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I hope that during your stay here you will spare some time to explore the city and to sample the renowned Setswana hospitality. My Government appreciates the unique opportunity of co-hosting this workshop, which will reflect on some of the pertinent issues coming out of the 7th Tana High-Level Forum on security in Africa. This is because, in Botswana, we strongly believe in the ideals of finding African solutions to African problems, in all areas of human development, particularly with regard to issues of peace and security.
In this regard, I had the opportunity to participate in three (3) Tana Forums, the last one being the 6th Tana Forum in April 2017, when I was still the Vice President of the Republic of Botswana. Unfortunately, I could not attend the 7th Tana High Level Forum due to other prior work commitments.
However, I am informed that you had successful and thought provoking deliberations, under the theme "Ownership of Africa's Security Provision: Financing and reforming the African Union", which prompted the convening of this joint multi-stakeholder forum. I believe this is the platform for further interrogating issues that impede full ownership of the peace and security process in Africa, a situation which is not only unfortunate but also untenable.
I must say that this workshop is timely, coming immediately after the just ended 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, which considered the state of peace and security on the continent; progress on the implementation of the African Union Master Roadmap on practical steps to Silencing the Guns in Africa by the year 2020; as well as, the Summit theme of the year 2018. The theme, as you will recall, focused on the scourge of corruption on the continent and its related consequences on peace, stability and socio-economic development.
As you are all aware, as African Leaders, at the various African Union Summits and other multilateral fora, we continue to expound a wide-range of peace and security initiatives aimed at preventing, managing and resolving conflicts and crisis situations on the continent. However, violence and conflicts on the continent remain unabated, inhibiting social and political progress and limiting the much needed economic growth.
It is of grave concern to all of us that protracted violent conflicts such as those in the Great Lakes Region; terrorism and extremism in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad area, still threaten peace, security, stability and the socio-economic development in the affected regions and the continent as a whole.
It is common knowledge that most of the conflicts in Africa remain etched in the competition for resources and access to state power. In addition, the lack of equality of the human race before our States' machineries and the lack of due regard for the basic human rights of our people, also continue to ferment tensions that outlive generations, resulting in protracted conflicts, fighting and bloodshed.
We all know that, the African Union, has established the Peace and Security Architecture which entails the Peace and Security Council, the Continental Early Warning Systems, the Panel of the Wise, the African Standby Force and a Peace Fund to finance our peace and security initiatives and efforts.
However, I must hasten to say that having all these seemingly good initiatives has proved to be not enough a panacea to peace and security problems that we are facing. To this end, we are still going to need platforms like the Tana Forum as we continue our search for a collective response to minimizing protracted conflicts in Africa.
I have noted with keen interest the pertinent question this workshop is asking, that is, who should own the peace process, the peace-making initiative, and the post-conflict environment?
To answer this question, let me share our experience as Botswana, because more often than not, we get the question as to how we have managed to remain peaceful despite the fact that our country is endowed with natural resources, which are the main source of protracted civil wars in many countries.
I am happy to inform you that, the long-standing peace, democracy and good governance that Botswana is always lauded for precedes the modern democratic discourse and peace processes. Batswana, in their respective communities, have always had a Kgotla system, through which public opinion, consultation, public decisions and arbitration gained expression.
The Kgotla system has maintained social cohesion and identity in various communities and promotes freedom of expression and equality before the law. We have managed to infuse the Kgotla system into the modern day democratic process so that it continues to play its role at community and the national levels. The Kgotla system is therefore the foundation of our democratic institutions.
Another key ingredient of our success story has been good leadership. Our founding fathers and their successors were visionary leaders that set this country on a firm path of democracy, respect for human rights and rule of law, equality, sound macroeconomic management and socio-economic development.
Furthermore, since gaining Independence in 1966, we have also remained a non-racial multi-party democracy, which operates within the framework of a democratic Constitution. In this respect, we have since held eleven multi-party elections; and we will be going to our twelfth next year.
In addition, we have progressively introduced changes to our constitution and electoral processes to suit the mood of our people and to improve on our multi-party democracy. Some of the changes include a two-term Presidential term limit and extending the universal suffrage to 18 year olds.
These changes were made through dialogue that includes engagement with Batswana through Kgotla meetings and engagement among different political parties. We have a forum called an All Party Conference, where the ruling party, opposition political parties engage each other on issues of national interest. The All Party Conference allows all political players, even those who are not represented in Parliament, to have a say on key national issues.
As I mentioned earlier, competition for the control of natural resources remains one of the major root causes of conflicts in Africa. However, in Botswana, we have been able to escape the pitfalls of the resource curse and managed to ensure that the exploitation of our natural resources result in socio-economic growth and the development for our people.
Two important issues arise from the way we have linked exploitation of natural resources with economic development:
i) Natural resources rights are vested in the State. In this way, we have promulgated laws, regulations and policies that ensure that all revenues from natural resources are used to develop the country for the benefit of all citizens.
ii) We have an elaborate system of planning through National Development Plans (NDP). All major projects are included in the NDP, which runs for a period of six years. The NDP is developed through a bottom-up consultation process.
As a result of this approach, we are able to demonstrate that the proceeds from our natural resources are being used to develop physical and social infrastructure such as roads, health facilities, schools, water supplies and for the provision of health and free education amongst others.
Our story in Botswana may not necessarily work for everyone, but I am certain that some elements of it may help others to improve their governance systems. We are therefore always willing and ready to share our success story.
On that note, let me conclude by taking this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to the Institute for Peace and Security Studies; the United States Institute of Peace; Institute for Security Studies; and most importantly, the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa for this great initiative, and for choosing Botswana to host this meeting.
*Masisi was officially opening a meeting of the 7th Post-Tana Forum MULTI-STAKEHOLDER MEETING, on 18TH JULY 2018, whose objective was to brainstorm and come up with concrete policy initiatives and directions to address issues of peace and security in Africa.


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iBeacon may be the most notable and trendy one. It is even called "The trend of 2014". However, before examining the technical aspect of it to see how innovative and creative it is, this article will cover basic information about this modern product of Apple.
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What is iBeacon?
iBeacon is a feature integrated into the iOS 7 SDK (Software Development Kit). Via Bluetooth 4.0 which is available in iOS 7 devices such as iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, This transmits data from either a local database or cloud-based storage to user's smartphone.
The data includes every necessary piece of information about the item nearby the user. They may be discounts, reward incentive or contextual suggestion.
In other words, iBeacon is a platform that allows mobile developers to create apps on iOS 7, whose role is to interact with the beacons (or the wireless sensors) in the public places, agencies but especially stores.
Why iBeacons would be a hot technology trend?
To answer this, let see the following example: A woman goes shopping in an iBeacon-supporting-store. Whenever she accesses an area, a notification is pushed into her smartphone, giving her information about the items or goods in the area she's visiting.
That example illustrates the advantage of iBeacon: for customers, this would be an excited and novel shopping experience, as they are able to access data they need in every step. And for the shop owner, it's easier for them not only to manage the number of visitors to the shop but also communicate more directly and effectively with shoppers.
Otherwise, this feature is helpful in positioning. When you are in the basement of a shopping mall – where is out of GPS coverage – the beacons nearby will recognize your position and show you the way to some area of the mall. That is to say, iBeacon has succeeded in overcoming the limitation of the traditional GPS.

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CHITA, April17. /TASS/. The area affected by forest fires in Russia's Trans-Baikal Region has doubled over the past 24 hours to reach 3,500 hectares, the press service of the regional Ministry of Natural Resources reported on Tuesday.
"As of 8:00 am local time (2:00 am Moscow time), 13 forest fires on a total area of 3,490 hectares are raging in the area. Of these, five wildfires on a total area of 1,180 hectares have been localized. There is no immediate threat to (the surrounding) inhabited communities," the press service said.
A total of 305 people and 52 units of equipment have been involved in the firefighting effort. The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Trans-Baikal Region and the subordinated authorities are keeping a close eye on the forest fire situation.
The region's wildfire season began on March 24, that is, earlier than last year. Special fire prevention measures have been put in place throughout the area to prevent wildfire emergencies. The regional government also imposed restrictions on people's stay in forests until April 26.


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A mini loan or mini credit is available for employees with a fixed income .
Recipients of a fixed benefit can also qualify for a mini credit. The lender does not make a BKR check, because the guarantee of a small amount lends from your salary or benefit. It is comparable to an advance on your monthly income.
The amounts of a mini loan range from 50 euros to a maximum of 1000 euros. The repayment term is always short: your income of this month is at most within 30 days on your account. That is why you can redeem the mini loan within 15, 30 or 45 days.
Borrowing a small amount with a mini-eating is easy and fast: you can borrow money online by requesting a mini-credit within 10 minutes. The offers at Geld Salon are from different suppliers of mini-exercises, so you have plenty of choice . There is certainly a small amount that your right solution for your situation this month.
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What do we mean at Geld Salon with "borrowing a small amount"? Borrowing 650 euros, borrowing 700 euros, or borrowing 750 euros is not something you just do: it is meant for an urgent situation, such as an unexpected bill that needs to be paid quickly.
Those who use a flash credit for consumption expenses, such as buying a new phone or eating out, should remember that the next month will be a little tighter. The repayment of the mini credit cuts into your budget of the following month . It makes little sense to go out in June and eat in a good restaurant, if you have to eat rice and beans in July to get by.
Borrowing a small amount of a few hundred euros is a good solution for your unexpected problem this month . There is a great demand for mini-credits because it looks like the bank is red, but it can be arranged much faster. At Geld Salon we explain how you can borrow a small amount.
First think of what amount you need to make ends this month. You want to borrow this amount for a particular expense. Are there any more costs you can expect before the end of the month? Also include this in your calculation. So you can take out a mini credit for the right amount and you can be sure that you can get by this month.
It does not take long to request a mini-loan . You can arrange it via the internet without any paper or hassle. You can send the online application form with some information about your income. If your application is accepted by the lender, you can expect the loan amount quickly on your account.
Take a few photos with your smartphone from the documents you need to feather an application . Your application should probably contain the following documents:
- a valid proof of identity
- a recent bank statement
- a payslip
Send these photos with the online application form and you will receive a quick response from the lender. Those who have a fixed income can count on the minicredit to be arranged quickly . Then you have financial space for the rest of the month.
350 Euro, 450 Euro, 550 Euro Borrow, Now on Your Account
You can borrow a few hundred euros: it will be on your account within a few days. If you pay an extra premium, you can get it into your account more quickly, the same day . A mini loan is meant for bridging you this month. 350 euros, 450 euros, or 550 euros borrowing is a handy solution for those who are equally short of cash.
At Geld Salon we offer opportunities to quickly borrow a small amount. Pay attention to the conditions of your mini loan: there are extra costs to pay late or if you want to receive the money earlier in your account.
Also note the interest rate. Ultimately, the interest costs of a small amount do not lend so high. The term of a mini loan is so short that the interest amount is only a few euros . Compare the interest costs with the same red at the bank. As soon as your salary is credited, you are out of the red at the bank. The interest is being written off and you see that it was only a few euros.
Request a mini loan and you can borrow 350 euros, 450 euros or 550, now on your account. Borrowing a small amount with a mini credit gives you that extra financial space to get through the month. This article tells you more about the amounts that you can borrow. It is important that you know the conditions and that you pay attention when you have to redeem the borrowed amount. The lender will ask you for a few details so that they know who you are and that you can pay back the mini loan quickly . After the amount has been transferred, you can spend it again and thus complete the rest of the month without any problems.
Why do we write this article about amounts that have not been rounded off to the hundred euros? This is because a lot of money has already been written on and on other websites about a small amount that has been rounded off to a hundred euros. Those are popular amounts, but it is difficult to say why: an account that comes in unexpectedly is not usually a round sum. Why do most borrowers search for a round amount? Or the price of a new phone or new jacket in no round amount. Do you need exactly 350 euros for your purchase? Then you do not have to borrow more than that. Do not borrow more than you need. Why would you pay more interest than necessary to make your financial space sufficient ?
Borrow Money, Without BKR
You can apply for a mini loan if you have a stable income, such as a fixed salary or a permanent benefit . The amount of that income must match the amount you want to borrow. It should be clear to the lender that you can easily repay the loan amount. They are automatically protected against borrowing too high an amount.
The advantage of borrowing a small amount with a mini loan of up to 800 euros is that the lender does not perform a BKR test. It takes them time and money to check your credit status. It is only a small amount and they only have to know that your salary is high enough to repay the borrowed amount within a month. Do not worry about your credit code at the BKR: you can borrow a small amount from an online lender without any obstacles . Borrowing money without BKR check is arranged through .
Quickly request a Minilening
The form for requesting a mini loan online is entered in this way, within 5 minutes it has sent the data. The lender will quickly check if you are eligible for quick money loans and then transfer the amount to your account. How long it takes exactly depends on the mini-loan you have chosen.
You can arrange a mini loan without much paperwork. The conditions become clear via the internet and you can agree on a distance. She does not have to go to the lender's office.
Sometimes the employee of a lender asks for some extra information. You can quickly handle this by e-mail or telephone.
And what if you need a miniature loan again in the future? The advantage is that the lender already knows who you are . The last time the mini-loan has been redeemed in time is welcome to take out a new mini-loan. Usually you also get access to higher amounts . That is a consequence of the growing trust between you and the lender. A company takes good care of its loyal customers: they bring in the most turnover over the years. The customer sees that advantage in a smooth process. A mini-loan goes even faster from the second time.
Note the Conditions for a Small Amount of Borrowing
A mini loan is the right solution to create some extra financial space this month . A mini credit of a few hundred euros gives you the opportunity to pay your bill on time. You can continue to do your daily shopping and look for an additional source of income for the next month. That is the best solution if you have less money to spend: sell what you do not need anymore or a second job for the weekend, so that you can earn some extra money .
Until you have arranged an extra income, you can easily bridge the next period with a quick mini loan via . Request a quote quickly for a mini credit and arrange the financial space for the rest of the month.


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In chapter 2 of Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters, Joshua Harris describes the point in his life where he actually understands the parable of the two builders, in Luke 6, verses 46-49:
"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
If one takes the time to soak these words in and examine what Jesus says it is impossible not to see that the builder who exerted effort and (wisely) built a foundation, deep down on the rock, is the one who is truly obedient.
The builder who hears Christ, but does not put His words into action is a fool.
How many times have I not been a do-er? What have you heard Jesus say today? Are you ding it?
God! Help me be a man of action – not impulsive and rash, doing things for the sake of work, or myself, but for your sake and guided by your Spirit. Amen.


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Rendering of A350-900 in China Airlines' livery
Taipei-based China Airlines, which was scheduled to take delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB in July, has been informed by the European manufacturer its first aircraft will now arrive at the end of September. Airbus said the delivery delay is the result of a backlog of aircraft ready to enter cabin completion stations on the final assembly line, according to a China Airlines statement. China Airlines previously told ATW it expected delivery of its first aircraft in July to launch nonstop ...
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Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, virtually invisible custom-molded aligners. By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens your teeth with results you'll notice sooner than you think. The course of treatment involves changing aligners approximately every two weeks, moving your teeth into straighter position step by step, until you have a more beautiful smile. And unlike braces, these clear aligners can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth as usual.
Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. The technique usually involves two appointments because the veneers will be fabricated at a dental laboratory. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and the teeth are given a temporary covering. In two to three weeks the veneers are back from the laboratory, the temporaries are removed and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The laboratory fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or pressed ceramic, and are very esthetic.
Teeth can become stained from the foods we eat and drink. A great way to bring back the brilliance and radiance of your smile is with Teeth Whitening treatments. At-home whitening custom trays are available through our Whitening for Life Program. The tray method involves having impressions taken from which laboratory fabricated custom trays are made. A gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for about an hour. The entire process takes 3-4 weeks of daily use. Different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity.
Crowns are full coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break, or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are most commonly done after root canal treatment, or when a large filling wears out. The larger the hole made by a cavity that has to be treated, the more likely a crown will be needed. Even after a filling is put in a large cavity, a tooth is more likely to break. Keep in mind that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the human body. Teeth are subjected to tremendous pressures. Crowns ride over the weakened tooth, providing strength and protecting the tooth against breakage. A broken or cracked tooth is a far more serious matter and much more difficult to treat. Crowns prevent this, as well as making for a nice smile.
There are different types of dentures, but they share their common function. They replace teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss. When bone loss around the roots of teeth is great enough to loosen them or let them fall out, it's time for dentures. Relax. No one enjoys losing their natural teeth, but you can still eat and talk regularly.
The entire mouth is examined and a determination is made as to which teeth will have to be removed, and which will remain. The loose teeth are then extracted. Dentures are fitted to go over or around whatever teeth remain in the mouth, depending on the type. There is an adjustment period after dentures are placed in the mouth, and it can take some getting used to. But once accustomed to the dentures, all the normal functionality and appearance return and one just carries on as usual. Often implants can be used to further stabilize the dentures.
A dental implant is an option to replace a missing tooth. In this procedure, a small titanium shaft is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, the dentist then works to attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the shaft. This permanent solution has the advantages over bridge work that it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support, and, should the tooth wear out, another can simply be replaced on the shaft.
Root canal treatment is made necessary when a cavity is allowed, through neglect, to reach all the way to this pulp. Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy, also. Once this occurs the pulp becomes infected, and can even extend through the root tip and begin to eat away at the surrounding bone (this is an abscess). By the time the pulp is infected it must be treated, and cannot heal on its own. It can even weaken the entire immune system. This is dangerous, not to mention very painful. Symptoms that the pulp has become infected may include sensitivity to hot/cold or sweets, pain, swelling, pain to biting or pressure, and a bad taste in the mouth. Sometimes, however, no symptoms are apparent and the person is unaware of any problem until a checkup.
This is an option for filling the space created by a missing tooth. It is formed to look like the missing tooth, and it takes its place in the mouth. The sides of a bridge use the two surrounding teeth for support, hence the name. A bridge replaces the missing tooth, both functionally and cosmetically. Bridge work is as much an art as it is an exact science. The materials used may be gold alloys, porcelain bonded to metal alloy, or all ceramic material. The choice of material depends on requirements for strength, wear, and/or esthetics.
TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Problems in this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, trauma, or excess muscle tension. Aside from the two bones that meet there, cartilage buffers them and five muscles are involved in the area. If something goes wrong a good deal of trouble can result.
Problems in this area can cause headaches, earaches, trouble/soreness in opening and closing the mouth, clicking or popping of the jaw, pain in the jaw muscles, or soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face
Dental treatments for the condition can include replacing missing teeth, moving teeth, adjusting the bite, filling gaps between teeth, etc. There is no one solution that is right for all cases. Sometimes a plastic mouthpiece is used to prevent clenching or grinding that is contributing to the problem. If untreated and taken to extremes, surgery may be required to repair a badly damaged joint.
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Jeffrey A. 'Jeff' Irvin
May 19, 1964 - Dec. 12, 2017
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Irvin, 53, Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday morning in the Palliative Care Unit at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Harrisburg, son of the late Ralph E. and Madaline R. (Brumbaugh) Irvin. On
May 17, 1997, he married Helen A. (Klausman) Hostler in Williamsburg, Va.
Surviving are his wife, Helen A. Irvin; three daughters: Kayla M. Irvin of Hollidaysburg, Jennifer L. Gummo and husband, Chad, of Altoona and Amanda K. Hostler and fiance, Bill Harlow, of Altoona; two granddaughters: Marissa J. and Olivia A. Gummo; a brother, Richard "Rick" Irvin and wife, Peggy, in Virginia; a sister, Diane Singer of Six Mile Run; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" Irvin Sr.; and a nephew, Richard Irvin.
Jeff was a 1982 graduate of Altoona Area High School. In 2004, he retired as a heavy duty truck mechanic for Cresson Ridge Diesel after
25 years of service.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg, and he was a life-member of Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 74, Altoona; Sons of the American Legion Post No. 516, Hollidaysburg; and the Allegheny Club.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 17, 2017, and from
10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, Pastor Grace Marie Ransom officiating. Interment will be held at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.


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This work is considered secondary-cannon. Although it has not yet been removed from the Robotech universe, it is still not considered Primary Canon. See Continuity and Canon in the Robotech Universe.
Zeraal was a male member of the Zentraedi race who emerged from the clone chambers on 29 July 1974, where he eventually rose to the rank of Captain within the Imperial Zentraedi Forces.
First Robotech War
His forces participated in the First Robotech War against Earth where he was a member of the Imperial Grand Fleet. After the battle, he became one of the few surviving flag officers of the fleet and immediately began forming a Malcontent band of resistance fighters in North America. The ultimate goal was to overthrow the Robotech Defense Force and usurp control of the planet so he could prepare for the arrival of the Robotech Masters. He proved to be a dangerous opponent as he was an expert tactician who was quite capable of assembling a large army of Zentraedi under his command. His forces eventually made a base of operations in Zentraedi City where his headquarters was a downed Zentraedi carrier.
Zeraal Campaign
The RDF struggled in combating the growing threat posed by Zeraal and there were worries that his forces would become near invincible if they joined forces with Khyron. However, Zeraal did not see eye-to-eye with Khyron, so much so that when Khyron launched his last attack on the SDF-1, Zeraal pledged his support only to hold back, allowing Khyron and Azonia to perish so that he could claim the title of Supreme Leader. He wanted to be the only Zentraedi Warlord left when the Robotech Masters arrived. During his campaign, Zeraal launched many operations against the RDF, taking large swathes of the wasteland and destroying entire towns. Many of these operations were thwarted or at least hampered by the actions of Base-6 and Jack Archer in particular.
However this did not stop Zeraal from overtaking the RDF at almost every encounter and eventually he managed to march his armies all the way to Base-6, the last stronghold of the RDF in the wasteland. His forces overwhelmed the base's outer defenses, though they took heavy losses at the hands of the Destroid Monsters, and they looked poised to win a swift victory. However Kiyora, his field commander and only remaining lieutenant following the death of Gorian and the defection of Skarrde, allowed her own grudge against Wolf Squadron to cloud her better judgment. She held back Zeraal's heavy forces so that she could confront Jack Archer, the only one who ever defeated her, and was quickly killed. The invaders just as quickly fell into disarray, allowing the RDF to rally and drive them back. Soon after his entire army collapsed, losing a series of battles and retreating all the way to Zentraedi City, where Zeraal and the last remnants of his once proud force held out against the enclosing RDF.
Ultimately Archer saw fit to finish what he had started. He attacked Zentraedi City itself, wiping out Zeraal's few remaining forces. Seeing death approaching, Zeraal activated the ships Space Fold engines leading to the entire carrier along with the settlement being jumped to near Saturn space. There he used a modified Officer Pod in order to battle Jack Archer, knowing that even if he died, Archer would never be able to return home. However Archer accepted that fate, stating it was worth it if Zeraal would never again threaten humanity, and finally slew the Zentraedi conqueror after four years of terror. (Robotech: Battlecry)
Zeraal's personality was unusual for a Zentraedi. Unlike his comrades, particularly Khyron, Zeraal was not blinded by pride and he did hold respect for his enemies, in particular Jack Archer, who he commended for his victories against the finest warriors in his army. He was also willing to lose a fight if it meant it cost his enemies something in exchange.
Zeraal was fiercely loyal to the Robotech Masters and preparing Earth for their arrival was one of his central goals during the Zeraal Campaign.
Zeraal was a cold, calculating, and extremely capable commander whose ambition could only be matched by his cruelty. Where Khyron would be more then willing to sacrifice his entire army to destroy the enemy, Zeraal would not allow such a waste of resources, and he utilized what he had to maximum effect. His discovery of Zentraedi City also allowed him to carry out much wider operations, so he delegated authority to a group of capable lieutenants and successfully won control of the majority of the wasteland.


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Speak Up, Speak Out committee member shares history of CMU's open forums
Speak Up, Speak Out is an open forum series that provides Central Michigan University students a platform to share their opinions on current events.
Merlyn Mowrey, philosophy and religion faculty member, has been on the SUSO committee since the formation of the series 17 years ago.
SUSO focuses on trending issues in the news, with each forum including a panel of students and faculty with specialized knowledge on the topic of discussion. Questions are also asked by the audience.
Carl Lee, mathematics professor, and Hope May, philosophy and religion professor, were also on the SUSO committee with Mowrey when the series formed.
"We wanted to create some activities for students that would make them more aware of current events," Mowrey said. "From the beginning, our hopes have been to encourage (students) and get them interested in politics, big news and other cultural issues as well."
Central Michigan Life asked Mowrey about the reasons behind bringing the forum to CMU, and how it's changed over the years.
CM LIFE: How did Speak Up, Speak Out get started?
MOWREY: It started in 2000 after some institutional research came out showing CMU students were not as engaged in current events or even in culture as most college students.
What was the purpose for starting the SUSO series?
With the presidential election coming up back in 2000, we wanted to provide students with reliable information, and talk to them about registering to vote. (We wanted to) encourage them to get informed about the issues and learn how to support their positions with critical thinking.
What kinds of topics does SUSO cover when it's not an election year?
Once we got going, we started doing assessments every spring. (The committee) gets together to tabulate what students want to talk about based on their votes and input from previous forums. We also base our discussion topics on what's in the news and what the big issues seem to be that relate to students on our campus.
How do you decide who will be on the panels?
The committee starts making recommendations by checking around the university to see who has some expertise or interest on each topic we choose to discuss. We see who has been writing or teaching in those areas and we do the same with students. We try to get students who are interested in particular topics and open-minded enough to listen thoughtfully to the ideas of others and express their own ideas with good reasoning behind them.
Of all the panels you have organized or attended, are there any that stick out to you as the most engaging?
I'll never forget the very first year. At one of the forums, Sterling Johnson, a political science professor, was on a panel talking about some foreign policy issues in the upcoming presidential election between Al Gore and George Bush. (Johnson) was so remarkable and knowledgeable on the subject.
At the end of that forum, a student came up and asked me what he taught. She said "(Johnson) made me realize that I need to know more about the world." She ended up taking his course the next semester and that was wonderful.


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In addition to this we found out that Fred' (our shorkie) heart murmur got worse and his heart is enlarged on the left side. We had to start giving him medication, changing his treats, changing his dry food, and watching out for different signs. Next came another problem. We found out that our veterinary clinic was under dosing him for 2 months! We were frantic, disappointed, etc. After several days of discussions we were accepting of the apologies. Our hope is that this error doesn't affect him too greatly.
On to the positives! We've dined at some new restaurants in the area, attended some fun events in Boston, and visited our family in Colorado and I'll be sharing our thoughts and pictures from all of it.
Right now I should be packing instead of typing because....we're leaving for Ireland on Friday! Excited!! This isn't the hiking trip we originally planned thanks to my broken foot but we have a lot to look forward to and share with everyone. We'll be checking out a new hotel and the sights in Dublin, going to Belfast and walking on the Giant's Causeway, hanging in Galway and the Cliffs of Mohr, and spending a day in the Wicklow Mountains. Stay tuned for all of them fun. You can also follow along on my Instagram and Twitter.


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Rep. Richards Urges Gov. Walker to Sign ShotSpotter Expansion
A bill to partially restore a $445,000 cut to the Milwaukee Police Department's gunshot sensor program is headed to Gov. Scott Walker's desk.
Madison— A bill to partially restore a $445,000 cut to the Milwaukee Police Department's gunshot sensor program is headed to Gov. Scott Walker's desk after passing the Senate last night on a unanimous vote. Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature's budget committee, released the following statement encouraging Walker to quickly sign the measure to return $175,000 in state funds to the ShotSpotter program.
"ShotSpotter is a powerful crime fighting tool that should never have been cut in the first place. Now that the Senate has joined in supporting this common-sense community policing initiative, I call on Governor Walker to quickly sign it into law. ShotSpotter works and should be expanded to other neighborhoods in Milwaukee."
The ShotSpotter audio sensor system pinpoints the location of gunfire in high crime areas and sends that information to officers on the street in a matter of seconds. Restoring $175,000 in state funding to the program, in combination with matching county and city funds, will allow the Milwaukee Police Department to expand ShotSpotter from 3 square miles to 10 square miles. The Assembly approved the measure in February on a vote of 95-1.
As a member of the Joint Finance Committee, Richards moved to fully restore the $445,400 cut to ShotSpotter that Walker originally proposed in his 2013-2015 state budget. Richards' motion failed on a party-line vote.
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Rep. Jon Richards released the following statement in support of a proposal announced today to provide $175,000 in state funds for the Milwaukee Police Department's ShotSpotter Program.
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Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) reaffirmed his call for a public hearing and passage of his bill to require criminal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.


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A winner was selected from 144 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
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A start-up company focusing on advanced technology and process development for materials recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse.
Please do not include anything with redwood trees. Also do not want the color red. Would love a play off of the classic recycling logo- or anytning else you think could indicate close loop supply chain or recycling. Not the cliche recycling circle but something unique would be great.
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Thinking of using shades of green and grey - but open to recommendations. Please not red.
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Programme 2019
12h00-13h00 | TALK 1 | THE ART OF COLLECTING
The best ways to understand art collecting is as a labor of love that also offers a lifetime fulfillment. Such an endeavor is not only driven by financial gains, but can also be about a quest for knowledge celebrating life and affirming identities through shared interests expressed in the art. This panel will explore how collecting as a social experience builds relationships and constructs historical narratives.
Moderator: Lungi Morrison (Art Advisor, Ghana)
Panelists: Atose Aguele (CEO Avedia Energy, Nigeria and SA), Tokini Peterside (Founder & Director, ART X Lagos, Nigeria), Mica Steyn (Art Advisor, SA) and Ludovico Pratesi (Curator and Art Critic, Italy)
14h00-15h00 | TALK 2 | CURATING IN THE 21st CENTURY
This panel of established curators will examine the challenges and opportunities curators today confront. The role of the curator over decades has evolved from caretaker of objects to mediator of both the physical object and virtual worlds. The panel will consider the expanded field of curating and new modes of thinking beyond.
Moderator: Renaud Proch (Director Independent Curators International, US)
Panelists: Khwezi Gule (Chief Curator of Johannesburg Art Gallery, SA), Claudio Cravero (Head of Content and Curation GSM Projects, UAE) and Melissa Goba (Independent Curator, SA)
16h00-17h00 | TALK 3 | ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE
Moderator: Cape Town writer and art critic Ashraf Jamal is in conversation with artists Dan Perjovschi from Romania and Thania Petersen from Cape Town about their creative processes and artistic vision.
12h00-13h00 | TALK 4 | CREATIVE HUBS
This panel brings together diverse perspectives in the field of public art, city planning and urban development. The discussion will explore questions about public space and the use of creativity and culture in furthering sustainable urban development.
Moderator: Zayd Minty (Cultural Planner and Independent Curator, SA)
Panelists: Vilma Jurkute (Director Alserkal Avenue, UAE), Stephen Hobbs (Artist, SA), Brian Green (Co-founder of Victoria Yards, SA)
14h00-15h00 | TALK 5 | ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE
Zeitz MOCAA (SA) Chief Curator Azu Nwagbogu (Nigeria) is in conversation with artists Ibrahim Mahama (Ghana) and Xavier Veilhan (France) about art practice, politics and audience.
16h00-17h00 | TALK 6 | ART IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Just as the Internet and technologies have affected how we communicate across time and space, art making, and consumption too has changed, raising questions about what art is and how it's experienced. The panel will explore how the technology as a tool and a medium has transformed our ways of seeing and experiencing art. Questions about access, materiality and value will be unpacked, demystifying tropes about digital arts.
Moderator: Tegan Bristow (Head of Digital Media at University of Witwatersrand, SA)
Panelists: Melanie Edmunds (Senior Gallery Partnerships Manager, Artsy, US) and Ann Roberts (Director TMRW Gallery, SA) and Riccarda Mandrini (Independent Journalist, Italy)
14h00-15h00 | TALK 7 | VALUE BEYOND THE CANVAS
There is a misconception that artists can only generate revenue from the physical sale of their art works, however through this discussion we aim to outline the breadth of licensing revenue available to artists in the secondary market once the physical artwork has left the artist's possession. How can artists and their families be protected and benefit from continued sales and presentation of works in the marketplace? DALRO will lead a discussion with prominent artists and consultant on the rights artists have in their works and the potential licensing revenue available to them through legislation in South Africa and abroad.
Moderator: Milisuthando Bongela (Arts Editor at M&G, SA)
Panelists: Elroy Bell (Theatricals, Visual Arts and General Licensing at DALRO, SA), Makgati Molebatsi (CEO of MAK'Dct Art Advisory & Agency, SA), Rashid Lombard (Photographer and Cultural Curator, SA), Blessing Ngobeni (Artist, SA)
16h00-17h00 | TALK 8 | ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE
Curator and writer Thembinkosi Goniwe is in conversation with Aimé Mpane from Kinshasa and Heidi Sincuba from Grahamstown about motivations behind their works and challenges of making work that matters.
Location: The Westin Hotel (in front of the ICTAF venue, CTICC), De Gama Room, Convention Square, Lower Long St
13h00 | Olga Speakes
15h00 | Nkule Mabaso
13h00 | Andrew Lambrecht
15h00 | Olga Speakes
13h00 | Nkule Mabaso
15h00 | Andrew Lambrecht
Location: CTICC, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street
→ 99 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | Nyamezela | Richard Mason
→ 23.01. - 23.02.2019
A4 Arts Foundation
→ 23 Buitenkant St, District Six
Solo Exhibition | Dan Perjovschi
→ Exhibition Opening: 13.02.19
→ 18:00 0 20:00
AVA Gallery
→ 35 Church Street, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | Remains | Patrick Bongoy
→ 17.01 - 21.02.19
blank projects
→ 10 Lewin St, Woodstock
Solo Exhibition | / // ! ǂ | Bronwyn Katz
→ 07.02 - 16.03.19
→ 67 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | There must be some mistake| Ben Stanwix
→ 06.02 - 30.03.19
Eclectica Contemporary
→ 69 Burg St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | EXDS | Loyiso Mkize
→ 07.02. - 28.02.19
Everard Read/CIRCA
→ 3 Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront
Solo Exhibition | Hide| Brett Murray
→ 06.02. - 27.02.19
Gallery MOMO
→ 16 Buiten St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | Six of one and half a dozen of the other | Pedro Pires
→ 06.02. - 08.03.2019
Goodman Gallery
→ 3rd Floor, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
Solo Exhibition | Options |Nolan Oswald Dennis
→ 24.01. - 09.03.2019
Iziko South African National Gallery
→ Group Exhibition | Not the Usual Suspects
→ Until 04.19
Museum Night | 21.02.19 | 17:00 - 22:00
Teachers Walkabout | 23.02.19 | 11:00 - 12:00
→ The Harrington, 50 Harrington Street, District Six
Solo Exhibition | HERO | Ed Young
→ Exhibition Opening: 14.02.19 | 10:00 - 12:00
→ First Floor, The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
Solo Exhibition | Bodies in Alliance/Politics of the Street |
Marinella Senatore
→ Exhibition Opening | 15.02.19 | 18:00
Group Exhibition | Suitcase Show | SMAC & Galleria Massimo
Minini | 13.02 - 23.03.19
→ 56 Church St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | Remnant | Claire Johnson
→ 10.02 - 09.03.19
Solo Exhibition | Daniel Nel
→ 10.02 - 09.03.19
→ Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Rd
Solo Exhibition | Unchartered Land and Trackless Seas |
Simphiwe Ndzube
→ 24.01 - 02.03.19
→ 97 Sir Lowry Rd
Group Exhibition | Head
→ First Floor, 16 Buiten St, Cape Town City Centre
Solo Exhibition | IQRAA | Thania Petersen
→ 07.02.2019 - 16.03.2019
→ 54 Church St, Cape Town City Centre
→ Solo Exhibition | The Hunter and His Dog | Joshua Pearse
→ 07.02.2019 - 17.02.2019
TUESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY | 18h00-20h00 | The Maitland Institute | Solo Exhibition by Berni Searle
Location: Unit 15, The Meat Factory, 372 Voortrekker Road, Maitland
WEDNESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY | 18h00-20h00 | A4 Art Foundation | Solo Exhibition by Dan Perjovschi
Artist, Dan Perjovschi, represented by Gregor Podnar, will spend two weeks in residence at A4, engaging the local context and reflecting / refracting his encounters through a constellation of drawings old and new that will be worked directly onto the gallery walls.
Location: 23 Buitenkant St, Zonnebloem
WEDNESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY | 18h00-20h00 | Iziko South African National Gallery | Filling in the Gaps
Location: Government Ave, Company's Gardens
WEDNESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY | Norval Foundation | David Goldblatt: On the Mines, Ibrahim Mahama and Yinka Shonibare
Location: 4 Steenberg Road, Steenberg Estate
THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY | 10am-3pm | Zeitz MOCAA | #NoFairGround, an intervention and performance by Katherine Bull
Location: V&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Rd, Waterfront
THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY | 10am-12pm | OPEN24HRS | HERO, an exhibition by Ed Young
OPEN24HRS presents an ambitious project with artist Ed Young. OPEN24HRS is a new commissioned based exhibition space.
Location: OPEN24HRS, The Harrington, 50 Harrington Street
FRIDAY, 15 FEBRUARY | 15h00 | Book Signing: Robin Rhode
Location: Stevenson, Booth B1
SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY | 14h00 | Artist Meetup: Fabrice Monteiro
Location: MAGNIN-A, Booth A3
SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY | 15h00 | Performance: Okahenene by Tuli-Mekondjo Mbumba
Location: NJE Collective, Booth F9
SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY | 17h00 | Artist Meetup: Jake Singer
Location: Matter Gallery, Booth C5
SUNDAY, 17 FEBRUARY | 12h00 | Book Signings: Daniel Blom and Roger Ballen
Location: ARTCO Gallery, Booth A4


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DAILYKENN.com -- Taylor Swift crawled out of her politically neutral black hole to endorse a Kavanaugh-backing Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate in Tennessee.
Swift seems to think supporting Democrat Phil Bredesen over current senator Marsha Blackburn is somehow "pro-woman."
The endorsement carries weight (152 lbs) due to the precarious balance of power in the U.S. Senate where Republicans maintain a one-vote advantage.
Not to worry. Recent polls show Blackburn's support surging ahead. Far-left groups damned Bredesen for supporting Kavanaugh.
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"As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn," Swift wrote in an Instagram post. "Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me."
She went on to list items that influenced her in support. She said Blackburn has voted against equal pay for woman and believes businesses have the right to refuse service to gay couples.
Bredesen thanked Swift for her support, writing, "I'm honored to have your support and that of so many Tennesseans who are ready to put aside the partisan shouting and get things done."
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Thinking ahead
Buh-bye pretty things (white onion blossoms)
I spent Sunday afternoon in the garden. There was a lot of work to be done: I had to play sheriff and hand out eviction notices to a lot of plants! Actually, that is what it felt like, but this "tough love" is something I must do if I expect to get a second, or even third, harvest out there.
You see, I am a succession-planting fool. (I need the labels, believe me: nothing stays for long, including in my brain.) I haven't even harvested a tomato, yet I am thinking about September's crops. So, out of the garden came the seeding biennials (radicchio, parsnips, onions, leeks) and in went the second plantings of broccoli, rapini, and Asian brassicas. It may be early, but in went the first round of fall peas. And I also pulled a lot of the beets for canning. Throughout the season, I plant things like bush beans about once a week: bush beans are ripe all at once, so it helps to plant them weekly to keep the fresh ones rolling in. I do the same thing with lettuce and rapini, and beets and carrots. It was a fun and productive day.
So the modus operandi around here is "no soil left unplanted."
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- meresy_g said...
I think I will pop some things in the ground for fall as well. I have never done this. Do you think that I could get another round of potatoes (even little ones) if I planted some now? Our first frost is usually mid-October.
- El said...
Yeah. They may be small, but if you still have some seedling spuds around, it can't hurt. But be warned: potatoes need to undergo a period of vernalization whereby they get up the gumption to go all sprouty. Sometimes that can't be rushed. Sometimes it can.
But beans, and fall spinach and lettuce: those will be happy to get going. Spinach and lettuce can be planted in the shade under your soon-to-be-harvested things (like bush beans) as they really don't like the heat of August.
- cookiecrumb said...
Ow-wooo! I learn so much from you, I probably don't even have to buy a gardening book.
Just today Cranky and I were contemplating a fall crop. And believe me, we've never thought about it before. But we have... all. this. soil! :D
Beans! Yep, that's next.
- Blackswamp_Girl said...
I keep meaning to do a second seeding of things, but somehow it just never happens. However, this year I am inspired. Spinach, beans, and beets here I come.
- El said...
CC: You, with your long seasons, can plant another round of basil now, too. Considering how fast it goes to seed, I usually take advantage of that hot August sun for it. (Can't have enough pesto, esp. when it's easy to freeze.)
Kim: I know what you mean! I always had "good intentions" before, especially since I knew how well spinach does in the cool nights of September. It's only once we moved here and got thinking "long-term eating" that I really made the effort. Oh, and late-season broccoli is divine.
- kaleforsale said...
I just want to compliment you on the photo! I've always loved how these look in the garden.


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3 Things to Know About the GE 90-30
As one of the most versatile series in automation, GE 90-30 PLCs range from controllers to specialty modules and everything in between. Gaining a competitive edge in your industry is easy with this line of automation products. Just configure the system for your needs and apply to all types of applications.
Knowing how to best support your GE 90-30 PLC is part of taking advantage of what it has to offer. Consider these support options when it comes to keeping your 90-30 series line in optimal shape for your business now and in the future.
When You Need Parts, You Need a Great Part Selection
There's no question that having certain spare parts in stock is smart, but there will inevitably be times when you need GE 90-30 PLC parts that you just don't have in the event of a crisis. When you need parts for your PLC, you need a great part selection. Your PLCs are an integral part of your business and you don't have time to shop around for all the parts you need and to find them at the best prices.
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Remanufactured GE 90-30 PLC parts are a great option for your business. They're cheaper than new parts and yet undergo strict testing with us to ensure they're fully functional and will meet all your needs. Technicians at Qualitrol are required to be IPC 7711/7712 certified to provide you with the best repairs and remanufactured parts.
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Vintage conditions: Excellent (slight signs of use, without defects)
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Waist: 50 cm / 19.68"
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When we first released our books, starting all the way back in 2012, our book covers were very different. They have gone through a few different incarnations, but I think we are finally happy with the covers we have now! I am very pleased to be able to share the new book covers with you now 🙂
It's Science Fiction Day!
According to Days Of The Year, Saturday 2nd January is Science Fiction Day. It's celebrated on 2nd January as it is Isaac Asimov's birthday. Isaac was an American author and is considered as one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, alongside Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein. He is one of the most prolific authors of all time and his Wikipedia bibliography page lists over 500 books.
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Book Giveaway For Wife Maintenance Quarterly!
Via the lovely people at Goodreads, you can win a signed copy of not only Wife Maintenance Quarterly but also Wife Maintenance Quarterly II! Wife Maintenance Quarterly is a satirical comedy self-help book 🙂
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The next project from us will be…. The Undead: Book Three, Asia
So, exciting news from us with regards to our next project. Michelle will start research for the next book in the zombie series in the new year. Again it will tell the story of what happened after the zombie outbreak happened and will cover Asia.
You can buy the first two books in paperback or as a Kindle e-book:
The Undead: Book One, Overview
What might life be like in a world beset by billions of human zombies? The Undead: Book One, Overview is an introduction to a nightmarish world in which the last few million humans are living in the shadow of a terrible and incurable virus that is drowning the species under a wave of billions of zombies. Book one focuses on how a British government would react to the crisis of suddenly finding that more than 58 million of its people had become highly infectious zombies and that the survivors are all infected with an incurable condition that will turn them into zombies upon death. The worldwide Infection Event occurred in 2020 and the dwindling human race has been struggling to survive in a poisoned world ever since.
The Undead: Book Two, North America
The sequel to The Undead: Book One, Overview looks at the worldwide RVS2 zombie pandemic as it happened in continental North America. Focusing on the emotional reality of life in the Crisis and the conditions on the ground of the new nation, United America, Book Two details the continuing survival of the Western superpower, even as it stares slow, inexorable oblivion in the face.
Find out how to buy these books at our webshop.
News round-up: Thursday 31st December 2015
Below are the interesting news stories I've found online today 🙂 (the last one for 2015!)
Are soundtracked books a stunt or the future of ebooks?
The Independent
Anne Frank foundation fights plans to publish diary online on 1 January
The Guardian
Is Dietland 2015's Most Surprising Book About Women?
NY Mag
32 New Books To Add To Your Shelf In 2016
Huffington Post
Biggest Book Trends: Print Is Back, and Everyone's Reading Science Fiction
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The last 5 books I added to my Goodreads 'to read' list
One of the most excellent things about blogs is finding out about books that are out there that I haven't read yet. These are the last five books I added to my ever expanding 'to read' list on Goodreads!
Click on the book cover to go directly to the Goodreads page. Each synopsis is taken from the relevant Goodreads page. Enjoy!
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold by Deric Longden
The little cat Deric Longden saw sitting forlornly on an upturned bucket belonged to the neighbours, but somehow when it began to rain it seemed only natural to bring him inside. Once there he slipped so easily into Deric and Aileen's lives that there was an unspoken agreement that he had found his real home. Little did he know that he had entered the Longden world, in which the unexpected (almost) always happens. . .
Aileen being Aileen, it was probably inevitable that sooner or later the kitten would be trapped in the refrigerator. And Deric being Deric, the obvious way to thaw him back to life was to make a little coat for him out of a shrunken thermal vest. Thus the cat who came in from the cold got his name – Thermal – and joined the wonderful cast of characters in the ongoing Longden saga.
The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth
Anna Forster, in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease at only thirty-eight years old, knows that her family is doing what they believe to be best when they take her to Rosalind House, an assisted living facility. She also knows there's just one another resident her age, Luke. What she does not expect is the love that blossoms between her and Luke even as she resists her new life at Rosalind House. As her disease steals more and more of her memory, Anna fights to hold on to what she knows, including her relationship with Luke.
When Eve Bennett is suddenly thrust into the role of single mother she finds herself putting her culinary training to use at Rosalind house. When she meets Anna and Luke she is moved by the bond the pair has forged. But when a tragic incident leads Anna's and Luke's families to separate them, Eve finds herself questioning what she is willing to risk to help them.
Within This Frame by Lindy Zart
It comes in the mail—a beautiful invitation that promises humiliation and horror. Unless Maggie Smiley, former child celebrity and now overweight recluse, gets her courage and motivation in check, along with her health.
The phone call offering fitness expert Lance Denton a chance to work with Maggie Smiley promises retribution. He messed up a lot as a punk kid on the too-fast road to stardom, and how he treated his co-star never left him. It is that—and a long list of secrets she doesn't need to know—that has him show up at Maggie's doorstep.
Jenny Lopez Saves Christmas by Lindsey Kelk
Jenny Lopez has had a crappy twelve months.
Determined to turn her festive frown upside down, she plans a super winter getaway for her nearest and dearest: ski cabin in Vermont, the best Christmas tree the world has ever seen and more bottles of champagne than is possibly legal to transport across state lines.
But nothing goes to plan and before she knows it, Jenny's awesome super funtimes Christmas has turned into a dry, dull couples' retreat. But this is Jenny Lopez. She's going to have the best Christmas known to man and she's not prepared to accept anything less, even if it means snowshoe-ing to the nearest store and dragging a turkey three miles in the snow. Even if it means chopping up her beloved Christmas tree to start a fire. Even if it means standing up a hot, wealthy doctor (a doctor, people!) to make sure everyone gets the holiday they deserve.
With her best friends, Angela and Erin, by her side Jenny Lopez is determined to save Christmas. Whether it likes it or not.
Every Time a Bell Rings by Carmel Harrington
An angel gets its wings…
Belle has taken all the Christmas decorations down. This year they won't be celebrating.
As foster parents, Belle and Jim have given many children the chance of a happier start in life. They've loved them as if they were their own. They shouldn't have favourites but little Lauren has touched their hearts. And now her mother is well enough to take her back and Belle can't bear the loss.
Hence, Christmas is cancelled.
So when Jim crashes his car one icy December night, after an argument about Lauren, Belle can only blame herself. Everything she loves is lost. And Belle finds herself standing on The Ha'Penny Bridge wishing she had never been born.
But what happens to a Christmas wish when an angel is listening…
Will Belle realise, before it's too late, that her life is the most wonderful life of all?
Inspired by the timeless tale of beloved Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life, Carmel Harrington's next book tells the story of Belle, a young woman and foster carer from Dublin who faces the hardest decision of her life this Christmas on The Ha'Penny Bridge.
Full of Irish charm, magic, and the warmth of the festive season this is an emotional, heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you've reached 'The End'. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern & Jojo Moyes.
Carmel is the bestselling author of The Life You Left & Beyond Grace's Rainbow, voted Romantic eBook of the Year 2013.


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2 Feb 2016 – BASC and the Countryside Alliance both put up a united front against the EU gun ban plan at a meeting last week between shooting stakeholders and Vicky Ford MEP, who is in charge of the bloc's plans.
Philip Bowern of the Western Morning News has a full writeup of both organisations' comments over at the newspaper's website.
A spokesman for the Countryside Alliance said: "We believe the current set of proposals will have a serious effect on sporting and target shooting, collectors, museums, re-enactors and the gun trade, resulting in heavy restrictions and a great deal more work for the already overburdened police force.
"In fact it appears that the only group that will not be affected by these proposals is terrorists."
With today's announcement that David Cameron's promised EU deal has been watered down by the European superstate, many UK shooters will be increasingly aware that the easiest way to stop the EU gun ban from affecting Britain will be to vote Leave in the upcoming EU referendum.


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The looming closure of the infamous Macau greyhound racing track has raised fears for the lives of hundreds of exported Australian dogs.
A group of animal rights campaigners are lobbying Macau's government to rescue greyhounds from the controversial Macau Canidrome, or Yat Yuen, before its slated closure in July.
The track is notorious for its cruel conditions and high death rates. Rescue groups say dogs are kept in poor conditions in a concrete compound, often in scorching temperatures while suffering skin conditions and untreated injuries.
The Macau-based animal welfare group Anima said Australia had traditionally been the chief supplier of greyhounds to the Canidrome.
Retired and unwanted Australian greyhounds were, until recently, regularly exported to Macau for profit.
The president of Anima, Albano Martins, said his best estimate was that about 650 greyhounds remained in the Canidrome, the majority of which were from Australia.
"In the 54 years of this Canidrome … around 360 greyhounds per year were bought mainly in NSW and only eight were placed for adoptions in all these 54 years – after 2012, when we began to fight them," Martins told Guardian Australia.
Anima has joined other animal rights groups to fight to save the remaining dogs before the Canidrome closes. They fear the dogs will be killed or sent to underground tracks in mainland China, where greyhound racing is illegal.
The groups have gathered 50,000 signatures on a petition to the Macau government, asking it to help secure the dogs and place them in Anima's care.
"The Canidrome of Macau is sadly known in the whole world as a place of death, where no greyhound gets out alive," the petition reads. "Even now, when the Canidrome is due to close by 2018, the dogs are still continuing to live in shameful conditions and to die without hope.
"How many of them will be alive when it closes? What will happen to the survivors? These are worrying questions, and the answers that are given will undoubtedly have an effect on how Macau is perceived and consequently on its touristic development."
Greyhounds Australasia banned exports to Macau in 2013 owing to high death rates and poor conditions. But the ban does not stop people gaining the approval of the federal department of agriculture to export the animals abroad.
Late last year three Australians were found to have shipped 96 dogs to the Canidrome track with the approval of the federal department, despite the ban.
The majority of the greyhounds were bought in New South Wales for $500 and sold for between $2,100 and $2,700. The trio estimated they made a profit of $300 a dog, after the costs of quarantine, vaccination, flights and boxes.
A study by the US-based animal protection group Grey2K estimated that 383 dogs had been put down in Macau in 2010.


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Dahisar- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appealed to the citizens to do digital transactions. Now panwala and chaiwala have gone cashless with the usage of Paytm.
After the ups and downs at the time of demonetisation, with major shops and online shopping websites going with the digital transaction. 2 panwala and the chaiwala at Ambawadi in Dahisar East are using Paytm. They said that after the demonetization the problem of change was a big issue, so they started using Paytm. Moreover, they said that they are in favour o the cashless transaction.