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ASEAN'S progress towards a code of conduct for the South China Sea has been disappointing, Singapore Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam said here on Monday.
Singapore will try to push the process along when it takes over as the coordinating country for Asean-China ties later this year, he added.
Speaking at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies at the start of his working visit to the US, Mr Shanmugam said Asean has not even begun to target the low-hanging fruit on the South China Sea issue.
"The real problem is you need both sides to agree that the Code of Conduct is worth doing and should be done at a certain pace," he said. "There hasn't been a clear agreement on the pace those negotiations should proceed. That is why you haven't heard a great deal about what it ought to contain... It is possible to identify some things which are not so controversial... as a first step."
At a separate forum yesterday, he said the need for a code was increasingly urgent given current tensions in the region.
While progress has been slow, he said the code was the best path forward. Referring to the peace plan proposed by Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, he noted that it was difficult for countries to agree to develop resources in areas they consider part of their sovereign territory.
He also stressed that the South China Sea issue did not completely define the China-Asean relationship. "Actually, the economic and strategic relationship is very, very significant. And the South China Sea issue is a small part of the overall equation."


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The opening event The Mannatech Singapore Business Centre is open!…
Mannatech success stories
In addition to great products, Mannatech provides a great business opportunity for an extra stream of income.
This week's success stories focus on the journeys to being an Executive Director with Ian Scott and Annette Smith. Leadership is a windy road. There are ups and downs. Read these stories for inspiration to keep moving forward. Despite the challenges and you too can progress through the leadership levels in your Mannatech business.
We also feature a story on Julia Corradetti and why the first month of the 100 Day M5M Challenge was such a a success for her, as she made herself accountable to executing daily activities to help her business grow.
Ian Scott – The Road to Executive Director
Ian Scott was recently awarded Top National Director at the 2014 Australasian Convention. But the excitement didn't stop there. His drive for success did not stop at National Director. In BP10, just a few months later, Ian increased his leadership level again to Executive Director!
In this interview with Ian, we find out more about his journey and his realisations along the way so that you can take some of those tips and apply it in your own business to take you where you want to go.
Q. Who has helped you along the way?
I must start off by honouring my upline Bronze Presidential Director Chris Gregory. Chris was my sponsor, my mentor and is a great friend who has changed my life in the most positive way.
I must also honour and thank my Platinum Presidential Director Rod Gilchrist who has also been a mentor and great friend to me as well as a source of great support on this amazing journey. Also to be thanked as part of this journey is our team. Without this team at Mannatech, nothing would have been possible.
I also want to thank the many friends from other teams within the Mannatech family for their constant support and encouragement.
Finally and by no means least, I would like to say a huge Thank You to Sinead Pollock from the Corporate Business Development team who has been amazing at encouraging me and supporting me during this awesome journey.
Q. How did the journey begin?
Although my journey with Mannatech started 5 years ago, the real trajectory started at 2013 Australasian Convention down in Adelaide. I was feeling very dejected at that time. I felt that my business was not growing the way I wanted it to. I realised that I needed to make some serious changes if I was going to succeed.
At Convention, a question was asked, "How do you get to Platinum?" and the response was "The same way that you get to National Director (ND), Executive Director (ED) and Presidential Director (PD) or any leadership level. You build RD's and ND's". So I set off on a path to build leaders.
Q. What actions did you take after that realisation?
When the Australasian Convention was over, I spoke with a few of the new ED's at the time. I found a common denominator: consistency and productive activity.
The messages I received were clear:
- Be active;
- Fill your diary with appointments; and
- Attend every event that you possibly can.
Q. How did you build momentum?
I got stuck into it.
I saw as many people as possible. I must mention "face to face" beats any other form of contact as you are building better and deeper relationships.
I attended every event within a two-hour drive of my home. Sometimes I clocked 400 – 500 km in my car travelling on a weekend. It is really not a problem doing that because I spent my time in the car productively listening to CDs on personal development. The events themselves are always fun and rewarding and it was always worth the trip.
I also focused on building relationships with our team members. I focussed on helping them achieve what they wanted to achieve. As Zig Ziglar says "You can get anything you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want."
The final Business Period in the journey to Executive Director was simply amazing. I followed that Zig Ziglar principle exactly, helping my team getting to where they wanted to be. As a result, we created 5 new Regional Directors, 1 new National Director, 1 new Senior National Director as well as re-qualifying 4 Regional Directors and 1 National Director. The whole team drove towards success. This story is not about me, it's about an amazing team affectionately called the "Fun Team". They are a team who share the passion for helping others, helping children via M5M and having a whole lot of fun along the way. The Fun Team comprises:
Q. So where to from now?
To move forward I need to continue helping those team members whose one desire is to move to the next level.
Here are some of the team tactics:
- Help the new RD's reach ND;
- Help the new ND's to reach ED;
- Help each Associate receive their Team Bonus, Power Bonus and every incentive possible;
- All work together to reach our individual goals.
As a result of these tactics, I have no doubt that we will see a string of new leaders emerging from this team for "Together Each Achieves More".
It's not about me, it's about all of us working together and reaching that goal of 5 million kids being helped.
Would you like to congratulate Ian? Scroll to the bottom of this page and write a comment.
Our Executive Director journey – Chris and Annette Smith
by Executive Director Annette Smith
When the hunger began
Five years ago both Chris and I were working full time. I was working in Aged Care and Chris was on night shift 6 nights a week. It was starting to put a huge strain on our own relationship with each other, and with our 3 children.
Something had to change.
We were living what we thought was a good life. We had money in the bank, but had no time for anything.
So after taking stock of the direction we were heading, we decided it was time that one of us had to give up work.
The decision was simple. As we live in Bundaberg Qld, which is known for a very high unemployment rate, and an ageing population, it was much easier for Chris to stay at home.
Then times started to get tough. One income was not enough. We were struggling to pay the bills and we hated seeing the kids go without, so we needed to find more income.
It just screamed out at us
Then in 2011, we decided to look for something we could do from home.
One day while surfing the internet, we came across a great looking website that just seemed to scream out to us. We asked for more information. After taking the next 2 weeks looking over the information that had been sent to us, and debating whether we should do it or not, Chris received a phone call from our very own Silver Presidential Director James Hannan.
After throwing a lot of objections at James, and having all of those answered, we decided this was what we were looking for.
We got to work
We enrolled as a basic associate and got to work.
After 2 weeks we had figured out that this business works, so we upgraded to All-Star straight away.
The first full year in business for us was hard. Chris had a lot of personal issues arise and the decision was made that I would take over the daily running of the business and Chris would go back out to work.
For the next year and a half I struggled myself with a lot of personal doubt. Because of this doubt, I retreated from what I knew I should be doing and subsequently business fell. Our business was barely surviving and we seriously thought about giving up.
All or nothing
It wasn't long before we figured out what the issue was. We were too scared to step out and be more, in case we didn't like who that was.
Then one day, we made a decision that changed everything for us. We decided if we were going to build this, then it had to be all or nothing.
Here are the steps we took to turn the situation around:
1. Plug into your leaders
It is easy enough to convince yourself that you know what you are doing, but realistically Chris and I did not.
We had to learn from the people who had gone before us and I'd would pass that nugget of advice onto others in the Mannatech community.
2. What do you really want?
Chris and I had to figure out what exactly it was that we wanted. So we started to dream. Have you tried this exercise?
What if… we could have that car?
What if…we could have that house?
What if …we could holiday in that location?
What if…we had extra money, what could we spend it on?
3. Work on yourself
Then I had to start working on myself. I started reading books, listening to motivational CD's, and networking with like minded people.
I was constantly pushing things further and further each month, speaking to more and more people all the time, and as a result, it gradually became easier.
My pivotal moment
Then the pivotal moment in our business came earlier this year when I earned my first overseas trip to Mannafest and Mexico. It was an amazing trip, full of great memories that will last a lifetime, but the best part was, it showed us that anything is possible with the right attitude and determination.
At the end of October I will be heading off for my second overseas trip to Club Med China. It is going to be another amazing trip and I am so thankful that we work with a company that rewards us like this for our efforts.
At the end of BP10 our business reached Executive Director. This is a major stepping stone for our future but one we won't be on long. We can see many of our dreams moving within reach and it's all thanks to our Mannatech business.
Being able to lead others to financial freedom and total wellness is something we are extremely passionate about.
We now have a life we once dreamed about and it's only getting better. Presidential here we come…
Would you like to congratulate Annette? Scroll to the bottom of this page and write a message of congratulations.
Tool of the Month – Coming Soon
Have you noticed that one of the things in common with the success of Executive Directors Annette Smith and Ian Scott was their thirst for personal development?
"I spent my time in the car productively listening to CDs on personal development", Executive Director Ian Scott.
"Then I had to start working on myself. I started reading books, listening to motivational CD's," Executive Director Annette Smith.
You will be hearing about our Tool of the Month (T.O.M.) program very soon. This is a package of personal development resources that arrives on your doorstep every BP with your Automatic order. For an investment of AUD$20 (including GST), NZD$22 or SGD$24 per BP as a regular deduction from your credit card, you will receive 1 book and 4 audio CDs.
One of the key daily habits in the Three Point Plan is to read 30 minutes daily from recommended books or listen to 30 minutes daily to recommended CDs. The TOMs program is a great way to systemise your personal development so you can take your business further and progress as a leader, just like Ian and Annette.
How important is personal development to you and your success? Share your view, by commenting below.
Julia Corradetti – keep challenging yourself
How has Executive Director Julia Corradetti developed and reinforced new habits to drive success in her Mannatech business? Click here to find out.

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My restaurant ended up in the March 2008 issue of Family Fun magazine under places you have to stop at when visiting Snoqualmie Valley!
Woo Hoo!!!!
A family came in today from Colorado and they said, 'do you know how we know about you?'
And I shrugged, 'no, but I'm curious now.'
They pulled out their issue of Family un and showed me a picture of my restaurant.
I don't get surprised by many things anymore but this just about floored me!
I so need to get this issue and put it up in my restaurant.
I mean...WHOA!!!!
So when I got home, I decided to google images of my restaurant and I found quite a few tags on a site called flickr, a blog site that posts pics people take.
If you follow this link here, you'll see what pictures people take of my place (and signage) and what they're saying. Just click on the picture and it'll take you to the person's comments and fb. LOL!!!!
Hubby and I laughed about the comments about the Christmas lights. The ones on the gazebo and around the shop will stay up till next Christmas. We chucked out the Christmas decor inside the shop back in January. :)
I know I haven't been around. Busy with the mother-in-law and all that entailed and with the shop.
I'll be posting the next update soon and some other goodies, promise! :)


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In Videos: McDonald's France's 'Big Tasty' Commercial
Fast Food
Would you like fries (or onion rings or chicken tenders) with that?
McDonald's France takes a hyper-American approach in marketing its Big Tasty Burger to the French public by conjuring up classic images of the American west reminiscent of the Marlboro Man. "Rediscover the taste of liberty with the Big Tasty," the announcer declares in a husky voice. But don't ignore the note at the bottom of the screen to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day!
Original Big Tasty Ad
The overt American sentiments of the commercial have been noted in a parody version. [Thanks to Yann Escarment for the heads up.]
Big Tasty Parody Ad
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A lot has happened since we last spoke. For one – Leicester City are the Champions of England. It was a tough one to take for bookmakers, but a great one for fans of the underdog. Basically everyone except Man City and Chelsea supporters – both of whom will soon defect to the Foxes anyway. In an era where the size of your cheque book dictates your finishing position, what Leicester have done is truly remarkable. On the final day of the season, the outgoing champions Chelsea will give Leicester a guard of honour and Claudio Ranieri – the man deemed not good enough to end the Blues 50-year title drought – will be lapping up the adoration. Dilly ding dilly dong!
34/10 Norwich | Draw 26/10 | Man United 8/10 (13:45)
Before the celebrations begin, though, there is some actual football to be played. The meeting of Manchester United and Norwich City at Carrow Road will have massive ramifications at the top and bottom of the table. Man City's focus on Europe has opened the door for United, who can close the gap to just one point with victory on Saturday. For Norwich, defeat to Louis van Gaal's side will leave them with a mountain to climb if they're to save themselves from the drop. The Canaries were shock winners at Old Trafford earlier this season, but I don't see them repeating that here. United at 8/10 looks like a good addition to your multiples.
9/2 Aston Villa | 3/1 | Newcastle 6/10 (16:00)
Aston Villa's season plummeted new lows at the weekend as they tossed away a lead in injury time to lose to Watford. Pride has gone out the window – there is nothing left for these players to play for. Newcastle should pick up three vital points at Villa Park on Saturday. Rafa Benitez has brought some defensive stability to the Magpies and helped lift them out the drop zone. Now they need to stay there. If they can continue to keep clean sheets, there is enough about their forward thinking players to knick the odd goal. Matches between these two have been tense, low-scoring affairs in recent times and Saturday's meeting will be no different. The Magpies should triumph by the odd goal, which comes in at 26/10.
17/20 Bournemouth | 26/10 | West Brom 31/10 (16:00)
Dean Court will be the venue for perhaps the most uninspiring match of the weekend as 15th placed Bournemouth host 14th placed West Brom. Both are safe on 41 points and couldn't give a damn about what happens from here on out. The Baggies haven't won since beating Man Utd at the beginning of March, but that won't worry Tony Pulis much. His Premier League survival record is still in tact. His job is done. Progress is for hippies. Finishing in the exact same league position as last year takes perseverance and planning. Bournemouth are the better side here and look more likely to steal a victory. At 17/20, they're not a bad price either.
1/1 Crystal Palace | 24/10 | Stoke 27/10 (16:00)
Much like the previous fixture, the meeting of Crystal Palace and Stoke has another dead-rubber look about it. Palace have a FA Cup final to look forward to, while Stoke have all-but secured a top 10 finish once again. The fact that neither side could get one over their relegation threatened opponents at the weekend says it all. These two don't care much for Premier League football at the moment. They're already eying out their holiday destinations for the summer. Palace have already beaten the Potters in the league and cup this season, but it is a bit difficult to back a team with just one Premier League victory in 2016. Under 2.5 Goals might be the way to go at 8/10.
18/10 Sunderland | 5/2 | Chelsea 14/10 (16:00)
Having dropped points against Stoke, Sunderland need to pull something out of the bag against Chelsea on Saturday. Fortunately their record against the Blues suggests this is not entirely out of the realms of possibility. Guus Hiddink's side sparked into life during the second half on Monday, after a half-time melee seemed to stoke something deep inside them. Eden Hazard seems to have returned from his season long malaise and is a half-decent footballer again. Will it be enough at the Stadium of Light? The Black Cats will be well up for this. Fabio Borini has a penchant for scoring big goals and the Italian could prove pivotal here. Back him to score and Sunderland to win. Otherwise the home win comes in at 18/10.
5/10 West Ham | 33/10 | Swansea 52/10 (16:00)
West Ham's quest for Champions League football goes on. With both Manchester clubs dropping points over the weekend, Slaven Bilic's team have been handed an opportunity. In their way this weekend is a stubborn Swansea side, whose recent form suggests they'll be no pushover. They swept aside a Liverpool B-side on Sunday, with Gylfi Sigurdsson once again proving the architect. It's easy to forget the Icelandic international is only 26 years-old. He's a classy little player and one that can consider himself unfortunate not to be playing at a bigger club. As for a result here – West Ham will surely win and set up a winner-take-all clash with Man Utd in their final home match at the Boleyn Ground. However, I'd rather play the Over 2.5 Goals at 15/20 and enjoy the action.
1/1 Leicester | 27/10 | Everton 26/10 (18:30)
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Spurs' last 30 minutes at Stamford Bridge showed just how well Leicester have dealt with the title run in. They've hardly bottled it, because they were never really in it. Now they fight for second place and more importantly the chance to finish above Arsenal. Next up for them is a meeting with an in-form Southampton side who tore Man City apart at the weekend. Sadio Mané was at his unplayable best, bagging himself yet another Premier League hat-trick. Moussa Dembele is likely to miss out after offering Diego Costa a free optometrist appointment. He'll be a massive loss to Spurs, who are already without Dele Alli. I'm going with an away win at 29/10, but the Southampton Double Chance also looks decent value at 8/10.
9/20 Liverpool | 36/10 | Watford 57/10 (17:00)
The atmosphere around Anfield on Sunday will depend very much on how things go on Thursday night. If they manage to see off Villarreal and book their place in the Europa League final, I'll be expecting a routine victory over Watford. Go out on Thursday and their disappointment will likely be compounded by the Hornets. Watford managed a 3-0 win when the side's met earlier this season in one of the worst performances seen by Jurgen Klopp's Reds. The defensive headaches remain, with Mamadou Sakho ruled out for the rest of the season, so I fancy a couple goals here. Both Teams To Score at 8/10 – I'll have some of that.
5/4 Manchester City | 5/2 | Arsenal 2/1 (17:00)
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EPL Picks
Man United WIN 8/10
Newcastle WIN BY 1 GOAL 26/10
Bournemouth WIN 17/20
Crystal Palce UNDER 2.5 GOALS 15/20
Sunderland WIN 18/10
West Ham OVER 2.5 GOALS 15/20
Southampton WIN 29/10
Liverpool BTTS 8/10
Newcastle WIN BY 1 GOAL 26/10
Bournemouth WIN 17/20
Crystal Palce UNDER 2.5 GOALS 15/20
Sunderland WIN 18/10
West Ham OVER 2.5 GOALS 15/20
Southampton WIN 29/10
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Recently I took a trip to Santa Fe, NM. I had never been to Santa Fe and had heard what a great place it was so my wife and I wanted to experience the city for ourselves. Also there are some nice SOTA summits in the area that I wanted to tackle having become a SOTA addict. In my brief planning for the trip I contacted Fred, KT5X, who lives there to ask his advice on what summits might be doable for a relatively fit flatlander. Fred offered not only his advice but also his willingness to serve as a guide on the first summit. Eventually he recruited John, K1JD, a recently transplanted Santa Fe resident to come along. It was this trip that I learned what minimalism is all about.
I had a normal size day pack filled to brim with redundant equipment, two radios (ATS-4B, MTR), two antennas (vertical, EFHW), you get the picture, redundant but not a huge load. I will defend some of the redundancy in that I have limited time and don't want to miss an opportunity to activate a summit because of some equipment failure. Fred shows up with basically a camal back water pack that has a front pocket on it. A small carbon fiber pole that collapses down to 21" and extends to 21 feet, a resonant antenna and a home brew enclosure for his MTR that contains a key, power supply, logging pen and serves as an operating desk to log QSO's with. Fred's total set up is around 1.5 lbs. The MTR Board is designed fit in an Altoids tin to give a perspective on the size of the enclosure.
The KT5X verson of the MTR 20/30m radio
The key, a micro key, is in the upper left hand corner and is retractable for transport and extended during operation. It is labeled WS0TA, a SOTA club call. The battery is a LiPo 500 mAH battery that will handle multiple activations due to the low power drain of the MTR. The logging pen is a Space Pen and has a string attached to keep it within reach and it sits in a straw holder, the red tube in the middle of the enclosure, when not in use.
To log, simply close the enclosure and log on a 3" x 5" card using the Space Pen. Brilliant.
Needless to say, when seeing what Fred was carrying to the top of the mountain I felt a little over dressed. However it was a great lesson in what minimalism is all about. In the mountains the fewer pounds you can carry, the more enjoyable the day. I have begun the downsizing of my equipment list and have been motivating to try a little creativity rather than just use it out of the box.


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Christmas is this Sunday. Are you prepared with gifts for everyone on your list? Sure you probably have something for those who live closest to you. Have you remembered those important people which don't live as close? Cards are nice but they're not the same when it's your parent, sibling, or child who expects more. Then there's the unexpected Christmas guest you had no idea about. Here's are five ideas to help with that last minute scramble for Christmas gifts.
1. Candy
Some things to think about are health concerns. Is the persona diabetic? Look for sugar-free options. Does the person have an allergy to nuts? If yes or you don't know, be safe and look for candy without nuts.
Does the person really hate cinnamon, eggnog, gingerbread, or peppermint? Those are some strong flavors which not everyone likes. In cases like these, or if you're just not sure, chocolate is usually a good safe bet. A sampler full of different kinds and flavors of candy will most likely have something the recipient will like.
Candy is plentiful this time of year. Any grocery store or general goods store or even gas station convenience store will have something which you can grab and wrap.
2. Gift Baskets
Just like with the candy suggestion above, make sure that you're not going to be triggering an allergy with the food or the scent you choose to give. After all, some people, like my spouse, are incredibly sensitive to artificial scents. Migraines are not a welcome Christmas present no matter what.
Gift baskets come in options specifically for him, specifically for her, gender neutral, and for both him and her. You can find gift baskets at all kinds of stores for your last minute Christmas shopping.
3. Calendars
Calendars come in lots of varieties. You can get cars, girls, animals, and all kinds of other themes. If you don't know the person well enough to buy the right theme, then there is a good general option which most people will like. Buy a landscape calendar because everyone likes pretty scenery.
4. Watches
Watches are the universal jewelry. All you need to know is a person's gender and you can find a perfectly adequate watch no matter what color or style the person actually likes.
Watches do wear out and everyone likes to change up their style every so often, even men do too. This is another reason why getting a watch will be a decent choice for a last minute gift. You just about can't go wrong when buying a watch for someone even someone you don't know at all.
5. Gift Cards
You can easily pick up gift cards for a night out at a restaurant, an experience at a local amusement business or perhaps something more exotic like a Disney theme park, or even to a particular store such as Wal-Mart where the recipient can have a wide selection of gifts to choose from.
Gift cards have even turned up on the internet as credits you can purchase and email a certificate to someone. You don't even need to worry about the Post Office losing the card in the mail or paying postage on your gift.
Christmas shopping, even last minute shopping, need not be a headache for you. If you check out options in the candy isle, gift basket piles, or gift card selection (in a retail store or online), you should be able to have gifts for all those special people in your life in time for Christmas even with little notice.
We hope that this particular article has made your Christmas a little easier to deal with as far as gift shopping. We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.


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With networks of horseback riding trails to destinations throughout all of Utah's six National Forests, four out of five of our National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands, the true splendor and variety of riding opportunities makes an excellent destination for the equine enthusiast.
In the hottest months of the summer, many riders choose to experience the majesty of Utah's alpine riding experience. For instance, riding the High Uinta Wilderness allows for exploring a remote wilderness area, consisting of pristine alpine basins of pine forests and aspen groves, countless scenic alpine lakes, and various wildlife surrounded by the state's highest summits.
As the temperatures begin to cool down, Utah's canyon country, most of which is in the southern part of the state, becomes the preferred setting for many riders. An seemingly endless network of serpentine canyons full of many hues of reds, oranges, yellows and lavenders, rock spires, mesas, plateaus, arches, and natural bridges, onjures feelings of the Old West.
Here, riders may begin to sense they're sharing the trails with Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch en route to hidden passages and hideouts, following a heist. Some riders may even choose to book a themed trip on a vintage train bound to be overtaken by outlaws and to be taken hostage under the shadows of the awesome, the breathtaking Mt. Timpanogos, the iconic summit of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Other riders may choose to hire a guide and ride the desert wilderness for a multi-day trip in and around Capitol Reef National Park and the nights either by ATV supplied camps or trotting from inn to inn. The horseback riding trails, guides and outfitters, including detailed information could fill the pages of a sizeable book.


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About Gaston County Veteran Collaborative
In October of 2016 a group of Gaston County Veterans met to to gain an appreciation of the overall wellbeing of Gaston Veterans as they transitioned from their military service and reintegrated back into their communities. The group formed into the Gaston County Veterans Collaborative (GCVC). The GCVC or Collaborative is an apolitical assembly of Veterans represented by those who have served in each branch of the United States military as well as representation by a spouse and a parent of currently serving Veterans.
The Collaborative was founded upon one presuppositional truth. The Collaborative sensed that Veterans would be the most qualified to assess the well-being of the Veterans and their families as they transitioned from the military and reintegrated back into their communities for the simple reason each member of the Collaborative has experienced the challenges of rejoining their communities. This presuppositional truth has borne itself out as the Collaboratives members represent over 250 years of combined military service against a backdrop a deep and rich commitment as engaged citizens of Gaston County. The result of their collaboration and communication is the development of a realistic strategy that will help improve the well-being of Gaston County Veterans.


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Thyroid problems in women are frustrating and hard
to pin down because the symptoms often mimic those caused by other health issues.
On top of that, thyroid issues can still cause symptoms, even when conventional
tests come back normal. Since your thyroid is involved in so many functions throughout
your body, it's important to understand how this gland works, and how easily it
can become imbalanced.
Let's take the top questions we receive about thyroid issues, and answer them one
by one.
So many women we work with experience loss of energy and fatigue on a daily basis
along with the general feeling that something isn't right. These symptoms are often
the first signs of a thyroid problem though it can be hard to make the connection.
Other telltale symptoms include feeling unusually chilly, gaining weight even though
you're eating the same way, and changes to hair or skin.
If these symptoms sound familiar, make an appointment to have your thyroid checked
and talk over your concerns with your healthcare provider. If relevant to you, you
can talk to your doctor about these other symptoms and contributing factors:
We do know that women experience thyroid issues much more often than men.
Hypothyroid and menopausal symptoms can seem similar, making it hard to
isolate the true source of the problem. Rapidly fluctuating estrogen levels, like
those seen during perimenopause and menopause, can trigger thyroid issues in some
women. The conversion of thyroid hormone 4 (T4) to the active thyroid hormone 3
(T3) also becomes less efficient in menopause.
If you have symptoms of a thyroid imbalance during midlife, it can make your menopause
experience more difficult. As doctors, we need to consider what's going on in all
the different parts of a patient's hormonal system because of the interconnectedness
of endocrine functions. Testing thyroid function is easy to do, and we recommend
it if you have hypothyroid-like symptoms, even if you think it's "just" menopause.
While it can be hard for women to understand the different levels of
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), plenty of practitioners are unsure about
them too!
Try this quick screen now.
If your morning basal body temperature range averages around or below 97.5-97.8
degrees F, you may want to be tested for thyroid issues. Here's how to do a quick-screen:
Still concerned? Take our Thyroid Symptom
High TSH suggests low thyroid function. But still, one doctor may call your TSH
level "normal," while another might call it high. I agree with the experts who suggest
that a woman's TSH level should ideally be at 2.5 or below. A TSH level higher than
this could signal hypothyroidism and the need for thyroid support. That being said,
every woman is different, so many factors — including symptoms — should be considered.
Every doctor needs to look at more than TSH, but it often doesn't happen in an initial
screening for thyroid health. The thyroid gland produces the hormone T4, which is
then converted to triiodothyronine (T3) mostly outside of the thyroid gland. T3
is the most active thyroid hormone, and is the form that predominates inside your
So, for normal thyroid function, you need optimal levels of both T3 and T4, which
is only possible when this conversion process is working. Specific testing to determine
your T4 and T3 levels, along with TSH, can help confirm this. It can also be useful
to check for thyroid antibodies. Work with your healthcare provider as necessary
to get this more complete picture of your thyroid function.
Although most women with very low thyroid function feel better once they're on thyroid
medication, some will still have symptoms — or feel even worse.
This can happen because some women who are prescribed the usual T4 (as levothyroxine
or synthetic Synthroid) aren't effectively converting T4 into active T3. If your
T3 remains low, you'll continue to have symptoms.
Factors that may interfere with the conversion of T4 to T3 include:
In addition, if you have a thyroid imbalance and an adrenal imbalance, your thyroid
medication alone might not resolve your symptoms — you may also need adrenal support.
It's fairly easy for an imbalance in one hormonal system to affect another.
I can understand why women don't want to take prescription medication as their first
step. And in mild cases, natural methods alone can often work well, but I still
encourage you to get tested periodically.
If you want to try an alternative approach I recommend these first steps:
1. Support your thyroid with targeted nutrients.
Some of the nutrients required by the thyroid, or for the conversion of T4 to T3,
include: iodine, selenium, zinc, copper, and B vitamins, especially riboflavin,
niacin and B6. Herbs such as ashwagandha, Coleus forskohlii and Bacopa
monnieri can help your thyroid function better, and may work in your body
to provide powerful symptom relief. Getting enough of these nutrients and herbs
on a daily basis can gradually and gently boost your thyroid.
2. Aim for eating a blood sugar-balancing diet. Spikes
in blood sugar lead to blood sugar crashes and additional hormone imbalances. Eat
regular meals and snacks, each with at least some protein in them. Don't skip meals
and don't let yourself get too hungry. Unstable blood sugar can upset many of the
systems in your body.
3. Do something about chronic stress. Ongoing stress
that lasts indefinitely has a dire effect on your body, including thyroid function.
Even when your mind is used to stress, your body never adapts. Stress is such a
common contributor to thyroid and other health problems that addressing it should
become one of your top priorities. Identify your stressors to see how they influence
how you feel each day. Learn to manage stress by purposefully slowing down. Get
as much sleep as possible and push yourself to find engaging regular exercise that
feels good. Seek out consistent emotional support and don't try to do everything
on your own.
Lifestyle shifts and nutritional support are thyroid health factors you control.
Both can help rebalance your thyroid and relieve symptoms, whether you're on medication
or not. Either way, these natural steps will help support your thyroid and bring
you back home to feeling like yourself again. Note: Other health issues and symptoms,
such as heart palpitations, weight loss, feeling too hot most of the time, and increased
anxiety may be linked to hyperthyroidism,
or overactive thyroid.
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On Thursday 9th March, 20 teams of KS 1 pupils competed in the KS 1 Gymnastics competition at Bristol City Gymnnastics Centre.
The competition commenced with the flag ceremony and introduction of teams before a mass warming up session. The Jaguar and Panther teams were judged on a floor routine and vault. The higlight was the opportunity to try out new skills and have fun exploring the exciting apparatus, trampolines and foamed landing pit.
There were many very tired gymnasts at the end of the afternoon!
A big well done to all the 'Star Gymnasts' from each school, to all the leaders from Ashton Park School and all the gymnasts who took part. A big thank you to all the wonderful staff at the gym centre for judging and hosting the event.
Panthers: Overall Individual
=1st Bella Beardsworth -Stunt St Pius
Miley Grace- Bloomfield St Peters
2nd Archie Turner St Peters
3rd Nicola Baruzak St Pius
Panther: Teams
1st St Peters A
2nd St Pius
3rd Holy Cross
Jaguars: Overall Individual
1st Grace Rickard Christchurch
2nd Megan Bowers Victoria Park
=3rd Iola Ray Christchurch
Olivia Duncan Waycrofft
Jaguars: Teams
1st Christchurch
2nd Waycroft
3rd Ashton Vale
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* The above rates are applicable for deposits of below Rs. 1 crore.
** Figures mentioned in the above table are subject to change without prior information.
Corporation Bank FD Interest Rates
Corporation Bank offers multiple fixed deposit options to their customers to park their surplus savings for a fixed tenure. A customer is required to make a deposit once into their FD account at the time of opening the account with the bank. The customer is not allowed to deposit more money and withdraw any money in the account during the tenure of the deposit. Fixed Deposits of Corporation Bank have a higher interest rate compared to their saving deposits. Benefits of opening an FD account in Corporation Bank are:
- Loan facility upto 90 percent is available on the deposit while 75 percent of the third-party deposit
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NEW YORK (AP) – New York City officials vowed on Tuesday to crack down on vendors selling boat rides around the Statue of Liberty after actor Alec Baldwin complained that he was among the many people scammed into thinking that he was buying tickets to the statue itself
Baldwin took to Instagram to share more details on the incident.
"I kid you not," Baldwin said in his social media post. "We paid. Then we read the tickets."
New York City Department of Transportation spokesman Scott Gastel said that the shuttle bus the Baldwins took transports passengers from lower Manhattan to New Jersey, where they get on a boat that offers views of the Statue of Liberty.
A message was left with the tour operator that apparently sold Baldwin the tickets.
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So, we head to South Ferry. Me and @hilariabaldwin Two sharp, savvy NYers. Kids in tow. We buy the tickets for the "boat tour" of the Statue of Liberty. We are escorted to a shuttle bus. To New Jersey! I kid you not. We paid. Then we read the tickets. NO ON EVER MENTIONED NEW F***ING JERSEY!!! This is a scam. Take the SI Ferry. It's the best ride in NY.
Only one tour company, Statue Cruises, is licensed to take visitors to Liberty Island, but ticket sellers from other companies often mislead tourists into believing they are booking a ride to the statue. There have also been reports of scammers selling tickets to the Staten Island Ferry, which is free.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday that city agencies including the police, the Department of Transportation and the Economic Development Corporation are joining forces to crack down on unlicensed and misleading Statue of Liberty tour operators.
He said that the city would send cease-and-desist letters to two companies believed to be operating non-permitted buses in the area of downtown Manhattan where the boats to Liberty Island launch
"The Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol of the promise of the America," said de Blasio, a Democrat. "Tourists and visitors have been taken for a ride, and it's unacceptable. We won't let up until illegal and deceitful practices are a thing of the past."
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat who represents downtown Manhattan, said that he welcomed the crackdown.
"I have long decried the unfortunate situation where unsuspecting tourists are being scammed by unscrupulous and aggressive ticket hawkers and being sold tickets that actually don't take them to the Statue of Liberty," Nadler said. "It is our job as public officials to ensure that those who visit our City come away with a positive experience and truly appreciate what is one of the world's most recognisable landmarks and an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world."
As for the Baldwins, they ended up taking a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, which passes by the statue. "It's the best ride in NY," Baldwin said.
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Coming to my recipe, I had cooked a very simple chicken curry. 1..2..3.. chicken, a hotty, gingery,peppery, garlicky soup is a very spicy gravy having a rasam like consistency.The pepper corns and green chillies add a beautiful flavor to the dish and also provides an extra heat to it. You can alter the taste according to your palate.
My achi makes this dish from the bone pieces and chicken organs and we would drink it like a soup or have it with rice. It is great for digestion and relieves you of cold. It involves no additional use of oil for cooking, the soup gets its oily texture from the chicken fat. If boneless, skinless chicken breasts are used, then it is a completely healthy soup.
Serves 4
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3.Add the chicken and saute for 5-10minutes. Add water and curry leaves. Cook for 8-10 whistles. The chicken should be really soft and tender. Add salt to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
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Photo. http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/pix2/0535916.jpg USS Winslow (DD-359) alongside pier at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, circa December 1942. Naval History and Heritage Command photo NH 59941. By Mike Green
Displacement 2597 Tons (Full)
Dimensions, 381' (oa) x 37' x 13' (Max)
Launched September 21 1936 and commissioned February 17 1937.
Reclassified AG-127 September 17 1945.
Decommissioned June 28 1950.
Stricken December 5 1957.
Fate: Sold February 23 1959 and broken up for scrap.
Armament 8 x 5"/38AA (4x2), 8 x 1.1" AA (2x4), 8 x 21" tt.(2x4).
Machinery, 50,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws.
Speed, 37 Knots.
Range 6500 NM@ 12 Knots.
Crew 194.
By 1941, events in Europe where World War II was already in its second year necessitated the strengthening of American naval forces in the Atlantic. Accordingly, Winslow retransited the canal in April and, after visiting Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, reported for duty at Norfolk, Va. That summer, she conducted training operations with submarines off the New England coast. Later, she also participated in neutrality patrols, particularly those directed at keeping watch over the Vichy French ships at Martinique and Guadeloupe in the French Antilles.
Early in August, Winslow joined Tuscaloosa (CA-37) in escorting Augusta (CA-31) as that heavy cruiser carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Argentia, Newfoundland, to meet British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the conference which resulted in the Atlantic Charter. Then, after escorting transports carrying reinforcements to Iceland, the destroyer arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, early in November and became a unit in the screen of America's first convoy to the Orient.
Convoy WS-12X, bound via the Cape of Good Hope for Singapore, departed Halifax on 10 November. Just before the convoy reached Capetown, South Africa, where the destroyers were to part company with the convoy and head for home, word arrived that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor.
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01 Apr 2016 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – The majority of travellers spend around 15 minutes or less per visit to a duty-free retail outlet in the airport. The most significant expenditures are made on handbags, precious jewelry and watches. In 2015, Chanel and Christian Dior Couture were the most in-demand brands in airport retail outlets; furthermore these brands are likely to see strong demand in the years to come. Some other popular brands include Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren/Polo, Mappin and Webb. Food and beverages are bought at airport retail stores primarily for consumption in the airport.
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NIFA delays approval of union wage deals
Nassau's financial control board has pushed off for at least a week approval of proposed new union contracts that would lift a three-year wage freeze.
Jon Kaiman, chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, said the state-appointed board likely will meet the week of April 7 instead of Monday to consider the new deals to allow more time for the county legislature's budget office and County Comptroller George Maragos to analyze the costs.
He said Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano had agreed to provide all information necessary to complete reports on the financial impact of the pacts. Mangano spokesman Brian Nevin said in a statement, "Concession agreements have been on file for some time and we're pleased to work with all stakeholders to achieve long-term re-occurring savings for taxpayers."
Frank Moroney, a spokesman for Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow), said the County Legislature needs to review the fiscal analyses before it can consider approval. The earliest the legislature could vote, he said, is April 7.
County and union officials had targeted March 31 for lawmakers and NIFA to approve new Memorandums of Agreement with county unions, including the Police Benevolent Association, because a police hiring list was to expire that day. But a federal judge Thursday extended the list until April 14 at the county's request.
Although the list was established April 1, 2009, and extended twice before, U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert agreed that "good cause has been shown for this extension."
Mangano wants to hire about 160 cadets to fill police vacancies and bring them in on at a new, lower salary schedule included in the proposed agreements. The recruits, who have already been vetted for the job, were called to police headquarters Thursday night to be briefed.
PBA president James Carver said he believes the two-week extension of the list gives the impacted job candidates "time to get their lives in order," rather than potentially being hired without the ability to transition properly from prior jobs.
Carver said the county and NIFA must work to complete deals to end the freeze without further delay. "We expressed to the judge that these two weeks is more than what they need," he said.
The county and unions contend the deals will save millions in future costs because of contract concessions, including a requirement that new hires pay a percentage of their health costs. NIFA has required that the county set aside $129 million in new revenues to cover costs if the savings are not realized.
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The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described February 23 and March 9, 2019 as the day democracy was murdered in the state and replaced with "Gun Crazy", a system of government where guns are used to forcefully win elections.
In a Press Conference speech titled: "We Reject the murder of Democracy in Kogi State", read by Hon. Sam Abenemi, Deputy State Chairman of the party, the opposition party said democracy was not only murdered in the state but was exchanged for "gun crazy", a system of government where government officials and state sponsored political thugs used guns to snatch ballot boxes, write election results and allocate results to the advantage of APC.
According to Hon. Abenemi, "the Presidential, National Assembly, supplementary national assembly elections and the State Houses of Assembly elections may have ended several days ago across the various voting points in our dear state. We in the Kogi state PDP, are still shocked by the desperation displayed by the APC led administration in the state, the role of Security agencies like the police, the military and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
"The exercise may have ended and formally declared conclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the charade did not end without clearly validating initial concerns of the PDP and majority of Kogi people about the willingness of INEC to conduct credible elections.
"The recently held elections did not only take us several years backwards in our political evolution, aside the civil war of 1967, no where in Kogi State has ever witnessed the heavy militarization of towns and villages by the APC like what was witnessed during the just concluded presidential, national and state assembly elections.
"It is therefore pursuant to the various infractions which characterized the election process that the Kogi State PDP rejects in it entirety the outcome of the elections in Kogi State.
"While good governance, vigorous campaigns usually herald elections in Nigeria, Kogi state became a theatre for rigging and electoral violence amongst other infractions obviously because the APC led administration having failed to meet the yearning and aspiration of the people, substituted democracy for 'Gun Crazy.'
"Kogi people would also recall that the PDP has repeatedly raised alarm about arms importation into the state, training of armed thugs as vigilantes, unholy romance between serving members of the state cabinet with INEC officials. Also disenchanted staff of the state government and even security operatives revealed the existence of questionable relationships between key staff of the INEC in Kogi State and various individuals especially government appointees all of whom have various interests in the just concluded elections.
"As a party we've had to raise several alarms about the nefarious activities which indicated that large sums of money and other non cash items including brand new SUV's, sacks of rice, beans, sugar and garri e.t.c meant to induce key officials of the INEC, interfere with the voting process and influence the outcome of the elections thereby subverting the will of the people had exchanged hands.
"As a party we specifically disclosed that the ruling party in Kogi state having been rejected by the people were likely to utilize "intimidating tactics to shore up the votes, as well as deter large turnout of electorates in opposition strongholds.
"These fear came to the fore as under the cover of security agencies, PDP members, candidates were arrested, detained, abducted, with heavy voter intimidation accompanied by violence in the just concluded elections.
"To this end, the Kogi State PDP announces that indeed INEC in Kogi State provided sufficient leeway for the heavy malpractices that was the hallmark of the just concluded elections. The PDP notes that the INEC, Security agencies played active collaborator in the distortion of the electoral process as witnessed by Kogi people and the world.
"Not only were deaths recorded in Ankpa, Okehi, Dekina, Bassa and Lokoja local government areas, there were cases of abduction of members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Dekina, Ajaokuta, Yagba West, Igalamela Odolu, Olamaboro and Kabba Bunu areas.
"In major flashpoints in Bassa, Ofu, Idah, Adavi, Yagba West, Yagba East, Olamaboro and Ogori local government areas, there was a curious absence of security operatives; a development which emboldened thugs disguised as operatives of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad sponsored by the state to move freely from point to point in the course of which voting materials were confiscated and taken to unknown locations where mass thumb printing took place.
"In Abocho, Egume, Lokoja, Yagba West, Olamaboro, Dekina, Bassa and Koto-Karfe areas, Ijumu, Ogori Magongo, under the watch of security operatives, guns and other weapons wielding thugs disrupted voting, confiscated card readers and absconded before voting commenced only for results to be announced in the affected areas to the advantage of the All Progressives Congress.
"More worrisome is the roles played by some Local Government Areas Administrators, who were seen carrying guns, and intimidating electorates, snatching ballot boxes during the just concluded elections.
"The elections in Kogi State for us in the PDP clearly fall's below known standards. The processes which led to the announcement of the fake results constitute an embarrassment to Nigerians and is a conspicuous dent on the electoral process that was bequeathed to the All Progressives Congress by the administration of former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR.
"The Kogi State PDP doubts the integrity of the Kogi State Resident electoral commissioner, Prof. James Akpam and therefore demand a forensic audit of the security of the ICT infrastructure of the INEC in Kogi State to determine the level of complicity of key staff of the commission.
"We affirm that Kogi people did not turn up for the elections with an intent to reward politicians who have performed abysmally with another tenure in their respective offices. We're all aware that without over stating the fact, we presently have the worst government in Nigeria, were salaries of workers are owed for about twenty and at best six months in some cases.
"The Judiciary has been on strike for almost five months. Inspite the huge allocation received by the state government, no infrastructure can be seen on the ground.
"The determination of our people to end bad governance which could only come by voting out the APC and to elect credible representatives as witnessed on February 23 and March 9, 2019 was crystal clear, resolute, strong and unwavering in our people but was however subverted by the APC led administration in the state, wherein all Administrators, government officials, political thugs of the APC stock, went berserk, in Rambo style manner to kill, intimidate, cause violence, hijack ballot boxes, and to outrightly write results characterized the Kogi state election.
"Consequently, the results of voting as declared by INEC after the charade called elections in Kogi state is not a reflection of the desires of our people who risked their personal comfort and lives to vote.
"Conclusively, the Kogi State PDP assures Kogi people that the deliberate debasement of democracy which took place in Kogi State in the name of the 2019 elections will not stand as every known legal option will be explored to a logical conclusion towards reversing the abberations that occured.
"We urge Kogi people to brace up because the journey to reclaim the mandates they freely gave to the Peoples Democratic Party across board will be long but would certainly be reclaimed.
"Let it be made known that the mandates freely given the PDP but forcefully stolen at gunpoints will be retrieved as means of ensuring that power remains with the people.
"We the PDP have in our possession pictorial, video evidences of electoral misconduct of the APC led administration, working in connivance with INEC, how the Kogi peoples mandate were robbed with undemocratic tactics.
"In the interim, we encourage our members and supporters to remain hopeful because notwithstanding the temporal setback, justice will prevail and the wishes of Kogi people will be upheld".


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Important Current Affairs 6th August 2017 with PDF
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Current Affairs Quiz – 5th August 2017
- Tenth successive global title
- British athletics Mo Farah won his 10th successive global title claiming the 10,000m world crown at London.
- Farah, who registered a timing of 26 minutes & 49.51 seconds, has now registered his third consecutive world championship gold medal.
- He has won European Athlete of the Year award & British Athletics Writers Association British Athlete of the Year award, 3 times & 6 times respectively.
- Naidu elected as Vice President
- Senior BJP leader & former Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu was elected as the 13th Vice-President of India.
- He defeated Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi by 272 votes. Naidu, the NDA candidate won by largest margin in 30 years in a vice presidential election that had the highest polling ever.
- He will replace Hamid Ansari, who is completing his 2nd term in office on August 10.
- New NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
- Noted economist Rajiv Kumar has been named as the next Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, think-tank that replaced Planning Commission.
- He will succeed Arvind Panagariya, who had recently quit as Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog.
- Earlier, he was Secretary General of FICCI and has also served as Director and Chief Executive of ICRIER.
- He was a member of National Security Advisory Board b/w 2006 & 2008.
- Youngest to figure in TOP scheme
- Budding India shooter Shapath Bhardwaj, aged 15, has become India's youngest athlete to figure in government's Target Olympic Podium scheme.
- He is among 45 elite athletes, including Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Saina Nehwal, to be selected for the ambitious scheme.
- Sports Ministry has launched the TOP scheme with the specific aim of supporting medal prospects for Olympics.
- Usain Bolt beaten in last solo race
- Fastest man on the earth, Usain Bolt has been stunned as he finished 3rd in 100m Final of World Athletics Championship.
- In his farewell 100m, Bolt clocked a time of 9.95 seconds but was left behind by Justin Gatlin who clocked 9.92 seconds to claim Gold.
- Since 2008, when Bolt set his 1st world record, he had not lost a championship race & collected 19 gold medals in 100, 200 & 4×100 meters.
- Vijender beats Zulpikar
- Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh outslugged his Chinese opponent Zulpikar Maimaitiali to win his 2nd WBO boxing title.
- He retained his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title & claimed opponent's WBO Oriental Super Middleweight belt.
- This is his 9th professional victory, he has been unbeaten since he turned pro in 2015.
- He has been training in Manchester with his trainer Lee Beard
- UK to scrap 'outdated' landing cards
- Britain has announced plans to scrap landing cards for Indians and other non-EU citizens as part of of the ongoing digital transformation of border & to ease passenger experience.
- Scrapping the cards is expected to free immigration personnel for other duties while saving nearly £3.6 million every year.
- Passengers arriving at Heathrow and other ports have filled out these cards since 1971.
- PNB customers to pay higher charges
- PNB customers will have to pay charges for depositing cash above Rs 5000 in non-base branch even if it is located in same city.
- Customer will have to pay Re 1 per Rs 1000 for above Rs 5000 cash deposit or part thereof with a min. of Rs 25 per transaction.
- Bank has also revised cheque returning charges for payment of above Rs 1 cr to Rs 2000 for first cheque & Rs 2500 for subsequent bounces.
- Goa to host Defence Expo next year
- Goa govt is all ready to hold Defexpo 2018, a land, naval & internal security exhibition at Naqueri-Quitol in South Goa.
- The biennial event organised by Defence Ministry was held at Naqueri-Quitol village in South Goa last year.
- Defence Expo is an exhibition of various defence-related products. It provides a platform to the exhibitors to display their latest technologies and products.
- Sri Lankan Navy commissions AOPV
- Sri Lankan Navy has commissioned an India-built state-of-the-art Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel.
- Built at Goa Shipyard, SLNS Sayurala is 1st ever platform purchased from a foreign ship builder to boost search & rescue capabilities.
- It is the largest vessel built by an Indian ship builder for a foreign navy.
- It is expected to conduct patrols, policing & surveillance in it's maritime zones
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- Govt merges NCRB with BPRD
- National Crime Records Bureau has been merged with another central police organisation the BPRD by the govt.
- Merger aims to improve efficiency of development works related to policing. It will also boost crime data collection & research efforts of the two organisations.
- BPRD Director General will head the merged new entity, NCRB Director, an Additional DG rank post will report to the former.
- Aparna appointed as Executive Director
- S. Aparna, an IAS officer from Gujarat cadre has been appointed as Executive Director, World Bank to represent constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Sri Lanka for 3 years.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared her name for the position.
- She will replace Subhash Garg, who was appointed Economic Affairs Secretary, Ministry of Finance.
- Pak gets 1st full-time Foreign Minister
- Khawaja Asif has been appointed as the Pakistan's new Foreign Minister, the first full-time leader to hold the post since the party came to power in 2013.
- Nawaz Sharif retained the foreign affairs portfolio, the job was handled by Sartaj Aziz, who was adviser on foreign affairs.
- Khawaja Asif a former banker, earlier held the defence and power ministries.
- Paul Kagame wins third term
- Paul Kagame, controversial president of Rwanda has won a landslide victory securing 99% votes & 3rd term in office, extending his 17 years in power.
- Result gives him another 7 years leading the nation praised for its economic performance but criticised for its silencing of opponents.
- He won international praise for stability & economic development he brought in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide
- Ankur Mittal wins gold
- Indian shooter Ankur Mittal clinched the individual as well as the team gold medal in men's double trap at the 7th Asian Shotgun Championship.
- He shot 71 in the six-man final to finish at the top of the podium.
- He had won a gold medal at International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Mexico earlier this year.
- He had also bagged a silver in season's inaugural World Cup in New Delhi.
- Hiroshima marks 72nd anniversary
- Hiroshima marked 72nd anniversary of US atomic bombing at its annual memorial ceremony.
- This year's ceremony follows the adoption by 122 UN members of the world's first treaty to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons.
- Japan suffered 2 nuclear attacks at the end of WW II by US when a uranium-core atomic bomb dubbed "Little Boy" exploded in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, killing 140,000 people.
- UNSC imposes sanctions on North Korea
- United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution imposing sanctions on North Korea for its continued ICBM testing & violations of UN resolutions.
- Sanction includes ban on coal & other exports worth over $1 billion.
- It would be the 7th set of UN sanctions imposed on North Korea since it 1st nuclear test in 2006.
- It prevents North Korea from increasing no. of workers it sends abroad.
- Ambassador for UP's cleanliness mission
- Actor Akshay Kumar has been appointed as the brand ambassador of 'Clean UP mission' by chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
- He promised to proactively work towards making UP the open defecation free state, a cause in line with the theme of his upcoming movie Toilet Ek Prem Katha.
- The state government aims to make Uttar Pradesh open defecation free by October 2, 2018.
- Disclose bank defaults within one day
- SEBI has made it mandatory for companies to disclose any instance of default on payment of interest or repayment of principal to banks within a day of default.
- Companies have been directed to provide information pertaining to defaults to concerned credit rating agencies in a timely manner.
- The move comes against the backdrop of Rs10 trillion of stressed assets piling up in the banking system
- Green Airports in Andhra Pradesh
- As part of the Green airports initiative taken by Ministry of Civil Aviation, 2 airports in Andhra Pradesh are soon going to turn into Green Airports.
- Installation of 1 Mega Watt solar power plant at Tirupati and Vijayawada airports has commenced.
- Earlier, the Cochin International Airport Limited became the first airport in the world, to be completely powered by solar energy.
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Bistro 880 is really bringing the heat this Summer, don't worry – we're speaking figuratively here!
With quite a few new events on deck for August, you might just find yourself hanging out at the Bistro more than ever before! Not such a bad idea considering we've got air conditioning and plenty of drinks to keep that summer edge off.
From tasty eats to bumpin' beats, there's an event for everyone!
Enjoy these awesome August events at Bistro 880
As Always, The Daily Dose of Happiness Continues on Strong
- Life is better with happy hour. Enjoy our happy hour any day of the week from 5-7 PM.
Bistro Night With Jeff Massanari
- Every other Tuesday this August, you've got the chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy the delightful life music of Jeff Massanari, From 7-10 PM food, wine and live music will soothe the taste buds and the spirit.
- Dates: August 2nd and August 16th from 7-10 PM
Sushi Wednesdays
- Arriving to hump day has never been more tasty. This August, you have the opportunity to indulge in as much sushi as you want, every Wednesday, from 7-9 PM because all sushi rolls will be 10% off!
Wings, Whiskey & Beer
- Stop by to root for your favorite team each game day. Enjoy 50 cent wings – with your choice of sauce: Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Chipotle, BBQ or Salt & Pepper. Wash them down with $5 whiskey shots and $2 domestic bottled beer!
Friday and Saturday Night Jam Session
- Dance the night away every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. at the Bistro. Different talent will be featured on different dates, see below:
- Saturday, August 6th – DJ Tasi
- Friday, August 12th – DJ Tasi
- Friday, August 19th – DJ CHRISTYLZ
- Friday, August 26th – Vintage Plus Dance Band
- Saturday, August 27th – DJ Tasi
Hop on the VIP Train
Here at Bistro 880 we love our VIPs are always working to make sure they know how much we appreciate them! Right now VIPs can enjoy a free t-shirt to the first 25 subscribers!* If you aren't a VIP yet, what are you waiting for? All you have to do is sign-up, it's completely free! Get hooked up with amazing offers each month just for being a Bistro VIP!
So there you have it! August is coming in hot with plenty of events to enjoy! We are dedicated to making sure every experience at the Bistro is full-sensory experience, and we can't wait to celebrate the finer things in life with you!


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This phase of the Atkins Nutritional Approach™ must be followed precisely to achieve success. If you do it at all incorrectly you may prevent weight loss and end up saying, "Here is another weight-loss plan that didn't work."
Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Do not skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating.
1. Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed).
2. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, at least 12 – 15 grams of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. (see Acceptable Foods).
3. Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seeds in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and carbohydrates, such as chickpeas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time. If you feel you must eat bread or some other grain product, only high fiber low-carb products with 3 net carbs or less per serving are allowed, and you can eat only one serving a day. Be aware that even that amount may slow or stall your progress, and if that happens, drop the product immediately.
4. Eat nothing that isn't on the Acceptable Foods list. And that means absolutely nothing. Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.
5. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite, especially as it decreases. When you're hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. When you're not hungry, eat a small controlled carbohydrate snack to accompany your nutritional supplements.
6. Don't assume any food is low in carbohydrate—instead, read labels. Check the carb count (it's on every package) or use a carbohydrate gram counter. Be aware that the law allows manufacturers to round off if a product has fewer than 0.5 grams of any carbohydrate, so that will show up as zero. The only way to detect some fractional carbs is to look for them in the ingredients list, where they must be listed if they're added to a product, regardless of the amount.
7. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings. Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing.
8. Use sucralose or saccharin as a sweetener. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs, because of the fillers and bulking agents which are added.
9. Avoid too much coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar.
10. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day in addition to anything else you may drink, to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by-products of burning fat.
11. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.
12. At a minimum, take a good daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron.