.
What forged a deeper impression was the Deep-fried Yam coated with Soya Bean Crisps (豆莊皇沙酥) $18. The yam was soft, with a crunchy exterior that triggers your sweet receptors but not too much. And the fact that it is made with soya bean gives us a very good excuse to enjoy this indulgent snack!
The Claypot rice in assorted flavours are priced at $18 while the Barbequed Suckling Pig is available at $198. For now until 31 Dec 2013, UOB Cardmembers enjoy 50% off the second order of both items. Unless you are dining in huge groups, it would be unimaginable to have two suckling pigs at one go and thus the second order of roast suckling pig can be taken away or consumed on the next visit.
Unlike some Chinese restaurants, the food here does not overburden the stomach with grease and the seasonings are done in moderation. True enough, the food may be a little steep but it is the quality and ingredients that are worth going back for more.
Si Chuan Dou Hua at Kitchener Road
181 Kitchener Road (Near Farrer Park MRT)
Singapore 208533
Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm
High Tea 2.30pm-6pm
Dinner 6.30pm-10.30pm
Special thanks to Pamela for the invite and together with Cleo for the hosting
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NEWBERRY, South Carolina—The Lake Erie College wrestling team finished with a 4-1 record at the Newberry Duals held on Saturday (Dec. 7).
Austin Gillihan (Corry, Pa./Corry Area) and Zak Vargo (Stow, Ohio/Cuyahoga Cristian Academy) led the Storm with a 5-0 record on the day. Gillihan picked up two major decisions and two technical falls while Vargo, who is ranked second in the country at 157-pounds, picked up four pin falls. Tyler Tesny (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Cuyahoga Falls) also went 4-0, picking up one major decision and two pins. Chevy Farris (Ferndale, Mich./Ferndale) went 4-1, with one technical falls, two major decisions, and one pin. Jacob Peasley (Oxford, Mich./Oxford) went 3-0 with two pins and one major decisions. Jared Merritt (Cranesville, Pa./Northwestern) went 2-0, picking up a major decision.
The Storm opened up the day with a 29-18 victory over 19th-ranked University of North Carolina Pembroke. After forfeiting the 125-pound class, Gillihan opened up the match with a 15-0 technical fall at 133-pounds. After a second forfeit at 141-pounds and a loss at 149-pounds, the Storm went on a rampage, winning the next five bouts. Vargo at 157-pounds and Tesny at 165-pounds picked up first round pin falls in their matches. Dylan Zivcic (Mentor, Ohio/Mentor/Lakeland) at 174-pounds, Farris at 184-pounds and Evan Rosborough (Concrod, Twp., Ohio/Riverside) at 197-pounds followed up by winning their matches by major decision to secure the Storm win.
Lake Erie was unable to topple host 4th-ranked Newberry College in their second match of the day, falling 23-15. GIllihan picked up his second win at 133-pounds on the day with a major decision. Vargo picked up a 10-3 decision at 157-pounds against Taylor Knapp, who is ranked sixth in the country. Tesny also won his match with a decision at 165-pounds against Blake Ridenour, who is ranked third in the country. Zivcic picked up his second win at 184-pounds and Rosborough picked up his second at 197-pounds to cut the overall score 19-15 but Newberry secured the overall victory with a win at 285-pounds.
In their third match of the day, the Storm picked up a 30-21 win over Limestone College, dropping only one fully contested bout. After forfeiting the 125-pound and 141-pound classes, Gillihan got the Storm on the board with his third win at 133-pounds- this time a 20-6 major decision. Tom McVicker (South Fork, Pa./Forest Hills/Penn Highlands C.C.) followed up Gillihan's win with a pin fall in the second round at 149-pounds to bring the overall score to 12-10. The Storm took the lead when Vargo picked up a pin fall in the final second of the first round of the 157-pound bout, putting the Storm ahead 16-12. The Storm continued to roll with Peasley picking up a major decision at 165-pounds. Limestone picked up a win due to injury at 174-pounds to bring the Storm lead down to three but Farris picked up his second major decision of the day to bring the Storm's lead back up to 24-17. The Saints won the 197-pound bout by decision to bring the lead Storm lead to 24-20. In the final bout at 285-pounds, Bobby Zappitelli (Painesville Twp., Ohio/Lake Catholic) picked up a second round pin to secure the Storm win, 30-21.
The Storm fell behind early but were able to close out on a six-match winning streak as they defeated Coker College, 30-18, in their fourth match. Gillihan continued to roll, picking up a decision to start the match. Coker moved ahead, 18-3, with a pin at 149-pounds to go with their two forfeit wins. These would be the only points surrendered by the Storm. Vargo brought the Storm back with his second pin of the day at 157-pounds in the first round and was followed up by a pin by Peasley in the second round at 165-pounds. Tesny picked up his third win of the day with a major fall at 174-pounds while Farris picked up his third win at 184-pounds with a technical fall. Merritt picked a decision at 197-pounds and Zappetelli picked up his second win at 285-pounds to closeout the match.
In the final dual of the day, the Storm rolled passed Darton State College, 40-6. McVicker, Vargo, Tesny and Farris all picked up pins in their respective classes. Gillihan picked up a technical fall to complete his undefeated day. Peasley and Merritt each picked up major decisions while Zappetelli won by decision.
The Storm are back in action next weekend, competing in the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, Ind.


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BAE Systems: Reaction to shipyard job losses
The loss of hundreds of jobs at BAE Systems' Scottish yards has been described as a "dreadful blow".
The defence contractor confirmed that about 800 jobs would be cut at its yards at Govan and Scotstoun in Glasgow, and Rosyth in Fife.
The firm said 940 staff posts and 170 agency workers will go at the Portsmouth site, which will retain repairs and maintenance work.
Union shop steward Jamie Webster told the waiting press outside Govan that he remained resolute and would face the cuts head-on.
The yards at Govan and Scotstoun are currently working on a major aircraft carrier contract which is due to finish in 2015.
It is hoped that a contract for new Type 26 Global Combat ships will go to the yards. BAE systems has unveiled a proposed contract for the manufacture of three offshore patrol vessels, which would help support shipbuilding until work begins on the new frigates.
Jamie Webster, convener of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions at the Govan yard
"Obviously it's not a good day for the Clyde and for colleagues in Portsmouth. It's a disastrous day and my heart goes out to them.
"We are going to have further detailed discussions with the company next week in England and we've told the workforce that and asked them to be patient with us.
"It's not the first time we've faced adversity but we'll come through this bruised but not beaten.
"We're in for a difficult two years but we won't be doing a runner. We didn't fight for a decade to get youngsters a job to just throw that in now."
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
"800 job losses is a devastating blow for the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde and the broader Scottish economy. The Scottish government will be working very closely with the company and with the trade unions, firstly to minimise the number of job losses, but also to work very hard with those affected to help them into alternative employment.
"I do think today is a wake-up call when it comes to thinking about the long-term future of the shipbuilding industry in Scotland - even with the Type 26 contracts, we're seeing a significant downsizing of the industry on the Clyde, and the Type 26 is the last of the guaranteed MoD work.
"We need to think long and hard about how we have a shipbuilding industry that is partly based on naval procurement but not solely based on naval procurement - there must be more done to boost exports, there must be more done to diversify.
"Norway built more than 100 ships last year, so there can and there must be a secure future for Clyde shipbuilding, but we need to think differently about how we secure that for the longer term."
Labour Councillor Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council
"This is a dreadful blow to a highly-skilled and dignified workforce.
"However, there clearly remains a sustainable future for shipbuilding on the Clyde for decades to come.
"I have today spoken to both trade union officials and BAE. I've been assured that additional orders will come to the Clyde to cover the period after the work on the carriers ends, and that Glasgow is best placed to build the Type-26 frigates.
"The consultation between trade unions and BAE management in the coming days will be crucial and I have instructed council officers to be on standby to offer any support we can over the coming weeks and months to help those workers and families affected."
Prime Minister David Cameron in the Commons
"These are extremely difficult decisions and our first thoughts should be with all of those that are affected.
"We want our Royal Navy to have the best and most modern ships and the best technology. That means we will go on building warships on the Clyde, we will be announcing three new offshore patrol vessels, keeping that yard busy rather than paying for it to remain idle as the last government proposed.
"In Portsmouth, yes there will be job reductions, but there are many more people involved in ship servicing than in ship building, so the workforce will go from 12,000 to 11,000."
In his response to the SNP's Westminster leader Angus Robertson, he added: "No-one should be in any doubt of two things: under this government we will have aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers, the new frigates, the hunter-killer submarines.
"And there's something else they should know: if there was an independent Scotland, we wouldn't have any warships at all."
Liz Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce
"Our politicians should be working together to support the workforce and the business to move forward in what is a highly competitive, worldwide market.
"Although the loss of jobs is of a very significant scale, it is clear that BAE Systems foresee an important future for shipbuilding in Glasgow and we must all work towards securing the maximum possible economic benefit for Scotland."
Scottish Conservative leader and Glasgow MSP Ruth Davidson
"The workforce in Glasgow is skilled and loyal and their professionalism must be recognised.
"The aircraft carrier project was one of the Royal Navy's biggest and as a private company, BAE Systems needed to ensure that once that project was completed, new orders could be found so that jobs could be retained.
"I am pleased a contract for three new Offshore Patrol Vessels has been awarded to BAE Systems today and will be built on the Clyde.
"This should bridge the gap between the carrier project ending and the Type 26 Global Combat Ship being built, ensuring that skills are retained and both Scotstoun and Govan yards are secured for the future.
"Glasgow will remain the UK's shipbuilding capital."
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie
"Even though this is not a surprise it is still a difficult day for Portsmouth and those who will lose their jobs in Scotland.
"It has been concluded for some time that only one yard would be required and could be afforded after the construction of the aircraft carriers. The experts know that the Clyde has outstanding facilitates and workforce to fulfil that role."
Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael
"The announcement today was the best available news. The size of the Clyde workforce was always going to peak with the aircraft carrier work. By providing new MoD orders for the Clyde in the gap before the Type 26 frigate work begins we are putting the yards on a sustainable footing. We are also ensuring that the skills of the workforce are retained.
'I fully understand however that it is still a very difficult time for the families of those workers who face the possibility of losing their job.
'It is a tribute to all of those in Govan and Scotstoun that the commercial decision has been made to make the Clyde the home of British naval shipbuilding."
Shadow Scottish Secretary Margaret Curran
"I welcome the assurances provided by the Secretary of State for Scotland in response to my question in the House of Commons earlier that he will work with any party to find a solution in the best interests of Scotland.
"Now is the time to work together with the trade unions and management in Scotland's best interests, and to put party politics aside.
"The award of the contracts for the three Offshore Patrol Vehicles today is testament to the skills of the workforce on the Clyde and a vote of confidence in the future of these yards."
Grahame Smith, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) General Secretary
"This very disappointing announcement will inevitably exacerbate the worry and stress workers and their families were already experiencing as they considered their job security post completion of the carriers. The loss of skilled, well-paid manufacturing jobs is also a major blow to the Glasgow economy at a time when its employment rate is fully 20% below Scotland's best performing regions."


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With the rising popularity of the sharing economy and websites such as AirBNB and Stayz, the opportunity to rent out a portion of your home to generate additional income is certainly very appealing.
Whilst you are required to declare the rental income you receive in your tax return, you are also entitled to claim a tax deduction for expenses related to renting out that part of your home.
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So how much tax could you be looking at? Well, it depends on how much of your property is rented out and for how long.
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Jana bought her house under a contract that exchanged on 1 January 2001 and sold it under a contract that exchanged on 31 December 2017. It was her main residence for the entire time.
For half the period Jana owned the house, she rented out part of the home using AirBNB. The floor space rented represented 25% of the total floor area of the house.
Jana made a capital gain of $320,000 when she sold the house. The following proportion of the gain is assessable:
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Peaches Geldof's Last Interview Before Death: 'I Won't Let My Boys Down'
Less than one month before her sudden death, Peaches Geldof spoke to a magazine about her relationship with her children. The 25-year-old mother of two stated that having her children healed her, and that she would not let them down for 'anyone or anything.' So sad.
Peaches Geldof, 25, spoke openly about her struggle with becoming a mom and how it eventually changed her life for the better just one month before her death.
Peaches Last Interview Before Sudden Death
In an interview with Mother & Baby magazine, Peaches gushed about her two boys — Astala, 23 months and Phaedra, 11 months. The haunting interview took place less than one month before her sudden death, according to Daily Mail.
The 25-year-old mother of two openly spoke about her "unstable" childhood, and claimed that even though having children "broke" her, it eventually led to her soul's healing.
"Becoming a mother was like becoming me, finally,' Peaches shared. "After years of struggling to know myself, feeling lost at sea, rudderless and troubled, having babies through which to correct the multiple mistakes of my own traumatic childhood was beyond healing."
Peaches also stated that no matter what, she would never let her children down. Sadly, she will no longer be present in their lives to keep her word.
"I felt finally anchored in place, with lives that literally depend on me, and I am not about to let them down, not for anyone or anything."
Peaches Was Very Into 'Attachment Parenting'
During the heartbreaking interview, Peaches also reveals that she is a fan of attachment parenting.
Apparently, the mother of two truly believed that attachment parenting allowed her to properly respond to her childrens needs as they continued to grow.
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Number of Units: 181
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Following the favorable conclusions of a health Technology Assessment report the Swiss mandatory health care reimbursement fund will continue to reimburse some alternative medicines such as homeopathy alongside with phytotherapy, neural therapy, anthroposophically extended medicine and traditional Chinese medicine – phytotherapy.
The design of some analysis implemented for arguing the report does not compare the results of a therapy but it only compares the individuals who were included in. And everybody already knew that individuals who trust homeopathy and parallel medicine are, at baseline and by their simple way of life, in a better shape and have less bad conditions than individuals who do not attach importance to this kind of medicine.
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1) The Swiss government report:
2) A blog advocating for homeopathy and as it was foreseeable quoting abundantly the Swiss governmental report :
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- There is a surviving spouse, who was not named on the existing mortgage (a non-borrowing spouse), who still lives in the property.*
A reverse mortgage becomes due and payable when the last borrower named on the original contract dies, unless:
If there is no surviving non-borrowing spouse, the reverse mortgage becomes due and payable. However, common sense dictates that the heirs can't possibly refinance or sell the home on the day of death to satisfy the debt, so reverse mortgage contracts stipulate that the lender must allow 30 days for the heirs to decide how they wish to proceed. They are not required to sell the home to pay off the reverse mortgage, but if they want to keep the property, the heirs have to pay off the loan. After it is decided how the debt will be satisfied, most lenders will allow an additional 6 months for the heirs to come up with the money, obtain alternative financing or sell the property.
When heirs choose to sell, they are free to decide on their own real estate broker, manage the sale and keep any capital gains remaining after the reverse mortgage balance has been satisfied and transaction closing costs have been paid. The borrower's personal belongings and furnishings can be removed, but fixtures, as defined by state law, cannot.
If the heirs decide to retain the property, the reverse mortgage lender will order an appraisal to establish market value. If the property is worth less than the total amount owed, the heirs are only required to pay ninety-five percent of the appraised value to satisfy the debt in full. These mortgages are non-recourse, so neither the heirs nor any other assets of the borrower's estate are held liable for paying any amount owed above 95% of market value of the property.
Lenders will generally send annual occupancy letters to borrowers. They also monitor the Social Security Death Index as well as watch databases that keep track of property taxes and homeowner's insurance payments. If they don't receive a reply to the annual occupancy letter or the property taxes and/or the homeowners insurance go delinquent, they may contact next of kin, search other records or send an inspector to the property in person.
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