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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3:
Odisha's Ruling BJD today attempted to reuse its customary time-tested trick of 'central neglect' to divert attention of opposition parties from various issues in the state assembly. However, both BJP and Congress went on a counter-offensive and questioned the efficacy of the State Government.
Food, Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Sanjay Dasburma, earlier in the day, had raised the topic in the assembly to highlight the lack of financial assistance from the center to fight the drought condition in the state.
"While the center is providing other states with grants and aids worth thousands of crore, all that they do for Odisha is send central teams twice. What else can it be other than a rude joke! This has been the policy for both UPA and NDA governments. We oppose it," Minister Dasburma had said speaking to reporters outside the assembly. He was taking an obvious jibe at the ongoing visit of a central team that is here to assess drought situation in the state.
On the other hand, both Congress and BJP refuted the BJD allegation of lack of financial support from the center and instead pointed fingers at the ruling party citing that the State Government has not been able spend Rs 6000 crore in past six years.
"The ruling party is taking up central neglect issue in the assembly. There certainly has not been any central neglect. Instead, the State Government has not been able to spend the central aid and submit the UC (usage certificate). This government always uses the 'central neglect' theme as a way to hide its own inefficiency and incapability," said BJP MLA Pradeep Purohit.
"The UPA government had given abundant funds to the state. As you know, the State Government has not been able to spend it properly and produce the UC because of its incompetence. We advise them to visit the center with a delegation and make the rightful demands. Congress would surely back it," said Deputy Leader of the Congress Legislature Party Chiranjeeb Biswal.


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As much as I would like to be a master-pie maker, I am much more often a crisp and crumble girl. They are so easy to throw together and are my favorite way to enjoy seasonal fruit. Once you have a good crumble topping, the combinations for fruit underneath are endless! That being said, sometimes a simple and classic apple crisp can't be beat.
I made this crisp using the last of our apples from apple-picking in Julian. We live in San Diego and Julian is a little mountain town about an hour inland. Julian is known for it's apple-picking, apple cider, and apple pie. We even found a place were they serve gluten-free pie in town!
We took our toddler apple-picking at a great family-owned orchard where they don't use any pesticides on their apples. Our toddler loved it! I think he ate his body weight in apples. My favorite part was all the different varieties of apples. We picked 1 big bag of various snacking apples and 1 bag of amazing Jonagold apples. I wish I had gotten 2 bags of the Jonagold! They are sweet with a slight tang and very crispy. We made homemade applesauce with them and it was the best I've ever had. They were also wonder in this apple crisp.
Apple crisp is certainly not the most photogenic of desserts, but I love it's rustic charm. We made this to accompany Sunday dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband loves anything served a la mode and I made some dairy-free, french vanilla ice cream to go with it. The leftovers from the refrigerator taste just a wonderful today. I know that because I had to get a bowl of it while I was editing these pictures!
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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp {Dairy-Free}
- 8 apples, Jonagold, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, peeled/cored and thinnly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 3/4 cup sorghum flour or brown rice flour, I used , Sprouted Brown Rice Flourt
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup coconut oil or butter, not melted, preferably cold
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 8x11 inch baking dish.
- Combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, maple syrup, and arrowroot powder in a bowl and toss to combine. Pour into the baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine the oats, sorghum or rice flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Whisk to combine. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the coconut oil until the mixture has pea-sized chunks. Pour the crumb mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes cover the top with foil and continue to bake until the apples are tender and bubbling, about 10-15 more minutes depending on your apples.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator.


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I'm glad to say I don't have a cold.
I'm also glad to say that I had a really nice meal on Tuesday with bookclub.
I had a wet and rainy drive to Aberystwyth yesterday for a meeting about something to do with work.
Today I had training in how to programme Rfid tags in library books.
Gosh, life is full of events!!


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Blood drive supports Pacific Command, exercises
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan -- The U.S. Naval Hospital held a blood drive June 23, at the Pacific Command Armed Services Blood Bank Center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
The ASBBC collects for more than just exercise Talisman Saber, however, according to Petty Officer First Class Christian Lacson, a lab technician with the blood bank. It collects the entire blood supply for the Pacific Command. This includes over 36 countries and more than 200,000 people. Uses for the blood vary, from treating combat injuries and illnesses, to helping during natural disasters.
The blood is either frozen and pre-positioned at blood product depots, or sent to blood supply units in the field. The blood lasts 42 days in regular storage, but up to 10 years when frozen, according to Lacson. The bank takes appointments for blood donations and hosts multiple blood drives per week in order to keep up with demand.
Army Staff Sgt. Denver Steele with the 19th Military Police Battalion Criminal Investigation Division on Okinawa, Japan volunteers to donate blood whenever possible.
He recalled his last combat deployment to Afghanistan when his battalion suffered many casualties, including some of his friends.
"I always try to donate," says Steele. "Since I don't deploy like I used to, I do what I can to assist."
All volunteers willing to donate, like Steele, must undergo a screening process before they are allowed to give blood. They are questioned about their travel and medical histories and must have up-to-date immunization and blood records. This helps ensure the safety of any patient receiving the blood.
"If we have a patient who is already in need of a blood transfusion, (blood) that's infected with something isn't going to do any good for them," according to Seaman Jared Clark, a lab technician with the center. "That's why we have a (rigorous) screening process."
Even if someone may be disqualified from giving blood there is still a way to help.
Volunteers are needed to sponsor blood drives. The primary job of a sponsor is to recruit potential donors, according to Petty Officer Third Class Feliciano Pacheco, a lab technician with the center.
Once the drive is complete, the blood is processed, cleared, tested and shipped in less than a week. This ensures that, if an accident were to happen, service members have quick access to life-saving resource according to Pacheco.
To learn more about blood donation and drive volunteer opportunities, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
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Big Sister is watching you: Facebook legally manipulates how we vote
Voters are being manipulated legally much more than illegally. Yet our focus is on the misuse of data for manipulation — in Russiagate and Cambridgegate — rather than on manipulation itself. Put another way, even if all the rules were followed, people would still be manipulated and elections would still be stolen from them. Illegal manipulation is just the tip of the much larger manipulation iceberg. We must deal with the whole iceberg.
Facebook — or any site tracking behavior and displaying political messages in an individualized format — is undermining democracy with technology by manipulation.
The irony is that this is not limited to people being manipulated by propaganda in a dictatorship, nor illegally in a democracy — but legally in a democracy, in the comfort of our own homes.
I call this permitted online manipulation "Big Sister." Big Brother is public sector. Big Sister is private sector (and very private about it). She doesn't watch you like Big Brother. She watches you at home, listening attentively online, and then tells you what you want to hear in the voice you're most attracted to. The Public Enemy No. 1 of democracy is this perfectly legal invisible hand at the disposal of dishonest politicians to manipulate the way people vote.
Being manipulated to buy something by being offered what you'll statistically want, in a voice you'll statistically listen to, is bad enough. But when it moves on to sliding politicians into the shopping cart, it's another matter. You've enjoyed the benefits of socializing and shopping online without being told that your political objectivity was the price.
Big Sister is no longer just shopping for you. She draws on four powers to manipulate your voting decisions.
The first is she knows you so well. She knows your digital footprint. You've told her almost everything about yourself, most of it with permission, albeit without knowing that you did and without knowing the consequences. You can't possibly remember everything you've clicked, but she can. Beyond computing memory and storage memory, she has the extra advantage of comparative knowledge — she knows about everyone else and can compare them within her algorithm. She can predict your likely next move — and on subjects you haven't yet considered but others have. The algorithm knows you better than you know yourself.
The second power is her ability to communicate one-on-one en masse. She can say exactly what you want to hear in the way you like to hear it. This customization aspect of the Internet has changed the game dramatically. This is where her power to listen to you is made relevant by her power to speak back. Messages are customized to how you're likely to behave. These are guided by the knowledge of how other people's minds with similar views have already been changed by such messages. She not only knows you better than you know yourself — she knows how you're going to react better than you do.
Her third power comes from the political context in which she operates — complexity and confusion, within which all manner of contradictions can be hidden. Voter issues have grown in complexity over the decades because the world, and governing it, has just become more detailed. Commerce is more elaborate. Scientific progress raises more dilemmas. Technology adds new dimensions, and the horizons of responsibility have evolved from a national economic and social perspective to a global one. While the issues on the table have mushroomed, the number of trade-offs we need to resolve has grown faster still. In this resulting jungle of choices, it's almost impossible to nail a contradiction, and a politician has the latitude to give different messages to different people. Big Sister flourishes in this jungle.
Her fourth power comes from another feature of the new environment — that the more lies are told, the less people seem to care. It's as though today's moral spectrum ranges from a lie to a white lie to the even milder "political lie." Never before have politicians had this de facto license to deceive. In such an environment, contradictory messages displayed to different people by the same politician is an irrelevancy compared to the widely tolerated political lie.
Politicians use Big Sister to know you and feed you a customized spin, while the deception goes unnoticed — and if it is noticed, it's diluted by the new moral order. All of these phenomena form a perfect storm that favors a new model of politician who naturally rises to the top.
Politicians in democracies have thus degenerated into a new breed — the "salespolitician" — who, thanks to the manipulative powers of Big Sister, can sell each person with a different story and steal their vote.
All of this is a dream come true for the dishonest person who previously had no chance to survive the scrutiny of public life with a free press. And we'll keep on electing sales politicians till we take the sales out of the politician.
We need regulation to cut the link between our online behavior and any secondary use of it — so data can neither be resold nor used on the primary site to guide political advertising. Trading of data should be legislated — many cookies would be toast. This is the way to unplug Big Sister at the source. Clipping her wings will achieve nothing. The cost to Facebook would be the price of democracy.
We live in a world of wolves and sheep. Big Sister is the teeth of those wolves and the best way to defeat them is to defang them without delay.
© 2018 Mark Dixon
Mark Dixon founded and runs boutique mergers and acquisitions advisory firm The1.com and was a co-founder of BreakingViews.com. His articles have been published on politics, society and finance. He also produces art under the pseudonym Mr. Twist.


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Dr. Joseph Werner is Director of Child and Family Consultants in Mebourne, FL and President of Brevard PALS chapter. At his clinic, he offers Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on sensory integration and self-regulation, coping with anxiety and stress, building social skills, self-confidence and expression of feelings, and improving perceptual-motor skills. Parent/family education is a major part of the client's program. Speech therapy and mental health counseling are also available for children and their families. Dr. Werner works with child and adolescent hair pullers and/or skin pickers.
Dr. Werner has been the spearhead behind the Brevard PALS 5K, Brevard Uncorked and Amici's Golf tournament, all of which support PALS activities in Brevard County.


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This Week, We were on 'This Week in Google'
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 9:41PM
We got a really nice shout out on 'This Week in Google' recently. Kevin Marks seemed to really dig the movie (thanks Kevin!), and Leo Laporte seems to really dig the VHX-powered distribution. Hopefully we can get the film in front of him soon, and see what he thinks.
(Leo: send us a mail, we'll hook you up :)
Thanks again for the mention TWIG!
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Abundant Life Community Church Granbury Texas
Luke 5:1-11 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Galilee (Gennesaret), 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. 4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. 7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men." 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully.
The predominant functions of the moral law and God's commandments:
I. Reveal Sin/our Depravity. – Exposes our sin and tells us we need a Savior
II. Restrain Evil in civil society
III. Assist in the sanctification of Christians. The commandments: the law is a gracious gift to help us in our growth in godliness—it helps us grow and become more like Jesus
1. The law is meant to give knowledge of sin (Rom. 3:20; 4:15; 5:13; 7:7-11), and by showing us our need of pardon and our danger of damnation to lead us in repentance and faith to Christ (Gal. 3:19-24).
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2. The Law restrains Evil in civil society
The law cannot change the heart, it can to some extent constrain lawlessness by its threats of judgement (Deut. 13:6-11; 19:16-21; Romans 13:3-4). Therefore, the law helps safeguard civil order, and serves to protect the righteous from the unjust.
3. Its third function is to lead Christians into the good works (Titus 3:8; Eph. 2:10). The law tells God's children what will please out Heavenly Father. Jesus was speaking of this third use of the law when He said that those who become His disciples must be taught to do all that He had commanded (Matt. 28:19-20), and that obedience to His commands demonstrates the genuineness of one's love for Him (John 14:15).
Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Abundant Life Church serves Granbury, Texas and Hood County as a nondenominational Jesus-centered congregation in Hood County Texas


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Souleika Cherif poses for a photo with her daughter, Kawkeb. When their family frantically searched for a lost wedding ring, they discovered a mold and lead infestation behind their couch. It turned out Kawkeb had severe lead poisoning.
(Angela Johnston)
We meet Souleika Dirieh and Tarek Cherif at the hummus factory they own in San Leandro.
Their three-year-old daughter Kawkeb loves playing outdoors. She runs between empty food crates, deep in a game of hide-and-go-seek with her mom.
Inside the factory, the Cherifs and their employees make dozens of different types of hummus. Piles of ripped pita bread sizzle in the deep fryer before being sprinkled with spices. They're packaged and shipped off to farmers markets around the Bay Area.
Souleika Dirieh stands in front of the hummus shop she and her husband own in San Leandro. They believe their daughter got lead poisoning from an apartment they used to rent down the street. (Angela Johnston)
The hummus factory is right down the street from the studio apartment this family used to live in.
That's where their lead poisoning story began, a little over three years ago.
A Hidden Problem
Tarek had just opened the business. He worked late nights, sleeping on the couch so he wouldn't disturb his wife and daughter when he came home.
"One day I got sick," he says. "For three days I was sick in the house. I couldn't even move."
He just couldn't shake the lingering cold. Souleika and Kawkeb got it too. Her parents say their little girl was sick for about six months with cold symptoms.
The family only seemed to get better when they left the apartment, like when they went on vacation. Then, one day, Tarek realized he couldn't find his wedding ring. They tore apart the house looking for it, pulling out the dresser and peering down the sink.
"We flipped the couch over and everything was green, green and black," Tarek says.
There was mold everywhere.
"I couldn't believe it. I mean, I was in shock," says Tarek.
He says rainwater that collected on the roof seeped into their walls and onto the floor. The mold was disgusting, but they were about to discover something worse.
They took Kawkeb to the hospital to see if the mold was making her sick. The doctors ran other tests, too.
"That's when we realized that she had lead [poisoning]," says Tarek. "Honestly, the only thing I could think of was that it came from the apartment."
A Serious Discovery
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there is no safe level for lead, but the threshold for intervention is when blood shows more than 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood. Kawkeb's blood registered a lead level of 23.
"She stopped eating at first. She was always crying for no reason," Souleika recalls. "Under her eyes were dark circles, and she wanted only my breast milk and not other food, and she would sleep a lot."
That unusual behavior terrified Souleika.
"I blamed myself," she says. "I thought I didn't take care of her and that she ate something that I did not pay attention to."
The Cherifs came to the U.S. from Africa: Souleika from Djibouti and Tarek from Tunisia.
"You know, most of the time I don't hear American kids got lead," says Souleika.
Response Network Kicks Into Gear
The doctor immediately faxed Kawkeb's high results to the county. Diep Tran, a county public health nurse, called the Cherifs, and the Alameda County Healthy Homes department came by to inspect the property for lead.
The Cherifs say by the time the county inspectors got there, the landlord had painted over the mold and the lead, so they couldn't find any initial evidence. Painting over lead does contain it, temporarily solving the problem and making it undetectable.
But county officials concluded that when Kawkeb got sick, the mold must have worn down the lead paint on the walls. Lead particles made their way into the air, and onto the floor where Kawkeb used to play.
"She would get affected more than us," Tarek says. "We could breathe [it in], but because we are adults we could get rid of it faster than she does."
Once they got Kawkeb into the county's lead reduction program, the Cherifs moved out temporarily, staying with family while the landlord said he would finish the repairs.
But as soon as they moved back in, Kawkeb's lead levels didn't go down like they should. The whole family started to get sick again. Tarek says he could tell the mold and lead weren't really gone. He called the landlord.
"I took him inside the house and I showed them the same problem again," Tarek says. "He wanted to move me to another apartment." It was a neighboring unit in the building. Tarek wanted the county to come and inspect that unit, too.
"I told him, 'before I could move to another apartment, I'm going to bring in a whole team and test the place and then I'll move. If it's safe, I'll move.' And I think that's what actually triggered everything. He evicted us right after that," Tarek says.
The Legal Battle Begins
The Cherifs claim their landlord evicted them because they started to put up a fight. They've sued their former landlord for wrongful eviction and a host of other habitability claims. Basically, they allege their apartment wasn't safe to live in.
"The same day he kicked us out he had another family move into the apartment," claims Tarek. "He didn't even clean it. He didn't do a thing. Nothing. I mean we moved out at midnight, and a new family came in at 8 a.m., and they were already in the apartment."
We spoke with the lawyer who represents both Cherifs' former landlord and the property management company. He said he can't comment because the case is ongoing, but that his clients "categorically deny any and all of the Cherifs' claims," and have not seen any evidence with merit.
Tarek Cherif says he's worried someone else will get sick staying in his old apartment building.
"I know my neighbors, they're afraid because the rent is still kind of low. So, they don't want to move out even though they know there are all these problems," he said.
Lead-free, but not cheap
The Cherifs paid just under $900 per month for their old place. The fair market rent for a studio in Alameda County is just over $1500 and many go for more.
When they searched for a new place in San Leandro near Tarek's hummus shop, they couldn't find anything. Eventually, they moved to Milpitas, a 40-minute drive away, into a house they shared with Tarek's brother's family, creating a joint household of seven people.
Their rent nearly quadrupled, but the house is safe. Tarek says he had it tested as soon as he moved in. More importantly, he says, Kawkeb's acting like herself again.
"She's developing normally, she's grown normal. I mean she speaks, what, seven or eight languages," Tarek says. "She counts, she knows numbers."
Her lead levels have gone down significantly, too.
"She's fine," Souleika chimes in. "She's eating well, she's playing. She's hundred percent healthy, and I'm happy."
For a family dealing with a lead-poisoned child, the Cherifs were actually lucky. They had a safety net, some savings and family they could move in with.
What happens to the families that don't have anywhere else to move once they discover their child has lead poisoning?
Diep Tran, the nurse who handles severe lead poisoning cases in Alameda County, says she strongly urges families to move if the lead problem is too difficult to fix or the property owners can't be persuaded. State laws dictate landlords must maintain the property — including addressing lead hazards if there is a lead poisoned child.
Tran says landlords can claim that they want to sell the property instead.
"What if they're really not trying to sell the property and they just want the family to move so they don't have to do the work?" asks Tran. "I cannot go back in three months and snoop around and see that that's what the property owners meant when they said that they are selling. Sometimes they evict the family, and they change their mind."
Then, the homeowners can rent to someone who can pay more, or sell the property altogether. She says sometimes this type of gentrification can result in lead cleanup.
"After a low-income family moves out, the property owners repaint and remodel the apartment or the house and can charge double or triple the price."
Tran says when families have no other options, she actually may encourage them to go to a homeless shelter. That actually ups their chance of getting affordable and lead-safe housing.
Other families, Tran says, move to Stockton, Antioch, Vallejo or Concord — suburbs on the edge of the Bay Area or Central Valley with cheaper, newer homes that don't have lead paint.
In California, some eight million homes were built before lead paint was banned in the 1970s. There are some 400,00 such homes in Alameda County alone.
Alameda County's public health department put together this lead poisoning heat map that accounts for several risk factors like race, poverty level, education, and age of homes. There is a higher risk of lead poisoning in the darker areas.
To follow up on her hunch, we called a handful of Bay Area fair-housing agencies. They told us they're seeing an alarming trend: clusters of refugees and immigrants in unsafe housing. That practice of landlords taking advantage of people they know won't be able to fight back is called predatory habitability.
That's no surprise to Souleika Cherif. She says, older housing stock often ends up going to people who have fewer resources to deal with problems like lead.
This is part of a longer story in a KALW series "Persistent Poison: Lead's Toxic Legacy in the Bay Area."


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Morphum Environmental has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for the small projects category of the Arthur Mead Awards, as part of the annual IPENZ President's Dinner, held in June. Morphum Environmental's Alexandra Stream Enhancement project, entered jointly with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport, was a finalist for the award.
The Arthur Mead Environmental Award is the premier IPENZ Auckland Branch award, presented annually to the best project that addresses sustainability, potential adverse environmental effects, waste management and community involvement. It is open to IPENZ Auckland Branch members, and recognises entrants' significant contributions to preserving, conserving and improving the environment. Our position as finalist among some very large firms is an exciting result to achieve, and is testament to our commitment to maximising the benefit of our work to both the local community and the surrounding environment.
The Alexandra Stream Enhancement project – located in Oteha Valley – was aimed at improving water and habitat quality of the Alexandra Stream, in conjunction with a community cycle-way design to run through the stream corridor. In addition, a number of project sites along the length of the stream were optimised as part of the works.
Morphum Environmental has previously been the recipient of the Arthur Mead Award for the Roy Clements Treeway Boardwalk project. In 2013, the Barbados Wetland restoration – part of the Alexandra Stream Enhancement project – won the NZ Contractors Environmental Award, which was presented to HEB Construction for their part in the construction phase.


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Chile > Public law > Law firm and leading lawyer rankings
Index of tables
Public law
Leading lawyers
- Luis Cordero - FerradaNehme
- Arturo Fermandois - Fermandois & Cía
Next generation lawyers
- Eduardo Cordero - Guerrero Olivos
- Josefina Court - FerradaNehme
- Carolina Helfmann - Prieto
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CMS Carey & Allende
- Domingo Poblete - Fermandois & Cía
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Carey's public law group is experienced in administrative and constitutional litigation as well as advising on constitutional rights, public procurement issues, regulatory compliance, and legislative and regulatory enactment. The team frequently acts before the Public Procurement Court, the Constitutional Court, the Transparency Council and the General Comptroller of the Republic (GCR); indeed recent work included assistance to Red Salud UC Christus with the preparation and filing of objections (and associated hearings before the GCR) against administrative acts issued by the Superintendence of Health. The 'very capable' Lorena Pavic is department head; Ignacio Gillmore is also highly rated.
Focused on administrative and constitutional law, Fermandois & Cía has a strong name in the market for both public law disputes and advisory work. The client list is varied but draws particularly on sectors such as mining, real estate and construction, along with banking and finance. The names to note are Arturo Fermandois, Luis Hevia and Domingo Poblete.
FerradaNehme is 'well connected to emerging trends and legislation' and is highly rated for combining its constitutional and administrative law expertise with the firm's experience in economics and public policy analysis, particularly regarding regulatory matters. Highlights include representing the National Copper Corporation of Chile in a leading public law case, which involved an audit carried out by the Chilean General Comptroller Office of the Republic that challenged the payment of retirement benefits to a former director. Luis Cordero, the recently promoted Josefina Court and founding partner Nicole Nehme are all active and well regarded in the sector; Pilar Soffia was promoted to director.
Barros & Errázuriz's constitutional, administrative law and economic regulation practice covers public procurement issues, administrative contracts, and administrative sanctioning procedures – particularly regarding the natural gas, telecoms, electricity, water, sewerage, health and education sectors. Other areas of strength include contentious administrative proceedings and administrative tariff procedures. Key clients include Colbún, Esval, Aguas del Valle, Aramark and Nuevo Sur. José Tomás Errázuriz and David Cademártori are the key names.
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's public law group incorporates the firm's administrative law, environmental and regulated markets' practices. Areas of note include the public law aspects of water rights, electricity law, customs law, health law and urban development law, as well as public law litigation and the public law issues surrounding major projects. The team acted for Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria in an audit and investigative procedure initiated by the Chilean Environmental Superintendence regarding possible breaches of environmental assessment resolutions. Guillermo de la Jara is highly rated.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría fields lawyers who are experienced in public procurement, urban planning, regulatory issues and complex public law litigation, among other matters. José Luis Lara led the defence of Canal 13 against a petition contesting a public bid convened by the Municipality of Olumé, regarding a licence for the television broadcasting and artistic production of a folk music festival. Other notable clients include Inmobiliaria Casa de Italia, Cerro Bayo Mining Company, Universidad Central de Chile and Banco Santander Chile. Guillermo Zavala is the key counsel.
Allende Bascuñán & Cía regularly assists clients with the sanctioning procedures originated by Chile's administrative authorities, particularly regarding electric transmissions issues, social security benefits, environmental legislation and health services. Firm co-founder Mauricio Viñuela heads the public law department. Clients include Associated Universities, Giant Magellan Telescope Organization, Universidad del Desarrollo and Plásticos Petroflex.
Baker McKenzie Chile has broad experience in both constitutional litigation and in advising on public law issues involving regulated markets. The team assisted pensions fund administrator Planvital with the filing of an action for fundamental rights protection, regarding a public tender for new customers' portfolios. Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés heads the firm's dispute resolution, public law and antitrust practice; he is 'a very charismatic leader, who is not only a skilful litigant, but also has great analytical skills'. Ignacio Naudon is also an experienced adviser in this sector.
CMS Carey & Allende is particularly active in the telecoms, consumer product and energy sectors as well as the travel, leisure and retail industries. Representative work includes advising on public bidding procedures and infrastructure tenders, such as those for hospitals and prisons. Pabla Gaínza and senior associate Aldo Poblete are the names to note.
DLA Piper BAZ|NLD's recent experience includes advising Distribuidora de Alimentos on a judicial action filed before Tribunal de Contratación Pública, which objected to the result of a bid involving the provision of food for public schools. Felipe Bahamondez and senior associate Paulina Farías are the key contacts.
Boutique law firm Fleischmann & León Abogados is highly rated for its experience in infrastructure and construction projects, including advising on concessions, public work contracts, negotiations and administrative law-related claims. Key clients for the 'reliable team' include Constructora Ageovial, Brotec Construcción and Sacyr. Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick and Juan Ignacio León Lira are 'both committed to the cause'.
Guerrero Olivos is particularly noted for its representation of clients before Chile's constitutional court. The team is also known for its sector expertise in construction, mining, pharmaceutical and financial services, along with utilities, transportation and ports. Clemente Pérez and Eduardo Cordero are well regarded.
Prieto is recommended for its assistance with the public law aspects of energy sector matters. The team acted for Engie Energía in illegality claims that were filed against the Tocopilla Municipality, one of which involved private entities paying for public duties. Fernando Samaniego 'has great experience and a very strategic vision'; Benjamín Grebe is widely praised; and senior associate Carolina Helfmann, who was recently appointed director of the firm's regulatory and public law practice group, is 'highly competent'.
Reymond & Cía is experienced in the public law issues surrounding infrastructure and construction projects, public works and mining concessions, including contentious matters and international public law. Alfonso Reymond Larraín, Rodrigo Riquelme Yáñez and Camilo Silva Correa are highly rated.
Boutique law firm Vergara y Cia is well known in the market for its experience in public law. The scope of its practice ranges from regulatory advice to contentious public law; and the firm fields lawyers with specific sector expertise in mining, water and energy and natural resources. The names to note are Alejandro Vergara Blanco, Daniela Rivera Bravo and Gonzalo Muñoz Escudero.


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Hello everybody, dealing with very large fields, let's say text documents, I found that there is a global slowness (on my computer) in returning those field. Since most of the time what we want is an "highlight" value of the field and not the entire field, I thought that we can omit these field from the query. I've tried two methods: - Stored = false works very well, the query is faster, but the highlightning doesn't work anymore (sigh, I know it's by design). - Stored = true and filtering with the "fl" parameters requires me to enter all the fields by hand, since the fl query doesn't support a minus operator (let's say, all the field withouth my veryLargeFieldIDontWantToRetrieveButIWantToSeeAVerySmallPortion). Strangely, using the "fl" parameter in federeated search with "shards" and two different server with different schemas, gave me strange results (no results, actually). It all works well using only one shard, but it was very difficult to benchmark it. Any advice? I hope I'm missing something. Thanks, L.M.
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Skincare routine: Why I use Beautycounter/
This summer I embarked on a journey to eat clean. I detoxed my diet of sugar, gluten & diary. While I have always considered myself a healthy eater, I wanted to see what would happen if I made a strict point to leave these ingredients out of my diet. I have to say I loved the positive changes that occurred. Since this post isn't about that, I quickly say it did shrink my waistline (great for a time I couldn't work out as much I was I would like) and I felt much better with more energy, less aches & cramps.
I was researching and planning my meals for the upcoming 21 day cleanse during my trip to Charleston, SC this Summer. My cousin, who I was visiting, pointed out that since I am focusing on my health I should consider not only what I am putting in my body but also what I am putting ON my body since our skin is our largest organ. I of course thought I was rather conservative in this area as I tried to use "natural" products on myself and my daughters. As I began to research further, I realized that I was falling short in this area. Face products I use during pregnancy were both a hormone inhibitor and a carcinogen and the sunscreen I was using on my girls, that I thought was natural, is in fact filled with harmful ingredients. Have you seen the Environmental Working Group's skin deep website where you can check the products you use for safety? They also have an app that makes it easy to check from your phone.
I had no clue that the FDA has not passed any significant regulation affecting beauty products since 1938 and that the EU bans 1400 ingredients from being used in products, but the US only 11! This was alarming & maddening. Just like with food, and healthy eating, I think we need to be our own advocates and know what we are consuming. Unfortunately regulations are always looking out for consumers best interests but rather big industries.
When my cousin let me use her Beautycounter products, I fell in love. First, the packaging is simple, sophisticated, and beautiful. I started using the sunscreen on my daughters and it is effective. Not only does it go on nicely, bye bye white ghost skin, but it also smells good and works! My girls actually look forward to using the face stick to "put on their makeup." Then I started using the kids body care line- the shampoo, conditioner, & body wash. With other natural companies I've used, the soap and shampoo doesn't lather. With Beautycounter the shampoo still lathers so you can make silly hair do's in the bath.
When I realized how much I loved the products for my girls, I decided to try out the Nourishing face line for myself. I have to say I really saw a difference. I think the combination of giving up Sugar along with detoxifying my skin care products really made a difference. I used the charcoal soap & mask and it really helped clean out my pours. I now, cannot live without my Balancing Face Oil. I swear it is a magic potion that leaves my skin so soft and supple. It helps to battle adult acne which is something I have sadly struggled with since my 20's. Over the summer people stopped me to say how they could see a difference in my skin and asked what I have been doing.
I have wanted a natural makeup especially since I am still nursing and know that my products are transferred to the baby every day. I was skeptical of the makeup because I have tried other natural makeup lines without any luck. I used Juice Beauty earlier in the Spring and loved the application and feel but came home after work and it had oxidized and separated on my skin- yikes, embarrassing. I have had a lot of luck with the Beautycounter's Tint Skin collection. I wear it in Sand along with the Light concealer pen for covering my sleepless nights that appear under my eyes daily. I put it on in the morning and it is perfect coverage for my day to day.
I love Beautycounter's mission. The CEO, Gregg Renfrew is a total #bossbabe looking to make a huge impact. Her goal is to educate and get safer products into the hands of everyone. Beautycounter is a direct sales company and the reason being is because they really believe in education, an element that gets lost when sold in big box stores like Sephora & Ulta. They have a "never list" of ingredients that they refuse to use in their products and believe in strict self regulation. I particularly love this because it makes it easier on a busy mom like me. I don't have to research each product and run all over town, or the internet, to purchase each item. It takes the guesswork out of it for me and I appreciate that.
I support the company mostly because of my girls. I want a safer future for them. The rate of cancer, ADHD, allergies, & infertility is on the rise. I am not a scientist but have done enough research to know the products we use are linked to & have negative implications on our health. I can't be perfect, but I try to create a safer, non-toxic environment for my girls.
Beautycounter partnered with Target and launched a time capsule collection in stores this week. The products offered are a sampling of the most popular items allowing everyone to give it a try. I of course took my girls to Target this morning to check it out and purchased a few of the makeup sampling sets.
Enter to win 1 of my favorite products.. Comment below on how many beauty care products you use in a day and what Beautycounter product you may want to try? Winner will be announced Wednesday!


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Best experience EVER!
I had Rolando respond to my air conditioning unit that went out recently. It was so cold in my house we had to sleep in front of the fire place. Rolando came and was extremely professional and helpful and helped us get heat again!
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3 years ago
Quality of service
Bo Benson with Metro tech Mechanical and his crew worked magic getting my new heat and air unit replaced during these 90 plus days. I have 7 dogs and 1 cat and I worried about the heat in the house while I was at work..I would get home and it was 85 plus and he and his crew cared about them and us.and not so much about selling me something I didn't need. He showed me what was broken and explained how it should work. He also got my home warranty company to approve to replace it. Now this thing has broken down 3 times in 6 months and he was the only company who could get them to do this with out me having to pay a arm and a leg. My cost of a 5,ooo dollar unit, 250.00 now that's a deal.and a life saver for my dogs and me. So thank you Bo Benson and your company for doing such a great job and not cheating me out of cash I didn't have, you guys ROCK.
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They were timely and professional and were able to help me schedule additional repairs that I did not notice.
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The young man came out, but he had a job in Brentwood that he needed to do and he didn't want to get under the floor of my house and get dirty, so he said he would come back and repair the leak under the floor of my house. He did not come back the same day, but he did come back and he repaired the leak and charged $200, which was very reasonable for the job he had to do. This is a small rental house that I am remodeling and it was dirty under the flooring and the job could not have been a pleasant one. I appreciate the fact the young man came back because I did not expect him to when he left to go to Brentwood. I would hire this company again because they did what they said they would do.
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They were great. Also helped me out with issues I had with my air conditioning unit.
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We needed a grinder pump installed and new sewer line installed. On this job I contacted 3 companies and set 3 appointments.. Metro was the only one that was on time. The appt. was at 9:00 am and they were at my driveway at 8:45 am. The other companies drifted in and out at their own convenience .....Metro was not the lowest offer however, they were in line with what other neighbors paid.. This company operates with very high standards for service and I would give a 5 star recommendation to anyone.
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Courteous and even though they weren't able to make the first scheduled appointment, they did call and reschedule for the next day. Fair priced.
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Outstanding service,outstanding people, have already recommended these folks to my friends.
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Best Price, Prompt, and followed up with everything I asked for. Personally chose the units I wanted and they matched or beat all others. Would recommend use them for a estimate, I'm sure you'll appreciate their honesty. Other HVAC companies, in our area, sought to take advantage, with escalated prices, and promises they could not honor.


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Frequent Counter Charge contributor and all around awesome guy Devlin Smith moderates a quick army review of the Empire of Dust(in). Joining Devlin on the cast by EoD experts Nathan Clevenger and the 2018 Paragon Dustin "Superbeast" Howard. If you enjoy this short format Army Review please let us know on our Facebook page!
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Join South Sound Surfrider as it hosts Tacoma City Council Member Ryan Mello, speaking about current environmental issues facing the city and how residents can get involved in building a better Tacoma. Ryan Mello is also the Executive Director of the Pierce County Conservation District, working on regional issues that affect our land and our waters. Come out for an informative and friendly discussion about the place we live and love, and how each of us can help to improve it.This is the monthly meeting of the South Sound Chapter and is free and open to the public. All ages welcome.


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I do my own Chilikryddor of my dried chillies. I use a "Magick Bullet" a small blender with a knife for crushing tex spices, nuts etc..
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American Cut and The Regent Cocktail Club Shift into Summer Hours, Announce July Music Schedule
The lazy days of summer mean more time for leisurely meals at your favorite restaurants. American Cut's The Cut Bar answers the call with new hours while the rooftop Regent Cocktail Club brings on a full schedule of live music to fill summer nights in addition to Rooftop Rosé featuring $12 glasses of Whispering Angel every Wednesday evening through September. The Regent is open Sunday-Wednesday from 4 p.m.-midnight and from 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Cut Bar opens daily at 4 p.m. and welcomes guests with a snack bar menu until 11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday; happy hour runs Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. For a decadent steakhouse dining experience, settle into the American Cut dining room, serving a dinner menu of American classics nightly beginning at 5 p.m.


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Designers and builders are now actively seeking more information on timber offsite construction systems, with display booths offering an unparalleled opportunity for business development.
The exhibition displays will be located in the generously proportioned Crown Promenade first floor foyer area where all catering will be provided for delegates in an open light-filled mezzanine space.
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These are the days were your cheeks hurt from laughing and every one is looking at you with that weird look like you are on something. It's epic to just get wired n trip out n have fun and surf waves in different ways, with different boards with some good mates.
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Submerged Oxygenating Plants help keep water in ponds aerated and pond life healthy. Planting depths for pond plants are grouped depending on whether the plants need reliably moist, boggy soil or deeper water to grow in.
These plants float on top of the water.
Fontinalis Antipyretica - Water Moss
This fresh green oxygenating pond plant, also known as the common water moss, adds oxygen to your pond which helps to keep pondwater clear and healthy, and contributes to a lovely-looking pond.
Ceratophyllum demersum
Commonly called Hornwort this is a dense, mat forming plant with insignificant flowers. Flowers July Height 5cm/2in. Spread 1m/39in
Ranunculus aquatilis
Water crowfoot is a pretty little flowering plant suitable for any size pond. Flowers May. Height 5cm/2in. Spread 40cm/16in
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How To Save Flower Seeds for Planting Next Year
Easiest Plants to Grow
Not all plants will grow from seed, and some are easier than others. And some, like calendula, will drop their seeds on the ground and come back next year, with no help from you.
If you're new to seed-collecting, here are some easy to grow flower suggestions to get you started:
Annual Flowers:
- Calendula
- Comos
- Marigold
- Sunflowers
- Zinnia
Perennial Flowers:
- Black Eyed Susan
- Coneflower
- Gaillardia
- Lupine
- Poppy
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September 26th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Sorry, but you have mis-identified these flowers. The top ones are zinnias and the other orange one is an orange cosmos. But, all these can be saved as dried seeds and they will come up as a volunteer too.
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June 6th, 2017 at 10:38 am
I have poppies in my front garden that has been planted long before I moved into this house last year ( bungalow) they had a lovely show this year they were also showing well and flowering well. But lately these last week or two they have a big space in the center and fallen over to one side as though someone had fallen onto them . Did ask a grandson to try and tie them into some kind of bunch the way they were standing up before this happened but he said that he couldn't do this as they were starting to snap. Now they don't look so nice in this state .
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10 Exotic Animals You Can Actually Own
In the United States, owning a pet is a common occurrence. Whether it is a dog, cat, or even a snake, there is little shock factor in learning that a friend has one of these animals as a pet. Yet, imagine hearing they own a capybara or a bearded dragon? One might think there are laws against owning certain animals and sure, there are regulations on some, but in fact, there are a plethora of exotic animals that one can own. It may require additional work, costs, and/or permits, but it is possible! So, set aside any preconceived notions of dangerous or unusual animals and see if any tickle your fancy. Here is a list of 10 exotic pets that one can own in the United States.
10. Wallaby
Wallabies are active, engaging, and able to create a strong bond with families and fellow household pets. Wallabies are similar to the more well-known marsupial, the kangaroo, but are easier to handle and care for because of their smaller size. This smaller stature allows one to better handle and care for their new companion. It is important to note that in order to own a wallaby, there are additional factors that must be considered. Native to Australia, wallabies are used to warm, vast habitats, which means some climates of North America might not be suitable for this type of pet. For this reason, it is illegal to have a pet wallaby inside city limits in many states. This is why it is important to research beforehand.
If someone is looking for a low maintenance friend, a wallaby is not a good choice. Wallabies are known to be very strong and powerful. Thus, make sure you are physically able to handle and care for a marsupial friend! While owning a wallaby may take additional work than owning a dog or a cat, wallabies are a fun and interesting animal to own. If you are planning on acquiring a pet wallaby, make sure you are ready to adapt and learn from your newfound friend!
9. Capybara
Afraid of your little sister's pet hamster? Well, then a capybara may not be the right pet for you. Capybaras are the world's largest rodent, growing to around 3-4 feet in length and weighing as much as 150 pounds. You may think this is a creature from Narnia, but lo and behold, capybaras are a bona fide reality! While the thought of the capybaras size seems daunting, they are actually very cute and friendly pets! They are fairly communal creatures that prefer to live in a group. For this reason, if you are looking to own a capybara, it is better to own more than one! While this will inevitably be more work, it is necessary in order to offer a sustainable and suitable environment for your new pet.
Not only do capybaras require additional companions, but as they are semi-aquatic animals, access to a body of water is vital. Despite their high maintenance nature, capybaras are an adorable and unusual pet. So, if you have the resources, check to see if owning a capybara is a possibility for you! You'll need to check local zoning laws and whether you will be allowed to have a pet capybara.
8. Turtle
Want to own an exotic animal, but do not have a lot of extra time and energy to take care of one? Turtles are a perfect option for you! Not only are they low maintenance, but they act as an intriguing centerpiece for a living room. With their beautiful shell designs and slow movements, they can be quite mesmerizing! While they may not require a lot of work in the long run, they will need additional care if raising them from birth. In the younger stages, they need extra supervision to make sure their environment is suitable for them. Typical habitats for turtles include both land and water. Not only do they need a diverse landscape, but they thrive in large spaces. The more space, the better!
Did you know turtles have great memories? Well, they do! Often times, they recognize their owner and come when called. Their strong memory allows for the owner and turtle to create a strong, lasting bond. When I say lasting, I mean it! The average lifespan of pet turtles can be up to 40 years. So, if you are looking for a long-lasting friendship with a peculiar companion, look no further!
7. Bearded Dragon
Originating from Australia, bearded dragons are another legal, exotic pet to own in the United States. They are known to be among the most gentle of reptiles. Despite their scaley exterior, bearded dragons enjoy being held and touched. While it is safe to pet these interesting creatures, always wash your hands after touching or holding them because they carry bacteria that can cause illness. On top of being friendly pets, they are also very entertaining! They are diurnal animals, which means they are active during the day and sleep at night–similar to the patterns of humans! Thus, you can spend your days observing your new pet's movements and habits. For this reason, bearded dragons are commonly kept as pets for families with young children. What better way to teach kids about reptiles?!
While the hard exterior of bearded dragons could turn people off, for some, it is exactly what they need. Since they have no fur or hair, people with allergies are sure to enjoy having a pet that does not make them sneeze! As they are reptiles, they need a warm enclosure and plenty of fresh fruit and veggies to keep them healthy. Also, most cities allow them without a special permit.
6. Hedgehog
In recent years, hedgehogs have become popular among the younger generation. This could be due to the increased popularity on social media or simply because people are starting to find out that hedgehogs are awesome creatures! While these spiky animals look similar to a porcupine, they are much smaller and better natured. So, you can rest assured you will not experience painful quill shots to the chest while holding them. If you find yourself owning a hedgehog, be sure to spend a lot of quality time together–especially in the beginning stages. This ensures a strong bond between the owner and the hedgehog. Hedgehogs are naturally nervous animals. For this reason, it is important to handle them carefully (with heavy gloves), so they can feel comfortable in their surroundings. Not only will this be beneficial for the hedgehog, but for yourself as well.
Hedgehogs have proven to be a low maintenance pet, but this does not mean that this exotic pet is for everyone. They are most active at night, so oftentimes, hedgehog owners have complained of loud noises while they were trying to sleep. Nevertheless, there are upsides and downsides to every pet. This is why it is important to research the habits and patterns of potential future pets to create a great match.
5. Southern Tamandua (Anteater)
Do you have an ant problem? Are you missing a furry friend to fill a lonely void? Well, this animal may be for you. The Southern Tamandua is something of a sight, with their long face and pointy ears. Though they may look exotic and foreign, their needs are very similar to ours. They are attention seeking animals who enjoy cuddling. They are sensitive creatures who may begin acting differently toward their owners if they feel they are being neglected.
Originally from South America, they prefer forests and grasslands. And though they may be legal in some areas of the United States, some environments might not be sufficient for their needs. Hence, the importance of researching exotic animals beforehand. No matter how bad one might want an exotic animal as their own, remember to think of their well being first. While the Southern Tamandua carries itself with an air of wisdom and class, beware of their tongue! Their long tongue is covered with a thick, sticky substance. The substance is not harmful, but it is messy! If you are willing to take the risk of occasionally turning into a human bee trap, check out this species of anteater!
4. Hyacinth Macaw
Coming from Central and South America, the Hyacinth Macaw perfectly encompasses the colorful culture of these world regions. This parrot is as lively as you would expect with loud colors and an even louder voice. Like other birds, the Hyacinth Macaw takes a lot of work and energy to care for. Do not let this deter you though! For those who desire a conversational friend, this bird could be a nice match.
Similar to other exotic animals, the cost of this parrot is quite expensive, but for bird enthusiasts, it is worth the money! Not only is the Hyacinth Macaw aesthetically pleasing, but they are very playful and active pets. They are known to break toys, thus it is always suggested to have a plethora of toys on hand. On top of this, they tend to chew on a lot of things! This chewing, similar to the habits of other birds, is very loud. I would suggest if there is a baby in your home, this parrot would make life much harder! But if you are indifferent to noise, the Hyacinth Macaw has the potential to be a great member of your home.
3. Fennec Fox
Imagine the most majestic looking animal gracefully walking around–in your home. Depending on the state laws regarding the ownership of a Fennec fox, this could be a reality. Fennec foxes are not only beautiful, with pointy ears and a dignified face, they are very similar to common household pets. Some experts say they are a perfect cross between a cat and a dog. Depending on their mood, they enjoy being interactive and playful with their owner, while other times, they are more independent. On top of this, they are about the cutest animals on the face of the planet.
The soft nature of these animals makes the domestication of them a bit easier than others. With that said, Fennec foxes–along with other wild animals–thrive in the wild, thus be very careful and intent on choosing to bring one into your home. Like adopting other animals, adopting a Fennec fox is a commitment–as they live to be around 15-years old. In a sense, it is like raising a child. They live a long time, expect attention, and are high maintenance. With that in mind, longtime owners of these animals have enjoyed them immensely.
2. Spotted Genet
Spotted genets look like a mix between a ferret and a house cat. This combination creates an image of a lemur-like animal. With the elongated neck and striped tail, many would be stumped to know what the animal is. Spotted genets are known to be skittish and territorial. Thus, if you are someone who prefers being close and cuddly with your pets–a spotted genet is not for you. Not only are spotted genets known for being skittish, they also have the potential to respond in a more aggressive way (i.e. scratching, clawing, etc). However, usually, there is little threat and seriousness, as the average size of a spotted genet is around 1.5 feet tall. With regard to their more private nature, they have been known to interact well with people and other house pets, but of course, this depends on the time since the onset of introduction.
The spotted genet is a nocturnal animal, which means their main time of activity is during the night. Depending on an individual's sleep schedule, this could be a problem. As one can see, a spotted genet is a mysterious and independent animal that may not be the best house pet. Nevertheless, it is still legal in many states in the United States, so more power to any future spotted genet owners. Your neighbors will continually wonder what kind of "cat" you have!
1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Lastly, on our list of exotic animals that are legal to own in the United States is the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. This infamous, intriguing insect is not only great when talking about future nuclear fallout survival, but they are also very low maintenance housepets! Depending on your preference, these exotic insects could become your next companion. If you find yourself judging the Madagascar hissing cockroach, take the time to get to know them, so you can see for yourself how precious they can be. We cannot promise you will not feel the same way as you did beforehand, but give it a try!
To most, a Madagascar hissing cockroach is far from the preferred house pet, but nevertheless, owning this cockroach is legal in most states in the United States. Not only is the Madagascar hissing cockroach indestructible, they are great at scaling vertical glass. Unlike other cockroaches, they do not have wings, so one only has to worry about their unparalleled climbing abilities. Whatever you decide to house them in, make sure it has a secure top! All in all, if someone is looking for an oversized, hardy insect to gross out your friends with–the Madagascar hissing cockroach has you covered.


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After ending the previous session modestly lower, stocks may see some further downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 141 points.
Concerns about the global economy may weigh on Wall Street after the European Commission lowered its eurozone growth forecast.
The European Commission slashed its GDP growth forecast for 2019 to 1.3 percent from 1.9 percent and lowered its estimate for growth in 2020 to 1.6 percent from 1.7 percent.
The downgrade reflected external factors, such as trade tensions and the slowdown in emerging markets, notably in China.
Officials warned that the European outlook faces substantial risks due to the uncertainty about Brexit and the slowdown in China.
A steep drop by shares of Twitter (TWTR) may also generate negative sentiment, as the social media giant reported better than expected fourth quarter results but forecast a jump in expenses this year.
On the U.S. economic front, a report from the Labor Department showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits pulled back less than expected in the week ended February 2nd after the jump seen in the previous week.
The report said initial jobless claims fell to 234,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 253,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to drop to 221,000.
Stocks turned in a relatively lackluster performance during trading on Wednesday before ending the session modestly lower. With the drop on the day, the major averages pulled back off their best closing levels in two months.
The major averages ended the day in negative territory but off their lows of the session. The Dow edged down 21.22 points or 0.1 percent to 25,390.30, the Nasdaq fell 26.80 points or 0.4 percent to 7,375.28 and the S&P 500 slipped 6.09 points or 0.2 percent to 2,731.61.
In overseas trading, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region turned in a mixed performance on Thursday, with markets in Hong Kong and mainland China still closed for holidays. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index fell by 0.6 percent, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index jumped by 1.1 percent.
Meanwhile, the major European markets have all moved to the downside. While the German DAX Index has plunged by 1.9 percent, the French CAC 40 Index is down by 1.1 percent and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index is down by 0.4 percent.
In commodities trading, crude oil futures are sliding $0.67 to $53.34 a barrel after rising $0.35 to $54.01 a barrel on Wednesday. Meanwhile, an ounce of gold is trading at $1,311.80, down $2.60 compared to the previous session's close of $1,314.40. On Wednesday, gold fell $4.80.
On the currency front, the U.S. dollar is trading at 109.71 yen compared to the 109.97 yen it fetched at the close of New York trading on Wednesday. Against the euro, the dollar is valued at $1.1335 compared to yesterday's $1.1362.
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The 2016 John Lewis Christmas advert has arrived in the form of Buster the Boxer. The story, created by Adam & Eve, centres around a new gift for the family daughter; a trampoline; and it's universal ability to bring fun and excitement to all. All that is except for Buster who has to patiently wait for the opportunity to spring into action. Overall a well written, beautifully shot and animated ad that captures the fun and magic of gifts at this festive time of year.
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El undécimo Festival Internacional de folclor Veliko Tarnovo se llevará a cabo el 19 de julio - Agosto 02, 2008. Como organizadores del evento, tenemos la ambición de enriquecer a los participantes' con la lista de los conjuntos de muchos atractivos culturas y orígenes étnicos.
El Festival se dice que es uno de los mayores foros internacionales de folclore en la región de los Balcanes. Es un gran evento nacional con fama mundial y un ambiente único.
Veliko Tarnovo El festival internacional de folclore se le ha concedido el Estatuto de un Festival de CIOFF / Consejo Internacional de los Organizadores de Festivales de Folclore y Artes Tradicionales en la UNESCO /.
Plazo para el envío de materiales promocionales y de los formularios de inscripción para la participación - 31.01.2008.
Mor de información: www.folklorefest.com
In a small village of Kassandra, we have created "Once upon a time", with much artistic feeling and love for children and man, tradition, nature and life...
"Once upon a time...
Means holidays and relaxation! Entertainment and action! Daring and adventure! A live fairytale-like reality...
In a ravine where holly, myrtles, arbutuses rove their braches. At a place where nightingales compose their musical symphonies In a valley whose boundaries are set by pine clad mountainsides.
Near the unique natural spring of Kassandra "Patatlaka", where gurgling waters spring from the heart of the mountain...
...at a place with a climate that can be compared to no other. At New Skioni, located at the peninsula of Kassandra in the prefecture of Halkidiki, only 1 km from the northeastern part of the picturesque village. All tradition gathered in this valley which seems as if untouched by time; however you will discover that time here is never enough if you want to see everything.
With the initiative of Dimitra Papachristodoulou - Gogakou, educator by profession, who wanted to give sound principles to her children - pupils and dreamt of a live folklore workshop, we created "Once upon a time..." with much artistic feeling and love for children and man, tradition nature and life.
Children are approximately the same age, forming small groups with an older person us their team leader, stay in small modern houses.
Experienced educators and trainers have prepared special programs concerning entertainment, creative and athletic activities.
Special care to the health of children, offered 24 hours a day by a doctor or a nurse.
Because technology has made man arrogant and egocentric.
Because we think that environmental education does not work when man face environment authoritatively.
Because the "Nature-Animals-Man" triptych must retain a balance
Because man can never realize the fact that man and environment are interdependent by means of words but by experience and actions. This is the reason why we created "Once upon a time"
At its live folklore workshops you will see nature, man, animals in an interdependent harmonic and balanced relationship.
At "Once upon a time" you will see no dead exhibition areas.
You will experience live tradition, a fairytale-like reality, a game of tradition and life, of nature, man, animals, in as ideal relationship.
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Web sıte:www.gogakou.gr
The website for the 2008 Bulgarian Folk Music & Dance Seminar in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is now almost complete and contains detailed information about the teachers and daily schedule.
This Seminar is especially designed for non-Bulgarians (or Bulgarians interested in connecting with their "roots" music and dance) who want a more in-depth opportunity to learn traditional instruments, singing styles, and dance than is normally possible for groups or individuals traveling to Bulgaria. This richly unique program couples the knowledge of teachers at the Plovdiv Music Academy with tradition bearers throughout the country. Many classes will be taught by village "masters" from various regions in Bulgaria; the dance program, in particular, features different groups of musicians and dancers throughout the week, teaching dances from their own villages. A Bulgarian language class will also be offered, as well as optional evening social activities.
Bulgarian Folk Music & Dance Seminar
July 27, 2008 - August 2, 2008
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A few things to note since last year's Seminar:
1) We've added classes in accordion and clarinet that will focus on Bulgarian technique, styling and ornamentation.
2) We've extended the daytime schedule to better accommodate the hugely successful after-lunch folk presentations by revered Bulgarian masters and instrument makers.
Registration can be completed on-line. We are continuing our special 15% discount for EEFC members (this is another great reason to join the EEFC! www.eefc.org ). Students from past years have raved about their experiences at the Seminar. (You can read some of their comments on the website.) Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Larry Weiner
International Program Coordinator
2008 Bulgarian Folk Music & Dance Seminar, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
10206 Day Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
The International Folk Festival is organized by Folk group "Colle del Verdicchio" since 1978. This year at its 30th edition, and has had the honour of hosting Folk groups from around the world.
This year will participate groups from: Mexico, Russia, Colombia and Uganda, as well as from Italy and are awaiting other signers but we would be really happy and proud to have with us a group like you, if it possible, implement an exchange programme.
Michela Bastari
Artistic Director
Gruppo Folclorico
"Colle del Verdicchio"
Via Roma, 61
El primer festival internacional de la danza del folklore bajo nombre del "mosaico cultural", en el cual más entonces 50 conjuntos de la danza de la gente de Serbia, tan bien como por todo el mundo participará, será llevado a cabo en Belgrado. El festival internacional organizado por SUMADIJSKI OPANAK en Belgrado, Serbia.
Arrival August 1 afternoon, departure August 11 morning.
Programme :
Dancing from 9 to 12 AM and from 6 to 8 PM
Choreographer:Vladimir TANASIJEVIĆ
Artistic director of the Branko Krsmanović Ensemble and Boris DIMITROV, Balkanfolk Bulgaria, with Saša SMREKIĆ accordeonist, director of the traditional music orchestra Abrašević, Čačak
Music lessons: 2 hours in the morning 2 hours in the evening for violin, accordeon, gajda, kaval, tapan, frula (clarinet on demand).
Accommodation :
In the RUDNIK mountain resort situated about 95km from Belgrade in the village RUDNIK.
Full-board accommodation in 3 stars hotel Neda Zamid, full comfort.
Traditional SERBIAN cooking and home made specialities.
Afternoon and evening entertainment :
Afternoon will be free for swimming-pool, or for art-working in studio of weawing carpets and apron, painting technique from Byzantium period – icon painter studio, or for excursions.
Folklore nights with live music, songs and dance, meeting with a local folk group
Three excursions: tour of the old village-museum mill, visit to the Oplenac – Church of st.George, mausoleum of the Karadjordjević dinasty, King Petar I, another visit to the traditional fair and famous brass band (trumpet) festival in Guca!
During the summer hot days, in that part of year up to 35 C. Altitude of 520m induce very fresh and pleasant nights.
Mountain Rudnik is well known region in Serbia like
" fresh and clean air spa".
Academia internacional de verano de arte
Vamos a cantar todos y competir en el canto, todos vamos a sobresalir en el juego y de jugar, vamos a todos a la danza y la danza.
Organizada por siete vez consecutiva por "EUROGRADE" Ltd y "EUROGRADE BG" Ltd, con el apoyo de Primorsko Municipio.
Del 7 de junio de 2008 hasta el 27 de Agosto de 2008
Dear friends,
Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children's festivals, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.
Dates of the festivals:
03.08.2008 – 09.08.2008
03.11.2008. – 09.11.2008
01.12.2008 – 07.12.2008
03.01.2009 – 09.01.2009
In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.
During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to gen an international diploma. Festival's judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.
Main characters of festivals - serious organizing approach, well worked excursion and entertainment program, infinitely warm welcome and festive mood.
Don't be hesitating to ask questions. You may send your questions to the e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or all our managers will be glad to pay attention to you.
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The 17th International festival de folclore se celebrará del 3 al 7 de agosto, 2008 en la ciudad de Varna, Bulgaria.
Conjuntos de danza tradicional y el folclore elaborados podrán aplicar para los siguientes dos categorías:
- Juventud, Grupos mayores de 15 años
- Adultos' Ensembles
Los conjuntos que deseen participar en el 17th International Folklore Festival - Varna 2008 debería enviar una carta en inglés que expresan su deseo de participar en el Festival no más tarde del 31 de diciembre de 2007 a la dirección:
Festival Internacional de Folklore
Departamento de Cultura
Varna Municipality
43, Osmi Primorski Polk, Blvd
9000 Varna
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In a lengthy post in her social media, Gor Mahia's organizing secretary Judith Nyangi has accused treasurer Sally Bolo of missapropriating and misusing funds.
Below is her message:
Dear Kogalo diehards,when you elected me you trusted and believed in me and that's why I got the most votes.As the Ogoi matron I used to put things on the table and would at times tell the chairman point blank when there was a problem. You elected me to streamline and expose any rot .The treasurer had been misusing club money the way she wants.In our last EC meeting we resolved that after our home match no payments will be made at the stadium until after the cash is banked and payments approved by EC but as you can see the same trend was repeated.You saw in form 34A the same abnormalities.
Secondly she has been colluding with this other cartel called Aduda to deduct player's cash without the knowledge of the EC.Mike Simiyu was paid 15k less last month and repeatedly this month. The chairman ordered the treasurer to immediately pay the boy his full arrears which up to now nothing has been done.
As the organising secretary ,my work on the match day is to attend prematch and organise everything from police,stewards public address ambulance ballboys etc.This doesn't happen am always told by Sally eti Aduda has done.
On our last match,I was to be in kisumu by Friday to hype the match thru roadshow and radio stations passed by EC.On that Friday is when i received 10k from Sally. I arrived in kisumu Friday 9pm.While in kisumu everything had been arranged by the above cartels,mine was to enter the stadia Russia area and enjoy my boys play.
When I asked for money for roadshow sally told me that the money is normally sent to Harvey Mangla is this true and when did you take my position?
Money is being misused left right and center until now players have not been paid several training allowances plus winning bonuses and as a result yesterday there was no training.
As you can remember during our sofapaka match in meru.It was passed by the EC that I travel a day before and do hotel arrangements for the team.While I was there,Sally insisted that there was a hotel she had settled on.Kumbe this other big cartel Moses Libamba was in the deal. The hotel was exactly like Sabina joy with a bar down and rooms upstairs and plenty of malightskin.I disqualified the hotel and settled on another one.When the players arrived in Meru the driver was directed to take the players to the Sabina joy.The players refused to sleep there and were transferred to the hotel I chose at 10pm.Somebody can do anything at the expense of players to make money. What followed? Tulinyeshewa mabao kwelikweli!
The above are just a few examples.
On the issue of form 34A and Bonface Osano brought forward alikubali and the club will pay Kariobangi sharks 59k.
Am ready for impeachment!
When contacted Sally Bolo declined to comment
She has been colluding with the other cartel (sic) to deduct the player's cash (salaries) without the knowledge of the Executive Committee. Mike Simiyu was paid Sh15,000 less last month and repeatedly this month. The chairman ordered the treasurer to immediately pay the boy's full arrears which up to know hasn't been done.
Gor Mahia players stage go-slow
Meanwhile reports from Gor Mahia camp suggest that the players are on a go slow due to unpaid training allowances. Many players did not show up for training this week.
Aside from that, the club has yet to settle the arrears owed to Camp Toyoyo. And a few weeks back, Kariobangi Sharks accused Gor Mahia of under-stating the gate collection figures.
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Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr has pleaded with the club's management "to respect the players" ahead of Thursday afternoon's SportPesa Premier League match against Chemelil Sugar in Kisumu.
The Englishman spoke on Wednesday moments after his players refused to train in protest over delayed payment of match winning bonuses and training allowances going back five matches.
The stand-off between players and the club's management comes just a week after the team was locked out of their Camp Toyoyo training base in Nairobi for failing to pay for using the facility.
"These off-the-pitch issues have nothing to do with me. All I can do is urge the players to respect the club and the club to do likewise," Kerr said.
Club chairman Ambrose Rachier said Gor is facing financial challenges occasioned by unavailability of stadiums in Nairobi, and the abrupt withdrawal of Castle Lager and SuperSport as the club's sponsors and league's broadcast sponsor earlier this year.
He denied reports of go-slow at the team camp.
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"Our grants from KPL have reduced by half after SportPesa pulled out, and gate collection has reduced by upto 80 per cent as we play all our matches outside Nairobi," he said.
"And to add to that, our monthly grants from the Kenyan Premier League have reduced by half after SuperSport pulled out. We are really struggling."
The Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums in the capital have been shut down for government commissioned renovations in readiness for next year's Africa Nations Championship football tournament.
So is the City stadium, which was banned by football authorities from hosting league assignments owing to its dilapidated state.


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What makes a good teacher? Is it the degree he or she has attained? The Government seems to think so. Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, is drafting a White Paper on teaching that is expected to restrict the profession to people who have achieved a 2:2 or better. Yet a study by Buckingham University believes this will lead to "big holes" in staffing many courses, including maths, science and languages.
However you look at it, there's a problem here. If the study is right, we're going to run short of teachers in critically important subjects. And if Gove's right, we've got too many teachers of those subjects who aren't up to the job.
Certainly, Gove is correct when he argues that teaching should be for the best and brightest. As he said recently: "The quality of teachers has a greater influence on children's achievement than any other aspect of their education." Eric Hanushek, an economist at Stanford University in America, has shown that a great teacher can cover a year and a half's work of material in a single year, whereas a poor one will get only a third as far.
Last week, we saw the damage that bad teaching can do, with Ofsted's claim that 500,000 children have been wrongly diagnosed as having special needs, largely to cover up the inadequacy of their teachers.
Yet where Gove gets it wrong is his idea that great teachers need a great degree. At any level up to GCSE, good teaching is not about how much you know but how well you communicate it. As the American writer Malcolm Gladwell has convincingly demonstrated, great teachers are born, not made – blessed as they are with an instinctive ability to relate to and inspire their students.
The question, then, is how we identify and reward such people, while making sure that the failures are exposed. Last month, the Los Angeles Times came up with a revolutionary way of doing just that. It used data obtained from the local school district to rate the performance of roughly 6,000 teachers, spread across 470 elementary schools. Pupils' results in standard English and maths tests over several years were analysed to see whether they had made the progress expected of them at the school.
The result was incendiary: a "value added" figure for every teacher and every school, giving the total value they added to (or subtracted from) a child's performance. Parents rejoiced, and teaching unions exploded – because, for the first time, the skills of every teacher could be compared and contrasted. It seemed like such a good idea that the question was instantly asked: why hasn't this been done before?
Well, in Britain at least, the answer is simple. Given the amount of data that Ofsted collects about Britain's pupils – much to the frustration of those who have to deal with the paperwork – bringing in a similar system ought to be possible. But our version of "value added" analysis is a far punier beast, involving adjusting a school's position in the league tables according to its pupils' backgrounds, and various other complicating factors. The formula is so complex, and the results fluctuate so wildly from year to year, that the exercise is close to meaningless.
Naming and shaming teachers, LA-style, would, in other words, delight parents – and help head teachers fight one of their most important battles. For, as Neil O'Brien, director of the think tank Policy Exchange, says: "Heads already know who the good teachers are, and know who the duff ones are, without the need for statistical measurements. The problem is that they can't really reward the good ones, and have no power to fire the bad ones."
So secure are bad teachers in their jobs that the General Teaching Council, the soon-to-be-abolished quango that was supposed to root them out, has had only 156 cases referred to it over the decade. In 88 out of 154 local authorities in England, not a single inadequate teacher has been referred, even though everyone acknowledges that they probably run to tens of thousands. Instead, we have what Americans refer to as the "dance of the lemons" – the recycling of poor teachers from school to school, sent on their way with impeccable references because their bosses are desperate to be rid of them.
Publishing data on teachers' performance would help end this hollow sham and go some way towards creating a proper market in teaching – a world in which the inspirational teachers are paid what they're worth and the desk‑blockers are dumped as quickly as possible.
Of course, there are caveats: the tables offer only a rough-and‑ready guide. A seemingly poor teacher might end up with the problem pupils, or those for whom English is not a first language. But anything is better than the current system, whereby inadequate teachers bumble along a career path of quiet mediocrity, slowly poisoning the future of the children in their charge.


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