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Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from across the globe Friday began the annual pilgrimage to the Great Mosque of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the hajj -- with the faithful walking in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad -- one of Islam's most holy rites.
This year's pilgrims included survivors and relatives of victims of the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, who were invited to the hajj as guests of the Saudi king.
More than 1.8 million Muslims had arrived in the country by land, air and sea as of Wednesday, according to Saudi officials, to take part in the five-day religious journey to sites in and around Mecca. Hundreds of thousands of Saudis were expected to take part.
Before the journey, Gamal Fouda, an imam at one of the two Christchurch mosques that were attacked, said the moment was a symbolic one for the survivors.
"The most important thing is that the New Zealand community, including Muslims, they stood together against hate," Fouda said. "And we are still saying that hate is not going to divide us. We will continue to love each other."
While the ritual represents worship and spiritual renewal for many who traveled to Mecca this week, it also comes as tensions in the region are high.
Some Muslim leaders have called for a boycott of the hajj, which generates billions of dollars annually for Saudi Arabia, pointing to the kingdom's regional aggression under the de facto leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia has supported a yearslong war in Yemen that has pushed millions to the brink of starvation and is at odds with other nations in the region.
All Muslims who are physically and financially able are expected to make the journey to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Those who take part wear simple clothing: For men, it's customary to wear a white, seamless draping garment, while women wear loose-fitting clothing and a head scarf, often white.
The simple dress, a sign of purity and equality, is considered a unifying ritual for Muslims of all sects and nationalities.
The hajj takes place during Dhul al-Hijjah, the final lunar month of the Islamic year. On the first day, pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the black-and-gold cube-shape structure at the center of the Great Mosque, walking counterclockwise around it seven times.
The holy site is where Muslims around the world direct their prayers fives times a day.
Pilgrims then spend the following days taking part in religious rituals intended to cleanse their spirit and to bring them closer to God. They also travel from the Great Mosque to Mina, a small village east of Mecca.
On the second day, pilgrims rise at dawn and make their way to Mount Arafat, where they ask for forgiveness for their sins. Worshippers then spend the next three days going through other surrounding areas, completing a series of rites and concluding their journey at the Kaaba in the Great Mosque.
With so many people traveling in sometimes confined spaces, their health and safety often become a concern.
Saudi authorities announced last month that no travel visas would be issued for pilgrims from the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the central African nation is fighting an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 1,800 people since last year.
Pilgrims walk outside Namira Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday as part of the hajj, an Islamic pilgrimage with the faithful walking in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad. More than 1.8 million Muslims had arrived this week despite calls for a boycott from some leaders because of the profits Saudi Arabia reaps from the hajj.
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Okay, GT, here's the deal. My husband's best friend has a new girlfriend. New girlfriend, whom I've only met once, constantly messages my husband on FB messenger and it was really bothering me. I confronted him about it and it turned into a bit of an argument; the way he sees it, is that is completely innocent and that she's just trying to establish a relationship with his friend (friend is very aloof, sort of weird), a case that I can absolutely see. I've met her, she's really nice and very sweet; but there's something about this that bugs the fuck out of me. I asked my husband if he can turn down the communication with her, because I thought it was weird how it was going, and he did.
So, husband and his BFF went away for training, my husband dropped him off. We live, maybe 4 blocks away... the minute he gets in the door into our home, he gets a message from her. WTF?
My husband is friends/co-worker with other women, I don't even bat an eye lash. Why THE FUCK does she bother me so much? WHY do I feel so irrational about this? I don't AT ALL feel that my husband has an interest in her; but I can't say the same for her. How do I handle this, after I've already discuss it with my husband. The way he sees it, is that she's just trying to establish a relationship with BFF's friends. I see it as a woman who has crush on my husband.
What say you, GT?


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Here it is then, my first GIVEAWAY of 2011. It seems such a shame for this lot to be just sitting in my studio with no where to go :( so I thought it would be nice to find them all new homes to go to :D plus its a nice way of saying thank you for all your support in 2010.
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4. My giveaway is open to international entries.
That's it!!
The give away will close Midnight (GMT) Monday 17th January and I will post the winners on Tuesday 18th January.
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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
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Confidence is a beautiful thing. Serena Williams went back to practice last week after having surgery to remove a blood clot from her lungs last month. The tennis champ was so elated to be back in action, she tweeted this pic (above), which showed off her lean, fit bod in a seriously form-fitted, neon pink bodysuit.
"Look who I spotted on the court. Her first day back," she wrote.
Though Serena seems to be right at home with her famous curves, the athlete has admitted to working very hard to get into what she considers to be her perfect size. She told Harper's Bazaar, after winning the Australian Open in 2010, "I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight." She then embarked on a fitness journey that included pilates, yoga, strength training and running, taking her muscular body from a size 12 to a more toned size 10.
Hard work pays off.
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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A recent Georgia Court of Appeal's decision has ruled that "upskirting" is not a crime in the state.
The shocking announcement came following a case in which a man was caught filming underneath a woman's skirt back in June of 2013.
While working for a Publix Grocery store in Houston County, Brandon Lee Gary was caught on the store's security cameras with his camera aimed underneath a victim's skirt at least four times as the victim walked and shopped in the aisles.
Gary later admitted to the action after being questioned by police. He was later indicted by a grand jury on a single count of "Unlawful Eavesdropping and Surveillance."
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Georgia's Invasion of Privacy Act (OCGA § 16-11-60) deems it illegal for "[a]ny person, through the use of any device, without the consent of all persons observed, to observe, photograph, or record the activities of another which occur in any private place and out of public view."
However, since the incident took place in a public place, like a supermarket, these rules did not apply to Gary.
The Court of Appeals said this issue is one that can be fixed with the proper language by the General Assembly.
In closing, we note that it is regrettable that no law currently exists which criminalizes Gary's reprehensible conduct. Unfortunately, there is a gap in Georgia's criminal statutory scheme, in that our law does not reach all of the disturbing conduct that has been made possible by ever-advancing technology. The remedy for this problem, however, lies with the General Assembly, not with this Court. Both our constitutional system of government and the law of this State prohibit the judicial branch from amending a statute by interpreting its language so as to change the otherwise plain and unambiguous provisions thereof
Emory Law Professor Randy Kessler said the court's decision interpreted the law as it was written, before cell phones were commonplace nearly everywhere.
"The strict interpretation of the statute means a private place is private out in public and she was out in public," Kessler said.
Kessler agrees with the court that Georgia privacy laws are in need of an update.
"If the law is unclear you get a bad result like this someone will introduce a bill to say from now on, this is clearly against the law clearly a crime," Kessler said.
Georgia State Sen. Vincent Fort says he's on the case.
"I have already asked legal counsel to draft a bill to deal with this issue," Fort said. "I'm sure there are going to be other legislators offering it is well. I am fine with that; the most important thing is getting it done."
Kessler warns that upskirters they can face civil penalties. With surveillance video everywhere, they are likely to be easy to catch.


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Belkin SATA II ExpressCard Review
by Kevin O'Brien
As many notebook and desktop users are looking to store ever increasing amounts of data, the connection of choice these days for external enclosures is clearly eSATA. Connection speeds of eSATA easily surpass USB 2.0 and Firewire 800, while also being completely pin compatible (through adapter) to standard internal SATA devices. With its high transfer speeds and compatibility it is easy to see why eSATA devices and connections are turning up on almost everything these days. This review will cover the new Belkin SATA II ExpressCard adapter ($89.99), and some of the uses I found for it.
Belkin SATA II ExpressCard Specifications:
- Model: F5U239
- Ports: two eSATA
- Compatibility: Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Mac OS X 10 and above
- Humidity: 5% – 95% non condensing (You may wish to reconsider for marine use)
- Interface: ExpressCard/54
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Card Installation
The Belkin SATA II ExpressCard requires no outside software for either Windows XP or Windows Vista. From the moment I plugged it in, Windows recognized it as Silicon Image SATA controller, and installed the required components, and device utility. Very painless, not even needing to connect to the internet to pull in new drivers. Once its installation was completed, I connected my new external drive. Within a matter of seconds, the drive was detected and showing up under My Computer. For such a new high-tech interface, it would be easy enough for your parents to install on their home machine.
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Card Performance
When installed and operating, the card drew very little attention from the CPU. Under heavy disk activity, CPU use was identical to that of the internal hard drive. Even when working with both eSATA ports doing disk benchmarks at the same time, CPU usage was only 4-6%. Transfer speeds were consistent regardless of whether a single eSATA port was in use or if both were working. Below are two HDTune screenshots of benchmarks running concurrently:
eSATA Speeds
Right away the unique aspect of the eSATA connection is its very high transfer speeds. eSATA is rated at 3.0Gbs compared to USB 2.0 at 480Mbs or Firewire 800 at 800Mbs. eSATA is so fast in fact that the drive itself becomes the performance bottleneck instead of the connection slowing things down. To show a real world example of this speed difference, here is a comparison between two 2.5? 120GB drives, one going through USB 2.0, with the other through eSATA.
In this first image with the USB 2.0 external drive, you can see how it's pegged at the ~27MB/s speed limit (usable limit of USB 2.0) up until the drive speeds taper off. Take note of how processor intensive this USB 2.0 benchmark is compared to the next one.
In the next image you can see how it?s the drive itself that becomes the bottleneck, allowing much higher transfer speeds through the bulk of the drive.
While the above 2.5? 120GB drive did perform well through the eSATA connection, a larger 3.5? desktop drive is capable of almost double those speeds. Below is a HDTune screenshot of a new 320GB Seagate 7200.10 drive connected directly to the eSATA card through a cable adapter. As you can see, the difference is even greater when compared to the USB 2.0 image.
eSATA Compatibility
Unlike FireWire or USB, eSATA is completely pin-compatible with a standard SATA I or SATA II internal drive. What that means is you can use a simple connector adapter, and connect your eSATA card to all modern desktop or laptop SATA devices. While you will still have to provide your own external power source for the drive, it is still quite easy to work with bare SATA drives. I found this handy for onsite computer repairs around the neighborhood, where I could bring my notebook with me and handle all the virus scanning and spyware removal in a controlled manner. It also allowed me to quickly migrate data when upgrading computers, transferring data from an old SATA drive to a newer larger one.
The kit I assembled included the Belkin SATA II ExpressCard, the power brick from a Vantec USB>SATA adapter kit with included Molex to SATA power adapter, and a Kinamax SATA to eSATA adapter to connect a standard internal SATA device to my card. Total parts cost on top of the ExpressCard was $25. You really can?t beat that flexibility for such a low price. For mobile technicians, other handy items might include 2.5? and 3.5? eSATA external enclosures. These usually include their own power source for the installed drive, but can take up quite a bit of room in addition to other items to might already haul around.
The Belkin SATA II ExpressCard raises the bar for external storage for your laptop. It ends up being a win/win solution for compatibility and transfer speeds. The card requires no outside driver installation and is a breeze to setup. Once installed in your system, you can connect the eSATA drive to your system and it just works. On top of being incredibly easy to setup it performs better than any other affordable external interface standard. Better yet, it uses less of your processor, meaning better battery life when disconnected from AC power. You really can?t lose when purchasing this eSATA card for your laptop.
- Works as soon as you plug it in with no outside drivers
- Fast transfers
- Easy on the CPU (and battery!)
- Doesn?t fit flush inside your laptop (no eSATA cards do)


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- Format: PSP (version reviewed)
- Unleashed: Out Now
- Developer: Sega
- Players: 1-4
- Site: http://www.sega.com/games/valkyria-chronicles-2/
The first Valkyria Chronicles game was an unheard of, underrated, under-advertised release for the PS3. Don't be surprised if you've never heard anything about it as Sega decided instead to focus on the latest Sonic rehash rather than championing what was a decent game that tried different things. Despite Sega's best efforts to make it fail, Valkyria Chronicles quickly reached cult status and even gave birth to an animé in Japan. This probably still didn't reflect well in overall sales and may explain why the sequel to this strategic RPG has been released for PSP.
The story of VC2 is set a few years after where VC1 left off. In a fictional world that closely mimics Europe and the events of World War 2, two large countries do battle for resources, while stuck in the middle of them is the small independent country of Gallia. The first game focused on the militia of Gallia pushing out Imperial invaders from one of the countries at war, but this time the focus is on an internal civil war.
The cause for the civil war which has seen Gallia break into two camps leans heavily on a key plot twist from the first game which we won't mention. Instead, we can only point out that while the game as a whole may reflect WW2 (right down to the persecution of a race for something allegedly done in their past) this time around there may be more similarities to the American Civil War, with trouble brewing first in the South and then moving North.
It may sound like quite a harsh and serious plot and when looking at the bigger picture it is. The game doesn't shy away from war atrocities, such as the slaughter of innocent people just because of their race; but at the same time it almost manages to ruin everything by straying too far into stereotypical animé cliché.
Gallia, it seems, has no qualms about sending teenagers into war rather than, say, adults or soldiers. You take up the role of Avan Hardins, a student at the Gallian Military Academy searching for the reason his brother died, forced into the role of leader for his class. If you can ignore the cliché school setting, the cliché moody character, bitchy character, gossipy character and every other stereotype you can think of, then the larger story is an interesting and compelling one.
Gameplay is tough to explain due to being quite different. VC2 mixes elements of RTS with RPG and third person action. Once a mission has been selected you are presented with a map of the level which, unlike in VC1, is broken into smaller sections rather than one huge map. On this map your deployed units appear as symbols and upon selecting one of these symbols you are thrown into the 3D real time world and take your turn as that character with time only stopping again when your turn is over or when you take aim. This continues until you have used up all your Command Points and then the enemy takes their turn in similar fashion.
The units deployed in battle are made up of your classmates and have different specialisations. The classes returning from VC1 are Scout, Shocktrooper, Engineer and Lancer (anti-tank) and joining this list is the new melee based Armoured Tech (which also has abilities previously given to the Engineer). There are also advanced and elite specialisations for each class which unlock via earning special commendations through participation in battle.
Throw into the mix Potentials and things continue to get a bit complex. These are passive traits which randomly activate while taking your turn as a character. These can be both positive (increased damage or defence) or negative (lower accuracy or movement range).
Needless to say, trying to describe every facet of the gameplay is difficult and there is a lot to try. What classes you take into battle change the way any given mission could play out, as will your desired strategy. Truth be told, if you abuse the Armoured Tech class you will find the first fifteen hours of this (considerably long) game will be a bit too easy – right up until the point the enemy starts using them against you. As with VC1 there is also a steep difficulty curve for certain plot related battles that may have you pulling your hair out until you find a strategy that works.
The game also features both competitive and co-operative play with each being unlocked after a little progress into the story mode and with more maps becoming available as you carry on.
As well as the stereotypical characters voiced by a largely average cast, the game falters slightly in other areas as well. VC1 was well known for having a look best described as a watercolour painting come to life. This visual style could not be recreated on the PSP, giving stages a far less detailed or stylised look. There is also a limit to the number of maps, so many optional missions will continuously re-use maps you've been to a few times before (just at a different time of day or with base camps located in different places). There also isn't a huge selection of objectives, with most just boiling down to killing all enemies and/or capturing all their base camps in each section of the map.
We began this review by pointing out that VC1 received critical acclaim despite Sega's best efforts to let it flounder in obscurity. Here, VC2 manages to be a good game in spite of the animé school setting which would most likely scare many people off. If you are looking for a strategic RPG which will eat up a lot of your time and that can be genuinely difficult at times then look no further than Valkyria Chronicles 2. Just don't get distracted thinking about why it's Valkyria and not Valkyrie.


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Riding the mobile wave
Unless you have taken a sabbatical for the last one year or been living under a rock you couldn't have missed the latest buzz around mobile devices and its potential for being a popular channel for sales and marketing. I wouldn't want to overwhelm you with data (lots of it on the net) but here is a summary of what it says and what you need to know.Continue reading
Blogs and Tweets – The million dollar pipe dream
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Sponsored Content – The Delicate Dance
Over a period of time 'Sponsored Content' has been one of the tactics or shall I say an experiment that many marketers have indulged in within their overall Social Media strategy. With the growing maturity of social media marketing and with more marketers jumping onto the social media bandwagon, what has been the verdict on Sponsored content so far? Well it seems like marketers are a bit divided on toContinue reading


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Swanton Morley Festival 2019
Swanton Morley Village Festival which is being run under the auspices of Swanton Morley Parish Council and to be held over two weeks in July.
The vision for the two-week 2019 Swanton Morley Festival is all about bringing people together, including from surrounding towns and villages, fostering a sense of community pride and unification. It is not often that everyone is invited to the same party and we have a programme of events designed to be informative and enjoyable for all ages and tastes. Some have educational or historical value – the Village was the home of Richard Lincoln, an ancestor of Abraham Lincoln and there is an exhibition in the Church celebrating that connection. Local clubs and groups are offering opportunities to try out a new sport or learn a new skill. We have artists and crafts people demonstrating their creations, the chance for people to showcase themselves in 'Swanton's Got Talent', competitions to test children and adults alike and a Ceilidh, providing a family-oriented evening of music and dancing.
We launch on the evening of Friday 12th July with a Jazz Picnic hosted by John Carrick at Castle Farm with the fabulous DixieMix Jazz Band and have a full-to-bursting two weeks of sports, culture, competitions and live music events finishing on Saturday 27th July with a grand finale of Dereham Band's 'Brass on the Grass'.
Highlights include a beautiful classical concert featuring a flautist who was a BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist performing in a Flute and Harp duet. This is being held in All Saints Church, Swanton Morley at 5pm on Sunday 14th July, with a backdrop of an exquisite Church flower festival. There is a Ceilidh at the Village Hall on Friday 19th July, with entertainment for all the family. In fact, if you go to the What's On page, you will see that there are a number of different village venues whose owners have kindly given their time, location and funding to support the Festival – it is a magnificent community effort.
The centrepiece of the Festival is the jam-packed Village Fete Day at Swanton Morley Village Hall on Saturday 20th July starting with the opening ceremony and a vintage aircraft flyover. The day has something to please all ages and tastes with a chance to sample food from around the world and enjoy a day of traditional stalls and games. The day continues with a craft fair, displays from the Queens Dragoon Guards, Norfolk Fire & Rescue, Norfolk Police, The Hawk & Owl Trust, Falling Starr Wrestling, Dog Agility and many others. The evening events follow with 'Swanton's Got Talent', a showcase of local talent, and finally – for those of us still standing and with enough stamina – a disco and karaoke by Beatz Boutique.


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Sparkle On Your Send Off – Glitter Coffins
Sparkle On Your Send Off
In the 21st Century we have seen a vast change in what earlier generations would call 'normal', the population is now finding its many personalities and we celebrate our individuality in ways we never knew was possible.
While the living has seen change, now there are companies making huge leaps to make it possible for us to celebrate our life in a way that is personal to us and continues the unique imprint a person makes on the world and our lives.
The Glitter Coffin Company www.theglittercoffincompany.co.uk
A quote from their website;
'Our stunning coffins are a beautiful way to reflect and celebrate a persons life.
Our coffins are made to order and then hand upholstered by hand in our beautiful range of glitter options.
Our stunning glitters are made up of a chunky crackle glitter which catches the light beautiful giving the ultimate sparkle effect on a sunny day or when the light catches the glitter flex.'
We here at Lilies have many families asking for something personal or unique for a loved one's send off, being able to add glitter coffins to our services gives us yet another way to make a rememberable day that little more special.


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Declarations Of The 3rd National Congress Of The Ogaden National Liberation Front.
Asmara, Eritrea
July 7, 2018
The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) held its third National Congress successfully from 1st to 7th July, 2018, in Dekamhare, Eritrea. The Congress was attended by members of ONLF Central Committee, delegates from the Ogaden National Liberation Army (ONLA), representatives of families from ONLF martyrs, delegates from Ogaden provinces and districts, delegates from Ogaden communities in the diaspora, Ogaden Women's Association, Ogaden Youth and Student's Union, delegates from Ogaden Islamic scholars and clergies, representatives from Ogaden elders, distinguished guests from Ogaden scholars, parliamentarians from Federal Democratic Republic of Somalia, representatives from Peoples' Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (PAFD) – namely the Ogaden National Liberation Front(ONLF), Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), Sidama National Liberation Front (SNLF), Gambella People's Liberation Movement (GPLM), Benishangul People's Liberation Movement (BPLM), Somali Regional Democratic Alliance (SRDA), Patriotic Ginbot 7 and Tigray People's Liberation Movement (TPDM).
The National Congress received messages of support from diverse organizations and individuals who wished for the Somali people in Ogaden, success, peace and freedom. Among those who sent messages of support were dignitaries from the State of Eritrea, Unrepresented Nations and Peoples' Organization (UNPO) and its diverse 48 members from Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, SORTU of the Basque People in Spain, members of the Parliament of Somalia, members of Djibouti political parties, members of Kenyan facilitation team on ONLF-Ethiopia Negotiations, Conciliation Resources (CR) that supported ONLF in its negotiations with the Ethiopian Government, presidents of the regional states in Somalia, Ogaden People's Rights Organization, Ogaden Human Rights Council, and scholars from Ogaden International Support Group.
The National Congress was held at a critical moment in the history of the Ogaden, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa where momentous upheavals, wars and changes that are reshaping the political and social fabric of all the peoples and states in the Horn of Africa and its immediate regions are in progress. In addition, similar drastic changes in political, economic, social and climate change in the wider world is having unprecedented impact.
The Congress, having deliberated on the process of the national people's resistance spear-headed by the ONLF, analyzing the objective conditions that affect the progress of the people's struggle, the Ethiopian government strategies, the regional and international changes that affect the situation in Ogaden, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, has: Set up appropriate strategies and priorities that would capitalize on emerging opportunities, using existing strengths and face existing and impending threats while mitigating identified weaknesses Critically examined the effectiveness and efficiency of statutes, bylaws, structure and process of the ONLF and its affiliated associations and instituted appropriate developments Carefully listened to the suggestions and proposals recommended by delegates and wider Somali people who included relevant input into the decision-making process
Mindful of the current development in Ethiopia and the initiatives suggested by the new prime minister and following political and security developments in Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, and Kenya Understanding that colonial powers erroneously recognized the fictitious claims of Menelik to the Somali territory in 19th century and after the defeat of Italy it was forcefully lumped into Ethiopia without the consent and will of the Somali people Highlighting the fact that the grievance of the Somali people in regard to the adverse colonial relationship between them and Ethiopian Empire state was never properly addressed, by any regime in Ethiopia.
Conscious of dire consequences and never-ending conflicts and wars that had devastated all concerned and resulted in immeasurable loss of life and property Reiterating that the Somali people in Ogaden have unconditional right to national self-determination recognized both under international law and the current Ethiopian constitution Acknowledging that all previous regimes in Ethiopia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity against the defenseless innocent Somali people in Ogaden including systematic marginalization Affirming that the Somali people attempted to exercise a measure of self-determination during the transitional period in Ethiopia in 1991 and set up the first democratically elected self-government in Ogaden in accordance with the transitional charter Averring that TPLF illegally attacked ONLF which was the majority party and disbanded the Somali self-government in 1994, in violation of the transitional charter and imposing on the Somali people a fictitious self-government populated by un-elected representative selected by TPLF handlers.
Noting that the TPLF Led regime despite its claim of granting all peoples in Ethiopia the exercise of self-determination, turned Ethiopia into one of the most oppressive states in the world Stating categorically that the TPLF kept the Somali territory of Ogaden under undeclared Emergency Law for the last 25 years in a state of war and committed genocide in Ogaden that destroyed the fabric of the Somali society causing immeasurable sufferings, loss of lives, forceful migrations and utter degradations.
Affirming that the current so-called Somali regional Administration in the Somali region, which is controlled by TPLF and led by Criminal Abdi Ilay has and is still committing Genocide in Ogaden
Recognizing the dramatic changes that are happening in Ethiopia which was triggered by the Somali people's heroic resistance against TPLF Oppression for more than a decade and culminated in the Oromo people's uprising that that demolished TPLF hegemony in Ethiopia.
Appreciative the significance of the peoples' revolution in Ethiopia that resulted in the ascension to power of the new prime minister as a historic victory of the oppressed in Ethiopia.
Observing that the new prime minister has taken bold positive steps that could pave the way for expansion of political space and peaceful exercise of the democratic rights of all peoples
Recognizing that a genuine process that can lead to a fundamental change in the Ethiopian political scene that will be able to address the underlying root-causes that brought Ethiopia to the present political fiasco will be initiated Cognizant of the fact that the woes of Ethiopia cannot be solved simply by any one particular nation or people and calling for a comprehensive dialogue of all stakeholders in Ethiopia.
Reaffirming the indomitable will of the Somali people in Ogaden to stand for their identity, dignity and God given sovereignty and continually resist any attempt to curtail those rights Upholding ONLF principled policy of seeking the rights of exercise of self-determination of the Somali people from Ethiopia through constructive peaceful means whenever such an opportunity is available
Re-affirming adherence to PAFD alliance principles and accords.
Recognizing the significance of the Ethiopia's acceptance of the implementation of the Algiers Agreement and the initiation of Eritrea-Ethiopia dialogue Considering the call for negotiations between the ONLF and the Ethiopian Government and the lifting of illegitimate designation of the ONLF and other liberation fronts as terrorists.
Congratulates the heroic Somali people in Ogaden and the Ogaden National Liberation Army (ONLA) in Ogaden in their gallant and steadfast struggle against Ethiopian occupation and oppression:
Calls upon:
• the Somali people to strengthen their resolve and continue the struggle for their rights.
• the Somali people to rise up against the TPLF instituted regime in the Somali region.
• the Somali, Oromo and Afar peoples to join hands and stop the TPLF-instigated conflicts along their respective borders and take effective measures to support each other against any oppressors that kept them under shackles.
• the Somali people in the Horn of Africa to continue supporting the just and noble cause of Somalis in Ogaden.
• the Ethiopian government led by the new Prime Minister to take effective and immediate measures that stops all human rights violations in Ogaden by dismantling all repressive mechanisms instituted by the TPLF regime and returning power to the people.
• the international community and institutions to understand the current situation in Ethiopia and help all concerned peoples and government to achieve a viable political settlement
THE 3RD NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ONLF Expresses its :
Gratitude to the Government of State of Eritrean under the sound leadership of President Isaias Afwerke and the Eritrean people for their unwavering support to the just cause of the Somali people in Ogaden Welcome to international human rights organizations and non-governmental organizations who highlighted the crimes perpetrated by the Ethiopian regime in Ogaden against the innocent civilians Somali people of Ogaden.
Appreciation of PAFD members for their steadfast mutual common stance against the TPLF regime and all of those involved in supporting the ONLF's quest for the right of the Somali people in Ogaden without which the Horn of Africa will remain unstable and in continuous conflict.
Committing the gravest crimes against the Somali people in Ogaden since the arrival of Ethiopian occupation in the Ogaden since the Second World War Instigating ethnic conflicts between neighbouring nations in Ethiopia in order to prolong their dictatorial rule in Ethiopia Still using Abdi Ilay and his cohorts in the Somali region in an attempt to stop the wind of change in Ethiopia and create more enmity for the Somali people.
Finally, the Third ONLF National Congress welcomes the call for negotiations from the new prime minister as a matter of principle in order to address the core issues that are the underlying root-causes of the conflict, in a neutral venue with the presence of credible, neutral third parties and is willing to pursue the rights of the Somali people through peaceful means if such possibility arises.
Declarations Of The 3rd National Congress Of The Ogaden National Liberation Front.
Asmara, Eritrea.
July 7, 2018.
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While Clemson signed most of their recruiting class during the early signing period, Wednesday, Feb. 7 is the last day for the Tigers to sign their remaining targets in the 2018 class.
With the loss of Leon O'Neal to the Aggies on Tuesday night, only six players remain on the watch list for the Tigers. Here are the players to watch:
5-star WR Justyn Ross
Announcement – 1 p.m. on ESPN2
Finalists – Alabama, Auburn, Clemson
While Ross seemed to be a lock for the Tigers earlier in the cycle, the Crimson Tide have made a late push and are now considered the favorite for the Alabama native. It's looking like Alabama and Clemson are the teams Ross will be debating between, and according to his coach and family members, this has been an extremely hard decision for him. While Clemson rarely loses out on wide receiver prospects it's hard to bet against Saban and the Tide. I would put this as a toss-up with a slight lean towards Bama, due to the in-state ties.
5-star CB Patrick Surtain Jr
Announcement – 10 a.m. on ESPNU
Finalists – Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Miami
While adding another 5-star prospect would be huge for the 2018 class, signs do not point to Surtain joining the Tigers. LSU and Miami are considered the final two with Alabama as a dark horse candidate. I believe Surtain will ultimately sign with LSU.
4-star CB Mario Goodrich
Announcement – 8:30 a.m.
Finalists – Clemson, Georgia, LSU
As I mentioned last week, Clemson is in dire need of backfield depth on the defensive side of the ball. With a height of 6-2, Goodrich has the size to hold up against college football's tallest receivers. He took his official visit in January with the Tigers in the lead, and LSU looks like the only serious threat at this point. I believe Goodrich will be the Tigers' first commit of National Signing Day and will have a chance to contribute early.
4-star LB Dax Hollifield
Announcement – 11 a.m.
Finalists – Clemson, North Carolina, Stanford, Virginia Tech
Hollifield was a target earlier in the season, but he was dropped due to the Tigers' lack of scholarship spots this class. Now, with other prospects committing elsewhere, room was made and another late push has been made for the North Carolina native. Defensive end commit KJ Henry is seen as a main source of recruitment for Hollifield, as the two have a close relationship. Though Clemson is making a strong pitch, it might be too late. Virginia Tech and Stanford have been in contact with Hollifield throughout his entire recruiting process and seem to be the heavy favorites.
4-star OT Richard Gouraige
Announcement – 2:30 p.m.
Finalists – Auburn, Clemson, Florida
Gouraige took his final official visit to Florida, and it is believed to be a two-man race between the Tigers and Gators. For Clemson, the addition of Gouraige would be great for added depth along the offensive line. He would be a top candidate to start the 2019 season, as Hyatt and others will be lost to the draft and graduation. This is another toss-up due to the in-state ties Gouraige has with the Gators. I give Florida the slight edge, but I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up a Tiger.
3-star S Trevon Flowers
Announcement – 9:30 a.m.
Finalists – Clemson, Kentucky, Tennessee
Flowers is a dual athlete prospect who will play baseball as well as football. Flowers was a Kentucky commit until he backed out to consider other options. After spending time with Monte Lee, Clemson's baseball coach, and touring both facilities, Flowers left impressed, but he also took a late visit to Tennessee. With the recent success both football and baseball have had in Clemson, many see Flowers as a near-lock, even after his visit to Knoxville. When describing both schools, he said that Clemson was where it wanted to be, and Tennessee was still putting the pieces together. I see Flowers pulling the trigger with the Tigers on Wednesday.
In other news, Clemson lost yet another player due to transfer. Tight end Shadell Bell announced he finish up his semester at Clemson before heading to another college. We wish Bell the best of luck at his next destination.
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It seemed it was all about to fall apart at Eurovision Song Contest this year. It's just another example of the world moving paradigms and become more isolationist (did you know the original word for isolationism was americanism?). In a sort of seriousness, we can't let the Eurovision Song Contest fail for the sake of us all.
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North Island, Prince William's £6,800 per night honeymoon resort, joins Marriott!
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This is a story so odd that it is hard to believe that it is true, but it is.
You may have heard of North Island Resort in the Seychelles. If the name rings a bell, it is because it is where Prince William went on honeymoon, as did George and Amal Clooney. It is situated 30km from Mahe Island, the capital of the Seychelles.
The resort website is here.
North Island Resort has a grand total of 11 rooms across its 500 acres.
'Rooms' is perhaps understating it, however. The 11 villas are each 450 sq m, so about 6x the size of the average new-build UK house.
It is reassuringly expensive as you would expect, with rates – see here – at €6,433 per night before a 15% tax and 6% service charge. That is £6,800 per night all-in. If your children are 12+ there is an extra charge.
If you want to read a review, my friend and occasional HFP commentator Tom has been a couple of times. He reviewed it on his blog – which is probably the worlds biggest source of private island resort reviews written by the same person – here and here.
Why is North Island joining Marriott Bonvoy?!
You may have heard of ASMALLWORLD. This is an organisation with, to put it mildly, a chequered history. Set up as, basically, a 'Facebook for rich kids', its Wikipedia entry features a long list of allegations against it.
For extra kudos, disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein owned the company at one point.
Today, ASMALLWORLD styles itself as "the leading private international lifestyle club".
A few weeks ago it acquired LuxuryBARED, an online luxury travel agency, as the foundation of a new division called ASW Hospitality. It has now announced that ASMALLWORLD is taking over management of North Island.
This seems, on the face of it, crazy. We are talking a business with a chequered past and no experience in hotel management moving into the sector by taking over what is arguably the most famous private island resort in the world.
And it gets odder ….
ASMALLWORLD has decided to add North Island to "The Luxury Collection", one of Marriott's brands. The switch is scheduled for December.
Unless there is some change in the rules, this means that you will be able to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points – and remember the nightly cap from the end of 2019 will be 100,000 points which I value at £500 – for a villa selling for £6,800 per night.
Somehow I doubt that will be happening, but let's see. After all, Jan Luescher, ASMALLWORLD's CEO said:
"North Island is one of the very few resorts the whole world knows and talks about. ASMALLWORLD is proud to manage this iconic property and to work alongside Marriott International to get more ASMALLWORLD and Marriott International's loyal guests to experience this one-of-a-kind resort."
It is not substantially crazier than expecting Prince William or George Clooney to hop onto marriott.com to book their honeymoons …..
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Introduction: Eosinophilic variant of clear cell renal cell carcinoma is an important entity to diagnose since it is aggressive and is associated with poor prognosis.
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One Virginia inmate is a little happier today, having won a massive medical malpractice lawsuit after accusing the prison's medical personnel of providing him with improper care after he broke his finger. The records of a million-dollar payout were found via the U.S. District Court system. John Kinlaw, a 32-year-old who was serving time in a Virginia prison, won the cash settlement after finding legal help.
When asked about the experience, he said, "There should be no difference in the standard of treatment between an inmate and a regular person. The people that mistreated me were going to be held responsible."
And therein lies the problem for many victims of medical malpractice — not only do they have to prove that they were somehow hurt by the care they received, but also that the care received was somehow different from the standard of care expected anywhere else.
According to Kinlaw, he still feels the consequences of the improperly delivered care.
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 against Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. as soon as Kinlaw was released from the Lunenburg Correctional Center. He accused prison staff of knowing that he had fractured his finger because of X-rays that had been taken. Normally the kind of break he suffered would require surgery. Instead, medical personnel at the correction center gave him a dose of Motrin and an ice pack to numb the area.
He complained about the injury for weeks afterward, but they ignored him completely. In addition to Armor Correctional Health Services, Kinlaw named a Nurse Banks, Nurse Price, and Nurse Nwaokocha because they routinely denied new treatment.
It was over three months before the medical staff agreed to allow him to see a specialist. His theory that the fractured bone was healing improperly was confirmed.
Nexus Services Inc. is an organization that helps provide the basis for medical malpractice incurred during time spent in a correctional facility.
Nexus CEO said, "What we do is we take cases involving complaints about government agencies, police, prisons, and jails, and evaluate them and refer them to a law firm to prosecute them, so we've been working with John…It's very clear that they just didn't want to spend money and perhaps that's the ultimate irony because now they are going to have to pay over a million dollars to Mr. Kinlaw."
Kinlaw's settlement included $700,000 in damages and more than $300,000 in punitive damages (those that are meant to punish a person or organization for gross negligence).


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As of 1 October 2017, new businesses who start employing staff have to comply with the auto-enrolment legislation.
The change to the legislation comes as the current schedule for employers to meet their auto-enrolment obligations comes to an end, meaning all businesses who existed prior to April 2012 will now have passed their pension duties deadline date.
Those who become employers for the first time after 1 October 2017 now have immediate legal duties for their new member/s of staff. These duties apply from the first day the first member of staff starts working for them and is known as their duties start date.
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Part ministry, part business, part community development. These three pillars of the Kingdom Growers ministries are all founded on biblical principals. In Genesis we see that all people are unique, valuable and made to work. Kingdom Growers gives people around the world a chance to use their talents to provide for their families and communities. We also see in books like Matthew and Acts that a faithful response to the Gospel is an active one. Kingdom Growers gives missionaries access to unreached people so they can share the love of Christ.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" Colossians 3:23
Here at Kingdom Growers, we hold to the "Principal of Subsidiarity". Simply put, the person closest to a problem is the most equipped to solve it. This means that no farmer, artist, or worker of any kind is "ours". We work WITH people around the globe to tackle real-world problems with creative and sustainable solutions. The most crucial of these problems is man's need for salvation. Lucky for all of us, this problem has already been solved; we just need to share the solution. This is why Kingdom Growers exists.
Kingdom Growers operates as a business simply because we believe that work leads to independence. People are given the opportunity to perfect and expand their craft as they sell to Kingdom Growers, allowing them to have a sustainable livelihood that could exist with or without Kingdom Growers. We never seek to create a dependent partner, but an empowered one.
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Put yourself and your team on the path to success. Developed through research and industry demand, the IEST Education program allows novice-through-expert learners to achieve targeted knowledge to avoid training failures and thrive professionally. Many companies claim to provide expert training, but IEST's accredited expertise as an international standards developer assures confidence in the effectiveness of the training. You and your team will learn from the recognized experts who help write the technical standards used every day within your industry.
Courses marked with an astericks(*) are part of the IEST Cleanroom Fundamentals Learning Path Certificate. Attend all three of these courses and you will have completed your Cleanroom Fundamentals Learning Path Certificate. Plus - Save over $300 when you register for all four days of training with the Education Passport.
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This course will consist of two segments. The first will discuss the fundamentals of cleanrooms and HVAC systems design, including the classifications of cleanrooms, cleanroom ISO standards, design and testing guidelines by ASHRAE and NEBB, particulate sources from indoor and outdoor, and their impacts on cleanroom air cleanliness. Detailed discussions will cover airflow quantity, velocity, flow patterns and floor arrangement, key controlling variables on cleanroom's air cleanliness, air shower, airlock and basic pressurization, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process systems. Common cleanroom devices and equipment, architectural construction materials, cleaning procedures, testing standards, and other aspects will be highlighted.
The second segment will present existing and emerging design tools, approaches, and research findings in such areas as airflow rate determination by table method and modeling method; cleanroom's real-time particle concentration monitoring, cleanroom's response in challenges of varying airflow rate and particle generation (emission) rate; cleanroom's recovery rate and recovery time after a major disturb or upset; demand flow control to conserve fan energy based on real-time room particle concentration; primary, secondary and tertiary air handling systems design strategies; airlock performance, CFD simulation, and finally the autonomous computer control of cleanroom ISO cleanliness class. etc.
Tuesday, October 6
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Cleanroom Basics: What is a Cleanroom and How Does It Work?*
Instructor: Jan Eudy
This course provides a detailed overview of cleanrooms, applicable to the beginner but also of relevance to the more experienced cleanroom professional. Beginning with basic particle behavior, the instructors describe how various types of cleanrooms function, how cleanliness is measured, and the basics of operating a cleanroom – both fabrication and biological. The material is equally relevant to new-construction and retrofit cleanrooms, and provides a general look at how a cleanroom can be used to prevent or correct contamination issues. In addition to the printed material, the instructors will share experiences related to a large number of cleanroom situations. Ample time will be allowed to discuss particular issues of importance to the students.
Wednesday, October 7
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Beyond Cleanroom Basics: Fundamental Information for Cleanroom Operations*
Instructor: Morgan Polen
Cleanrooms are high-technology environments that require specific controls to be in place for cleanroom operations, operator behavior, cleanroom housekeeping as well as the equipment design and material selection. Training on cleanroom behavior, operations, as well as contamination prevention is extremely important in overall cleanroom operations. Too often cleanrooms are compromised by activity that initiates OUTSIDE of the cleanroom. The lack of understanding of the fundamentals related to cleanroom contamination control has led to the following: Management making changes to overall cleanroom operations without understanding the possible impact on cleanroom contamination levels, Purchasing changing suppliers without consideration of contamination control within the cleanroom, Engineering making design decisions without understanding the impact on cleanroom contamination, and Cleanroom equipment suppliers unaware of the basics related to contamination control.
This course will expand upon cleanroom basics, providing the audience information related to overall cleanroom operations with case studies from a wide variety of industries with various contamination concerns.
Thursday, October 8
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Cleanroom Classification Testing and Monitoring*
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Cleanroom environments provide a high degree of environmental control for manufacturing or scientific research. The extent of environmental control begins in the planning stage and continues through the construction, qualification and operation of the cleanroom. Cleanroom testing is an important part of cleanroom qualification and ongoing monitoring is an important part of cleanroom operations.
This course will address the fundamentals of cleanroom testing as related to the ISO 14644 international cleanroom standards as well as address the recent revisions of ISO 14644 Parts 1 & 2 in relation to cleanroom testing. Examples of cleanroom testing and monitoring in various industries will be provided.
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To make it in business you've got to give the customer what they want, especially in the highly competitive fast food and casual food industry.
In order for a restaurant to compete not only does it need to serve great food, it also needs to offer a quick and easy experience to customers.
If you want to stay one step ahead of the fast food crowd then you should consider investing in the latest innovation taking the industry by storm – digital menu boards.
Not sure how digital menu boards could benefit your business? Take a look at the following great reasons to 'go digital'.
Why choose to install digital menu boards?
These days there's a lot of technology out there that looks great but doesn't function particularly well. Digital menu boards are different. Not only can they make your establishment more attractive, they can also help it run more efficiently and make more money.
The ultimate aim of any business should be to make money and according to a recent investigation carried out in the US, digital menu boards can lead to profit increase. Of the restaurant owners surveyed, nearly 50% agreed that going digital meant making changes to the menu cost less, whilst nearly 40% found that sales of promotional items had gone up. 20% found that customers tended to spend more with each purchase whilst more than 15% said their foot traffic had increased. The survey also found that restaurants were better able to comply with food labelling laws, order accuracy was improved and it was significantly easier to make price and menu changes.
Prepare for change
Things are changing within the fast and casual food retail industries and new regulations are being introduced constantly. In the US a recent legislation has required larger fast food chains to include a calorie count with each menu item and the UK could soon follow suit.
Changes like this can cost a considerable amount if you only have printed menus because one small difference requires every menu to be reprinted. With digital screens you can adjust the menu quickly, easily and most important, cheaply with the simple touch of a button or screen, so you're always ready for any alterations you may need to make.
If you're a restaurateur, digital menu boards can help you:
- Change your menu quickly and easily
- Keep up to date with new legislation
- Promote new items and up-sell
- Alter your menu at different times of the day or week
- Update your menu remotely from any internet location
- Reduce your wait times and improve the customer's experience
- Give all your restaurants visual consistency
- Incorporate information or graphics to keep customers entertained
- Save money and be more eco-friendly by avoiding menu reprints
- Use boards for training or to give staff important information out of hours
- Include customer targeted messaging such as special offers and meal deals
- Trial new products without having to pay for menu reprints
See for yourself how electronic innovation can improve your business!
Stuart Baker is mad about all things digital and regularly blogs on behalf of digital signage company Chalk Vision.


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It is time to get out and celebrate summer, Penticton style. With so many summer events to choose from, one blog was just not enough to cover what Penticton has to offer. As the premier agent for all your Penticton real estate needs, here is the second installment of the most popular summer events and festivals going on in the city.
If you are looking for a summer party, then be sure to circle your calendar for PeachFest. It was originally in celebration of the peach harvest in Penticton. 2019 will be the 72nd year that the city hosts this free family festival. This popular event begins the Wednesday after the civic holiday in August and runs for 5 consecutive days at Okanagan Lake Park. Some of the highlights of PeachFest include:
- The annual downtown Peach Bin races.
- Sandcastle competition at Skaha Lake.
- The Grand Parade.
- The crowning of Miss Penticton.
- Great, local live music entertainment with headliner Ben Walters.
Be sure to take in all the highlights at the most popular summer festival in the Okanagan.
Ultra 520K Canada
This invitation only event brings some of the finest long-distance marathon and triathlon athletes together for a grueling 3 day ultra-distance triathlon over the August long weekend. Even if you are not participating in this event, make sure to come out and support this popular Penticton event that is now in its 26th year.
Peach Classic Penticton Triathlon
The 37th annual Penticton Triathlon is a summer tradition. The race is available to anyone who wishes to register and the triathlon offers 3 different choices.
- The standard distance event that features a bike, swim and run.
- The aqua/bike event that does not include the run.
- The Sprint Distance event for younger athletes or those who prefer shorter distances.
Be sure to register early and be a part of this Penticton tradition.
Penticton Farmer's Market
This season marks the 29th year for the Farmer's Market. The market offers the freshest and finest local fruit and produce as well as a wide variety of handmade crafts, local meats and other artisanal foods. Make sure to bring your shopping bags and support Penticton's Farmer's Market every Saturday on Main Street.
Come out and enjoy all of what Penticton has to offer this summer. From festivals and parades to family outings, there is something for everyone in this magnificent city. If you would like more information on any of these summer events and venues or would like to see some of the real estate options that abound in Penticton, please contact me today. I look forward to showing you why the summer in Penticton is so special.