text: Banking on Blockchain Insights Banking on Blockchain Update: September 28, 2018 John Gardiner Consultant Read Post Posted on September 28, 2018 Welcome to Navigator's weekly update "Banking on Blockchain". Each week, we put together a curated list of the latest news highlights and announcements for blockchain in Canada and around the world. Click here to have an expanded edition of "Banking on Blockchain" emailed to you every week Canada in Focus Major audit and consulting firm Deloitte will help the Institutes RiskBlock™ Alliance blockchain consortium expand into Canada. The US based consortium, which represents 31 risk management and insurance companies, focuses on the application of blockchain technology in the insurance industry. The move is part of the alliance's international expansion strategy, beginning with collaboration with Canadian-based property-casualty and life insurers. Canadian-based cryptocurrency trading platform Coinsquare has announced that it has secured an official banking relationship with one of the major Canadian banks. The company has not yet released the details of the relationship, though CEO Cole Diamond says, "this is a tremendous boost not only for Coinsquare but for the entire Canadian cryptocurrency industry." While not known for their high-tech industry sector, Medicine Hat, Alberta is facing the high energy demands poised by cryptocurrency mining in their region. As a result, environmentalists and residents have expressed concern about the unprecedented energy usage. The reliance on fossil fuels is a danger identified by environmentalists, though the Toronto-based mining company Hut 8, who are operating in the area, have indicated that renewable energy is not reliable enough to sustain their business. Canada's first ever Bitcoin mutual fund, First Block Capital Inc. has said that Canada is a better environment for emerging technologies than the United States. CEO Sean Clark discussed the underlying factors in detail with CCN, indicating that the regulatory bodies understand the benefits of the technology, and are open to innovation more generally. In comparison, Clark says the United States have been less open to embracing this technology. On the World Stage Computer manufacturer Dell EMC has announced plans to invest in emerging technology, including blockchain. The company said on Wednesday that it is looking at blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cloud compliance. The interest in blockchain comes from the company's top clients beginning to adopt the technology. Dell EMC is looking to help these clients manage the new workloads on Dell servers. Companies investing in blockchain technology is a trend that we are likely to see continue as the technology becomes more prevalent. This week, telecommunications giant AT&T announced the creation of a suite of blockchain solutions designed to work with technology from IBM and Microsoft. The technology will aim to bring additional transparency and accountability to the most complex supply chains. It is not only businesses that are embracing the technology; an arbitration body in the Chinese city of Nanjing has launched an online ruling system which apparently has a built-in blockchain network for depositing and storing data in legal disputes. The product is still in its testing phase but once complete, will change the way data is stored. The Nanjing committee asserts that the online system will allow parties involved in contract disputes to simultaneously view digital evidence over a tamper-proof and distributed network. The integration of blockchain tech is two-fold; to facilitate the issuing of rulings within 30 days following a filing and in loweing the costs incurred during legal disputes. Lastly, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, announced a new initiative to create a national blockchain-based credit bureau. This announcement was made at the U.N. General Assembly meeting on Thursday. The project is in partnership with technology non-profit Kiva, the U.N. Capital Development Fund, and the U.N. Development Programme. This "credit bureau of the future" is being poised to radically transform the country's financial landscape. Previous ArticleBanking on Blockchain Update: November 30, 2018Next ArticleBanking on Blockchain: September 7, 2018 More Updates from Banking on Blockchain Insights Banking on Blockchain Update: January 11, 2019 By John Gardiner Consultant More Banking on Blockchain Update: December 7, 2018 By John Gardiner Consultant More Banking on Blockchain Update: November 30, 2018 By John Gardiner Consultant More Banking on Blockchain: September 7, 2018 By John Gardiner Consultant More Subscribe


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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown steak on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.
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Monaco: E-Commerce
The infrastructure for large bandwith which is a precondition for successful e-commerce is being developed in Monaco. E-commerce is an industry of the future and the type of economic activity that Monaco encourages being high value and environmentally friendly.
However, given Monaco's tax laws, it will be important that e-commerce transactions are deemed to have been executed in Monaco, otherwise business tax will be levied. If Monaco's tax laws deem a transaction to have taken place in the jurisdiction in which the goods are delivered then normal business profit tax rates of 33.33% will apply in the principality with the consequence that it will not be an attractive location in which to locate an e-commerce retailing company.
There are already a number of Internet Service Providers in Monaco with clear interest being shown in offshore e-commerce development. The main monopolistic operator is Monaco Telecom and one of the major ISPs is Monte-Carlo Multimedia (Monte Carlo Online).
In October 2007, the Monaco Government and Monaco Telecom announced that they had come to an agreement to offer local clients, particularly companies, a wider and more attractively priced range of internet and telecommunications services.
The three year agreement was designed to enhance Monaco's competitiveness and stimulate the local economy. EUR4.5 million is to be invested by the Monaco government under the agreement.
The Monaco government also said that it would forge ahead with the implementation of new communications technologies; and in 2010 Monaco Telecom announced the intended launch of its ultra-broadband internet access, giving every household a 30 Meg connection via a VDSL modem. The fast speeds of VDSL are capable of supporting high bandwidth applications such as HD, as well as telephone services and wireless Internet access over a single connection.
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Call for Papers: CUSAT National Seminar on Protection of Migrant Workers in India [19 – 21 Jan, Kochi]: Submit by Dec 20
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Well researched papers are invited from academicians, researchers, students on the themes to be discussed. Interested persons may send an abstract containing not more than 500 words highlighting the key issues to be discussed in the paper.
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Migration and Development: Relevance of the Role of Migrant workers
Constitutional, Legislative and Judicial approaches in Recognition and Protection of Migrant workers
Social and Economic Challenges faced by Migrant Workers
Access to Services : Education, Health , Housing and allied services
Approach of Labour welfare laws on working conditions and social security
Issues and Challenges of migrant workers due to globalisation
International Migration: Problems and Perspectives
Human Rights Approaches towards the issues and challenges
Migrant workers in Kerala: Socio-legal issues
Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Migrant labourers: Legal and Policy Concerns
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Intimation regarding Selection of Abstracts : 23rd December, 2016
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A socially responsible project, in which the cooperation between people, animals and nature are the core values. Empty or partially vacant agricultural objects are extremely suitable for exploiting this plan. Also argrarians who want to give their business a different destination, but want to continue living there, can give their location an appearance of a Move2gather / pharmacy plan.
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Youth between the ages of 4 and 12 with a problem in the field of bullying, diagnosis ADHD or problems in the Autism spectrum can get tools here to better their school time through "experiential learning". By offering various activities, the children will become more self-aware and can develop better. The use of the know-how and intervention of animals (animal assisted intervention), creativity and movement are important components.
We look at children's talents instead of their shortcomings. The objective is to introduce children to the possibilities of their bodies in a creative way within clear frameworks and thereby to develop their self-confidence. By combining structure with creativity, the same goals can be achieved, only through a different path.
In addition, there is contact with several entrepreneurs who will be active in the move2gather / Farmcare project, such as (veterinary) doctor, homeopaths, children coaches, supervisors in the field of creativity, working with the intervention of animals, and so on. The organization "Resilience" will provide dance education. Guest lecturers will be deployed for other movement related and creative activities.
The aim is to steer the children in such a way that the transition to secondary education becomes easier and to make a start in their career.
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I am Martine Silvana du Floo, initiator of this concept. I have earned my spurs in the world of sport, dance and movement, in the Netherlands and Belgium and am fully qualified for giving many different movement classes, personal training and dance. In Leusden I led a health / dance center for 18 years, in which I organized activities for teachers and consumers.
I am also currently supervising Move2gather projects in primary schools, where conversations and movements focus on social problems among young people, such as bullying and obesity. I have been asked several times for projects in the Glind.
I have completed an HBO education as a classic homeopath for humans and animals and have followed a recognized Basic Medical Training. I work with animals and will soon be trained as an Animal Assisted Coach.
I notice that there is a need for experiential learning and for this I have several professionals in my team, who can realize this in addition to the objective that is required in the field of primary education. The aim is to teach children that a follow-up to a secondary school becomes easier.
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In the plan, if the destination permits, a so-called "Paddock Paradise" track will be constructed, in which horses live in freedom in a herd (possibly also old horses). This maximizes horse welfare.
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Because the horses are active in their own habitat, they are easier to use for animal intervention techniques and coaching with the help of horses.
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Finding a job these days is difficult, even if you are just looking for a few hours a week. You really need to formulate a tough strategy and stick with it until you finally land a job. The following article can help you find employment with some very useful tips and interesting tricks.
If your interview is in a location that you are not familiar with, make sure that you plan out your route in advance. There is enough stress that you will be under already, as you should know exactly where you are going to avoid any problems on the day of the interview.
Most initial applications are currently done online, so present yourself in the best light with an impressive resume and cover letter. When you are contacted for a personal interview, make sure you dress appropriately and present yourself as a professional. Try to appear confident and hide any nervousness you might feel.
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That's not a headline you want to read as a United frequent flyer, but sadly it may be true. The folks with the "Friendly Skies" snapped their fingers today blessing us all with Basic Economy.
What is Basic Economy?
You thought economy class was as "low" as it can get, silly you! Delta, United and American have lowered the bar of economy to 'basic economy'. With basic economy, the big three airlines restrict or remove things like carry-on baggage, seat reservations, elite credit earning, and boarding positions. (Though Delta is the most generous of the three)
Delta and American only operate basic economy class on select routes. American says they only "offer" this class on routes where Frontier or Spirit Airlines also fly. What United did today is roll out basic economy on ALL their routes in the lower 48. This is huge!
What's the big deal?
The big deal is that basic economy flights are rarely cheaper than their regular economy counterpart used to be. I've tracked the exact flight with United regular economy, and now that same flight and price will get you a seat in United Basic Economy.
They've stripped your seat access, boarding position, elite status earning, and luggage allowance only to sell it for $20 more as "regular economy".
As you can see, your elite status earning, such as PQM's, is zero. If you fly 100 United Basic Economy flights in a single year, you won't earn a single PQM, PQS, or PDQ. That means no elite status for you! You will earn base award miles, but since they've switched to a revenue earning system it won't be much.
This one-way Basic Economy flight for $230 will earn you 1,000 award miles to redeem for free travel. A one-way United flight less than 700 flight miles requires 10,000 award miles. That means you'd have to spend $2,300 on Basic Economy tickets for a free flight! How is that for a loyalty program? Spend $2,300 and get a free one-way from San Francisco to Seattle.
Business Passengers
This is going to really hit United business flyers the hardest. Many large companies use agencies to book travel for employees, can you guess what main factor they look at when selecting flights? Price. Now that every United flight has their lowest advertised price as "Basic Economy", many business travelers will have these flights booked on their behalf.
Two huge problems arise from this:
- These business travelers will not earn any elite status on "N" class basic economy flights
- You cannot change or select your seat under ANY circumstance, United will assign you a seat at boarding, likely an unclaimed middle seat
Can you imagine how badly this will suck for corporate travelers who get stuck on a United Basic Economy 'N' class flight? No seat selection or seat upgrades PLUS zero credit for earning elite status. What's worse, your existing United elite status won't improve your N class seat assignment.
How to avoid Basic Economy?
In United's defense, which feels icky, they do make it very clear at booking the benefits you are giving up. I recommend using Google's Matrix ITA to search United flights while excluding the Basic Economy N class. (Thanks to The Flight Deal for the tip)
Once you've clicked "Advanced Controls", enter the routing code 'ua+' and the extension code '/f ~bc=n' (without the ' symbols). This will ensure that United Basic Economy flights will not be displayed. What will display are all other United economy class flights, which do include a free seat reservation, rolling carry-on allowance, and elite status earning.
Spirit and Frontier?
These two bundles of joy already offer basic economy at discounted rates, they call it a "ticket". Sprint and Frontier have a business model of, "only pay for what you need". You don't get a free seat reservation and your carry-on allowance is limited to a single handbag or backpack, sound familiar?
When comparing a flight on Spirit/Frontier to United Basic Economy, remember that the two are rather similar in their offering. If Spirit and Frontier can get you there nonstop or their pricing is lower, I sadly recommend flying them. I never thought I'd say that. Thanks, United.


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There are many differences between Android and iOS and one is the ability to use a file manager with Android, which combines with a file structure that combines folders and of course files. As standard, Nexus and Google Play Edition devices don't come with a file manager but many recent HTC and Samsung devices do. Of course, there are hundreds of file managers available on the Google Play Store but today I'm writing about HTC's file manager, which the company has just unbundled from the operating system and added to the Google Play Store. As far as file managers go, the HTC offering is no great shakes: it's follows HTC's Sense aesthetics and integrates between internal and external (MicroSD) storage with a sideways swipe motion.
It has the ability to filter those files showing and select multiple files for actions, such as copying or moving. So far, so good. I'm pleased to write that the download is only 2 MB in size and it's good to see a manufacturer application not taking up too much space. For the majority of people, the file manager is something that's only occasionally used and it's a nice to have; it makes it easier to move pictures from internal to external storage, or vice-versa. There's no ability to compress files, for example, which is something I use from time to time. Perhaps of more significance is the unbundling of the application from the operating system, which is something HTC have done to good effect with the Dot Matrix Case driver software. It means that it's much easier and cleaner for the manufacturer to update these applications as it won't rely on a software update to roll out the updates to each device.
This cuts any carrier completely out of the loop, which is good news: some carriers are relatively quick when it comes to approving software updates and some are much less so. This means that should HTC decide to bolster the File Manager's features with a compression engine, or advanced filtering and search functions, it'll be an easy roll out. Meanwhile, if you have a recent HTC device running Android 4.4 Kit Kat or later, hit up the Google Play Store for the update. And if you use the HTC File Manager, let us know in the comments below.


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What is the ATO targeting this Tax Time?
This year the ATO is targeting Work-Related Expenses, so you need to ensure that what you claim is reasonable.
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Last year the ATO introduced real time monitoring of online tax returns, and sent messages about questionable claims as the returns were being prepared.
All income from the sharing economy – apps such as Uber, Airbnb, Stayz and Airtasker – must also be included in your tax return.
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An Indolent Case of Av Endocarditis: Heuristics and Mindfulness Over Matter
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Meeting: Hospital Medicine 2013, May 16-19, National Harbor, Md.
Abstract number: 331
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A 29‐year‐old woman with a medical history of "heart murmur" and remote anxiety diagnosis presented to the ER with a 10‐day history of fever/chills (103°F–104°F), fatigue, and shortness of breath. The patient denied cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, chest pain, IV drug use, skin lesions, or travel. She reported a 1‐year history of gait imbalance with a recent negative outpatient workup, including a brain MRI, Lyme titers, and LP. The patient had a recent dental procedure without antibiotics. The PE was significant for 3/6 holosystolic murmur. She was released from the ER but was recalled after the blood cultures grew GPC in pairs. On revisit, her vitals were stable without fever. Her physical examination was again positive for a murmur, clear lungs, and a benign abdominal exam. The chemistry panel, WBC, and platelets were normal. She had a normocytic hemoglobin of 9.9 and an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 75. The chest x‐ray was clear. The patient was admitted for presumptive SBE and received IV vancomycin and ceftriaxone. On day 1, a transesophageal electrocardiogram revealed a normal ejection fraction, a bicuspid aortic valve with thick vegetations, a periaortic abscess, and severe aortic insufficiency. The blood cultures grew Enterococcus faecium. The patient had no stigmata of septic emboli. Because of the abscess and aortic insufficiency, she underwent surgery, receiving a bioprosthetic aortic valve and a root enlargement. On hospital day 14, the patient was sent home with a PICC and 6 weeks of IV ampicillin. Two months status post surgery, the patient continues to improve and has returned to normal activities.
Bicuspid aortic valve has a prevalence of 1%–2%, and IE complicates presentation in 7%–25% of cases. It presents in the 4th and 5th decades of life with a male predominance (>70%). Subacute native valve endocarditis (NVE) affects only abnormal valves. Its course, even without treatment, is more indolent than the acute form, and may extend over months. Enterococci or α‐hemolytic streptococci in the setting of structural valve disease are the principal causative agents. Bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis represents 12% of NVE endocarditis. The most common presenting symptoms are fever (74%), malaise (60%), and murmur (50%). The treatment includes antibiotics and possibly surgery. Operative indications include CHF, severe AI, vegetations, hemodynamic instability, and systemic embolization. In a retrospective study of NVE patients, those with bicuspid endocarditis had a higher rate of surgical treatment (90% vs. 70%). Recent evidence demonstrates that earlier surgical intervention, without evidence of embolic spread or CV compromise, can significantly reduce in‐hospital mortality and subsequent embolic events.
Diagnostic error may have contributed to the patient's delay in diagnosis. She was seen 1‐day prior to admission with a fever and murmur, yet was discharged. Further questioning revealed a missed history of a congenital heart defect and an echo at age 11. Likewise, weeks prior, MDs also pursued testing for less likley diagnoses, for example,MS, psych. In patients with fever, a murmur or (+) BE risks the differential diagnosis must include infective endocarditis.
To cite this abstract:Takhalov Y, Flansbaum B. An Indolent Case of Av Endocarditis: Heuristics and Mindfulness Over Matter. Abstract published at Hospital Medicine 2013, May 16-19, National Harbor, Md. Abstract 331. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2013; 8 (suppl 2). https://www.shmabstracts.com/abstract/an-indolent-case-of-av-endocarditis-heuristics-and-mindfulness-over-matter/. Accessed April 5, 2020.
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SAO PAULO (REUTERS) - Brazil would prefer Neymar to play in the Olympics rather than at the Centenary Copa America this year and will be working with both the player and his club Barcelona to make it happen, coach Dunga said on Tuesday.
Both tournaments take place in Barcelona's close season and Neymar is expected to play only one.
"The fact that it's a medal that Brazil have never won, and because we are playing at home, the answer would be the Olympics," Dunga told the Esporte Interativo TV channel when asked at which tournament he would prefer to have Neymar.
"He will be coming off a tiring season, (but) he has time to recover physically and mentally. Although ideally it would be both, right?"
The Copa America, which was first played in 1916 and is celebrating its centenary this year, will take place in the United States between June 3 and June 26. The Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro from Aug 5-21.
"Neymar is without doubt a name," Dunga said. "We are counting on him. He has also said he hopes to play. So we are going to talk, Brazil, Neymar and Barcelona, and see what is best for all three."


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|Iraq Releases First Journey To Kuwait Since 1990
Air Travel News
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
After a lock up that survived more than two decades, Iraq's condition air travel, Iraqi Air passage, on Wed released its first journey to Kuwait since Saddam Hussein penetrated the country in 1990.
Iraq's international and transportation ministers journeyed on the representational Iraqi Air passage journey, confirmed by authorities as an indication of enhancing interaction between the oil-producing neighbors. They were welcomed by Kuwaiti authorities upon getting.
The Iraqi transportation ministry said there would now be frequent routes between the countries.
"Today was the first flight between Iraq and Kuwait after a blockage that survived more than 22 years," the ministry's media advisor Karim al-Nuri said.
"This check out reveals that Iraq has began to be start, especially with the condition of Kuwait... I believe that interactions are going in a good route."
The intrusion of Kuwait led to the first Gulf War in which a US-led coalition intervened to power Iraq out.
Diplomatic connections between the Middle East neighbors were supported last year after they came to an agreement over Gulf War-era debts, and by a sequence of bilateral visits involving Kuwait's leader and Iraq's prime minister.
In December, Kuwait's state-run airline dropped legal cases against Iraqi Airways in come back for agreement of USD$500 million.
Although one little private carrier offers direct flights between the two countries, significant airlines route through places such as Dubai even though the nations' capitals lie just 560 km (346 miles) apart.
Kuwait's state-run service provider has yet to reboot flights to Iraq.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
French nationwide service provider Air France-KLM will release three new locations in Asia this year, which will be provided by its associate airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Country administrator for Malaysia Estee Ng said KLM will start flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and two other locations later this year.
"Air France-KLM is regularly looking to tap new locations and we will focus our attention on how to maximize these new locations," she said in a media briefing here last Friday.
Air France-KLM will release its first journey flight to Kuala Lumpur on April 22, with three weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Paris.
"We are looking at 85% fill aspect for the KL-Paris route by the end of this year. With the collaboration of our sister airline KLM providing other destinations in Asia, we would see the KL-Paris path having a high traveler take-up rate," Ng said.
The KL-Paris path, which is the 15th Asian location for Air France-KLM, will be maintained by the Boeing 777-200.
The airline's three flights are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with fares ranging from RM3,572 for a conventional economy roundtrip to RM29,400 for business class.
Estee said 110,000 France nationals journeyed to Malaysia for tourism and business purposes in 2011 with about 200 French organizations in the nation.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Travelers travelling on Virgin Australia partner Delta will enjoy outside ceiling Sky Decks above the airline's Sky association business class lounges at New York JFK and Atlanta, due to start in the US summer.
A breathing of cold clean air in the New You are able to winter season, or a brief getting rid of dry airplane air and intense air conditioning in Atlanta's summer time will be particularly welcome for traveler during the long journey between the US east coast and Australia.
The area is currently the rather commercial ceiling below, but it'll be modified into a elegant veranda that informs us most of the open-air area on top of New York's Standard Hotel.
To make the ceiling areas Delta is hitting Structural Process journal plus developer Thom Filicia, who says, expansively: "Amid the thrill of Manchester international terminal experience, we try to make a sanctuary, which symbolizes Delta's commitment to raised design and will pay respect to an stylish way of life of journey and the soul of journey."
Ask us about the "elegant way of life of travel" after doing the 24-hour journey from Modern Australia sometime - but improved lounges are always welcome.
Outdoor ceiling decks in company category lounges are unusual at company locations (although isle holiday areas often have a palm-fronted space).
Virgin Atlantic has one that's almost invisible upper level in its London Heath-row Clubhouse, but that's the only one we've frequented. And on a sunlit day in London, too...
Even the most seasoned of business class travellers would confess that there's something very chilled-out about soothing in the sunlight with a mixture before a journey.
Of course, Amsterdam Schipol has an open-air area in its main departures lounge - bring your own cocktails, though.
And Singapore Changi has a share and butterfly garden, while Kuala Lumpur passengers can walk through a jungle.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Garuda Indonesia is getting aim at successful UK-bound Kangaroo Route travelers from Australia with a new wifi-enabled linking flight from Jakarta to London's Gatwick airport, beginning later this year.
The commercial airline will fly its product new Boeing 777-300ER jets nonstop to London with first, business and economy classes. Flights will run six times weekly starting in Q4 2013.
"This flight will be more practical since it will be serving travelers - non-stop - from Jakarta to London with the brand new B777-300ER, which will be prepared with Wi-Fi and a chef on board for First Class passengers," promises Emirsyah Satar, Garuda's CEO.
Garuda hasn't exposed information of the new business class it's planning for these jets, but slides shown to Australian Business Traveller at the airline's head office just over a year ago lead us to anticipate it will be at least as relaxed as the fully flat business class seat the airline currently uses between Sydney and Jakarta.


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Montana's climate is changing in ways that will profoundly affect our state. It's a global problem with local impacts, including serious threats to our health. To address the implications for Montanans, the Montana Institute on Ecosystems, the American Lung Association, and the UM School of Public and Community Health Sciences hosted a two-part interactive seminar series exploring the ways the health of our families and communities are impacted by climate change.
Between the two sessions, presenters discussed the health effects from things like wildfire smoke exposure and extreme heat; the communities most impacted and how they're responding; how research and data being done in Montana might help minimize risk; and the need for more research, coordination, and policy action to get ahead of this growing public health crisis.
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Chinese military taking 'irresponsible actions' toward U.S. forces in Djibouti, intel chief says
The Chinese military is guilty of "irresponsible actions" toward American forces stationed at Djibouti's Camp Lemonnier on the Horn of Africa, a senior U.S. military intelligence officer said.
The home of U.S. military operations in the region and the biggest U.S. base on the continent, Camp Lemonnier is near the People's Liberation Army's first overseas military base, and the proximity has been a continuing source of tension.
Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, director of intelligence at the U.S. Africa Command, told a small group of African-based journalists in a telephone media roundtable that China tried to "constrain international airspace" by barring aircraft from flying over the Chinese military base, flashed ground-based lasers into the eyes of American pilots and deployed drones designed to interfere with U.S. flight operations.


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When I found out, I talked to her and wrote a letter to her. I wanted her to understand something. (I think God gave this wisdom to me.) This has been probably 10 years ago or more, but I am going to try and say it here again.
I told her:
There is nothing wrong with receiving a compliment with a simple, "Thank you." Just because you receive a compliment with a thank you does not mean that you are conceited or big headed or prideful at all.
Did you realize that receiving a compliment can be worshipful?
Who made you? (GOD)
Who gave you your talents? (GOD)
Then doesn't credit or thanks belong to Him when you do something well or wonderful and get complimented? (YES)
So if you deny acceptance of a compliment, then you are denying GOD the glory that is His.
From now, on, when someone compliments you, just say, "Thank you," and turn around and give thanks and glory to GOD our creator. Use the compliment as an opportunity to worship.♡♡
Revelation 4:11
"You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." (talents and all.....)
You are God's creation !! You are uniquely you because of how God made you. Accept compliments and give Him all glory and honor, with a grateful humble heart!


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For the month of February, we had two meetups focused on planning. These were mini-workshops where we reviewed our past year and started goals for the new year.
One of the things that I personally do is – plan. I plan my tasks for the next day, week, month, quarter, and year. That's a lot of planning but it doesn't feel as such to me as things are broken down to manageable chunks. Even so, I find planning to be part of the foundation for whatever you are doing and I find it enlightening. Let me explain by taking you through the mini-workshop
Before every good planning session, one must review. We mostly reviewed our 2018 to see what went right and what we could do better. Some found that their year went better than they had thought. Others say that they had some goals that went by the wayside. No matter the level of planning, I recommend to always start with a review and get a measure of how far you've come along.
Next was the brand check. In this, we focused strictly on the personality and not on the logos, and color scheme. The visual elements of branding
I recommend "The Brand Gap" by Marty Neumeier. It's a recent read of mine that has been helping me focus my message.
The last but most important piece was defining 3 goals that we could complete within the next 90 days. These goals don't have to be big goals but can be a subset of a large goal you are trying to accomplish. For example: I have a large goal of writing a book by the end of 2019. I then break it down to see what I can do per quarter. In the first 30 days, I will write X number of pages, and by day 90, I will complete the first draft.
To help write our goals, we covered the S.M.A.R.T methodology to help give better life to our goals by making them Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relative, and Time-bound.
I am a big believer in planning. I also believe that planning can help your podcast be successful for you. Your planning can as simple as it needs to be to keep you moving forward, or as detail as you require to create your next amazing episode. It is also a time to allow you to
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Of course, we save the best for first.
Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake: 8 – 10 servings. Not exactly low fat, but it's okay to fall off the wagon now and then if you only do it occasionally. If you eat healthy 90% of the time, splurging once in a while is not so devastating to your body.
1 chocolate wafer cookie crust (recipe follows)
1/4 cup butter
2 Tbsp powdered sweetener such as sucanat or evaporated cane juice or 1/4 tsp stevia
3 – 8 oz packages of organic cream cheese
12 oz package of organic chocolate chips.
2 Tbsp organic instant espresso coffee
2 Tbsp hot water
1/2 cup honey, or 1 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1 tsp stevia
3 Tbsp flour
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup organic heavy cream
Preheat oven to 350º. Prepare crust by crushing cookie wafers in a bag with a rolling pin until fine. Mix with butter and powdered sweetener. Press into the bottom of a lightly oiled springform pan and half way up the sides. Chill before filling.
Preheat oven to 350º. Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Dissolve coffee in 2 Tbsp hot water. Beat cream cheese until just smooth. Add sweetener and beat until light and fluffy. Sprinkle flour over mixture and blend well. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time mixing well after each. Beat in melted chocolate, coffee and cream at low speed. Pour into prepared crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and let cake remain in oven for another 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
…And our Second Favorite for any-cold day.
Mexican Hot Chocolate – Completely from Scratch:
1 Tbsp organic cocoa
2 Tbsp honey
dash salt
1 tsp vanilla
sprinkle cayenne or chipotle pepper.
Pour enough milk to fill your favorite cup. Pour it into a pan to heat it up just until simmering. (See below for microwave version). In the bottom of the empty cup, mix the cocoa with just enough water to make a syrup. Adding water to the cocoa powder first makes it mix much better with the milk. Add the rest of the ingredients and the milk. Stir well, sit in front of the fireplace and enjoy.
Microwave version: Mix the cocoa powder with enough water to make a syrup. Then add rest of ingredients and milk. Microwave until hot.
Triple Chocolate Pudding Cake: 6-8 servings.
Our basic cake recipe (page 12)
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup honey, or 1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1/2 tsp stevia
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup organic chocolate chips
Optional: our whipped cream recipe or ice cream
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease 8×8 baking dish.
In medium bowl combine ingredients for basic cake recipe and add 1/4 cup cocoa. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake per instructions.
Cool about 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan and break into pieces into the dish you just baked it in or the top of a double boiler. If possible place the original baking dish into a larger dish filled with about an inch of water, or use a double boiler for the rest of this recipe.
Mix in chocolate chips. Mix milk, vanilla and sweetener and pour over mix in pan. Do not stir. Bake in dish with water at 325º or cook in covered double boiler until pudding is firm and pulls away from sides of dish. About 40-45 minutes. It will look like an under-cooked brownie. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Non-processed Chocolate Pudding:
Makes about 2 cups.
Puddings are used for the base in many pies that are not baked. Here is a recipe for making your own unprocessed pudding – not from a box or plastic container.
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup honey, or 1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1/2 tsp stevia
2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp organic cocoa powder
Whisk cornstarch and cocoa into the milk while it is still cold. Add sweetener. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Beat half of the hot mix into the eggs. Then add it back into the remaining hot mix. Cook until thick. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Refrigerate.
To make vanilla or carob pudding: Simply add 2-3 Tbsp of carob powder to the mix before cooking it.
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake: 8 – 10 servings.
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup honey, or 1 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1 tsp stevia
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup butter, soft or 1/2 cup olive or grapeseed oil
3/4 cup milk
12 oz package organic chocolate chips
confectioner's sugar (see page 17 for non-processed recipe)
Preheat oven to 325º.
In large bowl, beat sweetener, oil or butter, and vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add flour gradually and alternated with milk until mixed. Add baking powder and salt. Mix well. Stir in chips and pour into greased and floured tube pan.
Bake 70-80 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool. Sprinkle with confectioner's mix or use a glaze.
Texas Sheet Cake: Traditionally, this is a very fattening cake, one that will harden your arteries for sure. We tweaked it to make it a bit less so because it's too good of a treat to completely do away with. Remember, the right desserts in moderation are okay.
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil
4 Tbsp cocoa
2 cups flour
1/2 cup honey, or 1 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1 tsp stevia
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup organic sour cream or applesauce
1 tsp baking soda
Optional: chopped nuts
Frosting recipe to follow:
In 3 qt. saucepan, simmer the water, oil and cocoa stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add sweetener and salt. Whisk in the flour, then eggs, sour cream or applesauce and soda. Whisk well. Pour into greased, deep cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes at 375º until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
1 stick of butter
4 tsp cocoa
6 tsp milk
2 1/2 cups of our homemade powdered sugar recipe on page 17
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Heat ingredients in the pan you used for the cake until warm. Whisk out lumps. Can add nuts if you wish. Let everything cool before frosting the cake.
1 egg
3 Tbsp olive or grapeseed oil
1 cup milk
3 ounces pre-melted unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup honey, or 1 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1 tsp stevia
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp aluminum-free baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or if you don't want the chips packaged in plastic, use an organic candy bar packaged in foil chopped into pieces.
1/4 cup walnuts
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour a 9x9x2 inch pan or baking dish. In order listed, measure ingredients except chocolate pieces and nuts into blender. Blend 30 seconds on high speed stopping occasionally to scrape the sides with a spatula. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. While cake is still hot, sprinkle chocolate pieces on top and when melted, spread melted chocolate around top of cake evenly. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Chocolate Soufflé: 6 servings.
1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar, or 1/2 tsp stevia. We don't recommend using honey in Soufflés or they may not rise properly.
2 Tbsp organic cornstarch (organic is the only way to get non-GMO with corn products.)
1 cup milk
2 squares (2 oz) unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks
2 Tbsp soft butter
1 tsp vanilla
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Mix sweetener and cornstarch, gradually stir in milk. Add chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is thick. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks until very thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
Heat oven to 350º. Butter and sugar 6 cup soufflé dish. Make a 4 inch band of aluminum foil 2 inches longer than the circumference of the dish. Butter one side of the foil and sprinkle with cane juice. Extend depth of dish by affixing the foil to the top rim of the dish, buttered side in.
Beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Stir about 1/4 of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg whites. Slowly pour into prepared soufflé dish. Bake 50 minutes or until knife inserted half way between edge and center comes out clean. Serve immediately.


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ATSC approves candidate standard for mobile TV
By TVTechnology
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has elevated its specification for mobile digital television to candidate standard status, setting the stage for the launch of mobile DTV services sometime in 2009, the organization said Dec. 1.
The standard, which spells out the technical capabilities needed for broadcasters to provide new mobile and handheld device services through their DTV transmissions, includes a robust transmission system based on vestigial sideband (VSB) modulation. It also includes a flexible, extensible IP-based transport, MPEG AVC (H.264) video and HE AAC v2 audio (ISO/IEC 14496-3) coding.
The standard provides an application framework for running software on receivers. Receivers using an optional Internet connection will provide viewers with an interactive TV experience. Additionally, the standard encompasses new data broadcasting services, such as real-time navigation data for use while driving.
The candidate standard stage of ATSC standards development is an explicit call for implementation and technical feedback.
The candidate standard consists of eight parts:
- Part 1 — Mobile/Handheld Digital Television System
- Part 2 — RF/Transmission System Characteristics
- Part 3 — Service Multiplex and Transport Subsystem Characteristics
- Part 4 — Announcement
- Part 5 — Presentation Framework
- Part 6 — Service Protection
- Part 7 — Video System Characteristics
- Part 8 — Audio System Characteristics
For more information, visit www.atsc.org.
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What is TRON? Beginners Guide to TRON (TRX)
Tron is a blockchain platform that focuses primarily on building the foundation of a global decentralized entertainment, media, and content market. This will allow Tron creatives and users to cut out middlemen like the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and with the gradual incorporation of gaming, platforms like PlayStation Network as well.
The Tron blockchain uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) governance model to achieve consensus on any changes that need to be made to the Tron network. This is also how TRX holders can vote for "witnesses" who are responsible for keeping the network running smoothly and compensated for processing transactions. There is already a plethora of dApps for Tron users to enjoy, and the company currently boasts the title of largest decentralized network in the world after acquiring p2p leader BitTorrent.
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How Does Tron Work?
Tron has a classic three-layer architecture that enables it to maintain decentralized governance and manage cost-efficient, fast transactions between users. There is the storage layer, which handles how data is recorded in blocks on the chain and how it's recalled for fast processing and future upgrades. The core layer deals with the various functionalities of Tron, including modules that enable smart contracts, account management, voting and consensus.
The core layer also incorporates Tron's virtual machine, which expands the programmatic languages that developers can use to create dApps. Finally, the application layer sits atop the previous two, and makes it possible for developers to create their own smart contracts, dApps, and accompanying tokens on the Tron blockchain.
As for the roles in the Tron ecosystem, the brunt of the work is borne by 27 Super Representatives (SR), who are voted for by TRX holders, and the rest of the community can help these nodes and potentially earn TRX (if that's part of the SR's pitch). Voting for SRs is happening constantly, because the Tron community is very careful to maintain an environment that is inexpensive to transact in and fast.
How to Get Started
To get started using Tron, you'll first need to establish what capacity you'd like to interact with its network. Holding TRX is the easiest way to participate from the get-go, and being a TRX holder gives you certain privileges, such as the ability to engage with dApps on the Tron network, voting on delegates, and proposing changes to Tron's protocol.
Developers seeking a presence on the Tron blockchain will uncover a multitude of resources at their disposal as well. There are repositories of developer resources available on many websites around the net, and Tron produces its own guides available as well. Regardless of what you want to accomplish with Tron, the first step is conducting due diligence on how it works, and that means buying and using TRX.
Setting Up a Wallet
Setting up a TRX wallet is an easy exercise and can be done via any of the links on Tron's own website. Navigate to the Wallet page to view all the community-sourced wallets built to hold TRX exclusively, but also the broad multicurrency wallets like Ledger which hold TRX and multiple other coins as well.
Users can choose from TRX wallets like the iTRON Wallet, TronLink Chrome, or TRON Wallet iOS, but also popular multi-coin wallets like Trust Wallet, Exodus, and the popular hardware wallet Ledger Nano S. These are all TRX wallets that can be deployed safely from anywhere: your desktop, an internet browser, a mobile device, and even a USB-stick-like hard wallet device. Developers on Tron can create their own wallet software to connect with the Tron Block Explorer, but only those that have been approved are listed.
To test, let's choose the TRX wallet TronLink Chrome:
- Click on the Download link under the panel displaying TronLink Chrome.
- TronLink is an extension for the Chrome browser. On the page that you're redirected to, click on the blue Add to Chrome button.
- The TronLink icon will now display on the extensions bar of your Chrome browser.
- Clicking on the icon will open the TronLink popup and prompt new users to create a strong password. Pick a password and type it twice for confirmation.
- You'll be asked to restore an existing TRX wallet or create a new one. To restore, you'll be prompted to enter your secret key or phrase. We'll create a new wallet by clicking Create Wallet.
- Create a username based on the conventions listed in the following popup, and then write down the 12-word phrase displayed. This is your secret phrase that can be used to restore your account.
- TronLink will ask you to click on the words that appear, in the order specified by your key phrase to confirm and finish setting up the wallet.
- Now when you click on the TronLink icon in Chrome, you'll see a popup that lists your account(s), associated wallet addresses, past transactions, different Tron dApp token balances, and more.
How to Find Tron Nodes (TRONscan)
rganized, full-stack blockchain infrastructure platforms, Tron has a block explorer tool called TronScan that allows users to look up individual blocks, transactions, and addresses on the Tron network. It efficiently translates the data that the blockchain maintains into multiple languages and can deliver insights into how TRX moves through the ecosystem, the status of individual transactions, usage data on dApps, and more.
Besides analysis purposes, TronScan is also how one can find a Super Representative node in the Tron network, which is responsible for processing transactions. One can create their own node to supplement the efforts of these nodes and depending on the custom payment structure of this node, obtain rewards for assisting. The DPoS system logically incentivizes SR nodes to share the wealth with their support nodes or else they wouldn't receive votes from the outset.
To find a node near you in the Tron network, do the following:
- On https://tronscan.org/ click on the Blockchain tab on the left side of the top menu.
- In the dropdown menu, click on Nodes.
- You'll see a map where you can zoom in to find the Tron nodes and SR nodes nearest to you, which will come in handy when you determine which SR to vote for and connect with.
- You can also click on the pins on the map to see the IP address of the respective node. Search this address in the sitewide search bar at the top of the page to reveal more data about the node, such as the number of coins the node holds, the number of transactions it's completed, uptime, efficiency and more.
How to Purchase TRON
TRX is a popular altcoin that's listed on many exchanges, thanks to the ceaseless efforts of the Tron team and CEO Justin Sun. There are well over 140 exchanges that list TRX, including platforms like Binance, Upbit, OKEx, Huobi and more. These are all crypto-to-crypto exchanges.
Unfortunately, there is no way to buy TRX with fiat directly, so those who don't already have cryptocurrency to exchange for TRX will need to sign up, verify, and link their bank account or credit card to a fiat exchange first. Those like Coinbase, Kraken, or Gemini are reliable and safe places to get started.
After purchasing any cryptocurrency (we'll say BTC), it's a matter of a few steps and minutes before you're holding TRX:
- With BTC "in hand", sign up for an exchange like Binance, which lists TRX against popular counter currencies including BTC and ETH.
- After verifying, navigate to your Wallets page on the exchange and find the BTC wallet.
- Click on Deposit. The exchange will generate a BTC deposit address, which you can then copy to your clipboard.
- Go to the exchange where your BTC is, find your wallet and click Withdraw.
- Paste the BTC deposit address into the field here and click Send. You may need to confirm the transaction with your 2FA device before sending.
- The BTC will take anywhere from 10-30 minutes to hit your new wallet, and after it does, click on the TRX/BTC pair. Many exchanges have the counter-currencies listed at the top of the market, so if you click on BTC you'll see all the available altcoins denominated in BTC.
- Click Buy TRX and input the amount of BTC you want to exchange for TRX. Click Buy and that's it!
How to Start Building dApps
Ambitious developers seeking to construct their next decentralized application on the Tron blockchain have many resources at their disposal. The biggest online information hub is available at https://developers.tron.network. Here, you'll find most of the answers to your development-centric questions and can also talk with other Tron devs. Recently, Tron expanded from Java exclusivity, with the Tron Virtual Machine now making it easier to develop in any programmatic language—just like Ethereum.
Many developers will choose to make a standalone app or build one on Ethereum using the plethora of resources available to ETH devs. The two blockchains are very similar and work well together, so it's easy to take a dApp designed to run on ETH and then simply integrate Tron later. It may also be more practical.
In terms of tools, go download a Solidity compiler or use a website that does it for you. You also need to download Node.js and have a compatible operating system. Finally, to collaborate and share with other Tron devs, Yarn comes highly recommended and is available for free.
How Consensus Works
Participating in Tron's high-turnover Super Representatives votes is one of the best parts about being a TRX holder. TRX, when "frozen" generates a gas-type cryptocurrency called POWER, which is what TRX holders use to cast their votes. Locked TRX can be unlocked and recovered, so those worrying about freezing their precious coins and losing them after voting can be reassured.
- Go to TronScan and login.
- Ensure that your Tron wallet has at least 1 TRX in it. Without TRX you cannot vote.
- If your wallet isn't yet connected to TronScan then click on Open Wallet in the top right, and then input your wallet's private key. If you have the wallet's keystore file on your computer, it can also be imported this way.
- In your wallet, click the Freeze button to select how many TRX you'd like to freeze. They're only locked for 3 days, during which time they're unable to be traded. After the 3-day period has expired, your TRX is restored.
- Go to the Tron SR tab on TronScan and click on Votes.
- You'll see your balance of Power, TRX, and a timer showing when the next round of voting begins. There can only be 27 SRs at one time. This page also lists the current SRs and their own pages, where they list their reward distribution rate to helper nodes, members of the team and more.
- Click 'Click Here to Start Voting' to make a slider appear next to each SR and each candidate, which you can use to select how much of your POWER you want to vote with, and for who.
- After voting, your balances will refresh and if your SR is voted in (or remains an SR), you can support their node and begin reaping the benefits of the Tron ecosystem for yourself.


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Temasek, the Singapore state investment agency, has rebuffed an approach from China's three leading banks for its 17 percent stake in UK-based Standard Chartered, a report said on Monday, sending shares in Standard Chartered more than 5 percent higher.
The Financial Times quoted people familiar with the matter as saying the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China and China Construction Bank had made contact with Temasek in recent months about a possible deal.
However, Temasek rebuffed the advances because it considers its stake in Standard Chartered to be of financial and strategic importance, it said.
Shares in UK-listed Standard Chartered were up 4.2 percent at 17.34 pounds, off a high of 17.71, valuing the bank at 25 billion pounds ($51 billion) and Temasek's stake at about 4.3 billion pounds.
Temasek and Standard Chartered declined to comment.
Standard Chartered has been considered a takeover target for over 20 years, but past interest has come from western banks keen to increase their exposure to Asia and the other fast growing markets where the bank operates.
The interest from China reflects a perception that its major banks, which are the biggest in the world in terms of market value, will increasingly look at overseas acquisitions.
Standard Chartered's strong share price, in contrast to falling valuations for most other banks, is likely to deter interest at present from any possible western predators, such as Barclays, as it would make a deal expensive.
Standard Chartered's shares are up 16 percent this year, as investors have been attracted to its limited exposure to the global credit crunch and Asian exposure.


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How to Clean Your Fish Tank: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Regular maintenance and small water changes are unavoidable if you want to keep happy and healthy fish. It doesn't matter how good your filter is, you have to do it.
Allowing your tank to get dirty will cause a buildup of harmful bacteria and create the perfect environment for disease to thrive. And dealing with diseased fish is a lot harder that cleaning your aquarium once a week.
And if you follow this simple step-by-step guide for fresh and saltwater aquariums, it's an efficient straight-forward task that shouldn't take you very long. Your fish will thank you for it!
Benefits of Cleaning Your Fish Tank
When I say clean your fish tank, what I'm actually saying is maintaining your tank through water changes. And these water changes help restore and maintain a balanced aquarium by physically removing and diluting harmful chemicals while replenishing vital elements.
It doesn't matter if you own a fresh or saltwater aquarium, you need to do this. Here's why:
You'll Reduce Harmful Compounds
Ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate can all be harmful to you fish. During your initial Nitrogen Cycle, ammonia will turn to nitrite and nitrite will turn to nitrate, and most aquarium ecosystems lack the ideal conditions to efficiently process nitrate.
Nitrate isn't harmful to your fish, unless you allow too much of it to build up. Having high levels will stress your fish, making them vulnerable to disease and promoting poor growth and color development. Performing routine water changes will help control the levels of nitrate in your tank.
You'll Remove Decomposing Waste Materials
Decaying organic waste in your aquarium will release toxic nitrogenous products, phosphates, and other harmful chemicals.
Leading to poor water quality. In extreme cases, they can create an acidic environment, compromising the buffering capacity of your water and harmful pH swings can occur.
You'll Improve Water Clarity
Routine water changes help to remove discoloration and orders. And clear water plays a vital role in reef aquariums, bad water clarity will restrict the light intensity you need for proper growth of photosynthetic corals and invertebrates.
You'll Replenish Trace Elements and Essential Minerals
In the wild, there's a consistent source of minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. However, your filter will remove these vital elements or they'll become depleted as your inhabitants use them to grow. Water change will provide a fresh supply necessary for proper growth.
How to Clean Your Aquarium
Let's get into it, shall we?
Do I have to take everything out of my fish tank?
No, you don't want to do this…
It creates extra work and a large mess you don't have to deal with. Every surface in your aquarium will grow some beneficial bacteria, and removing your decorations may kill off some of this bacteria and reduce the quality of your filtration for a while.
Should I remove the Fish?
No, you don't need to remove the fish when you perform your regular 10-15% water changes. You're going to make more work for yourself than you need to, and is going to be extremely stressful for your fish. It could even cause physical injuries.
Now we've got the two common questions out of the way, let's start the step-by-step guide. Please note, some steps are split into Saltwater and Freshwater aquariums.
Step 1: Get Your Equipment Ready
Start by making sure you're fully prepared and have all necessary equipment:
- Algae pad or magnet
- A dedicated bucket (5 gallons or bigger if needed)
- Siphon gravel vacuum
- Thermometer
- Water conditioner
Step 2: Prepare Your Tank
If you have a water heater, you'll need to position this so it'll stay fully submerged while you're siphoning out water. If you're heater becomes exposed, it could crack or overheat and break. I would suggest turning your filter off as well.
It's not 100% necessary, but, if your filter's intake tube is at risk of becoming exposed by lower levels of water, turning it off with stop the chance of air getting into it.
Step 3: Clean the Sides of Your Aquarium and the Decorations
Get your algae pad or magnet and run it along the glass, be careful to scrub as little as possible.
It's best to use a dedicated algae pad or magnet, not a sponge or scrubber from your kitchen. It could contain detergent or cleaning chemicals which will harm your fish.
If you have an acrylic aquarium, you'll want to make sure whatever you use won't scratch it.
Using your algae pad, lightly scrub your decorations. If you're really struggling, you can remove them.
What you don't want to do, is remove them and use bleach or boiling water. This is going to kill your beneficial bacteria.
Pro Tip: Do this before removing water so you will be able to remove algae debris with the gravel siphon. This will also help prevent the algae from spreading.
Step 4: Siphon the Water and Clean the Substrate
Start by siphoning your tank's water directly into your dedicated bucket. It's best to buy a bucket purely for this purpose as residue from soaps or detergents can be harmful to your fish.
Whilst you're siphoning the water out, you'll want to carefully go through the gravel to remove as much of the waste as possible. If you use sand, don't use the vacuum like a shovel. Only use the hose part and hold it under and inch from the surface to suck up any waste. This will stop you from disturbing the sand.
If you've got very small fish, and you're worried about sucking them up, you can use a never-worn stocking on the end of your siphon. Just make sure the mesh is large enough to let debris enter.
Siphon your water until 10-15% of your tank's water has been removed into your bucket.
Pro Tip: Siphoning at and angle will prevent clogging as it allows the substrate to slide back out.
Step 5: Rinse Your Filter Media
You're not replacing your filter media. Doing that for a routine clean and water change would remove too much bacteria and upset the water chemistry in your tank, shocking your fish.
You're just giving it a rinse if it's excessively dirty.
And this is where your dedicated bucket of tank water comes in handy. Rinse them with the water in the bucket, NOT tap water. Chlorine in the tap water will kill the beneficial bacteria living in your filter and you'll have to start a new Nitrogen Cycle.
Pro Tip: Rinsing your filter media does not mean you never have to change it. Change it approximately every month. When you do, keep your new and old media together for a few weeks before removing the old one. It will give the new media time to colonize with beneficial bacteria.
Step 6: Add Your New Water
Use a thermometer to confirm that the temperature is within the correct range for your tank. A dramatic change in water temperature can kill your fish. If you're happy, carefully start refilling your aquarium.
Don't forget that your fish need some space between the water and top of the tank, so they have enough oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange to breathe.
Step 8: Cleaning the outside of Your Aquarium
Not essential, but it can make view your tank mates a lot more pleasurable. Only clean the outside of your tank with solutions which are designated as aquarium-safe. The ammonia fumes from standard cleaners can harm your fish.
On That Note…
Regular water changes is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy environment for your fish to thrive. And it's not very difficult, just follow the simple steps provided.


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Wicklow, who have won 12 Leinster titles in the Vocational Schools Senior Football Championship to date, booked their place in yet another provincial final, after a one-point win over Dublin in a cracking game of football at Roundwood on Saturday.
The sides were level three times over the hour, while Wicklow's victory was underpinned by a much improved second-half performance.
Dublin led by 0-7 to 0-5 at the break but Wicklow had a whirlwind start to the first five minutes of the second half. Wicklow registered a point by corner-forward Eamonn Wolfe and a goal flicked to the net by Stuart Murphy from a lineball by his midfield partner, the hugely influential Conor McGraynor.
Dublin battled back to regain a two-points advantage at 0-11 to 1-6 entering the last quarter.
But despite having to line-out without one of their star players -- Hughie Douglas -- Wicklow dug deep and scored the last three points by McGraynor, Wolfe, and Dean Healy to sneak a narrow win.
The two teams had a man sent off with red cards in the first five minutes of the second half.
Scorers -- Wicklow: C McGraynor 0-5, S Murphy 1-0, E Wolfe 0-2, D Healy, E Devlin 0-1 each.
Dublin: D Brady 0-5, C Dunne, D Mylod 0-2 each, C McHugh, S Cashin 0-1 each.
Wicklow -- P Miley; P O'Toole, P Geoghegan, S Fisher; S Ryder, J Byrne, A O Briain; S Murphy, C McGraynor; D Healy, J Merrigan, T Smith; E Devlin, E Wolfe, C McKenna. Subs: J Snell for S Fisher, P Crowley for A O Briain, Martin O'Brien for P O'Toole, C Power for C McKenna.
Dublin -- M Cooke; S Clarke, A Parsons, S Donoghue; C McHugh, B Creed, J McMahon; M Brady, S Cashin; C Dunne, L Alia, A Fallon; A Shanaghan, D Brady, D Mylod. Subs: M Griffin for A Shanaghan, S O'Donovan for L Alia.
Ref -- A Lagrue (Kildare).
Irish Independent


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Iraq Report: Sunni insurgents vs. al Qaeda in Diyala
Al Qaeda in Iraq continues to face opposition from Sunni insurgent groups. In the Buhriz district in Diyala province, the 1920s Revolution Brigades assisted Iraqi police in fending off an attack of upwards of 60 al Qaeda fighters. Multinational Forces Iraq identified the Sunni insurgents as the "Baqubah Guardians," however IraqSlogger reported the al-Ishreen Revolution Brigades (1920s Revolution Brigades) engaged in the fight. Multinational Forces Iraq described the fighting, and notes the coordination between the insurgent group, the local police, and US attack helicopters:
In an unprecedented combined action in Diyala Province, Iraqi police and citizen volunteers defeated a coordinated attack of approximately 40-60 al-Qaeda terrorists in the southern Burhitz area of Baqubah, Wednesday, and killed an estimated 21 insurgents, wounding more.
As the terrorists entered the city of Burhitz, a group of concerned local citizens, called 'Baqubah Guardians,™ and IPs stationed in Burhitz engaged the first wave of attackers, killing seven. At least two suicide bombers were killed before they reached their intended targets, with the bomb vests detonating prematurely.
The IP notified the Provincial Joint Coordination Center and requested Coalition Force attack helicopter support after the first engagement. Attack helicopters arrived and engaged another large group of heavily armed fighters staging near the first attack site, killing or wounding an estimated 14 terrorists.
The 1920s Revolution Brigades previous drove al Qaeda in Iraq out of Buhriz, with the help of US forces. The battles between the 1920s Revolution Brigades and al Qaeda began in April. The Anbar Salvation Council, through its ties in the 1920s Revolution Brigades, helped organize the anti-al Qaeda resistance in Buhriz. As these groups work with the US and Iraqi security forces, they are being integrated as local police or as provincial security forces.
The degree to which Sunni insurgent groups have turned against al Qaeda and are working with US troops and Iraqi security forces is an underreported story in the war. Approximately 25,000 Sunni insurgents from groups such as the 1920s Revolution Brigades, the Jaysh Mohammed, and the Islamic Army of Iraq have turned against al Qaeda at the behest of their tribal leaders. "Tribe members and others who agree to support Iraq's government have to sign a pledge form and consent to biometric scans of their fingerprints and retinas so their data can be kept on file," USA Today reported on August 6. "They are also vetted by the Iraqi government."
The strategy of turning the tribes and insurgent groups has been successful in Anbar, and is being applied inside Baghdad, Diyala, Salahadin, Ninewa, and Babil province. This is reconciliation at the micro level. Al Qaeda is threatened by this development and is actively targeting members of groups that have turned on them.
Al Qaeda in Iraq's heinous multiple suicide on the Yazidi villages near Singar in Ninewa province on Tuesday is the single greatest mass casualty strike since the war began. The initial reports of 175 killed have climbed to at least 400 killed, with the Kuwaiti News Agency reporting over 500 killed and 375 wounded.
Col. Stephen Twitty, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, warns that it is too soon to know the death toll. "So far the accounting of casualties has been very speculative,"ť said Col .Twitty. "The villagers and rescue workers are still trying to find those missing; and their efforts, and those of the local, provincial and central government leadership, along with the ISF here, have been tremendous." Multinational Forces Iraq estimates are 275 killed and 400 wounded.
The Kurdish Regional Government has stepped in and deployed about two companies, numbering about 340 troops total, of the Kurdish Regional Guards to provide additional security in the region. US troops and Iraqi Army soldiers from the 3rd Division are providing assistance to the recovery effort, and US air assets are providing air transportation to the wounded.
Elsewhere in the North, two civilians were killed and 33 wounded in a simultaneous, dual roadside bombing strike in the city of Kirkuk. The attacks bear the hallmark of al Qaeda in Iraq, which has been working to stir up sectarian tensions since Iraqi and Coalition launched major offensives against the terror group starting June 15.
US and Iraqi security forces have launched two sweeps against al Qaeda in the North since the bombings in the Yazidi villages. Iraqi soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, which is based in northern Ninewa province, captured seven suspected terrorists in the village of Abu Bareyj on August 14. Iraqi security forces captured eight terrorists during raids in Mosul and the Hamrin Ridge region. A sniper cell leader in Mosul and the leader of an Al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist smuggling cell in the Hamrin Ridge region were among those captured during the raids. Further south in Balad, US forces killed six al Qaeda operatives and captured 26 during a series of operations from August 9-14.
On the Shia terror group front, Coalition forces captured "a highly sought Special Groups weapons facilitator before dawn Thursday northeast of Baghdad." Three Special Groups operatives were killed and five others were captured during the raid. "The captured high priority individual was responsible for smuggling explosively formed penetrators (EFP), Katusha rockets and other weapons from Iran into Iraq," Multinational Forces Iraq reported. "The target was also responsible for the distribution of those weapons to Special Groups and extremist militants operating throughout Baghdad. The weapons smuggler had direct ties to senior militant leaders and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps-Qods Force." The Special Groups are essential Iraqi-born Qods force operatives.


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