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Beijing-Moscow alliance that never happened
The nonexistent Sino-Russian "Axis"
Nearly a year ago exactly, Russian and Chinese representatives put the final touches on the second of two major gas deals between the Moscow and Beijing in 2014. Sealing the arrangement for a western pipeline route last November, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he saw the deal as one that would make the world "more stable, more predictable." Only six months after flubbing international law and beginning its occupation of Crimea, Russia had finalized its move toward the East, with China providing the financial largesse and eager clientele for Russia's gas markets.
Or so it appeared, at least. The relationship made a form of facile sense. Both countries enjoyed an autocratic, state-heavy rule; both nations claimed they stood anathema to Western meddling; a rising China appeared eager to guzzle as much gas as it could land, with Russia suddenly casting about for willing customers. Further, Chinese banks could provide the lifelines necessary to cushion the blow from sanctions against Russia. The marriage was not simply of convenience, not simply of necessity, but of a purported logic.
Such was the rhetoric twelve months ago: a resurgent Eurasia, swelling behind the twin peaks of Moscow and Beijing. A firmer partnership, cemented in the thrall of gas fields and loan injections. An axis of autocracy, set to challenge – or dismantle – a reeling, emasculated West.
The fruits of such partnership came early, and often. A $25 billion investment fund, set to develop Russia's eastern stretches. Deals for food production, for airplane production, for a high-speed rail-line from Moscow to Kazan. More than $110 billion in joint ventures, pulling Beijing and Moscow closer with each pledge. And the gas – the gas deal, the carbon camaraderie, a decade in the making. Suddenly, as Carnegie's Alexander Gabuev wrote, price discrepancies evaporated – Gazprom and China's CNPC found a common cause, and agreed to a staggering $400 billion deal that would source China with Russian gas for the next three decades. Add in a new Altai pipeline, threading China's western reaches, a separate pipeline from Khabarovsk to Vladivostok, and increased CNPC stake in Novatek's Yamal LNG project, and the Sino-Russian hydrocarbon machine seemed like a partnership as obvious as it was massive. The envisioned $200 billion in overall trade turnover between the two, pledged in 2011 and due by 2020, suddenly looked all but certain. Not only had China leapt into position as Moscow's second-largest trading partner, but the aftermath of Russia's Ukrainian misadventurism was going to rocket the relationship that much faster, and that much further.
The relationship, of course, wasn't one of prima facie equality; population numbers, growth projections, and economic heft attested to as much. "But this doesn't mean Russia will be dominated by China," Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, said. "Moscow will likely find a way to craft a special relationship with its partner." Moscow stood well aware of the shadows casing the relationship, of the resources Beijing brought to the table that the Kremlin couldn't hope to match. But the gas provisions, and the shared notion of a multipolar world, were too good to pass. Overlooking the rote necessity of the move, Moscow convinced itself of Chinese comity in welcoming both business relations and geopolitical alignment. China was Russia's out, Russia's reprieve. And partners they would shortly become.
But then, hitches arose. Not all at once; not even necessarily expectedly. But problems quickly cropped up, and quickly piled, reinforcing each other, refracting the underlying fractures existing within the purported partnership. "One can't avoid the impression that this is a new game of 'Let's Pretend!' in which the two dancers understand perfectly well what they are involved in," Brookings's Lilia Shevtsova found. "But do the members of the new 'axis of convenience' (convenient for whom?) know where their tango will bring them?" Spinning panegyrics to partnership is one thing; reifying that partnership, with all of the nuts and bolts and bottom-lines attendant, is another altogether. A relationship built purely on lip service cannot last. As Shevtsova continued, "This very asymmetry makes the relationship fragile, creating [an] impetus for the stronger partner to use the weaker one to serve its interests."
And in that imbalance, projects slipped off the paper, and trundled straight into failure. Take the $400 billion gas deal, building the Power of Siberia. Prices had been negotiated, finalized – we were told. But no details ever leaked, and now, months later, the project has "barely progressed." The same went for the Altai line, feeding China's Xinjiang region. This western route discovered even less traction; not only was Xinjiang already flooded with Central Asian gas – states that once serviced Russia, now shuttling their reserves to Beijing – but, as it happens, China's since realized that the planned transit may not altogether be necessary for the country's continued growth. Toss in decimated hydrocarbon prices, a slowing Chinese economy, and concerns about over-stepping US sanctions – the latter of which have also paused Chinese interest in propping Russia's internal finances – and the routes plotted suddenly stand as questionable as before, continuing their decade-long trajectory of futility. Now, the $200 billion in trade turnover once pledged looked distressingly suspect – all the more after Sino-Russian trade in the first half of 2015, per Gabuev, "dropped by a whopping 31.4 percent, to $31 billion."
But economics is only one leg of the crumpled Sino-Russian axis. Geopolitically, not only has China stood wary of Russia's potential malfeasance in Central Asia – Putin's questioning of Kazakh statehood surely displeased China, who remains eager for stability on its western front – but Beijing has begun to wean itself from the international organizations tethering Moscow and Beijing. China stood willing to weaken the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), effectively neutering the organization by allowing both India and Pakistan to join. Further, China leap-frogged the Russia-led push for a BRICS New Development Bank, instead crafting the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank whole-cloth. And while Russian President Vladimir Putin may try to save face by claiming equanimity between his Eurasian Economic Union and China's Silk Road Economic Belt, it's clear to all involved that the former remains a mirage of empire, while the latter continues to provide necessary infrastructural investment for Central Asia and beyond. As Intersection Project's Vladislav Inozemtsev recently wrote, China's "integration of Central Asia may become integration not with Russia, but in some ways against Russia."
And then there's Ukraine. Where Russia may have once taken heart that China abstained from speaking against Russia's annexation of Crimea, it's since become clear that China stands nonplussed with Moscow's actions in Ukraine. While Beijing may ape Moscow's rhetoric on sovereignty, you can't help but notice that Chinese Premier Xi Jinping took aim square at Russia's rhetoric of spheres of influence: "The big, strong and rich should not bully the small, weak and poor," Xi said at the United Nations General Assembly. "…The law of the jungle leaves the weak at the mercy of the strong; it is not the way for countries to conduct their relations." After all, why would Beijing support moves to fracture the country from which it gets its largest stock of corn?
Twelve months on, twelve months after prognosticators on both sides of the Atlantic claimed the rise of a new Sino-Russian coalition, the partnership is anything but. China maintains a whip-hand over Moscow; Russia, refusing to deign to Chinese demands, puffs its chest and sinks further yet. (While not caving to nationalist concerns about Chinese land-grabs, at least.) "[The] Kremlin," wrote Shevtsova, "has but two choices: play the role of lap dog, or get ready to whine about how it is being humiliated all over again." Blinded by aspirations of equality, battered by China's realist demands, the choice remains Russia's. But the dreams of partnyorstvo, flames of a vision of Eurasian alliance, are off the table, now and for as long as anyone would like.
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco and named Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., to succeed him.
The appointment and resignation were announced in Washington July 27 by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Archbishop Niederauer, 76, had headed the San Francisco Archdiocese since 2005. A priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, he also served as bishop of Salt Lake City for 10 years.
Archbishop Cordileone, a 56-year-old native of San Diego, was an auxiliary bishop in that diocese from 2002 until his 2009 appointment as bishop of Oakland.
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A wooden deck (with quality deck staining) can really make a house's back or front yard look fantastic. However, over time, the deck will start to show some wear, perhaps on the exterior painting or in the grain of the wood. When this happens, it may be a good idea to hire a painter.
You can rent a power washer and try to do the job yourself, but this isn't as easy as it might seem. Many first-timers accidentally strip wood from the deck while pressure washing, worsening what they were trying to fix.
This is why it may be best to hire a painting contractor to handle the pressure washer. The contractor will be able to offer other services as well, such as stucco repair. Though primarily a painting contractor, power washing is one of the services that we offer here at Westerlund Painting in Hayward, CA.


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aSSIST MBA와
유럽 명문 핀란드 알토대(前헬싱키경제대)
Executive MBA를 복수로 취득하는 직장인
대상 1년 6개월의 주말수업 Part-time MBA
알토대(前헬싱키경제대) Executive MBA in Seoul
aSSIST MBA와
|Core Module
필수 과목
|Elective Module
선택 과목
|Core Module
공통필수 모듈
|Concentration Module
심화 선택 모듈
|General Module
일반 선택 모듈
- 일부 모듈은 변경될 수 있으며, 신청자가 적을 경우 개설되지 않을 수 있습니다.
- 선택코스의 경우에는 세부트랙별로 선택하실 수 있습니다.
|Core Module
|Elective Module
과목소개 자세히 보기자세히보기
|Operations Management
|This module examines operations management in both manufacturing and service organizations and emphasizes tools and principles that can be applied in either sector. The module discusses how organizations can gain a significant competitive advantage by coordinating complex and dynamic systems of people, technology and materials. It develops a process view of operations to better understand key operational decisions in the management of capacity, cycle time, quality and linkages to other partners in the value network. Such a perspective leads to a better understanding of demand-supply chain dynamics, and also helps quantify the value of information in the demand-supply chain.
|Management Accounting and Control
|This module provides an understanding of the relevance of financialand related information, for managers and other persons inside organ-izations, to make strategic, organizational, and operational decisions. Emphasis is on how cost information can be used to support various decisions. Besides supporting decision-making, management control systems are crucial to ensure that strategies are translated into action. The module covers contemporary alternatives for control system design. Management accounting and control systems constitute a core of what is called "corporate performance management" today. The main objective is to help participants to be more effective in using management accounting information and various other control mechanisms to increase their competitive advantage.
|Management Communication
|This module explores key communication skills and strategies that enable managers to communicate effectively within organizational contexts. The class examines current theories of communication strategy and provides decision-making frameworks and analytical tools that allow participants to plan and deliver effective messages. Students also have opportunities to practice, improve, and receive feedback on their skills as business presenters, business writers, and interpersonal communicators.
|International Marketing Management
|This module looks at the various forms marketing takes in contemporary international organizations. Marketing can be viewed as a process, a set of skills and competences, a way of thinking, or a strategic concern, and this module aims to provide the participants with a holistic view on this multifaceted discipline. The course covers themes such as understanding and analyzing marketing contexts, generating and applying market and customer insight, designing winning value propositions, communicating customer value through brands and integrated marketing communication, developing and executing effective marketing plans and go-to-market strategies, measuring the impact of marketing investments, and understanding the value of strategic marketing.
|Economics for Executives
|This module introduces the participants to the principles of economic analysis of the environ-ment in which firms and organizations operate. The module offers a discussion of the basic principles of a market economy and an introduction to the main components and actors of an economy. The module is also devoted to the understanding of the behavior of these actors and the interactions between them. The objective of the module is to help the participants understand how the developments around the world will impact business environment through various economic links and interactions and through decisions of various players in the global economy. The emphasis is on under-standing the theoretical underpinnings of current economic events around the world.
|Strategic Human Resource Management
|Management is basically about getting things done through people. This course is intended to address how corporations can and do manage human resources as a source of competitive advantage. The course will expose the participants to the intersection between human resource management (HRM), competitive strategy, and the management of multinational firms. The purpose is not to get into technical details of HRM that are best left to specialists; rather, the course adopts the perspective of the general manager who addresses human resources topics from a business perspective.
|Strategic Management
|The domain of the Strategic Management module is to explore alternate approaches and styles needed for developing and main-taining the long-term viability of contemporary businesses and other organizations. The module presents key concepts and frameworks that organizational decision makers can employ to negotiate the very turbulent and challenging environment confronting them. The primary focus is on fundamental issues in strategy: situation analysis, core competence, competitive strategy, and value-capturing business models.
|Corporate Finance
|This course provides students with opportunities to apply a broad spectrum of financial principles to the analysis of realistic corporate financial situations. The course explores the numerous foundation concepts of modern financial management in-depth. These concepts are used to develop practical solutions to common financial problems.
|Financial Accounting
|Financial Accounting is used to provide useful financial information so that investors, creditors and other users can make relevant and well informed decisions. In recent years much work has been done in order to improve this information through updating accounting standards and this continues to be the trend at the moment. The course takes a global perspective on Information Reporting and highlights accounting and financial terminology, financial ratio analysis, knowledge assets, intangibles, consolidation, auditing, it also examines the development of accounting standards, the implementation of these standards and how to interpret the output from these standards in real company situations.
|Personal and Organizational Leadership
|Importance of human resources as a competitive weapon has become very critical, as the world becomes extremely competitive. Manage-ment of human resources requires a thorough understanding of the dynamic interactions among employees, and between employees and organizations as well. This class will examine diverse management issues.
|Strategic Finance
|The objective of this course is to provide the tools and techniques that allow the students to think strategically when they face financial problems. This course will introduce the theory and practice of corporate finance and will help students to develop the conceptual foundations as well as basic tools for decision making in finance.
|Negotiation Strategy
|The goal of the Negotiation Strategy course is to make your business more successful through development of negotiation skills and application of those skills in a global environment. Negotiation is a dynamic process in which certain analytical and interpersonal skills are indispensable for success. The course will show how to develop a strategy for negotiation that is based on clear analysis of key stake-holders and their interests, and how to implement that strategy effectively. The course applies negotiation theories in a variety of contexts including sales, purchasing, outsourcing, personnel and strategic management. Students will learn to develop pre-negotiation strategies, how to manage the negotiation process, and how to finalize the negotiation.
|International Business
|The aim of this course is to analyze the theory and practice of inter-national business and the multinational enterprise (MNE) in the context of rapid technological change in the international economy. The course analyses the factors that shape the globalization process and the internationalization of the firm and presents conceptual frameworks for the analysis of multinational enterprises. Key topics of study include: the impact of globalization on firm behavior and operations; the evolution and development of multinational enter-prises and their geographic sweep of international business activities; specific modes of exporting, licensing, franchising, manufacturing, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; and the movement of goods, services, capital, knowledge and technology across national borders.
|Design Management
|This course provides students with understanding on the nature of design economy, the concept of design promotion, and its application to the business. The topics will include: Design, Image, Brand, Design Management, and Design Promotion. It will also cover the latest internal and external cases and their application to the businesses.
|Statistics & Decision Models
|The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding of statistics and optimization in managerial decisions. This course provides computer programs to implement MS/OR and other statistics, as well as data analysis and management science in a business environment. Students will develop practical application of the tools and techniques approaching decision making.
|Strategic Marketing Management in China
|This course is designed to help students understand the major economic trends and strategic marketing skills in China. The course begins with the fundamental changes in China's economy and introduces some important and relevant business issues.
세부트랙(Aalto Track)
차세대 경영자 육성을 목표로 국제경영의 흐름을 예측하고 올바른 경영전략을 수립할 수 있는 경영학적 안목과 마인드 배양에 주된 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 철저한 실무중심의 교육내용으로 구성
Global Management
국제경영의 흐름을 예측하고 올바른 경영전략을 수립할 수 있는 경영학적 안목과 마인드 배양에 초점을 맞춘 실무중심의 교육내용 구성
International Design Business Management
기술, 디자인, 마케팅 부서간의 효율적인 의사소통을 위해 분야별 전문 지식의 습득기회를 제공하고 심화 프로젝트를 통해 경쟁력 있는 상품 및 브랜드 개발 등 마케팅 테크닉 습득
Overseas Marketing Management
|Corporate Entrepreneurship (기업가정신)
전 세계적인 저성장시대를 돌파하기 위해 기업가 정신을 배양하고 신성장동력을 창출하기 위한 역량 개발


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A lobby group, the Dry County Coalition, has formed to combat what it sees as a pro-alcohol bias on the part of state Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Well, sure, but the problem (if it is one) starts with the legislature. Some crafty law changes have opened the private club artifice to taverns in every dusty crossroads burg and the ABC has little option but to approve the applications as they come. Similarly, Sunday drinking arrived by nearly secret legislative decree of the recently concluded session. The booze lobby is powerful. More permitted establishments with longer hours mean more sales (and more state tax revenue.) In time, mark these words, Wal-Mart will not be limited to one package store in Arkansas, Dry County Coalition or no.


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Cooperation with publishing giant to build talent database
Shanghai Science and Technology Commission signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with publishing giant Elsevier Monday afternoon on its Shanghai R'╝åD Public Service Platform program after they worked together for almost one year, the commission said.
The memorandum's signing marks the continuing and strengthening of their cooperation and more detailed plans will come out.
As a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information and analytics, Elsevier brings Shanghai its information and valuable research outcomes to serve Chinese scientific research and education. With its support, so far the public service platform -- a database of scientific talents -- has collected information about more than 100,000 elites, including over 36,000 foreign experts, 13,000-plus ethnic Chinese and nearly 50,000 domestic professionals in 269 fields.
The number of talents in this platform is expected to rise to 200,000 by the end of this year, after experts on arts, humanities and social sciences being taken in.
Meanwhile, three important talent reports under research will be released jointly ŌĆöŌĆö ŌĆ£Global top talent list in the frontier research areasŌĆØ'╝īŌĆ£Progress of research output in ShanghaiŌĆØ and ŌĆ£Distribution map of high end talents in ShanghaiŌĆØ, while more research plans are on the way.
The joint-study focuses on the optimal methodology of talent evaluation, aiming to support the introduction of high-end talents, and promote the local researchers' international cooperation as well as industry-university-research transformation. It will enhance Shanghai's international science and technology influence and help its construction to be a talent center.
"The efforts here to map top talents, top researchers, the 15,000 elites in Shanghai and Chinese and international scholars around the world are brilliant and we can build on that together to help drive the economy and to help inform policy in Shanghai with evidence," Dr. Alicia Wise, senior vice president of Elsevier's Global Strategic Networks, told Shanghai Daily.


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Berlinux 2004
Some time ago I was approached if I would be able to give a presentation at Berlinux 2004, Berlin's local incarnation of a Linux conference, organized by the Berlin Linux User Group.
This should be the first contact to any user groups I've had for about five years. I've tried to avoid Linux user groups exactly because of the 'User' part. I have a hard time dealing even with Linux-savoy iptables users, let aside users who need explanation how to install a given Linux distribution or even how to use a file manager.
Unfortunately Berlinux seems to be very user-oriented, too. I arrived about 40 minutes early and am now waiting for a presentation explaining the principles of mounting and the Linux file system layout to finish.
I'm surprised that Berlinux is so small, considering that Berlin is about seven times the size of my old hometown of Nuernberg, and the ALIGN Linux Setup Parties had about the same size.
Oh yes, does the idea trouble you that you know somebody at every international Linux conference, from Bangalore to Ottawa - but at an event in your own hometown you have a hard time finding any person whom you know? That's how I feel. Misplaced, at the wrong event :(


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Improvers Ballroom & Latin Dancing Holiday in the South Downs
No partner required to practice your dancing in a fun and relaxed environment
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Central location
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Free WiFi
Holiday overview
For those with previous ballroom dancing experience. We've chosen some advance dances to learn so that you can dance with confidence and new-found friends.
Holiday highlights
- Two dance sessions each day
- No partner required
- Selection of dances including - Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot, Ballroom Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Samba and Rumba
- Learn in a fun, social and relaxed environment
- All our Country Houses have dance floors and sound equipment
- Professional dance leaders to get you Strictly-ready!
Price includes
- High quality Full Board en-suite accommodation and excellent food in our Country House
- Tuition from our knowledgeable HF Holidays' leaders, to ensure you get the most from your holiday
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, Abingworth Hall is ideally located for a short break or a longer holiday. A peaceful ambiance and excellent facilities make it a relaxing place to stay. It offers great viewing for short or long strolls in the beautiful surrounding meadows.
'Good' Rooms
These rooms are all ensuite and furnished to a good standard. They include:
'Better' Rooms
These rooms are slightly larger and/or have a better view. They include:
Only an extra £15 per person per night
Choose Your Room: Our new "Choose Your Room" service is available at our UK country houses, providing the option to choose and confirm a specific room for an extra £30 per room. Supplement to upgrade to 'Better' rooms still apply. The choice of room number must be of the same room type as originally booked and is subject to availability.
At the house
Choose Your Room: Our new "Choose Your Room" service is available at our UK country houses, providing the option to choose and confirm a specific room for an extra £30 per room. Supplement to upgrade to 'Better' rooms still apply. The choice of room number must be of the same room type as originally booked and is subject to availability.
|All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits.
√ Start your day with our extensive breakfast.
Your evenings
Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities.
All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings.
Abingworth Hall is generally accessible to wheelchair users and has a bedroom specifically designed for wheelchair access.
More details on Abingworth accessibility
Additional information
- Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
- Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
- Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
- Information can be provided in large print
- Staff have received disability awareness training
- Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
- Fridge for medication can be supplied
Arrival day
You're welcome to check-in to your room from 2.30pm onwards (Better rooms from 1pm). Please join us for afternoon tea. After dinner enjoy your first dance session.
During your stay
We'll start dancing each morning from 9.30am. Rest those busy feet with a morning coffee break.
Enjoy lunch together, then get those dancing shoes back on for an afternoon spent learning new steps and gliding around the dance floor.
The evenings are free for you to enjoy what you wish. Whether that's joining in the in-house activities, socialising with new friends or having a drink in the bar.
Departure day
Depart after a leisurely breakfast.
What to Bring
- Both men and women should bring shoes with a smooth sole
- Ladies should wear shoes with a low (or no) heel and ankle strap
- Strapless sandals, strapless shoes and trainers are not suitable
- Spray tans optional!
Local area
Discover Sussex and the South Downs
Abingworth Hall is situated amidst gentle rolling farmland at the foot of the South Downs.
The nearest facilities are in the village of Storrington, about two miles away. Here you'll find a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, pubs and a bank.
During your stay at Abingworth Hall you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:
The quaint town of Arundel, about 30 minutes' drive away, is dominated by its castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk. During your visit you may enjoy a walk in the Castle's extensive grounds, or beside the river Arun. www.arundelcastle.org
Uppark House
Completely restored after an extensive fire, this stately National Trust property has ornate rooms and gardens. Uppark is around 50 minutes' drive from Abingworth. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark
The cosmopolitan seaside city of Brighton is about 40 minutes' drive from Abingworth Hall and has an excellent range of specialist shops, entertainment, and its famous beach. You may also enjoy a visit to the Royal Pavilion, built in the early 19th century by George IV. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk
Amberley Working Museum
Just 15 minutes' drive from Abingworth Hall, this large open-air museum tells the industrial story of the downs, complete with a steam railway, vintage buses and restored quarry machinery. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Parham House
Just 10 to 15 minutes' drive away, Elizabethan Parham House is surrounded by an extensive deer park. www.parhaminsussex.co.uk
The historic cathedral city of Chichester, about 45 minutes' drive away, has plenty of interest. Just a couple of miles away is the fascinating Fishbourne Roman Palace, uncovered in 1960, which has many superb mosaics. www.chichestercathedral.org.uk or www.sussexpast.co.uk/fishbourne
Petworth House
A large late 17th century mansion, now run by the National Trust with extensive grounds that were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown. Around 30 minutes' drive from Abingworth. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house
Weald & Downland Museum
Located on the Downs, near the village of Singleton, this excellent open-air museum contains many restored buildings that bring the history of Sussex to life. These include a working watermill and a re-creation of a typical downland village. The museum is around 45 minutes' drive from Abingworth. www.wealddown.co.uk
Bluebell Railway
One of Britain's premier steam railways with an impressive collection of 50 locomotives, representing the Southern Railway and its predecessors. The line runs through rolling countryside from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, about 40 minutes' drive from Abingworth. www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
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Travel to Abingworth
Our address is: Abingworth Hall, Storrington Road, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3EF
By train:
The nearest railway station is at Pulborough. For train times and general rail enquiries visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 03457 484950 (from outside the UK call +44 20 7278 5240).
By taxi:
The 6 mile journey from Pulborough railway station takes approximately 15 minutes. Pre-booked taxis cost approx £14. Please try to avoid arriving at Pulborough station between 2.45pm and 3.20pm as there may not be taxis available for your onward journey to Abingworth Hall. Details of our current recommended taxi company and rates will be sent to you with your booking. The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Abingworth Hall Manager.
By car:
For those with satellite navigation, enter the postcode RH20 3EF and Storrington Road if required.
From the M25 take either the A24 or the M23 and then the A264 towards Horsham. At the Great Daux roundabout go south on the A24 towards Worthing. Go straight over 2 roundabouts and then at the traffic light cross roads turn right onto the A272 signposted to Billingshurst and Petersfield. After 3 miles turn left onto the B2139 (The Selsey Arms on left). After 3.5 miles pass the turning for Thakeham on the left. After half a mile, Abingworth Hall is on the left, directly after the national speed limit signs.
From the M27 continue onto the A27 and around Chichester. At Fontwell Park roundabout take the first exit to continue on the A27 and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A29. After approx. 4 miles, at a roundabout, take the 2nd exit on to the B2139 to Storrington. At the mini roundabout in Storrington, take the 2nd exit onto the A283. Continue through Storrington and take the first exit at the mini roundabout by the Anchor Inn on to the B2139 towards Thakeham. Take the 2nd exit at the next mini roundabout and then take the 1st exit at next mini roundabout (by Steyning Grammar School). Continue down this road until you see 30mph signs. Abingworth Hall is just before these signs, on the right.
Travelling from overseas
Abingworth is particularly convenient from London Gatwick Airport, which is served by a large range of long-haul and European flights.
From Gatwick Airport station there are trains every 30 minutes to Pulborough - journey time 40 minutes. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times. From Pulborough station complete your journey to Abingworth by taxi (see above)
London Heathrow airport is a little further away, so you'll need to travel via the centre of London. Allow 2½ hours to get to Pulborough.
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Scotiabank Field lands at #8 of 160 Minor League Ballparks reviewed
Historic Scotiabank Field described as having a "childlike joy" while watching a Canadians game
By Rob Fai / Vancouver Canadians | September 7, 2018 2:50 PM
(Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, B.C.) - StadiumJourney.com, one of Minor League Baseball's most trusted sources for ballpark evaluations has put out its 2018 Rankings and Reviews for all 160 Minor League Baseball venues and Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium has set a new standard for the Northwest League coming in at #8. The ranking is the first time a Northwest League ballpark has made the Top 10, and for the Canadians it comes on the heels of Scotiabank Field and Ross Baron receiving the coveted Sports Turf Manager of the Year Award.
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DSTC GCSE Results
DSTC staff would like to congratulate all students in Year 11 on their exceptionally good results. We are delighted to see improved performance in almost all subjects this summer despite the increased rigour of the new specifications. The reformed GCSEs are harder than their predecessors. They contain more content and more papers and the bar has been set deliberately higher to achieve the new top grade 9.
Progress 8 Score = -0.01
Attainment 8 Score = 41.0
Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English and Maths = 31%
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67% of all students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and 60% in maths.
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Of the 108 students in Year 11, 91.6% continued in education with a further 2.8% of students going into training or employment based training.
DSTC Performance Tables for KS4
The Principal Mrs Davis said, " We are delighted that so many girls have done well and deserve to be proud of their achievements. As a school we have improved our results from 2017 and are moving ever closer to becoming outstanding".
Special mentions go to:
Sadini Jayatissa with grade 9 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and French. She also gained a grade 8 in English Literature.
Jessica Rogers with grade 9 in English and grade A in Media
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Katie Donald with grade 8 in English Literature and Geography
Darcy Haskins with grade 8 in English Literature and a grade A in Media
Neve Moore with grade 8 in English Literature and Distinction* in Sport
Alice Stockburn with grade 8 in Maths
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DSTC Performance Tables for KS5
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Paige Tarsey with 1 Distinction*, 1 Distinction and 1 C – going to study Child Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Phoebe Monk with 1 A, 1 B and 1 Merit – taking a gap year
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State Secretary John Kerry has urged the international community to convene a peace conference on a new Syria at the earliest possible time, Reuters reported Monday.
Lesley Wroughton writes Kerry made the call following a meeting with United Nations special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi in London this week.
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The information on this page was last updated on 5 September 2018.
The details of support available can change, so before you apply it's best to speak to the named contact to check exactly what they offer.
Edinburgh College has held the Buttle Quality Mark for several years, and has dedicated staff at each campus offering support and tailored help for care-experienced young people.
Our staff understand the challenges people who have been in the care system face, and the support we offer you is wide and varied.
Our student recruitment team will help you apply for a course if you haven't already done so. They can also show you round the campus of your choice and answer any questions you may have, to ease the process of coming to college. You can contact the team on 0131 660 1010, or by e-mail via firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Edinburgh College Student Association has its own dedicated website, and you can find out about all the fantastic work they do and how they can support you during your time in college here: https://ecsa.scot.
Support we offer:
- A named contact on each campus.
- Pre-application advice and guidance.
- A guaranteed interview or offer of place if you meet the basic criteria for your chosen course.
- Pre-entry support for those with a firm offer of a place in college.
- Careers and progression advice.
Support we offer?
- A named contact
- Outreach sessions or activities
- Pre-application help
- Guidance for offer holders
- A web page for care leavers
- Careers advice and support after graduation
Accommodation we offer?
- A place to live all year round
- If not, help finding somewhere to live for the whole year
Funding support we offer?
- Specific funding that's just for care leavers
- Additional funding available (such as bursaries and grants)
- Support for students seeking asylum
- Support for those with discretionary leave to remain
- Financial advice
Funding support we can offer includes:
- Fast tracking of student support fund applications.
- Discretionary (hardship) funds on an ongoing basis.
- Childcare funding.
- Support for students seeking asylum.
- Support for those with discretionary leave to remain.
- Financial advice.
When you are thinking about coming to college, one of the most important issues to consider is funding and how you intend to pay for some of the costs that come with being a student.
Our guidance team is happy to discuss your individual circumstances, and help you with a financial health check and budgeting advice. We will also assist you to make any applications to the college's student support funds.
Named campus contacts are:
Catherine McCormack, Milton Road and Midlothian. Tel: 0131 297 9024.
Craig Gammack, Granton. Tel: 0131 297 8626.
Carol Howie, Sighthill. Tel: 0131 297 8022.


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The sport of freestyle skiing got a lot bigger in recent years. Not only have the big air, halfpipe and skiercross been added to the World Cup circuit, the rules for the moguls event have been changed to allow inverted tricks and double-spins. Snowboardcross was added to the Olympics for 2006, and some feel its only a matter of time before ski halfpipe and skiercross events are added to the Games as well.
For the Blackcomb Freestyle Club, the addition of new sports has allowed the program to grow to include freeriding as well as traditional freestyle disciplines. With a winter trampoline program, a summer program including the water ramps and trampolines, and on-snow sessions throughout the winter, no other club in Canada can offer as much opportunity.
"Our big impetus now is whats happening with the sport in general," said club spokesperson and founder Don McGregor. "To me this change in the last few years towards freeriding is natural. It really gets back to the grassroots of freestyle, which is freeriding."
The club currently only has 32 members, 18 in the competitive group, but still walked away from the first provincial series competition at Apex with 14 medals. Two team members, Simon Louwe and Keltie Hicks, were also selected to represent Whistler at the Sports Illustrated Next Snow Search at Keystone, Colorado this weekend.
McGregor would like to increase the number of skiers in the program at the younger levels.
"Some kids graduate into ski racing, and others go into freeriding with the Whistler-Blackcombs Freeride Club, but no other club in Whistler can offer the same level of coaching that we can. Were in the park, were in the pipe, were doing moguls, were doing big mountain skiing," said McGregor. "Our kids are entering and winning events like the Sprite Series, and when we go to the provincial competitions theyre bringing home medals.
"A few years ago these kids would have been getting into snowboarding after a few years of skiing, but with the twin-tip skis and all of these events out there skiing is cool again. You have to learn the skills somewhere, which is where we come in."
The youngest members of the club are 9-10 years old, and the oldest are in the late teens and early 20s.
"There is a real safety aspect to the program," said McGregor. "From the very beginning the kids learn to jump properly, they learn air sense. If a kid goes in to the park, they need to have that safety to learn the skills properly and to progress. If you have the basics down, you also learn faster because you spend less time picking yourself off the ground, wondering what you did wrong."


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Dai posted a topic in Fire Emblem FatesSo, I was looking through the weapons list of Fates, and I found some weapons that were pretty cool, and I like the ideas of varying buffs and debuffs even if my beloved silver weapons have taken it hard. So, in light of that, I was thinking, what kind of weapons would you make? So far, I've only REALLY had one weapon in mind that I can actually think up since I'm playing the game it's originally from, but I was thinking of Magic Burst as a Nohrian tome. Magic Burst- Rank: S Might: 0 Hit: 100 Crit: 0 Avoid: 0 Range: 1~2 Description: Calculates User's Magic Stat x 2 for damage. Can not double, trigger critical hits or special skills. After battle, magic stat is reduced to 0. At most, I would probably raise it to maybe by 2.5, but I don't want it to be TOO broken, although all those penalties make it a decent trade-off to a lot of boosts for that kind of power. Probably something best used on bosses, if not THE final boss, though.


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Nature of Meditation
Winter Workshop
Join PCF this year as we take a mindfulness journey through the seasons.
Each quarter, we will mark the changing of the seasons on a field trip in the beautiful outdoors, with meditation teacher Carla Jalbert. We will explore how nature and meditation can aid in our healing and well being. By connecting into nature, we can leave our daily distractions behind and quiet the mind—giving our bodies a chance to go into "the relaxation state," the optimum state for our body's healing. Step into the wonder of nature for a morning of meditation, and a chance to connect with the mana of Maui.
Our upcoming workshop will include paddling in double hull outrigger canoes followed by a meditation on the beach. We hope to catch sight of some whales, as it is Winter Whale Season! Experience the serenity and calm of being out on the water. Coffee and other goodies will be provided.
"I am so happy I stepped outside of my comfort zone and did this. And I will do it again. And again. Gratitude for the experience, the earth, the ocean, the whales and the wonderful people I had the privilege to connect with today.
- Linda Harmon, on her experience at last year's Nature of Meditation workshop


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i have some awesome news….
but first, i wanted to talk about one of my favorite movies growing up. Alice in Wonderland….
these days, for the MOST part i've really liked Tim Burton's movies: Beetlejuice, the Batman movies he was a part of, Edward Scissorhands for sure…. and now his Alice in Wonderland is coming out! soon! like they're actually playing it at our base AROUND the same time its first showing in the states. i'm excited about his version of the movie and can't wait to see what he did with it….
SO recently Michelle posted about one of her Charm Swaps, and the theme this time was Alice in Wonderland… of course i joined! 🙂 here's what i did:
little bit of glitter… little bit of vintage alice… can't go wrong with either. i'm excited to see what the other participants come up with!
AND a couple months ago, one of my FAVORITE MAGAZINES put out a call for Alice in Wonderland themed artwork… i stepped up with a Johnny Depp inspired Mad Hatter and i even showed you how i did it:
so on to my news:
yay! i like how all these things are coming together at the same time! yay! i made it in my fave magazine again! happy dance on fat preggy feet…. 🙂


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Gyazo is an online sharing site that allows you to quickly take, upload and share screenshots from your computer. In fact, it is so simple that you take a screenshot using the downloaded app, and within a few seconds a webpage opens with a link to the image you just took.
The image itself is stored under a unique link which means that only the people you provide it to will have access to what you just uploaded, and you can of course decide to share it on various social networks too. It provides a really quick way of snapping something on the screen and literally within seconds sharing it with the people you want it to be shared with, without having to find a place to put the image you just snapped.


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5 Common Causes of Back Pain
You may have heard someone say, "I threw my back out." But what does that mean, exactly?
Well, it could mean a lot of different things. There are numerous causes of back pain, some that are mild and easily treated and others that are quite serious. Consider these five common conditions.
1. Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are the number one cause of acute back pain. A strain happens when you stretch or tear a muscle or tendon (the tissue that connects a muscle to bone). A back sprain occurs when you stretch or tear a ligament (the tissue that holds the bones of the spine in place). Symptoms include muscle spasms, weakness, and swelling.
Many sprains and strains happen when you move improperly. This may involve lifting something too heavy, twisting your back the wrong way, or stretching too far. The injury can happen all of a sudden, or it may develop over time.
2. Disk Degeneration
Disk degeneration often causes low back pain and stiffness. As you get older, the disks that cushion the bones of your spine deteriorate. Healthy disks are rubbery and allow you to bend and twist your back. But as you age, the disks dry out, making them shrink and lose their cushioning ability. Most people older than age 60 have some form of degeneration, although it isn't always painful.
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disk degeneration. Wear and tear on the joints through sports or regular activity can also contribute to the condition.
3. Herniated Disk
If your back pain doesn't go away with time, you may have an injury to one or more of the disks in your back. Disks have a squishy center that's surrounded by a protective ring. A herniated disk occurs when the outer part of the disk tears and the center part of the disk bulges out.
Pain occurs when the bulge presses on the nerves of the spine. The pain usually flares up with activity and feels better with rest.
4. Sciatica
In addition to causing back pain, herniated disks can cause leg or foot pain when the disk pushes on the nerves that lead to the lower body. This is one cause of sciatica.
Sciatica happens when the large nerve that runs from the back down the legs, known as the sciatic nerve, is pinched or compressed. This causes pain in the lower back, buttocks, and leg.
5. Spinal Stenosis
The bones of your spine surround and protect the nerves of the spine. But sometimes the space that contains these nerves, known as the spinal canal, can narrow. This often puts pressure on the nerves, causing pain. The narrowing of the spine is known as spinal stenosis.
It can be caused by many conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or curving of the spine (scoliosis). Age-related changes to the spine can also cause spinal stenosis.
The most common symptoms include neck or back pain, cramping or weakness in the arms or legs, and pain that shoots down the leg.
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proven manufacturing efficiency
Protension is developing a manufacturing method to produce lighweight helmet shells. Using automated fibre placement technologies, fibre capabilities are more effectively used in the final product. Wrinkling and fibre discontinuities as seen on current generation of pressed helmets are no longer present, leading to a higher performance-to-weight-ratio, and hence: lighter helmets.
Furthermore, as Protension manufacturing is highly automated there is virtually no scatter in product performance.
Commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Protension Composites is optimizing this helmet shell production technology in terms of product performance and industrial application. The so called BHP technology is expected to be ready for implementation in 2016.
Also composite (motor)sports helmets can benefit from this innovative manufacturing technology.


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Hey guys!
I thought it would be a fun idea to do a post on the products that I really want to try from the drugstore. I have tons and tons of stuff that I want so I'm going to limit myself to writing the top 12 that I want to try out because otherwise the post would be too long! If you have any reviews on these products that I list let me know because I don't want to waste my money trying something that isn't worth it! Also, please remember that I haven't bought or tried any of these products listed so I can't do reviews on them just yet, but I may go to CVS tomorrow and pick up a few!
My top 12 "wants" from the drugstore (in no particular order):
1) Maybelline instant age rewind concealer (under eye one)
I want to try this because everyone has this and I want it too! I think the applicator also looks quite interesting and I'd love to see how it is!
2) Revlon lip butters (creme brulee & the new ones)
Despite what you may think, I've never tried a revlon lip butter! I really want some from the new summer collection (I think Papaya looks amazing) and I also think that creme brulee would be amazing as my everyday nude color! Also, it helps that I've heard amazing reviews on these!
3) L'oreal color caress shine stain
This is a relatively new product and I would just love to get it! I've never tried a lip stain that I've liked and I heard these are dupes for the YSL glossy stains which I have always wanted to try! I really want to try the orange/coral shade and the berry one too!
4) Maybelline color tattoo (teal and beige)
I haven't tried any of these either! And I NEED TO! I've heard every single beauty guru rave about this and I want the teal one to use under the eyes or as a fun pop of color and I want the beige one for every day wear!
5) Maybelline color whispers
I also want to try this, but I've heard mixed reviews. I want the blush pink color because I think that would be another gorgeous nude color, but I also want to try out a brighter one to test the pigmentation!
6) Covergirl jumbo gloss balm (the watermelon one!)
I've heard eleventhgorgeous rave about these! If you haven't seen their review, I'll link it here. But I know lots of drugstore brands have brought jumbo lip pencils to their lines and I love my sephora one so I want to try a drugstore one too!
7) Covergirl outlast foundation
I heard this is a nice medium coverage foundation and I am a huge fan of covergirl foundations (I love the natureluxe one) so I thought that this would be one I'd like!
8) Maybelline vivids
I already tried shocking coral, for my review on this click here. There are also lots of other shades I would love to try from this line such as the red one, the orange one, and the rose one. I think that this formula is amazing and that I'd probably love everything I get from this line!
9) Revlon nearly naked foundation
This is a light coverage foundation and I just ran out of my natureluxe one from covergirl so I thought that I could try this out and see if its comprable or even better! I also heard some great reviews on this.
10) Revlon nearly naked powder
I heard this is a very finely milled powder so I think that it would be great to get because it won't show up on the skin as powder! I also need a new powder for summer so this would be one to try!
11) Maybelline baby lips (the coral one or the plum one or all of them!)
I have some baby lips already like the pink punch, cherry me, and peach kiss, but I want some of their new limited edition ones because they look amazing especially the coral one and I love baby lips!
12) L'oreal color riche balm
These are supposed to be similar to the color whispers and revlon lip butters, but I want to try it because I've been really into moisturizing lip products and I want to test this one out too!
So those are my top 12 wants from the drugstore! If you have any thoughts on these let me know in the comments and also let me know your "wants" in the comments too! Also subscribe to this blog for new content daily!


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WASHINGTON- Senate Democratic negotiators said Tuesday they'd tentatively agreed to a compromise plan that could alter the government-run option in their health care bill, a bid to win key moderates who've threatened to derail the effort.
Though he wouldn't offer details, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said late Tuesday there was a "broad agreement" how to proceed. Several alternative scenarios are being sent to the Congressional Budget Office for further analysis, and Democratic leaders maintained all could be defined as some kind of public option.
The Tuesday evening announcement came hours after the Senate dealt with the other major sticking point for the $848 billion, 10-year plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. By a 54-45 vote, senators rejected a bid by anti-abortion lawmakers to put strict limits on federal abortion funding.
That left the government-run plan, pushed hard by Democratic leaders and designed as a competitor to private insurers, as the bill's lone major flashpoint. A group of 10 senators has been meeting privately to try to reach an accord.
Those senators have centered on expanding Medicare so people near retirement age, from 55 to 64 years old, could qualify for coverage if their employers don't offer coverage. Medicare now covers people over 65 and some with disabilities.
In addition, negotiators have seriously discussed having the federal government oversee, and perhaps negotiate details of some plans offered by private companies.
The negotiators have also considered having a government-run plan as a backup if the new system doesn't meet key goals, such as near-universal coverage and better affordability.
At least four Democratic moderates are wary of a government-run plan, saying it could be costly and expand government's reach. But they want to make coverage more affordable and available, so that plan is expected to win their backing.
Liberals think the public plan is a more effective way of achieving those goals, and expanding Medicare would provide some movement in that direction. Not everyone was immediately pleased, however.
"I do not support proposals that would replace the public option in the bill with a purely private approach," said Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis. "We need to have some competition for the insurance industry to keep rates down and save taxpayer dollars."
Democrats control 60 of the Senate's 100 seats, exactly enough to cut off debate. If enough Democrats, and perhaps a moderate Republican or two, vote for the new proposal, it could pass by Christmas.
Top senators would then enter into compromise talks with House of Representatives leaders. And the House measure, passed last month, does include a government-run public option.
Because of Tuesday's vote, the Senate health care bill continues to allow health plans the option of covering elective abortions. If abortions are covered, the plan must establish separate accounts with private funds to pay for them.
Voting against the restrictions were 50 Democrats, two independents and Maine Republicans Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe. Voting for the tougher rules were 38 Republicans and seven Democrats. Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., didn't vote.
Abortion rights proponents agree the health legislation should follow current law, which bars federal funds from being used for abortion except in cases of rape, incest or danger to a woman's life. They also say, however, if a woman wants to spend her own money on abortion services, she should be allowed to do so.
The restrictive language remains in the House bill, and if the Senate passes its version of health care, which it hopes to do before the end of this year, the two chambers would have to find a compromise.
That won't be easy, because discord over abortion nearly derailed the House bill; it survived only after the more restrictive language was added.
Abortion rights advocates have strong allies in the Democratic Party, however, and Senate abortion rights backers were adamant they wouldn't accept the House plan in their legislation.
"I believe we deal with this sensitive topic in a sensitive way," said Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. "I believe what we have done is found the sensible center, and it leaves the decision in the hands of the patients and doctors, not politicians or insurance companies."
Anti-abortion senators thought the truly sensitive approach was to be more restrictive.
"Most Americans, even some who support abortions, do not want taxpayer money to be used for abortions," said Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., the chief sponsor of the amendment. "We should not break with precedent on this bill."


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The Cutest Dinner Party Ever
I was fortunate enough to co-host the most unique party and workshop at China Heights Gallery located in Surry Hills this week with @hellomissmay & Samsung Australia. I have known Miss May for the last two years and was ecstatic to learn that we'd be working on the creative concept and styling of an extremely intimate dinner party for twelve. Trying to bring together the beautiful vivid colours which resonate so prominently in Miss May's creative along with my minimal aesthetic - one thing May and I had in common was our love for all things cute.
Upon arrival all our guests received a Galaxy Note8. They were encouraged to make use of the unique S Pen feature by doodling on their photos on the infinity display. Miss May and I spent some time teaching everyone how to make the most of the exciting features on the Galaxy Note8 from using Live Focus to taking images on the 12-megapixel lenses to using the S Pen.
Before my workshop started I also used the S Pen to create a quick moodboard to plan out each step for my panda sushi bento.
Samsung proudly supports a community of doers, creators, thinkers and talkers and this dinner paid tribute to some of the leading pioneers in the creative industry. People seldom realise the amount of time and energy creatives pour into their work and it was an absolute honour to have Samsung celebrate our achievements as Makers. The night was filled with so much banter and laughter as a table of creatives inspired one another through their personal and touching stories of what being a creative truly meant to them.
A special thank you to the incredible team at Samsung & We Are Social for bringing our vision to life and for taking the time to celebrate the top Makers of Australia. From artists, to bakers, to photographers, to fashion designers. Thank you for supporting our craft.
If ever there was a dinner party that would sum me up, it'd be this one in a heartbeat! Cheers #ToTheMakers


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Eric Kendricks is the little brother, and played his rookie season in Minnesota
Mychal plays for the Philadelphia Eagles
Not only are they HOT, they've got brains too!
Mychal attended UC Berkeley
Did I mention that they're good at other sports as well?
They were soooo adorable as kids...
And they love animals... *swoon*
These boys look so gooood shirtless...
They are basically models in their street clothes
Let's just take a look at when they clean up SO well...
But they never look better than when they're sweating it out on and off the field...
Now if only we could make a Kendricks Sandwich...
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So, who'd you rather?
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Kendricks Krew Forever!
We cannot wait for the next football season!


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Samsung unveils ruggedly durable Galaxy S8 Active, available for Preorders starting Today
The S8 Active will initially be exclusive to the U.S. market and AT&T as the carrier, Samsung said. Word has it Verizon and Sprint may also carry this handset in the future, too. You still get a attractive 5.8-inch display , but the sides aren't curved and it's made out of plastic instead of glass. The phone was also confirmed by Samsung website and before this week's launch, a demo video, actual photos , and the manual were leaked.
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Partial lunar eclipse to be visible tonight in IndiaAtlanta is not in the path of totality for this year's eclipse, meaning that the sun will not be totally blocked by the moon. A blood moon shimmered over Earth tonight as stargazers were given an early warm-up ahead of a solar eclipse later this month.
OnePlus 5 Soft Gold variant is official; available in 'select quantities'The Limited Edition OnePlus 5 Soft Gold variant has 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Prior to this, the higher-end model of the OnePlus 5 was only available in midnight black. The interesting thing no note here is that time is of paramount important in this extensive process as the anodized colour can take a different shade.
Xbox One's dashboard is about to change in a major wayIs this update worth the upgrades or would you rather Xbox stop messing with its UI? While the Xbox One dashboard is the main focus of today's improvements, Microsoft is also tweaking the game bar on its Windows 10 Xbox app. The home screen, for example, will have direct access to everything you want it to - if it's a favourite game, something you're just trying to pay more attention to until it's finished, or an app or friend, you can pin and unpin content whenever you want.
ASEAN top diplomats concerned over situation in Korean Peninsula - communiqueIt said that after extensive discussions, concerns were voiced by some members about land reclamation "and activities in the area which have eroded trust and confidence, increased tension and may undermine peace, security and stability". "On the other hand, some non-regional countries remain in the past". In a joint communique issued here on Sunday, the ASEAN foreign ministers commended China's growing role in the region and expressed expectations for more high-level dialogue and higher ...
Over the moon for safe viewing of the upcoming solar eclipseAs the nation anxiously awaits the Solar Eclipse on August 21, viewers are being warned about potentially unsafe glasses. Looking directly at the Sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (totality), when the Moon entirely blocks the Sun's bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality.
Get ready for partial lunar eclipse on Monday nightYou can see a partial eclipse , where the moon covers only a part of the sun, anywhere in North America (see " Who can see it? "). The simplest way is to buy a pair of solar viewing glasses. It will be visible from Bulgaria just after the Moon's rising at 20:29 for Sofia, but at first it will be hard to find - very low above the eastern horizon, in the still day sky.
Play For Honor for free this weekendThis is essentially the entire game, so you should definitely use this time to download it. Those who'd like to purchase For Honor following its free weekend can carry their save data over to the full game. Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor will offer a free weekend across all platforms starting August 10. PC starts a bit later at 1am PT, 4am ET, 5pm GMT, 6pm BST, 7pm CEST.
Close-up render purportedly shows Moto X4's dual-camera setupThe X series has not received an update on the Moto X Play and Moto X Style in 2015. The Evan Blass leaks the Moto X4 image. The Motorola is deciding to the concentrate on their new Z series of the flagship phone. The camera module might have a primary sensor of 12 Megapixels and the secondary one of 8 Megapixels. The first sensor is the colour sensor. Apparently, Moto X4 will feature metal and 3D glass smart camera with artificial intelligence (AI) integration.
Bayley Officially Removed From SummerSlam Women's Title Match Due to Separated ShoulderSo what will happen to the Raw Women's Championship match at SummerSlam? However, Bayley will be here tonight on Monday Night Raw to address the entire WWE Universe. Nia Jax is a very scary lady. In a video posted on the company's social media pages , WWE host Mike Rome made the announcement that Bayley's shoulder injury will take her out of action and force her to miss the August pay-per-view.
Mobile's Unlimited Plan for Seniors Is Tough to BeatThe $60 a month price for two lines includes taxes and fees, so there is no added cost that will surprise you after a month of using T-Mobile. the only real catch is that you need to sign up for auto pay. The Un-carrier on Monday cast its unlimited net wider, offering the older segment of the population two lines of limitless talk, text, and data for $60 (with AutoPay).
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Expansion Releases on November 7Seems we can expect Frozen Wilds exactly three months from now on November 7. Looking for a reason to head back into Horizon: Zero Dawn? Of the many things it promises, among them is a new journey with Aloy, new lethal machines, and new gear.


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