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Another slightly different post from me today but it's a subject I thought was important to share. We are a huge nation of pet lovers which has become particularly apparent this week after we've collectively contributed nearly £1.5 million to the Manchester dog sanctuary which tragically got set on fire. What a huge achievement, I hope the home will be able to get back on track and put this massive amount of money to a great cause. Obviously this doesn't distract our attention away from the fact that over 60 dogs have unfortunately died. How anyone could justify doing this is beyond me...
Anyway, as lot of you already know, my poor little kitty cat Rocky (you've probably spotted him in a few outfit posts) died after approximately 19 strong years last week. This week I got approached by [Argos Cat Insurance] and thought it would be a great opportunity to collaborate and share some advice on how to look after your senior cat. Rocky came a massive way from when we first rescued him from the cat sanctuary where he was previously beaten,burnt and cut all over. He slowly learnt to trust and love us, becoming the sweetest natured animal ive ever known.
Cats are incredibly loyal and loving animals and really do become part of the family, so it's important to act accordingly to their age and notice when they need a bit of extra care. I've put together a few handy tips below from my experience to help you and your senior cat live a long and happy life:
Food: Firstly it's important to realise that when your cat reaches around 8 years it's adviced to change their food onto a 'senior' line. Your cat's nutritional requirements change and greater care has to be taken to give them all the vitamins and antioxidants they need. Your cat requires more calories to prevent him/her becoming too thin. I know Rocky got very thin very quickly and we cut up chicken breast into very small pieces to fatten him up a little.
Dental Care: Tooth or gum problems (and smelly breath!) become a lot more common as the cat grows older so they might not be able to chew harder foods. Most senior foods have smaller softer pellets to help them. Rocky struggled to eat anything that wasn't mushed up for him and then the food would just fall out of his mouth! So when you feed your cat mush up their cat food even more than it comes with a fork to help them!
Lifestyle: As your cat gets older he/she won't be able to defend themselves as well as they used to. We have a couple of neighborhood bully cats who always tried to fight with Rocky so I was very cautious to let him outside towards the end. Give them an indoor litter tray so they aren't forced to go outdoors if they don't want to.
Water Intake: Keep an eye on how much water your cat is drinking. I noticed Rocky was drinking his whole bowl of water in one night which was particularly out of character for him, so this was an easy sign to recognize he was ill. Common problems associated with an increase in thirst include Kidney disease and Diabetes.
Lumps: I guess as the same as humans, get into the habit of checking your cat for any lumps, bumps or abnormal swellings. Not every lump will be something to worry about but it's better to take him/her to a vet and get it checked out early. Rocky had a huge tumor on the side of him and unfortunately the kindest thing was to put him down. It's really important to get insurance for your pet to give him/her the best chances as nobody fancies an unexpected £2000 vet bill!
I think what helped Rocky live to such a great age with a healthy life was the huge amount of attention, love and care he received from everyone. I hope this post helped any cat owners out there and that your pet lives a long and happy life. RIP Rocky ❤
J x
In association with [Argos Cat Insurance]


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Gazpacho Season Arrives
The farmers' market is full of ripe tomatoes, and my moment has arrived.
I like my gazpacho (a raw, chilled tomato soup) pureed very smooth, but I'm not fussy enough to remove every tomato seed. Although I shot the photo plain, to show the color, some freshly toasted croutons are marvelous on top. Diced avocado is also nice.
Peeling tomatoes is a cinch. Set a saucepan full of water to a boil, and make a bowl of ice water beside it. On the bottom of each tomato, cut an X with a knife. Place each tomato in turn into the boiling water for 30 - 60 seconds. (Very ripe tomatoes will begin to shed their skins immediately. Less ripe ones will take more time.) Even if the skin looks firmly attached, remove the tomato with a slotted spoon after 60 seconds and place it in the ice water. After a couple of minutes, remove and peel from the X upward. (Tip: peaches are easily peeled in just the same way.)
Notes: I don't put salt in gazpacho, because it has so much natural flavor. (Bonus!)
Traditional Gazpacho, Serves 6
6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and cored
1/2 a large red onion (or a whole small one)
2 garlic cloves (optional)
1 red pepper, cored and cut into 8 pieces
4-6 tablespoons vinegar, to taste
1 large cucumber, peeled and de-seeded
1/4 cup olive oil
Using a food processor or a blender, puree the tomatoes in batches, transferring each to a large bowl. Next, puree the onion and pepper and garlic together with the vinegar. Add to the bowl. Puree the cucumber and the olive oil together, and stir into the soup. Refrigerate until ice cold, and serve with croutons.

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Prices on solid-state drives are dropping, and operating systems (particularly Windows 7) are beginning to take advantage of the potential higher speeds of SSDs, so it's a good time to consider slapping one in your computer.
Why Switch?
Though SSDs tend to be faster overall than hard disk drives, their speed advantage doesn't hold across the board. Normally an SSD reads data at a much quicker rate than an HDD does (Intel claims that a typical HDD takes 4000 microseconds to access your data, versus the advertised 65 ms of the company's 160GB X25-M SSD model, but an SSD's write speeds may be slower than those of a 5400-rpm HDD.
As a result, an SSD is especially good for storing an operating system or applications, and less impressive at handling heavy photo/video editing or media storage, which put a premium on fast write speeds and inexpensive storage (a 1TB SSD currently costs £2,000 while a 1TB HDD costs £60 or so). For typical office crunchers or students working with a netbook or laptop, upgrading to an SSD would mean spending less time waiting for the computer to boot up and for data to become accessible. Another significant advantage of SSDs: They tend to be far less battery intensive than HDD, in fact the battery life difference could be as great as a few hours in some instances.
How to Choose
You get what you pay for with SSDs. Cheaper models are significantly slower than top of the line alternatives, which negates the primary reason to switch. Leading the pack is the aforementioned 160GB Intel X25-M.
You must also figure out what size of drive and what kind of interface your computer accepts. If your machine is an older computer with an IDE or parallel ATA drive interface, the speed benefit you'd realise from investing in an SSD isn't big enough to justify the expense. To find out what interface you have, assuming that you're not up for digging around in your system's Device Manager menus and that you don't have your computer specs handy, grab Crystal Dew World's CrystalDiskInfo download and open it up. If CrystalDiskInfo says that the interface is serial ATA, you're good to go.
Next, you have to determine the drive size you need. Desktop computers typically have a 3.5-inch drive bay, most laptops have a 2.5-inch bay and netbooks usually have either a 2.5-inch or a 1.8-inch bay. Some netbooks don't have a standard drive bay at all, the drive just slides out on a card. Also, several drives come bundled with a desktop installation bracket so you can install a smaller hard drive in a 3.5-inch bay.
Read Me Before Installing
Okay, you've picked out your new SSD and you're ready to crack your computer open. But before you do, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Check your warranty's terms before you open your computer. In most instances, opening a computer won't void its warranty, but manufacturers rarely agree to cover anything that gets damaged while you're installing something yourself, so be careful.
- Make sure that you have the appropriate screwdrivers (if any) on hand. Laptop screws are tricky to pull out and even trickier to reinsert, so don't try to get by with a screwdriver that almost fits, you'll risk stripping the screw.
- If you aren't transferring your data, make sure that you have an operating system disk to boot from. This is particularly important for netbooks: Since you can't boot from an install CD, you'll probably need to use an extra USB drive for booting and installing the OS.
Installation Time
Installing an SSD in a desktop computer is relatively simple: Open the case and insert the SSD into one an open drive bay. Performing the same operation on a laptop or netbook is a bit more complicated. Usually you can reach the hard drive in one of three ways: through the battery slot, underneath the keyboard, or behind a panel on the bottom of the computer.
You'll have to locate the specific instructions for your machine yourself (online, run a search for "how to upgrade model name hard drive"); if you've never performed computer surgery before, don't worry, this one shouldn't be too bad.


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Softros Messenger Review
Did you know that you don't have to rely on office memos to get short messages across to your fellow colleagues? You now have the chance to use Softros Messenger which is a Local Area Networking service that allows you to chat with your colleagues in and around work. One major advantage about it is that it does not require any server to install and is relatively easy to use.
There are many features that Softros Messenger has that make it a very handy and necessary tool for intra-office communication. You have all the common features that can be found in most Instant Messengers such as individual and group messages, file transfers and message notifications alarms.
What Softros Messenger Works With
- Windows NT
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If you are worried about how private your conversations will be, it will please you to know that Softros Messenger has strong encryption for all incoming and outgoing messages meaning that any person without authorization will not be able to view your chat messages. You do not have to worry about system crashes as Softros is very stable, as long as it is running under Windows OS and other IP/TCP networks. Users also have the chance to choose whether they want to send individual messages or group messages.
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An additional advantage of using Softros Messenger is that all users' messages are logged. This means that you will be able to access your chat history at any time, as it is all saved for you. Furthermore, users do not have to receive any training for them to be able to use it. If you wish to change the settings and outlook of the program, then it is a simple matter that can be attended to by yourself without the need for IT expers.
What are the Features?
- Chat service with LAN
- Allows for easy file transfer between colleagues
- Offers privacy and encryption security
- Gives options of both individual as well as group messages
- It logs all your chat history
- Offers the option to send messages offline
- No need for any complicated server, Softros is a stand-alone application
- Very simple installation that can be done by anyone
- Has support for different languages allowing you to chat in your native language
- It allows you to group your contacts according to their title, or departments.
It can easily be seen that Softros is an application that you need to have, to ease the intra-office communication you have with your colleagues.
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TVC Media has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, ambitious and visionary Director of News to bring TVC News to the next phase of growth and development.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of editorial and management experience as a senior broadcast television news professional with an exceptional knowledge of Nigerian, African and world news / current affairs. He/she will be expected to fit seamlessly into the culture of a commercially driven media organisation and manage the planning, production and presentation of news content for TVC News.
This senior role entails managing and directing a highly talented news team in all aspects of news gathering and story production, setting editorial policy in conjunction with the CEO, focusing on the production and promotion of quality newscasts, in-depth stories and news related series.
Reporting to the Group CEO and working in cooperation with station leadership and staff to support the company mission, the Director of News will be responsible for news content across our output areas. With ambitions to build a market leading brand which becomes the 'go-to' channel for Africa news in particular, one of the most exciting challenges of the role will be to create and define the look and feel of our news channel (TVC News Nigeria) This will cover how news is delivered and how to communicate breaking news, right down to the dress code of presenters as part of the brand creation and definition.
With the company's determination to deliver unrivaled growth over the next five years, you will be joining a dynamic and progressive business, poised to change the news landscape. You will need to be skilled in all aspects of the news; from how to ensure your team get timely access to the most important news items, understanding audience ratings data, right through to how to avoid litigation.
Excellent communication and people-management skills will be essential to succeed in this high-profile leadership role. Your credibility gained from bringing experience from a high profile and well-known channel will enable you to quickly win the respect of your management colleagues and staff alike. You will be expected to work in a collegiate manner with the CEO and the senior executive management team.
This position requires exemplary management skills as well as the ability to shift gear at any given moment; from taking time to train new hires to making split-second decisions on content, ensuring ethical standards are always met. You will be comfortable out of the office and speaking at public events where you will represent the TVC Media Group, but also be actively involved in the day-to-day decisions of the newsroom. This means attending regular editorial meetings, agreeing which stories are included in the rundown and when stories should be broadcast once they have been cleared for broadcast. You will be a problem solver and will also ensure that stories and content are accurate, balanced and fair before they go on the air.
This senior management position attracts a compensation package commensurate with the importance and seniority of the role within the TVC business.
Qualifications and experience requirements:
- Degree or Masters in journalism.
- At least 5 years experience in a senior broadcast management role.
- Minimum 5 years experience as senior producer / editor role in a broadcast newsroom.
- Minimum 3 years experience as a broadcast reporter.
- Proven track record of managing large teams of staff in a broadcasting environment.
- Proven ability to manage on-air and front of house talent.
- Must have excellent knowledge and passion for Nigerian and continental African news and current affairs.
- Must have an eye for detail and a passion to create a world-class on-air service.
- Be well versed in international news and current affairs.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of Nigerian libel, defamation and relevant laws.
- Must be capable of managing and adhering to departmental budgets.
- Must understand and interpret audience ratings measurement.
- Must have an appreciation and understanding of key drivers of commercial broadcasting.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and people-management skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels including speaking on behalf of the company at public events.
Please include samples (DVD only) of newscasts or services which you have overseen, directly managed or produced over the past year.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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Frequent Links
Multicopy single-stranded DNA
Before the discovery of msDNA in myxobacteria,[3][4] a group of swarming, soil-dwelling bacteria, it was thought that the enzymes known as reverse transcriptases (RT) existed only in eukaryotes and viruses. The discovery led to an increase in research of the area; as a result, msDNA has been found to be widely distributed among bacteria, including various strains of Escherichia coli and pathogenic bacteria.[5] Further research discovered similarities between HIV-encoded reverse transcriptase and an open reading frame (ORF) found in the msDNA coding region. Tests confirmed the presence of reverse transcriptase activity in crude lysates of retron-containing strains.[6] Although an RNase H domain was tentatively identified in the retron ORF, it was later found that the RNase H activity required for msDNA synthesis is actually supplied by the host.[7]
The discovery of msDNA has led to broader questions regarding where reverse transcriptase originated, as genes encoding for reverse transcriptase (not necessarily associated with msDNA) have been found in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses and even archaea. After a DNA fragment coding for the production of msDNA in E. coli was discovered,[8] it was conjectured that bacteriophages might have been responsible for the introduction of the RT gene into E. coli.[9] These discoveries suggest that reverse transcriptase played a role in the evolution of viruses from bacteria, with one hypothesis stating that, with the help of reverse transcriptase, viruses may have arisen as a breakaway msDNA gene that acquired a protein coat. Since nearly all RT genes function in retrovirus replication and/or the movement of transposable elements, it is reasonable to imagine that retrons might be mobile genetic elements, but there has been little supporting evidence for such a hypothesis, save for the observed fact that msDNA is widely yet sporadically dispersed among bacterial species in a manner suggestive of both horizontal and vertical transfer.[5][10][11] Since it is not known whether retron sequences per se represent mobile elements, retrons are functionally defined by their ability to produce msDNA while deliberately avoiding speculation about other possible activities.
The function of msDNA remains unknown even though many copies are present within cells. Knockout mutations that do not express msDNA are viable, so the production of msDNA is not essential to life under laboratory conditions. Over-expression of msDNA is mutagenic, apparently as a result of titrating out repair proteins by the mismatched base pairs that are typical of their structure.[10] It has been suggested that msDNA may have some role in pathogenicity or the adaptation to stressful conditions.[12] Sequence comparison of msDNAs from Myxococcus xanthus, Stigmatella aurantiaca,[1] and many other bacteria[5][12] reveal conserved and hypervariable domains reminiscent of conserved and hypervariable sequences found in allorecognition molecules.[13] The major msDNAs of M. xanthus and S. aurantiaca, for instance, share 94% sequence homology except within a 19 base-pair domain that shares sequence homology of only 42%.[1] The presence of such domains is significant because myxobacteria exhibit complex cooperative social behaviors including swarming and formation of fruiting bodies, while E. coli and other pathogenic bacteria form biofilms that exhibit enhanced antibiotic and detergent resistance. The sustainability of social assemblies that require significant individual investment of energy is generally dependent on the evolution of allorecognition mechanisms that enable groups to distinguish self versus non-self.[14]
Biosynthesisspliceosome- or ribozyme-mediated ligation. Surprisingly, however, experiments in cell-free systems using purified retron reverse transcriptase indicate that cDNA synthesis is directly primed from the 2'-OH group of the specific internal G residue of the primer RNA.[15] The RT recognizes specific stem-loop structures in the precursor RNA, rendering synthesis of msDNA by the RT highly specific to its own retron.[16] The priming of msDNA synthesis offers a fascinating challenge to our understanding of DNA synthesis. DNA polymerases (which include RT) share highly conserved structural features, which means that their active catalytic sites vary little from species to species, or even between DNA polymerases using DNA as a template, versus DNA polymerases using RNA as a template. The catalytic region of eukaryotic reverse transcriptase comprises three domains termed the "fingers", "palm", and "thumb" which hold the double-stranded primer-template in a right-hand grip with the 3'-OH of the primer buried in the active site of the polymerase,[17] a cluster of highly conserved acidic and polar residues situated on the palm between what would be the index and middle fingers. In eukaryotic RTs, the RNase H domain lies on the wrist below the base of the thumb, but retron RTs lack RNase H activity. The nucleic acid binding cleft, extending from the polymerase active site to the RNase H active site, is about 60 Å in length in eukaryotic RTs, corresponding to nearly two helical turns.[18] When eukaryotic RT extends a conventional primer, the growing DNA/RNA double helix spirals along the cleft, and as the double helix passes the RNase H domain, the template RNA is digested to release the nascent strand of cDNA. In the case of msDNA primer extension, however, a long strand of RNA remains attached to the 3'-OH of the priming G. Although it is possible to model an RT-primer template complex which would make the 2'-OH accessible for the priming reaction,[16] further extension of the DNA strand presents a problem: as DNA synthesis progresses, the bulky RNA strand extending from the 3'-OH needs somehow to spiral down the binding cleft without being blocked by steric hindrance. To overcome this issue, the msDNA reverse transcriptase clearly would require special features not shared by other RTs.[10]
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A former Mingo County Prosecutor is expected to plea guilty to federal charges next month.
According to court records, a plea hearing has been set for Michael Sparks on November 18 at 1:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A former Mingo County Prosecutor is expected to plea guilty to federal charges next month.
According to court records, a plea hearing has been set for Michael Sparks on November 18 at 1:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A drug dealer who was allegedly deprived of his rights by Mingo County officials wants out of prison until a judge decides whether to reconsider his case.
George White's attorney, Ronald Rumora, filed a motion in Mingo Circuit Court earlier this month asking a judge to release White from Huttonsville Correctional Center until the court hears a habeas corpus petition White plans to file.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A private investigator who ran for sheriff in Mingo County last year sued several county officials and agencies on Wednesday, claiming county officials cooked up charges against him because they thought he was investigating former circuit judge Michael Thornsbury.
Donald Stevens and his wife, Ruby, filed the lawsuit in Kanawha Circuit Court against Thornsbury; the state Supreme Court, as the former judge's employer; former county prosecuting attorney Michael Sparks; former Williamson police chief Dave Rockel; and Rockel's employer, the city of Williamson.
Williamson, W.Va. – Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury consented to disbarment in a letter to the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel and submitted a one-line resignation letter to state Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin ahead of a hearing in which he was expected to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge.
The letter, which was delivered to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, read only, "Please accept this letter as my resignation as Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit in Mingo County, West Virginia."
Thornsbury, 57, pleaded guilty of participating in a scheme to protect the reputation of the late Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum.
Charleston, W.Va. – Two more former Mingo County officials will soon plead guilty as the federal investigation into political corruption in the area continues.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Ruby filed a motion Monday in U.S. District Court to schedule guilty plea hearings for former county prosecutor Michael Sparks and former magistrate Dallas "Big Dal" Toler.
CHARLESTON — A federal search warrant filed about a month after a West Virginia sheriff was slain shows that the lawman was being investigated by the FBI on suspicion of money laundering in the weeks before his death.
Media outlets report that Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum was under investigation for allegedly arranging to buy campaign signs with cash obtained from a doctor convicted of running a pill mill.
CHARLESTON – An investigation that has been over shadowed by those involving political corruption in Mingo County is now emerging into the spotlight, and involves a local financial chain of banks as well as individuals who are well known in the county and the City of Williamson.
The federal investigation has been ongoing since the first part of this year into what role officials with the Bank of Mingo played in assisting local coal-mining contract companies with illegal withdrawals that enabled them to pay workers in cash, in an attempt to avoid paying workers' compensation insurance premiums.


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I'm an Australian author and lover of crime fiction. When I'm not writing, you can usually find me either enjoying the technology of an ebook, regressing with the feel of a physical book, or taking advantage of the many ways to consume TV series (how good is Netflix???). Occasionally I'll venture out into the real world to walk my dog and get some exposure to sunlight, but mostly I'm a hermit lost in a fictional world, of my own or someone else's making.
The Dark Series centres on Detective Sergeant Charlie Cooper, a veteran of the NSW Police Homicide Squad. Sydney is his home, his turf, and he both loves and loathes it. In the first book of the series, Dark Heart, Cooper gets a new partner, Joey Quinn. There are a few bumps along the way, naturally, but Cooper and Quinn eventually settle in for what we hope will be a long partnership. Well, I say we hope, but of course I've got plans that might derail those hopes!
The first six books are available now, and the seventh, Dark Silence, is coming in 2019. If you'd like to keep up with my work and interact with me and other readers, join my Facebook Group Dark & Deadly where we discuss all things crime fiction. Or if you'd prefer just to be notified of new releases, enter your email in the box below to subscribe. I'll send you an email only when a new book is released. Or you could follow me on BookBub or Amazon, and they'll email you when a new book is released (click on the link buttons below).
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Since CNBC launched in 1989, the U.S. has added a net 29.5 million jobs. Before the 2008 financial crisis, the number would have stood at 31.8 million. It was 20 million at the nadir of the Great Recession. It is a moving target. But that is part of the point, because the U.S. economy is creating and destroying jobs all the time. What matters is the pace of net job generation. That is where the drivers of America's economic dynamism—innovation, entrepreneurship, new-business formation, risk-taking and labor mobility—come together.
Even though U.S. job creation accelerated to a healthy 288,000 new jobs in April—and unemployment declined to its lowest level since Sept. 2008 at 6.3 percent—payroll job regeneration has been stubbornly slow, and what growth exists is polarized into high- and low-skill positions, leaving many American workers stranded in between.
Many of those who made CNBC's list of the 25 most transformative leaders, icons and rebels of the past quarter-century contributed significantly to net job generation. Jeff Bezos' Amazon, Larry Page and Sergey Brin's Google, and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook are just three companies employing tens of thousands of people in jobs that didn't exist in 1989 because those companies didn't exist.


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Apologies for last week's lack of Edit, in case anyone noticed.
But it's back! (And with bigger pictures and everything.)
Do you know the OK Corral online shop? You must! Run by photographer Holly Joliffe, it's a proper treasure trove. Now her mum, Joy, who designs lovely cushions sold through Random Retail, has started a side project: Still Life Interior blog. It's only two posts in but I'm already hooked on her objects with stories.
Mike Ellis, Toronto-based illustrator for The Boston Globe and New York Times, among many more, drew some pictures of his friends' houses. They're brilliant. You can see more at It's Nice That. He drew them for an exhibition and displayed the pictures inside 3D dollshouses, lit up with LED lights.
In case you missed this week's news to this effect, it is indeed true. He's been skillfully painting world leaders in oils (or copying them off Google images, according to one art critic). Read about them all over the place, including Furthr.co.uk
The new issue of beautiful quarterly online magazine, Heart Home, is just out – and it features a house tour of the home of Jay and Jade Blades, founders of my favourite furniture reviving company/social enterprise, Out of the Dark. How beautiful is that black-topped kitchen table? Love it. And if you want to read about the time I went to High Wycombe to meet the couple at their workshop, click here.
I was unfamiliar with taps installed above hobs. But Remodelista, this week, has educated me. I can't decide if they're a decadently brilliant idea or pointless wastes of money. This one looks beautiful though.
On the blog this week was a smokin hot French home (spot the sculpture that got mistaken for something altogether different...), Pretty Finnish prints inspired by Grandma's socks, some sewing activism and possibly my best interiors bargain ever.
May your weekends be full of inspiration. All going well, mine should be full of small children, old friends, sea air, junk rummaging and new picture frames. How nice!
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Friday Edit #8: illustrated homes, super shelves, a super-cool table and some surprises
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Hey, loves: add this one to the list! The bride had a before and after getting ready photo taken by her photographer, where the wedding party wore their 'getting ready' attire in one shot and their dresses in the next shot. It's a cute idea, especially if you have special 'getting ready' attire planned! Add this one to your (already growing, I'm sure!) list of must-have getting ready photos! Oh, and wouldn't this be equally cute for the groomsmen? Of course, I'm thinking tees and jeans, after playing pool or something; not boxers. It takes them all of about fifteen minutes to get ready. While the ladies are primping, I'm pretty certain they spend most of their allotted 'get ready' time playing video games, toasting, and playing pool, to be perfectly honest. :)
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The City Interventions project could have many faces. Its main idea was to try to find points, places and situations in our capital, which were considered working incorrectly res.
Bringing to its citizens less than they would have to. In many cases it is going on the places, which have been seemingly subject to a mass resignation and which have not been found offering a possibility of profit making. We would like to go far beyond their exploration; we would like to try to find and to propose some feasible solutions for them. We believe that small changes could sometimes (relatively often in the city context) bring a huge effect. Our project is a cross-point of several interests: city officers, but also citizens, architects and artists, amiable philosophists as well as top specialists. The project is not about generation of profits or bombastic promises; it should try to bring some changes.
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As the week carries on, sports fans can look to one of the best online sportsbooks we've reviewed here at Intertops Sportsbook for the best action available for wagering on any game in any professional or amateur sports league around the globe. Today marks the final day of betting on sports for NBA Basketball, as the lockout-shortened year has already reached the All-Star break, and with it comes a 4-day break from regular season play. That said, and with a short list of just 4 games slated for NBA hoops tonight, your first stop in sportsbook wagering should be on the available contests set up, as each match-up is certainly worth of placing a wager on. Further along the road in basketball action today, College hoops gets a slew of good games featuring Top 25 teams, so we'll take a look over the best options there as well in order to not miss out on some of the remaining top games in the quickly-eclipsing NCAA basketball regular season. Lastly for today, there's 9 match-ups in store for you NHL hockey fans out there, and with it the usual great pairings in tight conference races as we quickly approach the exciting and engaging postseason. Let's break into some of the key wagering options on the day at Intertops Sportsbook, with the hopes of finding some favorable match-ups and some further added cash in our online sports betting accounts!
Jumping into to action in the NBA today, despite only having 4 contests to pick and choose from on the betting lines, these 4 games are by far some of the best match-ups of the week and should all be considered for betting on sports today. First up, the New York Knicks will face a tough challenge as they head to South Florida to take on the Miami Heat, a night after Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin worked well together to dismantle the Atlanta Hawks. No doubt this contest will get the biggest national attention, and it's a great time for Knicks fans to see if their newly formed line-up can compete with the best in the NBA. Next on tap is another contest down south as the Orlando Magic head to face the Atlanta Hawks. With Atlanta looking lackluster in their loss to New York at least in part to the absence of star Joe Johnson, their 5-game winning streak over Orlando looks to be in jeopardy tonight, especially considering the two team's recent form (Orlando is 7-3 in their last 10 games, Atlanta is 3-7). Moving on to another fantastic showdown in the Midwest, the Oklahoma City Thunder bring on the Los Angeles Lakers, who are fresh off a rare road win at Dallas and could have some momentum in their second game in two nights. However, with OKC playing the best at home of any NBA team, it'll take a fantastic defensive game and another good night of scoring for the Lakers to overcome on the road for the second straight game. Lastly for NBA bets tonight, check out the San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets, which figures to be a high-scoring affair in the last game before the break. With Tony Parker and Tim Duncan scheduled for this match-up, expect the Spurs to close out a solid finish to the first half with another road win here tonight.
Switching it up for a couple of picks on NHL Hockey action in store for Thursday wagers at the top sportsbook at Intertops, look out for the best match-ups of the night for the best sports betting opportunities around, including the match-up between the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings. As the red-hot Canucks try to continue their impressive form in 2012, they'll be tasked with overcoming a Detroit team that has won 23 straight at Joe Louis Arena, and this is certain to be an NHL match-up worth watching and wagering on. Elsewhere, catch a good match-up between the San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs, a defensive showdown between the St. Louis Blues and the hosting Nashville Predators, and a fun-looking battle between the Chicago Blackhawks at home against the Dallas Stars. Find plenty of other match-ups as a total of 9 games are lined up for NHL action tonight, and find out why sports betting on hockey is just as exciting as wagering on any of the other sports available this time of year.
With money set aside for a couple of wagers on NCAA Basketball tonight, the best contest of the night features an exciting match-up between ACC foes as #5 Duke takes on #15 Florida State, one of only two teams to beat the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor this year. At Florida State, the Seminoles will be looking to stop the scoring attack of Duke, and with a win could sit in a tie for 1st place in the conference with just three games remaining. No doubt this will be one of the hardest-fought ACC match-ups this year, but with Duke finally looking like they have the confidence that was lacking earlier in the season, I like the Blue Devils to just barely squeak out a win tonight on the road. Catch other interesting NCAA match-ups tonight as #16 Wisconsin heads into a road battle looking for redemption against Iowa, who beat them on the last day of 2011, catch a game with upset potential as #17 Louisville visits Cincinnati, and #14 Murray State will try to avoid getting upset for the second time this season to the only team that has beaten them this year, Tennessee State. All-in-all it's another great day for online sportsbook betting, so check out all these available wagers and more at Intertops Sportsbook, one of the best online sportsbooks reviewed here.


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This debut novel, due for publication on 4 June 2015, came onto my radar at the beginning of the year when author Laura Barnett was featured in The Guardian as one of its New Faces of Fiction 2015. The premise of her novel, 'The Versions of Us', sounded intriguing - three versions of two people's lives, one relationship in three different ways. I added it to my 2015 watch list and was therefore thrilled when publishers Orion sent me a NetGalley proof of the novel. I don't know about anyone else but I do find it a bit nerve-wracking reading something that I've been really looking forward to. There's always a worry that you won't enjoy the book as much as you'd hoped you would or that you've over-hyped it in your head. Fortunately, my worries were unfounded - 'The Versions of Us' was every bit as unique and interesting as I'd hoped it would be.
The premise is simple - Eva and Jim meet whilst at university at Cambridge in 1953. The seemingly small decisions taken that afternoon, and in subsequent meetings, alters the course of their lives and leads to three very different futures for them. Billed as 'Sliding Doors' meets 'One Day', the premise could be gimmicky but is handled with great skill so that you never lose track of each narrative or get confused as to which version of Eva and Jim you're following. I also really liked the fact that there is no one 'good' or 'bad' timeline - each version of Eva and Jim's lives has it's highs and lows and Laura Barnett cleverly uses this to play with reader expectations of 'happily ever after'. Without giving away any spoilers it's hard to say too much however I will say that my favourite 'version' of Eva and Jim ended up being the one I expected to like least!
I also liked Eva and Jim themselves. Laura Barnett has made them very rounded characters. Both of them have their flaws - sometimes the decisions that they make made me so mad! - but they remain likable throughout the various versions of their respective lives. And it was nice to see a 'relationship' novel that focuses as much upon the individual character's professional and personal lives as it does upon their romantic relationships and watching the development of the varying versions of Jim and Eva's professional careers was one of my favourite aspects of the novel.
I have to say that I raced through this book in a couple of days - each version alternates and Laura Barnett generally leaves you on a cliffhanger after each one, so it was really easy to get absorbed into the story. I can see fans of 'One Day' really enjoying this book for the characterisation and playful take on a relationship (although if you didn't get on with 'One Day', don't let this comparison put you off - I personally didn't enjoy David Nicholls' bestseller and yet I loved this!). I also think that fans of Kate Atkinson's 'Life After Life' will enjoy the way that 'The Versions of Us' plays around with timelines and narrative structure. A great addition to a summer TBR - and a perfect novel for those seeking a more 'literary' summer read to pop in their holiday suitcase - I hope that Laura Barnett's debut gets the attention it deserves. Highly recommended, this has been one of my favourite reads of the year so far so, if I've encouraged you to check the book out, 'Versions of Us' will be published by Orion on 4 June 2015. As always, let me know what you think in the comments below or tweet me @amyinstaffs with your thoughts.
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Designed originally in 1905 to be used as company suites and resident apartments for Frank O. Wells' tap and die business in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the Weldon Hotel soon was converted to use for overnight lodging. The first all-concrete hotel in New England, it was one of the most appealing and one of the most expensive hotels in the region. This post card, the photograph taken between 1905 and 1908, shows a summer view, with awnings on the west windows. On the street, three citizens enjoy a ride in one of the new horseless carriages.
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DJI Releases The Mavic 2 Pro
One of the most anticipated drones of the year and probably the last few years has finally been launched by DJI and is available for immediate purchase. On Thursday, August 23 DJI held a media event were they unveiled these powerful new foldable drones. They released two versions in the Mavic 2 series, the Mavic 2 Pro featuring a Hasselblad camera with a 1″ sensor and the Mavic 2 Zoom that feature a 2x zoom lens. Now the difficult choice of which one to get. I will be doing more in-depth reviews and tutorials once my unit or units I should say arrives.
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DJI Smart Controller Now Supports Waypoints 2.0 | Firmware Update
This is just a quick update, as of yesterday the DJI Smart Controller now supports the new intelligent flight mode WayPoints 2.0. This feature was rolled out last week first for iOS devices and then some Android devices a few days later. Unfortunately, the update was not yet released for the DJI Smart controller which angered many who have purchased it, with good reason. These premium devices sold by DJI are not cheap and customers expect to have new features alongside everyone else, not weeks or months later … if at all! This is true for the Crystal Sky as well, updates seem to trickle in at a very slow rate. As of writing this article, there is no update yet to bring WayPoints 2.0 to Crystal Sky. Right now you can download the DJI Smart Controller firmware update, you should be prompted to install the update when you launch the Go 4 App on the Smart Controller. If the update screen does not come up automatically, you can manually prompt an update from the settings menu in the Go 4 app. I will make an updated post when Waypoints 2.0 has been added to Crystal Sky.
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Watch the video below to see a demonstration of Waypoints 2.0 on the DJI Smart Controller.
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Around the time last summer when the Dji Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic Zoom were released, there were leaked photos floating around showing a remote that had a built-in screen and was reported to be a new integrated remote for the Mavic 2 series. Fast forward to January 2019, DJI official launched this new Smart Remote at CES. It was listed on their website as out of stock for a while and first became available for purchase in European countries, then in Canada and a few days later in the U.S. However it was sold out in a few days and at the time of writing this article it has been listed as out of stock again.
The DJI Smart Controller is an all in one unit with a build in 5.5-inch screen. It runs on a modified version of Android and has all the apps needed to fly youR Mavic 2 built-in to the unit. The screen is similar to the existing Crystal Sky monitors and has a super bright 1000 nit screen, this makes for easier viewing on bright days. The DJI Smart controller has many useful built-in tools and features such as an HDMI out port allowing you to connect the remote to an external monitor. It has a Micro SD card slot allowing you to transfer and view your drone videos and photos. There is a new feature called GoShare and is a way to connect and transfer your drone media to your smartphone or tablet.
One of the biggest complaints of DJI's new Smart Controller is the price, it comes in at $649 U.S which does sting the wallet quite a bit. There is now an option when purchasing a brand new Mavic 2 drone that allows you to bundle in the Smart Remote instead of the stock remote, this does save a little money. However, it is a bit of a slap in the face for those who purchased the Mavic 2 early on as no discounts are offered.
Price aside, I am really enjoying this remote, the new DJI Smart Controller makes setting up and deploying your drone so much faster with less hassle. You don't have to worry about making sure your phone is charged or putting it into airplane mode so you don't get distracting calls and messages. It feels comfortable to hold and just performs like a premium device. You can install 3rd party apps as well if you so choose. All in all, it is well worth the money for me, of course, I wish it was cheaper and feel a price tag of $500 would have been better suited.
One drawback to using this remote is getting updates later than iOS or Android phones. This has been a common problem even when using the Crystal Sky. Compatibility and feature updates seem to always trickle in sometimes months down the road. This is true for DJI's latest Go4 App update that included a new intelligent flight mode "Waypoints 2.0". Unfortunately, it is not yet available on the new DJI Smart Controller or Crystal Sky and may not be for some time which is very unfortunate. This is very backward in my opinion, customers who have paid for premium devices should not be punished by lack of updates or features. Premium devices if anything should have updates made to them first. I think this would be a good selling point for DJI if they offered the first crack at new features and updates to those who have purchased premium devices.
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By Michael Dresser
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When we think about police dying in the line of duty, we tend to flash to a thought of a criminal maliciously gunning down an officer.
But a more common fate for law enforcement officers is to be killed in a vehicle collision. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, as of last week there had been 70 officers killed nationwide in vehicle incidents compared with 54 killed by gunfire in 2010. Crash fatalities among officers were up 49 percent over the same period in 2009. The majority are killed in crashes involving a single moving vehicle.
The Baltimore Police Department has lost two of its own to such crashes in recent months. In September, Officer James E. Fowler III died when his Chevy truck went off a road in central Pennsylvania while on his way to a police training course at Penn State University. Less than a month later, Officer Thomas Portz Jr. was killed when his patrol car ran into a fire engine parked on U.S. 40 while responding to a call.
There is no denying these officers' service. Nor is there any doubt about the tragedy of their deaths. But now that the funerals are over, it would be a mistake to brush aside the disturbing questions raised by these crashes. Not about two individuals but about the police department's training and culture when it comes to operating motor vehicles.


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I suppose I should give an update since I said expect one in a day or two and it's now been 6 days. I'm still debating about which languages to focus on going into next year. In fact, lately I've started thinking about whether I should even do a TAC for 2015.
I realize that my approach for the past few months of trying to seriously and actively juggle many languages wasn't the right approach. I guess back in August/September it had the benefit of getting me started in several languages. But most of the languages I'm learning (and would like to add to my roster) I prefer to just learn a little bit at a time. Pick up a new word or two, or maybe study a grammar concept or two, every few weeks or so. I think even setting a goal of learn something new every week is too much for me. Because I'm happy just dabbling in many of these languages.
But there are a few languages that I do want to concentrate on. I think. Sometimes, especially when I'm interacting with native speakers in a language exchange environment, I feel like I want to concentrate more on that language, and that I probably even should focus on it so at the next language exchange I will have improvements to show. But then other times I feel like with all my languages, I would rather just keep dabbling. That includes my top 4 - French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tamil.
Well I guess I have the rest of the month to decide on whether I'm going to do a TAC, and if so, for which languages. The four that I was thinking of with the last update were in fact the four I just mentioned - français, português, espãnol, and தமிழ்.


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Translation from the original French report by: Egalite & Reconciliation
While Paris accuses Damascus of having organized the murder of journalist of France TV "Gilles Jacquier" in Homs, a team of Russian journalists recently presented a different story. According to their investigation, Mr. Jacquier commanded by press coverage of a French military intelligence operation that turned into a fiasco. The French accusations are merely a means to hide Paris responsibility for the actions of the terrorist plan to destabilize Syria.
French journalist Gilles Jacquier was killed while reporting in Homs, Wednesday, Jan. 11. He had come to cover the events in Syria for the magazine "Special Envoy. "
Convinced that there was no terrorist, but a revolution suppressed in blood, he refused the protection of security and wore no helmet or body armor. With colleagues who shared his convictions, they had rented three vans and found fixers, that is to say locals who are able help them identify, make appointments, and serving as translators.
Together, had requested a meeting with Alawites representatives, before heading to the neighborhoods of Baba Amr and Bab Sba'a. Arriving at Hotel As-Safir, they met -by chance- with a captain who offered to accompany them with his detachment to the Alawite district of Nizha, where they waited assistant from the governor of Homs.
With his assistance, journalists were able meet and interview personalities and passers . At 2:45 p.m., the representative of the Governor asked them to leave as soon as the cease-fire ends at 15H sharp.
However, journalists of the Belgian Flemish radio and television (VRT) having ventured farther up in private homes in the district of Akrama, the group was slow in movement. Members of the association of victims of terrorism who had planned to demonstrate outside a bus chartered by the Ministry of Information that carries forty Anglo-Saxon journalists, but had not found it useful to chant for President Bashar Al Assad at the sight of a few cameras.
At 15h, and every day, the Battle of Homs continue. A projectile exploded on the roof of a building, destroying an oil tank. A second shot fell on a school and a third on the pro-Assad protesters, killing two of them. The journalists went to the roof to film the damage. Gilles Jacquier, thought the shooting was over and went down with his cameraman to film the bodies of the demonstrators. while Arriving at the doorway, he was killed along with six Pro-Assad protesters by a fourth explosion that hit his fixers. The young woman was wounded in the legs.
In the confusion, the dead and wounded were evacuated in cars to hospitals. This single incident caused nine deaths and 25 injuries in total. The Battle of Homs is continued with many other incidents during the evening and night.
At first glance, everything is clear: Gilles Jacquier died by accident. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Personal beliefs about the nature of events in Syria made him believe that he must fear the government forces, apart from anti-regime protests. He therefore refused an escort, he had not taken a helmet and bulletproof jacket, and he did not respect the fateful hour of the end of the cease-fire. Ultimately, he failed to assess the situation because he was a victim of the difference between the propaganda of his colleagues and the fact that he denied.
Under these conditions, we do not really understand why, after a first polite reaction , France, who had legitimately demanded an investigation into the circumstances of the death of it national, suddenly insinuated that Gilles Jacquier had been murdered by the Syrians, and refused to allow an autopsy to take place in the presence of experts. These accusations have been publicly explained by one of the journalists who accompanied Jacquier, "Jacques Duplessy"..
For the French press, the facts are not so obvious as it sounds: in doubt about the identification of lethal projectiles. According to most reporters, it was mortar fire. The Syrian army confirmed that this weapon is used daily by terrorists in Homs. But according to some witnesses, they were rockets fired from a hand-held rocket launcher, and private Syrian television "Ad-Dounia" showed rocket fins. Forums are passionate about this subject, not without ulterior motives. In France, anti-Assad believe it is mortar shells and accuse the Syrian army of firing them. While pro-Assad believe they were rockets and accusing the terrorists.Ultimately, this detail does not prove anything: certainly the Syrian army used mortars, but not of this caliber, and armed groups using rocket launchers, but nothing prevents each camp to vary its equipment.
Moreover, in the case of mortars, the first two were used to adjust the firing of the third and fourth to hurt protesters who were their target. But in the case of rocket attacks, it was possible to target more precisely and kill a particular person. The theory of the assassination is possible.
The study of images and videos show that the bodies of victims are not bloody, and riddled with fragments, as in the explosion of a shell fragments. Instead, they were intact, the blood flowing like the case of nose or ears bleed, as in the explosion of a rocket thermobaric blast which compresses the organs causing internal bleeding. Similarly, the points of impact on the pavement bear no trace of fragmentation.
Note that some eye-witnesses said, there were grenades, which do not come our understanding as there is blast grenades and fragmentation grenades. Ultimately, only the assumption of the blast weapon (RPG or grenade) is consistent with the medical-legal elements visible on the photos and videos. Rushed to the scene, Syrian investigators and Arab League observers and have found two mortar tails, an 82mm and the tail of Israeli-made rocket.
Therefore, because the French authorities wanted to investigate the possibility of a murder, even if it mean for them to make a tragedy of their instruments and their ambition to justify war against Syria. Yet the French diplomats, who are instructed to seek the truth, are also clearly instructed to ensure that the Syrians did not discover it. Thus, they prevented anyone from approaching the French photographer "Caroline Poiron:, wife of the journalist Gilles Jacquier, who watched his remains all night. The young woman, in a state of shock, lost control over her behavior,and could have talked too much. Then they on-spot autopsy, and demanded the body to be repatriated as soon as possible. What is the assumption that France wants to check for herself, but hide from the public?
Here begins our plunge into the world of Western special services that lead to Syria a "low intensity war", similar to those organized in the 80's in Central America and more recently in Libya to prepare and justify the NATO intervention .
Gilles Jacquier was a reporter appreciated by his colleagues , and rewarded by the profession (Albert Londres Prize, Prize for War Correspondents etc.).. But it was not that. ...
In a letter bearing the letterhead of France-Televisions, dated 1 December 2011, the editors of the magazine "Special Envoy"-the political program of the most watched country- had requested a visa from the Syrian Ministry of Information . Claiming the desire to check the Syrian version of events which is "the ambushed Syrian army soldiers, and the armed conflict in the country," they demanded that Jacquier can follow the daily lives of soldiers of the 4th Armored Division commanded by General Maher al-Assad (brother of the president) and the 18th Armored Division, commanded by General Wajih Mahmud . The Syrian authorities were surprised by the arrogance of the French: as on one side, they are the frame of the armed groups that attack the loyalist troops, and on the other side, they allowed to infiltrate a military intelligence officer in their troops to inform armed groups of their displacements. He was not respondent to this request.
Also, Gilles Jacquier tried another way. He applied through a Greek Catholic religious outspoken, and sometimes feared by the authority, Mother Agnes-Mariam the Cross, abbot of the monastery of Saint-Jacques . She organized the first press trip open to Western journalists since the start of events to show support of the patriotic Syrian Christians to the Assad administration , and their fear of the West putting the power in the hands of fanatics Takfirist. The famous nun, who has dual nationality, hoped that the French press would act professionally and promote national reconciliation. So she registered for a visa at the Ministry of Information for Jacquier and his cameraman.
Things accelerated on December 20, as other media begged Mother Agnes-Mariam to do the same favor for them. Gilles Jacquier, meanwhile, asked for another visa for his girlfriend, Caroline Poiron photographer and reporter for the Flora Olive, presenting both Paris-Match. It must have been a total group of 15 journalists French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss. In all likelihood, the French and the Dutch were mostly, if not all, agents of the DGSE. Time was short for their mission.
Here a little background is necessary.
To weaken Syria, armed groups by NATO undertake various acts of sabotage. Although the center of the rebellion of the Muslim Brotherhood is Hama, and only two districts of Homs support them, NATO chose this city to concentrate its secret actions . as it is at the center of the country and the main hub and supply. Sequentially, the "revolutionists" cut the pipeline and Canadian engineers who ran the power plant were repatriated at the request of the United States. Finally, five Iranian engineers in charge to re-run the plant were abducted, 20 December 2011.
The Media received a claim from a mysterious brigade against the Shiite expansion in Syria. Then, the embassy confirmed it had started negotiations with the kidnappers. asked to them to send a "proof of life" such as a dated photograph that proves the hostages are in good health.
Against all odds, it was not sent directly to the Islamic Republic of Iran, but published by Paris Match (Jan. 5 edition). A photographer from the magazine, they said, had secretly entered Syria and took this shot. Perhaps the French readers have questioned whether this reporter was a good human for taking pictures of hostages without helping them. Regardless, the message was clear: the engineers are alive and the kidnappers are controlled by the French. No official response to one side or the other. So the negotiations continue.
Arrived in Damascus, the French and Dutch media were accommodated by the authorities in different hotels, but Jacquier regrouped immediately to Fardos Tower Hotel. The manager of this establishment is simply Roula Rikbi , sister of Bassma Kodmani, a spokesman for the National Council based in Paris. The hotel serves as a cache to French intelligence.
In summary, a military intelligence officer, a companion to photographer, have been in contact with the hostages, has trained a group of "journalists" with a mission related to the hostages, probably by their release by the French or Iranians. They traveled to Homs after getting rid of the security services, but the Head of Mission was killed before they can establish the expected contact .
We understand that in these conditions, the ambassador of France had become nervous. He had the right to consider that Gilles Jacquier was murdered by members of armed groups, worried about the collapse of the France-Turkey military alliance, and hardliners a NATO war. Hostile to the current negotiations, they would have derailed his conclusion.
The ambassador of France, who had no time to reconstitute the events, thus try to prevent the Syrians to do so. Contrary to international standards, he refused an autopsy be performed on site in the presence of French experts. The Syrians agreed to waive the rule on the condition to make a radiograph. In fact, they took the opportunity to photograph the body from all angles. Reportedly, the body bears the traces of splinters in the chest and cuts on his forehead.
Then, the ambassador took the French and Dutch "journalists" in his armored car , and the remains of the deceased. He went with them along with a strict escort, leaving on the floor the stunned Mother Superior and a journalist for AFP: the diplomat urged his officers to recover and abandon the civilians. The convoy passed to retrieve personal belongings of everyone from As-Safir Hotel of Homs, then joined the Embassy in Damascus. As soon as possible, he arrived at the airport where a special plane chartered by the French Ministry of Defense officials evacuated to the airport of Paris-Le Bourget.
The secret agents pretended not issuing more than one report in Syria, they forgot that they have obtained an extension of their visa, they fled just before the Syrians find that the pot of roses of the operation is missing..
Arriving in Paris, the body was immediately transferred to the forensic institute and autopsied before the arrival of experts appointed by Syria. Violating the criminal precedures, the French government has overturned the autopsy report, which will eventually be rejected by the Justice, and has definitely ruled out the possibility of establishing the truth.
In order to prevent the (real) French journalists to put their nose in this case, (false) journalists accompanying Jacquier, once back in France increased the conflicting statements, lying blatantly to create confusion and a red herring. Thus, although 8 pro-Assad protesters were killed, Jacques Duplessis denounced "an ambush laid by the Syrian authorities" to eliminate him and his colleagues. Verification, M. Duplessy has long worked for an NGO deemed to have served as a screen ... the DGSE.
For the Iranians and the Syrians, the death of Jacquier is a disaster. by circulating a group of French spies and discreet surveillance, they hoped to go back to the captors, and at a time, release the hostages and apprehend criminals.
Over the past year, the French military intelligence are placed at the service of U.S. imperialism. They organized an early civil war in Ivory Coast. Subsequently, they have manipulated the separatism of Cyrenaica to believe in a revolution and take anti-Gaddafi of Libya. Now they surround ex-convicts recruited by Qatar and Saudi Arabia to spread terror, accusing the Syrian government and threaten to come change it.
It is not certain that the French people appreciate that Nicolas Sarkozy belittled his country at a vulgar hostage taker. And it will not be surprised if a state that practices terrorism in others must one day confront it on its soil.


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Titre : GLOBODOC SAO JOAO DO NORDESTE - PEOPLE IN FESTIVITY Version(s) disponible(s) : Anglais Date : 2010 Origine : BRAZIL Format : 1 x 52' Realisateur : Non Défini
During the month of June in the North East of Brazil, a party with deep roots flourishes. Sao Joao is traditional in the region. It commenced in Europe as a secular party, a ritual in the fields to pay thanks for the crops. With Christianity, the party was associated with the Saint that came to Brazil through Portuguese colonizers. In the lands in the North East of the country, which suffer from droughts and floods, the Sao Joao party assumes a typical and unique form. It maintains a mixture of its religious and pagan origins and assumed practices and beliefs of the natives. It has become a detailed and colorful mosaic, a perfect portrait of the region. Sao Joao, Santo Antonio and Sao Pedro, the three Saints of June, are celebrated in parties that mix catholic processions and mystique, harvest picking in the fields and music in the cities, explosions of gunpowder and ancestral dances. The result is a spectacle of rare and moving beauty, made from history, folklore and expectation. It is a manifestation full of surprises capable of making spectators laugh or take them to tears because, above all, Sao Joao is a party for the people.
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Despite high costs for maintaining acres of office cubicles and the attendant facilities expenses, many U.S. companies are still skeptical that employees can be as productive working from home as from a regulated office environment, according to a new study.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) commissioned the online survey (available hereas PDF), which found a sizeable disparity between workers' and managers' viewpoints.
"Sixty percent of respondents to the Microsoft Telework survey -- conducted among 3,600 employees in 36 cities nationwide -- say they are actually more productive and efficient when working remotely," said a statement accompanying the survey results.
However, 59 percent of employees in the survey said their employer has no formal policy enabling them to work from home or other remote locations.
Further, only 46 percent of employees said their employer is supportive of working from home or another remote location, the survey noted. Meanwhile, many employees long to work somewhere besides the office.
The study's results are in line with unrelated previous studies. For instance, a telework study released in June 2008found that 37 percent of workers would accept up to a 10 percent wage cut to be able to work from home.
In the Microsoft survey, 72 percent of the respondents said they would prefer to regularly work from home, with 36 percent saying "somewhat" and 36 percent "very much."
However, freedom from the watchful eyes of managers who feel they need to see employees working, or the ability to run errands and attend to family business, are not necessarily what drives workers' preferences, according to the Microsoft study.
Although 60 percent cited home and work "balance" as the top benefit of working remotely, 55 percent said it saves gas, while 47 percent said it let them avoid traffic. Avoiding traffic -- that is, shortened or eliminated commutes -- means the time saved can be used to increase productivity, according to 45 percent of those surveyed.
"With less time spent commuting and fewer cubicle 'drive bys' causing distractions, respondents say, more time can be spent on the task in front of them," the Microsoft statement added.
The survey appears to bear that out, with 44 percent saying there are fewer distractions, 43 percent saying the home atmosphere is quieter, and 38 percent citing lower stress levels than in an office setting.
All told, 71 percent said they are more productive working remotely than in the office.
Stuart J. Johnston is a contributing writer at InternetNews.com, the news service of Internet.com, the network for technology professionals.
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Coming up: Puur Anders @ Ariadne at Home home
I've been asked by Dutch magazine Ariadne at Home to move my studio for two days to their stand on the Woonbeurs in Amsterdam. How great is that? The Woonbeurs is a number 1 event for interiors and design in the Netherlands. Ariadne at Home shows a preview of their home in their latest edition. I love it already. I'm looking forward to work in such a pretty place.
I'll be working in the Ariadne at Home atelier on Thursday and Sunday.
The Woonbeurs is open from September 30th till October 5th.


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New Forest wedding fayre / fair – Moorhill showcase
The Moorhill House wedding showcase
Sunday 13th September Wedding fair / showcase
Moorhill House Hotel, Burley – The New Forest
We are working in partnership with the New Forest Hotels and putting on another of our legendary wedding fairs / shows at the Moor Hill House Hotel in Burley. The group will be there in its fullest splendour to chat to you about your special day. Moor Hill is a lovely venue nestled down a country track and surrounded by open Forest. There is also lots to do in Burley with a full range of shops, public houses & restaurants.


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Our mandate is to acquire, preserve and make accessible important historical documents relating to our local region.
Located in the lower level of the Arnprior Public Library, the Archives is open Monday to Friday from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm and Saturday by appointment only.
As of June 2018, the Archives' complete collection of local area newspapers dating from 1863 to 1937 is available online, free to the public! The newspapers are searchable, browse-able and downloadable. Type in a term on our main search page and you'll find results within specific newspaper issues, or browse the full collection using our finding aid.
Over 700 issues of local newspapers were digitized, the bulk of which are issues of the Arnprior Chronicle. Other newspapers include the Arnprior Watchman, the Scottish American Journal, The Canadian Times and the Arnprior News, among others. These are an invaluable resource for genealogists, researchers and the public in general. Happy searching!
Special thanks to the Ottawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society for their generous grant that made this project possible.
This exhibit explores the connection between what McNab settlers produced in the early days in the Township and what local producers are making today. Living successfully off the land means different things today than it did before confederation. We interviewed several McNab/Braeside families who are producing maple syrup, honey, alpaca wool products, and vegetables from large to very small scale producers. Click here to visit our online exhibit, 150 Years of Living off the Land
Our thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Sport for partially funding this project through the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program.


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Lately I have been into pants and jacket combination. This time I chose the red color and add few stripes by shirt and bag. I did not need to wear heels to look sharp so I chose these cute kicks. It is kinda sporty chic look. What do you think? Wearing one color is too much? Or boring? And what about wearing bright colors? Let me know, will be happy to read your comments!
Sorry for too shiny pictures but the sun was rising so early in the morning and I could not look straight into its eyes :-D, so I look kinda tired.
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Jacket: F&F. my suggestion
Sweater: F&F, my suggestion
Pants: Lindex, my suggestion
Shirt: Bershka, my suggestion
Bag: Baťa, my suggestion
Kicks: Reno, but I suggest something more classy my suggestion
Necklace: Grand Bazaar Turkey, my suggestion
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Dark Roasted Blend - "DunkFish" Coolest Tea Infuser!
Notting Hall - The place for Tea. "The creation of a fun new product - an infuser with attitude"
Paula Winchester - Twelve Winds Tea Company "Sometimes we need a wakeup thrill and having a fish in my teacup is just that...I am a backer"
Hi Kickstarters! Thanks for taking a look at our project.
We wanted to create a fun new product, that turns the traditional ritual of brewing coffee or tea on its head, and strikes up a conversation. So we created an infuser with attitude. Inspired by the youthful energy and innocence of my two little girls, who remind me every day to never grow up - we have designed and developed "Dunkfish". These little characters can be used to infuse tea or coffee, and with an interchangeable mesh basket you get the best of both worlds.
How you can help
Having spent the past year designing some great new concepts, we have moved into the development phase with Dunkfish, which is where we need your help. In order to pay for tooling to get these little characters to see the light of day, we need to raise $14,000.
Where we are at Dunkfish have been through three rounds of design and development. We have made two initial CNC prototypes, and have also made a short run production for product testing. We have production and packaging partnerships set up and all we require now are the funds to get production going.
What you get With a pledge of $25 or more you get your very own Dunkfish with the tea infuser basket. A pledge of $35 or more will get you the Dunkfish with the interchangeable tea and coffee infuser baskets. Take a look at the pledge options on the right.
Dunkfish SchoolThe dunkfish schools are for the coffee shop or boutique stores who would like a dunkfish display.
Dunkfish Materials With thoughtful design and high quality materials and construction, these unique infusers are sure to last a lifetime.
We have designed the top half out of a high quality, heat resistant, food grade silicone with unmatched performance and color vibrance, whilst the lower half has a stainless steel "ribcage" which insures the mesh basket will never distort or deform. There are two options for the mesh basket. The first is a stainless steel mesh for use with tea leaves. The second is a fine laser etched basket for coffee infusing.
Custom designWe will be creating a custom design Dunkfish and anyone who pledges is eligible to join in. Simply go to our website and download the template, under the customize tab in the gallery browsed. Sketch your Idea for a customized design and submit it back to us. If your design is chosen you will get a full set of four Dunkfish, along with the customized Dunkfish. You name will be printed on the Dunkfish using your design. The key here is to be bold and simple. The more color and detail there is, the harder it will be to apply to Dunkfish. This is one of the criteria for selection. Here are some examples.
We appreciate any and all support. Without your pledge, Dunkfish will not see the light of day.
Thank you, Grant
How do I use Dunkfish? Simply hold the stainless steel "ribcage" in one hand and pull back on the lower portion of the tail. Place loose leaf tea in the basket and squeeze closed. Drop Dunkfish in a glass or mug of boiling water and allow steeping for desired length of time.The tail is designed to make it easy to take Dunkfish out of the hot water without burning your fingers.
Is it safe to use?
Made from marine grade stainless steel and the same heat resistant silicone used in many oven gloves, Dunkfish is completely food safe.
Will it fit in a thinner cup?
The dorsal fin is designed to collapse should you need to to use a smaller tea or coffee cup.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes, the silicone portion can also be removed from the stainless steel basket if needed.
How long will it take to get my Dunkfish?
We estimate tooling and production will take about 10-12 weeks. There will be an additional 3-4 weeks for packaging, shipping and delivery. So we estimate a little over three and a half months from the time the project is fully funded.
Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ
Funding period
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