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SETsquared announced its exclusive list of top 50 entrepreneurs at a reception at the House of Commons on Wednesday (29 March).
The top 50 entrepreneurs to be honoured have all reached milestone achievements, such as successfully raising a significant amount of investment, exporting products globally, had considerable societal impact, or achieved a world first.
Surrey SETsquared member, Fourth State Medicine (4SM), has been selected to take part in MedCity's 'Collaborate to Innovate' programme.
Bath SETsquared member, LUX Rewards, has launched its premium restaurant rewards app.
Following a very successful, overfunded crowd funding round on the award winning Crowdcube platform, founder James Courtney raised £80k with the support of over 130 investors and began to build the venture from the ground up in Bath.
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Rhoda Colville, wife and muse of artist Alex Colville for 70 years, died Saturday at the couple's home in Wolfville.
She was 91.
Colville was born and spent her early years in the Annapolis Valley town. She graduated from Horton Academy in 1938 and went on to study fine art at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., where she met Alex.
According to her obituary, her childhood was marked by the tragic deaths of her father, Charles Wright, her brother, Graham, sister Jean, a grandfather and an aunt. The family members were killed when a train hit their car in Falmouth in 1929.
The Colvilles married in Wolfville in 1942.
Following Alex's work as a wartime artist with the Canadian Army, the couple moved to Sackville, where Alex began teaching at Mount Allison.
The couple raised four children, three sons and a daughter, in the New Brunswick university town.
In 1972, the Colvilles moved back to Wolfville and into Rhoda's childhood home.
She was a gifted artist and her witty poetry was popular at birthdays with family and friends, the obituary said.
Rhoda was also an avid swimmer, skater, dancer, singer, pianist and cyclist. Her recreational life was often depicted in her husband's work, and her figure, sometimes nude, was often the subject of his work.
Colville was predeceased by her middle son, John.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Graham and Charles, and a daughter, Ann.
Her funeral service will be held at 10a.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's United Church in Wolfville.

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Adams won his age division in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition. Adams was announced during the AFC playoff game this past weekend in Baltimore.
It was quite an honor for a 7-year-old boy who is already a veteran of the competition.
Last year, Luke made the finals but finished last. That experience prepared the now-veteran Luke for this year's competition.
"Last year, on the field, I was like, being goofy, but this year, I was actually really trying really hard, and I did really good this year," said Adams.
Mom and dad are very proud of Luke's achievements but are really not that surprised.
"He is big; he is strong; he is one of the kids that can go out there and hit a home run, so I think my husband figured out pretty early on that this would be something that he would be successful at," said Luke's mother, D'Ann.
Luke's accomplishments stem not only from his stature but also his hard work. Luke practiced at a nearby park and at the local high school football field, but he also practiced with his dad out on the street even before school began in the morning.
Luke's father and grandfather accompanied him to Baltimore for the competition. His mom found out about her son's record-breaking performance through a series of text messages.
"My husband is good at texting, but he texts even shorter than most people, so you're like, 'What do you mean? What do you mean? Broke record?' - but we didn't know," said D'Ann Adams. So I thought my husband was talking about - he had broken a record, but yet I didn't know that he won."
As with a lot of kids, Luke hopes to play professional sports when he grows up and already has his teams picked out.
"I'd like to play for the Yankees for baseball, and I'd like to play for the Saints for football," said Luke.
In fairness, once he was off camera, Luke quickly changed his football team pick to the Bears.


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"In June, I was fortunate enough to attend several UEFA EURO 2008 matches and I was delighted to witness a high standard of play, the wonderful, peaceful atmosphere both inside and outside the stadiums as well as the excellent organisational skills of the Austrian and Swiss hosts.
Away from the action, I also took the opportunity to meet various European ministers and officials for discussions on how the objectives of '6+5' can be reached within the limits of European law. After all, the FIFA Congress in Sydney at the end of May ratified the '6+5' resolution with a significant majority and asked me - together with UEFA President Michel Platini and other FIFA bodies - to use all possible means within the limits of the law to ensure that these objectives are achieved.
'6+5' aims to make sure that at the beginning of each match, each club fields at least six players who are eligible to play for the national team of the country of the club. FIFA has no doubt whatsoever that '6+5' will safeguard not only the harmony and balance between national team football and club football, but also the education and training of young players. I am also convinced that '6+5' will bring more balance to club competitions in the future, and with it, more entertainment.
For me, the result of the vote in Sydney - with 155 votes in favour as opposed to only five against - was an emphatic signal that the Congress agreed with my thinking and was fully aware of the immense responsibility that the worldwide FIFA family bears towards football. Tying in with this was the fact that we also signed WADA's World Anti-Doping Code in the fight against doping. I am also delighted that the principle of individual case management has been accepted.
The protection of minors is also another crucial issue. On 6 June, the Home of FIFA played host to a meeting between FIFA, the Confederation of African Football, FIFPro and "Culture Foot Solidaire", a non-governmental organisation that is dedicated to the protection of young African players. World football's governing body fully supports the activities of 'Culture Foot Solidaire' to protect the rights of young African players, who are naturally attracted by the exciting prospects that they see in football but unfortunately sometimes betrayed by those who present themselves as their benefactors.
For the Game. For the World."
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A woman who hosted sex parties with high school boys so she could be a "cool mom," was determined guilty to two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault and nine felony counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Her punishment? 58 years in prison.
The Arvada woman held parties for eight boys teen-age boys almost weekly and gave them drugs and alcohol. She wanted to be known as a "cool mom" (to say the least!).
But that's not all, get this- this past Sunday, she was in a SUV (driven by a 14-year old) and it drove off the interstate and down an embankment
Johnson and three other passengers - her 14-year-old daughter, 11-year-old son and a 12-year-old boy - were hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities said. Only the driver was wearing a seat belt and escaped serious injury, authorities said.
This "mom who had sex with teenagers" is now facing possible charges of allowing an underage driver to take the wheel. She also violated a restraining order barring her from having contact with her children. My opinion…nothing really. I think the "shock" factor of this woman's actions pretty much speaks for itself. Two word. Holy sh*t! Click here to read the article.
So apparently, after the Emmys, screen writer Tess Smith saw her Lycos search statistics surge in popularity of over 300% last week. Wonder why? Take a look below… what the heck is she wearing? Are those window curtains? Torn bedsheets? What the hell?
A pastor who weighs 378 pounds, plans to walk across the country in an effort to help hurricane victims along the Gulf Coast. The Rev. Travis Russ, 38, will set off from his home on Saturday and hopes to be in Florida in 40-plus days. He meeting a church group there and will head to Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss., where he'll lend a hand in the recovery efforts in any way he can.
Did you just buy the new Motorola Razor? Stupid you. There is a new more kick-ass version of the phone coming out. Kickin' yourself now huh? The new phone has 2-way video calling, 2-megapixel capabilities for photography, 512 MB of removable optional TransFlash™ memory, and Support of AAC+, MPEG4, WMV, WMA, MP3 and Real Video/Audio files. If I didn't love my Treo 650 so much- I'd buy this phone. Expect this phone to drop around Christmas time this year.
Check out this entire Pilot episode of this new show created by Chris Rock called "Everybody Hates Chris". This show is inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates his story as a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York, during the early 1980's.


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Explore the most popular trails near Port Charlotte with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Fun Trail. But mostly level and straight. Nicely Paved can become somewhat monotonous though.
easy but long, fun and beautiful scenery.
Easy trail, nice and flat. A little boring though.
This is Rails to Trails project. If you access the trail at Pioneer Trail Park and ride to the end about 6.8 miles, you can continue your ride if you like by following the hard packed sand shell road a short distance to CR771 and go right. CR771 becomes CR775 in about a 1/2 miles or so. You'll then come to the Boca Grande Causeway on you left. Take the Causeway onto Boca Grande. There is a $2.00 toll for bikes $5.00 for cars. The Causeway is narrow as it was not designed to include foot or bike traffic but the speed limit is kept very low for safety. The ride to the park at the end of Boca Grande from the entrance of the Causeway is about 10 miles with paved pathways all the way. Total trip from Pioneer Park to Boca Grande Lighthouse and back is about 32 miles.


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One of the first things that the late Mursyidul am or spiritual leader of PAS, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, did when he took over as the new Menteri Besar of Kelantan was he called the Hindus for a meeting.
Nik Aziz told the Hindu community leaders that he had noticed that they had applied for permission to build a temple in Kelantan but the application had never been approved. Nik Aziz then asked them whether they still wanted to build their temple.
The Hindus were surprised. They had applied for permission to build a temple at a time when Umno was ruling the state and had heard nothing about it since. Now that PAS was running the state surely it would be even more impossible to get permission.
The Hindus told Nik Aziz that, of course, they do still want to build their temple but did not think the PAS government would approve the application if Umno would not approve it.
Nik Aziz approved the application for a Hindu temple there and then, much to the surprise and delight of the Hindus.
Before Nik Aziz became Menteri Besar, the Chinese were not allowed to slaughter pigs in Kelantan. They had to bring in the pork from outside Kelantan. With Nik Aziz as Menteri Besar, the Chinese could now set up abattoirs in Kelantan.
Those are just two examples of what type of Islamic leader Nik Aziz was. I could go on and on and give you pages of other examples. But those two alone are enough to demonstrate that Nik Aziz was not just a leader for the Muslims but a leader for all Kelantanese.
Nik Aziz once said that he does not mind if PAS is closed down. All he wants to see is for Islam to be implemented and upheld and if Umno can do this then there is no longer any need for PAS.
To Nik Aziz, his struggle was not about politics but about Islam. And he put decency and doing the right thing above politics.
This is a very rare person, whom Malaysia has now lost. If more politicians from both sides of the political divide can be even just half the person that Nik Aziz was, Malaysia would not be suffering the many racial and religious problems that we are now facing.
Al-Fatiha. Malaysia has lost yet another great son.


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October 11, 2016 11:55 ET
BUFFALO, NY--(Marketwired - October 11, 2016) - Delaware North, a global hospitality and food service provider, has named Bernard Gay as the company's chief information officer.
Gay is based at Delaware North's global headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y., and reports to co-CEOs Jerry Jacobs Jr. and Lou Jacobs. In his role, Gay leads all aspects of Delaware North's information technology (IT) department, including planning, developing, evaluating and implementing strategies to further the organization's business models and objectives. His responsibilities also include the governance, performance, operations and management of the company's IT systems and staff.
Gay comes to Delaware North with more than 25 years of IT experience, most recently with Brookfield Hospitality Properties in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he served as senior vice president and chief information officer for the massive Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. In that role -- in which he served for 10 years -- he managed the company's business and technical vision and directed a strategic organizational transformation.
Prior to that, Gay held a variety of IT leadership roles at prominent global companies such as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Cintas Corporation and Rubbermaid Inc.
Gay holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems and business administration from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C., and a masters of business administration from Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology. He currently serves on the board of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF).
About Delaware NorthDelaware North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than 500 million guests annually. Delaware North has annual revenue of about $3 billion in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries. Learn more about Delaware North at www.delawarenorth.com.
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A Chicago executive wrote this week to confess, "Although I seem to be able to spot a too-high stress level in one of my employees, when my boss called me in this week and said he was worried about my stress level, I was flabbergasted!
"I seem to know the questions to ask other people about the stress-causers in their lives, but I'm clearly missing some of the clues in my own life. What should I be asking myself?"
Here are some of the basic questions all of us need to ask ourselves regularly in order to monitor our own stress levels:


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nydailynews.com – West New York, N.J.: I'm glad that so many people from all walks of life are protesting, honoring and rallying about the tragedy of Trayvon Martin's killing in Sanford, Fla., and the attitude of presumed guilt on the part of alleged killer George Zimmerman that resulted in this utterly needless loss of life.
That having been said, I am also truly disgusted that many of the same people who are so moved and consumed by the Martin story today barely give a thought, say a word or lift a finger to rally about the thousands of nameless and faceless African-American young men who are senselessly killing each other all over America.
When the media glare of the Martin story fades, I hope that some of these so-called leaders, churches, celebrities and concerned citizens will direct some of their energy to fighting the scourge of black-on-black violence, which is decimating our communities.
Lamar Johnson
We are all Trayvon
Brooklyn: To Voicer Mary Manly: The fact that there was a protest rally held in New York City for a murder that occurred in Florida only goes to show you that this injustice ( that is, the murder of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman) is being seen for what it is: an injustice that has transcended state , as well as racial, lines. Dan Freeman
Slap the cuffs on George
Matawan, N.J.: If Dharun Ravi can be held responsible for the death of Tyler Clementi, then George Zimmerman should be held responsible for the death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman should not be allowed to claim self-defense for a confrontation that he initiated. Angelo F. Grillo
A clear injustice
Rosedale: To Voicer Louis Azzilonna: The reason that the Trayvon Martin case is news is not the races/colors of the victim and perpetrator. It is news because an unarmed victim, doing nothing more than walking and talking on his phone was shot dead by a self-proclaimed member of the community watch, a position that did not include carrying a gun. I have no doubt in my mind that had it been your son who was murdered in this way, you would not mind the news coverage. Shirley Jordan
Stop the hate
Brooklyn: The Voicer vitriol directed against black Americans of late is unsettling and venomous. From the crude ("enough black Oscar winners") to the sinister (posthumous sniping at Whitney Houston) to the vile (Trayvon Martin should have 86'd the hoodie), human civility seems to have vanished. I am white and find the racism overt and repulsive. Dan McGrath


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In case you've missed, I've collaborated with two lovely bloggers called Sarah recently: I put together a list of 7 movies to spark your wanderlust for a guest post on The Spanish Bluebell and I was interviewed about my tattoos over at The Laughing Medusa. It made me want to open up my own blog for collaborations too, or maybe start an interview series. Meanwhile, enjoy the links I've collected from around the web and have a great weekend!
'We Can't Just Settle': Abbi and Iland from Broad City interview Sleater-Kinney.
The Dowse Museum in Lower Hutt is hosting an art and feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon next week, on Saturday 7 March.
Listen to the voice message that Hunter S Thompson left to a customer service. So happy I never got a call like that…
Jeff Bridges and the key to a happy, lasting marriage.
Barbara Newhall Follett was a literary prodigy who published at 13 and disappeared at 25.
30 More Life Hacks Debunked Pt. 3 by John Green.
A guy found a homeless man reading the same book over and over for months so he gave him his kindle.
What happened when Lindy confronted her cruellest troll who stole her dead dad's identity to abuse her.
J.K. Rowling's amazing hand-written outline for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Johnny Cash's birthday note to wife June was voted the world's best love letter of all time.
The trippiest show on television and why its creator decided to walk away.
John Oliver's audition to 50 Shades of Grey.
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Glee's return last week from an interminably long hiatus set a new low in plot-delivery, and one that managed to churn Gwyneth Paltrow's endearingly unapologetic substitute teacher into a low-grade copy of Mary Poppins (c'mon folks, "Jolly Holiday"/Holly Holiday).
It also managed to clear the way for what has become season two's saving grace, big-top productions. And what a show tonight promises: 90-minutes of Billboard's best underscoring schizophrenic story twists and characters rising to meet our expectations. They're even doing another tribute to Mother Monster to accompany the release of her long-awaited album, Born This Way.
Now, if only Weird Al could find a horde of bullied pre-teens bent on mash-ups for a parody video. Until then, chew on this:
5. "Dance in the Dark" and "Careless Whisper" (George Michael/Wham!)
Since Sexy Sax Man went viral, visions of chest hair and sax solos have been swimming nightmarishly in the ether. It seems all too ordinary, then, that Gaga, queen of grotesque reappropriation, used the hook from this sultry-come-slimy tune in her synthy exposé.
4. "I Like It Rough" and "Strangelove" (Depeche Mode)
Well, sometimes rough love is strange love, but more often than not it's a hell of a good time. But you won't find whips or safe words here; Lady G's finesse in commentary and reclamation compliments her style and rewards fans of all fancies. She's a rubber-wrapped cuddler.
3. "Government Hooker" and "Lullaby" (The Cure)
If we all lived in the world Glee characters inhabited, thirty years from now Lady Gaga would be the second-coming of Robert Smith (despite the saddled comparisons to Madonna and Cher). She must secretly hope for the same, because "Government Hooker" not only melodically brushes "The Walk" (The Cure), but directly quotes "Lullaby." For now, we'll spin on that dizzy edge.
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2. "Poker Face" and "Ma Baker" (Boney M)
Boney M has all the musical kitsch and theatricality of low-budget porn. But this funk-inspiration has enjoyed a second career in discos world round. Ma Baker makes a perfect sample for a song titled with a veiled blow job joke--and what better way to honor the artist?
1. "Judas" and "Bad Romance" (Gaga)
Since it leaked online, critics have crucified Mother Monster with allegations of religious bigotry, drawing comparisons to Madonna ("Like a Prayer") and Sinéad O'Connor (now known as Mother Bernadette Mary--atonement for her previous SNL sins). While "Judas" is certainly religiously provocative, its lyrical portraiture of a dysfunctional relationship and self-referential chorus (melodically citing "Bad Romance") stands closer to commentary and self-preservation than an attack on organized religion. Trust us, if Gaga wanted to criticize the church, you'd know it. To think of this song as anything but her usual brand of in-your-face pop is a true sacrilege.


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Calvin Advances to National Quarterfinals With Shootout Win
Calvin Advances to National Quarterfinals With Shootout Win
Nov. 20, 2010
Courtesy of Calvin Athletics
OSHKOSH, WI - There some moments that feel like they last a lifetime. For the Calvin mens soccer team one of those moments may be its 2010 Sweet Sixteen contest against University of Wisconsin Whitewater Friday night. 17 minutes into the first half, the Warhawks struck first off of a throw in 30 yards out. The ball was tapped around in front of the net and the Knights were unable to clear the ball when Ryan Richgels tapped in the first goal of the match inside the near post. Though the Knights fell behind early, they had their opportunities to equalize on multiple occasions in the first half.
This game was an uphill battle…After they (UW- Whitewater) scored, the momentum started kicking in and our guys just started focusing a bit more. When we fall behind we tend to work harder, faster, and stronger," said Coach Chris Hughes after the game.
The increased focus paid off eight minutes after the Warhawks goal when Tyler Vegter answered the call and buried a header inside the far post off of a nifty cross from the left corner compliments of Michael Sanderson.
We showed a lot of resiliency in this game, we needed a goal to get back in it and Vegter delivered a goal for us when we needed it."
After scoring the game tying goal, the Knights took a more aggressive approach and had multiple opportunities inside the penalty box but were unable to capitalize on opportunities.
One such opportunity was put on by Chris Nance early in the first half. Nance put a ball on from just outside the penalty area which deflected off the inside of the post, a shot which normally would take a friendly bounce into the back of the net, but this time it deflected directly back off the post and back in to play.
Such is the way the game went for the rest of the time between these two teams. The Knights and Warhawks played another 20 minutes of added time but were unable to draw blood pushing the match in to a penalty shootout.
With history on the Knights side, they went into the penalty shootout sporting three underclassmen. Our underclassmen are helping bring us back to where we were last year. It isnt just one or two of them, all of them are putting in the hard work and helping to push this team forward," said Hughes.
After having successfully navigated three penalty shootouts dating back to last years NCAA tournament, the Knights had history on their side heading in. The penalty shootout would go through eight rounds before Ryan Bratt would make a stop and give the Knights a chance to clinch victory.
That is all Miles Colago would need, burying the final shot in the penalty round and pushing the Knights to victory. The Knights will now look forward to facing UW-Oshkosh who ended the regular season ranked 11th in the d3soccer.com top 25 poll.
I couldnt be more proud of my team," were the words of Hughes after this game, and that is exactly what this Knights team is playing with, pride.


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Britain is mourning the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth. She died on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Her life was the history of the 20th century. Born a commoner, she married a man who seemed never destined to become King, George VI.
Having lived through the dramatic events which changed all our lives, she was admired by Britons of all generations. To those old enough to remember World War II, her braveness shown at the height of the blitz in London endeared her to many. And to younger people here, she was simply seen as the grandmother to the nation.
Tributes have been pouring in from around the world. From average people, to leading politicians, to religious leaders, the story is the same.
George Carey, the archbishop of Canterbury summed up the qualities she had which touched the lives of many. "I think the common touch. Her love of people," he said. "Her great service to the nation. Her life really falls into two halves. The first of course growing up and then suddenly snatched into such influence and power as the Queen. And then supporting her husband, helping him with that terrible stammer he had. And standing alongside him during the war years. And then suddenly death. Death of her husband. And then the second half, supporting her daughter as queen and standing back from the limelight."
Known affectionately as the Queen Mom in Britain, she loved her pet dogs, loved to bet on horse races and enjoyed the odd bit of alcohol. These aspects of her life resonated with average citizens here who are sad to see her go.
With her daughter at her side, she died on the grounds of her beloved Windsor Castle.
Her coffin will be moved to Westminster Hall where she will lie in state until she is laid to rest in St. George's chapel, next to her husband at Windsor.
Her passing happened less than two months after the death of her youngest daughter, Princess Margaret.
Mourning has already begun with many arriving at Buckingham Palace and Windsor with floral tributes.
The Queen Mother, the maternal head of the British monarchy, dead at 101.


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India is a young nation and 70% of current Startup Founders are below 32 years of age. To boost the startup ecosystem in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the action plan for Start-up India, offering them a tax holiday and inspector raj-free regime for three years, capital gains tax exemption and Rs 10,000 crore corpus to fund.
These are highlights of the incentives announced by the prime minister of India
# Self certification-based compliance for labour and environment laws
# No government inspection for three years
# No income tax on profits for three years
# No capital gains if money invested in another start-up
# Easy exit option, provided under the Bankruptcy Act so that start-ups can exit within 90 days.
# Single point Start-up India hub for clearances
# Mobile app and portal for start-ups, with a small form to be filled
# New IPR protection for start-ups, 80% reduction in patent fee
# Encourage start-ups in government purchases, with relief in experience and turnover criteria
# A fund of funds with a corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore


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Born in Pasadena, California and raised in Los Angeles, Christian Marie Serratos is an actress best known for her role as Angela Weber in the Twilight series.
Christian is a mix of Mexican, Irish and Italian ancestry. She began figure skating when she was three years old and skated competitively for 10 years, where even her coaches were talking about Olympic prospects.
Christian said of landing the part that made her famous: I originally got called in for the part of Jessica but I fell in love with the part of Angela. So after the audition for Jessica, I put on my glasses, put my hair up in a pony tail and tried my hardest to get the part of Angela. She added, I actually hadnt [read the book before auditioning]. I had heard of the book and had fallen in love with the book cover (portraitmagazine.com).
Christian Serratos described herself as really clumsy, but I dont find it embarrassing when I bash into something or I fall over. And her secret is: I do not know how to burp!
Christian Serratos has appeared in Maxims Hot 100 List for 2010, ranking number 65.
Christian and her mother debuted a fashion jewelry line called Kisshy. They are handcrafted and inspired by Christians Mexican heritage.
Christian Serratos has said she has a terrible fear of knives. I only buy food that I dont need to cutI havent cut my food in years! Like, I wont even touch a plastic knife or anything sharp. And if Im in the kitchen and somebody picks up a knife, I leave (maxim.com).
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She described her first kiss as super cute and nice, but still very awkward. It was with this hot skateboarder with dreadlocks. He was my little Rasta man.
In 2009, she appeared in PETAs anti-fur campaign, and in 2012, appeared in their pro-vegetarian campaign. Christian said, When I stopped eating meat, I noticed that is was easier for me to focus, and I was really proud of myself for being green alsoI just felt better and brighter and lighter, and I had more energyit was a big deal to me, being an animal lover, that I realized what I was eating, and I didnt separate myself from, say, my animals, my pets (Hollywood.com).
Christian Serratos advice to young girls going into acting is Its never predictable how much time youll have on your hands. Sometimes youre very busy and other times you have valuable time to do other things that you love as well. So make a bucket list and chip away at it on your down time (twilightseriestheories.com).
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The Blaze MasterCard is a credit card that has a range of benefits, such as fraud protection in the event of theft or the cardholder losing the card, states the Blaze Credit Card website. Accountholders can access their card's account online in a secure environment, and the card is advertised as having no hidden fees, which can both be seen as beneficial attributes. Additionally, Blaze does not impose a penalty APR on cardholders.Continue Reading
Some prospective Blaze MasterCard customers may also consider the company's generally good reputation to be a benefit. The company has a B+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as of August 2014, according to the BBB. Blaze MasterCard is BBB accredited as well.
There are some potential drawbacks to the Blaze MasterCard, including potentially high annual fees with credit limits that are very low in relation to the cost of the annual fee, as well as high interest rates. However, not all Blaze MasterCard offers are this unfavorable. Some prospective customers are offered an account with no annual fee and a relatively low APR. This card tends to be offered to individuals with bad credit, including those who have declared bankruptcy, reports CreditCardForum. A credit card with no annual fee could be beneficial to such individuals in rebuilding credit.Learn more about Credit & Lending


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An annoying Nintendo fanboy who always uses quotes to prove his point.
"Your friend is obviously not a (Cube) fanboy if he says that the PS2 is better than the Cube. That said, was your friend disappointed by the new Zelda game, Nintendo getting the entire Resident Evil series on the Cube (especially RE4), the new Metroid games, or the DS?"
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Barbara is a mom of two sets of twins, so she HAD to find a way to make feedings easier! When her girls were about 6 months old she came up with the idea for the Baby Dipper Bowl. She needed an easier way to feed them with one hand.
The Baby Dipper Bowl is designed to stay in place on the tray so you don't have to hold it and a spoon while trying to feed your baby. The inside of the bowl is sloped so the food goes down and is easier to gather with a spoon.
This also helps out when your baby is learning how to feed themselves! The non-slip base keeps the bowl in place while baby tries to get the food on the spoon. The shape of the bowl is perfect at helping baby get something on the spoon every time! Transparent sides help baby to see what is in the bowl and makes it easier for them. The Baby Dipper Bowl will help your child feel like they've accomplished something big!
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text: DETROIT, Michigan - Bentley wants you comfortable in a Force 5 hurricane - the four-seat convertible that it launched on January 14 at the 2012 Detroit auto show ran reach 325km/h. With its top down.The Continental GT Speed Convertible's 12-cylinder engine throws out a huge amount of power - 450kW - that can rocket the ragtop top from zero to 160km/h in 9.7sec.REFINED AND REGALBut there are none of the spoilers usually seen on such fast cars. It looks elegant enough to drive Queen Elizabeth II around in, even in the cool months, when passengers can benefit from electric neck-warmers.Bentley chief executive Wolfgang Schreiber promises "the sensory thrills of the world's fastest four-seat soft-top and the practicality of a year-round grand tourer, together with unrivalled levels of luxury and refinement"."It is designed for those who accept no compromise," he added, as he unveiled the new model at the Detroit show.VIDEOWhile it might not matter to someone who can afford one at the equivalent of R3.26-million, each of those kilometres per hour will cost a buyer more than R8700 - Schreiber pointed out that the company's newest GT model has gained 15% in fuel efficiency.BENTLEY SALES ON THE UPIt adds a new star to the Bentley ultra-luxury stable which, despite prices beyond R2.6-million for its Mulsanne limousine, and despite the slow world economy, managed to sell 8510 vehicles in 2012, 22% more than the year before. The US was the company's biggest market with 2315 cars delivered in 2012, slightly more than fast-growing China.Follow the Detroit auto show with Wheels24 on our Detroit show ection.


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A new study of the parasitic illness schistosomiasis has found that the potentially crippling but not lethal illness has a greater impact on society than previously thought. Experts hope the findings lead to a comprehensive approach toward helping those with a treatable illness that afflicts millions of people.
Schistosomiasis is one of a number of water-borne parasitic illnesses that is endemic throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East.
The schistoma parasite lives in tiny snails that thrive in water contaminated with human waste. After leaving the snail, the parasite can live up to two days and enter the skin of people bathing, swimming and wading in the water.
Once inside their human hosts, the parasites nestle into blood vessels and start producing more eggs which travel to the bladder or intestines and are passed, once again, back into the water to infect more people.
The parasites can cause a range of problems, including chronic pain, liver enlargement, bleeding, blockage of the kidneys and even bladder cancer. But not in all cases, according Charles King of the Global Health and Diseases Center at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
"At different times over the last 50 years, it's been called the either the worst of the worries or the least of the worries of people in endemic areas," said Charles King.
That's because unlike AIDS or malaria, many people who are stricken with schistosomiasis can continue to work, albeit at a greatly reduced level of productivity.
Dr. King found that out when he and his colleagues combed through 135 published reports of schistomosiasis infections conducted between 1921 and 2002.
"What we saw as we went through the many, many studies that have been done over the years is that in fact the parasite does cause a significant, perhaps only moderate, form of disability but one that's very significant if you multiply it times the number of years that people carry the infection and then there are about 200 million people in the world that are infected," he said. "So, it does constitute actually a significant component of the global burden of disease."
Dr. King says children tend to be affected more than adults because they play more in water.
While the parasitic infection doesn't kill outright, experts says schistsomiasis can reduce life expectancy if untreated.
Dr. King says he undertook the study because he's seen first hand in Africa how much better people get when they are treated with an inexpensive antibiotic, praziquantel.
Experts say $70 million has been set aside by the World Health Organization and public and private partnerships to treat people who have become ill with parasitic illnesses, such as schistosomiasis.
But some observers say the study by Dr. King and his colleagues should prompt a reevaluation of the impact of treatable illnesses on the world's poor.
Among them is Lorenzo Savioli, head of Parasitic Diseases and Vector Control at the World Health Organization, who thinks there ought to be targeted programs aimed at children to treat parasitic illnesses, like schistosomiasis, before they become a lifelong affliction.
"I think people are realizing we cannot deal only with what is really visible with the diseases that just kill," said Lorenzo Savioli. "Because that is not sufficient."
The study on schistosomiasis was published in the international medical journal The Lancet.


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A subscription to the Wall Street Journal costs several hundred dollars a year, so most people out there don't get it and DollarCollapse.com rarely posts links to its articles. But everybody should see today's edition, which probably sets the modern-day record for disturbing headlines. Here's a sampling of what subscribers read this morning:
SEC Moves to Curb Short-Selling
The Securities and Exchange Commission took unprecedented action against short sellers on Tuesday, acting on a widespread concern that negative bets against bank and brokerage stocks might be exacerbating the financial sector's woes. In a dramatic emergency order, the SEC said it would immediately move to curb improper short selling in the stocks of struggling mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as those of 17 financial firms, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch & Co.
Real-Estate Financier's Death Hints At Trouble for Lenders
Flamboyant real-estate financier Scott Coles penned a farewell letter, put on a tuxedo and climbed into bed, where he was later found dead in what police believe was a suicide. The tragedy last month is drawing attention to the condition of the nation's commercial real-estate market, which is beginning to show mounting signs of distress.
Europe's Economy Takes a Hit; U.S. Turmoil Raises Odds of Slump; Bankruptcy Rocks Spain
Just a few weeks ago, Europe thought it could escape the worst of the global slowdown. Now it looks like the euro zone, the world's second-largest economy, is headed for a hard landing and perhaps recession, compounding growth troubles around the world.
On Tuesday, Spain suffered its largest-ever business failure as construction group Martinsa-Fadesa SA, a company with assets of €10.8 billion, or about $17.17 billion, filed for bankruptcy protection, making it the biggest victim so far of Europe's bursting real-estate bubbles. That same day, the euro, boosted by the central bank's inflation-fighting efforts and fears of financial-sector fragility in the U.S., briefly reached a record high of over $1.60, posing a further threat to Europe's export sector. And an index of investor sentiment in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, fell to its lowest level since the recession of the early 1990s.
Bush Tries to Allay Financial-Sector Worries
President George W. Bush gave a strong endorsement to mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as he sought to tamp down anxieties about the financial sector. In a midmorning White House news conference, Mr. Bush appeared to acknowledge the case for federal backing of Fannie and Freddie's vast debt obligations. "You know, there is an implicit guarantee," he said.
Reacting to concerns about commercial banks following the failure of IndyMac Bancorp Inc., the president also urged customers not to panic and start withdrawing money. "My hope is, is that people take a deep breath and realize that their deposits are protected by our government," Mr. Bush said.
Bernanke Foresees More Pain; Testimony Suggests That Rate Increase Isn't in the Cards
With producer prices rising at the fastest pace in 27 years and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke giving one of his gloomiest reports on growth, the U.S. economy is headed for a stomach-churning rest of the year. Financial turmoil and high oil prices appear to be driving down consumer demand. Retail sales rose just 0.1% in June over the previous month, and were down 0.5% when gas-station sales were excluded, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Democrats Consider Another Stimulus Bill
House Democrats want to inject at least $50 billion into the economy through another economic-stimulus bill, which is likely to include a second round of checks for middle-income people. A second measure probably wouldn't have the same bipartisan momentum as the first $168 billion bill, which was passed in February. That legislation was the product of negotiations between the Bush administration, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R., Ohio).
GM Plans $10 Billion In Cuts to Bolster Cash
General Motors Corp. is hoping to survive the auto industry's deep slump by getting smaller -- but not much smaller. The auto maker said Tuesday it plans to slash $10 billion in costs over the next 18 months through white-collar job cuts and a wide range of marketing, engineering and other spending reductions. It is also going to try to raise $5 billion through financial markets or asset sales to help offset expected losses and other drains on cash.
Law Firms Gear Up -- and Wait --For Anticipated Bankruptcies
For months, bankruptcy lawyers in the U.S. have sounded a little like Marvin the Martian, the manic Looney Tunes character who ran around with his ray gun asking, "Where's the kaboom?" While 2008 has seen its fair share of bankruptcy filings, including Linens 'n Things Inc., Aloha Airgroup Inc., Sharper Image Corp. and, just last week, retailer Steve & Barry's LLC, the trend hasn't been earth-shattering. That is bad news for law firms that boosted employment in anticipation of lots of bad news for everyone else.
C-re -nf-ation: It's the O-I-L That's Missing
Many long-held relationships are breaking down in this volatile economy. Among them might be the connection between headline inflation and so-called core inflation, which strips out food and energy prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday is scheduled to release the June consumer-price index. Analysts expect the government to report that the inflation measure was up 4.5% from a year ago, due mainly to soaring energy prices. Core CPI, however, is expected to be up a relatively modest 2.3% from a year ago.
Profit View Dims Through Early 2009
Another earnings season has arrived, and once again the dominant feeling among investors is dread. Not about results for the second quarter -- it's a given that the three months just ended will mark the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year earnings declines for Standard & Poor's 500 companies. The hand-wringing has to do with the rest of the year and early 2009. Wall Street had expected profits to rebound by the latter part of this year, and this prospect bolstered stock-buying activity through most of the spring. But as the housing market and financial institutions continue to struggle and consumers reduce spending, that hopeful outlook has eroded, sending stocks to their lowest levels in two years as the third quarter begins.
Lehman's Road to Stability Looks Pocked With Potholes
In a memo to employees this week, Richard Fuld Jr., the chairman and chief executive of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., had a bracing message: The firm's asset-management unit is now estimated to be worth about as much as Lehman's total stock-market value. The calculation puts a harsh spotlight on just how far the Wall Street brokerage has slid as it seeks to put itself on solid financial footing and bolster a stock price battered by the mortgage-market meltdown. Most of the options, from raising more money to taking the firm private, are fraught with risks, and come as Lehman's stock trades around its lowest point in several years.
Dollar's Dip Signals Deep Concern
Amid mounting worries about the health of the U.S. financial system, the dollar broke out of the range in which it has traded since April, skidding to a fresh low versus the euro Tuesday before recovering slightly. In a sign of the depth of concern, the dollar fell even though European economies show clear signs of faltering themselves.
Stocks Skid in Europe, Asia
European and Asian stocks were clobbered Tuesday as worries about the global banking system and economy extinguished any signs of the previous day's relief rally. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 index fell 2.2% to 266.52, its lowest close since May 2005. "Sellers are pushing against an open door," said Richard Hunter, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown Stockbrokers, a unit of Hargreaves Lansdown in Bristol, England, which oversees $21.5 billion in assets. "We could be here for a while yet."
Fannie-Freddie Flu Hits Asian Banks Uncertain Exposure To Agencies' Debt
Rather than being relieved that the U.S. government is bolstering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, investors in Asian banks are judging Sunday's rescue plan as a signal of deeper problems that could spill over to Asia. Their response? Dump shares in banks that they feared could be big holders of debt issued by the two mortgage lenders.
Record Store Closings
Some 144,000 stores will close this year, up 7% from last year. That is the largest one-year increase in the 14 years that the International Council of Shopping Centers has tracked the figures. The number is even more sobering considering that the ICSC up until now has been projecting 6,500 store closures this year. Why the big difference? The smaller number represents how many closings the trade group predicts will be announced, mostly by national retailers that are publicly held. The government data at the core of the new projection give a broader view of all store closings, including those by independent and privately held retailers that make up the majority of the U.S. store base.
Retiree Benefits Take Another Hit
General Motors Corp.'s move to eliminate retiree health benefits for salaried workers is a sobering signal to the rest of the U.S. work force: Even those who are in or near retirement shouldn't count on keeping the company coverage they have built up. Since the early 1990s, employers eager to get out from under the increasing burden of covering their retirees' health care have been whittling away at those benefits. At some companies, new or younger workers have been excluded from retiree health benefits. Older workers and existing retirees often got to keep the benefits, but had to pay a larger share of the overall costs. But GM's announcement Tuesday that it would cease medical coverage for its salaried retirees age 65 and above signals that a new era of ever-shrinking benefits has arrived. Beginning in January, even former employees who are already in retirement will lose their benefits, which most of the company's retirees use to supplement gaps in their traditional Medicare coverage. The auto maker will boost monthly pension payouts to help offset the cuts. The company's unionized workers aren't affected by the cut to retiree health benefits.


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Karen's in the Country Bailey's Irish Cream Cake
For the cake:
2 8-inch, round white cakes, already baked and cooled, each about 1- to 1¼-inches thick (use your favorite white cake recipe, preferably one that produces a light interior)
For the Bailey's Bavarian-cream filling:
1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
3/4 C. milk
3/4 C. heavy whipping cream
3 T. Bailey's Irish Cream liquer (using more may make the filling taste bitter)
For the coffee-butter cream frosting:
12 oz. (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
4 to 5 T. very strong coffee (dissolve coffee grounds with a little hot water; Taster's Choice instant coffee suggested)
For the fudge icing:
1/4 C. heavy whipping cream
1/2 T. corn syrup
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 T. butter
1 t. pure vanilla extract
2 oz. high-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Equipment needed:
A pastry bag
A large star tip for the pastry bag
An 8-inch springform pan, if you have one
To make the Bailey's Bavarian-cream filling, place all the ingredients for the filling in a mixing bowl, and beat with a mixer on slow speed until blended and smooth. Turn speed to high and continue blending until the filling is light and fluffy and will hold its shape. Do not overbeat (or the cream will turn to a butterlike, "curdy" consistency).
To make the coffee-butter cream frosting, put softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until blended. While beating, slowly pour in coffee, continuing to beat until frosting is a smooth, spreadable consistency.
To make the fudge icing, place cream, corn syrup and sugar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla and semisweet chocolate to the pan, stirring until melted and smooth.
To assemble the cake, start with the two 8-inch layers of white cake. (Use a paper pan liner in the bottom of each cake pan during baking.) Trim the top of each cake so that it is level. Remove the paper pan liner from one cake only, and place this cake bottom-side-down in an 8-inch springform pan, if you have one. (If you don't, no need to worry. Please read on.)
Spread the Bailey's Bavarian-cream filling evenly on top of this cake. Place the remaining layer, with the bottom of the cake facing up, on top of the Bavarian cream; leave the paper liner on. (You will frost the sides of the cake while this liner is still attached; doing so will keep the top edge of the cake from crumbling off).
Press down lightly on the top layer to level the cake and to distribute the Bavarian-cream filling evenly to all the edges. If you do not have a springform pan, wrap the sides of the cake with plastic wrap, forming a band around it to keep the layers and filling in place. Place the cake in the refrigerator for one to two hours, until it sets up.
Remove the cake from the springform pan or plastic wrap. There should be 2 layers of cake separated by about 1 inch of Bavarian-cream filling. Carefully place the cake onto a serving piece.
Put the coffee-butter cream frosting into a pastry bag with a large star tip, and apply the frosting in contiguous vertical stripes along the sides of the cake. Remove the paper lining from the top of the cake. With the pastry bag, make a border trim of frosting around the top edge of the cake; this will serve as a wall to hold in the fudge icing.
In a microwave-safe bowl, quickly warm the fudge icing in a microwave, just to the point where it is shiny and will flow smoothly. Pour the icing on top of the cake and spread evenly. Do not overwork it or it will loose its shine.
Place the cake in the refrigerator again until serving time; it needs at least 30 minutes of chilling to allow the fudge icing to set.
Makes one 8-inch cake.
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Fortress of Suomenlinna
The Fortress of Suomenlinna are military fortifications built on six islands to guard the entrance to Helsinki's harbour.
The old name for Suomenlinna (which means Finnish castle) is Sveaborg (Swedish castle). It was built in a time that Finland was part of Sweden, hence the original name.
The Swedish architect Ehrensvärd started the construction in 1748. The Fortress was meant to be a stronghold for the Swedes against the Russians. The task was so enormous that large parts of the army were dedicated to help build the site. They transformed a few little islands off the coast of Helsinki into a city with more inhabitants than Helsinki itself.
All the effort didn't hinder the Russians taking over in 1808. They also used it as a fortress, and added their own constructions.
Finally in 1918 the Fortress became Finnish. Nowadays it is a popular park with museums, interesting flora and beaches.
Map of Fortress of Suomenlinna
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Visit June 2001
Fifteen minutes by boat from Helsinki Harbour gets you to Suomenlinna. The Helsinkians seem to favour it as a leisure park: to picknick, lie in the sun and drink a lot of alcohol.
For the curious visitor there's a lot to see though. The Suomenlinna Museum shows a good documentary about the history of the island. It's also a lovely island by itself: the fact that about 900 people still live here permanently gives it an extra edge, and takes it beyond an open air museum.
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Frederik Dawson Netherlands - 01-Sep-13 -
Eight hours transit at Helsinki Airport was a perfect chance for me to discover Finland's capital and the nearby World Heritage Site, Fortress of Soumenlinna. Unknown that today was a public holiday when I reached the city center I was very surprised that the whole city was very quiet and few shops were opened. I wandered around to see the city landmarks and walked to the port to catch a ferry to Suomenlinna. The port area was unexpectedly cheerful and packed with tourists and locals, most of them were waiting for ferry to the fortress. The ferry was quite frequent, after wait for 15 minutes I boarded the ferry and left Helsinki behind. The view of Helsinki bay was only OK with typical Nordic landscape with a lot of nice wooden houses but nothing spectacular like Stockholm or Saint Petersburg.
The first view I saw on Suomenlinna was a bastion fortification system on the island with many buildings behind and a flag of Finnish Navy. The ferry stopped at a pink tower gate that also served as a lighthouse and clock tower. After the gate the first building I saw was a church, a church was quite unique that its tower was also a lighthouse. Then I saw many brick buildings that served as museum, library, café etc. There also was an area that similar to fisherman village with lovely pier. I crossed the bridge to another island; actually the fortress was located on many islands. The building on this island was quite different; most of them were wooden houses and painted in yellow. I saw many locals had picnic in the lawn enjoying good sunshine. Then I saw the fortifications, some of them were covered with grass to hind the enemy, I found many stone gates in this side of the fortress were very refine compared to other area.
In my idea Suomelinna was similar to a small village with a mixed of Skansen, it even had a brewery and fancy restaurants. Anyway I quite enjoyed my visit to this place; it was a nice place to spend time while in Helsinki and a good place to learn Finnish history and landscape. The only thing that really distracted me while I was walking along the seashore was a sight of fast ferry to Tallinn in Estonia, ahh! so near for another country and another world heritage site!
Tony H. Finland - 10-Aug-10 -
You have to visit Suomenlinna "the Gibraltar of the North" when you're in Helsinki. But if you're visiting Helsinki in winter then you can leave it out because everything is under snow and it can be very cold on these windy islands. Ferry ride offers nice views to Helsinki (and the ferry is not free!). Fortress offers scary tunnels, big cannons and beautiful views to the sea and the city. Be there in the evening when the big cruise ships to Stockholm leave and past the islands (best place to watch this is the area near the King's gate). Remember that Suomenlinna is not just a museum area. There are about 800 inhabitants living on the islands and parts of them are still owned and used by military so respect their privacy! Suomenlinna has a grocery store, day care center, outdoor theatre, church, cafes and restaurants.
Klaus Freisinger Austria - 15-Jun-05 -
No visit to Helsinki, which is by the way a very beautiful and charming capital that too often gets overlooked, would be complete without the short boattrip to Suomenlinna. The harbour is beautiful, and the huge ferries passing by are very impressive as well, and on a sunny day it's surprisingly easy to catch a sunburn there (I speak from experience..) Even though I have to admit that Suomenlinna is not that great and important from a historical point of view, it does offer many interesting things to see and do, and many locals use the place to relax (even though Helsinki isn't really all that stressful). If you like ships, boats, and water in general, Suomenlinna is perfect, as is one of the many boattrips offered that take you around the harbour area.
André Dique United Kingdom -
The fortress island is a fine example of 18th century fort building and presents a relaxed day out. You can catch the free municipal ferry just off the fishmarket in Helsinki and enjoy views of the archipelago before disembarking on the island. The island feels strangely rural with a small post office and general store, emphasising the virtual isolation the islanders must feel in winter.
You could join the Fins enjoying a swim in the Baltic or explore the parks, museums, cannons and fortress walls all over the linked islands. Try to be there when the ferry to Stockholm passes between the narrow gap between two of the Suomenlinna fortress walls!
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Site Info
Full name: Fortress of Suomenlinna
Unesco ID: 583
- Country:
- Finland
Inscribed: 1991
Type: Cultural
Criteria: 4
- Categories:
- Secular structure - Military and Fortifications
Site History
- 1991 - Inscribed
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- Prison: There is a minimum-security penal labor colony (Finnish: ty?siirtola) in Suomenlinna, whose inmates work on the maintenance and reconstruction of the fortifications.
- Lighthouses: Suomenlinna has a unique church that was used as a lighthouse.
- Boats: Vesikko Submarine Link
- Bombarded by the British Navy: Aug 1855 for 2 days with the French Navy during the Crimean War (When it was owned by Russia)
- Baltic Sea
- Offshore of a major city: Situated in the Gulf of Finland/Baltic Sea 2 kms from downtown Helsinki by ferry from Kauppatori opposite the President's Castle.
Human Activity
- Art Colonies
- Sea Ports: The fort was conceived to defend the nearby port of Helsinki
- Breweries: Suomenlinna has its own brewery. The Suomenlinna Brewery Restaurant at the Jetty Barracks offers beer brewed in the traditional way: Helsinki Portteri, H?pken Pils, Coyet Ale, Amphion Ale and Spithead Bitter. Link
- Shipyards: Includes the Shipyard/Dry Dock dating from 1750 Link
- Olympic Venues: Finn class sailing event at the 1952 Summer Olympic Games was located at the front of the island of Liuskasaari which is just beside the core zone of Suomenlinna. It is highly likely that the event took place within the core zone of Suomenlinna. All the other sailing classes were held near the lighthouse island of Harmaja which is also near Suomenlinna. The medal ceremonies took place at Särkkä island which is within the core zone. Link
- Built in the 18th century: The Swedish crown commenced the construction of the fortress in 1748 as protection against Russian expansionism
- Located in a Capital City: Helsinki (Capital of Finland)
- Cultural sites taking up an entire island
- Built or owned by Swedes: Second half of the 18th century
- Free entrance
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- European Capital of Culture: Helsinki 2000
World Heritage Process
- Inscribed on a single criterion only: iv. to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history
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This week was interesting because on Tuesday I had my first transfer. I left with Elder Castillo for Guayaquil Tuesday morning and got my new companion in Guayaquil and then went back to Loja so I have a new Companion!!!!!! His name is Elder Quintero and he is from Cali, Columbia. He is 19 years old and I like him a lot! He has a very weird accent which is hard for me to understand but it is helping me learn more Spanish and I am so very happy!
I now have a ton more responsibility because I know the city and my companion does not so I have to remember where everything is and be able to tell cab drivers the directions to different places. I first discovered this new responsibility when we first got to Loja and I realized that I didn't really know the street names for our house so I somehow explained to the driver where to go and we made it, but it was a big eye opener. haha
We haven't had very much success this week, which has been too bad. I want to really have a ton of investigators and baptisms but at the moment we are starting out fresh and it is hard. Also, I've realized that I really have to take responsibility out here and do things for myself rather than just letting my companions do the talking all of the time because I do have a lot to share. I just need to take the courage in every moment to act on my promptings and be outgoing.
Oh, by the way, I can make omelets just as good as mom´s so I am officially grown up and mom you won´t be able to make jokes about me and my cooking and not knowing how to take care of myself :)
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Ben Kyllo Sensei - Ben began studying Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu in October 2007 with Chris Whynot sensei at the Ottawa Community dojo. He was senior student of the Ottawa Community dojo under Steve White sensei and Colin Welburn sensei, as well as Queen's University for Joe Kim sensei. Ben received his ikkyū December 2015 and was designated shodan-ho upon becoming club instructor at Carleton University in September 2016. He maintains Standard First Aid/CPR certification (level C).
Kia Dunn Sensei - Wanekia (Kia) Dunn began his training in Jiu-Jitsu in January 2005 at the Carleton University dojo under Amelia Croll and Chris Luzine. He then went on to train at the Ottawa YMCA club under Jonathan Jamnik, for its final summer semester before closing, returning to Carleton with Jamnik Sensei who then assumed instructorship of the Carleton dojo. When Jamnik Sensei left the dojo to Brent Stamplicoski in 2008, Kia assumed the role of assistant instructor at the Carleton dojo.
In summers between Carleton semesters, Kia trained under Kieran Parsons at the Gladstone town dojo and became assistant instructor to Yoshie Martinez, then instructor of the Youth Jiu-Jitsu Club at the Gladstone dojo in 2007, assuming the role of instructor of the Youth Jiu-Jitsu Club in 2009. Kia attained the rank of Shodan in 2010 and will be the club instructor for the Carleton University dojo as of Fall 2012.
Brent Stamplicoski Sensei - Brent started his training at Carleton University in January 2001 under Kieran Parsons. Since then, he has also trained at the Ottawa Metro YMCA, and has trained under Colin Welburn, John Molyneux, Amelia Croll, and Jon Jamnik. He was the Assistant Instructor at the YMCA club from January 2003 to August 2005.
In September 2005, Brent returned to Carleton University as Assistant Instructor to Jon Jamnik, and regularly trained at the Gladstone Club. In 2008 Brent took over as head instructor of the Carleton University club. Brent holds current St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid and CPR Level "A" certificates, and currently holds the rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt).


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Town of Lewiston Supervisor Dennis Brochey announced this week plans to form a Supervisor/Citizen Committee. Its purpose would be for establishing a community-wide input mechanism to address what Brochey called "needed and proposed town-wide capital improvements." Brochey said the idea came to him from discussions he's had with residents from throughout the town. "I've had interest from individuals living in the Lower River Road, Ransomville and Escarpment areas, and would like to have an individual from the Sanborn area and possibly one from the Village of Lewiston to complete this committee," said Brochey.
"The purpose will be to establish community wide public input regarding needed and proposed town wide capital improvements. From there they would be responsible to bring forth in writing a list and explanation of these needed capital improvements and possibly a proposed method of financing," said Brochey. He added that committee members would also be tasked with gauging the views of nearby residents of their respective areas and report their ideas or concerns back to him.
Brochey said he wants to get this committee formed and working as soon as possible, and report to him their findings by mid-September. He said their reports would be shared with all Town Board members, and if needed, follow-though recommendations to hold public information meetings to discuss matters further.
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Did you know that studies show that students who attend kindergarten through eighth-grade schools demonstrate higher academic achievement, significantly higher scores on standardized tests and greater leadership abilities then students who attend K-5 schools? If all of this is true, then you would think that choosing between a K-8 or a K-5 school would be an easy choice. Well think again......
The article that I have chosen to write about is "The Right School in Concord: Sprawling New Facility Should Be for Grades K through 8." This article talks about the construction of the new site for PS 48. The real topic here is whether or not the school should go Kindergarten through eighth- grade (K-8). In my case, I agree with the article that it should.
In the article, it states, "Many people in the area, as well as Councilman James Oddo, are urging the Department of Education(D.O.E.) to make it a full K-8 school, rather than a K through 5 facility." Even though many are asking for this, the article states that "the D.O.E. has not committed to that concept, and apparently there is some resistance within the agency to it." Adults seem to be speaking out, but what about the kids?
I am a student at this school, but there is more to it than that. I am also a fifth-grader, who is going to graduate and leave this school behind. When I was reading through the comments on the article, I saw some very negative things that upset me. For example, one comment stated, "I like how they say students are packed into PS 48. School leadership lets kids from all over the Island in school just to show a new school is needed. Much to the hardship of our kids that have been caught in the scam." Though people do have a right to their opinion, I believe this is a mean-spirited comment that is not based on facts. In response, I would like to share my perspective on what it means to be a student at PS 48 .
This school will always have a place in my heart. It is where I met some of my best friends as well as the greatest, caring teachers. Furthermore, I have two younger siblings. One is already attending the fourth-grade in PS 48 and my younger sister will be entering kindergarten in September, when I am gone. This school offers so much to its students. Not only does PS 48 provide a great education, but in addition it offers different programs so that kids have time to express themselves. A few examples are: "Art in the Park," Fifth Grade Ballroom Dancing, the third through fourth Guggenheim Museum art classes, Circus Arts for the younger children and even after-school clubs. These activities help students channel their inner creativity. Wouldn't it be wonderful for all of this to continue through some of the most challenging years of a child's education? The best graduation gift I could receive is the knowledge that my siblings can stay in this school until eighth-grade. Though it is too late for me, it is not too late for my siblings and all the other children who will attend this school in the future.
Rebecca wrote this essay after reading a story in the Staten Island Advance written by news reporter Jillian Jorgensen. It ran on Jan. 30.


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Smith's Bible DictionaryIshijah
(whom Jehovah lends), a lay Israelite of the Bene-Harim who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:31) (B.C. 459.)
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Strong's Hebrew3449. Yishshiyyah -- the name of several Israelites
... Word Origin from nashah and Yah Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Word Usage
Isshiah (6), Isshijah (1). Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah. ...
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...ISHIJAH. i-shi'-ja. ...Ishijah (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:31 And of the sons of Harim;
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Ishiah (1 Occurrence)
Isshijah (1 Occurrence)
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Bible ConcordanceIshijah (1 Occurrence)
Ezra 10:31 And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
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In The Kitchen with Karen Dudley
You know an eatery has real heart when one of the signature creations is called the Love Sandwich.
I've just come back from having lunch in The Kitchen, where I was lucky enough to chat with the inspiring owner - Karen Dudley.
This remarkable woman has a real passion for touching the lives of people by sharing her delicious creations and connecting with people. For Karen it is a joy to spend time with people, giving them love through her food and receiving it back in abundance.
Celebrating Life through Food in The Kitchen
Entering The Kitchen in Woodstock my senses are awakened by the sights, sounds and smells of this vibrant deli. The walls are festooned with an eclectic collection of framed pictures and a giant printers tray laden with an assortment of quirky crockery covers the wall behind the heavenly food counter.
A good old-fashioned blackboard hangs near the large shop front window displaying the delightful menu items, from almond croissants and Creamy Dreamy Eggs to salad plates and takeaway lunch boxes.
A bevy of cute waitresses sporting moustaches for the Movember charity drive, bustle around attentively serving customers with plates piled high. I'm faced with an enticing selection of delicious salads, legendary love sarmies and scrumptious treats as I stand before the colourful food counter stacked with goodies.
My first question about the salads is "what is vegetarian?" and the answer is "everything". Karen tells me that they start by creating the salads and then add the meat dishes as a separate accompaniment. I simply can't resist the fresh salads so I go with a salad plate, which is a mix of five of the salads of my choice.
Sitting at the window front counter with a coffee I absorb the happy vibes and watch the weird and wonderful go by on the street. Looking around me I am pleasantly surprised to see plenty of single diners - professionals enjoying a lovely lunch on their own. Even better yet, I don't see anyone hiding behind their Mac, as is the norm at most places around town.
Before tucking into my lunch with gusto, Karen Dudley graciously takes some time out to chat with me.
A Word with Karen Dudley - the Creative Force of The Kitchen
Karen instantly puts me more at ease with her warm presence and contagious excitement. She answers my questions with twinkling eyes, genuine enthusiasm and a ready smile!
The most poignant moment during my interview with Karen Dudley is when she says:
"This is Who I am"
At the heart of her intense passion the message that I heard is, that Karen is who she is meant to be, and is doing what she is meant to do. Her dedication to being who she truly is empowers others to do the same, inspiring them to do what they are meant to do and be themselves.
Here's the non-verbatim Q & A with Karen:
Your favourite moment in The Kitchen?
When the place is pumping with a queue in front of the counter that's three people deep and there amid the hubbub sits someone completely engrossed in their food - loving their meal.
How many Love Sandwiches do you make?
The Kitchen feeds about 200 people a day making about 200 Love Sandwiches in a week. Karen says each time she makes a Love Sandwich is special, because it is all about connecting with the person, reaching into them and giving them the love.
Why did you choose to open a Lunch Spot?
There was a real need for it in Woodstock. There were no healthy and tasty options in this part of town. Another reason is because "I loved the idea of showing off" and sharing the good food instead of only serving it to exclusive parties at private dinners and events.
Also, you can have fun with lunch, creating a unique explosion of flavours that sit next to each other. Lunch is less formal, which means we get to "play with the flavours", bringing them together on one plate to compliment each other.
The daytime deli niche allows The Kitchen to focus on "that factor" and excel at its distinction - fresh and natural food.
Where do your yummy ingredients come from?
The Kitchen uses mostly local produce, some of which is organic. Many of the ingredients are sourced from fresh goods markets in and around Woodstock. The flexible menu enables the chefs to work with anything fresh that comes in. It's more a kitchen than a restaurant, so the team plays with any ingredients to come up with innovative and mouth-watering new dishes.
Can you tell me a bit about your team...
The cooks in The Kitchen have all been trained by Karen personally. None of the cooks in this dynamic all-women team have been professionally trained as chefs. The sassy waitresses are a team of driven young women with ambition. Karen hires a unique kind of person, choosing women that are super nice and bring something special to the team.
The energetic team of funky and talented ladies works together in this charming eatery, with only one thorn among the roses - the delivery guy.
What's next?
We're launching a new restaurant, called The Dining Room, next week on the 08 November! The celebratory launch is set to be a real street party with DJ's, Gypsy bands and the works.
The Dining Room is opening only two doors down from The Kitchen in Woodstock. This new addition will focus on serving simple and classical lunches with diners enjoying the special dishes that come out of the kitchen on the day. In true creative style, there won't be a set menu and the price for the lunch surprise will be fixed.
People will also be able to book The Dining Room for private parties and events, making the entire place their own for an evening. Diners will also be able to order from The Kitchen and at the new establishment the team will include some male movers and shakers.
Is Karen Dudley Food and Party still up and running?
Yes, we are committed to this critical part of the business. The catering company is where the money is made - it is "how we stay in business". Karen explains that The Kitchen and her catering company feed into each other, in terms of the food and passion.
The upside - "Everyone gets the same fabulousness!"
Serious about Food
The Kitchen doesn't look like a serious place with all its clutter and clammer, but its creator Karen Dudley has a serious passion for food and people.
Karen tells me she aims to make a difference in the day of the person she makes food for - an aim she meets with ease and style! The tangible process of creating and sharing nurturing food is akin to the human experience of being creative and redeeming oneself on a personal journey.
Back to My Lunch in The Kitchen
After being stirred and dazzled by Karen I return to my scrumptious lunch served on one of those blue china plates like my mom used to have.
I wasn't in the least disappointed by the taste explosion that happened next. You know the food is fantastic when you can't help making the little noises that accompany a "food-gasm".
It felt like the salad extravaganza fed both my body and soul, sending me back out into the world recharged and more alive.
The Origins and Kitchen Scene
This successful business grew from her home kitchen, the lively headquarters of Karen Dudley Food and Party. As Karen's hugely popular catering company flourished and expanded so the The Kitchen was organically born.
Karen and the dedicated team of chefs keep things fresh and interesting by changing the menu on a daily basis. Their simple and wholesome dishes include a constant variation of the Chicken Dish of the Day, as well as other tasty dishes and refreshing specials of the day. This friendly lunch spot has a real home-style kitchen feel and only opens its doors from morning to mid-afternoon during the week.
As the thriving creative hood in Cape Town, Woodstock is the perfect place for The Kitchen. This now world-famous culinary stop, delights a steady flow of regular customers, as well as newcomers with its innovative and healthy meals.
Three Things to Love About The Kitchen
1. One of the best things about this cosy and character-filled eatery is that it is full of happy vibes. The Kitchen generates a celebratory atmosphere where a diverse mix of people gather to feast together.
2. The smorgasbord of mouth-watering food is of course an absolute highlight too, so pleasing in fact that plenty of take-out orders spread the love beyond its paraphernalia covered walls. Its praise-worthy fare includes sweet treats and home-made cakes to accompany the good coffee. The Kitchen is also renowned for its divine vegetarian offerings, which more than satisfied my fussy palate.
3. Another great thing about The Kitchen is its excellent location, amid the studios, offices and galleries of Woodstock. You can sit and watch the weird and wonderful go by as you tantalise your taste buds. My favourite is perusing the art galleries and then popping into The Kitchen for a vegetarian Love Sandwich and some aromatic coffee by the Rosetta Roastery. Two of South Africa's top art galleries - The Michael Stevenson and the Goodman Gallery are situated right across the road from this foodie starlet.
Look forward to tucking into a medley of clean and natural flavours on the unpretentious and personalised foodie journey at The Kitchen!
A Week in The Kitchen by Karen Dudley is more than a cookbook, taking you into the legendary kitchen of this dynamic chef. Karen's second book, Another Week in the Kitchen, is set to hit the shelves any day now. This unique cookbook is described as "the ultimate kitchen companion" that will regale readers with more mouth-watering recipes infused with South African flavours.
Read about Michelle Obama's lunch at The Kitchen earlier this year in Karen's fabulous blog post - A Little Cultural Exchange.
A snippet - "...a few weeks after Michelle Obama, America's first lady, graced our establishment, I am still moved by the cleverness and the generosity of her visit, and her powerful endorsement of what we are about and what she is about."


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Apple today released, then quickly pulled, its first update for iOS 8 after customers flooded its support forum with reports that their iPhone 6 and 6 Plus smartphones could no longer connect to a cellular network.
iOS 8.0.1, which was supposed to fix a host of bugs, including several prominent issues that had garnered press – like one that barred apps relying on Apple's new Healthkit framework –was released overnight.
Within minutes, users began posting complaints to several threads on the iPhone support discussion forum.
"Looks like iOS 8.0.1 broke my ability to make a phone call and Touch ID on my iPhone 6+," said rgersmrk in the kick-off message to one of the threads.
Confirmation from scores of others quickly poured in.
"Same deal here. No Touch ID and No Cell Service after 8.0.1 update," reported Scott Kelly.
All the users who identified their now-not-working iPhones said that they were either a new iPhone 6 or the even larger iPhone 6 Plus. Apple pulled the update in response.
Several users said that they had been told by Apple support representatives to restore their iPhones using iTunes on a Mac or PC. The steps to do so are:
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- Power off the phone by pressing and holding the power button
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- Press and hold the Home button
- iTunes will recognise the device as in recovery mode and offer to restore it
- Restore the iPhone with the backup from iCloud or iTunes
- Although an iOS update flop like this is unusual, Apple is in good company: Rival Microsoft has had to pull and later reissue several updates in the last few months, including an August security fix that crippled thousands of Windows 7 PCs.
That didn't mean iPhone owners refrained from blasting Apple for today's failure.
"What a complete disaster!" vented Ian Parkinson on the longest of the pertinent threads, which had been viewed nearly 5,000 times and contained more than 160 messages. "I had a new iPhone 6, now I seem to have a new iPod Touch 6. How could Apple let this happen, there are 1000s of people with no phone service?"


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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue has joined the national campaign for the third year in an effort to raise awareness about the cause and money for cancer research and programs.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and it is estimated that there are over 225,000 new cases each year and that 39,000 women will die from this disease. Approximately 2,050 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 20% will not survive. Breast cancer is not gender specific and firefighters in Montgomery County will be trading their traditional on-duty shirts for pink ones in support of breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October.
"Cancer affects millions of people worldwide and this program provides an opportunity to have an impact and make a difference in the community," said Fire Chief Steven Lohr. "This cause is particularly important and one that, too often, strikes close to home."
The International Association of Firefighter's (IAFF) involvement in breast cancer awareness dates back to 2010 and was the result of "Resolution 21" at the 2010 IAFF Convention in San Diego, California. This resolution, entitled "Care Enough to Wear Pink," launched a nationwide response by fire departments across the Country to support breast cancer awareness initiatives.
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This year's campaign by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue has raised $12,000 in proceeds to be donated to The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Red Devils charity, a Maryland-based breast cancer organization whose mission is to fund services that improve the quality of life for Maryland breast cancer patients and their families.