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Rick Dakin, CEO, Co-founder and Chief Security Strategist
The "Phony War" is how commentators described the seven-month period of eerie quiet that prevailed in Western Europe between Germany's 1939 invasion of Poland and its later move into the Benelux countries, when erstwhile allies Britain and France avoided offensive operations and simply waited for the German Army to regroup and come to them.
We appear to be entering a similar moment in cybersecurity. The hackers have started – and escalated – the war. We're all familiar with the large data breach earlier this year, when cybercriminals stole payment card information for up to 110 million consumers at one large U.S. retailer. Now just this week comes news that a group operating out of Russia has collected 1.2 billion credentials (usernames and passwords) from 420,000 websites.
In terms of immediate impact, this new revelation is not as serious as the earlier retail breach, which cost the company involved tens of millions of dollars in clean-up costs and contributed to the resignation of two C-level executives. Payment card companies spent months processing replacement accounts for consumers, who also dealt with fraudulent charges (at worst) or the joy of reassigning all their automatic payments to new numbers (at best).
However, the long run consequences of the modern, massive-scale credential thefts are potentially even more severe. Like the World War II Allies, we find ourselves in a state of hostilities … but still watching and waiting for the big one to hit.
It is clear the cyber risk is growing and that the impact to our institutions may be hitting a tipping point. Armed with such a huge number of accounts and passwords, nation-state or terrorist-linked groups could launch sophisticated attacks on our financial systems and critical infrastructure.
In cyber terms, the bad guys now have nukes. And they're on the path to getting more.
The recent Heartbleed vulnerability demonstrated cyber gangs could acquire user credentials from vulnerable SSL implementations that were intended to protect remote connections and supposedly secure web site locations. The early success of Heartbleed (and other vulnerabilities) harvested tons of intelligence, including random user credentials that could be used to escalate attacks.
As seen in the Kill Chain Analysis methodology at right, the reconnaissance stage could go on for years. In all likelihood, those early compromises led this particular gang into a massive attack to harvest user credentials across a wide spectrum. As of this moment, we still don't know what happened to encryption and other protection. The cybersecurity industry will be uneasy until this part of the story on attack escalation has been covered.
However, the situation is not hopeless. We just need to apply the right response, commensurate with the types of known attacks that are on the horizon. Here are a few things to consider:
This is not yet a panic situation. Coalfire is a leading security assessment and cyber risk management firm that conducts over 1,400 assessments each year for leading companies in the financial services, retail, healthcare and government sectors. As yet, none of our 1,400 clients has called to express that they were being overrun with cyber-attacks.
The nervous part is the waiting.
Rick Dakin — CEO, Co-founder and Chief Security Strategist
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Prompted by the need to boost local production and halt the huge import bill for palm oil, valued at N116.3 billion in 2017, the National Assembly has renewed the push to ban the importation of palm oil and its allied products. It is envisaged that this will conserve foreign exchange, create jobs and boost the economic diversification push. However, with palm oil refineries operating at 30 per cent installed capacity, there are fears that without first addressing the product's demand/supply gap, the proposed ban will amount to putting the cart before the horse, Assistant Editor CHIKODI OKEREOCHA reports.
The Senate, has renewed the call to ban the importation of palm oil and its allied products. It came at an auspicious time, which was, perhaps, why it enjoyed an overwhelming support of members of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly and, indeed, operators and stakeholders in the palm oil value chain.
Although the fresh push to ban the importation of the product came at a time the Federal Government's diversification agenda, anchored on increased agricultural production and export, was gathering momentum, the move has come under scrutiny by some experts and critical stakeholders.
Some of them, who spoke with The Nation, described the proposed ban as a welcome development. They were, however, quick to point out that at the 30 per cent installed capacity of the crude palm oil refineries, banning the importation of the product without first addressing its demand/supply gap would be tantamount to putting the cart before the horse
For instance, the General Manager, External Affairs, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, Mr. Muhammed Tahir, said he supports the move to ban the importation of palm oil into the country as this would boost local production. He, however, told The Nation that at present, the crude palm oil refineries operate at about 30 per cent installed capacity.
The implication of this, he said, was that there was the need to ramp up local production by addressing the issues around the supply of crude palm oil to the refineries. According to him, at 30 per cent installed capacity, the refineries cannot meet demand by individual and industrial users. To him, addressing the demand and supply gap for palm oil is important before banning its import.
The upper chamber of the National Assembly, recently started fresh move to ban the import of palm oil and its allied products. Waxing patriotic, Senator Francis Alimikhena of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State, said the importation of the product was a threat to the government's campaign on diversification.
The lawmaker, who sponsored the motion, titled: "Urgent need to halt the importation of palm oil and its allied products to protect palm oil industry in Nigeria" and also led the debate, recalled with nostalgia that Nigeria, before the 1970s, was a global powerhouse in palm oil production and export.
Alimikhena, however, lamented that the country lost her leadership position in the global palm oil trade, forcing her to import about 450, 000 tons of palm oil to the tune of N116.3 billion in 2017 alone. He, therefore, insisted that the government must reverse this trend.
The lawmaker was right. Nigeria was the world leading producer of palm oil in the 1950s and mid-1960s. She was reportedly supplying about 645,000 Metric Tons (MT) of palm oil yearly to markets across the world and boasting an enviable global market share of about 43 per cent.
Palm oil alone accounted for 80 per cent of Nigeria's export earnings. It also created millions of direct and indirect employment opportunities for Nigerians. Malaysia, one of the Asian emerging markets, was even said to have obtained the oil palm seedling with which she built her thriving oil palm business from Nigeria.
Although the Asian Tiger has since refuted this claim, it, nonetheless, underscored Nigeria's towering status and visibility in the global palm oil industry. Curiously, from controlling over 40 per cent market share, Nigeria has since lost her grip on the business. She accounts for a paltry seven per cent of total output.
Malaysia and Indonesia have since surpassed Nigeria as world's leading palm oil producers and exporters, retaining the second and first position, respectively. Sadly, Nigeria, as at 2016, fell to an unenviable fifth position.
While Indonesia produces 32 million tons of palm oil, Malaysia boasts 17.7 million tons. And they have been exporting palm oil products to Nigeria. The country, which was once the bride of the international palm oil business, is now a net importer of palm oil to meet her growing domestic demand.
Africa's largest economy has between 450, 000 and 500, 000 tons annual palm oil supply shortage, made up of about 300, 000 tons of Technical Palm Oil (TPO) for the production of soap and about 200, 000 tons of Special Palm Oil (SPO) used in the food industry.
The fact that much of these are being met through imports, with the attendant humongous loss to Nigeria in foreign exchange is something Alimikhena and, indeed, other concerned stakeholders cannot comprehend hence the current wave of campaign to reverse the trend.
Private operators support ban
This time, the public sector (Senate) is in the vanguard of the renewed push to return Nigeria to its glory in palm oil production and export. However, the imperative of repositioning the sector to contribute to diversification is not lost on the private sector, which includes farmers, refinery operators and companies that utilise palm oil as raw material for production.
To them, the proposed ban bode well with the private sector's age-long agitation to embrace the Backward Integration Policy (BIP) to encourage local production and ultimately, create jobs and conserve foreign exchange. This was why, for instance, the Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFN) has thrown its weight behind the move.
The Forum through its Executive Secretary, Mr. Fatai Afolabi, said the Senate's move deserved the commendation and support of all Nigerians. According to him, the importation of palm oil and allied palm products were threats to Federal Government's campaign on diversification of the economy through increased agricultural production and exports.
Afolabi was particularly peeved that Nigeria, which once held sway in palm oil production and export, imported about 450,000 tons of the product valued at N116.3 billion last year. He, therefore, urged the Federal Government to halt the importation in order to boost local production.
As far as POFN and indeed, other private sector operators are concerned, Nigeria has no reason spending scarce resources importing the product when Mother Nature has strategically positioned her to call the shot in global palm oil production and export.
For one, Nigeria and indeed, most parts of Africa, especially West Africa, lie in the world's oil palm belt – a region which produces the best results for oil palm plantations. Also, she was, and is still, endowed with enormous human resources and fertile arable land to support large scale cultivation of palm oil.
According to experts, Nigeria's all-year-round hot weather, a lot of sunshine, abundant rain, rich, deep, flat and permeable soil, among others, are some of the features that make Nigeria most suitable for cultivation of oil palm plantations.
While hot temperatures allow the oil palm to grow many leaves and, as a result, produce more fruit, oil palms need a lot of sunshine to grow well. It also needs access to water and mineral salts deep in the soil to do well hence the need for a permeable soil like Nigeria's.
But, sadly, the country has evidently failed to translate these huge advantages into maintaining a strong position in palm oil production and export.
Where Nigeria got it wrong
According to experts, Nigeria put the wrong foot forward and lost its economic bearing when she turned her back on agriculture following the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in the 70s. Before independence, agriculture was Nigeria's economic mainstay, with more than 70 per cent of the population engaged in the sector.
Alimikhena observed, for instance, that apart from various food crops produced in the country, Nigeria was a major producer of palm oil/kernel, cocoa, groundnut and rubber. But following the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity, agriculture was neglected, while attention was shifted to oil.
While acknowledging that Nigeria is endowed with the land and manpower to boost palm oil production, the lawmaker noted that the focus should be directed towards returning to pre-independence status in palm oil production. "We have no business importing palm kernel or any oil palm product from any country," he pointed out.
Alimikhena said the focus should be directed towards returning Nigeria to pre-independence status in palm oil production, noting that importation was hurting the local palm industry and depleting the nation's foreign reserve.
He also said it was threatening the industry's viability into which many Nigerians have sunk huge sums of money in support of government's export promotion drive. He expressed hope that if the palm oil industry is fully developed, it will guarantee mass employment and boost the nation's foreign exchange earnings.
Some of his colleagues in the Senate could not agree less, with Senator Theodore Orji (Abia-PDP), saying, for instance, that there was need to establish a special fund to encourage local production of palm oil.
Orji expressed concern that many oil production plants were moribund. While pointing out that palm oil used to be a major income ear ner for the country, he said unfortunately many plants are dead.
For Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, the importance of reviving the palm oil industry cannot be over-emphasised. He, therefore, said there was need to properly position the sector to play its role as one of the major income earners for the country. He added that reviving the sector will boost employment.
However, those critical of the fresh move to ban the importation doubt if the Federal Government has the political will to do so let alone follow up with the introduction of policies targeted at encouraging local production.

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Dreaming of someone dying can be riveting and worrisome at the same time. It is a harrowing vision that can wake us up in the middle of our sleep. Most of us don't want to see such things in the middle of our sleep.
Of course, it is entirely understandable if many of us see this kind of dream as a bad omen. It is something that has been attributed to the dream ever since time immemorial.
When you dream someone dies, does it automatically that something bad is going to happen in real life? Does it mean that a person that you know will die? Well, I am going to clarify all of these things in this article. Read on.
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Very uneven results-surface too rough. Scrap that. Tried it on another fabric. Didn't like those results either.
Just problem solved in my head. Going to take a different tack.
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Professor Sulikowski's interdisciplinary research focuses on the physiological ecology of commercially valuable fish and involves active collaborations with colleagues from many different universities and organizations. This includes studies on the distribution and movement patterns of large charismatic species such as sturgeon and sharks. Sulikowski's interests in aquatic environments along with his diverse background, which includes techniques in endocrinology and fisheries biology, continues to provide his students various research opportunities.
Sulikowsk'si research has appeared on numerous local and national television shows including Discovery Channel's "Shark Week," NBC's "Today Show," National Geographic "Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin," and the BBC series "Rise of Animals."
My interdisciplinary research integrates aspects of fisheries biology such as reproduction, maturity, age and growth, the physiological responses to stress and how these parameters influence by-catch mortality, as well as investigating the composition, movements, and spatial/temporal distribution of commercially valuable species in both the coastal and pelagic environments. Shark and other charasmatic megafuana are at the forefront of this research. I use a combination of both physiological (e.g. reproductive and stress biomarkers) and mobile technology (telemetry and ultrasound) to conduct this work. The majority of this research continues to be conducted, along the Atlantic sea board and Gulf of Mexico with multiple state, federal, and academic institutions. In addition, I have active collaborations with federal agencies and academic institutions in Canada and Turkey. Since 2006, I have secured numerous external collaborative grants to support the operations of my laboratory, technicians, and undergraduate and graduate students. My funding has come from diverse sources including, private donations, NOAAs Species of Concern Program, NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy Program, NOAA Section 6, Commercial Fisherman Research Foundation, NOAA Southwest Cooperative Research Program, and the NOAA Sea Grant Programs. This research has led to the authorship of 87 peer reviewed publications during my career, many of which have influenced policy making decisions. My research success has hinged on my ability to bring eclectic groups together for the purpose of solving issues pertaining to the marine environment. I also believe that the involvement of dedicated, responsible, and motivated students are not only essential to advancing our understanding of biological processes but also provide critical training of future marine scientists. Finally, my work has been covered in local, regional, and national newspapers, regional news channels, as well as by the BBC, the discovery channel (shark week) and National Geographic.
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Integrating Health Coaches Into the Primary Care Setting: Lessons Learned from the MODEL Study
Susan Butterworth, PhD, MS, RHC-III, CCP
Principal & Founder, Q-consult, LLC
The MODEL study is a pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial that compares enhanced usual care, text messaging, and health coaching for African American adults with uncontrolled diabetes and multiple chronic conditions. This presentation will share lessons learned from the study thus far in integrating health coaches into a primary care setting. We will discuss the merits of and the barriers to utilizing non-clinical staff to address patient engagement and treatment adherence for patients in the primary care setting. Case studies will be presented where organizations successfully applied this model in a cost-neutral way. In addition, participants will observe and discuss the value of a real coaching session with a challenging patient. Lastly, we will facilitate the identification of possible next steps to applying this model in your own organization.
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After nearly 20 years on faculty at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Butterworth founded Q-consult, LLC. Her clinical background is exercise physiology, and she received her doctoral degree in adult education and training with a cognate in health promotion from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her special area of expertise and research is the practical application of behavior change science, such as Motivational Interviewing-based health coaching, to various healthcare settings. She has been awarded and served on multiple NIH, HRSA and other grants to study the efficacy and impact of health management interventions, has published multiple articles on the theory and outcomes of evidence-based practice, and is currently involved in two clinical trials regarding patient engagement and treatment adherence. Susan has been an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2002.


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This is Rammy caught up with Melanie Southworth on Saturday May the 2nd 2015, one week after the massive earthquake in Nepal claiming the lives of over 7000 people.
As most people will know, I interviewed Mel Southworth before she headed to Everest to embark on her climb, little did we know that when we agreed to speak to each other again, it would be under these sad circumstances.
Melanie has done as much as could be expected from anyone, but she still wishes she could do more, in a recent SMS conversation between me and her, Melanie stated:
I'll be back in Kathmandu Wednesday… before booking flight home. I'm going to leave a donation here for village called Thame that has been flattened. My friend in KTM who works for Swiss Aid says theres nothing I can do in KTM. I'm frightened of coming home because then I feel I can't contribute & it bothers me tremendously.
Despite the fact that Mel has been in this disaster, she still feels that she has to help and without being there is unable to help. I've explained that this isn't the fact, and getting her home and safe has to be her priority for now. As her friend has mentioned, there is nothing more she can do there, it's time for her to come home.
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This is a beautiful gift to give as it inspires originality in the wearer's life. Sunstone is linked to luck and good fortune. It clears and energies all the chakras. Sunstone instills good nature, heightens intuition and allows the real self to shine through happily. It dissipates fearfulness, alleviates stress and increases vitality. Encourages independence and originality.
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Buy a Christmas tree
A visit to Massams Christmas tree barn has become a family tradition for many households in Halsall and the surrounding area. Coming to Massams Christmas tree barn for many of our customer is the start of the magic of Christmas. It's a great place to forget about the commercialism of Christmas shopping or trying to track down this year's must have toy.
Before you start your journey to picking your perfect tree, why not treat yourself to a complimentary hot chocolate, tea, coffee and a mince pie.
We have 100's of trees all indoors ranging from 3ft to 15ft. Each tree is displayed on a wooden log base out of its net so you choose your perfect tree. Once chosen, a member of our team will wrap it for you take it to your vehicle or we will deliver to your door!
As well as Christmas trees, We have a Christmas shop where you can pick up tree stands, baubles, lights, christmas decorations, wreaths and crem pots.
Finish your visit with a magical experience with all the family to see Santa in our wonderful Santa's Grotto.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can we buy a tree?
The Christmas Tree Barn opens on the 30th November 2019 and we sell them right through until Christmas Eve
What are your opening hours?
Opening hours from 30th Nov to Christmas Eve: 7 days a week
Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 4pm
Which tree is best for needle retention?
The Nordman Fir or Fraser Fir are your best choice.
Can I see my tree before it is wrapped?
Yes. First you chose your tree from the big selection on display. Each tree is individually priced. Then one of our team will wrap it for you and take it to your vehicle or you can have it delivered.
Can you deliver my tree?
Yes we can. You must however come to the barn first and chose your tree. Delivery charges are based on your specific postcode
Zone 0 £5.00
Zone 1 £10.00
Zone 3 £15.00
Zone 4 £25.00
Can I cut down my own tree?
No as well sell so many trees this is just not possible. We do however have lots of trees for you to view and chose from to get the perfect tree just for you.
Will you run out of trees?
We highly doubt it as we sell over 20,000 wholesale, and 2500 retail but the earlier you come the better selection we have to choose from. We always have a good range of sizes available right up to Christmas Eve.
How long will my tree last?
Provided care is taken in looking after the tree, it the tree should last for over the festive season. You will find details on how to care for your tree here
How do I find you?
Located on the outskirts of Southport and Ormskirk, Just of the A5147, Opposite Renacres Hall Hospital, Sign posted from the A5147
Massams Christmas Tree Barn
Renacres Hall Farm
Renacres Lane
Is there Car Parking?
Yes we have a large car park at the front of our building, weekends are always a lot more hectic than weekdays.
When does Santa's Grotto open?
The grotto is open from 10am to 4pm on Sat 30th Nov, Sun 1st Dec , Sat 7th Dec, Sun 8th Dec, Sat 14th Dec, Sun 15th Dec.
Do i need to book for Santa's Grotto?
No, however there may be a 5-10 minute wait, Why not treat yourself to a complimentary hot chocolate, tea, coffee and a mince pie whilst you wait.
How much is Santa's Grotto?
£7.00 per child which includes a present
Under 1 years old are free
What payment methods do you take?
We accept all debit and credit cards except Amex and Diners or we can take cash payments.
Can you come and take my tree away after Christmas?
Unfortunately this is no a service we offer however we highly recommend Queenscourt Hospice.
Queenscourt hospice is proud to once again be organising the annual Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Service. To register your tree for collection, please visit https://charityxmastreecollection.com
When: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th January 2019
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STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT--(Marketwired - June 5, 2015) -
Crius Energy Trust (the "Trust" or "KWH") (TSX:KWH.UN) announces that it has increased its previously announced "bought-deal" financing to 5,900,000 units ("Units") of the Company. A syndicate of underwriters co-led by Cormark Securities Inc., Scotiabank and RBC Capital Markets and including Desjardins Securities Inc. and Mackie Research Capital Corporation (collectively, the "Underwriters") has agreed to buy and sell to the public an additional 1,400,000 Units of the Company at a price of C$6.80 per Unit for additional gross proceeds to the Company of C$9,520,000. Total gross proceeds of the Offering are now C$40,120,000 (the "Offering").
The Underwriters will also have the option, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 30 days after the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 885,000 Units of the Trust. In the event that the option is exercised in its entirety, the aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering will be C$46,138,000. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about July 2, 2015 and is subject to regulatory approval including that of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used by the Trust to make an additional indirect investment in Crius Energy Corporation ("US Holdco") through a capital contribution, loan or a combination thereof to enable US Holdco to purchase membership units ("LLC Units") of Crius Energy, LLC (the "Company") from certain existing holders of LLC Units (the "LLC Acquisition") and for general corporate purposes. Upon completion of the LLC Acquisition, the Trust will hold a minimum 42.7% indirect ownership interest in the Company. At present, the Trust indirectly owns 26.8% of the Company.
The Units to be issued under the Offering will be offered by way of a short form prospectus in all provinces in Canada, except Quebec, and in the United States on a private placement basis pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain other jurisdictions.
This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the Unites States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements.
About Crius Energy
Crius Energy Trust was established to provide investors with a distribution-producing investment through its ownership interest in Crius Energy, LLC. With approximately 800,000 residential customer equivalents, Crius Energy, LLC is a comprehensive energy solutions partner that provides electricity, natural gas and solar products to residential and commercial customers. Crius Energy, LLC connects with energy customers through an innovative family-of-brands strategy and multi-channel marketing approach. This unique combination creates multiple access points to a broad suite of energy products and services that make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions about their energy needs. Crius Energy, LLC currently sells energy products in 20 states and the District of Columbia with plans to continue expanding its geographic reach.
The Trust intends to continue to qualify as a "mutual fund trust" under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Tax Act"). The Trust will not be a "SIFT trust" (as defined in the Tax Act), provided that the Trust complies at all times with its investment restriction which precludes the Trust from holding any "non-portfolio property" (as defined in the Tax Act). Material information pertaining to the Trust may be found on http://www.sedar.com or www.criusenergytrust.ca .
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of the Trust, including, without limitation, those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in the Trust's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2015 (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the closing of the Offering and the over-allotment option, the use of proceeds of the Offering and the Trust's objectives and status as a mutual fund trust and not a SIFT trust. The Trust cautions investors of the Trust's securities about important factors that could cause the Trust's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements included in this news release. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the expectations set out in this news release will prove to be correct and accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release and the Trust does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
N either the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Chief Financial Officer
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"Every house needs foundations if it is going to stand. And where we can roam free …" These lyrics from musician Kirsty Macleod's song 'Foundations' rings true with regard to taking care of our natural resources and products – as it is practised by the dairy farm, Sundale.
Stockfarm had the pleasure of learning more about the operation of this notable dairy farm, when we talked to the chief executive of Sundale Dairy, Pierre van Rensburg, Jack Willow, a supplier, and Lynette Howe of LaMont Marketing.
Bigger than boutique
Sundale works closely with its supply farmers and could be viewed as a boutique dairy, but on a much larger scale. It started out as a family concern, owned and run by Neil and Sandi van Rensburg, supplying well-known brand, DairyBelle.
The business eventually grew to a point where they employed 480 people, making it a key player in the local economy and the time came for the new generation to take over. Their son, Pierre van Rensburg, currently holds the position of CEO, and his wife Sharna, that of CFO. Together, the family has driven accelerated growth through innovation.
The goodness of Jersey milk
The twelve farms that supply Sundale with its milk, all fall conveniently within an average radius of 50km from the facility at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ).
Lynette highlights the fact that most of the cows on these farms are Jerseys, which gives the milk its distinct creaminess. "The breed is popular for the high butterfat content of its milk and the lower maintenance costs attending to its lower bodyweight. In addition, the milk produced when cows roam freely is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene." The latter is the precursor of vitamin A that gives dairy products their natural rich creamy colour and texture. "It's an ideal combination," she notes.
Sundale has been working closely with its farmers on an organic conversion. Pierre believes that East London represents the natural home of South African dairy farmers, thanks to the mild weather and favourable environment. "The climate and natural grassy terrain allows us to let the cows roam freely throughout the year," he says. "In places with a high occurrence of frost, such as Gauteng where there is no grass during their winter season, the cows need to be stable-fed."
Jack Willow, owner of Burnside farm, the largest supplier to Sundale, comments on the dietary requirements of their herds. "The base diet consists of grass which is supplemented with lucerne on a total mixed ration (TMR) system. Excess grass is conserved in compressed bales and kept aside for times when there is a shortage of grass supply.
"The cows are taken to a paddock via a feed pod where they are fed, and everything they are fed is produced off the land. Dairy cows require additional nutrition and this should be supplemented according to the production of the animal. It is very important for dairy farmers to get the cows pregnant again 370 days into the calving period. Once you exceed this time limit, the financial viability is reduced. Milk production peaks at 70 days after calving.
"We like to see them roam free and take good care of our animals, so that you can enjoy your dairy free from guilt and full of all the goodness of nature."
Focus on organic production
Sundale is not only the largest privately owned dairy in East London, but it has also won acclaim as the "greenest dairy in the Eastern Cape". As users of between 200 000 to 300 000ℓ of water per day, primarily used to clean the factory and production lines, crates and vehicles, dairies are one of the largest consumers of water. "One of the most significant milestones that they have achieved," Lynette relates, "is becoming the only dairy in the country that recycles all its water. Over the past 18 months, Sundale has invested in a number of capital growth projects which include the implementation of a water recycling plant.
"South Africa is a water-stressed country, and the deepening water crisis is becoming as pressing as the supply of electricity, if not more so," says Pierre. "It is also crucial that we find more efficient ways in which to use this scarce resource. This is achieved by the long-term sustainability of operations by investing in treating our water so that it complies with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) guidelines of portable water."
Traditional cheesemaking
The latest development at the dairy is the addition of a cheese factory which enables them to produce 2 000kg of cheese per day. In keeping with their philosophy of producing whole foods in their purest form, they have installed specially designed equipment that allows them to produce the cheese via traditional methods.
It works as follows:
- Applying a natural process to produce Gouda, where the cheese is placed in brine for two days so that the salt and moisture are naturally leached from the brine, keeping the cheese soft and making it a true sweetmilk cheese.
- Their Cheddar is produced in the old method of 'cheddaring'. The curd is cut and mixed in again and not compressed to expel the water, which is a method commonly used for mass production owing to decreased production times. The delicate flavour and colour of the cheeses are attributed to the milk from pasture-fed cows.
Their flagship product is a naturally yellow farm-style butter in traditional churns, produced for a quarter of a century. The butter has received the coveted seal of approval from Woolworths and is now available nationally. Sundale applies these same concepts to the processes implemented at the new cheese factory.
Sundale's goal to produce in traditional methods, is something which was made possible through the design and development of machinery specifically built to meet their requirements. In Pierre's words: "We are committed to producing whole foods with as little modifications as possible, so that our products reach end consumers in their natural form."
Lynette believes that Sundale is set on a positive growth curve: "Also, the farmers that supply Sundale are secure in the knowledge that there is a viable future together."
For further information, contact Lynette Howe on 083 443 8100, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or visit Sundale's website at www.sundale.co.za. –Carin Venter, Stockfarm
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An invitation to discover Quebec's finest foods!
Local chefs are finding inspiration in the diversity and quality of products grown in Québec regions, as well as the talented growers behind them. All this comes together to create an ever-changing culinary art movement—from outstanding restaurant meals to major food happenings—that people want to sink their teeth into.
Tourisme Montréal, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, is delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to mouth-watering Québec products.
Discover the products, the producers and their regions.
Region: Centre-du-Québec
A little red fruit that's synonymous with la Belle Province, the cranberry flourishes in the Centre-du-Québec, where the soil (low in phosphorous and acid provides fertile terrain for its cultivation. In fact, that's why 80% of Québec's cranberry producers are located in this region. It's where you'll find Jardins VMO, owned by Jean Olsthoorn and Lucienne van Mil, who produce and process cranberries sold fresh or frozen in Drummondville.
During the dry harvest, the cranberry farm welcomes visitors who come to pick their own berries. Did you know that Québec ranks 1st in the world for the volume of organic cranberries grown and 2nd in the world for its entire harvest?
A cousin of the blueberry and huckleberry, the cranberry—which is celebrated for its antioxidant properties—is harvested in autumn. Whether eaten fresh or dried, made into coulis or juice or added to recipes, the cranberry goes with nearly everything.
Region: Gaspésie
For some time now, seafood from Gaspésie has enjoyed a stellar reputation. But the harvest is not limited to fish, shellfish and other seafood. The waters of Gaspésie also offer up a bounty of seaweed, a delicious marine plant.
Over the past few years, there has been a movement to promote seaweed from the Gaspé peninsula, and several companies have started picking, producing and processing this flavourful salty treat.
Fresh or dried, in soups, chocolates, cheeses or even pastries, it makes an excellent addition to countless foods and meals.
Region: Montréal
Oyster mushrooms cultivated in the city? Absolutely. For years now, people have been taking an innovative, green and socially-conscious approach to mushroom cultivation in Montréal… which has been popping up everywhere!
Mushroom cultivation often takes place in unused urban spaces (lots, roofs, caves, etc.) and supports local production efforts. In the city, it is based on a circular economy model that recovers waste and creates dynamic social interactions.
The company Blanc de Gris, created by Dominique Lynch-Gauthier and Lysiane Roy Maheu, picks up organic wastes from local restaurants (coffee grounds, wood chips, etc.) that allow them to cultivate different mushroom varieties that are sold locally, often to the restaurants who provided the waste.
Region: Eastern Townships
Wine aficionados love the vineyards of the Eastern Townships, but the region is also renowned for its cheeses, another excellent product (that pairs wonderfully with the local vintages).
Crafted with the artisanal expertise of cheesemakers, organic farms and even the Benedict monks from the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac abbey, the award-winning Township cheeses (fine, curd, raw milk, sheep or goat) are celebrated for their unique flavours.
Les Têtes Fromagères, a new agrotourism project in the region, brings together 14 cheesemakers to create a gourmet circuit. The goal? To promote this incredible product but also share the story of the people who are passionate about what they do. An interactive map allows visitors to pinpoint all the cheesemakers.
A taste of Québec : ESKA
Where does ESKA comes from?
For more than ten years, ESKA has been bottling its spring water from the famous Abitibian esker in Saint-Mathieu-Berry, a unique vestige of the Ice Age located in the heart of a 5,000-acre virgin forest. The esker's contains is among the purest waters in the world thanks to the spectacular work of nature over the centuries.
There are very few eskers there are only seven in the world, and the one in Saint-Mathieu-Berry, in the province of Quebec, is the only one in North America from which water can actually be collected.
A little bit of history
The large amount of water released during the melting of glaciers led to the creation of a strong flowing river and to the deposit of several glacial rocks, which today allow a unique filtration system.
Every day, the esker collects snow and rain precipitation, from which the ESKA water originates.
A gift of Nature
The water that flows from the source in northern Quebec is so perfectly pure and clear that it requires no transformation, chemical intervention or human operations. And as Mother Nature constantly offers us new precipitations of a great purity, the source is constantly renewed.
Thus, ESKA bottled spring water offers nothing more and nothing less than pure and clear water, with an unaltered taste and a low mineral content, all thanks to nature that simply does its work.


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For one of our wedding presents, we got an All Clad chicken roaster. I had seen this in a Williams-Sonoma catalog, and couldn't wait to try it out. Following instructions, I pushed the chicken over the rack (which, incidentally, has a little cup to hold flavoring liquids; I used white wine). After a few tries, I got it all properly trussed. Then I put chunks of potatoes to roast in the buttered pan below. I brushed it with butter, sprinkled with salt and pepper and set it to bake in the oven.
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Over at the South Yorkshire Repeater Group they now have a D-Star repeater GB7YD broadcasting live on the web. A web cam monitors the front of the C transponder on 145.675 so you can see the signals being received as well as hear them. It is all done via Ustream. I don't know how many people have D-Star in Yorkshire but I still have to hear anyone using it and I listened five hours straight a day or two ago. I do know it is working as I have heard the occasional service announcement and seen the odd remote connect, which I assume is some form of message forwarding (don't know much about it). It could be interesting if you have D-Star as a way to monitor what you sound like on the air or just to waste a couple of hour listening when you have no access to your radio transceivers.
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(Rand Paul is positioning himself well for 2016 – promoted by Rob "EaBo Clipper" Eno)
On foreign policy, Rand is not necessarily his father's son.
Some libertarians argue that western occupation fans the flames of radical Islam – I agree. But I don't agree that absent western occupation that radical Islam "goes quietly into that good night." I don't agree with FDR's VP Henry Wallace that the Soviets (or Radical Islam in today's case) can be discouraged by "the glad hand and the winning smile."
Americans need to understand that Islam has a long and perseverant memory. As Bernard Lewis writes, "despite an immense investment in the teaching and writing of history, the general level of historical knowledge in American society is abysmally low. The Muslim peoples, like everyone else in the world, are shaped by their history, but unlike some others, they are keenly aware of it."
Radical Islam is no fleeting fad but a relentless force. Though at times stateless, radical Islam is also supported by radicalized nations such as Iran. Though often militarily weak, radical Islam makes up for its lack of conventional armies with unlimited zeal.
For Americans to grasp the mindset of radical Islam we need to understand that they are still hopping mad about the massacre at Karbala several hundred years ago. Meanwhile, many Americans seem to be more concerned with who is winning Dancing with the Stars.
Over 50 percent of Americans still believe Iraq attacked us on 9/11. Until we understand the world around us, until we understand at least a modicum of what animates our enemies, we cannot defend ourselves and we cannot contain our enemies.
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Tax Fraud Blotter: Now with robberies at gunpoint
A California tax prep office is robbed, plus our weekly roundup of tax fraud cases.
Pocatello, Idaho: Preparer Jonathan Peirsol, 42, has pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false return.
According to court documents, from approximately 2009 through 2012, Peirsol prepared false individual income tax returns under the name JJ Accounting Inc. He falsified returns without his clients' knowledge by adding items such as medical and education expenses.
For some of the returns, Peirsol, who also owns and operates J&J Chemical Inc. in Blackfoot, Idaho, also diverted a portion of the refund into a bank account he controlled. He also failed to report on his own returns the fees he earned from his prep business.
Sentencing is May 11. Peirsol faces a maximum of three years in prison, a period of supervised release, restitution and monetary penalties. He consented to the entry of a permanent injunction barring him from preparing income tax returns for any individual or entity other than himself.
Fort Wayne, Ind.: Preparer Frankie Williams, a.k.a. "Molly," has pleaded guilty to two counts of an indictment that charged her with submitting false claims for payment to the IRS in connection with fraudulent returns.
Co-defendant Cavasierre Russell, a.k.a. "Vassi," pleaded guilty last summer to one count of submitting a false claim in connection with a fraudulent return and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment and was ordered to pay $45,983 restitution to the IRS.
Two other defendants, Ronald Ward and Cassandra Ward, were charged under separate indictments. Ronald Ward pleaded guilty last summer to one count of submitting a false claim in connection with a fraudulent return and was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison and ordered to pay $48,311 restitution to the IRS. Cassandra Ward, a.k.a. "Kitten," pleaded guilty a year ago to one count of submitting a false claim in connection with a fraudulent return and was sentenced to five years of probation and was ordered to pay $112,078.64 restitution to the IRS and the Social Security Administration.
San Ysidro, Calif.: An employee at a prep business was robbed at gunpoint, police told news outlets. The gun-wielding robber approached the victim as he stepped out of the business, ordered him back inside and demanded the victim hand over a bag that contained an unknown amount of cash, then fled, according to published reports.


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across the RA Collection
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exhibition catalogues,
Attributed to Paolo Guglielmi
Study after Gibson's statue of George Stephenson, by 1861
Pencil on wove paper
Angelica Kauffman RA
Composition, 1778-80
Oil on canvas
After John Francis Rigaud RA
Portrait of John Yenn, R.A., 15 June 1785
Stipple engraving
J.M.W. Turner RA
Travelling watercolour box owned by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., ca. 1842
After Unidentified artist
Portrait of Joseph Nollekens RA, Published c. 1823-25?
Line engraving
Russell Westwood
George White, the School's Porter talking to 'Darcy' Smith, a student., March 1953
George White, the School's Porter with 'Darcy' Smith a student., March 1953
Watercolour test paper taken from travelling watercolour box owned by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
Watercolour palette owned by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
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written by K.C. White
After a long hiatus, several illnesses, and much ado, Luke Cage and I are back again to sprinkle some black magic on your lives!
We're back at Harlem's Paradise with Luke and (still employed for some reason) Detective Misty Knight, who's found herself on the wrong end of some target practice. The wound is bad, so Luke has to take even more bullets for the team and get her to the basement. Ah yes, the basement…where everyone loves to hide, and there is never any danger. Just ask the cast of any horror movie ever!
Daddy Issues With Legs takes everyone hostage – including Claire – and holds them for ransom, demands, and parting gifts. He and Diet Obama (jejejejeje) go upstairs, where DIWL insists on continuing with the whole "Yes, I'm Luke Cage. I am definitely Luke Cage. I am in no way an impostor wreaking havoc in order to frame an enemy. Nope, not at all" thing.
Back in the basement, we find out one of those bullets nicked Misty's artery and she's bleeding out fast. Rather than take the time to focus on things like life regrets, or not going into the light, Misty decides to ask Luke more goddamn questions. Because of course she does. Don't you know her at all!?
We learn more about Willis Stryker, a.k.a. Diamondback, a.k.a…well, you know. This dude never met a monologue or rocket launcher he didn't like. I mean, seriously, who the hell is his supplier? Oh hell, it doesn't matter, because at the end of the day this is all Misty's fault, and that's really what's important.
We cut to outside the D.A.'s office, where the police are minutes away from a dance-off. Misty manages to get a call through to Inspector Ridley, but the call is cut off because basement. For some reason, it never occurs to Misty to try and send a text message, voice note, smoke signal, carrier pigeon, or anything else as an alternative means of communication. Oh. My. God.
DIWL wants to have a "long talk" with Diet Obama. Careful boys, that's how babies are made. This brings me to another point: villains never shut the fuck up. Especially this one. DIWL gives another monologue, this time to the tune of Dusty Springfield, and we see that Luke's real crime here is that he…was…born. I mean, that's really it. DIWL whines and moans more about Daddy not loving him enough and how it's Luke's fault. Of course it is.
Claire uses Candace (pobrecita)'s injury as an excuse to get down to the basement, where she takes over from Luke and helps stabilize Misty. These actions show that Claire is a much better person than I'll ever be, because I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be rushing to save the bitch who choked me the last time we met. They share a moment, and it's just as lackluster as it sounds. At one point Misty (finally) regrets everything she's done up to this point, and Claire tells her "You're good at your job."
*sigh* You sure about that, Claire? I mean a few minutes later, Misty actually tells Luke "You gotta be smart about this. There are too many innocent people up there who could end up dead." Gee, Misty, where was your sage advice when you pulled a gun on DIWL and tried to arrest him, without backup, in a crowded-ass nightclub full of dudes with guns!? Seriously, you can't tell Luke not to fight when you singlehandedly created the very situation which forced him to do so.
Back to DIWL, who is still agonizing over his "problems" and giving more exposition. I mean hell, why not since we're all here? He goes into the details of his mom's death, which has nothing to do with Luke, but it's his fault anyway. Why not? Then we get the Cain and Abel reference, which is such an obvious parallel even Ray Charles could have seen it. We also caught that a couple of episodes back, but DIWL wants to spell it out for you, just so it's perfectly clear. Eventually he decides to keep it moving (thank God) and gives Diet Obama a shoryuken to the chest. Out the window he goes…ta-ta, Diet Obama. We'll call you.
' fine ass realizes that no one can take the bait better than his own henchmen, and leaves them behind to discover the Squeaky Chamber Of Secrets (formerly known as the basement), along with Misty and Claire as a bonus. Shades makes stating the obvious sexy as hell, but it's never cool to attack women, so…sorry Shades, you deserved that ass-kicking.
DIWL and Luke face off, while Candace gets to have the Vicky Vale moment she never wanted. Luke offers a truce, and oh my GOD DIWL we know you're still bitter! We get it! So the police finally enter and do their jobs, Zip makes himself useful (for once), and Shades gets led out in cuffs just in time to watch Claire stomp on his…well, shades. I mean it's symbolism, what do you want from me? Misty tells Inspector Ridley that Luke is innocent and gets the brush-off for her trouble. Claire manages to get away without anyone noticing her except Luke, who is standing alone in handcuffs. For now.
*Shout-Out Section*
- Shout-out to Shades for dropping the line "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?" A blackety black black classic that any Diff'rent Strokes fan caught instantly.
- Shout-out to any time someone says "My bad" on-screen. As I explained to my Spanish friends: "'My bad' is 'perdón'…en Inglés." ;-)
- Shout-out to the Bible quote/New Jack City reference "Am I my brother's keeper?" I kept waiting for Diet Obama to keep it real by replying "yes, I am" but he was too busy getting punched in the chest. Welp.
- Shout out to "Bye Felicia", which is almost always the perfect closing line, especially when you're about to drop someone off a balcony. It's one of the few times DIWL actually got me to chuckle.
Luke Cage is available now on Netflix. K.C. can be reached on Twitter @evil_kinegro.
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Rating: T for Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, and Use of Alcohol
Available for: Nintendo Switch, PC
Minor spoilers for this Octopath Traveler review. I should also note that I have faced the true final boss a couple of times, but have not actually beaten it at this point. That said, I was able to collect the final pieces of lore that pull the story together, which is why I'm doing the review now.
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler (2018) is an epic journey that unites 8 adventurers, each on their own personal quest and each with seemingly unconnected stories. Each story has 4 chapters, taking you across the land and into new areas as every character tries to piece together the mysteries that surround their personal quest. It is only in the end that they discover just how intertwined their destinies are.
Octopath Traveler Summary:
In Octopath Traveler, you follow 8 characters: Olberic the Warrior, Cyrus the Scholar, Therion the Thief, Ophelia the Cleric, Primrose the Dancer, Alfyn the Apothecary, Tressa the Merchant, and H'annit the Hunter. You select one character to start with and for whatever unique reasons, they leave their current town and start off on their quest. It doesn't matter who you start off with, and you will eventually recruit everyone within the first chapter. Whether it was to explore the world or take revenge on those who had wronged them, each character has a specific goal they seek to accomplish before their journey ends. Together, these 8 adventurers will learn from each other and help each other overcome their own obstacles in their fights for answers.
Octopath Traveler Review:
There is so much I loved about playing Octopath Traveler: the different personal stories, the innovative combat that was a joy to experience, and of course, the phenomenal music that has stayed with me since I first heard the tracks. However, as someone who focuses on stories in my reviews, it is difficult for me to recommend Octopath Traveler solely on the basis of its story. The personal stories were wonderful, some were definitely more interesting than others, and each story felt so unique that you never felt like you were playing repetitive storylines. That said, the personal stories were just that: so personal to the individual characters that they felt isolated from each of the other stories. Other than the small instances of travel banter that would occasionally pop up, it was difficult to feel the unity between the cast and even more difficult to see why they decided to start traveling together in the first place.
Each of the Octopath Traveler characters is given their own personal story with their own personal motivations. While the game succeeds in individual character development, it fails to give the proper foreshadowing and build up to the final unification of these stories. What would have significantly helped the story was to provide motivation to recruit and unite these characters right off of the bat. The first chapter in this game is all about visiting each of the marked towns to recruit the next character, but I would have liked a reason to do so other than the player already knowing these characters were recruitable. It wouldn't even have to be something significant: it could have been as simple as finishing one chapter and an NPC stating "[Recruitable Character] has the answers you seek. You can find them in [Town]." It would have been a little more restrictive on who you recruited next, but it would have tied things together earlier. This would have worked as a basis for the introduction of Travel Banter later, which hints at conversations the characters might have had between them during their travels, unseen by the player and seemingly jumping forward in friendship development.
Travel Banter is used at occasional points during the personal quests in order to give acknowledgment to the fact that these characters are traveling together, but that's about it. These characters spent a lot of time with each other (and with the amount of level grinding there is, even more time), so I definitely would have wanted to see the development of those relationships. Travel Banter is unfortunately tied to whomever is in your party during the personal quest and is triggered only once per character, meaning party companions only give one remark on the situation and that's it. Even more frustrating was the fact that there are some definitely moments in the game that should have been accentuated with banter, particularly moments that united characters' stories and especially after the entry logs revealed at the Gate of Finis. Later on in the stories there is tavern banter that occurs but placing these earlier in the game would have helped the player further understand the relationships between characters before hitting the 80 hour mark.
So, when do the stories finally come together? Unfortunately, not until the conclusions of the Chapter 4 stories does the player get the hints of something bigger and more sinister at play, and it's only mentioned in half of the Chapter 4's! The stories at the end of their respective Chapter 4's also felt so complete that there wasn't necessarily a push to investigate what is that larger thing at play. The player could happily finish all the Chapter 4's and think the game is done, albeit with some questions but complete nonetheless. After a little research, you find, however, that there is still a lot more to be said about the motivations for these adventurers to start their journeys, even if they themselves were unaware of these machinations. The hints needed to have started earlier, strange connections between stories that seemingly shouldn't be, with comments of how "weird" it is that they all happen to come together. I will say that one thing that Octopath Traveler did do quite brilliantly was using the first side quest giver and making him critical to the last quest to unlock the final boss, as well as giving him great significance to tying it all together. The stories finally come together upon entering the Gate of Finis and finding entry logs uniquely tying each character's conflict to the larger evil at play.
Final Thoughts:
Octopath Traveler takes you on an epic journey and is an excellent call back to the JRPGs that influenced the genre we know today. With its uniquely defined characters and excellent gameplay, this game made all 100 hours enjoyable and challenging in all the right ways. My lament in fully recommending this game solely on the basis of story is that it ultimately did not put enough effort in connecting these characters together and preparing the player for that final story-unifying moment. That said, if you love the JRPG genre and want a good challenge, I would still recommend trying out the game!
Octopath Traveler Official Website
Happy gaming!


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\nFor some of the Philippines' most powerful clergymen, stepping off the pulpit and into cyberspace felt impossibly daunting until they took their first "selfies" and posted them on Facebook.

Their initial forays into the brave new virtual world took place in a groundbreaking class for 50 of the Philippines' top bishops and monsignors in Manila earlier this month, part of the Catholic Church's strategy to remain relevant in the digital age.

Sean-Patrick Lovett, a program director with Vatican Radio who flew in from Rome to lead the seminar, said Social Media 101 had not been taught to such a group of senior Church figures anywhere in the world before and he was surprised by his students' reactions.

"I've never seen bishops so happy and so excited. They were taking pictures of themselves and putting them on Facebook," Lovett told AFP after the three-hour session, which saw the priests partner with younger, more tech-savvy seminarians or nuns to show them the ropes.

"After half an hour on the web, one bishop became very emotional. People he hadn't heard from in years were contacting him."

Bishop Buenaventura Famadico, who leads the major San Pablo diocese near Manila, gave the impression the class was a lightbulb moment after years of largely avoiding computers.

"I am a very private person. I still have a very limited appreciation about the Internet and social media," the 57-year-old told AFP.

"But now there is that opening, about staying in touch with others through Facebook."

Famadico recounted that during the training seminar he opened the webpage of his own diocese and found it was so out of date it still had his predecessor listed in his place.

"Now I have new friends, I contacted my brothers and sisters abroad. I am very encouraged to upload my thoughts and homilies to my Facebook account," he said.

The class involved teaching the clergymen, some of them in their 70s, simply how to use the Internet, set up Facebook and Twitter accounts and, most importantly, how to make their messages worth reading.

One seminarian said that, while some priests already had their own Facebook pages, most did not and one elderly bishop had never even used a computer before.

"Just typing on the keyboard was a new experience for him," said the seminarian, who asked not to be identified.

Social media missionaries<\/strong>

The Catholic Church is already using social media as a powerful tool to deliver God's messages, and Lovett said his students were encouraged by Pope Francis having nearly 3.6 million Twitter followers.

The Philippines' top clergyman, Archbishop of Manila Cardinal Luis Tagle, is also prominent on social media with his Facebook account attracting more than 450,000 "likes".

Yet Lovett said the bishops had struggled with following their leaders' examples because they simply felt overwhelmed with unfamiliar technologies.

"The bishops know that social media is important. But it is one thing to know it and another to experience it," Lovett said.

Lovett said it was important for Church leaders to adapt so they could reach the widest audience possible, particularly in countries such as the Philippines where the youth demographic is so strong.

"The average age of the Filipino population is 23 years. If you want to talk to 23-year-olds, you have to use the language they use," he said.

And the Philippines is so important to the Church because it has about 80 million Catholics -- the biggest number of any country in Asia -- a legacy of Spanish colonial rule that ended in 1898.

Lovett said one key part of the class, which was also attended by the president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, was how to attract and hold the interest of the youth.

"The old days of putting long homilies (online) and expecting young people to read them is over," he said.

Monsignor Crisologo Manongas, 56, said he and his fellow students were taught not to use long sermons but use "short messages that can be picked up by the people".

They were also told to use more photographs rather than words. "Nowadays, it is pictures that talk," he said.

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Lovett said the class also addressed the priests' fears of being too vulnerable on the web by teaching them how to use privacy settings and set up special "groups" where access is restricted.

"We taught them how to be careful about who you invite and who you befriend, and what you say and how you say it," he said.

Lovett said he hoped the initial enthusiasm shown by the clergymen would not flare out after the class.

"Because people want to be contacted by their bishops. They want to know that their bishops are out there, they want to be inspired by their presence," he said.

However Lovett also indicated that the priests had deep reservations that may prevent them from fully embracing the Internet.

"Some bishops said to me, 'I'm afraid I might become addicted to Facebook,'" he said.

"Then they asked: 'If I become addicted, can I pray while I'm on Facebook?'" — AFP<\/strong>


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Not lip job, makeup and temporary lip enhancing, says Anushka Sharma
Bollywood biggies have come out in support of Anushka Sharma after she wrote an open letter to her fans on Twitter, saying she never got a lip job. There's no stopping Twitter jokes though.bollywood Updated: Feb 12, 2014 11:04 IST
Her look on Koffee with Karan earned Anushka Sharma the sobriquet of 'joker lips'. Tweeples wondered if it was a lip job or if she has been accidently hit by the bat of alleged boyfriend Virat Kohli. The speculation began after the teasers for Karan Johar's show first appeared on TV and has not ended even days after the show was aired.
Even a statement from Anushka's spokesperson denying a lip job failed to help. "Her competitors are planting stories. People are surprised because they haven't seen her in a long time as she was busy shooting. It's makeup -
uses a lip plumper," the statement said.
has now cleared the air with a really long tweet in which she says, "For a short while now I have been using a temporary lip enhancing tool and that along with make-up techniques ( I have learnt over the years) is the reason why there might be a change in the appearance of my lips. Having stated this fact let me very vehemently assure everyone that I have by no means gone 'under the knife ' or done any kind of 'plastic surgery' or undergone any intrusive procedure."
Hellooooo everyone !! Today I am here to talk about my lips !! Yes ! There ! I said it .. My lips ! As a (cont) http://t.co/CXwILm0Yrn— ANUSHKA SHARMA (@AnushkaSharma) February 10, 2014
She goes on to say that lip enhancing has been part of her 'look' for Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet where she plays a jazz singer in the '60s-'70s.
"Everyone goes through good and bad days. Did I think I looked good on the KWK episode? NO. I do feel I could have done things differently," she adds.
She has also recieved support from Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor and Karan Johar -- the host of the show where Anushka's 'new look' -- on her gutsy step to take on the criticism head on. While Alia called her a 'strong girl', Karan and Sonam also applauded Anushka for her response.
Way to go @AnushkaSharma !!! People are dealing with a strong girl here so say what you want nothing is bringing her down !!!— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) February 11, 2014
Anushka Sharma is a powerhouse of talent and the downside of social media cannot and will not take away the core of her creative existence..— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 11, 2014
Kudos to @AnushkaSharma for addressing unfair criticism head on, have always admired her as an actor and now I def admire her as a person.— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) February 11, 2014
There was no stopping Tweeples though which continued to have a big laugh. A few examples...
They say couples start looking like each other after they've been together long. Take Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's pouts for instance...— Jamal Shaikh
Virat Kohli can sleep on the new Anushka Sharma lips — Raj ThackerYAY
Anushka Sharma's lips are so huge she once tried to kiss her boyfriend but accidentally swallowed him instead — Hardik Rajgor
Before: Anushka Sharma 2 plastic surgeon, 'Pls gv me the lips tht Heath Ledger had in Batman' After: Surgeon to Anushka 'Why so serious?' (sic)— Sainath Saraban
The complete text of the tweet by Anushka Sharma.
Hellooooo everyone !! Today I am here to talk about my lips !! Yes ! There ! I said it .. My lips !
As a person I find it difficult to talk about my personal life and hence have always maintained a low profile choosing to interact with you all on twitter with my random -mostly illogical thoughts seeming like the only thing I feel ok about ..that's just who I am .. But in today's time where PR stories and feeding people with information constantly or making appearances is a fad somewhere people like me get lost in translation or in this case translations !
Lately there has been a LOT of talk about me in this particular episode of KOffee with Karan . Mainly regarding my lips . I am here to just convey what I have to say regarding the same . I am talking about it only because this story has taken a scary direction and things have been 'blown out of proportion' ( pun intended ;) ) ...
For a short while now I have been using a temporary lip enhancing tool and that along with make up techniques ( I have learnt over the years) is the reason why there might be a change in the appearance of my lips. Having stated this fact let me very vehemently assure everyone that I have by no means gone 'under the knife ' or done any kind of 'plastic surgery' or undergone any intrusive procedure . This was my decision and was done for the sake of my look in my upcoming film Bombay velvet,a period drama where I play a jazz singer in the 1960's - 70's . And it was taken from the referencing of that time .
The drastic change in my appearance on KWK is due to lot of factors put together and not just my lips . Everyone goes through good and bad days. Did I think I looked good on the KWK episode ? NO . I do feel I could have done things differently .
To put the current conjectures and reportage straight once and for all from my end - I have said this before and am saying it again .. I do not believe in plastic surgery or any other means of unnatural permanent changes to the body . I do not support it or stand for it or recommend it .
Now if someday my legs appear different and sexy to you ! Please don't say I've done 'Something' ...
Oh ! And also ... Some of the 'joker' jokes/memes doing the rounds though a bit mean did bring a smile to my lips ;)
Goodnight to all
Love and Light