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I'm not sure if you guys know or not, but I'm basically blind as a bat without my glasses… well let's just say I'm quite nearsighted!! When I was in grade school way back when, glasses weren't popular like they are now, and they certainly didn't have the frame options they do now back when I was in middle school either!
Those days are long gone thank goodness! Now it's so fun to accessorize with different shapes and colors of frames and types of contact lenses too! I was so excited to partner with Eyeconic this fall to show you how I'm styling my new prescription eyeglasses. They are allowing me to see clearly which I'm so grateful for, since fall colors in Michigan are one of the BEST seasons to enjoy and SEE.
Fall is essentially my fave season! I love the cooler temps and who doesn't love "sweater weather" am I right!! Plus, pumpkin spice everything. So today I'm showing you my fave fall looks along with my new Calvin Klein glasses from Eyeconic!
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I ultimately decided on the Calvin Klein "geek chic" frames with a bold red tortoise accent! I am obsessed, literally! Lately I've been loving round frames and have sunglasses with round frames too that I adore, so I was naturally drawn to these! Plus, they have my fave tones of color in them! I LOVE burnt orange, coral, yellow and all the similar fall hues, so yeah, these are beautiful and look amazing with all my fall outfits, don't you agree!!
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So you may actually have never heard of the tatsoi plant, but more than likely, you have eaten it before! If you're fan of pre-washed mixed greens, chances are, that tatsoi is in there! So what exactly is then? Indigenous to Japan, this Asian green belongs to the cabbage family of Brassicas. A low growing annual with small, spoon shaped leaves that resembles basil, tatsoi is also called spoon mustard, spinach mustard, or rosette bok choy. This versatile vegetable has a mild, mustard-like flavor and is actually pretty easy to grow! If you want to learn more about how to grow tatsoi greens, keep reading!
How to Grow Tatsoi Greens in Your Garden
The plant itself looks very similar to spinach, although the stems are white and sweet. Only growing to about an inch high, the tatsoi does spread out and can grow a foot across. Thriving in cool weather, this vegetable can withstand temperatures as low as -15F (-26C) and can be even harvested in the winter straight from the snow!
Now if that doesn't excite you, I don't know what will! Basically, you can grow tatsoi greens anywhere in the world as they're not fussy with the climate whatsoever!
Planting Tatsoi Greens:
- Plant in plant in an area with full sun and well draining soil.
- Till down 6-12 inches of to loosen any compacted soil.
- Incorporate 2-4 inches of compost or manure before seeding or add a balanced fertilizer.
- Sow seeds directly into the garden 2-3 weeks prior to the last expected frost in the spring.
- Tatsoi likes cool weather, but spring frost may make it bolt, so think of also starting seeds indoors six weeks before the last frost and then transplanting outdoors.
- Thin the plants to at least 6 inches apart once they are 2-4 inches tall.
- Water 1 inch per week and add a layer of mulch to retain moisture.
Harvesting Tatsoi Greens:
- This fast bolting vegetable can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting for baby greens, or you can wait the full 7 weeks to harvest the mature leaves.
- You can leave the rest of the plant to continue to mature, or you can cut the entire head off at the stem.
- Plant seeds every 3 weeks for a continuous crop.
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Episode 192: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky
On this week's podcast, the Wanderers join 10 and Donna in the modern-day where they find the ATMOS technology in people's cars is really a Sontaran plant designed to wipe out humanity. Can they stop the Sontarans and save the Earth?
QotW: If you were an alien intent on overthrowing Earth's human inhabitants by sabotaging and weaponizing a type of device that's used by many, what would you weaponize and how would you use it?
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Discussion of "The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky" (Charlie 8, Trevor 8.25, David 8.25, Connor 8.25)
Discussion of "The War Master: Only the Good, Part 1: Beneath the Viscoid:" (Charlie 8, Trevor 7.5, David 8)
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- Connor YouTube: The Deadly Emerald
Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #193, The Doctor's Daughter! Our audio adventure will be The War Master, series 1: Only the Good, #2: The Good Master, available from BigFinish.com.
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East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to provide stoppage of 12893/12894 Bhubaneswar-Bolangir-Bhubaneswar Inter City Express at Meramandali on an experimental basis for a period of six months with effect from March 20.
12893 Bhubaneswar-Bolangir Inter City Express will arrive at Meramandali at 0808 hours and leave at 0810 hours towards Bolangir. In the return direction, 12894 the train will arrive at Meramandali at 1959 hours and leave at 2001 hours towards Bhubaneswar.
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In case you haven't heard, Guy Fieri, the bleached-blond, back-of-the-head-sunglass-obsessed Food Network TV personality that foodniks love to loathe, is prancing around Denver, his film crew on his heels. He's here, of course, to film footage for Triple D, otherwise known as Diners, Drive-ins and Dives -- and it's not the first time he's been to the Mile High City.
In 2010, he hit up Steuben's, the Bagel Deli, Sam's No. 3, Bang!, Tocabe and Foolish Craig's Cafe in Boulder.
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So far, he's paid visits to the Denver Biscuit Company, Fat Sully's and Prohibition -- all on East Colfax -- and then he made his way over to the Highland 'hood, no doubt regaling the crew at Highland Tavern, where I once had a fantastic pork knuckle sandwich.
His schedule, however, isn't complete: according to our spies, he's also planning to feed his piehole at Hops & Pie, where he should also plan to spend a few hours at the bar knocking back a few craft beers.
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Church policy group appoints poet-in-residence
The Revd Lucy Berry, a performance poet and United Reformed Church minister, has been named as the first poet-in-residence for the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT).
JPIT responds to current social, political and policy issues on behalf of the Baptist Union, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church.
Ms Berry will write and perform poetry related to the policy areas JPIT work on such as poverty and the welfare system in the UK, immigration, political engagement and broader themes around peace and justice.
The unremunerated position started this week (3 September 2018) and is marked with a poem specially written by Ms Berry, entitled An Empire and a Village.
Explaining how the joint venture began, Ms Berry said: "It came about through my residency at JPIT's last national conference, Brave New World: faithful living in a time of change, in Manchester in March.
"We all hit it off brilliantly. JPIT has an attractively practical attitude towards the issues of the day and I love practical Christianity."
A new page will be created on JPIT's website entitled 'poetry hub' and will feature all poetry she writes during her time with the organisation.
She explained what lay behind the inspiration for her work.
"It's the Bible," she continued. "It seems to me that what is happening in the Bible is always happening; which makes the Bible eternally – and urgently – relevant."
Lucy Zwolinska, JPIT Policy and Engagement Officer, added: "We are delighted to welcome the Revd Lucy Berry as our poet in residence. When Lucy joined us for our Brave New World conference in March and performed her poem Ideas, like doves the positive feedback was overwhelming, demonstrating the power of her work.
"Lucy's words allow people to engage with issues of justice and peacemaking on a deeply spiritual and personal level. We look forward to working with her more closely."
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Thus far it has been a spectacular summer! My boot tan is coming along wonderfully as are the mosquito bites from my last camping endeavour. I think I'll be ok if I don't see another BBQ'd burger for a fairly long time and I've just finished putting 28 large Ziplock bags of blueberries away in the freezer.
Here is the list for August…and don't feel bad if you have to hand this list over to your awesome neighbour to do while you are away camping…that's what summer is for. Oh, one last note to the group of folks singing and playing the awesome blues slide guitar at Hicks Lake. You were amazing and the vocals pretty fantastic too. Thanks for the impromptu concert!
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If you are allowing your lawn to go dormant (beige), make sure there is not much traffic on it as you will wear patches and then have to reseed in September. Thankfully we've had a bit of rain and some cooler weather to take a little pressure off of the watering.
As we get toward the end of August and beginning of September you can apply a bit of fall fertilizer if needed. This typically has higher middle and last numbers on the package. Make sure your lawn is green, not beige when your apply it. Dormant lawn won't absorb much fertilizer.
You can get those cool watering bags from City of Surrey to use on your street trees free of charge. Check out City of Surrey webpage. I am not sure if the City of Langley or Vancouver does this but if you need something to give your young trees the best chance we also have some great tree watering bags.
You should be finishing off any light summer pruning of established fruit trees right about now. Nothing thicker than your finger and only a small amount. Summer pruning will slow growth, while winter/dormant pruning speeds it up.
Deadhead roses as needed. You can propagate some of your deciduous shrubs as well as some broadleaf evergreen shrubs by cuttings and layering. Water those that are showing drought stress.
Water and deadhead and fertilize as needed. Continue to note any bare patches and take pictures to help adjust your garden design as needed. Contrary to popular belief, summer is a great time to plant - you just need to remember to water!
It's blackberry season!! Everybody has their own technique and protective gear for this. I favour just shorts and a t-shirt…less stuff for the thorns to get caught on.
It's also early apple season, tomato season, and corn season to name a few things. The farmers markets are stuffed with good things right about now!
Keep watering and fertilizing deadheading and trimming. If your hanging basket needs some tlc soak them in a shallow kiddie pool or some other container to reactivate the planting medium. Once they dry out it's hard to get them to hold water if you water them as you regularly do, a good soak in a shallow container really helps.
P.S. There is no rule that says you have to keep ugly looking baskets and planters until winter. Chuck out the ugly stuff and come by and get some beautiful new plants for the late summer and fall. Ornamental grasses and many perennials are looking gorgeous right now.
Keep them tidy and remove fallen leaves. Make sure you have adequate coverage with floaters and oxygenators to prevent algae bloom. I believe you need about 75% surface coverage with at least part of it being with oxygenators.
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Constructed nearly 6000 years ago, this Neolithic burial chamber held the bodies of over 50 individuals. At around 40 tons, the capstone weighs as much as an articulated lorry and is one of the largest in Britain. Set on a sloping valley, this area would have been very desirable in the Neolithic period. There is a stream nearby, good soil for growing crops and plenty of stone suitable for making tools and building tombs. We think the mudstone for the Chamber probably came from the area nearby which is known as 'The Quarry'.
The chamber looks quite different now. Originally it would have been covered by an earthen mound. It still gives a good idea of how these tombs were laid out though. You can pick out the rectangular outline of the mound with its external revetment wall, along with the wide forecourt. This leads up to a single cell (chamber) where the bodies were found along with broken pottery and worked flint.
Parts of the site were reconstructed following its excavation in 1914. A supporting pillar was inserted in the chamber and the external walls were re-clad using a distinctive herringbone pattern.
The tomb has collected a number of folk tales over the years. The best known of these legends is that anyone who spends a night at this site on the evenings preceding May Day, St John's Day (23rd June), or Midwinter Day would die, go raving mad, or become a poet. The group of boulders to the south of the monument is said to be women turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath: a common theme in the folklore.
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Iran nuclear talks surpass deadline with 'several difficult issues' still to bridge
Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers went past a deadline and into overtime as negotiators renewed efforts to hammer out an agreement.
Enough progress had been made to warrant the extension past midnight, US state department spokeswoman Marie Harf said, although there still were "several difficult issues" to bridge.
Secretary of state John Kerry, who had planned to leave the talks yesterday, was remaining. And an Iranian negotiator said his team could stay "as long as necessary" to clear the remaining hurdles.
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The decision came after six days of marathon efforts to reach a preliminary understanding by midnight local time in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The negotiations included foreign ministers from all seven nations at the table – Iran, the US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany.
After more than a decade of diplomatic efforts to limit Tehran's nuclear advances, the talks had already been extended twice, demonstrating the difficulties of reaching an agreement that meets the demands of both sides.
The US and its negotiating partners demand curbs on Iranian nuclear activities that could be used to make weapons, and say any agreement must extend the time Tehran would need to produce a weapon from the present several months to at least a year.
The Iranians deny such military intentions, but they are negotiating with the aim that a deal will end sanctions on their economy.
In a sign of the confusion surrounding the end of the talks, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov claimed there was agreement on all sides. That statement was quickly contradicted by a Western diplomat.
In Washington, White House press secretary Josh Earnest suggested talks meant to produce an outline that would allow the sides to continue negotiations until the June 30 final deadline had not bridged all gaps.
He said the sides were working to produce a text with few specifics, accompanied by documents outlining areas where further talks were needed.
"If we are making progress toward the finish line, then we should keep going," Mr Earnest said.
President Barack Obama held a video conference last night with Mr Kerry and other members of his national security team, including Vice President Joe Biden.
Officials had hoped to wrap up the current talks by last night with a joint general statement agreeing to start a new phase of negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear programme.
The statement would be accompanied by more detailed documents that would include technical information on understandings of steps required on all sides to resolve outstanding concerns.
Such documents would allow the sides to claim the new phase of talks would not simply be a continuation of negotiations that have already been twice extended since an interim agreement between Iran and the so-called P5+1 nations was concluded in November 2013.
President Obama and other leaders have said they are not interested in simply a third extension.
The softening of the language from a framework "agreement" to a framework "understanding" appeared due in part to opposition to a two-stage agreement fromIran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Earlier this year, he demanded only one deal that would nail down specifics and not permit the other side to "make things difficult" by giving it wiggle room on interpretations.
But if the parties agree only to a broad framework that leaves key details unresolved, Mr Obama can expect stiff opposition at home from members of Congress who want to move forward with new, stiffer Iran sanctions.
Politicians had agreed to hold off on such a measure through March while the parties negotiated.
The White House says new sanctions would scuttle further diplomatic efforts to containIran's nuclear work and possibly lead Israel to act on threats to use military force to accomplish that goal.
Obstacles remain on several main issues – uranium enrichment, where stockpiles of enriched uranium should be stored, limits on Iran's nuclear research and development and the timing and scope of sanctions, among other issues.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed his criticism of the unfolding deal, saying it would leave intact much of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, including underground research facilities, a plutonium reactor and advanced centrifuges capable of enriching uranium.
Tehran says it wants to enrich only for energy, science, industry and medicine. But many countries fear Iran could use the technology to make weapons-grade uranium.
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Human Rights Watch calls for Court referral of EU-Morocco fish deal
In its letter to the European Parliament, the leading international human rights NGO highlights the need for an opinion of the EU Court of Justice on applying the EU-Morocco Fisheries Agreement to a territory that is under occupation.
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"It remains the case, factually, that Morocco is in occupation of the territory and therefore the relevant international humanitarian law applies", concludes the letter that Human Rights Watch sent out to all Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) this morning.
In the letter, the NGO expresses its concerns that the proposed EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement - that includes the waters of Western Sahara in its geographical scope - "fails to meet the requirements of international law, and in particular of international humanitarian law (IHL), and therefore calls on you to seek an opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the compatibility with the European Treaties, and specifically with international humanitarian law governing occupied territories, of the proposed SFPA".
Human Rights Watch refers to the consecutive EU Court rulings pertaining to EU-Morocco agreements being applied to Western Sahara, which are based on the status of the territory as a Non-Self-Governing Territory whose people have a right to self-determination. "In the ECJ's self-determination framework, the people of Western Sahara must provide their consent before the EU may enter into agreements with Morocco on the utilization of those resources."
But the NGO is also adamant that international humanitarian law (IHL) must also apply, as, they argue, "the relationship between Morocco and Western Sahara is also one of occupation". "In practice, in order for Morocco, as an occupying power, to lawfully exploit Western Sahara's resources, it would have to establish a fund with transparent bookkeeping that shows the resources utilized or exported, the revenue derived, and the channeling of those resources to the sole benefit of the people of Western Sahara". A reference to the Development Fund of Iraq established in 2003 is included for inspiration.
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Dear Members of the European Parliament,
On February 12, 2019, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Implementation Protocol thereto and the exchange of letters accompanying the Agreement.
On January 16, the Parliament approved related legislation governing trade in agricultural goods, the EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement.
Human Rights Watch is concerned that the SFPA fails to meet the requirements of international law, and in particular of international humanitarian law (IHL), and therefore calls on you to seek an opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the compatibility with the European Treaties, and specifically with international humanitarian law governing occupied territories, of the proposed SFPA and of the EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4, pursuant to Article 218.11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
We are specifically concerned that the EUs trade agreements with Morocco may violate international humanitarian law (IHL) in the way that they relate to Western Sahara, and thus run counter to Article 21(1) of the Treaty on European Union, which states, The Union's action on the international scene shall be guided by respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
As you know, the ECJ has held that trade agreements between the EU and Morocco have no legal basis to include the Western Sahara, a Non-Self-Governing Territory over which Morocco has no recognized sovereignty; it further held that trade agreements with Morocco, if they are to be applicable to Western Sahara, require obtaining the consent of its people. The court emphasized that this requirement applied without it being necessary to determine whether such implementation is likely to harm [the third party] or, on the contrary, to benefit it. (Paragraph 106)
Specifically, in its judgment (Case C-104/16 P) of December 21, 2016, the court determined that the 2012 Agreement between the EU and Morocco concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products and fishery products provided no legal basis for including Western Sahara within its territorial scope.
With an eye toward complying with the courts ruling, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission conducted a process of consultation in Rabat and Brussels with elements of the population of Western Sahara and with other interested parties,[1] and the European Parliament conducted its own fact-finding visit to the territory on September 3-4, 2018.[2]
The European Parliament resolution adopted in January 2019 on the EU-Moroccan Agreement claims that during this consultation, majority support was expressed, by the parties participating, for the socio-economic benefits the proposed tariff preferences would bring. (Paragraph 11). It states, [A]ll reasonable and feasible steps have been taken to inquire about the consent of the population concerned, through these inclusive consultations (Paragraph 8), while also claiming that because the [ECJ] did not specify in its judgment how the peoples consent has to be expressed some uncertainty remains as regards this criterion (Paragraph 12). The resolution nevertheless claims, in urging adoption, that this agreement does not imply any form of recognition of Moroccos sovereignty over Western Sahara. (Paragraph 5).
Human Rights Watch is not in a position to determine whether the consultative process conducted by the EU institutions complies with the ECJs requirement of obtaining consent and whether the parties that the EU institutions consulted meet the courts definition of the people of Western Sahara. However, we are concerned that the agreement falls well short of Moroccos obligations pertaining to occupied territories under international humanitarian law.
The ECJ ruling rejecting the applicability of EU-Moroccan agreements to Western Sahara is based on viewing Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Governing Territory whose people have the right to self-determination. However, the relationship between Morocco and Western Sahara is also one of occupation and, as such, treaties affecting the territory must comply also with IHL.[3]
The two legal frameworks share fundamental principles in underscoring that the resources of the territory in question belong to the people of that territory, and that stringent standards apply to a third partys disposal of those resources. In the ECJs self-determination framework, the people of Western Sahara must provide their consent before the EU may enter into agreements with Morocco on the utilization of those resources. In the IHL framework, the exploitation of occupied territory may be carried out only for the benefit of the occupied population (Article 55 of the Hague Regulations of 1907).[4]
In practice, in order for Morocco, as an occupying power, to lawfully exploit Western Saharas resources, it would have to establish a fund with transparent bookkeeping that shows the resources utilized or exported, the revenue derived, and the channeling of those revenues to the sole benefit of the people of Western Sahara.
The Development Fund of Iraq, established by United Nations Security Council resolution 1483 soon after the United States-led coalition forces occupied Iraq in April 2003, is an example of such a mechanism that was structured to comply with IHL, despite deficiencies in its implementation. The Fund was held by the Central Bank of Iraq and independently audited by accountants approved by the International Advisory and Monitoring Board. Most significantly, the revenue collected could be used solely to benefit of the people of Iraq. No comparable mechanism exists with regard to resources of Western Sahara and the proposed agreement does not envision the establishment of one.
In material terms, the implications for Western Sahara of the proposed fisheries agreement with Morocco are significant. The European Parliaments Fisheries Committee acknowledged that more than 90% of the catch by the EU fleet is taken in the waters adjacent to Western Sahara.
The ECJ, in Case C-266/16 of February 27, 2018, raised a more basic question: whether the refusal by Morocco to consider itself an occupying power (or, for that matter, a de facto administrative power) in Western Sahara meant that the EU could not even consider these frameworks as a basis for signing agreements with Morocco about trade in products originating in that territory:
As regards the expression waters falling within the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Morocco in that provision, the Council and the Commission considered, among a number of possibilities, that the Kingdom of Morocco might be regarded as a de facto administrative power or as an occupying power of the territory of Western Sahara and that such a description could be of relevance in order to determine the scope of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement [of May 22, 2006].
The Court held that there was no point in considering whether either of these two frameworks, as an expression of the joint intention of the parties to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement would have been compatible with the rules of international law that are binding on the European Union since the Kingdom of Morocco has categorically denied that it is an occupying power or an administrative power with respect to the territory of Western Sahara .It follows from all the foregoing that the waters adjacent to the territory of Western Sahara are not covered by the expression waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Morocco, in Article 2(a) of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (Paragraphs 72 and 73).
However, it remains the case, factually, that Morocco is in occupation of the territory and therefore the relevant international humanitarian law applies.
In its resolution approving the EU-Moroccan agreement on the Amendment of Protocols 1 and 4, the European Parliament affirmed that it is essential to ensure that the Agreement complies with the judgment of the [ECJ] of 21 December 2016 in Case C-104/16P.
In light of this affirmation, and the concerns outlined in this letter, Human Rights Watch urges you to ensure that any EU agreement with Morocco respects the rights of the people of Western Sahara and does not contribute to violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
We call on you to adopt a resolution requesting an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility of the SFPA and the agreement on the Amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 with the EU Treaties and specifically with international humanitarian law.
I thank you for your attention and consideration to this urgent matter.
Sincerely yours,
Lotte Leicht
European Union Advocacy Director
Human Rights Watch
[1] Report on benefits for the people of Western Sahara and public consultation on extending tariff preferences to products from Western Sahara, European Commission, June 15, 2018. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52018SC0346R%2801%29
[2] Mission report following the visit to Western Sahara on 3 and 4 September 2018, Committee on International Trade. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/2014_2019/plmrep/COMMITTEES/INTA/CR/2018/10-10/1163925EN.pdf
[3] These two legal frameworks are not mutually exclusive. As Melchior Wathelet, Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, observed in his 2018 opinion on the fisheries agreements with Morocco, certain situations may come exclusively within international humanitarian law; or exclusively within the law applicable to the exploitation of the natural resources of non-self-governing territories; while other situations may come at the same time within both of those branches of international law. Paragraph 267, Opinion of the Advocate General on Case C‑266/16, January 10, 2018. http://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/document.jsf?text=&docid=198362&pageIndex=0&doclang=en&mode=req&dir=&occ=first&part=1
[4] This view is corroborated by Paragraph 268 of the Advocate Generals opinion referred to in the previous note: the principle of permanent sovereignty over natural resources and Article 55 of the 1907 Hague Regulations converge on one point, namely that the exploitation of the natural resources of Western Sahara (as a non-self-governing territory and an occupied territory) cannot be carried out for the economic benefit of the Kingdom of Morocco (other than the costs of occupation in so far as Western Sahara may reasonably provide for them) but must be carried out for the benefit of the people of Western Sahara.
Morocco occupies the major part of its neighbouring country, Western Sahara. Entering into business deals with Moroccan companies or authorities in the occupied territories gives an impression of political legitimacy to the occupation. It also gives job opportunities to Moroccan settlers and income to the Moroccan government.
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In the event that you genuinely feel as something or even a resource is not functioning for you, you consistently have the option to try out another one for superior benefits. The tool has among the perfect support systems so the team can help users each and every time that they have been stuck into a problem which subsequently will aid keeping in mind a clean workflow. Be prepared to face such conditions and use a software tool which can ben't tricky to know and function. The user-friendly applications tool includes a very effortless implementation and setup process which requires no expert information. CRM software tools don't have any components difficulties and so are wholly hassle-free.
Flyers are ready contemplating standards and the overall requirements. Templates enable you to comprise both metabolic and labour costs that are stationary. They include itemized material lists where you can input the price per unit and also the range of units. Although you comfortable with excel, you might look at applying templates to conserve period for your priorities. It is possible so they can fit the specifications of your customer to even personalize the templates that are chosen. Individuals apply it to get his or her businesses also and also are able to purchase. You can down load Microsoft templates, In the event that you prefer.
2 templates may be sufficient if your company is not way too significant, In the event you think it. Programs may also be catchy to customise to a precise model and goals. Templates won't will need to be dull. You may hunt for a bill template online and receive it today. Template Docs empowers one to donate your quite happy with a choice to publicize your service or product along with the template In the event you've got a statement template you want to share. On occasion you'll run into the bill templates that are ideal to the many websites.
If you are in possession of a worldwide small business enterprise that is , the use of a charging system that supports a number of languages is more encouraged. Because of this, it easy for you to make your business. It varies for each and every business Now. The provider is doing excellent. If you contribute the sort of firm which cares more easy-to-read templates can get the job done for you personally.
Choose the contact that you would like to ship the statement to. Administrate allows one to make and mail earnings invoices and earnings orders straight into your customers. Your earnings invoice has been produced and now you are able to add line items. Provided that payment hasn't been received to your goods, altering the shipping ceremony employed for an e bay sale can be accomplished by creating a new statement with the right assistance picked.
You have the capability to get various forms of invoices. Whereas a statement admits purchasing goods but also the fee isn't done immediately but after some moment. Since the invoice will be for four visits, then be sure to multiply the cost of the weekly visits with the amount of visits. You could produce an acceptable invoice with Notepad. Choosing the invoice or charging software for you personally is no simple accomplishment.
You might electronically transmit your invoice . Open the client account that you would want to invoice. Professional looking bills may be created and sent to customers in the few minutes.
In the event you intend to deliver statements on behalf of one's client, then there are alternate options. Therefore, still yet another sort of statement is required. An invoice contains much far a lot more advice in regards to the items as compared to a bill. Take note it's not crucial to update the invoice touse a delivery method, though it is crucial to modify the amount of sending through e bay. Irrespective of whether you will be developing bills on, it would be foolish to design a template for just 1 usage.
Developing a order tends to make it possible for you to cover in just a 90-day window. A lot of the term processing apps will permit you to import a image signature and set it, although you may secure anyone sign each purchase sequence. In the event of web sites and also, Needless to say like sale and every sale the buy and the purchase needs to be performed just after collecting info and also after believing about your financial plan.
An organization program is useful and crucial as in addition, it functions as a guide. It is not something that you need to organize to show to investors or to banking institutions to get a loan. Your tactical advertising program is definitely an fundamental part of one's overall business application, also we will have the ability to assist you to pull on all the elements together.
The reason you would like to get right to business for your self, Workout. To earn money, your company should conduct efficiently. So, don't hesitate see your on-line business advancing in a couple of times and also to master more. Set out the goals you have for the own organization. Your Funny webpages business only become a parttime occupation having a time income that is whole! As an instance, it needs to have the identify of this organization and its particular speech with their customer's contact data.
You require the ability to acquire supplies online your own credit if you have a company card. You will then determine you think that the business will soon be in lots of unique monetary ponds. When you own your company or work for a corporation, you're usually judged by your billing practices.
The program creates sales letter that will be personalized for your own personal usage. Bookkeeping software is as easy as spreadsheet was produced by a home but with all additional facets that might have considerable advantages of the enterprise. The pc software can be obtained as an entirely free trial offer in front of a subscription has been manufactured. It also provides you with a list of invoices delivered, which is invaluable once you need to work out your taxes. QuickBooks on the web software is a user friendly package and is accounting applications appropriate for businesses.
Utilizing an Excel template gives an intuitive ways to create statements for low and also moderate-demand business utilization. Locating the template assists conserve a whole lot of cash and time. The template that is aforementioned mentioned offered is example of quality so much as expert forms are all involved.
A couple of the templates work out the sum. You may choose and you may realize we have several forms of templates out there there for distinct companies and put in it. If you are on the lookout for a small business that is totally free templates and untrue shapes! The invoice template can be used by means of Microsoft phrase 2013 with Micro Soft Word 2007 and will be altered to accommodate your organization's colour and style along with almost any customized information you will call for. You can in addition secure statement templates.
Invoice forms that are free can be acquired by Someone . Locate the templates you requireand customize that form, then send it. Being a way to take care of a little business efficiently there are lots of kinds and forms of instruction necessary.
A cover letter is most likely the very most. Even though letter will probably have explanations that are personal, it is really sort of business creating and has to be professionally drafted. Generally speaking, if you should be ready to compose an correspondence of justification, then you are getting to be in a position to purchase more time, since the payment may not be reported by the lending company to your self preserving your CreditScore. Writing a formal correspondence is often considered to become an intimidating endeavor by people. It's important to comprehend just how exactly to compose an official correspondence effectively. Previous, you want to remember that composing an official correspondence is simple for those who know and stick to the format of the correspondence and also the rules. A correctly hailed late-payment correspondence will be an considerate but persistent manner of approving a person they needs to ship the quantity and are overdue in their payment in potential.
Having a Generic bill is more straightforward since you don't need to specify layouts and layouts in contrast. A clean statement is a simple statement sort because an general type of document searching cost employed. A invoice might be described as a little paper. But it leaves a tremendous impact once you're facing some trouble. Your very first few bills are free. A industrial statement is a shipping document given by the supplier for the purchaser detailing value and the kind of services and products sold.
You might think an announcement form is just an sort As a statement is an official listing of services or services and products provided. It is imperative to give an statement that they understand that the business announcement is legal and your job is real. In the event that you'd like to have an invoice which might be applied in any kind of business, then a generic invoice has become easily the most appropriate tool that you get paid a record while in the shape of Word or Excel sheet whereby you are ready to use at any time you need closing a trade to a customer. The following thing that an invoice comprises is the payment options. Then, the statement goes to be directly automatically more joined to the sequence molds. The statement is going to be classified into classifications. An independent contractor statement is comparable to other statements from the business environment because it is a petition for payment on function carried out.
Lots of cover letter templates that you will print and download at no cost. Character reference correspondence templates you print and may download free of price. You may come across free type templates to these several invoice sorts within the resources listing beneath. The printable template provides you the ability to save almost any advice you type into the invoice sort therefore that you do not will need to manually retype the exact same information every minute. First select the best template that you find acceptable. When writing a formal letter, this template that is normal ought to be followed closely only. Be sure you are in possession of a Generic bill Template, and bookmark web sites you see on a regular basis.
Additionally, there are a number of impacts of additional attention fines and late payments rates. The main purpose of a sales invoice is to represent or indicate that an inventory of an alternative or assist. Listed here are some elements you ought to add in your letter. The remainder of the correspondence format is comparable to this mentioned above. You're going to need to send a PDF Invoice and you wish to move paidoff. The cancellation facts should be expressed very concisely and plainly, so as to reduce odds of a misunderstanding. Hence, because you'd like, you may select the print out of it and then utilize it.
Utilizing the above listed details of an invoice for an checklist, then make sure your form that is chosen has everything you want. An Generic bill Form is an invoice that can be utilized by any form of firm for just about any sort of products and services. Payment letter's case only functions to nullify the arrangement so that there isn't any uncertainty on your thoughts about the way in which in. It is crucial to give references in the onset of the letter that will aid the reader produce a relation towards the contents of the letter. A PDF document of the invoice is going to be automatically connected for the e mail . This program doesn't incorporate a watermark and is free of charge. Accounting software must be flexible as an easy solution is not an exception.
That you don't will need to keep any sort of stock at all. You need to have an bill. Selecting billing applications or the invoice for the needs you have isn't a simple accomplishment. Establish which you're aware concerning the late payment in the paragraph. Beneath the market conditions, it's hard for most people to help make the payment at an identical moment. Below are some suggestions in producing a reminder correspondence, followed closely with a sample of the similar when it is for a policy that must definitely be renewed, or for late charge card payment. In the event the purchase price of this merchandise or service is far beyond your budget then you might want go on to a different item.
The way that they're prepared, says a good deal about its own culture as well as the organization. You might or may not receive some aid in finding out how to print another receipt from Amazon if you contact the business that you are wanting to earn by way of a maintain. Additionally, a second measure is added by some businesses soon immediately after the test harmony. The organization is going to be forced to take action to recoup the debt along with all the interest and associated prices. Nearly all people will run organizations and clients who do not make payment towards bills punctually.
You have to contemplate what services you are supplying and execute through some worst case scenarios when you start off any firm. It's possible to find out just how successful you feel the corporation will soon undoubtedly be in lots of distinct monetary ponds. If you prefer to be booming within your firm, you will need to find your niche in your region and also provide the best potential professional services. You select the hours that are working in agreement with your relaxation and have the selection to be your own chef In the event you own the business. If you're not inclined to teach, commence studying different companies that are cross-promoting.
Bills and networks tend to be considered the silver bullet to fix the procedure. If you'd like to get money jogging an ironing service, then the exact first idea which you wish todo is always to learn what exactly an ironing service would be and appraise if you discover that it's feasible to furnish the service faithfully. Look at to be sure that the staffing company is licensed by The Joint Commission, when it care staffing services that you are looking. Clients will on average cover a substantial chunk of your total invoice upon completing the job therefore you are getting to get to foot the bill till you become compensated whenever they cover their bill in full. For instance, some users may not be needed by you in order to delete customer or invoice data.
Folks are lazy and they're more likely to buy your item than to go off and begin earning their own. Has to have a mechanism to permit one to define exactly what users can and can't do. For example, you may sell some products but at the same statement you've got labor or nontaxable delivery. Whilst individuals are content having a solution or service an exclusion may be made by the business or only leave you.
The case of charge letter only serves to elucidate the arrangement better so there is no uncertainty in your thoughts about the way in which the letter ought to be drafted. You will have the capability to detect many free business plan examples on line. It is harder to run into a sample of a roofing firm application. Given here are some elements that you should add in this correspondence.
It's much better to publish a copy of one's invoice to keep everybody abreast of one's advancement. For instance, if the document goes to be printed, it must be formatted to be printed on a size document. Customizable reports may also arrive in quite beneficial to you. The Sales Tax Liability Report can be used to finish the rest of the earnings tax return. Include the outcomes of almost any market study that you just do or industry numbers you're in a position.
Letter needs to be published about the business letterhead. For your very first effort you could want to add matters such as a debut letter and also the services that you offer. Your correspondence should reflect you are serious and eager to cover all the dues possible. You will receive sample letters and high suggestions to aid you. In general, in case you are in a position to compose an extremely great correspondence of explanation, you are getting to stay a place to obtain your self longer, since the payment may not be reported by the lender , consequently maintaining your credit score. Always write a lineup stating the letter has to be ignored in the event the actions is taken in the finish of the letter. Ought to own a identification note.


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The Yogafurie Family Story
(p.s. it wasn't overnight!)
Can you remember what you were doing in 2004? I was busy implementing business intelligence systems for HP, and in my spare time I enjoyed practicing Tai Chi. And at the weekend, I would take Sinead and her two oldest brothers – all three of them were teenagers back then – to the climbing centre in St Werburghs. We spent a lot of time there, and all learned to lead climb.
At the time, Sinead often said that she would like to go to a Yoga class. Then, one day, we saw a class advertised at the climbing centre. The climbing centre (for those who've never been) is an old church that's be re-purposed. In those less safety-conscious days, the class
took place at the centre, high up in the old choir loft and overlooking the walls and climbers. I was quite happy to take Sinead to the class. I thought it was a great idea. Then Sinead explained to me that I had to do the class as well, because she didn't want to do it on her own. I must say I was shocked. Such a thought had never crossed my mind. I couldn't go to a Yoga class! That was a crazy idea. Sinead was quite persistent however. I still don't know how she did it, but she talked me into it. I agreed to go to the class with her.
The class was everything I didn't expect. It was a hardcore Ashtanga class, and it was taught by a hardcore teacher. He took no prisoners, and by the end of it I was both exhausted and amazed. Everything, literally every aspect of what had just happened, was the polar opposite of what I had envisaged. I was blown away, and there was no doubt in my mind: I'd be going back next week. The rest, as they say, is history…
Looking back, I can understand why some people don't want to try a Yoga class. Without ever having tried Yoga, or spoken to anyone about Yoga, I'd formed an opinion that nearly stopped me from attending with Sinead, all those years ago. Add heat into the mix and people can feel a strong sense of reservation. All I can say is: it's likely that whatever you're thinking, is not what will happen at your first Hot Yoga class.
Prepare to be surprised!
Yogafurie offers seven styles of Hot Yoga practice, ranging from the highly dynamic to the meditative and relaxed. Here's a little more information for you.
|Class Name
|Short Description
|Temp Celsius
|Length (mins)
|Freedom in your mind, movement and breath. The perfect way to reboot whenever you need to. Lots of positive movement and breath cues help you learn, develop and perfect your Hot Yoga practice.
|Passionate about postures? Work hard to deepen your practice in this pacey and challenging technical session. This is a varied and dynamic class, and you'll explore all types of Yoga postures.
|Install the Friday feeling. Flow from the weekday to the weekend with grace and ease at 30 degrees. "We are the movers and shakers" the saying goes: in this class, you are the mover shaking off the week. A fun Hot (ish!) Yoga Flow for all levels.
|When you can't find the words then let your heart rule your head. Find graceful, clear and confident self-expression through movement. The best way to discharge your day and recharge for tomorrow.
|Connect to the earth, connect to the stars, and find yourself in between. This is a journey into stillness from Hot Yoga Flow to delicious Yoga Nidra. Nidra is a relaxation meditation technique – you're going to go deep with this one.
|Core Deep
|Stretching with longer holds and deeper strength. Come to the centre to find your wings for flight. In this class, you'll explore the contrast between strength and flexibility that defines the progressive Yoga student.
|Hot Yin Tonic
|The Yin and Yang of Yoga, this class combines Vinyasa sequences with a deeply restorative Yin practice. Build strength and heat in your body and find your way in to stillness and deep release through intuitive Yin.
You can email us for any information you'd like to know as a beginner to both Yoga and Hot Yoga. And you can find our Timetable on our website too. Book in and see how it could change the path of your life!


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Originating from the Southeast regions of US, these extraordinary ants known as Rasberry (or Tawny) Crazy Ants, are one of the weirdest species in the ant world. Their existence is not only a nightmare to humans but they also pose mortal dangers to other ant species as well. They earn the term "Crazy" because they are invasive, have a strange and unique appetite, plus, they are suicidal!
Crazy Ants crave for something electronic other than the normal sweet stuff. They like to chew through electronic cables, components and any electrical circuitry. The craziest part is that they love to kill themselves when they eat into the live electric wiring! And, as they get fried, they emit a chemical that summons their friends to the same spot (or their dead spot) to avenge their death! All in all, your computers, TVs and mobile phones are no longer safe once a swarm of these ants attack them.
Other than their "electrifying" attitude, they are no friends to other ant species. They attack and kill other ants (fire ants, in particular) and take over their nests. One final bad news, their reproduction is much faster than the other ant species! We better pray that they wouldn't invade our homeland someday and make Malaysia their new home!
References: http://listverse.com/2013/12/17/10-strange-and-mysterious-insect-behaviors/ http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/ants/crazy_ant.htm (image source) http://arceneauxpest.com/tawny-rasberry-crazy-ants/


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Being a small business owner, while rewarding, can be daunting at times. In today's age of big box and warehouse stores, online shopping and big-name chains, it can be hard to carve away your own base of customers. Smaller stores can't always compete with the inventory and low prices found at other outlets. So how can you compete? We've got six tips that will help you get customers in your doors.
- Take a look around. First and foremost, you need to take a look at your store. Be honest with yourself. Are your shelves a mess? Clean and organize them. Is some of your stock outdated? Have a clearance sale. The point here is to take a long, hard look at what you have to offer customers. That goes further than just the store. Look at your employees. Do they need training? Are they focused on helping customers? Before you can make any plans, you need to figure out what needs to change in order to be successful.
- Focus on customer service. I've been to stores where, no matter what I needed - from a simple wiper to a battery - I was left to fend for myself and browse torn apart books to see which of the products hanging on the wall was the one I needed. A parts store I used to frequent in Colorado had a resident expert that would help customers. You needed a part? You simply told him your make, model and year and what you needed, and he walked you right over to the product. Yeah, they were more expensive than the chain store down the street. But when I needed something, I went there. The extra few dollars was worth it for the help they offered. I'm not saying you need to hire a walking encyclopedia, but you should have a focus on making things easier for your customer. That covers the whole spectrum of customer service. Smile, say hi, ask if they need help, offer to order in a product they need that you don't have…all of these seem like common sense, but you'd be surprised how many stores ignore them.
- Offer something more than just the typical shopping experience. Hold repair workshops or classes on the weekends. Set up an area for customers to try out tools or products. The goal here is to offer something the other guys don't. That alone will be reason enough for customers to stop in. If I saw an ad for a free class on pulling dents, I'd definitely attend. And on my way out, I'd most likely be purchasing the things I need to make that repair.
- Learn about the latest products. Talk to your distributors. Find out what new products have come out recently or what's popular. Our sales reps receive weekly calls from their customers asking these very questions. The reps even have emails they send out each week with new products and promotions. Remember…customers won't have a reason to stop at your store if you don't carry the things they want. And on another note…soak up all the knowledge you can. When a customer has a question about a product, you should be able to answer it.
- Create a network. Networking is huge in all aspects of business. College grads go to events specifically designed to meet people in their field, all in hopes that they may be able to use that connection to get a job down the road. So how can you network your store? Visit local trade schools or garages and leave flyers – you could even advertise those repair workshops. Collect email addresses of people that come into your store so you can send them info on promotions and new product announcements. All of these will get your store onto people's radar.
- Get a makeover. Make your store look appealing to customers. Sign broken? Fix it. Paint chipping? Touch it up. Set up an awesome display in your front window. Put a sandwich board sign out by the road to highlight a special deal that's going on. Display some products outside. You get the gist. You want customers to see your store and actually want to stop and shop.
As you can see, there are tons of things you can do to get more customers into your store. Get creative with it! You don't have to spend a ton of money to compete with the big guys.
I'll leave you with one last tip, which frankly is one of the main reasons I become a repeat customer – add a personal touch. Strike up conversations with your customers. Get to know them and what they need. A little bit of conversation can go a long way.