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How many diapers come in a honest pack? There is no right answer to this question as it depends on the brand of diapers and the size of the pack.
However, most honest packs come with between 18 and 24 diapers. This means that you will likely need to purchase more than one pack to have enough diapers for your baby.
Keep in mind that newborns go through about eight diaper changes a day, so you will need even more diapers if your baby is still young. Be sure to stock up on diapers before you run out! You don't want to be stuck without any when your baby needs them the most.
If you're looking for a reliable and affordable source of diapers, consider Honest Diapers. packs come with 24 diapers and we offer free shipping to all 50 states.
What size diapers do babies wear the longest?
– Newborns: On average, newborn babies wear diapers for about four to seven hours a day. – Infants: After the first week or two of life, infants tend to take anywhere from three and four naps during their waking time (which is approximately 12 hours). That means your baby will likely need six to eight diaper changes per day until they are at least five months old.
– Toddlers: Once past infancy, you can expect that your baby will only need one nap on most days between midnight and dawn. This usually reduces the number of diaper changes down to around five per day through toddlerhood.
There's no particular age when kids stop needing so many diapers – although there are some signs parents start noticing as children approach potty training age, such as when they become more aware of their body functions and begin to resist wearing diapers.
– Pre-schoolers: Most pre-schoolers are potty trained during the day by three years old, although some may take a little longer. This means that they usually only need one diaper at night.
– School-age kids: School-age children typically need a diaper only for bedtime, so once again you're looking at about six to eight changes per day. – Teenagers: It's not unheard of for teenagers to still require diapers overnight or during naps on occasion but this tends to be less common than in younger children.
In general, most can make it through the day without needing a diaper. So, what size diapers do babies wear the longest? The answer – it depends!
But on average, newborns will need diapers for about four to seven hours per day, infants will need six to eight changes per day until around five months old, toddlers will need five changes per day, pre-schoolers one change at night and school-age kids and teenagers usually only require a diaper during bedtime.
At what age do babies stop wearing size 1 diapers?
There is no exact age that babies stop wearing size one diapers, but it typically occurs at about eight to ten weeks old. By this point in time, they are starting to eat solids and drink more than just breast milk or formula.
This naturally makes their bowel movements thicker and harder for the diaper to hold onto. At this stage in growth, most parents will switch over to a size two diaper so there is less of a chance of an accident occurring while out on errands with the baby.
Once you move up into sizes three through six, these should be used until your child reaches potty training age (which usually ranges between 24 months – 36 months). It's very important not to leave any gaps between changes during this period as it can lead to diaper rash.
Some babies might wear a size one up until they are 12 months old, but this is not the norm. Around 95% of babies will have outgrown the size by the time they reach ten weeks old.
So if you're questioning whether or not to switch over to a bigger diaper size – go ahead and make the change! Your little one will most likely be more comfortable and less prone to accidents. And as a bonus, you'll probably save yourself some money in the long run by using fewer diapers per week .
What brand of diapers is the best?
There is no definitive answer to this question. Different parents have different preferences, and what works well for one family might not work well for another. That said, there are a few brands that tend to be popular among parents.
One of the most popular brands of diapers is Pampers. They offer a variety of products, including disposable diapers, training pants, and wipes.
Parents love them because they are soft, absorbent, and fit well. Another popular brand is Huggies. They make both disposable and cloth diapers, as well as wipes and diaper rash cream. Their products are high quality and affordable.
Ultimately, the best brand of diapers is the one that works best for your family. Try out a few different brands and see which one you and your baby like best.
Some popular diaper brands include:
-Kirkland Signature (Costco) diapers
-Seventh Generation diapers
Should you put diapers on your registry?
There is no right or wrong answer and it varies from one expecting couple to another. Some parents prefer disposable diapers, while others use a cloth with pins, flats or prefolds.
It's up to you whether you want your guests to purchase any of these for the baby shower gift bag! If they do pick out a diaper set (cloth), make sure that your registry includes covers and wipes too — otherwise, there might be some disappointed friends and family members on the guest list!
Another tip: if most of your guests don't live near where you're registered at a store like BuyBuy Baby, then consider adding Amazon.com as an option since they can ship anywhere in America and beyond with ease!


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Organisational Purpose
In this session we'll unpack what it means to become a purpose-driven business. Dave Vann from creative agency ABA leads this workshop on the importance of purpose in businesses today and how to create a purpose driven organisation. We will cover:
- What is organisational purpose?
- Why is it such a big deal in the UK today?
- How would your business benefit by focusing on purpose?
- What are practical next steps you can take?
You can watch the video of the session on Wednesday 10th May below.
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In the summer, you do all you can to stay cool in the hot summer days of Arizona. In the fall and winter, even though we do not get bone-chilling cold days like the east coast and mid-west, you still want to get the most out of your HVAC system (air conditioner in the warm weather and furnace in the colder weather). You want to save energy and be sure the heat is not getting out, causing your utility bills to skyrocket. There are simple things you can do to stay warm and save energy:
- Install a programmable thermostat – If you haven't done so already, consider a programmable thermostat. As you do in the summer, you can control the temperature in your house by reducing the energy usage during the daytime hours, while your home is empty during school and work time.
- Replace your filters each month – As you do in the summer months, clean air filters will allow your heating system to work well, as efficiently as possible and even help extend the life of your system. With an efficient system, this will help you save money on monthly utility bills.
- Schedule your bi-annual preventive maintenance servicing – A great time to do your preventive maintenance servicing is when the weather is not too hot or too cold, so that you prevent issues that may arise. You don't want to be forced to call your HVAC professional in the 100+ degree weather or, conversely, on the coldest day of the year.
- Seal air leaks – You want to be sure no heat is escaping through windows, doors or at the base of doorways.
- Keep curtains and shades open during the day – And close them at night. Take advantage of the natural sunshine during daytime hours when you have the thermostat set for minimal heat.
- Change thermostat batteries – The change of seasons (fall and spring) are a great time to change the batteries in the thermostat to be sure they are operating properly.
As you can see, these steps outlined above are simple. They can make a difference in your comfort at home.
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Music Video: Babylon Circus – "Marions nous au soleil"
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I reviewed Babylon Circus in the past, but didn't know they had a new album out. Their new album "La Belle Etoile" came out in March, and I just heard it today on Myspace. It's some really good stuff! It's a mixture of ska and Gogol Bordello. Watch the video of "Marions nous au soleil" below:


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Join us as we engage in our diversity quarterly meetup! This session features guest speaker, Sydney Elaine Butler, an Accessibility & Neurodiversity Speaker and Consultant, and founder of Accessible Creates. This session is free for members, volunteers and partners. Non-members pay a $10 cover charge. This event is open to everyone who would like to attend. Come and join us!
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Among the texts of Hindu literature, the Bhagavad-Gita is certainly one of the most famous. Often considered the Bible of Hinduism, this poem composed of eighteen chapters and seven hundred verses was the first work translated from Sanskrit into a European language (in 1785, the English version of Charles Wilkins) and has not ceased since. to arouse great interest in the West.
The appointment of the new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, puts a new spotlight on the text: Rishi Sunak had indeed made an impression in Parliament, after the 2017 general elections, taking the oath by placing his hand on a copy of the Bhagavad-Gita, a first in British history.
Written around the IIIe century BC, considered by tradition to be part of the Upanishads (philosophical texts which form the theoretical basis of the Hindu religion), and not least, the Bhagavad-Gita was elevated very early to the rank of a "revealed" text.
Concretely, it is an episode of the Mahabharata, an immense epic poem that is still very popular today. Therefore falling under the authority of Revelation while addressing the different strata of caste society, its influence in Indian culture became immense.
The philosophical theologian Shankara (IXe century), a great figure in Hinduism, clearly describes the importance of this work in the introduction to his commentary (Bhagavadgita, with the commentary of Shankaracarya, Advaita Ashrama, 1984): "The Gita is a compendium of all the essential truths (…). A clear knowledge of its content leads to the realization of all human aspirations. »
The powers of dharma against those of non dharma
The Mahabharata features characters who symbolically embody the antagonistic forces that govern the course of the world: "dharma" and its opposite, "non-dharma". This term "dharma", very present in the Gita, is impossible to render by a single French word. The etymology orients us towards the idea of a universal law or a cohesive force that allows the different elements of the living universe to stay together and in their proper relationship.
Of this, the man is involved. What he does, how he organizes himself, behaves in society and vis-à-vis all creatures, is not without consequences on the maintenance of universal harmony. Also, the dharma defines a set of rules, practices and duties specific to each class of beings.
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Meet the Team: Mike Flowers, Senior Mobile Software Engineer
App Development
Over the past few months, we've been sharing what it's like to work at KOMODO, introducing our talented team members and having them share the real take on their roles here and what they get up to.
This week, it's the turn of Mike Flowers, a long-time member of the team (he's been with us for 6 years now) and a Senior Mobile Software Engineer.
Over to you, Mike…
When you were applying for the role, what attracted you to KOMODO and were your instincts accurate?
My story is a little bit different.
I didn't apply for a role, per se, instead, I was looking to get more involved with mobile development. A friend of mine was working at KOMODO doing app development. I asked him if the agency was looking for another mobile developer to join the team, what it was like to work there, etc.
I gave him my CV, had an interview with the Dev Lead at the time, and started soon after that. Rather than my instincts being accurate, I'd say I've not been disappointed.
KOMODO is genuinely one of the top places I've worked.
In a nutshell, what does your role entail?
Anything and everything to do with App Development, Deployment, Research etc. If the App connects to a Web API, then on occasion, I'll make those too.
My job is typically well-scoped because of the nature of how apps work. They're utilities to perform specific functions and rarely go into protracted development efforts. Because of this, each project I work on has specific goals, which makes it ideal to plan and deliver in full, which could last between a month or six depending entirely on the requirements.
It's my job to provide feedback to our design team about any app-specific requirements that need to be factored in, which could impact how we implement a feature. Apple has a long list of guidelines that I need to keep regularly up date with, which I need to take into account in the planning stage so we don't run into any problems.
During development, I have to not only develop the feature but, usually, factor in cross-platform differences between Android and iOS. It can sometimes be a real challenge to get things working across all devices. They may have similar features, but how they operate is totally different, even between two Android devices.
Implementing native features can sometimes be a real challenge, things like Camera, Notifications and Security all function differently and have quirks that need to be worked around. I also have to support on all apps, whether it be native Java/Objective-C, to Xamarin or React Native. To support this I need to always keep on top of new features being released in upcoming OS versions to make sure I can support apps effectively going forward.
What do you love most about working at KOMODO?
Ok, I'm going to cheat on this question and list a few things:
Using latest technology. As you might expect, we're all about new technology and making sure we're co-creating products that are relevant and utilise the latest tech. We're never scared of using new stuff and we're always learning.
Variety on the different projects. If every project you work on is different, it's hard to get bored. I'm lucky to work on a range of projects that keep things interesting and make the working day fly by.
The chat in the office is usually a big ole belly-laugh and it's because of the great team. Obviously, the pandemic made office chat a bit tricky, but thankfully we have Slack and regular video stand-up meetings to keep communication ticking along (and keep the GIFs coming!). We're starting to trial new hybrid was of working now and it's great to be back with the team, in person!
What does a typical day look like for you?
Working remotely has impacted my role in terms of a lack of face-to-face meetings and Discovery sessions, but overall, the day-to-day is much the same. As you might expect, it involves a lot of code!
A typical day involves getting into the office, having our daily team stand-up meeting, checking emails and Slack and getting on with coding, really. I'll have catch-ups with the team, including design and project management, and client check-ins when required, but my day is mostly code, code, code, which is exactly how I like it.
My day can also involves exciting lunches nearby and Friday pints. Socialising with colleagues is encouraged and there are plenty of means to do so, from the sun terrace out the back of the office to team lunches and drinks after work. This is what I'm most looking forward to once things head somewhere towards normal and we can all get back to the office in one way or another!
What advice would you give someone thinking about applying for a role at KOMODO?
Stop thinking, start applying!
It's a fantastic place to work and the fact I've been here for 5 years and am still enjoying it, feel challenged and excited by the work is testament to that.
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A new event will close the 2022-23 ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia season with the National Tournament to be played at the National Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria from March 30 to April 2.
The National's Moonah course will host the season-ending tournament which will be played for a minimum prize pool of $200,000.
The new event has been locked for three years, and its first staging will finalize the Order of Merit. Players will compete for a place in the top three on the points table to earn a DP World Tour card, with the winner earning a start in the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool next July.
There are plenty of other opportunities on offer this season with the next three players on the points list who are not already exempt on the DP World Tour receiving a bye into the final stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School and the next seven receiving an exemption for the second stage. from Q-School.
The top five on the Order of Merit also receive a bye into the final leg of the Korn Ferry Tour Q-School, with the top 6-15 players receiving a bye into the second leg.
The many byes on offer should create a thrilling finale to the season and Nick Dastey, Tournament Director for the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, is delighted to add the domestic tournament to the schedule.
"The National is one of the best golf venues in the world, let alone Australia and the Moonah course will be the perfect setting to wrap up our season and confirm opportunities for our players overseas," said Dastey.
"The move to a points-based order of merit this season adds an extra layer of significance to each event and it's sure to end with an exciting ending.
"We are so grateful to The National for hosting and creating this three-year partnership. Earlier in the year, the PGA National Classic was played on the Gunnamatta course to give our members further opportunities to play after our schedule was impacted by Covid-19.
"This event was fantastic and this brand new tournament is going to be bigger and better, and an exciting way to close out the 2022-23 season."
Captain of The National, John d'Apice, said: "Following the success of the 2022 event, we are delighted to be able to partner again with the PGA Tour of Australasia. It's another opportunity for our members to feel proud of the club they belong to, as we are home to some of the best in Australasia. We have no doubt that the Moonah Course will provide the perfect backdrop for this event and look forward to being able to share the Cape Schanck experience with those looking around Australia, and of course, those visiting.
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Ten years ago, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched the Milwaukee Transgender Oral History Projectto record the personal stories of transgender Milwaukeeans. It filled a significant gap in the historical record about the experiences of trans people in Milwaukee from the 1960s to 2010s.
Brice D. Smith, who has a doctorate in history, was the primary researcher for the project. He is also the author of Lou Sullivan: Daring To Be a Man Among Men, a book about the Milwaukee trans activist.
As the researcher for the Milwaukee Transgender Oral History Project, Smith says, "My primary goal was to provide a record of Milwaukee's trans history in the voices of those who had made it and allowing these remarkable people to basically speak for themselves."
Loree Cook-Daniels is the policy and program director at FORGE and they were interviewed by Smith for the project. In their interview with Smith, Cook-Daniels spoke about their experience as a then lesbian whose first partner had transitioned.
In reflecting on the project, Cook-Daniels says, "I now identify as transgender. ... When I came [to Milwaukee], I was adamant that [FORGE] was going to serve the whole trans community, including the SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies)."
Smith hopes that those listening to the project come away "with an appreciation of history and a sense of pride, whether it's pride in our trans history or pride in our Milwaukee history."
Cook-Daniels hopes that the archive will build hope. "It's really important for people to understand that we've won and lost before," they say. "There should be hope for people who look at history and realize that not only have we made a lot of changes, but we've come back when we've had setbacks."
While UWM is no longer conducting interviews for the project, they are accepting unique materials from individuals or organizations that document social action in support of underrepresented population groups in Milwaukee. The collections can be comprised of letters and correspondence, photographs or other materials. For any questions, visit the UWM Libraries website.


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Gloves are off! EU shellfish ban sign of what is to come - Boris told to act
THE EU's decision to slap barriers on live UK shellfish exports is an "unfortunate harbinger" of what is yet to come between the UK and the EU, an academic has claimed.
Brexit: EU 'have shown their true colours' with UK says host
David Collins, Professor of International Economic Law at City, University of London said the move was a sign the EU was "not interested" in fulfilling its "international trade obligations".
The position, announced by the EU Commission last week, has also been branded "petty" and "indefensible" by George Eustice.
The introduction of new checks and paperwork since the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 has caused disruption to exports of fresh fish and seafood to the EU.
Producers have expressed frustration at the lack of Government action, while last month seafood hauliers protested against the Brexit fishing deal by stacking lorries in central London.
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Mr Collins further claimed the new measures were "most likely" a violation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) argeed on Christmas Eve.
He continued: "A complete (or near-complete) ban is the most extreme form of a trade barrier.
The international law academic concluded: "While amicable negotiations are often helpful, the UK must be prepared to avail itself of every recourse under international law to protect its interests.
"The gloves are about to come off."
French MEP Pierre Karleskind, who chairs the European Parliament's committee on fisheries, said Brexit was to blame for the issues before he admitted they do not make sense.
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6.38am update: Jeremy Clarkson lashed out at 'idiotic coffin-dodging' Brexiteers who 'screwed it all up'
JEREMY CLARKSON once lashed out at "those coffin-dodging idiots who voted for Brexit" who "screwed it all up".
Clarkson, 60, has spent nearly three years in the hot seat of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The former Top Gear presenter took on the ITV reboot and now combines it with his commitments for Amazon Prime's The Grand Tour. He is also outspoken about his political views, having previously lashed out at those who voted Leave in the 2016 Brexit referendum as "thousands of people are going to have their livelihoods absolutely ruined".
4.11am update: British ports need deadline extension for Brexit builds
Ports across Britain are calling on the government to extend a grace period on incoming Brexit customs checks or risk food shortages and further damage to businesses, Politico reports
Docks are scrambling to build new infrastructure to conduct goods inspections but numerous projects will not be finished before July, when the new import processes are due to come into force.
Port managers have been plunged into a morass of red tape and funding issues, with some projects prevented from starting due to wrangling over specifications and planning permission.
"All in all, we're in a very difficult situation which has led to a lot of delays," said Richard Ballantyne, chief executive at the British Ports Association. "There will be enough of our critical gateways that don't have infrastructure ready in time that it would warrant an extension."
If imports are held up, he warned, shops may face "shortages."
3.02am update: Boris's global vision turbo-charged as Cornish firm delivers 'world-beating' battery boost
BORIS JOHNSON'S post-Brexit Global Britain business agenda has received a massive boost after a pioneering Cornish mining company recorded better-than-expected results on lithium deposits found deep beneath the county's soil.
The metal - a key component in electric car batteries – was found in underground hot springs just north of the town of Redruth. And tests on a 13-tonne bulk sample of hard rock being analysed by British Lithium's metallurgical laboratory have revealed higher grades of the metal than previously anticipated.
The company aims to extract lithium carbonate from the mica in granite and analysis of the sample represents the latest stage in progressing towards full-scale production within the next three to five years.
01.35am update: Brexit vindicated as historian pinpoints UK's big mistake in 'rushing into Europe'
BREXIT, or Britain's decision to leave the EU, is vindicated when the way the UK "rushed into Europe" is considered, a leading academic explained to Express.co.uk.
Critics of Brussels following the EU-UK coronavirus crisis have cited the event as an example of why Britain is better outside the bloc. It came as the outfit was too slow to pass through legislation that would enable the mass rolling-out of its vaccine programme. Many countries have as a result been left without the jabs that should mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
Robert Tombs, the renowned British historian, told Express.co.uk that the UK initially joined what was then the European Economic Community (EEC) in order to keep up with the post-World War 2 consensus, not expecting to find a Brussels Parliament that was a "facade" essentially governed by a "civil service"
12.29am update: Boris Burrow: Underwater tunnel connecting UK and Northern Ireland planned
BORIS Johnson is considering plans to build an underwater tunnel connecting Northern Ireland with the UK.
Dubbed 'Boris Burrow', the tunnel would run from Stranraer, Scotland to Larne in Northern Ireland, according to the Daily Telegraph.
It would be roughly 25 miles, which is about the same length as the Channel tunnel, and could get the greenlight next month. The chairman of Network Rail, Peter Wendy, has been tasked with conducting feasibility studies.
10:26pm update: Macron in big trouble: Ally of French President admits Le Pen could WIN election
Emmanuel Macron's own minister, Bruno Le Maire, warned the French President is at great risk of losing the next presidential elections to far-right eurosceptic Marine Le Pen.
The French Finance Minister said on Saturday it was possible that far-right opposition leader Marine le Pen could win France's presidential election in 2022 and he hoped President Emmanuel Macron would seek a second mandate and help prevent this from happening.
He told BFM television: "The election of Marine Le Pen, we all know that is a possibility.
"It is a political possibility and it must be opposed...I hope that Emmanuel Macron runs and is re-elected."
Ms Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, lost to President Macron in the 2017 election.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen relied on France, Germany and Hungary to be appointed to her role, a furious Dutch MEP lamented as she questioned the President's unbiased judgment.
Speaking to CNN, the Dutch social democrat said: "She served in Merkel's cabinet and was proposed for President by Macron, having not bothered campaigning for the job.
"She only won her approval by nine votes, relying on Orban's MEPs.
"How can she possibly be independent when it comes to France, Germany or Hungary?"
The European Commission has come under unforgiving scrutiny in the past few weeks after President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to admit she made huge mistakes with the EU vaccination strategy.
The Commission President was forced to apologise, more than once, after she engaged in a bitter contractual row with the Oxford vaccine producer AstraZeneca.
The row escalated when Mrs von der Leyen threatened the UK with vaccine export bans against Northern Ireland by triggering Article 16 of the Brexit protocol.
The move was swiftly retracted and the contracts with AstraZeneca were published after MEPs demanded clarity from the EU chief.
6.00pm update: Oh dear, Macron! French fishermen whine at 'double punishment' after post-Brexit spat
French fishermen have erupted in anger claiming some fleets are yet to receive their licence to fish in restricted British waters.
Fishing chiefs in the Boulogne-sur-Mer, just over an hour from the UK's maritime border with the EU have complained as they are yet to be granted a licence to fish in the UK's 12-mile zone.
Oliver Leprêtre, chairman of the Regional Fisheries Committee stressed the local fishing industry was more than 70 percent dependent on British waters for artisanal fishing, and 96 percent for deep-sea fishing.
He said that local fishermen had suffered from a "double punishment" when it came to fishing in UK waters since Brexit.
This, Mr Leprêtre claimed, was because of a "ban" from heading into English waters forcing them to operate at a loss.
London is dominating the EU with almost half of the world's global currency trading taking place in the City, quelling fears that the square mile could suffer as a consequence of Brexit.
Professor David McMillan of the University of Stirling explained: "One major City segment unaffected by Brexit is currency trading.
"While shares and bonds usually trade in the market where they are issued, currency trading takes place globally – mostly involving US dollar pairs, followed by pairs involving the euro and yen.
"The UK has 43 percent of the global forex market, and this has increased by six percentage points in three years.
"The next highest is the US, with 16.5 percent and declining, while the Asian centres of Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore have predominantly been static.
"By comparison, EU expertise is scattered among centres such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Dublin. London also has the infrastructure required for state-of-the-art high-frequency trading, not least the transatlantic cabling landing stations and data centres."
The European Commission has come under unforgiving scrutiny in the past few weeks after President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to admit she made huge mistakes with the EU vaccination strategy.
Speaking to CNN, Dutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld said the series of mistakes have undermined the entire EU.
She said: "The arrogance of power is paralysing.
"This Commission behaves like a government and works with governments of member states, while the Parliament fails to hold them to account.
"The fact Borrell and von der Leyen got away with these errors undermines the whole EU."
Angela Merkel's "independence" in the EU has been lambasted by the leader of the Italian Sovranist Front, Stefano D'Andrea, as he argued Italians could never dare follow the German Chancellor's lead.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr D'Andrea argued Germany is the emblem of sovereignty and independence in the European Union. He claimed Chancellor Merkel only acts in the interests of her own nation, despite proclaiming herself as an ambassador of European unity.
"For them, their constitution prevails over European treaties, so the treaty is an instrument that is fully within the constitution.
"But even when it came to wars, without positions, without declaiming, in fact, Germany has always shown independence."
2pm update: Businesses slate Brexit as an 'unmitigated disaster'
Food industry bosses have condemned Brexit as an "unmitigated disaster" and claimed the cost of disruption has caused some firms to shut for good.
Sector leaders also told MPs on the International Trade Select Committee that companies will struggle to recover lost exports as a result of Brexit.
1.15pm update: Manufacturerers blame Brexit for business chaos
Brexit issues are causing England's smaller manufacturers significant disruption as they look to recover from the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, research suggests.
A survey of almost 300 small to medium-sized firms (SMEs) which manufacture goods found that half reported problems with exports and imports since the start of the year.
South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) said their study showed that almost two-thirds of companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU.
12.30pm update: Row over Brexit tax change
The SNP's Depute Westminster Leader has criticised the Tory government for its planned tax change that would see construction firms face a triple whammy after Brexit and coronavirus – and called for a U-turn.
The 'VAT domestic reverse charge for construction' – due to come into effect on March 1st - risks construction firms taking a significant hit to their cash flows.
Kirsten Oswald has tabled an Early Day Motion on the issue and a coalition of industry trade bodies, including Build UK and the Federation of Master Builders, are calling on the Treasury to reverse their decision.
11.45am update: Rabb downplays City of London Brexit loss
Ministers have downplayed the risk of the European Union taking business away from the City of London after Brexit, saying the city's real challenges come from New York, Tokyo and others.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC: "If we're really honest about it, the challenge to London as the global financial centre around the world will come from Tokyo, New York, and other areas, rather than from those European hubs, particularly if they start to erect barriers to trade and investment."
11am update: Retailers face "perfect storm" of delivery issues
Retail bosses have warned the sector faces a "perfect storm" as new border regulations come into force in April with a raft of retailers still unable to serve customers in Northern Ireland.
Trade bodies and firms have called on the Government to extend the current grace period amid continued uncertainty over the level of checks which will then be introduced.
However, Aodhan Connolly, director for Northern Ireland at the British Retail Consortium (BRC), warned that the situation could become even more complicated in the coming months.
Frexit demands are surging as the popularity of Emmanuel Macron continues to plummet in France, with one leading campaigner in the country raging: "European Union policies are a disaster for us!"
Charles-Henri Gallois, president of the Generation Frexit political campaign group, lashed out at the EU and branded its policies "a disaster for France", demanding the country take back control of its sovereignty.
He told Express.co.uk: "The COVID-19 crisis had really shown that we need our sovereignty back. EU policies are a disaster for France."
9.30am update: SNP urges protection for Scottish fisheries
The SNP has challenged the UK government to heed the warnings and act immediately to protect Scotland's hard-hit food and fisheries sector, following an editorial by Michael Gove in the Scottish Farmer.
In the article - titled "Europe was, is, and always will be our biggest market", Mr Gove likened the bumpy ride to a bit of turbulence after a plane takes off.
Deidre Brock MP, SNP Shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary said: "The UK government must own up to their Brexit mess and the damage it has inflicted upon our food and fisheries sectors."
8.45am update: Watch our Boris! Brussels now ready to use NI protocol as a 'weapon' to punish UK
Brexit relations between the UK and EU have reached a low ebb with one influential Tory MP claiming the Northern Ireland protocol is now being used as a weapon against Britain.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Tory MP for Clwyd West and deputy chairman of the European Research Group, David Jones claimed the EU's threat to invoke Article 16 was a provocative act.
Amsterdam overtaking London as Europe's biggest share trading centre has been labelled a "short term" issue by an independent economist, with Britain set to thrive in the long-run.
Julian Jessop, an economics fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, who has previously worked for the Treasury and global banking firms, has backed the long term future of the UK's finance sector.
This week it was announced stock exchanges in Amsterdam traded 9.2 billion euros ($11.15 billion) a day in January, compared to London's 8.6 billion, according to the Cboe exchange, which operates in both cities.


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Ranchi is a minimalist iron side table designed by House Doctor. The design and material provide it with a stylish look. The table adds a timeless and sculptural touch to a modern home décor, especially due to its unpolished and raw look. The size of the table makes it easy to place in any room in the home.


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Newcastle-based Melius Cyber has appointed a new chair on the back of a six-figure investment.
Matt Little has joined the company, which is a spin-off from Melius Group and helps businesses detect vulnerabilities in their IT network.
Its CyberSafe Plus platform, which was developed specifically for SMEs, automates the process of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing in which cyber experts simulate attacks to detect weaknesses in the system.
The appointment follows a £350,000 investment from the North East Venture Fund supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia.
Little was introduced to the company by Mercia and has held senior roles at a number of technology companies spanning gaming, cybersecurity, financial services and government and media.
As a founding team member of Edinburgh-based cybersecurity business ZoneFox, he helped to lead its sale to the US company Fortinet in 2018 and went on to hold a senior role within Fortinet.
More recently he was on the board of two Mercia-backed companies – GENBA, which was acquired by the digital gaming and monetisation platform Azerion, and Collabco, which was bought by Ready Education.
He said: "I am delighted to join Melius's board to help it to achieve its mission to develop ground-breaking solutions that enable organisations to achieve cyber certifications and provide constant protection against advanced cyber threats.
"Mercia provides so much more than investment for growth – access to Mercia's expertise and to their team is a real game-changer for Melius. I am excited to be a part of the company's journey as it moves to the next stage in its success story."
Ian Wilson, fund principal at Mercia, added: "Matt's experience in the tech sector – which includes scaling and selling a cybersecurity business – means he is well suited for the role of chair at Melius. Having the right board members can make a big difference to a company's prospects as they bring with them a wealth of knowledge and contacts."


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The Happiness Industry
William Davies
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In the past decade, governments and corporations have become increasingly interested in measuring the way people feel: 'the Happiness index', 'Gross National Happiness', 'well-being' and positive psychology have come to dominate the way we live our lives. As a result, our emotions have become a new resource to be bought and sold. In a fascinating investigation combining history, science and ideas, William Davies shows how well-being influences all aspects of our lives: business, finance, marketing and smart technology. This book will make you rethink everything from the way you work, the power of the 'Nudge', the ever-expanding definitions of depression, and the commercialization of your most private feelings. The Happiness Industry is a shocking and brilliantly argued warning about the new religion of the age: our emotions.


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President Kenya wants to address judges
September 2, 2017 13:39
nairobi - President Uhuru Kenyatta wants to address the judiciary in Kenya. The country, he said, has 'a problem' with the judges who ruled that the elections he had won last month must be done.
'Who have you chosen? Are you chosen? 'He said about the members of the Supreme Court. 'We have a problem that we need to correct. 'That will happen after the new elections, because Kenyatta repeated his Friday statement that he respects the ruling of the judges. 'For the moment, we first see each other at the ballot box,' he told Twitter.
The Supreme Court ruled Kenyatta's election victory invalid. The supreme court ruled that the decision was supported by four of the six members of the court. Details of the ruling will be published in three weeks. The new elections must be held within two months.


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Schoology Learning Release Notes: June 2023
Features for the Schoology June 2023 Release are expected on June 30, 2023.
New Features and Enhancements
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District Mastery - Override Traditional Score | Users can now choose to override the traditional score for an assignment to better reflect student success on the material. |
Introducing PowerSchool SIS and Schoology Custom and Parent Roles | PowerSchool SIS customers will be able to provision additional roles - including parents and custom roles - and users in Schoology directly via the Schoology SIS Adapter. This enables customers to reduce secondary import processes often utilized to provision accounts. |
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Discover the best sights and activities close to Mayfair Motel with this top attractions list!
The town of Inyokern in Kern County, California is home to the Maturango Museum. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of local history and culture. The museum contains exhibits on the early history of Inyokern, the Maturango Adobe, and its artisans, as well as a collection of Native American artifacts. The museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and admission is free.
Located in Ridgecrest, California, the Petroglyph Park is a place where visitors can see prehistoric carvings of animals and humans. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free.
The Petroglyph Park is a peaceful place that is perfect for visitors who want to explore ancient artistry. The carvings are interesting not just because of their age, but also because they reflect the culture of the Chumash people.
China Lake Museum Foundation Inyokern is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of China Lake Naval Air Station. The museum has three galleries which display artifacts from the naval base's history, from airplanes and ships to uniforms and weapons. There's also a air show theater where you can watch historic footage of China Lake in action. The museum is open every day from 10am to 4pm, and admission is free.
Chimney Peak Wilderness Protected Area is a federally designated wilderness area located in Inyo and Mono counties. The 13,134-acre park was established in 1994 and is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. The park is noted for its spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Mount Whitney, from the summit of Chimney Peak.
The park is open to hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. There are also several campgrounds available for visitors to stay overnight.
The Owl Cafe Museum is a small museum in Grass Valley, California that preserves the history of the cafe and the owls that were once kept on the premises. The cafe was opened and became famous for its owls, which were used in advertising and as mascots. The owls were donated to the museum, and it has since grown to encompass more than 20,000 items relating to the cafe and its owls. The museum is open from May through October, and admission is free.
The Kern River Preserve is a nature preserve located in Weldon, California. The preserve is home to diverse plant and animal life, as well as several waterfalls. The Kern River flows through the preserve, providing a source of water for the animals and plants living there. The preserve is open to the public, and offers hiking trails and camping opportunities.
Located in Inyokern, Circle Park offers a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The park features a large grass area, a pond, and several benches. It is a great spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of town.
Located in the historic town of Inyokern, the Tehachapi Depot Museum is a must-see for railroad enthusiasts. The museum features exhibits on the history of railroads in California and the Tehachapi Mountains. Highlights include a replica of a train depot, model trains, and an antique locomotive. The museum is open from 9am to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, and admission is free.
Cesar E. Chavez National Monument is located in California and was established in 2012. The monument is dedicated to the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez, who led the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) in a struggle for civil rights and dignity for farmworkers throughout California.
The monument includes a visitor center that provides information about Chavez's life and work, as well as a museum that features artifacts from his career as an organizer and leader of the UFW. The monument also features a garden that commemorates the workers and leaders who helped bring about Chavez's success.
Brite Lake is a beautiful, crystal-clear natural lake. The area is popular for hiking and fishing and is also home to a number of interpretive trails. The lake is a great place to relax after a long day of exploring the surrounding area.
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Business Coach vs Business Consultant Main Differences
15 Oct 2022
Business Coaching vs Business Consulting
Article by Kieran Perry
Business coaching is an essential part of any small business owner's success. It can help you grow your business and make more money, but how do you know if you need a business coach? Are they the same thing as consultants or mentors? Here's a breakdown of how each role can help your small business grow.
A business growth consultant focuses on the personal side of running a business. They work with you to make sure you have the right mindset and skills to be successful in your industry. They help you develop new skills, so that when challenges arise, they don't feel like too much to handle. A business consultant works on the technical side of running a business—they can help with advertising campaigns, sales strategies, project management, etc.
How A Business Coach Can Help Small Businesses Grow
A good business coach will always ask questions about what makes your company unique, what problems you face as a private-sector entrepreneur (or even if there are any problems), and how these challenges affect your ability to grow over time. They will then use their expertise to come up with solutions that will help increase profits while minimizing risk at every turn.
When you're starting a new business, you'll be faced with a lot of challenges. You'll need to find customers, keep them happy, and make sure your business is profitable. Read more at Gov.uk on business support and advice.
But how much do you know about what it takes to run a successful small business?
If you're not sure where to start or how to succeed, you might want to consider hiring a business coach. Business coaches are professionals who work with people who own and run small businesses to help them increase their profits and grow their company in various ways. They can help with everything from managing finances to marketing strategies for reaching new customers or improving customer service.
Here Are Some Things A business Coach Can Do For Your Small Business
- Help with financial planning and budgeting
- Help with sales strategies (including social media)
- Make sure that all employees are properly trained and working efficiently
- Provide regular performance reviews
A business coach can help you grow your small business and take it to the next level. A business mentor can help you get started with your small business and give you some advice on how to make it work.
Here's How A Business Coach Can Help Your Small Business Grow Faster
Strategic Planning: A business coach can assist in developing a clear growth strategy, identifying key opportunities and potential obstacles. They help align business goals, create actionable plans, and provide guidance in implementing strategies that drive growth.
Skill Development: Coaches work with business owners to enhance their leadership abilities, management skills, and overall business acumen. They provide valuable insights, offer training and guidance, and help owners acquire the necessary skills to effectively navigate the challenges of scaling up.
Accountability and Support: Business coaches provide accountability and support throughout the growth process. They help owners stay focused, motivated, and committed to their goals. Coaches also offer guidance in overcoming obstacles, making tough decisions, and staying on track, ultimately helping the business grow in a structured and sustainable manner.
By leveraging these key areas of expertise, a business coach can significantly contribute to the growth and scalability of a small business, enabling owners to make informed decisions, develop critical skills, and achieve long-term success.
- They listen to your needs and goals, then they help create an action plan that will help you reach those goals
- They're there when things get tough to keep you on track with your plan
- They give advice on how to navigate any challenges that come up along the way
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DEL RIO, Texas – On January 5th, 2023, at about 6.33 p.m. officers of the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 100 block of Currency Drive in reference to a missing, 12 year old female child.
The child's parents reported the child had been taken by an unknown adult male without their knowledge or consent.
Video surveillance footage near the child's residence captured the suspect's vehicle description.
The child was seen entering the suspect's vehicle and subsequently departed the area. Through an extensive search using the department's license plate reader system, the suspect's vehicle was tracked down as it entered Del Rio at 5:09 p.m. on the same date and was seen leaving eastbound on US Highway 90 East at 6:11 p.m., after the reported abduction.
The US Marshal's Office, Val Verde County Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of Public Safety were contacted to assist with the investigation. The license plate reader system was utilized in locating a possible address for the suspect revealing an address in Stafford, TX. Stafford Police Department was contacted, and assistance was requested in locating the suspect's vehicle at the given address.
At approximately 12:32 a.m.. Detectives were notified by the Stafford Police Department that the abducted child was safely located, along with the suspect at the address provided by Del Rio Police Department as the vehicle arrived at the address. Stafford Police Department reported the child appeared to be in good health and not harmed.
An arrest warrant affidavit was prepared for the offense of Unlawful Restraint of a Minor against the suspect, identified as Christopher Quintanilla, 24.
Preliminary investigation revealed Quintanilla met the child on a social media platform and traveled to Del Rio to take her with him without the effective consent or knowledge of the child's parents.
Judge Gonzalez placed conditions of bond which prohibits Quintanilla from having any contact with the child, either directly or indirectly in person, through any social media platform, telephone, text message, email, or any other possible means.
Quintanilla was placed under arrest for the offense of Unlawful Restraint of a Minor.
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A drilling rig at a gas processing facility operated by Gazprom.
Maxim Shemetov | Reuters
Russia may have just taken its first retaliatory move against Finland after lawmakers in Helsinki made a formal application to join the NATO military alliance.
Jassum, Finland's state-owned gas wholesaler, said in a statement Friday morning that natural gas imports from Russia will stop as of Saturday.
"On the afternoon of Friday, May 20, Gazprom Export informed Jasom that the supply of natural gas to Finland under the Gazum supply contract will be cut off on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 07.00," it said in a statement.
Mika Wiljanen, CEO of Gazum, added that the company was preparing for such a situation, "and provided there is no interruption in the gas transmission network, we will be able to supply all of our customers with gas in the coming months."
"Gazum will supply its customers with natural gas from other sources through the Baltic Pipeline. Gasum's gas filling stations in the gas network area will continue to operate normally," he said.
A Gazprom spokesman was not immediately available when contacted by CNBC.
This comes after the state-run Russian gas giant Gazprom In April he told Poland and Bulgaria It will halt supplies after the two countries rejected Moscow's request to pay for gas supplies in rubles.
Finland applies to join NATO
Jassum did not give a reason for the move, but Finland has reportedly also refused to pay for Russian gas in rubles. It also comes just two days after Finland formally submitted an application to join NATO. Russia has warned of retaliation if the traditionally neutral country becomes a member of the Western military alliance.
After the request of Finland, along with Sweden, the Scandinavian country, Moscow wasted no time in expressing its feelings with the Russian President Russian President Vladimir Putin He said Monday that NATO expansion is a "problem".
Putin said Russia would respond to expanding military infrastructure in Sweden and Finland, but also insisted that Moscow "has no problems" with the two countries.
The membership of Finland and Sweden in NATO has not yet been agreed because any decision on enlargement requires the approval of all 30 members of the alliance and their parliaments – Turkey has already expressed its objections.
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Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is primarily an eye disorder, although it can also affect other parts of the body. This condition is characterized by abnormalities of the front part of the eye, an area known as the anterior segment. For example, the colored part of the eye (the iris), may be thin or poorly developed. The iris normally has a single central hole, called the pupil, through which light enters the eye. People with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome often have a pupil that is off-center (corectopia) or extra holes in the iris that can look like multiple pupils (polycoria). This condition can also cause abnormalities of the cornea, which is the clear front covering of the eye.
About half of affected individuals develop glaucoma, a serious condition that increases pressure inside the eye. When glaucoma occurs with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, it most often develops in late childhood or adolescence, although it can occur as early as infancy. Glaucoma can cause vision loss or blindness.
The signs and symptoms of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome can also affect other parts of the body. Many affected individuals have distinctive facial features such as widely spaced eyes (hypertelorism); a flattened mid-face with a broad, flat nasal bridge; and a prominent forehead. The condition is also associated with dental abnormalities including unusually small teeth (microdontia) or fewer than normal teeth (oligodontia). Some people with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome have extra folds of skin around their belly button (redundant periumbilical skin). Other, less common features can include heart defects, the opening of the urethra on the underside of the penis (hypospadias), narrowing of the anus (anal stenosis), and abnormalities of the pituitary gland that can result in slow growth.
Researchers have described at least three types of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome. The types, which are numbered 1 through 3, are distinguished by their genetic cause.
Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome has an estimated prevalence of 1 in 200,000 people.
Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome results from mutations in at least two known genes, PITX2 and FOXC1. PITX2 gene mutations cause type 1, and FOXC1 gene mutations cause type 3. The gene associated with type 2 is likely located on chromosome 13, but it has not been identified. The proteins produced from the PITX2 and FOXC1 genes are transcription factors, which means they attach (bind) to DNA and help control the activity of other genes. These transcription factors are active before birth in the developing eye and in other parts of the body. They appear to play important roles in embryonic development, particularly in the formation of structures in the anterior segment of the eye.
Mutations in either the PITX2 or FOXC1 gene disrupt the activity of other genes that are needed for normal development. Impaired regulation of these genes leads to problems in the formation of the anterior segment of the eye and other parts of the body. These developmental abnormalities underlie the characteristic features of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome. Affected individuals with PITX2 gene mutations are more likely than those with FOXC1 gene mutations to have abnormalities affecting parts of the body other than the eye.
Some people with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome do not have identified mutations in the PITX2 or FOXC1 genes. In these individuals, the cause of the condition is unknown. Other as-yet-unidentified genes may also cause Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.


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New York based Access Now, together with Digital Security Lab Ukraine, has called on the international community to take swift action in support of civil society in Ukraine, as well as the broader public whose human rights are being undermined by cyberattacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Following the most recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine's essential public service infrastructure, and the ongoing threat of escalating Russian aggression, this is a critical moment for solidarity with Ukrainian civil society, they say.
The statement calls for:
- Tech companies, nonprofits, and funders to provide direct support to journalists, civil society, and human rights defenders in strengthening their resilience against cyber threats;
- UN bodies and other international organizations to establish and uphold clear, people-first cybersecurity standards; and
- Policymakers, platforms, and other relevant stakeholders to guard against attempts to escalate and exploit current tensions.
"For the last few months we observed significant escalation in digital attacks — malware, phishing, and account takeover attempts against independent media and civic society organizations in Ukraine," said Vita Volodovska, Head of Digital Security Lab Ukraine. "Addressing these threats requires tech companies working closely with civil society to investigate the attacks and provide rapid-response emergency assistance to those at risk."
Cyberwarfare is an assault on human rights, and has devastating effects on people's privacy, freedom of expression, safety and security, and access to information. Cyberattacks can wipe essential systems such as electrical grids, hospitals, and governmental services offline, exacerbating tensions, worsening crises, and endangering lives.
Cyberattacks are disrupting the ability of Ukrainians to seek medical care and obtain other essential services, and receive important information amidst the intensifying military conflict. The international community must act now to protect Ukraine's critical infrastructure and human rights defenders from these attacks.
Cyber operations targeting journalists, civil society organizations, and human rights defenders are particularly alarming and should be prohibited in all circumstances. Individuals who work in defense of civil liberties, rights, and democracy are themselves a form of critical infrastructure, often providing direct services and advocating for the needs of the most vulnerable.
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Our leading wolf captivates the audience at the German Startup Night in Silicon Valley
As part of our participation in the German Accelerator Program, CEO Alex Fürst traveled to Silicon Valley to take part in the German Startup Night together with other innovative startups. With his pitch on ISEGRIM X, he won over the audience of around 150 people, who rewarded him with the Best Pitch Award.
- As a way of expressing his gratitude, he addressed a few words to the German Accelerator team and the program participants:
"On behalf of ISEGRIM X, I would like to thank the entire German Accelerator Team for the great opportunity to participate in the program. The insane support of the mentors, the exciting conversations with investors, partners and customers – all this would not have been possible without the program.
Another heartfelt thank you goes to our "classmates" of the GA program! The exchange with you regarding your innovative business ideas, our common challenges and the "best practices" was great! Our ISEGRIM X wolfpack wishes you all the best for the future and looks forward to seeing you again soon." Alex Fürst
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— but the basic idea is that alcohol contains trace amounts of methanol, which the body converts to toxic formaldehyde. Yeah, the stuff with which they preserve dead bodies (which might explain why we feel like dead warmed over with a hangover.)
Furthermore, What food goes best with Bloody Marys?
A Bloody Mary is the perfect compliment to a pot of chili, meatballs, a meatloaf, a London broil, steak, chicken, pork (tenderloin or pulled), grilled meats (perhaps hamburgers) crab dips or fish (salmon or shrimp). The combinations are endless, but you get the idea.
Additionally, How many Bloody Marys can you drink?
How many Bloody Marys can one person actually consume? There's usually a 1 to 3-drink limit until you feel too full, especially with all the add-ons.
Also Are Bloody Marys good for weight loss?
Bloody Mary is a healthy drink to have when trying to lose weight. Premixed bloody mary contains 200 to 400 calories. So make it yourself to keep the calorie count in check. Add 30 ml of vodka with a small portion of fresh tomato juice and add a dash of Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces.
Simply so, Can Bloody Marys give you diarrhea?
Alcohol stimulates the digestive tract by getting your digestive juices flowing, so it can cause heartburn, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. You can always order a fancy drink without alcohol such as, a Virgin Daiquiri, Margarita, or Bloody Mary or try sparkling water with a slice of lemon or lime!
What do you put in a Bloody Mary gift basket?
Fill the basket with whatever sounds good to you for a Bloody Mary. This one has Mix, beer, lemon & lime, Frank's Red Hot, Bacon Salt, black pepper, horseradish, pickled okra, green olives, Slim Jims, toothpicks, & straws.
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What should I bring to a Bloody Mary bar?
These are my top suggestions for bloody mary garnish ideas, but the sky's the limit!
- Celery.
- Bacon.
- Cornichons.
- Shrimp.
- Fresh dill.
- Pimento or blue cheese stuffed olives.
- Lemon wedges.
- Cheese.
What food goes well with a caesar drink?
Continuing down the Italian path, dishes that include or pair well with tomatoes are always great accompaniments to a Caesar. Whether you like your meatballs with your spaghetti, or you like a good-sized meatball as the main focus of your meal, hearty Italian Meatballs pair wonderfully with a Caesar.
What's the healthiest alcohol drink?
7 Healthy Alcoholic Drinks
- Dry Wine (Red or White) Calories: 84 to 90 calories per glass. …
- Ultra Brut Champagne. Calories: 65 per glass. …
- Vodka Soda. Calories: 96 per glass. …
- Mojito. Calories: 168 calories per glass. …
- Whiskey on the Rocks. Calories: 105 calories per glass. …
- Bloody Mary. Calories: 125 calories per glass. …
- Paloma.
Are virgin Bloody Marys good for you?
Help your hangover by drinking a virgin cocktail in the morning. The tomato juice in a Bloody Mary calms your stomach and remedies nausea. Plus, the ingredients are really good for rehydrating your body and giving it a dose of much-neeed electrolytes.
Do Bloody Marys make you bloated?
Savoury drinks
Savoury cocktails like Bloody Mary, martinis etc. contain a high amount of salt content. This excess salt causes water retention which then leads to bloating.
What is best alcohol for weight loss?
5 Best Types of Alcohol for Weight Loss
- Red Wine (105 Calories per 5 oz Serving) …
- Light Beer (96 to 100 Calories per 12 oz Serving) …
- Dry Vermouth (105 Calories per 3 oz Serving) …
- Booze on the Rocks (About 100 Calories per 1.5 oz Serving) …
- Champagne (85 Calories per 4 oz Serving)
Which alcohol is the healthiest?
When it comes to a healthier alcohol, red wine is top of the list. Red wine contains antioxidants, which can protect your cells from damage, and polyphenols, which can promote heart health. White wine and rose contain those too, just in smaller quantities.
What's the best alcohol to drink while on a diet?
Spirits often have the biggest bang for your buck: Just a shot of whiskey, gin or rum is likely to give you a buzz faster than downing beer or wine. They also are the lightest and lowest carbohydrate drinks of the group: A standard shot of whiskey, tequila, vodka, gin, or rum has about 97 calories.
Can you get sick from old Bloody Mary mix?
Even your Bloody mary mix will get spoilt after it is opened. It is best to use the mix as soon as possible. Keeping it longer than a week in the fridge is not healthy for consumption. The mix will start to smell and give a foul odor.
Does Bloody Mary Mix have sugar?
One serving of bloody Mary mix, at 1 cup, offers about 40 to 70 calories, with 1 gram of fat, 9 to 13 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 4 to 7 grams of sugar, 1 to 2 grams of protein and 1,440 to 1,489 grams of sodium.
Do Bloody Marys fill you up?
A bloody mary is nice and filling on its own, so if you're around people that "pick at their food" and you are starving but feel weird inhaling the food, just drink a bloody mary. … You especially get two meals if you order your bloody mary at a restaurant, the garnishes that they hook you up with are unreal.
What kind of vodka is best for Bloody Marys?
The 7 Best Vodkas for Bloody Marys
- Tattersall Distilling Vodka. Distinctive grainy spice and a hint of umami define this characterful, corn-based vodka. …
- Chopin Rye Vodka. …
- Ketel One Vodka. …
- Chase Original Potato Vodka. …
- Double Cross Vodka. …
- Hanson of Sonoma Habanero Vodka. …
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Who makes bacon flavored vodka?
Heritage Distilling Co. (HDC) created a full line of award winning naturally flavored vodkas for discerning consumers.
What should I put in an alcohol gift basket?
What to Include
- Martini recipe.
- One bottle of your favorite gin, vodka, or a bottle of each for variety.
- One bottle of dry vermouth. …
- Olives stuffed with blue cheese, jalapeño, or garlic.
- One or two lemons and a canelle knife for creating lemon spirals.
- Crackers and cheese for snacking.
- Two cocktail glasses.
What is the best tomato juice for a Bloody Mary?
Tomato juice
- Campbell's 73.
- Fresh & Easy 58.
- Gattonelli52.
- 365 43.
- Happy Girl Kitchen 32.
- Safeway 29.
- Clamato* 24.
Does Clamato have clam juice?
Clamato /kləˈmætoʊ/ is a commercial drink made of reconstituted tomato juice concentrate and sugar, which is flavored with spices, dried clam broth and MSG. … applied for, and later acquired, the Clamato brand name for the seasoned blend of tomato juice and clam juice.
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Walberg has taken $57,000 in campaign cash from Big Oil, gas firms
JACKSON – Big Oil Derrick today personally thanked Tim "Top Kill" Walberg, candidate for Congress, for standing on the side of Big Oil and supporting drilling in the Great Lakes – even if it endangers Michigan communities, local industries from tourism to fishing and agriculture, and local jobs.
To show Big Oil's gratitude, Derrick displayed a check to Walberg, reflecting the $57,370 in political contributions Walberg has received from oil and gas companies over his career as a politician.
"Big Oil needs more friends like Tim Walberg – a true oilman who isn't afraid to let facts and public concerns get in the way of drilling in the Great Lakes," David Holtz, Executive Director of Progress Michigan said. "Tim Walberg won't let small spills like the BP disaster in the Gulf or the Enbridge fiasco in the Kalamazoo River stop him from doing what's right for Big Oil and our massive profits. Big Oil Derrick is here looking for places to drill an is pleased to hear Tim "Top Kill" Walberg hang the 'open for drilling' sign on the Great Lakes."
At a public forum in Lansing, Walberg expressed support for oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes.
"I don't know how many of you realize that here in this state in the United States, we do not allow even the slant directional drilling under the Great Lakes," Walberg said at the May 25, 2007, forum. "Our environmental lobby has done so well in lobbying efforts from keeping us from doing that, that we don't drill in ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge), we don't drill under the Great Lakes… I don't understand that."
Additional remarks about drilling in the Great Lakes by Walberg can be heard at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
The BP oil disaster that has spilled more than 4 million barrels of oil into the Gulf is the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Closer to home, an Enbridge pipeline rupture flooded more than 1 million gallons of crude oil into the Kalamazoo River, making it the worst spill in the Midwest in recent history. According to a National Wildlife Federation report released in July, Michigan ranks ninth in the nation in number of oil pipeline accidents, recording 61 significant pipeline and other oil-related incidents in the past 10 years that resulted in five deaths and 26 injuries.
According to campaign finance reports, Walberg has received $57,370 from oil and gas companies. (Source:http://www.opensecrets.org/
"Tim Walberg is the kind of out-of-touch career politician Michigan doesn't need – one who puts Big Oil profits ahead of our Great Lakes and the future of Michigan," Clean Water Action Michigan Director Cyndi Roper said. "Even with the catastrophic oil disasters in the Gulf and the Kalamazoo River, Tim Walberg shows that he is deaf to the concerns of the people of Michigan. The Great Lakes define the entire state of Michigan, with hundreds of thousands of local jobs depending on them staying healthy – and Tim Walberg has shown he's more than willing to sell out our Great Lakes to Big Oil."
"Instead of working to grow the jobs of the future in clean energy, Tim Walberg wants to drill for oil in our precious Great Lakes and send Michigan backwards," Steve Reck, SEIU 517M political coordinator said. "Tim Walberg's support for Great Lakes drilling opens the door to potential disasters like we saw in the Gulf and the Kalamazoo River. If even a single drop of oil washes onto our lakeshore beaches because of an oil disaster and puts local businesses at risk, Tim Walberg will be held accountable."
During his term in Congress, Walberg voted in favor of Big Oil – and against the Great Lakes – numerous times, including:
§ Keeping the U.S. dependent on foreign oil, by voting against a measure to increase the use of renewable energy [8/04/07, HR 3221,Vote #832, 241-172]
§ Putting oil dictators ahead of Michigan consumers, by voting against a plan to crack down on OPEC members for setting production quotas to manage global oil prices [5/22/07, HR 2264, Vote #398, 345-72]
§ Seeking to expand off-shore drilling, by co-sponsoring a bill that would allow states to drill for natural gas within 25 miles of the shoreline [H.R. 2784, introduced 6/20/07]
§ Opposing greater protections for the Great Lakes, by voting twice against a measure that would have provided $25 million for Great Lakes protection [H.B. 4995; passed 68-36 on 4/14/88. Conference Report passed 99-2 on 9/7/88.]


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Did you know two types of insurance agents sell policies? There are captive agents and independent agents. There is a significant difference between the two. However, it is much more beneficial to work with an independent agent. Here are just a few reasons why!
You Get A Choice
Captive agents can only work with and provide quotes from one insurance provider. Because of this limitation, you won't know if there is another provider that can give you the same coverage for a better price. This is precisely what an independent agent can do. They can get quotes from many different providers to make sure you have the opportunity to choose the best price for the correct amount of coverage.
Work With One Agent For All Your Insurance Needs
The captive agent's insurance company may not offer all the policies you need. This would force you to contact additional insurance agents. However, independent agents can provide their clients with many different insurance products.
They Are Local
Independent agents typically focus their efforts locally. This not only helps them to understand the insurance needs of the local community, but they also tend to be very involved with it! You will know immediately that you are working with someone who cares just as much about your neighborhood as you do!
You Get The Advice You're Looking For
Independent agents will genuinely listen to your situation and advise you on your needed coverage. They do this because a simple online form is not enough to know exactly what policy you'll need to be appropriately covered.
You Can Rely on Them for A Lifetime
Independent agents will have your best interest in mind throughout your life changes. You can rely on them when you move, start a business, get married, renovate your home, have children, etc.
Ready to work with an independent insurance agent? Give Leigh Agency a call today!


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My First Chinese Reader is a set of textbooks specially designed to teach Chinese language skills to children of non-native Chinese families and those living in non-Chinese speaking communities. Volume 4 contains 12 lessons that combine the following teaching methods: an easy step-by-step approach; a comprehensive selection of characters and sentence patterns; highly relevant scenarios covering school, family, daily life, sports, etc.; and a stroke-by-stroke approach to writing Chinese characters. Illustrated with simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and colorful pictures, this book introduces little readers to basic Chinese sentences in a daily living environment. There are also sections on Vocabulary, Drills, and Reading and Writing at the end of each lesson, along with English translations for each vocabulary word and sentence. For ages 7 and up.
Lessons: 37. Chinese Festivals 38. Shopping in the Store 39. Grandpa's Birthday Party 40. Four Seasons 41. I am Sick 42. I like My School 43. Sports Meet 44. My Community 45. What are your Hobbies? 46. The Chinese Zodiac 47. My Vacation 48. Getting to Know China


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Custom Foot Orthotics
"Encyclopaedia Biomechanica" is published quarterly by Kawartha Total Foot Care Centre. It features helpful information on different aspects of your body's biomechanics (how your muscles and joints work together to help you move) and gait (how you walk), the kinds of problems that can occur, and how feet affect your whole body from the ground up.
There are a lot of people out there claiming to offer "custom" orthotics. There is that guy who visits the gym with his pressure mat, people at an information booth in the mall, a very professional looking set-up and compelling sales pitch at a trade show, the woman who visits your work place and "does everyone's insoles," and the health professionals whose primary focus is not feet but offer "orthotics" as a sideline business to generate additional income.
Unfortunately, orthotics are poorly regulated right now. There is no legal definition of what a custom orthotic is, how it should be made, and anyone can lawfully dispense one. This is not the case for most biomedical devices. Hearing aids, glasses, even compression stockings have tighter restrictions than orthotics.
Who should you choose as your orthotics provider?
Orthotics may be poorly regulated, but Chiropodists / Podiatrists have a regulatory body; the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. This regulatory body has defined what a true custom orthotic is, how it must be made, and what examinations are done to determine the design of the device. Members of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario are the ONLY regulated health professionals whose legal scope of practice includes treatment with orthotic devices.
Our regulations are your protection, and insurance companies have caught on. Most companies have limited their coverage to restrict reimbursements for only true custom orthotics from a member of the College of Chiropodists.
What kind of training is needed to properly provide an orthotic?
Some providers you meet will have been trained briefly by their employer. Others will have taken a "course" as short as an hour — or no course at all! Chiropodists undertake an exhaustive nine semester post-undergraduate podiatric medical program that includes extensive training on biomechanics and orthotics, and how they play a role in treating foot pain, corns and calluses, sports injuries, arthritis changes, and progressive deformities like bunions and hammer toes. We don't just learn how to "cast" for an orthotic, we learn how to design that orthotic to address your individual problem, and we have the overall knowledge of your foot health to ensure optimal results.
How do I know if I have a truly custom orthotic?
A custom orthotic is made using a three dimensional model of your own foot in a special position called suspended subtalar joint neutral. To achieve this, your foot must be cast using a laser imaging unit or plaster (not a foam box) by a practitioner with the requisite knowledge and skills. If there was no three dimensional capture of your arch, your orthotic is not custom. This includes "walk-on" computerized pressure pads, which by virtue of the technology, may seem impressive but provide only a two dimensional image of your foot and use a "library" or standard sizing system to create the closest match to your foot profile.
Why shouldn't I shop around for the best price?
Orthotics are "Buyer Beware." Most of the time, you get exactly what you pay for. If your orthotic wasn't made properly, it will likely not fully address your problem. It might make things a bit better, and it can make things worse. If you are in pain, it may not allow your injury to heal. If it is not properly designed, it may cause injury. Some just don't last long, break or bottom out quickly. If they can discount the cost, they are likely purchasing a 'cheaper' device. If you have diabetes and your provider doesn't have the comprehensive foot knowledge of your chiropodist / podistrist, it might even cause an ulceration!
Until the orthotics industry is cleaned up and legally restricted to properly qualified practitioners only, consumers will continue to have to research their orthotics providers. In the end, it's up to you to make the right step. After all, you wouldn't see a dentist for a problem with your eyes. Your good foot health is tremendously important, and you can rest assured that when you put your feet in the hands of a chiropodist you're seeing a skilled, highly trained, and legally regulated foot specialist. Your good foot health is our "sole" interest.


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Daniel L. Stoltzfus, 83, of 3 N. Westview Dr., Gordonville, passed away on November 13, 2021 at home of natural causes. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Lizzie Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Dorothy Beiler Stoltzfus and celebrated 61 years of marriage. Daniel was a retired farmer and flooring installer. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 4 sons, Roy married to Martha Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, Spring Mills, Benuel married to Miriam Glick Stoltzfus, New Holland, Amos married to Rebecca Esh Stoltzfus, Gordonville, Steven married to Carla Martin Stoltzfus, Lancaster; 4 daughters, Eva married to David Stoltzfus, Jr., Tennessee, Elizabeth married to Ben Stoltzfus, Ronks, Caroline married to Dan Esh, Ickesburg, Susan married to Stephen Esh, Gordonville; 46 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are: two sisters, Annie married to John Fisher, Rachel married to Eli Dienner; 3 brothers, Reuben married to Sadie Fisher Stoltzfus, Benuel married to Rebecca Fisher Stoltzfus, Leon married to Lydia Glick Stoltzfus; 3 sisters-in-law, Rebecca Fisher Stoltzfus married to Samuel Stoltzfus, Lydia Petersheim Stoltzfus, Emma Petersheim Stoltzfus. He was preceded in death by: a son, Daniel; 2 great-grandsons; siblings, Abner, Henry, Roy, Sadie, Elmer, Ivan, Rebecca Stoltzfus; sister-in-law, Rachel; brother-in-law, John Esh.
Funeral services will be from the late home on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. Viewing will be from the time of this notice till the service. Interment will be in Myer's Cemetery, Leola.


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The 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery was the largest score in British history – and now it's been turned into a hugely entertaining BBC series. Prepare to enjoy some incredible retro sets
Jack Lowden as Kenneth Noye in The Gold. Photograph: Sally Mais/BBC/Tannadice Pictures
The British criminal underworld has a lore as rich as Arthurian legend, with its own errant knights (Jack the Hat, Ronnie and Reggie), daring adventures (the Great Train Robbery, the Hatton Garden heist) and storied quests (usually to the Costa del Crime and back again). It also has its own holy grail in the missing Brink's-Mat millions. No fortune is more mythologised, more sought-after or more mysterious.
The Brink's-Mat legend only grows in diverting retelling The Gold (BBC One), a six-part series from Neil Forsyth, creator and writer of Scottish crime series Guilt. It began in 1983 – as depicted in the opening scene – when six men in balaclavas burst into Brink's-Mat secure storage facility near Heathrow airport. They intended to steal £1m in cash, but instead came away with about £26m of gold bullion (equivalent to £90m today). At the time, it was the largest score in British history.
From there, this cops-and-robbers tale branches out in multiple directions, as the self-identifying "villains" split up, go to ground and begin the complex task of laundering their haul. The police are in lukewarm pursuit throughout, under the command of DCI Brian Boyce (Hugh Bonneville), although, in fairness to the Scotland Yard's finest, this is uncharted territory for all involved. One of the show's more compelling themes is that money knows no master. Us mortals, even the financially literate and loaded ones, are only ever along for the ride.
And in The Gold, it's an ever-enjoyable ride. This world of smoke-filled pubs and Freemason handshakes has been more credibly conjured in several British gangster films (the Bob Hoskins-starring 1980 classic, The Long Good Friday, springs to mind), but there are still pleasures aplenty to be found in the production design – the cars! The collars! The carpet swirls! – and an almost overstuffed ensemble cast.
Emun Elliott, Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Spencer in The Gold. Photograph: Sally Mais/BBC/Tannadice Pictures
Jack Lowden, recently seen on the other side of the law in Slow Horses, nails the steely insouciance of career criminal Kenneth Noye (brave, since Noye is now out of prison and known to hold a grudge) and Dorothy Atkinson as cash mule Jeanie gives a delightful spin on the curtain-twitching suburban snob she perfected in the sitcom Mum. Charlotte Spencer is fascinating to watch as the squad's lone female detective Jennings – though she feels a little underserved by a script that only fleetingly references 80s workplace sexism.
If there is to be a Jennings-led spin-off – and there should be – please can it see her investigate the continuing crimes of dodgy jeweller John "Goldfinger" Palmer (played with a lush West Country accent by Tom Cullen)? He delivers his "I know gold" speech from the Old Bailey dock with such self-deprecating charm, it's impossible to believe he's guilty. Even though we all saw him sweating over that smelter in a terrycloth robe, cig hanging from his mouth, just a few episodes earlier.
That's one of the few truly justified speeches in a script with far too many – about three per main character in each episode by my count. There's a valid point to be made about the oppressive nature of the English class system, but by the fourth or fifth time this same soapbox has been mounted, all impact is lost. Bonneville's DCI Boyce is a particular offender in this regard, contributing to the false impression that he's a holdover from the Dixon of Dock Green era of twee TV coppers, and not a real person at all. (In fact, the real Boyce had a distinguished career of standing up to police corruption in and around south London, including aiding Stephen Lawrence's family in their long fight for justice.)
It's also ironic when these TV detectives accuse one white-collared informant of sparing himself internal conflict, by keeping the brutal violence of these crimes at a mental remove. The same charge could be levelled at the series itself. The real story of Brink's-Mat and its 30-year aftermath is so bloody and bullet-ridden it purportedly has its own curse, with at least six associated deaths to date. Yet in this show, even the pivotal 1985 killing of DC John Fordham happens entirely off-screen.
Still, it would be unfair to fault a consistently entertaining TV drama for falling short of the gritty and gobsmacking truth. The Gold is also partially redeemed by a finale that manages to cleverly wrap up loose narrative ends, while acknowledging that the full story is yet to be told – and likely never can be. Because, as Lowden's Noye cooly observes: "You only hear about the people who get caught."


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The CM had spoken in favour of one law for the country and had said the matter will be taken up at the right time, said Keshav Prasad
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is "thinking seriously" about implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday. During the recent state election campaign, the CM had spoken in favour of one law for the country and had said the matter will be taken up at the right time.
Though many Opposition parties and Muslim organisations are opposed to the UCC, the BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has initiated the process of setting up a panel on the implementation of a common civil code in the state.
Favouring expeditious implementation of UCC both in the country and the state, Maurya in Lucknow asserted that the constitutionally envisaged measure is an "important step" for the realisation of the governance mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (inclusive growth) and said everybody should welcome it.
"One law for all in one country is the need of the hour. It requires that we get out of the system of one law for one person and another for others. We are in favour of a common civil code. The Uttar Pradesh government is thinking in this direction seriously," the deputy CM said while talking to the media.
He further said that just as the Uttarakhand government has initiated steps, in UP and other states too, where there is the BJP government, the "common civil code" should be implemented.
The deputy CM said even in other states where there is no BJP government, its implementation is necessary for inclusive growth as the "common civil code is such a thing which should not only be demanded but also be welcomed by all."
The first cabinet meeting of the newly constituted Uttarakhand government presided by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami formed a committee of experts on the implementation of a UCC in the state.
"UCC is definitely required at this point of time; it is very much required for the country, for Uttar Pradesh and for the people of the country... But when there are vote bank considerations everywhere, it definitely shows the politics of appeasement. But we are not in favour of this," Mr Maurya said.