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There has been huge debate over the last 15 months surrounding the speculation on the probable outcome of the credit crunch. The question is now is whether we are entering the worst stage of the cycle, namely when a financial crisis becomes a real economy crisis. At the moment the Bank of England is being very, very clear that a recession is coming, the only question being as to the scale of an economic crisis we are facing.The final problem of what is to come next is de-leveraging, which is something which few people really understand. We have had a steep build up of leveraging over the past few years. That has to be taken out of the system and one of the main consequences of that is that there will be less money available in the market. We don't know how much less and how difficult that drop will be to manage. One of the main questions facing policy makers going forward is how do you de-leverage the system without causing too much damage to the economy? The most important aspect of the financial crisis, however, is how do we learn from it? There are various lessons to be learned which can be subdivided into three categories: lessons learned by the authorities; lessons to be learned from firms and lessons to be learned by society.
First of all, it is clear that there is a question as to what extent should central banks and regulators be seeking to influence the macro credentials of economic cycles through macro preventive policy. This is essentially the argument of should the central banks reduce interest rates in the lead up into an economic boom. You are essentially asking the question "do you know what a bubble looks like when you see it?". Secondly, the question would be "when you see a bubble can you prick it?" Historically the answer to the second question has been "no you can't". Bernanke and the Fed have denied that this is possible; the UK Central Bank has always felt that they have an inflation target, and don't have a job to try and deflate booms. Society, on the other hand, is probably saying that we should take this line of action. I think there will be quite a debate around whether there should be more macro protective policy in the system designed to lean against booms. The issue is that we enjoy booms when they are going on, politicians like booms, particularly around the time of elections so that will be one of the key problems in adopting this particular approach. One of the reforms we have already seen, however, is that the BoE has issued a financial stability objective (which is in the banking bill currently going through Parliament) as an initial response to the crisis so that will encourage the Bank to take a greater interest in macro protective policy.
We also need a new liquidity framework. One of the interesting features of the current framework is that none of the banks that failed actually broke the liquidity rules so the current set of laws are obviously not very good. I think generally if we have these changes in the regulatory framework you need a mechanism with which to make them in a timely and thoughtful way. We also need to draw a distinction between policy, i.e. the rules themselves, and the application of these rules. I think that the discussion as whether to adopt a principal based approach as opposed to a rule based approach is one of the key issues facing regulators at the FSA. I think the events of the last 15 months actually support principal based regulation because the essence of this approach is to get people to look at the consequences of their actions rather than just taking issue with the actions people can or cannot take. One of the examples I commonly give is Northern Rock who should have better understood the limitations of its business model as well as the risk it was running with its securitisation and the circumstances under which its firm would fail. Then there is the question whether these firms should be more intensively supervised with inspectors going in and looking more closely at what they were doing. Historically the FSA has been a relatively lightly resourcesd organisation so we haven't been able to go in and pull the books apart. I think you will increasingly see a more inspective approach and presumably they will be increasing the amount of resources available to the FSA.
The next important point is the lessons to be considered by the firms themselves. The quality of management has been lacking within many institutions. Interestingly, one of the things we have seen throughout the crisis is that the institutions which have fared better are those whose management come from a trading background rather than a client background. Firms that have a collective approach to risk management rather than one which is subdivided into different committees across the organisation have also fared better. In general, the problem became too complex. There were different individuals understanding only certain components of what was going on . The complexity meant that only firms that were ready to work together to tackle to the problem as a unit were able to solve it effectively.
Another issue is the need for added transparency with regards to companies' balance sheets. There is a whole series of issues going forward with respect to what is the right business model for investment banks and other financial institutions. Many firms will have to adapt to a new environment going into a post financial crisis world. Certain areas of fund management, for example, will have to look at new ways of investing. Hedge funds and absolute return funds remain an attractive proposition but the opportunity to be highly leveraged is not going to be there in the future. A whole series of shakeups will be forthcoming, not least the ability for investment banks to operate without a direct source with which to intake deposits.
Last of all there is naturally going to be debate as to what lessons, if any, society itself is going to take from the events which have take place. One of the more interesting areas of debate is to what degree do consumers have a responsibility rather than a right when it comes to how much they spend. To what degree was the growth of household debt and the consumer culture to blame and how can we go about educating people better? In this respect the FSA have a consumer education objective which will need to be brought to the fore as was not the case at the early stages of the process. The lack of awareness amongst the public was partly behind the runs on banks that you saw taking place. In the Northern Rock case, for example, it wasn't the bank itself that failed but the fact that customers began taking their money out en masse so the question is whether we could we have persuaded people not to start withdrawing.
Generally, there is an issue here about the role of regulation. It is interesting how historically the FSA has said very clearly that we are not a 'no-fail' regulator, we will not guarantee there will never be failures in the system. Even if we did, we would be doing society a disfavour - without innovation and risk you do not have economic growth but of course on the other hand with innovation and risk you do have failures. For a long period of time we had failures, but they were not ones that society themselves were particularly worried about. The moment a large deposit-based institution fails everybody becomes terribly anxious so there are obviously different objectives for the public than there are to the industry itself. If we are only looking to protect deposit-taking institutions that would mean a different form of regulation than one which protects the financial services industry as a whole. The big issue here is what do people want from their regulators or their financial community; what obligation, if any, will people place on consumers going forward and to what degree will politicians realise that they are involved in setting the economic climate.
One thing that will change in respect to our financial crises, which have come our way quite frequently in recent history, is that the current one is so severe that I predict on this occasion it will take a bit longer than usual to come out of the current crisis and into the next one. The next crisis that comes our way will look wconsiderably different. I'm not entirely sure what form it will take but hopefully it wont take place in my life time, at least not while I'm in my current job!
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'Bloody scary' trip as door flies open on domestic flight
Nothing spoils a flight like hitting a patch of rough weather and then the door suddenly coming open.
Passengers on a regional domestic flight in New Zealand received the shock of their lives when that happened.
It wasn't exactly a big plane, granted, but it was a frightening experience. According to the New Zealand Herald, the Barrier Air Piper Chieftain was flying from Kaitaia in New Zealand's far north to Auckland on Tuesday afternoon, carrying six passengers and a pilot.
Passenger Jimmy Snowden told One News in NZ that everyone was "bloody scared" when the door suddenly came open while the plane was still in the sky.
Snowden said the problem started as the plane approached Auckland, when "a whole lot of air started coming from the door and it got very loud".
Snowden said the plane circled Auckland Airport three times before landing safely. After landing, the pilot mentioned that the plane's door had recently been repaired.
There was no explanation or apology, Snowden said.
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Today is my birthday.
Normally birthdays pass me by and I couldn't care less.
Normally It is just another day, one little blip in the 365 day year that just happens to be the day I was born some 30 odd years ago.Normally it means nothing to me, other than being one year older.
Normally I feel nothing towards this day.
Well for some reason today is far from the normal nothing birthdays that I am used to. Today I awoke with a sense of severe anxiety that is only getting worst as the day is progressing. An intense fear, dread……despair would even be a good word to describe how I am feeling.
I am blinded by how bad this is.
I have been having some issues with anxiety and paranoia over the past little bit, but nothing compares to how bad I am feeling today.
I do not think there is a reason or catalyst for why I feel this badly. Just maybe every little thing pulling at me at the same time that my emotional self is not able to handle it. And the tension is causing me to break.
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it was a hot afternoon yesterday
Dee and I were in her bathroom
we were both sweating so I opened the bathroom window to let in some air – it also let in the sound of her neighbours' voices as they sat chatting in their garden below
'I'm struggling to get it in', I said – panting!
'try the bottom', replied Dee
as I re-positioned my tool to follow her suggestion, I became . . .
aware of two things – her neighbours had broken off their conversation, and Dee was giggling hysterically
I was sober – an unusual state for me – so my usual quick senses were somewhat dulled
it took a second or two – while I replayed our last few sentences in my mind – to understand her laughter
'I don't know how I'm going to face them in the morning', said Dee, still giggling – [her neighbours are muslim, and sex as well as food and drink is a big no-no during Ramadan]
'just tell them the truth**', I replied
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18/12/2011: Reja: "We want our revenge"
Edy Reja still feels bitter from last season's CL battle with Udinese and knows that this year he has a chance to make amends.
"Udinese are one of the best teams in Serie A this season, they nearly won all of their games. But we would like to take our revenge from last year when they qualified to the Champions League and we went to Europa League. Winning against them will definitely increase the value of my Lazio." said Reja in the press conference before the game.
Reja then went on to praise Guidolin, Udinese's coach: "He deserves more credit for what he did in his career, he is foing a great job."
Then the reporters asked Reja to draw a comparison between Klose and Di Natale. Reja said: "They are both crucial. Di Natali continues to surprise everyone despite his age, he is a great finisher. Klose on the other hand is going through an exceptional form and he adapted immediately. The players have different characteristics however, and Klose is more of a team player."
Asked about his European ambitions now that Lazio qualified for the second round of Europa League: "It was important to pass the first round, we would like to go as far as possible. We are very aware who our opponents are but we fear no one."
On the other side of the pitch, Guidolin was also full of praise for Lazio and their coach: "It will be a difficult game, but the thought of us leading the league come Christmas is very attractive. Lazio is a great team, they have a good squad which is the same as last year but even more improved with the arrivals of Cisse and Klose. Reja is loved by his players, won a derby, and has been doing well for two years in Rome. Even his assistant Lopez deserves a mention."
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text: Jeff Tyber CEO, President, Board Member Mr. Tyber has worked in the orthopedic medical industry for over 12 years in product development, research, and management roles. Mr. Tyber most recently was the first employee and R&D Manager for Extremity Medical, a start-up company focused on the distal extremity orthopedic market. During his tenure at Extremity Medical, Mr. Tyber and his product development group were responsible for the invention, development and release of over 9 products, including Extremity Medicals core technology. Prior to Extremity Medical, Mr. Tyber was a Design Engineer with B. Braun Aesculap, specifically in the spinal implant division. At Aesculap he designed posterior and anterior cervical spinal systems, as well as a stand-alone interbody spacer. Mr. Tyber was a co-founder and Senior Engineer for Medshape Solutions, a medical device company-commercializing device using a shape memory material platform. MedShape Solutions has released 4 shape memory products and raised over $25 million in venture backed funding. Mr. Tyber's inventions have been implanted in over 100,000 patients and have grossed over $450 million for the companies he has worked for. He is a named inventor on over 39 domestic and international patents and patent applications. Mr. Tyber graduated from the University of Colorado with an MS in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Mechanical Engineering as well as a minor in Business and minor in Statistics. Mark Schenk Vice President of Regulatory & Quality Mr. Schenk has over 20 years of experience working in the medical device industry, specifically in Quality and Regulatory Assurance roles. Mr. Schenk has been responsible for the implementation of over a dozen ISO 13485 quality systems, as well as numerous FDA and International product regulatory clearances. Previously Mr. Schenk served as Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Simpact Dental. During his tenure at Simpact, he was responsible for building an ISO 13485 quality system while receiving regulatory clearances in less than a year from the company's conception. Prior to Simpact, Mr. Schenk served in senior quality positions at several companies including Datascope Cardiac Assist Division. Gary Thomas Chief Operating Officer Mr. Gary Thomas has over 28 years of operations management, product development, quality and regulatory experience. Before joining Tyber Medical, Mr. Thomas was the Vice President of Operations at Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), an orthopaedic biologic company. There he was responsible for multiple sites (approx. 300 employees) including: Operations, Distribution, Development, Supply Chain and Business Unit Operations. Prior to MTF, he was the Group VicePresident of Portfolio and Project Management at Biomet overseeing spine, bone healing and microfixation. Mr. Thomas has also held top management positions for Norman Noble, Howmedica (Stryker) and Pfizer. Mr Thomas holds a Master's degree in Management for NJIT and a Bachelors in Business Management from Ramapo College. Lou Massaia, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer Mr. Massaia has over 40 years experience in accounting, finance and general management. A consultant for more than 25 years, he has worked with numerous start up, expanding, and turnaround companies, many as interim CEO or CFO, to maximize value through analysis, planning and execution. Most of these companies have been in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry segments. He has also held various management positions with Becton Dickinson & Co and Meadox Medicals, Inc.in the spinal implant division.


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TS 10th Results 2018 : Telangana SSC Results 2018 will be declared by Telangana SSC Board on May 2018 on wards. Students who are looking for any update and information related to TS SSC results 2018 information such as status and expected TS 10th class Result release dates and all other news updates of Telangana 10th Results 2018. So, students will have to enter the Student hall ticket Number to get the TS SSC results 2018. Check here below link to know your TS 10th Class results Available.
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4.6You've read all about fantasy worlds, worlds only possible in the dreams of men, worlds with Legends, Heroes and Warriors. But how are these worlds born? What makes a fantasy world a fantasy? Well first, lets meet Hasina. Hasina Fatah. A nineteen going on twenty youth is left in charge of his entire country when his Father, it's previous leader, dies mysteriously in a plane crash. But this experience is nothing new to Hasina, after all he has lived this scenario a total of nine times and had lived a total of more than a hundred years. With no clue what is behind his rebirth to the day his Father dies and he becomes ruler. Read as Hasina finds himself in a world that morphs him as much as he does it. Read his story as he takes on the most unlikely with deftly skill and political intrigue in a world where the most unlikely of happenings are taking place. Gods? Kings? Heads of State and ruthless generals? All waiting to be encountered as Hasina Saves the Escape. "Come out you mystical time traveling, killing me nine times bitch! What must I do to get out of this damn loop!" "You really want to know?" "Yes, please anything to release me from this." "Take over the world for me" "..." Tags: Dictator. President. Power. Kingdom building. Rebirth. NOTE!! This story is enshrouded in politics, trade and more often than not sacrifice. It will not be moving at the fast and rapid pace of most novels here being that most chapters act as recordings of what has happened within a single day in the life of the MC. Basically, timeskips are very rare. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com .......... Daily Updates, one chapter everyday. Unless something happens(Read chapter 'Author Tim_Saian) Authors thoughts with short announcements, excerpts from the next chapter or little fun facts about the story. Starts from Chapter 31.
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I was using the Windows 7 "Problem Steps Recorder" through remote desktop to take notes on how some people did their jobs. And when it was over I was horrified to see that the screenshots had not been taken...a few were but at least half of them were missing and replaced with a box that reads:
No screenshots were saved for this problem step
I've used this tool before and never had a problem with it (although admittedly this may be the first time I have used it while remoting in via RDP).
I wanted to use the tool on the machines of the people showing me their jobs, but all of those machines ran Windows XP.
What could have caused this? Was it because I was running remote desktop? Maybe there were too many steps? There were 323 steps.
I just realized I was also running Dextop I wonder if that caused a problem? And additionally was connecting to yet another RDP session from there...sigh now that I think about it, it sounds like a long shot.


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Discipline: Political Science
Theory of Communist Party organization.
Power in Communist Parties was derived from the rank and file, but it could and should then be used to preserve disciplined orthodoxy.
In practice this meant that central despotism over the membership could be justified by reference to the consent of those thus subjected.
It is now of largely historical interest, though survives as a term of political abuse.
Also see: bolshevism
Tom Bottomore, A Dictionary of Marxist Thought, 2nd edn (Oxford, 1991)


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As Jennifer Lawrence makes her way to stardom one thing is for sure, red is definitely her color. Whether her dress is short or long, her complexion and medium-blonde hair match this bright hue like none other. So copy the look for yourself, either for a new date night dress or just soething to spruce up the office.
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Building Consent Authority Accreditation
Queenstown Lakes District Council is an accredited Building Control Authority (BCA) as well as being a Territorial Authority.
The scope of these dual responsibilities is as follows:
Under the Building Act 2004, a Building Consent Authority (BCA):
- Issues Building Consents, but not if a Building Consent is required to be subject to a waiver or modification of the Building Code
- Inspects building work for which it has granted a building consent
- Issues Notices to Fix
- Issues Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs)
- Issues Compliance Schedules
Under the Building Act 2004, a Territorial Authority (TA):
- Performs the functions of a Building Consent Authority (BCA)
- Issues Project Information Memoranda (PIMs)
- Grants exemptions under clause 2 of Schedule 1
- Grants waivers and modifications of the Building Code
- Issues Certificates of Acceptance
- Issues and amends Compliance Schedules
- Administers annual Building Warrants of Fitness (BWOFs)
- Enforces the provisions relating to annual Building Warrants of Fitness
- Decides the extent to which buildings must comply with the Building Code when:
- They are altered; or
- Their use is changed; or
- Their specified intended life changes
- Performs functions relating to dangerous, earthquake-prone, or insanitary buildings
- Enforces duties or obligations under Section 162C where residential pools must have means of restricting access
Auditing of Accreditation
QLDC is audited periodically by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) as part of the Building Consent Authority accreditation programme.
The latest IANZ Certificate of Accreditation is here.
IANZ audit reports are here:
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- IANZ Accreditation Report 30 June 2014 (PDF ,166KB)
- IANZ Assessment Report 27 April 2016 (PDF, 593KB)
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The Turkey Dilemma.
The National Turkey Federation claims that 46 million turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving. If, according to the Census Bureau, 243 million turkeys were raised in 2016, and since (46/243) x 100= 18.9, nearly 19% of all turkeys were killed for Thanksgiving last year. That's rough.
The Black Friday Attraction:
While turkeys worry about survival, we worry about finding the best deals on Black Friday.
In 2016, more than 154 million Americans shopped in stores or online during Black Friday. Given that the population of the United States was around 324 million, and since (154/324) x 100 = 47.5, nearly 48% of Americans last year shopped on Black Friday!


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HIV/AIDS Intra- and Inter-personal Determinants and Behavioral Interventions Study Section – HIBI
HIBI reviews behavioral and social science applications focusing on individual- and interpersonal-level studies of the prevention of HIV exposure and infection and those living with HIV.
This include studies examining factors at the individual and social levels related to reducing HIV associated risk behaviors and fostering HIV prevention as well as behavioral aspects of HIV testing, engagement, retentions and re-engagement across the HIV care continuum. It also reviews studies of behavior and health outcomes in people living with HIV and on the effects of HIV infection and AIDS on behavior, cognitive and social functioning, and health outcomes including substance use, mental health disorders, pain management, self-management of health care.
The List of Reviewers lists all present, whether permanent or temporary, to provide the full scope of expertise present on that date. Lists are posted 30 days before the meeting and are tentative, pending any last minute changes.
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Membership Panel
The membership panel is a list of chartered members only.
- Intervention and non-intervention studies of individual level factors related to social, cultural and behavioral influences related to HIV exposure and associated risk behaviors.
- Development and testing of interventions at the individual, dyad, and social support network for preventing HIV transmission, promoting HIV testing and reducing practices and behaviors that lead to HIV transmission
- Development and testing of interventions at individual, dyad, and social support network that aim to improve ART adherence, engagement and retention in care and achieving durable viral suppression.
- Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of HIV prevention or HIV care continuum interventions at the individual level
- Behavioral aspects of adherence, care engagement and sustainability, and interventions for persons at risk and/or living with HIV.
- Behavioral interventions for improving quality of life for those living with HIV
- Behavioral and social aspects of treatment and treatment as prevention, including studies involving PrEP adoption and adherence for people at risk for HIV infection
- Studies using technology to improve health outcomes with individuals living with HIV.
- Studies examining substance use and related behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other drugs) in people at risk for HIV acquisition or people living with HIV.
- Studies examining the association between mental health (depression, anxiety, trauma, and stigma), in people at risk for HIV acquisition or people living with HIV at the individual or interpersonal level.


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VICTORIA – The University of British Columbia's rowing team wrapped up their performance at the 18th Canadian University Rowing Championship at Elk Lake today with the men claiming the national title. The women's side won two golds and two bronzes, while the men's finished with two golds, one silver, and two bronzes. In the team standings, the women took second overall.
The UBC Thunderbirds men's team edged the Vikes by four points in the team standings to win the national banner, while Brock took third. UBC finished with 106 points, UVic with 102 and Brock with 85. Defending champions Western Ontario finished fourth with 80 points.
UBC also swept the Coach of the Year Honours. Men's head coach Mike Pearce and women's head coach Craig Pond were each named Coach of the Year for their respective teams.
The men started their day with a silver finish in the men's lightweight double of Angus Todd and Aaron Lattimer (6:52.22).
Todd, Marcus van der Sande, Callum MacKenzie, Lattimer, and cox Kevin Chung claimed the gold medal win racing in 6:28.29, edging out Brock's crew (6:29.23) and UVic (6:36.11).
The men's heavyweight single Alex Janzen (7:43.68) also finished with a gold performance, beating both Trent (7:44.65) and McMaster (7:45.48) across the line.
Lightweight single Callum MacKenzie (7:20.53) finished bronze just missing second place McGill (7:18.69).
In the final event of the day, the UBC men's eight of Harris Sheldon, Eben Prevec, Doug Euper, Brock Euper, Ben de Wit, Alex Janzen, Harlan Dohm, Ben Coull, and cox Madeleine Chercover finished bronze with a time of 5:42.12. Hosts UVic (5:41.33) took gold while UBC was edged out by Brock (5:41.33) for the silver finish. Western settled for fourth in 5:43.52.
On the women's side, the UBC Thunderbirds finished second overall with 102 points. Unfortunately for the Birds', Western Ontario successfully defended their team title this weekend finishing with 117 points, while UVic took third with 93 points. For the second year in a row, the women's eight was awarded the Jane Thorton trophy.
Lightweight single rower Janelle Mackoff received a bronze medal after racing with a time of 8:48.18. Mackoff was one second shy of Ottawa's silver finish (8:47.13).
Isabella Cina, Julie Sheppard, Rachel Vukovich, Erin Pierik, Emily Gerson, Hillary Janssens, Miranda Kirker, Zoe Fettig-Winn, and cox Emmie Page finished in a time of 6:38.62 to win the women's eight event. Western (6:40.53) edged UVic (6:43.47) for the silver finish.
The lightweight women's double also earned a bronze finish as Mackoff and Sheppard raced in 7:50.72, following Western (7:32.12) and UVic (7:35.43).
Like UBC's eight, the women's pair of Fettig-Winn and Janssens defended their first place seeding going into the A finals by winning a gold medal (7:35.39) and edging out competitors UVic (7:36.59) and Western (7:38.19).
November 2nd, FINAL RESULTS
BRONZE – Harris Sheldon, Eben Prevec, Doug Euper, Brock Euper, Ben de Wit, Alex Janzen, Harlan Dohm, Ben Coull, and cox Madeleine Chercover (5:42.12)


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You Ain't Streetwear
Did Karmaloop really kill streetwear? One of the most profound unanswered questions of the millennia. Plenty will argue that they were the main reason for the over saturation of generic brands into the market. Regardless of who killed what, one thing I have notice is the large emergence of clothing brands in the last few years.
Everyday clothing companies are popping out of the woodwork. Many of them claim to be streetwear but they are playing themselves.
Their idea of what is "streetwear" is erroneous. Just because the brand is associated with elements of hip hop, skate culture, pop culture and market it to a young crowd (16 -30) does not make it streetwear. It is simply a clothing brand: make the design, manufacture the clothes and sell them…. straight forward.
Additionally, the term "streetwear" is thrown around very loosely, to the point that I hate the word. Luckily, I have bathed in streetwear since I was a kid. I have seen brands rise and fall. You might be wondering then: What the fuck is streetwear?
To me, streetwear is when a brand has substance and it stands for something. That something usually opens up sensitive discussions that can be viewed as contentious.
Look at Freshjive for example. They used their clothing as a means to communicate their perspective on police brutality, animal studies and domestic violence. They use imagery to their advantage to effectively communicate with no fucks given. Obey, who is run by Shepard Fairy (search him up, he's also an activist), uses his brand to promote his views on capitalism, antiestablishment, propaganda and secret societies.
In a sense, you begin to relate on a personal level with these brands and begin to feel part of their cause. Thats what streetwear is: standing for a belief and making sure not to compromise. It goes beyond the actual garments.
Nowadays, not enough clothing companies are willing to challenge the status quo or care enough to start discussions through their artistry. The focus is geared more towards staying trendy, selling units and making cool visuals without any foundation. However, get it how you feel, just do not claim to be streetwear because REAL ALWAYS RECOGNIZE REAL.


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* This page allows you to get recommendations, ask questions and learn from your friends and other people that visited Surf Discovery Surf Camp, Surf School and Yoga Retreats.
The Surf Discovery Surf Camp and Surf School located in a berbere village called Tamraght 14 Km north of Agadir City front of one of the famous surf spots called Divel's rock, Banana beach, krokro, is a unique spots on Morocco's Atlantic coast.
Absolutely! The Christmas and New Year Holidays are the best surfing season in Morocco.

Yes you can book a private single room for supplement +20€ per night for Standard shared shower room +30€ per night for Upgraded private Bathroom.

If the surf is bad or all of your group want to go on a local excursion your surf instructor can take you to Agadir city or Paradise valley.
Please note: even if only one person in your group wants to surf our priority is to the surfers. In this case, we can arrange excursion but costs will apply.
Morocco is served by direct flights from the UK and other major European airports, with flight times to Agadir between 2-4 hours. Guests travelling from the Uk can connect either in Casablanca or at a European airport as there are no direct flights to Agadir. More info.
For Marrakech: Ryanair – Skyscanner – Easyjet – Atlas-blue – Royal Air Maroc.

A Free Return Agadir airport transfers are included in the night 7th + one of our surf package.
A FREE arrival transfer is included in night 5th + one of our surf package package.
Agadir Airport transfers prices are €28/300mad per way. Agadir Bus Station transfers prices are €14/150mad per way.

EU passport holders with a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date do not require a visa to enter Morocco for tourist purposes.
If you hold a passport from outside the European Union we strongly recommend that you check with your nearest Moroccan Embassy.
for more information: http://www.moroccanconsulate.com/visa.cfm
Early all European networks work in Morocco. Contact your network for call charges. Coverage is good. There are an abundance of public phones (coin and cards). International call charges are relatively cheap. There is free wi.fi available. There is also broadband internet cafe in the Tamraght village.
The Moroccan currency is the Dirham. Exchange rates at last time of checking were around (13 DH £1 ) (11 DH €1 ) and (8 DH $1).
Dirhams can only be obtained within Morocco. There are exchange facilities and ATM in the airport. There are also plenty of ATM in Agadir. There are no ATM in Taghazout, the nearest is Aourir, a five minute drive from Taghazout. This machine and many other ATMs in Morocco do not accept Maestro and can be unreliable, if you have a VISA card we recommend you bring it.
Please note: traveller's cheques are not a good idea for Morocco.
Morocco is an all year round destination for great surf and great weather. Surf Discovery is open all year apart Ramadan. The summer months (June – September) see small to medium swells with surf mostly on the beaches and reefs on the more exposed north west coast.
Typical wave size and temperatures.Your choice of wetsuit comes down to personal choice and tolerance. The best all rounder is a 3/2mm full suit.or shorty one.
There are a few surf shops in Taghazout. They now stock a fair bit of hardware: leashes, wax, deckgrip etc. The surf board and clothing selection is also growing. Most of the shops offer board repairs, they are often great value and of good quality.
Morocco is a liberal Muslim country, and men and women are welcome to wear shorts and t-shirts. Swimming costumes and bikinis are normal on the beach but it is advisable to cover up your arms and legs a bit when walking around town. Shorts, tees and flip flops are the norm. Trousers and jumpers are sometimes needed particularly in mid winter when the evenings can be chilly so warm clothes are a good idea during that period.
Yes Bath towels but not beach towels are available for your stay and you will need to bring your own beach towels.
It's really up to you. You can dine on the terraces overlooking the surf and enjoy a drink under the stars, get comfy in the salon and watch a film, go and have a mint tea in the village and checkout the scene in this bustling little fishing village or we can arrange taxis for those who fancy checking out Agadir's night life!


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Trends come and go in the UK food and beverage industry. However, with ever increasing health and safety compliance, the requirement to have quality, bespoke solutions to ensure such rigid requirements are met is key. As a result, cleaning and beverage washing equipment is ever developing. IWMs prompt adaptability in terms of lead time, bespoke requirements and experience provides us with an edge over our competitors.
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We can provide for your most basic balloon decorating or gift to the most elaborate. If you require a birthday, congratulatory, get well or other occasion bouquet, we've got you covered. From a small gathering requiring only loose balloons or few centerpieces to large galas needing a spectacular presence of arches or sculptures, we can accommodate and design something from the simplest to the most sophisticated. No installation is too big or too small.
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When I was growing up, my mother was the spiritual head of our household. If we were going to church, it was because she made us get up and go. My dad was only present for Easter and Christmas speeches until he joined the San Francisco Christian Center. My mother didn't allow us to listen to secular music on Sundays and we always wore dresses and stockings to service. She meant well, and there was no harm in her making sure we had some sort of spirituality in our upbringing.
My mother took her lead from her mother, who was and still is, a devout Pentecostal Christian. To this day, I have never seen my grandmother wear makeup or pants, or watch anything other than religious programming on TV. She, too, was the spiritual head of her household; my grandpa was exempt. I may have seen him in church twice when I was growing up.
I don't remember really liking church other than when we would bring our Easter baskets with us to see who's was biggest. I didn't hate it, but church was long and boring and I didn't understand the sermons. However, I was still
forcefully very involved: my grandmother made sure we went to Sunday school, sang in the children's choir, and attended Friday youth nights. I appreciate the foundation she provided, I don't have to fumble through the Bible to find the books and every now and again, to my husband's amazement, I'll even quote a little scripture.
College was a great time to explore other churches and denominations and have different religious experiences. I was a part of a Christian group on campus and I even spent a summer as a counselor at a Christian camp in Missouri. I also regularly attended a church that I actually enjoyed.
When I came back to the Bay Area, I was comfortable in my own spirituality. I decided not to go back to my family church, because I didn't really agree with the principals and, I didn't have to! My husband David was raised Catholic, so sometimes we even went to mass instead. My grandmother didn't really understand or agree with my choices; actually, I think I was the first person in our family to go to a different church. So naturally, when I chose to get married in a beautiful Catholic Church, my grandma wasn't excited. I remember her saying, "you weren't raised that way," to which my response was: "you don't have to come to the wedding." I knew she wouldn't miss it, and of course, she was there, but I did feel as though I needed to declare my religious independence.
The influences are still there, or maybe history just repeats itself. For example, I am the spiritual head of my household; I don't listen to much secular music on Sundays, and I also still dress up for services (minus the stockings.) But I do my own thing too: I made sure our church had an active children's program because I don't want my kids thinking all church is boring, and our church has a strong focus on marriage, which means my husband is an active participant. We attend marriage retreats and do community service projects with our kids; its a well-rounded multi-cultural church that we all love.
I am in a good place, and I believe it's where God envisioned I would be. I am an open-minded Christian. So once I heard about the Beyoncé Mass, I was immediately intrigued and excited. I didn't go to praise Beyonce', let's be clear: I went to praise Jesus while singing and dancing to Beyonce's songs, along with over 900 others. I also enjoyed Reverend Yolanda Norton's sermon and traded stories with some attendees about what brought them to the service. Overall, I'd say it was a good time; I might even attend another Wednesday service at The Vine.
I believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and he died on the cross for our sins and rose again. I don't believe the bible literally restricts women from wearing pants and I do believe Beyonce is one of the greatest performers of our time.


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Remember, Freeview is FTA. Its free, its not a subscription service that can afford to be a business. Its the same free servuce that wer have had since the 60's, with more free channels, and HD, and EPG, and with recorders. All that and its free to use, you can't expect it to be Sky, DirectTV, etc
Freeview is not 'free'. It is paid for by stuffing as many moronically offensive ads as possible down the gullets of hapless viewers. I have seen TV in many countries and I have never seen TV anywhere else that expects people to sit through so much commercial crap. No-one who is not brain dead watches this any more. I have a friend who used to complain that he could never get through a film on Freeview because the constant 'breaks' (now there is a misnomer if there ever was one) would put him to sleep. He was technically unsophisticated so I found a second-hand DVR for him and set it up so he could skip past the interruptions. It improved his quality of life enormously. Freeview is dead. I don't care how many pluses it has. It committed suicide. The sooner everyone is streaming, the better.


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I have a new found respect for anyone who has met up with that dastardly demon of a plant. I grew up never having worrying about the three poisons – Sumac, Ivy, and Oak. I used to romp through the woods in shorts, sleeveless shirts, and barefooted never with a care in my thought. I really never knew anyone who had been inflicted with such painful, agonizing rash. At least not until I met my husband…
My husband is so allergic to it – that is basically run for the hills with garlic around your neck and a cross to protect you, if you catch my meaning. Whenever he gets it, I would say, "Don't scratch that! Don't rub! I see you. You need to stop before it gets all over the place." He would bathe in calamine lotion, I mean almost literally. He couldn't keep his hands to himself. I mean talking about building up tolerance for something that agitates you, this is the stuff.
Anyway last week, I notice a little rash on my wrist, not thinking much of it. He was going crazy, but I wasn't. We looked up what it might be on the web. Was it impetigo, ring worm, or some strange foreign disease that I had acquired? I couldn't figure it out. I had been pulling weeds, working around the chickens, and raking the yard, with the intention that it would look a little better. My husband kept screaming you need to go to doctor. But, I was like, "Oh, not I. I am not worried. It will go away. It is just a little rash." It burned a little bit and had a little circle sort of like ring worm, but just didn't seem like it. I promised that I would speak to the nurse about it the next day, just to get him off my back. Seriously, it was just a little rash that would go away with a little time.
The next day, I met with the nurse. She said that she couldn't be sure. She said if it didn't get better in a few days to go see the doctor. So off I went with no care in the world because I was convinced it would just go away. But you won't believe, by Saturday I started to look like a leper. Furthermore that little burn started to itch like hell. Saturday wasn't quite as bad Sunday. Oh holy cow! How does anyone live when they get this? How can anyone focus on what they need to get done?
Sunday I became a leper. I had spots in places that I know I didn't touch. I had gotten that evil villain, poison ivy. When I got up, I had it in the corner of my eye, under my nose, and on my cheek – just starting to pop out. No way, this is going to happen with me. Not only did I have it on my left hand in the beginning, it had crept on to strange place that I know that I didn't scratch. I must have done that in my sleep.
I was becoming a pink calico cat or something. I had been invaded by a foreign creature that was beginning to make my life hell on earth. I was itching badly too. I had such great plans for Sunday, and this happens. What am I going to do? I can't live like this. I don't know how anyone who is allergic to those villains lives.
Anyone who knows me well knows my next move. We are going to fix this. I am not going to live like this. My husband hands me a couple of antihistamines which he explains has helped him. He is so comforting. However, this does not solve the problem. I have to go somewhere that night. They cannot see me looking like a speckled Easter egg. Research time…I began researching the web for remedies which will cause this to go away. I read about the toxin which is released by the plant upon touch, and how it is absorbed into our biological system at lightning speed if we don't wash it off quickly. I saw herbal remedies and grandmothers' solutions to curb the spread. And we couldn't leave out, how long it is going to take to get rid of it (five to twelve days if you need to know).
I found out that I needed to smell like a pickle in a fizzy baking soda and apple cider vinegar bath for 20 to 30 minutes three times a day. That was my next adventure. I soaked in the tub for the required amount of time. Subsequently I saw peppermint oil helps to ease the symptoms. I put that on my face, under my nose, on my cheek, and that corner of the eye. I was a little nervous about putting peppermint oil so close to my eye. Nevertheless, I did it anyway. The feeling was a little disconcerting. If you had ever come in contact with peppermint oil, it sort of reminds you of camphor oil in its sensation. Just to let you know, I believe it worked because the rash seems to have disappeared from those spots. I am speaking of the peppermint oil working.
The bath I am not convinced yet. It aided in calming in the itch. I am now including the bath, peppermint oil, Ivarest, and a montage of antihistamines as my new best friends. The antihistamines make me sleepy so I walk around like a pickled, speckled Easter egg zombie with a very minty scent. If only this rash will go away…
Poison ivy has taught me to have patience, endurance, will power, and tolerance. Without all of those, you will blow up like a helium balloon that has a heavy weight holding you to the ground being raked across the blackberry briar patch. If you ever find yourself meeting up with those dastardly poisonous villains (oak, sumac, and ivy), remember to keep calm for this too shall pass. Be patient, learn to endure, maintain the will power not to scratch, and be tolerant in the amount of time it takes to get over it.


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Zimbabwe still deep in crisis.
Whilst the IMF rushes to assist Mugabe with millions of dollars worth of loans; it is very clear that in reality Mugabe and his thugs still continue as if no settlement (the GNU) had been agreed. It seems that once again Mugabe's charm offensive still fools heads of government and overeas agencies.
SOKWANELE: "Zimbabwe Inclusive Government Watch (ZIG Watch) is tracking articles and reports which provide examples of violations of the agreement between Zanu PF and the two Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Formations signed in Harare on 15 September 2008.
August saw the continuation of the chaos in Zimbabwe, with ever more breaches of the GPA being recorded, the majority of which fell into the following categories:
- wanton politically motivated violence, or violence driven by politicians or petty officials,
- harassment, and deprivation of freedom, of individuals through contrived arrests on spurious charges,
- widespread corruption involving senior public and uniformed figures,
- the deprivation of the right to Freedom of Expression, and the abu se thereof,
- violent, unconstitutional, invasions and seizures of property and farms, and
- deliberate attempts to derail the Constitution-making process.
The month of August has seen a notable increase in breaches in these two areas:
- open subversion of legal or administrative processes for political benefit, and
- deliberate non-cooperation with the other parties to the GPA agreement, or the deliberate undermining – or abuse of – other persons or parties for political ends.
Zanu PF's favourite political tool – violence – stills plagues Zimbabwe's populace to the extent that it is almost accepted as a norm by the majority. Our first listed breach in Issue 8 reveals that the government has! turned deaf ears to the warnings by the Kimberly Process that the sales of Zimbabwean diamonds may be suspended internationally after the international body directed that Zimbabwe's diamond fields should be demilitiarised. The troops are still there, and rights abuses and smuggling continue unabated.
On a more local level, a young man was murdered by seven Zanu PF thugs in Macheke after going to the home of a local Zanu PF chairman to ask for his outstanding wages. He was subjected to a brutal beating and torture before he died, and his body dumped on a road to make it look like an accident. One wonders how an 'accident' explains wounds made by redhot iron rods through the stomach. It is alleged that Minister Didymus Mutasa aided the release of the perpetrators, who only received a fine as their punishment…"
Zimbabwe PM jeered by UK exiles
Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai was booed and criticized at Southwark Cathedral today. He made an appeal for Zimbabwean exiles to return home. The reality is that little has changed. Mugabe is still president and Zanu PF still rules along with its war vets and militia. Zim exiles and people like us are in touch everyday with family and friends, people still live in fear there so we know he talks rubbish.
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Zimbabwe – Humanitarian Aid: House of Commons 13th May 2009.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Mr. Ivan Lewis, today outline current UK government action in regard to Zimbabwe. The UK recently donated £15 million for the provision of aid to the people of Zimbabwe. Any further aid depends on the progress to reform. The group of Elders has appealed for more aid from donor countries. The UK provision of aid has been directed towards improving water and sanitation infrastructure and the Zimbabwe health service. Money was also provided for 100, 000 orphaned children for schooling.
Mr. Jim McGovern (Dundee, West) (Lab): What his latest assessment is of the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement. [274660]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Mr. Ivan Lewis: There has been a modest improvement in the humanitarian situation. The cholera epidemic is under control and there are signs of an improved harvest this year. However, basic health and other welfare services have broken down after years of neglect. Consequently, Zimbabwe faces ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Mr. McGovern: I thank the Minister for that answer. Obviously, all Members will be aware of the lack of political and judicial reform in Zimbabwe, but will the Minister confirm that he has received a communication from the Elders, urging the UK to offer Humanitarian Plus funds to Zimbabwe? Humanitarian Plus differs from long-term financial assistance, which will be linked to reform, and would allow immediate rehabilitation of the water and sanitation infrastructure in Zimbabwe.
Mr. Lewis: My hon. Friend is absolutely right to draw attention to the important contribution that the Elders are making to securing progress in Zimbabwe. We recently announced £15 million to strengthen health system support, improve sanitation and further strengthen food security, but we make it very clear that, on the pace of reform, there are certain non-negotiables. We make that clear in our conversations with the new Prime Minister and the Finance Minister, whom my right hon. Friends the International Development Secretary and the Foreign Secretary met recently. The United Kingdom provides humanitarian and Humanitarian Plus support, but we still await further improvement in terms of the necessary reforms.
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield) (Con): Unfortunately, Zimbabwe has been put on the back burner again, because other issues are dominating Parliament and international affairs. Does the Minister not agree that one of the most helpful actions that the Government could take would be for the Secretary of State for International Development to visit Zimbabwe and meet the Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, to give that very courageous man the credibility and support that he deserves? He seeks to lead his country out of poverty and deprivation.
Mr. Lewis: Of course, it is not for me to arrange my right hon. Friend's travel itinerary. However, my serious response is that he recently met the Finance Minister, in whom we have a lot of confidence, and he has also met the Prime Minister in the past. My noble Friend Lord Malloch-Brown, the Minister for Africa, was at the inauguration of the new President of South Africa and recently met Morgan Tsvangirai and the new Foreign Minister of Zimbabwe. There is constant engagement and dialogue with the Government of Zimbabwe. We are clear about the support that we stand ready to provide and we have announced the resources that I mentioned in my earlier response. However, there can be no slacking in the message about the importance of political and economic as well as human rights reform. We remain concerned that, for example, political prisoners have recently been returned to prison. In those circumstances, we need to send strong messages about the pace of reform.
Mr. Andrew Smith (Oxford, East) (Lab): Will my hon. Friend join me in congratulating my constituent, Richard Pantlin, who recently cycled round Zimbabwe, raising funds for an orphanage there? Does he share my constituent's conclusion that we need to find ways of increasing humanitarian aid and support for the people of Zimbabwe, without strengthening ZANU-PF?
Mr. Lewis: My right hon. Friend is right to draw attention to the contribution of individuals, which demonstrates that no way is Zimbabwe on the back burner in respect of how the British people feel about our relationship with that country or in Department for International Development staff's excellent work on the front line.
My right hon. Friend is right to say that, as a result of our support, 7 million people were fed in March who would not otherwise have been fed; the cholera outbreak has been brought under control; and we are moving towards more support for Humanitarian Plus. Equally, we expect the Zimbabwean Government to fulfil the obligations they have entered into with the international community on a clear and transparent reform agenda.
Mr. Nicholas Soames (Mid-Sussex) (Con): Given the non-negotiables—quite right, too—may I endorse the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Macclesfield (Sir Nicholas Winterton) and ask the Under-Secretary to continue to help in the humanitarian way the Government are rightly doing? What grounds for optimism does he have in the light of Morgan Tsvangirai's extraordinary courage and achievements?
Mr. Lewis: The optimism results from the changes that the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister and other reformers in the Zimbabwean Government make. Their optimism gives us hope. However, we also know that forces still exist in the Government who do not embrace the reform agenda, and we need them to do that. That is why it is important to send a message of solidarity and support, and make resources available to back the Prime Minister and the reform programme, while also making it clear that there will be no normalisation of relationships with that country until the entire Government are focused on meeting the needs of the ordinary people of Zimbabwe and rebuilding the economy and the health and education systems.
Hilary Armstrong (North-West Durham) (Lab): In the midst of the turmoil in Zimbabwe, what assurance can my hon. Friend give the House about opportunities for children to get education? That will be the way in which the country can rebuild and give people real hope for the future.
Mr. Lewis: My right hon. Friend raises an important issue. We know that many schools in Zimbabwe have not opened this year. Teachers are rightly demanding salaries in hard currency and poor Zimbabweans cannot go to schools that charge in US dollars. That emphasises the importance of the Government's rebuilding the education system, starting with paying teachers properly so that they turn up to teach the children of Zimbabwe. The good news is that, through UNICEF, we have ensured, with United Kingdom support, that more than 100,000 orphans and vulnerable children remain in school. That would not have happened without UK investment.
Mark Durkan (Foyle) (SDLP):I welcome the Minister's indication that the cholera outbreak is under control, but what is his assessment of the situation in Zimbabwe in respect of HIV/AIDS, a problem that was callously and deliberately neglected by the Mugabe Administration?
Mr. Lewis: Part of the extra support made available by us, both in the past and most recently, to strengthen health systems is about ensuring that the Zimbabwean health system has the capacity to tackle HIV/AIDS properly. We also want the new President in South Africa to remain committed to the new approach to HIV/AIDS there, which does not just affect attitudes in that country, but affects attitudes to how HIV/AIDS is tackled across the African continent. Our support for strengthening the health system means that we hope for a rapid improvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Zimbabwe activists jailed again: BBC NEWS.
The evidence that Mugabe and Zanu PF still dominate Zimbabwe could not be clearer, the dictatorship still rules – how is it possible that the MDC leaders still imagine they can continue with this farce of a regime as people are still being arrested and tortured:
BBC NEWS" Zimbabwe human rights campaigner Jestina Mukoko has been ordered back to jail for plotting to topple President Robert Mugabe, her lawyer said.
Ms Mukoko is among 18 leading activists to be detained just two months after they were released on bail.
The activists say they were tortured into making false confessions.
The party of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has warned that the move could threaten the future of Zimbabwe's power-sharing government…"
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Zimbabwe assets face seizure after tribunal rules for farmers – Telegraph
As a result of claims by Zimbabwean farmers who lost their land due to violent seizures and looting by Mugabe's thugs Air Zimbabwe's aircraft may well be seized and sold to raise money. Let's hope this happens it would teach Mugabe and people like him they are not above the law!
PETA THORNEYCROFT IN THE TELEGRAPH: " The decision by the Washington-based International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) came after a six-year legal battle between a group of Dutch farmers and President Robert Mugabe's government.
It finally ruled last week that Mr Mugabe's government had broken a bilateral investment treaty with the Netherlands and awarded the group more than £14 million in compensation…"
See the link below;
Zimbabwe assets face seizure after tribunal rules for farmers – Telegraph.
Zuma's election victory in South Africa intensifies pressure on Mugabe | World news | guardian.co.uk
Jacob Zuma has critized Mugabe's dictatorship of Zimbabwe, as yet we await events to see just how the new South African president will deal with Mugabe:
BBC NEWS: "Jacob Zuma's election victory in South Africa has been welcomed by ministers in Zimbabwe as intensifying pressure on President Robert Mugabe.
Zuma, whose African National Congress (ANC) looked on course last night to retain its two-thirds parliamentary majority, has been outspoken in his criticism of Mugabe's autocratic rule…"
I can't see this happening; Zuma is of the same mold as Mugabe, Zuma is the "bring me my machine gun" man, the only song he knows which is a strange liking. He has more in common with Mugabe than the MDC leaders think and is more likely to back him than bring Mugabe down! A failing MDC leadership pinning its hopes on someone like Zuma shows just how the MDC has lost touch with its aims and constituents.
For more see the link below;
via Zuma's election victory in South Africa intensifies pressure on Mugabe | World news | guardian.co.uk .
Zuma's election victory in South Africa intensifies pressure on Mugabe | World news | guardian.co.uk
Jacob Zuma has critized Mugabe's dictatorship of Zimbabwe, as yet we await events to see just how the new South African president will deal with Mugabe:
BBC NEWS: "Jacob Zuma's election victory in South Africa has been welcomed by ministers in Zimbabwe as intensifying pressure on President Robert Mugabe.
Zuma, whose African National Congress (ANC) looked on course last night to retain its two-thirds parliamentary majority, has been outspoken in his criticism of Mugabe's autocratic rule…"
For more see the link below;
via Zuma's election victory in South Africa intensifies pressure on Mugabe | World news | guardian.co.uk .


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Caroline Thompson
Preschool Ministry Assistant
Caroline came on staff at Shades in 2017. She helps with all administrative responsibilities within the preschool ministry and helps coordinate special events such as Parent Dedication, VBS, and Summer Fun Days. Caroline is married to Whitt, and they have a yellow lab named Moose. They are members of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church.


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Gracious Living Tropical Yoga Heart Openers in Nicaragua
Yoga for Surfers by Grace Van Berkum in SurfNica Magazine
12 Things You Need To Know Before Staying at a Yoga Ashram
"7 Ways Yoga Heals" by Grace Van Berkum in Sweat Equity Magazine
"Good Thinking…the Importance of Meditation" featured in Sweat Equity Magazine
Sunwarrior TV: Gracious Living Yoga
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Yoga Removes Limitations
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Santiago Arias' fractured ribs are not Atletico Madrid's only injury concern to arise from this international break, as Stefan Savic will also return to the Spanish capital having picked up a knock while representing his country.
Savic suffered concussion for Montenegro in their game against Lithuania on Monday, and he will be examined by the club's medical team upon his arrival.
Wearing the captain's armband, Savic scored the first for his country in a 2-0 win before being forced off with ten minutes to play.
He is ruled out of this Saturday's game with Eibar through suspension after being sent off at Celta, but it is unknown whether he can travel next Monday as Atleti prepare to face Monaco in their Champions League opener.


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Cat tracker projects goes national!
18 December 2017
Ever wondered where your cat ventures to? Now's your chance to find out, by joining the Cat Tracker Australia project.
Central Tablelands Local Land Services is partnering with the University of South Australia to roll out a national cat tracker project. Cat tracker projects were run in Lithgow, Mudgee and Orange in 2016 and earlier this year, with many cat owners learning more about their favourite feline. This new partnership will allow more cats to get involved across the region. A variety of partners are involved which will allow up to 1,400 cats to be tracked across Australia.
"Previous research has been done on too few cats to make any generalisations. By collaborating with the community, we hope to track cats in each state and territory and get a better understanding of cat behaviour," said Dr Philip Roetman, who is leading the project on behalf of University of South Australia.
"We'll provide GPS tracking devices for cat owners involved in the project. They are easy to use, and will help people discover the places their cats visit," said Dr Roetman.
People who are keen to participate will need to fill out an online survey first, which includes a cat personality test. Then, if they would like to track their cats, they will be sent a GPS tracker. Once they have completed the tracking, they will receive a report on their cat's personality and a map indicating where their cat has travelled.
"Many cats tracked in earlier projects throughout the Central Tablelands didn't travel very far and usually stuck to the built environment. However, some cats ventured up to 5 kilometres, often visiting schools, other homes and nearby bushland", said Senior Land Services Officer, Colleen Farrow.
Dr Carla Litchfield, an expert on animal behaviour and project collaborator, explained that the outcome of the research would help owners understand more about their pets.
"Anyone who has had more than one cat knows that each cat has its own personality and this study will help us understand different cat personalities. Understanding a cat's personality can help to care for it. It will also be interesting to see whether cats who demonstrate bolder personality traits travel further afield compared to cats which may be shy in nature" Dr Litchfield says.
Extensive resources for school teachers to use with classes have also been developed. The resources are aligned with the Australian curriculum, with links to learning areas including science, mathematics, geography, history and the arts.
This collaboration has been made possible by funding provided to Central Tablelands Local Land Services by the National Landcare Program. To find out more and to register your cat to take part in the project, check the Discovery Circle cat tracker project web page.
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State lawmakers in Michigan have abandoned an effort to exempt some residents from proposed work requirements in the state's Medicaid program, AP reports.
The impact: The aborted exemption was an effort to soften proposed work requirements. If those restrictions ultimately pass, there would be no exemption for anyone who might have a hard time finding a job in their area. The bill will likely include a temporary grace period as an alternative, per the AP.


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Come enjoy the cool, clean mountain air at Sapphire Valley. Sapphire Valley Master Association is a complete four season resort amenities complex tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Golf, tennis, fine dining, snow skiing, boating, fishing, indoor and outdoor pools and numerous other activities make this THE playground for year-round recreational fun.
Sapphire Valley Resort offers all types of activities and amenities for every type of visitor. The resort features a community center and recreation center that houses activities daily for guests. The Community Center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are socials, televisions, a gift shop, trip and event reservations, a library, board games, puzzles, book exchange, area information and special events.


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Welcome to The Colonna Palace, Rome, a splendid and charming four star hotel superbly located deep in the heart of Renaissance Rome. Situated in Piazza Di Montecitorio, opposite the Parliament Building just off Via Del Corso in the Historical Centre of the Eternal City. Walking distance from The Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, Piazza Navona, The Colosseum, Campo De' Fiori and the Trevi Fountain. The Colonna Palace is an unbeatable base for a fabulous holiday in Italy.
The Hotel Colonna Palace is characterised by its spectacular Roof Garden, which offers a unique and breathtaking view of the old town. Spacious and elegantly designed as only the Italians know how, guests can relax in a comfortable and tranquil environment only seconds away from the beating heart of this spellbinding city.
The common areas in the lobby are furnished with period pieces and are split into corners and lounges with large windows overlooking the Piazza Montecitorio the Obelisk and the entrance to the Parliament Building. The ground floor complex is completed by two independent meeting rooms each able to accomodate 20 people, besides the Cocktail lounge and lobby lounge areas.


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Okubo, Mine
United States,
Gift of Mine Okubo Estate
1 drawing on paper : ink ; image 10 x 14.5 in., matted 16 x 20 in.
A woman with filpped forelock of hair, Mine Okubo, sticks her tongue out at the barrack's house captain who made twice daily checks on other inmates at Tanforan Assembly Center, California during World War II. Dressed in cross-patterned top, Mine sits on bench at table at right, turning to stick out her tongue at a man in a hat and vest holding a pen and paper at left. Wooden walls directly behind them. Mine appears to have been painting as she holds a brush in her proper right hand. Partial view of exterior visible behind man.
Signed at bottom right corner: Mine. Written in pencil, bottom right corner: 54. Written and circled in pencil, bottom left corner: 54. Stamped in black ink on back, top left corner: 5191. Written in pencil on back, bottom right corner: 54.
Drawings for the book, Citizen 13660, began as sketches and drawings created by Okubo while incarcerated at Tanforan and Topaz to tell faithful friends about camp life and were intended for exhibition purposes. Drawing is on page 59 of book.
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n. pl. al•bi•can•ti•a (ăl′bĭ-kăn′tē-ə)
The white fibrous scar tissue in an ovary that results after the involution and regression of the corpus luteum.corpus albicans
Words nearby albicans
albertus magnus, albertville, albertype, albescent, albi, albicans, albiduria, albigenses, albini's nodules, albinism, albino
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Festividad de San Vicente Ferrer
The Teulada patron saint festival has a tight schedule of events, including street parades, concerts, open-air dances, bull runs, fireworks and morning petard awakenings.
Official and religious acts focus on Saint Vicent Ferrer, the most important being the procession that takes place on the Monday after Easter.
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Town: Teulada - Moraira
- Start date: 25/04/2019
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Dr. Mark Jawitz Doctor and Owner
Dr. Mark Jawitz was born and raised in South Africa. He attended the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) veterinary school and graduated in 1984. In 1986 he was admitted to the membership of the Royal college of veterinary surgeons in London, England. He came to Stoneham Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian in 1987 and purchased the hospital in 1992. He maintains veterinary licenses in Massachusetts and Florida.
He is a caring, compassionate veterinarian who takes the best possible care of his patients. All clients are treated with respect and Dr. Jawitz tries to make a visit to the veterinarian fun for the pet and the whole family.
Dr. Jawitz has a Shih-tzu named Penelope.
Trish Kovacev, Hospital Manager
Trish has been with us since 1989. She graduated from Essex Aggie in 1990 and has been involved with animals ever since.
Her love for animals has only increased in the years and our clients love the extra care she gives them and their fur babies.
She has 2 Coonhounds, Ellie Mae and Jethro, a German Shepard named Timber, a cattle dog named Heidi, as well as 2 cats Wednesday, and Olive.
Ginnie Paiva, Office Manager
Ginnie has been with our team since 1997. She started out working at the front desk doing reception and has since been promoted to our office manager. You can still catch her at the front desk from time to time. She has 7 Japanese chins Niko, Tony, Missy, Charlie, Sally, Geddy Lee, and Lucy. Also, one very mixed breed named Penny.
Jeannie Lundy, Vet Tech
Jeannie has worked at the Stoneham Animal Hospital since 1984. She graduated from Essex Aggie in 1985. She has a lab mix named Paisley.
Tiffany Smith, Receptionist
Tiffany started working for us in April of 2012. She has a great love of all animals and it comes out in her superb customer service skills. She always goes above and beyond for the clients.
She has her own little kitty named Fiona and a Shih-Tzu named Lola.
Jennifer Carpenito, Groomer
Jennifer has been with us for over 20 years. She has 3 dogs Tango, Chico, and Ruby as well as 3 cats Penni, Cheerio, and Peppermint. Jen has her own pet sitting service too!
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Sue has been with us since August of 2013. She brings positive energy to our team and loves all animals. She has a dog of her own - a Golden Retriever named Rocky and 2 cats named Tinkerbell and Ben.
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This workshop will focus on the importance of having a structured and organised approach to sales. This workshop is designed for those businesses who have been trading for 12 months or longer.
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My agg service says I have very poor soil and I need a 10-5-10 fertilizer for bahia grass, but I have no idea how to manage peppers. I have used potting soil and Miracle Gro for tomatoes with succcess and Sevin dust to control bugs and blossom end rot mixed in with the fertilizer. Is it OK to use this same concoction for bell, anahym, banana and sweet red peppers?
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Significance Of Visiting A Dentist
A dental practitioner is a therapeutic calling who is accountable for treating sicknesses that and conditions that influence the oral pit of a person for instance the teeth and gums and are additionally in charge of revising teeth distortions and furthermore separating and supplanting lost teethe with inserts. There are an arrangement of dental expert that are open in Haymarket VA and are known to give a wide combination of dental organizations to its clients however paying a typical visit to the dental specialist ensures that the individual has sound teeth and is in like manner considered to have a few points of interest to a man.
Paying a consistent visit to the dental practitioner guarantees that it counteracts gum ailment in people as gum malady is a disease in the gums that influences the gum tissues which is one of the significant reason for teeth misfortune in grown-ups subsequently on the off chance that it is analyzed early then it guarantees that it switches the gum contaminations, in this manner prompting to solid teeth.
The other advantage of paying standard visits to the dental specialist guarantees that they identify dental issues for a short time they are at an early stage and this is considered as essential as an early discovery may help anticipate teeth misfortune for instance a broken feeling if not early recognized may prompt to a tooth disease and on occasion genuine teeth issues may even prompt to a surgery henceforth paying a consistent visit to the dental practitioner guarantees that it identifies early issues and keeps them from declining.
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The other benefit of paying regular visits to the dentist ensures that an individual has a bright smile this is because when individuals brush their teeth they most often tend to miss some parts which later on tend to discolor or even for stains caused by tea or coffee hence advisable to pay the dentist a visit so that they can be able to polish your teeth to give you a bright smile while at the same time ensure that you avoid bad breath as this tends to happen when an individual does not brush their teeth well and as a result dirt accumulates which often causes bad breath and is often associated with poor grooming of an individual, hence regular visits to the dentist ensures that it prevents bad breath.
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Hold the phone – BeautyBay are doing an incredible 30% discount sale right now so I thought I'd utilise my day off and share some of the gems I've found on there – I'll be sharing what is on my wish list, a few stocking stuffers and also some more spendy (but heavily discounted) gifts.
Earlier in the year I snagged the Violet Voss Holy Grail palette for a steal and I can't tell you how much I've loved and used that palette. For that reason the I'm a Boss palette is definitely on my radar (and I've asked for it for Christmas from my mum!). Fantastic quality shadows for an amazing price (£43.00 to £30.09). Yaaaas! If you're a big fan of neutral shadows, the Ride or Die palette has an insane discount from £70 to £48.99.
Love him or hate him, Jeffree Star has really made waves in the beauty world and his liquid lipsticks are some of my favourite, always opaque with a range of colours, they last on the lips for a lifetime. I've recently picked up on of his Christmas colours (sadly not on sale) but if you were interested in trying his formula, one of these boxes would serve you well. Having seen the sizes in person, they're actually surprisingly large and would last you a decent amount of time. If I was going to purchase one (I already have 90% of the more wearable shades in full size) I'd definitely be scooping up the mini reds bundle which is a steal reduced from £45 to £31.50.
I've had my eyes on his shadow palettes for the longest time and have been kicking myself since last black Friday for not pciking them up on discount. This time round, they have both on in my basket. I can't wait o try the Beauty Killer palette which has been reduced from £40 to £27, and also the Androgyny palette which has autumn winter written all over it.
I love giving a fab beauty related stocking stuffer / present for my friends and family and there are so many good ones on BB currently.
For affordable eye shadows I don't think you need to look much further than Zoeva – so many palettes to suit so many skin tones and preferences. The Plaisir Box which features some of their most popular (Cocoa Blend, Caramel Melange and Blanc Fusion) is reduced from £48 to £33.60 – meaning you could give this trio as a gift, or split down between friends for a fantastic gift. For the first time, Zoeva are also offering Christmas boxes such as this one called Spice of Life – fantastic value at £26.60 which included the eyeshadow, highlighter, pencil and lipstick. Also available in Caramel Melange and Cocoa Blend .
Who doesn't want to be highlighted to hell over the festive period? This mini Ofra Rodeo Drive highlighter is a steal at £6.99 and would make a perfect stocking filler. These are buttery soft and come highly recommended for a reason. YES PLEASE.
A new Beauty Blender would go down a treat in my Christmas stocking and I know a lot of people who would also agree. A cult favourite now reduced to just over £10 makes it more attainable and a great gift.
Last by not least is the gem that is the BH Cosmetics Desert Oasis palette. My youtube fave Tati has talked about this a lot – I'd definitely be pleased to see this in my stocking! For a bargain £11.90, I don't think you can go wrong.
The Stila magnificent metals went from Zero to Hero in 2017 -and 2018 for good reason. I actually filmed a video featuring them recently (perfect Christmas party makeup without being your typical gold and red look… hit me up!) and this years festive offering is looking all kinds of sexy. Reduced from £39 to £33.90, the Enchanted Eyes Set is a big fat yes from me.
A big lover of the This Works Sleep spray would welcome this fab The Big Sleep gift set with open arms – featuring their bath soak, night oil and pillow spray. Again this comes in at the slightly more pricey end of the spectrum but with a reduction from £70 to £48.99 I don't think you can say no!
Who wouldn't love a present that contains all the eye and face brushes they could ever need? Zoeva do some fantastic brushes and the Rose Gold Zol 1 Full Set would definitely bring a smile to someone's face this Christmas. With 16 brushes for £77, it works out a mere £4.80 per brush. Bargain!
So there you have it – a small selection of fab bits from Beauty Bay. They really are one of my favourite places to shop beauty online. Have you seen anything you'll be picking up? I'd love to hear.
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text: Share: Comments Print September 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM My Major League Soccer power rankings — week 29 Posted by Joshua Mayers 1. (1) Los Angeles Galaxy 17-3-10 Beat Columbus with a B squad and can clinch the Supporters' Shield this weekend. 2. (2) Seattle Sounders FC 15-6-9 Earned the Cascadia Cup on Sat., and the U.S. Open Cup could soon be on the way. 3. (3) Real Salt Lake 15-8-6 Playoff matchup with Seattle looks likely, but who will get home-field advantage? 4. (5) Sporting Kansas City 10-9-11 Would be running away with the Eastern Conference title if it could hold onto second-half leads. 5. (4) FC Dallas 13-10-7 Three straight shutout losses, and it looks less likely that injured star David Ferreira will return. 6. (10) Houston Dynamo 10-9-12 First road win of the season stunningly vaulted the Dynamo into first place in the East. 7. (6) Columbus Crew 11-11-8 Home loss to weakened Galaxy lineup won't help attendance — 11,974 avg. is an MLS low. 8. (8) Philadelphia Union 9-7-13 Tie in K.C. clinched a playoff berth for Sounders, but will it be able to earn its own? 9. (11) D.C. United 9-8-11 DeRo has quickest hat trick in MLS history (31 min.) and added an assist in a 4-1 win vs. RSL. 10. (9) Colorado Rapids 10-9-12 Coach Gary Smith won't even travel to a CCL game on Wed. Throwing in the towel? 11. (7) Portland Timbers FC 10-13-7 Frustrating week severely hampered playoff hopes, and three of its last four are on the road. 12. (12) New York Red Bulls 8-7-15 Dysfunctional and disappointing but still talented and in the middle of the wild-card race. 13. (15) Chicago Fire 6-8-15 Sebastian Grazzini was a phenomenal midseason addition that helped turn season around. 14. (16) Chivas USA 8-12-11 Resurgent Angel has given them late life, but it likely won't be enough to make the postseason. 15. (13) Toronto FC 6-13-12 Could be eliminated from playoff contention this week. Will 2012 be the year? 16. (14) New England Revolution 5-13-12 Has allowed 12 goals in past five games and hosts Seattle's league-best offense Saturday. 17. (17) San Jose Earthquakes 6-11-13 Progress toward a new soccer-specific stadium is the only positive news these days. 18. (18) Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4-15-10 The opening of its new home, B.C. Place, provides a sense of optimism, even if not for this year. * * * From what I've seen, there has been a lot of disparity in power rankings around the league this week. What do you think? Who's too high or too low? Comments


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An independent probe has been ordered into how a foiled student poison plot at a Melbourne school was handled by authorities.
Two girls planned to put chemicals in the drink bottle of another student, but the plan was foiled by staff and the girls were suspended, according to the Herald Sun.
But it's since emerged one girl successfully appealed her expulsion and returned to the school while the victim took out a restraining order and then left the school, the newspaper reported today.
Education Minister James Merlino became increasingly concerned after learning more about the case in recent days.
He has ordered Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution chair Francis Handy to investigate whether correct processes were followed.
"As the minister for education and as a parent, it is my expectation that the protection of children is central to every decision we make," he said in a statement.
"Victorians deserve to have confidence in our expulsion and suspension system, and that is why I have ordered this investigation."
Read more: Violence spikes at Victorian state schools
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Expanded Graphite Products Have Good Self-lubricating Properties
Expanded Graphite products have good self-lubricating properties
The Expanded Graphite products have good self-lubricating properties and can effectively reduce the friction coefficient. It is very suitable for places that cannot be refuelled or hard to fill, which can be used without maintenance or less maintenance.
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In recent years, the Expanded Graphite rod, Expanded Graphite electrode, Expanded Graphite mould and other Expanded Graphite products have been widely used, thanks to the superior performance of Expanded Graphite. Let's take a look at the superior performance of the Expanded Graphite products.
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