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FOUR Islamic terrorists were convicted yesterday of a plot to kill Americans around the world, including the bombing of two embassies in Africa which left 224 people dead.
In a remarkable victory for federal prosecutors in New York, the jury convicted the men after 12 days of deliberations. This was the first time an American court had convicted anyone charged with crimes initiated by the Islamic terrorist leader Osama bin Laden.
Two of those convicted, Mohamed Rashed Daoud al'Owalhi, 24, a Saudi Arabian, and Khalfan Khamis Mohamed, 27, a Tanzanian, may now face the death penalty for their role in the bombings. The explosions injured 4,000 people. The other two, Mohammed Sadiq Odeh, 35, a Jordanian, and Wadih El-Hage, 40, an American citizen, can expect life imprisonment.
Hearings on whether or not to impose the death penalty will be held today. Using techniques honed in battles with the Mafia and drug cartels, prosecutors cut deals with informants from bin Laden's organisation, offered protection to witnesses and used bugs and confessions to assemble their case.
Their success was measured in the dozens of "guilty" verdicts issued by the jury in response to the 302-count indictment. By treating bin Laden as if he were an organised crime boss, government lawyers managed to expose the structure of Al Qaeda, "the base" in Arabic, the international network of Islamic militants which he leads and funds.
During nearly three months of testimony, the jury heard graphic descriptions of the two bombs which destroyed the American embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on the morning of August 7 1998. Prosecutors also presented witnesses who worked for bin Laden and described an organisation rife with petty jealousies and office politics.
They said bin Laden surrounded himself with Islamic scholars who supported his bloody war against America, which he called "the head of the snake". One of the prosecution witnesses, L'Houssaine Kherchtou, who trained to be bin Laden's personal pilot, said members of Al Qaeda were obsessed with money.
The embassy bombing indictment named 22 men, including bin Laden, who is also wanted for the killing of 18 American soldiers in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993. He is currently living in Afghanistan under the protection of the Taliban.
Twelve of those indicted are still fugitives, while six others are in custody. The four men convicted yesterday were all caught within a few days of the embassy bombings. From the outset the defendants had very different approaches to their trial. Al-Owalhi offered prosecutors a detailed confession of his role in the Kenyan bombing.
He said he rode in the lorry carrying the bomb and called it an act of martyrdom which he never expected to survive. His lawyers will argue in today's death penalty hearing that he acted in order to save the lives of those victimised by America.
El-Hage, who had been bin Laden's personal secretary, claimed never to have known about his boss's terrorist schemes. Odeh was a member of Al Qaeda, but said he never plotted to kill Americans.
Since its formation in the mid-1980s, Al Qaeda is suspected in the deaths of hundreds of Americans. It was suspected in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing, which killed six and injured over 1,000, and the recent bombing of the American warship Cole in Aden harbour, which left 17 dead.


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Pinnacles Trail Loop is a 4.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stewarts Point, Nevada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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It was hard to follow the trail at times, but the rocks behind the hill we looped around were very cool. Totally exposed desert most of the time, so be prepared!
This is one trail, within the Valley Of Fire, that I will not be repeating. I tried this in July 2017 and found that it appeared to be a flat dry wash. The underfoot material is thus gravel and stones. Uncomfortable to walk upon and there is little interest in the flat hike in the hot July sun.
Unlike the remainder of hikes in the Valley Of Fire, there is no remarkable scenery.
It is, to me, just a hot trudge and I was glad to leave it.
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Sometimes Mother Nature sends a little gift when one is out photographing birds, which in my case were some cooperative swallows. All of the images in this article are displayed as 100% captures without any cropping as I wanted to demonstrate how close these birds allowed me to get to them.
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Yesterday I was at Hendrie Valley and had my Nikon 1 V3 set for birds-in-flight as I was on the prowl for various species of heron, or perhaps an osprey, to photograph. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a swallow dart by and land on a rock on the side edge of a bridge. Since these little speed demons are typically very skittish I quickly grabbed the image above from a distance, before the swallow had a chance to dart away.
Wanting to get a closer-in shot if possible, I slowly edged closer. As I got a bit closer I fully expected the swallow to take flight as they usually do. To my surprise this particular bird appeared quite calm as it perched on the rock. I certainly felt fortunate being able to get the closer-in image above. After slowly moving in even closer, I was also able to get the image below.
I took my eyes off my subject bird for a few moments as I changed my position on the bridge slightly. When I looked over the edge of the guardrail again, there was still a swallow perched on the rock for me to photograph. The plumage on this bird looked quite a bit different and appeared to me to be a different individual.
At first I thought this was a pair of swallows nesting beneath the bridge, or quite possibly a mother bird and its fledgling. I was at a loss to come up with another reason why two different birds would be perched on the same rock, literally within a few seconds of each other.
This second swallow was noticeably more skittish than the first one. It hopped around on the rock quite a bit, creating some additional image opportunities for me.
My shooting angle placed the swallow against the surface of the pond spanned by the bridge, which was ideal to achieve subject separation. I was quite pleased with the photographs I had captured, and changed my focus back to capturing some in-flight terns which had appeared overhead. Some time later I returned to the bridge, after noticing that a swallow had once again landed on the rock.
Since the swallow was remaining calm I decided to try to get a slightly different shooting angle. After getting in close, I slowly lowered myself down on the bridge pavement and laid back against the guardrail so I could shoot in-between the steel rails with my camera about 15-18 inches from the pavement (38-46 cm). This position yielded a few more usable images.
It wasn't until I was processing the RAW files for this article that I noticed that the plumage on the last swallow was slightly different than that of the first two individuals. With all of the flooding that has happened along the shores of Lake Ontario and on the banks of rivers and streams this spring, many bird nesting areas have been disturbed. Perhaps Mother Nature sent me a nesting pair of swallows and their fledgling to photograph.
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All images were captured hand-held using Nikon 1 equipment as per the EXIF data. All photographs in this article were produced from RAW files using my standard process of DxO OpticsPro 11, CS6, and the Nik Collection. All images are displayed as 100% captures without any cropping.
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Qualcomm Sentiment Overly Negative, Says RBC
In a statement a short while ago, wireless technology giant Qualcomm (QCOM) acknowledge it is being fined $773 million by Taiwan's regulators, after Qualcomm's business practices were found to violate Taiwanese competition laws, as mentioned earlier.
Qualcomm said it disagrees and will take action, including seeking a stay and pursuing an appeal:
Qualcomm disagrees with the decision summarized in the TFTC's press release and intends to seek to stay any required behavioral measures and appeal the decision to the Taiwanese courts after receiving the TFTC's formal decision, which is expected in the next several weeks. The fine bears no rational relationship to the amount of Qualcomm's revenues or activities in Taiwan, and Qualcomm will appeal the amount of the fine and the method used to calculate it.
While Bernstein's Stacy Rasgon expressed concern about the matter, as I noted in the prior post, RBC Capital's Amit Daryanani, who has a Sector Perform rating on Qualcomm shares, this afternoon writes that despite real risks to Qualcomm, "sentiment has become overly pessimistic," in his opinion.
The stock could fall as low as the "low $40's," he figures, but there's also "upside to $70-75," he believes.
As for the fine Taiwan wants to impose, it's "less than 5% of the company's net cash balance pre-NXPI," notes Daryanani, "which we think should be manageable."
"The fine represents an incremental overhang in slew challenges impacting the company's licensing business, however, we do expect QCOM to appeal this decision," he concludes.


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Lubricating the door locks and hinges on your vehicle is part of regular maintenance. It can prevent many problems that occur because of regular wear and tear as well as preventing the build-up of rust. The key is to know the correct lubricant to use on the components and prevent possible damage.
Types of lubricants
White lithium grease is a thicker grease that repels water, which can cause rust and corrosion. It clings to the places where you use it and holds up to harsh conditions, such as rain and snow. It is designed to work on metal parts, such as hinges and latches.
WD-40 is a lubricant used for many household items as well as car parts. It is designed for light-duty lubrication or to unstick areas. It can help remove rust on car hinges and latches.
Silicone spray is gentler and lubricates areas that contain non-metal parts. It is safe for use on nylon, plastic and other materials. Use it for light lubrication.
Graphite lubricant is the choice for locks because it doesn't attract dust and dirt, which can damage the locking mechanism.
Using lubricants on car locks and hinges
Squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.
Use the WD-40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover. You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges. Even though they may appear to be metal, some of the components are made of non-metal materials. Use this same lubricant on the hood latch once you wipe it clean.
You can also use silicone spray on the door latches because they also often contain nylon or plastic parts.
White lithium grease is ideal for the hood and trunk hinges. Spray the hinges after you wipe them clean with a cotton or microfiber cloth.
Move the hinges to ensure the lubricant works into the areas around the moving parts. Spray both sides of the hinges to ensure a thorough coating. Wipe away any excess lubricant to prevent it from attracting dust. Always use a soft cloth that won't scratch your vehicle.
Lubricating your vehicle's hinges and locks will keep them working smoothly and extend their use. You can ask your mechanic to take care of lubricating everything during regular maintenance to ensure everything remains in optimal condition.
This article originally appeared on YourMechanic.com as What's the Correct Lubricant to Use on Door Locks and Hinges? and was authored by Joyce Morse.


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Delayed diagnosis of appendicitis with surgical error
Compensation: £375,000
Amanda, 37, Northumberland
Amanda was flying back from a holiday abroad when she suddenly developed severe abdominal pain with diarrhoea and vomiting. She thought she was suffering from gastroenteritis but after a day or so her symptoms worsened and she took herself to the local out-of-hours clinic.
She was initially sent home but then went to her local A+E Department later that morning. The doctors recorded that she was in severe pain and prescribed her strong painkillers but she was discharged without diagnosis and without a review of her pain levels.
She consulted two GPs over the next week who failed to refer her back to hospital. 8 days following her initial presentation to A+E Amanda was finally admitted to hospital and diagnosed with appendicitis.
As a result of the delay in diagnosis an abscess had burst within her appendix. This compounded the impact of the delay, and when she finally received surgery the nursing team failed to remove a part of the surgical drain which had been inserted during surgery.
As a result of the Defendant's negligence Amanda was left with severe, permanent abdominal pain and is unlikely to be able to conceive naturally.
Steven Brown successfully settled the case and Amanda received a total of £375,000.00 compensation.


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This is what Mick and Phoebe argue about the day of Mick's accident.
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Mick offers this to his father on the day of his accident.
Letters F-A-R-T
This is what Phoebe says her first "caper" with her brother consisted of.
Christening Gown
Mick is embarrassed by this garment worn for a religious ceremony.
A Black T-shirt with a Motorcycle on the Front
This is what Mick decides to wear to church as a child.
Red Cowboy Hat
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His Treasures
These help Phoebe focus on good memories of Mick.
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Mick names this "Helen".
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A Flower
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YSR Congress Party MLA Roja finally appeared before the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Privileges Committee constituted to give her clarification on the complaint of TDP MLA Anitha, who accused that Roja used unparliamentary word against her in the Assembly.
Roja, who has been suspended for one year for her alleged comments against TDP MLA Anitha has appeared before The committee chairman Gollapalli Suryarao. It is learnt that Roja said sorry to TDP MLA Anitha.
Suryarao said the committee has recorded the statement of Roja and will prepare a report on the clarification given by her. The committee would submit its report to the Speaker.
Roja was suspended from the Assembly for one year for her reported objectionable comments against a woman member in the House.


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Follow up that Job!!
Does this scenario sound familiar? You're in the market for a new job, and after conducting all your research, you send out cover letters and resumes to companies. Weeks go by and you wonder why not even one of those companies has not called you for an interview. If you remember nothing else from this article, please remember these words if you want to succeed in finding a new job: follow up, follow up, and follow up.
Preparing for that job interview
Preparing for a job interviews Your hard work sending applying for those jobs on jobberman has finally paid off — you've been called in for a face-to-face job interview. Congratulations! But now is not the time to sit back and think about how you're going to spend your new salary; you've got a lot of
How to prepare for a phone Interview
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There I was in my parents' living room sitting lazily and stretching like a cat one Morning ago watching CNN with my Papa – thanks to the Eid Mubarak break. I was really not on the look out for any key feature or news but the spotlight captured my attention "Email Etiquette". I got more
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Doris Knows – Flower Power, Happy Mother's Day
I love flowers! My mom taught me all about flowers and gardening when I was little. To this day a beautiful vase of fresh cut flowers or a blossoming garden evokes wonderful memories.
My mom was born in Cuba and grew up surrounded by a flourishing garden. When she, my dad, and my brothers immigrated to New York City she couldn't have a garden; but she made sure to always have plants in their apartment and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers every week. She loved all varieties, the more colorful the better.
I lived most of my life in NYC where I, too, surrounded my apartment with houseplants and a vase of weekly cut flowers. Every week I went to the Union Square Farmers' Market and the nearby Flower District. When I moved to Connecticut, I continued to follow in my mom's footsteps. Even though I now have a beautiful garden I still can't give up my aromatic bouquets and tons of indoor plants.
I'm lucky to have several incredible florists close by for fragrant, fresh cut flowers. If I want a quick pick-me-up I zip into Trader Joe's for a simple bouquet; but If I want to send a gorgeous arrangement to someone special or turn up the volume on a bouquet or centerpiece here are my favorite local florists. . .
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Compo Farm Flowers fits the bill when I feel like creating my own design from their terrific selection of cut blossoms.
With 2 locations:
392 Post Road East in Westport, (203) 226-1293.
27 Tokeneke Road in Darien, (203) 656-7272.
The Flowerfall has super cool arrangements and is perfect when I need something unusual and out of the box. (Martha thinks so, too. Yes, that Martha.)
Located at 740 Post Road East in Westport, (203) 221-8080.
Westport Flower/Hansen's Flower Shop is where I go when I'm sending a bouquet that is more traditionally inspired, but with a little twist. They are very accommodating and will gladly work with you to create a custom arrangement.
With 2 locations:
1040 Post Road in Fairfield, (203) 255-0461 or (800) 448-1456.
1 Treadwell Avenue in Westport, (203) 227-9534 or (800) 448-1456.
KD&J Botanica Floral & Event Design create arrangements that are ideal for an upscale event or a stunning, elegant and contemporary floral design for your home. They don't have a "retail" shop; but you can order by phone and coming very soon they'll have an online floral boutique!
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The main colors I plan on wearing this fall season would defiantly go along the lines of army green, burgundy, nude and black. Not only because I have to be the most basic person ever but because those are just some simple cute colors to fit for this period. At the end of the day I am just happy I can start dressing for that season because just like clock work we went from having 80-100 degree weather all last week to quickly having 60- 70 degree weather real quick. So not only does this mean this winter/ fall will be colder than ever. But the outfit inspiration/ sweaters Im wearing this year is insane.
So to start this off I am of course wearing this trench coat that I am crazy obsessed with from forever 21 and because I am amazing you can quickly buy this here if you want to. Then I have this cute crop top tank from some local store in downtown L.A. and of course my jeans that are blacker than ever are from the beloved fx21 (forever 21).
And of course I'm going to show these really cute tan boots! These are from burlington but your going to have to watch out for the shoes of the week to get the full details of what they are like and the rating! But just to let you on a little insight, they are very cute and because of the simplicity you will see these in so many looks because they are really easy to style. Then for the accessories we have my chocker from forever 21 of course. This store has to be the cheapest place to get a chocker because it was only 3.50!
This look is the classic between chic but grunge and I think that is the perfect way to describe my style if I am honest. Because of the jacket and boots it will be easy to stay warm during the colder fall days and maybe even winter but I wouldn't push it that far. This outfit is also crazy affordable so if you can I defiantly recommend to shop my style!
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Batteries supply electric energy which powers the ignition system, the starter motor, and the lights of the vehicle. If you need to jump-start your vehicle in the morning, your battery is failing. When a battery starts deteriorating, it's time to being the vehicle in to have the battery tested to determine weather it needs to be replaced or not.
A starter is a motor (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic) that rotates the internal combustion engine to initiate the engine's operation. It is an important part of your car's engine and their failure would translate to your car's failure. When your car's starter develops problems, seek expert help.
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The Exchange hotel, Hindley Street Adelaide, South Australia when Charles Arthur Goldfinch was licensee on June 27 1930. It was a two storey building with a wide verandah upstairs and a balcony decorated with iron lace. There was a hotel… Read More ›
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Esplanade Hotel, Brighton
Record Hotel Price ADELAIDE, Sunday. — Brighton Hotel at Brighton, second oldest hotel in South Australia, was sold to Pierces Investment Ltd. for the record suburban hotel price of more than £70,000 yesterday. The new owners take over on June 12. The present licensee, Mrs. M. Leahy, has held… Read More ›
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A MISBEHAVED MOTOR RUNS INTO HOTEL BAR. ADELAIDE. Tuesday. The unexplained vagaries of a motor car caused some excitement in Pirie-street today. After capsizing a buggy, it swung across the road, knocked down a cyclist, missed a row of verandah posts by fractions of… Read More ›
Innamincka's 'dead marines'
NOT many countries can boast of a pub dump – made-up of rum, whisky, gin, brandy and beer bottles – with a government heritage listing. Australia can. At Innamincka, a small settlement 821km north-east of Adelaide – with a population… Read More ›
Hotel Victor, Victor Harbour
The missing sign mystery WHAT ever happened to the large Hotel Victor sign that was sold for just $5 at auction in February 1990? Christina Nixon of Allenby Gardens bought the sign off the pub at Victor Harbour, South Australia,… Read More ›
Southern Cross Hotel, Adelaide
By MICK ROBERTS © THE bloodied body of 29-year-old George Norton, found at the rear steps of the Southern Cross Hotel in Adelaide one Summer night in 1954 immediately sparked the suspicion of authorities. Police at first suspected foul play, but… Read More ›
Burton Hotel, Manoora
Keeping the constable's beer cool THE transfer recently of a senior constable, to a northern Victorian town calls to mind an amusing incident that occurred years ago when the senior, before his promotion, was a constable on street duty in… Read More ›
St Leonards Inn, St Leonards
HOTEL WITH A RECORD One Line of Publicans Historic St. Leonards Inn To be owned and conducted by one family for nearly 79 years is the record of St Leonards Inn, St Leonards (Glenelg SA). John McDonald, a pioneer who… Read More ›
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THE historic South Australian Hotel will soon undergo changes which will convert the old-world Adelaide landmark into one of the most modern style hotels, modelled on London and Continental lines. The management changed hands recently, and one of the… Read More ›
Imperial Hotel, Adelaide
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Could the two lovers from Verona ever hope for choreography more inspired than that of Maestro Angelin Preljocaj? Roméo et Juliette, created for the Ballet Preljocaj in 1996, is the ballet that catapulted Preljocaj onto the international dance scene and launched a stunning career. Passion, urban decay, social conflict, and powerfully evocative music by Prokofiev all play a part in making this work a masterpiece. Preljocaj tells us about the world through dance, focusing on heavy-duty themes, which are explored with a lean but forceful and energized gestural language, marked by great physicality.
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Music: Roméo et Juliette by Sergej Prokof'ev
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Here is a list of games that are similar to Duels of the Planeswalkers.
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Duel of Champions
Ready for an epic adventure that can be downloaded for free, filled with spells, valuable items, creatures and more? Duel of Champions brings you all that and more with hundreds of cards to collect from! Pick your champion, create your deck and begin your adventure. Magic schools will help you increase strength!
Shadow Era
A TCG that offers a fun enviroment with easy to learn gameplay mechanics. Begin with choosing your hero card, each hero card will show it's health (hitpoints) and it's different skills and abilities that you can play during battle. Each hero has a type of ability card it can play. If your hero is a wizard, the majority of your deck would be magic based.
Hearthstone: Heroes Of Warcraft
If you like the artwork from World of Warcraft, you will love Hearthstone. This is a turn based TCG that was developed with the concept of WoW, but in TCG form. You choose your cards, build your deck, and take your minions, spells and cards of defense into battle for one on one excitement.
Strategy junkies will love wrapping their minds around this TCG as they can take it with them on mobile device. Card collectors will enjoy the trading card dynamics and artwork. No matter what your preference within a trading card setting is, Solforge will provide you and your friends a fun playing environment.
An entertaining, fun to play TCG that would make any collecting addicted impressed. With over 400 different characters cards, and support cards available for you to use, choosing the best for your deck will be important. Overall there are 5 different fractions, create and build up your team, and win if you can!
If you are trying to find a new TCG that has cool graphic art, a fun environment and dynamic gameplay then you described Faeria. Strategic playing is key to winning the battles against your opponents, as the dynamics require you to plan ahead. The artwork will keep things interesting as every card is very detailed.
Hex offers dynamic gameplay settings with a mix of Massive Multiplayer Online and Trading Card Game, think MMORPG with a trading card theme! Bring your friends, meet new friends, or turn friends into enemies when you conquer them in battle with your mighty deck of resources, do you have what it takes to become a champion?
War of Omens
Focusing on the battles through the use of cards is what the "War of Omens" is all about. It is a TCG that also battles others. You will be building up your decks so they will be strong and powerful in battle. The cards all have different powers, and some even have special effects to them for your use.
Battlegrounds of Eldhelm
In "Battlegrounds of Eldhelm" you are going to find a great system of random cards and card sets. You will take these and match your character. Since this is going to be a random thing, building your deck is almost obsolete which will force you to count on chance. But, you will learn quickly.
Kingdoms CCG
There are many different card types in "Kingdoms CCG. You have; Creature-Preset life value and special abilities. Spell-used for various things. Gear-added ability and effects. Rune Words-alter the environment. You may also earn other cards by winning battles, or purchase them. No certain amount of cards you need, however, there is a limit on how many you can use.
Confrontation Web Card Game
"Confrontation Web Card Game" is based on a Facebook TCG being similar to the TCG Clash. You will be building a strong deck of card heroes and taking them into battle. All the hard work you put into the training and battling is what is going to make you the tribes future leader.
Phantom Chronicle
In the "Phantom Chronicle" you will have the opportunity to gather all the things you previously collected from quests, and mix and match with your phantoms increasing their levels and making them stronger. This is something you want to carefully do, it is very important to your success. All of this will be done when you're not in battle.
The good thing about this TCG is ; you do not have to start out having a lot of experience in order to figure it out. In this way it helps you to come up with good strategies, and quickly. Also giving you time to decide what special effect card to use during a play.
Forgotten Myths
Each of the six slots for the attack zone cards has a corresponding slot for the opponents side. Slots will resolve from left to right one at a time. Remember to decide wisely which slot you put your attack card in. And the cards on the opponents side can create damage continuously.
Blood Realm
This TCG is going to be very helpful, as the tutorial will teach you how to get started as well as provide you with an over view of how battling work. For those of you who are new to "Blood Realm" You are going to find this tutorial very helpful.
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What is it about our desire to craft? Of course we do have a need to create homes, utilities and other very useful and needed things. These make life more comfortable, easy and allow us to do something other than focus on our survival.
What about our taking clay and forming pottery? We could always go out and buy ready-made vases, bowls and plates? Why does the potter create from mud on a spinning wheel?
A generation or two ago the use of small scraps of fabric left over from other projects or saved from worn clothing were used to create quilts. These quilts were necessary to keep bodies warm while sleeping in rooms with little or no heat.
Why does the quilter purchase fat quarters to cut into tiny pieces, sew them into larger pieces and with tiny stitches create a quilt or wall hanging?
Painting and drawing began with the cave man. Images of what was seen or hoped for carved and painted on walls inside caves. These told stories of adventures, placed the hope for a good hunt in a place where others could see them and remember.
Stories have been told with words on stone, paper and now on CD. We create fantasy with our words or use our words to warn, inspire or make a statement abut our life and what takes place that we want others to know about.
We craft toys to play with, often mirroring reality. Dolls, little dishes, small trucks and cars, airplanes carved of wood and cast in metal.
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Rail Service Regulations
Amended by:
Rail Service Regulations
(Filed July 14, 2010)
Under the authority of subsections 15(1) and (3) of the Rail Service Act, 2009 , I make the following regulations.
Dated at St. Johns, July 13, 2010.
Thomas J. Hedderson
Short title
1. These regulations may be cited as the Rail Service Regulations .
2. In this Part
(a) "deductible" means the amount of risk for which the insured takes financial responsibility under an insurance contract;
(b) "liability insurance" means financial compensation provided for in a contract entered into between a railway company and an insurer in respect of the following matters arising with respect to a railway owned, constructed or operated by the railway company and out of the operations of the railway company as they relate to the railway or as a result of an act or omission of the railway company, or one of its officers, directors, employees or agents
(i) third party bodily injury or death, including passengers,
(ii) third party damage to property, and
(iii) named perils pollution;
(c) "minister" means the minister appointed under the Executive Council Act to administer the Act; and
(d) "named perils pollution" means risks that are set out in an insurance contract that are associated with seepage, pollution or contamination resulting from but not limited to collision, overturning, derailment, upset, hostile fire, lightning or explosion or other railway related accidents.
Application of Part
3. For the purpose of subsection 15(1) of the Act, this Part prescribes the criteria relating to fitness to hold a licence to operate a railway.
Insurance requirements
4. (1) A railway company shall hold a minimum amount of $10,000,000 of liability insurance contracted with an insurer authorized to carry on business in the province.
(2) The insurance required under subsection (1) shall name the Crown in right of the province as represented by the minister, her officers, employees and agents as additional insureds.
(3) The railway company shall notify the minister in writing, without delay, of the cancellation of or an alteration to, or a proposed cancellation of or alteration to, its liability insurance coverage or change in operation of the railway or in the operations of the railway company in relation to the railway which may cause its insurance to no longer be adequate.
(4) A liability insurance policy obtained by a railway company in compliance with this regulation shall include a term that cancellation of the policy or alteration to the coverage shall not be effective unless the minister is given at least 30 days notice of cancellation or alteration.
(5) Before the commencement of the construction or operation of a railway, the railway company shall file with the minister a certified copy of the insurance policy required under subsection (1), or a certificate acceptable to the minister setting out the particulars of the insurance policy, including details of coverage and of deductible.
(6) Where
(a) there is an alteration in the coverage under an insurance policy required under subsection (1); or
(b) an insurance policy obtained by a railway company in compliance with this regulation is replaced by another policy
the railway company shall file with the minister a certified copy of the altered or replacement policy, or a certificate acceptable to the minister setting out the particulars of the altered or replacement policy, including details of coverage and of deductible.
Minister may reduce required amount
5. The minister may reduce the minimum required amount of insurance set out in subsection 4 (1) with respect to a railway company or class of railway companies.
Demonstration of fitness
6. The applicant shall demonstrate that its management, managerial staff and other employees have or will have sufficient knowledge of all applicable regulations and rules relating to railway safety and operations, relative to their respective positions, to satisfy the minister that the railway can be operated safely and responsibly.
7. In this Part
(a) "collision" means an impact, other than an impact associated with normal operating circumstances, between rolling stock or between rolling stock and another object;
(b) "dangerous goods" means a product, substance or organism
included by its nature or by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
in a class listed in the Schedule to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
, 1992 (
(ii) that is a dangerous good as defined in the Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act ;
(c) "derailment" means an accident in which one or more wheels of rolling stock leave the rails, other than by reason of an explosion or a collision;
(d) "grade-crossing collision" means a collision that occurs at a railway crossing between rolling stock and another crossing user;
(e) "reportable railway accident" means an accident resulting directly from the operation of rolling stock, in which
(i) a person sustains a serious injury or is killed as a result of
(A) being on board or getting on or off the rolling stock, or
(B) coming into contact with a part of the rolling stock or its contents, or
(ii) the rolling stock
(A) is involved in a grade-crossing collision,
(B) is involved in a collision or derailment and is carrying passengers,
(C) is involved in a collision or derailment and is carrying dangerous goods, or is known to have last contained dangerous goods the residue of which has not been purged from the rolling stock,
(D) sustains damage that affects its safe operation, or
(E) causes or sustains a fire or explosion, or causes damage to the railway, that poses a threat to the safety of a person, property or the environment;
(f) "reportable railway incident" means an incident resulting directly from the operation of rolling stock, in which
(i) a risk of collision occurs,
(ii) an unprotected main track switch is left in an abnormal position,
(iii) a railway signal displays a less restrictive indication than that required for the intended movement of rolling stock,
(iv) an unprotected overlap of operating authorities occurs,
(v) a movement of rolling stock exceeds the limits of its authority,
(vi) there is runaway rolling stock,
(vii) a crew member whose duties are directly related to the safe operation of the rolling stock is unable to perform the crew members duties as a result of a physical incapacitation that poses a threat to a person, property or the environment, or
(viii) dangerous goods are released on board or from the rolling stock;
(g) "risk of collision" means a situation where rolling stock comes so close to being involved in a collision that a threat to the safety of a person, property or the environment exists;
(h) "safety standard" means a regulation, circular, order, rule, standard, or similar thing set out in the Schedule;
(i) "serious injury" means an injury that is likely to require admission to a hospital; and
"traffic authority" means a peace officer as defined in subsection 2(1) of theHighway Traffic Act.
Compliance with safety standards required
8. (1) A railway to which the Act applies shall conform to, and shall be constructed and operated in compliance with, the safety standards set out in the Schedule to these regulations.
(2) A railway company shall ensure that a railway owned, constructed or operated by it meets the requirements of subsection (1).
Standards to apply as amended from time to time
9. A reference to a safety standard in the Schedule is a reference to the safety standard as it may be amended, revised or replaced, notwithstanding that the amendment, revision or replacement may be set out in or take the form of
(a) a document of a different character; or
(b) a different type of statutory instrument.
Reportable railway accidents and incidents
10. (1) Where a reportable railway accident or incident takes place, the railway company or a crew member aboard the rolling stock involved in the accident or incident shall report to the minister or a person designated by the minister the following information:
(a) the name of the railway company;
(b) the date, time and location of the accident or incident;
(c) whether deaths or serious injuries resulted from the accident or incident and, if so, the number of persons killed or injured; and
(d) whether the rolling stock carries dangerous goods.
(2) A report under subsection (1) shall be made as soon as possible after the accident or incident but in any event, the report shall be made within 24 hours after the accident or incident.
(3) In addition to the reporting requirements set out in subsections (1) and (2), the railway company shall, in a form approved by the minister, submit to the minister or a person designated by the minister within 30 days after the accident or incident all the following information:
(a) the train number and direction;
(b) the name of the railway company;
(c) the names of the crew members;
(d) the date and time of the accident or incident;
(e) the location of the accident or incident by reference to a mileage and subdivision location and, if applicable, the track designation in a yard;
(f) the number of crew members, passengers and other persons who were killed or sustained a serious injury;
(g) a description of the accident or incident and the extent of resulting damage to the rolling stock, the railway, the environment and other property;
(h) a description of dangerous goods contained in or released from the rolling stock;
(i) in the case of a reportable accident, the time of arrival or anticipated time of arrival of wreck-clearing equipment; and
(j) the name, title and location of the person making the report.
Exemptions respecting Highway Crossings Protective Devices Regulations
11. (1) A railway company may apply to the minister for an exemption from complying with the Highway Crossings Protective Devices Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1183, during a period of reduced train activity on a railway line.
(2) An application for an exemption shall be made in the form the minister requires and shall contain or be accompanied by the information.
(3) The railway company shall send a copy of the application and any supporting information to the traffic authority of every highway crossed by the railway line that will be affected by the proposed exemption.
(4) Where the minister considers the exemption appropriate, he or she may issue an exemption permit, with or without conditions, but in any other case, the minister may refuse to issue an exemption permit.
(5) Where the minister refuses to issue an exemption permit, he or she is not required to give reasons for the refusal.
(6) The minister shall advise the railway company about his or her decision within 60 days after he or she receives all the required information about the application.
(7) The railway company shall, without delay after being advised about the ministers decision, advise every affected traffic authority about the decision.
(8) Where an exemption permit is issued, the railway company shall also advise the traffic authorities about the expiry date stated in the permit.
(9) An exemption permit expires on the earlier of
(a) the expiry date stated in the permit; and
(b) the day the railway company resumes regular operations on the railway line covered by the permit.
(10) An exemption permit is not renewable and may not be extended beyond the expiry date stated in the permit and shall
(a) comply with a condition the minister imposes on the permit;
(b) not more than 7 days before operating a train on the railway line covered by the permit, inspect every highway crossing protective device on the line the train will operate over and perform any maintenance of a device the inspection indicates should be done;
(c) whenever it intends to operate a train on the railway line during the term of the permit, advise the minister before operating the train and provide the minister with the information the minister requires; and
(d) whenever it intends to operate a train on the railway line during the term of the permit, advise an affected traffic authority before operating the train and provide the traffic authority with information provided to the minister under paragraph (c).
(11) A railway company that is issued an exemption permit shall not be entitled to receive a signal inspection and maintenance compensation from the Crown in right of the province in respect of the railway line covered by the permit and the period covered by it.
Inspectors appointed under the Act
12. An Inspector appointed under section 6 of the Act for the purpose of enforcing the Act and the Regulations and Rules adopted under this regulation shall have the same powers as those set out in the Railway Safety Act (Canada).
(Section 7)
Provincial Railways Safety Standards
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I am married for more than 13 years with 3 kids (12 yr boy ,8 yr old girl and 6 year girl).I am working in Saudi Arabia and my wife is working in India . my kids used to study in India with my wife.2 years back I noticed some unacceptable behavior change in my wife which was adversely affecting our family life , after several counselling by family and me , when she didnot change her unaccepted behavior then I called my family back to Saudi Arabia. last year in September I admitted my kids in school in Saudi Arabia and ask her to stay with me and take care of kids .she can work here if she wishes. but my wife doesnot want to stay here . she contacted Indian embassy and women cell . when I refuse them to send back to India then finally she forcefully left to India against my wish while we were in family vacation from Dubai. Now she stays in India with kids and refuse to return back to Saudi and continuing with the same unacceptable behavior. When I objected and disconnected myself from her she applied for faskh by giving false allegation( reason )for faskh ( termination of marraige)
I want to ask following things .
1. can any body apply for faskh directly before going for the process of khula ?
2. do darul qaza aligarh is empowered or has authority to take decision of faskh?
3.. can darul qaza reject her application for faskh once they know that that allegation was false and issue show cause notice and take any action for misleading and giving false information?
4. if I donot agree for faskh , then can darul qaza grant her faskh against my wish.
5. I want to take custody of all my kids . will I get custody of all my kids ? what will happen if she refuse to give custody of kids?
6. do my case is look like Nushooz , if so please let me know please advise me how to deal with it according to Islamic law?
7.if I do 2nd marriage can it be the reason to grant khulla even if donot agree to give.?
is se ek Talaaq rajyee waqe ho jayegi....
Mufti Ejaz Arshad Qasmi
new delhi Cel: 9910215431
Wa alaikum assalam. As per sharia talaq pronounced is valid and enough for divorce and the same is held by the government of India as valid too. With regards to documents your submission should be enough regardless of the fact that you have documentary evidence or not or whether there was a witness or not.
With regards to the blackmail and claims of maintenance etc these are all unislamic and a proof that the lady is not god fearing. Islam is submission to Allah and His shariah. Whoever makes false claims shall be answerable to Allah on the day of Judgement.
Delhi, India
In the name of Allah,
aap ne jo tafseel likhi hai, us ke mutabiq aap ne sirf derane aur dhamkane ke liye Talaq se milta julta word "Black" use kiya hai, jis se aap ka irada Talaq ka nahi tha, aisi surat me Talaq waqe nahi hogi, zahir hai ke aap ki wife se use phone par "Talaq" hi samjha hoga, lekin aap ne aisa kuch nahi kaha hai aur niyat bhi aisi nahi hai, is liye ye talaq nahi hogi, agar koi waazeh lafzon me Talaq nahi deta hai to phir niyat zaruri hoti hai, aap chunke educated hain aur Talaq ke word se bakhubi waqif hain, is liye aap ki bat ka Aitebar hoga. and Allah knows Best.
(Mufti Aijaz Arshad Qasmi)
New Delhi, Cell: 9910215431
dhoka dekar aur kisi cheez ko makhfi rakh kar bhi agar koi Nikah karta hai to Nikah valid samjha jayega, lekin aisi surat me ladki ko Qazi ke yahan shikayat darj kar ke Faskh e Nikah ka haq hasil hoga. aap ne jo surat likhi hai, us me aap ke sath aap ke shauhar froud kar rahe hain, us ne pahle dhoka dekar shadi ki aur ab aap ko rakhna bhi nahi chahte hian, ye unki mujremana harkat hai jo ke na qabile mafi jurm hai, is silsile me aap Mulk ki adalat se ruju kar ke Insaf Talab kar sakti hai, aap ko Insha Allah zarur Insaf milega. aap ke shauhar ne pahle apni shadi shuda life ko chhupaya, phir aap se Nikah kar ke apni bhook mitaye aur ab barabar ka haq dene ke bajaye divorce ki bat karte hain, jis Islam me kisi bhi taur par hausla afzayi nahi ki jasakti.....
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It's official: The 2016 Rio Olympic Games have claimed their space in black history.
For some black Olympians this year, the road to Rio has been a tumultuous one. But these athletes, like many others, have sacrificed sweat, blood and tears to earn distinguished triumph. They've defeated the odds, broken barriers and set records in their journey to success ― many of which have earned them prestigious gold medals, some even in predominantly white sports, like swimming.
It's time, then, to get acquainted with these incredible black athletes and all they've accomplished at these Olympic Games.
Simone Manuel: Team USA, Swimming
Simone Manuel, 20, made history on Aug. 11 when she became the first black woman to earn a gold medal in individual swimming. Manuel, who is from Houston, Texas, tied for the top place medal with Canadian Penny Oleksiak.
Manuel burst into tears following her epic win and acknowledged just how much the emotional victory meant to her and millions around the world. It's a significant win, especially considering swimming's racist past. "This medal is not just for me," she said in an interview following her epic win. "It's for all the people who believe they can't do it."
Simone Biles: Team USA, Gymnastics
Simone Biles is a formidable force on Team USA's majority-minority Olympic gymnastics group this year. At 19-years-old, Biles has distinguished herself as the world's most dominant gymnast. Her accolades are astounding: She is the only woman to win world championships for three consecutive years and has been undefeated in all the gymnastic meets she's competed in since 2013.
Biles has generated excitement from people around the country, and the world, who recognize her unbridled success and have praised her powerful performances. After all, she is the epitome of Black Girl Magic and a truly incomparable athlete: "I'm not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps," she told Sporting News after accepting her second gold medal. "I'm the first Simone Biles."
Gabby Douglas: Team USA, Gymnastics
Gabby Douglas made headlines during the 2012 London Olympics wheN she won gold and became the first African-American to win the individual all-around title. Now, she's continuing her legacy at this year's Rio Olympics where she helped Team USA win gold in gymnastics. Although she'll be unable to defend her title in the all-around finals, Douglass still played a critical role in the team's success this year.
Douglas HAS soared DESPITE BEING subjected to unfair public scrutiny of actions and appearance. However, her sense of perseverance and confidence are well-admired. "I have these challenges and circumstances and for me I love it," she told The Huffington Post in a previous interview. "It determines if I'm going to give in, give up or push that limit and achieve my goal."
Daryl D. Homer: Team USA, Fencing
Daryl Homer made a historic win for Team USA on Aug. 9 when he was awarded the silver medal in men's sabre fencing, becoming the first American (and by default the first African-American) to take home the award in 112 years. Homer, who said he became fascinated with fencing at 5 years old and competed in the 2012 London Olympics, has fought relentlessly to make his country and fans proud.
That was a mission he accomplished after months of intense practice in a sport that is perceived to be dominated by white athletes. However, Homer said Peter Westbrook, a black Olympic fencer who scored the bronze medal in the controversial 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, motivated him to achieve success and high honor in the sport. "I wouldn't have found an access point to fencing without Peter, so I probably wouldn't have been here," Homer told USA Today.
Carmelo Anthony: Team USA, Men's Basketball
Carmelo Anthony broke a big record on Aug. 11 when he became America's all-time leading scorer in basketball in the Olympics. Anthony, who represented Team USA, scored 293 points in total and claimed victory in the Olympic game against Australia. His performance surpassed a record once held by LeBron James, whose Olympic tally stands at 262 points.
He has set records that will be difficult for any athlete to break: This is Anthony's fourth Olympics and he already has three Olympic gold medals and is considered by some to be the greatest-ever U.S. Olympic men's basketball player. "I can look back on it when my career is over — if I don't have an NBA championship ring — and say I had a great career," he told ESPN.
Rafaela Silva: Team Brazil, Judo
Rafaela Silva is now an international star. On Aug. 8, Silva won the gold medal in the 57-kilogram division for women's judo. It was an honor she accepted with tears in her eyes as she claimed Brazil's first gold medal at the Rio Olympics. But it was also an accomplishment that came after much personal adversity.
As a black woman born in one of Brazil's impoverished favelas, Silva constantly combatted heavy racism from residents who still uphold a strong anti-black sentiment. "She has faced countless obstacles, injustices, and oppression in her young life," one HuffPost blogger wrote in a piece published on HuffPost Brazil. "But the judo athlete showed incredible courage to overcome everything on her way to a win gold in her hometown's Olympic Games."
Almaz Ayana: Team Ethiopia, Track and Field
Ethiopian runner Almaz Ayana broke two records during one match on Aug. 12 when she set new highs for both the Olympic and world records in the 10,000-meter race in Rio.
Ayana, who represents Ethiopia in the Rio Olympics, finished the race in superb timing, which left many around the world astounded by her athleticism. Even sports commentators who watched her performance in real-time were in awe: "I cannot believe what I am witnessing here," one NBC commentator said. "What we have witnessed is one the finest athletic achievements we've ever seen."
Ibtihaj Muhammad: Team USA, Fencing
Ibtihaj Muhammad shattered stereotypes when she represented Team USA in this year's Olympics and became the first American athlete to compete while wearing a hijab, which is the headscarf worn by Muslim women.
Muhammad, who is black female fencer, did not win gold in the women's individual sabre fencing competition but she did win the hearts of millions of people around the world who admire the work she has done to dispel myths around Muslim women. "In this particular political climate in the history of this country, it is groundbreaking to have a Muslim woman on the U.S. team," she previously told BBC. "I am excited to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions people have about Muslim women."
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About half of the juniors at Curtis High School in University Place are refusing to take new state tests, according to the school district. But most cite test overload — upcoming Advanced Placement and SAT tests — rather than opposition to the new tests themselves that has driven protests elsewhere, according to officials.
University Place Superintendent Patti Banks said that, as of Monday, 52 percent of the district's juniors had filed refusal-to-test forms, which require parental permission. One report circulating on Facebook stated that 85 percent of Curtis juniors were opting out of the tests. Banks said that number was inflated.
State testing began at the high school Monday. The new state tests are known as the SBAC, because they were developed by the multi-state Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
Protests over the SBAC, as well as similar tests based on the Common Core standards adopted by Washington and other states, have prompted anti-testing boycotts in other states. And last week, every junior at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School skipped SBAC testing, along with significant numbers at several other Seattle high schools.
South Sound schools were reporting far-lower opt-out numbers. Tacoma reported Tuesday that about 212 students across all grades refused to take the test, about 1.4 percent of the estimated 15,000 scheduled for testing. In Puyallup, the figure was less than 1 percent, or about 44 refusals. In the Bethel School District, officials characterized the number of test refusals as "a handful" across all grades.
In University Place, Banks said few of the Curtis students are citing philosophical objections to the SBAC or to the Common Core standards. Rather, she said, most state on their refusal form that they want to skip it for practical reasons: They are either studying this week for upcoming Advanced Placement tests, or taking the SAT test on Saturday.
Banks said the next most common reason Curtis juniors cited for wanting out of the SBAC was participation in Running Start. Those are students who are simultaneously enrolled at Curtis and at a local community college. Running Start students said they didn't want to miss college classes at this point in the quarter.
"We have not had a significant number of parents or students raise concerns about testing in general, or even about the SBAC in particular," Banks said. She said that 100 percent of Curtis sophomores participated in SBAC testing.
That may be because of an anomaly in this year's testing cycle. The SBAC is designed to measure college-and-career readiness in math and language arts, as students finish their junior year and head into their final year of high school. But the tests don't count as graduation requirements for juniors.
"The vast majority of these (junior) students have already met all of their graduation requirements," Banks said.
"When high school assessments are not linked to graduation or to other meaningful accountability measures, there is simply no way to ensure high levels of participation," she said.
Sophomores are taking the SBAC only in English language arts this year. It counts as a graduation requirement for them. Sophomores must also pass an end-of-course math exam to graduate.
Banks theorized that students are choosing to focus on tests that will have an impact on their educational future. This weekend's SAT testing and the Advanced Placement (AP) tests, set for May 4-15, carry significant weight for college-bound students. SAT scores can determine college admission, and AP scores that are high enough can earn them college credits.
Last week, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn issued a news release about the consequences of test refusals.
"If some families refuse to have students tested, the results become less reliable," Dorn said in the release. "It is difficult to know who is actually struggling and needs that additional help because accurate comparisons can't be made."
He also pointed to potential financial consequences for school districts. Dorn said that if the state does not reach a 95-percent student participation rate on the tests, the U.S. Department of Education could place Washington on "high-risk" status and withhold certain types of funding


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- Adjust your chair height to a position that allows your arms to be parallel with the floor when you type. If you cannot now comfortably place your feet flat on the floor, you will either need a footrest or a higher desk. Your employer should provide this.
- Adjust the angle and height of your backrest. It should support your lower back. Adjust the tilt of your seat so that your body is inclined slightly forwards. This encourages you to sit upright and keep your back straight.
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The school covers all subjects of the National Curriculum however the significant difference at Woodsetton is the time factor in which it is covered. In English and Maths, the curriculum is broken down into small, achievable targets that are then tailored for each individual child. These are taught with greatest care and precision, and the children are not moved on until we are sure they have mastered all the steps. At the same time, we try to help the children to increase the speed at which they learn, encouraging them to develop learning strategies of their own and supporting them in becoming independent learners.
As part of our curriculum, we also try to develop important life skills. These include social skills, using local shops and facilities (e.g. the library), using money, using the local swimming pool and helping those around us including charity fund-raising.
In relation to assessing pupils' learning, Woodsetton has worked alongside a number of cluster schools to create a robust and meaningful way of assessing our pupils. DAPA (Dudley Attainment and Progress Assessment) has been created and shared with all Dudley schools to give consistency throughout the borough.
DAPA is now well embedded in our school (in English and Maths) and a copy can be found below. For more information please take a look at our separate DAPA page.


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Navigation is something that almost every web app has to deal with, and most of the time navigation will have an active state. There are a couple of ways to do this, and I am going to demonstrate using jQuery as well as plain javascript just in case you don't have jQuery in your project.
Bootstrap Navigation
So lets take a look at a normal bootstrap navigation
Setting active navigation
What we want to do is get the current url, and then loop through each menu item and check to see if the href is equal to the url. We also want to check if the if the menu item is part of a dropdown menu, if it we want to find the parent menu item and set it to active as well. Here is what the javascript looks like.
$().ready(function(){ setActiveLink(); }); function setActiveLink(){ // get the current url var url = window.location.pathname; // decode the url url = decodeURIComponent(url); // this is incase your project isn't in the root directory of your url // for example localhost/ActiveNavLink/index.html projectPrefix = "/ActiveNavLink/"; // loop through each nav li $('.nav li').each(function(){ // get the menu a tag and get its href attribute var href = $(this).find('a').attr('href'); // href can be undinded if there is a divider if(href === undefined) return; // add the project prefix href = projectPrefix + href; // check if the menu item is equal to the current url if(url.substring(0, href.length) == href){ // set active class to li $(this).addClass('active'); // check if there is a parent dropdown var parentDropDown = $(this).closest('.dropdown'); // if there is a parent dropdown set it to active as well if(parentDropDown !== undefined){ parentDropDown.addClass('active'); } } }); }
If you want to take a look at a working demo take a look at https://github.com/barrettbreshears/ActiveNavLink. You will probably need to change minor details to make this work in your project, but its pretty straight forward. Hope this is helpful!


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Ride the wave that's rolling across the country to drink more water and fewer sweetened beverages. Drinking more water is one of the easiest and best steps kids and adults can make to improve health and feel great. It keeps every system in the body functioning at its best and is key to weight management.
Unfortunately, sugar-sweetened beverages have become the largest single source of empty calories in the American diet. Not so long ago Americans drank water, milk and an occasional 8-ounce soda. The sweetened beverage industry skyrocketed and now we are chugging an amazing array of sodas, coffees, sweet teas and energy, sports and juice drinks. It seems everywhere you turn there's a super-sized, high cal drink. This comes at a high price to our waistlines, health, wallets and environment.
Sweetened beverages pour on the pounds. As nutrition spokesperson, Michael Jacobson, puts it, "Quite simply, there is no other food or beverage in the American diet that promotes weight gain and obesity to the extent that soft drinks do."
Dental decay and osteoporosis are also on the rise due, in part, to our sweetened beverage habits. Sleep deprivation is alarmingly common and caffeinated drinks play a role. And it's not just the unhealthy ingredients these drinks add to our diets, it's also what they take away. Sweet drinks displace water, milk and fruit. This is bad news for children who are growing and need the best nutrition. The average American household spends $850 a year on sugary beverages and our landfills are overflowing with the containers.
Drinks that should only be consumed in moderation have become staples of the American diet. Use the tools on this site to educate and inspire yourself, your family and your community to put Water First..


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UN investigators say both Syrian regime and rebels target civilians, leaving them in inhumane conditions.
A UN investigator said on Tuesday that the Syrian regime forces have dropped barrel bombs on the city of Aleppo in the north of Syria nearly everyday this year, targeting civilians. Both regime attack and shelling by rebels have caused mass casualties.
The chairman of the UN commission of inquiry, Paulo Pinheiro, told the Human Rights Council that "The government's campaign of shelling and aerial bombardment sits alongside the besieging of areas and the arrest and disappearance of predominantly fighting-age males from restive areas at its checkpoints."
"Shelling of civilian-inhabited areas by non-state armed groups – including but not limited to ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra and Jaysh Al-Islam – have terrorised men, women and children living in localities held by the government," he said.
He also condemned the intensifying attacks on other areas all over the country.
"The continuing use of barrel bombs in aerial campaigns against whole areas, rather than specific targets, is in violation of international humanitarian law and, as previously documented, amounts to the war crime of targeting civilians," the report said.
Syrian Ambassador Hussam Eddin Aala rejected the investigations' findings about government practices.
"The terrorist group ISIS has committed massacres in Palmyra and caused deaths and injury of hundreds of people, however these crimes don't seem to have found their way into report," he said.
Keith Harper, the US ambassador denounced the Syrian government's use of barrel bombs and detaining of "tens of thousands of Syrians, subjecting them to torture, sexual violence, inhumane conditions and denial of fair trials."
Syrian regime targets worshippers
At least 10 civilians, including two children, were killed while more than 20 others were wounded after a regime helicopter dropped an explosive barrel on a mosque in the neighbourhood of the rebel-held of Al Ansari at the time of sunset prayer, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.
The death toll is expected to rise since many of the wounded people are in a critical condition.
The Britain-based SOHR said new clashes reportedly took place around the two villages of Bashkoy and Kfer Sghir in the northern countryside of Aleppo after midnight between the regime forces, backed by allied militiamen of the Syrian regime of both Arab and Asian backgrounds, and the Syrian opposition along with the Al Qaeda affiliated Nusra Front.Casualties were reported on both sides.
After midnight, the rebels launched new shellings on the regime-held street of Al Nile.
Another rocket was launched by regime forces on the rebel-held neighbourhood of Salah al Din, wounding a number of people.
Syria's human casualties
The SOHR reported on May 7 that the death toll mounted to 200 civilians in Aleppo province since the start of May due to shellings by opposition factions on the Al Khalidiya district. More than 162 people were wounded in the shelling, including 43 children and 30 women.
The SOHR said more than 12,560 airstrikes were conducted by the Syrian regime's air force countrywide between January and May of this year as helicopters dropped more than 6,686 explosives filled with barrel bombs.
At least 1,820 civilians were killed due to the regime attacks, 428 accounting for children and for 290 women. About 15,000 civilians were wounded, the SOHR added.
Around 814 opposition group fighters including those from Syria's Nusra Front were killed and hundreds of others have been wounded.
The Syrian regime waged a campaign of intensive airstrikes on Aleppo since Dec. 18, 2013. The death toll of the campaign was 2,049 civilians including 571 children until 2014. The ongoing airstrikes on Aleppo targeted civilian residences, schools, and markets.
After the war flared up in Aleppo, the commercial capital of Syria, in 2012, the city was divided into two parts with regime forces continually losing ground to opposition groups.
According to recent UN estimates, more than 220,000 Syrians have been killed since the war in Syria started in 2011, but the real death toll is increasing day after day. More than 6.7 million people are displaced internally while at least 5 millions have fled the country.
Amnesty International condemns
Amnesty International said on May 5 that the Syrian regime is committing "crimes against humanity" by conducting airstrikes against civilians in Aleppo, also criticising opposition fighters for what they called "war crimes" being committed on "a daily basis."
Philip Luther, Amnesty's Middle East and North Africa programme director, said "By relentlessly and deliberately targeting civilians the Syrian government appears to have adopted a callous policy of collective punishment against the civilian population of Aleppo."
Last year, at least 3,000 civilians were killed in the Aleppo province by Syrian regime barrel bomb attacks, according to Amnesty.
Resource: TRT World, June 24, 2015


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I'm new here and just want to share my story to date.
My DH and I are just now looking into doing IVF. I don't know how long everything takes from your first consult appointment with an RE till you actually get to start the IVF process, but we will be seeing the RE within the next 2 weeks for the first consult.
My DH and I have been married 11 years (as of Sept. 13, 2008) and have been trying for children the whole time. I am 34 (in October) and my DH is 33.
We did some infertility testing about 5 or 6 years ago, but the RE wasn't very informative. I think I remember reading in some of my papers that DH has 1% normal morphology, low mobility and low count. They think my tubes are damaged. So, it seems that we may both be the cause for our infertility.
My husband's employer was just bought-out a year or so ago and I just decided, since our insurance changed, to check into whether or not the new insurance covers IVF....and thanks be to GOD!!!!, it does offer $20,000 for infertility which includes all testing, corrective surgery and IVF, so we have only one shot at this).
We weren't able to afford IVF without the help from insurance. And adoption costs are WAY TOO HIGH. The cheapest I found locally was about $20,000.
I'm really nervous about getting the new tests done. It's been about 5 or 6 years and I am getting older. I'm nervous about how these new tests will come out and what they'll show. This process is so emotionally overwhelming. It worries me to get back into actively TTC. It does wreak havoc on your nerves and your relationship.
It really does help to be able to talk to people who are going through the same stuff.
Do you guys suggest IVF with ICSI? Do you think that would help our chances? Do you think that would be the only way to get those eggs fertilized?
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MONTREAL — "My Girlfriend's Mother: Volume 3" is now available for purchase on DVD. Released through Mile High Media's couples shingle Sweet Sinner, the MILF-themed title stars Inari Vachs as a mother who falls for her daughter's boyfriend.
Written and directed by Nica Noelle, "My Girlfriend's Mother: Vol. 3" finds Vachs playing stay-at-home mom to a college-aged daughter (Alyssa Branch) involved with a handsome business major (Joey Brass). Concerned that their relationship is moving a little too fast, Vachs demands to meet the young man.
Things get complicated, however, when Vachs develops an almost immediate attraction towards her daughter's suitor upon meeting him. Noelle, Mr. Marcus and Nick Manning, as Vach's boyfriend, round out the cast.
"My Girlfriend's Mother: Vol. 2" was nominated for Feature Movie of the Year at the 2012 XBIZ Awards.
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Sanford Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
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According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a Sanford man died on May 1 from the personal injuries he suffered when his motorcycle collided with a woman's car at the intersection of Cool Springs Road and U.S. 421.
Sgt. V.E. Terry of the state Highway Patrol said that Brandon Rodney Brown was northbound on U.S. 421 at approximately 8 a.m. when a 2006 Ford pulled out in front of him at the Cool Springs Road intersection. The resulting collision caused the car's driver, Mamers resident Victoria Lorraine Allen, to sustain injuries and ejected Brown from his motorcycle.
According to Terry, both Allen and Brown received transport to Coastal Carolina Hospital in Sanford, where Brown later died.
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Summer Fun
Chamonix is a summer paradise with a wealth of outdoor activities to get involved in.
From playing a round of golf on one of the world's most beautiful courses to exploring the mountain trails on horseback, there's so much to do that you'll be spoilt for choice.
Golf Day Trips
We now offer exclusive golf trips to some of the most beautiful courses across the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.
Based out of the majestic resort of Chamonix where we have our very own 18 hole course we offer day trips, holidays and corporate events to a selection of courses.
Take your pick from any of the nearby famous lakeside locations including Lac Annecy or Evian, or one of the many beautiful mountain courses in Crans Montana, Courmayeur or Verbier.
Our partners at Haute Pursuit will take care of all your needs including planning and transportation, just
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Handy Hints from Mountain Base:
Chamonix Golf Club has an 18 hole course and a great driving range/practice area for you to warm up on before you head out on your day trip, choose one of the chalets on the right to be within chipping distance of the golf club.
Why not go for the hat trick and play courses in France, Italy and Switzerland in one week?! Chamonix is perfectly positioned on the border of all 3 countries.
enquire about golf day trips
Book one of the following chalets to be within strolling distance of the greens:
chalet d'olivier
chalet capricorne
chalet amelie
Photography & Discovery Walks
Experience the "real" Chamonix with a guided walk around the back streets and footpaths of the valley; meet local craftsmen, taste typical Alpine produce and see Chamonix from a whole other perspective.
Your guided tour will give you a "backstage pass" to the parts of Chamonix that most people never see - either in an open group or in a one-to-one private guided tour.
Budding and experienced photographers will benefit from the expert tuition of Teresa Kaufman, a professional human interest photographer who has featured in many international publications. She'll help you capture the most stunning images and different perspectives of the village and mountains.
You don't need to have a fancy camera to take though, everyone is welcome and the walks are designed to give you a unique insight into the life and traditions of the Chamonix valley.
Click here to read more about Photography & Discovery Walks
find out more about photography & discovery walks
scheduled walks
Horse Riding
The best way to enjoy the stunning views and beautiful terrain of the Alps is on horseback - covering more ground and exploring places that would be out of reach on foot!
Whether you're splashing through Alpine streams or roaming amongst flower-filled meadows you'll gain a whole new perspective when you venture out with a four-legged friend.
The Centre Équestre du Mont Blanc offers everything from hour-long strolls for beginners to multi-day treks for experienced riders from their base in Les Houches. From here you can explore the magnificent trails that run all along the Chamonix Valley.
Handy Hints from Mountain Base:
If you don't have riding boots and jodphurs then smooth soled shoes with a low heel and a pair of loose jeans will do just fine - nothing too tight or restrictive if you want to be comfortable in the saddle!
Gain some confidence with a lesson in the ring before heading out into the mountains - the Centre d'Equestre offers group and private lessons to adults and children of all levels of experience.
Remember to secure items such as cameras, mobile phones and sunglasses - you don't want them flying out of your pockets when you break into a trot!
Click here to find more information from the website of the Centre d'Équestre du Mont Blanc:
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Golf in Chamonix
Chamonix Golf Course is renowned for being one of the world's most beautiful golf courses overlooked by towering mountains, snowcapped peaks and fringed with cool shady pine forests.
The 18 hole course is designed to compliment the natural undulations of the terrain with rolling greens, water hazards and a number of bunkers over a distance of 6188m.
As well as an 18 hole course the club also offers a driving range with 20 bays, chipping green, club house, pro shop, changing rooms and trolley storage. Electric trolleys are available to hire.
The golf course is also home to the excellent Restaurant La Caleche, where you can enjoy a gourmet lunch on the sundrenched terrace or in the chic log cabin style dining room.
Easily accessible by car, bus or train Chamonix Golf Course is at the foot of La Flegere in the charming little village of Les Praz. If you want to be within chipping distance of the greens we have a number of beautiful chalets in the vicinity.
Playing a round of golf in Chamonix has to be on your bucket list!
Handy Hints from Mountain Base:
Casual dress is not permitted so make sure you have correct golf wear - no jeans, "short" shorts, or t-shirts allowed!
Polish up your swing with a lesson from one of the in-house golf pros, you can book private or group lessons.
Chamonix Golf Course has a packed calendar of competitions including gastronomy comps where you enjoy a culinary delights on the way and a 3 day "UltraGolf" event. Golf in Chamonix is guaranteed to take things out of the ordinary!
Book one of the following chalets to be within strolling distance of the greens:
chalet d'olivier
chalet capricorne
chalet amelie
Click on the link below to find out more from the Chamonix Golf Club website:
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- Free Advice on Chimney Liners
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Balcombe is an area made famous this year (2013) for the anti fracking demonstrations that took place there. As well as from a socially active and outspoken community, Balcome has plenty to offer those who aren't from the area and fancy a visit. It has a certain suburban charm and plenty of greenery to take in. A treat for the eyes of visitors and locals alike.
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Angela Bassett is Finally Looking her AGE, SMH… What Happened???
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Angela Bassett was caught slipping at The Grand Opening of AnQi in Cali yesterday, showing up with barely there make up on. More up close and personal pics of Angela along with Miss Patti Labelle under the hood.
Yea we've seen worse… but we've also seen better so we need Ang to step her game up.