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May 31, 2020 - Latest: What has happened to markets this year? by Darius McDermott
20th February 2015
Half of people reaching state pension age this year are considering continuing work as 'pre-tirement' starts to replace the old notion of retirement.
Research by Prudential, shows if its 'class of 2015' – those reaching state pension age this year – one in five are not ready to give up work and 51% would continue working past the state pension age in order to improve their financial position – the sixth year in a row that retirees have said they would do this.
Almost a quarter, 24%, have already chosen to delay their retirement plans.
Working past traditional retirement age is increasingly becoming the norm as many find they need to phase in or delay their retirement for financial reasons or just because they want to, changing the 'pre-tirement' landscape.
Reducing the number of hours worked with their current employer is the preferred option for phasing in retirement for 31% of those considering working longer.
One in eight said they would look for a new employer and 11% said they are happy to carry on working full time.
It is not just financial reasons that keep retirees working; 57% said it is to keep physically and mentally fit and for 39% it is because they enjoy work. A third said they do not like the idea of being at home all of the time and 23% said they would miss having a daily routine.
Stan Russell, retirement income expert at Prudential, said: 'People's attitudes towards retirement are increasingly optimistic, especially with the new freedom on accessing pension savings that will come into effect this April.
'The class of 2015 are approaching their later years determined to improve their health, acquire new skills and enjoy themselves. Planning ahead to help achieve a retirement income that will support these ambitions is vital…The old image of everyone giving up work aged 60 or 65 and becoming a pensioner is a thing of the past. People are seeing the opportunity to stay at work full-time or in a period of 'pre-tirement' as an attractive one – whether it's to boost their pension pot of just to stay fit, healthy and stimulated.'
When the class of 2015 do decide to retirement they are planning a busy and healthy retirement. Three in 10 said they will enrol in a course or take up formal education and the 29% plan to do voluntary work.
A quarter said they will join a club or activity group and 43% said they would do more physical activity.

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In line with its "The future stays natural" motto, Omya highlighted a wide range of high purity calcium carbonates and natural ingredients from its distribution portfolio at Hi Europe
With samples of foods and drinks to try at the booth, Omya's experts demonstrated how proper supplementation and outstanding taste can be combined.
One of the company's core products is Omya Calcipur, a high purity natural calcium carbonate for calcium fortification in infant nutrition, dairy and non-dairy drinks, bakery products, snack bars and breakfast cereals.
Thanks to its high elemental calcium content of approximately 40%, it is one of the most concentrated sources of calcium in the market. That makes it possible to use up to five times less of this ingredient than other available technical solutions while achieving the same calcium dose in a finished foodstuff.
Resulting advantages are an efficient supplementation and less impact on the sensory profile of the final product. Depending on the dosage used, calcium-related claims can be made on pack.
Furthermore, visitors were able to learn more about the broad array of ingredients in Omya's distritution portfolio, including natural food colours, yeast extracts, stevia, vitamins and other food supplements, as well as textured soy protein components.
Thanks to the company's formulation expertise, holistic solutions that are tailored to meet specific customer requirements can rapidly scaled-up from concept to industrial production.


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Mobile and Cloud Services for Development
Mr Heitmann, Chair of ICC's Commission on E-Business, IT and Telecoms (EBITT), welcomed all participants, introduced the panelists and explained the focus of the workshop. He began the workshop discussion by asking the Government of Kenya about the expectation of possible policy frameworks for the future of mobile and cloud services.
Government of Kenya
Herbert Heitmann, Chair ICC's Commission on E-Business, IT and Telecoms (EBITT), Executive Vice President, External Communications, Royal Dutch Shell
Mr Jeff Brueggeman, Vice President Public Policy, AT&T
Ms Pilar del Castillo, Member of the European Parliament
Mr Erik Hersman, Co-founder & Director of Operations & Strategy of Ushahidi
Ms Alice Munyua, Chair, Kenya Internet Governance Steering Committee
Ms Theresa Swinehart, Executive Director, Global Internet Policy, Verizon Communications
Lead discussants
Dr Burt Kaliski, Chief Technology Officer; VeriSign
Mr Nasser Kettani, Chief Technology Officer, Middle East and Africa, Microsoft
Remote moderator
Ms Heather Shaw, USCIB
This workshop was followed by sixty remote
participants and a remote hub in Vanuatu (with three remote
participants), New Zealand, India, Nigeria and one other remote country.


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Seasoned Pork Tenderloin
I promise this isn't turning into a cooking blog. I don't cook enough interesting things to warrant one. Unless you want to hear about spaghetti and tacos. But this is another great ww recipe. And since I'm still trying to lose my last bit (ha, 21 pounds worth of "bit") weight, these recipes are coming in handy.
This is another super fast recipe, as long as you remember to prep it out the day before.
4 pp/ per serving
1/2 c reduced calorie pancake syrup
1 t dry mustard
1 t ground cloves
1 t ground ginger (I HATE ginger, so used only 1/2 t)
1 t salt
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t pepper
1.5 lbs. lean pork tenderloin
Combine all the ingredients in a large ziploc bag. Trim fat from tenderloin and cut width-wise.
Add tenderloins to bag, turn to coat, and marinate at least two hours or overnight.
Preheat broiler. Place tenderloins in roasting pan and pour marinade over them, broil 5 inches from heat or until pork reaches 160 degrees (approximately 6 minutes per side ***Note: mine took less time than this). 4 oz. = one serving.
Thanks to Theresa for passing this recipe on to me after I lost it the first time. These are slightly sweet, so something savory as a side dish would be perfect.
Weight Watchers has been knocking it out lately with excellent recipes in their weekly pamphlets. Here's a super quick one we loved. Well except for the girls who think "nunyuns" are disgusting. I just fished out the chicken breasts and they ate them with a little sauce.
5 pp. prep 10 minutes, ready in 20 = win!
3 T flour (I didn't bother with the dredging step so I skipped this)
3/4 t salt, divided
1/2 t pepper, divided
1 lb. 4, 4 oz. pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used tenders which made this even faster. Oh tenders, how I love thee).
2 t olive oil
1 small vidalia onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 T fresh chopped thyme (I used 1 t ground thyme)
2 t butter (in a ww recipe?! Be still my heart)
Combine flour, salt, pepper. Dredge chicken to coat.
Heat pan medium high, cook the chicken. Move to a serving plate to keep warm.
Add onion to the skillet; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, thyme and 1/4 each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cook and stir often until onions are tender, about five minutes. (The sauce reduces easily and quickly so keep an eye on it, which is what I did not do).
Remove skillet from heat, add butter to melt, and spoon sauce over chicken. 1 breast and 1/4 cup onion sauce = one serving.
This chicken would be so amazing on a sour dough panini the next day. Oh my gosh, with some provolone and arugula. If you aren't on ww, do it and tell me about every last bite.
Mary Claire Pens Her First Story
I knew this day was coming. Mary Claire is constantly talking to herself, creating elaborate tales. It was just a matter of time before she felt the need to write them down.
Recently she came to me with a pen and paper, asking me to be her scribe. First she had to create a book and get art supplies out to illustrate it, then she began her dictation. I now present Mary Claire's first story:
The Flower and the Dandelion
By Mary Claire Wright
A pink butterfly flew by.
The wind started to blow hard. The leaves on the dandelion and the flower almost blew off!
The wind stopped blowing. The dandelion and the flower stood straight for a minute.
A little girl came and picked the dandelion and the flower. And the pink butterfly flew by.
I will cherish this book forever.
We Want Your Stuff!
We have some dear friends who we attend church with, Kevin and Dawnell Prescott. Their daughter Abby is friends with our girls.
Kevin and Dawnell are raising money to adopt children from Ethiopia. They are wonderful, godly people and we want to do all we can to aid them in this process.
One thing we are working on is hosting some garage sales this summer with the proceeds going towards their adoption fund.
Our next sale is going to be on Saturday, May 14 in Wyandotte at the Ferrier's house.
If you have any items you'd be willing to donate towards this sale, would you leave a comment on this post or shoot me an email at pamelagwrightAThotmail.com?
We would be so grateful for whatever you could contribute. If transporting the items are an issue for you, please let me know that too. I will do my best to arrange for pick-up.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!


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We have already been asked what impact Theresa May's decision to propose a "Snap General Election" on June 8th this year, will mean for the UK's property market.
Later today, under the Fixed Term Parliaments Act passed under the last coalition Government, Theresa May will seek a motion to call a General Election on 8th June. This motion will require two thirds of MP's to support it, but with the Liberal Democrats and Labour Party saying the will support it, the outcome should be a formality.
So, what does that mean for the UK's property market?
The property market has already withstood some heavy challenges in the last year. The introduction of Stamp Duty surcharges for 'buy to let' investors and second home owners, Brexit and more recently tax relief on 'buy to let' mortgages and although many reports are suggesting an easing of house price acceleration almost all agents are reporting continued house price growth.
In the lead up to Brexit and the immediate aftermath, there was a huge amount of uncertainty in the financial markets but house prices have continued to climb – so if Brexit didn't adversely affect the property market, we've no reason to believe a General Election will.
We strongly believe that the local property market will continue to thrive for a number of reasons. The supply of property to the market remains slow with competition to buy and demand remaining strong. Often Chilterns are dealing with multiple offers on the same property. Interest rates remain very low, meaning that the cost of borrowing has never been so attractive to buyers and finally mortgage lenders are asking for lower deposits.
Theresa May's address to the country can be seen here:


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Time was, if you wanted a business to change its ways to become more environmentally or socially conscious, you had to do a big letter-writing campaign and resign yourself to the fact that your efforts would probably be ignored. (That's why there are eco-terrorists, after all.) Well, not anymore. Thanks to a service called Carrotmob, which offers a more proactive and positive alternative. "Instead of organizing boycotts," says Carrotmob's site, "We offer to spend money as a group if a business agrees to make a socially responsible change."
If you haven't heard of this, there's a good reason: only two businesses in Chicago have had one of these, and the non-profit organization behind it started in 2008. With "buycotts," as they're called, it's a way of throwing business to companies dedicated to, as Michael Jackson used to say, make a change.
I called Sylvia Juzwa of Evanston's Remake Architecture to talk about the Carrotmobs the organiztion she's involved with, Citizens' Greener Evanston, has done in the past, the ones they plan to do in the future and how others can get involved.
First off, for our readers who aren't familiar with you or your business, can you give them a bit of background information?
Sylvia Juzwa: I am an architect and I'm the owner and director of Remake Architecture. I volunteer at Citizens' Greener Evanston, which is an organization that formed after Evanston was putting together their environmental Climate Action Plan. After that was completed, people wanted to stay active in it and then Citizens' Greener Evanston formed and various committees. I chair the Energy Efficiency in Buildings Committee.
How did you take advantage of Carrotmob?
Sylvia Juzwa: Each of the committees is sort of allowed to do whatever they want within the framework of what we set out to do at the beginning of the year. Energy Efficiency in Buildings Committee set out to lower the carbon footprint to help enact the Climate Action Plan, which was created about two, three years ago. That Climate Action Plan has a whole lot of things that it wants to accomplish, like ways to reduce carbon within Evanston. The energy efficiency in buildings is key because buildings are one of the highest carbon emitters.
Sylvia Juzwa: Is that a disagreeing sound?
Oh no, that was a sound of surprise. I didn't realize that. You usually hear so much about how bad cars are for the environment. Not buildings.
Sylvia Juzwa: Oh, it is. If you think about how many buildings there are as compared as to roads. Like, cars are definitely much lower. The energy it takes to run a building, the gas, the electricity and everything it's actually quite significant. It's around half for buildings. It's a huge portion of it.
So how did Carrotmob come into play?
Sylvia Juzwa: The main idea is that instead of organizing boycotts, like, "Do not shop here because this is an unethical or very energy-consuming entity," we offer to spend money as a group at a business, if a business to agree to make energy-efficiency upgrades or a socially responsible change. That's the key thing.
The way that it works is that someone like me takes the initiative and maybe goes around to various retail organizations, shops, within, say, downtown Evanston. So you choose an area. I say to them that, "If we are to bring a lot of people here on a particular day, how much of that extra revenue would you be willing to put toward energy efficiency upgrades?"
And so usually how it works is that the highest bidder, or the organization that will put in the most percentage of that revenue, wins. Therefore we do a huge publicity push and everybody comes and [agrees to] be here on this particular day to help this organization or retail entity achieve some kind of social well being within the community. So, improving the community, improving the carbon quota of Evanston by doing this Carrotmob.
Can a business nominate itself for one?
Sylvia Juzwa: The way it's usually run is that an organization takes it upon itself to decide which organization gets to be Carrotmobbed. That is based on a certain criteria that I've set out, which is that I'd like it to be a shop that's very visible and has something that everyone can buy.
What do you have to say about your experience holding one?
Sylvia Juzwa: We did one two years ago. I wasn't involved in it, so I can't say anything about that one. But we're planning a series of them now. And actually I just met with the Economic Development Committee today, and there are about nine business alliances within Evanston and they all meet together on a certain day. I addressed it to them today and hopefully -- I'm working with them, so I want them to suggest some businesses that would be good for this kind of initiative. But the business also has to be able to handle the additional activity of the day. So they need to have extra registers or something like that or have enough merchandise. It should be one that is located in a place where it's going to be visible because we'll probably put advertising on their windows. We'll also probably do an energy audit beforehand and then run an energy report in order to assess what we're going to do with the money so it happens a little quicker afterwards.
As far as you know, have there been more people to organize Carrotmobs in Chicago? When I spoke with them they said there have been only two so far.
Sylvia Juzwa: Yeah, it's been two. There has been a Carrotmob in Evanston and then one in Chicago.
Do you have any advice or words you'd like to say to someone reading this and thinking they'd like to become the third?
Sylvia Juzwa: Well, it's kind of a win-win situation. You're going to a retailer that you would have gone to anyway to buy something. Carrotmobs have been done to a lot of different businesses. From places like a bar or a restaurant to just have a party to places like a convenience store that has everything from kitty litter to light bulbs to snacks. The main thing is that people aren't making a big effort to go out of their way to help one business become more energy efficient and therefore lower the carbon footprint of the area or the town that they live in. It should be someplace convenient that has items everyone needs. It's all about all of us using less energy and this is just one way of achieving that.
David Wolinsky is a freelance writer and a lifelong Chicagoan. In addition to currently serving as an interviewer-writer for Adult Swim, he's also a columnist for EGM. He was the Chicago city editor for The Onion A.V. Club where he provided in-depth daily coverage of this city's bustling arts/entertainment scene for half a decade. When not playing video games for work he's thinking of dashing out to Chicago Diner, Pizano's, or Yummy Yummy. His first career aspirations were to be a game-show host.


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He Is No Doubt An Emerging Act But Has Every Ingredient To Spice Up Your Music Sense With Good Music.
Tolulope Ayotunde Afun, Stage name Tolulope and fondly called Teenorapzee by associates and friends, is a fast rising Nigerian Singer and Songwriter. With the release of his promo Album called TOLULOPE, much to the excitement of his already sizeable army of fans, it is safe to say he has carved out a niche for himself in the Music Industry and fame is certainly imminent.
The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up in Lagos state, he was always surrounded by several genres of music such as Highlife, Fuji and several other contemporary music.
Born on the 23rd of January 1989 in Ifedore L.G.A Ondo State, Tolulope's musical journey did not begin in Ondo, however. This was so because his parents moved to Lagos shortly after his birth. This early transition resulted in the Lagos sound having profound influence on the direction his musical journey has taken.
After realizing that making music was his main goal, he started learning how to record vocals and became an associate producer with L.A. Production in 2009. As his musical ambitions continued to grow, he began creating beats that he used himself.
In 2017, Tolulope released his promo Album named after his stage name 'TOLULOPE', releasing as well a visual to one of the tracks titled 'IJO'. All tracks on the promo album was produced by "kimzbeat".
Tolulope often called Teenorapzee is currently managed under his record label RAPSEALED CARTEL ENTERTAINMENT, registered 2017.
Here Comes another single by Tolulope , he calls this one – "Tanantana"


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We've gone through a digital evolution in the past two decades. The extent of available electronics is astounding, as is the rate at which they are continuing to be produced. From iPods and cell phones to tablets, e-readers, computers and more, our children are inundated with technology that is easily accessible and getting harder to manage
As parents, the extent of our digital experience (as a child) was the television, radio and cd player. We thought the cordless phone was amazing and was glad to finally have privacy on our calls!
What's difficult is that we cannot compare. We didn't grow up in a digital age, so we don't have our own experiences to fall back on.
There are a lot of arguments for and against screen time. Everything from the type of programming kids are taking in to the amount of time seems to vary. Classrooms are being transformed into digital learning centers with the use of tablets and computers and digital whiteboards.
So what's acceptable?
18 Months or Younger: No screen time except for the occasional FaceTime or Skype with family and friends.
Ages 2 – 5: Less than one hour per day and should be quality, educational programming without advertisements.
Ages 6+: Should be limited and prioritized with other needs. Homework, physical activity, family time should all be prioritized before screen time. The amount of time depends on the family, but screen time should be more of an afterthought than allowed and monitored. For teens, it's especially important to discuss the risks of digital environments like social media, texting, etc. in regards to cyber bullying, false profiles, etc.
TKD Tip: We can't just look at our kids though when it comes to screen time. They model our behavior, so if you're spending a lot of time on your phone or computers, you're telling them it's okay. Lead by example and set limits for all family members
Parent/Child Activity: Sit down with your child(ren) and write out screen-free activities they can do on their own or you can do as a family. Reading books, visiting a museum, arts and crafts, writing a letter to a family member, etc. When they ask for screen time, have them select one of these items first.


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Ambulance Cleaning
The requirement for ambulance cleaning is self evident; however, to do it correctly it must be part of a regular cleaning regime and carried out to a specific programme. There has never been more awareness of the potential risk of harmful bacteria being untreated in areas where hygiene is of the utmost importance. To help in the fight against invasive bugs there are machines available to attack and remove them.
Ambulance Cleaning – Exterior
The cleaning of the outside of the ambulance is clearly of less importance than the inside, but still requires attention. Ambulances are often driven at high speed through crowded streets and must therefore be visible and the driver should be able to see clearly through the windscreen. The exterior of the ambulance should be regularly cleaned using a pressure washer and a suitable cleaning solution together with appropriate attachments such as brushes for more effective removal. A pressure washer can be portable or, where suitable, static and plumbed in for constant availability. The hot water type of pressure washer removes adherent dirt more easily and some types have a steam option for even more cleaning power.
Ambulance Cleaning – Interior
The main area of attention in ambulance cleaning is the interior as this is where there is potential for harmful bacteria to thrive. For effective cleaning all the equipment should be removed from the inside where possible, and the inside inspected for any spillages or debris. The first thing is to vacuum the floor using a suitable vacuum cleaner. Then a steam cleaner should be used to ensure that dirt is removed from all the difficult to reach nooks and crannies, and the area is sanitised. The steam cleaner should have sufficient cleaning power to be effective and may have a vacuum facility like the Edge Matrix series, to remove the unwanted residue. Everything should be wiped down with appropriate cleaners to ensure complete cleanliness. To finish the floor of the ambulance should be cleaned with a floor scrubber and any residue removed with a wet vacuum if necessary.
Ambulance Cleaning Equipment
The design of an ambulance cleaning regime is important as is the selection of the appropriate equipment to carry out the task.
B&G have supplied a range of cleaning equipment for ambulance and healthcare cleaning over many years
Click on the link to see a selection of products which are typically used for medical cleaning. If you need advice, please call us.


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Friday, May 18, 2012
My SAHM Style: Hi-Lo Vintage Dress
27 comments:
You're the perfect country girl! I love vintage too and the shot of you emphasizing that nice collar.ReplyDelete
Oh, I love the design on the neck, very cute! you're rocking it girl! thanks for stopping by!ReplyDelete
stop it! 25 cents?! this dress is heavenly!ReplyDelete
I can't believe you got this dress for only a quarter! That blows my mind! I wish thrift stores marked stuff down that low over here! I feel like I scored a great deal when I spend less than three dollars ;P I absolutely love what you did with the dress and thanks for linking up girl means a lot!ReplyDelete
I know! I can't believe it either. When I first saw it on the rack, I was like so excited I had to grab it right away without even checking for wholes or something. I got lucky! Anyway, this is really not a thrift store, but it's a church building where they get a lot of donations from people and like five times a year or so they would have a rummage sale and it would be around 25cents, 50cents, or a dollar for clothes and some other things. :) Thank you so much!Delete
awww! looking gorgeous as ever Momi Adin :-) love your dress :-) looks beautiful on you :-) Dropping by from BPCReplyDelete
Wow! Such a steal talaga! ang mura ha! Such a lovely dress!ReplyDelete
love that dress is stunning!!ReplyDelete
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Oh my!!!! This dress is AMAZING! Welcome to Thrifters Anonymous...so glad to have you as part of the Thrifting Family! Can't wait to see more!!! LOVE LOVEReplyDelete
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Great dress-I never thought of high-lowing a vintage! Brilliant!ReplyDelete
Lovely dress adin...you did a great job with the refashion! I like the new look...vintage yet modern chic!ReplyDelete
You make a pretty model. Thanks for sharing your blues.ReplyDelete
Happy 1st Blue Monday!
Very pretty dress, you look great in it.ReplyDelete
Great idea, Adin, to make the skirt part a high-low - it really looks fabulous with this flowy dress!ReplyDelete
awesome! and great findings...and I love the we you took a picture in angle.superb..ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5:41 PM, May 21, 2012
The dress is such a lovely color and your refashioning turned out beautifully. I thrift most of my clothes, but have never found a dress for .25!ReplyDelete
what a gorgeous dress! i love the color and style. and how wonderful that you updated it by redoing the hem!ReplyDelete
that's a pretty darn cool dress mommy Adin!!! really love the hi-lows... perfect for the weather! late bpc hop here!ReplyDelete
wow! u did pretty good in cutting the front, i love the prints! and look so comfortable. perfect dyud for summer.:-)ReplyDelete
thanks for joining BPC!
Wow, 25 cents!!! You cannot even buy a Popsicle for that amount nowadays and you did a great job transforming it into a high low skirt. You have inspired me to do the same, I am terrified of ruining my skirt because I make so many mistakes in sewing.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are not alone! I screwed up quite a few things and you think I would learn from it. I ruined a really nice vintage yellow buttoned down maxi skirt and what was I thinking? I was terrified cutting this vintage dress, but it turned out well. Thank you!Delete
I super love that very last pics, Mommy Adin! Nice kaayo pagka-piktyur! :)ReplyDelete
Asa man lagi ko manguha anang tag 25 cents nga presyo oi! Ibog mode kaayo ko. :) I would be shopping endlessly if I can see a store like that here! Lol. Wa pa jud ko ka-rummage sale, malas kaayo. Every Saturday man gud ang mga rummage sale diri ba, dungan kaayo sa Sabbath School ug Divin Worship! LOL.
Late BPC hop ko diri Mommy! :DReplies
Salamat mommy Rcel. Ug silingan pa ta dungan jud ta ug shopping ba. Lucky lang ko diria kay naa ning barato ra kaayo nga rummage sale pastilan nlang.. best deal in town jud. Dili nalang gud ko magshopping sa mall kay maghulat nalang ko aning rummage sale ug kanus-a napod magsale. hehehe... five to 6 times a year raman gud.... mao madaghan jud akoa ma shopping.... they used to have it on Thursdays and Friday mommy sa old church building nila nya inig ka Friday sa hapon kay mao tong a dollar a sack nya kay naa naman sila buildng na new naa na storage so they don't need to get rid of everything mao wala na a dollar a sack, tag 25cents to 50cents ang mga clothing walay labot sa uban pa nga mga items.Delete
Like the last photo, great shot! Good for you Mommy kay ka save gyud ka ug todo2x:)ReplyDelete
Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by:)
Such a pretty dress- lovely find!ReplyDelete
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That is one gorgeous dress, not everyone could pull off wearing that shade of blue, I certainly couldn't you look great. Thanks for linking upReplyDelete
What a beautiful dress! The colour is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the way it falls without being belted at the waist. And 25c!? Who could argue with that price!ReplyDelete


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Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals
2nd Edition
The medical history and physical examination are the most important cornerstones of clinical diagnosis. This is the only veterinary book devoted to a description of methods applicable to companion animals. The methods described are used in the veterinary schools of Utrecht (the Netherlands) and Ghent (Belgium), but their effectiveness and usefulness is recognized by many visiting staff members and students from other veterinary schools in Europe and North America. Central to the book is the concept that the examination should be as efficient as possible. The descriptions of the examination are very detailed and enhanced with many high quality colour illustrations. The accompanying DVD includes video clips of a variety of examinations and forms (in PDF format) that can be used for determining the results when carrying out the medical history and physical examination in companion animals.
Key Features
- first book devoted to medical history and clinical examination in companion animals
- system-based approach
- problem-oriented approach: short initial examination is used to define the problems presented by the owner
- uses same effective method of examination throughout
- separate chapter on Reptiles
- accompanying DVD with video clips and medical forms in PDF format to be used when carrying out medical history-taking and physical examination
- written by top-experts in the field
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The rationale for this approach
- A few concepts and an introduction to the diagnostic process
- Methods and instruments
- Medical records
- The history
- General impression
- General examination
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Digestive tract
- Kidneys and urinary tract
- Female reproductive tract
- Male reproductive tract
- Skin, hair, and nails
- Mammary glands
- Locomotor system
- Nervous system
- Eyes
- Ears
- Endocrine glands
- Behavior
- Emergencies
- Handling and restraint – Injections and blood collection
- Collection of material for diagnostics in the lab
- Preanesthetic examination
- Health certification
- Birds
- Small mammals
- Reptiles
- Appendix 1 Guidelines for housing of rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and ferrets as experimental animals
- Appendix 2 Classification of reptiles
- Appendix 3 Basic husbandry requirements for reptiles (I)
- Appendix 4 Basic husbandry requirements for reptiles (II)
- No. of pages:
- 344
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Saunders Ltd. 2009
- Published:
- 2nd September 2008
- Imprint:
- Saunders Ltd.
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780702029684
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780702033070
About the Editors
A. Rijnberk
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor (Emeritus) Internal Medicine of Companion Animals, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
F. J. van Sluijs
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor of Surgery of Companion Animals, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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Hillary Clinton is convinced that a House immigration proposal is a bad thing. Such a bad thing it would have made the Good Samaritan a criminal.
I seriously doubt it. Samaria and Judea were both Roman provinces so I suspect that it would have been impossible for the Good Samaritan to have immigrated illegally. (Technically, I don't think they were even separate provinces. More like counties. They're both part of the West Bank now.) Of course, that's the minor one…
Accusing Republicans of betraying family values, Senator Clinton said a House immigration bill would turn "probably even Jesus himself" into a criminal.
Clinton: Immigration Bill Would Make Jesus a Criminal – March 23, 2006 – The New York Sun – NY News
Now this one I'm really unclear on. Would a felony conviction carrying a few years in jail and a deportation order have really bothered a guy already facing capital punishment? Come on Hill, Jesus was a convicted criminal. Nothing the US House of Representatives can do is going to make any difference on that score.
Or maybe Hillary was thinking of this Jesus…but apparently he's already a criminal.
A teenage boy whose escape prompted a judge to charge five Department of Children's Services workers with contempt of court will be tried as an adult, the Davidson County district attorney general's office said yesterday.
Jesus Vasquez yesterday waived his right to a hearing in Metro's Juvenile Court to decide whether he should stay in the youth system or have his case transferred to Davidson County Criminal Court for proceedings under adult laws.
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Last week, I took a look at three big topics from the Western Conference as the NHL slowly gets underway. Today, I'm shifting my focus to the East where I expect things will be vastly different than last year.
Big trades, big-name free agent signings, and the arrival of a pair of potential super rookies in the Metropolitan division could all drastically change the landscape. Here are my three stories to watch:
At first, most people will point to the Columbus Blue Jackets and say that they're the team most likely to a massive fall in the standings this season. I would tend to agree with that but I would like to add that I don't believe they'll be as terrible as some want to believe.
They still have some good young forwards in Pierre-Luc Dubois, Josh Anderson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Alex Texier to go with some proven goal scorers like Cam Atkinson and Gustav Nyquist. They could still put together a pretty solid top six with depth pieces like Boone Jenner and Nick Foligno.
Their defense will still be a massive strength with future Norris winner Seth Jones, Zack Werenski, and David Savard (who was a beast in the playoffs). If Ryan Murray is healthy, it will help out as well.
The biggest question mark is between the pipes and that's where they lost the most this summer. Downgrading from Sergei Bobrovsky to a combination of Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins hurts and could be their downfall, regardless of the performance the group in front of them puts on.
We know that GM Jarmo Kekalainen isn't afraid to make big moves, could he do something to bring in a goaltender before the regular season? Maybe he goes after Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh, who I'm very high on.
One more quick note: I think the Islanders might fall harder than some are projecting. They rode a hot goaltender and some strong offensive performances last season. I think they're going to slip further down the standings than some expect.
While the Blue Jackets lost the most this summer, the Rangers clearly gained the most. They added Kappo Kaako and Artemi Panarin to a forward group that already had a fair share of exciting young talent. They added Jacob Trouba and Adam Fox to the right side of their defense as well. Between the pipes, they have Henrik Lunquist and Alexandar Georgiev. I still think Lundquist can be a number one goaltender and based on what I saw from Georgiev last season, he's more than capable of filling in should Lundquist falter or need a break.
Now the question is how will everyone gel? It can be hard to predict how a lineup with that many new faces will perform, but on paper, you have to be incredibly optimistic about their ability to make a massive jump this season. Enough for the playoffs? I don't know, but that group will be entertaining.
It's the same story every year with the Lightning. They make a bunch of astute moves over the summer and heading into the season, everyone sits and goes 'how is anyone going to beat them?' and then at some point, they lose in the playoffs.
Last season, they were nearly unbeatable in the regular season but then got picked apart by a pesky Columbus Blue Jackets team. They should be a highly motivated group this year because there's no doubt that their first-round exit stung, a lot. The other thing: they're a lot better this year, at least on paper.
They added Kevin Shattenkirk and Pat Maroon on bargain deals and got Curtis McElhenney to be their backup, which might allow Andrei Vasilevsky to be healthy and rested. They got young players who can be counted on for some improvements. Simply put: they're stacked.
Is this the year that the Lightning go all the way? Nobody knows. They're good enough, but they've been good enough for a long time.


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Love You Photography
I had so much fun with this photo shoot …I tried once before, so I've learnt my lessons:
7 Tips for successful Love You Photography
1) It doesn't work if you only do the outlines of letters, you don't see anything afterwards.
2) Put the kids on a table! Nobody can jump off and run away.
3) Put them somewhere where they're not 'supposed' to be. That little bit of cheekiness wins you a few minutes photography!
4) Bribe them from the start! Last time I waited until they were already fussing before I bribed them …Too late! Tell them from the beginning, and yes, you're still going to need to mention that every few minutes. In our case there was chocolate on offer for everyone who cooperated.
5) Fix the youngest last.
6) As this particular photo shoot was all about their feet, there was a great opportunity to adjusted the depth of field so it didn't even matter if there weren't smiling happy faces all the time.
7) Well, if there are no smiling happy faces at all, you can always chop their heads off the photo …And still have a great shot 😉
Love ♥ U Photography
This 'Love You Photography' makes such a cute, easy DIY card or gift for any occasion, or expression of love. Of course now it's Valentine's Day, so I had to get it sorted. And Mr M has been banned from my blog, Facebook, instagram and twitter feed for the whole week so I could post in peace!
They were so funny perched up there. So cute with each other, feet hanging off the edge of the table. Miss 7 kept pulling Mr 1's toes up, until he refused point blank for his feet to be touched.
There was swinging and singing, and then there was 'fed up'. Moments when I reminded them about the chocolate and everything was ok for another few minutes. Then of course the moment Mr 1 discovered that there was actually something on the soles of his feet …Bless! You have to wonder what goes through their minds sometimes. 'What on earth is this nutty adult doing now?' has to be a reoccurring theme.
So we ended up with paint smudged all over Mr 1's feet, and the table. But like any mother I had my trusted wet wipes to hand, so not a problem.
– I saved a wedding dress in Sydney with wet wipes once; and then the brides mascara …But that's another story 🙂
Feet clean, table saved, photos taken, faces covered in chocolate.
…And erm, that was the end of the wet wipes!
Do you have any Love You Photography plans? I'd love to hear them.
Looking for another little present to make? Miss 7 has been busy making gorgeous Toilet Roll Washi Tape Hearts.
Linking up with #TheList & #TuesdayTutorials
My Word of the week: LETTERS
…Letters and cards to friends and loved ones. Letters and photography. Letters with thoughts and words you long to express. Letters and love. Letters on your feet!
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Awww… this was so cute. Please post more like these ok?;-)
This is awesome! Such a wonderful personal gift for any loved one! #Pintorials
This looks so adorable, and I'm sure it wasn't easy to choreograph!
These look brilliant! What a clever idea for a card. I bet it tickled their feet!
Wow, I'm impressed with your co-ordination skills!! I struggle to take an organised shot with just one little one!!
Great tips, I shall bare them in mind next time I try and take a shot with more than one child (I'm thinking family gatherings, notoriously hard to get one with all kids looking in one direction never mind smiling!) and the love you thing is so cute!!
Thanks for linking up love xxx #TheList
Ha, this is brilliant! You even got some bokeh in some of those pics with that sparkly top on the right. Nice! My two would be TERRIBLE at this, but they're 3 years 3 months and 20 months, so probably a little young. In fact, my 3-year old is so impatient to see the photo that he comes over to look into the view-finder before the photo (of him) has even been taken!
I will keep this idea in mind for a couple of years time! x
Wow – you have the kids all sussed out! Great idea for a photo project Steph x
That is a super photo, so imaginative and inventive.
Thanks for linking up to Project 365.
Brilliant shots, hun, and great tips. Bribery definitely needed for group shots!
Great fun! What a fab idea! Need more feet in our family for us to do it!!
Amazing shots! I love these a lot! #MySundayPhoto
This is adorable and some very helpful times. I love the photos that have been created
Thank you for linking up
I love this capture! And the measures it took to get just the perfect shot makes it all the more wonderful! And I agree: wipes are the way to go and is a heaven sent in the most unfortunate situations! Thank you for sharing. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
Love this idea, and I think the photos turned out brilliantly. Could be an amusing gif with wiggling feet.
What an amazing idea!
I love it, so cute =) and well done you for getting them all to cooperate, I learnt last week how hard it is to get more than one child in a photo!
What a fantastic idea! Love the last but one pic especially, so very very cute!
I love the idea of this .. not sure any of mine would sit still lol
Just brilliant! Hope the evidence wasn't all over the carpet too!
Cute overload. Great job! #MySundayPhoto
Totally love this idea!! Brilliant! Now to source a third child! Hehehe. xxx
Adorable, though I think I may have missed my opportunity , now that I have a 15 year old with very smelly size 44 feet…not the same level of cuteness!!!
This is adorable! What a fab idea. Great tips too.
Love this idea! Shame my photography skills are not up to it yet plus my subject would still jump off the table!!!!
Love this! (Rather appropriate choice of first word too). This would be perfect for a card for my mum (their grandmother!)
Awww love it! Even the not so perfect ones looks so perfect! I think its so cool that they sat in there albeit impatient in the end cuz thats a feat by itself. #wotw
Very impressive. Not the kind of thing I'd ever think of doing! #TheList
That does it, I need more kids! Baby's feet aren't big enough for all that 🙂 xx
I love this idea. I tried a photo similar to this for fathers day, I think this looks better, i may give it a try. 🙂
This is the cutest idea. Love it. But I only have two kids. 🙁 What am I to do?! #thelist
I thought that too! And then I thought 'LUV U' would work.
So very very tempted. Although I am no photographer. Love the tips. Very practical.
Great tips, and so, so sweet! I think it looks just fabulous x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
Aww what a lovely idea for a photo shoot, i haven't done anything like this before but it looks so effective x


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Las Olas Link Service Advisory: Fort Lauderdale Color Run
The Color Run Dream Tour returns to the streets for Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Motorists are encouraged to carefully review the listed road closures and should expect traffic delays from 6 a.m. until approximately 12 p.m.
The race is tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. Race organizers are expecting approximately 4,000 runners and walkers to participate in this year's event.
For the full list of road closures and detours, CLICK HERE.
Sun Trolley Board Chair Alan Hooper Nominated For Non-Profit Board Leader of The Year
Alan Hooper, Chair of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (TMA) Board of Directors, has been selected as one of three finalists for Non-Profit Board Leader of the Year in the 7th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward.
The winner will be announced Friday, February 24, 2017 at an awards ceremony and luncheon at Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Winners will receive a $1,000 grant to their organization, and up to two finalists will each receive a $500 grant. Finalists will also receive awareness and publicity for the mission of their organization through media materials, social media coverage, event press and newsletters.
"We are extremely proud of Alan for making it so far in the award selection process," said Robyn Chiarelli, Executive Director of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA. "We at the TMA feel that Alan embodies the qualities of a strong, accomplished and outstanding community leader."
Since Hooper joined the Sun Trolley Board of Directors 12 years ago, the Sun Trolley fleet and service has grown substantially to 20 vehicles and eight routes. As part of fostering the growth of the system, Hooper helped launch the Riverwalk Water Trolley, the first on-demand boat shuttle service in Broward County. Also, Hooper's leadership incited a new private charter service, launched last year, which is projected to provide a steady source of income for the TMA for years to come.
"Alan is a smart and strategic thinker with a deep-rooted connection to and passion for greater Fort Lauderdale," said Chiarelli. "He figuratively and literally invests in his community."
This is apparent through his 1991 founding of Hooper Construction, which has overseen 1.2 million square feet of redevelopment. He is also co-founder of The Restaurant People, a dining, entertainment and hospitality firm that owns and operates several venues and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, including YOLO, Vibe Las Olas and Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle. In 2014, Hooper won the Sun Sentinel's Excalibur Award for Small Business Leader of the Year in Broward County.
Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA administers community transportation services via the Sun Trolley's seven routes and the free Riverwalk Water Trolley. To track the trolleys in real-time, download the free Sun Trolley Tracker App. To learn more visit http://www.suntrolley.com/ or call 954-TROLLEY. Like what Sun Trolley is doing? Show it at facebook.com/sun-trolley.
Spring Community Events Affecting Sun Trolley Links
Name of Event: Fort Lauderdale 5K
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Route that will be affected? Las Olas
What streets does this event affect specifically? Las Olas SE 3rd – SE 5th closed. Partial closing from SE 3rd to Sunset Dr.
Name of Event: Walk for the Animals
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Las Olas, Andrews to SE 1st Ave), temporary closing other streets
Route that will be affected? Las Olas and Airport
What streets does this event affect specifically? SW 4th Ave south from SW 2nd St to Riverwalk, SW 2nd St from SW 4th Ave to SE 1st Ave, and Las Olas from Andrews to SE 1st Ave
Name of Event: Riverwalk Run 2017
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 4:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Route that will be affected? Las Olas
What streets does this event affect specifically? Las Olas from Andrews to SE 3rd Ave
Name of Event: Ft Lauderdale Taco and Craft Beer Battle
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Route that will be affected? Las Olas
What streets does this event affect specifically? SW 2nd St from SW 4th Ave – SW 5th Ave
Sun Trolley Provides Free Transportation For Fort Lauderdale's Artwalks and Food in Motion Street Festival
Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 25, 2017) – Downtown Fort Lauderdale's cultural scene is exploding and the Sun Trolley is proud to help you get there! On the last Saturday of every month (with the exception of December), thousands of art-enthusiasts flock to the FATVillage, MASS District and Fort Lauderdale Artwalks.
"Partnering with the Sun Trolley for charter services has helped with both traffic and congestion during the Artwalk," said Doug McCraw, Founder of FATVillage Arts District. "Many attending the Artwalk use the Sun Trolley. They can hop on in many different locations in Flagler Village. With the limited parking capacity in the Artwalk districts, the Sun Trolley takes advantage of off-site parking, which greatly helps our attendance numbers."
On Artwalk nights, the Sun Trolley service is free and runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Attendees can easily catch a ride with the Sun Trolley from the Searstown parking lot, located at 498 NE 9th Street, in Fort Lauderdale (behind Radioactive Records). There, parking is ample and free. CLICK HERE to view the route.
"The Sun Trolley assists the Fort Lauderdale Artwalk by connecting it with the neighboring FATVillage & MASS District Artwalks, and working to grow the Artwalk in the Historic Sistrunk corridor, ultimately making our neighborhood and city better connected," said Dylan Lagi, Executive Director of MASS District.
Another event gaining popularity is the Food in Motion food truck event. This event occurs on the second Friday of every month in Peter Feldman Park (310 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale). Food in Motion features nearly 30 different food trucks, live-music, craft booths and more. Similar to the service being provided for the Artwalks, the free Sun Trolley runs to and from the parking lot behind Searstown.
"This year, the Sun Trolley is celebrating its 25th anniversary," said Robyn Chiarelli, Executive Director of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA. "One of our goals is to continue forming strategic partnerships, like we have with the area Artwalks. These partnerships ultimately help us better serve our community by transporting more neighbors and tourists to where they want to go."
The Sun Trolley operates eight routes in greater Fort Lauderdale including the free Riverwalk Water Trolley. To track the trolleys in real-time download the free Sun Trolley Tracker App. To learn more visit http://www.suntrolley.com/ or call 954-TROLLEY. Like what Sun Trolley is doing? Show it at facebook.com/sun-trolley.
Upcoming Community Events Affecting Sun Trolley Links
Name of Event: Repair on Las Olas
Date: December 4-9, 2016
Time: All day, every day, for the week
Route that will be affected? Las Olas on Monday 12/5 and Friday 12/9
What streets does this event affect specifically? Eastbound Las Olas Boulevard between S.E. 3rd and S.E. 4th Avenues is being closed for a sewer main repair beginning Sunday, December 4th at 6 p.m. through Friday, December 9th at 5 p.m.
Name of Event: Sailboat Bend Art Festival
Date: December 10, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Route that will be affected? Las Olas and Airport
What streets does this event affect specifically? Closing SW 2nd Street between SW 5th and 4th Ave. (In front of the Museum of Discovery and Science)
Name of Event: Fast Town Experience Ft. Lauderdale
Date: January 21,2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Route that will be affected? Las Olas
What streets does this event affect specifically? On Las Olas SE 6th Ave west to SE 3rd
Name of Event: 29th Annual Las Olas Art Fair (Jan 2017, March 2017)
Date: Sat and Sun- Jan 7/8 2017, and Mar 4/5 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Route that will be affected? Las Olas
What streets does this event affect specifically? Las Olas from SE 6th – SE 11th Ave
Water Trolley Photo Sharing Contest – Prizes Available!
The Water Trolley is hosting a Photo Sharing Contest with theGOapp and a winner is picked every two weeks to win gift cards to local restaurants!
How do you enter the Photo Sharing Contest?
- Download "theGOapp"
- Click on [SELFIES=$] and select Riverwalk Water Trolley
- Take a fun or scenic picture on or with the Water Trolley
- SHARE your best image and use #WaterTrolley
It's that easy! If your image is selected as a winner, you will be notified. The more you share, the greater the chance of winning.


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By Rebecca Black, PA
The chairman of a group representing victims of historical institutional abuse has paid tribute to the inquiry chairman as a "man of integrity".
Speaking during a meeting of a Westminster committee, Jon McCourt, chairman of Survivors North West, said the group was "deeply indebted" to Sir Anthony Hart.
Sir Anthony died suddenly on Tuesday morning aged 73 after suffering a heart attack.
He chaired the Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry which exposed serious sexual, physical and emotional abuse over decades at children's homes run by religious orders, charities and the state.
Its recommendations remain unfulfilled.
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is hearing evidence this morning from representatives of Historical Institutional Abuse victims and survivors to consider plans for support and the process of securing compensation.
Committee chairman Simon Hoare invited those present to stand for a minute at the start of the meeting in memory of Sir Anthony.
(Jon McCourt, chairman of Survivors North West)
Mr McCourt started his opening statement to the committee with a tribute to Sir Anthony.
"First of all, we would like to pay tribute to Sir Anthony Hart, it's regrettable he won't be here to see the rolling out of the result of the inquiry," he told the committee.
"When we first met Sir Anthony Hart I was worried about who this guy was, we got to know him very quickly, a man of integrity, a man of honesty, a man of honour and a very very humble man who efficiently and effectively ran an inquiry for 18 months and heard people speak, and encouraged people to speak who never had a voice.
"For that we are deeply indebted, he will be sadly missed and on behalf of us, we'd like to extend our sympathy to his family and his colleagues."


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Blending Human Intelligence With Machines In Data Analytics
Do you believe you could be replaced by machines? Let me rephrase this! Are you feeling like you are being replaced by the machine? Do you also believe machines will exceed human performance? Well, my view is totally different. What about creating a proper combination between the man and the machine for data analytics solutions?
Majority of the Industries today are accelerated into data analytics. This has lead to many businesses realizing the necessity for an efficient and increased machine usage. There are mixed reactions though on whether the machines are able to understand the business logic. The loopholes identified in the machines should pave way for human middle-ware incorporation.
For Instance, a case of a major tech company that collects and curates publicly available data from multiple sources to provide competitor price intelligence services to E-Commerce companies, was looking for a partner to work on the value chain to provide services through well trained and highly available Human Intelligence. The tech company sorted for human intervention to rectify the unstructured data relating to the design of their dashboard.
As a way of improving system performance, the company needed a proper balance between their machine output and human input. The work involved matching single or multiple attributes such as brand, product, price, stock and images of the given account with that of single or many competitors.
This critical process included:
- Data Mining that required the collection of data from internet across the globe for multiple domains.
- Manual Curation of data for various attributes for different domains.
- Data Collation, Cleansing and Standardization
How the company process was handled
It was clear that the processing power of the machine needed the reasoning power of the man. Desicrew team leveraged on their Human Intelligence capability obtained from past experience and operational excellence to:
- Offer human observation on all major portals.
- Explore the unstructured data, curate, collaborate and discover information dynamically.
- Ensure high availability round the clock so as to complete the task at a faster Turn Around Time in order to cope up with the changes which are dynamically occurring in target portals.
Key benefits the company received due to Human Intervention
- About 50 percent improvement in Turnaround Time (TAT) and wider time coverage
- The best Human Intelligence support through qualified Engineering graduates who worked as an extended team of our client.
- High-level accuracy
- Approximately 40-50 percent reduction in cost
- Less than 5 percent attrition and hence consistency in quality of service.
DesiCrews Human Intelligence ability helped improve the quality and usefulness of the tech company data. Through this engagement, the company was able to provide their customers' better actionable insights that helped in understanding competition, monitor their brands, optimize offering and increase sales.
These case shows us that machines ingest, connect and recall information for humans to reason, judge and strategize. Therefore, augmenting human intelligence with the machines should shape data analytics and ignite productivity. Machines should allow humans to carry their tasks better and also help create more jobs for the man.


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It's no secret I'm a cat lover. I was delighted last year with the cats of Sofia, Plovdiv, and Istanbul. We've also enjoyed the company of cats in Chiang Mai and Prachuap Khiri Khan. But this year, we're living in South Korea and there are not many cats around, besides those in cat cafes. However, during our trip to Japan over the Christmas holidays, we actually visited a cat ISLAND!
There are 13 cat islands in Japan, others around the world, and also islands overrun by other cute animals. What a concept – it's like a natural cat cafe! Many cats live on the island, and people (mostly fishermen) take care of them.
Ainoshima is not far from Fukuoka, but it still took us about two hours to get there (train-bus-ferry). We wanted to make sure not to miss our bus and ferry connections, so ended up spending a lot of time waiting. Here's how we got there. There are other routes, but Hakata station was closest for us:
- We first took a pleasant 15-minute train ride from Hakata station to Fukko-Daimae station.
- Then we waited for community bus number 1, to get to Shingu port. The bus doesn't run very often, and neither does the ferry (5 times a day in the winter, 6 in summer), so we got to Fukko-Daimae train station early and waited nearly an hour for our bus.
- From Shingu Port, the ferry ride was about 20 minutes. We left at 2:40 pm, knowing we'd take the last ferry back to the mainland, at 5 pm. The ride was choppy on the way over, but much smoother on our way back. Here's the ferry timetable if you plan on going: Getting to Ainoshima.
So here are my pictures! First, close-ups of the cats. A you can see, they're very friendly and not afraid of people!
And now, enjoy the island! Beautiful scenery, flowers, and happy tourists:


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Nigerians are quite aware that education system in the country is broken but do we all know the extent of its broken (ness)? How do we fix a broken system if we focus only on the symptoms? When I talk about school disappointment in Nigeria system, I meant government-funded schools. I had to make this clear because sometimes people get it all mixed up and I really do not want to talk about the private schools that are well run and quality, to some extent comparable globally – these are way beyond what most Nigeria parents could ever afford.
"But everyone complains their country has failed them on education." My new friend says. I thought she was joking so I asked for specific countries whose education is at ground zero as Nigeria's and with as much resources. She eagerly mentioned UK and the US. I felt like killing the conversation right there because it is heading downward slope especially when people think after Nigeria, the only other nations we can emulate must be UK and the US. Why these two countries alone? Why can't we take realistic and persistent steps using the resources at our disposal and device realistic strategies. How about learning from Ghana, our neighbour? Why not South Africa or even many other African and Asian countries that have significantly better education system? They must be doing way better than us as we spent millions of dollars to send our children to their schools yearly.
A few minutes down the line, it was clear that Rebecca and I were talking about the same country that we were both passionate about but we have completely different knowledge of the profoundness of the problem. She was born and raised in the UK, all her education from primary to university were all in the UK, why was she so concerned about the state of education of Nigeria? Yes, Rebecca was, because that is what Nigeria does to everyone that has a hint of her blood in their veins. Both Rebecca's parents are Nigerians meaning even though she did not travel once throughout her upbringing in the UK to Nigeria, she was blessed (or not) with parents who breathe Nigeria and its numerous headaches to her daily. Her passion was inspiring. What Rebecca didn't realise though was the fact that although Londoners going to state schools might complain or moan about their failing school system and the fact that Education Secretary Michael Gove "failed to conduct his duties in a manner befitting the head of a national education system." UK NUT. This is still by light years far away from Nigeria education system, way better.
Earlier on in the year, Ekiti State teachers were all in state of panic as they were hinted of possible competency test from their state governor. Although, Dr Fayemi did not conduct the test, he was still voted out in June because for some reason it appears people didn't trust their governor enough not to pull the plug if he was re-elected. Their despair was valid because late last year incidence at Edo State whereby a school teacher was unable to read her school certificate was still very fresh in the mind of everyone particularly civil servants and teachers. Was Oshiomhole right to disgrace the teacher by asking her to read in public? No. Was Oshiomhole has the best intention at heart by being passionate about education reform in his state? A resounding yes. It has to be done systematically, our problem with education started over decades ago, so realistic and persistent approach is the only way out.
Sometimes, I wonder why especially our leaders react so surprised to just about anything in the country. Where have they been to not know that we have been in trouble for so long? I really admire Edo and Ekiti state governors for their bravery wanting to tackle Nigeria education system head-on. I have known for sometime now that you have to be at the edge of insanity to be able to make any meaningful progress in any sector in Nigeria.
Teachers training be it at the university or college of education is designed to fail both teachers and students. Here is my experience. Maybe if we all tell the truth about our experiences, it will help shape our policy makers' decision-making process.
If studying Education in any Nigeria university, you will be required to do Teaching Practice twice during the four-year program, the same applies to those at College of Education. The program was fantastic as it gives you first hand experience of what to expect later when one graduates. When I went for my first teaching practice, it was for 7 weeks (usually six). Before this time I have never taught before however, I have learnt so much in theory. I had no idea what the system was like, I thought there would be some proper orientation, I was wrong, The micro teaching at college was not enough to prepare me. The teacher that I had to work with was very nice, I was at ease with her. As a student teacher, I had 3 classes daily and taught everyday, it was a great experience. I was thrown into teaching proper subject from the first day after a brief introduction from my mentor, she was one of the best teachers at this particular school because she showed up everyday and had other classes to teach, I was her only ST. A few other teachers who had two or more student teachers didn't bother to show up at all for days and when they did, it's only for a couple of hours and most of which were to sell their merchandise. This is no kidding and barely secret, everyone knows that our schools especially primary and secondary schools have turned to Oshodi Market. Is this right? Should we let it continue? If we are serious about education reform, then let's make head teachers accountable by given them responsibilities of making sure all teachers show up daily and be there for these very important teachers training exercises so as to show good examples for the incoming generation.
So back to school, for decades now, both universities and colleges of education thesis that is mandatory at the end of the program is fraud. Not for everyone I haste to add, but significant number of lecturers were something else. If we want to solve problem, then let's not be ashamed to reveal the truth. Plagiarism is like breathing. Apart from the fact that some people outsourced their thesis for others to write in exchange for cash, also there are some supervising lecturers who would insist that they are the one to print and bind thesis for their students at steep price, if you really want to pass, you just have to do as others are doing. This is not secret neither.
More disturbingly is this one case that I just could not swallow without cursing under my breath. There was this lecturer at Ila Orangun College of Education, Osun State who has lost it completely. A few years ago, he was my friend's project supervisor, during the last semester that everyone is gearing up to either research for their papers or burn their candles both ends to copy other people's work, Mr Ajanaku (not his real name – I hope there is no Ajanaku at the school otherwise I will be forced to strip the lecturer of anonymity if I am sued :)). Dr Ajanaku (you bet, they are all PhD's holders – sincere apologies to those who had their degrees by studying real hard for it) told all his students to go to the library, pick a topic that they liked from the thesis that were lined up neatly on the shelves. He instructed them to bring their desired topic and a thesis sample to him. They all did this, at a price of ₦5k per students, he copied word for word, changed the names, inserted new dedication and acknowledgement pages. The students in that particular year group will pay for the act of selfishness on the part of the lecturer for a very long time. They were denied the opportunity that most college graduates had – being able to research, put into coherent sentences ones own idea. The same lecturer, is likely to be at the same college today and I am sure his price tag would have gone way up now. His work was no secret, other lecturers knew about it and just left him to his devices. I am glad to say that I had a decent lecturer who spent half of her time preaching than teaching – I guess both go hand in hand for a very good educator. I did not plagiarise nor cheat for my thesis however, it was very sad that there were not many books for references so I ended up reading load of other people's theses, in order to write something that was semi-decent. Talking about school libraries being stocked with real books rather than junk newspapers is a whole 'nother can of worms.
If the government really wanted to help, here is one way they can, visit our universities and colleges of education and stop those dream-killers lecturers from their selfish acts.
Now, on the teachers that can't read – One of my best friends got her teaching job in Ogun State. She started working shortly after graduating years ago. Getting a teaching job in state schools was hot cake, still is, you need to know someone, who know someone, otherwise it's a waste of time bothering to apply. Lola says that in the last few years, things have improved slightly because of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target and all other jargons that made perfect sense on papers but the implementation was really flawed. Lola now attended a week-long seminar that focuses on how teachers could better do their job, the program she thought has been really helpful in a lot of ways. Only that this happens every other year for her, the excuse she says was that the government have to rotate the seminar because there are too many teachers to cover, too many teachers in our schools.?
If we are really serious about improving our education system, the frequency of seminars and workshops for teachers should definitely be higher. Morale will go up for teachers and those who really wanted the job will make the extra effort to improve. It will cost a lot of money but as Derek Bok, an American educator said "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." Have we tried ignorance? I leave that to my fine readers to decide.
According to the Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Dr. Wale Babalakin, he stated that Nigeria spent over ₦160 billion to send 75,000 students to study in Ghana, this was in 2012 alone! Large proportion of this funding came directly from both state and federal government in form of scholarships. We have similar program like that all around the globe, in May just gone 125 students were sent to Northeastern University, Boston on full scholarship, by the federal government. I am all for scholarship for bright students to study abroad but with the scale that our government is operating, they have lost complete hope in the education system and instead of finding systematic way of reviving the system, it seems that we only sort for 'quick fix' It is not helping by sending selected few out of the nation yearly with the limited resources at our disposal to study oversees while others were left at home to rot.
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Hot Sweet Potato Bowl
December 17, 2012
This dinner was inspired by Sarah Yates at House in the Hills… and is my new favourite.
It's so delicious and so healthy, and also very filling!
This is the way I had it but you could throw in whatever veggies/salad you have…
You need – for one;
1 sweet potato
1/2 an avocado, chopped
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lime
1 small bunch coriander
1 dollop creme fraiche
plus sea salt and black pepper and ground cumin
1. Roast your sweet potato, coat the skin in a little olive oil and sea salt and pop in a medium to high oven for an hour… this is approximate as the time and temperature will fully depend on the size of your potato… just keep your eye on it after about half an hour.
Wait till the skin in nice and crispy and the inside is fluffy, then sprinkle some cumin on the inside and season.
2. Put your potato in a bowl and cut open then cube it inside the skin, add the cubed avocado, tomatoes and coriander, then zest some of the lime and squeeze a little of the juice over before adding the creme fraiche.
Season some more and enjoy!
I made double and took some to lunch the next day, it was really good as a cold salad as well.
Super Salmon with Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
October 16, 2012
This is a new staple in my house. I have already made it twice and that Kale salad… third time is on tonight.
Stacked with 'super foods' this meal is so full of goodness that you feel it when you're eating. I swear.
For 2 people you need;
2 salmon fillets
1 red chilli, chopped
1 lime
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce (or salt)
1/2 tsp sugar
250g kale, finely chopped
2 small-medium sweet potatoes, chopped into bite size chunks
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
parmesan chunks to taste (c. 100g)
1. Roast for sweet potato chunks in some olive oil, salt and pepper for about 20-30 minutes at 200c.
2. Mix your marinades, first the kale; olive oil, red wine vinegar and the shallots and mix well with the kale and coat it using your hands. This 'cooks the kale'.
Then the salmon, the chilli, lime, ginger, soy, fish sauce and sugar, put to one side.
3. When the potatoes are about halfway done, and if your salmon has a nice skin on it fry them in a non stick pan briefly to crisp this up, I love crispy skin but hate it soggy! Then transfer to some foil and pour over the marinade and bake for 6-7 minutes (or more if needed)
4. Mix the potatoes with the kale and add the parmesan chunks – made them thinnish slices but thick enough you can bite them and taste the cheese. Serve with the salmon, with the extra marinade poured over.
Recipes for the Kale Salad and Salmon the (adapted) from Refinery 29
Mushroom Risotto
October 9, 2012
Many of you probably know how to make risotto… I never really made it before. Its my husbands thing, he does it so well I never tried.
So when I went to the Square Food Foundation and learnt how to make it from a top chef… It was a surprise how easy it was… I know I know everyone says this.
They taught us little chef tricks; how to slice an onion really small and tips on how to make a risotto really great, and how important it is not to brown your onions.
So for a really amazing mushroom risotto you need;
2 pints stock (chicken, or vegetable) note that if you don't have fresh buy the best cubes you can find
2 tbsp olive oil
knob of butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
½ head celery, trimmed and finely chopped
400g risotto rice
2 wine glasses dry white wine
100g sliced mushrooms – I used a mix of exotic mushrooms but chestnut would also work
salt and freshly ground black pepper
70g butter
115g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Heat the stock.
Melt a knob of butter in a pan and add the mushrooms and the leaves from a couple of sprigs of thyme. Cook over a gentle heat, stirring until the mushrooms soften and turn golden. Stir in 1 chopped clove of garlic and cook for a further minute and put to one side.
Put the oil and butter in a saucepan, add the onion, garlic and celery and cook very slowly for about 15 minutes without colouring… This is called a soffrito. You want everything to go translucent.
Then add the rice and very briefly lightly fry until the edges go a little translucent. Add the wine and keep stirring – it will smell fantastic.
Once the wine has cooked into the rice, add your first ladle of hot stock and a good pinch of salt. Turn down the heat to a simmer so the rice doesn't cook too quickly on the outside.
Keep adding ladlefuls of stock, stirring and massaging the creamy starch out of the rice, allowing each ladleful to be absorbed before adding the next. This will take around 15 minutes.
Taste the rice to check if it's cooked. If not, carry on adding stock until the rice is soft but with a slight bite.
When the rice is nearly cooked, and just before you add the final ladleful of stock, stir in the mushrooms. Remove from the heat and add the butter, parmesan and 1 tbsp of mascapone if you like.
Season now to your taste…
Put a lid on the pan and allow to sit for 2 minutes so it gets all creamy. Then eat!
This is now my favourite thing to make and I have already made a few different risottos, and I am now going to make sure I always have risotto rice in the house.
Butternut Squash and Sage Butter Ravioli
October 2, 2012
I now know how to make pasta.
This is a dangerous skill, for my waistline I mean. Especially when I make pasta and then serve it with butter over the top.
Hop on over to You Make Me Swoon for todays recipe.
It is really very good and I learnt it at The Square Food Foundation which is also very good and doing great things for food in Bristol. Go check them out.
Sweet Potato Cream Pasta with Kale and Bacon
September 18, 2012
So I have some news…
I have decided to consolidate my blogs, I am moving Full as an Egg over to Swoon as a regular blog post.
I have not decided what to do with this address so for now I am going to re-post while I decide as I have quite a few subscribers here, any suggestions?
Pop over to Swoon today for a great quick and easy spaghetti recipe…
Tower of Power Breakfast
September 7, 2012
This recipe is not my own, I so wish it was.
I saw this on one of the many many food blogs I read, but one of my go to for awesome healthy food; My New Roots not only are the recipes healthy Sarah tells you why each ingredient is good for you… meaning you gain knowledge every time you cook with her recipes.
You can see the full recipe and photographs here
We needed fuel for a day of painting so I thought this was a great opportunity to make this…
My slightly simplified version…
For 3-4 you need:
2 large sweet potatoes
2 large red onions
spinach ( a big handful for each person)
cherry tomatoes (5-6 per person)
seat salt
black pepper
olive oil
1 egg per person
brown sugar
dried chilli flakes
1. Slice up your sweet potato and roast in the oven at around 220c for 20-30 minutes, making the edges go crispy and ensuring that the larger pieces are cooked through
At the same time saute your onions, slowly, add a little sugar for some extra sweetness.
2. Add some olive oil to a small saucepan and chuck in the tomatoes, put on a low heat and pop the lid on and cook until they are bursting. Watch these don't burn, this will take 10-15 minutes but do it as slowly as possible.
When these bits are all done, Sarah suggests putting them all in a baking tray in the oven to keep warm… good thinking!
3. Saute your spinach in the same pan you did the onions, this will take 1-2 minutes… pop to one side while you poach your eggs the pile it up and enjoy…
Season with salt and pepper and chilli flakes if you have them!
Very filling and so good…
It's a little faffy but very easy… try it at the weekend when you have plenty of time.
Lori's Diner, San Francisco
August 29, 2012
One more final honeymoon post…
A simple American diner.
I loved this place. I made it my mission to eat at as many diners as possible so most days we found one in the AM had amazing breakfasts of eggs or pancakes and coffee before skipping lunch because we were so full.
We found Lori's on our first night in San Francisco, being just around the corner from our hotel…
This one was a proper 24 hour diner so being late isn't a problem.
I love the tiled floor and red leather stools… but we took a booth. I love booths.
I ordered a banana milkshake to drink… it was more like dessert. Had a cherry and everything.
I went for the classic burger with sautéed onions and cheddar with sweet potato fries…
While my Husband went for another American classic of fried chicken and coleslaw with french fries.
It all rocked.
I love junk food I think.
I love the movie star posters… a classic 50's diner.
Lori's Diner – we went to the one in the theatre district near union square but there are a few


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In General
CHAPTER 3. Child Welfare
Subchapter VIII. Parents Right to Know Act
§ 398 Inspection of child care facility records.
(a) Each licensed child care facility shall provide to a prospective purchaser of care a written notice defined in subsection (c) of this section which details the purchaser's right to inspect, at any time, the active record and complaint files of any licensed child care facility. Such notice shall include, but not be limited to, the name of the contact person from the Office of Child Care Licensing, the address of the nearest location and telephone number. Such notice shall be provided as part of any application packet of materials that the facility provides to purchasers of care.
(b) Every child care facility shall obtain a statement, signed by the prospective purchaser of care, which attests to timely receipt of the notice provided for in subsection (a) of this section. The child care facility shall keep the signed statement on file.
(c) A standardized form of the notice and statement as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of this section respectively, shall be provided to each licensed facility by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.
(d) By January 1, 2000, the Office of Child Care Licensing shall have available for public request a summary of each child care facility's records. Further, the public shall have access to child care information including a list of all child care facilities, licensed facilities, enforcement actions and agency contact persons via the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families web site on the Internet.
(e) All requests to inspect these records shall be made in writing to the appropriate Office of Child Care Licensing. Individuals shall be allowed to inspect such records within 10 business days from the date the request is received.
(f) Failure of a child care facility to provide the notice required in subsection (a) of this section or obtain the statement required in subsection (b) of this section from any prospective purchaser shall be a violation of Delaware law, subject to a fine not more than $100 for each violation and the total of such fines shall not exceed $1,000 per calendar year. Justice of the Peace Courts shall have original jurisdiction of such offenses.
(g) For purposes of this subchapter, "child care facility" shall mean all licensed facilities within the State where care is provided for children ages birth through 12 years, excluding schools regulated under Title 14.


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ARABIAN SEA (NNS) -- Sailors and Marines deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) reached the mid-way point of their deployment Sept. 25 working closely with coalition nations to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, and embarked Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, along with USS Normandy (CG 60), and the German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221) conducted a number of multinational exercises and operations within the U.S. Navy's 6th before arriving in the 5th Fleet AOR.
Shortly after deploying May 21, the Truman Carrier Strike Group participated in evolutions marking the 100th anniversary of French naval aviation. The joint interoperability exercises with French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) culminated with French aircraft trapping aboard Truman and F/A-18s and E-2s assigned to CVW 3 touching down on Charles de Gaulle (R 91). Additionally, Truman's hanger bay was the site of a French Rafale F3 aircraft jet-engine maintenance removal and replacement evolution.
"This was the first time that an engine swap-out with a foreign navy was done on a U.S. carrier," said Cmdr. Tim Hill. "This was a big step in working toward the ability to operate a French squadron on a U.S. carrier."
During the carrier's port visit to Marseille, France, in June, nearly 100 Truman crew members dedicated more than 900 hours to six local community relations projects, which included repair and grounds keeping work at schools and churches, and building an internet cafe for merchant sailors.
In Split, Croatia, USS Ross (DDG 71) Sailors conducted visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training with a Croatian navy VBSS team, and devoted several hours to rebuilding a local orphanage.
On June 28, shortly before joining the Truman CSG, Sailors from USS Winston S. Churchill's (DDG 81) VBSS team assisted two Yemeni fishermen who had been without food, fuel or water for four days. The team provided the fishermen with food and water, and stayed with them until the Yemeni coast guard arrived to escort the skiff back to land.
"As soon as our helo spotted the stranded fishermen, we knew we had to go help them," said Cmdr. Juan Orozco, USS Winston S. Churchill commanding officer. "It is every Sailor's responsibility to help those in need on the high seas. You could see the satisfaction in my crews' faces, knowing that they had done a good deed."
USS Elrod (FFG 55) assisted 16 stranded Pakistani fishermen July 5 whose fishing boat had taken on water and sank two days earlier. After being spotted floating adrift in a life raft by a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion, the stranded crew was recovered by Elrod's rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) and transported back to the ship before being transferred to the Pakistani Navy destroyer, PNS Babur the next day.
On Aug. 18, units assigned to Truman Carrier Strike Group rescued eight Iranian mariners in the Arabian Sea after their dhow caught fire. After being rescued by search and rescue swimmers from two "Dusty Dogs" helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 7, the mariners were transported to Truman for follow-on care, where they received medical attention, food and clothing. The mariners were transferred to Iranian vessel AKL Chiroo Aug. 20 via RHIB.
"I've been a corpsman for twelve years and this is what I live for; the opportunity to help people," said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jason Legare. "I'm glad that we were able to help the way we did."
Since arriving in the 5th Fleet AOR June 29, aircraft assigned to CVW 3 completed more than 3,300 aircraft sorties and logged more than 10,200 flight hours, with more than 7,200 of those hours in support of coalition ground forces in Afghanistan.
After nearly four months of successful operations and accomplishments, Truman CSG leadership stresses the importance of remaining focused on safety and future operations for the 7,000 Sailors and Marines in the Truman CSG.
"I am immensely proud of the work our team is doing here in the Middle East," said Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, commander, Carrier Strike Group Ten. "Our Sailors have rescued dozens of mariners in distress on the high seas, interdicted pirates, projected air power in support of US and coalition troops fighting in Afghanistan, strengthened relationships and improved the capabilities of our partner navies in the region, and provided a presence and deterrence to ensure the free flow of commerce in the maritime commons.
"Our challenge is to continue to execute these many missions in a safe and efficient manner in this demanding and hazardous environment. These Sailors and Marines are the best I have deployed with, and they remain focused on the mission. We want to ensure all safely return to their families back in our homeport," said Driscoll.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.