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Labour is divided on single market and free movement, writes Ian Dunt
You need powers of clairvoyance to work out Labour's Brexit policy. There is no consistency of purpose or language, leaving a mess of competing conversations. As things stand, Labour has no voice on the main political issue of the day.
There are at least four camps: The leadership, the shadow Brexit department, the reformers and the abolitionists.
The leadership is made up of Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell, who have always been critics of the single market. Their branch of the left views its rules on state aid as a barrier to socialism.
Both have restricted their comments on the single market to saying Britain should have 'access' – but refrained from calling for membership. 'Access' can mean anything really, but suggests something less than membership.
Last month, McDonnell went further and demanded Labour supporters 'embrace the enormous opportunities' of Brexit.
There has been some confusion over whether they would try to amend the bill on triggering Article 50. McDonnell promised not to 'block or delay it' but Corbyn seemed to U-turn on that this weekend, saying the opposition would put forward an amendment on 'market access and [workers'] protections'.
This seems like a significant change and indeed Downing Street instantly accused Labour of trying to 'frustrate the will of the British people'. But in reality both Corbyn's demands are accepted government policy.
David Davis had already insisted workers' rights will not be affected by Brexit. And on single market 'access', the Labour demand actually falls short of Theresa May's own aims, which include 'maximum possible access to the European market' including a right for firms to 'operate within' it.
Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer also uses the word 'access', but his 'access' is not Corbyn's 'access'.
Technically speaking, British membership of the single market outside the EU would mean it needs to leave, then join the European Free Trade Association, and then through that join the EEA agreement.
'Membership will have to lapse,' he explained to Politico. 'That's why I have used the phrase 'fullest possible access'.'
Starmer is still clearly more lawyer than politician. He is talking in technicalities, not political code. But he does seem to be aiming for the UK to stay in the single market.
The problem with staying in the single market, of course, is that you have to keep freedom of movement. But some believe there may be more wriggle room from Europe on this issue than you'd think.
They might offer an emergency break, ending the requirement for a few years, or maintaining it but with an upper limit – say at 50,000 newcomers a year. Or Europe might be persuaded to restrict free movement to those with a job offer.
Starmer seems to be envisaging this latter option. Speaking to Radio 5 Live's Pienaar's Politics this weekend, Starmer said:
"I personally think we should have a discussion on whether the rule should return to its origin, that being the freedom of movement of workers."
Outside of the leadership and the shadow Brexit department, there are many malcontent Labour MPs demanding firmer action on free movement. At first sight they seem indistinguishable.
A Fabian pamphlet in September saw Rachel Reeves, Emma Reynolds and Stephen Kinnock attack free movement, with Jonathan Reynolds and Chuka Umunna offering the same message a little later.
But dig deeper and there is a split in this group. To discover it you just need to look at the language. Some of them are talking about ending free movement. Others are talking about reforming it.
Kinnock seems to be in the first camp, although he could probably go either way. 'The limitless nature of freedom of movement… is not socially and politically sustainable,' he wrote in the Fabian pamphlet.
Rachel Reeves is even firmer. 'Immigration controls and ending free movement has to be a red line post-Brexit,' she wrote in the same pamphlet. Jonathan Reynolds seems to be on the same page, telling the Huffington Post that a 'tweak' to the status quo 'would not wash with people'.
On the face of it, Emma Reynolds sounds identical, but she carefully inserts a caveat. She said: 'It is my strong view that no future deal can retain free movement of people in its present form,' [italics added]. She clearly envisages a reform of the type outlined above.
Umunna struck precisely the same note as Emma Reynolds:
"If continuation of the free movement we have is the price of single market membership then clearly we couldn't remain in the single market, but we are not at that point yet." [italics added]
What's interesting about these sneaky little caveats is how closely they resemble the rhetoric from Theresa May just after she became leader.
Whenever discussing the subject May would use the same formulation. Voters did not want 'free movement to continue in the way that it has done in the past' [italics added], she would say.
Then, on the first day of the Tory party conference, it changed. Reformist Labour MPs are where May was until October 2nd.
The distinction seems minor, but is actually very significant. Freedom of movement is a condition of single market membership. Some people in Labour want to negotiate with Europe to see if they can reform it and stay in the single market.
Some people have already given up on doing so. The difference is that one group see leaving the single market as a consequence of failure in negotiations, the other as the starting position of those negotiations.
The leadership is having an entirely different conversation altogether – on state aid, not free movement – but that same split applies. They are assuming we're leaving the single market, rather than fighting to keep us in it.
There is a horrible irony to seeing the right of the party and its hard left leadership agree on an issue for completely arbitrary and unconnected reasons.
This deep difference on the major issue of our times prevents Labour having a coherent position on Brexit. But for the time being they appear happy to accept this, rather than having a battle to settle it.
The sooner they come to a firm position, the sooner they will be relevant again to the national conversation.
Ian Dunt is editor of politics.co.uk and author of 'Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now?' Follow him on Twitter @IanDunt
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11 Responses to "Can anyone work out Labour's position on Brexit?"
Alasdair Macdonald
It seems that Labour is in exactly the same state of indecision as HMG.
Only the SNP, the Greens, PC and the Lib Dems seem to have ideas about what is to be done. We might not agree with what they are proposing, but, at least they are trying to make some kind of progress and to be making their ideas available to the public.
Minimum tax on economic migrants to make sure that they are net contributors.
ie. No free access or access below cost to state goods for economic migrants.
Craig Mackay
Something that needs to be explored much more creatively is the views of the European Union members on freedom of movement. We must not forget that immigration between countries and freedom of movement is one of the key concerns in many European countries. For example, changing the rules so that freedom of movement only applied to individuals with jobs to go to is likely to be something much more widely acceptable. Additionally requiring that salaries do not undercut workers in the same company might further encourage acceptance.
Brexiteers seem to have the clear idea that the current European Union structure is set in stone and the only way of working with it is from outside. There is widespread dissatisfaction with many aspects of the European project within the European Union and that needs to be worked on. It will be very sad to leave the EU only to find it reforming itself in the way that would be acceptable to the UK.
Michael WALKER
"Can anyone work out Labour's position on Brexit?"
It's simple.
Rather like the Hokey Cokey:
Put your first idea in, shout about it – "Trigger Article 50 NOW"
Then withdraw it.
Put your second idea in, shout about it "Unlimted freedom of movement"
Then shut up about it when everyone shouts at you.
Then put your third idea in, shout about it. "It's all the Tories fault".
Then repeat it at regular intervals.
( Oh it's not an idea.. never mind)
After three ideas you give up but keep shouting.
That, very simply is what Labour have said since the Referendum…
As far as ideas is required, you need someone with brains, practical experience and political nous.
That rules out most of the Shadow Cabinet and the Labour Leadership – based on events to date.
(Not that the Tories are much better)
Labour motion says publish Brexit plan before Article 50 | Left Foot Forward
[…] move comes amid divisions among Labour MPs over the party's Brexit […]
Well Corbyn and the leadership team have always held the Bennite position of opposition to the 'Capitalist Club' of the EU.
The Blairites have always held very pro-EU views to the point of many of them wanting us to join the Euro.
They are united in their division. I voted for Corbyn in the leadership on both occaisions because of his anti-EU views.
Right now Merkel is drafting tighter German laws for immigration – which don't appear require an FOM Treaty change.
This guy has been suggesting for a while that there is a collusion in UK politics to pretend this can't be done : https://brexit853.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/freedom-of-movement-isnt-the-problem-it-is-the-way-the-uk-fails-to-control-it/ I'm told that the experts which must not be listened to think he is right.
Ian Dunt – what is your take on this?
Craig Mackay
Thanks to Colin Gordon! I thought I knew a fair bit about the EU but clearly I did not. These regulations are so far removed from the way that the UK manages its border that it is absolutely astonishing. Surely the Home Office has the power to implement these restrictions immediately and get round most of the complaints about immigration (unemployed benefit scroungers, coming over to use our health service, taking jobs and reducing wages for the natives in the UK). All this compounded with the fact that we do not track EU citizens coming into the UK nor do we track them leaving the UK.
Simply amazing! An extraordinary omission on the part of the Home Office that, had it been correctly implemented and managed, would have stopped all this nonsense in its tracks! So it looks like Theresa May is not only a fairly dreadful Prime Minister but also was seriously negligent when in charge of the Home Office.
Martyn Wood-Bevan
Pathetic article – is there a follow – up one featuring the views of 20 Tories on UKexit (Includes NI as well which is NOT in Britain). Sounds like there is going to be some reduction on immigration in various ways and altering full membership of the Single Market because of it various limitations – not a big deal really.
All the comments I've heard from Labour MPs talk of "political suicide" if the Party takes a stand against Brexit. This focus on purely electoral expediency rather than principles is the thing that is most likely to render the Party irrelevant. Apart from any other consideration, there is no evidence that Labour supporters voted Brexit – even if many Labour-held constituencies did. They are not the same thing. Politically, it looks as if the great majority of leavers were on the right, Tories and kippers in the main. So the Labour Party is starting to look as if it's frightened of the electorate – never a good place to be in. The LibDems seem to have hit on a rich seam of support for remain. Liberally-minded Labour voters could easily switch to them, as they did in Richmond Park. Labour needs to make its mind up – and fast. Its current stance is unprincipled, untenable and unconvincing and risks leading the Party into a slide into political irrelevance. Listening to the people doesn't mean giving way to the meaningless rants of "making Britain great again." It means debating, discussing, arguing, persuading, and standing by your beliefs in a civilised, open, democratic society. The present attempts by the Brexiteers to shut down debate is the antithesis of democracy and needs to be challenged as such. Again, though, this comes down to political leadership, a quality sadly lacking in Labour for the last 6 years. What will be interesting is the result in Sleaford. If the 40% remain voters stick together and the 60% leavers split 3 ways … First past the post may have its uses after all!
Graeme Burrell
Erm.. the Front Bench may be confused (apart from Keir Starmer), but Labour's *official* position is quite clear, as decided at Conference.
It's bad enough that the Tories/LibDems/UKIP etc are pretending that Labour doesn't have a Brexit policy, and that Corbyn/McDonnell/Abbot/all the Corbynites are helping them, but this article further muddying the water takes the biscuit. :-/
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Scappy Cats
For some reason, I'm in the mood to make cats. But of course, I just can't make the same cats...I need to do something different. It all started when I looked into my box of yarn scraps, which you can imagine, I have a good collection. I was inspired by a chunky brown yarn speckled with orange and burgandy. From there, I decided to make some cats inspired by a yarn in my scrap box. Here they are: "Spicy", a burgandy and brown cat; "Rikki", a green and magenta cat, and "Punkie" a turquois blue jewel colored cat.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
The Donut Kokeshi Club
Well you see, there's this girl named Mie, and one day while shopping in Shibuya, she found this cool donut thing and thought she'd wear it in her hair. The next day at school, her friends saw it and thought it was "kakoii" (cool) and so they all started to wear them. This was the start of the "Donut Kokeshi Club". And then, there is this girl named Nami who decided to wear a cupcake dress. These crazy girls!
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Being a parent can be tough work, let a lone the challenge of keeping up with technology. In this day and age technology plays a big part in schools and in the home as we head towards the new digital age . Ipad's are introduced in primary schools and offer excellent educational apps for kids and in high school laptops are used to do work in class and at home. As kids get older they have smartphones so they can contact their friends or parents ect.
Having kids myself this is becoming a hot topic in our household as our kids are getting to the age of wanting to be socially online with their friends. Being a computer technician i often get asked about parental controls and have set it up for a few parents. However it is only recently i have spent time looking closer to home.
So i have been doing a bit of research into the topic and here are some cyber-bullying statistics that are sure to scare the pants of any parent:
1 in 5 Australian kids have experienced Cyberbullying.
One in five Australian children aged between 8 to 15 have experienced cyber-bullying.
In 2013 Three Quarters of All Australian schools reported cyber bullying
This was with an average of 22 complaints every year in a secondary school.
Most cyber-bullying takes place on social media and can often be difficult to remove bullying content such as Facebook, twitter, YouTube.
Lets learn more about how cyber-bullying occurs, what does it look like and how it feels:
What happens with cyber-bullying?
- A lot of people can view or take part in it
- It is often done in secret with the bully creating fake profiles or names, or sending anonymous messages
- It is difficult to remove online content as it is shared online so it can be recorded and saved in different places and websites
- It is hard for the person being bullying to escape if its at school and at home if they use technology often. Technology has removed the barrier between the bully and the victim
- The content (photos, texts, videos) can be shared with a lot of people over multiple websites
- This content may also be easy to find by searching on a web browser like Google.
So what does cyber-bullying look like?
- Being sent mean or hurtful text messages from someone you know or even someone you don't know.
- Getting nasty, hurtful or threatening messages through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter
- People sending photos and videos of you to others to try and embarrass you or hurt your feelings
- People spreading rumours about you via emails or social networking sites or text messages
- People trying to stop you from communicating with others by out-casting you
- People stealing your passwords or getting into your accounts and changing the information there
- People setting up fake profiles pretending to be you, or posting messages or status updates from your accounts
- People may edit your photos existing photos and turn them into embarrassing memes.
Some feelings you may be having if you are being bullied
- You may feel guilty like it is your fault
- You may feel hopeless and stuck like you can't get out of the situation
- You might be feeling alone, like there is no one to help you
- You feel like you don't fit in with the cool people
- You may be feeling depressed and rejected by your friends and other groups of people
- Feeling unsafe and afraid
- Feeling confused and stressed out wondering what to do and why this is happening to you
- Feeling ashamed that this is happening to you
The effects of bullying
Victims of bullying are more likely to suffer from:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sleep Difficulties
- Poor School Performance
Students who bully other are at increased risk for:
- Substance abuse
- Academic problems
- Violence
How Parents can help prevent Cyberbullying
Start proactive conversations with your child about cyber-bullying.
79% of parents claim to have talked to their children about online safety.
Some children dont realise sharing a personal photo or text message is a form of bullying. Be clear about what is and isn't bullying behavior, and what your child can do to prevent it happening to them and to their friends.
Parental Controls for Home Computer or Laptop
Speak to All Star IT about setting up parental controls on your home computer and laptops. All Star IT has a service called Tech Guard which has a web content filter that can put a block on categories like Social Media, Media Streaming, Chat Sites and anything else you feel maybe unsuitable for your family to be viewing.
This along with malware protection and antivirus which will prevent suspicious downloads like "Free XYZ click here to download" and it then infects your pc with a virus.
Setup logins for each family member and use the built in Windows Parental Controls. This can restrict certain content and also prompt for a password when trying to access certain things.
Parental Controls for Ipads and Android Tablets
For tablet devices we recommend the following Parental Control for Mobile Devices and that is Curbi. Click the link to the left
Encourage them to take a stand against bullying
The actions of peers are more likely to deter a bully than anything an adult or victim can do
57% of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes on behalf of the victim.
Keep computer in a common area of the home.
Dont have computers in kids bedrooms. Dont let them use ipads or laptops in the bedroom
Build trust with your children
Set time limits and explain reasons for them, discuss online safety and internet use.
Tell your children not to respond to any cyber-bullying threats or comments online. However, do not delete any of the messages. Instead, print out all the messages, including the e-mail addresses or online screen names of the cyberbully. You will need the messages to verify and prove there is cyber-bullying.
Talk to your Kids regularly about it
Encourage them to speak to you if they feel they are being bullied online.
Educate them about Cyber-bullying and being safe online:
There are other Social Media issues such as chatting to strangers and here are some excellent social media experiments to show kids just how dangerous it can be:
1. Don't respond to any online or text messages sent by cyberbullies.
2. Don't be an accomplice by forwarding any of the messages to others kids.
3. Save and print out all the messages as proof and evidence of cyberbullying.
4. If you are being bullied, tell an adult immediately to get help solving the problem.
5. Stick up for kids you see are falling victim to a bully.
Hopefully this article has been helpful to you all and thanks for reading.


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Theatre Bizarre returns October 20th with The Summoning at Detroit's Masonic Temple. Tickets are on sale now at TheatreBizarre.com. We took a few minutes to sit down with John Dunivant and Brett Carson to look over some early photos of Theatre Bizarre and hear some of their favorite memories of years past…
1xRUN: Do you want to talk about those first few years of Theatre Bizarre? How did things come together?
John Dunivant: The first year we had no idea what to expect, we thought to build this old carnival, but we were just flying by the seat of our pants. When it first started it was still a creepy carnival that first year, but everything was a bit more piece mealed, to start we had the dunk tank and lots of wood.
Brett Carson: All the wood for the initial structure was found at Tiger Stadium when they were filming that Billy Crystal movie 61. This photograph on the truck (below) was our first load of flats that we had and then after that we just went dumpster diving. We asked the movie people if they thought it was ok and they said sure. So we started to bring back all this crazy wood and paneling.
John Dunviant: Since they turned old Tiger Stadium into old Yankee Stadium in 1961, they had all these sterile institutional green pieces that were painted with all these fake rivets to make it look like steel work. Then I was painting these oranges and reds off of these, it really made all the colors pop. It was a great base to start. We pulled and used all the fake rivets and we'd use them for other things. It really determined the era and solidified some of the esthetic.
Brett Carson: We've got wood. Let's build a party.
John Dunivant: After that backyard has never been the same since.
1xRUN: Can you tell us about how the stage went up?
John Dunivant: I remember when we first raised the original marquee into place the first year. A guy shows up on the clock from Detroit Edison with a 50 foot bucket truck. And he is drunk. So we are using a 50ft bucket truck while it's on the clock to raise the marquee into place. Then afterwards he had harness that hung to the bottom of the truck, so he extends the arm to the full 50 feet and we're just hanging from a harness below the bucket and he's spinning the arm around so we can fly above the rooftops. So the first stage was a bit more of a lean to and the rough winter brought it down. We were so exhausted, it was supposed to come down after the first year, we had a rougher winter that year, but when it started it was not a real structure. The second year we decided to build this one:
1xRUN: What about the bands and aesthetic the first few years?
John Dunivant: The Demolition Doll Rods, Country Bob and The Bloodfarmers. I remember seeing The Ruiners play the first year. and they would ruin everything. They just had so many appliances, refrigerators…
Brett Carson: TVs…Ironing boards…
John Dunivant: Right, right, all this shit on stage, he's singing Detroit Surfer Boy while surfing on an ironing board on fire, ontop of a refrigerator ontop of all this other shit. I mean the whole front of the stage was a mountain of rubble on fire. It was anarchy.
Brett Carson: The first three years were complete anarchy. Yea. It was a lot of fun.
John Dunivant: We wanted these side show acts and there weren't really any around, not the way there are now. Most of the fire performers in town got their start with Theatre Bizarre, a lot of the groups came from directly like the Detroit Fire Guild. But we heard there was this sex circus, and they were basically a group of exhibitionists. We just sat back and watched not knowing what to expect. There was a 65 year old transvestite stripper who was deepthroating a six foot live boa constrictor. There was another guy stripping–we didn't have a curtain the first year–and it's 26 degrees and he whips his pants up and they get caught in the chandelier and the poor guy is jumping up and down naked trying to get his pants out of a chandelier. By the end there were 3 clowns going down on each other. There was a priest strapped to a cross. There was lady pain, she's dead center with 14 closepins yanking her stuff apart. Backstage Monkey Boy was born.
Brett Carson: Another great thing that happened with Theatre Bizarre is that because we had this place that people could come and use to create tribes, the amount of performers here in town now has grown exponentially. You would go down there and there would be people working on their acts while we were working on the stages year round.
Leading up to this year's event we will talk about the illustrious Theatre Bizarre Main Stage, which met it's untimely end this past year. We will get a look at past photos over the years as the Theatre Bizarre main stage and hear both John Dunivant and Brett Carson recall some of the many memories of the annual Halloween Masquerade. Read on below to see a quick glimpse into the madness that ensued on the fabled Theatre Bizarre main stage.


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Stir Fried Spicy Water Spinach (Goreng Kangkung)
This is a simple stir-fry vegetable, slightly spicy and the saltiness from the salted soy beans. It's delicious with steamed rice.
Stir Fried Spicy Water Spinach (Goreng Kangkung)
1 Bunch ( about 350 g) of Water Spinach, cleaned and cut into 1 inch in length
6 Thai Bird's Eye Chilies, chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 Tbsp Salted Soy Beans, coarsely chopped
1 tsp Chicken Powder
1 Tbsp Peanut Oil
Sea salt to taste
In a large wok over high heat and add the peanut oil.
Add the garlic, chilies, salted soy beans and give them a very quick stir. Then add the water spinach, oyster sauce and have a quick stir again. Mix in the chicken powder and sea salt and continue to cook for about a minute and a half or until the vegetables are cook. Serve immediately.
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The 2011 Illiana Motor Speedway Late Model Champion and a visit with a few ASA Member Track promoters who are sharing the holidays will highlight this week's edition of "This Week in ASA Racing." The new episode will air on Thursday, December 22 at 7pm Eastern on RaceTalkRadio.com.
Blake Brown is the 2011 Late Model Champion at Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Schererville, IN. The 20-year-old driver from Franksville, WI won the title by three points over Eddie Hoffman this season. He will be on to talk about his season and future plans.
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Katharine (Lech) Grosser, age 95, of Carrington, passed away on August 26, 2012 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington.
Katherine was born to Frank and Magdalena (Kolling) Lech at the family farm near Gladstone, North Dakota, on October 19, 1916. She married John F. Grosser on June 7, 1954. The couple resided at West Fargo for several years and moved to Carrington. She worked as a nurse and as a homemaker. She is survived by children Dolores (John) Loffelmacher of McHenry, Timothy (Valerie) Grosser of Junction City, Kansas, Patricia Grosser of New Rockford and Annette (Casey) Carlson of Dickinson and two stepchildren, Lenora (Paul) Lee of Poway, California and John (Kathy) Grosser of Paonia, Colorado, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Joe and Steve, six sisters, Theresa, Lena, Margaret, Helen, Marie and Regina. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, a brother, Frank, and four sisters, Katherine, Lena, Ann, and Rose.
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I've always been a fan of skinny jeans. In fact, up until recently all my jeans were of the skinny variety. The mom and boyfriend jeans style has always intrigued me but I found it hard to find a decent pair. Flattering, a good fit and of course, not too pricey!
I was delighted when I found this pair as they ticked all my boxes. I'm especially glad that I held out on buying a more expensive pair online. I guess good things really do come to those who wait!
The Jeans
I found these boyfriend jeans in a Zara sale a few months back. They were a bit tight at the time, there was only a size 6 left, but they were €10! I had to make a decision and with a bit of faith that my workouts at the gym would pay off I said "feck it" and bought them! Luckily enough my workouts have been working and the jeans currently fit like a glove. I really rate Zara's denim, I bought a pair of shorts a few years ago and they're still good as new! Having good quality jeans that last are something everyone needs in their wardrobe. I love the distressed, grungy look these jeans have as they really add that bit of spunk to an outfit!
A White Shirt
Not sure what to wear with your boyfriend jeans? I believe that the classic denim and white shirt look never fails. It's so effortless yet stylish at the same time. I picked this shirt up in Penneys and it's perfect for the summer as it's nice and light. The only problem with white shirts are the creases! I literally just ironed this shirt before I left the house and as you can see from the pictures, it creased up again. Grrr.
Summer Sandals
There's loads of different shoe style that suit boyfriend jeans but I opted for these nude, summer sandals from Pretty Little Thing as they keep the outfit light and fresh looking. The small heel elongates your legs which is a bonus as this style of jeans can sometimes give your legs a stumpy look. Trainers like Adidas Classics would also be fab and give this outfit a more casual vibe.
I would also like to mention and thank Lidl and Dylan Bradshaw for my fab blow-dry! The day I shot this outfit I also got to preview their new hair care and beauty range. My first impression of their shampoo and conditioner was A+ as I left with my hair feeling light, clean and silky smooth. Pretty decent for products that cost less than €2!
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As provided by law, the property relations between husband and wife shall governed in the following order: (1) By marriage settlements executed before marriage; (2) By the provisions of Family Code; and (3) By the local customs.
The future spouses may agree on the property relations during their marriage, on either (1) System of absolute community; (2) Conjugal partnership of gains; (3) Complete separation of property; or (4) any other regime or system, so long as it is not contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy. If the future spouses did not enter into marriage settlements, or when the regime agreed upon is void, the system of absolute community of property apply between them.
In the absence of a contrary stipulation in a marriage settlement, the property relations of the spouses shall be governed by Philippine laws, regardless of the place of the celebration of the marriage and their residence. This rule shall not apply: (1) Where both spouses are aliens; (2) With respect to the extrinsic validity of contracts affecting property not situated in the Philippines and executed in the country where the property is located; and (3) With respect to the extrinsic validity of contracts entered into in the Philippines but affecting property situated in a foreign country whose laws require different formalities for its extrinsic validity.
Take note that everything stipulated in the marriage settlements or contracts in consideration of a future marriage, including donations between the prospective spouses made therein, shall be rendered void if the marriage does not take place. However, stipulations that do not depend upon the celebration of the marriage shall be valid.
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Human rights groups are demanding that Turkey revise its anti-terrorism laws after a teenager was arrested at a Labour Day rally and now faces 32 years in jail.
Sevil Sevimli who was born in France to Turkish Kurd parents has been detained since May when she attended the workers' parade in Istanbul.
Along with five others, the 20-year-old is accused of links to a far-left extremist group.
The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front has been behind several attacks in Turkey since the 1970s. The group is listed as a terrorist organisation by the EU and US.
But human rights campaigners say Turkish prosecutors have over-reacted and that Sevimli was simply demonstrating in favour of free education in Turkey.
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Gortyna © Andrew Skudder
Gortyna is both a municipality in Greece and an archaeological site on Crete which was once the Roman capital of the island. The two are unrelated. The remains of the ancient city of Gortyna, to the south of Heraklion, tell a later tale than that of the other archaeological sites in Crete, despite the fact that there is evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Neolithic era. The greatest treasure of the site is the Gortyn Law Code, recorded on important inscribed stones which date back to the 5th century BC. These remarkable stones are a complete code of law based on Minoan tradition. The Code stones are still preserved and exhibited in the north round wall of the Roman Odeon at the Gortyna site (although of course the theatre was built much later, in the 1st century). Other highlights at Gortyna include the Church of St Titus, where Christianity was first introduced to the island, and the Temple of Apollo Pythios, which dates from 700 BC. The city was thriving before Roman invasion but its early alliance with the Romans meant that it was not invaded and became even more powerful in the region. The site is often called Gortyn, rather than Gortyna.


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Engelsberg Ironworks, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO 1993.
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The Engelsberg ironworks is considered to be one of the finest industrial monuments in the world, and was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1993.The works gets its name from Englika, a homesteader of German origin, who came here in the 14th century. The first owner of the Engelsberg works was Per Larsson, who took the name of Gyllenhöök on being ennobled. In 1728, the Söderhielm family inherited most of the business and worked ardently to improve it. A new blast furnace was built in 1779, and this forms the basis of the one we can see today. The works was managed by the Timm family between 1825 and 1916, and the smelting house was modernized and extended. Even the forge was rebuilt. Finally, improved communications facilitated the transport of ore and finished bar iron.
The works was taken over by the Avesta Järnverk ironworks in 1916 and just three years' later was closed down. Had it not been for the interest taken by consul general Axel Ax:son-Johnson and his descendants, the works would probably have been lost to posterity by now.
Industrial installations and gardens flourish side-by-side here. From the tree gardens, an avenue leads to the manor house, which was built in 1746 to replace the older manor that had stood there before. The kitchen was situated in the older, east wing of the house, while the west wing or annexe was built in the 1780s to accommodate Lorentz Peter Söderhielm's 19 children (born of two marriages). The round towers are built of slagstone; one was used as a summerhouse and the other as an earth closet.
Down from the manor house is the blacksmith's forge, one of the best preserved examples of its type. Along the road from the works can be seen typical farm buildings—granaries, stables, pigsties and the old farm office.
Workers' homes were situated away from the central area of the works. The Engelsberg smelting house is one of just a few remaining "mulch-timber" smelteries in the country. (These are blast furnaces with an outer timber cladding on the upper section, which is insulated with sand and soil—hence the "mulch".)
The original furnace shaft, which had a length of just over nine metres, was given an outer lining of brick and raised three metres in the 1870s. What is unique about the Engelsberg blast furnace and forge is that the water-wheel, ore crusher, blower and tilt hammer are all still operational, and can be seen working when demonstrations are given.
A craft shop and café, situated near the entrance, are open during the summer in the slagbrick house—where you can also book your visit. At other times booking should be made via the Tourist Information Office in Fagersta.


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Traditionally a wheat beer, soured and flavored with salt and coriander, gose is one of the latest what's-old-is-new-again styles to work its way out of obscurity. Contributing editor Josh Bernstein explores the explosion of creativity found within the style in his story on the revival of forgotten beer styles in the May/June 2016 issue, and the gose category has expanded so much in the past few years that the Brewers Association recently updated the official definition of the beer—splitting the category into two subsets: one for traditional interpretations, and the other for the wild and exotic variations and experiments.
Notable contemporary expressions include Odell's Brombeere Gose, Devil's Backbone Cranberry Gose, and Evil Twin's collaboration with Two Roads—the Geyser Gose, which was brewed with a subtle blend of Icelandic moss, herbs and kelp. From watermelon to floral hibiscus, here are five more great examples of new-school gose that are available around the country now.
Almanac Beer Co. | Golden Gate Gose
San Francisco, CA, 5% ABV
Slightly higher proof than most options, this version is marked by lemon verbena, coriander and sea salt. The house Saison yeast gives it a subtle floral quality, backed by a distinctly vegetal edge and a bracingly bitter finish.
Anderson Valley Brewing Co. | Briny Melon Gose
Boonville, CA, 4.2% ABV
Remember the watermelon-flavored ring pops of your youth? The seasonal Briny Melon from Anderson Valley has the same nostalgic ping of candy-like watermelon flavor, with an underlying layer of wheat, so it drinks more like a fruity hefeweizen than the traditional light-bodied gose.
Boulevard Brewing Company | Hibiscus Gose
Kansas City, MO, 4.2% ABV
Unlike other hibiscus brews, this gose leaves the sugar on the back-burner, opting instead for a bracing smack of salinity. Dried hibiscus flowers are added to the end of the boil to create a bright tangy personality with an understated floral taste and bright pink hue. It's subtle, easygoing and incredibly drinkable.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Otra Vez
Chino, CA and Asheville, NC, 4.5% ABV
Possibly the most refined option of the group, this bright cactus, grapefruit and coriander gem is made with experimental bittering and finishing hops, lending an underlying crispness to the otherwise subtle beer. Bonus: Otra Vez joined Sierra Nevada's year-round lineup this past January, so you'll always be able to scratch the itch.
Victory Brewing Company | Kirsch Gose
Downington, PA, 4.7% ABV
Fans of fruit beers will find a match with this juicy brew. With a salinity that rings more of chalky citric acid than sea salt, this explosive fruit beer is flush with big, tart sour cherry flavor, thanks to the addition of fresh-pressed cherry juice. Hints of salt appear on the finish—just enough to remind that this beer falls within the new-school gose category.


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Himachal Pradesh Tour with Honeymoon Inn
HP-02-S2-2019 (Honeymoon Inn) || 7 Nights In Hotel INR 63500.00 (Per Couple Cost) Departures No Departure date available
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- Chandigarh
- Manali
- Shimla
Delhi - Manali
Arrive Delhi (meeting point address will be given from our office) by 17:00 and proceed to Manali by Volvo Coach.(Coach Tickets at our cost) Overnight Bus Journey.
(No Meals & No Manager service will be provided during bus journey)
Arrive Manali Bus Stand & proceed to hotel (at your own) Hotel Check/in: 12:00 noon. Day will be free at leisure to relax & enjoy the natural beauty. Night halt at Manali.
After breakfast visit Solang Valley (known as shooting point) and enjoy Ski Himalayan Cable Car Ride (at our cost) & also visit the famous Hadimba Devi Temple. After lunch day is free for Shopping at Famous mall road. Night halt at Manali.
After breakfast full day visit at snow point ( till our vehicle can reach ) Rohtang / Madhi / Gulaba (Note: Snow point remains Closed on Tuesday). Night halt at Manali.
Manali - Shimla
After early breakfast proceed to Shimla (10 hrs. journey), enroute we will visit Hanogi Mata temple thereafter continue our journey towards Shimla..Lunch will be Provided Enroute..Night halt at Hotel.
After breakfast visit Kufri, Mini Zoo and enjoy horse riding (at your own cost) Enjoy Natural Beauty. After lunch we will have free time for shopping at Mall Road. Night halt at Shimla.
Shimla - Chandigarh
After breakfast proceed to Chandigarh (4-5 hrs) on the way sightseeing of Pinjore Garden. After lunch visit Rock Garden. Night halt at Chandigarh.
After breakfast drop at Chandigarh airport till 10.00 am with memorable experience of the tour conducted by Heena Tours & Travels.
This Tours starts with Lunch on Day 2 & ends with Breakfast on Day 08.
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Travel Tips for Himachal Pradesh :-
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Travel Tips for Himachal Pradesh :-
|Departure Month and Dates
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|Volvo Bus (Night Journey)
|Honeymoon Inn or Similar
|East Bourne or Similar
|Velvet Clark Exotica or Similar
Before 30 Days, of Tour Departure - Rs. 5000/= per person
Between 15 to 30 Days – 25% of the Tour Cost
Between 10 to 15 Day – 50% of the Tour Cost
Between 5 to 10 Days – 75% of the Tour Cost
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Venture to Africa-Okavango Delta, home to a spectacular collection of scenic landscapes and impressive creatures, big and small. Animals such as rhinos, giraffes, lions, tortoises, cheetahs and many more can be found here all year round. Be sure to travel to the Africa-Okavango Delta on your next visit at the Zoo!
African Lion
Scientific Name: Panthera leo krugeri
Found In: Sub-Saharan Africa excluding the Congo rainforest belt
Size: Male lions weigh between 330-530 lbs and females weigh between 270-400 lbs.
Diet: Carnivore: Diet consists of wildebeest, antelope, zebra, giraffe and warthog
Threat Level: Listed as Vulnerable – The increasing human populations in Africa are reducing and fragmenting the available territory and prey
Facts: The mane helps protect the lion's face and neck when fighting other males.
Virginia Zoo Lions: males Mramba and young Emery, female Zola
African Pancake Tortoise
Scientific Name: Malacochersus tornieri
Found In: Kenya and United Republic of Tanzania.
Size: Its shell can grow up to 7 inches in length.
Diet: Herbivore: There diet primarily consists of dry grasses and vegetation
Threat Level: Critically endangered – The greatest threats facing the pancake tortoise is overexploitation for the live exotic animal trade.
Facts: Another common name for the pancake tortoise is the softshell tortoise.
Aldabra Tortoise
Scientific Name: Geochelone gigantea
Found In: Madagascar, Seychelles, and United Republic of Tanzania
Size: Males grow up to an average of 47 inches and weigh 110 lbs.
Diet: Omnivore: Occasionally live animals, mostly a grazer of a wide variety of plant material.
Threat Level: Vulnerable – The destruction of habitat and the introduction of mammalian predators such as rats and cats, and competitors such as goats, and historical use of food for humans is slowly depleting the population.
Facts: They will spend up to 16 hours a day lying in fresh water ponds or mud wallows. They do not swim well but may float.
Virginia Zoo Aldabra Tortoises: males AJ and Jackson; females Dotty, Bubbles and Lyn St. James
Cape porcupine
Scientific Name: Hystrix cristata
Found In: Hilly, rocky habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Italy.
Size: Grow up to 25 to 29 inches long and weigh from 10 to 25 pounds.
Diet: Root vegetables
Threat Level: There are no major threats to this species. Porcupines have benefited from agricultural development and their destructive feeding habitats have led to them being considered as a problem in some farming areas.
Facts: Cape porcupines are the largest rodent in Africa.
Virginia Zoo Porcupine: male Flapjack
Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus
Found In: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, & other African countries
Size: The cheetah grows to 28-35 inches at the shoulder and weighs 46-159 pounds.
Diet: Carnivore: Feeds on wide variety of prey, principally small- to mid-sized animal such as gazelle, kob and impala as well as ground-dwelling birds and small mammals, such as hares, up to large ungulates such as wildebeest, kudu or eland.
Threat Level: Vulnerable – Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, human-animal conflict over livestock and the illegal pet trade.
Facts: Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals, and have been documented as reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
Virginia Zoo Cheetahs: older female Charo and younger female Lima
Common Ostrich
Scientific Name: Struthio camelus
Found In: Southern Africa, ranging from southern Kenya and Burundi, south-west to Angola and northern Namibia, & south to Botswana and eastern South Africa
Size: Males ostriches can grow up to 8 feet tall with females growing somewhat shorter. They can weigh up to 160 lbs.
Diet: Omnivore
Threat Level: Least Concern – A major threat to the species is loss of nesting habitat due to clearance for small-scale use, agriculture, and because of fires, and perhaps because of the actions of African elephants.
Facts: They live in groups of 2-8 members, rarely 11, and is a co-operative breeder, with the dominant pair assisted by adult and immature helpers to defend a territory.
Virginia Zoo Ostriches: male Jack and female Gobbles
East African White-throated Monitor
Scientific Name: Varanus albigularis microstictus
Found In: South-western, south-central, and eastern Africa
Size: The white-throated monitor can grow to 6 feet in length and can weigh up to 25 lbs
Diet: Carnivore: Its diet consist of small animals and insects such as snakes, birds and eggs, snails, millipedes and grasshoppers
Threat Level: Least Concern – Targeted by humans for food & probably affected by habitat loss and fragmentation, however, still widespread and common
Facts: If confronted by a predator on the ground, it will puff up its throat and body, lash out with its tail, and bite violently.
Virginia Zoo Monitor: male Hank
Eastern Bongo
Scientific Name: Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
Found In: Three discontinuous parts of Africa: east, central and west
Size: Bongos can grow 4 to 5 feet tall. The average male weighs 650 lbs and the average female weighs 530 lbs.
Diet: Bongos are herbivorous browsers and feed on tree/bush leaves, bushes, vines, bark and pith of rotting trees, grasses/herbs, and fruits. Bongos require salt in their diet and are known to regularly visit natural salt licks.
Threat Level: Critically Endangered – The major threats to the bongo populations are habitat destruction, poaching and domestic livestock diseases.
Facts: The red pigmentation in the bongo's coat rubs off quite easily.
Virginia Zoo Bongos: male Bob; females Betty, Juni and Charlie; males Johnny and Boomer
Egyptian Goose
Scientific Name: Alopochen aegyptiaca
Found In: Sub-Saharan Africa countries as well as Northern African countries including Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, and Zimbabwe
Size: Grows up to 2.1 – 2.4 inches in length and weighs 2.4 – 8.8 pounds.
Diet: Predominantly of vegetable matter such as the seeds, leaves and stems of grasses and other plants, crop shoots(e.g. maize and wheat), potato tubers, algae and aquatic weeds as well as animal matter (worms, locusts and termites)
Threat Level: Least Concern – The species is persecuted by shooting and poisoning in parts of its range as well as being hunted for sport.
Facts: This species is largely sedentary over much of its range, although it may make seasonal nomadic or dispersive movements related to water availability.
Virginia Zoo Geese: male Vincent, female Stella
Egyptian Spiny-tailed Lizard
Scientific Name: Uromastyx aegyptia
Found In: Egypt (east of the Nile), eastwards into the southern half of Israel, south and northeastern Jordan, southern Syria, Iraq and Iran and southwards into the Arabian Peninsula.
Size: Adults weigh 99 – 254 pounds and stand 22 to 31 inches tall, with a length of 39 – 57 inches.
Diet: Forage on low vegetation close to their burrows
Threat Level: Vulnerable – This species has been regularly reported in the international pet and medicinal trade and is also used for food.
Facts: It lays 7-17 (occasionally up to 23) eggs.
Hartmann's Mountain Zebra
Scientific Name: Equus zebra hartmannae
Found In: Namibia, Angola and South Africa
Size: The Hartmann's Zebra is considerably large, with a maximum weight of about 750 pounds and a shoulder height of 59 inches.
Diet: Herbivore: Diet primarily consists of grass but also includes leaves and bark
Threat Level: Vulnerable: Primary threats to the mountain zebra include competition with domestic livestock, hunting and persecution, habitat loss due to conversion to agriculture and two subspecies breeding leading to loss in diversity.
Facts: Females produce a single foal every one to three years, after a gestation of approximately one year.
Virginia Zoo Zebras: females Rose, Ruuxa, Abbey and foal Zelda
Masai Giraffe
Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
Found In: Tanzania and southern Kenya
Size: Males reach heights of up to 18 feet tall and females grow to 14 feet tall.
Diet: Herbivore: Its diet consist of leaves of acacia, mimosa, and other trees
Threat Level: Endangered – The population is decreasing because of habitat degradation and poaching for skins, meat, bones and tail hairs.
Facts: Giraffe 'horns' aren't actually horns at all – they are called ossicones, which are formed by cartilage and covered in skin.
Virginia Zoo Giraffes: male Billy, females Noelly, Imara and calf Kylie
Meller's Chameleon
Scientific Name: Trioceros melleri
Found In: Malawi, Mozambique, & United Republic of Tanzania
Size: These chameleons grow up to 24 inches and weigh up to 10-18 oz.
Diet: Carnivore: Primarily eats invertebrates, but adults can eat small lizards and hatchling birds.
Threat Level: Least Concern – There is no urgent threat from habitat deformation. However, thousands of animals are exported annually for the pet trade and eventually local populations may not be able to tolerate these export levels.
Facts: Chameleons have a long muscular tongue that can extend farther than the entire length of their body at incredible speeds to reach insects.
Painted Agame
Scientific Name: Laudakia stellio brachydactyla
Found In: Greece and Cyprus in south-eastern Europe, through Turkey, Syria and Iraq, and into the Middle East, northern Saudi Arabia and northern Egypt
Size: Their average length is 30 cm.
Diet: Insectivore: Range of insects such as ants, beetles, and wasp; some plant matter
Threat Level: Least Concern – Under threat from habitat destruction and extensive collection for the pet trade
Facts: The painted agama shows aggression by bobbing its head.
Radiated Tortoise
Scientific Name: Astrochelys radiata
Found In: Madagascar
Size: Female tortoises range in carapace length from approximately 9.5 – 14 inches and males ranged in from 11 – 16 inches.
Diet: Herbivore: Feed predominantly on grasses and in some areas on the alien invasive Opuntia; On occasion they are also known to ingest animal matter
Threat Level: Critically Endangered – Threats to the tortoise's survival include collection for the illegal pet trade and habitat loss, including deforestation for use as agricultural land, the grazing of livestock, and the burning of wood for charcoal.
Facts: Historically this species has been quite abundant, often being found along roadways and has served as symbol of Madagascar's south.
Virginia Zoo tortoises: male Sokatra and female Malila – currently off exhibit for Winter
Red River Hog
Scientific Name: Potamochoerus porcus
Found In: West and Central African rainforest belts, from Senegal in the west, throughout the Guinea-Congo forest to at least west of the Albertine Rift
Size: Can grow to be 2 – 3 feet in height and weigh up to 100 – 270 pounds.
Diet: Red River Hogs are mixed feeders, consuming fruits and seeds, and have been seen scavenging carcasses.
Threat Level: Least Concern – Although considered a common and abundant species, the Red River Hog is one of the preferred species for subsistence hunters across its range in Africa.
Facts: Red River Hogs are fond of company and are often seen in groups of 7 to 10 individuals.
Virginia Zoo Hogs: male Oboi, females Mrembo and Tikiti
Rock Hyrax
Scientific Name: Procavia capensis
Found In: Sub-Saharan Africa and northeast Africa, being discontinuously distributed from Senegal through southern Algeria, Libya and Egypt to central and southern Africa
Size: Weighs 4 to 11 lbs
Diet: The Rock Hyrax diet comprises of a variety of grasses, forbs and shrubs, with a predilection for new shoots, buds, fruits and berries
Threat Level: Least Concern – There are no major threats to this species. However, it is hunted locally, and may have been eradicated in some smaller localities.
Facts: Hyraxes live in colonies of up to 50 members.
Slender-tailed Meerkat
Scientific Name: Suricata suricatta
Found In: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, & South Africa
Size: Average head and body length is 10 to 12 inches and the tail is 8 to 9.5 inches. They weigh between 22 and 34 ounces.
Diet: Carnivore: Insects, mainly beetles and beetle larvae and butterfly larvae. Rarely spiders, mice, reptiles
Threat Level: Least Concern – Though listed as least concern, the population is suspected to be undergoing slow declines owing to deforestation of its primary forest habitat
Facts: The young meerkats are cared for by a babysitter who plays with them and feeds them, remaining alert to danger.
Virginia Zoo Meerkats: males Hardy, Nub and Tim
Southern Ground Hornbill
Scientific Name: Bucorvus leadbeateri
Found In: Southern Africa, ranging from southern Kenya and Burundi, south-west to Angola and northern Namibia, & south to Botswana and eastern South Africa
Size: Can weigh 4.8 – 13.4 pounds and have a length of up to 40 inches.
Diet: Carnivore: Diet is mainly made up of arthropods, and, especially during the dry season, snails, frogs and toads, and sometimes larger prey such as snakes, lizards, rats, hares, squirrels or tortoises.
Threat Level: Vulnerable – A major threat to the species is loss of nesting habitat due to clearance for small-scale use and agriculture.
Facts: They live in groups of 2-8 members, rarely 11, and are co-operative breeders, with the dominant pair assisted by adult and immature helpers to defend a territory.
Virginia Zoo Ground Hornbills: male Jim; females Jane and juvenile Jezebel
White Rhinoceros
Scientific Name: Ceratotherium simum
Found In: Southern Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Size: Adult males weight between 4409-7937 lbs. and females weigh between 3086-3748 lbs.
Diet: Herbivore: White rhinos are grazers, feeding on large quantities of grasses.
Threat Level: Near Threatened – The southern white has fallen victim to poachers who sell its horn for medicinal or ornamental purposes.
Facts: White rhinos aren't white. The 'white' is taken from the Afrikaans word 'weit' meaning 'wide' – they were describing the rhino's mouth.
Virginia Zoo Rhinos: half-sisters Bora and Zina, male Sibindi
Stanley Crane
Name: Anthropoides paradiseus
Found In: Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, & Zimbabwe
Size: Stanley cranes can grow up to 3.5 feet and weigh 7.9 – 14 pounds.
Diet: Omnivore: Feeds primarily seeds of sedges and grasses, roots, tubers and small bulbs and also feed on a variety of animals including locusts and their eggs, termites, caterpillars, worms, crabs, fish, frogs, reptiles and small mammals.
Threat Level: Vulnerable – The main factors behind its drastic population decline since the 1970s were widespread poisoning on agricultural land.
Facts: This species is a partial migrant which makes local, seasonal movements across elevational gradients.
Taveta Golden Weaver
Scientific Name: Ploceus castaneiceps
Found In: Kenya and United Republic of Tanzania
Diet: Herbivore: Seeds
Threat Level: Least Concern – The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Facts: The male Taveta Golden Weaver uses his beak to weave intricate ovoid nests, usually over water. Females pick a mate based on the male's skill at weaving.
Watusi Cattle
Scientific Name: Bos taurus taurus watusi
Found In: Africa
Size: Males weigh between 1000-1600 lbs and females weigh between 900-1200 lbs.
Diet: Herbivore: mostly grass and leaves
Threat Level: Recovering
Facts: Gestation lasts approximately 9 months with only one offspring per birth.
Virginia Zoo Watusi: males Gamba, Kamau and Khari
White-headed Buffalo Weaver
Scientific Name: Dinemellia dinemelli
Found In: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, & Uganda
Size: Length is 9 inches
Diet: Omnivore: Seeds, fruits, insects
Threat Level: Least Concern – The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Facts: Unlike most birds, the male and female of this species look the same.
Yellow-backed Duiker
Scientific Name: Cephalophus silvicultor
Found In: Savannahs and forest of east and central Africa
Size: Grows to 4.1 – 6.2 feet in length and weighs 99.2 -176.37 pounds.
Diet: Primarily frugivorous (feeding mainly on fruit);however, will eat a variety of other foods in small quantities, including flowers, roots, rotting wood, fungi and some insects (particularly ants).
Threat Level: Near Threatened – It has been reduced to low numbers or eliminated by forest destruction, and encroachment of human settlements, coupled with uncontrolled hunting for bushmeat.
Facts: Their entire back is not yellow, but look for one small patch of yellow just above their tail.
Virginia Zoo Duikers: females Dot and Asterisk
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1 - How can I find out if I am a carrier of the genetic trait?
The simplest way is to ask your GP for a blood test "for haemoglobin disorders".
Your GP should request a full (or complete) blood count. Ensure to ask your doctor to check the MCV - mean corpuscular volume. In addition ask for a ferritin study to review iron difficiency.
Also discuss the need for a (Hb EPG) hemoglobin electrophoresis screen as part of the blood test. These tests can all be done as part of a simple or regular blood test and are covered by Medicare. However, you should request that your GP includes the extra checks as part of your blood test.
2 - Why shoul I get a test?
Personal Hisorty: if you know you carry the trait, then you should discuss with your partner. Family history: is important especially if a history of thalassaemia or anaemia is known. Ancestral Hisotry: is important as people from the following regions - Mediterranean, Middle -East, South Asia, South-East Asia including Southern China, South America or Africa have a higer than average risk of carrying the genetic trait.
3 - I have been diagnosed with thalassaemia minor (carrier). What should I worry about?
People with beta thalassaemia trait (carrier or minor) will usually experience no health problems other than perhaps mild anaemia. You may have beta/alpha thalassaemia trait and not know it. However, carriers of thalassaemia or sickle-cell trait should always tell their doctor, especially during pregnancy. In addition, they should ensure their partners are aware and ideally have their partner test for the genetic trait before starting a family.
Our concern is that they be aware that they may pass down their thalassaemia gene to their children. If their partner also has thalassaemia minor, they then have a 25% (1 in 4) chance with each pregnancy of having a child with the thalassaemia major condition.
If people know that they have this 25% chance BEFORE they start a family, they can discuss their family planning options with health professionals, such as Genetic Counsellors. The family planning options available to them may alter their chances of having a child affected by thalassaemia.
4 - When is the best time to have a test?
You can have a test at any time, but it is important to have it before having a family. Ask your GP to give you a test if you are planning a family, or are at the start of a pregnancy.
5 - Am I able to donate blood if I have alpha or beta thalassaemia minor?
Yes, as long as iron levels are considered okay. For a female thsi would be around 120.
6 - I have thalassaemia minor and feel very tired /exhausted. Should I be taking iron supplements?
For patients with alpha or beta or thalassaemia minor, the essential thing is that IF they are iron deficient they should have iron supplementation. What should not happen is that they be given iron simply because they are a bit anaemic (of which there are many causes) and NOT iron deficient.
7 - I have thalassaemia minor, am pregnant and feel very lethargic. Should I be taking iron supplements?
It is essential that you find out from your doctor whether you are iron deficient from the iron studies, (and it is not uncommon for thalassaemia carriers (who have the minor trait) who are pregnant to be iron deficient. If that is the case and you are "on the threshold" of Fe deficiency it is reasonable to take iron supplements (with your Doctor's approval).
8 - Do you have information sheets I can download?
Yes, we have information sheets in many languages including English, Arabic, Greek, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese and many others.
Please click: Information العربية 信息 Πληροφορίες Thông tin Informazione විස්තර inpormasi தகவல்
9 - Where are the treatment or support centres in NSW?
For a list of Treatment Centres with specialist knowledge in haemoglobin disorders, please click here
Also visit Thalassaemia and Sickle-Cell Society of Australia (Victoria) - FAQs page
Also visit knowmytrait.org - our new awareness campaign for young adults.
Related pages: Patient Support page and Resources page


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Monday, January 16th, 2006
Announcing Wizlite: Collaborative Page Highlighting
Announcing Wizlite by Alex Kirk (BandNews and Blummy creator). Wizlite is a fantastic use of Ajax for highlighting and annotating any web page. Using either a bookmarklet or a Firefox extension, you'll see highlights and annotations from other people, each with their own colour.
The FAQ explains how publishers can make their pages "Wizlite-able" with a one-liner On-Demand Javascript script tag. "It's like there's a wiki in my homepage and everyone's invited" :-)
It's not the first tool for annotating web pages, but others require a browser plugin, which is one massive barrier to widespread adoption. Using various Ajax technologies, Wizlite is able to work anonymously, without a plugin, and on all browsers; the Firefox extension is only an optional extra.
[Scrawling on any old web page]
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Morgan Spurlock decided to do something about it. For 30 days he ate at McDonald's. There were rules: He couldn't eat or drink anything that wasn't on the McDonald's menu, including water; he consumed three square meals a day; he had to order everything on the menu at least once; and he had to supersize his meal if asked.
Spurlock undertook his experiment in a very methodical way that ultimately makes his case irrefutable. He was under the constant scrutiny of three doctors specializing in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology, and cardiology, as well as a nutritionist and an exercise physiologist. They ran him through a battery of tests that not only measured his weight gain but the fluctuation in his cholesterol levels and body fat percentage as well as a myriad other health gauges.
The results were shocking even to the experts. In above-average health at the beginning of the 30 days, by the end of the trial, Spurlock had gained 24.5 pounds, his cholesterol shot up 65 percent, and his body fat ballooned from 11 to 18 percent. Worse, in the investigation's most puzzling effect, he pickled his liver as an alcoholic might. It took him five months to lose 20 pounds and six weeks to bring his other levels back to normal. This is in addition to the chest pressure, depression, sugar addiction, headaches, labored breathing, hot flashes, heart palpitations and fear for his life that he experienced while on the self-imposed program.
As he binged, Spurlock traveled more than 25,000 miles around the country talking to Surgeon Generals, gym teachers, cooks, kids, lawmakers and legislators on the factors contributing to the epidemic. School lunch programs increasingly resemble fast-food eateries, health and physical education classes are in decline, and the Leave No Child Behind mandate slashes recess time for test preparation. McDonald's spends $1.4 billion on advertising each year, luring in kids at a young age with birthday parties, Happy Meals, toys, clowns and playgrounds. Americans spend $30 billion on diet and weight loss products and engage in extreme gastric bypass surgeries to bring their weight under control. McDonald's didn't respond to multiple phone calls seeking comment.
Like fellow provocateur Michael Moore, Spurlock's success--in addition to the indisputable facts he presents--lies in his infectious personality and sense of humor. It doesn't hurt that he's painfully honest, either: The viewer isn't spared from witnessing Spurlock's rectal exam, and his vegan-chef girlfriend speaks freely, if kindly, about the declining quality of their sex life.
And his approach is getting results. Spurlock suggests as a start to do away with the supersize and offer choices other than French fries. This reviewer, for one, hasn't been back to the Golden Arches since seeing the film, but what's more interesting is that McDonald's has subsequently announced that it has begun phasing out its supersize fries and drinks as well as incorporating more fruit, vegetable and yogurt options into its menu. The move, of course, according to the burger giant, has "nothing to do with that [film] whatsoever." Directed and produced by Morgan Spurlock. A Samuel Goldwyn release. Documentary. Rated PG-13 for language, sex and drug references, and a graphic medical procedure. Running time: 98 min


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Two years of international projects all around the globe have given Adalbert Banyai a wealth of useful experience for his next tasks in the voestalpine Group.
"Being part of the High Mobility Pool is a unique experience for any young professional. Working for voestalpine is an extraordinary career opportunity. When you take those ingredients and combine them with the chance to work in a variety of positions within the company and travelling around the world, you get a wining formula that one simply could not refuse. My first project will take me to South America, where I shall be conducting a market research for BÖHLER-UDDEHOLM Precision Strip. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and confident that it is just the beginning of a long-term partnership.," commented Adalbert Banyai in 2011 after winning a place in the Assessment Center over the last of the more than 300 international applicants. Originally from Romania, he studied management and marketing in Bucharest and completed his master's degree at the University of Buckingham in England. Over the next two years, Georg Heckmann, Managing Director of voestalpine Eurostahl GmbH, stood by his side as his mentor and gave him practical advice and tips.


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"The way you collaborated and adopted a flexible approach to working with us was really good"
Terry Hartley
Director of HR, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
"The work that David did on stakeholder engagement was exceptional. He built solid relationships with community members, facilitated difficult conversations with distinction, and helped the overall engagement process"
Debbie Oyarzun
CAO Town of Morinville
David, I wanted to thank you for the outstanding work that you completed for TVB. It was because of your great work that we will be re-engineering a new TVB.
Theresa Treutler
CEO, Television Bureau of Canada
"I had the benefit of working with David both as an executive coach and on an assessment (and debriefing) of my senior team. David is an excellent listener and mentor who excels and helping business leaders to find solutions that are right for them and their teams." Steve Ruggiero, President - Kimberley Development Group
Steve Ruggiero
David is an exceptionally talented consultant who engages clients in order to explore the best solutions for their business. If you have a business problem call David. He WILL help you find the best solution
Martin Wakeley
Former CEO Winchester & Eastleigh NHS Trust
I have found David to be an extremely personable chap who is a very good communicator and has a comfortable manner with clients. He has a calming influence but is focused on delivering high quality outcomes both personally and by influencing his team.
Phil Nedin
Global leader of Healthcare business at ARUP
David has deep experience of health services and is expert at developing networks and opportunities for consulting in the sector.
Dr.John T Green
Chair, Alexander Street Press Inc
David is a great person to work with and brings energy and ideas to the work group. He is a person who challenges your thinking and helps you develop good ideas into solutions. He has good coaching skills and is a team player.
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Change Management & Operational Improvement Consultant
David was an excellent coach that provided not only excellent and challenging feedback but he also became a good friend. I would highly recommend David to any senior executive looking for an extremely insightful coach.
David Faber
Chief Executive Officer - VisiV Incorporated
I worked with David on a number of human capital projects at Alberta Health Services. I found him to be not only a pleasure to work with but also a consultant who could be counted on to have a high level approach and 'starting with the end in mind'. It was refreshing to also see his skills at determining root cause issues and developing a workable plan for many diverse and complex human capital issues. Weaved throughout his solutions were rationale, explanation and implementaion strategy. I can only highly recommend David Ramsey.
Don McIntosh, BSP, MBA
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PT Gazell esta planeando viajar por España del próximo 15 de septiembre al 13 de octubre 2009, asistiendo a las jams que estén a su alcance así como clases/masterclass si hay ocasión, si alguien esta interesado en ver/encontrarse a este interesante armonicista aquí os dejo su mensaje:
Greetings Andres,
I am considering a trip to Spain this September. I am trying to arrange some performance dates and possibly a workshop/clinic or two. I play mostly traditional jazz along with selections from the "Great American Songbook." While this in itself is not that unusual, playing it on diatonic harmonica puts quite a different slant on it. The bottom line is that audiences are quite taken with the music I present. My latest CD "Back To Back," which is a duet with Brendan Power, has been getting nice airplay here on our NPR stations across the country. I was fortunate to tour China and New Zealand last Fall, and got great reviews and was very well received. I will send you my EPK (electronic press kit) in a separate email. There are reviews, photos, music clips and a bio. I am also including in this email some video clip links that should be a pretty good example of what I have to offer.
Right now, I am planning to be in Spain from September 15th to October 13th. I would be open to any ideas you might have on how to get some exposure in Spain. I normally work with a guitarist and or pianist, drummer and bass player. Perhaps there is a club which has a house band that might want to have me do one set for a few nights in a row. This is just one thought…I would like to hear yours.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and help. Here are some video clips:
PT Gazell
[email protected]
Artist Information
PT Gazell…..Harmonica
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Bass
PT Gazell has earned his position as a master of the diatonic harmonica by taking the long way around from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Nashville, Tennessee…
First picking up the instrument in his late teens, the Wisconsin-born, self-taught player honed his craft by taking on all manner of musical styles and traveled a circuit that included bluegrass, folk, pop festivals and gigs. His instinctive musicality allowed him to explore and expand his repertoire and achieve a lofty level of mastery very quickly.
Still early in his musical evolution, Gazell found his way to Lexington, Kentucky in the mid-seventies. At the time Lexington was a hotbed of young bluegrass musicians and PT fell right in with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others… "There were great places to play and appreciative audiences. If you were not playing out, you could always sit in at a hot jam session. David Grisman, Tony Rice and Keith Whitley were regular visitors and only added to the buzz."
While in Lexington, PT recorded his first album for Sugar Hill Records, "Pace Yourself…" Recorded with an all-star lineup it is this recording that announced PT Gazell's genius to the world. PT was the first harmonica player, and the second artist, to be honored with a recording contract with famed Sugar Hill Records. His total and complete mastery of the diatonic harmonica can be heard on this seminal recording, which set the bar for all other players who followed.
Gazell soon became a sought after side man and session player for some of Nashville's biggest stars and spent the next part of his career playing and recording all over the world along side the stars of the day. "As exciting and fun as that period was, I also began to get somewhat frustrated"
Tired by the road and frustrated by the musical limitations presented by the standard diatonic harmonica, Gazell, much like saxophone great Sonny Rollins before him, disappeared for a while and put his instrument down.
When he finally reemerged it was with a newfound enthusiasm in part created by his introduction to valved harmonicas. Using self-valved harps, Gazell's music literally soared to new heights as this new approach allowed him access to musical possibilities hidden on standard diatonic harmonicas. "Suddenly I was able to play exactly what I had always heard. The valves unlocked the door."
And PT came out swinging… His first recording using the valved diatonic is a masterful swing record entitled, "Swingin' Easy… Hittin' Hard" that PT released in 2005. Gazell's playing on this record begs comparisons to jazz greats Benny Goodman and Ben Webster. The record spurred a brand new interest in PT and soon he was back on the road, only this time fronting various combinations of jazz and swing musicians. Critics and fans alike hailed Gazell's return to live performing and "Swingin' Easy… Hittin' Hard" quickly became a favorite at NPR stations across the United States.
In 2008 Gazell and New Zealand chromatic harmonica wizard, Brendan Power, teamed up for a swinging, soaring, dynamic sonic masterpiece CD entitled, "Back To Back." Gazell's work on this once-in-a-lifetime masterwork shows a man at the top of his game. The CD features standards and jazz classics reinterpreted by two of the world's most gifted instrumentalists.
Gazell followed with a triumphant Chinese Tour that introduced his music to scores of new fans around the world. The Chinese revere the harmonica, yet in this enormous country full of spectacular harmonica players, none had ever been exposed to Gazell's unique approach. He opened their eyes and ears to a whole new way of playing and a whole new way of thinking about the harmonica. When asked why he was so well received, Gazell said: "I think the harmonica and its sound are in the Chinese people's DNA." Gazell found himself in great demand as a performer, lecturer, and television personality while in China.
Gazell returned to the States and continued touring. He has plans for a European Tour that will put him in front of some of the most discriminating harmonica aficionados in the world; a challenge that PT welcomes.
As he makes plans for his U.S. dates and European Tour, Gazell is also planning his next recording. It is a certainty because of his nature and his talent that Gazell will elevate his art to an even higher plane with each track he lays down. PT likes to think of his projects as "an on going musical conversation between myself and my fans." Judging by the music he delivers, he's quite a compelling and articulate speaker.
While pioneering new roads for the humble little wind instrument, PT has certainly not forgotten those that went before him. Recently asked to play at Charlie McCoy's induction ceremony into the Country Music Hall Of Fame PT reflected, "I consider this to be a huge honor given the fact that Charlie has inspired so many other harmonica players, including me."
The teenager from Wisconsin has come to Tennessee and along the way this boy wonder has become a man who has mastered his voice. His playing is unequaled… No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities… His singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it is a style all his own.
PT Gazell has spent his life on a self-styled musical journey. His continuing search means years of joy to come for fans of great music and great musicians. If the past is any indication one thing is for sure, this humble harmonica magician will continue to surprise and amaze us on stage and in recordings, and he will continue to spread joy every time he lifts his harp and plays.
PT Gazell "Back To Back" 2008 with Brendan Power
PT Gazell & the side effects "Swingin' Easy…Hittin' Hard"
PT Gazell "Pace Yourself"


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The Revel has the same feel as the 522/722, as it is the last in the series of Paradigm pumps (Medtronic has some amazing pumps on the horizon...)
Any user of the Paradigm series will be easily be able to adapt and navigate around the new Revel.
There are some additional features that clarify actions (changing your infusion set), that would be especially helpful for the new pumper.
For example, to change your set now, the menu has been renamed "Resevoir+Set." Pressing ACT will lead you to new prompts (Reservoir Set Up, Fill Cannula) as well as the familiar "History."
To change your set, there are now additional (new prompts). For example, the pump asks you if you are disconnected when priming. Then after priming it asks if you see drops (of insulin) at set. Very nice, again - especially for the noobie.
Reducing your Basal rates is also easier. To reduce by %'s (the best way to go), you previously had to do a couple of extra button clicks, but now it's right there for you under temp basal. As an aside, after exercising I reduce my basal rate by about 15% for 6 hours (or more) depending on the time of day. This simple technique has thwarted a LOT of low blood sugars. Try it, you'll see!
Other differences- the design is basically the same. The buttons are the same (placement), just relabeled. You can assuredly tell this pump is in the Paradigm family tree, it just looks like the best looking and most popular sibling!
The main feature that separates the Revel from it's predecessors is the trending feature. In order to use it, you need to be wearing the CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) Sensor. In laymen's terms, here's what the Revel will do:
-When you wear the CGM sensor, one of the parameters you must set up is your high and low alarms. In a nutshell what that means is that when your blood sugar rises to OVER or UNDER the level you set (say 80 and 200 mf/dl respectiveley) an alarm will sound on your pump notifying you that your levels are off. This is VERY helpful in tightening up your control of diabetes! So the Revel takes it one step further with something Medtronic has titled, "Predictive Alerts." What the Revel will do is actually calculate WHEN your blood sugar will either be higher or lower than your preset levels. It is based off the way your blood sugar is trending (up or down), and is calculated considering the current rate of rise or fall. So if you are told your blood sugar is going to be low in 15 minutes, you can act NOW to avoid it.
Now that, my friends, is AMAZING!
My original review of Medtronic and their products still stands. I fully endorse their line, and believe they are the unmatched leader in diabetes treatment and research. Their pumps are incredible, and their service is equally as awesome. My rep, Kevin Scheffen is a personable, caring professional that seeks to help people live better lives through using the latest advancement in diabetes treatment.
The pump has exponentially changed my life for the better. Let it do the same for you and your loved ones, too. No more excuses, no more delays - every day of high blood sugars is a day you cannot get back. It's imperative that you get on the pump, now. You won't regret it, I personally guarantee it.
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With their options at running back dwindling and the market for running backs heating up, the 49ers moved quickly to solidify the position, signing former Eagle Brian Westbrook.
The signing comes as a surprise as the 49ers had not had Westbrook in for a visit and he was reportedly mulling offers from division rival St. Louis, Denver and Washington over the past several weeks.
The Redskins were considered the front-runners given Westbrook's relationship with quarterback Donovan McNabb and the team's concerns over their group of aging running backs. St. Louis was also rumoured to have strong interest but Westbrook's desire to play for a contending team ruled out the Rams.
With top backup Glen Coffee unexpectedly retiring, rookie sixth-round pick Anthony Dixon looking overwhelmed and the team not sold on former quarterback Michael Robinson at the position, the 49ers were forced to make a decision on Westbrook quickly. Credit their management with being proactive in acquiring a player of Westbrook's pedigree on short notice.
Reports indicate the contract is for one year and will pay Westbrook $1.25-million and includes incentives equal to that amount.
The 30-year old Westbrook is coming off a season in which he suffered two concussions, causing him to miss eight games. He finished the season with 274 rushing yards and 181 receiving yards to go along with two touchdowns – easily his lowest production since his rookie season.
During his eight years in the league, the former Villanova product has amassed 5,992 rushing yards, 3,790 receiving yards and 66 touchdowns.
Although Westbrook has hit the dreaded 30-year-old mark for running backs (he will be 31 on opening day), he was productive when in the lineup in 2009, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. However, given his age and injury issues, he is clearly viewed as a backup capable of assuming a change of pace, receiving role and filling in as a starter.
Fantasy Impact
Westbrook is an intriguing player for fantasy purposes, given his history of production and ability to produce in a limited capacity as a receiving threat out of the backfield. The 49ers have surrounded quarterback Alex Smith with excellent young talent at the skill positions and along the offensive line which should allow Westbrook to put up reasonable production provided he can stay healthy.
The knock on Westbrook has been that he is injury prone, however, a closer look reveals that not to be the case. In his first seven years in the league, he played in 99 of 112 regular season games. Clearly, the concussion issue is a significant one but Westbrook is definitely worth taking a flier on in fantasy leagues and should be considered an essential handcuff for Frank Gore owners.
As for Gore, Westbrook is no threat to take his starting position. Clearly Westbrook is a more proven player than Dixon and his presence will likely cause Gore to lose some playing time but nothing that should concern his fantasy owners. Gore's fantasy ranking should not drop as a result of team acquiring Westbrook.
When a veteran with a solid resume lands with a new team, the biggest fantasy loser is usually a player who is likely to lose playing time or even a roster spot. However, Dixon wasn't expected to contribute in 2010 anyway and likely wouldn't have received any significant playing time, barring a Gore injury.
Instead, Westbrook's signing in San Francisco makes the Rams the biggest loser from a fantasy perspective. Once again, St. Louis figures to enter the season without a quality option backing up their best player, Steven Jackson. The fact Westbrook signed with a hated division rival only adds to the disappointment.


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Tuesday golf - 4 May 2016
We had a windy last Tuesday Golf for the season, but the sun was shining and the winds were warmWe were 24 players and we all enjoyed the ham/cheese/tomato salad tapas for a change at the club house.
We wish to thank all the Tuesday Golf players for a great season. We arranged 27 competitions and you all played totally 661 roundsAs you all probably know we will be playing WEDNESDAY Golf (on general request) next season, starting beginning of October and we look forward to seeing you all then!
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