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*The first of 19 music videos that Lil Wayne filmed over a 48-hour period last weekend has hit the Web.
As previously reported, the rapper had filmed the flurry of clips to be released over the course of his yearlong jail sentence on gun charges.
He was due to begin serving time on Tuesday (March 2), but a fire at the courthouse has postponed his start date for a second time.
Below, Lil Wayne and his Young Money collective's comic book-inspired "Roger That."


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The first channel has received a letter with the comment of the famous actor Gerard Depardieu at the news that his application for Russian citizenship granted. Here is the full text (spelling and punctuation preserved).
"Appeal to Russian journalists: Yes, I made a request for a passport, and I am pleased that my request has been accepted.
I love your country, Russia, your people, your history, your writers.
I like to make films here, in which I work with such actors as Vladimir Mashkov.
I love your culture, your way of thinking.
My father was once a communist and
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An exhibition dedicated to the luxury brand will be open to the public at the Saatchi Gallery from the 21st-27th May. Expect to see a selection of different crafts demonstrated live, how they make the luxury products in their workshops and much more !
The Festival de Métiers exhibition will only run for a week, providing to the public a fascinating experience and insight in the crafting of fine and luxury products which Hermès have prided themselves with for many years. We will be able to see how the iconic silk scarves are printed as well as the 'birth' and creation of handbags, fine-jewellery and (hopefully) much more.
So far, the exhibition has been held in Beijing & Shenyang in China and its now coming to London for a week before it sets off to Dusseldorf.
I definitely want to attend this exhibition, I find that brands who are holding theses sort of 'invites' into their world, letting you gain insight to how they have come from the past to the present excites me. Visiting the Valentino, Chanel and Dior exhibition felt like taking a History class outside my university library and being able to get up close and really see the fabrics, and documents / stamps / symbols that makes the brand what it really is ! So I urge you to go, it will be a fun day out for you and friends and a great history lesson about one of the most well-known and well respected brands in luxury fashion.


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Thursday, May 03, 2018
Perfection isn't enough to stand out in this year's Derby
The last six Kentucky Derbies have been won by colts who were undefeated as a 3-year-old. This year there are four who qualify--Justify and Magnum Moon, the challengers to the Curse of Apollo, as well as Audible and Mendelssohn. So this angle isn't of much service, although it does preclude juvenile champion Good Magic. However, I'm taking a stand with two of them and pressing hard on one, who I'm hoping will be in the area of 4-1, 5-1.
The undefeated sophomore angle has produced the last six Kentucky Derby winners but it's of minimal help this year. An angle or trend isn't necessary to find Audible, Mendelssohn, Justify and Magnum Moon, all perfect as 3-year-olds. The latter two are undefeated, period.
I expect the 2018 Derby winner to come from this group, even though it excludes juvenile champion Good Magic. This is a risky gambit the way he has been training and Chad Brown has been talking him up. Out of respect to Brown, I'll probably use him in a very small way on my multiple race bets (but I won't take credit for selecting him.)
I'm not predicting this but Brown is so much his own man, it wouldn't be shocking if Good Magic won the Derby then skipped the Preakness because it comes up too fast. Remember, Chad skipped last year's Derby, the race every trainer points toward, with Cloud Computing, a colt talented enough to win the Preakness. Then he skipped the Belmont.
To be clear, I'm also taking a pass on Bolt d'Oro and Pletcher's pair of Vino Rosso and Noble Indy. I'm not knocking them and wouldn't find fault with anyone who backs them, but you have to take a stand somewhere. Beyond these, to me, the rest are Mine That Bird.
Trying to separate the perfect quartet is as challenging as finding the exit at an Ikea store. Justify and Magnum Moon are not only unbeaten, they haven't been seriously challenged.
Bob Baffert has been touting Justify as a potential superstar since before his debut. "When he came in from Kentucky, they said he was a really nice horse," Baffert said on an NTRA conference call. "When we got him to Los Alamitos, we worked him a few times and he always looked impressive. When I got him over to Santa Anita, the first time I worked him I knew he was something really special. Usually they get a little tired because the track at Santa Anita is really deep. He just went around there effortlessly. That's when I knew he was really a cut above the rest. First out, the way he ran was just incredible. He showed us right there how special he is."
Pletcher is characteristically more low key than Baffert but he's just as high on Magnum Moon. "He's a colt we've been very high on since literally my dad broke him as a yearling. I remember seeing him back in December, when he first started galloping. He's a natural athlete that always had a tremendous presence about him, a great way of moving. He had a couple minor baby issues that we just felt like, being a May foal and a horse with a lot of promise, we would give him some time off and send him back to my dad's training center. He freshened him up nicely for us. He hasn't missed a beat since he came back. It's just been a tremendous development for him, to go from a strong maiden win on the 13th of January to now being four-for-four and winning the Arkansas Derby in his fourth start. It just tells you a lot about the quality and the natural ability that he has."
Audible, another of Pletcher's four-pack, brings an impressive credential to Kentucky. He won the Florida Derby, which has produced three of the last five Derby winners. This followed a big score in the Holy Bull.
"He's another very talented colt who has just really, really blossomed this winter and spring," Pletcher said. "We felt early on he was a very nice colt, but I think his Holy Bull was kind of the breakthrough performance that we were hoping for. I love the way he attended the pace in the Holy Bull and the way he dropped off the very fast pace of the Florida Derby. It shows his versatility. And I loved the way he finished those two races and really showed a turn of foot, which is not always easy to do in dirt races."
With respect to all of these colts, I'm going to go with Mendelssohn, who checks all my boxes, beginng with his record setting other-worldly 18-length-plus runaway in the UAE Derby.
His breeding is as good as it gets. He's a half to three-time Eclipse champion Beholder and Into Mischief, the sire of Audible.
The mile and a quarter should not be an issue. Beholder smashed males at 10 furlongs in the Pacific Classic. More significantly, Mendelssohn's win in Dubai was at approximately a mile and three-sixteenths, further than any of his rivals on Saturday have run, and he was going away at the end.
He's coming from halfway across the globe but he shipped across the Atlantic to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. So he's won in Europe, the Middle East and North America, a remarkable feat for a horse his age.
There will be a degree of irony if Mendelssohn captures the garland of roses. His older sister won her trio of Eclipses without ever winning outside of Southern California.
Mendelssohn won the Juvenile Turf from off the pace then went gate to wire in Dubai, so he should be able to adapt to any pace scenario. He's also won on grass, synthetics and conventional dirt, so no matter how the track comes up, he should be able to handle it.
His connections are world class. There might be some as skilled as trainer Aidan O'Brien but there are none better. His jockey, Ryan Moore, has been among the best in the world for years and in Europe he's accustomed to rating horses at 10 furlongs and longer.
The 14 post could actually be an advantage. It's at the end of the regular gate, so there will be a small gap between it and the auxiliary gate. It might not matter but it can't hurt.
I can't think of a single negative other than the disgraceful performance of last year's UAE Derby winner Thunder Snow. But this is a different year and a different horse.
I'll use the undefeated four and Good Magic on multiple race tickets, mostly Mendelssohn and Justify. However, if it comes down to a single win bet on the Derby, my money will be on Mendelssohn.
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Orthodontic Retainer FAQPublished on August 8, 2015
Many who seek orthodontic treatment are under the impression that once the braces come off they can say goodbye to their orthodontist forever. But, the reality is that straightening teeth with braces or Invisalign® is only part of the story; once the teeth have been aligned, retention (wearing a retainer) is necessary to stabilize the teeth and maintain the results of treatment.
To help you learn more about the retention phase of your orthodontic treatment, we've provided some answers to frequently asked questions about the process, including why retention is needed, how long a retainer is worn, and how to care for your retainer.
What is a retainer?
A retainer is a small orthodontic appliance that is custom made for each patient. Retainers are usually made of plastic and metal (see photo at top of post), but clear plastic aligners (similar to Invisalign®) are also available. Retainers can be permanent or removable; your orthodontist will recommend which type of retainer is appropriate for your situation.
Why do I need to wear a retainer?
The most common use of retainers is to keep teeth in place once they've been aligned with braces or Invisalign® while the surrounding bone and tissue adapt to the change.
Retainers can also be used in lieu of braces when only minor adjustments are needed, such as the closing of a gap or the movement of a single tooth.
How long do I wear my retainer?
Retainer wear is typically graduated, meaning you will need to wear your retainer constantly (except during eating and oral hygiene) for the first several months after your braces are removed, but thereafter you will only have to wear it when you sleep
Retainer wear can continue to taper off over time, but it is important to keep in mind that teeth are never fully cemented in place; they move and shift with age and changing oral health conditions, so it is a good idea to make friends with your retainer and plan to keep it in your life for years to come.
How do I care for my retainer?
Caring for your retainer is easy and will quickly become a normal part of your oral hygiene routine. If you wear a permanent retainer, brushing and flossing as usual is enough to keep it clean.
For removable Hawley retainers, you can brush them with a toothbrush and toothpaste when you brush your teeth. If using the clear plastic type of retainer, disinfecting with a denture cleaner is best as it can become scratched with brushing.
Next Steps
If you've already had braces and are now in the retention phase, it is crucial to follow your orthodontist's instructions for wear to ensure your teeth remain in their new position.
If you are researching orthodontic treatment options for yourself or your child and are in the Vancouver, WA area, contact Vancouver Orthodontic Specialists, PLLC to schedule your free consultation and exam today; Dr. Irwin will go over all of your treatment options with you and answer any remaining questions you may have.
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text: This romance ending during holidays was heart tugging but the relationship didn't seem realistic. Both main characters mood swings were too dramatic. It never seemed like they trusted each other even at the end. Coach Lucca is trying to emotionally deal with a bad car accident and schoolteacher Hope has a major tragedy in her past.


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Please watch the video for this very simple recipe. Heat the oil, fry the onions to light brown, remove the onions from the oil and set aside. Using the same oil add Nihari Masala, salt, ginger, garlic pastes and 1/4 cup of water cook this down till the masala is grainy.
In a blender add yogurt and the fried onions, add water and make a smoothy.
When the masala is grainy, as shown in the video, add chicken and the smoothy and cook it till all the yogurt smoothy is cooked down and the masala is again grainy just like the video
Add 1 cup of water, let it come to a boil and then cover the pressure cooker and cook it for 5 minutes. If not cooking in a pressure cooker cook for 15 minutes and your date night curry should be ready to be served to your love. Enjoy with rice or naan.


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I just spent a week alone camping in the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I was there all by myself for five days. Did I mention I was ALONE?
Does it seem odd that a single woman would make a 2,000 mile round trip journey by herself so she could spend time near the ocean? I am sure it does to some. But I am at a point in my life now where I realize if I don't have someone to share experiences with that I am not going to allow that to stop me from doing the things I want to do. So I packed up my car last Saturday and I headed towards the Atlantic.
I didn't go stay in some fancy hotel with an ocean view. Sleeping in a tent and being outside under the stars listening to the crashing waves is what my soul needed. You see, I have not been myself this year. I have been extremely distracted, depressed, disoriented, unfocused, unmotivated, and well I have strayed off course. Before I left last week I felt like I couldn't even breathe. I was exhausted and in a horrible mood. I needed fresh air, new scenery, and a new outlook on things. I needed a soul vacation. I needed my life back.
It is so interesting how God answers prayers. Most of the time I just pray for everything to be okay and for things to work out the way he wants them to. But sometimes I ask him for specific things and I never seem to get a clear answer. Other times I ask for things and like magic, a door opens. This happens to me frequently but I am not always in tune enough to notice. Sometimes when he doesn't answer…THAT IS MY ANSWER. But this time I noticed an open door.
So I have been grappling with a decision. The door opened while I was at the ocean soothing my soul and I don't think that is a coincidence. If I explained my situation here, it would probably make absolutely no sense. Because on paper, it really doesn't. In my head it really doesn't. It only makes sense when I remember that I have a purpose and a calling and it is NOT to be miserable for the rest of my life. But it isn't an easy decision. It is not a "hell yes!" decision. It means I am going to need to let go of some things that I have held onto for security and step out of my comfort zone. It means I am going to have to muster up every ounce of courage I have inside my bones and really go for it this time. Because this is it. Right now is all I have and by living in the now and walking through the next open door means losing something that is comfortable and stable. But in exchange for losing something comfortable and stable I will find me again. And I have missed me.
Change is scary. Making a big decision when you are really afraid can be overwhelming and almost paralyzing. But I do not want to remain in the same place my whole life. I can at the expense of losing myself but that I will not do. So I got quiet. I listened to the ocean. I prayed a lot. I focused on my breathing. And I heard what I needed to hear to give me the push to move forward.
My roommate told me that the difference in my mood when I returned home from how I was before I left was like night and day. That made me happy. Sometimes when I am so wrapped up in my thoughts and feelings I don't even realize that I am on the way through to the other side.
My life has always been a series of hills and valleys just like everyone else. Things will always happen beyond my control to knock me back down again. But it is my choice to be willing to change my life when things aren't right. It is my choice to stand back up and keep moving. I am terrified to be honest but I know I am NOT alone. God is always there holding my hand when I decide to close my eyes and jump.
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2014 has been a banner year for hacks: Sony Pictures, Home Depot, the Post Office. Nothing is safe. So you tried password managers and tricks for creating/remembering strong passwords. Great! But then you immediately abandoned both efforts and went back to password1 because anything else is too annoying and complicated to deal with.
Technologists are trying to solve this problem, though. The current system makes it difficult for everyone—including governments, companies, and consumers—to protect themselves, and that's just bad. Alternatives like biometrics haven't seemed so solid in the past, but two new approaches are working to address the problem.
One is the idea of making it extremely easy to change any or all of your passwords whenever you want. Instead of having to go through a multistep process for each account, password managers like Dashlane and LastPass implemented automatic systems on Tuesday that sync across your devices and with the services your accounts belong to. The idea is that by using automatic password change features you can regularly revise the passwords for your accounts on Gmail, Amazon, Facebook, and everywhere else.
LastPass's automatic password changer currently supports more than 75 types of accounts. Its password changes are also all stored locally instead of in the cloud, so companies don't have access to your actual passwords. Dashlane's password changer works with more than 50 sites right now and will be supported on mobile in addition to desktop versions soon.
Dashlane's CEO, Emmanuel Schalit told the Next Web, "We have created an identity layer which turns the password into a purely technical device that exists in the background but which humans don't interact with it."
But if you just don't want to work with password managers at all, there's another security strategy in the works that's totally password-free. The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance is a trade nonprofit that includes members like Google, Samsung, Alibaba, and PayPal, and is essentially working to implement password-free two-factor authentication.
The idea is to use something physical, like a special flashdrive or biometrics, as part of two-factor authentication. On Tuesday the Alliance announced FIDO 1.0, a standard for implementing this type of authentication in a uniform way. We're a long way from universal implementation, but now that there's a free standard it seems more likely that a world without passwords could evolve.
If the year's hacks have taught us anything, it's that we need to be protecting our cyber-selves now. But if you're still struggling to find the motivation, better options that are more secure (and will enable maximum laziness) seem to be on their way.


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Paul Mullen, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Paul Mullen, Partner at Hogan Lovells guided us through how banks and funds are now working together and where has the push come from to cooperate.
Paul Mullen, Partner at Hogan Lovells guided us through how banks and funds are now working together and where has the push come from to cooperate.
Ben Davis from Proskauer highlighted the lack of covenants in the mid-market and whether there is more pressure on debt funds to accept a loosening of covenants.
We caught up with the Director of EQT, Andrew Cleland-Bogle, to discuss how cove lite is now begining to enter the mid-market and the main issues that have arisen from this that need to be contended with.
Kenneth Clarke read law at Gonville & Caius College Cambridge. He was called to the Bar in 1963 and became a QC in 1980.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe since 1970.
He held several Ministerial offices in the Governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major - as Secretary of State for Health, Secretary of State for Education and Science and Home Secretary. From May 1993 until the General Election in May 1997 Mr. Clarke was Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Following the Election Mr. Clarke returned to the Conservative back benches and took on various senior non-executive business appointments. He was appointed as the Chairman of David Cameron's Democracy Task Force and became Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in January 2009.
Following the General Election in 2010 Kenneth Clarke returned to the Cabinet in the Coalition Government as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. In 2012 until July 2014 he served as Minister without Portfolio, working to develop key trade relationships on the Prime Minister's behalf, particularly the US/EU negotiations. He had an advisory brief on the economy and also sat on the National Security Council.
He returned to the back benches in July 2014, when he was appointed a Companion of Honour. As the Member of the House of Commons with the longest continuous service he is currently the Father of the House.
Away from the political sphere, he is well known for his love and knowledge of jazz. He is also an ardent birdwatcher and a keen follower of cricket, football and Formula 1 motor racing.
Alastair Brown is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Shard Credit Partners, a UK lower mid-market focused direct lending fund. The fund focuses on providing senior secured unitranche loans in the £5-15 million size range to UK SMEs. The investment team is currently deploying from the fund's first close commitments of £90 million, into transactions sourced from across the Sponsored and Non-sponsored universe. The investment team are all ex-colleagues from CIBC World Markets and Barclays and has previously worked together on several occasions during the past two decades. Alastair Brown previously worked in the leveraged finance teams at Mediobanca, Barclays, Merrill Lynch and CIBC World Markets, spanning a career of 20 years. He has completed in excess of €24 billion of loan underwriting across 45 corporate and leveraged finance transactions.
Claire joined Permira Debt Managers in September 2017. She focuses on originating, leading and executing new investment opportunities across all sectors.
Previously, Claire worked at HIG WhiteHorse for four years originating and executing deals. She also spent five years at Hawkpoint Partners (where she was involved in the Icelandic restructuring in 2009), three years at Societe Generale in their Leveraged Finance teams in London and Hong Kong and three years at Barclays.
Andrew Cleland-Bogle joined EQT Credit's London office in 2014 and co-heads origination for the Mid-Market Credit (direct lending) strategy.
Prior to joining EQT, Andrew was a Director in the European Restructuring and Debt Advisory Group at DC Advisory (formerly known as Close Brothers Corporate Finance). During his 9 years at DC Advisory, including three years based in Frankfurt, he focused on both healthy and distressed situations, advising on refinancings and balance sheet restructurings across numerous jurisdictions.
Prior to DC Advisory, Andrew spent 2 years in the Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey.
Neale Broadhead joined CVC Credit Partners in February 2014 as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Neale has been responsible for leading 175+ management buyouts in his career, having worked in both London and New York. Prior to joining CVC, Neale worked at Lloyds Banking Group as Managing Director and Head of Mid Market Acquisition Finance, which he founded in 2004 and also was a member of the Board Investment Committee as well as the Investment Committee for Acquisition Finance.
Managing Director and Head of Private Debt; joined Golding Capital Partners in 2018. He is responsible for the selection, execution and monitoring of private debt fund investments and co-investments, as well as the portfolio management thereafter.
Prior to joining Golding Capital Partners, Mr Das spent five and a half years at BlueBay Asset Management in London, where he was responsible for primary financings for medium-sized businesses across Europe. As a Partner within BlueBay's Private Debt Group, he was most recently focused on new investments in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Mr Das previously spent nearly three years at Macquarie in the Principal Finance division, where he was responsible for a wide range of investments across the capital structure of European businesses. Prior to that, he worked in the Leveraged Finance team at Lehman Brothers and Nomura in London. He started his career at Credit Suisse in Zurich in various areas of the Swiss investment banking franchise.
Mr Das graduated from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland with an M.A. in Law and Economics. He also holds a dual CEMS Master in International Management degree (CEMS MIM) from both ESADE Barcelona and the University of St. Gallen.
Natalia Tsitoura is a Managing Director in Alcentra's European Direct Lending platform. She is responsible for originating, executing and managing private debt investments in the UK and Scandinavia. Prior to that, she worked on syndicated loan and mezzanine investments across the Alcentra platform. Natalia is a member of the boards of Mountain Warehouse, Kedleston Schools, Anesco, SimplyBiz and Agilisys. Natalia graduated in 2006 from Loughborough University in Business Studies (1st Class), and speaks Greek and Spanish fluently in addition to English.
James Ranger is Managing Director & Head of the Mid Markets Team in Acquisition Finance.
The team supports a wide range of private equity sponsors through providing financing for leveraged buy-outs across the UK and Western Europe. Acquisition Finance also has a wider mandate to support (non-sponsor owned) private or public companies wishing to raise leveraged or sub investment grade financing.
The team provides a range of financing products including senior & super senior loans, hybrid Unitranche facilities, underwritten debt and high yield bonds. The team can support companies across a broad range of sizes and sectors.
Colin joined European Capital in 2005 & leads the origination and execution of UK investment opportunities.
LGT European Capital focusses on lower mid-market transactions with companies generating EBITDA of £5m or greater. Since 2005 the teams in London and Paris have invested in over 70 mid-market companies.
In 2017 European Capital became part of LGT Capital Partners, a global multi-alternatives platform.
Previously Colin worked at KPMG Corporate Finance for five years advising on mid-market M&A transactions and buyouts.
Chris joined CORDET in September 2016. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer and an Investment Professional focusing on origination and execution in the UK and Ireland and is based in the London office. Chris has completed seven investments since joining CORDET, including Lowe Refrigeration and the refinancing of one of Inflexion's portfolio companies in Q1 2018.
Chris was previously at Lloyds for thirteen years, most recently as a Director in Mid Market Origination, Acquisition Finance, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing mid-market senior debt transactions. In his time in Acquisition Finance, Chris completed over 65 senior debt transactions in the Mid Market. Prior to Lloyds, Chris was a civil engineer with Costain Ltd.
Chris holds a Masters in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Leeds.
Ben Davis is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of The Private Credit and Finance Groups.
Ben's practice focuses on advising on acquisition and leveraged finance facilities, corporate facilities and debt restructurings in the middle market and upper market. He represents a variety of clients including alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporates on unitranche loans, second-lien financings, first out / last out structures, mezzanine facilities, investment grade facilities, high yield bonds, real estate financings, litigation funding and distressed situations among other innovative, first-in-kind transactions involving private sources of capital.
Alex Griffith is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of The Private Credit and Finance Groups.
Alex's practice focuses onleveraged finance and general debt finance work, advising senior, mezzanine,second lien, unitranche and other private capital providers.
His extensive experiencecovers a wide range of transactions, including corporate refinancings,management buyouts and buy-ins, recapitalizations, institutional acquisitions,restructurings, public-to-private takeovers (both domestic and international),and other innovative, first-in-kind transactions involving private sources ofcapital.
In addition, Alex advises financial sponsors, corporates and management teams on the raising of debt finance in the European Markets.
Paul Mullen is a partner in the leveraged and acquisition finance team at Hogan Lovells in London. Paul specialises in the financing of sponsor backed businesses in the mid-market and regularly acts for a wide range of bank and direct lender clients as well as borrowers. Recent deals include acting for Ares Management and Santander on the financing for Lyceum Capital's acquisition of Timico Technologies and acting for Avenue Capital, Northleaf Capital and HSBC on the financing for Vitruvian's acquisition of the AXIO and OAG aviation group.
Joelle Jefferis is a reporter at Debtwire Europe covering leveraged buyouts and refinancing in the mid-market space in the UK and Benelux regions as well as large cap syndication processes. Previously Joelle focused on international taxation and transfer pricing. Joelle has a BA in Social Anthropology with International Study from the University of Manchester.


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Forget that I live not because of myself, but because of other's help.
Forget that every comfort that I get comes from the struggle of people who loves me.
Forget that someday I need to pay back what the world has given to me.
I forget…
Forget that to change the world, I have to change myself first.
Forget that I will never reach my dream if I never waking up.
Forget that to win, I need to make every minute count.
I forget…
Forget that every cloud has a silver lining.
Forget that every meeting has its own meaning.
Forget that there is an opportunity in adversity.
I forget…
Forget that I came to this world with nothing.
Forget that I will also leave this world with nothing.
Forget that I may not see the sun again next morning.


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text: Cheryl Diane Nemeth, 60, Kimmelton, formerly of Hollsopple, went to be with our heavenly Father May 1, 2012, at home. Born April 10, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John S. Sr. and Mary (Turner) Nemeth. Survived by daughter, Shelly Franchetti, New Jersey; grandchildren, Nicholette and Jonny; and fiance, Kirt Custer. Sister of Anna, married to George Platt, Greensburg; John Jr., married to Patricia Temyer, Hollsopple; Donna Jean, Pittsburgh; Terrence, married to Anna Speicher, Hollsopple; Ricky, married to Donna Stiles; and Thomas J., both of Conemaugh Township; Debra Lynn, married to Richard Hodgkins, California; Cindy Lou, married to Michael DeBarto, Conemaugh Township; Tammy, widow of William Frombach, Geistown; Mark, married to Bernadette Auersward, North Huntingdon; and Lisa, married to Tim Lonas, Conemaugh Township. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends; and special pet, Skip Dip. Former manager of Tunstall Quik-Shop. She loved to tend to her flowers and make flower arrangements. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville. Rev. D. Wayne Lasure officiating. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. Memorials to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, PA 15963, would be appreciated. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.


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By Kirk Graves | Senior Manager, Transportation | Chainalytics |
Don't know where your product is? Having trouble estimating your transportation spend? Using carriers that are not authorized or contracted? Is your company growing and your transportation organization cannot keep up? Have you thought about taking control of your inbound transportation, but the task seems daunting in your current environment? Perhaps your decentralized transportation organization contributes to these problems.
Maybe you have thought about centralizing your transportation team, but you aren't sure of the benefits or how to begin. Centralized transportation offers many benefits to organizations large and small and can lead to reduced spend and increased operational efficiency. It can also help elevate the profile of a key component of the company's supply chain. Let's take a look at some areas that can benefit from centralization.
Carrier Management and Sourcing – Centralizing transportation allows a company to have one voice with the carriers during bids and negotiations. Bringing all the company's transportation operations together can increase your buying power and bring reduced rates. It can establish national account status, which can increase your visibility within the carrier organizations and enhance service levels. When you are centralized, you have your transportation experts working to secure the best rates for the company as a whole. Decentralized procurement can lead to local operations focusing on what is best for them and not the entire company.
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Establishing an entity with clear advancement opportunities allows organizations to retain key operational staff members within their supply chain. By creating an environment that provides carriers with a single point of contact to resolve issues, transportation becomes a core competency and not an afterthought at the warehouse or plant.
Transportation Management System (TMS) – While a TMS is helpful in bringing decentralized operations together, using them efficiently can be difficult when coordinators are scattered across locations. Best practices start to slip, new employees don't receive proper training, and super user support can be non-existent. Having a centralized operation helps facilitate "best practice" management within the system and allows for easy access to a TMS super user within the team. Keeping rates and the system up to date is simplified and more manageable with a centralized team.
Acquisitions and Expansion – Integrating new operations into a company is never a simple task, but having a centralized transportation team allows for a smoother transition. While you may have to hire new personnel to help with the new business, you will already have users who are experienced in the TMS. Their knowledge of the system and operational processes allows you to integrate new acquisitions more efficiently. Bringing new shipping lanes into the network also requires less effort. You will already have your central contacts with all the carriers you currently use to simply acquire rates for the new lanes, or if the volume is large enough, you can use the bid process that you already have in place with the centralized procurement team.
Spend Control – Centralization can help you get control of your spend. A team dedicated to transportation is more likely to select the proper carrier for a lane rather than simply give the load to whoever is the most convenient. Monitoring premium freight spend and a carrier's acceptance performance are two key components to battling spend creep, and centralization makes keeping tabs on them easier. Centralization is also s great enabler to take over your inbound freight moves, which almost always leads to savings.
These are just a few of the many benefits of centralized transportation. Consider having seasoned transportation experts evaluate your current operations, management systems and carrier management to see if centralization is right for you. Having an outside perspective provide a detailed assessment of the financial and operational benefits available will help your organization develop a transition plan to a centralized transportation organization.
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Day 2 Keynote lecture for the three-day conference at Colgate University, Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict, October 18–20, 2017.
Robert Edsel, a former nationally ranked tennis player and pioneering oilman, is recognized today as one of the world's foremost advocates for art preservation. While living in Florence, he developed a great passion for art and architecture and became curious as to how so many of the monuments and great works of art survived the thefts and devastation of World War II. What began as a question evolved into an impassioned journey to unravel the secrets and heroics of the Monuments Men, the unsung heroes who saved the world's greatest art and cultural treasures for the benefit of civilization. Edsel has dedicated the last ten years of his life to the meticulous research of these cultural heroes, which culminated in Edsel's New York Times best-selling book, The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History.
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Sherry's library background led her to storytelling as an effective means of motivating children to read, and her elementary education background influenced her style -- full of rhythm and motion, multiple voices and opportunities for audience participation.
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CITIZEN INITIATIVES, Charles Kacprowicz April 24, 2014
Under Article V of the United States Constitution, State Legislatures are sovereign and are the final arbiters in all constitutional matters through to ratification. They must never abdicate their sovereignty to delegates, Congress, the Courts or Executive Branch. If they do the Article V process will be mired in politics for generations to come.
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Article V is a new beginning for the States. It allows the Legislatures to "Apply" for an Amendment Convention for the purpose of proposing Amendments to remedy egregious wrongs suffered by their citizens when the Federal government refuses to address them. The Article does not authorize the convening of an Open Convention or 2nd Constitutional Convention.
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It's been almost two decades since Orlando Lopez fled the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Mitch in Honduras.
The former farmer's crops were wiped out, leaving the then 36-year-old without a home, a non-existent agriculture business and four children to feed.
"I lost everything; nothing was recoverable and nothing was certain," he said. "That's why I came to the U.S. But now I feel like I'm going through yet another hurricane — this time, an emotional one."
Lopez was one of thousands from Central America who sought refuge in the United States in 1998 after the storm devastated the region. Though most arrived illegally, they were made exempt from deportation after Congress established a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in 1990 to protect foreign nationals from being deported to their homelands amid instability and perilous conditions caused by armed conflict or natural disasters.
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Since then, about 320,000 TPS protections have been renewed at regular intervals— but now, decisions on whether the immigrants still need to be shielded from deportation are expected to be made as early as Monday for Hondurans, Salvadorans and Nicaraguans, and Thanksgiving Day for Haitians.
This past Tuesday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wrote a letter to the Department of Homeland Security saying extreme conditions that once gripped the countries no longer justify the protection of those in the program, many of whom have been in the United States for almost 20 years.
Since Tillerson's letters, immigrant organizations across South Florida have been fielding calls and messages from worry-stricken TPS recipients or their fearful family members. About 44,800 TPS holders live in Florida, according to the Center for Migration Studies of New York.
Activist Francisco Portillo was in his Little Havana office Saturday afternoon trying to calm anxious callers.
"We have gotten about 20 to 25 calls today. All we can tell people is that we have to wait until the government makes a formal announcement on Monday," Portillo said. "But with this uncertainty the community is very worried. There are people with TPS who have lived here for two decades, have businesses. Many more are homeowners. They were expecting a permanent solution, an immigration reform, not this."
Administration officials have said the return of tens of thousands of migrants could be a boon for Central American nations and Haiti, because their citizens will return with job skills, democratic values and savings.
They also note that the protection was never meant to be permanent and that ending it would be consistent with the administration's aim of reducing immigration and complying with legal restrictions that have been loosely enforced in the past.
After so many years in the United States, many of the TPS recipients have sunk deep roots. According to America's Voice, an immigration reform group, many of the TPS recipients in Florida are construction supervisors and home healthcare professionals, some of them currently helping with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and Texas. They're also, the group says, parents to nearly 275,000 U.S. citizen children.
Forcing the return of 50,000 people to Haiti would disrupt the fragile recovery there, exacerbate the food, housing, and public health crises, and potentially destabilize the new government, according to the Journal on Migration and Human Security.
Maria Rodriguez, director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, says if the special status isn't renewed, it would encourage those with grounded lives to shift to the shadows.
"People are biting their nails, very anxious. The government thinks that these people can just leave but for most of them going back to their country is not an option," Rodriguez said."This is more than absurd, it's tragic."
On Saturday, Haitian advocates took to social media, asking supporters to tweet and share a video clip of President Trump's visit to Little Haiti while a candidate. He told Haitians at the time: "I really want to be your greatest champion."
The promise was made days before Haiti's southern coast was raked by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, which advocates have cited among their reasons for extending TPS for Haitians.
As for Orlando Lopez, he said he, like many of his friends and relatives, has fallen into depression at the thought of being uprooted.
"I haven't been able to go to work. I can't think. I can't focus," he said. "After 20 years of building a life, starting from the ground up, owning a home and a business — sending me back would be sending me to die."
The Washington Post contributed to this report
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The philosophical aims for the continuing professional education of teachers held by administrators, educational directors, program designers, and principal investigators funded by the National Sea Grant College Program
Administrators, education professionals, and principal investigators (PIs) associated with the National Sea Grant College Program, the 30 various state Sea Grant Colleges (SGC), and the PIs identified by the SGC as the major developers of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programming for teachers in the U.S. were surveyed for philosophies of education. Respondents were solicited for "hard copies" of program literature and educational planning documents or strategic plans for their programs. These data were analyzed to determine the major philosophical aim for CPE among this group. Of the 92 individuals identified meeting the criteria for inclusion in the study, 54 (58.7%) provided data for analyses. The data illuminated the consistency between espoused philosophical aim/theory-in-action and the theory-in-use as revealed by concrete programming. The researcher found a consistent philosophy-to-practice continuum among the data collected for the study as follows: Sea Grant believes teachers are uniquely positioned to create an enhanced sense of environmental stewardship and understanding among the public due to their roles and tasks, i.e., their impact on students. Science, however, is changing rapidly, and teachers need CPE to stay abreast of new knowledge. CPE for teachers should focus on providing teachers an enhanced understanding of science and the latest developments in curricular materials to remain effective. This philosophy closely resembles the Cultivation of the Intellect position as described by Darkenwald and Merriam (1982). Following the analyses, the findings were provided to a panel of experts on Sea Grant's history and programming efforts who substantiated this philosophy--heightening the credibility and validity of the study's findings. The following factors were suggested as a rationale for the development of a philosophy to practice continuum in Sea Grant sponsored CPE: (1) the historic involvement of individuals who possessed a strong science background; (2) a "tight" match between the mission of the organization and the personnel involved with programming; (3) a small number of individuals involved in educational programming coupled with an effective, systematic communications process linking these individuals; and (4) limited funding for education resulted in creativity to leverage program impact. The researcher concluded practitioners of CPE can deliver programming consistent with a philosophical position, even when they may not possess a conscious awareness of that position. Further, the researcher suggests that refinements in research methodologies to include more holistic and system-wide efforts may clarify the relationship between philosophy and practice. Finally, the consistency between philosophy and practice when linked to a specified societal end-state suggests revisions to program planning theory may be warranted.


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Hopefully you've had your fix of Mayan calendar reading this morning - I am not going to talk about that! We've got plenty of time left on this earth so get busy livin'!
Instead I'd like to write about something very near and dear to me - saying "Thank You".
Whether someone opens a door for you, helps you with something, gives you something, goes the extra mile or just shows some genuine human compassion you should do yourself and your karma a big solid by showing your thanks.
Thanks and appreciation is expressed in many ways and some deeds require more of it than others. I personally love getting a hand-written letter sent the old fashioned way and think that it's a lost art that sometimes gets forgotten with how simple and easy composing and email is. My good friends Tanna and Greg sent me this one after I hosted Miss Olive's Baby Shower:
While I was interviewing for my new job, I hand-made cards and delivered them in person the day after each meeting I had with soon-to-be co-workers. I could tell that they really appreciated the gesture and while it wasn't what landed me the role, it was really a great beginning to building a good relationship for the weeks, months, years to come!
Next time you go to Target or a similar store stop in and get some 'Thank You' cards that you love and can have on hand for anytime you need to send a thanks for a birthday gift, throwing a party or just to remind them that they are a great friend and influence in your life.
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Sometimes it's hard to feel that necessary motivation to go to the health club and do the osteoporosis abatement thing. As usual, today after working out with the arm and some of the leg weight machines, I headed for the elliptical. The western side of Canyons Health Club is all windows, and a lot of the treadmill, cycle, elliptical and other exercise machines are positioned to take in the view. Again because of the smoke from the fires Downing mountain where we live, and the center point of the panorama, was obscured from view.
After getting started on the elliptical machine, I started looking at the golden, post harvest hay field that is just across the street from the west facing windows. I saw three shapes in the middle distance, and after looking wondered at first if this were a buck and two does, but not seeing antlers, decided that they were a doe deer and this year's twin fawns. As I watched they ambled and grazed moving from north to south in the middle of the field.
Still watching I saw another movement in the same field, but further south. By the way it moved (maybe there were two??) it was clear that it was either dogs, coyotes or foxes. Judging by the size and shape, I guessed coyote and watched as one did some mousing, enjoying seeing the characteristic leap in the air and "pounce!". The doe and her fawns didn't seem fazed and continued moving south. The coyote did a turn and started moving to the east in a parallel direction to the Canyons building as the time on my elliptical session ran down.
Even knowing that I feel better after exercise it is sometimes hard to get it done, and I always look forward to my reward of relaxing in the steam room. Today it was helpful to do be able to do more wildlife watching in addition to the bird activity I've observed before - hawks, magpies, etc. hunting in the hay. I usually supplement my health club activities with hiking around the house with the dogs, but other than a short hike on Tuesday when the smoke wasn't as bad, it's just been too unhealthy to do anything that involves much exertion.
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COTTONWOOD – Yavapai County Presiding Superior Court Judge David Mackey's ruling for a compromise in the Mingus Union lawsuit was "a win, all the way across, for the community," said Mingus Union board member Steve Gesell.
But the Board, after more than 30 minutes in executive session, agreed that the district should retain the right to not support a merger with the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District.
"Mingus has a right to object to consolidation," Mingus Union board member Jim Ledbetter said Monday during the board's special meeting. "If a future board objects, it should have a right. Mingus has a right to voice its concern."
Shortly after Mingus Union's board made its 5-to-0 vote to make changes to the third paragraph of Judge Mackey's ruling, the Mingus Union district's attorneys stepped into a status conference to tell Judge Mackey of the board's decision.
According to Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter, "after a significant amount of discussion and disagreement among the lawyers, Judge Mackey affirmed the settlement agreement and ruled that the new wording provided by the Mingus Union School Board "was not a material change to the original agreement."
According to a draft of the Mingus Union School Board's Aug. 27 agenda, Ledbetter motioned for a change to the third paragraph in Judge Mackey's Aug. 24 ruling, that "Plaintiffs will not challenge the constitutionality of A.R.S. § 15-459(B)(7) or the form of the petition, and the petition's language once agreed upon by the parties and the Court, but will not waive their rights to oppose consolidation."
The original wording in the third paragraph of Mackey's ruling stated that "Plaintiffs will not legally challenge any future consolidation effort using this petition form in any future election cycle."
Although Judge Mackey's ruling cancels the Nov. 6 consolidation election, a status conference has been scheduled for 2 p.m. in Prescott on Sept. 5, Carter said.
"The judge has requested the lawyers draft the language for future consolidation petitions that he would ultimately consider, modify as needed, and approve," Carter said.
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Rinse the beans and drain them. Cut chicken fillets into
3 cm cubes. Mix them well in a bowl with 2 tbsp. olive oil, rosamrin,
salt and pepper and leave to cool in the refrigerator for at least 1
Peel onion and garlic cloves and dice finely. Cut the pulp of the
peppers into 1 cm cubes. Fry in 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add
onion and garlic and simmer briefly. Add the parsley and stir briefly.
Mix the beans in a bowl with the peppers, chillipowder and 2 tbsp. olive
oil. Season with salt and pepper. Put the chicken on skewers, season
with salt and pepper and fry all around.
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As a car owner, you shouldn't worry if for some reason your car's paint has suffered peeling or cracks. There are many ways to not only protect it, but to give it a completely new paint. The problem is that having your car completely repainted means you'll have to sacrifice its original paint. Not any more, now with sophisticated paint protection methods like car paint films around, your car will retain its original paint. Here is more on how paint protection film in Dubai works wonders for your car's paint:
Caution Before Applying The Film
Make sure your car is cool and the engine turned off before the film is applied. Applying the film on hot hood and engine means hot hood, and it can lead to drying the film spray much earlier. Also, note if the weather is cool, you should start applying the film.
Spread The Sheet
Prepare the vehicle for the process. Take a poly sheet and apply it over the entire car. Once the sheet is completely spread, start applying the paint. Start it from the grill first. Use a scissor to cut the sheet where required. Cut the sheet all the way to the center of the sheet and stop at around 20 inches. Afterwards, start cutting the sheet from both left and right fenders, your sheet is now in a "T" shape. Tape the flaps turning them towards the engine side and make sure they don't move while you paint. Use tape to keep the sheet in one place. The purpose is to keep it from blowing around as it might spread the wet paint on the floor and walls.
Start Painting
Once you've ensured that the sheet has covered the entire vehicle properly, start applying the paint. Start applying from where the tapeline is and take it all the way down to the bottom of the hood. Keep spraying and repeat the coat if you see any gaps between the painted area. Ideally, you should apply one layer and then another layer after a few seconds. Make sure you apply the third coat in a sideway pattern to completely cover that area. Do the same until the whole vehicle is covered.
You need to keep the film on the vehicle for a few months. The purpose is to allow it to keep the paint and one place. It will also protect the paint while it is there. Try this car dent removal dubai on your vehicle today.


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Visit Port Arthur, once Australia's most notorious convict prison, and take a guided tour through this intriguing site.
Discover the beauty of Freycinet National Park as you take a guided walk along Cape Tourville.
Enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and sample lavender-inspired fare including ice cream, fudge and cheese.
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories
Perhaps discover the wonders of Seahorse World, or see the elusive inhabitants of Platypus House. Alternatively, visit the historic James Boag's Brewery or enjoy a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre.
Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Explore the city on a guided tour and then enjoy your selected activity. Later, delight in a Welcome Dinner and Drink with fellow APT travellers.
Stay: Launceston, Peppers Silo HotelDaily :
At Bridestowe Lavender Estate, take a tour of the distillery and sample unique lavender-infused fare.
Visit East Coast Natureworld and meet a rare Tasmanian devil.
Enjoy a guided walk along Cape Tourville in Freycinet National Park, admiring the stunning coastal scenery.
Travel through the scenic wine-producing area of northern Tasmania. Traverse Weldborough Pass before continuing to Freycinet National Park. Tonight, savour an exclusive Gourmet BBQ overlooking Coles Bay (weather permitting).
Stay: Freycinet National Park, Freycinet LodgeDaily :
This morning after breakfast, you have some time at leisure to explore Freycinet National Park. Perhaps take a walk to Wineglass Bay lookout and take in the views of pure white beaches and the surrounding bushland. Later, travel to the heritage towns of Ross and Richmond and admire their historic convict-built bridges. Then enter Tasman National Park. You'll see how nature and time create spectacular rock formations such as the Tessellated Pavement, Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch. Continue along a scenic stretch of road to one of Australia's most historic sites, the convict settlement of Port Arthur. This evening, stay in the shadows of the former penal colony.
Stay: Port Arthur Motor Inn, overlooking the historic siteDaily :
Step back in time as you explore the Port Arthur Historic Site. There's no better place to imagine how convict life would have been as you tour the ruins, explore the chilling prison and cruise across Mason Cove around the Isle of the Dead. Afterwards, travel to Hobart and transfer to the airport.Daily :
Stay at the brand new Peppers Silo Hotel, housed in an iconic 1960's heritage building.
Located within Freychinet National Park, enjoy accommodation that celebrates the surrounding bays and mountains.
Savour an exclusive gourmet BBQ overlooking Coles Bay in Freycinet National Park.
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Although quite rare in the UK, every car enthusiast has heard of the Ford Mustang. It's a car that many wish to own, with a lot of glory and power coming with the car. The reputation is second to none, all Mustang owners are very proud.You may not be able to afford the prestigious 2012 Mustang, costing around £50,000 but we look at some that you could be able to afford.
- Year: 1997
- Litre: 4.6L
- Mileage: 67,000
- Price: £3,495
This advert was about a GT coupe that is in great condition for its age. The car certainly looks like that it is worth viewing.
- Year: 1998
- Litre: 5
- Mileage: 97,000 (Approx)
- Price: £3,500
This is a well taken care of Ford Mustang GT that looks like it could be a bargain.
- Year: 1990
- Litre: 5.0L
- Mileage: 89,222
- Price: £4,100
One of the more powerful Ford Mustang's, with it being a V8 GT and a 5 litre.
- Year: 1998
- Litre: 3.8L
- Mileage: 42,000
- Price: £6,995
A car with great mileage for its age, the Mustang looks great value for money.
- Year: 1998
- Litre: 3.8L
- Mileage: 80,000
- Price: £5,495
A uniquely design Ford Mustang that looks immaculate inside and out.
- Year: 2005
- Litre: 4.0L
- Mileage: 51,000
- Price: £9,500
The car looked in great condition when advertised. Both the interior and exterior looked very much like they have been kept in good condition.
A few things to be aware of
Be aware that most may be left hand drive as the car is imported from the USA. Insurance will also be very expensive at the car's high performance, its rarity, the fact that it is an import amongst many other factors.
If you do decide to purchase a used Ford Mustang for under £10,000, make sure that the car has been kept in good condition and has been well taken care of. Repairs and parts will be very expensive as the car is an import.
Look out for modifications, as some may have been converted to right hand drive (very rarely). Modifications should have been done properly and securely. Always ask if any have been done and make sure any are properly checked out by experts before purchasing one.


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Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani
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"This is a yummy dal, I love it. It is simple and easy to cook and simply cool! You will find this to be low cal too. Also, if you drizzle some fresh lemon juice over it right before serving, it becomes so tangy and all the more savoury. This is dry in texture unlike lentils which usually have gravy, but this is very very tasty."
READY IN:1hr 15mins
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄2 cup toor dal
- 1⁄4 cup yellow moong dal
- 1⁄4 cup masoor dal
- 1 medium sized onion, grated
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1⁄2 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- 2 -3 small tomatoes
- Mix and wash dals well.
- Soak for 30 minutes.
- Pressure cook till soft but not overcooked (approx. 3 whistles).
- Mash the dals while hot.
- Heat oil in a pot.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Once they stop spluttering, add onion, ginger and green chillies.
- Stir fry till soft.
- Fold in red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
- Mix well and then add the tomatoes.
- Once tomatoes get cooked, add salt followed by the dals.
- Mix well and allow to boil.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with the chopped corriander and lemon juice.
- Serve hot with roti or rice and your favourite raita on the side(cucumber and tomato raita is a nice one to enjoy this with).


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Gothic architecture of Prague
Prague architecture is a huge range of styles, but it is not surprising, since the city was created over many centuries. Then there are the palaces, castles, houses that embody the spirit of the Renaissance, Baroque or Romanesque style.
However, special attention should be paid to the Gothic architecture of this amazing city. Structures that were built a thousand years ago, create a unique atmosphere of Prague. It is believed that it is through architecture, the city became one of the most popular tourist centers of modern Europe. Of course, walking around Prague, be sure to visit the cathedrals built in the Gothic style.
St. Vitus Cathedral is Prague Castle. This is a real example of Gothic architecture of Prague. The Cathedral was started in 1344, but was finally completed only in 1929. As a result managed to build a magnificent building, the height of the arch is thirty-three meters. Previously all there was crowned king of Bohemia, and in the crypts of the Cathedral was buried the great rulers of Bohemia.
The Church of Saint Martin was built in the XII century. During the reign of Charles IV, the Church was rebuilt in the Gothic style. Then in 1490 held a second reconstruction, during which the Church acquired a modern look. After the devastating fire of 1678, the structure had more time to rebuild, omnicomprehensive touched only the top of the tower. Continue reading
Ancient Terrans fought with nuclear weapons
Ancient humans fought using nuclear weapons
Scientists have increasingly come to believe that many thousands of years ago there was a nuclear war between the ancient inhabitants of the Earth by the Asuras and space aliens, which led to environmental disaster and change of conditions of life on our planet.
There are many confirmations of this hypothesis. On Earth found a lot of traces of radiation. In animals and humans, mutations occur that cause Cyclopes (Cyclops one eye is over the bridge).
From the legends of different Nations can learn about the existence of Cyclops fighting with people.Second, radiation causes polypodia – doubling of chromosomes, which causes gigantism and doubling bodies: two hearts or two rows of teeth. Scientists are regularly on the Ground the remains of giant skeletons with a double row of teeth. Continue reading
Named the most mysterious places in the Crimea
Named the most mysterious places of the Crimea
Travelling to places associated with mystical legends, more and more attract tourists. Attractions with a mysterious history can boast of the Crimean Peninsula. Recently published a ranking of the most known places shrouded in mystery.
First on the list are three caves of Eni-Sala, located on the site of the Tatar village, burned by the Nazis for helping the partisans. The caves were discovered in the 1960-ies, and if the two of them to get problematic, the third is accessible without climbing equipment. Cave of Eni-Fat 2 was used by ancient brands for sacrifices. Particularly impressionable tourists claim to have seen ghosts in the area.
In second place was Bear mountain (Ayu-Dag), the card of Crimea. About the fact that the ascent is very dangerous – many people know, but not everyone knows that this is not the place to stay for the night. Continue reading


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The Pledge by Kimberly Derting
Reviewed by Amy P.
The Pledge is a dystopian-fantasy novel that initially seemed to have a lot of potential. Derting had thought of a captivating idea, invented appealing details to her language-caste society, and had all the right tools to craft an amazing story. There was an original concept, fascinating world-building, and a comfortable writing style that allowed the novel to flow easily, making it a quick read.
Unfortunately, after a few chapters, it all rushed downhill in a jumble of clichés and humdrum storytelling that joined together to create a confusing and tedious tangle of words. The most prominent flaws were the characterization, the predictability of the plot, and the romance that made me cringe more than it should have. As a reader, I am very character oriented. I feel the need to be able to relate to the characters by feeling, understanding, and connecting with their personalities. I definitely don't need to like them–all I ask for is to feel a bond, yet Derting still couldn't give me that. I didn't care much about Charlie, the protagonist of The Pledge. The detachment and indifference I had towards her felt like a large, gaping hole. However, it wasn't only Charlie who I had trouble relating to. Readers are never given any depth into anybody's backgrounds or who they are beyond how Charlie portrays them as. Each character was simply a little cardboard cutout that could speak.
I was never surprised by the events that occurred, either. The storyline walked in a fairly straight route–decent pacing, mild action, and brief excitement. Even now, after completing The Pledge, there are still numerous questions circulating around in my head that the author never bothered to answer. Fortunately, the explosive ending clears a pathway for a sequel that I hope will be much more promising than the original.
Jan. 21, Amy P.


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SIBC Bus Schedule
Assalamualaikum and Hi...
As we know, SIBC located quite far from UTP (Closer to Billion Seri Iskandar). Some of our friends stay in SIBC and not all of them have their own transportation.
UTP has provided a solution for their problem to ease their movement.
Lets spread this bus schedule to help our friends especially those who are staying in SIBC to plan their way to the classes and back to hostel.
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