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Bucha After Russian Occupation: Bucha's Mayor on the Destruction of His City and Hopes for the Future
Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Bucha was a quiet residential community of some 50,000 people on the outskirts of Kyiv. Russian forces began their assault on the town on February 27 as part of their campaign to encircle Kyiv. By March 31, the Russians were in retreat from Bucha, leaving devastation and mass graves in their wake.
Bucha represents the world's first definitive look at how the Russian military employs atrocity as a tactic. According to one official count, 458 bodies were recovered from the town's ruin—with 419 bearing signs of torture, shooting, or other mass trauma.
Anatolii Fedoruk, Bucha's mayor, went into hiding to coordinate assistance to those few thousand people remaining behind during the Russian occupation. His interviews with international media over the spring and summer of 2022 helped spread the word of Russian war crimes.
The Wilson Center and Ukraine Friends were honored to host Mayor Fedoruk and his team to the Wilson Center to provide an update on the town's recovery and the status of the investigation of crimes committed during Russia's occupation of Bucha.
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The Kennan Institute is the premier U.S. center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
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Jacaranda trees don't they just put on the most beautiful of display ... my girlfriend always saw the Jacaranda tree as an indicator that end of year exams were here so she called them the Exam Tree ... & true, the kids are all moving towards their end of year exams soon so I wish them all the best with them.
It won't be too much longer before the flowers will be making a beautiful carpet under the trees. I always thought that the Jacaranda was a native of Australia but I've read where is it actually a native of Brazil.
Grafton, Northern Rivers in New South Wales, Australia celebrates a Jacaranda Festival every year since 1935 - they had their festival this weekend just gone & they have avenues of Jacaranda trees - they do make for a lovely sight. I've also read where Pretoria, just north of Johannesburg in South Africa is known as the Jacaranda City laying claim to having over 70,000 trees in it's city - now that would look spectacular. Everybody used to have a Jacaranda Tree in their house yard in years gone by so it's lovely to drive around the older suburbs & see them all in flower now... Our late but famous painter D'Arcy Doyle always painted a Jacaranda in his landscapes - it became his mark. Jacaranda is such a lovely colour too & a true jacaranda colour is neither blue nor mauve if you were to try & match it - me Mum taught me that little pearler...
6 comments:
- Chris Daly said...
How beautiful! I wonder what the scent of that tree is like. We have a catalpa tree in our yard that has a similar shaped flower althought it is white. It smells like an exotic spice when it blooms.
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- Joyce said...
I was in Australia during Jacaranda flowering season a few years ago and was totally impressed by their beauty. Our daughter lives half an hour from Grafton so she's probably enjoying them right now.
- Tue Nov 04, 10:23:00 pm AEST
- Dawn said...
Hi Bethel
I got you art quildt today - it is so beautiful and the colours are amazing - such a wonderful talent - I wouldn't have the patience to do that sort of thing!!
Have sent you an E-mail too and thanks for the lovely pen and keyring.
I am honoured indeed...
Gorgeous photos and I can almost smell those wonderful flowers!! - Wed Nov 05, 10:26:00 am AEST
- Dawn said...
Me again
#Your lovely quilt is now on my blog! - Wed Nov 05, 10:39:00 am AEST
- Louisa Claire said...
Hi! Just visiting from WTBAY! Great to see you over there. Jacaranda's are beautiful! There's something so special about the Aussie landscape! Looking forward to seeing you in 'blogland'. Cheers, Louisa
- Wed Nov 05, 03:35:00 pm AEST
Hi Bethel - thanks for the visit (via Utah)! I guess you couldnt mistake my blog for Aussie with the cricket vegemite and jacarandas. I must say you did a way better job with your jacaranda photo than i did.
ive been reading back thru your blog. I didnt get to see the gees bends quilts which was disapointing - i dont think it was well advertised and having two shows within a couple of weeks of each other - madness. i didnt end up going to either - but there is a big textile one in 2009 i am saving up for..... see ya! - Mon Nov 10, 08:00:00 am AEST


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Retrieved November 4, 2014. From http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed300350a
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After Uttar Pradesh, Congress' alliance plans in West Bengal fell through as it fielded candidates against sitting CPM members in the state.
Congress late on Monday night announced the candidature of ex-union minister Deepa Dasmunsi and Abu Hena from Raiganj and Murshidabad constituencies respectively.
Dasmunsi, the widow of Congress stalwart late PR Dasmunsi, will take on sitting CPM member Mohd. Salim from Raiganj, while Hena will contest against Badarudozza Khan of the Left party.
Former union ministers M M Pallam Raju and J D Seelam will be in the fray from Kakinada and Bapatla Lok Sabha seats respectively.
Their names figure in the fifth list of LS candidates released by the Congress. The list has 22 nominees from Andhra Pradesh, five from Assam, six from Odisha, eight from Telangana, three from UP, 11 from West Bengal and one from Lakshadweep.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi's close aide and AICC Secretary Madhu Yashki Goud will contest from Nizamabad in Telangana, N Uttam Kumar Reddy from Nalgonda.
Abhijit Mukherjee, the son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, will seek a third term in the Lok Sabha from the family stronghold of Jangipur in West Bengal.
Former West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary will be in the fray from Berhampore.
In Assam, Congress has fielded Rajya Sabha member Bhubaneshwar Kalita from Mangaldoi.


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Always beer...
Some people believe that God first created beer and then separated water from it... We are unlikely to find out what the origin of beer was; however, we know for sure that since that time beer has been present in all civilisations. Archaeologists, eager for discoveries and beer, found traces of beer dating from 6500 years ago in the Sumerian culture on the territory of today's Iraq. Moreover, wheat beer which was brewed there was not only a beverage but also a medicine! Beer technologies were brought to Europe and, subsequently, to Poland by medieval monks. Monasteries were the only suppliers of beer until demand became so great that they were obliged to let land proprietors and burghers into the "golden business". As time went by, beer brewing became such a significant field of economic endeavour that all decisions in this field were taken by the main authorities themselves. The brewery in Tychy was set up on the basis of such beer privileges.
Lager is brewed in Tychy
Great lager beers have been brewed continuously for over 375 years in Tyskie Browary Książece. High quality, well-thought-out investments and constant development placed the Brewery among the best in Europe as early as at the end of the 19th century.
Touch our tradition
In the Brewery today, tradition does not only mean an antique attraction but also great pride in the past. It also means modern methods and technologies used to satisfy millions of beer connoisseurs of Tyskie beer. Where else could you find such a fascinating combination of history and modernity? Come and see this fascinating place!
Fascinating voyage in time
Walking along the picturesque Brewery park we will lead you to the Brewing Museum which is located in a historical building of the former protestant church dating back to 1902. One of the biggest attractions is a drama documentary made in 3D technology to be seen in a special Museum's cinema. The film relates to Tyskie Browary Ksiazece's history which goes back to the end of 16th century, the Pszczyna Land and its ruling princely family. You will see our collection of the most beautiful bottles, beer mugs, original oak barrels, and many other items related to the art of brewing and drinking beer as well as to the tradition and history of Tyskie Browary Ksiazece. You will be accompanied not only by professional tour guide but also by virtual ones: numerous multimedia kiosks providing many interesting information. Let us invite you to take part in a game called "Beer Game", during which you can demonstrate your knowledge of brewing and the history of beer and of course have great fun! Furthermore, you will have a chance to use the technological benefits of an e-mail barrel in which you will have your picture taken and, with the use of the blue box technique, pasted in an occasional post card and e-mailed to any address around the world.
Cool surprise
At the end of the visit we will welcome you to visit the pub in the Museum's cellars, where surrounded with Neo-Gothic arches and original brickwork, you will be served with a glass of quality beer straight from the Brewery. Furthermore you will be presented a special certificate signed by the Chief Brewers, which declares you a member of the brewery's circle of friends. On the premises of the Museum you can also visit a souvenir shop, where you will certainly find a nice reminder of your visit!
Would you like to know what spent grain or malt is? Are you not sure where "froth for two fingers" stems from? Do you want to see what Tyskie has in common with Gronie and why Dębowe is so Strong? Why was there a letter instead of beer in an old bottle and who was a beautiful Daisy?
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1/ Brewery tour + beer tasting – circa 1.5 hours2/ Brewing Museum + beer tasting - circa 1.5 hours3/ Brewery tour, Brewing Museum and beer tasting – circa 2.5 hours
Distance: 90 km from Cracow
Duration: 6 - 8 hrs
Thank you and Stanislaw for all you did in making this trip so memorable. I will be sharing my photographs and stories with my father and his brother this weekend. This is their history and I am very excited to show them where they come from.
Thank you.Take care, we'll talk soon. my best to Stanislaw and your familyyour friend G.L. - USA
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The 76th annual Golden Globes will air live on NBC on Sunday, January 6, at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific. Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg and Killing Eve star Sandra Oh will co-host the show, which will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
What makes the Globes, organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HPFA), special is that it's a major televised awards show that recognizes achievement in both television and film — usually, those modes of entertainment are recognized separately at the Emmys and Oscars. The awards are also considered to be the kickoff of the annual Hollywood awards season that concludes with the Oscars in late February, and a place where frontrunners can emerge.
Here's what to expect at the 2019 awards, and how to watch them.
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the 2019 Golden Globes
Oh and Samberg are the first duo to host the Globes since Amy Poehler and Tina Fey co-hosted for a three-year run in 2013 to 2015. (Ricky Gervais, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers hosted solo in 2016, 2017, and 2018.) Going into the ceremony, the vibe of Oh and Samberg's promotional clips indicates that the two likable stars will be spoofing the idea that they're best friends in a way that two very good friends who respect each other's work and talent might do.
"I like playing off someone else and having there be a looseness to it and the ability to try things that are not necessarily just straight jokes to [the teleprompter]," Samberg told Oh in a feature for the Hollywood Reporter in which they interviewed each other ahead of the awards. "That's why I'm excited to do it with you, 'cause you're such an incredible performer."
In the same interview, Oh hinted that the 2019 Globes may be light on political commentary and more about celebrating achievement in movies like Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians and how the arts can change culture.
"I don't think it's shallow to 1) have fun and 2) be honestly celebratory. Just the fact that I'm fucking up there is crazy-pants in a great way. And I'm not interested in [talking about Trump] at all. What I'm interested in is pointing to actual real change," Oh said.
The Globes may be a barometer for possible Oscar contenders like Vice, The Favourite, and Green Book
The top Golden Globe nominee on the film side is Adam McKay's Dick Cheney biopic Vice, which has six nominations in the comedy or musical film categories. Prior to its Christmas Day release, Vice had a lot of buzz (its Golden Globe nominations, announced on December 6, helped), but that buzz has since mellowed and the film has received mixed reviews.
Right behind Vice, The Favourite, a saucy tale of wickedness and sex in Queen Anne's court, and Green Book, a historical look at racism (perhaps too simple a look) in the deep South in 1960, both received five nominations.
Two of the year's biggest success stories, Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians, both received Best Picture nods, in the drama and comedy or musical categories, respectively.
Meanwhile, BlacKkKlansman and A Star Is Born (competing as a drama, despite its musical elements) lead the drama categories with five nominations apiece. And Jeff Bridges will be honored with 2019's Cecil B. DeMille Award, a special lifetime achievement for a person's body of work in film.
The 2019 Golden Globes will be a place for new television shows (and Carol Burnett) to shine
For better or worse, the Golden Globes have often recognized shiny new television shows over more established critical favorites, and the 2019 awards will be no exception.
Only three shows — drama The Americans (eligible for season six), comedy The Good Place (eligible for seasons two and three), and comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (eligible for season two, which debuted the day before the nominations were announced but screened earlier for press) — are nominated for a season after their first.
This means there's opportunity for several different freshman series to take home trophies. The nominees include Showtime's Kidding, Netflix's The Kominsky Method, and HBO's Barry in comedy, and include Netflix's Bodyguard, Amazon's Homecoming, BBC America's Killing Eve in drama. Golden Globes co-host Sandra Oh is also nominated for her performance in Killing Eve.
The 2019 Golden Globes will also unveil the Carol Burnett Award, which "honors the highest level of achievement" on the small screen and is meant to serve as the television equivalent to the Globe's Cecil B. DeMille award. The new honor's namesake, who is best known for her variety show (The Carol Burnett Show) and her seven decades of work, will be the first recipient of the award.
How to watch the 2019 Golden Globe Awards:
Where and when is the Golden Globes ceremony: The 2019 Golden Globes will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 6. The ceremony will air live on NBC, at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific.
Live stream: NBC has exclusive rights to the awards show, so the surefire way to stream the 2019 Golden Globes is via the NBC website or the network's app. You will need a subscription to a service like Optimum, Comcast, or other cable or satellite provider — or, at the very least, a borrowed login from someone who does.
However, according to NBC News, 2019 will also be the first year that viewers will be able to stream the ceremony via NBC's Facebook page.
Hosts: Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg
Red carpet coverage: E! will air its Golden Globes edition of Live from the Red Carpet before the awards show beginning at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific. NBC will also air red carpet arrivals beginning at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific.


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Queensland farm representative group AgForce has welcomed the announcement that the State's domestic border restrictions have been lifted.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk removed restrictions on Saturday, after predictions revealed the State would reach the 90 per cent double dose vaccination target around the end of this week.
Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard said the border restrictions had done their job.
"The border restrictions have served their purpose which is to allow every Queenslander access to the vaccine, they have achieved that," he said.
"Every Queenslander has had access to the vaccine, and now the virus, as was always expected, is spreading through Queensland but with a vaccinated population.
"The job has been done and the borders are no longer required."
AgForce would like to thank the Government for working with us to ensure that agriculture kept moving while restrictions were in place, as well as members for their compliance and patience during tough times.
Facts about border operations over the past two years:
- 3.3 million online border pass declarations
- 3.68 million vehicles checked at road borders
- 35,902 vehicles turned around at the border
- 20,247 people directed in quarantine at the border
- 29,336 domestic flights met by police
- 1.8 million passengers checked from incoming domestic flights
- 4,452 people refused entry domestically
- 64,466 passengers directed into quarantine from domestic flights
- 4,112 international flights met by police
- 117,182 passengers checked from incoming international flights
Source: AgForce Qld


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Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport (IATA: JOG), 8km east of town, is a small but busy mostly-domestic hub. There are frequent (every two hour) connections on Garuda, the national airline, to Jakarta (50 minutes) and 2-3 times a day (60min) to Denpasar, while other domestic airlines service both Jakarta and Denpasar, as well as major cities in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. For international services, AirAsia connects Yogyakarta to both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore while Malaysia Airlines flies between Yogyakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Silkair and Tigerair also flies from Singapore.
There is a tourist information desk, ATM and taxi stand in the arrival hall. Official airport taxis are available for around IDR50,000 depending on your destination, pay at the taxi desk in arrival terminal and then head for the official taxi rank. Give the receipt to your driver, there is no need for any additional payment. It is about half the price to use a taxi dropping passengers off at the departure terminal – insist on using the meter, do expect to pay the IDR2,000 airport entrance fee, even though this has already been paid by the previous passenger on the way in. A departure tax of IDR35,000 (as of Jan 2011) is charged for domestic flights and IDR100,000 for international flights (Feb 2014), at least for international AirAsia flight there is no departure tax anymore (is included in the ticket price, Jun 2015).
There is a travel agent at the arrival hall in the airport called Arga Tour or other tour services in Yogyakarta like the competitive one Java Bali Trips. A 10-hours car hire inclusive of driver to Prambanan, Ratu Boko, lunch followed by a 2-hour drive to Borobudur cost around IDR500,000-IDR600,000. Good service and English speaking driver. Be sure to haggle, though the price will not drop much, any savings could go toward a more luxurious meal.
Yogyakarta airport is one of the two rail-connected airport in Indonesia, beside Kuala Namu in Medan, North Sumatera. Those arriving from (and departing into) the airport can take a Prambanan Ekspres regional train to/from Kutoarjo (west of Yogyakarta), Palur (just east of Surakarta) and several stations in between, including Tugu (just off Malioboro Street in Yogyakarta) and Solobalapan station at Solo. The station at the airport is just a few minutes walk from the terminal, with an air-conditioned underpass leading all the way to the platform for trains into Yogyakarta.
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I just lost my mom suddenly on May 12th. I'm devastated beyond words. I'm at a dark place and feel lost and hopeless. I was on the phone with her as she took her last breaths of life. I can't get it out of my mind. I'm so sad and so devastated. How will I go on without her? Any help or advice you can me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost my mother as well. I know your feeling a number of emotions right now and thats perfectly natural. If theres any advice i could give it would be to allow yourself to grieve. Not everyone grieves in the same way. Repressing your feelings can be harmful both physically and emotionally. It is far healthier to release your grief. One way to release that grief is by talking. In the bible in the book of Job, we read about how Job lost all ten of his children at Job 1:18,19. And it provoked him to say at Job 10:1: "My soul certainly feels a loathing toward my life. I will give vent to my concern about myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul!" Job could no longer hold his feelings in he had to "vent" or let it loose, he had to speak about it. Shakespeare wrote in Macbeth: "Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break." I"m saying this to tell you that it is important to find a good person to talk to, to whom you can share your experiences and feelings. A person who will listen sympathetically and patiently. Another good way to deal with your grief possibly is to write down your feelings and then maybe read them a few days later many have said this has helped them to release their grief. I hope you find some comfort in these words, and you will definitely be in my prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss Debbie. I cannot imagine. To face the world without the support of your Mom...someone who knew you better than anyone...or most anyone. I pray that God will give you shelter and grace within his love. I don't want to be trite or quick in offering condolences. To be devestated is normal. The only hope I can offer is what I had to hold tight to when I lost my husband of almost 30 years.. This is not forever. It is but a blink of time this life on earth. Heaven waits...silly as that line seems it means something now. We know we are headed towards not only eternity with God but we will reunite with every one who has gone on before us.
At this point you may feel angry or impatient that no one understands how alone you feel. But you have to know that there are so many here on this site that are just as devastated as you are....we are hurting and can understand. I pray that God will surround you with his love and give you comfort. I pray that you will remember all of the wonderful times that you and your Mother had together.My advice is to find someone to talk to and don't feel guilty about being sad but cry as much as you need to. The pressure cooker needs to release often enough that it doesn't blow up! May God give you comfort and may you have peace and rest to recover...Hugs Kathleen
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Article 18 24 January 2007
16bit Files and Bird photography
Whenever you read about image editing or digital photography, the word 'bits' is mentioned, usually 8bits or 16bits, but also 24bits and 48bits. These 'bits' are units of colour information and give us a way to measure what we are working with. A pixel or picture element is the smallest visual element on a digital screen. A 1bit pixel has two values, on or off or in the binary system 1 or 0. When working with images with a 1bit pixel depth, the image would either be black or white.
This means that an 8bit pixel has greater pixel depth or bit depth and would display much more colour information. Remember a 1bit pixel has only two choices or levels of brightness either white or black so an 8bit pixel could have 2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2 or 256 levels of brightness, which means 2 to the power of 8 or 256 levels of brightness. An 8bit pixel uses one byte of memory. Therefore a 16bit pixel would use up twice the memory an 8bit pixel would use. The maths here would be the same for a 16bit image which means a 16bit pixel could have a possible 65,536 shades or levels of brightness (2 to the power of 16 = 65,536).
The greater the bit depth or pixel depth the image has the more colour information can be stored therefore the image should have a more accurate representation of the original.
Bits and Channels
An 8bit image would be an image with 256 shades, a greyscale image. As photographers we generally work with colour so our images are like a sandwich of 3 layers or channels, RED, GREEN and BLUE channels. Each of these RGB channels has 256 levels of brightness.
This means that an RGB image has 8bits per channel (3 x 8bits) and so is actually a 24bit image. And an RGB image with 16bits per channel (3 x 16bits) is a 48bit image.
So more bits per channel means more colour information and with bird photography that's what we are after, realistic colour.
Why use 16Bits / Channel images?
Image editing is a destructive process. Just about any edit you do in Photoshop is going to cause some loss of image information to the image (levels of brightness), and this may happen when making any adjustments like curves or levels adjustments or even sharpening. Fortunately Photoshop CS2 allows just about all edits in 16bits/channel. So it would make sense to use as much information as possible to start with, then once all the edits have been done, convert the image to 8bits/channel if necessary, for example when it will be displayed on screen (email or web).
To try and illustrate this better I have made two copies of the same image, an 8bits/channel and a 16bits/channel image.
The same levels adjustment above was made to both images. The Black slider was moved to 20 and the White to 235 to try and increase the dynamic range of the image by spreading the remaining levels between 0 (black) and 256 (white). This made a significant difference to the image but at considerable cost.
By making this adjustment a total of 40 levels of colour information were lost from 256 levels, leaving only 216 in the 8bits/channel image. Just a few small edits to this image could cause noticeable banding and poor image quality.
In the 16bits/channel example, with the same levels adjustment, a total of 10240 levels are lost but this still leaves 55296 levels, far more to work with than 216 and still plenty for any other edits that might need to be done before any banding or real quality loss is noticed.
The information given in this article reflects my understanding on the topic. Birds are not easy subjects to photograph so use all the resources you can to get the best out of your picture. If you can get a high bit depth file out of your camera by shooting in RAW Mode, use it to make the most of your images.


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Plans for a dozen "luxury" mobile caravans on land believed to be owned by Reading FC captain Liam Moore have been rejected.
Wokingham Borough Council (WBC), which has already approved an application for six homes at the site in Riseley, refused to allow a further six, saying it would transform the site into a semi-urban area.
Planning officers said the plans, previously revealed by the Chronicle, would "completely alter the landscape character of the site from open field to a semi-urban area", resulting in a "distinctively different character and intensity of development".
This would make it "stand out as alien to the general character and landscape of the area".
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They concluded it would result in a material change in the character and use of the land compared to the currently allowed six caravans and would therefore require planning permission.
Walnut Tree Farm, on Part Lane in Riseley, is owned by Reading FC footballer Liam Moore and his wife Roxi Moore, according to the Land Registry, but the applicant is Johnathan Harvey, who is reportedly Mr Moore's father-in-law.
Mr Harvey applied for a 'lawful development certificate for a proposed stationing of six additional caravans for residential purposes'.
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The application received 118 comments from worried neighbours objecting to the proposal on various grounds including:
- Changes to the character and use of the land
- Impact on the local road network and highway safety issues
- Flooding issues
- Overdevelopment of the site including urbanisation of the land
- Lack of infrastructure, loss of wildlife and loss of property values
Planning chiefs said the site is currently occupied by one family and so activities are limited, but with 12 caravans there would be significant numbers of people permanently at the site, "in an area of the borough noted for its tranquillity and dark skies".
Officers said the proposal would be significantly different with 12 residential caravans on this site along with existing agricultural buildings, compared to six.
The site currently has six car parking spaces and the officers also raised concern at the need for extra parking and the potential need to resurface the road due to increased used of the site.
On a more positive note for the applicant, officers said the plans would not impact on highway safety but this was not enough to stop the plans being refused.
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Missionary Update: John Mark & Judy Hatcher in France [April 2015]
April 7, 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Spring Conference hosted by Thompson Rd. Baptist Church starts 3 weeks from yesterday and we hope to see you there. It has been six years since we last participated in this conference in Lexington, KY. It is not possible for us to be away from Tournefeuille, France for lengthy periods of time, particularly during the school year, without adversely affecting the work here. We will be in the USA for just a few days to celebrate Dad's 90th birthday and to attend the Spring Missionary Conference.
The main work here in Tournefeuille is going quite well. I am including some pictures taken during the song part of the service Sunday. We have had new visitors and promises from several others to come as well. The Lord has given us a number of good contacts lately and we are grateful for these opportunities to share the Good News.
At Pujaudran, our newest Bible study there have been new folks at each meeting and a great participation. The couple who host this Bible study came here in a job transfer and we met them shortly after they arrived. They were already believers and are great recruiters. Eva, the wife, was born in Malta to Polish parents. She grew up in Australia where she was taken to a Baptist Youth camp by a friend. She trusted the Lord and was baptized in a Baptist church. He grew up in a family of believers and trusted the Lord early in life. Their example underscores the importance of making disciples who are in love with the Lord and ready to communicate that love with others.
In Mazere, things are also going quite well. At our meeting last Wednesday we had two first time participants. Douceline the young lady who hosts this study in her home also has Bible studies with two other ladies at other times during the week. We are very encouraged by what is happening in this town.
There are other Bible studies that we do not lead. Philip and Amanda have a Bible study once a week and Wendy, the single missionary who works with us also hosts a weekly Bible study.
Inductive Bible studies are the primary means that we use to communicate the Gospel to those who do not know Christ. After people trust the Lord, these continue and become the primary means of discipleship. When people do not know God or do not have any knowledge of His word, they must first understand before they can trust. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. A passage which encouraged us to move in this direction is Paul's experience at Ephesus which led to Gospel being propagated throughout Asia Minor where Paul himself was not able to enter earlier, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. (Acts 19:9-10)
So, we continue and are thankful daily for your faith support.
Anticipating getting to see you at the Lexington Conference,
John and Judy
4, rue d'Aspin
31170 Tournefeuille, France
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Missionary Update: John Mark & Judy Hatcher in France [February 2014]
February 5, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We feel for you who are having a harsh winter in the USA. The weather here has been milder than usual for this time of the year. Thank you for your participation in the proclamation of the Gospel here in France.
All of the Bible studies and meetings are going well. I am including a picture of a ladies Bible study that meets in the home of Wendy Hinzman on Thursdays at noon. The tall young lady on the right is a member of our congregation who is a chiropractor. Her office is near Wendy's house so the ladies meet there during her lunch break on Thursdays. They have Bible study and then eat their sack lunches together for a time of fellowship. All of the ladies in this Bible study are believers. We are encouraged by the growth that we see in them. Everyone in this Bible study also serves in ministries to children and some are involved in reaching students and other outreaches.
During the month of February we encouraged folks to read a book of the Bible they had never read before or had not read for some time. The interesting thing is that some who did the reading have not made professions of faith. Our hope is that they will soon trust the Lord and express this faith by following the Lord in baptism.
We have had a youth meeting since our last letter and another one is scheduled for this coming Saturday. The Lord continues to bless this means of outreach as those who come return and bring friends. Our the Bible discussion for the next meeting is "The Two Great Commands".
The most recent Bible study in the city of Mazere (a one hour drive to the South) was packed out. Four people who do not usually come were there. Two of the four were fellows that were in our Bible study in the past. One, who is nicknamed "Jeff" has really grown in the Lord and is now holding two Bibles studies weekly. The two other special guests were individuals who have been saved as they studied the Bible with Jeff. One was saved two years ago and the other just six months ago. It was really encouraging to see God at work through Jeff whom we had discipled earlier. Jeff wanted to bring the two individuals so they could see how we do the Bible studies. We certainly want to follow the Apostle Paul's admonition to Timothy "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." We are happy when we see evidence that it is taking place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy Archer and her family. Glenn's move to glory will certainly leave a void in our hearts, but we are thankful for the fact that He is no longer suffering as he did during the past months. May the Lord's Spirit comfort all of those who are touched by Glenn's absence.
Your fellow laborers,
John and Judy
John and Judy Hatcher
4, rue d'Aspin
31170 Tournefeuille, France
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Great for the chef, features 11-cup work bowl and extra-large feed tube for slicing whole fruits and vegetables. Powerful enough to knead bread with ease. With stainless steel medium, thin and shredding/slicing discs, and chopping blade. 5-year full motor warranty. In white, almond or black. Model DLC-8SBCY.
Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel
- Includes stainless-steel slicing disc, shredding disc, and new chopping blade
- 720-watt large-capacity food processor with intuitive "on" and "off/pulse" buttons
- 14-cup Lexan work bowl
- extra-large feed tube
- small and large pushers
- Spatula, instruction/recipe booklet
- dishwasher-safe parts
- Product Built to North American Electrical Standards. Detachable disc stem.MC Cubic Feet: 1.14
- Note: Shredding and slicing blades are not adjustable. Kindly refer to user manual before use
The Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY Custom Food Processor has an extra-large feed tube that holds whole fruits and vegetables. Features a 14-cup work bowl, 4mm stainless steel medium slicing disc, stainless steel shredding disc, and chopping/mixing blade. Includes a spatula and recipe book.
Cuisinart FP-11GM Elemental 11 Cup Food Processor, Gunmetal
- Exclusive patent pending Seal Tight Advantage system-seals bowl and locks blade
- Supreme wide mouth feed tube accommodates whole fruits and vegetables
- Adjustable slicing disc
- Reversible shredding disc – medium to fine
- Stainless steel chopping/mixing/dough blade
The Cuisinart Elemental 11 cup food processor allows users to quickly and easily prep larger portions of ingredients for bigger meals. With an 11 cup work bowl, 1 stainless steel blade and 2 discs, it's the ultimate timesaver, making quick work of everything from chopping nuts and pureeing soup to slicing tomatoes and shredding cheese. The rubberized touchpad with pulse control offers the ease of use and versatility that makes this classic the favorite of creative home cooks!. Features: Exclusive patent-pending SealTight Advantage system – seals bowl and locks blade|550 watt motor|11 cup work bowl|Patented BladeLock system|Supreme wide mouth feed tube accommodates whole fruits and vegetables|Powerful performance for everyday food prep tasks|Adjustable slicing disc|Reversible shredding disc – medium to fine|Stainless steel chopping/mixing/dough blade|Convenient rubberized controls – High Low Off and Pulse|Easy-to-clean – removable parts are dishwasher safe|Limited 3 year warranty|BPA free
Cuisinart DLC-DH Disc Holder
This Compact Cuisinart Disc. Holder is a convenient way to store and protect discs from 7 – 11 – and 17 cup Cuisinart Food Processors. The clear, high-impact plastic lets users see which disc is where, making access easy. Each unit holds three discs.
Cuisinart DLC-835TXAMZ Fine Grater Disc, Fits 7- and 11-Cup Processors
Product description
Stainless steel disc grates small, hard foods such as ginger and horseradish safely and easily; dishwasher safe. Requires the use of detachable stem DLC-139TX-1
The fine grater disc makes easy work of grating Parmesan or Romano cheese for topping pasta dishes, nuts or coconut for topping cookies and cakes, ginger for adding to spice pastes and for seasoning a variety of Asian dishes, or horseradish to make your own horseradish sauce. Best of all, this disc lets you forget about scraping any more knuckles on that hand-held grater. The disc slots easily onto the detachable disc stem, but be sure to handle it carefully, as these blades are very sharp. –Jennifer Harris
Cuisinart DLC-836 6-by-6mm Fruit, Vegetable and French Fry Disc Fits 7 and 11-Cup Processors
Product Description
With this versatile cutting disc, you'll create 1/4-inch square strips of potatoes, zucchini, and turnips for deep frying or baking, coarsely chop tomatoes and onions for salsa, make sticks of celery and carrots and other vegetables for salads and crudités, and cut strips of fruits for salads and preserves.
Deep-fried, oven-roasted, or tossed in a sauté pan… everybody loves french fries–or, as an alternative, sweet potato fries. Cuisinart's precisely engineered blade cuts uniform strips from whole potatoes, yams, turnips, zucchini, eggplant, or anything else you can think of, into just the right size to produce a crisp outside and tender interior. It's also useful for cutting vegetables for crudités and preparing fruit for salads and preserves. Made of stainless steel and dishwasher-safe, it comes with a limited three-year warranty. –Victoria Jenkins
Cuisinart DLC-842TX 2mm Thin Slicing Disc
- 2mm thin slicing disc made of durable stainless steel
- Designed to fit Cuisinart 11-cup food processor models DLC-8S and DLC-2011
- Sharp blade slices a variety of fruits and vegetables effortlessly
- Dishwasher-safe for quick, convenient cleanup
- Measures 6-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 2/3 inch
- limited lifetime warranty
Cuisinart 11-Cup Parts and Accessories fits Models DLC-8S/DLC-2011(N)
Cuisinart DLC-869TX-1 Dough Blade
For use with Custom 11 model #s DLC-8, DLC-8E, DLC-8F, DLC-8M, DLC-8P (Pro), DLC-8PLUS, DLC-8S
Deluxe 11 model #s DFP-11
Prep 11 Plus model #s DLC-2011, DLC-2011N, DLC-3011, EV-11PC6, EV-11PC7, EV-11PC8
Cuisinart FP-12BCN Elite Collection Food Processor, Brushed Chrome
- Includes 12-cup large bowl and 4-cup small bowl with pour spouts & measurement Markings
- Electronic touchpad controls – On/Off/Pulse with blue LED lights
- Includes stainless steel adjustable slicing disc (1 to 6mm), stainless steel adjustable shredding disc (fine/medium), large and small stainless steel chopping/mixing blades with blade lock system, and a dough blade
- 10-year motor warranty, 3-year limited warranty
- 1000-watt Peak Power Motor
The Cuisinart Elite Collection 2.0 12-cup Food Processor combines the Cuisinart tradition of culinary excellence with groundbreaking innovation. A 4-cup work bowl nested inside the big bowl, along with the adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc, provide home chefs with multiple food processors in one! The control panel has been redesigned and the exclusive SealTight Advantage System has been simplified to deliver maximum bowl capacity, plus clean processing and pouring. It is truly the finest food prep appliance around for today's modern kitchen!. Features: 12 cup Large Bowl and 4 cup Small Bowl with Pour Spouts & Measurement Markings|1000 watt Peak Power Motor|Exclusive Patent-Pending SealTightTM Advantage System – Seals Bowls and Locks Blades|Easy On/Off Locking System with Push-Button Release|Stainless Steel Adjustable Slicing Disc (1mm to 6mm)|Stainless Steel Reversible Shredding Disc (fine/medium)|Large and Small Stainless Steel Chopping/Mixing Blades with BladeLock System|Dough Blade|Cuisinart Supreme Wide-Mouth Feed Tube and Cover Assembly|Electronic Touchpad Controls – On/Off/Pulse with a Blue LED Light|Spatula|Recipe/Instruction Book|All Removable Parts Are Dishwasher Safe|10-Year Motor Warranty|3-Year Limited Warranty|BPA Free
By our suggestions above, we hope that you can found 11 cup cuisinart food processor blade for you.Please don't forget to share your experience by comment in this post. Thank you!


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Rider Kiesner & Bethany Iles Rodeo Entertainment
Rider Kiesner grew up as a 5th generation cowboy he was competing in Youth and Little Britches rodeos as far back as anyone can remember. He won his first buckle when he was just 5 years old.
He was given a Will Rodgers trick roping kit for Christmas when he was nine. Rider would push the living room furniture back and watch instructional videos over and over until he mastered each trick. He started performing locally that next summer. He than began performing in professional rodeos by the time he was eleven.
Rider continues to practice the cowboy skills of trick roping, gun spinning, and whip-cracking daily.
In the early days of rodeo was held as a competition at the many of the largest rodeos in the nation. Rider competes at the international competitions in trick roping and gun spinning.
At age 28, he has already 2X World Champion All Around Western Performer, 4X World Champion Trick Roper, and 2X World Champion Gun Spinning titles. Rider has performed all 50 states. Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Oman, Dubai, Lebanon, and France. Rider had been featured 7X NFR, 9X Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cavalia, Prairie Circuit Finals, California Circuit Finals, and more.
Bethany Iles started trick riding at just nine years old. Despite not being raised in a horse or rodeo family the lifestyle captivated her . At 10 she and her twin and little sister began performing at rodeos across the Midwest performing both trick and Roman riding acts.
At age 18 Bethany decided to pursue trick riding full time earning her PRCA card which had been a dream of hers. She and Rider Kiesner joined forces when she was 19 and have performed at many big events such as the Mountain state Circuit Finals, Prairie Circuit Finals, Great Lakes Circuit Finals, the American Royal in Kanas City Mo, Road to the horse and many more.
The two competed on two tv shows one being the NBC Sparten Ultimate Team Challenge the other TBS Go Big Show . Their biggest accomplishment was winning the title of 2020 PRCA Dress Act of the Year. Bethany loves the art of trick riding and aims to honor the sport and the woman that came before her.


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Praise Report submitted by Emily, PDHC Center Staff Sophia came to PDHC seeking a pregnancy test. She shared that she had a lot going on in her life right now and needed time to think. During her consultation, it became evident Sophia was holding on to unresolved emotions from a past abortion. PDHC's Abortion Recovery program was offered to her and she accepted. A member of the Abortion Recovery team reached out to Sophia the next day. It was during this conversation Sophia shared a recent physical assault, that happened before she realized she was pregnant. She was greatly concerned about the health of her unborn baby. On her next visit to PDHC, Sophia talked about the mistakes she had made in her past, and improvements she was making to take better care of herself and doing what was best for her baby. She was provided counseling resources to help her deal with her recent traumatic events. When the nurse followed up with her the following week, Sophia shared how happy her and the father of the baby were, and that they had decided to parent. A few months later, Sophia gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! She joined PDHC's Family Empowerment Program and began taking classes to learn as much as she could about being a new mom. She expressed how appreciative she was of the pregnancy services, the abortion recovery programs, the parenting education, and the material services offered by PDHC. Sophia attributes her son's life and her personal healing and growth to the loving care she was given by the nurses, volunteers, and other staff at PDHC. |
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Steinway impressed us earlier this year with a magnificent self-playing piano and now the brand has collaborated with the reputed crystal house Lalique. The result of this collaboration is the Helconia, a new piano that embodies the beauty, elegance and rich craftsmanship of both brands. The Helconia flower was chosen to adorn this piano thanks to a long association with Lalique.
The Heliconia flower was originally created by Marie-Claude Lalique, granddaughter of René Lalique in 1992. 75 Lalique crystals embellish each piano. They have been pressed, fashioned, cut, engraved, polished and signed at the Lalique factory in Alsace.
Later, each crystal is then affixed to the piano at the Steinway factory in Hamburg. The tropical flower is recreated in clear and frosted crystals and metal on the lid, the legs and the case of the piano.
The piano will be available in black and white colors but several veneers are available in premium woods or different colors for those seeking to personalize their purchase. Each grand piano also features a special plaque on the inside, which can be personalized for the buyer.
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Jan 2017Finishing Well
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How do Christian leaders encourage and lead their Christian staff when they are in a secular environment? We were sent this letter and have published it to share with you one woman's solution – an end of the year letter.
A Letter from a Supervisor to her Christian Staff
Therefore, my beloved 'sisters', be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain (1Cor 15:58 ESV)
As we come to the close of 2016, I am compelled to encourage each of you to not only close this year well, personally and professionally; but to look to the coming year with hope-filled anticipation of how the Lord will both use you, and especially grow you forward in faith and character as you execute your duties as mothers, daughters, sisters, friends… and employees.
I send this out to you as a result of my ongoing prayers on your behalf being stirred and challenged as I ask the Lord's leading for each of us in the coming year. Each of you has stated that you are children of God, I receive you as sisters in Christ before seeing you as ladies under my supervision. As such, I want to challenge you to be very purposeful in how you portray yourselves on the job. My prayer is that you live and breathe lives of obedience unto our Lord and Savior as first priority, so that all that is said and done by you is indeed glorifying to God and honoring before man.
In light of who we are in Christ, it is my sincere desire that we shine as a unit. By the sheer reality that we are women of faith, I pray that 2017 will be met with such a sweet unity in this unit that we will exemplify an excellence of work that resonates as a sweet fragrance within our office and before the Lord our God.
As I reflect on each closing year, my personal musings always start with a question: Have I demonstrated a sincere love for God, above all else, and have I allowed more of him to shine through me… or not? And as always, I come away seeing that I still have much work to do. I challenge you to do likewise. Look back over the past 12 months and honestly assess yourself (using the word of God as your mirror); did you strive each day to live in greater obedience before God? Did you treat your fellow workers, clients and managers with respect and seek to comply with all that was asked of you and/or required of you? Did you reach out in prayer for the Lord's help before/during/after going out on your calls? Or, did you have the audacity to simply live out your days on your own accord; calling upon the Lord for help primarily when difficulty or inconveniences arose? Did you strive to keep Christ at the center of your days?
As children of God we have a mandate towards perfection (be ye holy as I am holy) and though we are in the world (by God's loving design), we are not to be of the world. We are called to love and to serve one another and others, and we are to walk in obedience before our Lord; thus, before man also. None of this can be accomplished in our own strength nor by sheer will; No, we need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we need the wisdom and strength of our Lord Jesus Christ; we need the favor of God our Father!
So as you look back over this past year that you have been blessed to live; may you take time to honestly examine if you were truly surrendered to God and if you demonstrated sincere dependence upon Him, as he calls each of us to do. If not, which I do trust is true of each of us, may you join me in confessing this area of sin (self-reliance), and asking that we may draw nearer to Him in 2017; that we may be more engaged in prayer and faithful service to one another and our clients- those whom He has entrusted to our hands.
As we strive to get real with our God, may He be pleased to speak that sweet proclamation into our hearts; Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant!! None of us has fully arrived at living out our lives of faith; but may we be ever striving towards that mark of perfection; of ongoing growing in godliness. We fall down, each of us, more often then we'd like to admit; but as we rise, may we get up in the strength He provides… and Grow Forward!
And as you prayerfully close out this year, Please, please, please, pray for me as I strive to learn and to execute my duties well also… which means overseeing that you do the same.
Although we are employed by our government, we labor for the Lord!!! Don't ever forget that, as your work is Never in vain ~
In Christ Jesus, the Hope of Glory!!! I do appreciate each one of you! God Bless you and Happy New Year


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With extensive experience in trade and customs, GLO assists clients to handle and solve complex legal issues in this field in a comprehensive manner.
We respond to a large number of anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures investigations initiated in China on behalf of overseas companies and represent China-based companies in responding to anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures investigations initiated by foreign countries. GLO has represented the Chinese government in a number of WTO dispute resolution cases, and taken the lead among Chinese law firms to represent Chinese clients in U.S. Section 301 investigations. We also regularly advise, represent or defend renowned Chinese and foreign companies across various sectors like banking, automobile, machinery, electronics, aerospace, artificial intelligence and defense on export control and economic sanctions.
Competent lawyers of the GLO customs and trade compliance team are pioneers and trailblazers of customs and trade compliance business in Chinese legal market. Lawyers on the team provide a variety of customs and trade compliance legal services and crisis management services for clients including Fortune 500 and offer in-depth services regarding knotty problems such as classification of customs commodity, customs valuation of import and export transfer pricing, place of origin compliance under free trade agreement and export control in China and foreign countries. GLO has established import & export commodity customs classification consulting service center, which is tasked with solving difficult problems related to tax number classification of import & export commodity and providing tax planning consulting. In addition, the lawyers provide criminal defense services for corporate clients in a large number of criminal cases related to smuggling.
International Trade
We provide services as follows:
- anti-dumping investigations
- countervailing investigations
- safeguard measures investigations
- Section 301 investigations, Section 337 investigations
- export control and economic sanctions
- WTO dispute resolution
- import and export quota and license control consulting
Representative deal
- Represent China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) in the Section 301 investigation initiated by the U.S. with respect to China's technology acts, policies and practices
Customs and Trade Compliance
We mainly provide services as follows:
- tax consulting and tax planning during import and export
- commodity classification and tax number consulting
- import commodity transfer pricing tax, customs risk prevention & control and customs price negotiation consulting
- customs risk consulting regarding non-trade payments and loyalties
- consulting regarding certain tax relief items of import commodity
- tax increase exclusion and commodity tax number, tax rate adjustment/tax rules survey and consulting
- place of origin compliance consulting
- import and export examination and quarantine consulting
- customs and trade compliance examination, customs risk internal control and trade compliance system construction consulting
- supply chain and import & export business model consulting
- intellectual property border protection
- customs inspection and anti-smuggling case consulting and agency, crisis management
- free trade zone and regional free trade agreement consulting
- access and import & export compliance consulting regarding agricultural products, food, medicine, medical equipment, used mechanical and electrical equipment and waste, among others
- export control and dual-use item consulting
- special consulting services for customs and trade compliance due diligence in investing, financing and listing and merger projects
Representative deals
- providing comprehensive solution regarding transfer pricing tax and customs risk control for a transnational company
- successfully applying for the first case classification preliminary ruling in Shanghai custom district on behalf of a transnational company
- leading the consulting project of import & export commodity tax number classification database of a transnational company, which was reviewed by Shanghai Customs and recognized as having classification precedent effect, making it the first foreign manufacturing import & export tax number classification precedent database
- providing place of origin compliance special services for a transnational company
- providing consulting services regarding Sino-U.S. trade war tax increase, place of origin and export control for domestic and foreign companies
- conducting customs and trade compliance examinations for a large number of clients, providing compliance system consulting and properly solving leftover problems by implementing voluntary disclosure
- successfully finding legal defense against criminal liability in customs investigation cases for a number of companies
Media's Evaluation
Global Law Office has a growing international trade practice that is active in a wide range of industries, including petrochemicals, textiles, agriculture and steel. Skilled at representing both domestic and international clients in trade remedy cases. Demonstrates strength in defending associations in Section 301 investigations. The firm extends its expert coverage into import and export control, and other customs law issues, and is highly sought after by companies from various sectors including semiconductors, automobiles and insurance.
——Chambers-Greater China Region 2022
One client comments: "They are very knowledgeable with the trade practices of different countries and are able to provide timely and accurate advice." "They are a 'no muss, no fuss' law firm who can accurately navigate the business realities of US-PRC tensions,"reports a market commentator.
——Chambers-Greater China Region 2022
- 2022, International trade Law Firm of the Year, China Business Law Journal
- 2022, International Trade Law Firm of the Year: East China - Non-local, Asian Legal Business
- 2021, International Trade Law Firm of the Year: The Coastal Areas - Non-local, Asian Legal Business
- 2020-2022, Nominated in International Trade Law Firm of the Year, Asian Legal Business
- 2018, Trade PRC Law Firm of the Year, China Law & Practice
- 2022-2023, Band 1 Law Firm in Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, Chambers and Partners Greater China Region
- 2022-2023, Recommended firm in International Trade/WTO: Respondent, Chambers and Partners Greater China Region
- 2022, Band 1 Law Firm in International Trade: Customs, Chambers and Partners Greater China Region
- 2019-2021, Recommended firm in International Trade/WTO, Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific
- 2022, Band 1 Law Firm in International Trade: customs, export control and economic sanctions, Chambers and Partners Global
- 2019-2022, Recommended firm in International Trade/WTO: Respondent, Chambers and Partners Global
- 2023, Top tier firm in WTO/International Trade, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
- 2016-2022, Recommended firm in WTO/International Trade, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
- 2016-2022, Recommended firm in International Trade/WTO, LEGALBAND
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I guess it's no longer much of a secret that we're putting the house on the market and moving west. It's been a fun run, but 19 years on the east coast is enough. Vancouver, Washington, here we come!
Vancouver is just across the Columbia River from Portland, where we have a lot of family. For uis, it's more affordable than Portland, and Washington has no state income tax – an important consideration when you're old and on a fixed income.
For both of us, this is the longest we have lived in one place – ever. 19 years. We even had the longest jobs we've ever had. As I said, it's been a good run, but time to move back.
Of course, uprooting after 19 years has its own set of issues and stress. First and foremost, of course, is making sure Nonna is taken care of. After another stroke in December, she had to go into long-term care. She's happy and complacent – and the home is just a few minutes away from us. Great facility, really good staff… We worked out the financials, powers of attorney, the care schedules, et al, and Victor's brother and sister will take over once we're on our way.
Then, of course, we have to sell here and buy there. Fortunately, we have the best Realtor around – Sharon Sharpe – who is making this as painless as possible. Our Realtor out west – Kenneth Johns – was recommended by a family friend and has been great in helping us narrow down our search and steering us in the right direction.
And then there's the added stress of actually having to keep the house really clean and organized for showings! Let's face it – we're much more Oscar than Felix, Blanche leaves wads of fur everywhere, and I really don't understand how cobwebs can reproduce within minutes of cleaning.
And then there's the whole foreign concept of having to keep the kitchen clean. I mean… really…
And getting rid of 19 years of clutter. While Victor is a purger, I'm more of a packrat. And it never fails… whenever I decide to start tossing stuff, I find out I needed something. The local GoodWill store has been our favorite destination – after calling JDog Junk Removal for stuff even I could get rid of… They were great guys and we'll be calling them, again, for the final clean-out after packing.
The stress, the stress…..
So… to try and ease the stress a bit, Victor headed into the kitchen to bake a cake he saw on Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito. We have not baked a cake for 18 months – but it was definitely time.
Sicilian Almond Lemon Cake
adapted from Mary Ann Esposito Ciao Italia
Equipment: 9-inch spring form pan, buttered, lined with buttered parchment paper and set aside.
- 3 large lemons, washed and left whole (Meyer lemons preferred)
- 2 3/4 cups finely ground blanched or sliced almonds (The easiest way to measure the almonds is by weight. You will need 3/4 of a pound or 300 grams.
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 eggs, separated
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup or more of confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fiore di Sicilia extract (mix 1/2 orange extract and 1/2 vanilla extract)
- a few drops of milk
Place lemons in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook just under the boil for about 45 minutes. Drain and when cool, trim the ends, cut them in half widthwise and remove the seeds. Chop the lemons and place in a food processor with 1/2 cup of the sugar and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a fine mesh strainer set over and a bowl and strain the lemon mixture.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Divide blanched peeled almonds into three batches and whirl them in a food processor until they are powdered. Combine the batches and set them aside. (Or: buy fine almond flour at the supermarket!)
Beat the egg yolks and remaining 1 cup of sugar in a medium bowl until they are pale yellow and frothy looking, and then beat in the drained lemon mixture and the powdered almonds. Stir in the salt and baking powder.
In a separate bowl with clean beaters, whip the whites into soft peaks. Fold the beaten whites into the lemon mixture and pour the batter into the pan.
Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out dry. Be careful not to let the cake brown too much; it should be golden brown.
Cool slightly then release sides of the spring pan, remove the sides, and let the cake cool. Dust it with confectioner's sugar or make a confectioner's glaze with:
Mix all glaze ingredients until the glaze consistency forms then drizzle over cooled cake.
Talk about an excellent way to break our cake fast! Moist and lemony, it was perfection on a plate.
We each had one slice and then wrapped it up tight. The following day we sliced it up for the Realtor Open House. I hope they loved the house as much as they loved the cake. There was nary a crumb left…
2020 is bringing new adventures…
We're ready!
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