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Dear Wizarding Britain
Disclaimer: I own nothing. If I did, I probably wouldn't be playing around on fanfiction.
A/N-1: I did awful with the timeline for this story so far. I'm estimating that by the time Astoria was rescued in June, she was about eight weeks along, so if she carries the baby to term, she should be due around February of the following year, which for simplicity's sake should be 1999, if I haven't screwed up the timeline again. I've written this note, before I've started this chapter, just to help myself remember a bit better for when I do start it.
A/N-2: Side note, I made an attempt at reading Lord of the Rings in between this chapter and the last one, only to realize my Kindle Unlimited subscription only gave me access to the first book, so I pretty much wasted my time there. Also, I'm going to just stop apologizing for the length of time between updates, because by this point, I've just accepted that it's inevitable that I'm gonna take forever in coming up with the next plot to the next chapter. I'm hoping to eventually write some one-shots to supplement this story, but as I haven't yet done the one-shots that I had intended to do with Harry and Merope to the Rescue, it may not get done any time soon.
WARNING: Luna is a bit OOC in this chapter, I'm finding it hard to write her usual whimsical personality.
Also, this chapter takes place between September and October of 1998.
The morning after Harry's and Daphne's first major hurdle in their relationship found the couple sitting down to breakfast with their friends, minus Fred and George, who were mostly living with their girlfriends. Daphne had been unsure about whether or not they should share their news with their friends just yet, but after Harry pointed out that it's not the type of thing they could hide for all that long, she relented. Considering she was only about a month or two behind Astoria's pregnancy, it wouldn't be very much longer before her condition became obvious to their friends.
There was mild small talk while they ate; discussions of plans for the day, what they might want to do the next day and so forth, with James babbling in the background as he shoved pieces of Cheerios into his little mouth. Harry was about to make the announcement about the new baby, when Hermione piped up and asked Astoria, "Astoria, have you considered going to see a healer?"
Astoria froze with her fork midway to her mouth, caught off guard and speechless, as if her brain had partially shut down and lost the ability to respond.
Seeing what Hermione interpreted as confusion, Hermione added by way of explanation, "I've read that it's typical during pregnancies to visit a healer regularly, in order to keep track of the baby's development, along with the health of the mother, in order to catch any irregularities before they might become an issue." Looking sheepish, Hermione added, "I realize it's not any of my business, but…" looking around, as if waiting for someone to tell her she was out of line.
Astoria's thought process suddenly came back to her in a rush as she suddenly lost her appetite and laid her fork down, then pushed her plate away. She sighed and slumped her shoulders. "I didn't see any need to see a healer until I had made the decision to keep the child or not."
"Oh," Hermione breathed out in shock, "I didn't realize that. I hadn't realized there had been any indecision in the matter." She added in a breathy tone, "I'm sorry if I was out of line in bringing it up."
Astoria shook her head and said, "No, it's alright that you asked. It just reminded me that I'm running out of time to decide." She rubbed her baby bump, as she fell silent.
"Sometimes babies conceived from the most despicable of circumstances can grow up to be the person that can accomplish the most miraculous things," Luna said softly.
"Those same babies can grow up to be Snape too," Harry mumbled, as he suddenly remembered the glimpse of memory he had seen from Snape's mind during the failed occlumency lessons in fifth year, memories of a small boy cowering away from an angry adult. Not that Harry now suddenly thought that any child raised in abuse was going to turn out to be like Snape, as Harry himself could attest to, but he was brought out of those thoughts when Astoria spoke.
"I was under the impression you were against my terminating the pregnancy, even if you've never come right out and said it," Astoria replied.
Harry shrugged, "I've had a bit of time to reflect on the matter," he stated, as he fiddled with his fork. "While I think all children should be seen as a blessing, no matter the circumstance of their birth or conception," he ran a gentle finger up and down the side of James' face, earning a happy grin and giggle in return, "and, certainly, not things to be discarded like one throwing out the rubbish - especially when there are thousands of people who would love to have children but can't. I also have enough sense to realize that it's not about how I feel on the matter, but how you feel on the matter.
"You were the one that had this pregnancy forced upon you, Astoria, not me. You're the one that is fighting for your life due to your blood curse, which is not being helped by the pregnancy that's compromising your immune system. It's you that has to be the one to choose what you want to do, no matter how much I'd mourn for the life the child may never get to live."
Astoria silently reflected on that before turning to her sister. "And you, Daphne?" Astoria asked. "Do you still wish for me to choose to terminate?"
Daphne swallowed a sip of her pumpkin juice before answering, "Stori, I realize that I was wrong to pressure you into a decision, I just don't want to lose you before I'm meant to."
"What blood disease are you all talking about?" Hermione asked with a frown. "This is the first I'm hearing about a blood curse."
Astoria sighed and replied quietly, "It's a blood-borne curse or blood malediction that tends to crop up in the family on occasion, due to someone placing a curse on mine and Daphne's ancestors. Lucky for me, it decided to develop in me. It makes me a bit frail and sickly, giving me a low probability of carrying this child to term and surviving."
"That sounds quite difficult," Hermione replied somberly.
"It is what it is at this point," Astoria responded with practiced calm.
"I wonder if phoenix tears would help?" Luna wondered aloud, making eye contact with Harry.
Blaise, having been mostly quiet up to that point, replied, "Of course, phoenix tears are said to be able to cure anything, but where would we find them?"
Daphne smiled and said, as she turned to look at Harry, "Oh, I know exactly where we can find a phoenix."
"Really?" Blaise asked in wonder.
"Look, just because I am able to turn into a phoenix doesn't mean that my tears would work the same as a real phoenix would," Harry replied.
"You can turn into a bloody phoenix and this is the first I've heard of it?" Blaise exclaimed in surprise. Turning to Hermione with a slight frown, he asked, "Why did no one ever tell me he could turn into a phoenix?"
"Language, Blaise, we do have a baby present," Hermione huffed. "I'm sorry that you didn't know that Harry could turn into a phoenix, it just never came up in conversation," Hermione explained. "I promise it wasn't because we were specifically trying to hide it from you."
"Then why is no one else at this table surprised he can turn into a bloody phoenix?" Blaise asked incredulously, completely ignoring Hermione's acknowledgment about his language, as he looked around the table at their friends.
"I only know, because that's how he rescued me from Hogwarts and then again how we left Gringotts," Astoria replied.
"And I know, because I saw him turn into a phoenix before he left to go rescue Stori," Daphne added.
"And the rest of us didn't know per se, but I guess we just kind of assumed as much, because he seems to have the ability to turn into any animal that he wants to," Neville added his two sickles worth. "Though Luna probably knew before any of us, she seems to always know things."
"Bloody hell," Blaise mumbled. "Any bloody animal? What are you, Merlin reincarnated?"
"I think that's the general consensus at this point, mate," Neville said.
Harry shook his head and mumbled, "I'm just Harry."
Daphne gave him a kiss on the cheek and said, "You'll never be just Harry, Harry, and you should stop wishing yourself to be less than what you are."
"Why are we still hiding, if you've got enough power in your pinky finger to take out You-Know-Who?" Blaise wondered aloud.
Silence rang around the table, now that Blaise had brought attention to the hippogriff in the room.
Harry internally sighed at the turn the conversation had taken. All they had wanted to do was share news about the baby and they still hadn't managed to make the announcement.
"Dobby," Harry called.
*pop* "What can Dobby do for Harry Potter, sir?" Dobby asked excitedly.
"Please go entertain James in another room, Dobby," Harry asked. Looking around the table, he added, "While he's not likely to understand a word, it's not something I want him to be around to hear."
"Good idea, Harry," Hermione nodded as she looked at Blaise with narrowed eyes. "Blaise is likely going to keep using foul language."
"Dobby will do," Dobby said, before he gently took James in his arms, who grabbed onto Dobby's ears as they walked out of the room together.
After a long and awkward moment of silence, Blaise pressed on. "Look, mate, I do get your reasons for leaving before. We had all turned our backs on you for one reason or another, or just didn't give a damn in general, because we were living our own lives. And, yeah, it was unrealistic of the magical world to expect you to save them all, you were a kid and You-Know-Who has years of experience over you, but -"
"But now that you know that I have more power in my pinky finger, it's all right to wonder why I don't just take on the big bad all by myself?" Harry asked dryly in reply.
"Well, yeah. At first, I thought it was a no-brainer, there was no way you'd be able to defeat him for good and survive," Blaise said, as if that made his questioning of it any better. "But now I realize that you have the power to defeat him, I just wonder why you'd be content to just hide away the rest of your life?"
Harry ran his hand down his face and took a deep breath, "It was never about whether or not I could defeat him, Blaise, whether prophecy dictates that it has to be me to defeat him or not is irrelevant. If I'm to fight against my parents' murderer, it's going to be on my own terms, not because the magical world demands it of me, not because Fate requires it of me. Besides, he's done something to himself that makes it a moot point to try to kill him, because his spirit can obviously stay on this side of the veil and not cross over."
"So perhaps we could look into ways to trap his spirit where he cannot escape after we are able to kill him," Hermione mumbled in thought.
"Killing and trapping him won't fix what he and his followers have done to Britain," Astoria replied with a sad shake of her head.
"They've allowed the nargles and wrackspurts to infect their minds so much that it would be dangerous to allow any of them to stay free and not cause trouble," Luna agreed with a nod.
"Fine," Harry snapped. "You," pointing at Hermione, "research ways to trap Tom. But I make absolutely no promises that I'm going to go out of my way to kill him." Harry gave an unamused chuckle, "It's only a matter of time before he gets bored enough to come after me anyways, so I may as well have a plan to deal with him when he does."
"I'll start researching as soon as we're done here," Hermione said with a nod.
"Great. Now that that's settled, you need to transform into a phoenix and fill this vial with your tears, so we can get Astoria all cured up and allow her to make the decision on her pregnancy without her health being a factor," Luna ordered matter-of-factly.
"You know, Daphne and I did have some news to share," Harry started to say, but was cut off when Luna said, "You can share the news about your new addition later, Harry. Right now, we need to collect your tears and cure Astoria."
Harry tried to respond, but all he could do was open and close his mouth with no sound.
"What new addition?" Hermione asked with narrow eyes.
"Tears now; talk later," Luna ordered.
"I don't even know if I can produce tears on command, Luna," Harry complained.
"No time like the present to find out," Luna retorted.
Harry sighed and said, "Fine." Then he shifted into a blue phoenix with green feathertips.
Luna nodded, "Good instincts, Harry. The colors that are most associated with healing are green and blue."
"That's not the color you were when you picked me up from Hogwarts, Harry," Astoria said curiously.
"Oh, I suspect his metamorphmagus abilities allow him to also change his coloring," Hermione responded matter-of-factly.
Harry warbled a tune of phoenix song, momentarily forgetting that he was transformed and unable to respond, bringing the conversation to a stop.
"Oh, that sounds lovely, Harry, but I can't bottle up your song, it's your tears I need," Luna said in her airy tone.
If a phoenix sound could sound annoyed, then Harry's sharper tone came quite close.
"Well, I'm sure I don't know how you're meant to cry on command, Harry, I'm not a phoenix, after all," Luna responded, as if she could interpret what Harry was saying with his musical notes.
Even Neville joined the rest of the friends in looking at Luna as if she'd lost her mind.
"Luna, dear," Neville started.
Luna turned to Neville with a smile and answered, "Yes, Neville?"
"Perhaps we're going about this the wrong way?" Neville suggested, using the type of tone that a member of the male species typically took when speaking to what they think might be an irrational female.
"I'm quite sure if Harry just thinks about how sad he would be if we lost Astoria all because he was unable to produce a few tears, then perhaps he would be able to fill up this vial," Luna replied unconcerned. She tilted her head to the side in thought and studied phoenix-Harry with narrowed eyes before saying, "Or perhaps if Astoria's imminent death and Daphne's subsequent heartbreak over it isn't sufficient motivation for a few measly tears, perhaps he should imagine how he should feel if something should ever happen to James or -"
Before Luna could finish her suggestion, phoenix-Harry had begun crying so many tears into the vial that it was near to overflowing and he was having trouble stopping the flow, so much so that Luna had produced another vial so the tears wouldn't be wasted.
Daphne was torn between glaring at Luna for her method of motivation and being grateful that the suggestions she'd made actually worked. Deciding to ignore Luna for the time being, Daphne reached out to phoenix-Harry and ran her fingers softly through his feathers, "Shh. It's okay, Harry. You've given Astoria more than enough. She's alive. I'm fine. James is fine. Shh."
Phoenix-Harry had managed to fill up three vials before he was able to figure out how to stop the flow of his tears.
"Thank you, Harry," Luna said cheerfully. "One vial was more than enough, because Astoria should only need one or two swallows. But now we can store the extra tears for potions experimentation and emergencies without you having to turn into an emotional wreck, isn't that great?"
Harry changed back into his human form and gave Luna a narrow-eyed look.
Luna ignored the look Harry was giving her and poured out a measure of the tears for Astoria. Handing it over, Luna said, "Here you go, Astoria. Bottoms up."
Astoria looked at the tube in her hand dubiously, trying desperately to not get her hopes up, but ultimately figured she didn't have anything to lose. She closed her eyes as she lifted the tube to her mouth and quickly swallowed the tears. If she had been asked to describe the flavor, she would have been unable to. The only word that came close was otherworldly.
The changes that took over Astoria were almost immediate. Her once pale skin began to take on a healthy glow, hair that had previously been gradually going dull now looked full and shiny. The bags that had been under her eyes more often than not were now gone. The thinness of her face was now filled out to a more healthy-looking roundness.
Taking a breath, Astoria opened her eyes to see everyone staring at her in awe. She laughed in amazement and said, "It feels like it's worked. I feel better than I've ever felt before in my life!"
Daphne squealed in excitement and dashed around the table to throw her arms around Astoria, squeezing her into a tight hug in joy. Astoria returned the hug with tears of joy running down her face.
When Daphne pulled away, Harry handed both girls a tissue to dry their tears with, after which he found his arms full of both girls and the waterworks started up all over again.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Daphne exclaimed between kisses.
"You should be thanking Luna," Harry replied. "It was her idea, after all."
"Perhaps," piped in Luna, "but you were the only one that could turn into a phoenix, so I do believe the thanks should be to you."
After the excitement calmed down, Hermione said to Harry, "I believe you said you had something to share?"
Harry cleared his throat and said, "Yeah, I'm not sure how else to say it, so I'm just going to say it." After taking a breath, Harry gently took Daphne's hand into his own and said with a smile, "Daphne and I are having another baby."
"Oh, that's wonderful!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Really, Potter, did you never learn contraceptive charms?" Blaise asked dryly.
"Good on you, mate," said Neville.
Luna just gave a knowing smile.
"I'm so happy for you," Astoria said softly.
"Well, it might not be quite the ideal time, seeing as we're still looking into our bonding options," Harry stated, while looking down at Daphne with a loving smile, "but we're quite excited and looking forward to giving James a little brother or sister."
Daphne returned Harry's smile and leaned up to give him another kiss.
A/N-1: The chapter is not as long as I would have liked to make it, but I have had to stop and start on it a lot since starting it and kept losing the momentum I had every time I had to deal with interruptions. I realize there are a lot of folks probably waiting for an update, so I decided to go ahead and post it now, rather than wait and see if anything else pops in my head to add over the rest of the weekend.
A/N-2: As to whether or not Astoria should keep her child or not is not something I've made a decision on, so I've decided to take the time to create a poll to allow readers to vote what their choice would be. That seems to be the easiest way for me to make the decision on it. So if anyone is interested in the fate of Astoria's pregnancy, then please participate in the poll and vote. I'll go with whatever the majority decision is, whether or not the outcome agrees with my personal beliefs or not.
A/N-3: Lastly - and I know this chapter has had a lot of author's notes already - feel free to point out any grammatical errors I've made, if you notice any. Though I have proofed this chapter more than I have the last few of the more recent chapters.


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The snake-neck turtle is a unique and vulnerable species that inhabits freshwater wetlands and streams around the South West, and GeoCatch is looking to recruit members of the public to become "Turtle Trackers".
The Citizen Science project offers an opportunity for all members of the community to contribute to the knowledge of the southwestern snake-neck turtle through interactive field trips, workshops, and monitoring of numbers in the wild.
GeoCatch has been shortlisted in the City of Busselton's 'You Choose' funding program to deliver the Murdoch University project tracking the turtles during the upcoming nesting period.
GeoCatch project officer Shannon Clohessy explains the importance of understanding more about these unique hard-shelled creatures.
"These turtles are beautiful creatures that have a long neck that retracts sideways into their shells. Their homes are being threatened by clearing and catchment destruction, foxes, and other predators.
"At the moment, we don't know the exact numbers remaining in the wild, so this project is vital to understanding the populations that remain," said Shannon.
Harry Butler Institute's Aquatic Ecologist Dr Stephen Beatty, from Murdoch University, said although good progress has been made protecting the species, there is still a long way to go.
We don't know the exact numbers remaining in the wild, so this project is vital to understanding the populations that remain.
- Shannon Clohessy
"While we're on track to achieving goals in project wetlands, there are still many wetlands not being protected.
"We now need to expand the project across the entire range of this species if we're to prevent local extinctions.
"We are calling on all local governments across the south-west of WA to join the SOSNT program, so we can expand our efforts to engage and train more members of the community in tracking and protecting this remarkable species," he said.
GeoCatch is asking Mail readers to help save snake-neck turtles by voting for this project in 'You Choose'.
The voting link can be found at yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/you-choose

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Can I sell my rental property to pay off my mortgage?
So the reality is, yes you can sell your rental property to pay off debt, but it is essential to evaluate the situation fully, both financially and personally, before making a final decision.Is it a good idea to sell rental property to pay off mortgage?
If you are no longer happy with your investment, selling your rental property to pay off your primary mortgage is a good route to take. You just need to decide whether you want to invest the time and money into selling it on the real estate market or if you want to sell it today for cash.Can I avoid capital gains tax by paying off a mortgage?
Namely, the IRS doesn't treat proceeds from a cash-out refinance as income. Instead of selling your property and triggering a capital gains tax, you secure a larger loan, pay off the old mortgage, and take out the difference as cash. This system lets you A) convert an investment property's equity into cash, while B)Should I sell my investment property to pay off debt?
Bottom line. Very rarely should you sell your investments to pay off debt. The one exception here is if you have high-interest debt (like an outstanding credit card balance), but even then there are alternatives to consider before using your investments as repayment.What is the 2% rule in real estate?
The 2% rule states that the monthly rent for an investment property should be equal to or no less than 2% of the purchase price. Here's an example of the 2% rule for a home with the purchase price of $150,000: $150,000 x 0.02 = $3,000.Should you sell your rental to pay off your Mortgage?!?
What is the 50% rule in real estate?
Like many rules of real estate investing, the 50 percent rule isn't always accurate, but it can be a helpful way to estimate expenses for rental property. To use it, an investor takes the property's gross rent and multiplies it by 50 percent, providing the estimated monthly operating expenses. That sounds easy, right?How do you know if a rental property is worth it?
One popular formula to help you decide if a property is good investment is the 1 percent rule, which advises that the property's monthly rent should be no less than 1 percent of the upfront cost, including any initial renovations and the purchase price.Why you should not sell your investment property?
While it would be nice to never sell, sometimes an investor needs cash to move on to the next rental property. Sometimes selling a rental property can result in a taxable capital gain. Based on an investor's income tax bracket, capital gains tax is either 0%, 15%, or 20% of the profit earned.Is it smarter to pay off mortgage or invest?
It's typically smarter to pay down your mortgage as much as possible at the very beginning of the loan to save yourself from paying more interest later. If you're somewhere near the later years of your mortgage, it may be more valuable to put your money into retirement accounts or other investments.Is it better to pay off mortgage or investment property?
Is it better to pay off a mortgage or investment property? The answer to that question depends on which of the two you value most highly. Paying off your mortgage, of course, will secure a roof over your head; however, paying off your investment property can allow you to have more equity and cash flow.What should I do with the money when I sell my rental property?
When you sell as property, you can keep the profits under the LLC, which makes it easy to reinvest and avoid paying capital gains. If you can manage a fast sale and then reinvest the money into another, similar property, you may also avoid some taxes by doing a 1031 exchange.Is there a downside to paying off mortgage early?
Con: You may have to pay a prepayment penaltySome lenders charge fees if you pay off your loan too early, as it eats into their ability to make a profit. These fees vary, but generally, it's a small percentage of the outstanding loan balance.
How long do you have to keep a property to avoid capital gains tax?
Where this is the case, the period of occupation as a main home is sheltered from capital gains tax, as is the final 18 months of ownership, regardless of whether the property is occupied as a main home for that final period.How do I avoid capital gains tax when selling a rental property?
One of the most common and easiest ways to avoid taxes when selling a rental property is just to use a 1031 exchange. If you will be taking the proceeds to invest in something else, you can defer any taxes due.Is it better to sell rental property before or after retirement?
"Generally speaking, heading into retirement you have a lower income, so if a gain is made then the impact on tax return could be less," he said. "Prior to retirement your income is likely to be higher, and adding a capital gain may result in a higher taxable income.How much loss can I deduct on the sale of a rental property?
The rental real estate loss allowance allows a deduction of up to $25,000 per year in losses from rental properties.Why should you not fully pay off your mortgage?
"Once you pay the mortgage off, it could be hard to get the money back, particularly since a time of financial need may be the very time that it is hardest to get a new loan," Schoonmaker explains. And as far as dipping into your retirement goes—just don't do it unless you absolutely have to.At what age should you pay off your mortgage?
But if you want to live a life of financial freedom, then it's important to shed all of your debt, says Shark Tank personality Kevin O'Leary. In fact, O'Leary insists that it's a good idea to be debt-free by age 45 -- and that includes having your mortgage paid off.What is the safest way to pay off a mortgage?
Tips to pay off mortgage early
- Refinance your mortgage. ...
- Make extra mortgage payments. ...
- Make one extra mortgage payment each year. ...
- Round up your mortgage payments. ...
- Try the dollar-a-month plan. ...
- Use unexpected income.
Do you pay tax on selling investment property?
Capital gains tax is the fee you pay on any profit made from the sale of an investment property. This profit is referred to as a capital gain and is the difference between what you paid for the property (your cost base) and what you sold it for. It's included in your assessable income and taxed at your marginal rate.Is it smart to sell an investment property?
Yes, you should sell an investment property in a sellers market if the profit you earn will outweigh the future property value growth and the passive rental income you'll miss out on by selling.What is the 1% rule for investment property?
How the One Percent Rule Works. This simple calculation multiplies the purchase price of the property plus any necessary repairs by 1%. The result is a base level of monthly rent. It's also compared to the potential monthly mortgage payment to give the owner a better understanding of the property's monthly cash flow.What adds the most value to a rental property?
6 Tips To Add Value To Your Rental Property
- Replace Flooring. The first thing you should do is replace the flooring regularly. ...
- Paint. Studies indicate that fresh exterior paint can increase the property value by an average of 5%. ...
- Hardware. ...
- Social spaces. ...
- Garage doors. ...
- Landscape.
How much profit should you make on a rental?
Vacation rental owners should look to make no less than a 10% return on their investment. That means your income minus expenses (net operating costs including any mortgage payment) should be no less than 10% of your initial investment per year.What is a good rate of return on rental property?
A good ROI for a rental property is typically more than 10%, but 5%–10% can also be acceptable. But the ROI may be lower in the first year, due to the upfront costs of buying a home. A fixer-upper may offer more upfront savings as their average list price is 25% lower than turnkey homes.
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SSE Thermal and Equinor have awarded two key contracts for work on the proposed hydrogen storage facility at Aldbrough, reinforcing their commitment to kickstarting a low carbon hydrogen economy in the region.
Engineering company Atkins has been awarded a contract to conduct a feasibility study to assess the design of the hydrogen storage caverns at Aldbrough as well as the corresponding pipeline to transport hydrogen to and from the proposed new Humber Low Carbon Pipelines (HLPC) being developed as part of the Zero Carbon Humber consortium. The outcome of the assessment will provide the foundation for the next phase of scoping work as the project matures. The contract also includes the option for subsequent pre-FEED (front end engineering design) work.
Sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources Management's (ERM) contract covers the environmental, health, safety and permitting aspects of the scheme, which are vital to developing Equinor's future 'Hydrogen to Humber' (H2H) ambitions and enabling flexibility in the regional hydrogen production, usage and storage value chain.
The Aldbrough Hydrogen Storage project is a collaboration between SSE Thermal and Equinor which plans to store low carbon hydrogen either within the existing natural gas storage facility or at a new hydrogen storage site adjacent to the Aldbrough Gas Storage facility in East Yorkshire. This could be in operation by early 2028, with an initial expected capacity of at least 320 GWh, which is enough to power over 860 hydrogen buses a year.
Hydrogen storage will be pivotal in creating a large-scale hydrogen economy in the UK allowing cost effective balancing of hydrogen production and supply. Hydrogen storage will support fuel switching in many sectors including flexible power generation alongside intermittent renewables, industrial use and heat. It will also support optimal production of both blue and green hydrogen production as the hydrogen economy grows, providing back-up where large proportions of energy are produced from renewable power.
Equinor's flagship H2H Saltend project, which will produce low carbon hydrogen to help decarbonize and fuel switch the Saltend Chemicals Park, currently one of the region's most carbon intensive sites is the kick-starter project for a wider hydrogen economy in Humber. The H2H Saltend scheme will be submitted to the second phase of the Government's 'Cluster Sequencing Process' later this month.
"We know hydrogen storage will be crucial in creating a large-scale hydrogen economy in the UK, balancing production and demand and accelerating the transition to net zero," said Oonagh O'Grady, Head of Hydrogen Development at SSE Thermal. "The contracts awarded to Atkins and ERM represent an important milestone in our plans for hydrogen storage at Aldbrough, which would play a major role in building a low-carbon future in the Humber."


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How Long Do Smoke Detectors Last?
How do you know if a smoke detector is going bad?
Press and hold the test button on the smoke detector. It can take a few seconds to begin, but a loud, ear-piercing siren should emanate from the smoke detector while the button is pressed. If the sound is weak or nonexistent, replace your batteries.
Why do smoke detectors only last 10 years?
It likely has to do with the lifetime of the hardware itself. Remember, there's a circuit board and a light source, as well as a detector. Those don't last forever. So the manufacturer certifies the device will work for only 10 years, and then (in some modern units) sets a hard sunset by using an unreplacable battery.
How often should you replace your smoke detectors?
Smoke alarm powered by a nine-volt battery
Test the alarm monthly. Replace the batteries at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years.
Do you really need to replace smoke detectors every 10 years?
Smoke alarm lifespans can vary, but according to the association, smoke alarms need to be replaced at least every 10 years. According to Carli, that lack of awareness means some U.S. homes may have smoke alarms that have passed their expiration dates, putting people at increased risk in the event of a home fire.
Do smoke detectors go off for carbon monoxide?
It's been several weeks now, and the alarm has been silent ever since. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that go off without an obvious good reason are a pain, for sure. But don't let that stop you from installing them in your house and making certain their batteries (on units that have them) are fresh.
Why do smoke alarms go off in the middle of the night?
This battery characteristic can cause a smoke alarm to enter the low battery chirp mode when air temperatures drop. Most homes are the coolest between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. That's why the alarm may sound a low-battery chirp in the middle of the night, and then stop when the home warms up a few degrees.
Why would smoke detectors go off without smoke?
It is normal for smoke alarms to go off and sound briefly (up to 5-10 seconds) when you install a new battery or when they are powered up. If the alarm continues to go off and no smoke is present, the cause may be one of the following: There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries.
How long does a 9 volt battery last in a smoke detector?
If your smoke alarms are powered by a nine-volt battery, the battery should be replaced every 6 months, while the alarm itself should be replaced once every 10 years.
Do smoke alarms go off when they expire?
Smoke Alarms Eventually Expire
Just like that milk sitting in your fridge, smoke alarms go bad after a while. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you replace your smoke alarms every ten years.
Do I need an electrician to replace hardwired smoke detectors?
They are hard-wired into our electrical system, but that doesn't mean you need an electrician to replace them. Modern hard-wired smoke detectors don't have wires in the back that need to be connected to loose wires in the ceiling.
How much does it cost to replace hard wired smoke detectors?
The cost can vary widely, depending on where you live and on the type and number of units to be replaced, where they're placed and the condition of the wires. Service providers we contacted charge a wide range of prices, from $35 to $40 per detector, plus a $50 for service charge, to $135 to $155 per detector.
What do you do with old smoke detectors?
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In a relatively light moment during recent arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, Associate Justice Elena Kagan neatly summed up the problem with the Federal Communications Commission's current system for controlling allegedly indecent material on over-the-air television and radio.
"The way that this policy seems to work," she said, "it's like nobody can use dirty words or nudity except for Steven Spielberg (laughter in the room), and that there's a lot of room here for FCC enforcement on the basis of what speech they think is kind of nice and proper and good. And so that's a serious First Amendment issue."
The Supreme Court is considering this issue and Fifth Amendment issues in two related cases: FCC v. Fox Television Stations Inc. and FCC v. ABC Inc. A decision is expected by June.
Justice Kagan's remark was judiciously restrained. In truth, the FCC's current enforcement approach is unclear, unpredictable and often laughably inconsistent. It violates freedom of speech guarantees of the First Amendment and due process guarantees of the Fifth Amendment. The court should invalidate the commission's current system, forcing the FCC to see if it can devise a different process that squares with the U.S. Constitution.
The reference to Steven Spielberg was no coincidence. Multiple uses of variations of the f-word and the s-word were not indecent in prime-time network broadcasts of Mr. Spielberg's movie "Saving Private Ryan," the FCC said. But the same words spoken in "The Blues," a seven-part public television documentary on the history of blues music, were declared indecent.
Full-frontal nudity in network broadcasts of Mr. Spielberg's "Schindler's List" was not indecent, the FCC said, but partial nudity in an episode of the much-honored television series "NYPD Blue" was deemed indecent — although only when it aired between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Central time zone.
The FCC's current indecency regime gives a government agency the power to make subjective judgments about which words, sequences and images are artistically necessary and which are not. To the FCC, the dialogue, acting, editing, cinematography and storytelling of Mr. Spielberg's works made their nudity and profanity artistically necessary.
But after analyzing their scripts, lighting, shots, pacing and camera angles of "The Blues" and "NYPD Blue," the agency declared their nudity and profanity to be artistically unnecessary. Therefore, they were indecent and subject to fines of up to $325,000 per word or image — per station.
ABC and its affiliated stations, for example, were fined more than $1 million for a brief 10th-season sequence of "NYPD Blue" dramatizing an awkward situation that arose the morning after long-suffering Detective Andy Sipowicz found love with a female colleague.
The FCC's vague standards, erratic artistic assessments and excessive fines have fostered fear and chilled free expression. Language in documentaries about soldiers fighting in Iraq and battling post-traumatic stress disorder at home was sanitized for fear of FCC sanctions. A commercial TV station in Portland, Ore., avoided live coverage of a controversial local news event, fearing that an open microphone might pick up an expletive. Phoenix TV stations decided against live coverage of a memorial service for Pat Tillman, a former NFL player killed by friendly fire while serving in Afghanistan, anticipating profanity from Mr. Tillman's anguished family members.
Obscenity enjoys no First Amendment protection. But some of the court briefs supporting broadcasters make persuasive arguments that now there is no justification for government to police TV and radio signals for indecency—if there ever was.
Broadcast channels, for example, are neither uniquely pervasive nor uniquely accessible to children, the reasons cited in the court's 1978 Pacifica opinion for restricting broadcasters' free speech. In 90 percent of American homes, those channels arrive via cable wires and satellite dishes alongside unregulated basic and premium channels.
And thanks to a wide range of blocking circuits in televisions, remotes and set-top boxes, parents who want to limit the media diets of their children don't need the FCC to do it for them.
The Supreme Court may not rule out indecency regulation entirely, but the system in place today is unacceptable. As the Second Circuit Court of Appeals put it, "We do not suggest that the FCC could not create a constitutional policy. We hold only that the FCC's current policy fails constitutional scrutiny."


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A father and son learning program will take place this Chol Hamoed at Merkaz Avreichim – 466 Albany Ave. Participants can win a $100 gift card and other prizes.
The days of Chol Hamoed are a special time that our children look forward to a whole year.
These are days of שמחה and it is a mitzvah to be משמח our children. What we must always remember is the greatest way we can be משמח our children is by spending time with them "learning תורה that is שקול כנגד כל המצות כולן".
This year Avos Ubanim has arranged a special Chol Hamoed Program for our boys with their fathers on Mon., Tues, and Wed. during Chol Hamoed from 7:30 until 8:30 in the evening followed by Maariv.
A $100 gift certificate will be raffled off besides many other amazing prizes. t will take place on 466 Albany Ave. in the Merkaz Avreichim Shul.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Let us give the Rebbe a real nachas ruach by going above and beyond for מבצע תורה.
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A new instalment of the SimCity franchise
One of the most important titles in terms of strategy and management games is definitely SimCity. It first appeared back in 1989 and not only has it led to the development of a saga but it has also made way for several titles throughout its almost 30 years of history. The franchise has quite a few titles that can be played on different platforms and now it's back with SimCity BuildIt for smartphones and tablets. It doesn't offer us anything new but it allows to get stuck back into such a great game.
BuildIt joins the likes of previous hits such as SimCity 2000, 3000, 4, 5 and Societies.
The fact that the app doesn't bring along any groundbreaking innovations doesn't mean it's boring for this saga's fans; totally the opposite. Once again, we'll take control of a city, the growth of which involves new responsibilities and needs to be satisfied.
You'll have to face up to all sorts of challenges inherent to the growth of any city. In other words, the management of wastewater, the construction of an airport, as well as the installation of communications, drinking water and electricity services. For such purpose, you'll have to construct buildings to unlock new possibilities, patiently managing all your resources or directly purchasing whatever you need (making use of in-app purchases).
SimCity BuildIt: a cross-over between a management and a military strategy game
Install the APK and enjoy its most important features that include the possibility to destroy cities built by other players:
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- Compete to earn rewards in city leagues playing against other gamers.
- Create alliances with other players or face up to them by waging war and destroying their cities.
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I also work with a limited number of children doing play therapy, depending on the complexity of their needs.
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I am a big nerd when it comes to a few topics, two of which are attachment and the nervous system. In session you will hear me talk about these two things a lot. The bottom line is, when our key relationships (like partner and parent-child relationships) are in distress, our bodies react as though our lives are in danger. I believe deeply that this explains so much of what feels in the moment like "irrational" behaviour. We always have a reason for what we do, and usually it has to do with safety.
My style is conversational, relaxed, warm, and empathic, but when I need to, I am not afraid to interrupt and be directive, especially when there is more than one person in the room.
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Source: Gazeta Do Povo by Cristina Graeml
A caravan of doctors from all over the country is in Brasilia to order hydroxychloroquine in popular pharmacies and met with President Jair Bolsonaro late this morning.
The group of 100 doctors of various specialties, all from the front line of the Covid-19 treatment, decided to appeal directly to the President of the Republic for the release of the drug in the network of popular pharmacies, because SUS patients who want to use the drug are not managing to do early treatment for lack of medication. Not even those willing to pay can find hydroxychloroquine for sale.
The doctors who are in Brasília are from all states and represent around 10,000 professionals adhering to the protocol suggested by the Ministry of Health. All claim to have drastically reduced the rates of hospitalization and deaths among patients taking hydroxychloroquine in combination with azithromycin and zinc the first five days of symptoms.
According to them, patients are followed up daily and there is not a single recorded case of death or even cardiac arrhythmia or other side effects caused by the use of the drugs. Despite the negative campaign against hydroxychloroquine, doctors say that the demand for the drug has increased a lot, because most patients want to be treated early, but the drug is gone from pharmacies.
Doctors Against Covid-19 Movement
Since March, when the first studies with good results on the use of hydroxychloroquine in patients in the early stage of the disease appeared , doctors who adhered to early treatment began to form WhatsApp groups to exchange experiences. They also organized themselves into national groups that today, together, reach the almost 10,000 doctors mentioned above.
It is an immense network of mutual support and exchange of clinical experiences, which also organizes medical debates on YouTube and social networks. Right here in this column I have already gathered seven of the more than 300 doctors from Paraná who treat patients with hydroxychloroquine in a virtual conversation about the results they were getting.
Like colleagues in other states connected to the network called Doctors Against Covid-19, they advise those with suspected coronavirus contamination not to wait for symptoms to get worse to seek medical help and start treatment soon.
It was through this intense mobilization that, weeks ago, they started to organize their trip to Brasília. The caravan initially planned had 1,000 subscribers, but due to the ban on agglomerations in the federal capital, only the administrators of WhatsApp groups chose to meet the president.
Among those present are immunologist Nise Yamagushi and anesthesiologist Luciana Cruz (São Paulo); the intensive care physician Cássio Prado, mayor of Porto Feliz-SP, the first municipal manager to adopt the protocol of the Ministry of Health; fire doctor Pedromar Valadares Melo (Macapá-AP), responsible for Civil Defense and the anti-Covid Committee of the state of Amapá; and infectologist Valéria Brilhante (Belém-PA), director of Unimed Belém.
Unimed de Belém became a national reference after Dr. Vânia Brilhante released the graphics of the beginning of May, when the health operator left the collapse (with ICUs, wards and corridors crowded in the service units) and managed to zero the number of hospitalizations one week after starting the distribution of hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin and zinc to all patients who sought medical attention with mild flu symptoms.
Open letter to the president
The doctors delivered an open letter to the president requesting that medicines be made available in popular pharmacies at around 11 am. This afternoon they intend to go to the National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to deliver a document also to the presidents of the Chamber, Rodrigo Maia; Senate, Davi Alcolumbre and STF, Dias Toffolli.
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Busting Common Software Testing Myths
In the dynamic world of software development, testing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications. However, there are several myths surrounding software testing that can lead to misconceptions and flawed practices. Today, we take a closer look at these common software testing myths, providing detailed insights to help developers, testers, and stakeholders gain a clearer understanding of the testing process and its significance.
Common Software Testing Myths
There are numerous software testing myths in the tech community and these myths continue to gain credence, sometimes even shaping belief systems. Here are a few of them:
Myth 1: Testing is a One-Time Activity
One of the most persistent software testing myths is the idea that testing is a one-off event that happens after the development phase. The truth is that testing is most effective when it's integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. By involving testers from the very beginning of the project, you can identify potential issues at an early stage, leading to quicker resolution and a more streamlined development process. Testing at every phase – from requirements gathering and design to deployment – ensures that any glitches are caught and addressed promptly.
Myth 2: Automated Testing Eliminates the Need for Manual Testing
The automated vs manual testing debate is one that just might never go away. But while automated testing has revolutionized the testing landscape, it's important to recognize its limitations. Automated tests excel at executing repetitive tasks, verifying functionality, and conducting regression testing. However, they lack the intuition and creativity of human testers. Manual testing allows for exploratory testing, where testers simulate real-world user scenarios, making it more likely to discover usability issues, edge cases, and unpredictable interactions. The key lies in finding the right balance between the efficiency of automation and the human touch of manual testing.
Myth 3: Testing Guarantees 100% Bug-Free Software
As much as we'd like to believe it, no software can be entirely free of bugs, no matter how rigorous the testing process is. The goal of testing is to minimize the number and severity of defects, thereby enhancing the user experience. It's a risk mitigation strategy that helps catch and resolve critical issues before they impact end-users. A realistic approach is to prioritize the most important tests, thoroughly examine high-risk areas, and understand that a few minor bugs might slip through despite best efforts.
Myth 4: Testers Are Responsible for Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is a team effort that involves every member of the development process. Developers play a crucial role in building quality into the software by adhering to coding standards and collaborating closely with testers. The mindset of "quality is everyone's responsibility" ensures that the entire team is invested in delivering a high-quality product. Testers provide an independent perspective, offering fresh eyes to identify issues that might be overlooked by developers.
Myth 5: All Test Cases Must Be Executed for Comprehensive Testing
Attempting to execute every single test case is not only time-consuming but also unnecessary. A more practical approach is to apply risk-based testing, where tests are prioritized based on the likelihood and potential impact of failure. Techniques like equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis help select a representative subset of test cases that provide sufficient coverage of different scenarios. This approach ensures thorough testing while optimizing time and resources.
Myth 6: Testing Is Expensive and Time-Consuming
One of the most popular software testing myths is that it is expensive and time-consuming. While it's true that testing requires an investment, it's a misconception to view it as an expense rather than an investment in the quality and success of your software. The cost of not testing can be far greater – including potential revenue loss, customer dissatisfaction, and costly post-release bug fixes. By catching issues early and ensuring a smooth user experience, testing ultimately saves time and resources in the long run.
Myth 7: Performance Testing Is Only Necessary for High-Traffic Applications
Performance testing is not limited to high-traffic applications; it's vital for any software that aims to deliver a seamless user experience. Performance issues, such as slow load times or crashes, can frustrate users and lead to lost business opportunities. Conducting performance testing under various conditions helps identify and address bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other performance-related issues, ensuring your software performs optimally for all users.
By debunking these common software testing myths, we pave the way for a more accurate and effective approach to quality assurance in software development. Understanding the role of testing throughout the lifecycle, the importance of collaboration between team members, and the realistic expectations for bug-free software empowers companies like Tezza Business Solutions to deliver applications that are robust, user-friendly, and reliable.
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Paris Air Show: Weaponised UAV expansion set to drive growth in the market
The market for military unmanned systems will reach more than $14.5 billion annually by the end of the next decade, according to a new analysis from Shephard Media.
Shephard's Military Unmanned Systems Forecast 2019-2029 shows that spending on new unmanned air, land and maritime vehicles will rise from US$8.1 billion in 2019 to U$14.4 billion by 2029.
This growth is being driven primarily by an expansion in global unmanned aircraft fleets, particularly for weaponised medium-altitude systems.
At the very high end, while there is significant investment in research and development for aircraft capable of being a manned
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Vincent Lindsey-Clark recital 2020
Our first recital of 2020 saw the very welcome return of composer, teacher and guitarist Vincent Lindsey-Clark. Vincent is renowned for his compositions which have been written for both professionals and students – some being adopted by examination boards. He has written for solo guitar, ensembles and he has written two concertos. His programme included many of these compositions.
His first piece was Pulsar which Vincent explained he had written for the Beatty Classical Guitar Competition in 2009. This was a fast slick piece inspired by his discoveries as an amateur astronomer. By way of contrast, we then moved on to John Dowland's renaissance piece, My Lady Hundson's Puffe - a Melancholy Galliard. We then heard three popular Spanish pieces – Tarrega's Capriccio Arabe, Granada by Albeniz and finally Turina's Rafaga where Vincent was able to demonstrate his superb Flamenco technique.
Vincent then left the stage as he gave a brilliant Power Point presentation of the rare and endangered birds of New Zealand which featured in his composition Whenua a te Manu – Land of the Birds. The composition was commissioned by John Crouch for the 2018 New Zealand Taraniki Guitar Summer School. Sasha had set up a screen and scrolled though pictures of the birds while Vincent told us about them. Not all the compositions imitated the bird calls, some emulated their characteristics. The seven birds featured included the Fantail which has a habit of flicking out its tail feathers like a fan. The Tui which has a wide range of calls and is an accomplished mimic. The Ruru which is a small owl with a two note descending call. A cacophony of Penguins squawking and squabbling. A lonely Kakapo — a highly endangered flightless parrot who makes a bass boom call which is not returned. The well known comical Kiwi which scampers around searching for worms. Finally, the Toutouwai a highly endangered grey robin with slow staccato to rapid trill calls. Vincent then played the pieces while Sasha scrolled through the pictures of the birds. The suite was extremely well received.
The second half of the concert began with the very popular Choros No 1 by Villa Lobos. This was followed by three of Vincent's own compositions – Mirage, an Arabic sounding piece which was written for a student, Celia by my Side which was commissioned by David Thompson of the Southampton Guitar Society and finally Altitude which Vincent wrote on an aeroplane whilst returning from New Zealand. We then heard the Winter Dreams Suite by Thomas Hartman. This was based on Russian Folk Songs and was originally written for six instruments for a ballet. Vincent had subsequently reduced the music to just one solo guitar. The official concert finished with Vincent's Rumba for Hayley which he wrote in celebration of the life of a friend's daughter. Very enthusiastic applause produced a lovely encore – Vincent's very fine and moving arrangement of the Mountains of Mourne.
This was certainly quite a different concert to what we are used to. We had a presentation on New Zealand birds and Vincent gave us an insight into all the pieces he played – many of which were his own compositions. Vincent is a wonderful performer, arranger and composer and we look forward to his return. In fact he returned just one week later in the guise of adjudicator of the Adult Guitar section of the Chichester Festival of Music, Dance and Speech.
It was suggested to Sasha that it would be appropriate to have a collection for the unfortunate wildlife in Australia that was suffering in the savage bush fires. I am pleased to report that on the night £100 was raised from the generous donations of the audience.
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Always best to have facts when you've been caught with your pants down, and boy, did Ms O'Callaghan's pants hit the deck with a clang when she denied Townsville Enterprise had made a $6000 donation to the LNP. (Please. No comments on that imagery, you lot.)
But here's a startling possibility … could Clive 'Novichok' Palmer get on the TEL board, playing footsie with Mayor Mullet, and end up calling the shots down at Wishing Well House? The 'Pie reckons it's not only a possibility, but if he actually does move to Townsville, highly likely.
As the old saying has it, comparisons are odious, but sometimes they are unavoidable. So The 'Pie is compelled to ask, why, on so many fronts, is Cairns getting it oh-so-right and Townsville getting it oh-so-wrong?
And on the world stage, Donald Trump turns international diplomacy into a game of two-up, where he holds a massive, really big, totally special advantage … he is proving to be the biggest tosser the world has ever known.
That's where we start this week.
The self-described 'world's most stable genius' went on the road during the week, managing to terrorise and mesmerize much of Europe, as The Trumpet fine honed his dickhead diplomacy, ordering NATO countries to do what they are already doing and telling Britain it could find a better PM. And he thinks Boris Johnson would be that person!!!
His schedule takes in Brussels, Britain and winds up with 'what will probably be my easiest meeting' with Vlad Putin in Finland. It is widely believed that this is where the tables will be turned, and The Trumpet will get his latest set of riding orders … at least that's what Bentley thinks.
But the Poms aren't amused in the least by their certifiably insane visitor and vampirish missus. Trump's unprecedented intrusion into local politics in Britain has everyone dumbfounded, especially when he made his divisive thoughts known about Brexit and the country's choice of leader, not in a face to face meeting with PM Theresa May, but in an interview with the country's most infamous tabloid.
Well, as least that earned one of the best recent headlines about his antics, from Sun rival. the Mirror.
A gobsmacked world can now hardly wait for the Finland meeting, where the boot is expected to be very much on the other foot … if Trump can get it out of his mouth first. The 'Pie's money is on Putin showing him up for the dangerously thought-disordered fawning bad joke that is Donald J Trump.
And Just Before We Get Back To The Local Circus
In a week of Trump follies and World Cup theatrics, it was an unheard of soccer team that held the world's attention, trapped by water in a cave in northern Thailand. In contrast to the aforementioned antics in Europe, this was a rescue story that uplifted the human spirit at a much needed moment. At last some real heroes to admire and inspire, with an Aussie or two in there as a bonus for us.
Although the boys ordeal seemed somehow familiar to a closer story for some American news outlets.
Ironically, the Thai boys came back into the sunlight just as America was announcing that while it had reunited 57 children with their families, they cannot trace where hundreds of other illegal immigrant parents have been sent.
The Monty Python writers should sue.
So Should Townsville Ratepayers
When the Daily Astonisher finally caught up with last week's scoop, courtesy of Pat Coleman, that Townsville Enterprise was listed as having made a $6000 donation to the LNP, the paper unwittingly managed to give TEL CEO Patricia O'Callaghan just enough rope, and she obligingly hung herself.
She said that it was perfectly OK to pony up $6000 of membership fees for schmoozing access to Liberal National Party luminaries, because it got TEL to the table of the influencers. This was somewhat topsy turvy thinking to start with; it is reasonable to assume that representing an area where all levels of government are represented by Labor , it should the LNP dropping a few grand to TEL to look favourably on them and help formulate a winning wish list. But no, that sort of negotiation is clearly well beyond Little Patty, who again proved to be a CEO on trainer wheels.
But no sooner had Her Ineptness offered that defence, she then justified that it showed up in LNP records as a donation by telling a trusting Astonisher that although the money had been paid to attend a specific event, the LNP forms with boxes to be ticked offered no other option for the reason for payment other than donation. Ummm, let's just have a look at that, shall we? This is the final page of the program advising on payment methods.
Note the one that says Payment By Invoice? Anyone using this method … especially if an apolitical outfit like TEL … can request that an invoice make it clear what the money was for, and make it clear that it was not a donation and was not to appear on LNP records as such. There is an address available for a covering letter. It would appear that Ms O'Callaghan either didn't think of this, or is outright fibbing, hoping no one will notice, or in fact, despite her CEO status, wasn't aware of basic business common sense and propriety. The LNP are surely be aware that calling all monies received for their observer meeting can not be called 'donations'? Or can they? Either way, Ms O'Callaghan gets the Steggles Award of the Month for the most egg on face.
Many business people were angry that TEL had forked over $6000 of their membership fees for pointless eating, drinking and talking (all for nought, too) in this manner, so what did the body representing them, the Townsville Chamber of Commerce think of it all?
Nothing, actually.
In reply to this very question put in an open letter from The Magpie, and with more than a little help from her board and management team, Chamber president Debbie Rains said it was none of the Chamber's business. In a classic case of a camel being a horse designed by a committee, Ms Rains and team cobbled together a somewhat ingenuous long-winded reply couched in terms so beloved by those wanting to talk a lot but say very little. The short answer is the Chamber regards it not their place to care one way or the other.
This reply did make one wonder just what the Chamber actually does do, but they're a member-funded organization that does not call on the public purse, so fair enough. But not an advisory body? Mayor Mullet and The Impaler may well remember that next time the Walker Street fright bats and the Chamber meet for one of their occasional polite high tea, scones and cream meetings on various issues like parking, bus hubs (remember that one?) and rates, matters on which the Chamber has certainly given advice to the council (generally not heeded). And it would seem the Chamber has also offered favourable advice on the desirability of a ticket tax to fund QAL's yearned for airport expansion. Well, Ms Rains did in the Astonisher, but perhaps she was speaking as a mega-travel agent, which would be strange in itself. Of course, one of their members' interests is their rates, $750,000 worth of which goes to TEL, which we now learn $6000 of said same rates go to the LNP (and Little Pattie promises she will do the same for Labor). So it would seem that it would be in the interests of the Chamber to actually have an opinion about this other 'apolitical' organization called Townsville Enterprise.
But there ya go, gotta love the way things are done in Townsville. Especially if the following happens.
Clive Novichok Palmer Set To Takeover TEL?
You may on the face of it think this is a bit of a stretch, ludicrous even, but is it? Here's how it could come about.
The 'Pie is quite fond of his pet conspiracy theory that this running battle of words between Mayor Mullet and Novichok Palmer is all a set-up, although we're yet to find out the underlying agenda. But consider all the Clive stories of late: buying a Townsville penthouse (local bizoid Geoff Eales will be hoping Clive is a quiet upstairs neighbour), then reportedly eyeing off the top floor of Aquarius on the Strand as his new business HQ, re-starting some work at Yabulu – presumably the potentially lucrative extraction of cobalt from the tailing dams – and then his quixotic political plans for Herbert. These sagas have all raised doubting eyebrows. But then on Wednesday, he dropped his $3million defamation claim against the mayor although he looked to have a very good case against her, and settled out of court (no details but rumoured to be Mayor Mullet's original offer of a private apology and $50,000).
OK, so moving on to what might happen in the future. Clive re-starts his business, joins TEL and buys a seat on the board. What, you say? Buy? That surely can't happen, who would he bribe to get that spot?
Answer: no one, it's not only legal but written into Townsville Enterprise constitution.
16.7 Principal Partners
(a) All Principal Partners will be entitled to appoint a Director to the
Board. The Principal Partners Directors shall consist of all
persons, firms, corporations and other organisations which,
prior to an Annual General Meeting, have pledged to contribute
to the amount of not less than two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars ($250,000) or such other amount as the Board may
determine from time to time (the "Guaranteed Contribution of
16.8 Major Partners
(a) All Major Partners will be entitled to appoint a Director to the
Board. The Major Partners shall consist of all persons, firms,
corporations and other organisations which, prior to an Annual
General Meeting, have pledged to contribute to the Company
an amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) or such other amount as the Board may determine
from time to time (the "Guaranteed Contribution of the Major
So Palmer trots in with what to him would be chump change, becomes a principal partner, and gets on the board. But wait, there's more … Palmer has more than one company, so any of his other entities can becomes principal or major partners, and voila, guess who's suddenly got real clout in the Dudley Do Nothings. For whatever that is worth. First order of business, a dinosaur statue in the car park ….
… and some havoc inside amongst the staff. With TEL, Clive will have achieved his long cherished dream of having a replica of the Titantic.
Couldn't happen, you say? Isn't that what you said about Trump becoming President?
It Might Be Better If Did Things The Way They Do Things In Cairns
Our northern bête noir neighbours are powering along on several fronts, and its interesting to note they are doing it quite comfortably even after – or because of – ditching their TEL equivalent, Advance Cairns. That saves their ratepayers the $300,000 annual contribution to the Advance begging bowl.
But let's look at a couple of others areas where we can make some odious comparisons. Building approvals continue to plummet in Townsville while heading skyward up north.
That is pretty stark, but the Astonisher continues it 'emperor's new clothes' policy of running highly selective and qualified stories about housing. Like this one today, which is nothing but an undeclared free ad …
…. That's not journalism Christie, that advertising puff, and not even a 'sponsored content' logo so soften the insult … and puff it is indeed, just have a look at all the qualifying 'could' and 'maybe' words like 'potential', 'is planned' and 'expected to' etc. And the 'snapped up' opener is pure fantasy, The 'Pie's info is that Elliot Springs is, like the rest of Townsville, deep in the doldrums. Love the buyer's comment that he and the missus 'plan to have a family (because) there are plans for a park and a school just down the road …. he'd better lay off rooting until he's in his early 60s if he wants his kids to go to that school.
And Townsville Has To Drop The Begging Bowl Mentality
During the week, the Astonisher carried a story headlined Airport Upgrade Call, essentially demanding government money to do what owners Queensland Airports Limited should be doing from their considerable monopolistic profits. OK, everyone in Townsville thinks an upgrade is a good idea, so no argument … but there most certainly is one about who should pay for it. The airport is a monopoly, and 100% of its users have NO CHOICE but to use it. Predictably, Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister the clueless Kate Jones (tourism? Wow, doin' a great job, babe!) contributed the mysterious statement that she'd been told that the airport management 'had the finances' to fund the expansion. So why did she also say she thought a passenger tax was a better idea? She is a member of the Labor Party, isn't she?
No such demeaning antics in Cairns, where the privately owned airport there has just announced a $55million make-over. This prompted The Magpie to send this email to Cairns Airport's Corporate Affairs Manager Carly Hammersley.
Good morning, Carly,
Have a couple of queries regarding the expansion of the Cairns airport. Is there any government money from any level involved in the $55million price tag, and is there any proposed ticket levy to fund the work? Also, who owns the airport?
One thing became clear almost instantly … Ms Hammersley will never get a job on the Townsville Council … she answered as follows within four minutes … yes, four … and at 8.15am !!!
Carly Hammersley
Hi Malcolm,
Short answer is no and no… entirely funded by the airport and retailers.
No ticket levy on passengers. The airport is owned by North Queensland Airports – we also own and operate Mackay Airport.
So if Cairns can do this, why can't QAL and Townsville do likewise? Worth noting that QAL also owns the Gold Coast Airport, the sixth busiest in the country, so surely they can't be short of a development dollar?
Then There Was This
The popular and very sharp, funny ABC TV show The Weekly aired a spoof segment and pisstake of the travel show Getaway called Go Away, and the latest one featured Cairns. Funnyman Tom Gleeson was less than complimentary about Cairns and the locals were mightily bronzed off … and here in Townsville, witless folks like the Townsville Bulletin put the segment on Facebook as a 'gotcha' dissing Cairns. That is an own goal by the paper, and demonstrates that Cairns and Townsville do have one thing in common … the famous NQ inferiority touchiness about the slightest criticism from 'outsiders' and a complete ignorance of what the joke was all about. The four or so minutes was in fact a very valuable travelogue that would've cost tens of thousands if commissioned by the city … and southern audiences understand it was a joke in the Gleeson tradition but still soaked up what were enticing images for those shivering through winter down south.
In a rare moment of being wrong, Shari Tagliabue suggested in today's Astonisher that Townsville had dodged a bullet by Gleeson overflying us and doing 'a job' on Cairns. Gleeson and the Weekly wouldn't even consider Townsville, Shazza. Wrong for the simple reason that unlike Cairns, Townsville is not a much loved, highly visited, well regulated tourist destination. Which is also truly tropical, and well promoted across Australia and internationally.
Will someone please let the Astonisher's iditor in on the joke?
There are many more matters bubbling just below the surface of Townsville's malaise. The Magpie will get around to them all in good time, as he continues to let the truth out, it will free us all. Eventually.
An Argentinian soccer player is an unlikely source for a trenchant comment that fits Townsville to a tee. Jorge Valdano was talking about Argentina, but The 'Pie thinks it can equally apply to Townsville.
"So many things are wrong with Argentina (read Townsville) we do not know what is wrong; so much is happening no one knows what is happening."
A Sobering Thought When Thinking About The Next Federal Election
From Anthony Green, ABC's election expert.
A Final Thought On Trump
And Let's Leave Ya Laughing
The Royals have had a lot to put up with concerning pushy guests from overseas, but mostly they have managed to laugh it off … they certainly did during a special gala for Charlie's birthday party a few years ago.
That's it for this week, keep an eye on comments during the week, everybody can have a say and The 'Pie has some stuff he didn't have room for in the blog. And if you enjoy this weekly load of fruitcakery, drop off a brown paper bag of the folding stuff to help the Nest remain in business … best do it electronically so as not to arouse suspicion, the Donate button is below.


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We do want to see more people living in the city centre. The plan looks to accommodate 10 per cent of the territory's population growth to 2030 in the city centre. We also want to look at the impact of vehicle traffic and prioritising public transport options in the city centre, as many other capital cities are already doing or have already done.
A change in growth will be delivered across each city centre's identified character areas in different ways, but it will build on the existing strengths of each of those areas. So City Hill and West Basin will see the greatest level of change in growth. They are vital in making east-west and city-lake connections. The plan will also look at ways to connect the city centre with the foreshore, as we have talked about in this place before, including the work that is required around the lowering of Parkes Way and the new boardwalk as part of the city to the lake proposal.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Coe.
MR COE: Chief Minister, will the city plan be entrenched in a legislative instrument such as the territory plan?
MS GALLAGHER: It will certainly be used as the overarching strategic framework for planning decisions that are taken around the city centre, the area identified in the city plan, once that plan has been finalised.
MADAM SPEAKER: Supplementary question, Ms Porter.
MS PORTER: Chief Minister, how can the community have their say on the draft city plan?
MS GALLAGHER: I thank Ms Porter for the question. We are encouraging people to have a say on the draft plan. We have had so far 15,000 people who have accessed information one way or another, whether it be at the community engagement tent in the city or through the website.
These are often difficult exercises in engagement. Not a lot of people, outside of professional industry associations, like to get too involved in this level of detail. But these are changes that will potentially affect the look of the city, or will definitely affect the look of the city. We are asking people to get involved and think about these issues before decisions are finalised.
There are various ways of getting involved. People can get involved on the website, through time to talk or the city plan website. There is an open house marquee in Garema Place and a display in the Canberra Centre from next Monday to Saturday. So there are various ways that people can get involved. I hope they do. So far the feedback we have had in the early stages is that people want to see some of the changes outlined in the early documents happen and happen as soon as we can make them happen.
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Rapid Bucharest is the first club in the MOL Flower League which decided to change the coach in the 2020-2021 season. After only two points in five rounds, Carmen Amariei was replaced by the Spanish coach, Carlos Viver.
Rapid București aims to return to the highest level in women's handball, and in the summer they made several important transfers, led by Eliza Buceschi and Albertina Kassoma. Still, it was not enough for good results, due to only two draws and three defeats in the national championship until now.
Carlos Viver will continue to work in parallel with the Spanish national team, which he took over in 2017. The new coach of Rapid would make his official debut in the Flower League, on Thursday – November 12, in a match with Măgura Cisnădie.
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This is unbelievable what players and coaches are activating in Romania right now, possibly the top championship? Viver will train Rapid Bucharest, 11th place out of 14…