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MD MUSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN Polity Economy . Gk Current Affairs - Prfl link https:/unacademy.com/user/LeoMESSIIO
Affairs for WBCS MANs 2018 INDIAN POLITY
th November Daily Dose WBCS Preliminary Exam 2019
Q1 Who among the following scholars of Akbar's Court translated Atharva veda into Persian? IA] Haji lbrahim Sarhindi [B] Abdul Gadir Badayuni -[C] Naqib khan D] None of the above
Ans A 'Abd-ul-Qadir Bada'uni was a historian and translator living in the Mughal Empire. He translated the Hindu works, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Q2 In which year Akbar built the Buland Darwaja? IA] 1590 [B1 1600 I1 1601 ID] 1605
Ans C Buland Darwaja is located in Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar in 1601A.D to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat
Q3 Who among the following translated Baburnama from chagtai to Persian IA] Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana B] Abul Fazal [C] Khawaja Reazuddin Atash [D] Humayun
Ans A -Babur has written his biography i.e. Baburnama which is also known as Tuzk-e Babri. Babur and Jahangir are thee only two emperors of Mughal Empire who wrote their own biographies. Baburnama is also known to be the first true autobiography in the Islamic literature. Baburnama was written in Chagatai Turkic, which was Babur's mother tongue.lt was translated into Persian by Abdul Rahim Khan-1-Khana. He was son of Bairam khan
Q4 In which of the following forts Jahanagir Mahal is located ? [A] Lahore Fort [B] Agra Fort -IC] Red Fort [D] Golconda Fort
Ans B - Jahangir Mahal is located In Agra fort, built by Akbar in Hindu Design
Q5 Moti Masjid was built in Red Fort by which of the following Mughal Emperor? A] Shahjahan [B] Aurangazeb [C] Shah Aalam II -[DI Akbar
Q6 - Humayun Nama was written by which of the following authors? IA] Humayun [B] Khwand Amir IC] Gulbadan Beghum D] Abu Faza;
Ans B
Q9 - The monsoon reaches in West Bengal: (A)June (B) May -(C) July (D) August
Ans A
Q10 Eastern most river of the North Bengal Plains: (A)Mechi (B) Padma -(C) Raidak (D) Tista
Q11 Which one of the following sequences in the ascending order of their geographical sizeis correct? (a) Bihar Chhattisgarh - Jharkhand - Orissa (b) Jharkhand - West Bengal Tamil Nadu Chattisgarh (c) West Bengal - Bihar - Chhattisgarh Tamil Nadu (d) Chhattisgrah - Jharkhand Tamil Nadu Orissa
Ans B -JH-79714, WB-88752, TN- 1 30058, CG-136034.
Ans D according to forest report, India's total mangrove stands at 4740 sq km, which is 0.14 sq km of India's geographical area. there are 12 states and union territories which have mangroves, wb highest with 2106 sq km, which 44.5 % gujarat second with 1107 sq km, andaman and nicobar 617 sq km. very dense mangrove forests 1472 sq km (31.05%), moderately dense mangrove is 1391 sq km (29.75%) and open mangroves 1877 sq km (39.60%)
Ans B
Q14 -Which of the following states is the largest producer of silver in India? A)Karnataka -B)Andhra Pradesh -C)Jharkhand
Ans B
Q15 -Which among the following variety accounts for maximum production of silk in India Mulberry Muga Eric Tasar
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Cambodia: ACU accuses district official of corruption
The deputy governor of the capital's Meanchey district, Hiek Chan Leang, is under investigation for alleged bribery in construction contracting, the head of the anti-corruption body revealed yesterday.
Om Yentieng, head of the government's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), told a packed room of local officials in Tuol Kork district yesterday that Chan Leang was suspected of presiding over a raft of corrupt practices in the construction sector in the district, which has seen a building boom in recent years.
He said that Chan Leang had allegedly taken bribes from would-be developers in exchange for illegally issuing construction permits, circumventing the normal licence application process, "so it means the ACU will investigate the deputy governor".
The original article can be found at www.phnompenhpost.com

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Makeevka shelling
donpress.com donpress.com twitter.com/myrevolutionrus donpress.com twitter.com/myrevolutionrus twitter.com/myrevolutionrus According to unconfirmed reports, killed at least two people and several more were injured. The evening of October 27 Makiyivka (Donetsk region) has undergone a powerful artillery fire, residents report in social networks. Of hit of shells was recorded in chervonohvardiis'ke and Kirovsky districts of the city.


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Steve vs. Steve
From the unofficial fan-run MindCrack and HermitCraft wiki
Steve vs. Steve - A Minecraft Rivalry is a series of short skits inspired by Spy vs. Spy. It features rival Steves, identified by their shirt color. Early episodes had either Red Steve being played by VintageBeef and Blue Steve being played by Jason27[1] or Jason27 playing multiple characters.
- ↑ xJason27 (22 May 2012). Reddit reply. Reddit. <http://www.reddit.com/r/mindcrack/comments/tylg4/steve_vs_steve_a_minecraft_rivalry_ep02_youtube/c4qum0q>.


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The Lymphoma Association called me a couple of weeks ago asking whether I would be able to take on another buddy – a request to which I gladly said "Yes" – and my new contact phoned me on Tuesday. As with Buddy Nr 1, we had a really good chat and I am pleased to say that the feedback he has given the Association was very positive. It is interesting that I seem to be getting as much from these contacts as the people seeking a buddy and I regret not calling the Association and asking for a buddy myself when I was first diagnosed.
I have also been asked whether I would consider putting myself forward as a lay-member on a NICE Committee considering further issues relating to follicular NHL. This is something I would really like to be able to do. I enjoyed the small contribution I made a few years ago, when they were considering the use of Rituximab for first-remission maintenance and I think that I would have been able to make a positive contribution again. Unfortunately, they need people who are available in Cardiff every 4-6 weeks, for 18 months. There is no way that my employer would allow me so much time off work to do this, so I will have to set this aside, which is a shame.
Despite my "no looking back" policy, it is appropriate to look back just one year, to my son's wedding. This time last year we were enjoying the wedding breakfast on a really wonderful day. So, Happy Anniversary to the still happy couple 🙂
Maybe at the end of the year I will allow myself a reflective post, looking back on a most remarkable 12 months.
And finally, I heard today that our multi-storey car park project in Blackpool has been shortlisted for The Lighting Design Awards 2014. One of my goals for all of the projects there was to win some awards, so let's hope that this is at least the first shortlisting of many. I need to get up there and take some more photographs of it in the evening now that it's completed and open to the public so that I can record the lighting system in all its glory. It's been a challenging project, but working with a good team, we have achieved a remarkable transformation of this old building. Time for another photo…


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Puppetmaster Endgame
"Puppetmaster Endgame" is a strategy game for 3-6 players, aged 12 and up. Playing time is about 90 minutes.
The game is about the historic struggle of the free peoples of the World against the control of the secret societies. It is played on a world map. Players build up an empire or civilization by expanding in size (areas) or in depth (cities). The main idea is that there are two opposing, hidden teams in the game with different goals and a different level of cooperation.
On one side are the "Free Peoples" players who can only win or lose together. They have to figure out together what their goal is (certain items in the game) and be able to withstand the other side.
On the other side are the "Puppetmaster" players who must both the defeat the "Free Peoples" players and lastly also their team members to win the game individually. Puppetmaster players need to be aggressive and get as much power as possible.
Only the Puppetmasters know who belongs to which side at the start of the game.
Each player starts up in a province and can then expand his civilization. He can also upgrade the technology level. At the end of each turn calamities may occur. A player gets "power points" which he can use for his actions or save his provinces from the effects of these calamities, so a player must strike a balance between these two.
It's a tactical game with only a very small element of luck (the calamities at the end of each turn), so it becomes kind of like Chess to plan your moves.
You can download PDFs for making your own copy here:
If you just want to read the rules, go here:
This is the Vassal module for the game (for online play):


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The Buenos Aires Affair
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Promoting exchanges between vocational schools and US colleges
The Joachim Herz Foundation helps to establish exchange programs between vocational schools in Germany and colleges in the United States – and supports existing programs – with grants of up to €5,000.
Would your vocational school like to set up an exchange program with a college in the US? Do you already run an exchange program with an institution in the US and are you looking for additional funding for the project? If so, submit your application for project funding and receive financial assistance of up to €5,000 to help you set up or maintain an exchange program between your organization and a college in the United States. You can also contact us if you have not yet found a partner institution. We will help you with networking in the US. For more details regarding the application process, please refer to our flyer and funding guidelines.
GATE – German American Training Exchange
The Joachim Herz Foundation is primarily involved in projects which it develops and implements either on its own or in cooperation with other charitable organizations. To a degree, it also supports third-party projects. GATE is a Joachim Herz Foundation project that aims to make it easier for trainees to gain experience in the United States and stimulate the international sharing of ideas between vocational students.
The program supports new or existing exchange projects between vocational schools in Germany and partner schools/colleges in the US. All German vocational schools with a charitable funding agency are eligible to apply. The application is submitted by the funding agency, which will receive the approved funds in the form of a donation.
Helping Trainees Gain International Experience
The opportunities for trainees to gain international experience during their trainig period are limited. The majority of international exchange programs are aimed at students, even though the interest in internships abroad has risen among trainees. In order to close this gap in funding, the Joachim Herz Foundation offers GATE and "Trainees in the United States" (which enables trainees to complete internship in the US).


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'In a space of 14 hours, 44 people were shot and 5 of them died on Sunday in Chicago'
Chicago police records show 44 people were shot and five of them died on Sunday.
The record shows that In three hours beginning at 1:30 a.m., 30 people were shot and two killed in 10 incidents. "The city of Chicago experienced a violent night. Some of these instances were targeted and were related to gang conflicts in those areas" Bureau of Patrol Chief Fred Waller said on Sunday afternoon.
In at least one incident, shooters opened fire into a crowded street party, Waller said. Of the wounded who reported an age, the oldest was 62 and the youngest 11. Before the particularly violent Sunday, there were six shootings, none fatal, on Friday, and 15 shootings, one fatal, on Saturday.
The Sunday shootings occurred between midnight and 2 p.m. Chicago has struggled with high shooting and murder rates in recent years. Waller said shootings are down 30% from 2017, and murders are down 25%.
June marked 15 straight months of fewer killings and shootings, police said. However, on June 25, at least 21 were shot and two died.
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Los Angeles Bans Suspensions for Acts of 'Willful Defiance'
Tuesday the Los Angeles Unified District School Board voted to ban suspensions for "willful defiance". Starting next year alternative disciplinary measures will be taken for infractions such as dress code violations, eating in the classroom and mouthing off to teachers instead of the traditional suspension, reports Vanessa Romo on Takepart.com.
This change is being instituted with the knowledge that taking kids out of the classroom does not prove to be an effective method when disciplining students with behavioral issues. LAUSD officials also hope that it will help eliminate racial profiling in the classroom.
The U.S. Department of Education conducted a study that showed African-American students are suspended over three times as often as white students.
"In LAUSD, African-American children make up nine percent of the student body, but they account for 26 percent of all suspensions, nearly half of which are for willful defiance offenses."
The district has yet to outline a budget, causing administrators to worry about the reality of the plan. In order to have effective support for students, the schools would likely need to hire addition personnel.
Lack of staff in schools is already a problem:
"Currently in LAUSD, the school personnel-to-students ratio is at an all-time high. Public elementary schools must have more than 1,150 students before an assistant principal is assigned. Ideally, said Perez, there should be one for every 700 students. She calls the counselor ratio "horrendous." The average high school counselor is responsible for 500 students."
Despite the fact that it will require a lot of work from the schools, the benefits are well worth it, as demonstrated in East Los Angeles at Garfield High School. The students, faculty and community groups all signed "promise letters" to do whatever it takes to turn the school around and avoid a district take over. After three years with long hours put in by teachers developing behavioral plans for individual students, as well as alternative disciplinary methods in the classroom, the school was able to raise its API score by 114 points and keep control.
Takepart.com's Kristen Kloberdanz reports another successful switch from traditional suspensions to a restorative justice system in the Oakland Unified School District.
The system includes a three tier model including prevention, repairing harm and alternatives to suspension with support for re-entry. The first tier ensures that the students are made to feel they are important and that they are learning in a caring environment. The second replaces suspension with counseling, peer circle groups, and peer mediation. The third welcomes students back to school with open arms who have been expelled from other schools or previously incarcerated.
"In 2007, restorative justice was tested at an Oakland middle school that had a high expulsion and suspension rates. Within three years, suspensions were reduced by 87 percent and there were no more expulsions. This year a three-tiered model of whole school restorative justice, which includes professional development and coaching, is being provided to 13 OESD pilot sites."
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Kids day and sleep away camps
for summer fun.
Jack Perlman, Developer of El Taj Oceanfront
newest luxury condo in Playa del Carmen
Kevin and Sue Travel News and Travel Tips
Tom Parsons, Bestfares.com Deals and Steals
Michelle Newman, Regular Contributor
Holistic Cruise
Friday, April 30, 2010
located in the Brazos River Valley
in Graham, TX
Kevin headed to the ranch while Sue headed
on a Theatrical trip to Alabama.
Anne Skipper, Managing Partner
Jason McAlister, Resort Manager
Julie Albritton, Events Manager
Bob "The Cook" Bratcher, F and B Mgr.
Jay Brewer, Horse Barn Mgr.
Jim, Activities (Skeet Shooting, ATVs, etc.)
150 Years of Pony Express
Beth Conway and Gary Chilcote
St. Joseph CVB and
Historic Patee House Museum
Jesse James Home Museum
Suzanne Lehr, Mount Mora Cemetary
Andrea George, Remington Nature Center
Tom Parsons, BestFares.com
Cindy Daffron, Pony Express National Museum
Jackie Lewin, St. Joseph Museums
Glore Psychiatric Museum, Black Archives Museum,
and St. Joseph Museum
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
With everything happening due to Iceland's volcano blowing
an extra added expense is parking at airports for those
passengers not able to return home. A few of the airports
have waived charges for parking at JFK, Newark, Denver
and Las Vegas. Kudos to them!
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Wildcatter Family
I spent two and one-half days at the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort near Graham, Texas and in that short period of time I had the wonderful experience of Texas hospitality, fun activities and incredible cuisine.
My cabin suite had a rustic ambiance but the amenities were definitely first class. I might add that the wireless Internet serviced by a T-1 line was flawless. The view of the Brazos river from the patio of my cabin was breathtaking.
The Texas Bluebells, along with Indian Paintbrush flowers added a peaceful pastel beauty to the entire area. This was truly an idyllic setting, yet the true wealth of the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort is in it's staff. Jay, Don, Jim, Julie, Bob along with Resort Manager, Jason McAlister and Managing Partner, Anne Skipper are there to see that your visit to the Wildcatter Resort and Ranch will always exceed your expectations.
While I was there I met the Bride and Groom who held their wedding at the wildcatter, groups and individuals enjoying a weekend getaway, a romantic vacation and planning a corporate team building experience. To the person, they were all impressed with the Wildcatter's expertise and the ease of making arrangements for their visit. You will immediately feel that you are working with a family run operation that takes pride in everything they do.
I asked Anne how she picked and trained her staff. She told me that most of the staff are from the Graham, Texas area and come from many varied backgrounds; finance, local government, law enforcement, recent high school grads etc., etc. I told her that I had never seen such a dedicated, close knit team and questioned her about her training program. Her explanation astounded me.
Anne told me that the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort and staff started working with the Wounded Warriors program a few years ago. In doing so, they closed the Ranch to the public for a week and she and her staff worked one-on-one with wounded veterans to help them develop their physical skills and re-build their confidence after experiencing the trauma of war. During this program the staff stayed on the Ranch and worked around the clock with these soldiers. They participated in all the activities with the Vets and even ate all their meals with them.
After the first Wounded Warriors week, Anne said that she saw an immediate change in her staff. They jelled into the "family" that now awaits your visit to the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort. Anne and her staff continue their participation in the Wounded Warrior program each year and I think this speaks volumes to their sincere dedication to public service.
If all of this doesn't win you over you will have to try Bob the Cook's two pound porterhouse steak and Anne's family recipe for banana pudding served in a jar. Both are irresistible!
I really felt like I was part of the Wildcatter family and you will to. I highly recommend the Wildcatter for unsurpassed service and hospitality. I can't wait for a return visit.
Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
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Graham, TX 76450
Views From the Wildcatter
I just wanted to quickly share with you some of the magnificent views from the patio of the Wildcatter Steak House, my room and the infinity pool next to the Spa.
This is great stuff!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Things Really are BIG in Texas
While Sue is in Alabama, I'm at the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort near Graham Texas.
Our mascot, Doodles, has been winging her way back and forth and met me this morning as we were touring the Ranch. As you can see, she met up with "Big Boy". Big Boy is a true Longhorn, and in-fact, he has the 3rd largest horns in the state of Texas. At just over 98 inches, we were all impressed. To put that in perspective, if his horns were a couple of inches wider, he would be classified as a "wide load" on Texas highways!
When I told Doodles we were going to the gun range to shoot trap, she decided to take off for safer grounds with Sue.
There are many activities at the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort including horseback riding, canoeing, bicycling, hiking trails and more. All in a first class resort atmosphere.
"Major" the bloodhound is a recent addition to the Ranch. He actually belongs to a neighbor, but seems to enjoy the attention he gets at the Wildcatter. If I didn't know better, I'd think he owns the place. Be sure to stop and pet Major when you visit the Wildcatter. You will have a friend forever.
Tomorrow morning I will do our radio show live from the Wildcatter Steak House, after which, I think I'm off to the Spa for a bit of relaxation. I could use a little "whoa" in my life!
Texas Beef with "Bob the Cook"
I just arrived at the Wilcatter Ranch and Resort with a bit of apprehension as to what I was doing at a "dude Ranch". rest assured that the Wildcatter is not your average Dude Ranch. This is truly a resort, complete with spa treatments, infinity pools and GREAT FOOD!!
We were greeted at the Willcatter Steakhouse by Bob and his wife Sonja. They are the perfect hosts and they know what they are doing in the kitchen.
Sonja's salad was perfect and Bob's Baby-back pork ribs, and smoked beef tenderloin was sensational.Fried pepper strips and onion rings added to the meal.
Apple cobbler and homemade bread pudding with a bourbon sauce served with Blue Bell ice cream was too good to be true.
I must also add that Tito's Texas vodka and Crossroads Winery's CSM, a marriage of Cab, Syrah and Merlot were Texas homegrown surprises that were excellent.
I am eager to see what tomorrow will bring.
Monday, April 5, 2010
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TRAVEL PLANNERS RADIO SHOW April 3
Max Hartshorne, Editor and Travelwriter
for http://www.gonomad.com/ talked about the Azores
Islands in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal.
Jennifer Burns, Marketing and PR Manager for
Warren County OH CVB talked about the Ozone
Zipline Adventures in Ohio's Largest Playground.
Kevin with the Travel News and Sue with
Travel Tips.
Tom Parsons of BestFares.com
with his weekly Deals and Steals.
"Bobby G", Robert Giangrisostomi,
Deputy Executive Director of
Business Development for the
Canaveral Port Authority. Port of Call
for several cruise ship lines.
Chef Darren McGrady, "The Royal Chef"
talked about his years working for the
royal family, Queen Elizabeth and
Princess Diana. He shared a recipe
for his Coca Cola Chocolate Cake.
Chef is planning on a Culinary Trip to Tuscany
and still has a few openings on Aug. 2 - 8.
Coca Cola Chocolate Cake
2 c. self rising flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. cocoa
2 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla paste
1 c. plus 2 Tbs butter
3/4 c. coca cola
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. unsalted butter
4 oz. semi sweet chocolate
1/3 c. coca cola
3 c. powdered sugar
chocolate eggs to decorate top
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 9" lose bottom
cake tin. In a large bowl mix together flour,
soda, cocoa and brown sugar. In a small
bowl beat the eggs with the vanilla.
Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in
the coca cola and milk.
Whisk the egg mix and coca cola mix into the
dry ingredients until no lumps. Pour into the
prepared cake tin and bake for 45 minutes or
until cooked. Remove from the oven and allow
to cool.
In a large saucepan melt the butter and chocolate
and add the coca cola. Whisk until smooth.
Spread over the top of the cake and decorate
with candy bars, chocolate eggs or grated
chocolate. Refrigerate for up to one hour
before serving.
The Royal Chef will be cooking and sharing
recipes at:
San Antonio - Central Market - April 10
Houston - Central Market - April 17
Austin - Central Market - April 24
Contact him directly at http://www.theroyalchef.com/
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Commercials are powerful communication tools used to promote products, services, and most importantly – brands. Back in the day, commercials were mainly played on television and in cinemas. But today, with the rise of the Internet, we now see commercials being played on websites and social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, reaching a much larger audience for a fraction of the price.
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Courier Shirt…June 6, 2018
6 Shirt: Madewell (love these too), Jeans: Hudson, Purse: Chanel, Hat: J.Crew, Shoes: Tory Burch, Ring: David Yurman One of my favorite shirts from Madewell is the Courier shirt (this one is my favorite). I love the way it fits and you can get it in
Top: Chelsea28, Jeans: Hudson Shoes: Tory Burch, Bracelet: Louis Vuitton, Purse Chanel, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Ring: David Yurman, Necklace: Similar Happy Friday! The weeks are going by too quickly! I cannot believe Josie is already going to be two months old next week. She is already look like a baby
Shirt: Madewell, Jeans: Blank Denim, Backpack: Freshly Picked, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Necklace: Love Always, Bracelets: Tiffany, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Ring: David Yurman Happy Wednesday!!! I am so excited to be sharing an outfit with you all today! BSF has come to a close for the year and I
All the Snuggles…April 27, 2018
3 Shirt: J.Crew, Jeans: Ag Jeans Having a new baby has been amazing. I have loved every minute of being with Josie. She has been so sweet and cuddly. I have, however, not mastered getting anything done at home! My house is not clean at all. The laundry is building up, and the dishes aren't done, but I guess that is part of having
Red Hunter Boots…March 30, 2018
Shirt: Madewell (you can monogram it, this one is amazing and under $20), Shirt: Target ($10), Leggings: Spanx, Necklace: Tiffany, Sunglasses: Quay, Boots: Hunter, Bracelet: BaubleBar, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Happy Friday! I am still pregnant and past due. Ha! Making it to church
Stripe Long Open Cardigan…March 28, 2018
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Don't Kill the Messenger by Eileen Rendahl
Don't Kill The Messenger (A Messenger Novel 1)
We don't often get a fantasy novel set in the Sacramento area. Los Angeles is popular, as are New York and Chicago. San Francisco gets a few nods, and a small but determined group of authors is making the Pacific Northwest the "in" place.
But local author Eileen Rendahl takes us through some very familiar streets in Don't Kill the Messenger.
Melina Markowitz is the supernatural set's "gofer," shuttling message and packages between beings who politely could be called monsters. One day she's given an envelope to deliver, but it's promptly stolen by ninjas. Since the message is her responsibility, she must find and retrieve it.
The trail leads to Old Sacramento and a Taoist temple, as well as to the Chinese vampires emerging from beneath it. Oddly enough, their target seems to be gang members … but why? And when attractive cop Ted Goodnight takes on the case, the result may be more than a simple messenger can handle.
It's great to read a novel set on familiar ground. Local readers will get pulled into the book simply because it takes place in a location that we can identify so easily. That said, Rendahl sometimes succumbs to the temptation to detail every street – and every turn – as the characters moves about. In her zeal to share the familiar with us local folks, she bogs things down every now and then.
While Chinese myth has been explored before – mostly in terms of dragons and other mythical creatures – this is the first fantasy novel I've encountered that uses the "hopping vampires" so peculiar to Chinese folklore. Readers may be unfamiliar with this legend, and the author provides just enough details to keep us informed, without slowing down the story.
Don't Kill the Messenger may just put Sacramento on the map, as a "new" place to set fantasy novels. It's a fast-paced story with unique elements that make it stand out from the crowd.
Also by this author: Dead Letter Day, Dead on Delivery
This review originally appeared in the Davis Enterprise on June 17, 2010.
Series: Messenger
Publisher: Berkeley
Page Count: 336
Publication Date: March 2, 2010
Acquired: Personal purchase
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Congrats to junior Iverson Sandoval who placed 6th at San Diego CIF Master wrestling tournament. It is a combination of the top wrestlers of all 4 divisions. A total of the best 24 wrestlers in the San Diego section. WTG Iverson!
Congrats to Junior Iverson Sandoval, one of two Morse wrestlers, the other was Alfa Sola, that represented Morse at San Diego Cif division III. Iverson finished 5th this year after finishing 7th last year at the same event. Iverson will now compete at Masters this Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th. At Masters all the
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Congrats to Iverson Sandoval for taking 3rd, and Joe Garduno and Cisco Martinez for taking 6th. Go Tigers!
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Hi Friends! I've missed you. It's been a tumultuous, mega-adventurous few weeks. I've logged miles in a few different states by air and ground. I've met at least a couple hundred new people, tried all sorts of new foods, and am getting used to working in an office full-time again. It's been a humbling and exciting time for sure. It's been a good reminder to keep your eye on the big picture and not get too mired down in the daily grind.
So my theme for this year was Shine, as you may remember. I've been carrying that with me through all my new adventures and travels. I have been bolder about talking to and getting to know strangers. I'm inherently shy but when I put on my "Journalist/MarComm" hat I am much braver about speaking to strangers. It's been a great experience to have conversations with all sorts of seatmates on planes and I've learned a lot and made some good networking connections.
Living Shine has been a challenge when I feel like I am drinking from a fire hose still after several weeks. It's so easy to get down on oneself when after a couple of weeks you don't have volumes of new knowledge all settled in your mind. I really have to remind myself and thankfully others around me are reminding me too that it takes time and I'm not expected to know everything after two pay periods. I have to remind myself that I can still shine without being perfect or putting pressure on myself to be super human when only regular human is required.
I've been learning to be thankful for wonderful little life moments and every moment I have with loved ones. I've been appreciating sunsets and beautiful clouds more. I'm feeling really grateful for safety and life after a few too many close calls in the past month. Nothing like almost being run off the road by a semi to get you a little gun shy about driving....and big rigs.
I've learned a lot about letting go of things and opening oneself up to new things -- and even making peace with new things you really don't like (such as allergies!) while trying to stay focused on the things you do like about your new situation.
One of the best shine lessons I've had this year is the power of greeting everyone who comes my way with a smile. People are always happy to see you when they see you smiling every morning. I think it catches grumpy people off guard when you refuse to be grumpy too and greet them with a smile.
I have lots of photos and new things to share with you. I just have very limited internet access, which is why I haven't been online much or updated this happy blog. But hopefully things are settling down so that I can be here more often now. Things are going in good directions and I have a lot to be happy and excited about. No my life is not problem-free by any means, but we are making our own joy.
I'm going to start sharing more on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook too, so I'd love to meet up with you there. Sending you my very best wishes. Looking forward to hanging out with you again. You've been missed.


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About Us
The Usel Factory Shop is part of the major social enterprise Usel. We have been making beds and mattresses for over 140 years. We take great pride in manufacturing beds of the highest standards by combining the finest fabrics and quality fillings with the very best of traditional craftsmanship. At the core of our work is to provide employment and support for people with disabilities and health-related conditions in our manufacturing facility and beyond. Today we employ and support over 1,000 people across the province.
We sell our handcrafted mattresses and beds that have been manufactured in our own factory directly to the public. Our craftspeople only use the finest locally woven damask fabrics which allow the mattress to breathe and create a comfortable sleeping surface and a desirable finished look. All of our beds are handmade by local people at our factory in the heart of Belfast, and we pride ourselves in being able to manufacture and supply affordable and comfortable bedding for a reasonable price all across Northern Ireland.
As an approved member of the National Bed Federation (NBF) Usel is independently audited to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements for flammability, health and hygiene and trade descriptions. You can buy with confidence in the knowledge that our beds are safe, clean and honestly made. We are also proud to be associated with The Sleep Council, an independent organisation that focuses on the health and well-being that is attributed to a good nights sleep.
In addition to manufacturing and supplying bedding, we at Usel also pride ourselves on our recycling program. With every new mattress delivery, we offer a Collect & Recycle Service for a £10 fee, we can remove your old mattress to be brought back to our licensed facility for recycling. These are then stripped to the base components, such as foam, polyester and steel; and depending on the mattress, more natural fibers such as wool and cotton. In the end - 100% of each mattress is successfully recycled for reuse in various industries for example acoustic soundproofing of cars and carpet underlay. Please note, we can only remove like-for-like items ie: a mattress for a mattress. We do not remove sofa-beds with this service. This service is only available on new purchases - this is not a standalone service.
In addition to our domestic bedding, we also manufacture a range of contract grade mattresses and beds. These are designed exclusively for local hospitality businesses and other commercial properties, including student accommodation and residential care homes. Our contract mattresses comply with the strictest fire safety regulations and safety standards. These adhere to:
- BS7177 Source 5
- Water-resistance
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For further information please see our 'Contact Us' page.
We trade directly to the public, and as we operate our Factory Shop directly out of our own manufacturing facility, we can keep the prices down for your benefit whilst retaining the handcrafted quality. Feel free to stop by our Cambrai Street showroom to try anything you like and for further consultation. For our customers we strive to only charge what we need to, not what we can.


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Donald Trump over the weekend expressed gratitude to former Congressman Anthony Weiner for essentially handing him the 2016 US presidential election.
Trump: "Thank you Huma. Good job Huma. Thank you Anthony Weiner."pic.twitter.com/PcxbIBfJw9
— Ryan Lovelace (@LovelaceRyanD) October 31, 2016
Speaking at a campaign event in Las Vegas on Sunday, Trump thanked Weiner and his estranged wife, Clinton aide Huma Abedin, for Friday's mega-bombshell October surprise, in which the FBI announced it would re-open an investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server.
"We never thought we were going to say thank you to Anthony Weiner," Trump told an enthusiastic crowd of about 7,000.
On Monday Trump also stated at a Grand Rapids rally that Weiner and Abedin were deserving of gratitude by the campaign and his supporters.
"Thank you, Huma," Trump stated. "Good job, Huma."
And "Thank you, Anthony Weiner!"
Check out a transcript of Trump's Grand Rapids statements, via RealClearPolitics:
DONALD TRUMP: This is the biggest scandal since Watergate. Hillary wants to blame everyone else for her mounting legal troubles. But she has brought all of this on herself.
Hillary is the one who set up an illegal private e-mail server in a closet to shield herself from her illegal activities. Hillary is the one who engaged in a pay-for-play scheme at the State Department. Now there are five FBI probes into the Clinton Foundation and their pay-for-play activities. Very, very deep investigations.
Hillary is the one who sent and received classified information on an unsecure server, putting the safety of the American people under threat. That's what she did…
650,000 emails. You know what I call that? That's the motherlode.
I think you will find the 33,000 that are missing, the 15,000 that are missing, the facts that are missing.
You know they had boxes of e-mails missing two weeks ago? I think we hit the motherlode, as they say in the good old mining industry.
Hillary is the one who lied to Congress under oath. Hillary is the one who lied on so many different occasions to the FBI. And they know, they know. They know Hillary is the one who made 13 phones disappear. Some with a hammer.
Hillary is the one who destroyed 33,000 e-mails, after she got the subpoena. After. Before, no good. But after? No, that's why something should have happened then.
Hillary is the one that broke the law over and over and over again. We can be sure that what is in those e-mails is absolutely devastating. And I think we are going to find out, by the way, for the first time.
Thank you, Huma. Good job, Huma. Thank you, Anthony Weiner.
And you all saw the statements I made about him a year ago?
You know, in New York we knew Weiner. And I made statements that were rough. Like — how can she be allowed to live with this guy? How can she have access to this important information? And I was badly criticized, right? Now they are saying — wow, Trump has good judgment. Wow. Got good instincts. Got good instincts.
Hillary is not the victim. The American people are the victims.
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Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) is a not-for-profit organization established to recognize and promote Chinese culinary arts and culture, and acknowledge the skill of local Chinese restaurateurs and chefs. The CRA highlights, rewards and celebrates the best of Chinese dining in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia and also Toronto, Canada. Since 2009, the CRA has recognized the top Chinese dishes and restaurants in British Columbia through both public voting and selection by an expert panel of judges.
In 2013, the CRA selected eight master chefs, recognized for their awards at the Chinese Restaurant Awards and their international achievement. The Chinese Master Chefs are noted for their dedication to the tradition, promotion and elevation of Chinese culinary heritage in Canada, and for blazing the trail for many aspiring young chefs. Fans and connoisseurs of Chinese food can peek into their culinary journeys and successes, and witness how they incorporate fresh and high quality Canadian ingredients into their authentic Chinese dishes.
Chinese Restaurant Awards' Chinese Master Chefs are pleased to share their award winning recipes created with Geoduck from Canada.
Originally from Xin Hui, China, Chef Raymond Cheung Hing Po actually started to learn to be a chef after residing in Vancouver in 1982. He accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in cooking for some years and then joined Landmark Hot Pot House in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1995. Landmark Hot Pot House is famous in the city as the top Chinese restaurant for its high maintenance of its most flavourful dishes and hot pot dishes. Chef Cheung is a firm believer in using the freshest seasonal ingredients. He and the owner Mr. Lee go to great lengths daily to source the finest produce Vancouver has to offer. It's their mission to offer the best culinary experience to the diners. Chef Cheung has been one of the most awarded chefs in Canada's Chinese Restaurant Awards for the Critics' Choice Signature Dish Awards.
|whole Geoduck from Canada (approximately 1 kg/2.5 lbs)
|1 bunch
|yellow chives
|3 slices
|white sections of spring onions
|30 g (1 oz)
|sliced carrot
|1 tsp (5 mL)
|1 tsp (5 mL)
|chicken bouillon powder
Put sliced carrot in a pot of boiling water; let it cook and remove as soon as water boils again. Cut yellow chives in sections.
Clean and halve geoduck; cut into strips. Quickly cook geoduck in boiling water; remove and put aside.
Stirfry ginger, white sections of spring onions over medium heat. Add geoduck and carrot.
Serves 4 to 6
Chef's Notes:
According to Chef Raymond Cheung, the key in making this award-winning Critics' Choice Signature Dish at home lies in fresh ingredients and temperature control. At Landmark Hot Pot House, only the freshest geoduck is used. The owner of the Restaurant, Mr. Lee would source the ingredient personally every day to ensure quality.
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Duties / Vacancies in Technology & Craft
The word "technology" comes from two Greek words which combined mean craft or skill.
HANSA-PARK without technology means that no roller coaster runs, no lights shine and not even the car park barrier opens for our guests. If you removed technology from the Park, you would take the life out of the Park. As an employee in Technology it is your responsibility to ensure that the Park never stops breathing. Your work has a direct and instant impact on the Park's vitality.
We are looking for someone to support our team, with immediate effect or as agreed:
|Electrical engineer
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Grade 8 is a very exciting year with many activities and personal goals. Students are cherishing their last year of middle school before they move onto high school.
At Blessed Sacrament Jesuit Preparatory School we encourage our students to continue their Catholic education at Catholic high schools.
In order to attend a Catholic high school, students must write the HSTP exam.
Many of your perspective secondary schools host HSTP exam dates.
MOST SCHOOL HAVE HSTP EXAMS IN JANUARY. Some schools host practice tests and "bootcamps."
Here are some resourceful links:
Bellarmine- Jefferson High School
Bishop Conaty- Our Lady of Loretto
Loyola High School
Cathedral High School
We are so excited to announce that our scholars will graduate this June and become the class of 2021 at:
Cathedral High School Immaculate Heart High School La Salle High School
Saint Mary's Academy Fairfax High School


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1. Husquevarna is
A) A good looking female Russian tennis star
B) The country formerly known as Czechoslovakia
C) A brand of chainsaw
2. There is an irritating noise in your new car. What do you do?
A) Take it back to the dealer
B) Turn the radio up louder
C) Let her drive
3. You are an active member of...
A) The PTA
B) The AA
C) The NRA
4. In a five star restaurant what drink goes with your arugula and raddicchio salad?
A) Pinot Noir
B) Sparkling water
C) None of the above. What the heck are you doing in a five star restaurant eating a salad? Was McDonalds closed?
5. Which of the following should you take on a fishing trip?
A) A duvet
B) An expresso machine
C) Your wife
D) 12 bags of pork rinds, playing cards and 10 cases of beer. Fishing pole optional.
6. Which of the following TV shows would you rather watch?
A) The View
B) Reruns of Seventh Heaven followed by The Gilmore Girls
C) Sunday Night Football followed by Monday Night Football
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic food groups?
A) Biscuits and gravy
B) Pizza and beer
C) Lima beans
8. If you can only remember one holiday it would be...
A) Your wife's birthday
B) Your wedding anniversary
C) The first day of deer hunting season
9. You just can't get enough of...
A) Barry Manilow
B) Barbara Streisand
C) Willie Nelson
10. Your wife's favorite flower is...
A) the rose
B) Gold Medal Self Rising
C) None of the above. (You expect us to remember such trivial things as birthdays, anniversaries AND favorite flowers? Surely you jest!)
Answers: Men, if we have to tell you the answers you probably wear pleated pants with a sweater wrapped around your neck. Shame on you. Turn in your gun, duct tape, Cabela's catalog, poker chips and Peterbuilt belt buckle, you woman you.
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Check out how Wei Shen's antics take advantage of the PS4 hardware.
Posted By Martin Toney | On 07th, Oct. 2014 Under News | Follow This Author @@Martintoney2012
It's time to get back into the streets of Hong Kong, find something blunt or pointy (your choice) and crack some heads. As good ol' Wei Shen, take your adventures undercover as you work your way through the ranks of the Triads while trying to keep your cop buddies happy.
If you missed it, and shame on you if you did, Sleeping Dogs is like Grand Theft Auto in Hong Kong but only with a great hand to hand combat system that when used properly lets you basically recreate an action movie of your choosing from Jet Li's younger days.
The updated version brings not only a much crisper world with higher resolution textures and better shaders, the game also slides nicely up to golden 60 fps. Driving is probably still going to be dumb, but it's the funny kind of dumb. By the way…did I mention you can kill your enemies with sword fish? Because that's totally a thing. And I love it.
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Local Big Bundle Up Begins
11/16/2018- The annual campaign to keep local families in need warm this winter kicks off. The Marinette Welcome Center, in conjunction with Travel Wisconsin's statewide effort, is collecting donations for their Big Bundle Up. The Welcome Center will accept new or gently used mittens, hats, scarves, coats, and sweaters now through January 2nd to be distributed to the local homeless shelter or the Salvation Army. Donations can be delivered to the Welcome Center in Marinette weekdays from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Last year, more than 500 winter clothing items were collected during the local Big Bundle Up.


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Strategic Planning
Vulcan County recognizes that a sustainable future is important for everyone in order to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Looking into the future, the County acknowledges that it must strive to become more sustainable in all aspects of its operations and long-term planning. In an effort to address the need to become more sustainable, Vulcan County is undertaking the creation of an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP).
What is an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan?
An Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is a long-term plan developed in consultation with the community to realize sustainability for the five areas of: governance, environment, economy, social, and culture. The Federal and Provincial governments are encouraging communities to complete an ICSP and once the plan is complete they will provide additional funding to municipalities. The funding should be used for environmental sustainability and also to enhance the economic sustainability of the County.
The questionnaire provided an opportunity for County residents to give input on some aspects of the plan. The results for the questionnaire can be seen by following the link below.
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- Your Government
- Departments
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Vulcan County is now producing weekly newspaper ads to better inform our Rate payers, however we know that not all rate payers receive the Vulcan Advocate so all ads will also be available on our website.
Twin Valley Regional Water Commission
Vulcan & Region Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
Vulcan Business Development Society
Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society
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The following is the updated card for WWE SummerSlam live this Sunday night live the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The show begins with a Kickoff at 5:00 PM ET, followed by the main card at 7:00 ET.
WWE Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) w/ Paul Heyman vs. Roman Reigns
WWE Championship
AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe
RAW Women's Championship
Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler (c) w/ Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins w/ Dean Ambrose
WWE United States Championship
Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Jeff Hardy
Smackdown Women's Championship
Carmella (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch
Smackdown Tag Team Championships
The Bludgeon Brothers (c's) vs. The New Day
The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan
Finn Balor vs. Constable Corbin
Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens (If Strowman loses in any way, he loses his Money in the Bank briefcase)
Kickoff Show, WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Drew Gulak
Kickoff Show, RAW Tag Team Championships
The B-Team (c) vs. The Deleters of Worlds vs. The Revival
Kickoff Show, Mixed Tag Team Match
Rusev and Lana vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega
Wrestleview.com will have live coverage of SummerSlam this Sunday beginning at 7:00 PM ET, followed by a live post-show on YouTube following the conclusion of the broadcast.


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You may have tried ceviche as a fresh seafood dish that's prepped using citrus juice, no cooking required, but I've turned the tables a little and applied its prep method to fresh, seasonal veggies.
Not only is this dish easy to make, but the lime and lemon juice add more fresh flavor to all the vegetables you include. To finish the dish, simply toss the vegetable mixture with quinoa, and you've got yourself a filling salad that's fab on a warm (or cold) day.
Vegetable ceviche and quinoa salad recipe
Serves 4-6
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 green zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into ribbons with a peeler
- 1 yellow zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into thin rounds and cut into quarters
- 1/2 bunch asparagus (about 8-10 thin spears), bottom ends trimmed, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
- 1 corn ear, husk and silk removed, kernels cut from the cob
- 5 radishes, ends trimmed, cut into thin rounds
- 2 green onions, ends trimmed, cut into small pieces
- In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Add all the vegetables to a large, sealable container. Pour the juice mixture onto the vegetables, and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing the mixture a few times during that time.
- Prepare the quinoa, and then allow it to cool to room temperature.
- When you're ready to serve, transfer the vegetables (without the liquid) to a serving bowl. Add the quinoa, and toss.
- Serve immediately, or chill slightly before serving.
This fresh salad will float your boat.
More gluten-free recipes
Spaghetti-and-meatballs-stuffed peppers
Grilled lemon-pepper mahimahi with sautéed bok choy
Cilantro-lime shrimp and guacamole sopes


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If you've ever been kept awake at night by the sound of a generator working away you will understand the need for finding the best quiet generator right? Whether it's for a camp site or a work site, a quiet generator is a wonderful thing!!
The Best Quite Generator: Our Top 3 Picks:
|CARB Compliant
|Run Time
|9.6 Hours
|6 hours (50%)
|8 hours (50%)
|Electric and Recoil
|3-year limited warranty.
|1-year limited
1. Honda EU2200i 2200-Watt 120-Volt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator
The Honda EU2200i is a compact, lightweight generator that features advanced inverter technology for a clean stable power which is suitable for sensitive electronic devices and appliances. It is super quiet and people who have bought it, love it.
- Easy electric start
- iAVR to safely power sensitive devices
- Large capacity fuel tank for extended run time
- Powerful starting and running output
- Low oil automatic shut-off for engine protection
- Excellent Value
- Excellent reliability and durability
- CARB Compliant
- Pricey
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2. WEN 56200i Super Quiet 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, CARB Compliant
If you are Looking for a portable generator that produces clean and reliable power without breaking the bank, the WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator deserves a good hard look.
One of the quietest generators in its class, the WEN 56200I is designed for portability, weighing only 48lbs and fitted with a convenient carrying handle.
It comes with all the advanced features for a very quiet, efficient and durable operation.
- Provides clean and safe energy devoid of harmful fluctuations.
- Super-quiet operation.
- Enhanced Fuel efficiency.
- Lightweight and ultra-portable.
- Low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown
- Excellent customer support.
- CARB compliant
- Difficult to refill engine oil.
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3. DuroStar DS4000S, 3300 Running Watts/4000 Starting Watts, Gas Powered Portable Generator
Conventional generators like the Durostar DS4000S are usually loud. But for this design, they have fitted a super quiet muffler and raised the motor mounts with rubber seating thereby isolating the motor. These 2 features make it possible for the generator to run at a 69dBA sound rating. This is about the same level of noise as a regular dishwater and therefore can allow you to converse naturally in its vicinity.
- Easy to assemble and use
- Excellent Value
- Quiet operation
- Durable and easy to maintain
- Convenient and easy to read fuel gauge
- No 240V or DC output power
- Oil fill is difficult to access.
- No watt or amp meter
- Not CARB compliant
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Why The Need For Quiet Generators?
You have finally arrived at your destination and located the best site for setting up camp. Tired from the long drive, you decide to take a short refreshing nap and utterly relaxed amidst the soothing sounds of a nearby running brook, the harmonious chirping of happy birds and the gentle rustle of wind through trees, slip into deep sleep.
But not for long.
You are startled awake by what sounded like a thousand-strong hell's angel motorbikes. You dash outside to see another camper has set-up close to you, and the roar of their portable generator had totally shattered the peace and tranquillity of the perfect campsite. And with it, your dream of an idyllic vacation in the pristine "great" outdoors.
There Are 2 Types Of Portable Generators
Portable generators are useful equipment which provides an alternate source of power supply for use while camping, tailgating, working on outdoor projects, construction sites and emergency home back up power.
The two types of portable generators are:
- conventional portable generators and
- inverter portable generators
These are differentiated by the way they produce the desired electric power. They come in different sizes and power rating to suit a range of uses.
Conventional Portable Generators
Portable generators like all rotating mechanical devices powered by an internal combustion engine, produce sound while in operation. The sound is measured in decibels and can range from a humming 45dB to a thundering, painfully loud 120dB or more. Noise is basically unwanted sound, and no sound is as unwanted as the rumble of a loud portable generator, especially if coming from a neighbor. Some cities also have regulations for acceptable levels of noise from any piece of equipment.
Thankfully, with rapid advances in technology, portable generators are now running quieter.
Inverter Generators
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a portable inverter generator is going to be your best option.
However, if pricing and having a lot of power output is a major consideration for you, inverter generators might not be ideal because their power output is somewhat limited- and they can be a bit expensive.
Sometimes it doesn't matter what noise the generator makes but if you are using it for camping or right next to your bedroom window you are going to want to invest in a generator that is super quiet.
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Dark clouds stretched above me. Heavy, like it could rain at any moment, the threat literally hanging over my head. Huge, too, and I distracted myself by imagining what it would be like if they were really huge floating islands, and a civilization of people had been living up there for centuries, completely separate from us land-dwellers. What kind of food would they eat? How did they travel from cloud to cloud?
I'm wandering.
I heard Hleuco approach up from behind. I didn't turn or react, I simply looked ahead.
The city was nothing like New York, with the iconically tall buildings and the sheer amount of them, but Stephenville had a skyline of its own, scraping its own name into the sky. The center of my line of sight held a higher concentration of buildings, taller too. An area colloquially referred to as 'The Eye,' the roughest part of town, and where the more prominent gangs held the most influence and power. Even with my powers, I was still an ant, compared to the bosses within those towers. Impossible, to do anything about them now. Not like that was what we were working towards, or anything. Our aspirations were a lot smaller.
I looked, once again feeling a sense of self-doubt, second guessing myself. Should I really be doing this?
Hleuco took a position a few feet away from the roof's edge. As for me, I was sitting, my legs hanging. It was chilly up here, even with a windbreaker.
We were on a roof of an abandoned factory, in an older district. The 'hood,' if I wanted to put a label on it. It was the closest thing to a headquarters we had, not that we had done any refurbishing or renovations towards making it a base of operations. More of a meeting place, I supposed, far enough off the grid that no one besides crackheads and their dealers would enter.
However, that meant that I had to travel pretty far to make it here. Forty-five minutes, walking when two buses took me as far as they could.
I need to learn how to drive, and soon.
Actually, first, I need a car.
"You could've told me you were already here," Hleuco started, breaking me away from my thoughts.
"I came up from another way," I explained, dryly, "The roof here is big, so I thought I'd stay in one place."
"You have your earpiece, don't you?"
"I needed a breather."
"I said it was urgent for a reason."
"Kept you waiting, huh?" I asked, not concerned.
"Only a few hours, but it's not as if time is of the essence."
"That's a relief, then," I said. I didn't care how late I was. I had to wait for my mom to go to bed before I could head out. That was a drawback he'd have to learn to deal with. Not my fault I was the only superhuman available at his beck and call.
I didn't apologize, nor attempt to justify my tardiness. Was not in the mood.
"In any case, there's a lot we need to discuss, and now there's not much time," Hleuco said, taking my small wisecrack in stride. "But this is something we need to address."
I heard a cushioned drop of what sounded like clothes onto concrete, then the crinkling of paper while he talked.
"Thanks to the so-called 'Halloween Riots,' the people are asking for a real witch trial out of you."
"How reassuring," I said. Lightly, I kicked my legs out in front of me, letting them swing.
Hleuco continued to explain the situation, a situation seared into my consciousness for the last few days. "Public perception was wary at least, fearful at most. But now?" The crinkling paper came back, and he paused. He exhaled, before saying, "They want to burn you at the stake. Not the best foot forward when you just started being a superhero."
"I didn't do this to be loved," I said, nonchalantly. "Not a concern."
"Perhaps it's not a concern in a personal sense, but it's a concern nonetheless. If these riots continue into the next few days, the governor is considering sending in the National Guard to come after you."
That got to me. I wasn't aware of that potential measure. "You're kidding, right? Tell me you're kidding?" I looked at him for my answer.
I frowned.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
What I heard from Hleuco was him tearing into a bag. He was suited up, and had his mask on, but not on properly. It was lifted up, the mouth-beak section over his eyes, and he was eating a burger.
"You were late, so I had time."
"But right this very second, though? You're mixing signals."
"I still have some leftovers, want a few?" he offered, showing me the greasy paper bag.
Again, my stomach did a flip.
"Um, I'm good," I said.
"Hmm, more for me." He dug into some french fries, left in the bottom of the bag.
Without realizing it, he was rubbing it in my face.
"Tasty?" I asked, harshly.
"Very," he answered, his mouth full.
"Okay, can we get back to the point, now? You were the one complaining about wasted time." I set my sights back on the city.
"Sure." The paper bag rustled some more. I heard him set it down.
"Nothing confirmed," Hleuco said, "It was only reported earlier this morning. The governor's considering it, but that's enough for us to have to seriously change how we do this moving forward, assuming of course, we want to move forward."
"I'm just going to get this out of the way now, so I don't have to waste any more time. Do you feel like quitting?"
That question came at me from nowhere. It was a big question, too, one that I had to take seriously. I pushed myself away from the lip of the roof, and stood, facing Hleuco.
"Why are you asking this, now? Didn't we just start?" I asked.
Hleuco had fixed his mask in the meantime, and looked at me front and center. A big duffel bag was by one foot, and crumpled litter by the other.
"I ask because the gangs are already retaliating," Hleuco said. His mask's beak cupped over his mouth, carrying it, making it sound bigger. "No civilians are dead, but plenty have been injured from being caught up in a riot. And it's not just those riots. You saw it with the bank robbers. They were using your image while committing a crime. Doesn't stop there, and it hasn't. Crimes all over the city are reported being committed by those in blue hoodies and grey pants. Robbery, arson, home invasion. The riots have continued, too, though smaller and faster to be stomped out than that first one on Temple Street. Isolated incidents, but connected by a single, blue thread. It's clear what's going on, here."
Behind my mask, I hid my concern. And the occasional flinch of pain whenever my throat or stomach ached.
I pressed further. "Would you care to be more clear?"
Hleuco drew in a breath before explaining, saying, "Let's go back to the initial riot on Temple Street."
"I'd rather not."
"Listen. Several were apprehended and arrested, all from various gangs. From Axel, the Thirteen-Dogs, even leftovers from The Chariot. Not one gang, but several. You were partially right, before, when you asked if a gang was behind it. Turns out there were more."
That was exactly what I needed to hear at the moment. More complications. I never wanted to be more wrong in my life.
I flinched again. My stomach.
"And it wouldn't even be a hard collaboration to organize, I'd imagine," Hleuco said. "Just show up in one place, in dress code, then go to town. Even if they lose people in the process, the gangs did their damage. And the people they did lose? At least they went down for a cause. People like to think that."
Hleuco reached back behind his head. He was undoing his mask, removing it, revealing the man behind it.
Thomas Thompson.
He set his arms beside him, his mask in one hand. His eyes were baggy, dog-tired, but he stood straight, his posture firm. He fixed his hair with his free hand.
"So I want to ask you again, do you want to quit?"
The question struck me in an odd way. The way he laid out those particular cards, the way he was dealing this out, it made it seem like he wanted me to call it quits.
Again, mixing signals.
I called him out on it, instead of answering. "You were the one who encouraged me to do something with my powers, to do more to help others. Now you're asking if I want to walk away, after only a week or so doing this?"
Thomas shook his head. "I'll never not encourage you to help people with your abilities, all I'm asking is, with these circumstances, are you willing to move forward? No one could have anticipated this, and having to tackle this issue will be asking more of you than you initially offered to put on the table. How did you put it, when you just came through my window, back then? 'Go after the small fries?'
"Not exactly how I said it."
"Semantics. I stand by what I said when we first met, but I'm not dumb. I recognize how young you really are, the life that mask is trying to protect and hide. I only gave you my proposal because I knew you were aware of the danger, you dealt with it, and you walked away unscatched. You have potential, you have promise, and I want cultivate that. But, this isn't your main responsibility, and it never has to be. You don't owe this city anything, and you're too young to owe this city your life. You don't have to go that far. If you're going to fight, you'll need to come up with your own reason."
The words rang clear within me, but they were like a ringing alarm that would wake me up every morning. I've heard it before.
"You've mentioned this already," I said, "When I came to see you. You're retreading."
"I'm reaffirming," Thomas said, correcting me. "Our original plan of going after petty criminals isn't going to hold water when they're tossing molotovs. We will have to change our game plan, not terribly so, but it is in order."
"What an argument," I commented. "It's like you actually want me to walk away from this."
"I won't reiterate, otherwise we'll be going in circles. I'll simply wait for an answer." He checked a watch on his free hand. "Though, if we wanted to get to the other thing I had planned, you'd need to be quick."
My mask hid the slight smile I had. I was amused. "Putting me on the spot, then."
I turned away from him, my eyes again on the city. I went all the way out here just for this? My whole neck and torso were hurting, stinging, and I had already mentally prepared myself to do some superheroing tonight, even if I'd end up falling asleep in class the next day. I needed an outlet, something to take my mind off of that disaster of a dinner.
And I actually needed dinner, too. Not that Thomas had to know that.
He was right, though, I had to give him that. This wasn't what I signed up for. I had agreed to do work like this as long as it was simple, an easy engagement, with monetary compensation. Two or three times a week, depending on my schedule, I'd ride in a van, or run along rooftops, stopping whatever crime or wrongdoing I'd come across. Hleuco would relay whatever information I needed, usually the movements of the police, all from some complicated police scanner he'd managed to procure. It was as straightforward as you could get, an avenue to not be myself for a while, to assume another identity. As Alexis, my powers – my thirst – hindered and interfered with my day-to-day life. A source of stress. As Blank Face, I could at least direct my strength towards something that wasn't myself. The thirst was still a problem, though, hanging over me like the dark clouds above. Agreeing to be a superhero was equal parts for myself, and for whoever I could help. But, according to Thomas, those parts were already becoming disproportionate.
Already, we had to change things up.
On the other hand, I didn't sign up for any of this at all. But, I should have come to terms with that some time ago. Honestly? Still working on it.
I still needed an outlet, a recreational channel for my powers. And, as a more pressing, immediate matter, I was still thirsty. I needed to be out right now. I just had to find a way to slip that minor detail past Thomas.
With my answer, my mind made up, my resolution steeled, I looked across to Thomas. He was still, waiting. Still waiting.
"I'm still in," I said, after thinking it over.
"Oh?" he asked, sounding like he didn't expect that.
"I'm saying you're right, but I won't quit just yet. We just got started. Let's show them something good."
"So, you're telling me we're on the same page on this?"
I clicked my tongue. "Looks like it, but don't point it out like that. It makes me want to take back what I said."
Thomas smirked, like he was entertained, or relieved. "Then I say no more, just take this."
He bent down, picking back up the larger bag at his feet. The way he lifted it suggested that its weight was pretty hefty. He tossed it at me, swinging it underhand.
It crashed at my feet.
"And this is?" I inquired.
"Your new costume."
"New costume?"
"The gangs and riots are smearing your image, and it's working. The public will hate you, if they don't already. It'll be difficult continuing this if they associate you as another element of the rampant crime in the city."
"But don't people out there realize that this is a scheme on the gangs' part? A trick?"
"Some might see through it, but it's easier to want you out of the picture now, then want to see you maybe achieving some good in the future. Audiences love to hate."
I tugged at the hem of my jacket. "And you think a new costume is going to change it."
"It's a step. This is less imitable, harder to come by. And, if I might add, it's more striking, too. It's enough to differentiate yourself from the fakes. Visually speaking. You may have been working on a new one on your own, but I took the liberty of piecing together my own version. I hope you don't mind."
I didn't know what to say. I didn't put much stock into my 'costume' when I first came up with it, but I couldn't deny that I've developed some attachment to my current getup. It became familiar, recognizable, comforting when I was out doing uncomfortable things. It was admittedly strange to feel this way towards some clothes and a mask, but if old army veterans could maintain a sense of pride in their old uniforms, I could hold that sentiment towards a beaten-up windbreaker and joggers.
But, I was curious at what Thomas had come up with.
I tapped the tip of my foot on the ground, fixing my shoe. I breathed audibly.
I got down on my knees, and zipped open the bag. I peeked inside.
"This is what you came up with?" I asked, still investigating.
"I've left some other stuff in there for you, but just try it on. No worries, I'll look the other way."
Thomas didn't expect or wait for a reply from me. He moved, walking away, his back to me.
I had thought about why he was seemingly so disinterested and uncaring about my true identity. The best friend of his only daughter. Considering how I was, what I had become – whatever that was, exactly, – wouldn't anyone want to know who was under this mask? Yet, he seemed to want to respect that. Was there a reason why? I couldn't stop myself from putting that train of thought into motion.
Could it be that he already knew?
No, I thought. Wouldn't make sense. I knew Thomas, he would've immediately said something the second he found out. He wouldn't have let me get this far. He simply wasn't interested, I had to suspect. There were more important things on his mind, other motives. Like he said, it could be anyone under this mask, but his words would be the same.
That, I knew.
When Thomas got farther away, I changed into what was in the bag. I removed my windbreaker, then my fanny pack with my knife and pepper spray, but I kept my joggers on. I wasn't willing to expose myself that much, not while outside, and definitely not while Katy's dad was right there, back to me or not. Not my style.
Hastily, I removed my mask, and swapped it with the one in the bag. I adjusted it to fit my face, and fixed the different straps that wrapped around the back of my head. I tried to clean off the right lens with my hand, but it smudged, leaving a mark, and I left it at that.
Next came the parka, and I zipped it up, snapping the metallic buttons together once I put back on the fanny pack. The parka went past my waist, stopping right at my butt.
Last came the gloves, which I found next to an unattached handle of a thing. Black leather gloves. I put them on.
The only thing I didn't wear were the pants at the bottom.
I stood, flipping the hood up.
"Um, I'm ready!" I called. My new mask distorted my voice even more than my old one. It sounded deeper, even more muffled. "Ready!" I called again, to account for it.
Thomas came back, fixing the straps around his mask, too. I couldn't see his expression when he checked me out.
"You didn't change into the pants," was what he said.
"I thought we were trying to stop crimes, not be involved in our own."
I couldn't see his expression, his reaction, but a pause was all I needed.
"Not what I intended," Hleuco said.
"Fucking around," I said back, "Just fucking around."
"Alright. That aside, I think it works. You look good, or rather, you look proper."
I shifted in place. The jacket was heavier than I was used to, and the mask covered my face entirely, and it would be harder to take off. This was going to be an issue if I was planning on finding blood tonight. Which I was.
A small complaint which I couldn't raise.
"I tried keeping the silhouette of your original look," Hleuco explained. "While making it more utilitarian, built to last. Truth be told, I was quite fond of the rough draft of a costume you had at first, so I just wanted to build upon it, improve it."
"No, I, you're right. This is better," I said. There was a certain nervousness, there, that I didn't expect. This really did feel like a costume, like effort was made to be and dress the part of a superhero.
This is better, but it'll take some getting used to.
Hleuco concurred, "Great. Now, we head out. We're behind as it is, and this took longer than I anticipated. Come along, I'll explain on the way."
He moved again without any confirmation on my part, and I had to follow, stuffing my old mask and windbreaker into the bag as I went.
"So, what's next?" I had to ask. "A new costume couldn't be the only thing you had in mind."
"No, it isn't," he said as we left the roof, going through a door that led us down some stairs. The added echo of our steps and his masked voice made me really have to listen. "We were going after the smallest of fries, the game that didn't matter. That's fine and well, but that means no gang has any incentive to take us seriously. And they don't, otherwise they wouldn't be playing dress up. If we want to make an impact, we will have to show them that we are serious, and that we mean business. No more picking up what we can. Now, we play for keeps."


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- Name
- The Guild
- Location
- 200 8 Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta
- Phone
- 403-770-2313
- Website
- theguildrestaurant.com
- Price
- $12-99
- Cuisine
- Chophouse with an Albertan regional focus
- Drinks
- Cocktails, draft beer, but minimal craft options and an average wine selection
- Atmosphere
- Typical downtown restaurant with a mix of the after-work crowd, friends' night out, and business meeting diners
- Recommendations
- Smoked devilled eggs, Chuck burger, West Coast octopus
- Additional Info
- A lower level section called Sub Rosa is a speakeasy-inspired nightclub for drinking cocktails and dancing after dinner
The downtown Hudson Bay store's resident restaurant, The Guild, bills itself as "a different beast." It certainly is a beast – with several areas that bring its capacity to more than 400 – but when it comes to the food, in some ways, the beast feels chained up.
The Guild is the first endeavour outside Ontario for the celebrity-chef-driven Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants. It has been years in the making, announced in 2013 and scheduled to open the next year. It finally did this past summer.
Before dining at The Guild, I'd had the opportunity to taste executive chef Ryan O'Flynn's food twice. First in 2015, when he took home gold in the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C., with a beautifully constructed plate of a smoked sturgeon and foie gras terrine, Okanagan apples, earthy morels from the Northwest Territories and toasted brioche. Then there was the time Mr. O'Flynn won the third annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown in Calgary with a chowder brimming with chunks of smoked sturgeon and foraged ingredients like sea buckthorn berries.
With memories of those memorable, imaginative dishes in mind, I was somewhat dumbfounded by the food at The Guild.
Where to begin. There were the boiled beets – tossed on a plate and topped with some goat cheese and ricotta with hardly any seasoning whatsoever. After a few dubious bites and a send-back to the kitchen, the dish was replaced by the restaurant's namesake salad. Arguably oversalted, the mix of greens, fingerling potatoes, green beans and goat cheese was a vast improvement over the initial choice.
On a separate occasion over the lunch hour, their Cobb salad – a hot mess (figuratively) of pulled chicken, avocado, cucumber, bacon and eggs – was rendered inedible due to saltiness.
Instead, unleash the troglodyte inside you and try out the steak tartare and bone marrow mash-up. It's topped with fried shallots, nestled on an alarmingly large bed of salt and served with flimsy triangles of bannock. This interpretation of bannock is comparable to warm pita bread, so save the slight crunch from the shallots, texturally it was soft on soft on soft.
This same bannock is also used as a base for their flatbreads, which seems out of place given The Guild's concept focus. We tried it anyway, and my friend put it best when she likened it to your mother making you a "pizza" at home with store-bought whole-wheat tortillas from a quick-and-easy recipe she saw in Canadian Living circa 1997. It just doesn't work.
One of the more prominent odes to Alberta is Mr. O'Flynn's braised bison shank, which was definitely one of the more palatable dishes during my visits. Underneath the meaty cut is a pilaf of sorts made up of wild rice and fibrous Saskatoon berries. It is good enough.
The line-up of cocktails curated by The Guild's barkeeps is even more disappointing than anything edible. From the "Funky Beets," an unbalanced combination of Aperol, vodka, lemon and beet juice, to an overly sweet whisky lemonade garnished with an unnecessary six-inch rosemary sprig, one has to wonder what exactly is happening behind the bar. The latter of the two rings in at a whopping $15, so I'd suggest making a later reservation and having pre-dinner cocktails at Klein/Harris down the road before heading here for a meal. Klein/Harris could certainly show the team here a thing or two.
Well ... perhaps a craft beer then. Sadly, this Alberta-focused restaurant offers only a handful local brews and opts for choices like Peroni, Goose Island and Alexander Keith's instead. Strange.
Saving graces while eating at The Guild include, but are not limited to, the friendly service staff and their assistants who never want your water glass to get less than half full, the smoked devilled eggs, a visually impactful spin on paella made up of black barley, tender octopus, clams and samphire, and the ground-in-house chuck burger with cheddar and house-smoked mayonnaise.
I have never had this inclination before about an establishment, but I honestly believe that The Guild would be much better off with a less creative chef. In turn, if Mr. O'Flynn loves Alberta as much as he says, I am certain his star would shine brighter and his menu would be much more genuine if he was running the kitchen at an eatery that takes the idea of "regional Canadian cuisine" truly to heart. It seems foolish to keep a fiery beast chained up.


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Economic Development means employment, income and non-income equality, low poverty rate, quality health services, shared prosperity, and high literacy and life expectancy – amongst other things. It is puzzling that after 5 decades of independence most African countries are still terribly struggling with most of listed above.
On Poverty, recent figures affirm that Africa is the least successful continent in reducing deficiency – 300 million Africans live below $1.25 per day. Quoting the United Nations' Human Development Report of 2015, the bottom 17 ranked nations were all African. Also, the 'resource curse (also known as paradox of plenty)' and 'agrarian paradox (good climate and arable lands for agriculture but still much food insecurity)' narratives make the story of the continent a very bitter one. Generally, resources have ended up fueling corruption, deeper fractionalization, conflicts and primary-export-dependence.
As industrialization deficit, low manufacturing capacity, security crisis, governance crisis, food supply deficit, high child mortality rate, corruption, infrastructure deficit, and the consistent running of 'mono economies', it could be said that African leaders have failed to lead their countries towards economic development despite having enormous resources to do so.
Most other countries in other regions that also got their independence around the 1960s and used to be at par [considering Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Human Development Index (HDI), Per Capital as measurement] with most African nations, are now High Income Countries. Examples range from Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait. Their remarkable economic successes have widened the concerns about Africa's slow economic development. Some of these countries, who also often have elements which could increase the risk of failure such as scarce or no mineral resources, or less arable lands for agriculture, have transformed themselves from third to first world economies with outstanding macroeconomic indices. South Korea is an example. Others, despite lack of resources, have made good use of their natural resources to the fullest – UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Indonesia are shining examples of the latter.
A lot of reasons have been considered for Africa's condition: from corrupt governments to lack of policymaking and implementation crisis as well as blaming the effects of colonization and seasonal foreign manipulations.
The continent has indeed made some progress since the end of the Cold War. For example, many countries have progressed in the return from dictatorships to multiparty democracies, whilst others such as Kenya now grant civil and media liberties, private ownership of enterprises, and are seeing the emergence of a middleclass. Although there is progress, the situation is far from resolved as many African leaders have found new ways of abusing constitutions to stay longer in power, an example being Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe who has been in power for more than 30 years. Other leaders are re-continuing embezzlement such as Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.
Despite the hopes, the economic growths recorded in most African countries do not translate to economic development. The continent has been an 'infant' for too long, depending on foreign aid, with agglomeration of debts whilst African leaders keep transferring billions of dollars to private accounts abroad.
There is also an escalating population growth which is reducing the continent's capacity to feed, educate and employ its people. This has to be tackled through family planning mechanisms and through educating and giving employment to women.
A great example of how policies can be applied to fight poverty in a developing country is the Brazilian Bolsa Familia where, through Conditional Cash Transfers, parents are incentivized to keep children in school and take them to clinics for healthcare. Policies on effective taxation of the wealthy, wealth re-distribution and rural development will also make a strong impact on the reduction of economic inequality in the continent. There must also be far-reaching economic development policies to address infrastructure deficit, diversify economies and reduce the cost of doing business to attract investors. Regional integration should be pursued and actualized to tap the advantages of regionalism. As quoted by the United Nations' Economic Commission for Africa, the continent could gain over $300 billion within a decade if it implemented a Continental Free Trade Area Agreement of the African Union. Regional integration is not only an economic imperative: exercising influence in international relations that is commensurate with Africa's size and population and driving better negotiations, require greater political cooperation through political and economic integration.
It's very important however to note that no nation has ever achieved meaningful development socially, politically or economically without the input of effective development mechanisms. The numerous problems, in which African states lived on, are also the results of ineffective development policies.
Ur idea of "an ability to done things by Ownself" sounds great. But U must need to realize that African leaders thought the more their popn become"self-reliant" is a prime Threat of their unsatisfied power Demand! That's why it has been demanding so many decades so as to implement such an issue inside our continent-Africa Bro!!!


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