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T-Cell provides 1.9M prospects in This fall, posts $2.7B in income, boosted by U.S. tax reform
T-Cell reported one other massive quarter this morning, sustaining its momentum in opposition to bigger wi-fi carriers Verizon and AT&T and wrapping up a tumultuous yr through which the nation's third-largest wi-fi firm once more tried unsuccessfully to merge with Dash, its smaller rival.
The Bellevue-based firm added a web whole of 1.9 million prospects within the fourth quarter, its 19th consecutive quarter with greater than 1 million web buyer additions. T-Cell says it now has 72.6 million whole prospects, after including a complete of greater than 5.6 million prospects over the previous yr.
T-Cell was capable of enhance its quarterly revenues by 5 % to greater than $10.eight billion. The corporate posted $2.7 billion in income within the fourth quarter, up from $390 million a yr in the past — an enormous soar in its backside line thanks partially to the affect of U.S. tax reform. The corporate stated modifications in tax regulation resulted in a web tax good thing about $2.18 billion in 2017.
John Legere, T-Cell CEO, stated in a press release that the corporate "made unbelievable progress in 2017 constructing out our community and retail footprint to set ourselves up for future development."
Quarterly earnings per share had been $three.11, eclipsing Wall Road's expectations of 37 cents a share, however the outcome included $2.50/share in advantages from tax reform.
The corporate's development has resulted from an aggressive marketing campaign through which the corporate has branded itself the "Un-carrier," with new pricing methods, subscriber advantages and promotions which have compelled its rivals to vary their very own packages and promotions.


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The West Stanislaus Resource Conservation District was formed in 1980 through the consolidation of the Orestimba (1958) and Patterson (1958) RCDs. The District's mission prioritizes local natural resource conservation concerns and the implementation of planned activities by assisting District landowners through technical assistance, cost-sharing, grant programs, administrative assistance and representation at various workshops, meetings and public hearings.
About the links to the left
Agriculture Drainage link gives an overview of the issue.
Westside Coalition link discusses the regulatory framework
Stakeholder Project link describes the Stakeholder Project being developed by the West Stanislaus RCD and the Westside San Joaquin Watershed Coalition to facilitate locally led solutions to the drainage issue
Services link shows the on the ground and face to face services WSRCD offers to growers attempting to implement conservation practices

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EastEnders spoilers: Lauren to find missing clue in Lucy Beale murder case
Max's daughter pieces together the evidence in the late Emma's case file during scenes to be shown next week
Max Branning may have ripped up Emma Summerhayes's file of notes about Lucy's murder, but that doesn't stop Lauren from turning detective.
Lauren will be seen piecing together the evidence in secret during next week's episodes. With dad Max still behaving erratically, Lauren decides to hide the case file but doesn't notice when a slip of paper falls out.
Later in the day, Lauren discovers the scrap stuck to her shoe, but as she goes to throw it away, she realises it's a missing piece of paper from Summerhayes's notes. Lauren is shocked to the core when she realises what the paper means. Has she discovered who killed Lucy?
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WHAT: "The Ancient Hawaiian State" a free lecture by Robert Hommon
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
TIME: Refreshments and book signing at 7:00 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: the Kana'ina Building, (Old Archives Building) on the grounds of 'Iolani Palace.
Copies of Robert Hommon's new book, "The Ancient Hawaiian State", published by Oxford University Press, will be available for sale at a *20% discount. *
Free parking on 'Iolani Palace Grounds.
*Sponsored by the Hawaiian Historical Society. *
For more information, visit: www.hawaiianhistory.org
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The political evolution of the ancient Hawaiian state is the topic of a special program and book launching to be presented by the Hawaiian Historical Society on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Society members, friends, and the public are all invited to attend the illustrated lecture by Dr. Robert J. Hommon, author of the newly published book, The Ancient Hawaiian State: Origins of a Political Society (Oxford University Press).
Hommon's book is a study of the ancient Hawaiians' transformation from chiefdoms into primary state societies. Historians define primary states as large-scale, territory-based, autonomous societies in which centralized, bureaucratic governments employ legitimate power to exercise sovereignty. Hommon argues that Polynesia should be added to the list of world regions with recognized primary societies by virtue of developments in Hawai'i and Tonga. In the book, Hommon describes three competing Hawaiian states existing in 1778-1779 based on the islands of Hawai'i, Maui, and O'ahu. He compares these with the Tongan state and the chiefdom societies in the Solomon, Marquesan, and Society archipelagoes.
Robert J. Hommon recently retired as archaeologist and senior cultural resource scientist for the Pacific Islands Office of the National Park Service. He has conducted research on seven of the eight major Hawaiian Islands, including at Kealakekua Bay, Mākaha and Kahana Valleys, and Russian Fort Elizabeth. He conducted island-wide surveys of Maui, Lāna'i, and Kaho'olawe. For the latter, he prepared the overview report for listing the entire island in the National Register of Historic Places. Hommon served as president of the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology for ten years.
A book signing at 7:00 p.m. will precede the lecture, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at a 20 percent discount. The book has been praised by reviewers as "a masterful integration of archaeological and documentary records" and "a comprehensive description of the ancient Hawaiian state [drawing] upon a wealth of comparative data from other Polynesian societies." For a more complete description of the book, visit the Oxford University Press Web site.
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It's an exotic form of dancing historically associated with strip clubs and night clubs, which combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical burlesque pole. It requires a significant amount of strength, flexibility and endurance and professionals use athletics moves such as climbs, spins and body inversions using their limbs to grip the pole.
Anchalee (May) Sevidov and Jenny Liebert are the owners of Pole Dance Phuket which is the first pole dancing school to open in Patong, Phuket.
I walked into the sports studio and Ms Anchaelee, Jenny and a student were all training away and they looked incredibly fit and toned. Jenny was teaching one of her students, and as they were moving their bodies around the pole, I couldn't believe how well they could do it. I was mesmerised by their talents.
Their movements were stunning and the shapes they were creating gave the illusion of butterflies spiralling around in circles. Ms Anchalee walked towards me and I couldn't help but ask her what would happen if the pole broke, to which she responded with a smile, "All the poles were bought from the USA and they are excellent quality. So, don't worry about them breaking."
Ms Anchalee explained that pole dancing is not very well known to the locals here and because of its history, most people still associate it with being a provocative "sexual show".
"Pole dancing is much more sporty – it's an acrobatic exercise but with a pole," Ms Anchalee said.
She then showed me her hands and they appeared quite rough, probably from years of working with the poles. She said, "I used to worry that my hands were not very ladylike, but now I don't worry so much as I just enjoy pole dancing. I am proud of it. The bruised marks on our bodies, such as on the neck, legs and arms, are known as 'pole kisses'".
One of the other students I came across said, "Pole dancing is a different type of movement. It's a form of exercise that is acrobatic. It might take time to practice but I get excited about fun fitness!"
Ms Anchalee said, "Sometimes people ask me how much they will need to learn. I say, "Pole dancing is never ending, there are so many things to learn and enjoy."
Ms Jenny said, "It's such a great way to exercise, you can learn a lot from it. It's all about building the confidence of each person and not worrying about your weight.
"And it's not just for women. Sometimes we have men in the classes who want to learn too. In fact, all men can do it. Their bodies will get more toned because they'll be exercising every muscle in their body. One of my friends does it and he is a 'real' man.
"So, both men and women can look and feel sexy", she added.
Ms Anchalee said, "It's great to be able to say that we are the first studio to have opened in Phuket."
Pole Dance Phuket is open every day, 9.00am – 9.00 pm. For more information call 092 832 0802 or vist facebook.com/pages: Pole-Dancing-School-Phuket, www.poledanceschoolphuket.com


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|Anchuru Janaki, 9948835767
|Chintareddypalem road, Bajithota, Ram Nagar, Masjeed centre, Annapurna Appartment, Surveypalli Kaluva katta, Chippurakatta sangam, C.P.M Office, Saidass Canvent, Balaji nagar, Andhrabank , Lakshmi Nagar, B.S.N.L Office, Balija Study centre area, A.V.K.Layout.
|Biradavolu Padmajamma, 9849048971
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|Postal colony, Rajeswari temple, Kesavulu Nagar, A.K.Nagar, SBI Colony, Industrial Estate, Housing board colony, New Military colony, Gernalist colony, Vedayapalem, Simhapuri center, Thikkavarapu Ramireddy Layout, Podalakur Road, G.N.T.Road.
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|Podalakur Road North, Tailors Colony, K.B.R.Colony, Kothur, Ambapuram, Church area, Indiramma Houses, Akkacheruvupadu, Ogurupadu, Ramakotaiah Nagar.
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|Kunchala Krishnaveni, 9441122241
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The 20 Best Fictional Holidays of All Time
Pop culture's greatest made-up stand-ins for Christmas and Hanukkah.
"Festivus—the festival for the rest of us!" If you don't recognize that phrase, then you clearly weren't watching Seinfeld back in 1997, when Frank Costanza, George's father, invented an all-new, fictional holiday. (If you're interested in celebrating Festivus, know that it falls on December 23, so as to have "a leg up on Christmas," says Frank.)
Of course, Festivus is just one of the purely fictional stand-ins for Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays you'll find in your favorite books and movies and TV shows. So if you're tired of IRL holidays this year, we've isolated our favorite fictional holidays from pop culture you can celebrate instead. So Happy Life Day, Star Wars buffs! And for more great holiday coverage, here are the 22 Worst Christmas Traditions That Should Be Retired.
All-Ether Day
The book version of the classic 1984 sci-fi flick The Last Starfighter, has Centauri— the lovable con man alien who recruits video game geek Alex Rogan for an intergalactic war—mentioning that All-Ether Day on Rylos is a holiday similar to Christmas on Earth. Oh, and speaking of Christmas, here are 6 Classic Christmas Movies You Can Experience In Real Life.
For all of you fans of the 1996 ABC TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Bobunk was an eleven-day festival in September that Salem the cat reminisced about. It featured lots of liquor, hosannas for cats, loads of food, food with booze in it, and food in the shape of cats.
Baxter Day
Kids' PBS cartoon Arthur—which featured a glasses-wearing aardvark in third grade getting into scrapes and having adventures with his other animal friends—Buster Baxter, a white rabbit and best friends with Arthur, came up with this day to help his stressed out mom deal with the holidays. His solution is a day where they just hang out together and do whatever they want. Sounds pretty good, right? Now, we can't create a holiday for you, but we can tell you the 25 Quick Ways to Bust Holiday Stress.
A common reimagining of Christmas and Hanukah for blended Christian and Jewish families in real life, this one has also been mentioned on many shows, including teen soap opera The O.C. The December 3, 2003, episode had Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) introducing the idea and throwing a party that featured all of the requisite drunken drama.
The Day of the Wheat
Lovable goofball Rose Nylund (Betty White) on '80s sitcom The Golden Girls often rhapsodized about her native Minnesota town of St. Olaf and the odd quirks inhabitants enjoyed and the many interesting holidays. The Day of the Wheat was when all St. Olafians come into town dressed like sandwiches…. And speaking of food, if you're partying a bunch this December, watch out for these 10 Unhealthy Holiday Finger Foods.
ALF (Alien Life Form), also known as Gordon Shumway, was a dog/pig-like alien from the planet Melmac and he explained on the November 14, 1988 episode of ALF that they have a holiday like Christmas combined with Thanksgiving where Melmacians put up a Fappiano tree with gifts underneath. But instead of turkey for the meal, they ate cats from the time they woke up until it was time to open their presents.
Probably one of the best known fake holidays for people of a certain age, Festivus was introduced on the 1997 episode called "The Strike." It is celebrated by the Costanzas on December 23 and includes a dinner, an aluminum pole, and traditions like the Airing of Grievances and Feats of Strength, and the naming of easily explainable and common events as "Festivus miracles."
Freedom Day
In the animated show Futurama, all Earthicans in the 3000s celebrate Freedom Day where you can do whatever you want to show your freedom, which often involves nudity. Ignoring and hurting people is also OK, and the traditional chant goes like this: "Freedom, freedom, freedom, oy! Freedom, freedom, freedom, oy!" while doing a jumping Cossack-style dance.
Life Day
Introduced on the much-maligned The Star Wars Holiday Special, this special day for Wookiees paid homage to the principles of their culture—like family, joy, and harmony—on the forested plant of Kashyyyk. Extended families would gather around the Tree of Life and celebrate.
Invented by writers for the sketch show TGS with Tracey Jordan on NBC hit sitcom 30 Rock, this fictional holiday is tied to a made-up religion called Verdukianism, and its main perk is that you always get to leave work early on this day to go to the movies. The religion also features a belief in the healing power of root beer and the ability to have up to nine wives—if at least two are male.
Not-a-Father's Day
Ladies' man Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) makes up this holiday on the show How I Met Your Mother when a sexual conquest tells him she's not pregnant and therefore he's not a dad. He starts making Not a Father's Day merchandise like T-shirts and cards that become a hit (and are still available on online in real life).
Quahog Clam Day
Fictional Family Guy town Quahog, Rhode Island, has a special fair each year that's known for its sideshow freak the Half-Man, Half-Clam, which turns out to be Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall sitting Indian-style.
Refrigerator Day
Odd, but much-missed, puppet dinosaur ABC sitcom Dinosaurs from the '90s called their Christmas analogue holiday Refrigerator Day. On that special day, called Fridge Day for short, they celebrated the invention of the refrigerator with carols, decorations, and bonuses at work.
Another Futurama holiday, this one was made up by surly robot Bender when he wanted to get out of going to work. It debuted on "The Futurama Holiday Special" in November of 2010 and was dubbed the "holiest two weeks on the robot calendar." Traditions include drinking, not working, doing the Robot dance, and lighting up eight beer bottles like candles.
Sadie Hawkins Day
This feared middle school dance tradition was actually invented by the old hillbilly comic strip called "Li'l Abner" in 1937 by cartoonist Al Capp. The premise of women asking men out for dates or to hit the dance floor became so popular in the comic that he made it an annual event, and the American culture at large has also adopted it.
One of many fake holidays that popped up on The Simpsons, this one was created by Principal Skinner so he could tempt Bart into pulling off Groundskeeper Willie's kilt while explaining the habits and peculiarities of the Scottish people. Bart subsequently snatched the kilt and Willie was naked, leading to Bart getting three-months detention. Willie ended up crushed that it wasn't a real event.
Unification Day
Beloved sci-fi TV show Firefly featured this day when the Unification War ended between the Union of Allied Planets and Independent Planets. It was a yearly celebration by all of the folks in The Verse, or universe, and often featured fights in bars by those not happy with the union. Firefly nerds in real life celebrate by watching the show with friends and family, but no one can agree on the proper date.
Weasel Stomping Day
Noted balladeer of the abnormal, "Weird" Al Yankovic came out with this rousing song celebrated a day to crush weasels underfoot in 2005 on his album Straight Outta Lynwood. Choice lyrics include:
"Put your Viking helmet on, Spread that mayonnaise on the lawn, Don't you know it's Weasel Stomping Day?" and "All the little girls and boys, Love that wonderful crunching noise, You'll know what this day's about, When you stomp a weasel's guts right out."
Whacking Day
Classic Simpsons episode "Whacking Day" aired in 1993 and it put forth the fictional holiday where every year the citizens of Springfield would drive all of the local snakes into the middle of town and then beat them to death with clubs. Lisa grew horrified by the event and lured all of the snakes to safety by asking a just-happening-to-be-walking-by Barry White to sing "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."
Yak Shaving Day
In the genius gross-out cartoon The Ren & Stimpy Show, the unstable chihuahua Ren and the cat Stimpy celebrate this Christmas-like holiday, which features diaper hanging from the mantle, filling up rubber boots with coleslaw, and hoping to see the Shaven Yak floating by in the sky in his flying canoe. He can also be seen emerging from sink and tub drains.
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Meizu X8 has been officially launched in China. It is one of the latest mid-budget smartphones with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and dual rear camera sensor from the Meizu China being launched today.
Meizu X8 Price and Availability
Meizu X8 price in China starts from CNY 1598 – approximately $230 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, while 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version will cost CNY 1798 – approximately $262 and CNY 1998 – approximately $291 for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage model. It will go on sale in China starting from October 15, 2018. The handset is available in Black, Blue, and White color variants.
Meizu X8 Specifications
The Meizu X8 features a 6.2-inch Full HD+ (2220 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with 1500:1 contrast ratio, 450cd/m2 brightness, 83% NTSC color gamut, and 401ppi pixel per density. It is powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor which supported by Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform paired with Adreno 616 GPU and 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X of RAM. It packs a 64GB/128GB (UFS 2.1) of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via microSD card.
The X8 flaunts a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/1.9 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, 6P lens, Sony IMX362/Samsung 2L7 sensor, Dual PD focus along with a 5-megapixel secondary camera for portrait shots. It has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and AI face unlock. The Meizu X8 has a glass back panel with a fingerprint sensor.
The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based on Flyme OS out of the box. It packs a 3210mAh battery with mCharge fast charging. It supports dual SIM slot with dual standby and for connectivity includes 4G VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5, USB C and 3.5 mm audio jack options. The device measures 151.2×74.6×7.8mm and weigh 160 grams.


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Last week I moderated an an informal discussion with South Sudanese youth in Juba on the subject of Creating Opportunities and Realizing Potential. The forum was organized by Junub Open Space-JOS led by Emmanuel Lobijo Justine
I told the youth that success or "Making it " is the product of opportunities matching with one's potential. I spent a good chunk of my time narrating to them my own story of how I got the chance to study IT in Kenya, a stage that shaped close to 80% of my current professional life.
In essence we (Youth) work hard day and night to realize and develop our potential in order for us to meet the right opportunities and utilize them to get to the next stage.
Having a lot of potential with no opportunities is of no use, the same way having available opportunities without realizing your potential is a recipe for disappointments.
I asked the youth what they think about availability of opportunities in South Sudan , the answers were mixed, some said opportunities are there but corruption, nepotism and favoritism deprive those who are qualified and rewards those who "Know someone".
The youth also cited the fact that in South Sudan most young folks are looking for white colar jobs, the obsession with status mixed with constant fear of being seen doing "low" jobs is making some youth to focus on being in an office as opposed to starting with what is doable and available .
Though not mentioned directly, conflict and the current crisis continues to be the biggest elephant in the room. The war has changed the economic landscape drastically. Making it hard for people to get something that will help them earn a living and have a healthy life. Hopelessness is at all time high.
With some few recommendations on the way forward, we agreed to hold this forum on a monthly basis.
Next month we will be discussing entreprenuership, cohesion and accepting each other. We plan to invite many experts to help shape the discussion and advise the participants accordingly.


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Our largest accommodation with three rooms is ideally suited for families or groups of 3 – 4 persons. The living space is about 76 – 84 sqm including two private terraces.
The spacious living room is equipped with a dining table and a cozy seating area with flat screen TV. A comfortable Kingsize Bed and a spacious wardrobe are provided in the master bedroom. The second bedroom has two single beds and a desk (can be arranged differently for longtime stays). The bathroom has a bathtub and in the hallway is another large wardrobe.
After a long day or after your arrival you can relax on both of you private terraces which is accessible from the living room and the bedroom.
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Hurricane Irma: What are the UK´s duties towards the Caribbean territories?
Hurricane Irma unleashed devastation on the British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos and Anguilla as what was the most powerful storm in years to hit the region ravaged the Caribbean last week.
Damage to homes, businesses and buildings remains widespread after the category five weather system caused chaos and destroyed much of what was in its path.
More than 1,100 UK troops have already been deployed to the region to help with relief and recovery, as the clean-up gets under way across the British overseas territories and Caribbean.
Here are some of the questions and answers surrounding the role of the UK government and the aid being supplied, and where the affected territories are.What kind of role does Britain have when it comes to its 14 overseas territories?
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The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Turks and Caicos, hit by Irma as it made its way across the Caribbean, are self-governing, but the UK government has a responsibility to ensure their security and good governance.What has the UK government done financially to help so far?
The UK has pledged a total of £57 million towards disaster relief and the public has helped to raise a further £1.3 million, which will be matched pound for pound by the Government up to £3 million.
On Thursday Prime Minister Theresa May said she was "frustrated" with rules set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which mean UK foreign aid cash cannot be spent on British overseas territories hit by Irma.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who visited the Caribbean to see the damage first hand, said it was "natural" that Britain's aid money should be used to help those whose lives have been devastated by Irma.
But the rules prevent British overseas territories like Anguilla, Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands from receiving money from the aid budget.In terms of aid from the UK, what has been delivered so far?
More than 60 tonnes has already been delivered with a further 60 tonnes making its way to those in need on board HMS Ocean, which should arrive in the region at the weekend.
The aid on HMS Ocean includes more than 5,000 hygiene kits containing essential items such as soap and a torch, 500,000 water purification tablets and 10,000 buckets.
Much needed items such as food, water, medical supplies, corrugated iron, timber and tools have also already been delivered to those in need. This includes 2,800 shelter kits and 5000 solar lamps.Where are the UK military, police and prison officers which have deployed to the region?
The overall UK response currently involves more than 1,100 military personnel and 50 police officers.
On the British Virgin Islands there are currently more than 200 Marines, Royal Engineers, logisticians and medics helping in the relief effort.
There are also 50 UK police officers and 24 UK prison officers.
On Anguilla there are more than 70 military personnel and four police officers, with another 70 troops in Turks and Caicos.
Royal Auxiliary Fleet Mounts Bay has also been pre-positioned in the region in preparation for hurricane season.
There are also more than 30 Department for International Development staff and humanitarian advisers working across the overseas territories.What are the British Virgin Islands (BVI)?
The BVI make up the larger part of an archipelago of more than 60 islands and cays forming the northern extremity of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean.
The BVI comprise 56 islands, rocks and cays, but only 16 are inhabited.
Road Town, on the south coast of Tortola which is the largest island, is the capital of the British Virgin Islands, which are located to the right of Puerto Rico.Where is Anguilla?
Royal Marines deliver aid and provide support to the islanders after Irma. (MoD/PA/AP)
The island of Anguilla, which also comprises the island of Sombrero and a number of smaller islands and cays, is small and secluded.
Anguilla is located to the east of the British Virgin Islands.What and where are the Turks and Caicos?
The Turks and Caicos are an archipelago of more than 40 islands forming the southeastern end of the Bahamas chain.
There are two principal groups, each surrounded by a continuous coral reef.
Caicos is the larger group and includes Providenciales, Middle (or Grand) Caicos, and the islands of North, South, East and West Caicos, plus numerous small cays, some of which are inhabited.
The Turks group, separated by a 22-mile channel of water, consists of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and a number of small uninhabited cays.
The capital Cockburn Town is on Grand Turk.
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Artilce by Billericay Gazette: Billericay dog walker Hollie Barrie faced Sheena McHugh in a tough battle for a place in the knockout round of television show The Voice this evening.
The 30-year-old who left her wedding in Grenada to take part in rehearsals for the battle sang Sister's Are Doing it for Themselves against the 26 year old from Coalville.
After the performance Will chose Sheena to take forward into the next round.
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Rita Ora was the only coach who had the chance to steal Hollie for her team, but she chose not to.
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5am, 13th December 2018, Iten. It was a typical Iten morning – chilly and slightly misty even. There was no sound at all. No birds, no insects – they were probably all still sleeping. Although it was still dark, we had already been awake for an hour when they came in packs. Packs of 20, packs of 30, some even larger than that. All in perfect unison. And they broke that deadly silence. This was not the pitter patter of feet, neither was it heavy thumping. This was the sound of the world's best runners training in what is affectionately known as the Home of Champions – their feet kissing the ground very briefly, rubber soles just caressing the tarmac for only as long as contact was necessary before the lithe limbs and calves lifted the foot up for another step. This happens 190 times a minute. Not more, not less – mile after mile. As captivating as it was, that is not why we were shooting in Iten. Our stars of the show today were Shamit & Pooja (affectionately known as #shampoo) and we'd woken up at 4am in the morning to capture that ethereal light in Kerio Valley near Iten in Kenya. The first light was a deep crimson, quickly turning into a fiery orange. For the next hour or so, as we watched this romance unfold, the sounds of the morning provided a magical soundtrack to this love story. The extra early start that morning was definitely worth it.
Later that evening, the wedding events kicked off with a colourful and vibrant Sangeet night. Mesmerising performances were complemented by yummy street food. The effort that Pooja and Shamit's friends and family members had put into the singing, dancing and skits were a testament to the love they all had for the lovely couple. At one point, it seemed that this party was not going to end till the next morning but the rain at midnight was probably a blessing for guests to conserve their energy for the day after.
I remember the first conversation I had with Pooja and Shamit at a country pub in Northwood. One thing I took away from that meeting was that the baraat was going to be epic. And boy was it epic! It was the most elaborate baraat we've ever shot. Think smoke bombs, confetti canons, an extremely loud mobile DJ truck, live performances, and to top it all off, an impromptu dance-off between the bride's side and the groom's side. I am surprised that Shamit even made it to the altar. The sun was setting just as Pooja walked in looking spectacular and that was the split second that when I turned around, Shamit had a tear roll down his cheek. There it was – one of the most beautiful moments of the day when Shamit first saw his life partner walk down the aisle towards him, flanked by her dad and brother, as that golden light hit her face. Emotions got the better of him as his brother comforted him. But these were tears of happiness. True tears of joy! The wedding itself was a traditional Hindu ceremony culminating in an emotional vidai and after some hard negotiations by Pooja's cousins and friends, Shamit was finally allowed to take her away! Note to self: Never stand with your back to a 40 year old Classic LandRover which has somewhat debatable brakes!
The evening made way to a beautiful Reception where DJ Raahi and Sarit set the stage for a very busy dancefloor the whole night. Single Malt whisky was sipped, shots were drunk, funny speeches were said, and more shots were drunk. Very energetic dancing was witnessed throughout the night. What an absolutely fantastic finale to a wonderful few days.
Thank you Pooja and Shamit, and thank you to all your friends and family who made us feel like we were at home despite us being hundreds of kilometres away from home. Thank you for all the trust you placed on us to capture your perfect wedding.
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I was looking forward to seeing our Utica Symphony at our newly renovated Stanley Center for the Arts in Downtown Utica . . . Well, I guess I will just have to keep looking...
The 2008-2009 Utica Symphony schedule is now posted, and out of 5 concerts, the orchestra will perform only the Holiday concert at the Stanley. All the other performances will be at the Clinton Performing Arts Center.
What's this all about?
Maybe it's just me, but I think that most people who donate to the Utica Symphony expect to be able to hear more than just a holiday concert in Utica. . . . And I think that most people who donate to the Stanley expect the theater to host the community's symphony more than once during the season.
I don't know who is running these institutions, but they need to think twice about what they are doing. Both institutions depend on public support. The public purse is only so deep. It should not be too much to expect both to support each other, especially when personal budgets are being stretched to the limit. If the Stanley hosted the Symphony more often, the publics' donations to either effectively go farther.
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First Things First: Do this Before you Write Anything
Take one minute before writing to put yourself into the correct state of mind. What mindset do you need to be most effective in the piece you're creating now? Is this a serious piece? Then, you'll want to consciously enter a more serious mood. What other states of mind might you enter, depending on what you're writing?
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• Academic
• Inspirational
• Confident
• Thoughtful
• Compassionate
• Reflective
• Optimistic
• Candid
It all relates to what you're writing at the moment. And some pieces require different mindsets on the part of the writer throughout the composition.
Bottom line: Choose your mindset deliberately given the needs of each sentence you write.
How do you enter the best mindset on purpose?
I can give you that one in three letters: NLP.
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which is a communication tool that every copywriter should know. In fact, NLP has informed most copywriting training without the copywriters knowing. NLP rarely gets credit for its professional contributions because 1) It's a horrible name and 2) NLP is a controversial field of study.
Still, if you're into influencing people, you need to learn NLP. If you'd like to know more about what NLP is, then you should read the iNLP Center article: What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Why Should you Learn it?
For now, do the following to get into a killer copywriting mindset.
• Decide which mindset works best for you from the above list or elsewhere.
• Remember a specific time when you were naturally in that mindset – recall a memory.
• Relive that memory, seeing what you saw, hearing what you heard and feeling (now) what you felt at the time.
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Love is the most powerful energy in the universe. Love makes us free...
But I am not speaking about the love the world has taught us: the love
full of conditions, expectations and attachments.
So... where can we find that powerful energy that could move mountains?
That energy is inside of you and me, that energy is inside of every living
thing, we just need to remember how to let it flow, we do no have to
create it because is always there, we just have to allow the flow inside
of us rise into our lives.
How to do it? Start easy, first discover what makes you happy by yourself,
for me there are multiple things:
-Close my eyes and listen the sound of silence
-Walk on grass or sand
-Read poetry
-Painting or coloring
-Sit down in front of a fire
-Look at the clouds and discover hidden messages
-Straighten my body
-Drink hot water with lemon
-Feel appreciative about my body, my surroundings, my world
Each of us are different, start to explore what is offering you peace and
joy, from inside of you. Get in touch with nature, listen to your inner
voice, disconnect for a while from family, friends, external things.
Explore yourself, enjoy the process and them come back to the world ready
to give and receive love, the real one.
Enjoy the ride, you are never alone, you have yourself and we are all
interconnected, never look for love in other people, find it inside of you
and lovely people will be attracted to you. Remember, there is no rush.
Eternity is the limit, just allow, allow, because you are a precious child
of God, you are part of the energy which create worlds, you are perfect as
you are, you and me are love. Make miracles, just choose love at every
moment, in every situation and remember: be gentle with yourself, life is
beautiful, life is fun, we just have to choose love and allow.
Lots of love,
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Tap a message that you've received and then tap Details.
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Don't let this freak you out. How else will your iPad know where you are to send your location?
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POETRY: Kitchen Maid With Supper At Emmaus; or, The Mulata, by Natasha Trethewey
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#1. Get a Pre-sale Inspection
Although it may be beneficial to distinguish a property that is in very good condition from the marketplace, the greatest advantage to a pre-sale inspection is the additional time available to address a deficiency. This is especially important when dealing with contractors.
Contractors have to consider a number of factors when pricing a job: labour, freight, cost of materials, and even current demand, are all significant. When work must be performed in a rush, just before closing, prices are likely to go up. Good contractors are usually booked well in advance, so urgent jobs will require working overtime, including evenings, and weekends, in order to squeeze them into a full schedule. Similarly, obtaining materials may be more expensive due in part to the reliance on faster shipping methods, but also because of missed opportunities with price shopping and the occasional sale. Of course, when the urgency to complete the work rises, so does the willingness to pay higher prices. Contractors know this and price accordingly.
Whereas a pre-purchase inspection is conducted just days or weeks before closing, a pre-sale inspection may be performed long before an offer is even presented. This time affords owners an opportunity to avoid last minute work, shop around for pricing, and control costs.
#2. Avoid Limitations
Uninspected components lead to uncertainty, anxiety, and changes to purchase decisions. When an inspector does not have readily available access to building components or spaces, those portions do not simply go unreported: the inspector has a professional duty of care to identify limitations in their reports. Buyers may interpret limitations as an unsatisfactory condition of a home inspection.
Seller Inspection Checklist:
- Turn the water on and verify at every fixture.
- Turn the water heater on. Caution: Follow the manufacturer's directions for turning a water heater back on, including verifying that it is completely full before switching on. Re-starting an empty tank will damage the unit.
- Replace worn bulbs in all light fixtures.
- Remove personal property, and any obstructions such as shelving, under attic hatches.
- Remove personal property, and any obstructions, over crawlspace hatches.
- Remove personal property blocking access to:
- electrical panels;
- furnaces;
- hot water heaters;
- heat recovery ventilators;
- and other equipment.
- Turn all breakers for safe and complete circuits to the on position (most commonly found for outside receptacles, hot water tanks, heat recovery ventilators, and space heaters).
- Provide keys and combinations to any locks, including detached sheds or garages. Note: Inspectors insured and bonded by the NLAR can open lock boxes.
- Clear gates of snow and ice.
- Ensure all pets are safely secured or cared for at another location.
- Check any requests provided by the inspector.
#3. Anticipate Re-inspections
When an inspection uncovered a deficiency that is to be corrected, the buyer may request it to be re-inspected. Sometimes these re-inspections do not go smoothly because contractors were forced to cut corners due to deadlines or material availability. They are also more likely to skip necessary permits, which means their work was not uninspected by the local authority. While it is better to avoid rush jobs entirely by using a pre-purchase inspection, if corrections must be performed, be diligent and follow all steps necessary to have good word performed, including:
- Choose a qualified contractor for the work to be performed.
- Get a suitable contract in writing.
- Obtain all necessary permits.
#4. Accept Qualified Inspectors
Home inspectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wide range of qualifications. Some have no training; are not members of a reputable home inspection association; and are not insured. Others posses degrees or diplomas as technologists or engineers, and are members of reputable associations like the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI), which requires all practicing members to carry Errors and Omissions insurance. Unqualified inspectors are as likely to misreport a deficiency by exaggerating the significance as they are to miss them entirely.
Ensure your property is inspected by a qualified home inspector when accepting offers subject to a satisfactory home inspection.
#5. Eliminate Nuisance Deficiencies
Some deficiencies are inexpensive and easy to correct however their presence may lead to reporting a limitation or reporting the increased risk of a more costly repair. For example, a wood window that is painted shut is also a possible sign a faulty window. Check the following list of easy to fix items and have them corrected before the inspection:
- Missing cover plates on receptacles, switches, and junction boxes.
- Worn out bulbs in light fixtures.
- Painted shut wood windows.
- Poorly adjusted or malfunctioning bi-fold and swing doors.
- Poorly adjusted or malfunctioning cupboard doors and drawers.
- Window screens placed in storage.
- Loose handrails.
- Worn batteries in system remotes (e.g. propane fireplaces and mini-split heaters)
#6. Consult With Your Real Estate Professional
A good real estate agent or salesperson is knowledgeable about developments in real estate, including new developments in home inspections. They may help you anticipate deficiencies that are common for buildings of the same era, locality, or price range, and differentiate those from unexpected findings that are more likely to be pressing concerns for a buyer.
When choosing a professional, remember that not every licensed real estate agent or salesperson is a REALTOR®. To be a REALTOR®, the person must be a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) which requires members to follow their code of conduct, be up to date, and participate in continuing education. Only a REALTOR® has access to the multiple listing service (MLS).
#7. Mind Your Privacy
While home inspections are not obtrusive by definition, they certainly require inspectors to thoroughly examine a property. This includes opening all cupboard doors and drawers, opening closets, photographing rooms from multiple angles, looking behind and under furnishings, and entering every room. If you have privacy concerns, disclose them in advance of the inspection.
A case in point: Before performing an inspection, a seller notified the inspector through their agent that a seriously ill family member was confined to a bedroom and that the family strongly preferred they were not disturbed. The inspector proposed that the drapes be closed, the window open and inspected from the exterior, other components be inspected from adjacent spaces, and that the remainder of the room reported as a limitation unless other causes warranted the room be inspected. The buyer was agreeable to the arrangement and the inspection was conducted without further cause for concern.
#8. Give Notice of Any Malfunctioning Equipment or Components
This may seem contrary to your hopes of a problem free inspection, however it is unlikely that the inspector will miss the issues. It is more likely that the inspector will perform a test and potentially cause further damage. For example, a garage door counter balance spring may not be noticeably broken, but when an inspector operates the door, the increased resistance could damage the drive motor. The cost of repair would increase.A case in point: Homeowners know a second floor hot tub is leaking when the jets are operating, but decide not to disclose the problem. Another inspector fills the tub, operates the pump, and later drains the system. After inspecting the remainder of the second floor, they return to the kitchen to find a serious leak that had ruptured the ceiling drywall, ran over a new center island, and flooded new hardwood laid in the open concept kitchen / dining room. The total cost of repairs increased from a minor plumbing job to ceiling refinishing, some new mill work pieces, and some superficial damage to the flooring that was tolerated as a visual defect. Plus the original plumbing repair.
#9. Promote a Safe Working Environment
Inspectors work around hazardous equipment including energized electrical components, ladders, unsound structures, slippery surfaces, and even aggressive animals. Please alert the inspector to any known hazards and safely secure animals. Thank you!


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Shyness and elegance, a wedding in a medieval village
Shyness and elegance often go hand in hand, I 've seen several times in gestures, expressions and choices.
Elegance, you can't buy it, it's an instinct, like the grace and simplicity.
Shyness often accompanies this quality, elegant people don't expose themself but they are remembered.
This is the case of Antonella that in taste and choices left me a memory of refined simplicity.
Her dress looked like a water arum, flower that has been chosen for her bouquet.
Everything has been consistent, from the location to the preparations, the flowers.
Some shots of this lovely wedding made perfect from the Castle of Vigoleno team (Elena, Claudia, Nicola and all the others …)


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Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
September 26, 2014
First Reading: ECCL 3:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: PS 144:1B AND 2ABC, 3-4
Gospel: LK 9:18-22
Our Gospel today presents to us the identity of Jesus. The disciples upon their return from the mission Jesus sent them got so many things people were saying about who Jesus is. They seem to know Jesus. But their answers vary. When the disciples were asked by Jesus about who do the crowd say that He is, they said that He is "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen." This is the same opinion Herod the Tetrach got from the people about who Jesus is.
Jesus then asked His disciples a personal question about what they personally know about Him. It was Simon Peter who answered, "You are the Christ of God." He may have answered correctly because rightly so Jesus is the Christ, but he did not really know Jesus. This is the reason why Jesus told them not to tell anyone about this because they will just be telling them a false understanding of the messiahship of Jesus.
It was Jesus Himself who revealed to them who the messiah truly is, what will the messiah do and what happen to the messiah.
He said, "The Son of Man must suffer greatly
and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,
and be killed and on the third day be raised."
There is no other person who can truly reveal who Jesus is except Jesus Himself. It is then necessary that we follow Jesus, come nearer to Him at Mass and especially at adoration before the Blessed Sacrament exposed. It is here that we encounter Him most intimately and it is here that we know Him most deeply as He reveals Himself to us. Our knowledge of who Jesus is leads us to a deeper relationship with Him empowering us with blessings in life. Follow Jesus, know Jesus, live your life with Jesus and you will surely be blessed in life here in this world and in the world to come.
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Last updated: May 3rd, 2017 at 09:55 pm
Assessing the impact of Donald Trump with risks and opportunities for 2017
We take a look at the important drivers that traders need to be aware of for the 2017 market outlook. Donald Trump is certainly a key aspect but there are also other factors that investors need to be aware of.
2016 has been an incredible year of shocks and upsets. First Brexit, with the UK voting to leave the European Union and then Donald Trump being elected the 45th US President. 2016 will go down in history as the year that western politics changed.
Global financial markets have been experiencing a wild ride of volatility and 2017 seems to be set up for another year of geopolitical turbulence. In this report that looks towards 2017, I'm going to discuss the impact of Donald Trump and what he means for financial markets. I will highlight some of the political issues in the Eurozone and I'm also going to look at some of the risks and opportunities that might arise in 2017.
THE BIG ISSUE: Will Trump deliver on his promises?
I see Trump as having two factors:
Spending – Trump has proposed $1 trillion of spending on new roads, bridges and transit systems to improve the US infrastructure system. $1trillion of fiscal expansion sounds a lot but much will be coming from the private sector.
Trump believes that $137bn of tax credits will encourage the investment by private companies which would get 82% tax credit to put money into investments.
He is also looking to encourage the repatriation of $2.5 trillion of cash held by US companies overseas –by encouraging them through a tax cut from 35% to 10% which would again be offset by the 82% tax credit for investment…
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libretto: Colin Graham
music: David Carlson
Conductor: Stewart Robertson
Stage Director: Brad Dalton
Anna Karenina: Jasmina Halimic
Kitty Scherbatsky: Khori Dastoor
Dolly Oblonsky: Betany Coffland
Princess Betsy: Megan Stetson
Countess Lydia Ivanova: Kindra Scharich
Agafia Mihailovna: Heather McFadden
Konstantin Levin: Michael Dailey
Stiva Oblonsky: Christopher Bengochea
Alexei Vronsky: Krassen Karagiozov
Prince Yashvin: Paul Murray
Alexei Karenin: Kirk Eichelberger
September 11, 2010, 8pm
California Theatre
On Saturday night I was at the opening night of Opera San José, which presented the west coast premiere of David Carlson's Anne Karenina. The company has put a lot of resources behind this show, scheduling 8 performances with 2 casts. The musical idiom is modern, yet tonal, & the sound palette is often glassy & eerie. The music constantly propels, with lots of repetitions of short motives. There are no places for the ear to rest, which is sometimes fatiguing. The libretto covers much of the novel's plot, so the work is in many short scenes that are primarily exposition. I often felt like I was watching a play. Only in 2 brief inner monologues for Karenin & in a final mad scene for Anna does the action stop to explore an emotional state & become truly operatic. Conductor Stewart Robertson was a bit metronomic, but the hard-working orchestra sounded confident in its playing of this very busy score.
That was much fine singing. Soprano Jasmina Halimic has a large, steely voice, & she fully identified with the character of Anna. Kirk Eichelberger has a deep & powerful sound & was dramatically convincing as the stuffy & proper Karenin. Unfortunately, I found myself identifying with his character, which is surely not right. Michael Dailey has an unusual, cushy tenor voice, which was fitting for nice-guy Levin. I also liked tenor Christopher Bengochea, with his clear diction, secure sound & lively characterization of the hapless Oblonsky.
The excellent staging by Brad Dalton was the strongest element of the production. The costumes, furniture & backdrops firmly establish the period. I liked how the characters interacted in naturalistic ways, for instance always facing each other when in conversation. The frequent scene changes were rapid & precisely choreographed. The fully-employed supers not only adroitly shifted props but also established a social context by playing mute servants or train station crowds. The director even found clear & effective solutions for the 2 suicides by train that must occur onstage. Scenes set in the countryside are performed against a particularly gorgeous painted backdrop which has just the right amount of blurry detail.
I enjoyed being with this opening night audience, which was warm & supportive & gave Ms. Halimic a standing ovation. Mr. Carlson was present & looked dazed when he was brought onstage for a bow. I missed hearing the pre-performance recital on the lobby organ, as the person I rode down with mistook the address of Opera San José's office for the California Theatre venue. The neighborhood around the theater is quite active at night. My opera companion & I had to politely turn down nightclub invites as we walked down the block.


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Appeared in Vol. 3 No. 3
The maternity of Mary is extremely important to the salvation of men, and no understanding of redemption is complete without a consideration of her role. Donna Marie Sticco takes up the challenge of explicating Mary's motherhood in terms which adequately reflect the depth of her relationship to both God and men. Through a comparison of passages in Genesis, the Gospels and Revelation, and by drawing upon patristic, medieval and modern exegesis, the author displays a precious grasp of what Mary must mean to Christians today, and of what she truly is in the eyes of Christ.
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text: We're at the last of my National Park's for the Alaska trip, Katmai. Famous for it's bears and Brooks Falls. However, we didn't go to Brooks Falls though, we spent the time in the backcountry of the park looking for bears up Funnel Creek. Unfortunately it was late in the year for that particular salmon … Continued


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Tag: Turin
Buongiorno! Amazon's wake words in Italy
Amazon apre un nuovo centro di sviluppo per l'intelligenza artificiale e il Machine Learning a Torino. That was the welcome news for Italy's battered economy earlier this week. Translation: "Amazon to open a new artificial intelligence and machine learning development centre in Turin." The charming capital of Piedmont will soon be home to a batch of software engineers and linguists developing machine learning capabilities for Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based data and analytics service. This sentence in the press release stood out:
"Alexa usa l'apprendimento automatico in campi come il rilevamento delle parole di attivazione, il riconoscimento vocale basato sul cloud e la comprensione del linguaggio naturale."
Question: How does one translate parole di attivazione? The available online Italian-English dictionaries are not up to the job and Google Translate offers "words activation" as its best shot. Close, but no cigar. In fact, parole di attivazione are "wake words". Eh?
To understand the function of wake words, get an Amazon Echo. This hands-free speaker connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, provide news, sports scores and weather forecasts. When you want to use your Echo, speak the word "Alexa" and the device comes to life instantly. That's the "wake word". If you have more than one Echo, you can set a different wake word for each. You can pick "Amazon" or "Echo" as the wake word. And that's it. Why the paucity of wake words? Well, according to Veton Kepuska, author of Wake-Up-Word Speech Recognition, the challenge is to:
"Detect a single word or phrase when spoken in an alerting context, while rejecting all other words, phrases, sounds, noises and other acoustic events with virtually 100% accuracy including the same word or phrase of interest spoken in a non-alerting (i.e. referential) context."
See the problem? In its search for usable wake words, Alexa needs ones that are not only easy to pronounce and remember, but are also rare enough that they're not even used at the start of sentences. Very tricky. As things stand, it's doubtful Echo owners will be able to choose their own wake word for a long, long time to come. The best hope of the Turin project is that the team there will create an expanded list of words that are unlikely to lead to too many false wakes. No false dawns. No hurry, in other words.
Turin is an ideal location for this venture. It's the home of the slow food movement.Tweet
Self reflection with Cesare Pavese
On 27 August 1950, Cesare Pavese committed suicide in the hotel Roma in Turin by swallowing barbiturates. His book, Dialoghi con Leucò, lay on the bedside table with the following annotation on the first page: "I forgive all and ask everyone's forgiveness. OK? Don't gossip too much." He was just 42 years old. Given the number of beautiful women who attended his funeral, there was lots of gossip.
Born in the village of Santo Stefano in the Piedmont, Cesare Pavese is considered one of Italy's most important 20th-century writers, and one of the saddest. The protagonists in his novels are loners, managing only superficial relationships. Unrequited love was also the hallmark of his own life. Pavese's diaries were published in English under the title, The Burning Brand: Diaries 1935-1950.
6 November 1939: "I spent the whole evening sitting before a mirror to keep myself company." Cesare Pavese
Tomorrow, here, Maurice Collis notes down George Bernard Shaw's last words as recalled by Lady Astor, who once scolded Stalin, "Your regime is no different from the Czars."Tweet


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UPDATE: The Alberta NDP has reversed its decision and announced it will not ban any media outlet from its press conferences.
What surreal Code of the Scribblers would anoint Ezra Levant as a member of the journalistic profession?
He himself says he's not one. Most of the folks sideswiped by his vicious racism, his tic-like petulance, his boorishness, his bullying and false bravado, his reckless disregard for the truth, would agree.
Once he might have been a journalist, if a questionable one, but the Sun has set. He and his pathetic cast of wannabes have been reduced to living in a bolt-hole in cyberspace from which he shrieks like a third-rate carny barker. His glorified blogsite The Rebel is not a news source: it's a noise machine.
But now Levant thinks he has a live one, a real, you know, story. It appears that Rachel Notley, the Premier of Alberta, has had enough. Her office informed the "Rebel Commander" that he and his acolytes were not welcome at government pressers. Levant's fellow non-journalists, Sheila Gunn Reid and Holly Nicholas, were barred, one from an event to which the media weren't even invited.
Another was a news conference with Notley and Prime Minister Trudeau, which was closed to non-MSM writers by order, it seems, of the PMO. Progressive blogger David Climenhaga, who sums up this whole imbroglio very well, notes that he would have been barred as well.
But almost to a man and woman, the mainstream media commentators leapt to The Rebel's defence -- rather like a College of Physicians and Surgeons demanding that faith healers be licensed. Who is the gummint, they demanded to know, to say who is or is not a journalist? They seem to be arguing that anyone who shows up at a news conference is automatically in the club. And yet, as the accreditation procedure in the Parliamentary Press Gallery indicates, journalists at other times consider themselves to be a professional elite. This all seems oddly inconsistent.
Anyway, let's take another look at that injured martyr for "free speech" who has set their tongues a-wagging. A few months ago, after Notley had won the Alberta election, Levant called an "Emergency Public Meeting," billed as "an independent, non-partisan meeting, open to the public for free."
But that wasn't true, as it turns out. Citizen journalist and frequent Levant critic Alheli Picazo showed up to cover the event -- and she was immediately thrown out by Ezra's goons. They even called the police, who showed up, scratched their heads and went away again. Read all about it here.
Where was the MSM outrage then? I suspect the lack of it was largely due to Picazo's classy, soft-spoken personality. She simply told her story to Canadaland and went on living her life. She didn't run off to the media to snivel, shriek and threaten a lawsuit. Not her style.
Now, however, her story has immediate relevance. The commentators who have been wagging fingers at Notley might want to take a look -- not that I expect they will, having already shaped the narrative. But it would be good to take that hypocritical bloviator down a peg, n'est-ce pas?
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If you are like me, your diet falls apart at night. I'll be good all day, eating salads for lunch, drinking plenty of water and keeping track of everything I eat using a weight loss app on my phone. But like clockwork when I get home from work and swap my jeans for Lululemons, my self control starts to crack and the feeding frenzy begins. Whether it's snacking while I prepare dinner or nibbling on chips or spoon fulls of peanut butter before bed, there are just so many opportunities for me to ruin my diet at night. Despite my best efforts, I always end up derailing all of my good decisions from the day with stupid things like string cheese or a second glass of wine when I don't need it. It's certainly not physical hunger that causes me to run to the kitchen during commercial breaks and stare at the cupboards thinking, "What is the least bad food I can eat?"
Well, that used to be my routine–until I read the most incredible thing last week: humans are actually programmed to eat at night. And you can even pinpoint the exact time when your cravings will come on strongest. Wait, whaaat?! According to this study by Oregon Health & Science University, "our internal circadian clock increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings–especially at 8pm."
Does that time sound about right? It certainly did for me. Who knew that the reason we run to the kitchen and grab a snack for our 8pm show is not because our self control is weakest at that time, but because our bodies are hardwired to pig out then? Apparently, this biological rhythm caused our ancestors to store fat for survival in times when food was scarce (the more you eat at night, the fatter you are–another revelation from the study). And even though our civilization has progressed, we still have those built-in urges to eat today. Darn you, cave people!
Learning that nighttime snacking was a natural phenomenon and proven by the medical community was great and all, but it didn't change my habits–I had to do that myself. Luckily, the study set in motion a series of events that would help me stop nighttime snacking for good. I decided the only way for me to fight my body's natural urge to eat was to totally change everything about my nighttime routine and the associations I made with eating and drinking (you can't watch an episode of Real Housewives without a glass of wine in hand–right??). It sounds like a tall order, but it's actually quite simple: change what I could change. Eliminate triggers. Instead of doing exactly the same things I'd been doing every night and expecting different results (the definition of an insane person), I decided to control what I could–from the second I walked in the door at night until the minute my head hit the pillow. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I resolved to go full court press against the cravings when they hit around 8pm. And at least I knew exactly when they'd come! I had been given a leg up over my opponent (eating).
Once my plan was in motion, I was hyper-aware of my routines. Here's exactly how it went down (the details are necessary, sorry!):
Normally when I walk in the door at night, I greet my 9-month old daughter in the kitchen where the nanny hands her off. Knowing that this is typically when and where I'd ask my husband if he wanted a glass of wine, I walked into the living room and held the baby there instead. Okay, so far so good. The urge for wine passed almost immediately as I sat and played with her for twenty minutes or so. I could actually give her my undivided attention, instead of splitting it with the Pinot. It felt good and she was way more interesting than the wine anyways. I then changed into my most comfortable clothes with an elastic waist, per usual, and felt some momentum building. I could do this. One situation at a time.
As 7pm hit, I remembered that I'd have to go prepare her bottle in the kitchen–another trigger for me. Usually, I'd be taking sips of my wine and nibbling on a Kraft single (wine and cheese pairing!) while I warmed her bottle. I decided that if I boiled water in a kettle it would heat the bottle faster than tap water, and I could get out of the kitchen before the cheese drawer started singing my name. It actually worked and as I fed her all I could think about was that I hadn't consumed one calorie yet, when I'd normally have been 200 or 300 deep at this point.
I fed the baby and put her down in her crib for the night (I won't bore you with details of what it takes to get a 9-month-old to sleep in her own bed–but it's a little more elaborate than that). I immediately realized that without a baby in my arms to keep me from snacking, it would be just me, my cravings and a fridge full of food from which I'd have to extract materials for a low-calorie dinner, prepare said dinner, and eat not one bite more. Okay, let's do this!
Things were off to a great start because I hadn't had any wine, which usually lowers my self control even further when it comes to snacking. I was feeling strong as I chopped up veggies for a salad and microwaved Lean Cuisines for the hubby and myself (okay, I know–I'm a bad wife I don't cook dinner from scratch! Whatever.) I cheated a little bit–eating a few artichoke hearts while I prepped the salad, but I decided it was okay because according to my Weight Watchers app they are 0 points. My husband and I sat down for dinner, as usual, in front of the TV (okay, now you're getting all my deepest, darkest secrets) and ate.
I felt satisfied from dinner, but it wasn't 8pm yet and I still had at least another 2 1/2 hours before I went to bed for the night. This would be the true test of my new anti-snacking strategy. I made a decision earlier in the day that as soon as an urge to eat came on after dinner, I wouldn't head for the kitchen or even stay seated on the couch–I would walk into a different room that had no associations with nighttime eating for me. Sure enough, around 8pm I started thinking about having a jalapeno string cheese (yum!). Before I could act on the craving or even let it intensify further, I went to the laundry room and folded a small load of napkins. That took about 5 minutes and then I walked to the kitchen and put them away in the drawer. Okay, I still kinda wanted that string cheese. I remembered that I wanted to track a package, so I went to the office and opened my computer. Finding the tracking number in my email and looking it up online took another 10 minutes or so, and I was satisfied that I could cross that item off my to-do list. At this point about 25 minutes had passed since my original craving, and to treat myself I returned to the couch and put my feet up. I didn't reward myself with food, but at that point I didn't even want any. I was happy to have gotten over the hump, I'd forgotten about that particular snack (what was it? A cheese cube?) and I was just relieved to be thinking about something other than food at night for once.
It was a small triumph and I was pleased with myself, so I took that momentum and when my next craving hit an hour later–this time for something sweet–I employed the same tactic. This time, I headed to my bedroom, where I remembered something else I needed to do–take the dry cleaning out of the bags and switch the hangers to hang in my closet. I made sure to do it slowly and deliberately, hanging everything perfectly on the felt hangers and smoothing out the garment so it wouldn't get wrinkled against the other clothes. I then walked to the kitchen to put the plastic garment bags in the recycling. *Oh no, the kitchen!* I didn't linger there. I immediately turned on my heels and headed back to the office, where I noticed that my daughters toys were everywhere. I cleaned up the toys and even took the time to wipe down her play mat. Again, I crossed more items off my to-do list, which caused me to feel productive and organized. I returned to the couch to happily join my husband for our favorite show. The rest of the night was spent laughing at old episodes of Parks & Rec and then tucking in to bed with a partially empty stomach (best feeling ever). I'd had a successful diet night and I hadn't done anything too drastic to achieve it.
For the past five days, this little "trick" has worked. When cravings hit or I think they're about to (because, remember, they are as routine as an alarm clark), I physically change the scene and occupy myself with something that has no association with food for me. Every night gets easier, too. I've found that I can still watch TV or veg on the couch without needing something to chew on while I do it. Progress!
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Trying to connect the dots on the Benghazi attack is a dizzying endeavor. So many names and places and most of all unanswered questions. The more we find out about the details and connections, the more we see how demented our foreign policy is and why the Obama administration lies about everything.
Based on the latest information, Ambassador Stevens was being used to broker an arms deal with al-Qaida linked militant groups who comprise the Free Syrian Army. The FSA is being used by our CIA to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
Claire Lopez is a 20-year veteran of the CIA. This is her assessment:
"The facility in Benghazi was never officially a consulate. The consular functions were handled at the embassy in Tripoli. So, Benghazi was set up primarily to be the hub for U. S. support for the rebels. Afterwards, it seemed to continue its function to be the point of support for the weapons that were looted from Gadhafi's stockpile. The particular ones we're worried about are the bigger ones, the RPGs and shoulder-fired missiles that can bring down aircraft. They're gathering those up, buying them back, and collecting them. Then, and this is what it seems like, those weapons were going through the pipeline, coordinated by Stevens, most likely through Turkey, to the Free Syrian Army. After all, there's a presidential finding for its support. Connecting all the dots, it looks like there was an active pipeline of weapons from Libya, through Turkey, and then to the Free Syrian Army."
The White House claims that they were not arming Syrian rebel forces. That was a lie. Our CIA has been arming the Free Syrian Army, which is comprised of Al-Qaida like militant forces, and the Benghazi building where Stevens died was being used to funnel weapons to these radical Muslims.
We know that on the day Benghazi was attacked, Stevens had met with the Turkish Ambassador, but we don't know what they talked about. We also know that Stevens worked with Belhadj, who was the leader of the Tripoli Military Council, and Belhadj had been working with the FSA in southern Turkey to provide them with weapons.
The London based Times reported just 3 days after the 9/11 attack in Benghazi that a Libyan ship, whose captain was from Benghazi, docked in Turkey, and the ship was carrying about 400 tons of weapons, mostly surface-to-air missiles (SA-7's) and rocket propelled grenades (RPG's). The weapons were being transported to the FSA by CIA operatives.
This is the same kind of policy that created "Fast and Furious." If we armed certain Mexican drug cartels in undercover sting operations, we could find out more about other drug cartels that we wanted to take down mostly for political reasons. The problem is, good people end up dying, and when that happens, the administration has to lie in order to cover up their bungled operations.
It's also reminiscent of when our CIA funded and armed the Mujahideen in Afghanistan back in the late 70's and 80's for the purpose of fighting off another one of our enemies, the Soviets. Osama bin Laden was our ally then. This led to the creation of Al-Qaida in 1988. Then, bin Laden and Al-Qaida became our enemy and attacked us. Now, we're arming them again to bring down Assad in Syria. And four Americans are dead, and the Obama administration doesn't care.
The "anti-Muslim" YouTube video and the fact that numerous calls for security went unanswered, in my opinion, have both served as distractions, and both are missing the point. The Obama administration has been lying to cover up the fact that their foreign policy is to arm and finance terrorists when it's geo-politically expedient to do so. When people die as a result, they can't let Americans know the truth about how they support terrorists in order to accomplish their end game, and frankly, it's been going on for decades. And what is their "end game?" Another unanswered question to which we may never find the answer.