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Webrino defines a set of commonly used currencies for performing business transactions in the software. Three pre-populated world currencies are included:
- INR: Indian Rupee
- USD: United States Dollar
- EUR: Euro
All financial transactions on Webrino are associated with a particular currency. In addition to the commonly used currencies that ship with Webrino, an administrator may create more currencies as required by the Business.
Adding a New Currency
Only an administrator may add new currencies. To add a new currency to the existing list of currencies:
- Drop-down the Administration menu
- Move the mouse to Currency & Exchange
- Select New Currency from the sub-menu.
In the New Currency form, fill in the information as recommended:
- Key: Best practice is to use the ISO notation for the currency. For example: INR for Indian Rupee, USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro, JPY for Japanese Yen etc.,
- Name: The full name of the currency. For example: "Indian Rupee" or "US Dollar".
- Symbol: A short notation or symbol for the specifc currency. For example: Y for the Japenese Yen.
- Unit: The name for the currency unit. For example: "Rupee" or "Dollar". This is used when numbers are translated to words ($ 1000 will be written as One Thousand Dollars when generating documents like invoices or quotations).
- Sub-unit: The name of the currency sub-unit. For example: "Paise" or "Cent". This is used when decimal points in numbers are translated to words ($ 5.35 will be written as Five Dollars and Thirty Five Cents).
- Decimal precision: Number of digits after the decimal place. It is recommended that this be set to 2 per best practices.
Listing or Editing Existing Currency
Any user may see a list of available currencies in the system. However, only an editor can edit currency information. To see a list of currencies:
- Drop-down the Administration menu
- Move the mouse to Currency & Exchange
- Select All Currencies from the sub-menu
To edit a currency, a user must go to the list of all currencies available in the system using the steps above. Then in this list of currencies, the administrator can click on the Edit () icon in the Actions column for editing the currency on that particular row.


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Chennai metrowater under financial strain
A few months from now, the second desalination plant in Nemmeli will start supplying water to the city, and Chennai Metrowater will incur huge expenses in buying it — placing massive financial stress on an agency already burdened by revenue deficits for over six years now.
In the last fiscal year alone, the difference between the water agency's income and expenditure was nearly Rs. 100 crore. One major reason? The water tariff in the city has not been revised for nearly 15 years.
Given their limited funds for maintaining infrastructure, the quality of service provided by the water agency is bound to take a beating — a fact, residents complain about constantly
Globally, consumers who receive uninterrupted water service, pay for their amount of usage. It is evident that the city lacks a proper water pricing policy, as a heavy volume user of water often pays the same charges as his neighbour, whose consumption is much less.
When the government in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, decided to revise the water tariff, they collected information on how much people paid for private water supply and their willingness and capacity to pay a higher tariff. The water department then ensured that consumers received a reliable supply of better quality water before they hiked the tariff.
Chennai Metrowater could adopt its own set of strategies to sustain maintenance. One immediate way to pump in more funds would be to revise the flat rate for water supply. First, consumers who use water in bulk volumes could be identified and a nominal price hike could be levied there.
It is far easier for consumers to deal with a gradual and nominal price hike than a sudden huge increase.
Many residents often complain about the discrepancy in the levying of water charges. While currently installation of a water meter is mandatory fir those who apply for water connections, many existing consumers continue to pay negligible amounts for the same level of consumption.
Several people shell out nearly Rs. 1,000 to buy a tanker-load of 9,000-12,000 litres from private suppliers that hardly lasts a fortnight, whereas sumps are filled a number of times by Metrowater in a month for just Rs. 50.
Five years ago, pressured by conditions laid down for funding new projects, the water agency haphazardly tried to bring in the metered system. But it evoked stiff protests from residents for various reasons ranging from a lack of devices, faulty meters, inaccurate readings as the meters were fixed three feet below the ground and frequent damage. After that there has been a lull in implementing the system.
However, other cities have put such a system in place successfully. Both Hyderabad and Bengaluru have the metered system to bring down the consumption and decrease wastage. Copenhagen boasts of having saved nearly 26 per cent on water consumption in six years after installing water meters.
Singapore shows the way to preserve water resources and encourages users to conserve water by billing them for what they consume. However, low income groups are provided rebates.
In Bengaluru, meters are fixed on an elevated surface for easy reading. Meters get replaced every few years in several cities to prevent inaccuracies.
While it is necessary for Metrowater to learn from its past blunders before re-introducing the metered system that it has been mulling over for some years, it must first ensure continuous water supply for definite hours with adequate water pressure. Pricing according to each user's consumption would not only bring down wastage, but also help in saving the vital resource.

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Latticia worked with us part-time in 2014. She has since been busy getting a First Class honours for her architecture degree at Birmingham School of Architecture and Design, and working in Rotterdam. She worked on education and large-scale residential projects at Geurst & Schulze Architecten, and has also been doing freelance graphic design work for the Womb Room; a safe space for young women with reproductive health problems to share information, learn how to manage their conditions and redefine their womanhood through focusing on reproductive wellbeing.
We're so excited to have Latticia back, and we want to celebrate by showing off her final design project for her degree.
"During my final year project, I designed a building that encouraged participants to become economically sustainable through harnessing their skills to create jewellery in a workshop, to then sell in a boutique shop. Creating buildings and interventions that service the users to better their own lives through on-site resources and imaginative spaces is something I thoroughly enjoy.Latticia MorapediArchitectural Assistant


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"Phase Separation of C9orf72 Dipeptide Repeats Perturbs Stress Granule Dynamics.", Mol Cell, vol. 65, issue 6, pp. 1044-1055.e5, 2017 Mar 16.
"Mapping the binding interface between an HIV-1 inhibiting intrabody and the viral protein Rev.", PLoS One, vol. 8, issue 4, pp. e60259, 2013.
"Measuring cooperative Rev protein-protein interactions on Rev responsive RNA by fluorescence resonance energy transfer.", RNA Biol, vol. 8, issue 2, pp. 316-24, 2011 Mar-Apr.
"An intrabody based on a llama single-domain antibody targeting the N-terminal alpha-helical multimerization domain of HIV-1 rev prevents viral production.", J Biol Chem, vol. 285, issue 28, pp. 21768-80, 2010 Jul 9.


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Have just landed in Singapore and the sun has gone down, midday UK time. The flight was much better than previous ones, no busting ear drums and be both managed to get some sleep. The worst part of it was probably the guy sitting directly in front of us who would have set off the gas alarm in a Sewerage Plant.
The shades were down the whole flight to simulate night and in a few hours we'll begin the next leg and it really will be night, I wonder if we'll nap again. There are people up here on the 3rd level sleeping in Banana Lounges but we've decided to just sit in the big chairs and walk about to stretch our legs. Alex has a Tiger beer so he'll be content. (Tiger Beer at Changi Airport café S$13, The Sidewalk in downtown Singapore S$5.20)
Holidays are exciting, illuminating and really enjoyable but there's nothing quite like going home!


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The angel assigned to the soul to record all her actions, words, deeds, feelings, thoughts—in short, her comings and goings in the planes of Mater.
The recording angel records each day's events and turns them over to the Keeper of the Scrolls, who is the head of the band of angels known as the angels of record and of all recording angels assigned to the lifewaves evolving in time and space.
Mark L. Prophet and Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Saint Germain On Alchemy: Formulas for Self-Transformation.


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March 28, 2008
Division Superintendents
Billy K. Cannaday, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Spring Professional Development Training for the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
On September 26, 2007, the Board of Education approved the Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) as the statewide English language proficiency assessment for the 2008-2009 school year. Following Board approval of the assessment, training was provided to division directors of testing on test administration.
To comply with one of the requirements for implementation of the assessment, at its March meeting, the Board of Education rescinded the 2002 English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards of Learning and adopted the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Consortium English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. The goal of the WIDA ELP Standards is to provide the foundation to enable ELLs to achieve academically in all content areas. Through the state's participation in the WIDA consortium, an optional placement assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs), WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT), is also available for interested divisions.
As part of the Virginia Department of Education's ongoing effort to meet the professional development requirements under Title III, Part A, training will be offered for Title III coordinators on the WIDA ELP Standards and the W-APT. The training will focus on implementation of the WIDA ELP Standards from an instructional perspective.
The training will be provided in four locations throughout the state as follows:
Date Location Time
May 21, 2008 The Crossroads Institute 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
(276) 236-0391
May 22, 2008 Thomas Fulghum Center 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
(804) 743-3699
May 23, 2008 Massanutten Technical Center 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
325 Pleasant Valley Road
(540) 434-5961
May 23, 2008 Advanced Technology Center 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
(757) 468-8960
Materials and lunch will be provided for all participants.
Due to space limitations, registration is limited to Title III coordinators or their designee. To register, please complete Attachment A, and fax it to Stacy Freeman, ESL specialist, at (804) 371-7347, on or before April 11, 2008.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Stacy Freeman, ESL specialist, at the Virginia Department of Education, at (804) 371-0778 or at email@example.com.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An Alief father of eight is thanking a local nonprofit organization for helping him find a job after years of being homeless.
"I never thought I'd have to live in a truck with eight kids with nowhere to go," said Key Dauterive. "No access to food or water. It was just the hardest thing I've ever had to go through."
Dauterive and his family lost their home during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Then, a few months later, he lost his job.
He said his bills began stacking up, and before he knew it, his truck was impounded.
He, his wife, and children were turned away from shelters because none of them had the space to house a family of 10.
That's when they found West Houston Assistance Ministries, also known as WHAM.
"I was uncomfortable," said Dauterive. "Sometimes, I couldn't go step inside. I would stand out here, and just try to figure out how and why I'm in this situation."
WHAM was founded in 1982, and partners with local businesses and organizations to help people who are struggling to meet their basic needs.
They provide financial assistance for rent and utilities, food, clothing, employment services and even GED and ESL classes.
At WHAM, Dauterive's family finally had access to fresh food, but the real change happened after he met with an employment counselor, and prepared a new resume.
His 7-year-old son Josiah proudly boasted about his father and what happened next.
"He works at Texas Children's Hospital, and he's a head cook," said Josiah.
For the first time in a year and a half, Dauterieve will be going to work next week.
"We really like to work on people's confidence to keep going and help them to get their foot in the door, and having an ultimate goal as to what they see as long term and where they want to go," said WHAM's employment services supervisor Tiaa Johnson.
According to WHAM, more than 1,600 people used their employment resources last year, and more than 3,000 people received financial assistance.
For a family that goes everywhere together, a new job means new opportunities.
"He works really hard to take care of this family, and we've been going through a lot, and he's doing everything in his power to get us somewhere to stay," said Josiah. "It's like a dream come true."
For more information on WHAM's employment services, click here.
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Almost nothing can have the type of impact on your living space that good interior design can. However, many people lack the proper knowledge of design concepts to make the most of their homes. By heeding the guidance and advice in this article, you will have the necessary tools to create a personal retreat that you never want to leave.
One of the easiest steps in interior design involves painting a room. Paint gives a room a fresh look, and it can completely change the feeling in the space. Paint allows you to put a dash of your individual style in the space, and it is an inexpensive way to begin redesigning your home.
You will get the right effect by hanging artwork at eye level. If you hang it anywhere else it can destroy the delicate balance in your room, and even make your space look smaller.
If you have small windows and would like to make them look bigger, hang drapery near the top of the ceiling to elongate your windows. By hanging the rods near the ceiling and having the drapes hang to the floor; it gives the window the effect that it is actually bigger than what it is.
When doing any interior design, you should try not to make any of your rooms look cluttered. You can have too much of a good thing, and you don't want your rooms to look small and cramped. To avoid this, choose your favorite pieces, and leave plenty of open space.
A good interior design tip is to not get too carried away with showing off your big TV or entertainment system. When your friends are over, they won't be inclined to talk with a giant TV staring them down. If you still value conversation, make sure your TV isn't the center of attention.
Step outside your comfort zone when painting an area of your house. Numerous online tutorials are out there that can provide you with beautiful designs for your home renovation project. A creative wall design can turn a dull room into an inspiring one.
A coffee table is one of the more important components that you will need to put in your home, as it is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Make sure that when you purchase your coffee table, that it matches the style of your home and comes with coasters to protect the surface.
How long do you want to live in your current home? If this home is not someplace you plan on living at for much longer, you should consider designing the home in a more neutral fashion. Something which appeals to you might not appeal to someone who is considering purchasing your home.
As suggested before, interior design has the ability to completely transform an ordinary room into something truly exceptional But, not many people have devoted sufficient time and energy to learning about the subject. Review the ideas in the piece above as often as necessary to fully integrate them into a winning design strategy for your living spaces.


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Refined & Redefining
The GX Series is a real workhorse. The new range features a refined chassis, Tier 4 Deutz engines (74.4kW at 2,000rpm with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst), superb ergonomic cabins and new joystick controllers, offering the highest levels of durability, productivity and control in the market. Add to that the Variable Reach System (VRS) which builds on the company's award-winning Archimedes outreach method, and you have amazing control and durability for demanding sideloader applications.
Reliable & robust
Hydrostatic drive
Tier 4 Deutz TCD 3.6 diesel engines
Award-Winning VRS Outreach System
Joystick Controllers
Key Features
Using the experience from new components developed for Baumann's electric ranges, the technical development team worked with the valve bank supplier to improve its performance, allowing movements characteristic only to sideloaders and new options, such as the choice of electronic or manual joysticks. The result is a bespoke bank that can be shared across the range and the cost and convenience benefits of a more consistent parts stocking.
The Baumann GX Series utilises the direct drive Archimedes screw to extend the fork carriage, whilst preventing transverse movements and eliminating unnecessary stresses.
The worm gear system and rollers can work only in combination, which means ideal results each time, and the maximum working speeds – results never before reached.
The system is low in maintenance and simple in design, with a high level of engineering and durability to ensure greater safety, smoother control and perfectly synchronised outreach for highly accurate and efficient load control.
All Baumann sideloaders are built to last. Changes have been made to the GX Series general hydraulic system to improve efficiency and pressure flow. The result is a more durable design, fully compliant with emissions regulations and yet with more sensitive control via a new hydraulic system.
Once the platform is fixed in the horizontal position, the load remains stable even on uneven ground.
The Range: Mid-Sized, Heavy Duty
Our most popular sideloaders are some of out most advanced, performing superbly over long shifts and greater distances. The GX offers refined ergonomic cabins, joystick controllers and the highest levels of durability & control in the market. Available in capacities from 5 to 8 tonnes.
No matter what the ground conditions, Baumann GX Series sideloaders keep loads level. The Variable Reach System (VRS) delivers high precision & productivity via the award-winning, low maintenance Archimedes outreach method.
Our aim was to produce a low-maintenance solution and build on the advances we've made with the original Archimedes outreach system. Customer responses were incredibly positive, but we are always looking to improve. We set about providing a Tier 4 engine model, and this allowed us the opportunity to modify the chassis and add the VRS.
The GX is already very popular with customers. It's latest iteration is a worthy addition to the Baumann range. Strong, reliable and refined, it provides excellent productivity and safety for long load users.
Some changes are regulatory, such as the stricter emissions standards, and others come via our own experience and expertise. The new GX range is a combination of the two, with upgraded engines and chassis, plus the increased reliability and innovation for which we have become known.


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Sign Up For Rally No. 2 To Havana In October
Dates have been set for the second in our "Rallies to Cuba: Learn the Lingo" series. We're bringing boats to Marina Hemingway for two weeks, beginning Oct. 9. The first Havana rally was a terrific success, as you can see here from the faces of the participants at this yacht club luncheon.
Once again we are partnering with the Hemingway International Yacht Club to offer classes in Spanish for Cruisers. The morning classes combined with guided and self-directed educational tours ensures compliance with U.S. regulations for legal travel. Plus we assist with Coast Guard paperwork.
Click to visit our new website
and learn the details about our October Rally and future AIM Marine Group Cuba programs
People often worry about the timing. Isn't October in hurricane season, they ask? Of course, those of us who live in Florida don't stop using our boats during summer and fall just because it's hurricane season.
It is a fact of nature that spring and fall offer the best weather for transiting the Florida Straits in something close to a schedule, but fall does have the disadvantage of possible late season hurricanes. (Winter is just plain bad news on those waters with the regular arrival of frontal systems-we call them "northers," which make the Gulf Stream a no-go much of the time.)
October hurricanes, however, are infrequent. And come with sufficient notice that we can adjust the timing of the rally accordingly.


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If you want a laugh, go visit JerryCanada's website, where you can read about products of questionable legality and unquestioningly untrue health claims.
My favourite is for Men's Essential, their all-natural version of Viagra:
An active and happy sex life is an important part of a generally happy life. Yet, many contributing factors can prevent the modern individual from this important aspect of life: pressure from work and home, daily environmental polluted, an imbalance in the retention or absorption of nutrients as well as lack of fitness and so on. As a result, the modern persons' sex life can be substantially less than desired. The men's essential, studied and produced by Biotechnologies Explorer Canada Inc., provides the ideal choice for men.Ah yes, its not that my wife has gotten fat and ugly on me: its an imbalance of absorption of nutrients.
But wait, there's more! How do they harvest this miracle cure?
It is well known that the substances withdrawn from seal penis are abundant in male hormone, active protein and fat. For many years, the seal penis has been used to treat sexual impotence, premature ejaculation, cold semen and so on. The "men's essential" is made up of substances extracted from seal penis by a scientific formula. Moreover, several precious chinese medicines for stimulation and invigoration have been added to increase the curative effect even further than the seal penis alone.
Holy Christ. Even further than the seal penis alone? However will mankind recover from the ozone depletion caused when these super-erections blow a hole in our atmosphere?
As a final joke, is it perhaps a bad idea to take your penis enhancement pills from a Chinaman??? [NSFW]


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Marcel Stauffer | MotorCross Pro from Salzburg
Posted on November 8, 2012 in KTM, Motocross, Motorcycles, Video
Some pretty cool filming in this. Marcel Stauffer is a 11 year old talent who lives in Germany and is riding a motorbike since he was 4 years old.
Co-Production: Carmen and Ingo Photography & Kraakhelder Productions
Motorcrosser: Marcel Stauffer
Bike: KTM SX 85ccm 2012
Location: Motorcross tracks Munich, Germany
Music: Koan Sound – Funk blaster
Used cameras: Sony NEX FS100, GoPro hero 2, Canon 5D mark 3 and 2.


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Communicate fashion as another beautiful sign of life. In fact, the biggest fashion designer in the world is Mother Nature herself with her beautiful, imaginative and bright expressions all around. For humanity, from the olden days itself, fashion was a starting place for the joyful and creative expression of life just like the art, the science, the dance, the music and of course sex.
Fashion exists as two worlds today, the real and the on the surface. In the superficial world of fashion, it is perceived as the freedom of the so-called upper strata of the society. This is the disaster of today's fashion. Some people with the money, power, and glamour flaunt the so-called fashion and the rest of the world is made to believe that this is the real fashion.
This is a kind of fashion that is being hyped and flaunted by choosing a few and which is not reachable to most of the people. This is the shallow and superficial world of fashion that exists as we can see today.
The authentic world of fashion
However, we require understanding that this is just a small minority group and the real world of fashion is much richer and larger in ratio. Real fashion is about how people express their traditions and culture through their clothing, ornaments, the art, the science, the music, and dance. This is the real world of fashion which has to be exposed to us. So let's express fashion that is the "real" fashion.
Genuine fashion
From the individual viewpoint, the real fashion radiates from deep within. Here, you never imitate anybody. It just naturally comes to you. It is nothing but a deep desire of the heart and the soul to be full and whole from deep within and project it externally. To discover the real fashion you need to understand your inner self and its deep desire to connect with the external world through the joyous and colorful patterns of expression.
Next time you visualize about fashion, think about your needs and your ease and then see the magic of fashion getting expressed in you in a real expressway. When you just do it the natural way that is your way, you will start finding that people take a note of you.
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So when we speak express fashion, it is not just incomplete to your clothes or ornaments that you wear but it involves expressing your radiant personality. It is an expression of your inner pleasure which is reflected through your body, your mind, your heart and your soul. It comes out naturally and radiates outward because of the feeling of being entire and one with nature. This is a very womanly and soothing manifestation of the self-irrespective of the gender. Fashion is, therefore, an attractive manifestation of the feminine principle itself.


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"That shitty live version" is how Radiohead's longtime producer, Nigel Godrich, referred to the band's sole release of "True Love Waits" in an interview a few years back. He was speaking, of course, about the acoustic lament that closes out Radiohead's 2001 live album I Might Be Wrong, adding, "We tried to record it countless times, but it never worked… To Thom's credit, he needs to feel a song has validation, that it has a reason to exist as a recording." In the minds of many Radiohead fans (this one included), "True Love Waits" has always been entitled to a studio recording—not that we thought it was likely, after more than two decades of waiting. But just as some of their most emotionally revealing songs have ended past albums (Kid A's "Motion Picture Soundtrack," In Rainbows' "Videotape"), Radiohead finally found the ideal home for one of their most vulnerable songs ever: to close out their most human album to date.
Gone are Yorke's vehemently strummed chords, replaced by a duo of pianos that reinterpret the melody in a meandering, nearly polyrhythmic fashion. Whether purposeful or not, this new slowed-down, swirling direction speaks to our sense that an older, wiser man is singing "True Love Waits." Perhaps he's lost a little of his fight, or he knows now that the youthful plea that typically accompanies an earnest acoustic guitar line is not how one wins a battle of the heart with this much history. This doesn't suggest that the song's narrator means it any less; I almost believe him more now that he seems resigned to haunting the afterlife, eternally longing for the one who didn't care to weather the storm together.
The lyrics to "True Love Waits" are among Radiohead's most quietly nuanced, filled with specific imagery ("crazy kitten smile," "lollipops and crisps") and Yorke's gender-skewing opening verse: "I'll drown my beliefs/To have your babies/I'll dress like your niece/And wash your swollen feet." With this worshipful language, Yorke could be speaking to how pregnant women's feet swell, or he could be nodding to Jesus' anointing, after his feet are bathed by Mary Magdalene. The overall message here, however, is straightforward: You don't throw true love away. You don't walk out. People who mean this much to each other wait it out, they fight. We should be grateful that Yorke did the same with "True Love Waits."
[Listen to "True Love Waits" on Apple Music]


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Click the jump for your daily K-State Wildcats news fix.
- K-State took the second game of their mid-week series against BYU. They will play again this weekend, at home, against Texas Tech.
- Tim Griffin discusses how the Big 12 Coaches Conference is basically a class reunion of sorts for former Snyder staff members.


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Celebrity News October 11, 2012
Lindsay Lohan and Mom Dina Fought Over Foreclosure Money
Actress Lindsay Lohan and mother Dina Lohan argued over money… or the lack of it, in Dina's case.
The mother and daughter had a big blowout early Wednesday morning, with cops being called to the scene, and now TMZ reports it's because the elder Lohan is close to losing her Long Island home and is asking LiLo for more cash.
According to court docs, JPMorgan Chase Bank filed documents in 2010 to foreclose on Dina's Long Island home, but ended up working out a new payment plan. At the time, Lindsay helped her mother by loaning her money.
But Dina again fell behind on the payments and asked the "Liz & Dick" star for more money, roughly $40,000. TMZ says this is what instigated the argument on Wednesday.
Dina has reportedly been borrowing from Lindsay for many years, including money to help pay for her kid brother's tuition.


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|Zeta Phi Beta
|January 16, 1920
Howard University
Washington, D.C., USA
|African American
|Mission statement
|To foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national program for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.
|A community-conscious, action-oriented organization
|Royal Blue and White
|White Rose
|The Archon
|Zetas, ZPhiB, Finer Women
|Founding Principles
|Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood
|1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is a historically African American sorority. In 1920, five women from Howard University envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations. Since its founding Zeta Phi Beta has historically focused on addressing social causes.[2]
Zeta Phi Beta is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization that is divided into eight intercontinental regions and 800+ Chapters located in the US, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.[3] In 1948, Zeta Phi Beta became the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (in Monrovia, Liberia). Zeta Phi Beta is the third largest predominantly African-American sorority.[2][4]
Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma are the only constitutionally bound sorority and fraternity in the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
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The Founders of Zeta Phi Beta were five collegiate students of Howard University. They are known to the members of the sorority as "The Five Pearls".
- Arizona Cleaver (Stemons): Arizona Cleaver was the first president of Alpha chapter and the first national president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She completed her graduate and post-graduate studies in the field of social work and was responsible for chartering numerous undergraduate and graduate chapters throughout the United States.
- Myrtle Tyler (Faithful): Myrtle Tyler was the second national president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and blood sister to Viola Tyler. A high school mathematics and English teacher, Founder Tyler was an active member of Alpha Zeta chapter in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Viola Tyler (Goings): Viola Tyler graduated from Howard University with a teaching degree and a major in math. She taught school in Ohio for many years and was always very active in community affairs.
- Fannie Pettie (Watts): Fannie Pettie graduated from Howard with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and taught junior and senior high schools in Savannah, Georgia. She was credited with organizing two additional Zeta chapters and had active membership in Delta Alpha Zeta chapter.
- Pearl Anna Neal: After graduating from Howard University's Conservatory of Music, Founder Neal continued her studies at the Juilliard School of Music. In 1938, she was the first black woman in New York to earn a master's degree in music from Columbia University. An extremely accomplished musician, Founder Neal taught music in North Carolina public schools and served as a director of seniors majoring in music at Teachers College in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the spring of 1919, during a stroll on the campus of Howard University, Charles Robert Samuel Taylor, member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, shared with Arizona Cleaver his idea for a new sisterhood; a sister organization to his fraternity. Arizona presented this idea to Pearl Neal, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, and Fannie Pettie, and a new sisterhood was formed.[5]
Arizona Cleaver sought permission from the Howard University administration to establish a new campus sorority. That permission was granted, and on January 16, 1920, the first official meeting was held. The five coeds chose the name Zeta Phi Beta. Phi Beta was taken from Phi Beta Sigma to "seal and signify the relationship between the two organizations".[6]
The newly established Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was given a formal introduction at Whitelaw Hotel by Phi Beta Sigma members Charles Robert Samuel Taylor and A. Langston Taylor. The two Sigma brothers had been a source of advice and encouragement during the establishment of the sorority and throughout its early days.[7]
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities held a "Welcome to Campus" reception in the assembly room in Miner Hall, in honor of the new sorority.[7]
Later that year, in December 1920, the sorority held the first boule (convention) with members of Phi Beta Sigma at Howard University.[8] The Archon, the sorority's official magazine was established shortly afterwards.[8] Later Boules were held in many locations across the United States.
Zeta Phi Beta was first incorporated on March 30, 1923 in Washington, D.C. by sorority members Myrtle Tyler, Gladys Warrington, Joanna Houston, Josephine Johnson and O. Goldia Smith.[9] The sorority was incorporated by the state of Illinois in 1939.[9]
In 1923, the first chapter of any black sorority to organize a collegiate chapter in Texas, Theta chapter, was established at Wiley College.[4]
In 1959, Zeta Phi Beta purchased its current headquarters, located at 1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW on Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.[10]
Zeta Phi Beta was the first to charter a chapter in Africa (Monrovia, Liberia). Today, there are also chapters in U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Bahamas, Japan, Korea, Barbados, Haiti, Germany, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad/Tobago and most recently Accra, Ghana. [11] Zeta Phi Beta was the first organization under the National Pan-Hellenic Council to have a national headquarters for all operations.[11] Zeta Phi Beta is the first and only NPHC organization to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.[11] Zeta Phi Beta is the first sorority in the National Pan-Hellenic Council to organize an auxiliary group.[11]
Held annually, Zeta Day on the Hill provides an opportunity for Zetas to exercise another level of civic responsibility by learning the protocols for interacting with and the knowledge needed to maximize engagement with congressional representatives. As members of a "Community Conscious-Action Oriented" organization, Zetas schedule meetings with their representative or their representative's designee to discuss, during brief sessions, issues of interest to the local, state and national Zeta membership.[12]
On January 25, 2001, Zeta Phi Beta was granted non-governmental organization (NGO) status with the United Nations.[13]
In 2005, Zeta Phi Beta completed its $2 million renovation project of the international headquarters. The historic building has served as Zeta's home since its purchase in 1959. [14]
In December 2010 the sorority officially partnered with Stevie Wonder to collect toys for his annual House Full of Benefit Concert. All of the sorority's 850 chapters signed on to collect toys for the program.[1]
Following a February 5, 2006 news report by WJLA, an ABC affiliated TV station, the U.S.'s Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Attorney opened an investigation into alleged financial irregularities occurring in the sorority.[15] The purpose of the investigation was to determine if National President Barbara C. Moore had obtained funds from the tax-exempt organization for personal gain.[15] During the investigation, sorority member and former National Executive Board member, Natasha Stark was expelled for "violating her duty of loyalty to the sorority, engaging in conduct injurious to the sorority or its purposes, and unsisterly conduct."[15] on March 20, 2007, Starks filed a lawsuit with the District of Columbia District Court requesting $1 million in damages.[16] Stark's claims for breach of contract and negligence were dismissed at a September 11, 2008 status conference.[17]
Entertainer Sheryl Underwood was elected as the 23rd International Grand Basileus (President), during the sorority's biennial business meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008. Her election as Grand Basileus was disputed by some members, but District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Gerald I. Fisher dismissed a lawsuit against the sorority and Underwood that asked the court to unseat Underwood.[18][19][20]
On July 3, 2008, Lorrie Sinclair filed a Diversity-Breach of Contract suit in the District of Columbia District Court against Zeta Phi Beta demanding $76,000.[21]
In August 2009, the sorority chapter at Colorado State University was expelled from the campus after disturbing police reports of hazing surfaced.[22]
On August 12, 2010, Coastal Carolina University, located near Myrtle Beach, SC, suspended its chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority for five years after being found in violation of the university's hazing policy, according to a release from CCU. According to information gathered through an investigation by the CCU's Office of Student Conduct, the sorority violated the policy regarding new member processes, the release said. The terms of the suspension encompass all activities, including new member processes, meetings, community service and social events. After the suspension has expired, Zeta Phi Beta may petition CCU to recognize the sorority for the fall 2015 semester.[23]
In 2012, a student at University of California at Berkeley sued the sorority after experiencing hazing so disturbing and humiliating that she dropped out of school. She was initially reassured by members of the sorority that prospective members are not hazed, however she eventually learned that was a lie. In her lawsuit, she stated she had her head slammed into a wall, her pockets ripped from her jeans, she was beat over the head while being forced to recite the sorority's history, forced to clean up juice with only her back, and was subject to other illegal hazing activities.[24][25]
In 2014, the sorority at the University of Memphis was given a three-year suspension for physically abusing and harassing pledges. One known pledge's nose was broken after being repeatedly hit in the face by several Zetas. Two Zetas identified in a police report as being extremely abusive towards pledges dropped out the university soon after the suspension was announced.[26]
Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood and the precepts that "elitism and socializing had overshadowed the real mission of sororities-to address and correct the problems of society, particularly, those plaguing the African-American community."
The Amicae group is composed of women who have not obtained a college degree, but wish to assist Zeta Phi Beta members in local activities. Currently there are over 175 Amicae groups in the U.S. The first Amicae group was organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947 by the Beta Psi Zeta chapter.[27][28]
The Archonettes are composed of young high school-aged ladies (age 14 to 18) who demonstrate an interest in the goals and the ideals of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service.[27] Each Archonette group is affiliated with a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta.[29]
The Amicettes are composed of girls age 9 to 13 who are willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and who demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. .[27] Each Amicettes group is affiliated with a local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta.[29]
The Pearlettes are composed of young girls age 4 to 8.[27] Pearlettes are mentored by members of Zeta Phi Beta to become outstanding leaders in their communities.[29]
The Zeta Male Network is the title given to the support organization that includes males in the lives of members of Zeta Phi Beta.[27]
The objectives of the Foundation, as set forth in the Trust Agreement and in By-Laws adopted by the Board of Managers, are:[30]
- to award scholarship grants to worthy students for the pursuit of higher education;
- to conduct community education programs which will aid individual and community living standards;
- to engage in other educational activities which will aid in the development of all women; and
- to engage in any appropriate research related to the purposes of the Foundation.
The National Educational Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a 501(c)3 trust organization created in 1975 and operated by Zeta Phi Beta to oversee the sorority's charitable and educational activities.[30][31] The trust awards scholarship grants, conducts community educational programs and activities, and engages in Foundation scholarship related research.[31]
The Foundation partnered with Xavier University of New Orleans, The Consumer Health Foundation, the MidAtlantic Cancer Genetics Network, the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and The Family Life Center of Shiloh Baptist Church and presented conferences on human genome research in Washington, D. C., Atlanta Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois.[32][33]
Since 1971, Zeta Phi Beta has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality.[34] Known as the Stork's Nest Program, this collaboration encourages participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components - incentives and education.[34] Nationwide, Zeta Phi Beta sponsors over 175 Stork's Nests. In 1997, during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of collaboration with the March of Dimes, the program was updated to include a new national logo, new educational materials, and new incentive items for those mothers participating in the program. As of 2005, the Stork's Nest Program has served over 28,000 women.
The goal of Z-H.O.P.E. (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) is to positively impact the lives of people at all stages of the human life cycle.[35] This is through doing hard work and community service.
Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time. This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE.
—former Zeta International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore
Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) is an international service initiative, introduced by the sorority's 22nd International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore.
Z-HOPE has six objectives. They are:
To date, more than 750,000 individuals have participated in Z-HOPE related activities and programs.[35]
The Zeta Organizational Leadership Program is a leadership training certification program developed by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The overarching goal of the ZOL program is to provide members of Zeta Phi Beta with the essential leadership knowledge and skills.
The target audiences for ZOL includes, but are not limited to:
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys The Estate and Long Term Care Planning, Inc.


text: Frightfest 2013 preview: In Fear Simon Fitzjohn August 12, 2013 Film4 Frightfest, Latest News and Videos 1853 Having garnered some very positive buzz after its debut at Sundance earlier this year, British independent horror In Fear is now set to be unleashed at Frightfest. Billed as a truly chilling tale, debut director Jeremy Lovering's offering focuses on a couple, Tom and Lucy, making their way to a music festival. But after they got lost on woodland roads, they soon find themselves at the mercy of an unknown tormentor. The trailer doesn't give too much away, but it does suggest a real air of tension, and with up-and-coming stars Alice Englert and Ian De Caestecker backed up by respected producer Nira Park, this looks as though it could hit the spot – hardly surprising when you learn the two leads had the script withheld from them, leading to an authentic air of terror. In Fear screens at Frightfest on Sunday, August 25.


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I was asked by a friend on Twitter where I got all the pictures that I use for my blog posts (like the one you see in the top left of this post). The answer is that I get them off Flickr. But there's more to it than that. Here's a quick run-through of how I use photos on this site, and some more about Flickr.
First, A Note About Creative Commons
The photos that I use on Flickr for this blog are licensed to be used under Creative Commons. That means there are some rules to using them, but if you abide by the rules, you can use them. (More on Creative Commons.). There are multiple rules for these photos. I use the least restrictive photos, found by searching using this link, which will give you any photos posted by people who simply want credit attributed to them for their work.
First off, this post by Steve Garfield should be required reading. He's right that Flickr's system needs some tidying up. That said, I'll write from the perspective of how I've been using photos and how I attribute them.
The word "attribution" in this case means giving credit to a person for their work. The photo above was taken (or at least posted) by someone who goes by the name [email protected]. If you note above, I've made the photo clickable, such that it takes you directly to the person's Flickr page. Further, skip down to the bottom of this post, and you'll see an italicized area where I point out the photo credit.
The best way to give credit would be to have the text of "photo by" or something directly under the photo, but I've yet to figure out the proper html syntax to accomplish that neatly for my blog. (You're welcome to recommend how, in comments). That aside, I've at least give two ways for you to realize who snapped the photo, and how to find more about him or her.
Make Sure You Share As Well
I love that so many people make photos available for use on Flickr. You should be sure that your own settings in Flickr are set appropriately. I've written about that here. Simply, go into your Flickr account and adjust your settings here.
Quick Recap
To use great photos from Flickr for your blog posts:
- Search for photos here.
- Provide attribution by making the photo link back to the original source, and by adding a photo credit.
- Share your own photos by updating your settings.
There. Anything else? Ideas? Thoughts?
Photo credit, [email protected]


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Enjoy 🙂
Having another amazing day at U-Learn …
Was certainly tough today to get up after a GREAT night out at the conference dinner 🙂
This morning I went to a fantastic breakout session with Glen McKay all about Web Tools to Support Literacy in your classroom. The intention of this session was to give us the tools that can be used to support a literacy programme with a variety of tools used to inspire and encourage the creation of ebooks. I thought I would share my favourite sites all about Literacy from this session:
Into The Book is a FREE reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers – http://reading.ecb.org/
Angrybirds,com – free online to play ….. http://chrome.angrybirds.com/ – a cool way to inspire children to tell the story / inspire them to think what could happen next / tell stories from the point of view of the birds / pigs etc.
Wordle is a common and frequently used tool in any classroom – a great way to use this as a tool for the editing stage of writing is to copy and paste the story into wordle to see how many times they use words …. this could help them make changes / make it more exciting for their audience – be great as a focus on synonyms – http://www.wordle.net
Story Jumper is the perfect tool to create an e-book from – it is FREE and you can upload your own art or use their images – unfortunately you can't embed …. It is best to screenshot them and add them to youtube video / imovie http://www.storyjumper.com – you can also use this as a resource during planning stage to see what props there are to help them write their story.
Screencast-O-Matic is a free online video screen recorder – http://screencast-o-matic.com/
Chrome Awesome screenshot – great tool for capturing and recording and circling and typing over text easily.
Use http://youtube.com for reading – most books are online and free – e.g. the very hungry caterpillar
Tumbl Books – online books for kids -go through Hamilton libraries link so that it is free – http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp
Well Stories is a FREE online story creation tool – http://wetellstories.co.uk/
International Children's Library – another FREE story book's online – awesome to use during reading session's – http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Speakaboos is a site with several stories that are read to you from a variety of authors – http://speakaboos.com/
http://rellco.wikispaces.com/ – hundreds of resources online here for literacy
Lit Works – http://litworks.wikispaces.com – a variety of resources / links for literacy for a variety of levels.
If you have your own links / literacy tools please post them below with a short description – Please forward this to teachers and friends around the world – enjoy 🙂


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Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake combines two of my most favorite things: chocolate and coffee! A rich, chocolate cake batter is swirled with a whole cup of brewed coffee, poured into a bundt cake pan and baked until fluffy. An espresso cream cheese frosting is then poured on top and allowed to cascade down the sides. Talk about decadence! Each bite is loaded with chocolate and coffee flavor. You just can't resist it!
To me, the ulitmate Christmas dessert has to have coffee and chocolate. You can thank my mom for that one, because I grew up eating her chocolate espresso cheesecake that she only makes once a year! It's a Christmas treat in our family, much like this Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake! If you ask me, you can never go wrong with too much coffee or chocolate! Put them together and you have a match made in heaven.
Also, bundt cakes are like my new favorite thing. For making a cake, they are pretty hassle free! You don't have to worry about different layers or multiple pans. Plus, they usually have a fun design and shape that make them extra fancy! Major bonus: you can just pour your frosting over the top! IT'S THE BEST. Can I say anything else I love about bundt cakes? Oh yeah, they are simple to slice and serve!
Let's talk cake:
Using a Dutch processed cocoa powder is what I recommend for this recipe (really any chocolate cake recipe I have) because it gives such a rich, full chocolate flavor that I love. The best part about this cake batter: it has a whole cup of coffee! Whisking together the coffee and the cocoa powder helps activate and wake up the chocolate flavor in the cocoa powder. Pure chocolate power.
Up next: the frosting. A classic cream cheese frosting is taken to the next level with espresso powder – here's my favorite instant espresso powder to use! Heavy cream is folded in at the last minute to give it a pourable consistency. You want to make sure your frosting cascades down the sides of the cake!
But, ultimately, the best part is eating! Whether you are enjoying this Chocoalte Espresso Bundt Cake for a holiday dessert or just making it for fun, it's delicious either way!
Watch the Recipe Video Here:
Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake combines two of my most favorite things: chocolate and coffee! A rich, chocolate cake batter is swirled with a whole cup of brewed coffee, poured into a bundt cake pan and baked until fluffy. An espresso cream cheese frosting is then poured on top and allowed to cascade down the sides. Talk about decadence! Each bite is loaded with chocolate and coffee flavor. You just can't resist it!
For the cake:
- 1 cup brewed coffee, hot
- 3/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the coffee and cocoa powder until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the vanilla extract and the coffee and cocoa mixture until combined.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in with the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth and there are no clumps. Pour the cake batter into a very well greased bundt cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a couple minutes in the pan before turning it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. If you allow the cake to sit too long in the bundt cake pan, it can cause it to stick to the pan when you try to turn it out.
For the frosting:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, about a couple minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in one cup of powdered sugar at a time until a smooth frosting forms. Mix in the vanilla and instant espresso powder. Use a rubber spatula to fold the heavy cream into the prepared frosting to make it a pourable consistency.
- Pour the frosting over the top of the cooled bundt cake and allow it to cascade down the sides. Enjoy!
- If you can't find Dutch processed cocoa powder (I love to use Ghiradelli), you can use regular cocoa powder.
- If you are wanting to make the cake in advance, make the cake as directed above, cool completely, wrap with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator. Make the frosting and pour over when ready to serve.
- You want the frosting to be a pourable consistency. If it thickens back up, simply stir in a little bit more heavy cream until pourable.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
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If you make this recipe and love it as much as I do, I'd love to hear from you! Comment below, rate the recipe, or share a picture tagging @kjandcompany or using #kjandcompany so that I can see your fun pictures 🙂
Thanks for following and cooking along with me!


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PPP leader and member national assembly Ayaz Soomro passed away in the early hours on Tuesday in the United States after protracted illness, fellow party member Agha Siraj Durrani confirmed.
Soomro was facing cardiac problems and was being treated at a hospital in the United States. He was elected from Larkana's NA 204.
"Mohammad Ayaz Soomro — a great Bhuttos' jiyala, janisar of Shaheed Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto — is no more," said Durrani. "He participated in all the activities against dictators, went to jail during the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy, he was one of the best law ministers and one of the best district presidents in Larkana division."
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of MNA Soomro.
In his condolence message, the PPP chairman eulogised the "services and sacrifices of Soomro for the party and his lifelong commitment and loyalty to the cause".
Advocate Soomro was born on December 31, 1958 in Larkana. He did his masters and LLB from Sindh University Jamshoro. He became a member of the Sindh Assembly in 2002 and again in 2008. In 2013, he became a member of the National Assembly.
A family friend of Soomro told Dawn that the deceased's father, Sian Khuda Buksh, was a primary school teacher. The PPP leader started his professional career as a lawyer. He served as the president of District Bar Larkana for several years.


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'Error 1310 writing to config.msi'. I've seen this quite a few times now and thought I ought to share it for anyone struggling to fix the problem.
When uninstalling (possibly also installing or repairing although I haven't come across those instances) a program on Windows, you may see 'Error 1310. Error writing to file C:\Config.Msi' with a filename, then 'Verify that you have access to that directory' even when logged in with full administrator rights.
The way around it is to take ownership of the C:\Config.Msi directory. To do this, navigate to the folder and right click on it. Select properties, go to the security tab then click the Advanced button.
Click the Owner tab and then the edit button.
Select either yourself or the administrators group (assuming you're a member of that group) and tick the box saying 'Replace owner on subcontainers and objects' (files and folders in English). Click ok, and it should change the ownership.
It might give you an error that access is denied but should adjust the permissions enough to allow you to click 'Retry' and allow the application to uninstall. You may even have to repeat taking ownership a few times, clicking Retry after each attempt to allow the uninstall process to get a bit further.
There is probably a 'proper' fix for this but I've never found it and this works for me when the problem does crop up.


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Noma chef René Redzepi shocked the food community worldwide today with an announcement that he will close the onetime #1 restaurant in the world (it's now ranked #3) at the end of 2016, according to the New York Times, and then reopen it the following year with a new concept and location. Here's what you should know about this plan.
1. The restaurant will close after its last meal on New Year's Eve, 2016.
2. Its new location will be on the border of Copenhagen's Christiania neighborhood, which Buzzfeed dubbed "a hippie commune."
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3. The restaurant will have a farm of its own à la Blue Hill at Stone Barns. There will be a greenhouse on the roof.
4. Redzepi has been Noma's chef for 12 years and business is brisk, but he feels the need to reinvent and change things up with this new venture: "Of course we could just keep continuing, just stay put and do what we do there," Redzepi said. "But I genuinely think that we won't progress."
5. The new menu will focus specifically on seasonal ingredients. The fall will feature wild game ("from goose to moose") and foraged ingredients like mushrooms and berries. In the winter, when "the waters are ice-cold and some of the fish have bellies full of roe," Redzepi told the Times, the place will shift into a seafood restaurant. And in the spring and summer—brace yourself—Noma will be a fully vegetarian restaurant.
6. In preparation for the move, the restaurant staff will travel to Sydney, Australia, from December through April 2016 "to see what happens when the Noma approach is applied to Australian ingredients."
Held og lykke, René!
Sam Dangremond is a Contributing Digital Editor at Town & Country, where he covers men's style, cocktails, travel, and the social scene.


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Raised in Brooklyn but born on the internet, Embaci is an emerging singer-songwriter and a recent initiate into diasporic collective NON Records' new world order. Labels step aside: Embaci's slim catalogue is built on neo-R&B and cloud-pop confections uploaded to SoundCloud and tagged with a shrug (#don't know).
Crushworthy tracks like "tides," which was recorded in the bathroom of her parents' house on GarageBand, showcase a coming-into-consciousness on race and feminism and a voice that occasionally glows with the influence of Sade. Introduced to the genre-bending NON collective through Elysia Crampton, Embaci teamed up with founders Angel-Ho and Nkisi and Mexico City's N.A.A.F.I. crew on the digital mixtape NON VS NAAFI in 2016. "While singing I was trying to channel a girl who is a warrior and declaring her worth," she told FACT. Message received and understood.


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Seriously, though, this election has had me so excited that I feel like I've won the lottery. I have been alternately giddy and moved to tears. At the same time, I know that Obama's election is a step in the right direction, not the final destination. (A breathtakingly huge step, mind you.) I am eager to see what's going to happen. And I want to figure out what I can do to help bring about the changes that I believe are possible.


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With the increase in interest and investment in real estate and particularly commercial real estate, comes an increasing need for a guide to choosing executive condominiums. If you are in the market for a new condominium unit or you're looking to relocate to a new area, this is a good place to start. Parc Central Executive Condominium was inspired by New York's Central Park, with fabulous landscaped parks. There are 700 residential units for families of all sizes. It comes with 3BR to 5BR.
Parc Central Residences Condo – Excellent Connectivity
Every homeowner would want their residence close to access to the expressway and several important places such as schools, malls, parks, and several other places. Parc Central Residences has excellent connectivity, so homeowners can easily go to several expressways, with just 6 minutes drive away.
If homeowners want to go to the northeastern area of the island, they can access the Tampines Expressway (TPE). TPE is extensions towards the west area to connect TPE with the Central Expressway (CTE) and Seletar Expressway (SLE) to go to Sengkang and Punggol residential areas. This connectivity connects the eastern parts and northern parts of the island.
If homeowners want to go directly to the western part of the island, they can access the Pain Island Expressway (PIE) and also only need 6 minutes to drive away. PIE connects several expressways such as CTE, Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), East Coast Parkway (ECP), and Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE).
Of course, you can go to several parts of the island, which only takes less than 10 minutes to drive away, and you can go to several residential areas according to your wishes. Of course, excellent connectivity is needed if you work in the western part of the southern part area. This will save more time traveling, as well as save commuting time.
Review of Parc Central Residences EC
In addition to good connectivity, Parc Central Residences is also one of the most anticipated EC because of some of the best schools and also close to several mega-malls. For the closest schools, there are several primary schools, secondary schools, and two universities. While for mega-malls, you can find Giants, IKEA, and Courts megastore.
Apart from the proximity to some of the best schools and mega-malls, a review of Parc Central Residences is also seen from its launching cost. With an estimated launch price for 3BR to 5BR, the prices reported are very competitive, so you can think about future steps to buy a unit and rent it out for the next five years. If you look at it in terms of profits, of course, you will get a lot of advantages in taking the unit here, because the potential for the next five years is also very good.
Some of the nearby residences have a price range between $ 807 to $ 1070 PSF, with an average of 20% capital gain. Meanwhile, normally, each EC in Singapore has an average of 8% capital gain. If calculated from the land cost, which is $578 PSF, we can estimate how much the launch cost will be by calculating the construction cost and profit. The estimated launch price is from $ 1050 up to $ 1070. Of course, you have to correctly sort out the residence you will choose to get competitive prices and estimate future benefits.
A strategic place, and competitive prices, make Parc Central Residences one of the most anticipated EC in 2021. Secure your chance for the Parc Central Residences unit!
Parc Central Residences Unit Mix
Parc Central Residences optimizes in making an exclusive private living that makes families feel comfortable in residence with an atmosphere like in Central Park in New York. As mentioned above, the units mix consists of 3BR to 5BR with several different types.
For three bedrooms, there are several configurations. There are three deluxe bedrooms, three premium bedrooms, and three luxury bedrooms. Each configuration has a different type and different sizes. There are 80 units available for the deluxe type in type C1 or C2 with sizes 872-1098 sq ft. Premium type available 128 units with type C3 / C4 / C5 with sizes 926-1152 sq ft. There are 191 units with types C6 / C7 / C8 with sizes 990-1270 sq ft for the luxury type.
Four bedrooms have type D, which has differences for each size. for D1 / D2, there are 64 units with sizes 1109-1335 sq ft. For D3a / D3b / D4, there are 157 units available in sizes 1206-1442, and for D5, there are 48 units available in sizes 1270-1485 sq ft.
Five bedrooms have type C1 / C2 with size 1432-1701 sq ft and available 32 units.
The total available resident units are 700, so make sure from now on which type you want to take. It's perfect for all sizes of families, requiring three bedrooms or more for each family member. For Parc Central Residences floor plans, please contact us for the newest updates.
Site Plan & Facilities
Parc Central Executive Condominium has four facilities zones with a Central Park inspired sanctuary. In total, there are 88 facilities located within The Cove / Lawn / Lake / Playfield. Some of the facilities in it include a tennis court, fitness pool, jacuzzi, foot reflexology, water lounge, and many more. Especially for those of you who like to swim, there are several types of pools that you can find at our facilities, so you can try different types of pools that also suit your family's needs.
With a lawn and lake atmosphere that will spoil you with beautiful views, and can be a place to jog every morning with fresh air. Some facilities can also be used for a family, such as the grand dining room, spa pavilion, and forest BBQ pavilion. Site plans are pending approval. To find out the exact information about the renewal of the facilities and the housing unit's site plan, you can immediately register, and we will immediately send the latest update when it is released.
Parc Central Executive Condominium is suitable for homeowners who want a place to live close to the lake and park and many facilities that support healthy living and live a happy life.


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Attached to each machine is a touch pad that lets you key in your PIN to display your workout settings. The screen shows you the target weight you should use, how many reps you need to do, and where your back/feet/seat position should be. While you are doing a rep, the screen counts for you and knows based on calibration where your start and end points are to count a successful repetition. The instructor went through all the machines with me on Monday and calibrated them to match my preferences. As you cycle through the circuit of machines, the system lets you know how many exercises you have left in your program. You can increase or decrease weight settings after your sets so you're setup properly for your next workout. After you do some cardio, you can manually log in your minutes and what machine you used at the kiosk before you go.
Now if all of this isn't cool enough, the system allows you to track your progress online through a very detailed website at Fitlinxx.com. The online system seems to update a few hours after your workout is done and you can track everything you've done over time, breaking down data by exercise, date, muscle group, etc... The system even tracks how fast you do your reps to see if your form is proper. They also have standings tables for my South Run location and when I checked last I had accumulated the most FitPoints (whatever THAT means) for men ages 30-39 in May.
The following table shows an example of the detailed stats through a workout breakdown by machine:
So now I can see actual statistical progress over time and help establish real fitness goals for myself. Since I'm a big stats person, this is the perfect system to keep me committed to going to the gym more frequently. Now all I need is one of you Northern Virginia readers to join up and we can have a FitPoints challenge.


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Financial services trade groups, large banks and government-sponsored enterprises actively funded congressional trips over the past six years, according to travel records filed in Congress.
The American Bankers' Association paid for nearly 80 congressional trips at a cost of about $120,000 from January 2000 through June 2005, making it a leading sponsor in the banking industry, according to an analysis of official travel documents compiled by Medill News Service, the Center for Public Integrity and American Public Media.
Citigroup Inc. sponsored more than two dozen trips costing about $30,000 during the period.
Several securities-related groups sponsored more trips than the ABA: the New York Stock Exchange, 140 trips, at a cost of about $120,000, and the Securities Industry Association, more than 100 trips, totaling $120,000.
The ABA paid nearly $16,000 combined for 10 trips by Rep. Michael Oxley, R-Ohio, and his staff. The ABA also funded five trips costing about $13,000 for the office of Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., chairman of the Banking Committee's subcommittee on securities and investment.
Hagel traveled to Colorado Springs to speak at ABA's annual meeting in July 2003. Two staffers joined him.
Hagel sponsored two bills in the Senate Banking Committee in 2003. One was to address regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises, and the other was to require interest payment on bank reserves held at the Federal Reserve banks.
The ABA also sponsored four trips for House Majority Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., top Democrat on the Financial Services Committee .
The staff of Richard Shelby, R-Ala., the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, also took two trips financed by ABA.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh sponsored six trips. Travelers included staffers for Oxley and for Pennsylvania and Delaware members of Congress.
The bank's spokesman, Neil Cotiaux, said the trips featured affordable housing program tours and were approved in advance by the House ethics committee.
"We think it's important for the Congress to understand what do and how we do it," Cotiaux said.
Citigroup paid for a $1,000, three-day trip by Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, to West Palm Beach, Fla., for a keynote speech at Salomon Smith Barney Chairman's Council, according to his trip report form.
Citigroup also joined a group of sponsors to send Reps. William Clay, D-Mo., and Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and her aide on a seven-day trip to Sao Paulo in April 2004 to meet with government and business officials to expand opportunities for African-American businesses in Brazil.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. financed at least eight trips for Capitol Hill staffers. A spokesman said all trips were for various financial educational purposes.
Bank of America Corp. funded six trips, including the aides of Oxley and Shelby.
Wachovia Corp. funded about 20 trips by last summer. The bank's student lending arm, Wachovia Education Finance, invited House education committee staffers to visit WEF's headquarters in California.
Among the travelers were five of Boehner's staffers and two staffers of Rep. Howard McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the Committee on Education and Workforce..
The offices of Shelby and House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., each received one trip from Wachovia Bank.


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Osaka Pink Sapphire & Tourmaline Necklace, One of a Kind
This Osaka Necklace features a luminous pink Sapphire set in 18k Gold and accented by a sea of my signature hand stamped Gold disks on a background of oxidized Silver. This is a truly lovely translucent Sapphire that shimmers silver in the sun. This gorgeous pendant hangs from a strand of faceted multi colored Tourmaline with handmade Silver findings.
This is a one-of-a-kind collector piece.
- Gemstones: smooth translucent Pink Tourmaline teardrop, multi-colored faceted Tourmaline.
- Finishes: 18k yellow Gold, 14k yellow Gold, Sterling Silver.
- Pendant measures 1 1/2 inches tall by 1 inch wide. Gemstone strand is 18 inches long and is finished with a hand fabricated hook clasp.


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Crystals for Attracting Prosperity, Luck and Abundance Into Your Life
Claire has worked with crystals and many other aspects of paganism for over 14 years. She has also studied reiki up to master level.
In combination with manifestation and positive action, crystals can be used to increase good luck, prosperity, and abundance. Often when people think of prosperity and abundance they think of money. Many people value becoming rich and obtaining a lavish lifestyle. Money isn't always synonymous with prosperity. Prosperity is also related to good fortune, success and thriving.
Prosperity can be sought in almost any area of life. You may wish to be successful in your studies or perhaps need a boost to thrive after illness or a medical procedure. It can the case that we are in fact more prosperous than we believe as it can be easy to forget or take for granted the good we already have in life.
There are also things in life that can hold you back from your full potential and prosperity. These include:
- not being consistent in our actions,
- negative thought patterns,
- giving up as soon as we find things difficult or setting unrealistic goals in the outset.
Being honest with yourself can help you achieve more by being self-reflective. Crystals will not solve all your problems like a magic wand, but they can be used to help give an extra boost to our efforts. They can also help with issues such as low self-esteem or confidence that often go hand in hand with feeling unsuccessful or that you will never get anywhere in life.
"noun, plural pros·per·i·ties.
a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune." (from Dictionary.com)
Luck is generally thought of as something that can be good or bad and most people would agree that it is a force that we have no control over. Throughout history, people have created and carried lucky charms and talismans designed to attract good luck or keep away the bad.
Another common view regarding luck is that it is connected to behaviour and actions in other areas of life. People may use statements such as "she really doesn't deserve such bad luck, she works or hard" or "why does he have all the luck when he is such an unkind man". These ideas may not be completely unfounded as there are some theories that believe luck can be influenced by other factors in a person's life such as who relaxed and open a person is whether they listen to their intuition (gut feeling) and how they show gratitude for what they already have. It is, of course, important to remember that a person could be working incredibly hard to gain their achievements and it is less due to luck than we realise.
Crystals can be used to help attract luck into our lives and to help us be more open to opportunities that come our way. They can be used in meditation, a well-known practice for helping us feel more calm, centred and able.
1. the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities: With my luck I'll probably get pneumonia.
2. good fortune; advantage or success, considered as the result of chance: He had no luck finding work.
3. a combination of circumstances, events, etc., operating by chance to bring good or ill to a person: She's had nothing but bad luck all year." (From Dictionary.com)
Like prosperity, abundance is often thought of in regards to money and wealth. Synonyms for abundance include:
- Bounty
- Plenty
- Plethora
- Copiousness
- Plenitude
And so just like prosperity, this term has been connected to money when in fact it applies to every area of our lives. We may have a bounty of delicious food at a family gathering or plenty of love and care from our friends and family. If we honestly look at our homes and lives we can see abundance is in fact already all around most of us and that we just fail to notice this.
Modern society is always pushing us forward and leading us to believe that what we have isn't good enough or that we need a newer version when in fact, we already have so much and more than a great number of people have. We forget that love, care and kindness are important and that without these, money and possessions are unlikely to make us feel happy and fore-filled.
Working with crystals can help to attract more abundance in our desired area and may also be of benefit to look inside ourselves at why we want more and in opening us up to see the abundances we already experience.
1. an extremely plentiful or oversufficient quantity or supply: an abundance of grain.
2. overflowing fullness: abundance of the heart.
3. affluence; wealth: the enjoyment of abundance."
(from Dictionary.com)
Crystals for Prosperity
When it comes to attracting prosperity and, in particular, money into your life, citrine is properly the most well know crystal to work with. This yellow variety of quartz is a powerful cleansing and regenerating stone. It is said to have the ability to cleanse other crystals as well as the chakras. Cleansing a balancing the chakra system can be greatly beneficial in removing blockages that prevent us from moving forward and getting the most out of life.
Citrine raises self-esteem and confidence and brings a boost to creativity so can be beneficial to anyone working in or studying art or other creative pursuits. This crystal encourages sharing what you have and helps in exploring every possible route and solution and in developing a positive attitude.
With regards to money, citrine is often placed in the wealth corner of the home. This is the furthest back left corner from the front door to your house. If your living space does not consist of a whole house, for example in student accommodation or shared houses you can place a citrine crystal in the furthest back left corner from the door into your room. Citrine crystals can also be kept in places associated with money such as money boxes, purses or cash boxes.
Green Aventurine
Often overlooked, green aventurine is an excellent stone when you need to slow down, take stock or allow things to run their natural course. It is a comforting crystal that is linked to the heart chakra and possesses all-round harmonising energy. Working to heal the heart chakra not only opens us up to love from and for others but can also aid in seeing ourselves in a better and more generous light. Often we are too hard on ourselves and this can lead to feelings of failure and self-loathing.
Green aventurine is a good choice for recognising and overcoming negative emotions and thoughts that may be blocking our progress or successes. The soothing energy of this crystal is beneficial for anyone who struggles with anxiety, fear or restlessness, whether this is connected to certain issues or generalised.
Also known as heliotrope, this crystal is believed to banish all negative energies from those around it. It helps increase intuition and creativity as well as being an excellent choice of protective and grounding crystal.
Bloodstone aids in recognising undesirable influences in our lives, whether these come from within ourselves or from people around us. It calms the minds and can be beneficial when decisions need to be made.
Bloodstone is a good choice when we feel as if our struggles in life are overwhelming or that we do not know what we should do in order to resolve them. If you feel as if nothing you do is ever good enough or that every time you make a little progress you are knocked back, bloodstone may be helpful in work through these feelings without becoming overly negative or self-deprecating.
Crystals for Attracting Good Luck
Green Jade
This variety of jade has long been considered a stone of purity, tranquillity and serenity. It is believed to attract good luck, peace and harmony to a person and is often found carved into animal statues or figures such as Buddha.
The peaceful calming energy of green jade is a great choice when life feels too or you are struggling with overthinking. It can help provide support in reaching your goals and encourages resourceful and creative thinking, especially for those who are held back by self-imposed limitations.
This crystal is beneficial in assisting recovery from major disappointments or failures and reminds us not to be too hard on ourselves or develop self-hate. Working with green jade can also help to attract others who believe in your ideas and goals and can help you progress.
Sunstone is a bright joyful stone that can heighten intuition. It is traditionally linked to good fortune and luck that is beneficial when we feel as if life is against us. It encourages self-empowerment and independence.
Sunstone is a useful crystal for people who are prone to procrastination, especially when they feel as if their lack of progress is not their fault. It helps detach us from feeling as if we are being discriminated against or unfairly disadvantaged for no reason. This crystal may help increase feelings of self-worth and confidence and can be used with the solar plexus chakra to heal repressed emotions.
This is a powerful green crystal that is said to attract luck and positivity. It protects against misfortune and is a good choice for success in business. Malachite is believed to be able to attract the right people to you so that you can achieve your goals in life.
This crystal is sometimes known as the stone of new beginnings as it is a great choice for starting on a new path, goal or challenge in life. Malachite can be used to help you see the ways in which you can improve ore resolve your situation. It encourages open-mindedness and brings good luck when you feel as if you are constantly hitting dead ends in your projects or life in general.
Crystals for Abundance
Tiger's Eye
Tiger's eye is a powerful protective crystal that was traditionally used as a talisman against curses and to increase courage. It is a stabilising stone that helps to increase confidence, will-power and determination. The energy of his crystal attracts abundance in all areas of life and can support in creating new opportunities for growth or expansion of existing projects, businesses and goals.
Tiger's eye brings good luck to those that work hard and is an excellent companion to manifestation, visualisation and meditation. It amplifies the energies that you put out, attracting more of these like a magnet. This crystal strengthens the will to succeed and instills a sense of inner courage when the world feels uncertain.
This stone is connected to the solar plexus chakra so is a good choice for increasing motivation and helping you move forward with important decisions. It can also help in removing fears or doubts connected to your career or investments. Pyrite is a supportive crystal that can aid us in seeing projects and commitments through to completion and may remove any fears we have regarding these.
This crystal has happy and optimistic energy that will help to keep you grounded in reality. Like citrine, pyrite can be used in the wealth corner of your home to attract an abundance of money. This crystal is also known as fool's gold as it resembled gold but is, in fact, an iron sulphide. It is also sometimes called iron pyrite.
Tourmalinated Quartz
This variety of quartz combines the properties of quartz and tourmaline and is believed by many to be super lucky. It is a useful crystal for restoring balance and tranquillity while bringing clarity to any situation.
Tourmalinated quartz can be used to help prevent self-sabotage and boost problem-solving skills. The tourmaline in this crystal is regarded as one of the best for removing and transmuting negative energy from any place it is carried while the clear quartz has the ability to amplify any energy or program that is given to it. Tourmalinated quartz can be used in encouraging growth, remaining grounded and in balancing yin and yang energy.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2019 Claire


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How To: Buy Foreign Property
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Legal, insurance and licensingEvery country is different, and it is your responsibility to know the laws and regulations. In most cases, you'll find some common ground when compared to the U.S., but there are always slight — and in some cases, extreme — differences. For example, in the USA, the real estate business is heavily regulated. Conversely, in the UK and many other countries, almost anyone can be a real estate agent without being licensed. Certainly, there are legitimate people participating in this profession worldwide, but a lack of regulation can make you more open to fraud and scams. For example, the Philippines requires that only citizens or partnerships that are 60% Filipino-owned are allowed to acquire property in their country. There are certainly viable ways for you to purchase real estate there, but you must adhere to the legal and citizenship standards. Different countries have varying degrees of requirements and legalese for foreigners to acquire property, but you must be familiar with the rules, even if this means hiring a legal aid — even if it's just to have someone who speaks the language and can translate documents and deal with officials.
Tax benefits & disadvantagesDeath and taxes are the only certain things in this life, no matter what country you live in. Many countries offer tax incentives to foreign real estate investors. Learn these and use them to your advantage. Some include things like no capital gains or property tax for many years. In Panama, for instance, incentives are in place to encourage the foreign investor with tremendous benefits, including 20-year tax exemptions on new real estate property construction, and no taxes on foreign income. At home, there may be tax implications or credits available for deriving part of your income from overseas. However, use caution. As with any situation where there is a favorable tax income, it can also quickly turn into an unexpected tax liability. Speaking with a tax advisor familiar with these issues can help identify countries that offer the best tax advantages and help you implement the appropriate techniques to minimize exposure on your end. For instance, some advocate using your IRA funds to acquire foreign real estate property as a way to get into the foreign real estate market.
oversea opportunitiesOwning property in foreign lands sounds very exotic and intriguing, but like all investments or purchases, you should be fully informed and aware of your surroundings. With the complexity of the situation, you should never go at it alone. Enlisting the help of a professional to help you navigate through the tortuous maze of all aspects of the real estate purchase is a great idea. RE/MAX, for instance, a name most of us know, offers a global network of real estate agents serving in every continent. Another suggestion would be to consult a friend or colleague that had a good experience purchasing property overseas. That person can likely refer you to the contacts they used to facilitate the transaction. Overall, you need to be confident in your knowledge of the situation and feel comfortable with your decision. Anything less and you could find yourself in a situation that will cost you far more than you bargained for. However, if you can put the pieces together the right way, you can be on your way to becoming a worldwide real estate investor, and live the dream of owning property in a land far away.
- www.creonline.com
- www.fool.com
- www.islandsproperties.com
- http://realtytimes.com
- www.remax.com
- www.lovepanamarealestate.com
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6 Imams Kicked Off Plane Gave Crew Several Reasons to Be Suspicious
Six imams were kicked off a US Airways flight last week in Minneapolis for committing several acts of suspicious behavior, not just because they said their evening prayers before boarding the plane, a police report shows, contradicting earlier media reports.
US Airways manager Robby Taylor Davis told police three of the six imams had one-way only tickets and only one passenger checked luggage. He also said in the police report that most of the six requested seat-belt extensions typically used by obese people despite being thin.
Also, a passenger on the plane who speaks Arabic heard the group mention Saddam Hussein and criticize the United States' involvement in Iraq. The passenger, whose named was redacted from the police report, said he saw two of the men take seats in the front of the plane, two take seats in the middle, and two more in the back.
• Click here to read the full police report.
Minneapolis police, along with U.S. Federal Air Marshals, decided the collective behavior of the group was suspicious enough to detain the men and question them.
Earlier reports only said the group had been seen praying loudly before the flight, and the group was removed after a passenger passed a note to a flight attendant bringing attention to the group, and did not include details on the other suspicious behavior of the imams.
The imams, who were returning from a religious conference, were detained and questioned before being released shortly thereafter.
"Pauline," a passenger on the flight who didn't want to give her real name for fear of her safety, said she thought the it was a stunt to garner media attention.
"They were so poised and ready to go to the press. By the time I arrived home from the airport ... they were already announcing on the news that they were being discriminated against," Pauline said on FOX News' Hannity and Colmes.
• Click here to watch the full interview
In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, four airlines accused of breaking federal anti-discrimination laws settled with the government. Transportation Department investigations found the airlines had unlawfully removed passengers because of perceived ethnic or religious backgrounds.
The Transportation Department received a complaint about the US Airways incident on Monday from the Muslim Public Affairs Council, said spokesman Brian Turmail.
"We're going to now look into the matter," Turmail said.
The Homeland Security Department's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties said last week that it was investigating the incident.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Trail section
Bjärreds Saltsjöbad – Lomma
6 km
Degree of difficulty
This hike follows the coast, past horse pastures, developments, beaches, ponds, surfing spots and groves of pines, and along the docks to central Lomma
After turning away from the beach and hiking under the lush cover of trees, the trail continues on a bike trail with a view of the plains and the sea. At Habo Ljung, the trail turns back to the beach and you walk along the Alkärret Nature Reserve in Habo Ljung. The nature reserve has a mosaic-like environment, with groves, meadows, brush and wet areas with both open water mirrors and denser wetlands. The area is rich in plant life, with more than 225 different vascular plants, such as spiny plumeless thistle, madwort, henbane and hemlock. With its unusual trees and plants, it is naturally home to some unusual insects and spiders. Two examples found in the area thus far are the butterfly species Phyllonorycter acerifoliellus and the spider species Agroeca dentigera. Alkärret was previously home to breeding Eurasian penduline tits, and today you can see and hear species such as the thrush nightingale, common cuckoo, ring-necked pheasant and water rail.
In the immediate vicinity of Alkärret you will find Habo Lung Camping. Thereafter are the Kustdammarna, Fyrkantsdammen and Trekantsdammen ponds, which originally served as sources of clay for brick production. The ponds now serve as important rest areas for wintering seabirds, particularly when weather conditions in the Sound are rough and the ponds can offer a more protected environment. Large flocks of resting tufted ducks can be found here in the winter months. At the ponds you can also see species such as the greater scaup, smew, Eurasian coot and great crested grebe.
You will also pass through an area of high-growth vegetation inside the sand dunes. Plantings, including pine, were done in the area in the early 1900s and it was given the name Strandfuret. Today the area is dominated by birch and maple.
Cultural history
You will pass through Habo Ljung, which is a popular starting point for wind and kitesurfers of the area. There is also a golf course and campground. After passing the Kustdammarna ponds, which call to mind Lomma's brickworks history, you will reach Lomma. The sea is lined with dazzling white sandy beach, Lomma's northern swimming spot. This popular swimming spot is generally referred to as Lomma Beach by the locals. On hot summer days, crowds of people swarm here to enjoy the sun and water. The far-reaching shallows are also popular among windsurfers, who have their clubhouse behind a bank of sand dunes.
A hike will take you along the pier Lomma Port, an old industrial port that is now dominated by recreational boats, homes and restaurants. Lomma, which is an old brickworks and fishing community, can be found in written history dating back to 1085 when it is named in Danish King Knut den Helige's letter in which he donates his property to the St. Laurentius Church in Lund. Why not make a detour into the centre of town, where you can find cafés, restaurants, shops and historical buildings.
6 km
- 1-7 km
- Lätt
- Kollektivtrafik
- Hund
- Kustnära
- Skåneleden
Highlights along the section
Are you looking for a place to stay or a cozy cafe during your hike? Here are some of the sights and places to visit along the section.
Hiking suggestions
Do you find it difficult to know where to start your hike? Here is some inspiration and a selection of recommended hikes - short and long, with or without accommodation or based on different themes.Show all
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