text: KARACHI –MQM chief Altaf Hussain has warned against 'imposing judicial martial law' in the country, saying that their party cannot be eliminated through 'state operation or conspiracies'.The remarks of a Supreme Court judge about fresh delimitation of electoral constituencies in Karachi so that no party has a monopoly are an affront to 20 million people of Karachi, said the leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, who is in self-exile for decades.Speaking from London over phone on Sunday, he asked a public gathering at Jinnah Ground, Azizabad, to raise their hands if they reject the "prejudicial remarks" of the SC judge. Most of the attendants responded by raising their hands in affirmation.Altaf Hussain said that Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry must take suo motu notice on these remarks as the right to give majority to any political party or to take back their mandate rests with the people and not with any judge."I want to make it clear that the people of the country would not allow anyone to rob their democratic right. The remarks of the honourable judge are discriminatory, prejudicial, malicious and in contravention of the law and constitution of the country... The premise that the law and order situation in Karachi would improve by making fresh delimitations is misleading. Law and order and electoral constituencies are two completely different things."He said that election issues should better be left to the election commission as it was their domain and "do not fall within the purview of any court. Undue interference in the work of the election commission would compound the problem" even if it is done in good intention. He said the Delimitation Act of 1974 makes census a basic requirement for new delimitations. The SC has ordered new delimitations of constituencies in Karachi alone without holding census which is totally against Section 9 of this act, he added."The Delimitation Act does not speak about monopoly of any political party. The word monopoly is not present in any clause of the act. How far is it justified to term the popular support and mandate of any political party as monopoly? No court has the right to direct the ECP to change electoral constituencies in way that no party has a monopoly. It is the inalienable right of the people to give their mandate to the party of their choice. No one can deprive people of their basic right."Altaf raised the question: "Will the judges decide as to which party has majority in a particular constituency?" He said that different political parties have majority support in different cities of the country and asked "if the SC observation is valid in Karachi's case, why such observation was not made for the rest of the country"? He maintained that the said remarks point to a conspiracy to break the popular mandate of his party and the people of Karachi reject them.Referring to the judgment of the Lahore High Court on Kalabagh Dam, Altaf Hussain asked if the courts would decide about the construction of dams. "The people of Sindh have rejected Kalabagh Dam and hence the LHC must take back its order."


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Go! Drink Longjing tea to go!admintea
Longjing tea tree that has slept all winter
Wake up in the hustle and bustle of the West Lake
It's another year to drink Mingqian tea.
The world's tea customers look forward to the fresh mouth
However, do you know the legendary "West Lake Longjing", which block is it from?
The important thing is to say three times. After all, not all "Longjing" is called "West Lake Longjing"!
There are many Longjing, but only the core production area, namely: Longjing, a first-grade protection area within 50 square kilometers around West Lake, is the authentic West Lake Longjing!
Today, I understand the tea garden of the tea farmer Huang Shiyu, which is located at No. 10, East of Litongwu Road, Longwu Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou.
Well, absolutely – the core production area!
The air here is warm and fertile, and it is more than ten kilometers away from the main city.
Tea picking
Tea picking is a craft. Is the finger too thick? No!
Before the Ming tea, the buds are new, especially delicate.
The tea workers pick tea up the mountain at 5 o'clock in the morning. They must use the thumb and forefinger to carefully pinch the tea buds and gently gently pick them. In order to keep the tea green and transparent.
One leaf and one bud, a skilled hand picks up to four or five pounds a day, and every 4-5 pounds of tea can only cook 1 kilogram of dry tea.
Handmade tea
Hand-fired at a high temperature of 200 ° C, this is the charming fragrance!
Of course, three-point look at tea green, seven points to see the speculators, when the green, the authentic tea people will adjust the strength of the hand at any time according to the state of the tea.
It's a little bit worse, it won't work!
The 56-year-old Huang Shiyu is a native of the West Lake Longwu, who produces tea for generations.
Since the age of 15, he has been learning tea in the production team. His wife is also a master of fried tea, and also won the prize in the local tea competition.
High-end Longjing must be hand-fired, but it requires not only technology but also physical strength.
200 ° C high temperature, can not wear gloves, because Lao Huang said –
"Only you can feel the temperature and strength better with your bare hands!"
Ask him: Is it hot?
In fact, almost all the tea farmers answered the same question about this issue –
"After year after year, it is also resistant to high temperatures!"
The tea that had just been picked up in the morning was still stained with dew. In the hands of the tea farmers, the leaves and leaves of the green leaves were volatilized in the air. At this moment, breathing, the tea fragrance drifted into the heart of the nose.
Huang Shiyu said: "The amount of manual frying can not be much, only about 2 or so. More, uneven heat; less, overheated. Only experienced tea farmers can get the weight of this."
Therefore, the Longjing tea in Ming Dynasty is fine, fresh and full of aura.
Brewing Longjing Tea
Huang Shiyu said: The tea cup of the bubble dragon well can't use the slender glass cup, the heat preservation cup is even worse! These containers dissipate slowly, not only can not produce tea, but also let the tea release the "bitter cold".
Therefore, it is necessary to use an open porcelain enamel. Is it as shown, remember?
Between words, he has brewed a cup of tea for us.
"Longjing tea, tea does not have to put too much, once 1 gram of athlete's foot." Huang Shiyu side reminded us, while using the first boiling water along the cup wall buffer, the tea leaves slowly swirling into the bottom of the cup, tea Overflowing.
"Don't use tea directly to make tea!" He especially yelled at us. "When the temperature of the tea drops to about 60°C, you can taste it, drink tea, just like wine tasting, let the tea circle in the mouth. , swallow again"
A small 1 gram of tea, after repeated drinking of five or six bubbles, the taste of tea is still full and rich…

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Any resident of Brighton and Hove knows how much of a hassle parking can sometimes be. It seems that you either have to park a million miles outside of the city or fork up a fortune in order to find some kind of adequate parking.
It will come as no surprise to those weathered in the art of Brighton car parking that the city is now officially the UK's parking ticket capital. This is according to Admiral, with the insurance company compiling the data.
Such was the extent of the issuing of tickets that more were actually handed out than there are cars registered in the city. Overall, wardens issued a total of 124,069 tickets, a staggering number. This works out at around 112 tickets for every 100 vehicles.
Brighton's level of ticketing stands out as the outright worst. The closest to Brighton's level of ticketing was in London and Edinburgh, with both areas still issuing more tickets than there were cars registered. Wardens handed out 101 tickets for every 100 cars.
Parking is becoming the quite the issue in the UK. Another crazy statistic released by Admiral is that, in all, 1 of every 10 accident claims was in relation to parking.


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Hi all,
Just an update from me.
I had my treatment yesterday up at Guys London.
It was much better than I was expecting. I was treated really well and let out at 4pm.
I am tired today with neck and throat restriction, still a little dizzy when standing but i have been out for a walk, away from people!!
I am still so unstable with my mood, unable to cope overall. I am seeing someone for some help.
It's all been such a whirlwind, 2 ops in close succession, treatment and scan tomorrow.
I got my diagnosis back in August 2019 so it's all been very fast.
I'm trying to stay positive and think ahead but some days that seems hard..
I hope you all are thriving x x x
Sorry, what exactly did you have yesterday?
I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
Hi Vivienne
Glad your treatment went well, you obviously weren't in for long. I hope your scan goes well, I found lying still quite difficult, but I am a fidget.
I think mentally a cancer diagnosis is something we all struggle with, I am glad you are getting some help. I am thinking about contacting my local Maggies centre as initially I was fine , but recently finding things more difficult.
Runner x
Whatever cancer throws your way, we're right there with you.
We're here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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You can contact us for any type of rubbish removals. Our trucks will come quickly to provide you with accurate and efficient service. We will do the loading and the hard work, while you are just waiting. We are committed to the elimination of any junk from furniture removal and disposal to bicycles and electric appliance removal. Just call us on 02037692921 to collect your waste and we will arrange a visit at a convenient time for you. You'll absolutely love our prices!


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We recently introduced HYDRALASTIC 836 into our waterproofing lineup. HYDRALASTIC 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, 100% solids, single-component waterproofing compound used for interior or exterior concrete surfaces where protection from water intrusion is desired.
HYDRALASTIC 836 can be used for horizontal and vertical applications and is ideal for positive-side waterproofing for foundations and also in between-slab applications such as waterproofing plaza decks, planter boxes, and sealing parapets.
It does not shrink and has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and a very low odor. It can be used for both above-grade and below-grade applications and will not crack in extreme cold or slump due to softening at high temperatures.
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- Adam Army
- Apr 15, 2019
- Tested on Splunk Version: All versions
Many of the administrative tasks surrounding Splunk certificates are confusing and lack helpful step-by-step instructions. We've been using this guide internally at Hurricane Labs for some time now, and felt it would be an awesome resource for the Splunk community. With this 'Master Guide', we hope to provide a map on your quest to conquer all of your Splunk certificate needs.
Contributing Authors:
Brian Glenn, Technical Review of Original Documentation
Tom Kopchak, Public Tutorial Adaptation
One of the most common yet frequently overlooked Splunk administrative tasks revolves around certificates. By default, Splunk uses a self-signed certificate for the ports that it uses for its web interface, API, and data receiving. However, it is best practice to configure Splunk to use certificates issued and trusted by your organization.
This 'Master Guide' should serve as a resource that offers you clarity along with instructions to help you overcome some of these Splunk certificates challenges.
Before proceeding with your certificate changes there are a few things we would like to cover, including the various types of Splunk certificates, Hurricane Labs' recommended standards, and a couple more quick pointers.
Note: Always make backups and test your settings! Failure to configure certificates correctly can result in splunkweb and/or Splunk not starting correctly.
This is for browser communication, commonly encountered when using splunkweb (web ports such as 443, 8443, or 8000).
This is for internal Splunk communication (typically port 8089).
This is for sending data from forwarders to indexers or other forwarders securely.
Use the common name (CN, hostname) when naming items.
Use the same certificate provided for splunkweb for splunkd as well! Both should be replaced! (Note: This should be observed for any Splunk system within your environment, not just search heads).
Any file containing the private key (<hostname>.key and <hostname>.pem, for example) should have the following permissions set:
If you don't have the need to use a specific Certificate Authority, you may be able to leverage a free service known as 'Let's Encrypt' to generate certificates to use instead of the self-signed ones that Splunk comes with. Splunk has also published a quick tutorial on using 'Let's Encrypt' with Splunk that may be helpful for you to check out.
Now you're ready to get started!
The CSR can be generated on the Splunk system itself.
Although best security practices would recommend generating a new key and CSR each time, it is not uncommon to take advantage of an existing key, or CSR if replacing an expired/expiring certificate.
You should confirm the following before re-using this material:
openssl rsa -in <hostname>.key -text -noout | grep "Private-Key"
Note: This should be at least 2048, ideally 4096.
openssl req -in <hostname>.csr -noout -text | grep -A 1 "X509v3 Subject"
This will show the settings that were applied from /etc/ssl/openssl.cnf when the CSR was generated.
These values should make sense for the system, in other words ensure the DNS names and IP address are correct. If this is a clustered system, this part requires special attention. The preferred method is to use a separate certificate for each member where the subject name is the server and the Subject Alternative Name includes the load-balancer, VIP, or whatever is used to access the clustered environment. This will vary depending on your specific case.
The example below will help guide you through how to generate a new CSR.
First, determine if an existing CSR is available and if it can be used.
To create a new RSA key:
openssl genrsa -out `hostname`.key 4096
Before generating the CSR, we will need to know all the hostnames the system may be accessed by and all the IP addresses it may use as well.
The following information may also be helpful, if appropriate in your environment:
You may need to adjust the OpenSSL configuration, double check the following in /etc/ssl/openssl.cnf:
openssl req -new -key `hostname`.key -out `hostname`.csr
Example output:
root@example:/opt/splunk/etc/auth/mycerts# openssl req -new -key example.key -out example.csr
You are about to be asked to enter information that will be incorporated
into your certificate request.
What you are about to enter is what is called a Distinguished Name or a DN.
There are quite a few fields but you can leave some blank
For some fields there will be a default value,
If you enter '.', the field will be left blank.
Country Name (2 letter code) [AU]:US
State or Province Name (full name) [Some-State]:New York
Locality Name (eg, city) []:New York
Organization Name (eg, company) [Internet Widgits Pty Ltd]:The Example Magical Products Company
Organizational Unit Name (eg, section) []:MPC
Common Name (e.g. server FQDN or YOUR name) []:example
Email Address []:firstname.lastname@example.com
Please enter the following 'extra' attributes
to be sent with your certificate request
A challenge password []:
An optional company name []:
Prior to sending the CSR to a certificate signing authority, verify it! To verify the CSR:
openssl req -in <hostname>.csr -noout -text
This CSR can then be copied to your local system and provided to your certificate signing authority to generate the certificate. What you will receive back will likely differ between each certificate provider!
1. You will want to assemble a <hostname>.crt file that contains the server certificate at the top, and the chain below it all the way to the root (at the bottom).
2. Do not be confused if your certificate provider sends you back a file named <hostname>.crt, this does not mean it contains everything you need. You may need to rename this (or other files) so that you can use the name to these standards.
3. A full certificate chain (from the server cert to the CA) should be used for every certificate that is deployed.
4. The certificate you receive from your provider may vary. You might receive one of the following:
5. You should be able to cat the certificate file to tell if it contains more than one certificate. A certificate file with only the server certificate will look like this:
Whereas a certificate file with the server certificate and certificate chain will look like this:
6. You will need to combine these in the right order in a completed <hostname>.crt file.
Note: If you receive certificate files that are in a format other than X509, you will need to convert them. An example of converting a .pfx file, which is Windows PKCS12:
The provider gave you a .pfx file, which is Windows PKCS12. This file contains our certificates and key, and we need to extract them. Since this is a password protected file, you will need the password used.
echo -n "<provided_password>" | /usr/bin/openssl pkcs12 -in <pfxfile> -passin stdin -nocerts -passout pass:password -out /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.key.new
Since we're dealing with a key file, OpenSSL requires us to encrypt the extracted key file, which is what we're doing above. However, we'll unencrypt that key using the password we set in the command above. Note: in the command above it uses password, it doesn't need to be secure since we're just using it to decrypt, and this is different than the provided password.
/usr/bin/openssl rsa -in /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.key.new -passin pass:password -out /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.key
Now we have our unencrypted key file, <hostname>.key, we can throw away the encrypted version that we extracted from the original .pfx file:
rm -f /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.key.new
We have the key file, now we need to get the certificate file. This is similar, but since it doesn't involve a key we don't need to worry about encryption:
echo -n "<customer_provided_password>" | /usr/bin/openssl pkcs12 -in "pfxfile" -passin stdin -nokeys -out /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.crt
In a certificate, the subject is the host the certificate is for and the issuer is the host that signed it. A certificate chain should then start with a subject of the server you are generating the certificate for, then a certificate for whatever host signed that certificate, and so on until the subject and issuer are the same. That would be the root Certificate Authority (CA).
For example:
Subject: CN=example
Issuer: CN=cert3
Subject: CN=cert3
Issuer: CN=cert2
Subject: CN=cert2
Issuer: CN=cert1
Subject: CN=cert1
Issuer: CN=cert1
You can use the OpenSSL command to view the subject and issuer of a certificate file, along with other information, such as:
openssl x509 -in /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.crt -text -noout
Combining the cat command with the redirection >> into the certificate file (<hostname>.crt) should append the contents of the intermediate certificate to the certificate file (<hostname>.crt):
cat /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/examplechain.crt >> /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/example.crt
Likewise, you can manually copy and paste these in a text editor to compile the full certificate chain in <hostname>.crt.
This is the step where order matters - ensure that you are appending the parts of the certificate chain in order, beginning with the server certificate, followed by any intermediate certificates (in the right order), followed by the root certificate.
Place the complete <hostname>.crt (containing server cert and full chain) on the Splunk server in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/auth/splunkweb
At this point, you should have the following certificate materials in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/auth/splunkweb:
Once we have these materials, we should verify that they match. Since you may have handed the CSR off to a third-party, you must rely on them to sign it correctly. Unfortunately, this isn't always handled appropriately.
We can confirm to some extent that this was done correctly by comparing the modulus (think of it like a thumbprint) of the RSA key we generated the CSR with against the modulus of the certificate they provided (they should match).
To obtain the modulus of the certificate:
openssl x509 -in /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/example.crt -noout -modulus
Example output (some text omitted):
To obtain the modulus of the RSA key:
openssl rsa -in /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/example.key -noout -modulus
Example output (some text omitted):
Note: If these do not match for some reason, it means there was an issue with the certificate signing, commonly that the CSR you generated was not used. You will want to have the certificate re-signed using the original CSR at this point and try again.
To complete the PEM file needed for the splunkd certificate, we need to set a password to the RSA key and add that password to our PEM file:
Start by confirming that an old backup doesn't exist:
ls /opt/splunk/etc/auth
Look for anything .pem or .pem.old
Move the current PEM splunkd certificate file to a backup:
mv /opt/splunk/etc/auth/`hostname`.pem /opt/splunk/etc/auth/`hostname`.pem.old
Make a copy of your new PEM splunkd certificate file, before making further changes:
cp /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/`hostname`.crt /opt/splunk/etc/auth/`hostname`.pem
Use the following command to set the password on the RSA private key and then append that password to our new PEM splunkd certificate file:
echo -n "password" | /usr/bin/openssl rsa -in /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/`hostname`.key -aes256 -passout
stdin >> /opt/splunk/etc/auth/`hostname`.pem
At this point, we should now have a PEM file at /opt/splunk/etc/auth/<hostname>.pem that contains everything splunkd needs:
And we should also have a PEM file at /opt/splunk/etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.crt that has the full certificate chain only that Splunkweb needs.
The final step is to confirm/configure Splunk to use these files. If we're replacing expired certificates (and we followed standard naming practices), it's likely that the configuration files are already configured and will just use our new files. If this is the first time changing the certificates from the default self-signed ones that come with Splunk, we'll need to create local versions of web.conf (for the Splunkweb certificate) and server.conf (for the splunkd certificate).
Note: In most cases, the local configuration for web.conf and server.conf exist in /opt/splunk/etc/system/local, but they could be deployed in app as well. Review your environment to be sure! Remember, btool is your friend here.
Edit (or create) $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/server.conf:
serverCert = <hostname>.pem
Edit (or create) $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/web.conf:
serverCert = etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.crt
privKeyPath = etc/auth/splunkweb/<hostname>.key
Much of the work above will not actually go "into effect" until Splunk (or Splunkweb) is restarted. Therefore if you make these changes and for some reason do not test them, someone else may restart Splunk for an unrelated reason and find themselves with a mess to figure out. DO NOT leave this for someone else to find! Confirm things are working or roll back if needed.
Verify Splunkweb from web browser:
Also, you'll want to designate port 8089 in the web address to test the splunkd certificate (otherwise, this is the same verification as Splunkweb).
In most cases Splunk will continue to function, but symptoms of having a bad certificate will show up, such as untrusted errors when browsing to the site. In some newer browsers, it may require some difficult workarounds to continue browsing to a site with an expired certificate. There is also a setting (strict cert checking) in Splunk that can be enabled to cause this to break, but this is rarely implemented.
The Splunk command line command splunk create ssl can be used to generate a new self-signed certificate. Note that Splunk will also typically generate new self-signed certificates when upgraded. Be prepared to provide specific information such as server name.
Technically, no, however it is Hurricane Labs' recommendation to put a certificate on everything. Note that we would want a web certificate on anything that has Splunkweb enabled, and the splunkd certificate anywhere that TCP port 8089 takes place. Self-signed and customer-signed certificates can be used in the same environment without any technical issue, though it is against our standard and recommendation.
If you're looking for something different than the typical "one-size-fits-all" security mentality, you've come to the right place.


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Typical bus tours carry 45-47 passengers on large buses which has the advantage of everyone sharing the expense of the driver and lower negotiated rates for hotel rooms and even entrance fees.
It also has it's downside -- the amount of time needed to get everyone together nad ensuring you stay on a schedule and being unable to explore certain regions of Ireland, including the
Beara Peninsula.
We've tracked down a few of the best small group tours which consist of 15-18 people traveling together, building cameraderie while exploring regions of Ireland in a depth not possible with
a large tour bus. Small group tours in Ireland allow for picnics lunches along the way, customized attention from your guide/driver and seeing remote parts of Ireland that wouldn't be
possible on other tours. There is a down-side of course and that would be a slight increase in the price, with fewer travelers splitting the common costs. We've


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The head of UN nuclear watchdog said the body is continuing to verify the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program, confirming Iran's fulfillment of its obligations under the July 2015 nuclear pact with world powers.
Addressing a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors on Monday, Director General Yukiya Amano also said "evaluations regarding the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran continue". The landmark accord ended a 12-year dispute between Iran and western powers that accused Tehran of intending to develop nuclear weapons. Iran was always countering that its program has merely peaceful applications, an assertion verified by numerous IAEA inspections.
The deal removed international nuclear-related sanctions on Iran in exchange for temporary curbs on its nuclear work, including reducing the number of centrifuges installed at Fordo and Natanz enrichment sites, cutting the enriched uranium stockpile below 300 kg and the fissile purity of 3.67%, and redesigning the Arak heavy water reactor. The agency is tasked with checking Iran's compliance with the accord and Amano recently delivered its fifth quarterly assessment to member states of the board since the pact was struck. According to AFP, the report said Iran is not pursuing the construction of its existing heavy water research reactor and has not enriched uranium above an agreed 3.67% limit.
"Iran has not conducted any uranium enrichment or related research and development activities" at its Fordo nuclear plant, the IAEA added. It also said Iran's stockpile of low-enriched uranium was 101.7 kg, well below the agreed level of 300 kg.
On Iran's stock of heavy water, the report said it has shipped out a portion and the current level was just above 124 tons.
In November 2016, the atomic watchdog noted that Iran had crept above the 130-ton limit. The pact, endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, has been on shaky ground since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, who on the campaign trail last year railed against the agreement. Trump branded it "a disaster" and "the worst deal ever negotiated" and once even promised to rip it up if he became president, although he later backed down and said will seek to alter the terms of the accord instead. But the idea of revising the deal was not welcomed by other parties to the deal, namely France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany.


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Achievement Goal Orientation as a Predictor of Sport Involvement and Perceived Benefits of Sport Involvement: Examination of a Mixture Model01/01/2014
Grounded in the dichotomous achievement goal framework, this study examined the utility of achievement goal orientations to predict sport involvement and perceived benefits (social, intellectual, and fitness) associated with participation in three college recreational sport programs: group fitness, intramural sport, and sport clubs. A questionnaire, based on the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ) and Quality and Importance of Recreational Services (QIRS) perceived benefit scale, was administered to recreational sport participants (n = 1,564) at a single institution. A mixture model was proposed and tested, for whichtask orientation was found to positively predict sport involvement and perceived benefits of involvement, while ego orientation only predicted sport involvement. Sport involvement was found to positively predict perceived benefits of involvement. Implications for sport practitioners include task goal orientation enhancement within sport offerings and increased involvement opportunities, while theoretical implications can guide future achievement goal research within the sport domain.


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'Absorb what is useful.
Discard what is not.
Add what is uniquely your own'
~ Bruce Lee
As The Mother Ship grows and we add more Guiding Lights to our events, we will share them here with you.
The Life Raft will become, over time, a valuable resource of GUIDING LIGHTS who may assist you in your GROWTH from the inside out.
We will also include our BOUTIQUE of Vendors so you will never leave one of our events without having all of their details.
One day you will recall their presentation.
You will recall your meeting.
Recall their offer.
But the timing was not right.
You were not READY.
Their product or service did not resonate.
But then one day, it does.
On that day, remember to LOOK HERE!
And here they will be, waiting for your Call. Message. Email.
This is YOUR Life Raft!


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Ria Park Garden Hotel
Vale do Lobo
N.B. Once we receive your request, you will be assigned with your own travel consultant. Our team is aware of the best rates and special deals that will fit your requirements.
Located between the resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, Algarve, the Ria Park Hotels boast a prime location with close proximity to recognized golf courses and exclusive golden sandy beaches.
The magnificent view over the pine forest and the splendid gardens of the hotels provide a unique experience in an environment characterised by tranquillity and natural beauty. Inspired by the Mediterranean influence which dominates the resort, the Ria Park Hotels offer comfort and refinement for a relaxing and memorable stay.


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So I purchased a used AMD system with the purpose of having it output to 5 monitors. When I went to the seller, he had the machine rigged up to three monitors and everything was going well. I purchased the system and foolishly decided to upgrade something (the driver for AMD and the driver for the monitor and I think a windows update). I don't know what happened but now it only recognizes one monitor.
Here are the specifications of the GPU:
1) x3 Display Port
2) x1 DVI
3) x1 HDMI
All monitors I have are DVI, so I am converting the display port signal to DVI (don't have an hdmi to dvi converter at the moment, so I haven't tested it yet). So when I first got it the monitors through display port were recognized but now they are not at all. Although, all monitors work if connected directly to the DVI input.
Steps taken to fix:
1) Used ddu in safe mode to completely uninstall and go back to the driver that was originally working (19.5.2). But alas no luck
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We are venturing into the fibre market, and are offering raw fleeces for sale. All fleeces are skirted to the best of my ability, but animals are not coated, so there is likely to be a small amount of vegetable matter, etc from winter feeding, and they may have a small amount of second cuts – this is noted on fleeces where it may be more of a concern, and prices are adjusted accordingly. Britch wool has been removed. Fleeces can be shipped at the buyers expense, or delivered if possible. Please contact us for more information about any of the fleeces listed.
A description of each breed of wool is listed below, paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius. Click on the breed to be redirected to a listing of a description and photos of the individual fleeces available.
A versatile longwool with varying fibre diameters. Large, dense fleeces with distinct locks and a bold crimp. Generally a low grease content, so can be spun in the grease. Amenable fleeces that also take dye well. Coarser fleeces are great for outerwear, mats and durable items, while finer fleeces work for sweaters, shawls and occasionally next to skin garments. Finer fleeces may not felt well, while coarser ones generally will.
A medium breed wool, both comfortable and able to stand up to some abuse. Dense locks and blocky staples, and a well developed crimp give it a springy quality. Can be spun from the lock or carded. Pleasant to spin with lots of air and bounce to the yarn. Also blends well with less elastic fibres, adding resilience and loft. Takes dye well. Can be used for everything from mittens or shawls to industrial felts.
Blue-faced Leicester cross Fleeces
Lustrous, silky longwool that is fairly predictable. Generally uniform fleece with a springy appearance. Locks can be slippery to prepare. Takes dye clearly. Versatile – fine enough to be comfortable next to skin, yet is durable. Blends well with other fibres. Uses include sweaters, socks, mittens, and woven fabrics for clothing and household use.
The fleeces offered are from ewes which are BFL crossed with North Country Cheviot, adding bulk and resilience to the fleece.
These fleeces are generally Clun Forest cross, so characteristics are similar to that breed.
These are fleeces from Clun Forest cross Dorset ewes, to give a versatile white fleece.


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Burning This Life to Ash
August 2, 2013
"If something burns your soul with purpose and desire, it's your duty to be reduced to ashes by it. Any other form of existence will be yet another dull book in the library of life." ~ Andrea Balt There's no room these days for half-heartedness. Either step up, or step off, the universe seems to … More Burning This Life to Ash


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NYTimes economics reporter shares a painful story
Posted By RichC on May 17, 2009
Interestingly those people who knew and were aware of the conditions that lead to the economic meltdown still fell prey to being swallowed by wanting more than they could afford. In a brutally honest New York Times article, Edmund Andrews shares his story.
If there was anybody who should have avoided the mortgage catastrophe, it was I. As an economics reporter for The New York Times, I have been the paper's chief eyes and ears on the Federal Reserve for the past six years. I watched Alan Greenspan and his successor, Ben S. Bernanke, at close range. I wrote several early-warning articles in 2004 about the spike in go-go mortgages. Before that, I had a hand in covering the Asian financial crisis of 1997, the Russia meltdown in 1998 and the dot-com collapse in 2000. I know a lot about the curveballs that the economy can throw at us.
But in 2004, I joined millions of otherwise-sane Americans in what we now know was a catastrophic binge on overpriced real estate and reckless mortgages. Nobody duped or hypnotized me. Like so many others — borrowers, lenders and the Wall Street dealmakers behind them — I just thought I could beat the odds. We all had our reasons. The brokers and dealmakers were scoring huge commissions. Ordinary homebuyers were stretching to get into first houses, or bigger houses, or better neighborhoods. Some were greedy, some were desperate and some were deceived.
Mr. Andrews starts a new family with a second wife, he buys too much house and stretched his budget in an attempt to cover alimony. He gets a no-doc mortgage, maxes out his credit cards and is eventually unable to make ends meet.
Unfortunately the only option that Mr. Andrews sees, is his new found buddy Bob, the mortgage broker. He pins his hope that "Bob" can help him out of his money problems by consolidating his debt into a new, even bigger adjustable rate mortgage that could potentially hit rates of 11.5%:
I felt foolish, ashamed and angry as I confessed to Bob [mortgage broker]. Why had I been trying to live a lifestyle that I couldn't afford? Why had I tried to keep up the image of a conventional suburban family man, when nothing about my situation was conventional? How could I have glossed over the fact that we had been spending about $3,000 more than we were earning, month after month after month?How could a person who wrote about economics for a living fall into the kind of credit-card trap that consumer groups had warned about for years?
The paperwork was so confusing that I was never exactly sure who was paying what. I hazily understood that I was paying most of the fees, one way or another, but I couldn't figure out how, and I couldn't see any better alternatives. After it was all over, I figured we had paid about $5,800 in fees to Bob's mortgage company and the settlement company, on top of the sales commission that came out in higher interest rates every month.


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Camberwell Arts Festival is a registered charity, and the UK's longest running arts festival, now in it's 24th year. This year's theme is 'All's Well' taken from the motto on the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell's coat of arms
For nine days, Camberwell becomes a crucible of artistic and scientific experimentation as arts and health practitioners collaborate to explore the unique mix of the area. Part science lab, part art studio All's Well offers a varied programme of exhibitions, events, talks, walks, workshops and open studios as we invite you to take the Camberwell Arts Cure.
I'll be giving regular updates on our activity and if you're London based and want to volunteer get in touch at email@example.com
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Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - S. Bronough St.
American, Cajun, Cajun/Creole, Southern
Booking Fee: $2.99
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tallahassee
American, American (New), Breweries, Pizza
Booking Fee: $2.99
Cold Stone Creamery - Tennessee St
Bakery, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Desserts, Ice Cream
Booking Fee: $2.99
Milano Pizzeria - Tallahassee
Desserts, Greek, Italian, Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches, Seafood
Booking Fee: $2.99
Relish Big Tasty Burgers
American, Burger, Dessert, Desserts, Hot Dogs, Salad, Seafood, Vegan
Booking Fee: $3.99
Gordos Authentic Cuban Cuisine - W Pensacola St
Burger, Chicken Wings, Cuban, Latin, Modern European, Salad, Sandwiches, Spanish, Taco, Wings, Wraps
Booking Fee: $3.99
Boru Boru Sushi Burrito
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Super Perros Colombian Restaurant
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Booking Fee: $3.99
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Capital Cir SE
American, Desserts, Fast Food, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Sandwiches
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Gordos Authentic Cuban Cuisine - Market St
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Booking Fee: $4.99
Island Wing Company
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I Heart Mac & Cheese - Tallahassee
American, American (New), Desserts, Seafood, Soup
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Bakeries, Bakery, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Dessert, Desserts
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Zheng's Chinese Restaurant
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Booking Fee: $5.00
Bojangles Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - Park Ave
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Reangthai Thai Restaurant
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Donut Kingdom - N Monroe St
Bakeries, Bakery, Breakfast, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Donuts
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Wharf Casual Seafood - Bannerman Crossing
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Bradfordville
American, Burger, Chicken Tenders, Dessert, Desserts, Fast Food, Sandwiches
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Tally Fish House & Oyster Bar
American, Breakfast, Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches, Seafood, Seafood Markets
Booking Fee: $7.99
Sahara Greek & Lebanese Cafe
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Canopy Road Cafe - Apalachee
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Booking Fee: $2.99
Uptown Cafe
American, Breakfast, Breakfast & Brunch, Deli, Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
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The Edison
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Backwoods Bistro
American, American (New), Burger, Cajun, Dessert, Desserts, Salad, Seafood, Southern, Steakhouse
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Railroad Square Craft House
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Pong's Boba Tea
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Food Glorious Food
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Little Paris
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Writer: Joshua Dysart
Art: Pere Perez
Color Art: Ian Hannin
Covers: Mico Suayan and Khari Evans
Lettering: Rob Steen
Associate Editor: Jody LeHeup
Executive Editor: Warren Simons
Published by: Valiant Entertainment
Cover Price: $3.99
Nine (ten if you count the recent #0) issues in, and this title's getting rather complex, juggling a number of characters. While it does so, this seems a fairly Faith-centric issue, focusing more on her than the other characters…which to me, really is the way to go; allowing character development and for the reader to get to know the character better, while keeping the entire, overall story progressing.
After being temporarily depowered and falling from a dangerous height, Faith comes to and discovers her friends/teammates have been captured by Project Rising Spirit (we as readers witness the kids' capture). Interspersed, we get flashbacks to how Faith got into comics, a tragedy in her early life, as well as some added details that flesh out her off-panel time several issues ago…and the issue ends on a key moment for Faith and Peter as Project Rising Spirit prepares to move out with their mission accomplished.
Visually, this is yet another strong issue. I honestly don't recall as of this typing whether Perez has been on every issue thus far, but the look of this issue solidly fits with earlier issues, and seems entirely consistent with my memory of earlier and most-recent issues. The visual style has a certain simplicity to it–it's not overly or distractingly-detailed…but it has a certain authenticity that makes the characters all seem that much more real: they're not virtual clones of one another…the faces and bodies are distinct and varied, as the characters actually are.
Story-wise it's painfully obvious (particularly with recent house ads and other "meta" information (online news/interviews/etc that are not part of the story itself) that this issue is continuing to put pieces in place for the upcoming Harbinger Wars crossover/arc/event with Bloodshot. While I don't much care for the feeling of "let's get THIS over with so we can get to What We've Been Promised," it still resonates with me a bit, as it's that much more obvious how these titles are beginning to fit together as part of the shared universe.
While we don't have much in the way of development for the other characters–we mainly just see what fate's befallen them–we get quite a bit with Faith…and it makes her a much more interesting character. It'd be easy to "assume" stuff with her, but having the actual details keeps her grounded and relatable…on the surface, one might see her as some cliché, yet it seems to me that much of what she is even so far in this book comes from her making conscious choices, not mindlessly following the clichés.
Though there are plenty of positives for the other Valiant titles…more and more I find myself with Harbinger at the top of the list for the nice art and the complex, realistic (as much as they can be: that's a given) story and characters. If you're only going to follow one Valiant title, I'd be inclined to make it Harbinger.
Filed under: 2012, Harbinger, Valiant | Tagged: Comic Reviews, Harbinger, Harbinger War, Ian Hannin, Jody Leheup, Joshua Dysart, Khari Evans, Mico Suayan, Pere Perez, Peter Stanchek, Project Rising Spirit, Rob Steen, Toyo Harada, Valiant, Valiant Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Warren Simons |


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In today's post, we cover the 10 hottest digital marketing trends for attorneys for 2018 and beyond. Sit back, grab a cup of Joe and enjoy!
The digital revolution has made the entire marketplace more competitive, and the legal world is not immune. Today, there are more law offices commanding places on the web, trying to find their footing on the top page of search results. In order to keep up with (or, better yet, get ahead of) the pack, law offices must use every tool available to strengthen their online presence.
Optimizing your online content for search is one of the most powerful allies in your marketing toolbox. With a fully optimized website, potential clients will be able to connect with your services and see what makes your firm unique. While most people are familiar with the basics of search engine optimization, the guidelines and best practices change from year to year (even month to month). Your approach will also vary widely depending on discipline: for example, a doctor's office isn't going to frame its content the same way a traditional business does.
In this way, law offices are also unique. Your goal is not to sell a product, but to convince a potential client that your services and expertise make you the best candidate to serve their legal needs. This requires a thoughtful approach to your website optimization and marketing efforts in general.
Perhaps you're wondering why you should be focusing so much on your website in the first place. Law offices are one of the few professions left that still rely on word of mouth, but your web presence is your cyber front door. In today's virtual world, it's often a client's first impression of you. Imagine you need a gutter cleanout, and you click on the first two hits on Google. The first is full of photos, worker bios, and client testimonials. The second is a geocities-era link with a couple pieces of clip art and a phone number. Which would you choose?
Your website and its content, when executed well, communicate both compassion and professionalism. It also helps your firm land on the first page of those coveted search engine results pages. Let's explore the current best practices for gaining and attracting clients in 2017.
The perfect length for a content piece has been the matter of some debate. Some people lean toward shorter pieces, citing the average user's shorter attention span. After all, what's the point in creating content, if no one's going to read it?
On the other hand, current research shows that longer-form pieces help you move up in search results. A recent study found that the top 10 search results contained content that averaged 2,000 words. This makes long-form content a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. There are a couple caveats to this claim, however:
- Your long-form content should still be easy to digest and scan. Think of it this way: Would you rather listen to interesting sound bites regarding a recent verdict, or hunker down and read the entire ruling? You should design content with ease of reading in mind – even when it's long (and the subject matter dense).
- Don't write for content's sake. Your pieces should be engaging and full of useful information. "Fluff" and low-quality writing will only hurt your SEO efforts in the long run.
There are a couple of ways you can make your current content longer or create newer long-form pieces for your blog or inner pages. Some examples include:
- Adding a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section. In your initial consultations, you likely run into similar questions again and again. A FAQ section is a perfect place to assemble answers to all common queries. It will add excellent content to your site and have the added benefit of decreasing questioning phone calls.
- Write a case study. Part of your ultimate goal is building enough trust for potential clients to choose you for their legal needs. Your clients are frequently coming from a place of vulnerability, so it's essential you ease their concerns. You might choose to describe a recent success or case study about how you helped a client and what the process looked like.
You might think your website has enough visual appeal, but there are a few things you can do to improve your visual web presence. In a law setting, visual appeal is particularly important, as you want your site to convey trust, compassion, and professionalism. That's a lofty order for a URL. But you can do it by following some simple tips:
- Add artistic photos. Instead of traditional headshots, hire a photographer and do a professional shoot. This will go a long way toward improving your perceived credibility and encourage visitors to take the next step.
- Get rid of stock photos. At the same time, rid your site of anything that's stock quality. These can appear low quality and fake – certainly not adjectives you want associated with your firm.
- Remove flash. Flash technology doesn't work on most updated browsers or on mobile devices, so when people open your page, a white, empty hole will greet them – not exactly a great first impression.
- Keep it simple and clean. It's just as easy to overdesign as it is to under design. Include simple, professional calls to action throughout your site – but don't bog it down with borders or background gradients.
A recent study found that 70% of law firms generate new cases through their website. Taking the time to make sure yours stands out will help you reap the benefits.
One of the biggest trends we're seeing in SEO right now is an increase in machine learning. Google's artificial intelligence algorithm is called RankBrain, and it's been named the third-most important ranking factor. RankBrain essentially teaches itself and improves based on a user's behavior. The prospect is terrifying for anyone familiar with George Orwell, but interesting all the same.
Here's the gist of it: RankBrain makes it harder for anyone to "game" Google. The search engine, itself, is constantly learning how to produce the most relevant and trustworthy results on the web. That means your focus should be curating and generating high-quality content designed with your target user in mind.
The ultimate goal of your website will be to encourage prospects to journey into the next stage of that funnel – filling out a form or calling for a free initial consultation. This requires some research on your part. Align your thought-leading content with your target user's pain points. That will make you both authoritative and trustworthy – a slam-dunk for SEO.
We've already discussed the importance of longer-form content, but what about the mix of it in general? To rev up your content, break up your blocks of text with infographics and videos. According to a recent report by Cisco, 69% of all internet traffic will be video in 2017. Here are some suggested best practices from the American Bar Association to get your creative juices flowing:
- Create solo profiles. There might be many firms in your area that practice the same type of law and have the same solid reputation. Video gives you a chance to differentiate by highlighting individual lawyers, not the firm. Present your attorneys in their best light (literally and figuratively) by capturing their persuasive powers on video. Video provides the opportunity to present ideas and positions with added authority and impact.
- Use videos to explain complex legal scenarios. Sometimes, it's much easier to explain a legal concept through discussion than it is chunks of text. For example, a personal injury attorney might choose to narrate a video explaining how comparative negligence will affect a settlement. And since videos are short – only two to five minutes on average – attorneys will have to explain the issues succinctly, and in a way that's both more attractive to clients and easier for them to digest.
- Take advantage of free platforms. YouTube makes it easy to create and distribute videos. Consider posting content to your website and social media outlets so that it's "shareable." This will increase your reach and your credibility, and establish your firm's thought leadership.
By now, most small and medium-sized businesses, including law firms, have a mobile website. But have you taken steps to optimize your website for mobile search? According to research from Hitwise, up to 60% of all Google searches are via a mobile device. In response to this demand, Google announced a project in 2016 called "Accelerated Mobile Pages" (AMP). AMPs load faster and perform better. Consider having your web developer add AMP code to your mobile site. This would put you ahead of the competition, as only 23% of search engine optimizers are currently implementing AMPs.
If you don't have a web developer, or don't want to go through adding AMP coding to your site, there are still a few things you can do to enhance your mobile user experience:
- Test your load times. Google uses your mobile speed and usability as a ranking factor, so it makes sense to spend time improving it. Slow loading speeds are correlated with lower user engagement: according to a recent study, 40% of visitors leave a site if it takes longer than 3 seconds to load.
- See how mobile-friendly your current site is by using Google's Mobile-Friendly Test. This will give you a list of issues that might be affecting your site's mobile performance.
- Compress your high resolution images. Law firm websites often rely on high-res, professional photos. Compressing these will go a long way toward improving your mobile user experience.
Only 1/3rd of law firms had a mobile-optimized site in 2015. Don't let yours be one of them!


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By Ben Horne
January 29 2007
Mark Ramprakash has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Surrey until 2009. This means that Ramp... More >
January 28 2007
John Batty has signed a two year extension to his current contract, which will keep him at the club untill 2009. Batty has been with the clu... More >
January 28 2007
Here are player profiles of some of the younger Surrey players. These include, Simon King, Arun Harinath, Laurie Evans, Matt Spriegel and Ga... More >
January 28 2007
Here are player profiles of Stewart Walters, Neil Saker and Jade Dernbach. ... More >
December 22 2006
Mark Ramprakash reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing after an amazing performance on Saturday night. Ramprakash will face fellow sport... More >
December 7 2006
Tim Murtgah has joined North London rivals Middlesex after agreeing a two year contact. Murtagh had been on the Surrey staff fdor the past s... More >
November 17 2006
The CHASE Ben Holliokae fund will be holding carol concert in memory of former Surrey cricket player Ben Hollioake, who was killed in a road... More >
November 17 2006
Surrey have signed Australian pace bowler Matt Nicholson as their second oversees player for the 2007 season. Nicholson spent last season at... More >
October 27 2006
Chris Schofield has signed a one-year contact with Surrey, after a successful trail period. The former England leg-spinner started the 2006 ... More >
October 24 2006
Surrey have signed 20-year-old Irish wicketkeeper Gary Wilson on a one-year contract. Wilson, who played for the second eleven last season, ... More >


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Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province has recorded a surge in Tuberculosis cases as of last month.
This was according to a former Government Communication officer, Brian Beti who reports, this information was collected following the visit of the World Health Organisation Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo to Helena Goldie Hospital early this week.
"Dr. Shin-Young-soo saw a little how work was done at the Helena Goldie hospital where right at the moment they are still dealing with an outbreak of Tuberculosis, a sickness which went undetected for some time but resurfaced and according to sources at the hospital it is surging and the number of TB cases recorded for the past few months is similar to their annual records, so by local standards at the moment TB cases are high."
SIBC News will run a separate story on this from relevant authorities.


text: Part One of my Asia Trip was a stopover in Hong Kong for 5 days! What a vibrant city! Stayed in Kowloon surrounded by great bars and restaurants. Did a food tour in Mong Kok, explored the wet markets, rode a junk boat, walked around Tai O Fishing Village, visited Lantau Island, spent a day in Macau, took a tram up to Victoria Peak, indulged in a fabulous brunch buffet, drank at some incredible bars, and had a lovely Michelin-starred dinner.


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Born in 1986 in Brittany and based between Belfort and Brussels.
After graduating in Cultural Studies at KU Leuven and Editorial Design at erg, Brussels, she works in collaboration with cultural institutions.
Her interests include exploring the links between art and publishing practices, heritage collections and on-line/on-site research & mediation tools.
Please find below a selection of projects; go to the Heritage or Publishing pages for more details.
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Colporter, éditer, diffuser
Relecture et réactivation des ouvrages de colportage en les inscrivant dans le contexte contemporain du territoire et de ses problématiques (urbaines, environnementales, culturelles), ce travail s'envisage sur un mode multiple (recherches patrimoniales, workshops), mêlant le passé, le présent et le futur de la ville de Dunkerque et de sa région. De cette collecte protéiforme résultera un palimpseste éditorial (imprimé, sonore, réseau off-line). Cette résidence de recherche a été menée en 2017 grâce à Fructôse, base effervescente de soutien aux artistes, puis renouvelée en 2019 avec l'aide du Ministère de la Culture – DRAC Hauts-de-France.
Reading on the ceiling
The result of a Summer residency at the Vorwerk-Stift Künstlerhaus, Hamburg, "Reading on the Ceiling" gathers a group show, an evolutive library and a radio broadcast in 2017. On this occasion, the Vorwerk-Stift's gallery and artists' house garden was a site for visual, spatial, sound and editorial experimentations, a dialogue between various practices coming together for the duration of the event. In the spirit of fruitful exchanges, the reading room, exhibition space and sound space are cohabitating, each one offering fresh material to the others, through a process of constant circulation between each of these sources for reflection. With Myriam A. Goulet, Xavier Aupaix, J.-F. Caro, Dieudonné Cartier, ICIPerformance (Julie Rouanne & David Le Simple), Ronan Le Creurer, Béatrice Lortet, Guillaume Sinquin and La Houle.
Collection des incertitudes
The Collection des incertitudes finds its sources in public, digitized heritage collections, and consists in the entire set of "artefacts" marked by the presence of lexical fields pertaining to the notion of "uncertainty" in their archival records. The collection is in perpetual evolution, and evolves along the uncertain knowledge and recognitions of the scientific world. The Collection des incertitudes was initiated by Marie Lécrivain and Martin Campillo in December 2016 during DiVersions, a worksession organized by the Constant Association for Art and Media, in collaboration with the Brussels Royal Museum of Art and History. The project has been since developed the help of Colm O'Neill.
Links online : diversions + collection-of-uncertainties
One + One +
One + One + is a cycle initiated with the Centre Culturel de Namur in 2017: the exhibition catalogue is interrogated and revisited at each exhibition, object for artistic encounter and editorial dialogue. A poster-catalogue of sorts for One + One + (saule o avalanche) by Marcel Berlanger & Evariste Richer, with a text by curator Yves Depelsenaire; and a performance-conversation edited for Quatuor by Benoît Félix & Bernard Gilbert.


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The location can easily be reached by car.
Travelling from Cooma on the Snowy Mountains Highway, turn right onto the Rules Point Road, then turn left after about two kilometres up a gravel road.
Also known as Oddys, Ibbotsons, Dr Campbell or confused with Long Flat Hut.
Brief History
The original building was built by Bobby Joyce for Dr Campbell to support his grazing leases. Bill Oddy was the Manager up until the late 1930's.
The original shingle roof was covered in 1927. Col Ibbotson then managed it for various owners up until 1959. Alvy Oddy was the last leaseholder until late in the 1960's.
It is now a NPWS rest area, and was badly vandalised until a full restoration in 2002. Fences now keep the cars away from the buildings.
It is commonly used by the horse riding community. Horses are welcome at a separate campground to the left of the entrance road.
The building is large at 7m by 11m. It is constructed of timber and lined with a wooden floor. There are four main rooms and a verandah. The chimneys are mud mortared rock with iron flues. An old privy stands nearby, along with a NPWS standard issue toilet.
Caretakers The Land Rover Club of the ACT took over the maintenace of this hut, after their successful work on Old Currango.
- Hueneke Pp 195.
- The KHA Reference number is 1207 and
- the KNP POM number is L.84.
- A full Conservation Study exists.
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The Sá Family and Jiu Jitsu in Ceará
Master Francisco Viera Sá was born in the remote town of Senador Pompeu, about 200 km from the city of Fortaleza, on December 17, 1935. His first had contact with the sport came through magazine publications in "Cruzeiro" in which Hélio Gracie showed various techniques and talked about BJJ. He also spent time training with Professor Nilo Weber Veloso, a student of George Gracie from a time when the Gracie family came to live in Fortaleza for two years. During this short time, Hélio Gracie also introduced Pedro Hermetério, Coronel Tony Magalhães, Pinheirão, and others to the sport.
In his late teens Master Sá moved to Recife in the state of Pernambuco to follow a career in the Brazilian Air Force. While in Recife, Master Sá learned that a Jiu Jitsu master by the name of Takeo Iano was teaching in the area. He immediately sought out the Kodokan Academy standout to continue his training. Master Sá dedicated himself to the study of Jiu Jitsu, and in six years advanced from white belt to achieve his instructor certification under Takeo Iano.
After years of training in Recife, Master Sá returned to his home state to be closer to his family. There he opened his first academy, called the Central Ringue Club, later renamed the Academia Professor Sá, a very successful school of Jiu Jitsu. Professor Sá has taught more than 25,000 people in his long career including many successful fighters such as Daniel Beleza, Jorge Gurgel, Marcus Aurelio, and Daniel Tavares, as well as his sons Professor Francisco Carlos Pinto Sá ("Sazinho"), Professor Guybson Costa E Sá, and Robson Sá.
Master Francisco Viera Sá is one of the rare people to have acquired honor that is Red Belt, the highest rank in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It takes approximately 40 years of training after being awarded a black belt to gain this honor. Master Sá was a Black Belt for 54 years in 2013, having received his Black Belt in 1959 from Professor Nilo Weber Veloso and recognized by the Pernambuco Jiu Jitsu Federation.
Sadly, on the morning of September 13, 2013 Master Sá passed away due to Melanoma at the age of 77. He was survived by his sons, and left behind a True Legacy of 59 years of dedication to the Gentle Art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Professor Carlos Pinto Sá "Sazinho" is Master Sá's oldest son and successor to leadership of SAS Team. "Sazinho" was born in Fortaleza in 1964. He was promoted to Black Belt in 1985, and currently holds the rank of 6th degree Black Belt recognized by the Cearense (FBJJO-CE), Brazilian (CBJJ), and International (IBJJF) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations. He is the President of SAS Team BJJ Worldwide, President of the Olympic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation in the state of Ceará, and President of the National Professional Fighting Confederation. "Sazinho" is a two time Brazilian National Champion and Pan American Champion, all at the rank of Black Belt. He has trained more than 100 Worlds medalists and many MMA fighters who have made it to the biggest events in the world.
The Founding of Team SAS in Ceará
"Sazinho" partnered with André Pederneiras and Wendel Alexander to align the academy with Nova União and form the Nova União team in Ceará. Under the guidance of André Pederneiras, "Sazinho" also founded the Olympic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation in Ceará. In 1994, recognizing the need for stronger competition in Ceará, he organized the "Copa da Amizade," or Friendship Cup BJJ competition. This competition and the media attention it garnered helped increase the talent in Ceará and cause the team to rapidly expand. In 2009 "Sazinho" broke the bond with Nova União to form SAS Team BJJ. SAS Team BJJ promotes the philosophy of Professor Sá, and honors the legacy of the family that pioneered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Northeast Brazil. The main objective of the team is to educate its members on the etiquette and ethics expected in the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while remaining on the cutting edge of technical ability, as well as setting guidelines for basic curriculum and belt advancement of affiliate schools. SAS Team BJJ has 120 affiliate schools worldwide. Our members proudly represent SAS Team BJJ and the Phoenix which is our logo.
Team SAS Founder Profiles
Name: Master Francisco Viera Sá
Birth Date: December 17, 1935 to September 10, 2013
City: Senador Pompeu – Ceará, Brazil
Master Sá began training at the age of 19 in 1954 while a member of the Brazilian Air Force. He received his instructor certification from Takeo Yano and his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Nilo Weber Veloso at the age of 24, certified by the Pernambuco Jiu Jitsu Foundation. Master Sá is world renowned for training champions and professors, with more than 25,000 students in his career. Master Sá passed away in September 2013 at the age of 77 from cancer.
10th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Red Belt, 54 Years as a Black Belt)
Pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fortaleza – Ceará, Brazil
Cearense Champion – 1958
Cearense Luta Livre Champion – 1960
Name: Professor Francisco Carlos Pinto Sá ("Sazinho")
Birth Date: March 13, 1964 / City: Fortaleza – Ceará, Brazil
"Sazinho" began training with his father at the age of 3 in 1967. He received his black belt from Master Sá in 1985 at the age of 21. "Sazinho" was the first coach of UFC and Strikeforce superstars Marcus Aurelio, Hermes Franca, Jorge Gurgel, as well as many other fighters in promotions around the world.
6th degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu
2 x Champion, Brazilian Nationals – 1998/99
Pan-American Champion – 1999
President of the Olympic Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ceará, Brazil
Degrees in Physical Education and Law


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Jamie and Tom Wedding Highlight, The Aldie Mansion, Doylestown PA
Produced by Live Picture Studios (https://www.livepicturestudios.com)
Music licensed from www.themusicbed.com
Nine years ago Jamie and Tom met during spring break. Tom held Jamie hand and never let go. The connection between the both of them, radiates love when they look into each other's eyes. Together with their closest family and friends, they celebrated into the night at The Aldie Mansion, PA. We were so excited to help capture their special day, congratulations!


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True Life Conference
On 7th December Year 12 & 13 Sociology students attended a 'True Life Conference.' This was a chance for students to develop their understanding of crime and deviance for their A-Level paper through engagement with reformed criminals. Students were able to hear first-hand about the factors which caused the criminals to offend, their experiences of the justice system including prison education, differing categories of prison and the challenges now facing the criminals going through adult life with a serious criminal record. Students felt that this had been "an amazing and eye-opening day" and particularly enjoyed the afternoon session which allowed them to ask the criminals about anything they were curious to know or understand following the earlier presentations. Students will be able to draw on the things they have seen and heard at this conference throughout Year 13 Sociology.


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Xbox unveiled its brand new game console earlier this week, and as part of the announcement, a new game from Bungie and Activision was teased. The team behind Halo is launching a new franchise called Destiny, and a live-action trailer for the game has been released online. In the world of the game, the hero is a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth following the arrival of "the Traveler." This live-action/CG trailer, directed by Jon Favreau, stars Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Revolution) as a Guardian of the City who is recalling an important life lesson he once learned. The trailer essentially gives Favreau the chance to make the Star Wars film he never could, but I'm interested to see more from the game.
Hit the jump to watch the trailer. Gameplay from Destiny will be unveiled at the E3 press conference on June 10th.
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School Overview
Now is the time to live your dream and learn to fly. Brown Flying School has been training pilots at Sky King Airport since 1959. The airport is family-owned and operated. The school averages over 60 students a year. Brown Flying School currently has alumni flying military jets, 747s, crop dusters and just for recreation. Currently we offer private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, complex, CFI, CFII, and MEI flight training. Current fleet consists of Cessna 172Ns, Cessna 172RG and Twin Beechcraft 95. With reasonable rates, Brown Flying School rates are competitive. Full-time, professional instructors offer flexible scheduling 7 days a week. Instructor fee is $35 per hour. Hourly rates for the Cessna 172N are $120 per hour and rates for the Cessna 172RG are $155 per hour. Hourly rates for the Twin Beechcraft 95 are $235 an hour. All aircraft rental fees include the operating and fuel costs. For a consultation, call today 812-466-2229. First Introductory flight is $60.


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Plein Air Fridays Session 2
July 13, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
How to begin a landscape painting. Foreground, middle ground, background.
Please Read Carefully If You Have Been To Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park now has two entrances. We are not going to the Giant Road entrance. We are going to the Atlas Rd entrance. On highway 80, take the Richmond Parkway exit west. Cross San Pablo Ave and make a right on Atlas Rd. Continue past the UPS headquarters and the entrance to the Point Pinole Business Park (with a fountain) all the way to the end of Atlas. You will cross a bridge, and see the Atlas Rd staging area. We will meet at this parking lot and decide whether people want to walk 5 min to the beach with its orange grasses or stay near the lot with views of eucalyptus groves and rolling yellow grass. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms.
If using GPS, enter "Atlas Road Bridge Extension," which appears on Google Maps. You won't get an address with a street number, but the GPS will lead you directly to the parking lot where we will meet.


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Sacked Racing Queensland chief integrity officer Wade Birch is suing the organisation, claiming he was unfairly dismissed and that his reputation has been ruined.
In a District Court claim filed Monday, Mr Birch's lawyers say the long-time racing industry official was fired in July 2015 for alleged misconduct with no warning and despite not having committed any wrongdoing.
The claim, filed by Miller Sockhill Lawyers, seeks damages for breach of contract, equitable compensation, and $258,000 for lost wages, superannuation, long service leave and failure to make good on a promised redundancy package.
"As a result of the manner in which he was treated during the latter parts of his employment and the manner of his dismissal the plaintiff has been medically certified as being unfit to continue his usual occupation," the statement of claim says.
"The plaintiff's reputation has been adversely affected so that it is unlikely he will be able to find alternative employment within the racing industry."
Mr Birch was one of many industry figures stood down in February last year after revelations that greyhound trainers routinely used live animals such as rabbits and possums as bait – a practice that is illegal in Australia.
He was reinstated following an internal review before being suspended and later sacked after a commission of inquiry into live baiting.
The District Court claim says that during Mr Birch's 18 years of service, he never received a single warning about his conduct.
Racing Queensland assured him in June 2015 the inquiry's report contained nothing to concern him and that he could return to work.
But, according to the claim, just three weeks later he was given a show cause notice and suspended, before he was sacked a fortnight later for alleged misconduct.
"The decision to summarily dismiss the plaintiff without notice was harsh, oppressive and unconscionable," the claim says.
Racing Queensland has been contacted for comment.


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By Harunur Rashid, Leonid Polyak, Ellen Mosley-Thompson
Released through the yankee Geophysical Union as a part of the Geophysical Monograph sequence, quantity 193.
Abrupt weather swap: Mechanisms, styles, and Impacts brings jointly a various staff of paleoproxy files akin to ice cores, marine sediments, terrestrial (lakes and speleothems) documents, and matched ocean-atmosphere weather versions to rfile fresh advances in realizing the mechanisms of abrupt weather adjustments. because the discovery of the Dansgaard-Oeschger occasions in Greenland ice cores and the next discovery in their modern occasions within the marine sediments of the North Atlantic, the quest for those abrupt, millennial-scale occasions around the globe has intensified, and accordingly, the variety of paleoclimatic files chronicling such occasions has elevated. the quantity highlights comprise discussions of documents of earlier weather variability, meridional overturning stream, land-ocean-atmosphere interactions, feedbacks within the weather approach, and worldwide temperature anomalies. Abrupt weather Change should be of curiosity to scholars, researchers, lecturers, and coverage makers who're serious about abrupt weather swap and its strength influence on society.
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Good Pub Guide Recommended
Civilised dining pub with a proper bar, real ales, highly enjoyable food and courteous service; comfortable bedrooms
A perfect base for exploring the fine surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this delightful Georgian coaching inn is run by long-serving owners who welcome damp dog walkers just as warmly as those out for a special meal. The big squarish bar is civilised but informal with soft lighting, high-backed antique settles and old windsor chairs on turkish rugs and flagstones, ham hooks in the high ceiling decorated with dried wheat, teazles and so forth, a delft shelf full of bric-a-brac, plus several prints, sporting caricatures and other pictures; daily papers. Black Sheep Best and Holy Grail and Theakstons Best on handpump, an impressive wine list including 16 (plus champagne) by the glass and 20 malt whiskies. The candlelit, high-ceilinged and elegant dining room has another open fire. Picnic-sets on the gravel outside look beyond the stone houses on the far side of the village green to Witton Fell, and there's a large, attractive back garden. The comfortable bedrooms have pretty country furnishings; some are in the main house, others in converted stables across the courtyard (these are dog-friendly).
Bar food times: 12-2, 7-9.15; 12-6, 7-9.15 Sun
Imaginative food includes sandwiches, seared king scallops with roast cauliflower purée, confit apple and apple salad, beef fillet carpaccio with pomegranate compote, parmesan and beer bread croutons with truffle emulsion, potato and thyme rösti with mushroom, garlic and leek fricassée, ox cheek and real ale suet pudding with maple-glazed parsnips and colcannon potato, plaice meunière with caper beurre noisette and roasted new potatoes, sage and lemon-stuffed porchetta with croquette potatoes, rhubarb compote and cider velouté, chicken with roast jerusalem artichokes, truffle and chestnut mushroom tortellini and hazelnut velouté, and puddings such as confit fig with mascarpone, chocolate sorbet, fresh honeycomb and hazelnuts and Valrhona chocolate fondant with sweet date purée and walnut ice-cream.
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Usage of sugar is enormous. We All know that sugar adds excessive calorie to our body. Thus, many of us avoid consuming sugar. In fact, there can be many health issues which get accelerated by the consumption of it. So, does it mean, sugar has no benefits? No! Sugar can be used in various home remedies. The power of sugar may be a little harmful when we consume it, but it is extremely good to vanish many health problems naturally. Do you know how? Have a look at the following and know about the surprising usage of sugar without eating eat. (Also Read: Sweet tooth: How to get rid of the craving for sugar with simple tricks)
Home Remedies With Sugar Without Eating It:
- Treats wounds and stops bleeding
- Exfoliate your skin well
- Makes your lipstick last longer
- Soothes burn on your tongue
Treats wounds and stops bleeding:
Sugar can be good to stop bleeding from any wound or cut. It can even cure many infections and inflammations. If you get any cut, wound, bed sore, leg ulcer, bacterial infection, use sugar to heal them. Apply some sugar directly to the wound. Leave it for sometimes, you can see that the bleeding has stopped. (Also Read: What Are The Home Remedies For Infected Wound)
Exfoliate your skin well:
Sugar can exfoliate your skin well. It can take out all the dead cells and dirt from the core of your skin. So, to use this, you have to use some olive oil or coconut oil in half bowl of sugar. Mix them and massage the sugar mixture in your body. It will work like a great exfoliator. (Also Read: Face scrub: Why men should use face scrub)
Makes your lipstick last longer:
Yes! Sugar can help your lipstick to last longer. Apply your lipstick first and then sprinkle some sugar powder on your lips and then apply the lipstick again. Now see how stubborn your lip colour becomes. This is an unknown usage of sugar. (Also Read: How To Make Your Lip Colour Last Longer)
Soothes burn on your tongue:
If your tongue is having a burn after drinking tea or any super salty foods, you can use sugar blindly to sooth it. This is one of the best usages of sugar without eating it. Sprinkle some sugar where you have got the burn and within few minutes you can see the pain has gone. But make sure you do not swallow it if you are counting your calories.
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These are the amazing and surprising usages of sugar you all should know. The best part of using these home remedies if you do not have to consume even a little bit of sugar.


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The Current Status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW)
The population of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) native to Puget Sound, also known as the Southern Resident population, are on the brink of extinction. These majestic creatures have a long history in the Salish Sea area and are an important cultural icon for the Pacific Northwest, but human activities over the last few decades are threatening their future. Though this population was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 2005, little has been done since to tackle the causes of their decline. The challenges facing the SRKW population are many, but they can be generally placed into three groups: water pollution, noise pollution, and prey decline.