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First part of my interview with the head of the world's anti-money laundering task force on de-risking, and the fraught relationship between disruptive fintech companies and the banks which handle their accounts.
Wholesale de-risking or de-banking,
which involves denying accounts to customers deemed high risk, is rapidly becoming a major sector issue and even a "crisis" in areas in vital need of cross-border transfers.
David Lewis, executive secretary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), said the agency would continue to rail against a practice it believes fuels black markets, following two statements issued last year.
Troubled areas served by charities, or those such as the Caribbean whose economies are heavily dependent on remittance flows, are directing anger at the US.
Lewis said an FATF report into correspondent banking relationships and the impact of cutting money remitters, payment services providers and other sectors, is nearing completion.
"It's a concern to us, as it undermines transparency within the financial sector and law enforcements ability to follow the money," he said.
Wholesale de-risking is considered a blanket decision by banks, without due regard to the risk of individual customers within that decision-making process.
"We see it impacting mostly on customer segments that have a risk of money laundering and terrorist financing and where the profits for the bank are relatively small," Lewis said, adding that it was a major concern for several other international finance organisations.
"We are working with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to look at implications of banks cutting off correspondent relationships.
"This is affecting particularly areas such as the Caribbean and Africa."
The FSB echoed claims it would merely push honest remitters underground in an attempt to stay in business.
Lewis said there are two main drivers which affect correspondent banks, money service business, charities or a host of other sectors including fintechs.
"Banks are seeing the costs of compliance rise, largely because they have been found wanting by regulators and law enforcement agencies and are finally putting in place the necessary controls," he said.
"Sometimes I see in the press talk of stronger or revised regulations causing this, while what we are actually seeing is just the regulators starting to enforce the rules that have always been there.
"Banks are getting caught out, they are responding by investing a lot more heavily in compliance.
"This is squeezing their margin, and ultimately that is changing the risk-reward relationship to a point where the profits are so small that it's not worth the potential reputational damage for the bank, let alone the profit, to engage in that relationship."
US authorities are preparing guidance on the matter, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency stating banks' fear of breaching AML laws is often misguided.
"Aggressive" enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act is seen as the number one problem.
Recently Barclays announced it was selling its Africa banking arm, having decided the reward was too low given the risks of serving a volatile jurisdiction.
As legal experts have pointed out banks will consider several factors prior to making a decision, but it is often a perfectly legal business choice despite claims of competition malpractice.
Lewis said: "We are seeing them [banks] assess their relationships not just on the basis of AML/CFT risk, but on broader legal and regulatory risk and reputational risk and the commercial appetite along with the geographic appetite."
"We have seen correspondent banks, money service business, charities and other sectors including fintechs particularly hit by de-risking.
"Secondly, we have to clarify regulatory expectations.
"The nub of that is the question of whether a bank is required to know their customer's customer (KYCC)."
Despite the FATF insisting this is only the case "in exceptional circumstances", many are taking no chances.
"There is a growing perception within the banking sector that they are," Lewis said.
"However, whether they are required to know it or not, it increasingly seems that they are not comfortable maintaining the relationship if they do know it.
"There is such a fear of regulatory action that if they don't have confidence in their customer's customer they are pulling back.
He described it as a "big issue".
"If they have any doubt at all on circumstances where they are required to KYCC or in situations where customers don't offer a great profit, they are cutting them off," Lewis said.
"We are concerned about that as it reduces transparency in financial transactions.
"It increases the ML/TF risks we are trying to address."
In the forthcoming report, Lewis said the guidance on correspondent banking clarifies what FATF thinks regulators should be doing.
Everyone in the industry is advised to pay attention to the paper, and Lewis admits the outcome is not always easy.
"It's a different question then about whether regulators go away and do that," he added.
"Implementation is the big challenge here."
Lewis echoes the fears of those who have witnessed the problems that can come with de-risking, and why cutting off a payment processor will not stop a crime from occurring.
"We recognize sometimes banks have to profile customers and look at risk from a number of different angles, we want to promote a common sense risk-based approach that doesn't exclude a large number of customers and essentially increase risk.
"The nub of this issue for us is how to get banks to properly assess the risks and take a proper risk-based approach rather than make these blanket decisions," he said.
"Of course if you are like a HSBC and have 55m customers, you have to be realistic about what is possible.
"What happens is if you are a big bank you get rid of the customer but not the risk, is that they move to become a customer of one of your customers.
"Ultimately, if you are a big bank you're a clearing bank, and the customer you've exited will become a customer of another bank and that will probably be using you as a clearing bank.
"So you're still exposed to the risk, you've just less sight of it and less ability to manage it," Lewis concluded.
Written by:
Mark Taylor
News Editor, PaymentsCompliance
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If you have ever been one of my students, you probably already know that Barnes & Noble is my favorite store. HOWEVER, a new Borders store opened in Mira Loma, CA. My current students and many of my former students live in this area, so I am very excited to have a bookstore so close by, even if it's NOT Barnes & Noble!
So I went to the grand opening. The store is located in the new shopping center on Limonite off the 15 freeway near the new Edwards theater. I picked up a couple new books, read a couple while I was there, and ate some free snacks they were handing out. It's a very nice store. I like that they have a Young Adult section and an "Independent Reader" section. These are a few steps away from the "Children's" section, which is mostly picture books for the very young. I was also impressed by their selection of anime and manga. On the same aisle as these, you'll find a grip of hard-bound comic books and graphic novels. Right now they mostly have Marvel heroes and novels. Hopefully, in the future they will get more of a variety.
So, even though it won't be taking the place of my beloved Barnes & Noble, I'm sure I will be hitting this place quite a few more times. I already got my free "frequent flyer" card! You guys should definitely check it out!

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Apples and seaweed
Over the holidays, took a trip to Toronto with J and his family for a few days. Aside from being really cold, it was a nice time. One afternoon we all went in separate directions, and J and I did a bit of cross-referencing and then headed straight for the part of town with a comics shop and fiber store in closest proximity to each other.
(This is our usual method of deciding where to go. You think it's coincidence that we live less than 10 blocks from two comics shops and two fiber-related stores? No.)
The fiber shop was Romni Wools, and it was lovely. I've been on such a spinning kick that I'm not sure when a commercial yarn will *ever* get used, so I was very happy to find some spinning fiber in their basement. I finally decided on two hanks of a sea silk/bug silk blend from Fleece Artist, one in what I think is sugar plum colorway. Fleece Artist doesn't list their colorways on the labels, so as I was paying, J decided that it was all the colors of apples, and he was absolutely right–the leaves and all different shades of fruit, and even the mushy brown of the bruised windfalls.
I didn't get a shot of the fiber because I started working on it more or less immediately, as I got a beautiful 18g Bosworth spindle as a Christmas gift, and here I was without any fiber to use it on. It's hard, having all these first world problems.
I decided to make a 2-ply yarn with what I've seen called a "fractal" technique, though the term's a bit mathematically problematic. For the first ply, I split the fiber into 2 equal pieces, leading to quite long color repeats. For the second ply, I split it into a good number of narrower pieces (6-8 depending on how the particular chunk of fiber I had in my hand wanted to split), leading to narrower stripes that would nonetheless fit into a single one of the longer repeats. I've done this before for dyed yarns where all of the colors coordinate with each other with good results. I like it because 1: the color divisions are more subtle and better tied-together, 2: it requires less advance planning than trying to line all the plies up does, and 3: it still leaves just enough up to chance, which means I want to knit it up right away to see what it looks like!
This was a blend of sea silk and regular silk, but I could not tell the difference between the two at all, even holding pieces up to the light. It spun exactly like good silk top ought to. The only hint of its oceanic beginnings came when I washed the skein; my bathroom turned into Seafood Sam's at low tide, and several washes didn't reduce the smell of the yarn. I'm a little nervous about the looks I'll get wearing this if I get caught in a rainstorm!
There was a bit of yellow-tan dye bleed but it didn't make a big difference in the color of the final yarn–the sea silk must be pretty happy taking up dye.
I consciously did a more worsted-style draw than I normally do in an effort to maximize the sheen of the silk (I've been disappointed by that with my handspun silk before). It seems to have worked pretty well, I love the way this yarn catches the light, and I couldn't stop taking ridiculous closeups. Just so pretty.
Final stats: 2 ounces, 320 yards of two-ply, 23 wpi. A knitting/spinning friend has recently made several Lacy Baktuses with her handspun, and I really love the wide, shallow triangle shape, the ability to use every scrap of yarn, and the way it shows off the varigation of a yarn spun from handdyed yarn. I'll probably do that pattern, or a variant, with this.
Okay, okay, I'm done sniffing the charkha, and I may have even started spinning on it. (Incidentally, my more knowledgeable friends tell me that the smell is just linseed oil. I thought that maybe cherry wood just smelled that way, the way pine and cedar have unique smells. It's still lovely.) Let me introduce you!
And since I don't feel like I've seen sunlight since early October, I can only show a picture with the flash to show off the grain.
So! Stats. This is a Bosworth book-sized charkha. It's so perfectly book-sized, in fact, that it blends right when not in use:
After an hour or two of flailing, then comforting myself with just admiring all the bits and pieces, I got the hang of using it.
Um, a little bit of spinning. I think this is a pretty clear demonstration that I like it. It's so portable, and fast, and beautifully made. The yarn is still somewhat variable, but I am getting the hang of it and enjoying the process a whole lot. I think I'm going to be making a cabled yarn with this.
J was trying to explain the mechanism to his mom over the phone and it just wasn't quite working. Fortunately while I was waiting for this baby to arrive I did a lot of Youtube wandering. My favorite video is probably this one, for the blinding obviousness of the spinner's competence. She gives new meaning to the phrase "making it look easy". It's nice to see, and it's an image I often have in my mind as I muddle through.
Trading Hat
Over the summer, J and I moved from an apartment on the edge of town to one just a few blocks from downtown. This happened in a very last-minute way–an opportunity opened up for an apartment that we loved, which had fallen through just two months before. So we had to get all of the details of moving organized in less than a week.
Fortunately during that week, there was a meeting of Share Tompkins, a local group that recently got started to help people in the area trade goods and services. Without really knowing how it would work, we said that we could use any help moving.
20 minutes later, we had moving help and a truck, all from people I had met once, or less. Totally amazing. We got moving help from people who were also moving that month, and we just traded help for help. The person who loaned us the truck was a bit trickier as it wasn't a straight one-to-one thing, but I'd brought some of my early handspun yarn to offer, and we decided on some kind of hat, details to be sorted out later.
3-ply, early wheel spun yarn, corriedale cross roving from Four Crows Farm.
2-ply, early spindle spun yarn, Border Leicester fiber, and I wish I'd saved the tags to say who it was from, but I bought this the day I bought my first spindle, so I didn't know this wasn't a standard commercial fiber.
After talking to T (the gentleman who lent us the truck) and getting some ideas from him, I decided on modifying the Deep In The Forest Mittens to turn them into a hat. The handspun yarn seemed a little scratchy for close against-the-skin wear, and as T has an outdoorsy job I thought knitting a hat liner with a soft commercial yarn wouldn't be a bad idea.
It turns out that I had tons of problems with gauge–two totally different handspun yarns and a commercial yarn totally different from either of *them* will do that to you. I ripped back to the cast on edge three times. But the end result was totally worth it:
I worked a provisional cast on at both the bottom edge of the liner and also of the outer hat, and sewed them together at the end.
Here is the hat with the liner pulled out:
I had originally planned on the liner being completely tucked up inside the hat, however, being superwash wool, it grew. (I had accounted for that, but something didn't quite translate from the swatch). The liner just peeks out from the bottom of the hat now. It's not so bad, it actually looks intentional, and it means that there's no part of the scratchier wool against the skin at all.
(husband modeling the hat for me)
More pattern modification notes: I ended up using three repeats of the mitten chart–first one half, then the other, then the first again. The pattern is organic enough that the lack of rotational symmetry doesn't hurt it in any way. I started my decreases about 2/3 of the way through the chart. If I knit this hat again at a similar gauge, I would start farther into the chart, since initially there are a lot of plain knit rows, and as a result there aren't as many branches as their would have been if I'd done the whole chart.
After a few months of making decisions, ripping, setting it aside, and buckling down again, I finally was able to stop by T's farmer's market stand on Saturday and pass the hat back to him. He seemed super happy with it, so I'm thrilled–I even got some sprouts in return!
Can't talk now. Sniffing charkha. ('cause I sure can't SPIN on the dang thing yet.)


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Beautiful designer features include Travertine flooring, wood cabinetry,
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Reid: It's all in the mind
A determined Adelaide United is keen to show it's no longer 'mentally fragile' with a positive result against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
A determined Adelaide United is keen to show it's no longer 'mentally fragile' with a positive result against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
Coach Aurelio Vidmar questioned the team's mental approach after its lucky 3-3 draw with North Queensland left it in ninth position after four rounds of the Hyundai A-League season.
The 'mentally fragile' tag hasn't sat comfortably with United's line-up but midfielder Paul Reid said the players were ready to respond.
"To be in this position we've got to bounce back and we've got to be mentally strong. Obviously you've got to be physically strong but in this day and age, a lot of football it's the mental side of things," Reid said.
"We haven't spoken about it but I know every player has it in the back of their mind and we are looking to put things right this week."
"It's only early days, it's only four rounds in but we can't keep playing the way we have been."
The Reds have never lost to Phoenix but Reid expects them to offer stiff opposition in just their second game in Wellington this season.
"They are always going to be tough at their home. It is a hostile environment there. The pitch is always a bit boggy and not many teams are used to that so the conditions aren't great," Reid said.
"But as footballers we've got to perform to the best of our capabilities."
Vidmar said his side would take a more disciplined mindset into the clash but admitted his 'mentally fragile' criticism needed clarification.
"I said that in terms of the way we were giving away our goals, it tells us that people are not thinking. There were times when the midfielders were not tracking their man so just real simple things and all things that can be fixed," Vidmar said.
"We showed them on the (match) DVD, they are aware of it so the next step is to actually go out there and execute it."
"We just need to tighten up in that area."
Vidmar said he expected Wellington to attack from the kick-off.
"With every game at home you want to try and get on the front foot and I don't think they'll be any different," he said.
"Probably at this point we'll probably be happy to settle for a draw but we are still going out there with the same mentality that we've had since day dot which is going there and trying to win."


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US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid
Thursday April 25 2019
Former US Vice-President Joe Biden has declared a presidential bid, putting an end to months of speculation.
In a video announcement, Mr Biden warned that the "core values of the nation...our very democracy, everything that has made America America, is at stake".
The 76-year-old enters a crowded race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
He is up against 19 other hopefuls, including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders.
In his announcement, Mr Biden recalled President Donald Trump's much-criticised response to the deadly Charlottesville white nationalist riots of 2017, saying the US was in a "battle for the soul of this nation".
"I believe history will look back on four years of this president and all he embraces as an aberrant moment in time," he said.
"But if we give Donald Trump eight years in the White House, he will forever and fundamentally alter the character of this nation, who we are, and I cannot stand by and watch that happen."
Presidential bids
Mr Biden is the most experienced of the many Democratic candidates. A six-term senator, he served as President Barack Obama's deputy for two terms and ran twice unsuccessfully for president - in 1988 and 2008.
He was tipped to run again in 2016, but ruled himself out after the death of his 46-year-old son Beau Biden from a brain tumour.
Since the vice-presidency, Mr Biden has enjoyed relative popularity among Democrats. On some progressive issues, such as same-sex marriage, he was ahead of Mr Obama.
His popularity is reflected in opinion polls - he has consistently led every national poll of the Democratic primary tracked by the website RealClearPolitics.
The sheer weight of his experience sets him apart from many of the younger 2020 Democratic hopefuls, and widespread national popularity and name recognition make him an immediate front-runner.
But Mr Biden also carries political baggage that the liberal wing of his party sees as problematic—including support for the Iraq war, opposition to efforts to improve racial integration, and controversy over his 1991 handling of sexual harassment allegations against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.
There is also the question of Mr Biden's age. On inauguration day he would be 78, making him the oldest sitting president in history, at a time when many Democratic voters are looking to a younger generation to galvanise the party.
Who is Joe Biden?
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr was born on 20 November 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, one of four children in an Irish-Catholic family.
In 1972, Mr Biden was elected to the US Senate at the age of 29, and took office a few weeks later when he turned 30 - the minimum age to enter the Senate.
Just before he took office, he was devastated by tragedy: his wife Neilia and infant daughter Naomi were killed in a car crash.
Mr Biden first ran for the presidency in the 1988 election, but withdrew after admitting that he had plagiarised a speech by Neil Kinnock, the leader of the Labour Party in the UK at the time.
After that bid he spent time rising through the Senate ranks, eventually becoming chairman of the judiciary and foreign relations committees.
In 2008 he ran for president again, but failed to gain the political traction he needed and dropped out again. Instead, he joined the Obama ticket as candidate for vice-president.


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Medical Writer
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- Acteon
- Location
- Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2020
- Closes
- 26 Feb 2020
- Discipline
- Creative
- Specialism
- Communications & PR, Content Management, Copywriting
- Business Type
- Agency
- Seniority
- Specialist / Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-Time
Acteon is an agency that creates communication and learning to help people flourish.
We work with clients to understand the specific objectives that underpin success, and then we design communication and learning campaigns that drive positive behaviour change. We have a national reputation for the quality of what we do, and how we do it, reflected in the many industry awards that our work has won – both for us and our clients.
This role, and what we are looking for
We have an excellent reputation for the high quality of the work that we do. This appointment will enable us to take advantage of the high level of demand from our pharmaceutical clients.
As a Medical Writer you will be responsible for developing medical communication solutions for our pharmaceutical clients. You will create content for a range of audiences from patients and healthcare professionals, through to sales representatives and medical affairs teams. You will deal with content across a range of therapy areas to be delivered in various and mixed media.
You will work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues but will also have the drive to work independently. You will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of quality and attention to detail on which our reputation is based.
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience working as a medical writer, ideally in a medical communications agency environment. We expect our medical writers to:
- challenge the norm and think creatively about learning content
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- demonstrate confidence in dealing with people at all levels in our clients' organisations
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The role is full-time; we offer a salary related to capability and experience from £35K p.a., a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and 25 days annual holiday (in addition to statutory holidays). In successful years we make bonus payments.
To apply, please attach your covering letter along with your CV.


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Unicorns x Rainbow Set
Keep your pup busy with this magic set! Put the unicorns in a rainbow and watch how your cutie is taking out the squeaky unicorns out of the rainbow. What a fun and engaging toy!
Material: Plush.
Features: 3 squeaky unicorns.
Size: 4" x 4" x 5.5".


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Caetano plays new album live for the first time
Silvio Essinger
Caetano Veloso is the opening act of the Festival de Verão de Salvador 2001 (Salvador Summer Fest), where he is going to perform live versions of the songs from his latest album, Noites do Norte . There will be four percussionists to accompany his acoustic guitar. In addition to the songs from Noites..., such as Zera a Reza, Caetano is expected to play old hits like Leãozinho, Desde que o Samba é Samba, Menino do Rio, Tigresa, Nosso Estranho Amor and Tieta. You can check out the concert review tomorrow on AllBrazilianMusic.


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Karuna kickstarter update!
I finished recordings in Thailand with Burmese refugees and big thanks to the musicians and to all of those that contributed! The album is taking longer than expected due to working with different tunings, scales and noisy field recordings. I plan to finish the album by the fall and taking my time to make it great! Photo is of the recording sessions with vocalist Gonlao and Au at my makeshift studio in Chaing Mai. I met some of the most amazing and humble musicians and grateful for the experience!


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Dimanche 27 mai 2018
Campion College - CM 322
Despite the best laid language plans and achievements of monolingualism (Gramling 2017), the lived experience of multilingual life and translingual practice suggests there is a story to be told about the resilience of linguistic diversity. The story of the resilience of such diverse language gatherings is largely opaque to the operations of research methodologies and theories, which aim for transparency, coherence and efficiency.
From 2014 to 2017, the Arts and Humanities Research Council's Translating Cultures program funded a large, multifaceted project which took seriously the question of how we might reflect the troubled yet persistent diversity of languages in research methodologies and research presentation across the academy. The work focused in particular, and with an ethical concern, on the experience of border crossing and especially on refugees and displaced peoples. This paper will present some of the conclusions of this research, reflecting on its failures and in particular focusing on the multilingual methodologies that have emerged for use in artistic, educational and therapeutic settings.
With financial support from the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences International Keynote Speaker Support Fund.
Speakers: Alison Phipps, UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts, University of Glasgow


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To be sure, China has had a good couple of months when it comes to projecting their rising superpower status to the rest of the world. Indeed, Beijing's military made history three times last week alone by agreeing to sell some $5 billion in subs to Pakistan, by getting set to start the country's first nuclear submarine patrols, and by swooping in to rescue more than 200 evacuees in the embattled Yemeni port city of Aden (and risking armed conflict in the process) in what Reuters notes is "the first time that China's military has helped other countries evacuate their people during an international crisis."
Of course the biggest coup of all was that represented by the incredible (and somewhat unlikely) success of the country's AIIB membership drive, which concluded at the end of March and saw everyone who is anyone (country wise) put in a bid to join — everyone but the US and Japan that is.
So in the space of two short months the country has managed to put its growing military prowess on display while simultaneously upending the post World War II economic order by threatening its most entrenched multilateral institutions from which they are now looking to hire — not too bad.
Meanwhile Washington was busy doing what Washington does when it comes to foreign policy: propping up one puppet government (in Ukraine) both financially and militarily while simultaneously switching on the damage control after a previously propped up puppet regime (in Yemen) was overthrown, bombing groups of marauding Middle Eastern militants (who may or may not have been trained by the CIA at one time or another) from the stratosphere, and explaining to the rest of the world how dangerous Vladimir Putin (still) is.
And we forgot to mention: conducting ridiculously transparent campaigns to undermine Chinese ambition. Here's Reuters:
President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States is concerned China uses its "sheer size and muscle" to push around smaller countries in the South China Sea.
His comments come after China defended its construction of artificial islands in the SouthChina Sea, saying it is needed to safeguard its sovereignty in the mineral-rich waters where China's territorial claims overlap those of Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
"Where we get concerned with China is where it is not necessarily abiding by international norms and rules and is using its sheer size and muscle to force countries into subordinate positions," Obama told town-hall event in Jamaica ahead of a Caribbean summit in Panama, where he hopes to reassert U.S. leadership in Latin America.
"We think this can be solved diplomatically, but just because the Philippines or Vietnam are not as large as China doesn't mean that they can just be elbowed aside."
Yes, using "size and muscle to force other countries into subordinate positions," something the US would never do and never has done. Well, besides when Washington does things like bully nations with no standing army into supporting a unilateral invasion of a sovereign country under false pretenses and then, to add insult to injury, has the almost inconceivable nerve to call the cobbled together support group a "coalition of the willing."
This is truly the definition of irony.


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COLCHESTER Golf Club have eased their way through to the third round of the Thornton Cup.
They beat Upminster 9½-5½ to progress to the last 16 of the county scratch team competition, with positive vibes.
After a tight morning's foursomes, Colchester came out three matches to two up.
But it was in the afternoon singles where the team really showed their strength in depth.
The first two matches underlined the tightness of the individual games.
John Blackmore and Nathan Howe had had a good win in the morning, generating just half a point.
Dan Nicholls added another win when he beat Jack Cook on the last, with Max Maynard coming back from two down to halve his match against Steve Connor.
With James Angel, Jon Evans, Alan Sharrocks and Cai James all winning their matches, the tie was secured.
Upminster certainly made a match of it but with only Brad Aldridge and Rob Finnigan winning their singles games they were not going arrest Colchester's onward progression.
Colchester Youth Shield (Scratch) team also turned in a good result in their match against Clacton-on-Sea, beating them five matches to nil.
It was never going to be easy for Clacton as outside this scratch competition, there was a 20-shot difference in the aggregate handicaps.
Four of the Colchester team play pivotal roles in the seniors Thornton Cup team, which bodes well for their Youth Shield campaign this year.
The ladies held their Centenary Medals where Trish Wilson (six) won the scratch medal by seven shots from Cathy Burchell (ten).
The handicap Centenary Medal was an equally clear victory, with Catherine Chick (20) recording a nett 75 to win on a cold and windy day.
Heather Dennis (20) won on countback, followed by Fiona Prentice (20) and Hayley Joel (25) after the trio finished with 78 nett.
Fifth spot was taken by Lynda Hilliard (18), who returned an eight over par score of nett 80.
Romany Foster and Lorrie Austin paired to return a card showing 40 points, in a mixed greensomes event.
Sarah and Duncan Turner clocked in 38 points to finish second, with Wendy and Mike Smith carded 36.
The final place in the prizes went to Jo Mager and John Redden.


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Summer can sometimes be too hot and winter can sometimes be too cold. You may feel like Goldilocks trying to find the right time of year to get some solid hiking in, and we are here with good news: that time is fall.
The weather isn't too hot or too cold; it is just right. And the stunning scenery with the fall foilage is something you can only catch once a year. Not to mention the fact that with the temps dropping a bit, you'll find fewer people on the trail so your chances of having some extra space are high.
All these things make up the recipe for a perfect hike, and now you just need to know where to go.
We've rounded up the top 10 hikes to explore this fall to get in some great adventure and that much-needed time in nature.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA.com Account.


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By: Rashida
All around the world dating app are the most frequent things downloaded by all group of
Seven best dating apps for kind of relationship:
Tinder: it's the first dating app which came into existence in the year 2012. It's as got
It's entirely women-centric app, the concept here is quite similar to tinder. Women have all the control who they talk to. When a couple matches, women have 24 hours to reach out or their matches disappear. This just might
One of the more customizable
Coffee meets bagel:
Coffee meets bagel is super
The league:
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What is load balance?
Load balance means dispatching the request between two or more tomcats.
Here all the tomcats which are wants to participante in the load balance will be grouped.
The Group of tomcat is called as tomcat clusters.
What is the need of load balance and tomcat cluster?
Mostly servers will run in single machine. There is a posibility anytime that machine can go down due to any os correption or harderware failure. So if it happens you cant access the server anymore.
So your site will be completely down. To resolve this we need tomcat cluster with load balance.
If any server goes down, the whole network will not go down. That is, if Load balancer receives any error message form a server it will redirect the request to the any of the remaining server. The servers in clusters will be selected using round robin method.
How to resolve the communication problem?
There is a way, By implementing load balancer you can resolve this issue. This load balancer will be added in from of all tomcat clusters. Here all the request and response will go through the load balancer.
So load balance will take care about dispatching the requests between tomcats which are in cluster.
There are Two effective load balancers are available.
Apache http server
In this tutorial we are going to see Load balance using Apache Http Server.
What are the Software's are required for Apache load balance?
Apache Http server
tomcat cluster (many instances).
First install all the required softwares. In two different way you can install these, by using source code or apt-get. Using source code is always good because you can install only required things and at user specified place.
Here we are going to see how to build and install using source code.
How to install Apache Http Server?
First download the httpd server source code from http://httpd.apache.org/ then extract it and install.
You cant directly install using source code, you have to build to make Make file to install.
Steps to build:-
./configure –prefix=/usr/local/apache –enable-rewrite=shared–enable-proxy=shared
sudo make install
sudo make install
–prefix is the location where it is going to install in the machine.
–enable-rewrite and –enable-proxy options to enable these module in shared mode. These modules are not needed now. but we need in future for rewrite theURLbefore handover to next chain of servers and load-balancing support.
How to install mod_jk?
By using Apache http server alone we cant do load balance. Because by default Apache wont support AJP connector (ajp protocall).
So we need a linker to connect Apache web server and Ajp protocall. So here mod_jk going to be only a linker between appach and ajp protocall.
download the mod_jk connector module from http://tomcat.apache.org/download-connectors.cgiextract it and follow the given steps to build.
cd tomcat-connectors-1.2.37-src/native
./configure –with-apxs=/usr/local/apache/bin/apxs
sudo make install
here–with-apxsoption to specify where apxs module is located. so weneedto giveApachehttpd server location.
nowmod_jk.sofiles is created on modules directory in apache installed location (/usr/local/apache/modules)
How to configure mod_jk connector?
You have to do two thinks to configure mod_jk.
Creating workers.properties file
- Configure mod_jk connector in apache httpd.conf file.
How to create workers.properties file?
Get into apache/conf folder and create workers.properties file.
Why workers.properties?
Its a configuration file to make communicate between tomcat and ajp protocal using mod_jk connector.
sample workers.properties :-
type is ajp13, port is ajp port and host is tomcat instance.
Here tomcat name and balancer name is user defined names. So you can give any name whatever you want.
balancer type is lb. Its a special type for load balance.
Status property is optional. It is used to get the load balance status and logs.
All requests are received by balancer and those are handled and dispached by balance_workers.
Because balance_workers have all tomcat instances names which are participating in load balance.
Actually to forward the requests to the balance_workers we need to configure httpd.conf file.
Do refer the following line if you need more details abt workers.properties file.
How to configure httpd.conf file?
File path of httpd.conf is apache/conf/httpd.conf
Just add these following lines at the end of httpd.conf file.
JkWorkersFile conf/workers.properties
JkLogFile logs/mod_jk.log
JkLogLevel emerg
JkLogStampFormat "[%a %b %d %H:%M:%S %Y] "
JkOptions +ForwardKeySize +ForwardURICompat -ForwardDirectories
JkRequestLogFormat "%w %V %T"
JkMount / balancer
JkLogFile logs/mod_jk.log
JkLogLevel emerg
JkLogStampFormat "[%a %b %d %H:%M:%S %Y] "
JkOptions +ForwardKeySize +ForwardURICompat -ForwardDirectories
JkRequestLogFormat "%w %V %T"
JkMount / balancer
JkMount /status stat
* JkWorkersFile will represent the location of the workers.properties file.
* LoadModule is used to load mod_jk.so module.
The last 2 lines are important.
JkMount /status stat means any request to match the /status then that request forward to stat worker. Its status type worker. so its shows status of load balancer.
JkMount /* balancer this line matches all the request, so all request is forward to balancer worker. In balancer worker is uses the round robin algorithm to distribute the request to other tomcat instances.
What about tomcat instance failover?
There is a default property called worker.maintain
Every 60 seconds worker.maintain will send request to update the status of the all tomcat instances. If worker.maintain didnt not receive respone from any instance it will update the status as fail.
This process will be continued. If it receives any response from instance's it will update the status to ok.
Thats it. Try it.. if u get any doubt please do let me know.


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Tried my hand at some Oinkfrog logo work – the right one hasnt hit the page yet, but its fun. SOme of the little half-frog-half-pigs are pretty cute too.
Watched the doco on the Starwars Ep3 DVD – it is staggering just how many people it takes for a shot – let alone the entire movie. I really love this film!
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There are many things through the course of planning a wedding that are hard to do. Selecting floral arrangements, bouquets, and boutonnières can be an overwhelming process when you learn how many options you have! When selecting Megan and Vero Events I put my entire faith in their expertise of design and selections — and their execution was flawless!
The moment I saw our ceremony space my eyes were lead to the stunning arrangements lining the aisle. They lead me straight to my groom where he stood between the most astonishing decorative element I could imagine. I was blown away by the use of our color palette!! Also how the arrangements fit the space and not stole the view but simply highlighted it!
Thank you so much to Megan and her team as her hard work was not unnoticed on our wedding day. I remember watching her install a table arrangement and she would not settle on one piece until it framed the table perfectly. Vero Events' floral work is exquisite but more working with them was an absolute pleasure through the entire process!


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I'm worried about my new job
I just took a job that requires me to travel far away from home. My family and I really need this job.
People keep telling me I have "anxiety" and I'm terrified of having an anxiety attack on the road. This is all new to me. What can I do?
First of all, congratulations on your new role! Transitions can be challenging, and it sounds like you are experiencing a lot of change. This would be difficult for many people, and it seems that you have an added layer of challenge. I recommend visiting a therapist to determine the root cause of your anxiety and working to unravel those causes piece by piece. I know seeing a therapist can be challenging when traveling, and online counseling could be a good solution. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite anxiety stopping strategies. 1. Grounding Exercises: When you feel your anxiety increasing, take a deep breath and begin things in your room (or where ever you are) that have things in common. For example, name all of the blue things that you can see. You can also do non-visual grounding exercises like naming all of the hte sports teams you can think of or all of the state capitals. This will get your mind off of your anxiety and connect you to space. 2. The pretzel: This is a seated pose that will stop any anxiety attack in its tracks. Start in a seated position and cross your dominate leg over your nondominant leg. Then, stretch your arms out in front of you with the back of your hands facing one another. Cross your arms in front of each other so that your palms are touching. Flip your arms into your body. You will end with your elbows by your side and your hands crossed under your chin. Close your eyes and take long breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. This calming pose will help you get through even the toughest of panic episodes. 3. Bilateral stimulation and visualization: Start in a seated position with your hands placed on your knees. Tap each knee in an alternating pattern. Close your eyes and begin visualizing a peaceful setting. The combination of bilateral stimulation and visualization will help calm your body and mind. I could go on and on, but these techniques should get you started. These techniques should help you manage anxiety in a pinch. Best of luck!
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A Slidell man is facing multiple charges after violently fighting and attempting to disarm a Slidell Police officer Thursday evening, according to Slidell Police.
Police said an officer was working a security detail at Walmart on Natchez Drive about 8 p.m. when he attempted to stop 37-year-old David Lewis for shoplifting.
As the officer was attempting to stop Lewis, he began violently fighting with the officer. Lewis began to kick and punch the officer as they fell to the ground. The officer's police radio was pulled from his belt during the struggle, preventing him from being able to call for help.
A Good Samaritan saw this, took the radio, and was able to activate the officer's emergency button, which alerted other officers of the distress call.
During the struggle, Lewis attempted to disarm the police officer by trying to pull the officer's gun from his holster. Seeing the officer struggling to subdue the suspect, two other Samaritans jumped in to help. After backup officers arrived, Lewis was ultimately handcuffed and taken into custody.
"Normally it's our citizens calling for help, but in this case, one of our officers needed help," Chief Randy Fandal says. Several good citizens answered the call and put themselves in harms way in order to assist. This is why we love our community. It makes it much easier to protect and serve knowing the citizens of our city have our backs."
Lewis is facing the following charges: Theft, Resisting an Officer by Violence, Disturbing the Peace by Public Intoxication, Battery on a Police Officer, and Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer.
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The brunch menu at D&E had something for everyone in our group - including great options for the vegetarian - and the service was excellent. Would return again, and recommend the restaurant to anyone for any event.
Great food as always. Despite a smaller turnout for a Saturday night than you would normally see due to current events going on in King County and elsewhere around the country, the restaurant provided delicious food made from fresh ingredients.
Perfectly cooked steaks, excellent martini, great sides and even a kid's menu for our 9 and 11 year old. Love Ruth's Chris so much!
We knew we over-ordered for lunch, but it was SOOOOOO worth it! Two Chef's choice platters, a bento box, and two special rolls: everything was fantastic!
Phenomenal venue and amazing food.
The service was phenomenal and would definitely come back.
Great food and service! Would go back.
Great place but server took awhile to become friendly.
Really great tastes and innovative
Fabulous as usual!!
We were greeted at the front door and seated promptly at a lovely window table.
Maria was our waitstaff and performed wonderfully by first offering a starter and drink. She was knowledgeable about the options available in the wine and drinks - we started with the 10 year old Whistling Pig Rye in...
Super fun, great drinks, great service
Nice place with innovative and nice tasting food. Tried cocktails, small plate items and masala chai. Me and my wife loved everything.
My group of 6 was able to make a Saturday night reservation the day before, and the restaurant was still full when we arrived. We had very prompt service, the staff was friendly and attentive, we didn't wait too long for our food, it all arrived fresh and hot. My group loved the homemade pasta and...
This was a nice place for a single couples brunch due to the vibe and the intimate seating.
Great food and service
We decided on a beer night get away on our trip to Seattle. Each of us tried a different brew and enjoyed good eats with good brews. Service from Nick was very good and prompt.
Great ambience and and good for big groups. Great food but a little expensive. Happy hour is great.
Barley pup was outstanding excellent meal overall
Manager Michael was cordial and helpful. Saw him cleaning hand rails personally due to current virus situation. Unfortunately only 5 tables there at 7 pm, so i am glad we supported them, Good foods at high price point of course (It is Daniel's after all), but you can buy a bottle of Veuve...
We wanted to support one of our favorite restaurants during all the Covid-19 disruptions. We went on a Saturday night and were heartened to see a goodly number of others there as well. The food, as always, was outstanding and the service great.
We went here for Valentine's Day dinner — my boyfriend had never been before. It inspired us to make coming to Plum more often top of mind, so when I got an email about the special guest meals with visiting chefs it sounded like fun. We were surprised to find out the meal was half price when we...
Went here for Valentine's Day and had a great time with my girlfriend.
The service was pretty good and overall it was nice.
We ordered a pizza and it was good,
But if I go back then I am going to order pasta instead because I think they make
That better.
It was enjoyable. I really liked the quality of food, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The only thing I wish is that the dishes were more... Balanced? Like food to... Food you eat. The fried chicken in the picture below was the best fried chicken I've ever had, but the dish was...
Crispy garlic chicken!
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Taichi and his crew are fun to watch And chat with at the sushi bar.
I have been dining at Cafe Lago over 3 decades. Oldest record I have is a dinner there on 2/9/1994 -- 26 years ago! Carla has a great team, her menu is small but carefully chosen, her lasagna is light and fluffy -- best lasagna ever (and the recipe is easy to follow, but a lot of work because you...
Booths and great and the views a definite plus.
We continue to make Herb & Bitter our 'go to' Happy Hour' gathering place. Appetizer bites, especially the charcuterie and new additions such as the chorizo bahn mi sliders, add to the amazing 'story book' drinks menu and, as always, a whimsy created by the bartender. Service is excellent!
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text: For the first time since 1995, Cleveland's boys of summer will share the limelight with another team in town. In August, just as the Indians figure to be preparing for their stretch run in baseball's pennant race, the Cleveland Browns will begin play in the NFL preseason. And while the return of football to Cleveland is sure to energize what always has been a Browns town, observers don't expect any drop in the enthusiasm the Indians have generated among fans in recent years. 'I think it's good for everybody. It keeps Cleveland as a world-class city,' said Richard Sullivan, station manager for WOIO-TV, Channel 19, and WUAB-TV, Channel 43. WOIO, a CBS affiliate, has broadcast rights for the Browns, and WUAB has broadcast rights for the Indians. While both stations are under the same management, there are no plans to co-mingle promotions of broadcasts of the two sports. 'We've tried to distinctly identify the sports franchises with the channels,' Sullivan said. Jeff Overton, vice president for marketing and communication for the Indians, doesn't see the re-emergence of the Browns as a problem for the Tribe. Rather, he believes it will help generate even more interest in sports in an already sports-crazy city. 'We've always had a strong belief that more sports teams is a good thing,' Mr. Overton said. So good, in fact, that the Indians on their web site, www.indians. com, also sell Browns merchandise such as jackets and shirts. Overton, who oversees the sale of radio advertising for Indians broadcasts on WTAM-AM, 1100, said he didn't anticipate an adverse effect from the return of the Browns. He was right; this year's ad sales are on pace with those of the last few years. 'We are fortunate that we have a very solid base of advertisers,' Overton said. 'We're not really finding any differences with any size companies.' KeyCorp and McDonald Investments Inc., which KeyCorp bought last year, have been among the largest sponsors of Indians bas eball in recent years. Karen Haefling, chief marketing officer for KeyCorp, said both companies will continue their association with the Tribe in 1999. 'We have a fabulous relationship with the Indians as KeyCorp and as McDonald,' Haefling said. 'It increases the awareness of our entities and creates a warm feeling in the community. It puts forth the impression that we're part of the team.' Haefling said the companies are planning new signs on the Jacobs Field scoreboard, combining advertising for the two organizations in a way that has not yet been determined. She said representatives from KeyCorp and McDonald also have met with officials of the Browns to discuss sponsorship opportunities. 'We are still evaluating what to do,' Haefling said. 'As a major corporation, we have to look across the country at the variety of sponsorship activities available. There's also the arts and other activities in addition to sports. We try to maintain a balance. We can't be everywhere.' Jim Meltzer, vice president and Cleveland-area manager for Jacor Communications Inc., said radio ad sales for Browns games are off to a good start. Jacor's WMJI-FM, 105.7, is the radio home of the Browns. Jacor sales reps have contacted major advertisers, including airlines, beverage companies, financial institutions and automakers. They've received a warm reception, Meltzer said. 'What's happening is that people are waiting for us when we call,' he said. Meltzer said several companies have signed up for three-year deals, though he declined to identify them. 'The Browns are very happy with the way the team has been embraced by advertisers,' he said. One area in which the impact of the Browns' impending return has been felt is in television broadcasting. Station manager Sullivan said the Browns' schedule was one factor considered in choosing which Indians games to air to WUAB. 'When we did the Indians schedule, we kept an eye out for conflicts. We don't want to com pete with football,' Sullivan said. 'In a lot of cases, we're vying for the same people.' On the retail front, 'Browns merchandise is very hot,' said Tom Egan, partner with Outta the Park, a sports merchandise retailer near Jacobs Field. 'Manufacturers can't make it fast enough.' But that's not to say fans have lost their taste for buying Indians merchandise. Egan said sales of Tribe merchandise are holding steady with the high sales levels of the past few years. 'We've had a lot of people ask about the new mesh hat (the Indians) are wearing for spring training,' Egan said. 'We're very familiar with the fact this is a football town,' he said. 'But the Indians stepped up and filled the gap. They improved so much that we now have two first-class teams.'


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How Yoga Changed My View of Fitness
Ah. It is fall season and lovely weather is approaching; however, coming up are what seems to be a series of health-unfortunate-dates: Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years' celebrations. There are also the beautiful cookies that we can be baking as we cozy up with a nice cup of warm of hot chocolate. It is all awesome, but there is also the pressure of being healthy and staying fit, especially as we try to fit in school, work, and deadlines for either one (or both for the students who are currently working). How does one stay fit and fabulous, especially in challenging times like this season where temptation is all over the place?
Here is a secret about me: I was raised by a yogi. Yoga was part of my upbringing and I sucked. I hated it so much because it was introduced as "exercise." For someone who struggled with eating disorders throughout most of her teen years, I want to share how yoga differed from other "exercise routines" and how it helped, and continues to help, me in terms of staying healthy.
When I started practicing yoga regularly, I was an adult. At that point, I was in recovery from my eating disorders. It was recommended to me by doctors and I was following orders. I encountered many yoga instructors as I acquired DVDs, watched videos online, read magazines, and so I want to follow up this article with a list of my favorite yogis to guide you through this process. Here's what the strongest teachers taught me: there is no such thing as spot targeting. There is no such thing as "yoga for your gluteus." Yoga shows you the interconnectedness of your body parts. Especially as a beginner, I would feel that my back was connected to the gluteus. In turn, your gluteus is connected to the thighs and hamstrings. Sure, some exercises may feel like they are targeting one area more than the rest, but that does not mean that this is the only area working. You cannot focus on one part of your body because your body is on entity. Yoga shows you this with every pose.
Do not panic when you see the word "mindful." Not all yogis agree on the meditative quality of yoga, but I think many would agree that it is an activity fostering mindfulness. Yoga made me appreciate the way bodies are able to bend, to move, even in the simplest poses. I can draw a human body better than a beginning self-taught artist like me would because I know more about how the body moves and contorts. The central aim of every yoga move is to breathe and to stay focused on holding the pose. You have to make decisions while you practice yoga: is a pose too much for you right now? Can you breathe your way through a pose or do you need to modify it. You can use blocks, chairs, towels, pillows, to adjust the difficulty of a pose and in that sense, you are being mindful. It is not about bending yourself into a pretzel; it's more about mindfully holding a pose and transitioning into other ones.
No Competition
A lot of yogis, especially recently, have been incorporating yoga with other exercises and so numbers became involved— repetitions and sets. It is sometimes presented as an exercise routine. However, traditional yoga has nothing to do with reps. It has everything to do with being present and meditating. There is no competition in yoga. I have seen yoga teachers say things like, "I feel like I need a modification today." It's not about what you can do; it's more about what you do with what you are capable of doing on a given day.
Applicable to Daily Life
Yoga taught me to see fitness as a part of our daily lives. I have never set foot in a gym and yet I have muscle tone and definition just by practicing yoga. The reason behind this is that yoga is meditative, mindful, and can be done anywhere. You do not need a gym membership to practice it and you don't need to contort like a pretzel to be "good" at it. There is no such thing as "good" in yoga; you are simply practicing and slowly watching your body become leaner, more flexible. The coolest thing is that yoga poses teach you about life. Dancer pose is all about grace and focus. Archer pose is about putting your best foot forward and focusing on defending yourself.
The lessons behind each pose become personal to you and they teach you about life. The more you practice yoga, the calmer, more mindful you become in general. This is what fitness should be: it should be applicable to daily life. We treat fitness as though it is a chore and it really should not be like that. It shouldn't be something painful or some sort of punishment.
Yoga is one of the very few physical activities that allow you to play and be creative while you are practicing. In some ways, yoga is much like dance. I found that I was able to create my own routines and freestyle my way through poses. See, you can use blocks, chairs, towels, or pillows to help you through the poses. You can ease off if a pose feels too stressful. In essence, yoga is fun. The more you know in terms of poses, the more you can create in terms of sequences.
As adults, we need to play and be creative; it is what helps us release stress and become aware of our place in the Universe. We are capable of more than we often think. Put the weights down and give yoga a shot. It may change your life like it did to mine.
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I dabble in sewing bags and like the SU fabric.
I needed a bag for a NEW SU product and decided
to make one.
This also doubles as a recycling project. The main
part of the bag is an old tank top of mine, that had some
impossible to get out stains. I used some SU
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It's not often that you meet a polymath without a purpose. Bobby is no exception. He is the ultimate 21st century digital Renaissance Man. He is a multi-instrumental musician, a competitive soccer player, a devoted father and husband and most importantly a well rounded web technology buff. He is proficient in all areas of web marketing.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Bobby now runs his own company, WebMarketingPro.ca. His team is a certified Google Partner that focuses on the data to get the best results for clients. Their marketing skills are not restricted to the Google platform. Email marketing, Facebook and Bing are sources of growth for Bobby's clients, and this is all powered by measurement and the resulting insights from the data.
Bobby's purpose from college to today has been to diversify and refine his skills across the board. He began his career as a web developer and progressed into emerging marketing technologies and worked for many companies like Yellow Pages, Koodo, Telus, Bell and BC Hydro.


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The prospect of having to downsize when you move into a retirement village doesn't always appeal, so Omokoroa Country Estate is building six large new homes at the northern end of our village, with four already completed.
The demand for larger homes among retirees means two have already been taken. Two sites remain but these are likely to be the last brand new executive-sized homes we'll build on this site.
They look quite different from the popular brick and tile villas we have built here in the past. These double story homes all feature three bedrooms, double garaging, two bathrooms, open-planning living, office nook, separate laundry and an enormous kitchen that's an entertainer's dream!
A 'magic carpet' lift sits beside the main stairwell to improve accessibility (or just transport your grocery bags upstairs). Each home has a beautiful timber deck off the upstairs living room which provides a wonderful place to sit and watch the sun set over the Kaimais or soak up the lush green streetscape before you. We also have one or two refurbished homes available, should the executive homes not suit your style.
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Ah, the versatile Jacob staff. At first glance, it appears to be a simple staff, but from a historical point of view the Jacob staff has been a handy tool for surveying and navigation. It's actually kind of a little wonder of trigonometry, which is one of our favorite subjects here at Warren Knight.
Early versions of the Jacob staff were believed to have been invented or developed by Jewish mathematician Levi ben Gerson, also known as Gersonides, in the 13th Century. Not only is Gersonides credited with developing the Jacob staff, he also developed an early version of the camera. At any rate, he was the first person in the west to describe such a device.
However, it's also possible a similar cross-staff was used as early as 400 BC by a group of people known as the Chaldeans. The Chaldeans were an ancient people that lived in the region of Mesopotamia, and relatively little is known about them. Chinese surveyors also were thought to use some type of cross-staff as far back as the early 11th Century.
At any rate, the Jacob staff, way back then, was not just a simple pole, it featured the main staff or rod, which included a scale and then one or more cross pieces was attached to this main pole. This tool then could be used to measure angles as well as calculating heights and distances. This device could be used for surveying tasks, astronomical studies and, eventually, it even was used for navigation.
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Visual Studio Unity Assembly Template
Large Unity projects can suffer from very long compilation times. Moving C# scripts to DLL files prevents Unity from having to recompile every script on a project every time a change is made to any of them.
This template file for Visual Studio creates a Code Library project, which automatically deploys itself to /Assets/Assemblies after building. This allows Unity to import the DLL file as a project asset, so scripts in the Unity project have access to all classes defined in the Dll.
Self-Deployment and Debugging integration is accomplished by post-build steps defined in the deployUnityAssembly.targets file, included in the template. The post-build steps, in order:
- Call Unity's pdb -> mdb conversion tool, to create .mdb debugging linkage files from VS's pdb output.
- Move the output .dll and .mdb files to /Assets/Assembly
Please note that the template assumes your Visual Studio solution file is located in the Unity project's root folder. This is the default for Unity-generated VS files, so it should work unless the solution was moved. (In which case the output path will need to be retargeted)
Installation and Usage
Download and save this file to Documents/Visual Studio/My Exported Templates/ (restart Visual Studio if open).
To create a project from the template, Right-click the solution in Solution Explorer, select Add/New Item... There should be an item type called 'Unity Assembly' listed. Give it a name (this will be the dll filename as well) and select a project path.
Mind that the dll project path should not be located inside the /Assets folder, otherwise Unity will still import and compile the source scripts.
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BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations
This course is open for applications.
Page last updated 5 May 2020
Our course will equip you with the real-world skills demanded by today's employers.
Why study politics and international relations?
To understand governments, individuals, organisations and countries properly, we need to examine the different influences, dynamics, conflicts and interactions at play.
Being able to unpick domestic and international political issues requires a unique set of skills, which can open up exciting career opportunities for you, both inside and outside the political world.
Why UWE Bristol?
BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations allows you to study both subjects equally or specialise in aspects of either programme.
Looking at everything from how popular movements, cultures and great thinkers view conflicts, to the EU, terrorism and the abuse of human rights, you'll benefit from the support of our inspirational staff and interactive teaching.
The course is designed to give you a strong balance of academic knowledge and the practical skills employers seek.
Hone your skills on interesting work placements in years two and three. Study abroad as part of your degree, and gain valuable extra experience by volunteering with one of our industry contacts.
We also hold regular research events where you can debate contemporary political issues, and test out and strengthen your professional skills.
Where can it take me?
Politics and international relations graduates are in demand across many professions.
They find jobs in government, the civil service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), accountancy, human resources, media and journalism.
You could also get involved in research or education, or specialise further with postgraduate study.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You will study:
- International Relations
- Politics, States and Resistance
- Politics of Crisis and Change
- Critical Thinking and Political Theory
Study exchange (if applicable)
If you choose the study exchange option, you'll spend the first and/or second semester of Year two studying at another university.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Year two
You will study:
- Nature and Use of Research (Politics and International Relations)
- Politics at Work.
Plus optional modules from (the number depending on credit requirements):
- Theories of Politics and International Relations
- US Foreign Policy: From Cold War to Terror War
- Global Political Economy
- International Development
- Beyond Human Rights: The Politics of International Law
- Comparative Politics
- Gender and Global Politics.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.
Depending on which you choose, you'll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Final year
You will study:
- Politics and International Relations Project and Placement module.
Plus optional modules from (the number depending on credit requirements):
- The Berlin Republic
- Sciences Placement Year
- Britain after 'Brexit'
- Gender and Security
- Identity, Agency and Violence in South Asia
- Crimes and Criminality in World Politics
- Critical Reflections on Security and Strategy
- Democracy in Theory and Practice
- Development and Resistance in Latin America
- Europe Reloaded
- Exploring the International Relations of Southeast Asia
- From Terror to Trauma: Politics in the Aftermath of Violence
- Global Governance
- Perspectives on Global Migration
- Climate Politics
- Public Policy and Decision Making
- Religion and Politics
- Violence and the International Order: Law, Ethics and Politics
- Terrorism, Security and Migration in Europe.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
Learning and Teaching
You'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials. We keep seminar groups as small as possible to keep them engaging and interactive.
Online tutorials and simulation games deepen your understanding and enable you to practise your skills. You'll also have the opportunity to go on field trips to places such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to see modern politics in action.
Independent study is vital. You'll read around the subject in your own time, looking at books, articles, official documents and websites.
The course lecturers and tutors are involved in internationally-renowned research. Read about some of their work on our Politics in Action blog and visit e-International Relations.
You'll have a personal academic tutor, and peer-assisted learning (PAL), where you'll be mentored by a second or third year student.
Staff hold weekly office hours, where you can discuss your work or your progress more generally. We try to see you outside those times as well, and get back to any emails promptly.
Our teaching ethos is informal, supportive and welcoming.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
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Find out more about our academic staff, their teaching expertise and research interests.
Get involved
Attend our fortnightly student-staff events where guest speakers discuss contemporary issues and explain the role of politics in different professions. Recent topics have included: criminalising hate speech in a democratic society, the EU's role in the former Yugoslavia, and Iran's nuclear programme.
Join our student-run Politics and International Relations Society to debate current political issues and to network with other students from across the University.
Keep up to date with the latest news and discuss contemporary political developments on the UWE Bristol Politics and International Relations Facebook page.
Study time
You'll have at least 12 hours of teaching and related activities each week.
We'll assess you using a mix of essays, seminar presentations, timed assignments, case studies, literature reviews, oral presentations, simulation games, your dissertation and formal unseen examinations.
See our full glossary of assessment terms.
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Students who undertake work experience, or a study exchange overseas, tend to graduate with better degrees and with improved employability skills, making you a sought after graduate.
We also offer volunteering and other work-based experiences, to deepen your knowledge and skills.
You'll get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.
Study exchange
Grow your personal and professional network and develop specialist subject knowledge by spending a semester or academic year at one of our partner universities abroad.
Increase your confidence, intercultural communication skills and boost your employability.
Explore our study abroad pages to find out more.
Study facilities
You'll be on based on our Frenchay Campus, where you'll find modern, well-equipped facilities to support your studies.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
Careers / Further study
Politics and international relations students graduate with the skills to build fulfilling careers in many fields.
You could go on to work in government, the civil service, NGOs, research organisations or education. You'll also be well equipped to go into areas such as marketing, HR, industrial relations, PR, finance and investment, accountancy or journalism.
Postgraduate study is another option to you, where you can specialise in a particular area or do a professional qualification to move into a career like law.
Get inspired
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
Full Time Course
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Supplementary fee information
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four year course and then transfer to the three year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.
Additional costs
Additional costs are for items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
Typical offers
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- GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
- English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit http://uwe.ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements
- A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
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Entry requirements
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (with Foundation Year).
International applicants
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme.
Read more about entry requirements.
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Television Favorites: Step By Step (Warner Home Video, 2006)
Step By Step was one of my favorite TV shows from the early & mid '90s. Friday nights were THE night to watch TV as far as I was concerned. And why? Because of ABC's "TGIF" block of comedies. I loved TGIF. I would neither hold nor go to sleepovers on Friday nights because I just had to see what Larry & Balki, Urkel, the Lubbock girls, the Tanners, Mr. Cooper and the Lamberts were getting into on any given week.
Step By Step came from the same production team that gave the world Perfect Strangers, Full House and Family Matters so this slightly dysfunctional twist on The Brady Bunch had tons of potential. All of those shows actually exist in the same universe: Family Matters was a spin-off from Perfect Strangers while Family Matters' Steve Urkel character would guest-star on episodes of Full House and Step By Step.
Anyway, since there's apparently no interest from Warner Bros. in releasing complete seasons of Step By Step, they did the next best thing in 2006 by compiling six episodes of the show for their Television Favorites DVD series.
The episodes are:
– "Pilot" (Season 1 – 1991)
– "Rules of the House" (Season 1 – 1991)
– "J.T.'s World" (Season 2 – 1992)
– "Christmas Story" (Season 3 – 1993)
– "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (Season 4 – 1994)
– "Your Cheatin' Heart" (Season 7 – 1997)
What really brought me to check this DVD out was the Christmas episodes but I think it's odd to see two of them as a part of this set. I will agree the first three episodes listed deserve to be included but it seems like the last three were chosen randomly. You'd think they'd want to show off an episode that centers on Cody. Like the one where he beats up some dudes in a bar.
It was interesting to look back at the pilot plus another early Season 1 episode, "Rules of the House". Both brought back fond memories of the show and this time in my childhood.
"J.T.'s World" is what you'd imagine it to be given the year was 1992 — it's (openly) a Wayne's World rip-off. Even as a kid I thought it seemed desperate to try to associate with something else that was hot in pop culture at the time. The show would do it again when Beavis & Butt-Head became popular by creating two characters who appeared to be real-life incarnations of the characters. They are even referred to as Beavis & Butt-Head in "I'll Be Home for Christmas". How this show didn't get sued by MTV, I don't know.
That particular episode is okay and I remember that one too but, man, the J.T. character became so lame after the first two or three seasons. That or I just can't stand Brandon Call (I wonder if he regrets leaving Baywatch for this show). It seems like Call's acting abilities (which weren't strong in the first place) deteriorated as the series went on. Oh, and speaking of actors on the show, I didn't notice her at the time but looking back Staci Keanan was incredibly hot throughout this entire show's run.
Season 3's "Christmas Story" I actually enjoyed quite a bit. Even though it was incredibly silly and illogical it fits the mold of being a classic feel-good Christmas sit-com episode. It has Don Knotts in a fun guest-starring roll as Deputy Fife (pronounced "Feef", he tells us, correcting Frank after being called "Fife"). I'm surprised they didn't make an in-joke about the Three's Company connection with Suzanne Somers.
The final episode just flat-out sucks. I'm not sure why they'd want to take an episode from Season 7 (the final & worst of the series) after rightfully avoiding Seasons 5 & 6. The series really started coming unglued with Season 5 when they introduced Lilly (who has aged about 4 or 5 years since being a newborn in Season 4's finale) and J.T.'s friend Rich, who would later go on to become a regular cast member and start dating Dana. Rich is such an annoying character and the guy that played him, Jason Marsden, is someone else just annoys me so much in anything he does (Full House, Boy Meets World).
Final Thoughts:
This show was never a hit on the level of Perfect Strangers, Family Matters or Full House but it still found seven years of success as a Friday night sitcom. Imagine a network trying to run a sitcom block on that night these days! I think this DVD is worth checking out just for the first 5 episodes (taken from best seasons) with an emphasis on watching the two Christmas episodes.


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