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FEATURING British and Continental teams of professional cyclists, the Tour de Yorkshire again visits our region this year. For readers in Hambleton and Ryedale, the best day to see the race may be the third and final stage on Sunday, May 1.
Starting just south of Middlesbrough, the route takes the riders to Northallerton and Thirsk, before climbing Sutton Bank, and descending via Helmsley to Kirkbymoorside. Here the route swings north to climb up Blakey Ridge, descending again into Esk Dale and following the valley, east to Whitby. Climbs then follow at Robin Hood's Bay and Harwood Dale, before the finish in Scarborough.
The official website, letour.yorkshire.com gives the distance as 198km, or 124 miles if you prefer.
I'm going to tackle the second half of the full professional route, from Kirkbymoorside to Scarborough. I'm still going to break that down again into two more manageable chunks. So this month I'll tell you about the route as far as Whitby. In next month's issue, I'll cover Whitby to the finish in Scarborough.
Start in Kirkbymoorside Market Place, where there's a good choice of eateries. I tried and can recommend Bridget's cafe. The race also has a feed zone at Kirkbymoorside (knife and fork symbol on the race map) so a cooked breakfast seemed appropriate. Then south to join the main A170 where left, direction Scarborough.
Watch for sign to Keldholme (only) on the left, and take this (it is a through road, despite what the sign suggests) rather than staying on the main road for a later turn which will be followed by the race route in about half a mile.
At three points in today's ride, I'll suggest quieter, safer roads than will be followed by the race, which will, of course, benefit from road closures. We don't have that pleasure. I'll be clear where these options arise, so you can make your own choice.
So whichever way you arrive at Keldholme, the next sign to look out for is for Hutton-le-Hole. Two miles of gentle climb, then a short descent into the village. More cafe opportunities if you've not eaten earlier. Keep straight on through the village and the real climbing starts here.
I had a total of seven and a half miles on my computer by the time the road levelled off on Blakey Ridge at about 350 metres altitude. Points on offer to the racers here, so congratulate yourself on conquering the Cote de Blakey Ridge.
Look half right, into the valley of Rosedale, and you'll see a faint horizontal line half-way down the facing hillside.
This is the route of the old ironstone railway, which ran all the way down to Middlesbrough. The Lion Inn is then passed on the left, before you arrive at the stone Ralph's Cross, traditionally marking the top of the moor.
From here it's four miles all downhill into Castleton. Depending on the time you arrive, I can recommend the Downe Arms, on the right, towards the bottom of the high street. I resisted and pressed on to Danby (just follow the road, avoiding any turn offs).
Watch for sand and gravel on the bridge as you enter the village. Here give way at cross road (Duke of Wellington pub facing you) and cross to the right of the pub, signed for Lealholm, four miles. Just past Danby village shop, look left up the grass bank to spot Stonehouse bakery and cafe, where I enjoyed a mug of tea in the sunshine.
A short climb out of Danby, then descend with care to a sharp bend right and pass Danby Lodge (National Park information and cafe) on right. Pass beneath the railway and curve left. Then in half a mile watch for small turning to right, signed for Fryup, three miles.
Take this turn to cross the River Esk, and then left at T-junction, signed Glaisdale 3. Avoiding a succession of minor turnings, continue towards Glaisdale. Give way at a T-junction, where right, for the last mile into the village. Descend out of Glaisdale, curving left, past tennis courts, and continue down, passing railway station and under the line, to arrive at the bottom of Limber Hill. It's always worrying when hills have names.
At the top of the hill, avoid a sign for Egton Bridge, but continue straight on instead to plain old Egton. Here go right at T-junction (again signed for Egton Bridge) but the quickly left, signed Grosmont. A steep descent, with blind bends, follows. Inadvertently, I'd picked the day that the Flying Scotsman arrived on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. I joined the crowds to await the arrival of the 15.00 from Pickering.
A steep climb starts immediately over the level crossing. At the end of the village, the race route takes the junction off to the right, signed for Goathland, and a 33 per cent hill. So here's a choice: take this steep climb, up to the A169 (about two miles) where left and descend the notorious Blue Bank, into Sleights. Or, take the scenic (and flatter) left fork out of Grosmont, signed direct to Sleights. Here, turn left onto the A169 and you have rejoined the race route.
Descend through Sleights, and cross the River Esk, then immediate right into Briggswath (the B1410) and towards Ruswarp. A flat mile and a half along the river bank follows, before reaching the B1416 in Ruswarp at a T-junction. Options now arise. First, is an opportunity for refreshment at the Bridge Inn, close to the railway crossing and river. Second, is to follow the race route, which goes left at the T junction, climbing up to the A171. Here, right towards Whitby, following subsequent signs (A174) for the town centre and railway station. Past the station, cross the swing bridge, and curve right, along the quayside. In a quarter mile, watch for the sign to Abbey Headland (parking), and take the sharp left here to climb up to the race sprint point, just before the allotments. The painted line across the road still survives from last year's race. Carry on ahead for a few hundred yards, and you'll see the Abbey car park over the wall to the left.
Personally, I'll suggest an alternative starting from the T junction in Ruswarp. Go right here and cross the railway and river in quick succession. Then immediate left. This is Glen Esk Road, and the river should now be just over the hedge to your left. It's narrow and lumpy in places so take care on bends and don't be afraid to have a little walk. I know I did! Eventually, you meet the main A171 at a staggered junction. Cross with care, and a short descent brings to to the turn off (now on your right) for the Abbey Headland.
Date of ride: March 12, 2016
The map: Ordnance Survey Landranger. Number 94 Whitby and Esk Dale
The pub: Bridge Inn, Ruswarp, Whitby, YO21 1NJ. Tel. 01947 602780, facebook.com/The-Bridge-Inn, open noon to midnight. Many others in Whitby to choose from at the end of the ride.
The bike: Classic 1976 Jack Taylor, Tour of Britain model
Distance: 35 miles.
Car parking: Limited roadside parking on Market Place, Kirkbymoorside (or follow sign for pay and display). Whitby: follow sign for Abbey Headland (YO22 4EY)


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Chained: Ilko Todorov, 7, has now been freed by police
A seven-year-old child was kept chained by his parents in their home in an alleged bid to keep him away from bad company.
Social services and police released the child after a tip-off from neighbours who saw him tied to a long steel chain in the family home in the town of Goce Delchev in Bulgaria.
The chain, attached to his leg, only allowed him to move though a limited space in the house and caused chronic injuries.
Ilko Todorov was taken to a foster home after receiving medical treatment, while his parents Ilija, 40, a metal worker and Marija, 34, a cleaner, face legal charges.
Speaking from the foster home, where he has been put under intensive psychological counselling, Ilko said: I am happy here and I get to play with other children now. I miss my mum but I dont want to see my dad.
His mother told authorities she could not stop the ordeal her son was subjected to because of his domineering father.
She said: I tried to tell him not to do it, but I was afraid of him.
It was not immediately clear for how long had the child been chained, but it is believed that he was forced to sleep and live with the chain for a considerable period of time.
Authorities are investigating whether the child missed school and why social services were not alerted earlier.
Ilko's mother Maria Todorova
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Ilko's father said he chained his son in a bid to keep him away from bad company.
Authorities in Bulgaria, which joined the European Union in 2007, are probing the case but no charges have yet been laid.
Boy, 7, chained up by his parents for five months to keep him away from 'bad company' | Mail Online


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It's Friday! You made it out the other side, victorious! Sort of like the Studebaker Avanti, which, by 1990, had been reborn as this thing, with four doors, even. I don't hate it.
Also, is that dude with the bags a chauffeur? For an Avanti? Is it his off-duty car, the sort of thing a driving professional might pick? Is the door open because the drug-addled rich person bolted out, high as a freaking kite?
BONUS: If you can ID what car those marker lights came from, you'll have a glorious weekend. Answer is here.


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Here's a roundup of the latest gaming laptop deals that have arrived during the week. All of them require coupon codes that you apply after adding the item to your cart. Some of the deals expire soon, but they have just been checked and are still available at this writing (12 May):
Quad-Core Pavilion Series
One of the most attractive offers at the moment is no doubt the latest HP dv6t Quad Edition coupon, which lets you get your hands on a quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge-powered laptop with a Mobility Radeon HD 6770M for just $874.99 including free shipping ($300 off). That price includes the $25 upgrade to the HD 6770, which is crucial for gamers. All in all an incredible deal for the budget-conscious gamer. Visit the HP's configuration page and apply the coupon code: NB3349 (expired)
The same deal (almost) applies for the high-end desktop replacement model in the Pavilion series-the dv7t Quad Edition. Due to the bigger and higher-resolution panel it's slightly more expensive, but with the same $300 off coupon the price tag lands on $974.99, again including the upgrade to an HD 6770M GPU and free shipping. Visit HP to configure one and use the same coupon: NB3349 (expired)
Dell XPS Laptops
There's yet another coupon available, which is brand new and lands you a Dell XPS 17 including a Blu-ray player, a 2nd-gen quad core Core i7 (Sandy Bridge), 6GB of RAM and an Nvidia GT 540M GPU for $999. That is an additional $100 off the existing rebate for a total of $542 off. Optional upgrades includes, among other things, a faster GT 555M and a 3D kit. Visit Dell to configure and apply the following just before checkout: QFSNKXG0P1S1BK (expired)
Dell has also reactivated a deal that takes an additional $100 off the price tag on an XPS 15, letting you get your hands on a specimen for as little as $699. The base configuration consists of a 2nd-gen Core i5 and an Nvidia GT 525M GPU. However, upgrades are available to a quad-core CPU and a GT 540M graphics card. Visit Dell to configure and copy/paste: 0QZNX8B2J326BZ (expired)
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In this introduction to franchises, we explain the fundamental benefits and responsibilities associated with franchise ownership.
This article can help you evaluate whether owning a franchise is right for you. It will help you understand how franchises work, including your obligations as a franchise owner.
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The Benefits and Responsibilities of Franchise Ownership
A franchise typically enables you, the investor or "franchisee," to operate a business. By paying a franchise fee, which may cost several thousand dollars, you are given a format or system developed by the company ("franchisor"), the right to use the franchisor's name for a limited time, and assistance. For example, the franchisor may help you find a location for your outlet; provide initial training and an operating manual; and advise you on management, marketing, or personnel. Some franchisors offer ongoing support such as monthly newsletters, a toll free 800 telephone number for technical assistance, and periodic workshops or seminars.
While buying a franchise may reduce your investment risk by enabling you to associate with an established company, it can be costly. You also may be required to relinquish significant control over your business, while taking on contractual obligations with the franchisor.
Below is an outline of several components of a typical franchise system. Consider each carefully.
The Costs Associated with Purchasing a Franchise
In exchange for obtaining the right to use the franchisor's name and its assistance, you may pay some or all of the following fees.
Franchise Controls
To ensure uniformity, franchisors typically control how franchisees conduct business. These controls may significantly restrict your ability to exercise your own business judgment. The following are typical examples of such controls.
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Schenectady Gazette Jul 2, 1977
Storytown USA opened recently with thousands of entranced visitors viewing the park's most thrilling innovation of the 1977 season – the new International Village.
Located just inside the new Storytown gates, each of the many buildings represents a different country which together become a serene and beautiful little world of intimate streets, courtyards, patios and gifts from around the globe.
A 100-year-old mahogany store front from London, impressive stained glass and wood creations acquired at an architectural artifacts auction, 22 imported doorways representing different countries as well as other unusual items combine to provide the new village with a genuine international atmosphere. Rare collectors items will be sold within some of the 22 stores planned for the village.
Storytown's admission price includes access to all rides, shows, theme areas, street action, animations and picnic facilities.
The six theme areas include Storytown with it's friendly animals, in-depth displays and storybook characters; Ghost Town with it's wonderfully authentic old west atmosphere; Jungle Land and its animated beasts, swaying bridges and giant gorillas; Alice In Wonderland where a real Alice lends enchantment to all the other zany Carroll characters. Fantasy ride area has 32 rides bearing such intriguing names as Danny the Dragon, Ol' 99, Chipper's Magical Mystery Tour (for the rugged thrill seekers), Astro Wheel, the $150,000 Italian Coaster, Jumbo and – new for '77 – the fabulous Flying Bobs.
Storytown, located on U.S. Route 9 between Lake George and Glens Falls, just three minutes from Exits 19 or 20 of the Adirondack Northway, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily except Fridays during early June.
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|The Hamburger Dress
Pithy, straight-from-the-hip advice from the mysterious Miz Fitz, who knows all. Ask her a question.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
What is the Best Way to Attract a Boy?
Dear Mizfitz, I have a very serious problem that I hope you can help me with. I have this girlfriend and we have been friends for what seems like fifty or so years though that's impossible because we are only , like fifteen. Anyway, we have always, for as long as we have known each other, which as I mentioned seems like about 50 years, shared all kinds of things, you know like feelings and stuff ( we used to share clothes but she never hung up anything I gave her so, well, enough of that I thought). But to get back to where I started, we talked about our boyfriend, our periods, feelings, and you know, whatever. But now I find out she's keeping things from me and , you know,like taunting me with what she knows and what I don't know even though she knows this drives me crazy and makes me want to smack her upside the head or across Lake Elmo though I am not really a violent person and am, in fact, one of those Pacificists. But now I feel we have issues, you know? Like intimacy issues? Or trust? The thing is, she says I will find out what she knows I want to know in a few weeks if I just watch her boyfriend's website. Sure, like I should have to spend day and night watching this guy's website when I have my own business to take care of? And trust me, I really like her boyfriend and wouldn't mind catching him myself if she should tire of him. After all, she won't be 15 forever and who is to say that she will look so great when she's 60? Some people think she can get a lot of milage off her hair but, personally, I think those curls are over rated. But maybe he thinks I can't keep a secret even though my friends all know I am like a VAULT! Tell me to zip the lip and it is zipped. So what should I do ? Dump her? Grovel? Forget that! I really hope you can help me because I am about to EXPLODE and that can't be good, even for a 15 year old. Angie
Wow, Angie, Miz Fitz is impressed that you were able to smuggle this missive out of that locked ward. She has read it several times now, and is even more befuddled than before. So, because this is election season, Miz Fitz is going to answer your question by ignoring it completely and talking about an entirely different subject, to wit, "What is the Best Way to Attract a Boy?" Miz Fitz is very excited to have found the perfect killer outfit, guaranteed to make any boy drool with lustful anticipation. She loves the sesame seed detailing. Miz Fitz has ordered several for her wardrobe.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
The Cat in the Hat
Dear Miz Fitz,
I'm still questioning...Do you think he's in love ?
He compliments me (he tells me that I'm beautiful/ the prettiest girl of the class/ and even that he loves my earrings).
He teases me (one time he took my pencil in class, obviously I tried to take it back(in vain) so I put my hand on the table and gave him a 'give me my pen back' look and he wrapped his fingers through mine).
When he tells me not really nice things and I answer "Love you too" he says "I do too"/"Me too" and he repeated it like 5 times.
We often cross our legs under the tables when we're next to or in front of each other.
He's jealous of my 'boyfriend' : Ross Lynch<3 (it's good to dream).
He tries to hook me up with others guys.
And a bunch of other stuff but you've got the principle facts.
Since yesterday he is dating another girl (and reallyyyyy showing it!) though he told me that he didn't love her & she was ugly... That's why I'm even more lost ! I know it's a pretty much long message I send you here, but I hope you can answer me.
Take care!
--The *even more* Apprehensive Girl
Dear Apprehensive,
Miz Fitz has been revisiting her childhood by reading Dr. Seuss. Here is what she thinks of your guy:
Miz Fitz does not like him
Not one little bit.
His hot-and-cold actions
Reek of bull…spit.
As the fish told the children
"Make that cat go away!
Tell that cat who's a rat
You do not want to play."
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French architect Jean Nouvel has unveiled his design for the new National Museum of Qatar.
The museum will comprise a series of interlocking discs of varying dimensions and curvatures, which will form walls, ceilings, floors and terraces.
Each disc will be made of a steel truss structure clad in glass-reinforced concrete and the voids between discs will be glazed.
This new structure will be built around an existing palace.
See all our stories about Jean Nouvel in our special category.
The information that follows is from the Qatar Museums Authority:
Marking the next stage of its program to develop Qatar into a hub of culture and communications for the Gulf region and the world, the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) today revealed its plans for the new National Museum of Qatar, as expressed in a striking and evocative design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel.
Embodying the pride and traditions of Qatar's people while offering international visitors a dialogue about rapid change and modernization, the National Museum of Qatar will be the setting for a program in which entire walls become cinematic displays, "sonorous cocoons", shelter oral-history presentations and hand-held mobile devices guide visitors through thematic displays of the collection's treasures. Though built around an historic structure, the Fariq Al Salatah Palace, which had served as a museum of heritage since 1975, the National Museum of Qatar is conceived and designed as a thoroughly new institution, in keeping with the high aspirations that animate QMA.
Jean Nouvel's design manifests both the active, dynamic aspect of the Museum's program and its crystallization of the Qatari identity, in a building that, like a desert rose, appears to grow out of the ground and be one with it. Prominently located on a 1.5 million-square-foot site at the south end of Doha's Corniche, where it will be the first monument seen by travelers arriving from the airport, the building takes the form of a ring of low-lying, interlocking pavilions, which encircle a large courtyard area and encompass 430,000 square feet of indoor space.


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Seeing Spots // Autumn Work Wardrobe
Ya know, it felt a bit like fall when I took this photo, and then that stupid summer sun came back out. Maybe if we all daydream about changing leaves and cool autumn breezes and literally anything except for this heat, we can bring those autumn vibes back. Until then, I say it's time to stay inside, enjoy a bit more air conditioning, … Keep reading…View Post


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Interesting. I've seen a few bloggers who voted Yes on Prop. 8. Remember that a Yes vote said that you were taking away a right. Now that Prop. 8 has passed, there has been an absolute groundswell of glbt activism. We've seen how a group of people can actually vote to take away a right from another group. This is anti-American and dangerous to our democracy. Hopefully the State Supreme Court will see the danger in this as well and dump Prop. 8 in the garbage where it belongs.
According to at least one person, Stacy Harp, they won 'fair and square.' That is, of course, if you believe 'fair and square' includes lying about what Prop. 8 really was. She also thinks that we should be good citizens and lay back and take the fact that a right has been voted away.
She states:
And I hope that if you're someone who voted YES on 8 that you will also take a stand and do a counter protest where they will be protesting YOUR VOTE.
Let me finish her sentence (since I'm not sure if Stacy actually read the wording of Prop. 8):
And I hope that if you're someone who voted YES on 8 that you will also take a stand and do a counter protest where they will be protesting YOUR VOTE which voted away a right that was already given.
You see, no one would like their rights voted away. If that was the case, Stacy, as a woman, may have her equal rights voted away at some point. I imagine she wouldn't be very happy with that. And her own marriage could easily be put to a vote. I imagine she wouldn't like that either. I doubt she would be a 'gracious citizen' if that happened. Being a 'citizen' of this state means that you are fully protected under the law. This protection means that the tyranny of the majority cannot willy-nilly vote away a right. That is what it means to be a citizen. And I would think that being a gracious citizen of this state would mean that one wouldn't even think about voting away a right that was already given. But I guess that is just my definition of what it means to be a gracious citizen.
That said, I have to say that I am over being angry at those who voted yes. I think they were told so many lies by the Yes on 8 campaign and many people can't be blamed for believing all the crap that was put out. Regardless of the outcome of Prop. 8, we all have to live here. And part of living here means making our voices heard. Tomorrow is going to be an amazing day of protest. I am so looking forward to it.


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Due to the high chance of Thunderstorms and rain this evening (Tuesday, July 17th) Family NIght & the outdoor movie have been cancelled.
The Movie will be made up on Tuesday August 21st at Library Field.
Ben Rudnick & Friends Children's Concert will be made up on Thursday August 16th 11am at Mayor's Field Day.


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There has been a lot of excitement around the use of denoising algorithms to allow reconstruction of microscopy images to allow data collection at very low light levels, thus allowing fast long-term timelapse imaging of samples that would otherwise suffer too much photodamage. Much of this work has been done by the Sedat lab and colleagues here, so I hear a lot about it [1][2]. The algorithm they use comes from the work of Jerome Boulanger and Charles Kevrann, and apparently performs very well. However, it's been hard for me to test because obtaining the software is relatively difficult.
Yesterday, a new ImageJ plugin for denoising was posted on the ImageJ mailing list. It's called CANDLE-J, and a preprint describing it is here. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but the results reported in the preprint look promising, and it is freely available for download. Binaries for Mac and Linux are available as is the source code. I'm guessing building it on Windows won't be too hard.
An earlier version that runs in Matlab is also available.
- M. Arigovindan, J.C. Fung, D. Elnatan, V. Mennella, Y.M. Chan, M. Pollard, E. Branlund, J.W. Sedat, and D.A. Agard, "High-resolution restoration of 3D structures from widefield images with extreme low signal-to-noise-ratio", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 110, pp. 17344-17349, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1315675110
- P.M. Carlton, J. Boulanger, C. Kervrann, J. Sibarita, J. Salamero, S. Gordon-Messer, D. Bressan, J.E. Haber, S. Haase, L. Shao, L. Winoto, A. Matsuda, P. Kner, S. Uzawa, M. Gustafsson, Z. Kam, D.A. Agard, and J.W. Sedat, "Fast live simultaneous multiwavelength four-dimensional optical microscopy", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 107, pp. 16016-16022, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1004037107


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Samantha Bee explained President Donald Trump's proposed budget on Wednesday, with the help of a penis metaphor.
After laying out just some of the various cuts that the Trump administration is planning to implement, the "Full Frontal" host noted how defense spending was actually going to increase under the plans.
"This kind of sounds like when an insecure guy tries to make his penis look bigger by shaving down everything else around it," said Bee.
To further emphasize the metaphor, Bee pointed to White House budget director Mick Mulvaney's labeling of the proposals as a "hard power budget" as even more proof.
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Judith Bell was a teacher for 30 years. She was on the Board of Trustees for Brisbane Grammar School for 16 years, and a member of the University of Queensland's Senate for ten years. She also served for five years as a commissioner for the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission. In 2003, she was one of the University of Queensland's recipients of the Centenary Medal. She collects art, especially ceramics.
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5 Things You Absolutely Do Not Say To Someone Who Just Got Dumped
Maybe you know someone who got dumped, and being the good friend you are, you're about to console them.
Maybe you know someone who got dumped, and being the good friend you are, you're about to console them.
That moment when she reaches the point where if they don't text back, she believes it is entirely their loss, and moves on with her life.
Classic Schmosby!
Warning: if you're not completely caught up with the show, spoilers may abound.
18. They view In-N-Out as a religion.
Sometimes you just gotta get wild on a Tuesday night.
Ahhh, the 1960s. A time of change. And of incredible music. And with that music, we got some of the best, some of the worst, and some of the absolute creepiest love songs ever written.
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The tragic death of T.P. Chandrasekharan and the stand of CPI (M)
The English translation of the article by Com. Pinarayi Vijayan - the state secretary of CPI(M), clarifying the stance of the party in the unfortunate T.P. Chandrasekharan muder.1
In May 2012, the UDF government not only celebrated its first anniversary, but also stared at a severe crisis. The issue of the 5th Minister (from IUML) had brought out differences within the Congress into the open. Many leaders of that party came out openly against the stand of the leadership. Congressmen themselves declared that this stand would affect communal harmony in the state. Other parties in the UDF were ranged against the Congress on this issue even though they too were riven with dissensions. The government was also increasingly isolated due to its anti-people measures. It was in this context that the Neyyattinkara bye-election was declared. To add to their (Congress) woes, there was a very powerful anti-Selvaraj sentiment in Neyyattinkara constituency owing to his desertion.
Incidentally, the murder of T.P. Chandrasekharan happened at this juncture when the UDF was experiencing these anti-incumbent responses from the people. It is evident that the UDF wanted to evade these opposing voices - and hence reap a political mileage - by marketing the unfortunate death of R.M.P. leader T.P. Chandrasekharan.
At the same time, the CPI (M) has condemned the murder of T. P. Chandrasekharan and has also requested to find the culprits, so as to bring them to the law. The party has also denied any sort of responsibility in the aforementioned incident. However, the UDF leadership had accused the CPI (M) and tried to make them responsible for the murder. By doing this, they were trying to come out of the maze in which they were trapped. Sri. Mullappally Ramachandran, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs had immediately stated that the CPI (M) is the one who is responsible and P. P. Thankachan (UDF Convener) and Ramesh Chennithala have called for a statewide hartal on the 5th of May.
The fact that the Congress had no interest or intention of protecting T. P. Chandrasekharan became evident in the light of some statements made on the same day itself. According to what Sri. Mullappally Ramachandran had told the media; T. P. Chandrasekharan had informed him earlier that his life was under threat. The criminal negligence on the part of the UDF has been revealed as it came to light that T. P. had been denied of police protection even though he had requested for it. Later Chief Minister Mr. Oommen Chandy had stated that T. P. himself had denied the police protection. As per law, if the government decides to give protection to a certain individual, an order will be issued and will be given to her or him in person. And if the person chooses not to accept the protection he or she has to give a letter to the government stating his or her refusal. If things are as Mr. Oommen Chandy has stated, he should produce both the order and the letter given by T. P. to prove his statement. Nothing has been done in this regard and so it becomes clear that the brutal murder of T. P. Chandrasekharan could have been avoided if the UDF government had taken the necessary steps. This fact has been concealed by the UDF who are now shedding crocodile tears with political aims.
Later the state witnessed how the UDF tried to accuse the CPI (M) with the help of the media in order to overcome their setbacks. The media came up with news which they claimed they have come across through either their independent investigation or were given by the police as official information. In the meantime, several news pieces had popped up which were nonsensical,self deceptive and self-contradictory in nature. Right from the beginning the media has taken care to spread the misinformation that a gang from Kannur had committed the murder, with no evidence at all. To prove these initial rumours they later came up with several other stories. The Innova car, in which it is believed that the culprits supposedly travelled, had been found abandoned, by the CPI (M) members near Chokli. It is they who informed the police but the fact that the media has refused to take note of this reveals the predetermined and biased stand of the media.
The media had claimed that the owner of the car, Naveendas, was a CPI (M) supporter. Many TV channels started showing this as breaking news and from there on this this was picked up by several newspapers. However, it soon became clear that Naveendas was an Indian National Congress person, rather than a CPI (M) supporter. However, none of these media outlets formally corrected their reports or expressed any regret for attempting to tarnish CPI (M)'s reputation with such baseless allegations. Mathrubhumi claims that they are burning midnight oil to identify T.P. Chandrasekharan's killers. On May 6, Mathrubhumi carried a news item on the front page with a title: "Whose phone call was that?"
The story said that T.P. Chandrashekharan had received a call on his mobile right before his death asking him to come to the site of a vehicle accident near Vallikad League House. The story claimed supposedly on good authority that the Police have received clear information regarding who had made that phone call. However, that claim was rejected by Mathrubhumi the very next day. In next day's reporting, it claimed that it has come to light that the phone call was not what had led Chandrasekharan to Vallikad on that evening. The report now claimed that the phone call had been made by an RMP supporter Babu, and that Babu had revealed to the police that he had called Chandrasekharan to discuss matters regarding vacating his store. This story reveals the true nature of Mathrubhumi's investigation, right from the beginning. The police are merely following in their footsteps. On the same day, on May 6, Madhyamam carried a news item that claimed that the conspiracy behind the murder was hatched in Valayam and that two area committees had taken part in it. In form of evidence, the news story claimed that Police have ascertained that Onchiyam Area Committee Secretary and his family have moved out from their home. However, that pack of lies soon came tumbling down when it became clear that the Area Committee Secretary, C.H. Ashokan had gone out of station to attend the NGO Union Conference. Alongside the claim that the conspiracy had taken place behind closed doors in a home in Valayam on a wedding day, it was announced in screaming headlines that three individuals had been apprehended near Nadapuram. However, none of the media outlets even bothered to mention in passing that the Police had themselves given the three a clean chit. In the midst of all of this, several TV channels started announcing that the Police had taken some people into custody in Valayam. It turned out that this news was also a purely fabricated one - the three names mentioned in this regard turned out to be busy at work in Valayam, blissfully ignorant of the fact that they had been the latest victims of the surreal media trial. The fact that none of these media outlets extended an apology to these victims of their slander and fraud reveals a truly sinister face of the freedoms they enjoy. Right on the heels of this development, news stories started surfacing that someone with links to RSS has been taken into custody.
Naturally, this mean a different tune had to be improvised. Their new propaganda line claimed that CPI (M) is using people with a diverse set of political affiliations. Earlier there were news items that pointed to the conspiracy being directed from Kannur Central Jail because supposedly phone calls were placed from Vallikad to a mobile tower near Kannur Central Jail right after the murder. However nothing came out of that in subsequent days. Soon afterwards, in the media imagination, it was the turn of a bar in Mahi to play host to the party leaders and others supposedly involved in the conspiracy. At every stage, mainstream media outlets have by and large adopted this strategy where, such stories are fabricated out of thin air and spread with a stamp of legitimacy. The only common thread behind all these flights of fancy in the media, all undertaken without a shred of critical thinking, has been that CPI (M) has been consistently framed as the villain. The news report published by Madhyamam daily on May 10th expressed concerns over whether it was the vengeance against T.P. Chandrasekharan for opposing the Azhiyur Aqua Marine project, bottling plant, export-import businesses that led to his murder. This was exactly the issue which C.H. Asokan had raised in the Hon. High Court while filing his bail application. In other words, this issue is an already existing one and was not an instantly framed excuse. Rafiq was named as one of the accused, during the initial stages of investigation. Several labels were heaped on Rafiq - the key one being the claim that he was involved in several murders that have hitherto been foisted on CPI (M). On June 7 itself Malayala Manorama had claimed that he was a CPI (M) supporter. There was also another report that his fingerprints were found on the Innova car. However, as soon as it became clear that Rafiq had no connections with CPI (M), there was an attempt to quickly undo the 'damage' already done. As Rafiq was deemed unnecessary to don the mask of the cruel villain, suddenly it began to be reported that others had procured the vehicle from him under the guise of going on a pleasure trip. Other reports claimed that he had fled from the state. However, one fine day Rafiq turns up inside the Vadakara court and the Police force him out. Many news stories were written up on the basis of sworn statements supposed to have been made by those in custody - however several of the accused have told people who visited them in custody that these statements making the rounds in the media have no resemblance to the ones they have provided to the Police. The strategy has been to simply distort facts and propagate fanciful lies in the name of media coverage. Once again we see the age-old Goebbelsian tactics in action- that of repeating a lie a hundred times to turn it into truth.
Rejecting news stories that do not serve to advance their narrow interest has been a hallmark of these media outlets. After breaking a story on how a section of the investigation team did not want to comply with a diktat to implicate certain individuals, a television channel decided to embargo its own story. In order to retain some sense of brevity, I do not intend to provide an exhaustive list of all the nonsense that has transpired in the name of media coverage in this case. One thing is clear - if one truthfully examines the news stories related to this case, the "impartial and authoritative" facade assumed by news journalism in Kerala stands exposed. Every day, stories are being fabricated to put CPI (M) in the dock and the very next day, they are redefined and reinterpreted to implicate CPI (M) in some other way. This shameful chapter in journalism will be immensely valuable to understand the nature of mass media in Kerala for students and researchers in this area.
- Read the second and final parts of the article series here.
Translators: Adwaith Prabhakar, Arun Ramachandran, Darsana Vijay, Deepak R, Nandu Gopan, Pratheesh Prakash, Prasanth Radhakrishnan, Prathibha Ganesan, Suraj Rajan


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If you experience any connection issues when using the vCommander® VM Access Proxy, Embotics® Technical Support may request that you provide logs from the proxy appliance. Under some circumstances, you may also be asked to turn up the logging level to debug, which includes much greater detail about operations. To do so, follow the steps below.
Note: For VM Access Proxy 3.x and later replace tomcat7 references in this article with tomcat8
- Login to the VM Access Proxy appliance:
Username - vcommander
Password - gRHrB211
- Issue the command
sudo service tomcat7 stop,enter the password when prompted.
- Issue the command:
sudo vi /var/lib/tomcat7/common/classes/log4j.properties.
- Position the cursor at the end of the line which reads embotics.rootLogger=INFO,F1. Use the [Delete] key to remove characters back to the equals sign.
- Issue the command:
which tells the vi editor you wish to insert new text after the cursor. Change the line so it reads:
- Press the [ESC] key to quit inserting text and issue the command
- Issue the command:
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There will be several elements to this test: terms/definitions, multiple choice, matching, lists, short answer and an essay. There will not be anything on this exam that is not included in this study guide.
10 Point Video Project: This is due at the start of the exam and should be posted on your blog and the class blog. If using Kizoa, slideshow must be properly embedded on your blog with appropriate set up writing, two/more links and label words. With iMovie and other platforms, be aware that if your project exceeds 100 MB, you cannot put directly onto Blogger- you'll need to upload to YouTube first.
Ninety Point Final Exam Material To Study and Know:
Course Textbooks:
"In the Arms of Angels: Magnolia Cemetery- Charleston's Treasure of History, Mystery and Artistry"
- Chapter 3, "Confederacy Legacy"- read about the six Confederate generals at Magnolia Cemetery on pages 98-109- be able to match their names with their significant contributions or distinctions in the war/battles (students did in-class handout on this)
- Chapter 4, "The Children of Magnolia Cemetery"- review the array of illnesses and diseases that claimed the lives of infants and children in the 19th century, and be familiar with some of the statistical data given in the beginning of this chapter indicating the high child death rates back then
- Chapter 6, "Epic Epitaphs"- know the origin of the word "epitaph" and the most common sources of epitaph wording (bible verses, poetry, songs, etc.)
- Chapter 9, "The Way It Was" (pages 192-200)- be able to list some buildings and other structures that Magnolia Cemetery once had that are no longer there
"Stories Told in Stone: Cemetery Iconology- A Manual for Genealogy Research"
- Pages 13-21, "Glossary of Historic Diseases"- know the name and description of the following 20 illnesses and diseases: atrophy, cholera, consumption, diphtheria, encephalitis, falling sickness, French pox, Grocer's itch, horrors, infantile paralysis, meningitis, myelitis, palsy, paroxysm, scarletina, ship fever, smallpox, St. Vitus's dance, stranger's fever, thrombosis. Be able to match the disease with the description from this book.
- Pages 22-23, "Glossary of Major Epidemics/Pandemics"- South Carolina is mentioned only once on this list. Know the year and the disease.
Other Course Material:
- Review this Post and Courier article about Elizabeth Jackson
- Dr. George Dickinson talk information (linked here).
- Review also this previous Dickinson post
- "How Different Religions Bury Their Dead" (handout and link here)
- "Funeral Rituals Around the World" --Tibetan, Torajanese (Indonesia), Australian Aborigine, Scandinavian Vikings
- Prezi: "Magnolia Cemetery (and Charleston's) Confederacy Legacy"- review facts, details and names given in this presentation; be able to list some of the things Charleston "contributed" to the start of the Civil War; review "The Truth About Sullivan's Island" piece about its little known role in slavery and the slave trade; and review the article on the causes of secession
- Prezi: "Victorian Splendor/Victorian Tragedy"- Review data and diseases mentioned, the information about the Lincoln and Davis families, and how Dr. John Snow tamed cholera
Also, expect a question at the end asking your thoughts about "what old cemeteries tell and teach the living"- the idea behind this course.
Test Summary:
1. Semester in Review Video/Slideshow (remember to put on class blog): 10 points
2. Multiple Choice- 16 questions 32 points
3. Short Answer- 6 questions 12 points
4. Matching Diseases- 12 24 points
5. Matching Magnolia Cemetery Confederate Generals- 6 12 points
6. Short Essay- 1 10 points
100 points
Extra Credit Blog Posts: Will be accepted until Friday, May 4. After the exam date, you need to let me know if you do extra credit work so that I will look for it.
Final grades: Must be posted by noon on Monday, May 7.
Thank you for an excellent semester! Keep on bloggin'!


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Ontario's police watchdog has cleared a York Region police officer whose cruiser came into contact with a hit and run victim north of Toronto this month.
The Special Investigations Unit says while there's a possibility the collision played a role in the victim's death, there is no indication the officer drove in a dangerous manner.
The SIU says a 30-year-old man wearing dark clothes was walking along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill around 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 when he was struck by a Mercedes SUV.
It says the SUV then took off, leaving the man on the road. Police have since arrested the driver.
The agency says another vehicle struck the man and the driver pulled over to call police.
The officer responding to the call also "came into contact" with the man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.


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As a Quality Engineer you will ensure that the introduction of all new projects within the business meet the requirements of the Quality Management system and also to improve the effectiveness of Quality Engineering.
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This cartridge for the C64 expansion port. In contrast to traditional cartridges, this one can be programmed directly from the C64. This is the complete kit, the first to include all the components with the Easy Flash Label as shown and as far as we know the only kit on eBay


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RA picks ten of the best festivals kicking off 2015.
February 3 - February 8
Various Venues
Cape Town, South Africa
House music in South Africa has gotten a lot of attention lately, but of course it's always been there, rumbling away in township parties and nightclubs for decades. This long overdue recognition has dovetailed with the arrival of Cape Town Electronic Music Festival, a conference and event series that brings international icons together with South Africa's homegrown talent. This year will be the festival's fourth edition, and while the lineup is still under wraps, past appearances by Dixon, Richie Hawtin, Benga and national exports like Portable and Black Coffee should give you an idea of what to expect.
RA pick: Workshops tend to take a backseat at festivals like this, but the connections CTEMF fosters between international artists and local upstarts is one of the festival's best aspects.
09. St. Jerome's Laneway Festival
January 31 - February 7
Various Venues
Various Cities, Australia
11 years since its start as a one-day party in Melbourne, Laneway is one of the best touring festivals in Australia, bringing a well-selected cast of international and local artists to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and its home city each year (not to mention their events in New Zealand and Singapore). As usual, this year's lineup presents a rich tapestry of indie and electronic music, connecting the dots between house and techno artists like Caribou and Jon Hopkins with the likes of Future Islands, Flying Lotus and FKA twigs.
RA pick: As an Australian indie-electronic outfit, Seekae suit Laneways to a T.
08. Sydney Festival
January 11 - January 25
Various Venues
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Festival brings together a vast range of art forms—theatre, visual art, modern dance, you name it—but the music alone would be enough to keep anyone busy all month. The 19-day programme is full of eye-catching events: Ben Frost and Tim Hecker at the Sydney Opera House? Don't mind if I do. Pat Mahoney, Alexis Taylor, Luke Jenner, Gotye and Sinkane playing the music of William Onyeabor? Go on then. And whenever you feel like getting loose, the festival village in Hyde Park hosts party-friendly acts like Leon Vynehall, Oneman and Nightmare On Wax.
RA pick: You can't help but wonder how Ben Frost's brutal ambience would sound in the Sydney Opera House.
07. Sónar Reykjavik / Sónar Stockholm
February 12 -14 / February 13 - 14
Various Venues
Reykjavik, Iceland / Stockholm, Sweden
It's easy to get the feeling that Sónar is taking over the world. Though the annual festival in Barcelona remains its beating heart, its satellite events get better and better every year. Take their editions in Stockholm and Reykjavik, which happen back-to-back in February. Both are forces to be reckoned with, packing in the kind of diverse and forward-thinking lineups that have long been Sónar's calling card. Todd Terje will play in Reykjavik, SHXCXCHCXSH in Stockholm. Both cities will play host to Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner and Randomer among others.
RA pick: SOPHIE is playing both events—see what he/she's got up his/her sleeve.
06. Day Zero
January 10 - January 11
Moon Valley
Tulum, Mexico
For the mystically-inclined, Day Zero has it all: coal-walking, fire-dancing, Mayan rituals and glowing pyramids that shoot lasers. With Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus as its ringleader, this 22-hour hootenanny (originally celebrating the 2012 Mayan apocalypse) puts a heavy cosmic spin on the all-night rave experience. This year's lineup presents another well-selected cast of Crosstown Rebels friends and family, including Mathew Jonson, DJ Three, Laura Jones and Ali Love, plus Lazarus playing live with The Ancient Moons.
RA pick: In the midst of all this weirdness, DJ Harvey should feel right at home.
05. Astropolis L'hiver
January 22 - January 25
Various Venues
Brest, France
Astropolis has been one of France's strongest electronic music festivals since the '90s, and now its winter version is catching up with it. Across its four-day programme, the fourth edition of Astropolis L'hiver presents an impressive cast of DJs and live acts at venues across the seaside city of Brest. Planetary Assault Systems and Perc form part of a striking techno contingent, bumping elbows with eclectic selectors like Moodymann and Andrew Weatherall. That Model 500 are returning after playing Astropolis last summer should tell you all you need to know.
RA pick: You can always count on Jackmaster to make a room pop off.
04. Igloofest
January 17 - February 8
Quai Jacques-Cartier
Montreal, Canada
An outdoor party in the coldest stretch of the Canadian winter, complete with a one-piece ski-suit contest—it doesn't get much more Quebecois than that. But Montreal's annual Igloofest has more than just local flavor going for it. Only a certain type of DJ can make it possible to have fun in temperatures such as -22ºC (we don't care how good your one-piece is), and its precisely this kind of artist that Igloofest delivers in spades. This year's programme enlists party-rockers like Cassy, Gui Boratto and Justin Martin, Luciano and Loco Dice over 12 nights at Quai Jacques-Cartier.
RA pick: Midland and Paul Woolford, who are billed for a back-to-back set, will have a staggering number of good records between the two of them.
03. Bugged Out Weekender
January 16 - January 18
Butlins Bognor Regis Resort
West Sussex, UK
At this point you know what to expect from Bugged Out. The UK promoters have been at it since '94, throwing momentous parties and weekend-long festivals that combine superstar acts (Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers) with a close cast of regulars. The Chems return for a DJ set at this year's edition, which will take place at Bugged Out Weekender's traditional home of Butlins holiday resort in Bognor Regis (following a year at Pontins in Southport). Other highlights from the predictably massive lineup include Ben UFO, Four Tet, Leon Vynehall and MJ Cole. 21 years in, these guys are still near the top of their game.
RA pick: Erol Alkan is never more at home than when he's DJing at Bugged Out.
January 23 - February 3
Various Venues
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's music scene has a heavy experimental streak, but few events shine a light on it the way CTM does. Every winter, the week-long festival books dozens of avant-garde acts in theaters, clubs and art spaces across the city, luring out a certain black-clad crowd who otherwise may never find themselves at a place like Berghain (one of CTM's perennial venues). This year's programme continues the festival's uncompromising ethos with performances from Atom™, OAKE, Lawrence English and Alec Empire. There will be plenty to dance to as well, thanks to the likes of Palm Trax, Mumdance and Simian Mobile Disco.
RA pick: The Bug is never anything short of cataclysmic.
01. The BPM Festival
January 9 - January 18
Various Venues
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
It's hard to argue with what BPM's offering up: ten days of seaside parties in balmy Mexico during what are (for anyone in the Northern Hemisphere) the darkest depths of winter. And that's before you even get to the lineup, which is staggering as usual. Over 375 DJs have been booked for BPM 2015, with parties from Innervisions, Hot Creations, Apollonia, Visionquest, Circoloco and dozens of others. Eight years since it first arrived, BPM is among the biggest electronic festivals worldwide, and it gets stronger every year.
RA pick: In this breezy, sun-kissed setting, Lee Burridge's All Day I Dream party should be sublime.
You can see our full festival listings for January and February right here.


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We've all done it… stayed up too late working, studying, or watching our favorite beauty gurus on YouTube. As a result, we end up with tired eyes and lackluster skin. No worries! We've got 5 fab makeup tricks to transform your look and fake a fresh face in 20 minutes or less.
Sure… the last thing you want to do when running on little sleep is your eye makeup. But nothing covers up tired eyes like good eyeshadow – both matte and shimmer!
The first step to looking more alert is the lids. Choose your favorite matte eyeshadow – preferably a neutral shade like warm brown or white – to blend into your crease and below your brow bone with a fluffy brush. This creates the illusion of larger, wider eyes. Our Studio Pro Ultimate Neutrals palette has a selection of marvelous mattes you'll love!
Next is one of our favorite makeup tricks ever – it's quick, easy, and looks great on everyone! Add a small dash of shimmer to the inner corners of your eyes to instantly lift your eyes and look more awake. You can use any kind of sparkle you like – whether it's a shimmer shade from our Ultimate Neutrals palette, one of our Diamond Dazzlers shades, or our Loose Glitter Collection. Apply with your finger or with our Studio Pro Silicone Paddles to instantly look radiant and refreshed!
If you were up all night, it can be tempting to pile on the concealer to cover up dark circles. However, this can make your under eye area look creased and cakey. Less is more! It just takes a few simple steps to apply concealer like a pro and be sure you slay all day.
Primer is a makeup must-have – especially for keeping concealer in place. Apply our Studio Pro Mattifying Face Primer to lock in your look and get ultra-smooth, radiant coverage that helps conceal tired eyes.
Our Studio Pro Total Coverage Concealer is the best for a flawless complexion, but did you know it also comes in 4 captivating color corrector shades? Find your fave and apply below concealer to effortlessly hide dark circles, discoloration, and more. Blend, blend, blend for a refreshed, radiant look that lasts all day!
There's nothing worse for our skin than lack of sleep – which is why you need a healthy glow to light up your look! Add a rosy, nude blush to the apples of your cheeks for a subtle burst of color that distracts from shadows or blemishes.
Go one step further and add a touch of rose gold highlighter! This trendy look instantly adds vibrancy – making you look awake and ready to take on the world. Add to your cheeks, nose, forehead, and other features to become a vision of radiance!
You can find both rose gold highlighter and a soft, rosy blush in our Nude Rose Sculpt and Glow palette – everything you need to brighten your complexion!
There's no better time to utilize the "no makeup" makeup look than when you're exhausted. Neutral and pastel shades enhance your best features without drawing attention to the dark circles, blemishes, or dark spots that we often get when sleep-deprived. That's why you can't go wrong with a nude or pastel lipstick!
Our Nude Lips 28 Color Lipstick Palette is your new best friend – with barely-there beige, rosy pastels, precious pinks and more for your more subtle and stunning lipstick looks. If you're looking for something a bit more glam, we've got your back! Beauty superstar ItsMyRayeRaye created THREE ultra-chic lippies in one ravishing, rosy nude shade – Rosey Raye Lipstick, Lip Gloss, and Liquid Lipstick. Choose your fave for captivating color in one swipe – and a gorgeous look for all occasions!
It can be tough to get a full night's rest when we all live such busy lives. That's why you need these quick and easy makeup tricks to fake a well-rested look in seconds! Did we forget any? Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share your favorite makeup tricks for looking wide awake during work, school, or errands. Don't forget to tag us @bhcosmetics and use #bhcosmetics so we can see your radiant faces!


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Acorn Court is a superb new development offering a stunning collection of three bedroom semi-detached and three and four bedroom detached homes situated within the popular area of Acklam in Middlesbrough.
Acklam, meaning the 'place of oaks' in Anglo-Saxon, is a sought-after suburb just 4 miles south of the large town of Middlesbrough. The immediate area surrounding the development offers a range of local amenities which includes a local bus route into the heart of Middlesbrough, a variety of shops, a day nursery close by on Acklam Road, and The Grenadier public house.
The local town of Middlesbrough benefits from a local transport hub within Tees Valley providing a bus and train station, four shopping centres, a wide range of café's, bars, pubs, clubs, live music venues and also Teesside University, all within easy access to the A66 and A19.
Close to Acorn Court, the Green Flag award-winning Albert Park with its 100-plus acres of splendid greenery provides a wonderful escape for all the family, having enjoyed a multi-million refurbishment. The first rate municipal Golf Centre is close by, as well as Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre with its gym, skate park, outdoor pitches, play area, large fishing lake and superb woodland walks set in 39 acres of beautiful parkland.
Local entertainment venues include the Middlesbrough Theatre, an 11-screen Cineworld, gallery of modern art and a number of museums. Slightly further afield, the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park is less than 15 miles away and is a must for family visits. The North Yorkshire Heritage Coast is equally close by, offering everything from racing at Redcar to the Dracula experience at Whitby.
Living at Acorn Court means you'll enjoy convenient access to the A174 and the A19 which links to the A66 and then onwards towards the A1M. There are also good public transport links to the town centre, including frequent bus services from Trimdon Avenue, which is within walking distance from Acorn Court. The nearest train stations to the development are Marton and Thornaby – both just 3 miles. These connect to the Middlesbrough train station providing rail services to Durham, Darlington, Newcastle and beyond.
With its convenient connections to Middlesbrough town centre, good local schools and fantastic countryside and coastline within easy reach, Acorn Court is an ideal place to call home.
Arrange an appointment today to find out more about this fantastic new development.
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Exclusive: NIA report claims money raised through LoC trade used to fan support for Islamic State in Kashmir
The NIA which has tightened the noose around the separatist leaders has also named some more Hurriyat leaders for spreading the unrest in Kashmir.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe in the Kashmir unrest has revealed that the money raised through cross-LoC trade between India and Pakistan was used to fan the support for different militant outfits including the Islamic State in Jammu and Kashmir.
The NIA which has tightened the noose around the separatist leaders has also named some more Hurriyat leaders for spreading the unrest in Kashmir. It has named the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) vice chairman, Bashir Ahmad Bhat and president of Salamabad Traders Union, Hilal Turki, for spreading the unrest. Turki, however, said that he can't talk as he was busy attending a mourning ritual.
NIA spokesman, Alok Mittal, said that the investigating agency was probing the Kashmir unrest and "we are in the process of collecting the evidence to file the charges against people in the Court".
The NIA report, which is based on the disclosure statement of some protected witnesses in the case, has also named some LoC traders including Ghulam Geelani Chhota, 50, of Lal Bazar area of Srinagar and Bashir Ahmad Kullu, 50, for taking an active part in agitations during which IS flags were also waved.
The NIA has also disclosed that it was through the official connivance that the traders were under-valuing their goods at the LoC checking point on the Srinagar-Muzafarbad road and the money that was raised through hawala transactions was paid to stone-pelters as well as the militants in Kashmir. It has noted that one of the traders Raja Zahoor Khan, who runs a shop at Parimpora Fruit Mandi, in Srinagar, would transport the California almonds of higher quantity than was allowed along the Uri-Muzaffarabad road and sell the excess quantity and pass on the money to the separatist leaders.
As per the NIA, while only eight tonnes of goods were allowed at one time from Pakistan to India, Raja would import nine tonnes from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and it was sold to traders in New Delhi. The cost of extra four-five tonnes which was transported on the cross–LoC road in a week was between Rs 20- 25 lakh and since the trade was in barter, the commodities of lesser value were sent to PoK and the money thus raised was used for funding separatist activities in Kashmir.
The report has also noted that separatist leaders have been fuelling the agitation in particular areas. While it states that the JKLF leader Bhat was responsible for ensuring stone pelting in the Civil Lines areas, Hurriyat (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, was doing it through his supporters in the Old City area of downtown. It said that in the highly volatile areas of South Kashmir including the districts of Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian, it was Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani, who was responsible for igniting anti-India activities. About Bhat, the report said that he is the "main supporter of JKLF and raises funds" through cross-LoC trade.
Also, the report noted that the some of the LoC traders are running multiple firms and are even visiting UAE to stay in touch with the Pakistani traders. While part of the money was allegedly used by the separatists to invest in real estate business on benami transactions, some of the LoC traders were also running proxy firms.
Hurriyat (G) spokesman, Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar, however, said that the allegations against the separatist leader were baseless and "part of the ploy to defame the Kashmiri freedom struggle".
The report also notes that LoC trader, Raja, has been visiting Dubai in "every six months" and "other than the funds raised by virtue of cross LoC trade" he is continuously getting funds from Pakistan "through hawala channels". "In the year 2013 his bank account in the Jammu and Kashmir bank Parimpora branch was blocked by the bank because of the reflection of huge transactions from Dubai based firms into his account." It has been noted that he also owns two cold storage facilities in Industrial Estate Zainakote as well as three kanals of land at Hyderpora and some other real estate assets.
"JKLF is responsible for distributing money in Civil Line areas of Srinagar for funding stone pelting and demonstrations. Bashir Ahmad Bhat is the main supporter of JKLF and raises funds through Raja Zahoor Khan," the disclosure statement of a protected witness read.
It has also been found that some of the traders whose business turnover ran into crores would regularly meet the separatist leaders including Syed Ali Shah Geelani and JKLF chairman, Yaseen Malik.
Some of the separatist leaders who are already in NIA custody have also been accused of paying the stone-pelters and fanning the pro-freedom sentiment during the funerals of the militants. The NIA investigations were prompted after the agitation in 2016 which was spurred after the killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen militant commander, Burhan Wani.
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Over 100 European and African key stakeholders in the field (from Institutions, National and International Companies, SMEs, Academia, Research institutes, etc.) coming from all over Europe and Africa will attend the event.
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