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Europe may be a little more familiar than the 'exotic' Asia and Africa but tucked away in its farthest recesses lie lands that have the power to amaze and inspire just as much as those perceived by many to be more 'evocative' destinations. Cast aside any misconceptions that you may have about Europe; beyond the tourist crowds of Rome, Paris and Barcelona you can still find places that have escaped the homogeneity sweeping much of the continent. It is here that you will find the 'real Europe', a place steeped in tradition, incredibly vibrant and breathtakingly beautiful. Discover the fairytale castles of Romania and its well preserved rural traditions, or head to the very edge of Europe and uncover the secrets of the Caucasus, a region of superlative mountain scenery, ancient churches and fantastic wine. The Balkans reveal an intoxicating mixture of Ottoman heritage and Orthodox traditions, while the cities of Belarus and Ukraine hold some of the continent's most impressive architecture, as well as a history that is both tragic and fascinating. Europe's hidden corners are yours to explore.
Isolated from the rest of the world for so long, Albania is a hidden land where age old customs that have long been abandoned by the rest of Europe are still revered. The 'Land of Eagles', its ragged mountains are home to isolated and traditional communities, while towns are packed full of the remnants of the various civilisations that have left their mark here.
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Tiny Armenia is the world's oldest Christian nation with an astounding collection of ancient churches and monasteries, beautiful landscapes and a troubled history. With influences ranging from Ottoman Turkey, Imperial Russia and ancient Persia, visitors to this delightful country will be surprised at every turn as they discover one of Europe's hidden gems.
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Azerbaijan is the odd one out in the Caucasus. With an Islamic heritage and culture more akin to Central Asia than Europe, it stands in stark contrast to both Georgia and Armenia. The flaming hillsides of the Absheron Peninsula have given rise to the moniker 'Land of Fire', and bubbling mud volcanoes add to the sheer bizarre nature of one of Europe's most intriguing destinations.
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We would like to thank all pupils, staff and parents for their generosity in supporting St Dominic's 2017 Trocaire appeal. This year we have raised the grand total of £5,195. There were some very creative approaches to fundraising this year for example the movie show and ice cream van visit.
Special thanks are due to our Talent Show participants and the Bursar team who tallied all the funds. The funds you have raised will support Trocaire in their development work.
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Kaoru Mori demonstrated a fascination with the minutia of everyday life in her first series, Emma, which was set in Victorian England. In A Bride's Story, she stays in the 19th century but transfers her obsession to another culture, the people of middle Asia, the area known as the Caucasus. This is a promising choice, as the tribes that roamed this area were fond of elaborate patterns and decoration, yet they lived a life that was close to the land and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
This book has a story, but it doesn't really have a plot. The story is of 20-year-old Amir and her 12-year-old husband Karluk, and it begins on their wedding day, so we know nothing at all about Amir except the fact that she has come from another tribe and must now fit in with Karluk's people. This happens remarkably smoothly; cultural differences and the usual family dynamics get swept away and replaced by cute children and cozy chats over elaborate meals. Later in the book, it is hinted that Amir's tribespeople married her off to Karluk to form a strategic alliance and to get rid of her, as she was getting on in years, but that's almost a minor point.
The almost total lack of conflict in the first part of the book doesn't make for a boring read, though. Mori does here what Mori does best: She shows little details of everyday life. There's a whole chapter about a child in Karluk's family who makes friends with the local woodcarver. It doesn't advance the plot one whit, and it is barely a story itself, but nonetheless it was fascinating to watch the woodcarver explain his work to the child and the child react as children do. In another long sequence, Amir and Karluk go looking for his cousins, who are nomads. They don't find them right away, but they do find some pomegranates and Amir kills a fox with her bow and arrow. It's a slice-of-life manga with an unusually beautiful setting.
Amir and Karluk do eventually find their nomadic kin, and while they are staying with them, the big conflict of the book finally pops up—Amir's family wants her back, for reasons that are entirely cold-blooded. One of the incongruities of this book is that Amir has won over her new family so completely, yet no one in her old tribe seems to care about her at all. The matriarch of Karluk's clan sends the intruders packing in a delightful scene that shows how well Mori can portray action and strong emotion when she wants to. Amir isn't even there for this scene, and when she returns, the story reverts to cozy domesticity.
While a story about a 20-year-old woman marrying a 12-year-old boy could stray into dangerous territory, Mori keeps it tasteful throughout. Amir and Karluk start as acquaintances, and as the book goes on, we see genuine affection develop as they get to know one another. Amir is more maternal than romantic toward her husband, and in the last chapter, she becomes frantic when he comes down with a cold—a marked contrast to her usual cool, confident demeanor. There is one nude scene, which I think is there because Mori likes to draw nude women in lavish settings. Like the nude scenes in Emma, it is beautiful but incidental to the story (although it emphasizes Amir's innocence and implies that the marriage has not been consummated).
Mori fills her book with a varied supporting cast, including a geeky researcher who is studying the tribe, assorted elders and younger siblings, and Amir's mother, who is more older sister than mother-in-law to Amir. While the elaborate costumes sometimes make it hard to tell the characters apart, especially in the beginning, the bit players really bring the story to life.
Mori's art is clean and clear. She has a genius for drawing lots of detail without getting bogged down in it—the forms are always solid and the action is easy to follow. Although she clearly loves to draw the incidentals of everyday life—clothing, carpets, woodcarvings—she has a deft hand when it comes to action sequences like Amir's pursuit of some rabbits for her new family's dinner. She often breaks the page down into small panels, each filled with details, yet the pages never seem crowded.
There is a second volume of A Bride's Story to come, but the first one stands alone quite nicely. Yen Press has chosen to give it the deluxe treatment—a hardback book with a gorgeously illustrated dust cover—which helps justify the higher price. Indeed, A Bride's Story is as much art book as graphic novel, a book to reread and leaf through just for the drawings.
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I'm so excited about the 2017 Lambda Literary Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices! Lambda Literary established the Writers Retreat back in 2007. It's the first workshop of its kind ever offered specifically to LGBTQ writers: a one-week intensive immersion in fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and poetry (the track I'll be part of). Lambda Literary says that "the Retreat is an unparalleled opportunity to be mentored by the very best writers in our community," (like me! I hope) "to develop one's craft, make connections with publishing industry professionals and build a strong community of peers."
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MANILA, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / Apr. 17, 2011) – A young Filipino actor was killed before dawn Sunday after his car crashed on a bus and a truck in Tarlac province as he headed home from a road show in Dagupan City, reports said.
It said Antonello Joseph Perez, popularly known as AJ Perez, died from multiple head injuries after the accident that occurred at around 12.2o a.m. in the town of Paniqui. Perez was with his father, a driver and a bodyguard during the mishap.
There were no immediate reports about the other occupants of the car.
"He just finished a show in Dagupan, Pangasinan, which celebrated its annual Bangus Festival. His last tweet—which was posted four hours ago, or around 11:00 p.m.—read, "On the way home already from Dagupan.Long drive ahead.. Thanks to everybody who watched...,"the Philippine Entertainment Portal reported.
Pangasinan is a neighboring province of Tarlac. (Mindanao Examiner)


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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom asserted that independent institutions are being operated in accordance with the Constitution and proclaimed that he has never pried into any judiciary cases.
Speaking at the ceremony held late Tuesday to receive membership forms of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)'s newest members, President Yameen countered longstanding allegations by the opposition and critics that the verdicts of the courts are orchestrated by the president.
He stated that he would only look into a court case if the trials are being dragged out, in which case he would only urge the judiciary to expedite the cases.
"But I shall never work to rule a case or overturn a case in a certain way," he declared.
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Our Voice: Thumbs up to an independent audit of TRAC
Independent review
To Franklin County commissioners for rejecting a proposal for more internal reviews of TRAC, and instead opting to seek bids for an independent audit of the facility.
Dave Beach, chairman of a TRAC advisory board made up of city and county appointees, asked commissioners to consider having county Auditor Matt Beaton and Pasco City Manager Gary Crutchfield appoint a "joint audit team," with an accountant from each of their staffs.
But the state auditor recommended an independent audit in a March report that faulted TRAC management for poor oversight of cash machines at the Pasco facility.
Besides, the county auditor's office would have to stop the process of installing new software designed to prevent internal theft if it were to take on the TRAC audit itself.
The county is spending $1.1 million on the new accounting software after Dennis Huston, Franklin County Public Works' former accounting and administrative director, was arrested in early 2012 for embezzling more than $2.8 million in county money.
Given Franklin County's troubled history and the recommendations of the state and county auditors' offices, the choice of an outside audit was the right one.
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To the federal Transportation Department and the BNSF Railway for trying to limit the release of information about Bakken crude oil shipments by rail.
The department and the railroads want state agencies to keep the information confidential, but Washington and some other states have not agreed to comply, citing open-records laws.
Controversy surrounding the shipments dates back at least to 2013, when a crude oil train disaster in Quebec killed 47 people. Subsequent accidents in Alabama, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Virginia, though not fatal, underscored the lack of knowledge at the state and local level about the shipments, McClatchy News Service reported.
The issue took on new urgency April 30, when a 105-car CSX crude oil train derailed in downtown Lynchburg, Va. The city's mayor said he was not aware that such trains moved regularly through his community.
On May 7, the Transportation Department ordered railroads to provide states with information about Bakken crude oil shipments of 1 million gallons or more to help emergency responders. But it requested that such information be kept confidential by the states, calling it "security sensitive," McClatchy reported.
But destinations for the trains are publicly available from the railroad itself. An online map of BNSF crude oil facilities shows that it serves five destinations in the Northwest.
The map also shows the routes the railroad has available to move the oil from North Dakota and other states to the West Coast.
Vancouver Action Network, a group of community activists, has monitored the passage of crude oil trains in multiple locations in Washington, including Vancouver, Everett and the Columbia River Gorge.
Train spotters with the group use social media to post updates on train movements.
It's ludicrous to suggest that keeping data on the shipments a secret will somehow safeguard the trains from any bad actors intent on causing damage.
More likely, the railroad wants to protect itself from public scrutiny and criticism.


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How to View and Delete Saved Google Passwords
If you use Chrome, you can access all your saved passwords from any browser on any device. Here's how.
If you use Google Chrome on your laptop, desktop, or mobile device, you've undoubtedly noticed that Google saves and syncs your passwords and other login credentials across all your devices.
So yes, this does mean that Google is saving your passwords in the cloud.
Depending on how paranoid you are, this can be good or bad. On the one hand, it means that your passwords for all the websites you visit frequently are on the internet and therefore, potentially hackable. On the other, it means that if you forget your password, you can look it up in your Google account (provided that you haven't forgotten your Google login credentials, too).
Here's how to view all your saved Google passwords from any device. You don't even have to be using Chrome.
Manage Auto-saved Google Passwords
Fire up any browser and go to passwords.google.com.
You'll be prompted to enter your Google credentials, even if you're already logged in. This, of course, is a good thing. This prevents someone from lifting your Chromebook from a cafe and harvesting all your passwords for everything.
At the top of this screen, you can enable and disable Smart Lock for Passwords and Auto sign-in.
If you scroll down further, you can see the saved passwords for every site. This is a great place to jog your memory if you're going through and changing your passwords after a data breach.
Click the eye to view the password. Click the trash can to delete it.
Scroll even further down and you'll see the websites where you've told Chrome to never save the password. You can delete these if you want Google to start asking to save the passwords again.
And those are all the secrets to your Google saved passwords. If you hate the idea of Google saving all your passwords in the cloud, you can put an end to it here. But if I were you, I wouldn't worry. The passwords are encrypted in your Google account, and if you have Google two-factor authentication enabled, they should be very safe and secure.
Do you feel comfortable with Google saving all your passwords online? Tell me why or why not in the comments.
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great info. thank you.
Yeah! I never have Google save any of my passwords because I have a Roboform account and it's all done there. That way I feel is much more secure. I've never had a problem yet. I've been using Roboform for years.
what about the person hacked and unable to reinstate accounts even with requests to google. who is forced to set up new accounts but some weeks later recovers existing accounts The problem then is google will not recognise the original account in say picasa… listing every new account when attempting to sign in .. all while the original accounts recovered gmail etc are working as normal
seems there has to be a way to delete the accounts used in attempting to regain access to original hacked accounts which would be the required extension from the above article


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BOWMAN, Peggy (Margaret) (nee Gregg) - July 8, 1923 - November 28, 2018 Peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2018. Peggy (Margaret) Bowman (nee Gregg) a resident of Pinecrest, was re-united in paradise with her beloved husband, Swen. She was 95 years young. Peggy leaves behind to mourn her loss are beloved sons Roger (Pat), Grandson Cullan (Great Grandchildren Sven & Eden), Granddaughter Casey Bowman, Gregg (Linda), Granddaughter Morgan (Daren & Great Granddaughter Piper Marie) and Grandson Dylan (Trish) Bowman. Also cherishing her memory are Lindsay Bowman, many nieces, nephews, and far too many friends to name, but we know who you are. She is predeceased by her parents, soul mate, Swen Bowman, her brothers Jack, Jimmy, and sister Lilly. Peggy was born to James and Mary Gregg on July 8, 1923 in Winnipeg Manitoba. She was the second youngest sibling of 4. After being born in Canada, Peggy and family returned to Ireland where her family was originally from. They eventually returned to Canada when Peggy was ready for high school. In 1933, Peggy graduated from high school in Winnipeg and with the onset of World War 2, she joined the workforce at Trans Canada Airways as a mechanic's helper, she was hoping to get her mechanic's certificate and be the mechanic in a man's world. At the end of World War 2, she met Swen H. Bowman, they fell in love and were married in Kenora on March 3, 1947. During those years, Swen took on various jobs around Kenora, however in 1957 they both decided to become self-employed and formed Swen Bowman Electric Ltd. which they carried on business successfully until 1972. Shortly after retirement, they traveled the world together; all through Scandinavia (Sweden) where Swen was born, Europe, the United States, and across Canada in their motor home. Peggy was not a big fan of the motor home but enjoyed it only because she cherished her time spent with Swen. They met so many people in their traveling adventures who all became and remained life-long friends. Swen and Peggy moved from their home on Regina Ave. in Kenora to their summer home located on Storm Bay Road, where they lived full time. She enjoyed bird watching, baking and knitting matching sweaters for each family member for Christmas and birthdays. Her and Swen always enjoyed having guests stop in for afternoon happy hour. They even had all the snow bird pilots over for a summer BBQ on the patio. They lived on Storm Bay road until Swen's untimely passing in May 2003. Shortly after Swen's passing, Peggy moved into her own apartment where she lived for several years before finding her final home at Pinecrest in 2014. The family would like to thank Libby Anderson & Jo-Jo Roy and their children for countless visits and care towards Peggy. Both of you girls gave nanny great happiness during your visits, she could count on you for an evening conversation and always enjoyed getting her nails done. Also Alice Jardine- the KitKat lady, Knox Church ladies, 3G nurses, the Personal support workers, and the activation department at Pinecrest. A huge special Thank You to Debbie Brown (Linda's sister) who stepped in when the immediate family couldn't and with technology, were able to keep in touch via FaceTime. Peggy never really understood how we got in the screen but nonetheless loved seeing the smiling faces of her family on the other end. We are so grateful to have been able to see and talk to her while being out of town through the years and right up until she passed away. Thank you Deb, you were like a second daughter in law to her. At Peggy's request, there will be no service, she will be interred with her soul mate at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please take a minute to cherish your loved ones, share laughs, stories and pictures as this is what Peggy loved to do. If you would like to make any sort of donation in honour of Peggy, you can direct any contributions to the Pinecrest Ladies Auxiliary. Peggy was loved for her genuinely kind, humorous spirit, she will be greatly and forever missed by all who had the privilege to have known her. Rest in Peace sweet lady, until we meet again. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com BROWN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS. 13315417
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Posted by Lesley Porter (nee Gauld) (relative) On Tuesday, December 11, 2018
So sorry to read of your mom's passing. When my Uncle George and Aunty Lily (you mom's sister, so I guess we are related)would come to town from Winnipeg, I remember going to visit Peggy and Swen on Regina Ave. and Storm Bay Road. Great memories for me.
a lovely tibute
Posted by Lisa and Gerry (friend) On Sunday, December 9, 2018
What a lovely tribute to a lovely lady. Sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in your many happy memories.
Posted by Sue & Dan Loewen (Friends) On Thursday, December 6, 2018
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending a long distance hug your way.
Thinking of you
Posted by Rick and Sue NEWSTEAD (Storm Bay Neighbour) On Thursday, December 6, 2018
To the Bowman family. Sorry for your loss. All those memories from our time as neighbours at Storm Bay will always be cherished..
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I have had two helicopter rides cancelled and two outdoor ceremonies moved indoor last minute this year due to bad weather. I guess that's the glory of planning a wedding in Norway. Henriette and Finn Ole's ceremony was no different. That sudden shift is something I thrive on. It's a challenge. I must stay on top and deliver great photos from any situation. They had help from wedding planner Vakre Bryllup and she was there taking care of the changes and made it all look so effortless.
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text: The City asked us to further gauge support from families with local school children. A survey was crafted in coordination with Councilman DiCiccio's office to address just that. The survey was sent out to parents by the schools via email. Over 600 parents responded to the three questions and the results were astonishing as shown in the graphs. Most surprisingly, we also received over 250 written feedback comments from parents. A clear case has been made to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle connectivity of 56th Street. It's obvious there is a definite need to calm traffic and control speed. Safety for school children is the primary concern. However runners, bicyclists, and pedestrians will use it too, so everyone can enjoy 56th Street.


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Lagos State Government has begin the manual demolition of buildings marked on Freeman street at Ita Faji area,Lagos Island following the collapse of a three-storey building on Massey street in the same area that left many dead and trapped.
In fulfillment of the promise of governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who had during an assessment tour to the site, vowed to demolish all illegal school buildings in the area, the state government are presently carrying out the order.
"Like we have said, we have been carrying out a lot of integrity tests on the buildings in this neighborhood and as you can see, some of them have been marked for demolition but we get resistance from landlords but we must continue to save lives and we would intensify our efforts to see that those have failed our integrity test, we would ensure that they are quickly evacuated and we bring the structures down,".
Some of this buildings are said to be more than thirty years as there has been all sort of cracks and patching works on them.


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What is Term Life Insurance?
If you're thinking about getting life insurance, you need to understand your options before selecting a plan. Term life insurance is one of the options commonly offered to those looking to purchase an insurance plan. It's important to understand that term life insurance is only available for a set amount of time.
If you were to pass away after the period agreed to in the plan, your beneficiaries wouldn't receive anything. However, if you passed away before the end of the term that was agreed upon, the beneficiaries would receive money from the insurance policy.
Term insurance isn't the same as some of the other types of life insurance plans that are available, including whole and universal life insurance policies. You'd make payments each month and those payments wouldn't be refunded if you were to live longer than the term that was agreed upon when you signed up for the insurance policy. While it may seem inconvenient, some people prefer this option because it's typically more affordable than some of the other life insurance plans.
Term insurance is ideal for some people. For example, there are people who simply want to have the extra coverage just in case something happens to them while their children are still young. Once their children get older and are adults, they may not be as worried about having extensive coverage because their children are grown and already out on their own.
If you choose to renew coverage, your premium may start to increase, costing you more over time. As you get older, the chances of passing away are higher, which is one of the different reasons the insurance companies often increase the premium price after a renewal. Some older people feel like term insurance becomes a bit too expensive after a certain age.
Many people apply for life insurance because they want their loved ones to have financial coverage if something unexpected were to occur. However, the exact type of plan you choose to apply for will depend on numerous factors, including your current age, any medical conditions you might have, and the level of coverage you're looking to get. Before agreeing to go with a specific plan, you'll need to know how much you'll be charged in monthly premiums as well as additional fees that are often included in the cost of coverage. When you are ready to look into your insurance options, give us a call. We service a large area of Minnesota including Burnsville, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove.
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We had written a profile of Varsha Rai in 2013 when she was the contestant of Miss Purwanchal 2013. Varsha also won the second runner ups title in the competition. Now, she is eying the Miss Nepal 2014 title.
The 5'5″ tall beauty is a science student in Damak Multiple college. Unlike Miss Purwanchal 2013 Neha Bajaj, who got an wild-card entry, Varsha was selected to participate in Miss Nepal competition after the success in the open competition.
Here is a short video profile of Varsha:
Varsha went to Chula Chuli English Secondary Boarding School. She had also attended Army Public School in Lukhnow India.


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Breaking rock band Pierce the Veil has released "Circles," a brand new song from their next album, Misadventures, due out May 13 on Fearless Records. Just yesterday, "Circles" was named the "Hottest Record in the World" on BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac show, and in less than 24-hours, the song has soared past 100,000 YouTube hits. In addition, it's trending worldwide on Facebook. "Circles" goes to U.S. rock and alternative radio today, and you can check out the song here.
"Circles" was inspired by last Fall's Paris terrorist attacks and is a hypothesized story about two friends at the the Eagles of Death Metal show and how they tried to save each other as the onslaught was taking place.
Misadventures is the follow up album to PTV's 2012 Collide With the Sky that debuted at #12 on Billboard's album chart, has sold more than 400,000 copies worldwide, and earned a Gold single for the track "King For A Day", with its companion music video now north of 66-million YouTube views.
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An Associated Press news story Saturday about the nomination of Circuit Judge Richard Callahan as a U.S. attorney relied on information from the Missouri Supreme Court and reported erroneously that Callahan�s appointed successor would serve until Callahan�s term expires in 2014. According to state law, the appointed judge would serve only until a replacement is elected at the next general election.
�A news story yesterday about the partnership between Cerner and the University of Missouri incorrectly said Cerner�s contribution was $20,000. It should have said Cerner contributions total $20 million.


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Test K: The passive
Rewrite these sentences beginning with the underlined words.
A woman was robbed.
1. They may ban the film. ___________________________
2. They offered Nancy a pay increase. ___________________________
3. We need to correct the mistakes. ___________________________
4. Someone reported that the situation was under control. ___________________________
5. They are testing the new drug. ___________________________
6. We haven't used the machine for ages. ___________________________
Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
During periods of terrorist activity, people in Britain are always being warned to look out for bombs. Any bag or parcel without an owner (1) _________ seen as a risk to the public. Some time ago a cardboard box was found at the entrance to Bristol Zoo one day. It was noticed (2) _________ a visitor and reported to the director. Clearly, if it was a bomb and it went off, people might (3) _________ killed. So army bomb experts (4) _________ called in, and the box was safely blown up in a controlled explosion. Soon afterwards (5) _________ was reported that the box had (6) _________ left there by a boy wanting to find a new home for his pet rat. He was tired of the rat, he explained, but he was unwilling to (7) _________ it put to sleep by a vet, so he left it in a box outside the zoo. The director of the zoo is thought (8) _________ be
unenthusiastic about looking after people's unwanted pets. No one knows what the rat thought about (9) _________ blown up.
Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
These products have to be tested.
1. Pavarotti sang the song. (by) ______________________________
2. Nigel's passport was stolen. (had) ______________________________
3. They pay doctors a lot of money. (are) ______________________________
4. I hope they'll interview me for the job. (to) ______________________________
5. Someone was cleaning the floor. (being) ______________________________
6. A mechanic is repairing Judy's car. (having) ______________________________
7. Tessa lost her way. (got) ______________________________
8. Everyone agreed that the plan should go ahead. (it) ______________________________
9. When did they decorate your kitchen? (get) ______________________________
10. They say exercise is good for you. (be) ______________________________
Which of the two sentences follows on best?
a) ___ A lot of visitors will be attracted to it. b) + lt will attract a lot of visitors.
1. Our neighbours have got a cat and a dog.
a) ___ A lot of mice are caught by the cat. b) ___ The cat catches a lot of mice.
2. Last night Martin dreamt he saw his dead grandmother.
a) ___ A white dress was being worn by the ghost. b) ___ The ghost was wearing a white dress.
3. We've bought a new computer.
a) ___ It can do the job much more quickly. b) ___ The job can be done much more quickly.
4. My grandfather is very ill.
a) ___ He's being looked after in the local hospital. b) ___ The local hospital is looking after him.
5. We've completed the experiment.
a) ___ The media will publish the results. b) ___ The results will be published in the media.
Each of these sentences is incorrect. Write the correct sentence.
Those nice glasses got broken.
1. The story was written Agatha Christie. ______________________________
2. Baseball do play at this stadium. ______________________________
3. This shift needs iron. ______________________________
4. I got cut my hair yesterday. ______________________________
5. It believes that there is going to be a war. ______________________________
6. My parents divorce themselves last year. ______________________________
7. I've got a report to be written. ______________________________
8. To the winner was given a prize. ______________________________
9. This man on TV supposes to be the tallest person in the world. ______________________________


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Yin & Restorative Teacher Training
with Cole Schlam & Heather Lindemann
One of the most powerful practices we can embrace is one of slowing down and going inward. It is deeply nourishing to practice and even more powerful to teach and study.
Join Cole and Heather for a deep immersion studying the art of teaching yin and restorative yoga. While these two modalities are different in function and philosophy they are complimentary in how the body experiences the sensation of stillness.
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CPR training will now be a requirement to graduate high school in South Dakota under legislation signed into law Friday.
South Dakota is now one of 36 states and Washington, D.C., that require high school students to be taught CPR based on American Heart Association guidelines. In those states combined, more than 2.1 million public high school students each year will have been trained in CPR.
The new law takes effect with the 2017-2018 school year and will result in more than 8,000 additional South Dakotans trained in CPR each year.


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This is an 11" 24 hook model banjo with a Birdseye maple rim and a lightly figured walnut neck. This banjo is one of the first to get the new hex shoes that fit into a wide round base. This helps keep the shoe from digging into the rim from the hook pressure.
The P stamped under the number on the dowel stick indicates that this is a personal banjo that I made for myself. However, with a son in school and an aging van, I only owned this banjo for 3 weeks. This banjo is now headed to Port Lavaca, Texas.
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"All politics are local politics"
November 13, 2008
"All politics are local politics" ~Tip O'Neill
Tip would probably agree that like politics, much of our food comes back to what is local. In the recent presidential campaign there was not a lot of talk about agriculture. The talk of pigs had to do with lipstick, not a succulent roasting recipe.
Now that we can get back to the business of governing, it's time to ask how the Obama Adminstration will shape policies that benfit small farms and rural communities. I heard on the radio yesterday that Obama will set up a special office that focuses on urban affairs and resources. Knowing full well the inefficiencies that come with large, city bureacracies, (I used to work in San Francsisco's City Hall) I'm all for a White House liason that will help cities and counties better navigate the federal programs designed to help them.
I would love to see more partnerships between cities and rural areas. I love the idea of city dwellers looking to local farms and ranches for their food. "Localvores" are a perfect bridge between urban and rural America. Through Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), school gardens, buying clubs, and chefs and retailers who seek out local food, we can all thrive. City dwellers would have fresh, healthy food while supporting a local economy and – in many cases – an environmental cause, such as healthy watersheds on grassfed cattle ranches.
I talk with people in agriculture every day. There are concerns about Obama's Adminstration imposing more regulations on the agricultural industry. There are conerns about taxes, both capital gains and estate. People fear private property rights may be taken away. I understand these concerns, but I also believe Obama, and whoever he appoints as Secretary of Agriculture, will set policy based on non-partisan, fact-based discussions with stakeholders. He will use the power of his online presence, his army of volunteers across America, and his wide swath of supporters that span ages, nationalities and regions to gather input. That's how he has done it all along and I see no indication of that changing. He will seek the local opinion before he sets a federal policy.
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Join us for a pre-holiday paleo challenge. 30 days of healthy eating and serious training to build some momentum going into the holidays. This challenge will help dispel many rumors associated with the paleo diet and your coaches will assist you in planning meals to provide a substantial caloric load to support your CrossFit training.
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The Chronicles of Chicago Bear Blankets
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, July 19 – A report released by a local NGO on Tuesday indicates that most children graduating from public primary schools in Kenya do not have reading and counting skills.
Uwezo Kenya Country Director Dr John Mugo said in all public primary schools in the country, a third of pupils in standard three possess the competences for class two.
The report further revealed that one out of 10 children in class 8 could not do class two level mathematical divisions.
"Fifty percent of those in class four are unable to do class two work. There have children in class eight sitting now for the mock exams and are now waiting to sit for their national examination at the end of the year and nine percent of them cannot do class two divisions," he said.
Absenteeism of teachers and pupils was one of the points the report highlighted as the major causes of weakening down the ability of children to acquire proper learning skills.
Dr Mugo attributed it to shortage of teachers following the introduction of Free Primary Education which he also blamed for watering down the standards of education due to student-teacher ratio.
"In many districts more than four out of 10 children miss school daily and on any single day 13 out of 100 teachers are not in school," the report pointed out.
According to the report, there was urgent need to address the shortage of teachers with revelations that every primary school has a shortage of four teachers where one teacher is in charge of 52 children nationally.
The report indicated that counties with fewer teacher compared to the students have the worst learning levels.
But children also failed to go to school for various reasons such as their social and economic status especially those facing abject poverty in their homes.
Visual difficulties was also identified as a challenge that lead to poor learning skills with estimates that three out of 100 children seated in a classroom may be having unidentified poor eyesight.
"The learning levels of these children are 27 percent points lower than that of children with good eyesight. Children in North Eastern Province have higher incidence of poor eyesight that in any other province in Kenya," he said.
According to Uwezo Regional Manager Sara Ruto, children were going to school in big numbers but their ability to gain essential learning skill was in question based on the findings of the report.
She expressed fears that there was rush to push children from primary to higher learning without checking their ability to grasp whatever is taught.
She appealed to teachers, parents and the government to countercheck the competence of school children to ensure that they are equipped with proficient learning skills and address the assumption that going to school meant they were properly educated.
She also urged the government to address the huge education gaps especially the shortage of teachers in schools and the cause of their absenteeism.
However she was pleased that most parents were concerned about the learning of their children after it emerged that 20 percent of teachers in every school were employed by parents.
"It is an indication that fathers and mothers care about their children's education," she said.
Investigations were done in 72,106 households in 124 districts and 3, 574 public primary schools were covered by the Uwezo – Kenya research.
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9 of New England's Best Apple Cider Doughnuts
Quick survey: What do you look for in a pick-your-own apple farm? If your priority list looks anything like ours, cider doughnuts are probably right up there. It's the reward you (tell yourself you) earn after a long hour or so of apple picking, and the best places offer them fresh from the fryer so that the thick, lightly sweet cake batter rings are still hot and crisp.
But as we pleasantly discovered in our quest for the best—or, at least the best within a reasonable drive from Boston—the cider doughnut tradition isn't limited to apple orchards. A few of the local bakeries and restaurants make them as specials this time of year, too—and since we learned the hard way that they sell out fast, we'd say they're just as popular as the ones at the farms.
We also know that New England is doughnut country, and that there are probably a number of great places we didn't get to. Consider this your starter list, but please feel free to sound off with your favorites as well.
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Olga Henek has received a B.A. in English and German, and an M.A. in English and education from Kurgan State University in Russia. She has also received an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Chicago.
Before coming to work at St. Norbert College in 2001, Olga has taught ESL and Russian at Dominican University, Triton Community College in Chicago and Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wis.


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Ooooh gettin all cozy in today's post cuz it's fall yall!!!! Never too early to bust out the fur. This sweater from Boutique Elise is sooo soft and definitely a fun piece to add to your wardrobe this season. I feel like this sweater is perfect for the holidays and can be worn in so many different ways (yikes- already thinking about the holidays!). I love the fur trim and winged arms- but if you want to switch it up, the fur is detachable. I paired my sweater with wide leg flares, black heeled booties, and a ribbed v neck for a funky 70's vibe. I would link the flares, but they sold out so fast!! My other favorite flares are linked in this post. I'm hosting a giveaway on my Instagram so be sure to check that out! Almost the weekend guys!!! Stay strong!


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About the Summit
The EPI Exit Planning Summit is the "Super Bowl" for Exit Planning Experts, Advisors, and Middle Market Business Owners. It contains the best content taught by top experts in the marketplace. The Summit brings together 200 of the top CEPAs a part of EPI, combined with other leading advisors, thought leaders, and partners within the exit planning space.
Exit is Now. Plan Accordingly.
We are thrilled to announce the location of our 2018 Exit Planning Summit: the Hilton Nashville Downtown! This main street hotel will provide you an incredible experience (both during the educational conference and in your free time).
We would like to once again thank our attendees, partners, and speakers for making the switch in 2017 from Naples, Florida to Scottsdale, Arizona with only one week notice. We had an incredible turnout and thanks to our Summit Giveback, we were able to raise nearly $15,000 to donate to local South Florida charities in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. We truly have the best professionals in the industry!
Thank you to our leaders at the EPI Nashville Chapter for welcoming our conference to their city! We look forward to spending next September with you in one of the most inviting cities in the country!
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Nick and Bethany had quite the snow storm on their wedding day! In fact, the venue's pipes froze and we didn't have running water or heat. The owners worked hard and found solutions and thankfully the storm didn't interfere too much. Their guests still braved the storm to come and celebrate their wedding. After the first look, we took the bridal party out to Chagrin Falls. I'm so glad that Beth and Nick were willing to tromp around in the snow before the ceremony. It was definitely worth it! The ceremony was in a cozy lodge with a fire lit behind them.
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Olive oil is one of the essential elements of Mediterranean cuisine. There is no better way to understand the secrets of olive oil than learning how it is produced. Join us for this unique day tour and enjoy premium olive oil and other local delicacies.
Duration: 5 hours
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- Meet your private driver and join your guide for the day
- Learn more about olive trees during a visit to an olive grove
- Visit an olive mill and learn more about olive oil production
- Lunch with local produce at a traditional trattoria
- At the end of the tour, our private driver will chauffeur you back to your accommodation
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- Guided visit of an olive grove
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For an Inside Advertising Sales Associate, a typical day might look like…
- Channeling your inner detective and conducting market research in your assigned communities to target local business prospects.
- Calling potential clients and getting them excited about CGI's exclusive community partnerships and amazing mobile-digital marketing strategies that could potentially change the way they do business forever (NO cold calling, you better believe our leads are comin' in hot!).
- High-fiving your Sales Executive on a Friday afternoon after a having stellar week.
This job might be for you if…
- You WANT to be in sales!
- You enjoy helping people and you care about digital advertising. CGI is all about progressive technology and official community partnerships. We don't mean to brag, but we may or may not be the only company listed under "Other Business Initiatives" on the United States Conference of Mayors official website.
- You have the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time with ease and grace (they won't be on fire, we promise).
- You enjoy earning uncapped performance commissions
- You possess strong written and verbal communication skills (texting does not count).
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The 1/5 WWE RAW saw all three hours rank among the top 25 shows on cable last week for the week ending 1/11/15. The show came in at No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5.
The show drew 3.76 million viewers. Only hour three ranked among the top 25 last week.
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"Our ancestors didn't lay down and give up…"
Despite disparities, African Americans are "the most optimistic demographic in the state" according to MPR News. North Minneapolis community members say this shouldn't come as a surprise.
By Kenzie O'Keefe | Editor
Black Minnesotans are more hopeful about our state's future than their white counterparts, according to a recent survey commissioned by MPR News and APM Research Lab. They contrast white Trump voters, who appear to be the state's most fearful population.
To explore what African American hope is made of in Minnesota, Tom Weber of MPR News hosted a conversation about it in North Minneapolis on Dec. 4. He and three panelists – Lissa Jones of KMOJ, April Graves from the Minneapolis Health Department and Brooklyn Center City Council, and Terrall Lewis of the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board – discussed hope in the black community with a crowd of Northsiders at this month's Hawthorne Huddle at Farview Park Rec Center.
Weber, who is white, said the data initially surprised him. "I was of the assumption that black Minnesotans, if we just look at the history of what life has been, that their numbers would be down. It was a learning moment for me," he said.
Neither the three panelists nor the community members in the crowd who spoke up seemed to share his surprise. "We're surprised by the fact that you're still surprised," said Lewis.
Graves said hope has been essential to survival for African Americans who have endured hundreds of years of oppression in the United States. "What's the alternative to hoping? That's despair. …Hope expects that change is possible and that things can get better," she said.
Jones agreed: "In the African American community, hope springs eternal in some ways. Born out of our struggle, we have found a place of resilience, a place where we have to believe in ourselves, a place where we have to exist separate from what the dominant narrative talks to us about and tells us about the value of ourselves and our people."
Community member James Everett spoke up to say he sees hope in the African American community stemming in part from investments made by the philanthropic community in the area. "A full belly gives you hope. One thing you won't do in Minnesota is starve," he said.
Graves feels a responsibility to be optimistic. "Things aren't really where we'd like them to be, but they still have improved. There are still a lot of things that have improved. Our ancestors didn't lay down and give up in worse situations, so we damn sure shouldn't do that now when we have a future to build for future generations," she said.
Jones says hope creates energy for change: "Hope is something that provides us with the opportunity to get up and move."
Weber asked what lessons the fearful white Trump voter could learn from resilient black Minnesotans. Jones spoke up with a warning for them: "Your beliefs and your system of reality are keeping you from any kind of hopefulness. Anybody who believes in that kind of polarization, that kind of isolation, that kind of difficulty and yuck on a daily basis has got to be miserable."
Graves sees universal benefit in finding opportunity within hardship: "We should all be hopeful. Obstacles shouldn't be reasons to despair. They're actually opportunities, not just for African Americans, but for everyone. I think that if we approached things that way, we would actually see all of us doing better."
The whole conversation is planned to air on MPR on Monday, Jan. 8.


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I started looking for my wife among the sea of people who were worshipping Jesus at the Brownsville Revival. Only weeks into this great Revival in an Assemblies of God church in Pensacola, Florida and the crowds were so large you had to arrive hours before the service began to get in.
Services were held nightly at 7p and would often not end until 1,2,3 or 4a. People poured in as the doors were opened around 6p. The building was completely full by 6:30p. The auditorium would seat about 1100 people. For those who did not make it into the main auditorium there were several overflow rooms set up that silmocast the services.
One of the interesting things I noted in human behavior as I watched the people, no one was in a hurry. No one looking at their watches as the service went along, no fidgeting, no phone gazing, no distractions. The people had come to worship Jesus. He alone was the center piece of every gathering.
At the close of every service people almost ran to the front of the building to be prayed for and to spend time at the altars in prayer. Both Michele and I had gone to the front for prayer. As we passed through the crowd I had lost track of her. One of the pastoral leaders nearby had offered to pray for me and so I spent the next hour or so in personal worship. Just loving on Jesus as He loved on me. It was incredible.
You really do lose track of time and space when you are worshipping. What seemed important when you came into the building seems to fade in the presence of our mighty God. The front of the building was still packed with people when I stood to go back to my seat. I had to step over people all the way back.
As I walked I was looking for Michele. I spotted her half way across the auditorium near the east wall of the building. Her face seemed to be glowing. At first I thought she was under a spotlight but as I drew closer I could see it wasn't a spot light or any light from the building. I could hear her saying these four words over and over: "Jesus, I love you". I was still about 12 feet away from her and I did not want to disturb this anointed moment for her so I sat down in a nearby seat and watched her as I continued to worship Jesus.
Are there distractions in your life that prevent worship like this? The Brownsville revival went on over a year. Many 1000's came to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Many 1000's of Christians experienced a renewal in their faith that increased their passion for Jesus and His mission. That's what Revivals are really all about. The reviving of the people of God. We tend to drift off, get mucked down in cultural habits, prioritize things in our lives that are not worthy of priority. A revival is an awakening! It helps reset our calendar of priorities. It put's God FIRST. It puts the Mission God has given us through Jesus at the top of our to do list.
Here is some really good news. You don't have to attend a Brownsville revival to worship Jesus. Although this was a milestone for Michele and I it was not and has not been the first or last time we have had incredible experiences worshipping God. The kind of experiences that renew us and impassion us for ministry. In fact I saw that same light on Michele's face this past Sunday. At the close of service our church was worshipping Jesus and I looked over and saw her mouthing those words again: "Jesus, I love you".
If you want to love Him more enter into worship. Put aside all the distractions. Don't look at your phone, the clock, your neighbor. Look to Jesus. He loves you so much. Just love Him back.
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Survey Finds 60% Of Australian Women Think They're Overweight
A survey of more than 10,000 Australian women has found 60 per cent of those polled consider themselves overweight.
The major survey by women's health organisation Jean Hailes also found 40 per cent of respondents have been professionally diagnosed with depression or anxiety.
It also found 60 per cent did not meet the recommended 2.5 hours of weekly physical activity because many believed they were "too tired" or it was too "hard" to make the time.
The survey, released on Sunday, also found almost half of women wanted more information on healthy eating and nutrition, despite the saturated market.
View the results of the 2017 Jean Hailes for Women's Health Survey here.
Survey director, Dr Helen Brown, told The Guardian that the findings were particularly worrying in relation to the mental health of young women.
"The 18 to 35-year-olds had the highest anxiety scores, that's even more telling," she is quoted as saying.
"I think they put an enormous amount of pressure on themselves to be 'ever-ready', to be on Instagram et cetera, which means they constantly have their phone in their hand and being ready for it."
The annual survey for woman aged 18-89 comes ahead of women's health week which starts on September 4.
Women's health week is a yearly campaign dedicated to inspiring women to take an interest in their health. More than 54,000 women are expected to take part in events across the country.
This article was originally published in HuffPost Australia.


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Fiji's constitutional crisis
25 May 2000
Fiji's constitutional crisis
Prime Minister Helen Clark said tonight that the proposal which had come from Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs for resolving the crisis in Fiji appeared to be unconstitutional.
"The New Zealand government, and many other governments and international organisations, have stated that there can be no acceptance internationally of an outcome which defies constitutional processes.
"If what is reported tonight from the Great Council of Chiefs is correct, the council appears to be recommending drastic change to the Fijian constitution which would deny normal democratic rights to the minority Indian population.
"On the face of it the Great Council of Chiefs' proposal would require a rewrite of the present constitution through unconstitutional processes.
"It's also unacceptable to New Zealand that Mr George Speight should go unpunished for his treasonable actions.
"New Zealand views these developments with grave concern and is stating as clearly as it can that an outcome along the lines of that proposed by the chiefs would lose Fiji any respect in the international community.
"We call again for the immediate release of the hostages, the convening of the Parliament and for Fiji to work through its problems in accordance with the constitution that it freely entered into only three years ago," Helen Clark said.


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Dance of the tulips/
The Philadelphia Flower Show, running through Sunday, is saluting Holland this year and needless to say, the place is awash in tulips. If you can't get to Philly, check your local flower shop for cut tulips arriving about now to appreciate the most famous achievement of Dutch nurserymen.
Along with windmills and wooden sabots, we think of tulips as "Dutch" with good reason. The Netherlands is the worldwide center of flower bulb production and has been for nearly 400 years. Every season, growers there harvest 9 billion tulip bulbs, enough to circle the equator seven times, planted the standard four inches apart.
Back in the 17th century, tulips were a hotly sought-after luxury item in Western Europe, fetching prices that drove reckless speculators into bankruptcy. Tulipmania, they called it, a passion beyond reason. Today, when tulips are readily available and inexpensive, we all can enjoy them as the prettiest of spring flowers – but they do have their quirks.
Grown on the bulb, they tend to stand ramrod straight, rising from their broad leaves like soldiers at attention. In the vase, though, they are rather different and more wayward characters. Tulips are the only common cut flowers that "dance" in the vase.
That's right. Their stems continue to grow, and what at first might have been a bouquet standing tall shortly becomes a lax bunch of flowers, nodding over the edge of your container. These flowers respond to the waxing and waning of the sun, too, even indoors. They open wide during the day, and close their petals as night approaches.
Rather than thinking of all this movement as a flaw, consider the dance of the tulips as a very special example of an ever-changing and ephemeral beauty. When the dance is done and the tulips have reached the end of their vase life, they don't just fade but completely fall apart, shattering quite dramatically. It's a diva of a flower, no doubt about it.
Before tulips are at their peak, flowering everywhere in home gardens and public displays, florists usually have a good variety available for sale. There are long-stemmed "French" tulips, fringed ones and double-blossomed kinds in every color. My personal favorites are the highly ruffled "parrot" tulips, usually streaked with flames of contrasting color.
Whatever your preference, a few tricks will help you make the most of these spring beauties. For the longest vase life, buy tulips when the buds are showing color and just starting to break. Take them home and immediately trim an inch or more from the stems so they will take up water efficiently.
A clean vase and cool water is all tulips need. Don't add any of the "food" florists commonly pack with cut flowers – it will just speed your tulips through maturity to decline. Cut tulips aren't hungry, they're thirsty. Check water daily and top it up, replacing it if it becomes cloudy.
If control is your object, stand tulips in tall glass containers or cut the stems short and arrange them in a short, squat pot. They'll stay more or less upright for a while. If you love the relaxed look, group them in a container that will allow the flowers to drape themselves artfully over the edge as their stems lengthen.
Should you decide in a few days that things are getting a little too unruly, you can always straighten your tulips' stems. Remove them from the vase, trim the ends and wrap them snugly in newspaper, tucking in the blossoms but leaving the lower stems bare. Stand the bundle in water in a cool place for an hour or two and straight stems are yours again.
Kept out of direct sun and away from heating vents, tulips should last about a week in the vase. Once they're done, you'll just have to do as the Dutch do -- pull on your clogs and get more.
We associate tulips with the Netherlands but this plant isn't native to northern Europe at all. It began as a wildflower of Ottoman Empire, which ruled over what is now Turkey and areas near the Black Sea, the Crimea and the Caucasus Mountains.
The tulip's Western name was born of confusion. The Turks called them lale but customarily wore them in their headgear. Europeans came to know the flower genus as tulipa, a Latinized version of the Turkish word for turban.
Among the Turks, tulips were a symbol of the ruling class and the sultans who doted on them held elaborate tulip festivals in their royal gardens. The flower came to Western Europe with ambassadors to the Ottomans and quickly captured attention as an exotic luxury item.
The botanist Carolus Clusius, who took a post with the University of Leiden in 1593, is credited with bringing tulips to Holland. When he wouldn't share and wouldn't sell his precious bulbs, the founders of the Dutch bulb trade got them the old-fashioned way: They stole them.
But that's just another example of the tulip's irresistible allure. For centuries it has been a favorite among aristocrats, artists and floral designers. Bring a dozen or two home and see if they don't work their spell on you.


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The Queens Hall now functions with an E-ticketing system with the aim of being more environmentally friendly and convenient. This now means that tickets will be sent to customers via email for you to either print out or to present to door staff on your phone. You will firstly receive a paypal receipt and your tickets will arrive shortly after.
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In response to the financial crisis of 2007-2008, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is replacing the "incurred loss" model for loan provisioning (IAS39) with an "expected loss" model for loan provisioning (IFRS 9).
IFRS 9 will come into effect on 1 January 2018. Under the new rule, there will be three separate categories/stages of loans i.e. Origination Risk (1st Stage), Significant Increase in Credit Risk (2nd Stage) and Objective Evidence of Impairment (3rd Stage). Loans will move between these stages depending on changes in credit loss expectations.
A loan would be transferred from first stage to second stage if there is a significant increase in credit risk and to the third stage if there is objective evidence of impairment. However, if there is improvement in the credit risk, the loan may transfer back to stage one from stage two hence reversing the provisions method applied.
Under IFRS 9, Loans in the first stage will be provided for 12-months expected losses and in the second stage, for lifetime losses prior to impairment. Though under IAS39, the same loans that also include 'impaired but not recognized' (IBNR) loans (referred to as stage 1 and stage 2 loans under IFRS 9) were provided for incurred losses only. Thus Loans in the first stage and second stage will significantly boost provisioning when IFRS 9 is first applied because the standard requires 12-months ECL and a lifetime ECL before impairment to be deducted for all loans respectively. However, in stage 3 where objective evidence of impairment is available, loans are considered to be impaired under both IFRS 9 and IAS39 so we would not expect any notable impact from the transition to IFRS 9 from these loans.
As implementation of IFRS 9 will significantly increase the provisioning requirement for banks that will in turn reduce the post provision profits in the year of implementation. This will in turn have negative impact on retained earnings that form part of Tier 1 capital. Therefore, in order to maintain the Tier 1 capital ratio as currently prescribed by the PRA, the banks will need more Tier 1 capital. Additionally, regulatory capital ratios will be more volatile depending on the volatility of provisions.
Though there are broad guidelines on how to identify when a 'significant increase' in credit risk has occurred, each bank would end up with a different framework depending on the numerous scenarios considered by them. Thus, a loan's ECL will be calculated differently depending on a bank's risk assessment of the loan during its life and will vary among banks.
Considering the degree of impact of IFRS 9 on the financial statements, it is essential for the financial institutions to have detailed disclosures around assumptions made for ECL calculations, about the expected credit losses recognized and the impact of changes on credit risk of financial instruments. They should also engage with analysts and the investors to notify them of the changes and to make them aware of how to read the new loan loss provisions for sound interpretation of banks' financial health and performance.
The implementation of IFRS 9 will be difficult as it requires development of complex models along with data collection at granular level. The key to ensuring compliance is to start preparing at the earliest to implement the required change.
Moreover, there will be significant costs involved related to investment in IT infrastructure and resources along with integration of accounting, IT and risk functions to be able to accurately monitor and report losses complying with the new standard. In turn, this would have an impact on the pricing of certain banking products.
IFRS 9 is being implemented in response to the financial crisis but the magnitude of the losses incurred by many banks during the financial crisis would not have been predicted by any expected loss model as banks incurred huge unexpected losses. The reason is that some banks systematically underestimated risk under the influence of a period of prolonged financial stability and low loan defaults. It is unlikely that banks would have avoided the bail out if they had implemented Expected Credit Loss model governed by IFRS 9 at the beginning of the crisis.
Undoubtedly, IFRS 9 will prepare the banks to weather worsen macro-economic conditions in a much better way but it might not sufficiently prepare the banks to face a financial crisis of the same magnitude as that of 2007-2008.


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The hard-hitting safety is looking to have a solid 3rd year.
When you think of Brian Poole, you think of that hit he put on Russell Wilson. Or maybe you think about the hit he put on Aaron Rodgers. Either way it goes, hitting hard is what Poole specializes in for the Falcons.
Poole had a solid 2017 season in man and zone coverage, but tackling in the open field and blitzing is where he makes his money. When he's coming off the edge, he may be one of the best corner blitzers in the league. If you get him out in the open field, expect him to get a good tackle on the opposition.
You can say that Poole is the one with the least talent in the secondary, but that's no knock on him. With the likes of Desmond Trufant, Keanu Neal, and Ricardo Allen, there has to be a weak link. It's safe to say that the secondary may be one of the best position groups on the Falcons, which helps Poole's case as being a solid third CB.
If Poole can improve in man coverage, this could make the back end of the Falcons defense more dangerous then it already is. He won't have to worry much about third WRs this season since the Falcons schedule isn't that strong. The teams we should look out for with a pass-heavy aerial attack are the Saints, Packers, and Steelers. Pole has already seen 2 of those teams alot so it should be no problem for him to hold his own.
With another season under his belt, watch out for Brian Poole. He may be laying the wood more than expected.
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