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Child Custody
Custody Laws and Keeping Your Kids Safe
Unfortunately, it is happening more often lately, that the children become caught in the middle of their parent's battle. Often it becomes more of a desire to beat the other parent than it does about the parent's original intent, to spend the most time with the child they love. Sometimes, however, the battle is for less worthy reasons. Regardless of your reasons for seeking child custody, we all need help about custody laws, so here is some advice to keep in mind.
In dealing with custody laws, have you given any thought to avoiding outright court by trying a mediator instead? Most judges in some states won't even hear your case until you've seen a mediator with the other parent. Your attorney has the right to represent you even during the custody laws mediation process. What you need to worry about is that you make sure that you really do try hard to work with the custody laws mediator and your kids' other parent. You have the right to ask for new custody laws mediators if you feel the one you have is biased in any way. Your lawyer will explain the specifics of custody laws mediation to you.
Even though most parents don't want to hear this, there are times where neither parent is given custody of the child in question by the custody laws. If the situation warrants it, a judge will involve other family members or even child services and award custody laws to one of them. The judge will determine that neither parent qualifies for sole custody, and is then forced to resort to this custody law. If your lawyer tells you this is an option of the custody laws, be sure and prepare yourself for it.
One part of receiving optimal child custody help is to better yourself. Make sure that all of your paperwork has been filled out in the proper method. You will be able to get help with this from your attorney. It is rather critical that your paperwork is filled out the right way, the first time. The last thing you want or need is to have your case delayed even further because you forgot to sign something or include a required document. Ask your lawyer to go over your documents before they get filed to make sure that everything is dotted, crossed, and signed. There are many reasons to seek help with custody laws. Perhaps there are options you weren't aware of and you just want to know for future reference? Perhaps it's a loved one or relative? You should never lose sight of the fact that there are more people involved than just the adults. This is not a trivial matter. These custody laws are the reason that family court is its own entity. Be very careful with custody laws.
Custody Rights of the Parents
Nobody wants to get in a dispute with their ex, regarding custody rights. The fact is that having quarrels with the other parent of your kids about custody rights can be quite agonizing to everyone else in your family. Having arguments about custody rights are sometimes inevitable. There are a variety of reasons for people to fight when it comes to custody rights. When they do, they make a lot of innocent people suffer along their way. How do you take care of your children while still making sure they are totally free from harm? In this article we will discuss some of the resources that you can check out for assistance with child custody rights.
During your pursuit of custody rights you will be asked lots of questions, some even multiple times. Working with a mediator or even going to court will mean even more questions. It is imperative then for you to be honest. While answering don't embellish the story, or lie about what happened. Trying to make the other parent look bad or yourself better will be tempting, but should be avoided. It is best for you to answer as honestly as you can and stay close to the facts, even more so if you are looking to get to spend more time with your kids. Your case will suffer if any lies or manipulation on your part are discovered, and in most cases of custody rights it is.
In some unfortunate cases, neither parent is awarded custody rights. Unfortunately, some instances require the judge to award custody rights to a family member or child services. If neither parent can prove that they deserve to be the sole provider for the household, the judge will resort to this less than ideal situation.
If your lawyer tells you this is an option, be sure and prepare yourself for it. There are a lot of pros and cons to taking custody rights to court. The best way to help yourself with your child custody case is to familiarize yourself with these.
Happy, safe children is a very good pro, once the child is placed with the most qualified parent or guardian. The downside of this, especially if the custody battle is particularly nasty, the child will be yanked through this. Discuss all your options and any negative outcomes with your attorney prior to making a decision on custody rights issues. Nobody desires to confess they need a helping hand with custody rights.
When a child is born the parents rarely imagine a day when they may need the law to step in and decide what is in that child's best interests. The most imperative thing to bear in mind when contending with custody rights is that it is your child's best interests that need to be fulfilled in this situation and not your own. Tread carefully and make sure you know the laws in your state. You don't want to be caught unaware with these custody rights.
Child Custody Laws
Even though divorce has been going on for centuries, the courts look at child custody cases a bit differently today. There have been many changes over the years, and most of it has to do with the way society works today as opposed to years ago. Back in the 1800s, if man and wife were getting divorced the father would be the custodial parent. This was due to inheritances of estates and properties, as well as the property laws.
During this time mothers were never allowed to receive custody. Once we reached the 20th century things began to change. Courts found that when the divorce involved younger children, the mothers were a better fit to care for them.
Now that we've hit the 21st century there have been additional changes, but the overall concept is the same. Somewhere in between it was the mothers who were awarded the children the majority of the time. The courts believed this was in the best interest of the children, even when it wasn't the case.
However, when you think back to year's past it might not have always been in the best interest of the child when fathers were automatically awarded custody. In order to even the playing field, the courts needed to provide a few standards that would allow the child or children to have a good life in a divorced family.
There are some instances where the fathers have won child custody cases, but not near as much as the mothers. While this may be true, several states believe it is unconstitutional to place children in the mother's care at all times. The funny thing is most of them do anyway.
These actions helped to create the Equal Protection of the Fourteenth Amendment. It's a decree that was ruled in favor of by the Supreme Court so the child custody cases that went through lower courts couldn't base their decisions solely on the generalization of the parents.
It is thought that even if the father doesn't get child custody they have much more influence and visitation rights than they used to in child custody cases since this decree from the Supreme Court. This allows the father to be more active in the child's life and on some occasions he can even receive joint custody. So even when the children live with their mother, he is still involved in making decisions about health care, education, religion, or various other fundamental issues.
Some courts will appoint guardians to visit the homes of both parents. This way they can see the living conditions, the type of parenting plans that are in place, and whether or not one parent's household would suit the interests of the children better. Remember, they no longer give the children to the primary childcare parent so you cannot consider this a given in child custody cases anymore.
Parents can also try to change or modify the results of child custody cases once they are in place. If circumstances change for the custodial parent then the non-custodial parent may win sole custody, but again it will differ from state to state. It is always best to consult with a professional when looking at child custody cases as each case is different and the best interests of the child are at stake.
Deadbeat Dads, How Do You Keep Your Kids Safe?
The fact of the matter is, arguing with deadbeat dads can be disturbing to all your other family members. Unfortunately, these arguments are going to happen. When they do erupt, they cause a lot of problems. How do you take care of your children and making sure they are totally free from harm? It is important for you to remember that regardless of what is going on with you and your child's father, your child has specific needs that you need to meet.
Try not to let the deadbeat dad take precedence over the kids. If possible, keep the children from knowing the details of the battle unless necessary.
It can be tempting to talk badly about the deadbeat dad as a pawn in the divorce. Keeping the children first is the priority for most parents in these situations, but it is always good to be reminded! Be sure to make time for them and give them the support they need. This situation is hard for them also.
In most cases, sole custody is awarded for very exact reasons. For cases where deadbeat dads have a drug problem, a judge will make sure the kids are living in a drug free home. Study other deadbeat dad's cases. The importance of this increases if you find yourself on the "wrong" side of your case. You may find, that for your case to end in your favor, there may be changes to your life style that you will need to make.
Your kids have an opinion in this too, don't forget that. Most people fail miserably when it comes to talking to their kids about deadbeat dad matters. When your kids are very young, this is good. When they get older, however, it is a good idea to ask them what they want to do. Even as early as age 4 or 5 children can be very opinionated about whom they choose to spend the bulk of their time with. Many judges will ask to hear from the children in question, especially if the case gets tense or tricky. There are so many things that can quickly become complicated when you need to work out a custody arrangement with your children's deadbeat dad.
It is of the utmost importance to be mindful that keeping your children in good spirits is much more important than the issues you have with your child's father. Don't let this slip your mind when you need to request his help. The more sympathetic you are to his case and the brighter you are about being the most optimal parent you can be, the more advantageous it will be for your kids.
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Hiring our Texas divorce lawyers can help your divorce process go smoothly and timely. When looking into hiring a divorce lawyer, you will need to find a divorce lawyer that will meet your needs and help you acquire a fair settlement. Divorce is rarely easy to go though and it's never fun for anyone. Finding a divorce lawyer that will take the time to understand your case and what is required will help you finalize your divorce and start your life again.
Divorce lawyers range from a great amount of experience to hardly any experience. As you search for your divorce lawyer, ask for references from friends and family and also ask the lawyer you are interviewing for their past history. A divorce lawyer will be able to provide you with how many cases they have worked on that included divorce, what the case included, and how well the outcome was. If you have special circumstances, you need to make sure your divorce lawyer has the proper knowledge on how to handle your case.
A special circumstance within a divorce can range from custody of children, personal assets and property, and investments you have made as a couple. Your divorce lawyer should have the knowledge of the state and city laws and know how to equally divide what you own and make sure you will have the necessary means to live your day to day life.
Some questions you should ask your divorce lawyer before you hire them could make or break your divorce case. Listed below are some questions to consider asking before you hire a divorce lawyer.
• How long have you been a Texas divorce lawyer?
• Do you specialize in any fields that may help me with my divorce? Such as: child custody, domestic abuse, dividing personal assets equally.
• Will my divorce case have to go to court? If so, how long will it take to finalize our divorce?
• How much money will I be spending to use your services?
There are many more questions that you can ask your Texas divorce lawyer, make a list and be prepared when you interview them. You are the client that is spending money, make sure you get the services you need.


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A Brief History
Thoroughbreds originated in England in the seventeenth century. The breed traces back to three foundation sires: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk. Bred to stronger native horses, the result was a horse that could carry weight across distances with sustained speed. Three hundred years of selective breeding has developed the modern Thoroughbred we know today.
Most folks associate Thoroughbreds with racing. They are tremendous atheletes, also excelling in other disciplines such as hunting, dressage, jumping, cross-country and polo. The Thoroughbred has also been a strong influence in the development of other breeds.
Thoroughbreds and Racing
The January '07 issue of Equus magazine published some interesting
statistics from a study conducted by the American Horse Council:
Thoroughbred foal crop:
1996: 35,365
2006: 37,300
Change: +5%
Number of horses in the United States: 9.2 million
Number of horse owners: 2 million
Total contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 101.5 billion
Largest contributor to GDP: Thoroughbred racing, $20.7 billion

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AXS is SRAM's new bike component integration system that connects electronic bicycle components and software. The SRAM AXS app allows riders to see battery status, change component behavior, personalize controls, get maintenance reminders, and update firmware.
The relationship between bottom bracket spindle and bearing is the core of DUB technology. It's where stiffness meets durability. We took it a step beyond conventional thinking and made everything simpler—better integrating the relationship between chainring, crank, spindle and bottom bracket. It's this approach to developing a complete system that equals better drivetrain performance.
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DRAx digital cockpit SoCs - Automotive amplifier
The JacintoTM DRAx automotive processor family allow you to create an innovative, next generation car audio system. The traditional surround sound offerings have expanded to include:
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Performance provided by heterogeneous architecture
Jacinto DRAx automotive processors can meet demanding performance requirements by leveraging high performance Arm® Cortex®-A15 MPUs, Auxiliary Arm Cortex-M4 MPU cores, Embedded Vector Engines (EVE), high throughput flash interfaces (QSPI, eMMC) and DDR throughput.
Optimized system BOM
Key automotive connectivity peripherals available on-chip
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Ability to Integrate external MCU functionality
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Scalable platform
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Ecosystem partners
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General purpose evaluation module that integrates key interfaces required for Radio Signal Processor (RSP) applications.
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General purpose evaluation module for digital cockpit co-processor based applications. The CPU board supports interfacing with LCD/TS (1280x800) and JAMR3 daughter boards that will help jump start the application development.
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General purpose evaluation module that integrates key peripherals including support for connecting a camera module over CSI-2 interface. The JAMR3 tuner and LCD/TS (1900x1200) daughter boards complement the CPU board to offer a complete system that will help jump start the application development.
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TFLYTSNBN wrote:The E wrote:Look at you not understanding how Science works.
Okay dumkopf.
Oh look at you, calling me an idiot in my language (except, you're not: The word is "dummkopf"). Such an exemplar of rational thought and considered argument you are.
Anyway, amongst people who deny science (be they young earth creationists like smr or DDHv, be they climate change deniers like you), there are a few common complaints against science that reappear constantly, and are usually indicative of the person complaining being scientifically illiterate or dishonest. One is "It's only a theory", where people claim that just because a scientist refuses to use the word "fact", they are not speaking factually, and that whatever the theory is or says can be ignored.
The other, the one you're doing right now, is "Scientists are always changing their stories and can't be trusted". This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how scientific knowledge gets developed, that is, iteratively and through constant refinement as more data becomes available.
So, TFLY, what is it? Do you misunderstand science, or are you being dishonest?
Please, do the math rather than post nasty insults or have a toddler temper tantrum.
Unlike you, I will openly admit to not being a scientist. I do not know climatology enough to have a valid opinion on the subject, and I do not have the time to pursue a degree in the field to have that opinion.
What I do know is that there is overwhelming consensus amongst the people who do have the degrees, who have done the science and the math, that climate change is real, that it is heavily influenced by human action, that it will cause catastrophies in the near future, and that we thus better be preparing to mitigate the damage.


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7 things you need to know about the millennial renter.
Millennials make up a huge part of the rental market so it's important to understand their values, why they often choose to rent rather than buy, what they want from a rented property and the significance that technology plays in their choices.
1. Millennials are the generation born between 1981 and 1996, so are currently aged between 22 and 37.
2. With many more choices and options than previous generations, their life decisions tend to be made later. Extended educational opportunities, travel, voluntary work abroad and work experience such as internships mean they're more likely to begin permanent, full time employment when they're older.
3. Traditional commitments, such as buying a house, marriage, or starting a family, are put on hold. Renting with friends for several years after finishing full time education is increasingly popular, and so tenancies need to be versatile and adaptable to reflect this trend.
4. In fact millennials are likely to stay in the rental market for a long time. Many see renting as their first and most positive choice as it requires less commitment and responsibility than being a homeowner and gives them maximum flexibility, affordability and convenience.
5. Being tech-savvy means that millennials use their mobile devices to search for their rented home, to complete their application processes, and to make payments. They want hassle free tenancy set-ups and the convenience of utility packages that suit their needs - with reliable, high-speed broadband connection an absolute priority.
6. Millennials have high expectations. They prefer accessible locations, close to amenities, public transport and friends; they like newer, streamlined rentals such as flats or apartments, preferably with accessible bike storage and parking. Increasing numbers of millennials own a pet and want to rent a property that can also accommodate their four-legged friend.
7. They are the most educated generation to date, but this means that many of them will have to pay off student loans once they're earning enough. Younger millennials in particular may not have yet built up a solid financial history, so it's important to conduct thorough checks to ensure you have a reasonable assessment about whether your prospective tenant can pay the rent on time.
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Do routines sound relaxing to you? The comfort of knowing what's coming around every turn so you can spend part of your day on autopilot? What happens if routines get too easy and comfortable? Maybe instead of comfort, you identify with: Up at 6:30AM, coffee by 6:33AM, Shower, drop-offs, work, meetings, dinner, sports, laundry, exhaustion, BEEP BEEP BEEP. Has your life become too predictable? Has autopilot removed the sheer enjoyment of living? Are you in a rut? No need to worry, you have the opportunity to take back the control to re-engineer and redesign your day.
So..Maybe it's time to shake things up a bit. We can all fall into habits that no longer serve us. When we bare down and keep digging faster instead of smarter, we get a BIG hole and have possibly lost track of where we're going.
You can think of autopilot has a handy time and skill saving friend. Something to take over and make sure you get to where you are going with consistency and timing. OR you can see autopilot as denial keeping you in a routine for longer than necessary. It's just, "what you do", "second nature", you've "made your bed". WHAT? No! Never accept mediocre, never accept less than you deserve, never settle for what you know now.
Live is about challenges. Challenges that we encounter in our lives and life that we chose to challenge. Take on the stigma, the faulty perception, the inherited belief system and push back. Your life and your routine can change every day if you want it to.
The first step is admitting to yourself that you have a problem with your current quality of life, then identifying what and where, and THEN and only then, you make a change. There is power in hearing but empowerment is in DOING.
I read an article by James Clear, author, entrepreneur, and photographer who studies and writes about human behavior. That article is titled: How To Start New Habits That Actually Stick.
Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits.
How in shape or out of shape you are? A result of your habits.
How happy or unhappy you are? A result of your habits.
How successful or unsuccessful you are? A result of your habits.
What you repeatedly do (i.e. what you spend time thinking about and doing each day) ultimately forms the person you are, the things you believe, and the personality that you portray.
There is a four-step pattern that is the backbone of every habit, and your brain runs through these steps in the same order each time. The cue triggers a craving, which motivates a response, which provides a reward, which satisfies the craving and, ultimately, becomes associated with the cue. Together, these four steps form a neurological feedback loop—cue, craving, response, reward; cue, craving, response, reward—that ultimately allows you to create automatic habits.
It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Nope, life is complicated and human behavior is never predictable. And remember, you are ever-changing so just because you didn't see it before, just because you haven't taken the control that you now know you have, doesn't mean you can't reroute, and redesign your day. James Clear just taught us that motivation comes for the habits we form. Unsatisfied with your routine and the habits that YOU'VE created, time to make a change.
Ready for sooner rather than later? Have we directed the light into the corners of your denial only to find a routine rut?? Maybe your routine is dictated by time. You might feel everything you are doing now, within a 24-hour cycle is of the utmost importance and if you could squeeze out a few more moments you might be able to change the design of your day.
Ready to get out of the rut? Re-evaluate your goals and update your wants and your needs. You might be stuck in a routine trying to get somewhere that you don't even want to go anymore. Routine ruts can prevent us from seeing new opportunities. Routine ruts can falsely keep us in our comfort zones never letting us stretch ourselves. Routines can keep us from finding our purpose and reaching our true potential.
CHALLENGE: Recognize the rut and ask yourself, what's next. Don't get comfortable with the same-o same-o. Push yourself to reevaluate and set your sights on a new direction. Make tomorrow the day you try something new and then GO!
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I'm very excited to stock this beautiful range of suncatchers made from wood and crystal, I just love them.
I usually don't know which occasion gifts are purchased for, but I know these suncatchers have certainly been bought as birthday gifts, confirmation gifts, Christmas gifts and as sympathy gifts.
These beautiful suncatchers are handcrafted from native Irish wood; oak, beech, ash. They are moon shaped combined with crystal spheres or Asfour crystal prisms, which create a wonderful array of rainbows on your walls when placed in direct sunlight. Some of the suncatchers are engraved with quotes and lovely sentiments.
These quality wooden Irish gifts are handmade by Giolla Liddy, Artwood Ireland, Co. Leitrim. Giolla comes from a line of carpenters and craftsmen and gleaned his love of wood and carpentry skills from his father. Giolla works with locally sourced woods and high quality finishing products, non-toxic finishes and environmentally friendly packaging to create wonderful Irish Gifts.
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Inheritance tax (IHT) is imposed on those who inherit money or property from a deceased estate as well as on certain gifts made by the decedent during the last years of his/her life. The rate will depend on the value of the inheritance as well the relationship of the beneficiary to the decedent.
A certain amount of assets can be inherited tax-free as a 'tax-free allowance' or on the 'nil-rate band'. Assets left to a spouse or civil partner is usually tax-free, however, most of the HMRC forms required to be completed when inheritance tax is payable still need to be completed and filed – except that no tax payment is required. The tax-free allowance for the current tax year stands at £325,000 and is unlikely to change for several years.
In addition to the 'nil-rate band,' a residence allowance applies where the deceased has left his/her interest in a property which was at some time his/her main residence (but not necessarily at the time of death) to direct descendants including children, grandchildren, stepchildren, adopted children and foster children.
The residence 'nil rate band' is determined by calculating the net value of the property and comparing it to the maximum nil rate band applicable, with the lower amount being taxable. As of April 2017 the maximum 'nil rate band' started at £100,000 per person, increasing each year to a maximum of £175,000 by the year 2020/21.
Inheritance Tax Thresholds and Rates
An estate is defined as the value of property, savings, and any other assets that remain after all debts and funeral expenses have been paid. If a person leaves assets to heirs after death, they could be faced with a tax bill of up to 40% of the value of the estate. One of the ways to reduce inheritance tax is to give away money and assets during the course of your lifetime to prevent it from forming part of your estate that requires IHT to be paid.
Unmarried and not in a Civil Partnership
If a person is single and leaves an estate valued at more than £325,000 at death (including property, money, investments after debts and expenses) 40% inheritance tax will be levied on any amount above that.
Married or in a Civil Partnership
If a person is married or in a civil partnership, possessions and assets can be left to a surviving partner without paying inheritance tax. From October 2007 a surviving spouse or civil partner is allowed to make use of both tax-free allowances as long as a tax-free allowance was not granted at the first death as long as they, themselves, are not the executor of the will, in the UK.
IHT may be levied on gifts made during your lifetime in addition to normal inheritance tax on your estate, especially on gifts made within 7 years prior to dying. Specific rules apply to determine the following:
- Whether the gifts were tax-free in themselves at whatever time they were given
- Whether gifts are tax-free due to the timing of the gift;
- Whether gifts are taxable in themselves but tax may or may not have been due at the time when they were made.
Who is Liable for an Inheritance Tax Bill?
Inheritance tax will be settled from the estate after all expenses are paid. If you gave away gifts amounting to more than £325,000 during the last 7 years before your death, people who received those gifts may have to pay IHT. If recipients of gifts are unable to pay the tax or refuse to pay, the tax will be deducted from the estate.
Planning for Death
Planning for death is not something we like to think about, however, given a little thought and planning spouses, partners, relatives, and friends who inherit assets will better be able to deal with the practicalities of inheritance tax during the difficult time after our death.
It is of utmost importance to plan for your death if there are people who rely on you for their living expenses. This applies whether you are a business owner, a key employee, a spouse, have children, or dependent relatives.
One of the key parts of planning for your death includes making a valid Will. A Will is even more important if you are unmarried and especially if you and your partner own joints, assets or you have children together.
Other practical steps you can take to help make things easier for those you leave behind are:
- Ensuring that life insurance policies are in order and up-to-date;
- Making contingency plans if you have a business;
- Making your online accounts and passwords available to critical individuals.
If you are leaving an inheritance to one or more people, there is several things that you can do, to reduce the amount of IHT payable on your estate. As well as taking the necessary steps to ensure that, things run smoothly for your descendants after your death.


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Over the past two years, India's top IT companies began to break out the contribution of digital services to their revenues. The numbers reflect their attempt to win business from their largest clients—banks, car makers, oil exploration companies, airlines, retail chains and so on—by tapping the power of digital.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had quantified the digital services component of its overall revenue at 13.7 percent at the end of December 2015. Two years on, that has increased to 22.1 percent, TCS reported on January 11, when it released its third-quarter earnings results.
The proportions aren't different at Wipro and Infosys. Wipro said the revenues earned from its digital services have grown from 17.9 percent of its overall revenues in April 2016 to over 25 percent at the end of December 2017. While Infosys hasn't broken out its digital services contribution on a quarterly basis, about a fourth of the company's revenues has new-age digital flavour, COO UB Pravin Rao said during the latest earnings results discussions on January 12.
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Muscle soreness plagues the weekend warriors and the everyday gym rats and it is sometimes hard to predict which workouts on which days will have us hobbling around and trying not to sneeze the day after and the day after that.
There are few nutrition hacks for muscle soreness that you can build into your day which have been proven by studies to help not only with your muscles, but contribute overall to your better health.
1) Whole cherries or tart cherry juice decrease inflammation and speed up muscle recovery time. Make sure these are unsweetened.
2) Green tea comes up again and again as a great source of catechins and antioxidants that help reduce muscle damage from exercise. Green tea is always a go to for weight loss and boosts mental function without a lot of caffeine to get addicted too.
3) Tumeric is one of the best and most studied spices regarding its ability to reduce inflammation. You can add it to rice dishes and curries, scrambled eggs or consume in a tea or golden milk, which there are lots of great recipes for. One way to make this is:
2 cups of water
¼ teaspoon ground tumeric
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup almond milk or coconut milk
Raw honey
Boil water and add spices and water to blender and blend. Stir in milk and add honey to taste.


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On this day in Lewis & Clark history...
To save time, the Captains decide to run the Snake River rapids instead of portaging safely around them. They pass the present Tucannon and Palouse Rivers and observe an empty Palouse fishing village. Camp is near present Ayer, Washington.
From the journals...
October 13th Sunday 1805
all the morning, a hard wind from the S West untill 9 oClock,
we passed over this bad rapid Safe.
Confluence of Palouse and Snake rivers
Oregon Historical Society, OrHi92203. Some modern items in this historic photo have been digitally obscured.
October 13th Sunday 1805
imediately below a long bad rapid drewyers River...here is great fishing place, the timbers of Several houses piled up, and a number of wholes of fish, and the bottom appears to have been made use of as a place of deposit for their fish for ages past, here two Indians from the upper foks over took us and continued on down on horse back, two others were at this mouth of the Creek—
Palouse (Drouillard's) River
Painting by Paul Kane based on sketches made in 1847.
October 13th Sunday 1805
N. 75°r; W. 2 miles to the Stard. Bend
Basalt Rock, Snake River near Ayer, Washington
October 13th Sunday 1805
Capt Lewis with two Canoes Set out & passed down the rapid The others Soon followed and we passed over this bad rapid Safe. We Should make more portages if the Season was not So far advanced and time precious with us
Lewis, Clark, and Drouillard on the Snake River
This painting by Roger Cooke is on an interpretive sign at Lyon's Ferry State Park.
October 13th Sunday 1805
The wife of Shabono our interpetr we find reconsiles all the Indians, as to our friendly intentions a woman with a party of men is a token of peace
This statue is at the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural, and Educational Center in Salmon, Idaho.
October 13th Sunday 1805
The Countery Thro' which we passed to day is Simlar to that of yesterday open plain no timber


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Indiana's electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana's youth.
The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities.
Five winners will be selected to travel to Indianapolis in December to attend a special program in their honor. In addition, winners receive $500 and will be featured in Indiana Connection.
One of the founding principles of Harrison REMC is a commitment to community. We are proud to be a part of recognizing the community service efforts of our youth.
Past award recipients include students who have initiated a coat drive for the underprivileged, supported patients at Riley Hospital for Children, worked with special needs children, volunteered at a local animal shelter, raised money for the American Cancer Society, and more.
Applicants must submit an application, examples of how they have been involved in their local communities, and a reference letter from a trusted adult. Click here for an application and to learn about past award recipients. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 4.


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Published: Monday, January 7, 2019 - 12:58pm
Updated: Monday, January 7, 2019 - 1:17pm
Over the weekend, the city of Phoenix held the first of five meetings to gather public input on its proposed deal with the Suns to renovate the Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The public outreach comes after a backlash from residents who felt the deal was made in secret with limited information shared with the public.
KJZZ's Christina Estes attended Saturday's meeting and joined The Show to talk about it.
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President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will pay a visit to Romania on August 24 at President Klaus Iohannis's invitation, the Presidential Administration announced on Monday in a press release, confirming information published by 'Romania Journal' last week.
According to the quoted source, the discussions that will take place at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace will focus on the development and strengthening of the Strategic Partnership bilateral relation, as well as on the main topics on the European, international and security agenda.
At the end of the meeting, the two presidents will hold a joint press conference.
The visit was agreed upon at the two officials' meeting on the sidelines of the European Council meeting on June 23, when Emmanuel Macron accepted Klaus Iohannis' proposal to pursue the dialogue in Bucharest, the Presidential Administration says.
Besides the official release, international media say other issues will be on the agenda as well. Thus, French President Emmanuel Macron will press for rules to better protect French workers from what they see as unfair labour competition from Eastern Europe, an official said on Monday – according to Reuters, quoted by Romanian media.
The official described the visit as "an important symbol, since these are countries which in the past have been neglected, or ignored by France, or at the very least they feel as if this has been the case."
The official said Macron would seek stricter rules on "social dumping" during his August 23-25 trip to Austria, Romania and Bulgaria, when he would also hold talks with the Czech Republic and Slovakian prime ministers.
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The interdepartmental concentration in geography–anthropology combines perspectives of these two social sciences in an examination of the cultural, ecological, and spatial relations of societies and their human environments.
Requirements for Concentration: 13 units, consisting of 6 units of geography, 6 units of anthropology, and Geography–Anthropology 300. In geography, the following are required: an introductory course (Geography 105 or 115); a methods course (Geography 220, 222, 225); a 200–level regional course (such as Geography 230, 235, 240, and 245); Geography 297.02 and at least one advanced 300–level seminar. In anthropology the following are required: at least 2 units of 200–level work, such as 1 unit from an area (ethnography) course, and 1 unit of an ethnology or archaeology course; and 2 units of 300–level work.
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This is one story from Huff/Post50's new series "This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015." We'll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it's embarking on a 500-mile hike, starting a new career or attempting to find love on the Internet. Start from the beginning here.
Tammy Miller, 55, is launching her own auctioneering business.
"I've probably done about seven or eight auctions since January. I've been on the road traveling a lot for speaking engagements, too. I'm just trying to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
A lot of the auctions I'm doing are charity auctions. I have friends from community organizations that I'm involved with, and they know that I'm an auctioneer. I start saying, 'What about having some sort of fundraiser for your event?' I'm basically just talking to people and asking them what they do and how we can partner together. I've even met a couple of people who might want to do paid auctions. That's a key thing I'm looking for, since a lot of the charity events I do are not paid at this point. But I'm hoping to eventually be able to sustain the auction business through the paid real estate auctions so that I don't have to charge for the local community charity events.
In our area, real estate auctions -- the kind of auctions that pay -- are not common. People still think that if they do a real estate auction, the people in their community are going to think that they're in financial trouble. There's still stigma associated with it, but I'm trying to break through that. For example, if there are several people interested in a house, that's a perfect opportunity for an auction -- you get that competition going.
Right now, I've been making ends meet through a wing and a prayer. I've been able to pull in enough money to pay the bills, because speaking engagements have been really good. That's helping until I get the auction business a little bit more established.
It's still definitely a man's world here. I'm probably just an irritant to the local men [laughs], but that's alright because I'm just taking it one step at a time.
Whether you're a speaker or an auctioneer, the bottom line is that you're helping to make a difference in somebody's life. There's also an entertainment element to it. It's exhilarating. It's always very exciting to finish a really good auction and feel like people responded.
I'm finding a new normal. Some days I am out there beating the bushes for auctions; some days I'm out there beating the bushes for speaking engagements; some days I'm just sitting here trying to figure out what to do next and the phone rings and somebody says, 'Hey, I got your name from somebody else.' So there's really not a new 'normal' with my routine, and I think that's one of the things I love most about it. It's always an adventure.
I'm not really sure what's going to happen three months from now, but every time I get that little tiny inkling or even a little bit bigger inkling of 'Oh my gosh, what did I do?' I'm telling you, it just flows right in and I know that I got this."
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A 30-year-old man has been left with serious injuries after an incident in Hanley.
Police say the man left Reflex Bar at 3:20am on Saturday, and was followed by a group of five men. He was then repeatedly kicked and punched to the ground in Stafford Street, close to the junction with Trinity Street.
The victim remains in hospital with head and facial injuries, where his condition is described as stable.
Detective Constable Liam Rider said: "This was a very serious, unprovoked assault on a man who was doing nothing more than enjoying a night out with his friends in the city centre.
"We would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who might have any information about what happened, to contact us.
"We are particularly keen to speak to a man who asked a female passer-by for her mobile phone so that he could phone for an ambulance for the victim.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote incident 98 of 11/11/2017 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."


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Remember the time you received your first computer? You must have surely had a sense of wonder and amazement at a machine that could open infinite possibilities! Some of us were interested in the software side while some used to enjoy games and applications while some couldn't resist taking a screwdriver and opening the CPU's circuitry and explore!
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Now, if you're the kind who still has that sense of passion about computers and the endless possibilities associated with them, you would be considering a computer science engineering course for your career, even possibly an engineering study abroad program. However, if you're undecided about what exactly you can do in the field, let us remind you that there are some extremely cool jobs that can help you get excited the field's prospects once again.
These jobs are not your ordinary, run of the mill desk jobs, these jobs will make you love going to work every day! Let's find out what they are.
UAV/Drone Developers
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Drones are taking over the skies, it's not just used by the military, now drones are used for delivery, photography and much more. As their use keeps increasing, their need would require the development of drones and UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to operate independently – without an operator controlling them, and computer science engineers are the ones who can give drones that intelligence.
Digital Locksmith
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Technology is everywhere, now cars, homes, vaults, safes, etc. are all controlled by technology. As safe as it keeps your assets, if it fails, you need someone to circumvent security protocols using their programming skills; and so in steps the digital locksmith. You need a bit of hacking experience and some computer security knowledge for this job, but it is something that is truly a niche career path!
Virtual Reality Designer
VR is no longer for games and videos; they are expanding into allowing people to explore more. You can explore houses through VR before buying it, soon you can do the same for pretty much anything like cars, hotels, cruises and so on. As the demand increases, so will the demand for VR designers.
Personal Web Manager
How many times have you seen a celebrity tweet or post something that they regret? Soon, you can be in charge of what they say and how they manage their online presence. A person's online reputation is an important part of their public image now, and they need someone to help manage it. From taking down tweets and unflattering images to managing their web presence, this role will require you to be a bit of a publicist, hacker and also image consultant.
The best way to explore these careers is by doing a study abroad course, or an engineering study abroad program. You get more exposure to jobs like these and more to make the best of your computer science degree. Do you have any more interesting computer science job ideas? Share it with us, or leave a comment!


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Walk this way: Paul Andrew steps up for his debut Salvatore Ferragamo shoe collection
'There are 15,000 pairs of archive designs at the Salvatore Ferragamo museum in Florence,' enthuses Paul Andrew, appointed the house's first design director of women's footwear last September. 'To be given the keys to that as a shoe designer, is the most precious gift.' Similarly, the British-born, New York-based designer's association with the Italian house is the gift that keeps on giving.
'I've come across some of the most incredible shoes,' adds Andrew, who founded his own shoe label in 2012. 'Salvatore Ferragamo was such an innovator and pioneer.' It was in 1919 that the Italian shoe designer (who had emigrated to Boston in 1914), relocated to Santa Barbara, opening a boot shop that catered to the glamorous desires of the Hollywood elite. Eight years later, Ferragamo returned to Italy, establishing his eponymous company in Florence.
His designs were architectural, modern and revolutionary, from the 1938 cork wedge heel, covered in layers of colourful suede and designed for Judy Garland, to 1947's 'Invisible Sandal', with an undulating F-shaped wedge heel. Ferragamo also focused on comfort, studying anatomy while in the United States. 'Before him, a shoe was just something your foot used as a function to walk outside,' Andrew says.
Paul Andrew has updated the bow detail of the 'Vara' style using graphic hardware
In his debut collection for the house, Andrew has taken the tropes and silhouettes ubiquitous to Ferragamo, and updated them using innovative manufacturing process and materials. The F-shaped wedge has been reimagined in suede and velvet variations – soft pink velvet heels with elegant ankle straps or ankle boots in the house's signature black and gold – using an intensive, newly developed moulding process.
'Ferragamo was using state of the art technology during the twenties and thirties, and enhancing it with beautiful Italian craftsmanship' Andrew explains. 'My idea was to turn back to those attentions. The velvet upper of the F-shaped wedge is woven in an artisan factory in southern Italy. The heel is moulded in plastic and sent to a car factory and galvanised with a special metallic coating, which is super light yet durable.'
Working with one of his four brothers in Boston, Ferragamo himself spent time in a cowboy boot-making factory. This industrial endeavour is also seen throughout Andrew's collection. Sporty tech-knit ankle boots, crafted in graphic micro stripes, were created in a trainer factory.
Sock-like uppers that form part of a golden cage sandal design – a reinterpretation of Ferragamo's 'Kimo' style (below) – were also produced there. The original Geisha-inspired sandal, launched in 1951, was sold with a selection of interchangeable colourful socks.
A golden cage sandal riffs on Ferragamo's 'Kimo' style
'The foundations of Ferragamo were also formed on best fit and comfort,' Andrew says. 'The upper is weaved with a technical cotton and nylon yarn. It has amazing memory, you can put it on a thousand times and it will never lose its stretch. It's one of my favourite shoes in the collection.'
The renowned bow-detail 'Vara' shoe, launched in 1978, has also been updated. 'It was really important for me to take that forward and introduce it to a new generation of customers'. Andrew says. 'I've made several versions. For the bow itself we've used a nylon yarn, which meets the high-tech, high-craft aim we have for the brand. The heel itself has also changed. We're calling it the "Flower Heel", based on a design from the thirties. It's been galvanised in a car factory, with horizontal striations to resemble grosgrain ribbon.'
Cutting-edge technology aside, Andrew's artistic intentions have also resulted from accidental creativity. Sandals, boots and mules have been crafted in a colourful and multifaceted fabric pulled prematurely from a loom operated by artisans in Naples.
'I wanted to weave a particular textured fabric,' Andrew says, 'but it just wasn't working. When we opened the loom it pulled out the yarn with this fine twined effect. I asked the weavers to continue doing this and that's how we made the fabric. The foundations of Ferragamo were built from incredible design. That's one of the things I feel a wonderful connection to.'


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With the assumption that 1996 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Lazier and Lazier Partners Racing will make up the 33rd and presumed final entry, the Indy 500 entry list should be final after months of speculation.
This year's entry list features several new teams including Juncos Racing, an Indy Lights standout team who purchased most of their equipment from the now defunct KV Racing.
Michael Shank, a name popular with sports car fans, is making his foray into Verizon IndyCar Series team ownership by partnering with Andretti Autosport to field a car for Jack Harvey.
The entry list for the 101st Indianapolis 500 also includes international two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso, who opted to skip the Monaco GP in favor of competing in his first Indy 500. The 35-year-old Spaniard will also run for Andretti Autosport in conjunction with McLaren Honda, his F1 team. Alonso has already completed the rookie orientation program ahead of his debut race on an oval.
Alonso won't be the only rookie in the race, though. Ed Jones, competing full-time for Dale Coyne Racing, will make his first Indy 500 attempt. The 2016 Indy Lights champion has shown a lot of promise, and a few flashes of brilliance in a short IndyCar stint. Joining them will be other Indy Lights standouts Zach Veach and the aforementioned Harvey.
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, who won earlier this year at Long Beach with James Hinchcliffe, is bringing a third car to Indianapolis for Jay Howard. Howard will race alongside Hinchcliffe and Mikhail Aleshin in his first IndyCar race since 2011.
This year's Memorial Day weekend race will feature drivers from 12 different countries.
101st Indianapolis 500 Projected Entry List
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|No. 26 – Takuma Sato
No. 27 – Marco Andretti
No. 28 – Ryan Hunter-Reay
No. 29 – Fernando Alonso*
No. 50 – Jack Harvey*
No. 98 – Alexander Rossi
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|No. 1 – Simon Pagenaud
No. 2 – Josef Newgarden
No. 3 – Helio Castroneves
No. 12 – Will Power
No. 22 – Juan Pablo Montoya
|Chip Ganassi Racing (4)
|No. 8 – Max Chilton
No. 9 – Scott Dixon
No. 10 – Tony Kanaan
No. 83 – Charlie Kimball
|AJ Foyt Racing (3)
|No. 4 – Conor Daly
No. 14 – Carlos Munoz
No. 40 – Zach Veach*
|Dale Coyne Racing (3)
|No. 18 – Sebastien Bourdais
No. 19 – Ed Jones*
No. 63 – Pippa Mann
|Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (3)
|No. 5 – James Hinchcliffe
No. 7 – Mikhail Aleshin
No. 77 – Jay Howard
|Ed Carpenter Racing (2)
|No. 20 – Ed Carpenter
No. 21 – J.R. Hildebrand
|Juncos Racing (2)
|No. 11 – Spencer Pigot
No. 17 – Sebastian Saavedra
|Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (2)
|No. 15 – Graham Rahal
No. 16 – Oriol Servia
|Dreyer & Reinbold/Kingdom Racing (1)
|No. 24 – Sage Karam
|Harding Racing (1)
|No. 88 – Gabby Chaves
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R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WONDER, hails this adventure series as Mind-blowingly beautiful. . . . A must-read. Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! In book 3, Oona Lee is determined to light Moon Yatta's beacon and continue her quest to sa...ve the galaxy. But reaching the red beacon means navigating an impossible maze of pipes and facing devious enemies at every turn. Luckily, her friend Jax Amboy has returned from his adventures transformed! Now he must confront the owner of his former starball team, a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get his best player back on the field . . . and who can grant them access to the beacon. Meanwhile, Oona and An Tzu find a mysterious rebel leader and release a surprising power within Oona's magic. Will they make it in time to stop the evil force seeking to rule the 5 Worlds? Praise for 5 Worlds: A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library's Top Ten Best Book for Kids 2017 Included in NPR's Guide to 2017's Great Reads 2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winners for Best Graphic Novel A Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Selection A Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee Bang-zoom . . . a series that promises to be epic. --The New York Times Book Review Sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot. --Booklist, Starred Revew A dazzling interplanetary fantasy . . . that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender. --Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewRead more
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Former Wimbledon ball boy spills the beans on working with professional tennis stars
This year's Wimbledon ball boys and girls have had to be on their toes even more than usual; the particularly hot and dry conditions prevailing at this year's tournament have seen the bigger servers consistently achieving first serves of 140+ mph.
Instances of ball kids and line judges being struck by serves has been anything but a rare occurrence, a hazard of the job that they are surely prepared for.
With the sometimes perilous job of keeping the game ticking over kept in mind, which players make it easy for the ball kids to get on with their job, and who would they rather avoid?
One former Wimbledon ball boy has divulged his opinion, and while the results are not necessarily surprising, they make for interesting reading.
Speaking to the Express, the ball boy said of Roger Federer: "Roger Federer is an absolute gentleman in everything he does - and he was just like that with us."
Known for his virtually unflappable demeanour both on and off the court, it comes of little surprise that Federer is spoken highly of by the ball kids.
He continued: "Rafael Nadal is great too. He asks for his towel a lot - in fact, he has two he uses after every point - but I never had any problems with him."
Known for his finicky habits as much for his intense focus and drive, especially when it comes to the layout of his water bottles and his instinctive shorts pulling before serving, Nadal is summed up: "The only problem with doing one of Rafa's matches is that he's very OCD.
"He likes to have everything exactly how he wants it, with his equipment, with his water bottles."
Who would the ball boys and girls avoid if they were given the choice?
Well that would be the recent runner-up of the BBC's 'Most Boring British Tennis Player' poll Andy Murray.
Without giving away too much, the former ball boy said: "The worst has to be Andy Murray. He can just be so grumpy on the court. So can Nick Kyrgios too."
Both men have a reputation for on-court antics and often play as if they have the entire world upon their shoulders.
Although in Murray's case, for the best part of 10 years he really did carry an entire nation's hopes on his 1.9 metres frame such was the lack of competition from other ranked British players.
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The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'C' Owerri said it has apprehended a truck conveying bales of military wears illegally imported into the country by yet to be identified persons.
The Controller of the Zone, Mr Kayode Olusemire, while addressing newsmen said the items were concealed in a truck laden with household wares around the Bridge Head in Onitsha, Anambra.
Also confiscated were cartons of pharmaceutical drugs containing cough syrups with codein, diazepam, tramadol injection and tablets recently banned by the Federal Government.
He listed the military wears to include 90 pairs of camouflage trousers and shirts, 97 pairs of jungle hats, 40 pieces of jungle boots, 202 pieces of round neck vest and rolls of plain khaki materials.
He said that two persons had been arrested in connection with the crime while investigations were on to unmask those behind the illicit trade.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Zonal Command had on July 31, also confiscated a truck laden with over 4,000 pairs of military camouflage uniforms and 300 pairs of combat boots seized on Aba-Eleme axis of Aba-Port Harcourt highway.
"The exhibit was craftily hidden behind the last items in the truck as a clever strategy to beat customs checkpoints on the roads.
"The military uniforms and other military items were loaded in Onitsha but we do not know the country from where they were smuggled," he said.
Olusemire decried the persistent upsurge of smuggling in the country in spite of obvious severe penalties for culprits.
Olusemire pointed out that tramadol, codeine, Juhel D5 were dangerous to human system, saying that was the rationale behind banning them in Nigeria.
"Is there any war at present in any part of the country. Why the importation of military camouflage to a greater quantity like this.
"It is very unfortunate that devil minded smugglers can go ahead to import this quantity of camouflage into the country," he said.
"For my men and I, we are prepared to work assiduously and to get the work done," he added.
He appealed to well-meaning Nigerians with useful information to make such information available to Customs men and other security agencies for necessary action. (NAN)


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