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Russian Ambassador to Pyongyang Alexander Matsegora on Friday dismissed as unfounded the U.S. allegation that Pyongyang acquired Russian missile defense technology, Sputnik reported.
"I would like to state with all my responsibility that the allegations against Russia about its sale of missile and air defense technology to North Koreans are contrived and absolutely unfounded," Matsegora said.
Calling the allegation "another hoax" against Russia, the ambassador said the United States is also "trying to justify its destabilizing policies in the area of international security."
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled Thursday at Pentagon this year's Missile Defense Review which contains the country's intention to expand its missile defense capabilities.
The review claims that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had obtained Russian missile defense technology and had begun developing its own mobile missile defense capabilities that resembled those of Russia.

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In 2004, Boulet's friends advised him to start a blog, a place to collect his reflections of everyday life. Based on entries in his sketchbooks, Notes is an on-going witty and inventive commentary on living in Paris, food (and sell-by dates), sex and the work of Mireille Mathieu, the French songstress. Volume 1 collects the entries from the first year, 2004.
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Taken as a whole, the District's financial position is solid even after experiencing a severe decline in the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) from 2009-2014. This year the District saw an increase of 9.37% in EAV and according to the Township Assessors, the EAV should continue to increase over the next several years. The District maintains solid financial reserves and prudent financial management and planning.
In 2015, Moody's affirmed the District's rating of Aa3 for the refinanced $8,500,000 2015A Series G.O. Refunding Park Bonds. In 2015, Standard & Poor's assigned an "AA" rating with a "Stable Outlook" for the refinanced 2015A Series G.O. Refunding Park Bonds. S & P also affirmed an "AA" rating for the District's G.O. Limited Park Bonds and G.O. Refunding Alternative Revenue Source Bonds (ARS).
In August of 2017, S & P reaffirmed a rating of "AA" rating before our most recent G.O. Refunding Alternative Revenue Source Bond issue for $3,630,000. Bond Series 2017A was issued for the redevelopment of Corinne J. Rose Park and its outdoor aquatics facility.
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We should be joyous in the sense that our own death means the prospect of our going to be with Christ (2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:21-23; Rev 14:13). We need not fear death - the final enemy - as even it is incapable of separating us from the love of Christ (Rom 8:38-39). Christ's death delivers us from any fear of death (Heb 2:15).
Nevertheless, our sorrow should be mingled with joy and hope (1 Thess 4:13). Notice that Paul does not say there should not be grief - but that our grief should be different from the grief of an unbelieving world. Though we may grieve, we can also take great comfort (1 Cor 15:55-57). Worship can be especially important at this time in one's life ... i.e., David and the death of his on (2 Sam 12:15-23); Job and the death of his children (Job 1:18-21).
Regarding the death of unbelievers, our sorrow and grief is not mingled with the joyful assurance they have gone to be with the Lord. This sorrow, especially regarding a close loved-one is very deep and real (Rom 9:1-3). Yet, we often do not have absolute certainty that an individual has persisted in refusal to repent all the way to the point of death. The knowledge of impending death often results in genuine heart-searching on the part of the dying one. At such times, sometimes the words of Scripture or testimony heard long ago are recalled and the person may experience genuine repentance and faith. Sometimes we do not know. Nevertheless, after a non-believer has died, it would be wrong to give any indication to others that we think that person has gone to Heaven. It is misleading and gives false assurance, and may diminish the urgency of the need for those still alive to repent. It is better to focus on the fact of the sorrow we may feel at the loss causes us to reflect on our own life and destiny. It often, is the best time to share the gospel, as the Lord presents opportunities. It is often helpful at such times to speak with genuine thankfulness for the good qualities and the good things the deceased has done. We can thank God for the common grace exhibited in the individual's life. This requires honesty and mature judgment (the inevitable reaction to the death of someone widely known as evil and destructive [ie, Adolph Hitler]; Prov 11:10). David speaking of Saul despite the fact that Saul has tried several times to kill him (2 Sam 1-19-24)


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"It's good, it's GOOD!" Yes that's right, this movie is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen,. Staring Jim Carry, Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman in this hit comedy from Universal. Not all doesn't this movie one of Jim Carry's better films it's all around a good movie. The movie is rated PG-13 and has all around good special effects when need. The plot is very good and the funny factor is out of this world.
The movie starts off with Bruce and man in his late 30′s working for WKBW still pushing the lesser side of the news. Hist dreams of hitting it big as a news anchor but it seems everyone (including god) are pushing him down. Bruce rants about how god is picking on him so much that he ends up losing his everything all in one day. Finally someone has had it, GOD (played by Morgan Freeman) calls forth Bruce and give him all his power and challenges him to take on the big job to see if he can do it any better.
I can't see anyone else playing in this movie. Overall it was just down right funny. I had to see the movie 3 times just to get it all in due to me laughing so hard and missing the next few scenes. One big hitting scene was when Bruce was at a cook off and a meter hits just outside it. That scene was the best as you if just looked at his face when it happen. "What if god was one of us.." The lines given by the actors where right on and for me this movie has become one of my weekly watches just because. If you own the DVD you get to see the deleted scenes which are just great. If the movie itself wasn't what you need then the outtakes, OMG so good. Freemen did a good job with his role too. I mean the jokes and puns were done it was just overall dam good and yes it was gooood.
If you want to stop and cut the jokes and move on to the real story we can for a sec. Jim Carry and Jennifer Aniston work very well together. In fact I can see them teaming up on other projects in the near future. It was over all very good how each show their characters and how they change through the story to the end. Morgan Freeman did a dam good job in his role. He was right to the point and was still funny as he is very good at doing that in movies. Lets not forget the people behind the scene now. They did a great job with this movie. Tom Shadyac did a great job as well as the script writers and the people working on the sets and make up. I would have to say the DVD cover is created as hell. The Earth as a yo-yo (HA HA).
If you follow the movie from start to finish you will understand it all and well its a good script. It stars off very good showing you why Bruce is in the spot he's in and the way the jokes flow with the story and it moves on to the next scene. I for one didn't find a moment where I would want to skip to fall asleep. The whole god thing may get some people up in arms and I'm sure it did. But don't forget that his is a movie and not real life. It's met to entertain us and give us a good life outside of our own problems. I'm sure many people can understand the story and even believe whats going on the scene. I for one had a blast with it.
There was only a few things in the story that just didn't work out for me and well was just them going over the top. The whole finding the body which all the records and the weed with CH 5. It was just over the top but was very funny. (Spoiler here) Near the end when he got hit by the truck, sorry but he would be dead like run over dead not just hit and fly a few feet. Even know this movie is about god giving his power to another, I don't know maybe because he had god's powers that it protected him some. The movie came across as a down to earth movie and I thought that whole scene was just over the top too. The one thing I thought they messed up on was the end when you had Bruce is the hospital bed and he was holding Jennifer Aniston and you see the pray beads in his hand and then the next scene they appear there. Which if you watch it he had them in his hand from the start. Not a big deal but that's what I look for in movies (being picky too).
Not to many in this movie. The way they were done as I think the editing team did a dam good job as in movie movies where CGI editing is added in they darken the screen to where its hard to see whats really going on to cover up the mistakes they made. Not int his movie. The best parts that I loved where the 7 fingers and the pulling of the moon. What most people forget now days that special effects don't just mean CGI and computer graphics. No there are many non computer and just out right old style camera tricks in this movie. The dog going to the bath room was funny as hell and I'm still not sure if they got the god to do that or if they used some kind of CGI and well I don't care as it was funny.
Over all I loved this movie. There wasn't much that I hated in this movie so giving it a 5 out of 5 isn't that far fetch if you have seen this film. The cast did a great job telling the story, the special effects where just out right good and made you believe it was real. The action in this movie was good, which keeps you wanting to know what happens next and the outtakes just rocked. Call me crazy but this movie was one of the best Jim Carry movies I have ever seen to date.
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Sacramento, California, United States
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Imagine what you could do here.. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Apple Infrastructure Services group is looking for a Disaster Recovery Program manager to drive, report, plan and execute for Disaster scenarios. You will be in charge of tracking all aspects of a given program from requirements gathering phase to implementation. You will communicate progress, issues and the status to the executives and to all relevant teams. You thrive in a dynamic and complex environment and will help define and deliver the Disaster Recovery infrastructure, software, security and system needs that make Apple. In addition, you are a pivotal player in contributing to scaling, maturing operations and the best methodologies. This is an exciting position demanding a validated background in both technology and project management. At Apple, you will share in a dedication to top quality by partnering with several groups, all driven to support innovation. Key to your success will be the need to act as a business analyst on applicable domains, analyzing business needs and requirements, participating and representing as required in problem solving and design of engineering discussions. Performing data analysis to drive key decisions is the norm..
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- 5 + years of project management experience
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills -- you are proficient in communicating to all levels of the organization
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- Well-rounded technical experience (OS, hardware, database, networking, programming, etc.) is a plus
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- We seek a self starter, forward-thinking person with strong leadership capabilities.
Defining and executing the full project portfolio Author and lead comprehensive project schedules including key work you're doing, breakthroughs, dependencies and resource allocation plans Handling open issues and working multi-functionally to achieve remedies as necessary Understand dependencies for delivering products and facilitate discussions to assess critical paths Establish key landmarks and drive progress to accomplish breakthroughs in timely manner Ability to handle out of band requests. Utilize knowledge of business requirements and processes to develop appropriate testing procedures to master availability of most important functions Work with technology associates to develop recovery procedures of systems and applications supporting high-demand business functions COMMUNICATE/PRESENT AVAILABILITY AND RECOVERY STRATEGIES Lead multiple project activities involving product meetings, DR project team meetings, validation sessions, and testing Continually review and maintain plans and procedures to ensure that documented information is current and recovery methods support the corporate strategy Identify, document and provide feedback on critical departmental processes and resource requirements to upper management Update/Maintain documentation
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text: Add comment Worth the wait: We braved the queues at 7 cult Beijing food spots Try out these Beijing crowd favourites By Annabelle Lim Posted: Tuesday May 7 2019 Gulou Mantou. Photos: Annabelle Lim & Chong Yun Xin While Beijing's no stranger to swanky bars and high-end restaurants, there's often nothing more satisfying than classic street food for when you need on-the-go gratification. The next time hunger strikes, do as the locals do and check out these brilliant neighbourhood spots. Just be prepared for a wait – though luckily there's no flavour enhancer like anticipation, right? Baoruimending Roubing (宝瑞门钉肉饼店) Almost the literal definition of a hole in the wall, this cosy eatery is tucked away in the corner of a construction site. Without any prominent signage, it can be hard to spot both the store and the long, ever-present queue that snakes out from its front entrance. It's also recently shifted away from its usual spot, the resilient bun slingers seemingly engaging in (and winning) a round of musical premises with authorities. Arriving after the lunch rush still sees a queue of at least 20 minutes, followed by another ten waiting for food to arrive. Packed to the brim with locals squeezed between wooden tables and stools, everyone's here for one thing, and one thing only – Baoruimending's (in)famous roubing. These meat buns (5RMB each) are, without exaggeration, the size of baseballs. Stuffed with beef mince and spring onions then encased in dough, these roubing are pan-fried to crisp, golden brown perfection. Flavoursome and, dare we say it, moist, be careful not to get scalded by the piping hot juice that oozes out when you take a bite – dip them into vinegar (optional) to help cut through the richness of the meat. It's no wonder locals leave the shop carrying bags full of these buns, so be prepared to wait, no matter what time of day. Read more 59-2 Chaoyangmen Bei Xiaojie (Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng) Chongqing Laojie Xiaomian (重庆老街小面) Located just five minutes away from Andingmen station lies this Chongqing noodle speciality shop. Like all the other spots on this list, it's unassuming, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled as you walk down Andingmennei Dajie. Chongqing Laojie Xiaomian sells a variety of spicy noodles – from soup to dry options – but the real house favourite is ganban wanzamian (干拌碗杂面).Priced at 16RMB for a small bowl and 20RMB for a large, these dry noodles feature thin, alkaline noodles (resulting in a pleasingly chewy texture) topped with chickpeas, pork mince and spring onion. To thoroughly enjoy these noodles, mix them well, getting all of the chilli sauce that's hidden at the bottom of the bowl. The chickpea topping, though, is the true knockout. Cooked down to almost a mush, it still retains its shape and form, resulting in a creamy texture that lends a nice richness to this bowl of spicy, addictively chewy noodles. There's also a meatless version that's simply called dry mixed noodles (ganbanmian, 干拌面). Piece of advice? Start with mild spice and ease your way up the spice levels. Never underestimate Chongqing spice. Read more 103 Andingmennei Dajie (Beixinqiao, Dongcheng) Dahua Jianbing (大华煎饼) Located in the hutongs, this iconic, long-time favourite is truly a cut above other jianbing vendors. Its shop sign simply involves a printed piece of paper stuck on a glass display, though the winding queue is enough of an obvious sign of where it's located. Locals, in particular, rave about Dahua's baocui (薄脆) – that crispy fried cracker that goes inside each jianbing. And without a doubt, that truly is the star of the show. Light and crispy, Dahua's baocui helps create the perfect mouthful. The signature option here is the double egg jianbing (8RMB), including all your classic toppings like spring onion, coriander and fermented bean sauce. If you're feeling particularly indulgent (or hungover), the supreme combo jianbing (20RMB) is also definitely worth a try. Featuring all the same toppings of the double egg jianbing plus cheese slices and bacon, it's good. Very good. We'd tell you that the cheese adds to the overall savouriness of the jianbing while the bacon adds a lovely textural element, but we probably don't need to. It's jianbing, with cheese and bacon. Read more 21 Beijianzi Xiang (Beixinqiao, Dongcheng) Date Cake King (枣糕王) Formerly located right near Wudaokou station, queues for this beloved cake were once a familiar sight on Wudaokou's main drag. Though now relocated to a slightly more protected spot a few metres away, the long queues still remain the same, stretching out to the street at practically all hours of the day.Similar to a sponge cake, these fluffy, moreish cubes are made with real dates and contain just the right amount of sweetness. What's more, Date Cake King's got a buy more, get more policy, offering a free 250g for every 500g of cake purchased. At 11RMB for 750g, the cake here is quite literally sold in paper sacks – and is worth every second of your time spent waiting in line to get it. In fact, these cakes have amassed such a large following that they've opened two other outlets, another one in Wudaokou in the Lotus Building and another in Xidan, though the queues are still as long as ever. Read more 29 Wudaokou Chengfulu (Wudaokou, Haidian) Gulou Mantou (鼓楼馒头店) Frequented largely by lao Beijingers, Gulou Mantou has definitely been given the stamp of approval by locals. Mantou (馒头) – a cloud-like steamed bun – varies from the softer and fluffier buns found in restaurants to firmer and denser versions made for the working man's lunch. Gulou Mantou specialises in the latter, its hearty buns steamed in giant metal baskets. With plain mantou starting at just 1.2RMB, it's no surprise why this spot is widely considered an institution. They also do a red bean (2.5RMB) and a brown sugar version (2RMB), in which their giant portions and generous fillings make for the ideal walk-and-go breakfast food. As one wise old Beijinger standing in line succinctly put, 'It's good'. Read more 139 Guloudong Dajie (Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng) Jinchengfu Jiaozi 金盛福饺子 Tucked away in a corner of a supermarket is this humble little store selling a variety of dumplings. About a ten-minute walk from the nearest subway station, Jinchengfu is nestled between construction work and residential estates, making it a neighbourhood crowd favourite.The dumplings here are jam-packed with filling and come in 12 different varieties to choose from (though by dinner, most flavours will have sold out). A generous meaty mix is wrapped in a thin dumpling skin that falls halfway between the thicker dough found at most dumpling places and a wonton wrapper, creating a shiny, translucent exterior once boiled. Flavours range from traditional pork with leek and Chinese cabbage, to the slightly more obscure chicken with wood ear mushrooms and pork with carrots and corn. Like most dumpling spots, Jinchengfu prices their dumplings by the half kilo (500g), making it roughly 15RMB for ten dumplings.There's no seating area in the store, so either get your jiaozi raw and cook them when you're back home (a popular choice among those who frequent the shop), or eat them like us, standing up and hunched over whatever counter space is available. Read more 2 Weigongcun Lu (Haidian, Haidian) Xisi Baozi Pu 西四包子铺 Xisi Baozi is an old Beijing classic. Having been around for decades, Xisi stays true to tradition, making their buns entirely by hand and steaming them in traditional wooden steamer baskets. Their classic pork buns mixed with leeks are a definite must-try. They've got that succulent juicy filling we all love, and an exceptionally thin skin that makes for the perfect meat-to-bun ratio.Xisi Baozi sells their buns by liang (两), with each liang getting you three buns priced at 6RMB. Worry not vegetarians, Xisi Baozi also has meatless options, which alternate regularly. When we went, it was zucchini and egg baozi, perfectly seasoned and an absolute stunner. If you really want to go all out for that classic baozi pairing, do as Beijingers do and order yourself a bowl of chaogan (炒干), a thick, starchy stew made of pig's livers and intestines, boiled for hours and seasoned with a combination of garlic, vinegar and soy sauce (9RMB for a small bowl and 18RMB for a large). Read more 31-24 Xishenku Dajie (Houhai, Xicheng) Read more Beijing's best street food A beginner's guide to the capital's quintessential street food dishes Read more Posted: 12:59 pm, 06 October 2016 The best late-night and 24-hour eats in Beijing Whether you're burning the midnight oil or painting the town red, these spots aim to please at any hour Read more Posted: 1:00 am, 15 April 2019 A beginner's guide to noodles in Beijing Oodles and oodles of noodles! 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For any inquiries about the UK national competition please contact Jacky Atkinson (email klquktrustee1[at]gmail.com). The Kids' Lit Quiz is a major national celebration of books and reading imported to the UK from New Zealand, which offers irresistible reading challenges, broadens awareness, is hugely motivating for boys - and, best of all, is great fun!
Regrettably, due to the ongoing situation with the Coronavirus, the New Zealand Organising Committee have cancelled the World Final 2020 which was due to take place on the 13th July 2020.
Our National KLQ UK winning team from Keswick School have been informed and understandably are very disappointed.
For further information, please contact your Regional Organiser.
Our KLQ UK People page provides an overview of the main people involved with Kids' Lit Quiz UK.
We have received the following report from the UK World Final Team 2019 from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School:
There is a poster in our school library that reads "Reading takes you places" and this summer we were living proof of that statement. As the UK team in the Kids' Lit Quiz World Final 2019, we thoroughly enjoyed our once in a lifetime trip to Singapore. The National Library Board of Singapore in conjunction with Kids' Lit Quiz organised an unforgettable itinerary and had obviously put a lot of thought and work into arranging a host of activities and experiences that allowed us to see the best of Singapore.
As keen readers, one of the highlights of the trip was meeting 40 other young people who shared our love for reading. A visit to the Tampines regional library with its six floors and over 400,000 books gave us all a severe case of library envy. We also enjoyed exploring the flora and fauna of Singapore by visiting The Gardens by the Bay, the Botanical Gardens and the Singapore Zoo River Safari: it is not every day you get to see pandas up close!
It was fascinating to learn about the ethos behind Singapore society on the wall of contrasts at the Singapore Discovery Centre. We were all amazed by the beautiful buildings in Marina Bay and the Durian fruit shaped theatre inspired us to try this most evil smelling of fruits. It is safe to say that while we were brave enough to taste it, it was an experience we will not repeat. The water and light show that evening provided a fabulous end to day two.
Day three involved starting at the very interactive Singapore Science Centre and was followed by an engaging talk by Andy Chua, local Singapore author of the Fossil Finder's series. The day ended with a Heritage Trail in which we visited a mosque and temple.
Friday brought the World Final of the Quiz, which proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It was won by a very deserving U.S team. However, we were all made to feel like champions when told that the 44 children on the stage represented the top 0.6 percent of all those who took part in the Kids' Lit Quiz around the world.
The next day the serious business of exploring Singapore continued with a visit to Fort Canning park and the National Museum of Singapore, where we discovered more about the history of this fascinating country. At the former Ford Factory museum, we learnt about the fall of Singapore and the dark days of World War Two.
The Gala Ball proved a fitting end to a wonderful week. The highlight was listening to one member of each team speak about their favourite book and we all left with even more books on our 'to read' lists.
The Kids' Lit Quiz team from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who made our trip possible. Special thanks go to Serco, who supplied us with the bags which we crammed full of wonderful souvenirs from Singapore. The librarian's trophy provided by Softlink is in pride of place in our school library now and we were very appreciative of their contribution towards the celebration tea in London. The £500 travel bursary from MLS/Capita Reading Cloud was likewise much appreciated for its help in getting us to Singapore. We would also like to thank the publishers who supplied all the book prizes and the authors who came along to sign them in London. For children who love books it was a dream day out.
We are very aware that none of this would have been possible without Wayne Mills' brilliant idea to set up the Kids' Lit Quiz and we are very grateful for the support provided by Tanja Jennings in Northern Ireland and Jacky Atkinson on behalf of KLQ UK. Thanks to all the people mentioned we had the time of our lives with like-minded people who love books. It was an absolute honour to represent the UK in this year's quiz and wewish good luck to all those who take part in KLQ UK 2020.
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The winners of the 2019 National Final are Keswick School.
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President Umaru Musa YarAdua yesterday explained his joker for the Niger Delta crisis.
President Umaru Musa YarAdua yesterday explained his joker for the Niger Delta crisis.
He said the newly created Ministry of the Niger Delta will serve as the primary vehicle for the delivery of his Administrations agenda for the rapid socio-economic development of the oil-rich, but long-neglected region.
The ministry, according to the government, is to co-ordinate environmental and youth empowerment policy initiatives for the development of the region.
It is to be run by two ministers - one to focus on infrastructure development; the other on youth empowerment. By the new order, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which has been working on the development of the region, is under the ministry.
Speaking at a meeting with the British Minister for Africa, Lord Malloch Brown, President YarAdua said that the new ministry would oversee the implementation of measures and policies to resolve the peculiar problems of the Niger Delta.
"The Ministry will co-ordinate our efforts to tackle the challenges of infrastructural development, environment protection and youth empowerment in the region," the President said.
He also assured Lord Malloch-Brown that measures were being taken by the Federal Government to deal with security aspects of the problems in the Niger Delta.
President YarAdua also reiterated his administrations appreciation of the offer by the British Government to assist Nigeria with the development of a greater institutional and human capacity to resolve some of the challenges in the region.
The Niger Delta was not the only issue discussed. The President said that the Federal Government was studying Nigerian laws with a view to initiating amendments that may be required to "operationalise" a Prisoner Transfer Agreement with Britain. Many Nigerians are in British prisons.
He reaffirmed his administrations commitment to the war against corruption. "Nobody, no matter how highly placed, will be shielded, once caught in the web of corruption," President YarAdua told the British minister.
Malloch-Brown, who was accompanied to the State House by Mr. Bob Dewa, the British High Commissioner in Nigeria, said he discussed corruption and court cases concerning some Nigerian politicians with the President.
He also cleared the air on the nature of assistance his country offered to render in the Niger Delta, noting that it was purely on training.
Malloch-Brown said that at no time did Britain contemplate assistance in military hardware or sending down British soldiers to the Niger Delta.
He said: "It was the President himself that called for cooperation with us on some high court actions in the UK, which is enormously important priority for him and a broader commitment in fighting corruption and rule of law. In other words, he wants to ensure that the court in UK or here in Nigeria is fully respected in a way that you root out corruption and respect rule of law structure. He expressed cooperation and full support to what is happening in the law court in London."
Malloch-Brown also revealed that the case of former Governor James Ibori "came up in the context of what I have just said now."
"He pledged his full support and cooperation to the British legal authority handling the case," the envoy said.
Malloch-Brown also revealed that his discussion with President YarAdiua was a follow-up to the one that was opened during the Presidents visit to UK in July.
"It was a follow-up to the issues that were raised in London when he was the guest of the government in July. It ranged from issues that had been raised then and he has instructed his ministers to follow up in the meantime. We had a good discussion on the good steps his government had taken. I also brought him warm regards from his good friend, Gordon Brown.
We also talked more of the existing warm relationship we have between Nigeria and UK as he knows I have been to Nigeria so many times and, for me, it is a homecoming. It is a great opportunity for me to feel what is going on the country," he said.
The Niger Delta, according to him, dominated the discussion.
"There has been large British development which has been going on here for a long time; it was touched on. The issues of the Niger Delta where we always try to support the government initiative to provide political solution to the issue and good governance to make sure the benefit of development reaches the people. We also want to make sure that the security forces operating in the Niger Delta are properly trained.
We20discussed the British role in supporting the development objective as well as security objective. And I do want to really stress because there has been a misunderstanding about this in the past and it is mainly the role of supporting and development in the Niger Delta that dominated the discussion."
Malloch-Brown blamed misunderstanding for the backlash that greeted the offer by his country at the height of militancy in the Niger Delta.
He said: "There is a misunderstanding about the proposal. The issue of training; we are already providing training for Nigerian peace-keeping and it is a long tradition of British training Nigerian defence forces. This is a training role in the background. It is not providing equipment and certainly not providing British soldiers. I think the bad reception and misunderstanding of the support, I think this is an extension of military training and cooperation, which has been going on between Nigeria and U.K.; it is not some new initiative or expansion of our role."
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We've begun a new science series. I have to admit, I LOVE Apologia science! We've been using it now for 3 years, and this is our fourth book. We did Astronomy (by far our favorite so far), Anatomy/Physiology, and Botany. Now, we're starting Physical Science!
One of the things I really like about this curriculum is how hands-on it is. LOTS of experiments in each chapter that makes the learning really fun and easy. And I love all the information. It isn't watered down. Especially the physical science! Wow!
So we did our first experiment yesterday. We put baking soda in a glass of water. Next, we stripped two copper wires (just 1/4 inch off each end) and attached one end of each one to its own terminal on a 9V battery. We then stuck the other ends of the wires into the baking soda water. So cool! They started to fizz like crazy! The coolest part was what it was doing: the copper and electrical current was taking apart the water molecules--separating them back into hydrogen and oxygen! NEAT! The kids LOVED it especially when we took the wires out and one had turned black and the other had turned a slimy blue/green! AND the water had turned blue/green! Ha! SO awesome! We had a great discussion about atoms and molecules and chemical reactions. Then we watched Bill Nye the Science Guy on atoms and molecules. Good times. Even Claire paid attention! Win, win!
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Not many people would be able to explain to you of the importance of taking care of the environment. Despite the fact that they all know why they need to be doing so, some tend to be just ignore the fact and move on. The individual practices are in most cases the ones that impact the planet and for that reason, we need to be careful with whatever we do. With the best guidelines from the experienced professionals, you would have the best vacation ever. With the tips to get the right solution that is when you will have the best vacation you have never had.
Without a plan, there is nothing much that you can achieve from having a vacation. You need to be very careful with the opinions which you will be making because they all determine how your vacation is going to end up like. The first most important plan that you need to do is ensure that you have booked the best accommodation. The place where you go for accommodation, there are a few things that you need to check. If you realize that reduction, as well as recycling, are not part of the guesthouse, then you need to do away with it. Also, check the produce used in that place whether they use local produce or sustainable products. It is crucial to be sure about that before you make up your mind about booking any guest hotel.
Staycation is another consideration you need to make before going for your vacation. This is among the important consideration which determines the success of a vacation. It is clear that people cannot be walking for long vacations, but they would require traveling using the most accessible means of transportation. If you are going to use vehicles that is when you would know that you are contributing to air pollution which affects the planet. Plane rides that are so long are not so good for the environment. Instead of all that, it is better to book somewhere near your home, a place where you can access your home when you need something.
Volunteering is a consideration that most people do not think about when they have their vacations. However, that is not an excuse for you because you have learned how important it is to mind about the planet and with volunteer work, you are responsible. If you need to be good at giving back to the society, then you should think about volunteering. To make things more interesting during your vacation, you need to ensure you have done unique things and not what you have been doing for the last vacations. Before you go spending cash, you need to mind about the expenses as well.
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- New York: Panel Feautring Strong Female Leads: The appearance of women in publishing is often regarded as a new scientific phenomenon: categorized, ranked, identities reduced to pie charts in the name of diversity. But the lack of diverse voices seen on bylines isn't a new problem; likewise, the emergence of women-run magazines, mastheads, and imprints is not an overnight phenomenon. Women have always been active consumers and producers of all kinds of written media. They've developed strong communities, engaged loyal readers, and built substantial archives - achievements that cannot be measured in numbers and statistics. Join WORN Fashion Journal and Drawn & Quarterly for a panel discussion featuring Ayesha A. Siddiqi, Laurie Henzel, Mary H.K. Choi, and Serah-Marie McMahon. Our panelists come from various kinds of media - from independent print publishing to brand new digital platforms. Together with moderator Fiona Duncan, they'll discuss their thoughts, experiences, opinions, and goals as women creating space for original kinds of publishing on their own terms and measured by their own standards.
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Slovenia has been pretty down, down low. Will any other country heal their aching soul with some votes?
Country: Slovenia
Song Title: "Here For You"
Artist: Maraaya
Semi-Final: Second, Position 16
Last year's entry: "Round and Round" – Tinkara Kovač (25th Place)
Slovenia's had a rough time at Eurovision. Since their debut in 1993, they have failed to qualify (or chosen not to participate at all) about as many times as they have made it to the Grand Final. They haven't qualified for the Grand Final two years in a row since 2002-2003. And, unfortunately, the two countries that have been the most generous during voting with Slovenia (neighbor Croatia along with Bosnia and Herzegovina) haven't participated since 2013 and 2012, respectively. Slovenia is pretty down, down low. Will any other country heal their aching soul?
Along with the rest of the Eurovision coverage team here at WEIO (and even the bookies), I am pretty bullish on this song, even if it took a few listens for me to get on board. Part of my hesitance was that I couldn't understand the lyrics. In some cases (*cough*Sweden*cough*) that's a positive thing, but "Here For You" is actually well written. I appreciate the combination of the retro jazzy feel with a strong, danceable beat. Also, the message of the song is universal without being too vague. But honestly, the part of this song that makes me the happiest is the performance from the national selection process.
Ben did a great job of breaking down what was happening in that performance, so I won't recreate that here — just go read his previous post. I will, however, add a question: are the headphones on the singer's head functional or simply aesthetic? I don't care, except it totally dampens the effect of the wind machine when it abruptly cuts on in the middle of the song. Instead of a beautiful, flowing effect a la Loreen or Emmelie de Forest, her hair ends up just flapping around the edges of her face. Which isn't entirely unattractive, it's just not as dramatic as it could be.
Unlike Ben, I have no qualms about the fact that I want this staging to go all in. The national selection only used three performers. That is three whole more people that could be doing something ridiculous! I think this song will do very well even without a great performance. But if Slovenia can bring the weird, I can see this entry easily placing top ten.
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Cancer stole Jane Culbreath's breast. Two tries at breast implants failed.
Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press
Cancer stole Jane Culbreath's breast. Two tries at breast implants failed.
And when doctors considered rebuilding her breast using her own tissue, it turned out that at 101 pounds, Culbreath didn't have enough fat to spare.
But her otherwise identical twin sister did. So in a medical first, a tummy tuck for one sister provided enough fat and skin to build the other a new breast.
Don't expect fat donations to become common.
But a few doctors have begun rebuilding breasts using only a woman's own waistline fat without painfully cutting her abdominal muscle the way most surgeons do. The sisters hope their extremely unusual case brings attention to this little-known but gentler form of breast reconstruction.
"There's not a lot of doctors doing this. There's just not a lot of awareness regarding this type of surgery," said Culbreath's twin, Joan Liddell of Memphis, Tenn.
"Women need to be aware this particular procedure is out there, and much easier on the patient," added Culbreath of Dubach, La.
Complications With Implants
Women in turmoil after a cancer diagnosis may not realize they have a range of reconstruction options, but experts say it's vital to investigate each thoroughly before deciding. A saline-filled breast implant is the most common choice. They're fairly quick and inexpensive to perform, and many recipients are very happy.
But implants can cause certain side effects, and over time require repeat surgeries to replace deflated implants or remove painful scar tissue. In one government-mandated study unveiled last week, a surprising 27 percent of implants required reoperations within three years. Doctors also can reconstruct a cancer patient's breast using her own tissue.
Dr. Stephen S. Kroll of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston says this produces a more natural-feeling breast, without the reoperation problem. But it requires longer, more invasive surgery, and some surgical methods cause their own complications.
That's why Dr. Robert Allen, plastic surgery chief at Louisiana State University's Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and the twins' surgeon, is trying to popularize the new, gentler method.
Moving Fat and Muscle
The most common way surgeons rebuild breasts is called a "TRAM flap," in which they slice a section of abdominal fat and muscle, keeping the flesh partially attached to the muscle because its blood vessels nourish fat. They slide this tethered section under the skin up to the chest, and sculpt a breast.
In a variation called a "free TRAM," doctors sever a smaller piece of abdominal muscle, along with fat, from the body. Moving it to the chest, they reattach the tiny blood vessels with meticulous microsurgery. (Occasionally, buttocks or back muscle is used.)
But cutting abdominal muscle can cause hernias and abdominal weakness. Weakness is noticeable mostly to athletes, but after large operations some women lack the muscle for a simple sit-up, Allen said.
The less muscle cut the better, so "free TRAMs" cause far less risk. Still, the risk isn't zero and cutting any muscle is painful.
Allen's alternative: Transplant just skin and fat. He merely dissects one artery and vein from the abdominal muscle, not the muscle itself, to nourish the newly sculpted breast a few days until new blood vessels begin growing.
New Fat-only Method
After studying this "DIEP flap" procedure, "there's no question in my mind that it reduces the amount of postoperative pain. I believe it leaves patients with a stronger abdomen," said Kroll at M.D. Anderson, who now uses the fat-only method on 70 percent of his patients.
The twins hope their unusual experience alerts cancer patients to the little-known option - after all, most women have enough of their own fat to use. Culbreath twice tried breast implants after her 1998 mastectomy, but infection set in and her radiation-damaged skin couldn't fight it.
Doctors said her 101-pound runner's body was too skinny for tissue reconstruction, but Liddell half-jokingly offered a fat transplant-and doctors jumped. Since the 46-year-old twins are identical except for the extra 20 pounds three pregnancies had left Liddell, Culbreath could use her fat and skin without fear of rejection.
Because Liddell's tummy tuck cut no muscle, she was walking pain-free hours later. And Culbreath left the LSU hospital thrilled: "Implants are great, but I feel like this is better. ... It's actual tissue, it feels just like the other breast."
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Here Are Some Of The Wildest Details Louise Linton Spilled In Her Latest Interview
She reeeally wants to wear those gloves again.
Remember Louise Linton?
She's married to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. One time, they posed with a sheet of money like a couple of fancy Disney villains.
You might also recall that memoir about her "nightmare" gap year in Zambia, which was widely denounced, not only for its offensive stereotypes, but also because a lot of it seemed to be fabricated.
Oh, ALSO, one time she got into a fight with some random woman who called her a "deplorable" on Instagram and she responded with a full-paragraph comment about her "sacrifice" to her country.
ANYWAY. On Tuesday, Elle published a truly wild profile of Linton. Here are some of the best, most chef-kissing-fingers details from it:
1. SoulCycle is her "temple," and she says that makes her an extremely regular person.
2. She grew up in a literal-ass castle.
3. Getting called "deplorable" on Instagram hurt her feelings, and she started the fight because she was "feeling like a regular person."
4. Her "favorite film of the year" was Crazy Stupid Love.
5. One time she befriended a homeless man named Richard "because she was concerned about the health of his dog."
6. She's on Snapchat (and her press rep found that out exactly when the rest of us did).
7. She thinks President Trump is "nice, and so charming."
8. When Linton first got to Washington, she decided she "should be more fashionable."
9. And she really, really wants to wear those gloves again.
Read the full profile on Elle.
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Folder templates for data science projects
There are arguably three pieces of computing jargon and architecture
that we need to teach to avoid a lot of pain later: paths, folders or
directories, and environments. None of these are interesting in and of
themselves but a small investment now will pay dividends. This post
talks about how to organise your files and folders. And unlike MacOS,
iPads, and iPhones: we are keen that you see the nuts and bolts of how
these things work.
- Use relative paths (including for symlinks) so that your entire
project structure is transportable
bash ln -s data ./code/dataTo
load data within an R script
r mydata <- readRDS('data/mydata.RDS')
- separate inputs and outputs
- specifically separate and protect the input data
- write notes (
- define what needs to go under version control
- think about using a build tool … make, doit, …
A template project structure.
├── code
│ ├── _config
│ ├── a0utils
│ ├── a1prep
│ ├── a2analysis
│ ├── data -> ../data
│ ├── data-raw -> ../data-raw
│ ├── figures -> ../figures
│ ├── labbook
│ │ └── CCYY-MM-DD.py
│ ├── library
│ ├── readme.md
│ └── tables -> ../tables
├── data
├── data-raw
├── figures
├── filing
├── readme.md
├── tables
├── tmp
├── todo.todo
└── write
├── manuscript.md
└── readme.md
Put just the ./code
directory under version control. Never write to
For an alternative approach, see Templates for reproducible research
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Lavender oil is the most widely used oil in the world which is obtained by distillation with water vapor of the part of the plant which is above ground. Lavandula angustifolia = L. officinalis = L. vera, belonging to the Lamiaceae family.
Lavender oil is a flowable, transparent, pale yellow to amber-colored liquid with a smell typical of the flowers.
It consists of highly concentrated volatile aromatic compounds and biologically active substances resembling hormones, vitamins, antibiotics and antiseptics.
The most valuable ester and essential component is linalyl acetate which, depending on the soil and climatic conditions, may vary from 30% to 60%.
The content of another important ester, linalool, ranges from 28% to 46%.
A major hydrocarbon in lavender oil is limonene /5% -7%/.
The rest of the components in the oil are in smaller amounts but are equally important for its overall quality.


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We bought a house – and we're so excited!! We mentioned a little about our new home in the last episode, but here we tell more of the story: how and why we're buying a nearly hundred year old farmhouse out in the country – that's going to need a lot of work. We take a little walk down memory lane, talking about why we sold their converted ranch-to-cottage, why it took us 15 months to find this property, and what our plans are. Plus some wonderful, classic holiday films we've added to their must-watch list. And more!
You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below right on your computer! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos we talked about in the episode. Note: If you're reading in a feed reader, you might have to click through to the post to see the player.
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Road to the Farmhouse Fixer
We sold our house in August of 2016 and moved in October after it closed. Here are some places you can catch up on this home:
And here's the podcast where we talked about our house-hunting process: Episode 6: House Hunting, Underwater Lot & Salad Dressing Secrets
Finding Our New Home
Here it is – the farmhouse fixer we bought!! We have LOTS of work to do on it, but we immediately saw the potential – and that pretty view.
The house sits on three acres, with 1+ acres being a grove of oak trees on a hill (the firs you see behind the house are on another property). There is also a manufactured home on the property that we will be living in while we work on some of the major updates like the foundation and master bedroom bump-out.
This is Really Cool!
Brian- Two great old movies: Remember the Night and Holiday Affair. And here is that article mentioned with the list of five classic holiday movies to stream.
Jami-Newman's Own Wintergreen Mints (SO good)
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The Black Diamond Sprinter is our Top Pick award for Runners, due to its thoughtful design and performance for nighttime running or walking in an urban or suburban environment. It is rechargeable, which is great for recurring use like night running, and offers a bright, evenly lit beam, that lights up the path, making it easy to see potholes, cracks, steps, or rocks ahead. It is well constructed, durable, and waterproof to 1 meter. The headband includes a top band, and the battery pack is in the back, balancing the weight between front and back, all of which helps make it comfortable and stable while running. One button operation is simple, even with gloves on, and offers the ability to easily dim the light when desired. For added safety, a flashing row of red taillights is provided on the back battery pack, which helps assure cars can see you on your run. While battery life is too short to be ideal for backcountry use, the Sprinter can serve amiably around the house as a general purpose light when needed. We would not pick this light as a general purpose headlamp, but there is nothing better for nighttime running or hiking in an urban environment.
Black Diamond Sprinter Review
Compare prices at 3 resellers Pros: Lightweight, rechargeable, bright for such a diffuse beam, waterproof to 1m
Cons: Expensive, no spotlight feature, short battery life
Manufacturer: Black Diamond
Our Verdict
Compare to Similar Products
Our Analysis and Test Results
This is perhaps the most purpose-built lamp on the market. Its feature-set and design are targeted at a very narrow niche. While other lamps serve similarly narrow fields, the Sprinter is unabashedly targeted. It is almost like someone at Black Diamond wanted this product for him or herself and set out to make it. Nighttime runners win.
Performance Comparison
Trail Finding
While the Sprinter is far from the brightest light in our test, scoring just 3 of 10, the immaculate lensing and bounce-free headband make for a package that actually finds the kinds of trails used for running quite readily.
We measured the beam distance at 46m, which is more than enough for running most terrain, and certainly enough for running on roads, where the Sprinter is most at home. The wide even beam of the Sprinter doesn't shine as far as the Editors' Choice-winning BD Spot as you can see in the beam comparison photos below, but its shines plenty far for trail running, and its unique design is far superior for running than the Spot.
Also, feel free to play with our beam comparison tool. At that link, you can compare distance, spot, flood, and battery life charts for any two of the lights we tested. As you narrow down your choices, this tool is perhaps one of the most useful things you can use. We can write all we want, but the visual feedback in that tool is invaluable.
Close Proximity
If you use this light for its intended purpose of urban running, you will have little need for close proximity performance. However, should you need to use it for more mundane tasks, rest assured that the gently focused beam and even lighting optics will serve you well. With a score of 6 out of 10, the Sprinter is above average, even though it is optimized for running.
Battery Life
The Sprinter provides 3.2 hours of battery life in high mode, which is more than enough for most night time runners, except those doing 24 hour ultra-distance running.
The Sprinter, at 3.8 ounces or 107 grams, is about middle of the pack in terms of weight. But, the balanced design, placing the battery pack in the back, and the light in the front, makes that weight seem light and comfortable on the head. While this design makes it a bit more bulky in a drawer, it keeps the mass from bouncing around as much when in use. Additionally, the light can be equipped with an optional top strap, which we liked, that further stabilizes the light in bouncy running.
Ease of Use
The Sprinter comes from Black Diamond all charged up and ready to go and is one of the easiest to use headlamps. Basic operation is simple, using a nice tactile button which can be easily used even with gloves on. Advanced features like dimming are intuitive (press and hold the button). The rear light turns on and off with the main switch, or can be controlled with its own button to switch between three modes or turn it off. Recharging is easy using a standard micro USB cord.
Best Applications
Enumerating the applications of this light is easy. It is best used for early morning and evening street running or walking. It is absolutely purpose built for exactly these situations.
This lamp is not inexpensive, nor is it versatile. If you need and can appreciate a light like this for running, you'll know it. If you are on the fence, consider a more versatile, general purpose light. The Petzl Tikkina has far better battery life than the Sprinter and sends a beam 16 meters further down the trail for a price that is 75% lower — but the Tikkina is no match for the Spinter's running performance.
The Sprinter won our Top Pick Award for Runners.
This headlamp is optimized for use running or walking after dark on trails or in an urban environment. It is rechargeable, simplifying daily use in an earth-friendly manner, and offers a front light and a rear-facing flashing red light.
The Black Diamond Sprinter offers a great combination of features for the urban runner or walker. It's light, relatively bright (for such a diffuse beam), waterproof, and rechargeable.
— RJ Spurrier


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I was there for the entire WCG Fighter Club event. I have competed in all 4 game but didn't do well. I guess it was not my time. But trust me my time will come soon. It was nice to meet some gamers for CGS and/or Ultimate Gamer. It was a great experience.
Here are some links to some coverage and/or results.
SF4 Results
VF5 Results
SC4 Results
DOA4 Results
Empire Arcadia's Coverage of Fighter Club


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India's state-run airline receives first of 43 new Airbus aircraft
New Delhi (XFNews-ASIA) - State-run domestic carrier Indian (formerly known as Indian Airlines) today received the first jet of a 43-plane order placed with Europe's Airbus Industries under a 2 bln usd deal signed in February, officials said.
This is the first new aircraft that the airline added to its fleet in about a decade, a federal aviation ministry official said.
Delivery of all 43 aircraft is expected to be completed by March 2010, he said.
The A319 which joined the fleet today is the domestic carrier's 74th aircraft.
Reports today said the government is planning to merge international carrier Air India and its domestic counterpart Indian into a mega-carrier with about 130 aircraft to take on competition from rivals such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and British Airways.


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Welcome to Allure African Safaris
Allure African Safaris is a Tanzania Safaris that has long set the standard for excellence in wildlife and cultural expeditions and is one of the first outfits to officially offer ecotourism-based tours. Based in Arusha, Tanzania (the "safari capital of East Africa"), we are dedicated to providing global travelers with special, environmentally-friendly excursions into the natural and not-so-familiar safari parks, villages, mountains, and beaches of Tanzania and Kenya. East Africa is one of the most ecologically, zoologically, anthropologically, and culturally diverse regions on the African continents.
Come to Africa for the wildlife , return home with a friend for life!!
- RESPECTED. Respect is a central pillar to what makes Allure African Safaris different. With each customized tour, we place clients in direct contact with landscape and culture, with the smells, sights, and sounds that make Tanzania so rich. We respect Tanzania's offerings and want to share them with you
- COMMITTED. For over three decades, Allure African Safaris has taken responsibility for the impact tourism has on Tanzania's wildlife, mountains, beaches, and communities. From staff cleanup days, partnering with KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project), and employing a 50% female staff, we are committed to progress and sustainability, going beyond what's expected of us.
- DEDICATED. From its owners to its porters, Allure African Safaris adheres to a strict level of quality service found nowhere else in the industry. Our vehicles, gear, and infrastructure are all maintained in-house, while every guide, driver, and porter are thoroughly reviewed for experience and local expertise.


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Ex-display Keuco Edition 11 Towel Rail.
All ex-display is sold as seen, non returnable and deposits are non refundable.We accept payment by credit or debit card with chip & pin in-store.We can deliver locally, but do not offer a shipping service.
If you wish to organise collection by a carrier we will require cleared payment by transfer or cheque prior to collection.


text: Recipes By Coach Nancy / August 13, 2018 Share Tweet Pin I've got to tell you that this was a creation by Coach Dean. He is a magnificent chef. He has this sense of ingredients that will work well together. He whipped up a batch of this for an event we hosted and BAM- instant success. UMP Angel Food Frosting 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt2 scoops of Angel food UMP powderWhip the two together in a mixing bowl. This is key for light fluffy. Enjoy as a dip for strawberries or your other favorite fruit. Make fruit kabobs for a party and serve this dip alongside.If you have doubters among those you love, that healthy food has to taste horrible- give them just enough of this to sample. They'll come to you begging for more.To your best health,Coach Nancy Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related


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We have curated some delicious bites and food options for you to enjoy while sipping on a beer. Come in during the week or on Sundays for our Reel Late Breakfast! Our menus is inspired by the Okanagan and we have used some incredible local ingredients to tantalize your taste buds.
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
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Timelapse is one of the most unique ways to capture the glorious moments of nature. Seeing photo of a beautiful sunrise or sunset is a wonderful experience, but seeing the whole moment in a movement can be even better. Photos taken at regular intervals are compiled into a video and reproduced within a fraction of the recording time, allowing the mist in the valley to perform its magical dance, dramatic weather changes pass in moment or those glorious sunset and sunrise to be seen in few moments.


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We rely on general support for SEEDS to ensure continuity in our programs as grant awards only partially cover the costs for student program support for our fieldtrips, fellowships, leadership meetings, travel to ESA annual meetings and SEEDS chapters.
Henry L. Gholz SEEDS Field Trip Endowment
ESA SEEDS is pleased to announce the establishment of the Henry L. Gholz SEEDS Field Trip Endowment in honor of Dr. Henry Gholz. Interest and dividend income derived from endowment will provide support for SEEDS national Field Trips for students from diverse backgrounds and interests to explore the science of ecology.
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The US Dollar is in good shape lately. It has risen 7% since May, and close to 2% in the month of August. The Dollar is now at a crucial level, and what happens from here on may have serious impact on gold, silver and China's stock market in 2018.
Why do we care about the US Dollar? We are not FX traders, InvestingHaven has no foreign exchange analysts. The answer is very simple: intermarket dynamics. It is because the US Dollar is such an important asset that its trend(s) strongly impact other markets, the ones that we are very interested in, for instance stock markets, gold, silver, other commodities.
Note, this only applies in instances where the US Dollar has trended strongly, either a strong rally or a strong fall. We are talking at least 15% in a matter of months.
In other words, the US Dollar, once it breaks out or breaks down strongly, has the tendency to become a leading indicator for other markets like stock markets, commodities like gold and silver. That's especially important because gold, silver, and China's Shanghai Composite stock market index are all trading near major breakdown levels.
Nex trend of the US Dollar? What does it mean for gold, silver, China in 2018?
In order to answer this question we turn our attention to the daily and weekly charts of the US Dollar.
The daily, first chart below, has an extremely interesting pattern. After a strong correction between November last year and January 2018, there was a classic bottoming pattern in a tight range for 3 months. It resolved into a breakout in May 2018.
Since mid May we observe a rising pattern which is bullish in nature, in the short term.
However, all this happens in the context of some sort of large W formation. One can also argue there is a huge cup shaping up.
So in order to get an idea of the next trend in the US Dollar we have to zoom out, see the weekly chart below.
The weekly US Dollar chart gives a much broader view. Essentially, between 2015 and 2017, the Dollar has traded most of the time in this green sideways channel. It moved out of it in 2017 for a couple of months, and remained below it since mid-2017.
Arguably, after such a strong correction we may not see a very bullish trend in such a short timespan. So the most likely path of the Dollar is to stay neutral in the green area.
However, on the flipside of it, the recent rise since May is shaping up in a bullish pattern. The Dollar tends to change fast, and patterns on its chart shape up fast as well. A breakout might be in the cards given the setup between June and today.
We watch very closely what happens at its breakout point which is 96 points, and that's exactly at current levels.


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Thyrovate is completely stimulant-free, which is a plus if you are against taking stimulants but still want a supplement to help you burn fat. This also means you won't have to worry about being over-stimulated and then experiencing the dreadful crash a few hours after taking this product. More and more supplement company's are doing away with stimulants or at least offering a stimulant-free version of their popular products. This way, anyone can experience the benefits of these products to their ideal preference.
Myokem Thyrovate is also going to help suppress your appetite. Suppressing your appetite is a major factor when it comes to weight loss results because you can't be constantly taking in calories and expecting results. Thyrovate also contains Sensoril, which is basically ashwagandha, and iFAS503, which is a proprietary patented ingredients that contains three potent fatty acid synthase inhibitors: Green Tea, Fleeceflower and parasitic loranthus. iFAS503 is found in a few other supplements currently like Cellucor Super HD for instance.
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Independent senators growing restless with pace of change
Conservative, Liberal caucuses holding on to power despite arrival of new senators, Trudeau appointee says
The Liberal government's representative in the Senate tried to appease members of the Red Chamber by hosting an all-party meeting to discuss the onslaught of legislation headed their way before Christmas — but few partisan senators actually showed up.
It was far from a full complement of senators, as roughly 40 of 105 members made an appearance, and nobody in a leadership position in the Liberal or Conservative caucuses was there to discuss the agenda.
Peter Harder, who is tasked with shepherding legislation through the upper chamber on behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has been accused by Liberal Senator Jim Cowan of being a "radical" and "slyly subversive" for hosting this meeting, in private, outside of the chamber.
Conservative Senator Leo Housakos echoed those sentiments, telling CBC News the meeting was an attempt by Harder to turn the Senate into a bureaucratic extension of the Liberal government but with less transparency.
You know when I join a club, or a when I join a hockey team ... I don't offer myself up as the captain the first day.- Conservative Senator Don Plett
Ontario Independent Senator Frances Lankin said the Harder bashing and "gamesmanship" was distracting from what senators are in Ottawa to do: pass legislation.
"Doing the business of the Senate, and the business of Parliament, is the reason we're here. Political theatre shouldn't be the reason we're here."
- Independents turning Senate into '$90M debating club,' top Liberal senator says
- New Senate picks 'closeted Liberals,' top Tory senator says as Independents become largest bloc
- Senate could be headed for a showdown as Independents push for more control
Slow progress
The arrival of 21 new Trudeau appointees has hastened the demand for seats on Senate committees, which is where most of the "sober second thought" work of the Red Chamber is actually done.
Lankin said she is increasingly frustrated with the pace of change, as partisan senators have been loath to yield power to the Independents, who now form a plurality in the chamber.
If a senator does not sit on a single committee, their workload is rather light — they are only expected to be present in the Senate chamber for the three weekly sittings. (Additional sitting days can be added as needed.)
Asked Tuesday if the alleged delay was the result of an old boys' network trying to hold on to power, the former Ontario NDP cabinet minister said she would not use those words exactly although she said, "I believe them strongly."
All Senate committees currently have a Conservative majority. Committee membership was determined when Parliament returned after the last election, and the Tories still had a plurality in the chamber.
"I'm very impatient about the change, I've been here since April, I haven't seen, myself, a lot of progress," Lankin said.
However, two seats on each Senate committee have already been set aside for "non-affiliated" senators, but some have yet to be filled.
The partisan caucuses still control membership on committees — there isn't a single Independent on the selection committee, which decides who sits where — and research budgets are out of whack, Independent senators have argued.
Don't be in a rush, veteran senator says
Conservative Senator Don Plett, who chairs the selection committee, said in an interview that Lankin and other Independent senators need to put "a little water in their wine," as the process to divvy up seats is underway.
He said most of the new senators were only sworn in the over past two weeks, and change doesn't happen overnight, adding the new Independent senators have not shown a lot of deference to the more experienced members of the chamber.
"Does she want us to be all helter-skelter? They seem to want to come in one day, and take control of everything," he said.
"You know when I join a club, or when I join a hockey team, I try to get to know the people, feel them out little bit, I don't offer myself up as the captain the first day I'm in with the new team."
As for the "old boys' club" charge, Plett said, "We've got just as many young girls in our caucus as any."
The jury is still out, the Manitoba senator said, if committees will be completely reconstituted to be fully reflective of the new chamber's composition.
"I think we have to find a way of making them accountable," he said, noting the Independents do not sit in a caucus and are not whipped or forced to show up to a committee assignment.
"We need to get some other rules in place before we simply dive in and put more committee members in."
Harder said Tuesday decisions on committee membership, and budgets, will be decided by consensus among the leadership in "a very short period of time."


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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mid Europa Partners (MEP) on its acquisition from ISS, a listed world leader in the provision of facility services that is headquartered in Denmark, of a 100 percent shareholding in Customer Management Center (CMC).
MEP is a leading buyout investor focused on the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey, with more than €4.2 billion of funds raised and managed since inception. CMC is the largest independent outsourced call centre and customer management services provider in Turkey. It operates four call centres in Istanbul, Malatya and Şanlıurfa and provides both inbound as well as outbound services to blue chip corporate customers operating in various industries.
"This transaction showcases the strength and capabilities of the Firm's private equity practice in EMEA," said White & Case partner Ross Allardice, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "The CMC acquisition is the fourth MEP deal on which we've advised during 2015 so far, which highlights our strong relationship with the client."
Kerim Turkmen, partner and head of the MEP office in Istanbul, said: "The team at White & Case delivered high quality support on this important transaction that helped ensure it was completed successfully."
The White & Case team which advised on the transaction was led by partner Ross Allardice (London) with support from local partner Emre Ozsar (Istanbul) and associates Tugce Tatari, Ceren Sen, Nesli Ozcelik (all Istanbul), Ivo Cavrak and Philip Vavalidis (both London).
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