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Surfing the MANSA VIDA Wave
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel is partnering with new adventure travel production company MANSA VIDA—founded by pro-surfers Rob Machado and Tim Curran—to host a surfing-inspired retreat, exploring the sport, music, and art of surf culture. Led by surfing industry veterans, including Curran, friend and fellow pro-surfer Damien Hobgood, iconic surf photographer Tom Servais (and with potential special guests ranging from Rob Machado to musicians and athletes from the MANSA VIDA network), the immersive, three-night retreat will celebrate all things surf culture. Taking place May 19th-22nd, 2016, the multi-day experience includes overnight stays at the new luxury resort; a hands-on surf workshop with the pros; a live acoustic performance by Curran held on the hotel's rooftop (the only rooftop lounge in Cabo San Lucas); screenings of cult surf films (followed by Q&A sessions with the pros); and an informative surf photography viewing and discussion with Tom Servais (previously senior staff photographer for SURFER Magazine).
We were lucky enough to chat with Rob Machado and Tim Curran about their first wave, essential packing items for their surfing trips, their life philosophy and more.
Do you remember your first wave? What made it so memorable?
Rob Machado: Yeah, I remember it like it was yesterday. The adrenaline rush. The speed. The sound. It's something I will never forget.
Tim Curran: Yes, it seems like it was yesterday. We were camping at San Onofre State Park and I was out there with my dad and some of his friends. The sun was out, there was no wind and that water was crystal clear. I caught a small wave that had not broken yet and was able to ride down the line for about 30 yards. In my head, I was in the barrel the entire time… In reality I was not even close. From that day forward I was obsessed with surfing.
Who first introduced you to surfing and at what point did you know it might be possible for you to become a pro?
Rob Machado: My dad loved to surf, I think being at the beach and seeing him enjoying surfing so much was naturally passed onto me. He never pushed it on me. I just eventually wanted to try it because it looked like everyone was having so much fun!
Tim Curran: My dad introduced me to surfing when I was about 5 years old. I never thought about becoming a pro until I was 11 or 12 and I started doing contests. I began watching surf movies and contests on TV and saw that the surfers where winning cars and prize money, which sounded amazing.
Do you have a life philosophy? If so, how has surfing influenced your approach to life?
Rob Machado: Live in the present. If surfing has taught me anything, it's that there is no better time than now. Surfing has the ability to focus your thoughts on the now.
Tim Curran: Love, God, family, friends, others and don't eat gluten…
Can you describe the feeling of riding and conquering a big wave?
Rob Machado: I can't really say that I've conquered a big wave…with all that's going on today in the big wave world, the waves I've ridden seem so irrelevant. But it's relative. I almost got scared today on a six-foot wave and that was exciting.
Tim Curran: The big waves that I have ridden are small compared to the size of waves the big wave guys are riding now. It's always a rush prior to paddling out on a big day, my heart is pounding. Once I've been out there for a while I usually seem to get a bit more relaxed. When surfing bigger waves, it's always good to study the break and size of swell before you go out. You never want to jump right in without seeing the conditions.
What drew you to, or what do you love about, The Cape as the partner for your inaugural MANSA VIDA trip?
Rob Machado: I've been going to Cabo since I was a little kid. I love everything about Mexico. The Cape is the perfect fit for our first MANSA VIDA trip because it has it all right there…beautiful accommodations right on the water with fun waves right out front.
Tim Curran: The Cape is a beautiful hotel, I really like the design and location right on Monuments. The Cape worked well for our first MANSA VIDA trip because it's all right there, you never have to get in a car. Nothing better than being able to surf fun waves in front of an incredible hotel, come in and be able to jump in the pool, grab food and hang at the beach.
Have you surfed Monuments Beach and if so, what did you enjoy about it or can you tell us what makes this break unique in Cabo?
Rob Machado: I've surfed Monuments one time before and I had a blast. There isn't very many lefts in Cabo and it's always fun to find a left.
Tim Curran: Yes I have surfed it before. It is a fun wave to surf with some interesting sections due it being somewhat of a rocky bottom point. I can't wait to get back down there and surf!
What three items should every surfer carry on a surfing vacation (besides their board)?
Rob Machado: Board shorts, sunscreen (especially in Cabo), wax.
Tim Curran: Sunscreen, wax, camera.
What was the inspiration behind starting MANSA VIDA?
Rob Machado: Timmy Curran and I went on a surf trip and we took my brother Justin along for the ride. While we were there, he was blown away by how we live our lives. He said that people would probably be really stoked to be in his shoes. So that was the inspiration. We want people to be able to experience a little bit of what we get to experience as pro surfers.
Tim Curran: Rob and I wanted to be able to share with people all the fun stories, waves, and create unique travel and adventure experiences with us and our friends.
How has traveling the world on pro-surf tours informed how you've shaped the schedule for the retreat?
Rob Machado: We always have to be very tuned in with weather patterns and surf forecasts all over the world. After traveling the world for the past 25 years, we have learned a lot about what makes certain places good and when the highest potential for having a successful trip is.
Tim Curran: It's been quite interesting setting up who can confirm and who was is on standby. Between the world tour, big wave events and sponsorship commitments, it's hard to get people to commit to something so far in advance. That's why we went with "plus special guests," you never know who might be available and show up.
Why is it important for you to gather both pro-surfers and artists for these unique experiences?
Rob Machado: You can't surf all day (unless the waves are really good) but there is always going to be some down time. That's when it's great to have a very eclectic group of people to keep the good vibes flowing.
Tim Curran: We've traveled for so many years and music has been a part of almost every trip for the last 20 years. If it's not going to concerts or playing smaller shows, it's someone having a guitar on their lap when we are all hanging out.


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This is why we can't get accurate reporting out of Ferguson, Missouri and also illustrates why the media is so often badly informed on guns.
Ryan J Reilly tweeted the following last night during the height of the Ferguson, Missouri standoff between police and protestors who refused to comply with the town's new curfew.
Really? You can't tell the different between common ear plugs and rubber bullets? You're supposed to be the justice reporter for The Huffington Post.
Granted, the Huffington Post has never really cared about factual reporting in regards to anything gun related, so I don't know why I would expect them to start now.
Some of the replies themselves are pretty funny. The first one wins the Internet for the day.


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What cannot be denied is that a large number of Native Americans are dying from alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide and violence. Further, what is being hidden on some reservations is that scores of children are suffering emotional, physical and sexual abuse as a result of the accepted behavior on those reservations, and the ICWA is trapping more and more children into this unacceptable system.
While many tribal governments continue to fund congressional candidates who promise to increase tribal sovereignty, the voices of the children who are at the mercy of corrupt government continue to go unheard. The truth that must be revealed is that some tribal governments are not protecting the children in their "custody." Some have said that there are children actually being traded and sold by the very people who are being paid to "foster" them. The Spirit Lake tribal government in North Dakota is not isolated in the mistreatment of children.
Though tribal governments claim there are accountability measures in place, in reality many children within the foster system never receive adequate care or any follow-up at all. Some tribal members report that extended family members, social workers, judges, lawyers, teachers, and other "mandated reporters" all seem to participate in this broken system where, as long as a child remains in foster care, the tribe and the custodian(s) receive a check. There is no incentive to permanently place an Indian child in an adoptive home, and no incentive to report abuse. The adults in charge simply turn a blind eye and pretend that the system works, and children are denied the most basic of human needs…real love and a safe place to call home.
Dying in Indian Country, by Elizabeth Sharon Morris, provides a real glimpse into some of these unacceptable conditions. Dying in Indian Country tells a compelling true story of one family who comes to realize that corrupt tribal government, dishonest Federal Indian Policy, welfare policy, and the controlling reservation system has more to do with the current despair than tragedies that occurred 150 years ago.
"Dying in Indian Country is a compassionate and honest portrayal… I highly recommend it to you." Reed Elley, former Member of Parliament, Canada; Chief Critic for Indian Affairs in 2000, Baptist Pastor, Father of four Native and Métis children
"He was a magnificent warrior who put himself on the line for the good of all…I can think of no one at this time, in this dark period of Indian history, who is able to speak as Roland has." Arlene,Tribal Member
"…truly gripping, with a good pace." Dr. William B. Allen, -Emeritus Professor, Political Science, MSU and former Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (1989)
Dying in Indian Country is available at: http://dyinginindiancountry.
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Missoni Wool Cardigan, 1980s
I believe happiness is in the small things, those that count only for you and the people you love. - Ottavio Missoni
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For the Missonis, family and culture are priceless values.
This true-born Italian high-class brand was not conceived as much from a business intuition as from a love story.
It's London in 1948 - the perfect time and scenario for falling in love. That's what happens to Ottavio, vigorous winner of several athletics competitions with a passion for reading, and Rosita, stunning heiress of a wealthy bourgeois family who own a textile company. They immediately get along, both with the heart and with the brain. They go back to Italy hand in hand and get married soon, in 1953.
Their world is in perfect balance between the individual and the couple - their relationship can't entirely express by itself the bond between such passionate and lively minds.
From the dove grey landscape of the Lombardy valley, they start approaching the idea to channel their creativity in something fresh, new and light-hearted.
From Rosita's family skills in textiles and Ottavio's cultivated, polished taste come the first sparks of colours and stripes on fabrics.
They already have Rachel, a machinery designed for weaving shawls: why use it only for this aim, they think, when they can employ it for creating clothing and knitwear?
Extending to clothing manufacturing processes that were once used only for the smallest pieces of fabric and accessories is such a simple yet exciting intuition, which ignites the two entrepreneurs' imagination.
In their nest in Gallarate, Ottavio and Rosita portray a new, creative and cheerful universe, where each pigment of colour has a tone and each tone has a shade.
Their universe is so huge that technologies and models of the time just cannot contain it: their daily life and work become a constant brainstorming aimed to continually elaborate from scratch new ways of weaving and dyeing, innovative combos and colours.
Rosita and Ottavio strongly believe in their ideas. The debut of their universe and first runway is in '67 at Palazzo Pitti, Florence, the major fashion stage at the time.
In the catwalk backstage, there's that excited chaos that typically anticipates great debuts.
Missoni's models are about to walk down the catwalk.
Rosita is staring at them - but she's not convinced. She just realised that the models' underwear is distorting the weightless perfection of the fine, thin clothes.
The time to decide whether to leave the models as they are is so little, but Rosita is a determined woman and chooses to do something that leaves everyone open-mouthed: she just leaves the models without underwear.
For the first time, models walking down the catwalk are wearing rainbow patterns and no lingerie: that's one of the first fashion and culture revolutions.
This episode gives an idea of the degree of innovation the Missonis are ready to bring to womenswear.
The most influential fashion journalists, who are used to see beautiful objects, are in love with Missoni textures and the makers of the success the brand will achieve among common people outside the fashion system. Anna Piaggi, who was then fashion editor at Arianna magazine, immediately understands Missoni's potential and does not wait much after the fashion shows to put a Missoni sweater on cover straight away.
In '68, Diana Vreeland, powerful Editor-in- Chief at Vogue, is so impressed by all those colour shades that she manages herself a meeting in New York between the Missonis and Neiman Marcus, opening the road to US markets.
Missoni style explodes like a firework during the Seventies.
It's the decade when the Missonis, who meanwhile have given birth to three kids they deeply love (Vittorio, Luca and Angela), get to know the insane happiness of a well-deserved international success, after investing so much time and heart in creating something extraordinary and long-lasting.
Day and night, winter and summer, the most classy men and women wear zig zag patterned pullovers, cardigans in wool and cotton thread, lurex fringed dresses, striped skirts and space-dyed fabrics ("space-dyeing" is a Missoni experimentation resulting from a particular technique where the fabric is dyed several times with many colours, creating unexpected shades and geometries).
Customers adore Missoni's "put-together look", matching tones, stitches and prints daringly and tastefully, approaching getting dressed as a light-hearted game, not taking it too seriously.
Missoni has not only become a prominent and classy brand - ambassador of Made in Italy - but also a real lifestyle phenomenon.
Wearing Missoni translates into a happy, nonchalant statement towards life. Missoni fashion and lifestyle are protagonists in exhibitions and, since '83, they collaborate with the most relevant arts institutions like the Teatro La Scala in Milan for dance and opera shows costumes.
During the 1990s, Angela, Ottavio and Rosita's daughter, becomes the creative director of the company.
She has been growing up living and breathing textiles, and she's fond of beauty and artisanal quality. She shares the great responsability and pride of leading such an important brand with her siblings: Luca, taking care of the tecnical issues, and Vittorio, who was in charge of the commercial department until he disappeared in the event of an air crash in 2013. The image and ambassador of the brand, still today, is Angela's lovely, greceful daughter, Margherita (portayed by Marie Claire Italy in the picture on the left wearing vintage Missoni trousers from A.N.G.E.L.O.'s Archive).
The Missonis have a family talent for knitwear.
The brand still proudly stands out in the world of luxury, long-lasting like only the great, passionate maisons with a solid soul and brain have been able to be.
Missoni does that its way - with a discretion and elegance that do not contradict the vividness of collections but highlights them, makes the brand timeless and recognizable at a glance even without any logo.
The intertwined patterns and colours of Missoni collections narrate the little universe of an Italian family who has been working hard, with the smile and light-heartedness of artists and the dedication and foresight of entrepreneurs.
These skills are not only natural (maybe for a genetic inclination towards aesthetics), but also conveyed through an education to culture, taste and joie de vivre.
A.N.G.E.L.O. dedicates this editorial to the beautiful world of Missoni. We wanted to open for you the doors of imagination with a selection of original vintage Missoni garments, warm, classy and gorgeous. If you just can't wait to fall in love, visit our online store.
Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to keep you updated with fresh exciting news about new arrivals, events and informations in the vintage world.
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1. First impressions are extremely important in Feng Shui. When you first walk into a place and see something beautiful and pleasing , it will be one of the strongest filters that your subconscious mind will receive. Make that first eye contact a powerful and beautiful impression for yourself.
2. You should always sit with a solid wall behind your back in the office to have support from bosses and colleagues.
3. Put a globe in the north-west corner of your office to get better overseas opportunities and rotate it at least three times in a day in clockwise direction.
4. If you are buying a new house or a flat then bring a new born baby there. If the baby cries, it means that the house doesn't have good feng shui. If the baby smiles then it means that the house has good feng shui.
5. Have a nameplate at the entrance of your house so that the opportunities can trace you easily.
6. Place your address book or planner on north-west corner of the desk if you looking for potential clients.
7. Do not complain all the time as it will create sha chi (negative energy).
8. Ring the Tibetan bell to improve the energy level of your house.
9. Place crystal on north-east corner of the study table of your child for improvement in studies.
10. Put a three-legged frog facing main door for financial savings.
11. Never accept money between two fingers as this is seen as cutting image.
12. Couple should not use a double bed with double mattresses. This creates a symbolic separation and may leads to disharmony between the couple. A single mattress should be used.
13. Never sit with your back towards the main door. Unwanted guests should be given such seat.
14. To improve marriage prospects, hang crystal and light in south-west corner of your room. Keep rose quartz in south-west of your room.
15. Remove medicines from kitchen and keep them in living room to ward off illness from your home.
16. Never keep unrepaired instruments like watch, telephone, mixer, spoiled ball pens, cassettes etc. in your house as this will create negative energy.
17. If the door bell of your house is shrill and annoying then the family members will be short tempered. It the door bell is dull, energy level of the house will be low. The sound of the door bell should be pleasing.
18. To improve sales, stick three Chinese coins tied with red ribbon on sales file or invoice book or order book.
19. A broken marble or tile in home or office can result into broken relationship with a family member or client or partner. Put a carpet to cover the broken marble/ tiles or replace it.
20. A tree facing your main door may result into poor health of the family members. Use a convex mirror on the outer wall facing that tree.
21. The housewife might suffer from cervical problems, pain in legs or backache if her back faces the
entrance of the kitchen while cooking. Install a convex mirror in front so that she can see what is going on behind her back through the mirror.
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Evolutionary and Sensory Ecology Lab
The University of Sydney
What we do
We are a research lab based in the wonderful School of Life and Environmental Sciences at The University of Sydney. We spend our time using experiments, fieldwork, and modelling to answer questions of adaptive evolution and behaviour. Invertebrates have proven a particular source of inspiration, with butterflies, flies, and spiders being mainstays in the lab, though we gladly use any system appropriate for the questions at hand. Take a look at some of our ongoing projects and recent publications to see what we're currently up to, and feel free to get in touch! We always welcome new students, project ideas, and collaborations.


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How a Pimp Built the Ugliest House In America [New York Post] It's the ugliest house in America, and the guys who sang "Who Let the Dogs Out?" lived there for like a week. Why hasn't this place already been declared a national monument?
10 Modern Examples of How to Use Marble In the Kitchen [Dwell] Kitchen marble is like your significant other: you take it for granted when it's there, but when it's not there, you're like, "something is definitely missing …"
Snag This Shaw Single-Family Home for Under a Mil [Curbed DC] Dramatic setback + tall wrought iron fences = you will rarely have to interact with your neighbors. Verdict: worth every penny.
This Podcast Recounts the Jaw-Dropping Story of the Florida Housing Bubble [Bloomberg] I only listened to this story of rampant speculation to try and decide if I should sell my bitcoins that I bought when they were at $50. I think I'm going to let it ride, with the understanding that the only two outcomes after this point are "Oops, I accidentally got rich," and "I will be filled with regret for the rest of my life."
The Government Is Looking for People to Live In This Creepy Ghost Town [The Vintage News] Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates terrible straight-to-Netflix horror movies you only watch at 4AM when you're high.


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In 2011, Naruto, a curious 6-year-old monkey in Indonesia, peered into a camera lens, grinned and pressed the shutter button on the unattended camera. Little did the endangered crested macaque know that he may have been providing for his future.
The selfie of his bucktooth smile and wide amber eyes made Naruto an internet celebrity. But the widely shared image became embroiled in a novel and lengthy lawsuit over whether the monkey owned the rights to it. Naruto lost the first round in federal court in California in 2016, but won a victory of sorts in a settlement on Monday for himself and his friends.
The camera's owner, David J. Slater, agreed to donate 25 percent of future revenue of the images taken by the monkey to charitable organizations that protect Naruto, who lives in the Tangkoko Reserve on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and other crested macaques. Lawyers for Mr. Slater, a British photographer, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which sued Mr. Slater on Naruto's behalf, also asked the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which was hearing an appeal in the case, to drop the lawsuit and vacate a lower decision that found the monkey could not own the image's copyright.
"PETA and David Slater agree that this case raises important, cutting-edge issues about expanding legal rights for nonhuman animals, a goal that they both support, and they will continue their respective work to achieve this goal," the groups said in a joint statement on Monday.
Mr. Slater could not be reached for comment, and his lawyer declined to comment. Jeff Kerr, the general counsel for PETA, said the group was pleased that Naruto would benefit from the images.
"The dire need of Naruto is what fully underpins why we pursued this lawsuit to begin with," Mr. Kerr said in an interview. "We wanted every bit of all of the proceeds to benefit Naruto."
It is not clear how much money will be directed to charitable organizations from sales of the image. Mr. Kerr said he did not know how much money Mr. Slater had made on past sales.
Mr. Slater, a freelance photographer, told The Guardian in July that he could not afford to fly to California from England for an appeals court hearing and was considering other sources of income. "I'm even thinking about doing dog walking," he told the publication.
Naruto snapped the image during a 2011 trip by Mr. Slater to the nature reserve on Sulawesi, one of the few habitats for crested macaques, black monkeys with sloping faces and short tails. He mounted the camera on a tripod and set it to autofocus when Naruto approached, looked into the lens and pressed the button.
Mr. Slater published the photographs in his book, "Wildlife Personalities," and fought with groups, including the Wikimedia Foundation, that used the image without permission. But the Wikimedia Foundation refused and said the photograph was in the public domain.
Copyright law in the United States grants ownership rights for images to the person who took it. PETA had argued that because Naruto was the rightful owner because he physically pressed the shutter button to create the image. But Judge William H. Orrick of the United States District Court in San Francisco disagreed and ruled in January 2016 that animals were not included in copyright law.
Mr. Kerr said that Naruto still lives in the Tangkoko Reserve, where he is fed daily by park workers and is a popular attraction. But crested macaques there are under constant threat by poachers, and the mammals are considered critically endangered.


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The city of Irving is hosting Canal Fest June 11, and DART is the official transportation provider to this annual event that celebrates culture and art. The event will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Take the Orange Line to Las Colinas Urban Center Station.
The cultural festival features entertainment with three stages on the street and Mandalay Canal levels. The Irving Arts Center Cultural Stage will include performances, such as folk and cultural dancing and live drumming, from artists representing countries around the globe. The Frontier Communications Arts Stage will include magic, stunts, and performances from former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns.
An indoor exhibit will feature a variety of art forms in the art gallery on the canal level. Area artists will be able to gain public exposure, and the public will have the opportunity to meet talented local artists. Free canal-level activities for children include hands-on crafts and face painting. At the street level, the Arts Zone will offer adults the opportunity to have a caricature drawn, their fortune read or get a henna tattoo. Attendees can purchase a personalized, airbrushed hat for $5 to help support a local nonprofit organization in Irving.
For attendees looking to expand their cultural dining horizons, the event will feature a food court with Indian and Latin American fare, as well as traditional festival staples such as pizza and barbecue.
Admission to the festival is free. For more information on this DARTable event, visit IrvingEvents.org.
Purchase your DART pass on the agency's free GoPass℠ app, which is available in the App Store and the Google Play store. On GoPass, you can buy and store your tickets on your phone, access travel tools and rider alerts, and look up events and offers. Learn more at DART.org/GoPass.


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A 5-day forum on developing and promoting sustainable tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), the fastest-growing tourist destination in Asia and the Pacific, gets underway in Da Nang, Viet Nam on 15 June, 2015 according to a media release on 10 June.
Public and private sector participants representing the tourism industry, civil society, academia, the media, and development organizations, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), are taking part in the 2015 Mekong Tourism Forum, an annual event showcasing tourism trends and developments in the sub region.
This year's theme focuses on building partnerships to unlock the full potential of developing the GMS as a single tourism destination. The GMS includes Cambodia, Yunnan Province, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
"Tourism is flourishing in the GMS, but with that growth comes the need to shape the industry in a way that increases benefits to local communities and protects the environment," said Steven Schipani, Senior Portfolio Management Specialist in ADB's Lao PDR Resident Mission. "ADB is involved in a number of GMS tourism initiatives, as we see well managed tourism as a powerful tool to support poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth."
In 2013, international tourist arrivals to the GMS reached nearly 52 million, up 17% compared to 2012, with Myanmar growing the fastest. Since 2002, international tourist arrivals have risen at an annual average rate of about 12%, giving the GMS a 3% share of the global tourist market.
The surge in visitors has put strains on tourism resources and the environment, so the forum—backed by GMS member countries and the Bangkok-based Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office—aims to highlight practices that enhance the environmental, social, and economic benefits of tourism. This year's gathering will touch on food-, adventure- and community-based tourism, cross-border cultural routes, resource-efficient accommodation, and the use of social media to market businesses and engage travellers.
It will also feature lively discussions, including one led by CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on how to position the GMS as a 'must-visit' single tourism destination. A high-level panel will examine how tourism practitioners can contribute to the protection of the sub region's unique heritage and make tourism growth more inclusive. The forum—free of charge for all travel and tourism industry professionals—will develop a "white paper" for state tourism ministries and private sector practitioners, outlining a path for the industry's future.
A 5-day forum on developing and promoting sustainable tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), the fastest-growing tourist destination in Asia and the Pacific, gets underway in Da Nang, Viet Nam on 15 June, 2015 according to a media release on 10 June.


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"Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems" @ the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa
Unknown, Cameo set into a ring, 1st century A.D. Sardonyx set in modern gold ring. Greatest extent: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California LOS ANGELES, CA.- Carved gemstones have captivated connoisseurs and collectors of every age, from antiquity to the present. Carvers and Collectors: The Lasting Allure of Ancient Gems, on view from March 19 – September 7, 2009, at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa, brings together remarkable intaglios and cameos carved by ancient master... [Lire la suite]


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As i'm in the lead up to doing my Mountain Leader Assessment at Easter, I'm frantically getting into the hills to practice. These weekends away are brilliant for navigation, ropework and group skills; but they are great for fine tuning the kit you take. Over the past few years my hillwalking kit hasnt changed a whole lot, just different rucksacks and bits and bobs.
Sleeping Bag
I used to use a Snugpak Chrysalis Autumn as my sleeping bag, it was great and kept me warm even when it was wet and is great to snuggle down in on a crappy night out on the Glyders. But it is massive!!! So a couple of months ago i was in Go Outdoors and saw a Marmot Atom for £69.99......its a £300 down sleeping bag!! (Although it is a summer bag and only goes to around 6celsius) So i bought it, because i had read some reviews earlier that week saying how great it is in Alpine climbing for use as a bivvy bag for nights out because its light but still warm. I knew I wouldnt be using it for winter days, but for summer
ML, where I would like to keep weight and pack size to a minimum - a sleeping bag that packs super small (in a Podsac Spider) and weighs less than a can of coke.
After using it a couple of times; once for a wild camp and once for a bothy, I can safely say that I love this bag. I always carry a Down or Primaloft Jacket in the colder months anyway, so i just wore that to sleep in as well as my clothes.....which i usually sleep in anyway.....and i wasnt cold at all. Combined with my Mountain Equipment sleeping matt, i didnt wake up all night! Unlike my friends, who's matts deflated overnight and couldnt sleep. Then come morning all I had to do was compress it back down and stick it in my Podsac Alpine 50.
I had an Osprey Mutant 38 a couple of years ago, but i didnt like it because of the tiny fiddly buckles on it and I couldnt fit everythin I wanted in it properly. So I bought a Crux AK47, a fantastic bag (when fully packed). I had never had a bag with a fixed lid, so with smaller loads I thought it looked dead weird. I also found the shape of the straps caused chafing around my arm pits which after a couple of days of walking were agony. So I asked for a Podsac Alpine 50 after my friends gave it a glowing review. And i must say, they werent wrong. This is hands down the best rucksack I have ever owned. Its light, its basic, waterproof, easy to pack and the removable lid with roll top is fantastic. Its so comfy too, the foamy straps and back pannel are great for long days and the gear loops on the hip belt were great when i took it to Scotland. I can fit everything I need in this bag and still have room left. My hat goes off to Podsac.
In the past when I did my Duke of Edinburgh, super noodles were the order of the day. They are light, tasty and filling. However, that was when pot washing wasnt an issue (being on a camp site and all) and nowadays, scraping caked on noodle flavouring off my Jetboil in the pouring rain in the mountains isnt very attractive. Tins of beans, curry, and soup really are a thing of the past; aside from the weight, the empty tins need to be removed! And i dont really want a bag of dirty tins in with my kit.
It was a simple revalation by my lecturer that has kept everyone I know from my University Outdoor Degree happy in the hills. The "Pour & Store" food bag has been the staple of our adventures for the past 3 years and we never go away without them. Theyre re-usable and they allow you to make your own boil in the bag meals as they fit perfectly in a Jetboil.
Its this stuff (right) that has been a new venture for me and I dont know why. My friend Tom suggested using Gravy granules and Smash in a bag as you'd only hvae to add boiling water and you've got a tasty filling meal. It really is fantastic, a bag of hot stodgy, gravy flouvoured heaven. And its super light so you dont have to worry about how much you take.
The theme of powdered foods is the order of the day now. Instant Porridge for breakfast with added cinnamon or choc chips provides those added calories and energy for long days on the hill. The morning Coffee is paramount too, maybe spiked with a drop from my trusty hip flask.
My friend Arran also found one of those tins of treacle pudding that you steam. It contains around 900 calories and when combined with custard, gives you a fantastic winter warming pudding. You just need to empty the tin in a pour and stour and you're good. Its slightly heavier, but worth it. Its stuff like this that makes me love getting out and about; trying new ideas and playing around with food.


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Location: Great Harbor, Peter Island
An early rise to the morning sprang up fast with a hard sail to Cooper Island. Everyone aboard was antsy to move along with the day, due to the unknown forthcoming second dive scenario. First, however, we had two beautiful dives to relieve anxiety. It was impossible to think of anything other than the huge spotted eagle ray slowly emerging from the furthest point of visibility to majestically glide above. Upon returning to the surface, my mind was still on the fantastic creature we had just spotted. Just as all of our comfort and level of relaxation climaxed, the rescue scenario began. We were flung headfirst from our euphoria to a simulated accident that seemed all too real. The vigilance and attentiveness we showed after a mediocre start to scenarios paid off dearly. Although a few mistakes were made, we have shown a drastic improvement. All of our spirits were held at a high point while we enjoyed breakfast for dinner and shared some of our fondest memories of our trip. All is going well here in the BVI's, just enjoying another day in paradise.


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Thank you God...for a new BIG baby to love on!!!
My newest nephew, Cael Christopher was born Oct. 29, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. He was born after a very long labor. He measured in at a whopping 9lbs 3oz & 21in. long. Both mom & baby are doing fine. Aunt Tara is pretty excited as well, she got to hold a leg, cut the cord, & take pics! Very soon Cael will be spending lots of time w/ his big girl cousins!
Check him out!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thankful Thursday!!!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Been MIA
I guess since I poured my heart out, I just haven't had much to say. Nothing much going on, just staying busy busy. We are awaiting the arrival of my second nephew Cael, so I am on my toes for that (any day now kid! =) The kids have lots of fun Fall stuff going on. Josie & Hannah just began basketball practice, Josie is my passer, Hannah my shooter. I can't wait for the 1st games of the season! Liv is kinda-sorta potty training. She is definitely interested & is successful in going once every other day. It's a great start!
I love that each of my girls are so very different, but I find I have to take a different parenting approach to each one. It's exhausting, to say the least. Many of you all have heard me mention that Hannah has a big ol' attitude, but she is also really lovey & cuddly. Josie is very very stubborn, but she is also hilarious, either way she can make you cry. Liv is the baby, very spoiled, very aggressive, but too cute to be mad at for long. I love them!
Pics tomorrow!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The month of October
Many of y'all don't know this about me...but I really want to tell my story.
I lost my 1st child at 10wks gestation in Oct. 1999.
I lost my second at 6wks in Jan. 2001.
I lost my 3rd at 9wks, missing twin. I carried his/her sister full-term. Hannah is six (born Dec. 2001).
I lost my 5th child at 6wks in July 2004.
Dec 2004, an ER doctor told I was losing my 6th child at 12wks, but after many many weeks of bedrest Josie was born healthy at 39wks. She is 3yrs old (July05).
Alivia, my 7th child, is 17mths (May07), born healthy at 38wks.
I can't wait to hold all my little babies in heaven, but for now I cherish the ones God has given me. God is good!
Maybe someday He will give me one more??? =)
If you visit Angie's Bring The Rain you can read all about her story (& Audrey's) & post your own, or just pray for other women who have lost a child(ren) as well.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Silly Sunday & Story
The other night I had a horrible dream that Casey passed away in his sleep. My heart was shattered & I woke up very shaken. It took me a long time to fall back asleep. The dream was too real & too long. I have since tried not to think about that dream, but each night when I get ready to fall asleep, the thought creeps in. I begin to pray for him. I thank God for the fact that he is so good to me, the kids, he provides for me, all those things God also does. Then I just listen to Casey snore, but it doesn't bother me as much as it used to days ago..because I know he is breathing, he is alive.
Job 33:4 NASB
"The Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life."
On another note, would someone please come get rid of this virus that has plagued our house? One gets better & another gets sick. Blah!
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Friday, October 10, 2008
How Well Do You Know Your Husband?
I can't find any old Flash-back pictures, but since Casey & I have been married NINE years now, I thought I would take a fun little quiz. When he gets home (hopefully tonight)I will check my answers and update!
How Well Do You Know Your Husband?
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen?
Usually the news, if he has a choice. If not, then it's a kid show & he has his laptop.
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Only Chicken Caesar Salads for my man, and I think you mean "He" is out to eat, I never get out like he does.
3. What's one food he doesn't like?
Hard to pick just one b/c he hates tomatoes (not in sauce form), most seafood & veggies too.
4. You go out to a bar. What does he order?
5. Where did he go to high school?
Some HS in Oregon.
6. What size shoe does he wear?
Oh, I know this one! He never shoe shops for himself, so a size 11.
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?
I cannot think of one thing!
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Chicken Cordon Bleu?
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could?
Food! LOL, it's my catch-all answer, he really isn't a pig.
10. What is his favorite cereal?
Honey Nut Cheerios
(LOL! He's the Honey, I'm the Nut, the kids are Cheerios)
11. What would he never wear?
A dress & heels, not his style!
12. What is his favorite sports team?
Whatever mine is at the time!
13. Who will he vote for?
None of the above.
14. Who is his best friend?
Me & Me.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Lose stuff!
16. How many states has he lived in?
17.What is his heritage?
umm..I'll have to ask!
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake?
Chocolate, or maybe a No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
19. Did he play sports in high school?
Not that I know of.
20. What could he spend hours doing?
Sitting at his computer or golfing, if he had hours to spare.
21. Does he belong to any men's organizations?
Nope, we are recluses usually.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thankful Thursday!!!
Thank you God...for a new little baby to love on!!!
My new nephew, Aaron Michael was born Oct. 3, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. via c-section. He was born not a moment to soon, as his & mommy's placenta was coming undone & his cord was very wrapped around his neck. He measured in at 5lbs 15oz & 18in. long. The Drs think he is a preemie, but he is doing remarkably well at home!
Check him out! (click on pic below)
Unfortunately, my youngest two have caught two bugs so I haven't gotten to go back & see the little guy again. =( I will have to learn some patience while Miss Booty-Flu & Snotty Naughty get well.
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"Most of the sweeping is pretty accurate and precise. We have new machines this year. Last year we got a couple of new ones. Updating to a better machine picks up a lot more. It carries more water, so you're not stopping as much. You're getting more out of a machine than you do with the older ones."
Describe what you do.
"We pretty much maintain the city's streets and sidewalks. We take care of plowing, sanding, stuff like that."
How many streets can you handle in a day?
"Street-sweeping, we try to do it in blocks. As much as the machine will go, we'll go. Pretty much we go street by street, section by section, for 7 to 8 hours a day."
Are some streets more difficult than others?
"Yes, you have a smooth road and then you have a road that's a little bit more broken up than others, so you tend to leave a little bit more than on a flat road. It all depends on road maintenance. If we have a rough winter, it breaks up the road a little bit. So you're picking up a lot of the chunks of asphalt and hitting manholes, whatever needs attention.
"Most of the sweeping is pretty accurate and precise. We have new machines this year. Last year we got a couple of new ones. Updating to a better machine picks up a lot more. It carries more water, so you're not stopping as much. You're getting more out of a machine than you do with the older ones."
What can the machine handle?
"It sucks up dirt, sand, brush, leaves."
How much can it hold?
"It holds quite a bit. Probably a yard to two yards of dirt, depending on what it is. It piles up quick with mud and water. It picks up just about everything, even stones. There isn't much it doesn't pick up."
Where do you put it all?
"We dump it into a dump truck and it gets hauled down to Route 20 where they recycle it and do whatever they have to do to it."
How difficult is it to drive?
"Not hard. They train you on it. They show you (basic) safety. Same idea as a big truck. A lot of people come up behind you. These things only go 18 miles an hour. When you're sweeping, you're only going 5 miles an hour. People behind you don't want to wait. They want to go around you. You just have to watch and keep your eyes open and be alert."
Are people generally courteous about staying out of your way?
"We have a guy come around and beep so that people can move their cars. It makes it easier so we don't go around it and (hear complaints such as), 'The guy missed my house.' We try to get as much out as we can."
Do you think you dislike it more than others when you see people littering?
"You see a lot of people do that. It's like, would you do it at home? Ash, cigarettes, papers — you see people throw it out all the time. Just think if you had to pick it up yourself. It's frustrating, but everybody does it, unfortunately."
What do you like about the job?
"I like being outside. The weather change is always nice. There are a lot of nice people out in the city, so you meet different people every day.
"(But) people have their different attitudes about what we're doing, and what we're trying to do."
People are critical?
"They look at you like, 'Why are you doing that?' Well, somebody has to pick it up. It's like, are you going to go out and sweep the gutter or sweep the sidewalk? Maybe they don't understand what it's all about. It's to keep the city clean."
That said, what do you dislike about the job?
"I really don't have any dislikes. It's a good job. It's security, 40 hours every week. You get to meet new people. Every day is a different job. You're not doing the same thing over and over. Some days, I'll be running a sweeper; other days I'm patching potholes, or doing water-trench repair. Always something. Makes the job interesting. It's a good job. You work with a good bunch of guys, and the day goes by pretty fast."
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Italian architect and graphic designer Federico Babina creates illustrations by playfully combining architecture with other artistic disciplines. In the "Archist" series famous paintings and works of art are digitally translated into buildings: "I tried to imagine how it would have been a house designed by Dalí or a museum designed by Miró", Babina says. Among the artists chosen, Damien Hirst, Christo and Salvador Dali. Along these lines are his former series, Archicine and Archiset, where iconic movies were re-imagined by Babina as intriguing cross-sections of the rooms featured in them.
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by Guiseppe Spalino
For those of you that don't know, I happen to be the husband of Stephanie Williams, the author of many Interracial erotica books. And if you read a few of her blog posts, I am the inspiration or muse as you might say, to all of her heroes in those books.
Do I mind? No, as long as the hero is written in a positive light. LOL. But seriously, she has told me time and again that she gets inspiration from me, our relationship and the things we've been through over the past 25 plus years.
A few years ago, something new was put on the table. My wife decided, or should I say got interested in the threesome genre (Ménage a` trois), and the lifestyle. She asked one day: "Who are these people that participate in this?"
For those of you that already know I'll retell the story. For those that don't, sit back and relax.
She did some research some years ago by going to an adult book and video store. She wanted to really know the ins and outs of a threesome and try to understand the mindset and people involved. We went with a mutual friend of ours, a man I've know for over 35 years and I introduced him to Stephanie about the second year I knew her.
The trip was very interesting. She was embarrassed going there and wore dark glasses and headscarf which drew more attention to her. LOL.
She looked high and low for the dvds that she wanted. She had to have dvds that featured a black woman and two white men. My friend and I thought we would mess with her; it was too good to pass up.
The store clerk did find a few videos, but there were no documentaries about the ménage lifestlye. They were porno, plain and simple. Please don't ask me the names, I couldn't tell you with a gun to my head. I think she bought a few books on the subject matter too. Where they are now, I couldn't tell you that either.
After she rented the vids and bought the books, we went to an all night diner. This is when my friend and I decided to really mess with her.
My friend made a pass at her, hinting heavily that she shouldn't just rely on a video, that maybe he could help. I joined in this play too.
Stephanie's face dropped. LOL
We could have let her off the hook, but we were having too much fun watching her get nervous. We literally continued this for weeks afterwards. She didn't know if we where playing or not. Neither one of us physically did anything to her—at least not at the same time. WINK. But it was enough to confuse her and watch her squirm a bit.
Later, after we watched these bad films, read the books and messed with her some more, Stephanie started writing her first threesome story. She didn't have a title yet and wasn't sure if she was going to publish it. She said she was just dabbling in the genre.
I asked if I could help. She wondered how I could help since I never engaged in this lifestyle before. I told her she would be surprise how much I could contribute. Not only that, so could our mutual friend.
She never asked how. Not sure if she didn't want to know the answer or not. So be it.
From then on, she picked our brains. Asking if this was right, would they feel this way or that. She did have a problem with position of body parts, since now there was an extra person in the relationship. We told her we could help her there too. WINK
I know a lot of you are asking if I'm jealous about the fact that my wife is writing all these threesome books.
No, I find it sexy. I'm sure you find that odd too. But let me explain.
I told you my wife uses me as her muse in all her stories. She also uses our mutual best friend. Since I know that when she writes a threesome book, she's uses us as her inspiration, I don't feel jealous at all.
To tell you the truth, both of us are usually standing behind her as she writes, giving her tips, from a male's perspective of course.
She has written three threesome books so far and working on three others as of the writing of this post.
You still might find this strange. But if you knew the dynamics as you say of our relationship, you would see that it is very natural.
Has my wife taken her research a bit further than just picking our brains for information? That is something she would have to tell you. As for me, my lips are sealed on that one.
Let's just say that since she's been writing these kinds of stories our relationship is a lot more honest, happy, playful and we're closer than ever.
Her one book is the closest thing to reflecting the dynamics of our relationship—ahem…the research part that is. The title is For Research Purposes Only. She is working on a sequel now. In fact, she held a contest for the readers to help her with ideas for the sequel.
For the book that closely resembles me in appearance, check out her story, It's A Jungle Out There. In fact she did a blog post talking on that very subject. It was a 1Night Stand series: http://decadent1nightstand.blogspot.com/2011/05/finding-my-tarzan-or-where-do-i-get-my.html
To get in the mind of my wife on a more personal basis, go check out her blog. She updates it twice a month (or tries to), so keep going back to see what's new in her life as a writer and what twisted things she has on her mind. She also has guest authors on there from time to time. Blog: http://missstephaniewilliams.blogspot.com/


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Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!Submitted by CHEF_MEG
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A very easy way to make pulled pork in the slow cooker. This is a tangy BBQ sauce.Submitted by SLCOLMAN
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This little cake makes an excellent breakfast of have it for a snak. It is just for you and so easy that you will find yourself making it often.Submitted by CAL2806
This is a REAL breakfast. I believe that's your most important meal. Some fat, protein, and carbs keep your full. Sometimes I have to make myself eat lunch after this. You can use unsalted butter and one strip of ready cooked bacon to reduce the sodium. You can also use what veggies you like. This can be made the night before and refrigerated overnight.Submitted by ILIKEYOURMOOD
An old triditional receipe designed as a side dish.Submitted by ILIKEYOURMOOD
Flavorful turkey, wild rice and vegetable soup in a light, cream base.Submitted by SLIPPING
These are sooo tasty!
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This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.
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This Spinich Salad will win you over! After having this, you'll never want any other! So fresh and healthy. Add your favorite ingredients to make it your own. This is written for a side salad, but for a lunch salad, I didide it for two people, and just have it for lunch!Submitted by MRSTEJANO
Quick and easy dinner, plus low in calories per serving. Have a salad on the side to round out your meal!
Feel free to substitute in different "cream of" soups, be they low sodium or lower in calories or fat, plus any other veggies you want to add. Use flavored or plain mashed potatoes, or any other seasonings you like. Enjoy!Submitted by KIMMY0811
A healthier version of lasagna that is delicious!!Submitted by APESTEW
A great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and turkey.Submitted by ILIKEYOURMOOD
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This is an easy recipe to prepare and is a lower fat & calorie version Iof the ground beef recipes.Submitted by IAMHIGHLYFAVORD
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DAKAR, Senegal — One of the deadliest clashes between Islamist insurgents and security forces in northern Nigeria has destroyed much of a fishing town on the shore of Lake Chad, killed more than 180 people and highlighted the brutal tactics of Nigerian soldiers in combating the nearly four-year uprising.
Almost 2,000 homes were burned in the exchange between militants of the Boko Haram group and the military on Friday, said Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno State, where the forces clashed over four hours in the town, Baga. Some residents were killed in the fierce gun battle, and others died in a conflagration when their thatched-roof homes were set alight, Governor Shettima said Monday, having visited the town on Sunday after the fighting died down.
The cause of the fire was in dispute. The military said militants had set the homes on fire by using rocket-propelled grenades. Some residents, though, accused soldiers of starting the fires deliberately to root out the extremists.
Baga lies at the remote northeastern edge of Nigeria, a lightly governed area of high penetration by Boko Haram militants who are easily able to slip across borders into Chad and Cameroon. There is also a military presence in the town, and the clash between militants and soldiers may have been set off when Boko Haram attacked residents who were watching a soccer match on an open-air television, said an expert on the region, Kole Shettima, who is chairman of the Center for Democracy and Development, a research organization in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, and no relation to the governor.
Soldiers responded to the attack, Mr. Shettima said, and civilians in the town paid the price, as they often do in northern Nigeria. The soldiers "opened fire, ransacked houses, and killed who they killed," he said.
The governor agreed that the clash was a heavy one. "There was a very serious exchange of gunfire between the terrorists and the military," the governor said. "The terrorists used very sophisticated weaponry."
Witnesses in Baga said soldiers had gone on a rampage and shot civilians. Hundreds of residents fled into the surrounding bush, people in Baga said. Unusually, even the governor said the soldiers were partly to blame for the high death toll. Nigerian officials usually avoid blaming the military.
"Boko Haram and the military are both guilty," Governor Shettima said. "I don't want to entirely lay the blame on Boko Haram. They are both complicit in the crime. The duty of the military is to protect the lives and property of the people."
The Boko Haram militants "are everywhere," said the governor, whose state is the home base of the insurgency. The state capital, Maiduguri, is where the Boko Haram uprising against the Nigerian government began in the summer of 2009. "There is no place that is insulated from their presence," the governor said.
Brig. Gen. Austin Edokpaye, the local commander, laid the blame squarely on Boko Haram, saying the militants used civilians as human shields during the attack. The general said his men had been attacked at a mosque used by militants to store arms.
"It was around that mosque that our men were attacked, with several of them injured, and an officer killed," the general said. "When we reinforced and returned to the scene, the terrorists came out with heavy firepower," including rocket-propelled-grenade launchers.


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Credits Platform Technical Overview
Credits Platform General Description
Credits is a platform based on blockchain technology and smart contracts for the development and execution of decentralized applications. It serves a mediated between the technology and the business. High speed of transactions, decentralization, scalability, low fees provided by Credits blockchain allow transforming traditional business models eliminating the problems of security, transparency and trust.
The platform has the following features:
- High network capacity - more than 50 000 transactions per second;
- Minimum time to process a transaction is around 0.1 seconds;
- Low fees ranging from $0.001;
- Smart Contracts with advanced features and tools.
Technologies Description
1. Credits use the following programming languages for its platform:
- C++ - For platform core development
- Java - For the development of the core to process smart contracts
2. Use of multithreading and safe-thread functions to fit the tasks requiring many resources.
3. Use of network libraries from Boost.ASIO family.
4. Network module:
- P2P network
- IPv4 <-> IPv6
- CTDP (Credits Transfer Data Protocol) - network protocol based on UDP with sending and processing of confirmations of packets delivery by the network nodes
5. Storage module:
- Distributed block storage
- NoSQL Solution
- Berkeley DB core optimized for high load tasks and fast writing\reading operations.
6. Solver module (decision-making module):
- CDCA (Credits Decision Consensus Algorithm) - unique consensus algorithm with DPoS and BFT features
- Management of synchronization process
- Management of the decision-making process
7. API module:
- Thrift as possibility to standardize interactions between the platform and third-party systems
- Configurations of ports for interactions
8. Smart contracts module:
- Java - standard Java language for smart contract development
- JVM - standard Java Virtual Machine
Project Ecosystem
Credits Node
A node is an interactive application that communicated through the network with other nodes via UDP packets. All nodes form connected graph on DLT principles. A node's task on the network level is to provide network consistency and exchange messages with other nodes. A node is an application installed on the computer, it processes and stores transactions, confirms smart contract conditions, processes calls from third-party systems and provides the data upon request from them. All network nodes have the same defined functionality.
There are several types of nodes in the network:
1. Writing Node. A node can be chosen as a Writing Node in case if it participates in consensus, passes it and when a decision made about transaction pool and consequently formed block match the decision made by other Trusted Node of that round. Writing Node can write previously formed block to the storage and distribute it to other nodes for further addition to their storage. It also transmits to the network a list of the Trusted Nodes of the next round (1st stage of consensus). The Block and the list of trusted nodes for the next round must be signed by Trusted Nodes of the current round and this decision can be validated on any network node.
2. Trusted Node. It is a node chosen by the results of the voting between Trusted Nodes of the previous round in order to validate the current pool of transactions, to form a new block from processed and validated transactions and to select the nodes to be included in the list of Trusted Nodes of the next round. Any block or roundtable sent to the network for validation must be signed by Trusted Nodes. After the block is formed it should be validated by all Trusted Nodes and sent to Writing Node for adding it to the storage. For synchronization of a transaction pool that's being validated by Trusted Nodes, the nodes sort all transactions in the same order by synchronizing their metadata.
3. Common Node. It is a node that just joined the network or a node that doesn't participate in the consensus. Its main role is synchronization and storage of up-to-date storage (blockchain). It can send blocks to other nodes upon receiving a request for synchronization from them, send the hash of the current storage version on the node for participation in the selection of the Trusted Nodes.
Credits Desktop Wallet
Desktop Wallet has two functions. The first function allows to transfer CS and execute the methods and functions of smart contracts. The second one is a development environment where computer program can be presented as a smart - contract, developed on Java.
Desktop Wallet must be installed to create and deploy smart contracts on Credits platform.
Desktop Wallet allows you to explore the history of transactions, create, edit and execute methods of a smart contract written with Java without installing an integrated development environment, only JVM should be installed.
It has the following functions:
- Display balance;
- Explore transactions history;
- Explore operations with smart contracts;
- Make transactions;
- Create a token via smart contract;
- Operations with already deployed smart contracts.
- Create Smart Contract
- Deploy Smart Contract
Credits Monitor
Credits Monitor is a web application/service that provides you with the ability to explore public ledger with a full list of transactions. The monitor is developed on С# programming language. Extensions are written with JS. It connects to the network via API. Network statistics are being updated each second.
Monitor provides the following information:
- Total number of network nodes;
- Transactions statistics;
- Display Balance;
- Detailed information about transactions of the selected wallet;
- General information about a smart contract;
- Overview of the opened smart contract.
The monitor is implemented on the node architecture and to provide actual information it receives information about all changes in the blocks, it also doesn't participate in the consensus.
Credits Web-Wallet
Credits Web Wallet is an easy-to-use, flexible and adjustable web application for safe and easy interaction with Credits network.
Credits Web Wallet allows transferring of the currency from one user to another, operate with already deployed smart contract (if one doesn't need to compile it by one's self) without installation of complete node client.
It automatically synchronizes with the network in real-time and connects to the network via API.
Web wallet has the same functions as Desktop Wallet excluding the ability to create and upload new smart contracts.
It has the following functions:
- Display balance;
- Explore transactions history;
- Explore operations with smart contracts;
- Make transactions;
- Create a token via smart contract;
- Operations with already deployed smart contracts.


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Description: Rose, Etched Animals, Leaves And Flowers
Pattern: Woodland Rose by Artel
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The impact of impact
Knowles, Caroline and Burrows, Roger. 2014. The impact of impact. Etnográfica, 18(2), pp. 237-254. ISSN 0873-6561 [Article]
Official URL: http://etnografica.revues.org/3652
Abstract or Description
This paper explores ways in which the new preoccupation with "impact" – understood as "influence" beyond the academy – formalised in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) in UK universities reshapes the working conditions and practices in which contemporary anthropology and sociology are produced and, ultimately, what these disciplines are able to be. It suggests that impact, in concert with broader changes in, what we might think of as, the "metricization" of higher education, reshapes the relationship between universities and government bringing new cultures of precarity to these disciplines. This paper ruminates on how impact – a new addition to the metric assemblages that now dominate universities – shapes the kinds of research we can do, as well as the conditions in which we do it. It notes the deepening competition, the narrowing of disciplines, and the emphasis on the visibility and performance of intellectual labour.
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Online Cash Management (OCM)
Online Cash Management (OCM) allows you to delegate authority and assign specific user permissions so the appropriate employees in your organization are able to monitor all payables transactions in a secure environment.
ACH Origination
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By depositing employees' pay directly into their accounts, your payroll process is easier, quicker, and much more convenient for both you and your employees. Utilizing payroll information you provide, CenterState Bank electronically transfers your employees' net payroll into their checking or savings accounts at any bank in the United States. Your employees' pay is available to them immediately on payday and is accessible at their bank.
Direct Deposit of Payables
Pay vendors electronically through CenterState Bank's ACH Origination module. This will help protect you against fraud and streamline your payables process.
Direct Deposit of Payroll and Payables eliminates:
- Lost, stolen, or forged checks
- Expenses associated with printing and mailing checks
- The need for cash forecasting
- Public access to company bank account information
- Payroll check reconcilement
Wire Services
The Wire Module in OCM allows you to save time and money by electronically initiating your own wire transfers.
Benefits include:
- Multi-layered security protects your account from unauthorized access
- Secondary authorization (Dual Control and Out of Band Authentication) is available
- Ability to create wire templates for recurring transactions
Business Bill Pay
CenterState Bank offers a Business Bill Pay solution through our OCM system that allows you to make payments online, anytime that is convenient for you. You are able to set up multiple users and delegate authority so that you are able to maintain your internal control requirements such as dual control.
Payroll Services
CenterState Bank has partnered with Paychex in order to provide our business clients with a comprehensive suite of payroll and employee administration services. Benefits include:
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- Employees no longer have check cashing fees
Zero Balance Accounts (ZBA)
This service automates the movement of funds between your company's accounts as items are presented for payment. By automating this function, you are able to maintain separate accounts, such as payroll and payables, and receive statements for activity without the need to manually transfer funds from your Operating Account.
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The CenterState Bank One Card helps organizations streamline commercial card programs. It allows businesses, non-profits and government agencies to manage travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses and purchasing programs with a single, more efficient payment solution. Accounts can be set up with travel capabilities, purchasing capabilities or both depending on individual cardholder payment needs. With a one card, your company can:
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You'll Like The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant If...
If you're looking for a family sedan with a plush interior, a racy exterior and a nice big back seat, the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should be on your shopping list. The Ralliart trim delivers surprisingly good off-the-line performance and handling capability.
You May Not Like The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant If...
If you're looking for a sport sedan with a manual transmission, you're going to have to stick with Honda or Volkswagen. Although it does feature a center pass-through slot, the Galant's rear seatback cannot be folded down.
What's New
New exterior styling includes a revised front end, new taillamp treatment and a new lineup consisting of four trims: ES, Sport Edition, Sport V6 and Ralliart. Four-cylinder models sold in California, Maine, New York, Vermont and Massachusetts qualify as Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicles (PZEV).
Interior Features
The Galant's interior is a refreshing blend of bold, modern design and soothing blue light. The dash, steering wheel and center console take their cues from the Endeavor SUV. Large rotary knobs control the heating and fan speeds as well as the sound system volume and tuning functions – a much-needed improvement over previous Mitsubishi stereo systems. Redesigned doors have integrated cup holders up front and storage pockets for small electronic devices in back. We found the Galant's seating to be first-rate, with rear-seat passengers reporting plenty of legroom and a surprising amount of headroom. The absence of a fold-down rear seatback, however, limits the Galant's ability to carry large or bulky items.
Exterior Features
While the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is in the same market segment as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the powerful front nose, sloping fastback rear window and short deck lid give it an appearance all its own. The sporty Galant Ralliart seems to be aimed directly at buyers who require four doors but also want a bit more personality than most sedans offer. It has several subtle touches that set it apart stylistically, such as side mirrors that are attached to the doors by slim plastic arms and front headlamp turn signals sealed in huge tinted plastic casings.
Driving Impressions
The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart's potent V6, though a bit loud at idle, has a nice throaty growl when you punch it. With 258 horsepower, the performance is exhilarating and quick, and the Ralliart has no trouble merging with freeway traffic or passing on the highway. Once under way, you'll discover the speed-sensitive hydraulic power steering delivers accurate feedback in most maneuvers, but feels a bit slow to respond during really hard driving. The Ralliart trim, with its low-profile 18-inch performance tires, provides precise handling without a harsh ride.
Pricing Notes
The 2009 Galant ES' Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts just under $22,000, while the Sport Edition begins around $23,000. The fully loaded Ralliart, with navigation, tops out around $30,000. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows that the Galant sells slightly below MSRP, although Mitsubishi's current round of incentives will likely lower the price even more. The Galant does not hold its value as well as the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima or Toyota Camry, but remains on par with the Chevrolet Impala.
Notable Equipment
The Galant ES features a 160-horsepower 2.4-liter engine, four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, rear cup holders, rear defroster, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, keyless entry, engine immobilizer, automatic headlamps, tilt wheel, height-adjustable driver's seat, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, air conditioning, rear-seat pass-through, 16-inch tires with full wheel covers and a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. The Sport Edition trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, rear spoiler, fog lamps, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, power glass sunroof and an eight-way power driver's seat. The Sport V6 adds a 230-horsepower V6, five-speed automatic transmission, traction control and a 360-watt Rockford audio system. The Ralliart adds a 258-horsepower V6, 18-inch wheels and a sport suspension. Stand-alone options include floor mats, an iPod adapter and a trunk cargo organizer.
Notable Options
Mitsubishi has packaged the Galant to be well-equipped and attractive in its segment, leaving only a few options for each trim. ES models can be equipped with the Sun, Sound and Leather package, which includes 17-inch wheels, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, leather seats, power sunroof, power driver's seat and the Rockford audio system. The Ralliart offers a Navigation package that adds DVD navigation, rear backup camera and a seven-inch LCD touch-screen panel.
Favorite Features
Blue Dash Lights
The blue dash lighting on white-face gauges (GTS) really stands out in this field.
Sportronic Automatic Transmission
Mitsubishi's Sportronic automatic is one of the better transmissions on the market.
Under the Hood
The Galant offers four trim levels, two with the four-cylinder engine, one with a 230-horsepower V6 and the last, the Ralliart, with a high-output V6. The Galant's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is adequate for around-town driving and returns impressive city and highway fuel economy. The V6 is best suited to those who demand extra power, the kind required for quicker acceleration when merging or passing.
2.4-liter in-line 4
160 horsepower @ 5500 rpm
155 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/27
3.8-liter V6
230 horsepower @ 5250 rpm
250 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25
3.8-liter V6 MIVEC
258 horsepower @ 5750 rpm
258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25
Editors' Notes
Mitsubishi may be well-known for its sports cars and SUVs, but its family sedan sometimes gets overlooked by the masses. Mitsubishi hopes to change its fortunes with the early introduction of the 2009 Galant. Given a major refreshening both inside and out, the Galant's flashy styling and value-packed standard-equipment list should prove a tempting lure for buyers shopping the more mainstream Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. On the other hand, fierce new competition from Chevrolet's Malibu, and the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima, means the Galant is in a tough market. Look for Mitsubishi to continue offering a number of attractive incentive programs to make it even easier to purchase a Galant.


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sanskrit.nic.in, Rastriya sanskrit sansthan
Rashtriya sanskrit sansthan works towards the development and promotion of Sanskrit language all over the country. The Rashtriya sanskrit sansthan is fully funded by the Government of India.
It is the apex body for propagation and development of Sanskrit languages and assists the Human Resource Development Ministry in formulating and implementing various plans and policies for development & promotion of Sanskrit studies.
Rashtriya sanskrit sansthan is, in fact, the nodal agency for the effective implementation of different recommendations made by the Sanskrit Commission set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 1956. For more information on Rastriya sanskrit sansthan, you can visit the official website.
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A tax-free money market fund is a investment tool you can use to park cash in relatively secure investments and earn interest without having to pay taxes on it. Like other money market funds, a tax-free fund is managed to protect your principal and to be relatively safe. Unlike other money market funds, it invests in tax-free securities like municipal bonds.
Money Market Funds
A money market fund is a mutual fund which holds investments considered to be cash equivalents, such as bonds, instead of holding shares of stock. These include short-term government bonds and rapidly maturing bonds issued by companies with very strong credit profiles. Money market funds are meant to be a safe place to park cash for easy access while still earning a return. They are usually managed to have a fixed share value of $1 so you can essentially take out the same money that you put in, plus interest. However, unlike bank accounts, the share value isn't guaranteed.
Tax-Free Funds
A tax-free fund places an additional layer of requirements on top of the money market fund. It only buys securities that pay interest exempt from taxes, usually municipal bonds. The federal government doesn't charge tax on municipal bond interest, which allows local governments to pay lower interest rates. Since the fund owns those tax-free bonds, the interest that it pays is also tax-free.
Tax-Free Fund Types
Tax-exempt money market funds come in different types. Some only hold bonds exempt from the alternative minimum tax (AMT) as well as the regular income tax. This is necessary because the AMT taxes certain types of municipal bonds, called private activity bonds, but excludes others from taxation. Other funds might only own bonds from a particular state because some states tax bonds from other states but not those they issue. If you live in Florida, for instance, you might choose to buy a tax-free money market that only buys bonds that originated there so you won't have to pay any state tax.
Potential Savings
Before rushing out and buying a tax-free money market fund, you might want to compare the return to what you would earn on a taxable fund. For instance, given a choice between a taxable fund paying 1.3 percent and a tax-free fund paying 1 percent, you might do better to take the taxable fund if you pay tax in the 15 percent bracket since you'd give up 15 percent of your interest in taxes and still end up with a 1.105 percent yield. If you pay taxes in the 28 percent bracket, though, you'd get 0.936 percent from the taxable fund after paying taxes and 1 percent from the tax-free fund, making the latter the better investment.
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Fog, Remote central locking, Electric. Adjustable and heated outside mirrors, radio CD, electric windows, stained glass, UV filter and the band, Leather steering wheel and adjustable seat height VELOUR,
Rear head restraints, split folding rear seat, removable trailer hitch, 16-inch aluminum wheels with summer tires like new belts to 97030 km (06/2010) INSPECTION renewed at 102390 km (06/2011 ).
Alfa Romeo 146 is very neat, nonsmokers, in good condition.
Financing or trade-in (car buying) is possible.
Mileage: 107.330 km
Displacement: 1370 cm 3,
Power: 76 kW (103 hp)
Fuel: Petrol
Seats: 5
Fuel consumption. combined:. about 7.7 l/100 km
fuel consumption. urban: approximately 9.8 l/100 km fuel consumption. the city: about 6.2 l/100 km CO 2: emissions combined. about 170 g / km
Number of doors: 4/5 doors
Gearbox: Manual gearbox
emission class: Euro 3
Emissions Sticker: 4 (Green) Year: 12/2000
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Price: EUR 1990


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Penthouse for sale in Cebu, near Ayala Mall Cebu
You Know You Deserve It… Luxury Living at Affordable Prices and Great Location. A Green and Eco Friendly Condominium Complex at the Heart of Metro Cebu… So Live Your Life at The Trillium Residences at Molave.
- The Trillium Residences is a Residential Condominium with a Commercial
- Component on the Ground Floor.
- 2nd Floor – Function Hall – convertible into 4-5 functions rooms.
- 3rd Floor – Office Spaces For Lease.
- 4th to 14th Floor – Residences – Studio, 1BR and 2BR.
- 15th Floor – Amenities such as a Swimming Pool with waterfalls, a Daycare Room,
- a Gym & a Game Room that could be converted in a Business room/center.
- 16th-17th Floor – Penthouse units (Loft-type)
- Two basement parking levels and Twin Elevator System.
- Luxury Living at Affordable Prices and Great Location.
- A Green and Eco Friendly Condominium Complex at the Heart of Metro Cebu.
- So Live Your Life at The Trillium Residences at Molave.
- Penthouse
- Floor Area: 257.34 sqm
- Price: Php 35,146,982.52
- 3 Bedrooms with Toilet & Bath
- Living Area
- Kitchen Area
- Dining Area
- Huge Balcony
- 3 minutes walk to Ayala Mall
- 5 minutes drive to Major Hospital
- 10 minutes drive to Fuente Osmena
- 15 minutes drive to Port Area
- 40 minutes drive to Mactan Int'l Airport
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§570.66 Occupations involved in wrecking, demolition, and shipbreaking operations (Order 15).
(a) Finding and declaration of fact. All occupations in wrecking, demolition, and shipbreaking operations are particularly hazardous for the employment of minors between 16 and 18 years of age and detrimental to their health and well-being.
(b) Definition. The term wrecking, demolition, and shipbreaking operations shall mean all work, including clean-up and salvage work, performed at the site of the total or partial razing, demolishing, or dismantling of a building, bridge, steeple, tower, chimney, other structure, ship or other vessel.
[25 FR 9850, Oct. 14, 1960. Redesignated at 28 FR 1634, Feb. 21, 1963, and amended at 28 FR 3450, Apr. 9, 1963. Redesignated and amended at 36 FR 25156, Dec. 29, 1971]