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Caves are very spectacular places. The deep caves inside the rocks and mountains in this world. Contain countless wonders that include stalactites, stalagmites, insects, exotic creatures, crystals and colored minerals. So, what are the most beautiful caves you can discover in your journeys around the globe?
The most beautiful caves
The Kartchner Caverns in Located Arizona
This cave is situated in the wild areas of Arizona State Park. It has 2.4 miles of the pathways and was revealed by native cavers in year 1974. This cave was unseen for numerous years and was open by residents in year 1974. Besides that, you can tour the cave and discover the "soda straw stalactites". It is 6.54 meters long and Kublai Khan, 58 feet long and called after the famous rhyme. Likewise, visit Big Room, that houses more than 1000 bats.
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves located in New Zealand
These stunning cave on the northern island of the New Zealand are famous for their great number of luminous worms. Small earthworms weave their silk nests on the surface of cave and then dangle. In the dusk of the cave, the worms illuminate to entice its target to the filaments of the wave. However, you should take a tour of the cave and see the bright lights. That makes the rooftop of the caves seem like a bright night sky full of stars.
The Nigardsbreen Ice Cave located in Norway
In the icy land of Norway, you will discover an incredible cave in the mid of a glacier. A very incredible huge ice palace. Walk inside and you'll see taper ice dangling from the roof of cave. Dripping the water in to an ice lake. Besides that, the light shines through the cave in spectacular ways. Glowing in the glacier's inside and producing a deep light. It is probable to tour this natural miracle. However, it is vital to go with manual and proper gear as it is very icy and can be very dangerous.
The Mammoth Cave located in Kentucky in USA
This huge cave is the lengthiest cave arrangement in the whole world. It has more than 365 miles of underground roads. Cave was famous as natural park in the year 1941. besides that, it is likewise an international environment reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of the exclusive rock developments found in this cave. Take a look at the huge aquarium, known as Cedro Sink.
The Son Doong Cave located in Vietnam
This is presently the biggest cave in world. It has a wonderful sum of the natural miracles, counting geographical creations and remote environments. This cave is so big that it has its particular climatic systems. Besides that, the species never seen anyplace else! It's home to the ancient remains, rare caves and many more.
The cave revealed in the year 1991. It was completely discover in the year 2009 by the group of the British scientists. However, you can take a private trip over these caves, however visit groups are restricted and it will almost cost you to visit the caves minimum 3,000 dollars.
These are some of the most beautiful caves that you should visit at least once in your life.


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Trevor's Week for 12th August 2015
Well done to Lindsay for doing a parachute jump in aid of WRAS on last Friday. She is certainly braver than I am. She has managed to raise £945 just £55 short of her target via just giving. https://www.justgiving.com/Lindsay-Redfern1/ She had great weather for the event which took place down near Salisbury.
The rescue line has continued to see numerous calls coming in. It's amazing how the phone can be quiet for an hour or so and then everyone starts phoning all at the same time. Please remember we are not a huge charity with a call centre taking calls. During the day our staff answer the phone whilst looking after the casualties at the Hospital and then just one person answering the phone from home over night. So there are times when we are so busy we are not able to return all calls, especially non urgent or enquiries where we have to concentrate on the emergencies.
We have had numerous rescues this week including a young wood pigeon in Belmont Lane, Uckfield which there was no way we would have been able to find unless the caller had come back out to show us. The little chap was sat half way up an embankment on a tree root and so well blended in to the background that we walked past him twice!
Rescuer Tony rushed to a very large female hog out during the day last weekend. She was looking in a bad way so Tony got her back to the centre but sadly, she didn't make it. Fearing she had babies out there Tony rushed back to where she was found and came across four little bundles of joy wandering around. These will now be cared for by our orphan team.
Sadly one of the cygnets has died at Decoy Pond, Hampden Park last week. We have checked the body and the cygnet was 3.6kg which isn't too bad and certainly better than the cygnets last year. We plan to keep a close eye on the cygnets this week.
A little finch has come into care from Sandcroft Road, Eastbourne. Luckily the finders knew just what to do and kept it nice and warm and calm until we could arrive. He is also with our orphan team.
We have had a beautiful young badger come into care with the help of Chris from Bexhill Wildlife Rescue. He was found dazed and confused in the road Cooden Beach. Our vet Mike assessed the youngster who is one of this year's cubs. Fingers cross we will be able to get this little one back out for release quickly.
To celebrate my 30th Year and WRAS's 20th Year, I have written a book on my life rescuing wildlife. The book is due to be launched on 29th August but copies can be pre-ordered, via our website at a reduced price. http://wildlifeambulance.org/donate/the-fields-were-my-theatre-book/ . The book is 240 pages long with 32 pages of colour photos.
It remains extremely busy at the casualty centre at the moment, the baby bird season will be drawing to a close soon, but we are now inundated with baby hedgehogs as well and we are about 40 hedgehogs up on the last few years when a couple of months ago we were 30 down in numbers. We are starting to soft release the first of our babies, 5 that were handreared by the orphan team that came in from various locations have now been released at one of our volunteers. Another 5 babies born to a mum from Bexhill have gone to another volunteer for release and mum has gone back home. The other 5 babies born at the centre to the mum from Hailsham Primary school are more or less weaned now and Mum is going home soon and the babies will be released from their pen in the next couple of weeks. The 5 babies born in the wild to Mum 'Stripey' in Uckfield, who came into care at 2 weeks old after she went missing, have gone into a pen back in the garden they were found in and they will be released there in a week or so. We have also been busy releasing lots of our garden birds, sparrows and finches, moving blackbirds and robins into their release aviaries, releasing the second to last batch of ducklings – we have had over 80 this year, moving our fox cubs and owlets to their release pens and releasing our handreared Jackdaws. This is certainly turning out to be a busy and successful Spring and Summer.
Trevor Weeks MBE
Founder & Operations Director
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS)
Reg Charity 1108880
Reg Address: 8 Stour Close, Stone Cross, BN24 5QU
Hospital Address: Unit 8 The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, Lewes, BN8 6JD
24hr Rescue Line: 07815-078234
Private Mobile: 07931-523958
An award winning community charity.
IFAW Animal Action Award Winners 2010
ITV1 British Animal Honours Awards Local Charity of the Year 2013
BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey Community Heroes Award for Animal Welfare 2012

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Jan talks about being a founding member of a tandem cycling club
As I sit comfortably at home writing this story, I've just read Talking Tandems latest WhatsApp chat on their exchange tour to Montpelier. I'm very proud to be one of their founding members. As a tandem cycling club it was set up by blind and partially sighted people who wanted to make cycling accessible to their peers through promoting the benefits of cycling for overall health and well-being. Reflecting on our 10 year history, I've noted that by cycling with sighted front riders we've taught them a lot about the perceived barriers that are faced by our riders. One of our stokers has become a para-cyclist and taken part in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and we've led the procession for Cycling UK's Pedal on Parliament campaign. I personally can't forget the tough Sustrans C2C cycle route when Team TT had many food stops with plenty of socialising to keep us pedalling up those hills! You never know what's around that corner! Be proud to be you!
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This salad is a relaxing and tasty comfort food, high in dietary fiber. Its combination of zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and the unique soothing effects of valerian turn it into an effective and low-calorie recipe to keep stress in check.
- Mix the cabbage, onion, carrots, sesame seeds, and valerian in a large bowl.(1 minute)
- To make the dressing, combine the rice vinegar and stevia. Pour over the salad and toss well. Add parsley to garnish.(4 minutes)
The salad may be served right away, at room temperature, or it can be chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.


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New Zealand Wonderful Private Road Tours and Self Drive Tours
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My husband and I have been SO blessed with our little girls Sadie (5.5 yrs) and Lyla (3.5 yrs). They both have their little adorable budding personalities and mean the absolute world to us. They are our EVERYTHING. We had always thought we would have three kids but lately we find ourselves having an almost constant conversation about whether to third or not to third? That is the question.
With Sadie entering kindergarten and Lyla her second year of preschool in the Fall, life has gotten a little bit easier for us-no one is on bottles, everyone is sleeping through the night and potty trained, the girls can talk to me to let me know when they need something, I don't even keep a stroller in my car anymore…
If we decide to hold our current position of two kids, things might be a little bit easier long term logistically. Such as figuring out after school schedules and playdates, being there to spectate their games & extracurricular activities, keeping track of their school work & needs.
I wouldn't need to buy a bigger car, taking family vacations would mean only 2 extra plane tickets, and 1 extra hotel room (when they get older). Not to mention we already have 2 college educations and 2 weddings to pay for (girls!).
There is so much love in this home, I believe we would have a very full and complete life with just the four of us.
All that being said, my husband and I both come from smaller families and have each thought it would have been nice to have had more siblings and a little more chaos growing up.
And busier, fuller Holidays!? Sounds like a dream!
Considering the crazy amount of love we have for our daughters, I know our hearts would grow bigger and the love in our family would just multiply with another child.
Our girls have been putting in their requests to have a little baby brother or sister. Which quite frankly caught me off guard the first time I heard it…
And, there's always the what if we had a boy!?!
On several different occasions I've had women with two grown children tell me their only regret was not having another. Actually, this past Mother's Day my Mom told me she always wondered what their next child would have been like. I had never heard her say that before.
Then again, on the other hand, I've had a Mom with three kids be brutally honest and tell me "Don't do it, it puts you over the edge!"
The clock is ticking in terms of a decision since there would already be a 4+ year gap in age between Lyla and a newborn.
So my question is this, how did you know when your family was complete?
Would love your comments below with your honest words of wisdom for us! We can use any help we can get with this one!
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A Nigerian delicacy with multiple health benefits - OKRA!
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Goji Berry – Strawberry Porridge (fun video inside)
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The Owner Builder Checklist
As Winston Churchill once said – if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail.
So here's our checklist of "Must Do's" to help get you started (also check out 'Relevant Links' below):
Do your research
- Read as many articles and talk to as many people as possible about becoming an Owner Builder.
- Join our growing community on Facebook (it's a closed group) and learn from real life Owner Builders.
- Contact your local council to find out EVERYTHING about the building process including development application (DA), required approvals and the building permit.
- And importantly, head to our Pre-Plan page or Plan page for loads of information!
Think about your budget (can you afford it?)
This is serious. You DO NOT want to get part way through a build only to run out of money. NO NO NO!
So. We highly recommend you understand all the costs associated with an owner builder project. Know upfront what you can afford and allow for anywhere from 15% to 30% extra.
Click here to read what our resident Mortgage Broker says about finance.
We've also developed a brilliant (detailed) budget planner, tried and tested by real life OBs. And it's FREE! Simply email as at email@example.com and we will send you to you ASAP.
Get clear on what you want
You need to work out what's important to you, what you like and don't like. Your style, design, vision, colours the lot.
Can't go without a butler's pantry? Well, it should be on your list of non-negotiables!
Rip pages out of home magazines, record details of what you've seen in houses you love, scroll Pinterest to your hearts content and watch re-runs of The Block for inspiration.
Consult an Architect or Draftsperson
You're going to need plans for when it comes time to submit your Development Application with Council and to get your Owner Builder Permit. We think you'd be crazy not to engage one or other.
This is when you'll start to bring your vision to life.
Click here to read what we've provided about the design process.
Do an Owner Builder course (and get a White Card)
Owner Builder course requirements differ from state to state. A course is mandatory in most states just not SA or NT. In VIC, the course is done through the VBA.
The requirements regarding a White Card also differ from state to state.
To learn more, head to our Courses page and simply select the state you're building in from the drop down!
Get your Owner Builder Permit
Learn more about this by hitting – click here.
Get a Building Permit
A Building Permit is issued by your local Council and is required BEFORE work commences.
Get required insurances
As an Owner Builder, you need to think and act like a builder because at the end of the day, the buck stops with you.
So. Do you think a registered builder would operate without insurance? Correct. The answer is no.
We did THE best interview that drills down into all things Insurance. It's a must read so click here and you'll be an expert by the end of it!
Get organised
This should probably go further up the page because we highly recommend you think about how you're going to keep all paperwork and information in one place. How about small A4 folders from Officeworks or Ikea? Clearly labelled as you see fit? Or plastic folders? Think about filing under quotes, permits, inspiration, plans etc.
Whatever your style, you need to nail this tip before you even begin!
And remember, starting and completing a home building project can be challenging and rewarding at the same time.
We can't stress enough the importance of planning and being organised. And if planning is not one of your strengths right now, commit to developing it!
The last thing we'll say is this – be clear on WHY you chose to become an Owner Builder. When things get tough (as they will), it might just help to remind yourself of your why 🙂
Get access to our FREE TOOL!
Oh my goodness, if you DON'T do this, you're crazy. It will give you preliminary checklist, trades and materials checklist, quality checklist and the build sequence (all printable) AND all broken down by the stages of build. Seriously, just get access by clicking here (it's super easy).
How to become an Owner Builder – click here.
State government links – click here.
The Building Process – click here.
All our Q&A's with industry experts and real-life Owner Builders – click here.
Thank you for all this information! Its so great to have this as a helpful resource for owner builders.
Can I ask, what sort of signs should I be displaying on my site, as an owner builder?


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"From throat and eyes, came winter and reasons —
I'm told to carry on."
– Mookie's Last Christmas, Saosin
Having spent a significant portion of my life growing up in countries situated near to the equator, the closest thing I have seen to snow is a hailstorm that happened in Perth, Western Australia back in March 2010, which killed some of UWA's much-loved peacocks and completely destroyed Winthrop Hall's beautiful stained glass windows — a damage estimated to have cost millions of Australian dollars for the university.
So naturally, I have never seen or touched snow in my twenty-two years of living. This meant that I have sorely missed out on some of the greatest pleasures in life such as ice-skating during Christmastime in the company of friends and loved ones. So you can imagine my excitement when on a recent visit to Zagreb and Budapest, the opportunity finally came to put on some ice-skating gear and make a fool of myself in the rink.
Unfortunately I never quite made it to the rink, even though it would've cost me no more than GBP 5, as opposed to an exorbitant GBP 16 in London. First of all, there simply was no time. When we had time, it was inconvenient; and when the timing was perfect, we were rushing to finish off our tourist pilgrimage of the city. Second, my mother strongly discouraged going ice-skating because we still had much traveling to do, and doing so with a sprained ankle or any other form of possible ice-skating-related injuries wasn't really a good idea. I kind of had to agree. Besides, I think ice-skating is probably best done in the company of someone more experienced.
Still, I'm keeping ice-skating on my bucket list, as banal as it sounds. The beautiful thing about being in Europe around Christmastime is all this — the ice, the snow, the Christmas markets, the ice-skating, Winter Wonderland, roasted Turkey, the SALES, the gift of giving, the warmth from the wood burning in the fireplace, all of which are very novel to me. I don't celebrate Christmas myself but I treasure nonetheless this festive atmosphere and I think it is a wonderful way to end the year on a joyful note.
Happy New Year err'body!


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I went out and spoke at an Adobe Indesign Users group tonight. It was fun getting to share with others ,my self taught experiences with Illustrator and photoshop. I didn't really touch on InDesign. If you're into graphic design though I highly recommend looking up one of these meetings in your area. they gave away a copy of InDesign CS5 tonight For free!
Totally unrelated here's a picture of the mirror polished bolts I make that go with the doors.


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In this video I'm going to show and tell you How to fold easy origami swan box with two pockets for sweets or other small things.
It's quite Simple to make these paper crafts without glue and cuts out of one square sheet of paper.
You can make this swan box from any size of paper.
In this video I'll be using a square with a side-lenght of 21 cm.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and this origami swan box.
Learn how to make a pretty and useful origami swan box with 2 sections, you could use this to organise sweets, beads, pins, loom bands, gems and more!
Thanks for watching!
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- watched the Frankfurt videos and responded
- found something online that has to do with a high school that has an honor code or honor court and tweeted that to #apnshs and @mrkaplanenglish
- submitted a full rough draft on your Heintzelman piece to TurnItIn.com.
A) visit my bookmarks in Diigo and scroll through what there is for the "honesty" tag
(One of these should work. You are welcome to search through other tags, too.)
B) read "Teaching the Virtues" by Cynthia Hoff Sommers
and react to it here.
You can react to whichever element of Sommers's piece you want to, but I'd like you to address one of the following three specifically:
i) In the 3rd paragraph, she quotes a colleague:
"She said to me, 'You are not going to have moral people until you have moral institutions.
You will not have moral citizens until you have a moral government.'"
Do you agree with the colleague's statement? Why or why not?
ii) Sommers gives an "extemporaneous list of uncontroversial ethical truths:"
"It is wrong to mistreat a child, to humiliate someone, to torment an animal. To think only of
yourself, to steal, to lie, to break promises. And on the positive side: it is right to be
considerate and respectful of others, to be charitable and generous."
A few sentences later, she writes
"In teaching ethics, one thing should be made central and prominent: right and wrong do
exist. This should be laid down as uncontroversial lest one leaves an altogether false
impression that everything is up for grabs."
Do you think that her list of truths (or some variation) should be taught in school, that there is a right and wrong?
Why or why not?
iii) Using her definitions from the 2nd paragraph, give examples of times - in school, if possible - in which you've
been taught 'social morality' and 'private morality.' (Not together, though, if you could cite one time in which
you were taught both, that would be fine. You can give a separate example for each.)


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TORONTO – The Canadian dollar hit fresh multi-year lows below the 80-cent US level Thursday against an American currency that strengthened on growing conviction the U.S. Federal Reserve will move to hike rates sooner rather than later.
The loonie shed 0.57 of a cent to 79.3 cents US, its lowest level since late March 2009.
The slide added to a three-quarters of a cent plunge on Wednesday after the Fed said at the end of its scheduled policy meeting that it would be patient in beginning to hike rates from near zero, where they have been since the 2008 financial collapse. But at the same time, it pointed out a string of positives about the American economy, including that economic activity is expanding at a solid pace.
"The Fed leaves all doors open to hiking interest rates as early as June," said Camilla Sutton, chief FX strategist, managing director, Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets.
"However the core theme is that the Fed is data dependent."
The loonie was also battered by sliding commodity prices.
Oil prices inched up slightly after plunging almost $2 Wednesday in the wake of figures showing U.S. crude inventories still at 80-year highs. The March contract added eight cents to US$44.53 a barrel.
Elsewhere on commodity markets, March copper fell three cents to US$2.45 a pound while April gold declined $31.30 to US$1,255.90 an ounce.
While the loonie has been hit by the prospect of higher U.S. rates, it has also suffered amid a lower interest rate environment in Canada. The Bank of Canada surprised markets last week with a quarter-point cut to its key rate to 0.75 per cent in a pre-emptive move aimed at sparing the economy somewhat from the effects of oil prices that have collapsed. And many analysts say the bank could very well move to cut again in the near future.
Traders looked to the release Friday of the latest economic growth data. Statistics Canada is expected to report that gross domestic product rose by 0.1 per cent in November.
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By Mr. Justice--From the Blog, Just Republic
Gerold "Dumb Pig" Dompig, Ruben Trappenberg, Arlene Ellis-Shipper, Julia Renfro and many Arubans have joined this attack on Natalee. The real problem is this if we compared Natalee versus the 90,000 Arubans, the character of all of Aruba cannot compare to Natalee's character. Arubans have shown their character it is to attack those that are not available to defend themselves. It is to attack the mother of Natalee, when all she wants is her precise daughter, but it is all about the sacred tourism industry on Aruba.Compassion is not part of the people of Aruba it is not in their nature nor is justice nor is truth. They are all foreign concepts to the people of Aruba. They talk about how wonderful they are:
- Attacking a woman that has been kidnapped
- Attacking her family
- Attacking the media that keeps her case in the news
- Arresting innocent black men
- Allowing known liars to run free
- Allowing suspects to lie to the police
- Protesting for the suspects
- Protesting against the mother of Natalee
- Demanding an apology for the Kalpoe brothers
- Sending up fighter jets that any sane person knows will accomplish nothing in the name of show
- Sending up an infrared chopper weeks after the disappearance when the heat of a body could no longer be detected
- Sending investigators to tell Beth her daughter is dead and sending investigators to tell Beth they found her daughter alive.
That is the Aruban people for you. I hate them and wish them misery until justices righteous might prevails.


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OPEC has no influence on oil prices, according to Gazprom chief
Russia's biggest energy company has warned that oil prices will end at a 'radically' new level and that OPEC has little influence over the price of crude.
Alexey Miller, chief executive of Gazprom, said that the global economy is facing "a great surge in oil and gas prices" that will "end with prices at a radically new level."
His comments to the Financial Times came as oil surged to a new high of $141.98, leaving prices more than double where they were 12 months ago and casting a shadow over the prospects for the global economy this year and next.
Mr Miller also dismissed hopes that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries can do much to bring prices down. "Not a single decision has been passed of late that would really influence the global oil market," he said.


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Education millions go in payouts
A clean out of senior Education Department executives in the wake of last year's Debelle Report has contributed to a $6 million jump in termination payments.
The latest Auditor-General's report shows termination payout net costs for the department jumped from $5.4 million in 2012-13 to $11.8 million in 2013-14.
One unidentified public servant received a $1.13 million golden handshake, the report indicates.
'The employee in question had accrued substantial leave entitlements which were included in the separation payment," Phil O'Loughlin, the education department's Acting Deputy Chief Executive of Resources, told InDaily.
"TVSPs have been offered as part of budget saving strategies and the department follows appropriate procedures in relation to employee separation."
The Debelle inquiry was commissioned in October 2012 after it was revealed in parliament that parents were not told for two years about the 2010 rape of a child at a western suburbs primary school by an after-school-hours care worker.
It delivered its finding in June 2013 and highlighted the failings of government authorities and made dozens of recommendations for change.
In November 2013 Education Department boss Tony Harrison confirmed that of the 11 Education Department bureaucrats who had formal disciplinary processes begun due to the findings from the Debelle Inquiry, at least two had lost their jobs and two others had findings of serious misconduct recorded against them.
Senior department staff members Jan Andrews and Gino DeGennaro both left the department in September 2013. DeGennaro resigned and Andrews did not have her contract renewed.
Ms Andrews' position was clarified in May this year when Harrison issued a public apology for implications that the decision to not renew her contract was a disciplinary sanction.
In November last year, DeGennaro told an Upper House inquiry that he had been "shocked" by Harrison's loss of confidence in him.
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Of the two employees who had been found guilty of serious misconduct one, a contracted teacher, was prevented from teaching in the future, and the other was given a "final warning".
Six of the other 11 had face to face counselling sessions with Harrison.
The final bureaucrat had no finding recorded against them.
Harrison said at the time he had inherited a large and "clunky" department, and he immediately started a series of processes and reorganisations to drive cultural change.
He said he had many sleepless nights as he contemplated ending the careers of long-serving bureaucrats – whom he described in particularly glowing terms.
"I was troubled over many weeks and months as to the appropriateness of that decision based on the length of service that both of these people had in particular provided," Harrison told an Upper House committee examining "issues arising from the Debelle report".
"But it was about organisational integrity."
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The global economy is being hit by a slowdown in growth, large swings in exchange rates and tumbling commodity prices.
These three factors are often portrayed as separate "shocks" but should really be seen as manifestations of the same maturing financial and economic cycle, Reuters reported.
The case for a single interconnected adjustment was recently made by Jaime Caruana, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements.
The BIS, nicknamed the central bankers' central bank, has long worried about growing indebtedness in the global economy and the links between credit conditions, borrowing and growth.
But Caruana highlighted the rapid increase in indebtedness by private sector, non-financial borrowers in emerging markets.
Private non-financial sector debt in emerging market economies has increased from 75% to 125% of GDP since 2009.
Borrowing by non-financial companies in emerging markets now represents a higher proportion of GDP than in advanced economies.
Corporations in emerging markets have been raising their leverage even as their profitability has been falling in recent years.
Much of the borrowing has been conducted in US dollars and was made possible by low interest rates in the US and the relative weakness of the US currency.
The BIS found a "strong association between the strength of the dollar and the dollar-denominated borrowing by emerging market economy borrowers."
"A 1% depreciation of the US dollar is associated with a 0.6 percentage point increase in the quarterly growth rate of US dollar-denominated cross border lending outside the United States."
Dollar Trouble
Until 2011, the steady depreciation of the US dollar supported emerging market corporate borrowing. The US currency has been appreciating gently since then, but remained relatively weak.
But since the end of September 2014, the US currency has surged higher, and cross-border dollar lending has stalled.
The stock of dollar-denominated debt of non-bank borrowers outside the US stopped growing in the third quarter of 2015 for the first time since the global financial crisis.
"Global liquidity conditions may have peaked for the time being in emerging economies," Caruana warned.
Some of the dollar borrowing has been used to fund the acquisition of local currency assets, which creates an additional source of currency mismatch risk.
The weakening dollar also flattered corporate balance sheets in emerging markets (and in many advanced economies too) but that former source of strength has now gone into reverse.
Stronger balance sheets in turn made it possible for emerging market corporations to contract more loans since it apparently gave them spare capacity to borrow more, but again the process is now going into reverse.
Oil and Gas Lending
Oil and gas companies were among the biggest borrowers during the boom years, according to an analysis by the BIS.
The outstanding stock of oil and gas companies' bonds increased from $455 billion in 2006 to $1.4 trillion in 2014, a compound annual increase of 15%.
Syndicated loans to oil and gas companies increased from $600 billion to $1.6 trillion over the same period, an annual increase of 13%.
Not all the money went to oil and gas companies in emerging markets, but a "substantial portion" was lent to state-owned enterprises in developing countries, according to the BIS.
Borrowing by oil and gas companies rose at an annual rate of 25% in Brazil, 31% in China and 17% in other emerging markets.
Emerging market oil companies "were particularly active in issuing bonds through offshore subsidiaries," according to the BIS.
"In many instances, the dollar borrowing by emerging market economy oil firms coincided with large dividend payments to their sovereign owners, directly contributing to the budget."
Feedback Loop
Now emerging market borrowers are caught in a feedback loop created by increased debt, a rising US dollar, tightening credit conditions and falling commodity revenues.
The huge shock to emerging markets is being transmitted from one to another, because emerging markets are often each other's largest trading partners, as well as back into the advanced economies via trade and financial channels.
As the BIS concludes: "Rather than being regarded as separate exogenous shocks, the combination of disappointing growth, large adjustments in exchange rates and falls in commodity prices is better seen as a set of outward manifestations of the combination of maturing financial cycles, this time in a number of emerging economies, and shifts in global financial conditions."


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Why Surrogate Mothers Choose the Center for Surrogate Parenting, Part 2
In Part 1 of our blog about why surrogate mothers choose the Center for Surrogate Parenting, we described how we were inspired to write it after one of our potential candidates listed the many reasons she decided to apply to CSP.
We decided to take this a step further and ask a broader group of surrogate moms on Facebook what their main reasons were for signing on with us. Most of the women cited reasons like CSP's experience, leadership in the field, references from other surrogates, awesome employees, and professionalism, prestige and integrity.
With their permission, we are quoting the wonderful surrogate moms who replied when asked why they selected CSP. Whatever their reasons, we are so grateful they decided to work with us.
• Jennifer Hansen: In the industry the longest
• Jeannine Theriault: When I looked at the website and saw how many years you had been open as compared to other agencies, I knew right away CSP was the way to go.
• Jen Linderman Van Heesch: I chose CSP because they had the experience and knowledge I was looking for when becoming a surrogate.
• Kelli Hammonds: Because they are a leader in the industry
• Jennifer Hansen: Carole and Kim of course!
• Shelly Marsh: I ADORE Hilary. She is an angel.
• Barbie Marlett: The comforting feeling I got when I had my first contact with Carole Jackson! I knew it would be a perfect fit for and they would take care of me while I took care of someone else.
Professionalism, prestige and integrity
• Kim Fasciano Gaudy: I'm a snob and only deal with the best! Best agency, best-intended parents, and best staff…and of course the best surrogates in the universe. I'm not really a snob in general; but I am a Center for Surrogate Parenting snob! CSP is the best!
• Gabriela Rosario: The fact it's so professional, supportive, informational, and long standing sealed the deal!!
• Breena Whitcomb: The security of working with an experienced and respected agency. It was a major commitment for my family and me, and I wanted to work with the best. So glad I did…I carried 3 times. Thank you for your support and expertise!
• Julie Anaya-Nally: Professionalism!
• Misti King: CSP was the only agency to be open about everything. Others wouldn't fully answer questions or would distract from them.
• Michelle Kirkland: Because your website has so much info on it that it was almost overwhelming. Everything was out in the open.
• Susan Wilson: Everyone was so welcoming and professional.
• Erika Herlinger Blumer: I did a lot of research. Finding that CSP was the most experienced & had the most comprehensive program I felt strongly that I was teamed with a highly professional group. I was confident that all aspects would be handled well & I am happy to say that I was right! Twice!
• Kelly Yeiter: I liked the reviews and the support we received from CSP. I can't imagine using any other agency.
• Melissa Konig: I felt that as a surrogate there would be a lot of support in place for me as I went through my pregnancy. I also liked being reassured that I wouldn't have pressure to choose my intended parents in haste and I would instead be encouraged to make sure I had a great match (leading to a positive experience for everyone.)
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• Jeannine Theriault: I knew two people who had been surrogates with CSP.
• Bonnie Bogle Downing: My mom! She signed with CSP in the early 80's. She led the way for me to become a surrogate and I couldn't have imagined going anywhere else! CSP has been a part of me for 30 years!
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Silver, Gold, Yen and Mini Dow all hit downside Model objectives generating new risk window patterns tonight. The news media is connecting those moves to the shopping situation but the connection is thin at best.
Treasuries slipped a tad and are triggering some selling. The contract roll and curve shape are adding support.


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Protesters Damage Police Vehicle as Shots Reported During George Floyd Rally in Denver
Protesters attacked a police vehicle in Denver, Colorado, on May 28, during a demonstration sparked by the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis this week.
This footage shows protesters spray painting graffiti and using skateboards to smash the side of a police car on Thursday night. One man appears to puncture the front tyre. People can be heard cheering, and one person yelled: "F*ck the police."
Local reports said the demonstration descended into chaos after gunshots were fired and police shot tear gas canisters and pepper spray to disperse hundreds of people on the Capitol lawn.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said on Twitter that the protest had "devolved into vandalism and violence."
"Coloradans are better than this," he said. "I share the immense anguish we all feel about the unjust murder of George Floyd. But let me be clear, senseless violence will never be healed by more violence."
The protests were sparked after a video circulated on social media showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd to the ground with his knee on the man's neck. Floyd could be heard pleading for help before going still. He was later pronounced dead.
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The 6th All in Print China trade fair successfully concluded in Shanghai with 724 exhibitors - the largest number in the show's history – from around the world and 76,818 domestic and international visitors – a 24.2% increase compared to the 2014 event. On 861,000 square feet of exhibit space, the latest development and trends of the global printing industry were presented with the theme "Discover the Future of Printing".
More than 100 domestic associations and groups attended All in Print China, in addition to 45 overseas buyer groups from more than 20 countries including the U.S., Germany, South Korea, Australia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand. Exhibitors praised the high participation of overseas buyers and the overall visitor quality and expertise.
All in Print China 2016 was held in five indoor and six outdoor halls, covering seven themes: digital pre-printing, integrated printing, package post-printing, label industry and flexography as well as the Innovative Materials Pavilion and the Innovation Factory special exhibit.
In the field of digital printing, many international and domestic brands including Fuji Xerox, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Screen, Epson, Fujifilm, EFI, and Founder Electronics, showcased their latest products and solutions for book printing, commercial document printing, packaging, label and large-format ink jet,
Developments in digital post-printing were showcased by HANS-GRONHI, Konica Minolta, Taiyo Kikai, ZTEC, Ginwave and iECHO among others.
Traditional offset printing brands such as KOMORI, HANS-GRONHI, Hangzhou CRON, ManRoland, Beiren Group, Zhongjing Group and Weihai Printing Machinery introduced their innovative solutions.
Flexography and package post-printing technology were an important part of the trade show and Taiyo Kikai collaborated with many partners to create the flexography pavilion. Also participating in this segment were Zhejiang Weigang, United Printing as the agent of Mark Andy and Kuen Yuh Machinery.
In the package post-printing field, "full waste removal" has become a focus as well as die-cutting automation. Tianjin Masterwork Machinery, Bobst, Eterna and Shanghai YOCO were among the exhibitors in this segment.
Printing ink companies (such as Bauhinia Variegata, Hangzhou TOKA, AYUSI Ink, Siegwerk and Hiway Ink) and printing plate material enterprises (including DUPONT, Chongqing Huafeng and Lucky Huaguang) launched their latest R&D products at All in Print China 2016 for the "Going Green" initiative.
The Innovation Factory special exhibit provided an overview of future printing technologies in the five segments "Future of Printing", "Network Printing", "Innovative Application", "Green Printing" and "Printing Culture". Informative speeches complemented the exhibits.
More than 60 printing forums, technical seminars and news conferences were held during All in Print China 2016. This included the 14th Cross-strait Printing Industry Exchange Conference & Silk Road Printing Development Forum 2016 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference 2016. In addition, the "China Printing Forum 2016 & 16th Asia-Pacific Printing Forum" attracted experts from various printing industry organizations from China, the U.S. Australia, Japan, Malaysia, India, Philippines and other Asia-Pacific regions. The Third Council Meeting of the Second Information System Application Branch of the Printing Technology Association of China (PTAC) & "Cognitive Printing· Intelligent Future" addressed topics such as "intelligent manufacture of printing", "Internet + printing" and "intelligent products (packaging and publication)". The 1st Asia Jet Printing Forum 2016 &"JHF Cup" Asia Jet Printing Grand Prix focused on the large-format ink jet arena while the "Digital Printing in China" summit and the "Fuji Xerox· Keying Cup" Digital Printing Award highlighted digital printing technology innovation and developments in China.
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ISKCON Chile Celebrates the First Anniversary of its Sankirtan Festival
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"Every other Saturday, on the busiest walking street of the city, the devotees set up a booth with prasadam and Srila Prabhupada's books."
On June 15th, ISKCON Chile celebrated the anniversary of one of their most popular activities, the Sankirtan Festival in downtown Santiago.
Every other Saturday, on the busiest walking street of the city, the Paseo Ahumada, the devotees set up a booth with prasadam and Srila Prabhupada's books. On the side, bhajans are played and every passerby hears the Hare Krishna mantra in the crowd of the city.
This initiative was inspired by the initiative called
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Last year, while visiting Chile, several spiritual masters took part in this event.
Devotees found that people on the streets had always been very friendly and interested about spiritual music, food and specially literature. Numerous Srila Prabhupada's books are being distributed every Saturday, including several Bhagavad Gita's.
All the raised money is donated towards the construction of the new temple hall of ISKCON Santiago, which will accommodate the growing community of Chilean Krishna devotees.
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venue: Skinners' Hall, 8½ Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SP
This year's International Regulators' Forum (the IRF, a closed meeting for regulators only) preceded the IIC's 50th Annual Conference, a significant moment for an organisation that has retained its independence and was, arguably, the first organisation to address 'converging communications'.
Hosted by Ofcom at the historic Skinners' Hall in London (the birthplace of the Institute) the IRF brought together the most senior regulators from across the globe to address the issues raised by the ever-evolving communications sector, and the challenges of a digital ecosystem that requires a move from so-called 'static regulation' to 'dynamic regulation'.
The meeting addressed the characteristics of the current and evolving regulatory systems and the principles to ensure relevant and better regulation. One of the challenges regulators will face is how to ensure that they can maximise the benefits offered by the digital economy while mitigating the risks that may accompany some parts of it. Key issues were addressed such as connectivity, access and affordability. Regulators must ensure they have the necessary infrastructures in place to take advantage of these opportunities for their societies and for their economies, while ensuring no adverse consequences. Many of the changes are cross-frontier and global and policymakers and regulators need to understand how the changes will affect them and their region.
While the IRF looked at the transition from the legacy structures of telecommunications and content sectors to the inclusion of technology and platforms, the Annual Conference brought the participating regulators together with stakeholders. The open nature of the IIC events (discussion held under the Chatham House Rule) means that transparent, open and collegiate conversations were had.
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Botconf 2013 - Pre-programme pubished & registration open (Nantes, France, 5-6/12/2013) Sep 15 2013 08:42PM
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Botconf 2013 - An international conference on the fight against
botnets will take place on 5 & 6 December 2013 in Nantes, France.
The preliminary programme has been published:
https://www.botconf.eu/index.php/programme-preliminary/ (more to come:
short talks, keynotes).
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09/09/2010 - Ulster: More NHS cuts on the way?
SOLIDARITY TRADE UNION understands that cuts in the Health Service in Ulster will now be much deeper than expected.
Initially, it was thought that Health Minister Michael McGimpsey had to save £113m as part of cuts imposed by the Stormont Executive earlier this year.
However, many people were under the impression that all other funding for the NHS was safe – that it had been ringfenced and could not be touched.
But reports reaching us paint another picture altogether.
We've been told that the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust – which employs 22,000 staff and assumes responsibility for services to over 340,000 patients – has already started targeting services.
These include the 'soft options' of Domestic Services and Transport. We've been told that these two departments will not be able to recruit new staff for a period of two years. Both Domestic Services and Transport are woefully under-staffed at present – new staff are vitally needed to cope with the existing work levels.
To add insult to injury, we've also been advised that hours are to be cut for Domestic Services and Transport staff as well. It's still unclear if this means that they'll be expected to do more work in less time - or that their working hours will be reduced which will affect their wage packet.
Everyone is now anxiously looking at the calendar. It's thought that October will herald what Jim Wells – the Health Committee Chairman – has described as "the mother of all budgets."
Only then will the true extent of the cuts be known. NHS workers are now wondering how many more jobs will be axed?
SOLIDARITY would like to thank our contact in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, for much of the above information. As we've already mentioned – see our July article This is Solidarity calling 'N' – we'd appreciate it if any whistleblowers could get in touch with us as soon as possible.
The article about the NHS budget cuts in Ulster is a good example of the workplace articles we'd like to carry. Tothis end, we'd like to build an infrastructure of members or supporters who can supply us with accurate anddetailed workplace information. We're keen to report on all sections of British industry.
As is the case with all whistleblowers who contact us, your identity will remain a secret.


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Hull Independent Cinema: HAPPY AS LAZZARO
16/05/2019 @ 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm£5 – £7
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Purehearted teen Lazzaro is content living as a sharecropper in rural Italy, but an unlikely friendship with the marquise's son will change his world.
This is the tale of a meeting between Lazzaro, a young peasant so good that he is often mistaken for simple-minded, and Tancredi, a young nobleman cursed by his imagination. Life in their isolated pastoral village Inviolata is dominated by the terrible Marchesa Alfonsina de Luna,the queen of cigarettes. A loyal bond is sealed when Tancredi asks Lazzaro to help him orchestrate his own kidnapping. This strange and improbable alliance is a revelation for Lazzaro. A friendship so precious that it will travel in time and transport Lazzaro in search of Tancredi. His first time in the big city, Lazzaro is like a fragment of the past lost in the modern world.
Starring Alba Rohrwacher, David Bennent, Nicoletta Braschi
Awards and Reviews
Winner, Best Screenplay – Cannes Film Festival
Nominee, Best International Film – 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards
BFI London Film Festival, Chicago Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam Official Selections
"This movie feels bracingly new and also like something that has been here forever. It has the urgency of a news bulletin and the authority of a classic." – New York Times
"Part of the movie's fun – and it is fun, once you adjust to its uninsistent rhythms – is how it forces you to share Lazarro's go-along-to-get-along ebullience." – Vulture
HAPPY AS LAZZARO is rated 12A. Visit the BBFC website for full details (may include plot spoilers).
Programme Details
Hull Truck Theatre is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? Doors to the screening room usually open around ten minutes before the performance starts.
7:00pm: Programme starts
9:15pm: Programme ends
The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions and trailers. This may vary and in some cases the film will begin immediately after a short introduction. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised programme start time.
Tickets Terms and Conditions
If any tickets remain unsold they can be purchased on the door on the night of the screening, but we strongly advise buying in advance. Advance tickets must be purchased; we cannot reserve tickets.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We reserve the right to refuse admission, without refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.
If you purchase a membership or student ticket your membership card/student ID MUST be presented along with your ticket on the door when you come to a film. If you do not have your membership card/student ID we reserve the right to charge an additional £1 for your ticket.


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Millions of women have suffered through the agony of yeast infections at one point in their lives. Fortunately, by gaining a bit of information on the subject, it is possible to prevent yeast infections from becoming a nuisance. The following article gives you helpful information you can use.
Do not douche. You may feel that this helps to keep the area clean, but in actuality, the body already keeps itself in balance the natural way. Douching disrupts your natural balance of flora, which makes you even more likely to develop a yeast infection. Cleaning the area with soap and water is sufficient.
Don't use anything that is scented. If you use a body scrub or a douche you can cause further irritation. These irritate the organ, and upset its routine lubrication. You are more likely to get a yeast infection this way. If you have to, only use gentle products designed for use in the vaginal region.
Do not use any scented soaps around your vagina. Sprays and soaps with scent can irritate your skin and make you more prone to yeast infections. This especially refers to tampons or pads that are in direct contact with your vaginal area. Avoid using colored toilet paper, too.
Try eating yogurt. Should burning or itching begin, thus signaling a potential infection, grab some yogurt and start fighting back. Yogurt contains acidophilus, a healthy bacteria that can help you. This gives your body the healthy bacteria it needs to diminish the yeast.
Tight clothing can create an environment prone to yeast infections. Tight underwear tends to thwart circulation and trap dampness and heat. Yeast grows in damp, warm environments, and low airflow sets the stage for that kind of environment. Lighter materials made of natural fibers are a better choice.
Examine your eating habits if you seem to be prone to yeast infections. Eating foods high in sugar make you more prone to yeast infections. If you suffer from yeast infections, change your snacks to naturally sweet fruits along with crunchy nuts and vegetables.
Probiotics should be included in your diet if you get regular yeast infections. The bacteria contained in yogurt is a great probiotic capable of restoring balance to the body and fighting yeast infections Probiotics are available in multiple forms.
Douching is a common trigger for yeast infections. Many believe it helps because it cleansing the body, but it has the opposite effect. Douching has been shown to increase a woman's risk of vaginal infections because it affects the vagina's chemical balance. This will make you more susceptible to yeast infections.
Don't wear tight clothing, especially jeans. Skinny jeans may be in, but they don't give your genital area room to breathe. If the area doesn't get enough air, then your chances of getting a yeast infection skyrocket. Your pants should be cool and comfortably loose for the best results.
Most women will tell you that experiencing a yeast infection is anything but fun. There are many ways to treat and prevent yeast infections that can give you relief. Applying the preceding tips can be a great way to start.


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A federal judge gave Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission two weeks to resolve a dispute about whether Mr. Musk had violated a settlement he reached with the commission in October and should be held in contempt of court.
Judge Alison J. Nathan of Federal District Court in Manhattan told both sides to "take a deep breath" and put on "their reasonableness pants" after a roughly 90-minute hearing attended by Mr. Musk, the chief executive of the electric car company Tesla.
In Round 2 of the battle between the S.E.C. and Mr. Musk, the question for the judge came down to whether the voluble entrepreneur's Twitter post on Feb. 19 about Tesla's production figures violated the terms of the October settlement.
In the post, Mr. Musk said Tesla would produce about 500,000 cars in 2019. A month earlier, the company had said it would sell 360,000 to 400,000 cars this year. In a subsequent post, Mr. Musk said the company would in fact deliver about 400,000 cars in 2019.
The S.E.C. contends the settlement required Mr. Musk to get approval from a Tesla lawyer before publishing any Twitter posts that include potentially market-sensitive information. Lawyers for Mr. Musk have countered that the message did not contain material information and that if Mr. Musk made an error he corrected it in the second post.
The hearing focused on whether the requirement that Mr. Musk needs to have posts on Twitter approved in advance was clear enough to hold the billionaire executive in contempt. John Hueston, a lawyer for Mr. Musk, told Judge Nathan that there was too much ambiguity about when a statement needed to be reviewed. He called it a "murky policy."
A lawyer for the S.E.C. disagreed. But Judge Nathan said she, too, wondered if there was a "lack of clarity" and whether the settlement should be modified or struck down. Mr. Musk, who did not speak during the hearing but passed notes to his lawyer, nodded in approval at Judge Nathan's remarks.
[Tesla stock fell about 8 percent after it reported delivering fewer vehicles than expected in the first quarter.]
After the hearing, surrounded by reporters, he said, "I feel very much loved," before getting into the back seat of a Tesla Model S and being driven away.
"I have great respect for Judge Nathan, and I'm pleased with her decision today," Mr. Musk said in an emailed statement later in the day.
The judge's directive that the parties work out their differences is something of a victory for Mr. Musk, who could have been fined if he was found to be in contempt.
The October settlement arose from a civil fraud complaint the S.E.C. filed against Mr. Musk and Tesla for a Twitter post in which he said he had "funding secured" to take the company private at $420 a share. It turned out that the plan to take the company private was not nearly as far along as Mr. Musk had suggested.
Under the settlement, Tesla was required to establish procedures to oversee and preapprove Mr. Musk's written communications, including Twitter posts, that might have material information about the company.
The settlement forced Mr. Musk to step down as chairman of Tesla and pay a $20 million fine. The company paid the same fine.
In his wrangling with the S.E.C., Mr. Musk has shown open disdain for the agency. Just days after reaching the settlement, he taunted regulators on Twitter, calling the commission the Short-seller Enrichment Commission. In an interview with the CBS News program "60 Minutes," Mr. Musk said he did not respect the regulator.
Judge Nathan never addressed Mr. Musk directly, other than acknowledging him at the beginning of the proceeding. At the end of the hearing, she said that regardless of how powerful a person is, a "court order is not optional."


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Adorable bulldog hates the appearance of the suitcase with a passion
We've said it once and we'll say it again, dogs are loyal to a fault. They get so attached to us, it's heartbreaking to see the look on their faces when we have to leave for a bit. It feels like the world is ending for them and it makes us feel even worse for disappointing them in such a way. If you don't know the feeling, this dog owner decided to make a footage of it, to commemorate the misery all dog feel, and the extreme joy, once they come back from their trips.
There's nothing more unsettling for Reuben the English Bulldog than when he sees the luggage being pulled out for a trip. The worry of who's going where and when and if he's included is made clear with his butt shaking and the circling of the suitcase. His owner had to leave the little chunker for a business trip and they both didn't want him to go. On the way home from the airport, the owner told his wife and daughter to record his entrance and then formulated this story around it. The leaving of a pet is always hard, but knowing you're going to get a great homecoming makes it all worthwhile. All dogs and owners can commiserate with Reuben on this one. Cheers!
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Villa Juanita
By 5:30pm, stuffed and feeling uneasy we bid our family goodbye, promising to stop on our way back home the following day. The landscape kissed the ocean and the lush tropical décor by nature welcomed us to paradise. Villa Juanita met every expectation I had and more. As an Islander I take every opportunity to visit places around the island. Upon arrival at Villa Juanita the well kept grounds added to the over all ambiance of the property blew me away. The Manager at the time we visited, Maurice Otto had our rooms nicely prepared using lovely local blooms and towels to form a heart and swans.
BUT It was a lovely surprise. What initially attracted me to Villa Juanita were the views from all the balconies. It was breathtaking to see the last few glimpse of the sunset. Since we were stuffed we did not need dinner. Breakfast was served by our lovely Chef Kena which was very tasteful even as locals the ackee and salt fish savored our taste buds and we were convinced it was cooked on a wood fire. The layout and modern upgrades and decor of Villa Juanita was exactly as presented in the photographs. The locals (although I am also one :) ) were very friendly as we took a short trip up the road to where we heard some reggae music playing. The staff was very warm and they moved about their various job functions with such humility. I was amazed...
(Awaiting our Breakfast being prepared by Chef Kena)
I wish more Jamaicans would start enjoying places such as this beautiful Villa in Hector's River. The scenes along the way to villa Juanita is BREATHTAKING! It is an experience that you will always smile about every time you remember. Quiet, relaxing and romantic was our overall feeling and we regretted not staying longer. The great thing about Villa Juanita is that it is close to Reach Falls. That in its self is a wonderful experience. Being a Jamaican has its perks.. in a few hours I can be back there to enjoy once more a taste of Paradise in Portland. Thanks for this lovely experience, SEE YOU soon!
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"It starts somewhere. It starts in the home. I know what a mass shooter can look like.
First time I saw him, I was 13. The sun wasn't even up yet and I was wearing my track uniform. I poured myself a bowl of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, turned and there he was, sitting at the round pale-blue Formica table reading the newspaper and drinking a cup of coffee.
He was a large man. Wavy hair and beard intertwined with strands of black and white. Blue-blue eyes. A department store Santa. He smiled at me. Introduced himself. I was late for practice. So I told him to wash his dishes before he left."
Canada's RCMP offer advice and video support for survivors.
From the Yukon, Brenda Butterworth-Carr is the Commander of British Columbia's "E" Division, the largest in Canada. "In a crisis situation, victims of sexualized assault need to know what their options are, whether they want to report it or not," says Collyn Lovelace, co-ordinator of the Yukon Women's Coalition. "Knowing what to expect is a huge part of making an informed choice." "The videos walk victims through the step-by-step process of reporting domestic violence and sexual assault to police. They also explain what the court process is, including what the … Continue reading
Controlling men and how to regain your life.
Contolling men😬 Far too many women live with this terror daily n fail to acquire the means to leave. "Bad Moms" portrays women who shed that baggage. Please share with every woman you know. If she is not affected, she may know a woman who is. "Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long overdue freedom, fun and self-indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee … Continue reading
Women returning to abuser…no room at shelters.
"The National Center on Family Homelessness reports some 50 percent of homeless women cite domestic abuse as the reason they are living on the streets." She was safe with her brother but chose to return so she wouldn't lose graduation credits. "I had four credit hours left before finishing my bachelor's degree," Serenko says. She could go back to the same college as her abuser or transfer to another school and risk losing many of the credits she'd earned." Why she went back. Read her story. She had two children … Continue reading
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Cheaters and how they become violent.
When their cheating is discovered, some partners forgive and hope for the best. Some get angry and want revenge…they cheat too. And some file for divorce. All three responses often ignite dormant violent tendencies in men resulting in domestic violence. Some men apologize and swear they will never cheat again. Profess their undying love for their partner, while subconsciously admitting to themselves they have no intention of being faithful. Lies, lies and more lies. Read how to break the cycle. Here are Kirk* and Frank*, two men who continually are … Continue reading
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Domestic violence and substance abuse are linked. Learn how.
How Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Are Connected "Domestic violence and substance abuse are intimately linked and often occur simultaneously. They are related much in the same way that co-occurring mental disorders like depression and anxiety are linked to increased drug use and vice versa. Often one is a symptom of the other, and in many cases, they go hand in hand. Yet while they're intertwined, one doesn't always precede the other. Abusing drugs doesn't always spur aggressors to physical or emotional violence, and being a victim of abuse doesn't … Continue reading
RCMP Sgt. Karen Winthrop, women and teens role model
RCMP Sgt. Karen Winthrop "Santa Barbara Secrets" A Novel. Third in the "J" Team Series. RCMP Sgt. Karen Winthrop, sequestered to Canada's Canadian Security Intelligence Service, CSIS, is investigating stolen radioactive material which brought down an American flight from Minneapolis to LAX. She has just left the White House where she was briefed by the head of the Secret Service and "J" Team Leader Jessica Fukishura. Secret Service Special Agent Jessica Fukishura from Toronto, Ontario Karen texted Tom Hortonn from the airport providing him with her flight number and arrival … Continue reading
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Vicariousness. Is this parenting style harming children?
vi·car·i·ous·ly vəˈkerēəslē,vīˈkerēəslē/Submit adverb in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person. "she was living vicariously through her children" Google What does vicariousness have to do with gender identity? Everything. A woman gives birth to a baby, then nurtures, her or him to maximize their potential. THEIR being the child's, not the parents. I attended a toddler's birthday on a hot day. His grandmother placed a hat on his head. The grandfather ripped it off his head saying, "No grandson of mine is wearing … Continue reading
Female abusers. Read who they are and what motivates them.
"She was petite and very quiet. She had taken her partner's head and slammed it through a plate-glass window." "Women who grew up in a family where they were exposed to domestic violence, or who have been with an abusive partner in the past, are more likely to fall victim to an abusive partner again or become abusive themselves." I interviewed a man in a Portland, Oregon jail who had been abused for years and didn't fight back because he was taught never to hit a woman. One day he … Continue reading


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When interviewing CHIRPs nominees and writing about their stories at Consulate Health Care, the theme of "family" emerges pretty consistently. It's clear that so many of our exceptional employees know that their roles and the compassion asked of them runs much deeper than punching in hours or cashing out a paycheck.
Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise that these wonderful staff members possess this attitude of compassion and familial-like care in an industry that revolves around families entrusting their precious loved ones into our care centers.
Stacey Kramer, Social Services Assistant at Consulate Health Care of Lakeland, in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a stunning example of this high caliber employee. For Kramer, excellent quality care doesn't stop the instant she clocks out for the day. Of her residents, she says: "They are family and we treat them that way, even outside [the building]."
Britany Pennington, a unit manager at Consulate Health Care of Lakeland, was eager to sing her praises for Kramer and how her efforts that transcend the care center walls: "Stacey has demonstrated compassion through every aspect of her job…to every resident, family member, and outside rep. From the minute the patient arrives and for many days after discharge, with multiple calls to follow-up and ensure resident safety, and to reassure families that we continue to be here for any issues or concerns they may have."
Kramer originally started as a CNA and then moved into the Social Services department last February. Pennington sums up the transition nicely: "Stacey has over-accomplished in her role as SSA, and does it with so much heart."
Pennington informed us of a recent incident in which a resident requested to leave a day earlier than her original discharge date. Her doctor approved the change; however, Lakeland's driver had already left for the day. So Kramer loaded all of the resident's belongings into her own vehicle and took her home. When they reached the house, they discovered that her refrigerator had stopped working. Kramer called her husband, who brought over an extra fridge they had at home. While he installed it, Kramer took the woman grocery shopping, and Kramer and her husband loaded all the groceries into the new fridge. At this point, when the resident grew concerned about needing more help than she'd originally anticipated, Kramer called and arranged for 12-hour in-home care.
In addition to her compassionate nature, Kramer also clearly displays a spirit of generosity. When asked about the greatest challenges of the job, she says sometimes it's the inability to help everyone as much as she wishes she could, as not all residents will accept help or all the services available to them.
However, overall, Kramer says that working in the Social Services department has allowed her to touch even more lives than back in her CNA days, and for that, she feels grateful.
For example, she told us a story about a homeless veteran whom staff found living in some brush near the property. She says her father served in the military, and it saddens her to see veterans wind up homeless, and that "our country can do way better for them." Luckily, in this particular situation, Kramer made it her "mission" to assist him, and managed to help him off the streets and safe into a long-term care facility. She describes the experience as "humbling," and one of the most impactful moments she has witnessed in her career.
According to Kramer, life at Lakeland is a gathering of "one big family" and a team effort. She considers it her "second home" and says that she "wouldn't trade the residents, the staff, the building, for anything."
She sums up the necessity of compassion in the senior health care industry with this advice: "No matter what your position is, treat the residents like you would your own family—only good can come from it."
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