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These moist, chewy Keto blondies are easy to make and perfect for coconut lovers! They contain coconut flour, coconut oil, desiccated coconut AND coconut cream. The recipe is low carb, gluten free and sugar free. …
Grain Free Peanut Butter Granola (Sugar Free)
Peanut butter lovers, here's the perfect grain free granola recipe for you! Packed with nuts and seeds, this low carb "cereal" contains crunchy peanut-flavoured clusters and is lightly sweetened with erythritol. It's super easy to make and a healthy sugar free breakfast choice.
Soft And Chewy Keto Pretzels
Soft and simply irresistible: these Keto pretzels take snacking to the next level. They are made with the famous Fathead dough – their secret ingredient is mozzarella!
Moroccan Cauliflower Rice
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Orange Cheesecake With Brandy
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Easy Sesame Flaxseed Crackers
Sesame Flaxseed Crackers are super-crispy, grain free and high in protein. They're great with dips!
I know. Crackers aren't sexy food. Eating crackers is like walking around in welly boots AND pulling the hood of your jacket over your head when it's drizzling. Or like putting on your reading glasses when you reach for the restaurant menu instead of squinting. It's about feeling good in a sensible kind of way….
Sugar Free Cut Out Cookies (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
You'd like to have seconds? No problem. These crunchy sugar free cut out cookies with a coconut butter glaze are low carb, gluten free and sweetened with erythritol.
I am so ready for Christmas! No, I haven't even thought about presents. No ideas, no lists. And no, when the nice guy from the Christmas tree delivery company called me last week with a special offer, I did not take it either.
Friends, it's these sugar free cut out cookies. They are perfect!
Don't get distracted by the fact you are seeing friendly ghosts waving at you. It's Halloween next week and you've got to go with the flow.
In our family we make cut out cookies once a year in the run-up to Christmas, in vast amounts – little hearts, adorable stars and cute Christmas trees. Baking sheet after baking sheet will go into the oven, and it always ends up being me in the kitchen by myself after the second round, with 6 more to go. Before I went sugar free, I used a Nigella recipe which came with the set of cookie cutters I own. It calls for wheat flour and copious amounts of sugar.
Now, if you attempt to replace not only the sugar (with erythritol, in my case), but also the wheat, you are entering tricky territory. It's the gluten in wheat that makes dough very easy to handle and roll out. Grain free dough is softer and more delicate.
These Sugar Free Cut out Cookies have a nice crunch and hold together really well.
After the success of my Sugar Free Halloween Bat Cookies, which contain cocoa powder to be sufficiently dark and gloomy for Halloween, I adapted the recipe to create a vanilla version. I also added a liberal amount of almond extract, which, if I may say so, makes them taste just irresistible.
The most important step in this recipe is that you freeze the dough after you roll it out between two sheets of baking paper. This is the key to success when making low carb cut out cookies. Trust me. I am an impatient person and I have tried skipping it. It's not worth the mess you'll make. Stick it in the freezer, have a cup (or glass) of something and feel smug about being in the know.
I tested two types of glaze with these cookies.
The first one was just a mix of powdered erythritol (I used Sukrin Icing), a couple of drops of vanilla essence and a spoonful of water. This went down well with the kids, but for me it was a little sweet. The second type was just up my street – a sugar free coconut butter glaze which I adapted from this recipe by Simply Quinoa.If you spread it thinly, it dries into a nice, firm glaze. Coconut butter, not to be confused with coconut oil, tastes slightly sweet and creamy and is nice enough to be eaten by the spoonful.
And do you know the best thing about this recipe? When my kids are bored after the second round of festive baking and leave sneakily, I can call it a day too. A few days later, they'll be ready to have another go (kids = short memories). And all I have to do is whisk the rolled out dough for my lovely sugar free cut out cookies from the freezer.
Christmas, I am ready.
If you try out this recipe, let me know! I'd love to hear from you. Write me a comment on the blog or tag me on Instagram. And don't forget to like my page on Facebook to get many more great recipe ideas.
Sugar free cut out cookies
- 40 g / 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 80 g / 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour NOT ground almonds!
- 40 g / 1/4 cup Sukrin Gold or sweetener of choice
- 120 g butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the glaze
- 30 g / 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol
- 2 tbsp cream or milk
- splash of vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 180 Celsius.
- Mix all the dry ingredients, then add the butter and combine with a stick mixer or a food processor until you have a smooth dough.
- Divide into 2 balls and roll out between two sheets of non-stick baking paper.
- Place the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes. This is an essential step!!
- Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter of your choice. If the dough has been in the freezer for too long, it might break easily. In this case, just wait a few minutes to continue. Place the cut-outs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Form the leftovers of the dough into a ball, roll out again and repeat the freezer step.
- Bake your first batch for 5-6 minutes until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let cool completely before glazing. The cookies are very crumbly when hot, but once they are cool they will be crispy and hardened.
- For the glaze, combine all ingredients in a pot over low heat, stirring continuously. You could also do this in a microwave.
- Once it is liquid, brush over the cooled cookies.
Cashew Quinoa Granola
Deliciously nutty, pleasingly crunchy and protein-packed: Cashew Quinoa Granola is grain free, sugar free and gluten free – a real feel-good breakfast!
There I was last night, sitting around a table with a couple of friends discussing… granola. Intensely. This is an odd thing that happens when you reach a certain age – things you never used to think about suddenly become so captivating you wish you could take notes.
We started off with the merits of my grain free, sugar free Peanut Butter Granola, briefly agreed about the evilness of shop-bought granola and then moved on to quinoa, the health foodie's favourite carb replacement.
None of us had ever tasted quinoa granola, yet we were vaguely aware there are quinoa granola recipes floating around out there. Would quinoa pop like corn when in the oven? Would it retain its nutty taste? Could it possibly be as good as peanut butter granola?
Today, friends, I have answers to all these burning questions.
Most granolas use honey, sugar or syrup to make the nuts, seeds and grains stick together in clusters. Because we are sugar free here at Sugar Free Londoner (obvsly), we have to embrace a less clustery, yet just as tasty granola. The secret of this recipe is an old granola trick of mine: nut butter and spices!
I used cashew butter for this recipe, which has a slightly sweet taste and does help the nuts and quinoa stick together, along with a pinch of salt and plenty of mixed spice. You could sub cinnamon if you prefer. One can never go wrong with cinnamon!
This cashew quinoa granola is gluten free, grain free, sugar free and tastes great with yoghurt and fruit.
How about some fun facts? Quinoa (pronounced "keenwah") is a seed harvested from a plant species called goosefoot. It is officially a seed and part of a group of pseudo-cereals, making it neither a cereal nor a grain, and more closely related to spinach and beets than to cereals or grains.
As for quinoa in granola, this is the lowdown. It does not pop, but stays pleasingly crunchy, nutty-tasting and makes for a great alternative to oats. After all, it's all in the variety!
Cashew Quinoa Granola
- 100 g uncooked washed quinoa
- 100 g cashew nuts unsalted
- 50 g walnut pieces
- 50 g sliced almonds
- 50 g coconut flakes
- 50 g cashew butter
- optional: 50g sunflower seeds
- optional: 50g pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp mixed spice or cinnamon
- Preheat your oven to 180 Celsius.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and work in the cashew butter, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Bake in the oven on a baking sheet for ca 15 minutes. Keep a close eye and turn regularly so it does not burn.


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What's in a (War's) Name? Nomenclature for the Anglo-Spanish Clash of the Late 1500s
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The UK's first Jedi course teaching personal development through a Star Wars syllabus will open to students at Queen's University in Belfast from November.
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24 Aug 2015 - 16:46:16 in AchievementA Victoria University of Wellington PhD student is creating waves around the world with a win in the 2015 Sonic Arts Award. Mo Zareei won first place in the Sound Art category of the international competition for his piece Rasping Music, based on a video entry of the work exhibited in the 2014 Wellington Lux festival. The Sonic Arts Award is dedicated to the art of sound. It has four categories—Sound Art, Sonic Research, Soundscapes and Digital Art—which are judged by a panel of internationally-renowned artists. Mo, who is pursuing his PhD in music, has won €1,000 and the possibility of travelling to Rome to showcase his work. "It's very exciting. It's a big award for sound art, which is a relatively new field. It's especially nice to be recognised by the judges as they're quite well-known artists," says Mo. Mo's piece was inspired by musician Steve Reich whose work Clapping Music has performers clap a simple rhythmic pattern which shifts out of sync to create complex rhythms. Instead of clapping, Mo uses his own invention called Rasper, a noise-generating instrument involving mechatronics and micro-controller programming. "Rasping Music was originally composed as an installation piece, but it was also realised as a live performance at last year's composers competition at the Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), which resulted in a shared third prize. I have written a paper on the piece which I'm presenting at a conference later this year," he says. Mo's achievement extends on the success of the NZSM in Sonic Arts, with Dr Ted Apel having been awarded the 2013 Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts Prize in Sound Art. As part of his PhD, Mo is developing an ensemble of mechatronic sound sculptures, among which Rasper is the first instrument. He works in both Victoria's School of Engineering and Computer Science and the NZSM to carry out his research, supervised by Ajay Kapur, Professor Dale Carnegie and Dr Dugal McKinnon. "I have three supervisors from three different fields helping me. It's great to have the flexibility to work with them all," says Mo. Mo is currently working on a new piece for this year's Lux festival alongside Jim Murphy, a recent PhD graduate and teaching fellow at Victoria. A video of Rasping Music can be found here. For more information or to contact Mo Zareei go to www.m-h-z.net .


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Well they couldn't reach him, so they called me to ask me to ask him to call them so they could offer him the job. When I did reach him he sounded a bit… flustered. I just picked him up from the airport, and I'm flustered too. Happy. Proud. Relieved. It was my decision to come back here to Germany, and I've wondered for, oh, nearly six years now if, in doing so, I had fatally sabotaged his career. He hasn't accepted yet, he has until Wednesday to make a decision, but I will of course encourage him to take the job.
Yeah, I know what you're thinking, I'd be a single mother for half the year, O fate worse than death. But it's not. I was raised by a single mom, then a single step-mom, then back to the single mom again, it's what I know. And if I said "Puh-leeeeeze don't take the job I can't live without you," he'd probably take that into consideration, except that I've already lived without him (we were separated for a year (1998)), so he'd know I was lying. I know, having Been There, that the real horror of single motherhood is the poverty, and without that, it's basically just another way to do the parent thing. That's really not the part I'm worried about.
What part am I worried about? I don't know. I don't think I am worried. I think I'm so happy that I'm not quite ready to believe it yet. I will have to learn how to deal with the bureaucracy, pay the bills, hang shelves and do household repairs – all stuff that is harder here in Germany than it was in my hometown, three blocks from my mom's house, which is where Ignatz and I lived in 1998, but you know. I haven't learned all that yet because I didn't have to. Frankly, it's about frickin' time I did.
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Cooking, baking, laughing, reading cookbooks, chatting, and watching Hallmark movies is my kind of fun with my girls. This weekend it was with my firstborn, Kristina.
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Weekend Fun with My Firstborn
Born to be Wild- Blueberries that is!
Wild blueberries are not only an adventure to find while hiking in the woods, they are also incredibly flavorful.
Coming to America
A few years ago we descended upon our relatives in Finland, and now it was time for them to travel to America, some for the first time.
What A Summer So Far!
It's been a crazy summer here so far! I have so much to tell you. I didn't mean to ignore my blog, but it's been busy around here. But I'm back now, so watch for new and exciting blogs!
Finns Bearing Gifts
When a FInnish cousin comes to visit carrying a Marimekko bag, you know good things are inside! Come take a peek!
A Cookbook from Helsinki
The rebuilding of The Culinary Cellar now includes a cookbook direct from Finland, thanks to our dear cousins who came for a visit!
Bran Muffins with Dried Lingonberries
I usually add raisins to my bran muffins until I found a source for dried lingonberries! Did you know lingonberries are the new super fruit?
It's National Licorice Day!
Licorice. People either love it or hate it. If you love it, then you know there is no licorice like Finnish licorice. Have I got treats to show you!


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I have included a picture of how I am imagining laying out my wireless network for a wisp I am setting up. I am a rookie when it comes to this and don't have the best grasp on the router os software yet. Still learning .
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Born in Trikala of Thessalia in Greece, in 1979, graduated from the 3rd General Lyceum of Trikala with degree of certificate of studies "excellent" and in 1998 I was admitted in the Department of Diet and Nutrition Science of the "Charokopeion" University of Athens. In July 2002 I acquired the Academic Title of Study on Diet and Nutrition Science with degree "excellent". During the academic year of 2002, I worked out my practice exercise in the Saint Sofia (children's), the Child Health Institute, the "Red Cross" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. At the same time I participated in the Health Education Program for public schools. The same year I elaborated an experimental study on the bioavailability of antioxidant substances in the blood. The conclusions from the above study contributed in the development of the method for studying bioavailability in the blood of polyfenol plant products and were presented in the 3rd Pan-Hellenic Congress of Free Roots and Oxidant stress that took place on 3-5 October 2002 in the "Charokopeio" University of Athens.
At the same time, I began working as a scientific assistant, responsible in a well known nutrition center. Also, I collaborated with the magazine "Super Katerina" where I published an article on nutritional issues, while during the season 2003 – 2004, I was a scientific collaborator in the TV channel "ALTER" for the emission "An apple daily" with the journalist Leonidas Kalidonis.
I attended the postgraduate study program on "Applied Dietology-Nutrition" of the Diet and Nutrition Science class of the "Charokopeion" University of Athens. In July 2004, I acquired the Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization on Applied Dietology and Nutrition, with specialization on Clinical Diet and she graduated with 9,1 (excellent) degree, classified as first in class for the year. During the postgraduate studies I was a scholar of the "Charokopeion" University as well as of the "Alexandros S. Onassis" Beneficial Institution. I have collaborated with the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, at the 10th Alcoholics' Kiosk, where I worked out on a research for the evaluation of nutritional situation of alcoholic individuals. Also, I have written a thesis on micro-components (polyfenolic antioxidant substances) in herbal teas of the Greek countryside.


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About the MobWell, really it's a mob of one, but you get the idea. I'm just me, in Hotlanta, but through me there are many others (yes, we are numerous), and we have teh pointy sticks (fear them), and besides that, we make pretty things. Mostly.
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History of the Campus Judicial Board
At UC Davis, the involvement of students in upholding academic integrity can be traced back to 1911, when the first student government was formed and "the beginnings of the campus 'honor system' emphasized student honesty in taking exams as well as in other matters." A.F. Scheuring, Abundant Harvest: The History of the University of California, Davis (c) 2001, page 35.
In the early 1970s, UC Davis grew rapidly. There was dissatisfaction with the Honor Code among both students and faculty. There were also concerns that with larger classes (causing some students to feel alienated and anonymous) there had been a corresponding sharp increase in the amount of cheating. These concerns triggered campus-wide debate and a proposal to do away with the Code, instead creating a faculty-run process giving faculty primary authority for dealing with cheating. "The Honor Code: a Tradition on the Skids?" The California Aggie, Feb. 8, 1974.
UC Davis faculty and students acted together to address these concerns and preserve the honor code tradition. Following a student vote in favor of retaining student involvement in the disciplinary system, faculty endorsement, and approval by the Chancellor, UC Davis adopted the Code of Academic Conduct in 1976. Our Code is a "modified" honor code which places shared responsibility for academic integrity on all members of our community — students, faculty and administration.
As part of the changes enacted with the adoption of the Code of Academic Conduct, both the Office of Student Support & Judicial Affairs (then called the Office of Student Conduct) and the Campus Judicial Board (CJB) were created. In her book Abundant Harvest, Scheuring describes the disciplinary system formed by the Code:
"most referrals (made by either instructors or students) were handled by counseling rather than punishment, though more thorny cases might go through 'due process' by the Campus Judicial Board, composed of five students and two faculty members. In 1982-83, out of about 200 referrals for academic misconduct, ... perhaps a dozen cases [went] to formal hearing." Scheuring at page 169.
In that same year, the Campus Judicial Board actively pursued its educational outreach projects, and published an anti-cheating poster with the slogan "No, Everyone Does NOT Do It." This poster was put up widely in classrooms across the campus over the next several years.
Today, after more than 30 years, the CJB is more active and effective than ever, and its student members continue to contribute to the academic integrity of UC Davis.


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A reboot of the classic 1970s television show of the same name, In Search Of is hosted and executive produced by Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) and will examine unexplained phenomena from all over the world. From the mythical to the scientific, each episode will follow Quinto as he investigates a different subject within a dynamic theme – such as alien encounters, mysterious creatures, UFO sightings, time travel and artificial intelligence – and searches for the truth to some of the world's greatest mysteries. In Search Of will explore enigmas told through the eyes of witnesses and scholars with a personal connection to the phenomenon and include immersive demonstrations and experiments that contextualize each episode's theme. Topics can range as far as classic paranormal enigmas (Bigfoot, UFOs, Loch Ness Monster), to historical events and personalities (the Lincoln Assassination, the Jack the Ripper Murders), even disappeared persons or cities (Roanoke, Amelia Earhart).
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The iShares Barclays Capital US Treasury Bond 7-10 ETF offers investors exposure to a highly liquid segment of the US government bond market. 10y US Treasuries are one of the few undisputed benchmarks of global reference in fixed income markets. They are regularly issued by the US Treasury and are heavily traded in international markets. This high degree of liquidity and tradability, alongside the perceived near-zero probability of a US government default, also make 10y Treasuries one of the safe-havens of choice for international investors.
The most obvious use for this ETF would be as a core fixed income holding in a US-centric or global investment portfolio. However, European investors should take into account that this ETF is a USD-denominated product whose performance would be affected by foreign exchange valuations. As such, for a non-US-based investor, gaining exposure to the 10y segment of the US Treasury market is also likely to be rationalised in terms of a hedging strategy (e.g. a vehicle to counter exposure risks to other geographical areas) rather than for the benefits of a regular cycle of coupon income distribution. In that case, we can see this ETF playing a tactical rather than strategic role within the investment portfolio and would be better suited as a satellite component.
Fundamentale Analyse
The US economic recovery is proceeding at a moderate pace. Domestic private consumption and investment have improved and the housing market has strengthened. Labour market conditions have also shown positive signs, but the jobless rate still remains elevated (e.g. above 7.5% as we write). A key downside domestic risk to the US economic growth outlook going forward stems from the tightening of fiscal policy underway. Meanwhile, on the external front, the situation in the Eurozone remains a source of concern, while the slowdown in emerging market economies has become an additional worry.
Against this backdrop, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) remains committed to a very accommodative conventional monetary policy stance for a protracted period. Fed Funds have been held in a 0.00-0.25% target range since December 2008, and they should remain unchanged as long as unemployment remains above 6.5% and inflation between one and two years ahead does not deviate by more than 0.50% from the Fed's long-term price stability target of 2.0%. Despite the pick-up in private consumption, the absence of wage-led pressures and the fall in raw material prices are helping to keep inflationary pressures at bay, while inflation expectations remain subdued.
Additional policy stimulus has come via a large-scale programme of asset purchases, known as quantitative easing or QE, designed to exert downward pressure on long-term interest rates and facilitate cheap financing to economic agents. It is estimated that the Fed holds well over USD 2Trn of US Treasuries, agency debt and mortgage backed securities (MBS). The latest phase of QE, which started in September 2012, has seen the Fed buying USD 40bn of MBS and USD 45bn of long-dated US Treasuries every month. All the while, the Fed maintains a policy of reinvesting all principal payments from its holdings into MBS and US Treasuries at auction.
The Barclays US Treasury 10y Term Index is produced by Barclays Capital. The objective of the index is to measure the performance of fixed-rate 10y-dated government bonds issued by the US government until they fall under 7 years to maturity. Term indices are a Barclays Capital in-house indexing methodology which uses standard market capitalisation weighting on a bond universe made up of issues near their original term rather than selecting all bonds in the maturity bracket. The index is calculated on a daily basis using mid-market prices from the Barclays Capital market makers at 15:00 New York time. The index is reviewed and rebalanced once a month on the last calendar day of the month. At rebalancing, bonds eligible for inclusion in the index must have an original term of between 9 and 10.5 years, a minimum calculated life of 7 years and a minimum outstanding of USD 5bn. The index must contain a minimum of six bonds at rebalancing. Income from coupon payments is reinvested monthly at rebalancing. Income received during the month is invested until rebalancing at 1M USD Libor -15bps set at the end of the month for the next month.
iShares uses physical replication to track the performance of the Barclays Capital US Treasury 10 Term Index. This ETF was launched in December 2006 and is domiciled in Ireland. This is a USD-denominated investment vehicle. This ETF distributes dividends on a semi-annual basis, with historical data showing a May-November payment pattern. The restricted bond universe that Barclays Capital uses to construct its term indices tipically allows iShares to fully replicate the basket of constituents. However, the statistical weighting of individual components may differ slightly between fund and index and this may have an impact on the fund's tracking performance at the margins. Performance data on cumulative returns basis shows a good tracking history. A snapshot at the time of this writing (e.g. mid June 2013) showed that the ETF basket was made up of 12 US medium-to-long-dated government bonds, with weightings ranging from 3% to 10%. iShares may engage in securities lending in order to optimise the ETF's tracking performance. BlackRock acts as investment manager on behalf of iShares. The amount of securities that can be lent is capped at 50% per fund. Lending operations are hedged by taking UCITS-approved collateral greater than the loan value and by revaluing loans and collateral on a daily basis. The collateral is held in a ringfenced account by a third party custodian. The degree of overcollateralisation is a function of the assets provided as collateral, but typically ranges from 102.5% to 112%. Lending revenue is split 60/40 between the ETF and BlackRock, respectively.
The annual total expense ratio (TER) for this ETF is 0.20%. Additional costs potentially borne by investors and not included in the TER include bid/offer spreads and brokerage fees when buy/sell orders are placed for ETF shares.
iShares was quick off the mark with regards to providing European investors with ETFs tracking the US Treasury market, managing to capture the bulk of market share in the process. As we write, iShares remains the dominant force in this particular segment. However, since 2009 other European ETF providers have come to the marketplace in a bid to challenge iShares' supremacy.
First off was Credit Suisse (CS) with the iBoxx USD Government 7-10 ETF (TER 0.23%), followed by Amundi with the US Treasury 7-10 ETF (TER 0.14%) and UBS with the BarCap US 7-10yr Treasury Bond ETF (TER 0.20%). At this stage, all these products lag iShares by a very substantial margin in terms of assets under management. The CS and UBS products use physical replication, while the Amundi ETF is a swap-based product.
Other European providers such as db x-trackers, Lyxor and SPDR offer ETFs tracking the US Treasury market, either on a broad or maturity-segmented basis. However, as we write none offer an ETF covering the specific 7-10y maturity segment. It is also worth adding that the CS ETF could be merged with the iShares ETF if/when the acquisition of Credit Suisse ETF business by Blackrock is completed.


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England 'not scared' of anyone says Dele Alli
Kane is now leading the race for the World Cup Golden Boot with his total of five strikes and he has revealed that his confidence is so high at the moment that he fancies his chances of scoring every time he plays. Southgate was asked after the 1-0 defeat against Belgium in Kaliningrad whether his players had started practicing penalties and he replied the process had started in March rather ... [Full Article...]
Serena Williams makes STUNNING Roger Federer retirement claim
It's just such great memories that I have here, which is why I wanted to bring Olympia here". "I haven't played a tremendous amount of tennis since I had the baby, and I haven't played in wind in a really long time". "It was really special for me". Williams and Federer are both 36 years old and have a total of 43 Grand Slam titles between them. "I was like, 'I haven't seen Olympia.' Like, 'Wha... [Full Article...]
LeBron James officially enters free agency
Shortly after the 12:01 EDT a.m. start to free agency, Cavs general manager Koby Altman spoke on the phone to both James and Paul, the person said. After all, that team belongs to Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson (literally). He informed the Cavs from Anguilla Friday that he is opting out of the past year of his contract. Yes, James has a house in Los Angeles, and is known to spend a good amount of t... [Full Article...]
With LeBron, Lakers suddenly a betting favorite
The Cavs are now faced with a roster that has more than $102 million in guaranteed contracts, and little chance to contend. George Hill ($19 million), Tristan Thompson ($17.5 million), JR Smith ($14.7 million) and Jordan Clarkson ($12.5 million) are all due big money next season, and their trade values aren't in a place where the Cavaliers can extract a significant return. [Full Article...]
4-Time NBA Most Valuable Player Lebron James Declines Cleveland Cavaliers Contract
After snatching LeBron James , the biggest free agent in the 2018 market, the Los Angeles Lakers are shifting to filling out the roster. Everything is starting to take shape in the Lakers' favor as Wojnarowski reported earlier today that Paul George would not be opting into his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder . [Full Article...]
Froome cleared of doping by UCI ahead of Tour de France
Team Sky's four-time Tour de France champion has been under a cloud since he was found to have twice the permissible amount of the legal asthma drug Salbutamol in his system during September's Vuelta a Espana, which he won. Froome welcomed the news which means he can attempt to win a record-equalling fifth Tour when the race gets underway in Noirmoutier. ASO, which also runs the Vuelta through ... [Full Article...]
Christian Horner hails Max Verstappen's ability to avoid blisters in Austrian GP
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Waistcoat sales are up as everyone wants to look like Gareth Southgate
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Sokratis Papastathopoulos: 'Joining Arsenal is a attractive moment'
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Steve Smith hits half century on return to cricket in Canada
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Russian Federation eliminate Spain from World Cup in last-16 penalty shootout
Suddenly, Russia are brimming with confidence and Spain look patchy at best. It was a distressing case of déjà vu for Fernando Hierro, who had been through it all before as a player, having taken the first penalty in Spain's shoot-out defeat by Korea Republic in 2002. [Full Article...]
Mbappe Rejects US$22K World Cup Pay, Donates Wage to Charity
French teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe is donating his entire World Cup match fees to charity because he feels he should not be paid to play for his country. The donation will include the reported £265,000 bonus that the star is in line to earn should France win the tournament. "As I've already and always said , at a World Cup you have all the top-level players, so it's an opportunity t... [Full Article...]
LeBron James Speaks to Cleveland GM as Free Agency Opens
It seems unlikely that James would want to go to Los Angeles to play for a mediocre team with some promising young players like Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram , Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart - all of whom look like they'll be longtime National Basketball Association players but none of whom look like they'll be franchise centerpieces. [Full Article...]
History maker Andres Iniesta confirms Spain retirement after Russian Federation defeat
There have been 48 Spanish players who have scored on the biggest stage for the national team and it's David Villa who has found the net the most with his tally of nine goals from 2006 to 2014. Speaking directly after the final whistle, Ramos said his team had given everything they could only to come out on the wrong end of the spot-kick "lottery". [Full Article...]
Doctor's freaky excuse for World Cup star's mystery injury
Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said that the substitution was precautionary after the 30-year-old felt his back "lock up", ESPN reported . In the large gamut of unusual sporting injuries, there looks to be a new addition, with Brazil left back Marcelo suffering a back spasm during Brazil's last match for a particularly odd reason. [Full Article...]
Les organisateurs veulent écarter Chris Froome
Mais ils ont été par trois fois déboutés par les instances (UCI en 1999, TAS en 2006, CAS en 2009). Le coureur britannique ( Sky ), quadruple vainqueur de la Grande Boucle (en 2013, 2015, 2016 et 2017), fait l'objet d'une procédure pour dopage. [Full Article...]
Croatia Beat Denmark On Penalties To Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
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Barcelona make opening bid for Man United target Willian
Chelsea have rejected an opening £ 50million bid from Barcelona for Brazil global Willlian. The priority at this moment in time certainly lies elsewhere: namely with securing a left-back and a young, energetic midfielder, although that possibility of acquiring the latter has been reduced by Maroaune Fellaini's recent decision to stay at the club. [Full Article...]
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Edmund will likely be the bigger hope for British fans after reaching a career-high No. 17 in the world rankings and an Australian Open semifinal earlier this year. That's really positive for me as part of getting better, to compete again". The 36-year-old has potential encounters with Lukas Lacko, Leonardo Mayer and Borna Coric, who beat Federer in the Halle final last weekend, knocking the 2... [Full Article...]
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Associate Global Affiliate Zone Marketing and Globalization
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25th anniversary
Wed, 11/16/2016 - 4:42pm admin1
Todd and Mary Kay (Reding) Wegener were married on Nov. 9, 1991 at St. Michael's Church in Whittemore. Their family, including their children Lee Wegener, Mallary Wegener and Cole Wegener, will be celebrating with them at a private party in December. The couple is currently residing in Fenton.


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By: Winnie Wright
December 11, 2014
After months of opposition from community members the Lowndes County Commission decided on Tuesday to pass a formal resolution against the Sabal Trail pipeline.
"The decison to move forward with the resolution had everything to do with property rights and the citizens here in Lowndes County," said Chairman Bill Slaughter of Lowndes County Commission.
And on Thursday the Valdosta City Council will do the same thing.
"The pipeline does not affect us here in Valdosta except by a couple of things: one is, our Florida Aquifer, where our water comes from. And we are concerned that it could affect that at some point. the other thing is, I am concerned about the fact that the pipeline is being run so close to an elementary school. As in Clyattville," said Mayor John Gayle, City of Valdosta.
Protestors of the pipeline say it's a step in the right direction.
"It's now been 18 months since everyone first heard about this pipeline and it's really good to see our local governments coming around to realizing how bad this would be for our waters," said John Quarterman, President of WWALS.
The Chairman and Mayor say they were pressed to pass resolutions by the December 21 deadline put in place by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
These resolutions make the City and County "intervenors," giving them exclusive rights when it comes to appealing FERC's decision.
In a written statement, Sabal Trail says they, "Have and will continue to work with each community to ensure they are kept apprised of the project, understand the process and know the benefits."
According to Quarter-Man the next step is to have state representatives write similar resolutions opposing the pipe-line which will be discussed during the January term.
By: Winnie Wright
December 2,2014
Lowndes County, GA - Ever since the Sabal Trail first came to Lowndes County, residents have heard the phrase 'Eminent Domain' when it comes to their property.
Last week we spoke with attorneys for Larry Rodgers, who owns a horse farm on the proposed pipeline. They told us Rodgers received a letter from attorneys for Sabal Trail saying surveys would be done on his property, even without his permission. They cited eminent domain."
In that letter: "Natural gas pipeline companies such as Sabal Trail are expressly granted eminent domain rights under Georgia law. Georgia courts recognize that an entity vested with eminent domain authority has the right to enter private property to survey and inspect the property."
Rodgers' attorney wrote a counter letter arguing that unless Sabal Trail provides gas in the State of Georgia, they cannot exercise Eminent Domain rights in Georgia. They also argued that Georgia law requires "special procedures" from pipeline companies. One of those "Special Procedures" being that the pipeline company would have to obtain a Certificate of Public Good and Necessity. Many are now wondering, with Sabal Trail installing two natural gas 'taps' for Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, or MGAG, in Colquitt and Dougherty counties this week, will they be able to cite Eminent Domain and force local land owners to hand over their property?
"Eminent Domain is something that requires a certificate from FERC, and right now we have only submitted our application. This is simply a step for us to do that survey work and we're taking this one step at a time", says Andrea Grover, Director of Stakeholder Outreach for Spectra Energy.
MGAG says it has accepted Sabal Trail's offer for two taps on their pipeline when it's built, but say they are a long way away from providing that gas to residents of South Georgia.
"Taps do not provide gas in to the state. That would require a meter station in the future, so I'm not an attorney, not involved in Eminent Domain, don't believe the side taps should have any impact at all on that issue", says Michael Frey, Chief Operating Officer for MGAG.
However, one local official says he knew nothing about the taps or the need.
"There's been no discussion about any of the ramifications of whether we'd want it, or whether we wouldn't want it", said Moultrie Mayor, Bill McIntosh.
Residents with concerns about the pipeline are encouraged to attend tonight's Moultrie City Council meeting in City Hall at six.
Updated By: Winnie Wright
November 25, 2014
Lowndes County, GA - It's been over a year since Spectra Energy first announced their plans to build a natural gas pipeline through South Georgia and North Florida.
Recently, The Georgia Water Coalition put the Sabal Trail Pipeline on their Dirty Dozen Report for 2014.
Chris Manganiello, with the Coalition said this about their decision to put Sabal Trail on the list:
"We know existing pipelines have contributed to soil and water contamination in Georgia, so there is a reasonable concern that a future pipeline could also fail, and thus harm folks dependent on surface and groundwater for drinking in Georgia and Florida."
What could cause the pipeline to 'fail'? Sinkholes, which scientists say are becoming more common.
Sinkholes like the one in North Valdosta that opened suddenly. Local scientists say if a similar sinkhole were to open underneath a pipeline, the results could be catastrophic.
"All of our drinking water comes from the aquifer under our feet. This pipeline is hazardous to that aquifer. It could leak some of these PCBs. It could leak in to it. It could cause a sink hole which could leak into the aquifer", says John Quarterman, President of WWALS Watershed Coalition who suggested Sabal Trail be included in the report.
The report also sites the safety concerns, including deadly explosions. One local scientist says on average, America experiences 30 pipeline accidents per year.
"If the ground collapses, everything that's on top of it, including a pipeline that may be in the ground three or four feet, would also have a collapse. A rupture of some sort developing", says Dr. Michael Noll, a Geographer and President of Wiregrass Activists for Clean Energy.
Spectra Energy, owner of Sabal Trail Pipeline, maintains their pipelines are safe.
"We were disappointed to see that reference on this list and certainly disagree with the generalized statement. This is an interstate pipeline project that will receive the scrutiny of federal and state agencies. These agencies only approve projects which can be responsibly constructed and operated while protecting the interests of both the human and environmental resources", says Andrea Grover, Director of Stakeholder Outreach for Spectra Energy.
Some local scientists say the risks outweigh the benefits.
"We don't really know what the reason for it is, but to risk something that unique, like a globally significant aquifer for one company's speculation on the price of fossil fuels is crazy", says Don Thieme, a local Geoscientist.
Several local landowners say they are prepared to fight back if the environmental risks don't derail the pipeline.
Winnie Wright
October 21, 2014
Valdosta, GA - It's been one year since Sabal Trail announced its plans to build a natural gas pipeline that would go through South Georgia and parts of Florida.
Tuesday, protestors began revamping their efforts to keep that pipeline out of their communities.
Time may have passed, but opinions haven't changed much here in Valdosta, where people..who are against the pipeline say there are countless reasons why it doesn't belong in their backyards.
"There's a moral obligation to leave the world as beautiful and majestic as we found it, and the pipeline; it does not do that", says Gretchen Quarterman, President of the Lowndes County Democratic Party.
"The pipeline will split our farm in half, and in reality it could kill us and our family because the pipeline will be about 700-feet behind our house", says Tom Lovett, an Impacted Landowner.
It's been one year since WCTV first told you about Sabal Trail Transmission's plan to build a natural gas pipeline through South Georgia and North Florida. And ten months since the company held informational meetings for the public. Last Decemember, Sabal Trail said it would address the concerns of local residents.
"I understand why the landowners are upset. I mean I really do. I see that they don't have answers right now, but it just takes time", said Susan Waller, VP of Stakeholder Outreach for Sabal Trail Transmissions.
Protestors say Sabal Trail has had plenty of time, but a pipeline still isn't a safe option for the area, one reason: active karst topography, or sinkholes.
"Scientifically speaking, constructing a pipeline through an area that has active karst topogrophy is insane. From the point of view of an individual who has an interest in sustainability, still betting on fossil fuels, as much as the profits may be handy for some, is not forward looking, we have better options, we have safer options, we have cleaner options", says Dr. Michael Noll, a Geographer and President of Wiregrass Activists for Clean Energy.


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c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.
f) Pseudonymisation
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing
Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
h) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.
j) Third party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.
k) Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2 Name and Address of the controller
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:
The Coffee Mom
5485 NW 60th St Ocala, FL 34482
email: email@example.com
3. Cookies
The Coffee Mom uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.
Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the dats subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.
Through the use of cookies, The Coffee Mom can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The website user that uses cookies, e.g. does not have to enter access data each time the website is accessed, because this is taken over by the website, and the cookie is thus stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online store remembers the articles that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.
4 Collection of general data and information
The Coffee Mom collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, the Coffee Mom does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, the Coffee Moms analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5 Subscription to our newsletters
On The Coffee Mom, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data are transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered from the controller.
The Coffee Mom informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about enterprise offers. The enterprise's newsletter may only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter shipping, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to prove whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.
During the registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of the registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to understand the (possible) misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later date, and it therefore serves the aim of the legal protection of the controller.
The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by e-mail, as long as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in question, as this could be the case in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer, or in the event of a change in technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected by the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for shipping the newsletter, may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller, or to communicate this to the controller in a different way.
6 Newsletter-Tracking
The newsletter of the The Coffee Mom contains so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such e-mails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel,The Coffee Mom may see if and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called up by data subjects.
Such personal data collected in the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the shipping of the newsletter, as well as to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective separate declaration of consent issued by means of the double-opt-in procedure. After a revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. The Coffee Mom automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.
7 Comments function
The Coffee Mom offers users the possibility to leave individual comments on individual blog contributions on a blog, which is on the website of the controller. A blog is a web-based, publicly-accessible portal, through which one or more people called bloggers or web-bloggers may post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blogposts. Blogposts may usually be commented by third parties.
If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comments made by the data subject are also stored and published, as well as information on the date of the commentary and on the user's (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject. In addition, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) to the data subject is also logged. This storage of the IP address takes place for security reasons, and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties, or posts illegal content through a given comment. The storage of these personal data is, therefore, in the own interest of the data controller, so that he can exculpate in the event of an infringement. This collected personal data will not be passed to third parties, unless such a transfer is required by law or serves the aim of the defense of the data controller.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as zip code, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Some of our advertisers occasionally serve you cookies as well. We do not have control over cookies placed by advertisers. We may use advertising service vendors to help present advertisements on the website, one of which is http://www.gourmetads.com. These vendors may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve you advertisements tailored to interests you have shown by browsing on this and other sites you have visited, to determine whether you have seen a particular advertisement before and to avoid sending you duplicate advertisements. In doing so, these vendors may collect non-personal data such as your browser type, your operating system, Web pages visited, time of visits, content viewed, ads viewed, and other clickstream data. The use of cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies by these advertising service vendors is subject to their own privacy policies, not ours, and Service Provider disclaims all liability in connection therewith.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
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If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us.


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Deputies: Arrests Made in Two-County Retail Theft Ring
A joint operation between the sheriff's offices of Volusia and Seminole counties culminated Wednesday with the arrests of five suspects linked to an organized felony retail theft ring.
That's according to a release from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, which added that one person was still being sought Wednesday.
Investigators say the alleged members of the ring were believed to be responsible for the theft of about $10,000 a month from retail stores throughout Central Florida.
Detectives say they believe the purported theft ring has been in operation since 2013 and is responsible for a combined retail theft of $360,000 from retail stores including Walmart, Target and Publix in Volusia and Seminole counties, and a sports retail store in Lake Mary.
According to accounts from the Sheriff's Office, the thieves have been selling the stolen property to a local fence for resale or, in some cases, trading the loot for drugs.
Investigators say five men, including three brothers, were arrested Wednesday.
Francesco Mazella, 35, Dalton Black, 24, Austin Black, 26, Brandon Black, 27, and Joseph Gonzalez-Cruz, 28, were arrested by the authorities.
Howard Proano-Tello, 26, remained at large, according to deputies, and was considered a fugitive.
All suspects are reportedly residents of the greater central Florida area.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says its investigation began after an Oct. 2, 2016, shoplifting call at a Deltona Walmart.
Investigators say two suspects were observed filling a shopping cart with multiple bottles and other containers of various laundry detergents, as well as dry cat food.
Detectives said the scene would be repeated many times at stores in a two-county area.
Throughout an investigation lasting more than a year, detectives say they reviewed surveillance video and photographs; conducted photo lineups and interviews; checked law enforcement databases; and tracked the suspects using investigative means.
Officials say the arrest warrants have been turned over to the Statewide Prosecutor's Office, which will prosecute the cases because they occurred in Volusia and Seminole counties.


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U.S. Northern Command is leading the Defense Department's disaster response and relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria, which made landfall on the U.S. territory Sept. 20. DoD continues to synchronize efforts with the Puerto Rico National Guard and FEMA. Troops and equipment already were assisting authorities in the region, which has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks.
More than 500 competitors from around the world, including 80-plus from Team U.S., gather in Toronto to participate in the 2017 Invictus Games, an international adaptive sporting event for injured active-duty and veteran service members. The games use the power of sports to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country and their loved ones.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to India, where he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and met with leaders to emphasize the enduring U.S. commitment to India as a strategic partner. Mattis then visited Afghanistan, where he met with troops and U.S., NATO and Afghan leaders. The secretary wrapped up his trip meeting with leaders in Qatar.
Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Sept. 20 as a Category 4 storm with deadly flooding expected as troops remain in position to continue disaster relief missions. The Defense Department had troops and equipment already assisting authorities in the region that has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks.
National Hispanic Heritage Month marks a time to showcase and honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Defense Department and the nation.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to North Dakota and Nebraska to focus on the nuclear enterprise. He toured a missile alert facility and an ICBM warheads storage area at Minot Air Force Base, before meeting with leaders at U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha. The secretary then traveled to Mexico City to strengthen the bilateral defense relationship and participate in the Mexican Independence Day activities.
Sixteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Defense Department honors the memories of those who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.
Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Florida Keys Sept. 10, and made landfall a second time on Marco Island on the state's Gulf Coast. The Defense Department had troops and equipment positioned to respond, while continuing to assist authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. U.S. Northern Command is coordinating the response with support from several DoD components and agencies.
We can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people don't know what they can do to support the service member or veteran who is going through a difficult time. The Defense Department's theme for Suicide Prevention Month is: BeThere - your action could save a life.


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As more suicide bombing continues in villages around Maiduguri axis, four persons were killed Thursday night by suspected Boko Haram members, while 21 houses were Burnt in Shuwari 23 km from Maidugiri.
Borno State Emegergency Management Agency said Friday.
The attack which took place around 10.30 pm saw residence fleeing the village, according to Borno SEMA chairman, Satomi Alhaji Ahmed.
He observed that attacks on villages around Maiduguri have increased in recent times urging the military to be proactive and listen to advice from people.
Meanwhile, a would be teenage female suicide bomber was identified as she tried to flee because of her distinctive hairstyle, a military officer said on Friday.
The officer, who was at the camp for displaced people in Dikwa, Borno State, when two other women blew themselves up on Tuesday, killing 58, said the third was spotted as she tried to leave.
"The Kanuri women are known for plaiting their hair but we realised over time from the bodies of female suicide bombers that they all had ponytails," he said.
"Based on that we came to the conclusion, after a thorough investigation and the testimonies from female bombers arrested alive, that before going on suicide bombing they are made to wear a ponytail because in Kanuri traditions when a woman dies before she is buried her hair is loosened and made in to a ponytail.
"Because they (Boko Haram) assume these women would never return when sent on the suicide mission, they are given that ritual before they go out.
"So, when we saw her fleeing the camp with a ponytail, we just knew she was one of the bombers, so we arrested her and she confessed."
Ahmed said the failed bomber decided against detonating her explosives after realising her parents were staying there. Ahmed, who viewed her interrogation video, said she told investigators she was kidnapped by Boko Haram when they took over her village of Boboshe, near Dikwa.
"She was turned into a sex slave. She and four other girls were picked and detailed to carry out attacks on the camp (in Dikwa). Apparently they (Boko Haram) were tired of her," he added.
"She already knew that her parents were apparently in the camp. They left Boboshe towards the camp in Dikwa. Three of them were sent as the first batch of bombers to the camp.
"When they arrived at the camp, she quickly moved away from the other two because she knew they were carrying explosives. When they exploded, she tried to flee the camp." Ahmed said the girl did not reveal when she was kidnapped but told them Boko Haram did not send out recently seized women and girls to be human bombs, indicating she had been held for some time.