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By Tom Westbrook and Byron Kaye
SYDNEY, May 20 (Reuters) - Australian banking, property and private health insurers helped propel the broader sharemarket to an 11-year high on Monday as investors cheered the conservative coalition parties' surprise election victory over the weekend.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 1.7% higher at 6,476.10 points, its highest level since 2007.
Shares of the country's biggest lender, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, No. 2 rival Westpac Banking Corp, market No. 3 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd and the fourth-largest lender, National Australia Bank Ltd, rallied between 6.3% and 9.2%.
The 'Big Four' banks added over A$27 billion ($18.70 billion) in combined market value in the trading session.
"The uncertainty has been removed," said Jason Beddow, chief executive officer of A$5.3 billion fund manager Argo Investments Ltd.
"For about a year we've been talking about all these Labor policies and looking at the polls thinking they're going to get in. And in 24 hours all the things everyone's been talking about for a year just don't really matter, which is extraordinary."
With just over two-thirds of votes counted, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) said Prime Minister Scott Morrison's coalition has won 75 seats in Australia's parliament, one seat short of a 76-seat majority.
Most major opinion polls had pointed to a victory for the centre-left Labor party. Labor had campaigned on a policy of closing some tax loopholes for owners of investment properties, which had economists anticipating downward pressure on house prices already in decline.
Shares of property classifieds company REA Group were up as much as 7.6% to a record high before easing slightly, while those of its rival Domain Holdings Australia ended 2.3% higher during the session.
Private health insurance stocks also rose sharply. Labor had campaigned on promises to curb annual rises in private health insurance premiums.
Shares of the country's biggest private health insurer Medibank Private were up 11.5%, while smaller NIB Holdings surged 15.8%. Both stocks were the top gainers on the benchmark.
The Australian dollar also got a lift, and was last at $0.6906, having bounced from a four-month trough of $0.6865.
Yet markets are still convinced the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will have to cut interest rates in the next few months, given protracted weakness in inflation and wages and a recent uptick in the unemployment rate.
The futures market implies a 62% chance of a quarter point cut in the 1.5% cash rate when the RBA board next meets on June 4. A move is almost fully priced for July and a further cut to 1% is baked in by December.
Coal companies Whitehaven Coal and New Hope Corp were up 1.4% and 1.8% respectively as climate change activists failed to sway the polls as much as expected.
Morrison, a coal promoter, won in part due to strong opposition to Labor in the coal mining heartland of Queensland state.
In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index ended the day up 0.5% or 53.35 points to 10,234.15.
NZ-listed shares of two of the 'Big Four' Australian-owned banks, Westpac and ANZ led the gains, up 9.1% and 7.7% respectively.
$1 = 1.4440 Australian dollars Reporting by Nikhil Kurian Nainan, Sonali Paul, Tom Westbrook, Byron Kaye and Wayne Cole; editing by Richard Pullin and Stephen Coates


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The modern apartment located in Yokohama, Japan has a total living space of 64 square meters. One of the interesting feature of this apartment is the renovation of the room with the addition of an L-shaped wooden wall.
Renovation on this apartment done by the architects of Sinato. After renovated, the rooms were previously not so spacious become more super efficient. An L-shaped wooden wall also serves to provide privacy for the sleeping area and keep the rest of the open space.
Elements of the partition wall is made of wood and the top is made of glass. Beside functioning as a separator of two main zones, this wooden walls can also serve as furniture, storage, and display space for artwork, books and other things.
All zones of room inside this apartment is designed with a simple modern style. And the selection of wood material for the partition walls, flooring and decoration became an important part to bring warmth into the room.


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#Algeria Hostage Crisis: Terrorist Want To 'Swap' 2 Americans For 2 Jailed Terror Figures, Blind Sheikh One Of Them
Update: Lady Al Qaeda Is The Other One
A U.S. Air Force aero evacuation plane is in the process of rescuing Americans and others who were taken hostage by an Al Qaeda-linked group at a gas plant in Algeria. The rescued hostages will be flown to a U.S. facility in Europe. An American from Texas remains missing[Houston engineer..ed] after an Algerian military raid on the terror group reportedly ended the hostage standoff at the remote gas plant in the Saharan Desert. Britain's Foreign Office said Friday the hostage crisis "remains ongoing," but gave no further details. Militants reportedly want to swap two Americans for jailed terror figures, a Mauritania news site reported. One of the two, Omar Abdel Rahman, masterminded the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.[More...]The Egyptian President, among others, also want the blind sheikh released. I wish the no eyed bitch would die already. Update: The other terrorists they want to swap for is Lady Al Qaeda aka Aafia Siddiqui:
In Amenas, #Algeria Hostage Crisis: Does This Really Hep?
#Algeria: Some Hostages, Including Americans, Escaped Captors
Unconfirmed Report: Several Hostages & Their Kidnappers Killed In Algerian Airstrike FRANCE 24: Hostages Forced To Wear 'Suicide Belts'?
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1 Requesting an exchange for the blind sheik, you say? Will wonders never cease!
http://tinyurl.com/bh2fu8w link to Atlas' post titled "Hagel Group Called for Inclusion of Algerian Jihadists behind current Hostage Crisis"
http://tinyurl.com/bh2fu8w link to Atlas' post titled "Hagel Group Called for Inclusion of Algerian Jihadists behind current Hostage Crisis"
Posted by: wtd at January 18, 2013 09:45 AM
2 So the Benghazi gambit failed the regime. Maybe this one will do the trick.
Posted by: EROWMER at January 18, 2013 09:54 AM
3 Hopefully this Administration won't fall for it, but I have my doubts.
Posted by: Moshe Ben Avram at January 18, 2013 10:12 AM
4 Chimpie would se4ll his mother for political power.
Posted by: Mark at January 18, 2013 10:14 AM
5 You mean woman Smeagol isn't dead yet?
Posted by: Kafiroon at January 18, 2013 12:03 PM
6 We can always give them back siddiqui. But first we have to take back all the information that is in her brain that we gave her. That means a frontal lobotomy. KILL ALL HIRABI'S!!!
Posted by: JusCruzn at January 18, 2013 12:10 PM
7 Put trackers in their ass and turn them in for trade of our guys then when they are handing out sweets in joy and victory...light them up.
Posted by: obsidian at January 18, 2013 01:08 PM
8 I hear you 5X5, obsidian.
Posted by: EROWMER at January 18, 2013 04:57 PM
9 Holy crap that bitch is fugly! No wonder they cover their women.
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Kratom strains are generally divided into three separate colors which are Green-vein, Red-vein or White-vein. This classification is solely dependent on the color of the vein leaves and the stem. Every kratom leaf has a particular color, and this color often determines the effect the leaf of the kratom will have on the body and mind. Different colors mean different chemical composition and different effects as well. The vein and the stem will get removed when the grinding process is taking place. The different types of kratom contain a variety of alkaloids, and every type has its unique effects. Here are some of the common strains of kratom you will get out there and get to know more about at https://saynotodisease.com.
- White vein kratom
This type of kratom is popularly known as a positive mood enhancer and a stimulant. The effect of every strain depends on various factors including the product quality, and the level of tolerance and the lifestyle of an individual. Nevertheless, white veins are generally known to be the most euphoric and stimulating of all kratom types. White kratom is mostly taken in place of coffee for more concentration, cheerfulness, and alertness. You can take this strain to boost your stamina, motivation, and concentration when you are working for long hours. Some common brands in this classification include the Borneo White, Pontianak White Horn, and White Vein Sumatra.
- Red Vein Kratom
The red vein kratom strains have red colored veins and stems. This variety is one of the best-selling and the most available kratom strains on the market. It's is sold more than the white and the green vein combined. Red vein strains produce some calming effects which give you some peace of mind and a feeling of well-being. Besides, red vein kratom works well as a sleeping aid for those with insomnia. It also relaxes the body muscles, and you can use it as a replacement or supplement of over-the-counter painkillers. Some of the popular brands in this classification include Red Vein Sumatra, Borneo Red, Red Thai, and Pontianak Red Horn.
- Green vein kratom
The green vein variety is somewhere between the white and red kratom varieties. Most of the people who have used this strain claim that it assists them in boosting focus and alertness. It's more subtle than the white or red veins, and they can be used in relieving pain and many other discomforts, mostly because they have no drowsy effects, which are often caused by most analgesic supplements.
Moreover, the green vein kratom strain can be combined with white or red kratom types to create a better flavor with a lasting effect. When correctly combined it prevents the overstimulation of the white kratom and the excess anesthesia caused by the red kratom strains. Some of the common brands in this classification include Pontianak Green Horn and Malaysian Green.
The kind of kratom which is suitable for you depends largely on the current situation you are in and your personal preferences. The best way to know the best kratom strain for you is to order a sample pack from a trusted vendor. The kratom sample pack consists of different kratom powders of the various strains available. By ordering these packs, you can easily determine what type of strain is most appropriate for your needs.


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What is Ketosis?
Ketosis Forces your body to get its energy by burning fat instead of carbs.
When you've reached a state of Ketosis, your body starts instantly burning fat for its energy instead of carbs.
Carbs are not the optimal energy source for your body, so up until we reach a state of ketosis, we are usually left feeling exhausted, under tension and low-energy by the end of each day.
Fat Is the body's ideal energy source. So when your body reaches ketosis you'll find your energy boosts, and you'll feel more concentrated than before, even late into the day.
Keto Vs Low Carb
Why aren't more individuals in a state of Ketosis?
The normal western world diet plan today tends to consist of enormous amounts of carbohydrates. Furthermore, for years consumers have actually been requiring slim and fat free variations of foods.
Through our diet plans, our bodies have been conditioned to burn carbs for energy instead of fat. As pointed out formerly, this can have serious effects to our sensation of well being.
So simply begin consuming more fat and less carbs?
Unfortunately, it's not constantly this simple. Considering that your body has actually been programmed for many years to keep fat and burn carbohydrates, we usually require some help to kick-start the procedure of ketosis into high equipment.
This assistance comes in the form of a chemical compound known as Beta-hydroxybutyrate (also called BHB). BHB informs your body to start the process of developing into a ketosis state.
How does my body get BHB?
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Purefit Keto will assist you to reach a state of ketosis much quicker than would be possible by diet plan alone. It'll help you to obtain slim, improve your energy level, improve your mood, and feel healthy and positive again.
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Decorating with Accent Chairs
So why and when would you use an accent chair? To bring in some color and sculptural design. Use accent chairs to add something different to your regular furniture design.
Using the Color Light Rose in Furniture Decor
What color sofa are your thinking? Probably something that is very neutral. But have you consider something that has some color that works great with other colors?
Successful Furniture Shopping Tips for Everyone
You can make home improvements by replacing your furniture. Buy what kind of furniture? And what tips can tips can be provided that makes for a successful furniture find?
Enjoying Each Other in a Comfortable Loveseat
Is your living space limited? Not wide or long enough for a full sofa? Consider using a loveseat. It is a small sofa that fit nicely in tight spaces.
Decorating With Modern Sofa Furniture
Modern sofa furniture – are you ready for the modern look? You can do so much that will make a living or family room stand out. Let's begin with the sofas.
Enjoying Your Down Time In a Rocking Chair
Rock-a-bye Baby! Oh!, that was in the good days way back when your mother rocked you to sleep. Now it's time to rock yourself to sleep with your own, comfortable rocking chair.
Classic Leather Furniture for Living and Family Room Areas
Looking for furniture for living or family room area? Let's go with classic-looking leather furniture. You won't be disappointed.
The Many Different Styles for Coffee Tables
Need a coffee table? You will find so many different styles to choose from that can compliment the living room furniture.
The Creative Style of Lamp Tables
Walk into any living room and you will notice a decorative lamp table. They range is size and styles that can make any room look dazzling.
How About a Modern Living Room Style
There are all types of living room styles – but how about a modern living room style for the next few years? You can have fun with lighting, paint color and much more. Let's take a look!
Sectional Sofas Bring Family and Friends Together
Sectional sofas are furniture pieces that have come of age. Many designs allow you to assemble pieces to form a sectional couch or separate them into individual furniture pieces.
The Chair of Kings – That is the King of Your Home
Leather is one of the finest materials you can get when selecting furniture. It is durable and long lasting. Not only that, it is also beautiful – especially leather chairs. We call them the "King of Chairs".
Relaxing The World Away With Your Reclining Chair
You come home from work. You're tired. You just need a few minutes to relax and get off your feet. What better place to sit than a nice, comfortable reclining chair. You can lean back and the weight of the world float away.
Using Coffee Tables to Decorate Your Living Room
The good ole coffee table. It is just not for coffee anymore. Coffee tables are for magazines, candy dishes, and interesting table decor. But mostly it is a table to set your feet on. Below are four pics on coffee table ideas.
The Modern Look of Furniture – It is Getting Better All the Time
Modern interior room furniture Notes: Who can't love the styles of modern furniture – especially those pieces in warm brownish colors. The table is interesting although not too functional –
Let's Live Classically
Black leather armchair in classic interior setting Notes: Some feel that the classics are dead – considering the new home designs that are being built. But you may be occupying
Classic Leather Furniture for a Class Backyard View
Beautiful living room, classic leather furniture with a fabulous view. Notes: If your room size allows, consider a large leather couch that stretch from one side of the room to
Modern Sofa Underneath Big Wall Clock
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Let this year begin a new season for you; not a time to look back, but to look forward. Let it be a time to realize blockages have been removed and boundaries pushed back.
The times of trusting in men are over, and it's now time that You trust Me completely to show you the way. It is time to move forward, to take new ground. This is your year of breakthrough, and you must accept nothing less.
Starting now let this be a year for you to dwell in My Presence like never before. It's time to reap the harvest, and tear down the strongholds of the enemy that you've allowed to hold you back. Let it be a year to bear much fruit with joy and fulfillment in My Kingdom. It's time to stand and decree in My name a year of victory, boldness, and joy in your life.
Let this year be a season in your life where you dwell in My presence so I can reveal Myself in new ways to you. Let it be a year of renewed praise and worship so that will draw nearer to Me. It is My desire to take up residence among My people, and reveal My glory among you. I want the things of Heaven to become so real to you that you will laugh in the face of the enemy, and this will happen when the Greater One lives within you.
Let this year change your way of thinking so that the supernatural becomes the natural for you. I want your mind to be so filled with heavenly things that you will begin to think naturally in terms of the impossible. This will happen because you are expecting Me to do exceeding abundantly things in your life.
Let this year cause My Davids to come forth. It is a time for those who least expected to be chosen for the task, but were secretly trained by Me to come forth. It's their time to come forth, because they were prepared for a time such as this. It will be those who have not tried to promote themselves and have often been overlooked by men. Your effectiveness will be all the greater because of your love for Me.
It's a new season in your life. Let this year be your year for greater things in Christ Jesus.
2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.


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If your idea of fun hiking does not involve strapping crampons or snowshoes on your feet, don't worry—spring is right around the corner and with it comes the "unofficial" start of hiking season. However, if you've spent the winter months lying around the house you may be in for a rude awakening once you make your first trip out onto the trail. If you haven't been working out, your hips are going to let you know just how much you should have been! Don't worry, though, you've still got some time to get your hips in shape before your first hike of the year. Here are three exercises to help you along.
Running-Man Lunge
This exercise will do wonders for stabilizing your hips and building the strength in your quadriceps.
Start by balancing on one leg as you raise your other leg until the thigh is even with your hip and parallel to the ground. Your leg should be at a 90-degree angle at this point.
Then, slowly bend the leg you're balancing on while you extend your dangling foot behind you. Lower yourself until the toes of your hanging foot touch the ground behind you. You'll end up in a lunge position. Then, push with your glutes to raise yourself back up to the starting position. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps for each of your legs, with 15 seconds of rest between each set.
Starfish Plank
This exercise will help build the muscles in your core and the lateral muscles in your leg. You'll also build up the muscles that support your knees when they're under heavy loads (like lugging around that new 70-liter pack you got for Christmas).
Start by lying on your right side and hold your body up on your right elbow and forearm. Stack your feet on top of each other and lift your pelvis so that your body is in a straight line. You'll be in a standard forearm plank position here. Then, lift your left leg until it is just past parallel with the floor, while your right leg and the rest of your body remains in a straight line. At the same time, raise your left hand until your hand, forearm, and upper shoulder are extended and in line. Hold the position for few seconds before returning to the start position. Do 3 sets of 10 reps for each side, with 15 seconds of rest between sets.
Clock Reach
This is a great exercise for improving your balance and increasing the strength of your hips and quads—perfect if you plan on tackling trails with some challenging descents.
Start by balancing on your right foot. Then, bend your right knee while you simultaneously extend your left foot in front of you and tap your left heel on the ground. You should go down low enough where you feel the burn, but no so low that you're shaky and unstable. Keep your hips level above your right foot and then return to the starting position.
Then, move your left foot about a foot to the left and tap the floor. Return to the start position. Bend your right knee again and this time, extend your left foot behind you and tap the floor with your toes. Return to the start position. Repeat this for 3 sets of 10 reps, then switch over to the other leg.


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text: Muslim Brotherhood rejected the long-standing arrangement with Egyptian government which turned a blind eye to operation of the Muslim group banned in 1954, and in turn, Muslim Brotherhood did not run for Shura Council, the upper chamber of Egyptian parliament. After the recent government crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood for its cooperation with Islamic terrorist groups and subverting the secular Egyptian state, the Muslim Brotherhood abandoned its previous political restraint and sent 19 members for Shura Council elections as independents. Egyptian government, as usual, rigged the elections, but this time many adherents of Muslim Brotherhood countered poll station falsifications with violence. Gunfights and clashes raged at several polling stations. Muslim Brotherhood is the largest opposition party in Egypt, supported by overwhelming majority of common Egyptians as honest, Islamic, anti-corruption politicans. Hamas is a Palestinian outgrow of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. Hamas maintains close ties with Muslim Brotherhood, receives money and logistical assistance for weapons transportation.


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Les Misérables
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In his astonishing, assured feature film debut, Ladj Ly stages an unconventional police procedural in Montfermeil, the same Parisian district where Victor Hugo set his landmark saga. Ly follows three plainclothes cops as they navigate—and inflame—the neighborhood's simmering ethnic and racial tensions, exploring the adversarial relationship between law enforcement and the neighborhood's poor Muslim population. Ly's vérité approach lends even more urgency to the timely tale of social injustice.
"[A] crackling police thriller partly inspired by the civil unrest that swept through Paris in 2005."
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Bunker Hill
On the morning of June 17, 1775, British regulars and American provincials clashed in a savage battle for possession of a strategic height overlooking Boston Harbor. Nathaniel Philbrick described the uncertain, dramatic start to this legendary battle in his recent book, Bunker Hill.
In the early months of the War of Independence, faith in General George Washington's leadership wavered. Among those strongly questioning Washington's strategy was his second-in-command, General Charles Lee. In this excerpt from Phillip Papas' book, Renegade Revolutionary, we see the tension building between the two generals.
Battle at Sea
The still winds plaguing the Atlantic Ocean on May 29, 1781, spelled likely defeat for the Alliance, a Continental frigate ship led by Captain John Barry. In this excerpt from Tim McGrath's book, John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail, we see how a mix of courage and lucky coincidence turned a seeming disaster into a stunning victory.
Fighting Infection
During the War of Independence, soldiers in the Continental Army and state militias were far more likely to succumb to disease than to the bullets or bayonets of their foes. In Jeanne E. Abrams' book, Revolutionary Medicine, we learn how General George Washington's efforts to prevent a smallpox outbreak amongst his troops early in the conflict represent one of the first successful American public health initiatives.
Following the Drum
In Nancy K. Loane's book, Following the Drum, she focuses on female camp followers during the American Revolution: among them nurses, cooks, laundresses, and even ladies of privilege, like Lucy Knox. Knox's presence at numerous encampments not only kept her family together during the war, but also facilitated a lasting friendship with a fellow camp follower: Martha Washington.
A Sincere Passion for Liberty
In Willard Sterne Randall's biography, Ethan Allen: His Life and Times, the author sheds new light on this lesser-known hero, beginning with the launch of a critical mission: seize cannons from two British strongholds and bring them to Boston to aid the Patriots' defense, which lead to the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
Forgotten Allies
During the fight for American Independence, the native nations of eastern North America found themselves caught between "two brothers of one blood"—the British and the Patriots. Joseph T. Glatthaar and James Kirby Martin's book, Forgotten Allies, recounts how Oneida tribal members found themselves facing increasing pressure to choose sides as the Anglo-American conflict intensified.
The Common Cause of America
After the Boston Tea Party, the city's inhabitants learned that fellow patriots both near and far made a spontaneous choice to stand with them, in support of "the common cause of America." In T. H. Breen's book The Marketplace of Revolution, he offers a look at how one city's rebellion became an entire people's war.
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In 1781, a 14-year-old boy named James Forten resolved to fight for the Patriot cause. While many boys as young as James made a similar decision, Forten also happened to be African-American, born into a free black family in Philadelphia. This excerpt from Julie Winch's A Gentleman of Color reveals the wartime life of a boy who would grow up to become a prominent businessman and abolitionist—and a celebrated Patriot.


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The system gives you access to your care team 24/7 through a patient portal, which allows you to report side effects in real time, receive medication reminders, involve your support system in your care and send secure messages to your care providers. It will allow us to deliver important materials regarding your care directly to your portal. It will also help your cancer care team to simplify tasks and share information across the team. Most importantly, it allows you to play a primary role in your own care and focus on what matters most to you.
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There's nothing that China loves more than trains that go really, really fast, but what if they could go even faster?
Chinese researchers are currently working on developing the true "China Dream" — the next generation of high-speed trains that will be capable of taking passengers to their destinations around the world at a top speed of 500 km/h.
SCMP recently spoke with Jia Limin, a professor at Beijing Jiaotong University, who revealed that these trains will run on a new hybrid-propulsion system that will allow for higher speeds than ever before even while chugging through some of the Earth's most extreme environments, "from deserts to alpine plateaus to rainforests," Li promised.
Of course, adaptability is important when you are attempting to lay high-speed rail lines across the entire surface of the Earth. China has made bids to build high-speed rail networks through the UK, Australia, Southeast Asia, Iran and Mexico, and already they are working on building 3,000 km of high-speed rail in Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia and Russia.
However, they've also had a run of rotten luck recently in this all-consuming mission. After triumphing over Japan in a battle to build a railway in Indonesia, that project has since been met with multiple delays and some just want it scrapped. In March, Thailand stated that it would be financing a long-proposed rail project by itself, thank you very much. Then, in July, it was announced that China would no longer be helping to build a high-speed rail link between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Meanwhile, China has also still received no response from Taiwan about a proposed cross-strait tunnel with high-speed rail.
Still, things are going quite well inside its own borders. Currently, China leads the world with over 20,000 kilometers of high-speed track. That is projected to expand to 30,000 km by 2020 and then grow to 45,000 km by 2030.
Perhaps, other countries will develop a similar need for speed when these 500km/h trains are rolled out. Currently, the top speed for China's bullet trains is only 350km/h.


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Kent County Council foster carers Carolyn and Derek Moody scooped a national award after one of their three foster children nominated them in secret.
Nathan, 17, who has lived with the family for eight years and calls Carol and Derek 'mum and dad', told judges of the Fostertalk permanency award they 'love me to their full potential'.
Nathan, who has disabilities, has also won a string of awards for his achievements and says he is 'proof' of how great foster care can change a child's life.
Kent County Council is urging others to follow in the Moodys' footsteps this Christmas and consider fostering Kent children who desperately need a stable home.
Carol, from Broadstairs, said: "When Nathan came to us he was so traumatised. He was really in a state and so neglected.
"He couldn't manage mainstream school and he needed a lot of attention and love. He had emotional, behavioural and learning disabilities and I was quite shocked at the level of his needs.
"But my husband and I made a pact with each other – no matter how hard it got, we would stick with it and we took out permanency on him. That makes such a difference – permanency really helps them feel like they belong.
"We put in a good five years of work, counselling and nurturing and then we got him into a special needs school. That's when he really started to excel because they were doing the same support work with him that we were and it helped that we had a great support network and a good social worker and fostering social worker throughout. He has achieved more than we ever expected him to.
"Then we found out he had nominated us for a Fostertalk Award and we were amazed and humbled at what he had done – he did it on his own and kept it a secret. We were really shocked when we got the phone call and really proud of him."
More foster carers are needed to foster children with disabilities and the Moody's urged people to open their minds and their hearts and consider fostering these children.
Carol continued: "Nathan has come such a long way. That is why I foster children with disabilities. They can find it difficult to get long-term families and I like to do what I can for these children. It always amazes me that no matter how difficult things are for them they always have a smile and watching them achieve is so rewarding – as Nathan, and my other boys, show, you can make such a difference.
"I think people shy away from fostering when they hear the word 'disability' but they need to read the child's story and see them as an individual. When they hear that word, they think, 'I'll need a stair lift or to rearrange my house' but not all of the disabilities are physical.
"You have to be in it for the long haul, you can't expect to turn things around in a short time. In Nathan's case, he had nine years' of damage to undo. But we claimed him and he claimed us.
"He started calling us mum and dad and wanted to be known by the family name. He's like my own son and I don't think of any of the children differently. 'Foster child' sounds so cold – to me, they're family and I do the best I can for them."
Nathan became assistant head boy at school at 14, then he got a Chief Scout's gold award, and then by 15 he was head boy.
He started getting gold awards from Virtual School Kent (which supports children in care), and in 2015 he got a platinum Scouts award, and achieved an NCS award.
Nathan, 17, added: "I nominated my mum and dad because they are the most wonderful foster carers I know. I'm their proof. Eight years ago they took me into their home and made me one of their own. Out of their own generosity, they loved me and cared for me – I couldn't dream of having a better family. They love me so much and I couldn't love them any more.
"I'm studying for my Level Two animal care at Hadlow College and hoping to do Level Three next year. I want to become a zoo keeper. If it hadn't been for my foster carers, things would have been extremely different.
"They have given me love, care and shown me how to listen to what I'm being told and do things I'm being told to do which has helped me get where I am in life.
"To be a good foster carer you need to be ready to take on a little bit of a challenge. Every child you get is different and it's hard at first. But eventually it is so rewarding when you see them change and develop."
KCC needs to recruit 200 more foster carers, including for children with disabilities. For more information, contact kentfostering.co.uk or call 03000 420 002.
The next fostering information event takes place in Ashford, 7pm on 8 December at Singleton Village Hall, TN23 5LB.


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On top of that we received a dental treatment plan for myself for $6500!!! I about fainted. Insurance will only cover $2500. I am looking for a second opinion from
Sorry for the long absence everyone. I had a slight problem with my heart over the winter months and now sport a brand new piece of equipment called a pacemaker. I feel much better now. However other areas in my life have suffered.
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My dh changed our plans on how to spend our tax rebate. We were going to make an extra payment towards our home equity loan. Instead....He has been wanting to trade in his 2 door pontiac G6. It had 113,000 miles on it and was not practical for traveling with our day care clients. The back seat was useless. Most of us couldn't get in and out of it. After much discussion I agreed he could trade it
It has been a year since joining the Frugal Village forums and living a frugal lifestyle. I have learned a lot and developed many frugal habits. My husband has also changed his spending habits. Our debt has significantly been reduced in the past year by reducing our spending and using the savings to pay off debt. We continue to snowball payments. As of today we have just one loan left as we paid off another loan. I am grateful for the inspiration the members of this forum have given me. Thank you.


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Best way to export iPhoto library? Have a look at my first post on this thread, which predates that export option in iPhoto, that pretty much deals with the issue with older versions.
One of those options is free. I'm just kind of irked by the idea that you should treat folders and files on your own computer as untouchable. There are a couple of ways to look at this. One: they're not at all untouchable. You have described perfectly how you might touch them. . Two: If you're the kind of person who really needs to visit with your files and folders for some reason, then run a referenced library. Three: The bigger issue here is that you're going to have problems in the future. These two user tips explain this is more detail: Regards. Aperture 3 User Manual: Importing Masters for Referenced Images into Folders. When you import images as referenced images, you can have Aperture place their masters individually into a selected folder or create subfolders to hold the files.
For example, you might have the imported image files placed in subfolders identified by date. You can create folder name format presets that you can quickly choose to select the folder name format you prefer. To create a folder name format, you select the name elements in the Folder Naming Presets dialog. You can specify a combination of name elements to create custom folder names. You can compose folder name formats that combine the following name elements: Version NameMaster FilenameSequence Number (1 of 5, 2 of 5, 3 of 5, and so on)Image YearImage MonthImage DayImage DateImage TimeIndex Number (1, 2, 3, and so on)Custom NameCounter (001, 002, 003, and so on)Current DateCurrent TimeCurrent YearCurrent MonthCurrent DayFolder NameProject Name You can also create a hierarchy of folders within folders. "Re-import" photos to iphoto-library.
Hi all, I´v have an kind of odd question.
Up until now I have imported all my photos from folders at my HDD with the option "Copy to Iphoto library" unchecked (hence only aliases to the "original" photos have been created). Once the photos have been imported I have created Events, Keywords, Albums and assigned Places to the photos. Now too my problem. Recently I have decided that I want to start Importing the photos with the option Copy to Iphoto Library checked and let Iphoto organize the photos in folders for me. Fat Cat Software – iPhoto Library Manager.
PowerPhotos now available for managing libraries with Apple's new Mac Photos app iPhoto Library Manager allows you to organize your photos among multiple iPhoto libraries, rather than having to store all of your photos in one giant library.
You can browse the photos in all your libraries directly from iPhoto Library Manager, without having to open each library in iPhoto just to see its photos, and search across all your libraries to help track down a particular photo. iPLM also gives you the ability to copy your photos from one library to another, while keeping track of photo metadata that is normally lost when exporting from one library and importing into another. Titles, dates, descriptions, keywords, ratings, faces, and place information are all transferred along with the photos, ensuring that you keep all that information you spent hours entering into iPhoto. Create and manage multiple libraries. Merge Iphoto into Aperture and make all. .........still having trouble and looking for suggestions/solutions.
I cleaned up my MacAir harddrive the best I could and now when I GET INFO on HD it says 137GB of 250GB available. I do a GET INFO on the Iphoto Library (CARS) out on my external drive that I'm wanting to MERGE. It shows size of 83GB. fyi there is ~900GB free space on external drive. First, I tried from Aperture......File/import/library/select CARS on external drive. After some time calculating, it gave message NOT ENOUGH SPACE available. Next, I tried just copy and past the CARS library from external to the MacAir HD. Again as noted in the original post, I do want all the pictures in the same library and aware of the ability to open both kinds of libraries in the new format (seems to be a common answer and work for some). Ideas? Thanks in advance. Aperture 3.3: How to use Aperture to merge iPhoto libraries. Languages Aperture 3.3 (or later) and iPhoto 9.3 (or later) use a new library format that lets you open both iPhoto and Aperture libraries using either application.
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Grayson is my 27 year old son who is developmentally delayed due to a rare chromosome disorder called "Ring 4". More information on this disorder can be found HERE.
He LOVES to receive mail...especially holiday greeting cards. He hangs them up & decorates his bedroom (he calls it his apartment) door with them...sometimes he keeps them up way after the holiday is over too because he likes them so much :)
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Cathie Rasch of RE/MAX Island Realty offers 3D Home Tours to Clients
Hilton Head Island SC September 11, 2015–RE/MAX Island Realty REALTOR® Cathie Rasch with RE/MAX Island Realty announces the addition of the 3D Tour platform to her online property marketing efforts.
3D Tour is an innovative new feature that allows homebuyers to tour Rasch Team-listed homes for sale by viewing a high-resolution view from any angle inside the home. This engaging experience helps homebuyers better decide which homes to tour in person and is available on the Cathie Rasch Team website.
"My Sellers are impressed with the technology and love how their homes are represented. My home buying clients are busy people that lead active lives and house hunting is so often an inefficient use of their valuable time," Rasch says. "No matter how many photos the listing agent uses, it's still challenging to get a real feel for a home and, thus, make a decision as to if it's worth a buyer's time to view it."
Rasch's 3D Tour is powered by the Matterport Pro 3D Camera that provides fully immersive, photorealistic 3D images. This takes the guesswork out of the process by allowing home shoppers to get 3D views of the interiors of homes, from the ceiling to the floor. Even videos can't provide the details that the 3D Tour gives.
"3D Tour is the equivalent of high-definition Google Street View, but for the interior of a house," she explains. "It provides consumers the ability to virtually tour a property in 3-D from anywhere in the world."
As an early adopter of the technology, the Rasch Real Estate Team is offering what few other agents in the Greater Hilton Head Area can – and potential home sellers are taking notice. Rasch likes that "Users can go online and interact with the doll house view, floor plan, and even walk through the property at their leisure from any desktop computer."
Rasch has been a full time RE/MAX agent for over 18 years, 9 in the Richmond VA area and 9 plus here in Hilton Head. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, South Carolina and Hilton Head Association of Realtors. She's earned the distinction of being in the RE/MAX 100% Club.
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Stripper's naughty nurse outfit ruled as a legitimate expense
Kinky outfits can now be added to the list of wacky items that taxpayers can claim as a legitimate business expense.
'Wacky' but not unlawful -- at least for Gemma Daniels, a self-employed stripper who has been vindicated after her claim for her Naughty Nurse and Schoolgirl getups was contested.
A customs tribunal says a "heavy-handed" HMRC told the Stringfellows dancer that she should not have claimed for the outfits, because she could have worn them outside of work.
'Over the top'
HMRC also used 'duality of purpose' to fight her claims for hair extensions, false eyelashes, 10-inch heels and what she called "over the top" make-up. It all came in at £10,500 in relief.
Perfume, which Daniels also claimed in her nine-year stint at Stringfellows -- which ended in 2014 after she developed a "distaste" for her work, would seem to prove the Revenue's case.
But she successfully argued to the tribunal that she did not wear perfume other than for her performances which, she candidly said, involved "getting naked in front of drunken men."
So judge Gary Brannan heard and seems to have accepted that Daniels "did not want perfume to feature in her everyday life to remind her of her dancing job."
'Not the correct test'
The perfume is reflective of the stance the judge took on her other claimed-for stage items, which extended to beauty treatments, waxing, fake tanning, lingerie and corsets.
"The fact that Ms Daniels could have worn make-up and the perfume outside her work is not the correct test," he said in the tribunal's judgment.
"Her evidence was that she did not do so and that she bought those items solely for her performances. We consider that she incurred the expenditure wholly and exclusively for the purposes of her performances and that it was therefore deductible."
Daniels said that her accountant had advised her that keeping a cashbook to record her business expenditure was sufficient for tax purposes.
But she later fired that accountant because, despite initially agreeing with their suggestion to accept HMRC's offer of a settlement following the enquiry into her expenses, she became "unhappy" with the accountant's work.
She also became unhappy with HMRC, which judge Brannan sympathised with, saying the "hard-nosed" Revenue enquiry inspector was "unreasonable" to decide to issue a Schedule 36 information notice.
"Daniels wrote to HMRC stating that she did not understand why her accounts should be questioned," the judgment says.
"[Her new accountant] complained about HMRC's conduct, claiming that HMRC's conduct constituted 'over-zealousness' which amounted to 'harassment' of Ms Daniels."
'Heavy-handed HMRC'
Judge Brannan, who agreed that the inspector was "heavy-handed", observed that the letter was taken by the Revenue to signal that Daniels wanted to appeal.
But then siding with HMRC, the judge upheld penalties issued against her for 'carelessness,' tied to an associated claim she made for 'home to work' travel bills, which he disallowed.
Turning to the long list of cosmetic items she expensed, he ordered HMRC's £10,500 bill to be slashed, saying her "appearance [was] critical to her earnings and indeed those of her engager."
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In rejecting the taxman's duality of purpose argument, judge Brannan added: "Her appearance was a very important part of her role at Stringfellows.
"The costumes and dresses that she wore were not the type of clothing that would be suitable to be worn outside Stringfellows and she would not have wished to do so."
His judgement, addressing her, concludes: "Uniforms, theatrical costumes and so on are allowable, not being deemed to be normal everyday clothing. You are an exotic dancer in a famous nightclub…[so you had] to be made up beyond what is appropriate in everyday use."
During the disputed period, Daniels lived with her mother who was in ill health and slept in a room that doubled as her office. The former dancer currently lives in "straitened circumstances with an income of approximately £6,000 per annum."
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LightPath Technologies Provides Quarterly Update on Infrared Initiatives
R&D Has Yielded 30% IR Manufacturing Cost Reductions
Evaluation of Prototypes with Prospective New OEM Customers for Thermal Imaging Systems Now UnderwayORLANDO, FL - (PRNewswire – January 14, 2012) - LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath", the "Company" or "we"), a global manufacturer, distributor and integrator of patented optical components and high-level assemblies, today provided an update to shareholders on its progress with infrared lens initiatives.
LightPath continues to cultivate its thermal imaging business and has started delivering production units to several new OEM customers. Sales and technical teams continue to contact OEMs who purchase infrared optics in this space and deliver prototypes of optical assemblies for their respective thermal imaging systems.
To support anticipated growth in its thermal infrared product lines, LightPath continues to implement multiple cost reduction programs and is simultaneously expanding the manufacturing capacity at its Orlando facility. During the past quarter, work has remained focused on molding yield improvement, expanded preform capability, and work station layout. These programs have already reduced manufacturing costs by 30% and the company is on track to achieve its expected cost targets. Additionally, LightPath has deployed new polishing equipment that increases the capacity of its glass preparation facility by 80% in anticipation of an acceleration of orders in the second half of fiscal 2013.
LightPath's chalcogenide optics provides significant material cost advantages for customers compared to the materials that are currently in use for high volume infrared systems.
Jim Gaynor, President and Chief Executive Officer of LightPath, commented, "We are excited to be in the position to penetrate this $150 million addressable market for infrared products, spanning a diverse customer base. We are continuing to expand our thermal imaging business with OEM customers and see additional opportunities as we introduce additional quantum cascade laser lenses which will be showcased at the upcoming Photonics West exhibition February 5th thru February 7th. These new lenses continue to interest customers in various subsectors, such as infrared countermeasures, gas analysis, and spectroscopy."
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LightPath manufactures optical products including precision molded aspheric optics, GRADIUM® glass products, proprietary collimator assemblies, laser components utilizing proprietary automation technology, higher-level assemblies and packing solutions. The Company's products are used in various markets, including industrial, medical, defense, test and measurement and telecommunications. LightPath has a strong patent portfolio that has been granted or licensed to it in these fields. For more information visit www.lightpath.com.
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The benefits of practicing yoga at work are endless. Want to start but are overwhelmed by the endless options and whether or not it's worth going with a paid versus free app?
Between the deadlines, team meetings, and to-do's at work, it's hard to find time to think about anything else, especially exercise. Staying fit is important, but we're not saying you need to run a half-marathon between meetings. Just a few minutes of mindful yoga poses a day can do wonders. So give it a try – your mind and body will thank you.
1. Ease Muscular Tension
Thanks to desk-bound jobs, many of us tend to sit slouched and with our shoulders hunched for the majority of the day. This results in sore muscles whether in the arms, legs, wrists or neck. Not only is having sore muscles painful, but it can lead to other things like headaches or migraines. Another common spot for soreness are the legs and thighs. The muscles can become tight from sitting all day. Not only will your legs be sore for a day or two, but the soreness can lead to tension in the lower back.
Certain yoga poses can ease the muscle tension and alleviate pain in your chest, legs, back, or neck. Poses that target main muscles include warrior, cow face, upward and forearm plank. It's best to do the poses for at least 30 seconds each. If you aren't sure how to do them, there are apps that can help like Down Dog: Great Yoga Anywhere. It's a free app that's meant for beginners. The voice recordings walk you through poses to ensure you're doing them right. Two more options that offer workouts to ease muscular tension are Yoga.com Studio and FitStar Yoga. The Yoga.com Studio iOS app costs a one-time purchase of $3.99, while the Android version is free with in-app purchases. FitStar Yoga is completely free with premium upgrades. Both options offer customizable workouts. You can create workouts according to your pains, skill level, or goals, or take a pre-built workout and add or subtract poses. Yoga.com Studio helps its 7 million users alleviate tension at work on a daily basis.
2. Restore and Rejuvenate
It's no secret that when we're happy, we thrive. This is extremely true when speaking about the workplace. Workplace enjoyment not only make us better workers, but leads to better and more quality work. And what makes your boss happier than better work?
Practicing yoga can help you become a happier person. A few minutes of poses and some simple meditation techniques can really brighten up your day. Our favorite poses include sun breath, cobra, and twist. These poses upen up your muscles, and cause a burst of energy and bliss. Don't have time? You can even do these poses at your desk. Try out the Universal Breathing - Pranayama app for iOS and Android. It only costs $4.99 and can really help you take a step back from your day and refocus. You can also find your zen with the Yoga Studio
app. It offers a large variety of over 65 yoga and meditation classes, 80 free poses and another 110 poses with in-app purchases. Choose by level and specific category, such as balance or relaxation.
3. Improve Your Posture
Yoga at the workplace definitely helps with correcting soreness and rejuvenating your body. But practicing yoga during the day can also be done as a precautionary measure.
One of the best ways to keep yourself healthy and feeling good, is having good posture. Many people focus on their posture when they're standing. But good posture is even more important to have when sitting. This is because we spend the majority of our days sitting – whether it's at lunch or in front of our computers, we need to make a conscious decision to avoid bad posture. Yoga is a fantastic little trick that many yogis use to improve the way they walk, move, and flex – essentially to improve their posture. Daily Yoga, as its name suggests, encourages you to practice yoga daily and is easy to fit into your routine. You can choose a lesson by goals, like stronger shoulders or back. If you want more, you can connect with other app users and be part of the community and share your advancements or struggles. The iYoga+ app and 5 Minute Yoga also aim to provide you with more than just poses. iYoga+ provides you with writeups on different poses and how they'll help you, while 5 Minute Yoga offers pictures that demonstrate poses to ensure you use the proper form.
4. Release Stress and Aggression
Feeling stressed about project deadlines or just frustrated by your manager's leadership style? Rather than taking out your frustrations on colleagues or your boss, turn to yoga. You can use Pocket Yoga or Sworkit to get your heart rate going. Pocket Yoga works with Apple's new HealthKit, for those that have the iPhone 6 or higher, so you can track every mile walked, calorie burned, and more. You can even connect your music app to listen to your own music over the app's instructor. Sworkit is ideal for in-office stress relief, as its workout sessions don't requires equipment. Just turn on the app and a trainer instructs you through the session. The app is free but signing up for premium for $5 per month gives you access to six-week workout plans built for you.
Practice for the Body and Soul
Many people view yoga as a way to meditate in a dimly lit room with candles. It's true, yoga can be practiced that way, but it can also be done in your office, at your desk, or between meetings. Holding some poses even for just a few minutes can alleviate tense muscles, be the zen you need, improve your posture, and release stress. If you need some guidance, just download one of our recommended apps and say "namaste"!


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Have you heard of Wool Dryer Balls? They are wonderful little laundry helpers! They help decrease drying time, eliminate chemicals and the need for fabric softener, reduce static and can be used for years. In this workshop we will be making 4 balls.
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Collector's Corner
It seems as though we've been welcoming lots of new people to town so I thought I would give you all an update on tax payment information from my office.
Williamsburg operates on a fiscal year which runs from July 1st - June 30th.
Real estate taxes are paid quarterly, with bills being generated and mailed twice a year at the end of June and the end of December. Each of these billings has two coupons on the bill, one for the first/second quarter due and one for the third/fourth quarter due. Payments are due on August 1st, November 1st, February 1st and May 1st. If these days fall on a weekend, the bills will be payable by the following Monday.
Personal property taxes follow the same dates etc. as the real estate taxes.
Water/sewer bills are generated twice a year, in the spring and fall, depending on when meter readings can be obtained according to the weather. There is a small reader located on the outside of your house. This must be kept clear at all times, please do not stack wood, plant shrubs etc. in front of the reader. It also should not be behind a locked gate or a yard with a dog. If you suspect you may have a leak, or even if you don't, it is a good idea to check periodically. You can do this by checking your meter in your basement when you are at home and you know no one and no device is using water. If your meter is turning, there is a leak somewhere and even pinhole leaks add up to lots of extra usage! As a homeowner, this is your responsibility.
Motor vehicle excise bills are generated by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The bulk of bills are sent in February or March for the calendar year, however, bills are generated and sent several other times a year as vehicles change ownership etc. If your address is not correct on your bill, you must notify the Registry of the change, it cannot be done through my office. Bills are payable 30 days from issue. If unpaid after the due date, demands are issued and payable in 14 days. If they still remain unpaid, bills are then turned over to the Deputy Collector in Easthampton and stiff fines and interest apply as well as "marking" you at the Registry which prevents you from conducting business until the bills are paid in full. Once bills are late and have been turned over to the deputy for collection, payments must be handled through that office in Easthampton and can no longer be accepted in my office. According to Massachusetts General Laws, partial payments on excise bills cannot be accepted.
A big misconception seems to be the date bills are actually payable and the "grace period" for payment. Guidelines for Massachusetts collectors are that all bills are payable by and must be received in my office by the due date. Interest and applicable fees apply beginning the day after the bill is due. The "grace period" is the time from when the bill is issued until the date it is due.
Payments can be sent to P.O. Box 488, Haydenville, 01039, and paid online (except excise tax bills) as well as paying in person to the Collector's Office. Partial payments for all bills other than excise bills are acceptable if you want to pay ahead or absolutely cannot pay the bill in full, keeping in mind that interest will accrue on the balance due amount.
Municipal Lien Certificates or Final Water Readings are $25.00 each. Please remit a request, along with a SASE and payment made to "Town of Williamsburg" to Tax Collector, PO Box 488, Haydenville, MA 01039.
I would like to thank the taxpayers in Williamsburg who always make every effort to pay bills timely which keeps the town government functioning. I enjoy seeing everyone to say hello to, even though you probably aren't crazy about seeing me so often!


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Hi there!
Welcome and thanks for stopping by at my blog!
In here, you will find several experiences in my overall life which I find worth mentioning. Aside of that, I'm maintaining a separate category which is aimed to share my stories about developing Excellia.
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Thanks again, and have fun reading!
- Mike