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About fears, foes and friends, Boris Nemtsov and fighting wars
- It's been a long time since I recorded an interview in a gym. Most of my interviews are preferably at office desks…
- But it's only me who is here for a sweat-drenching workout, so don't worry. It's OK with me. I'll answer any question, any whatsoever.
Here we go!
- Do you like to make people scared?
- Whom do I frighten? Russia's enemies: terrorists, extremists and their likes? Yes, such enemies should be afraid of me. Deathly afraid. They do know my stance is unwavering. Someone who harbors evil designs, who is plotting a terrorist attack, who is about to take the lives of innocent people must be neutralized before he has a chance to push the button. An individual like this must be apprehended and brought to justice. But, if they put up an armed confrontation, they should be done away with. Mankind has not devised another way of going about this business yet. Should my enemies be afraid of me? Yes! And they must not just feel fear. They ought to stay away from me as far as possible, at the other end of the world. They deserve no ceremonies. Their place is either behind bars or six feet under. May they choose which option suits them best. However, if they show up in Chechnya again, we'll wipe them out, one by one, down to the last man.
Should my enemies be afraid of me? Yes!
- All this garbage about people being against Kadyrov just ticks me off. I'm with my people. Their concerns and worries are also mine. I dedicate my life to the people and the people love me. I'm a warrior, a defender. I took the oath and I serve the people. I'm prepared to give my life for them. Let my enemies be stricken with fear. As far as I'm concerned that's fine.
- Let's talk a little bit more about terminology then. Who are those people whom you call enemies?
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- Above all, those who 20 years ago brought war to my land, who were killing the Chechen people, who were destroying our cities and villages, those who still refuse to acknowledge that they were defeated, that the people have made their choice.
What other enemies can there be? My enemies are the enemies of Russia and Chechnya.
- But in 1994 all that was officially called 'restoration of constitutional order…'
- I'm telling you about terrorists from 51 countries who had come to Chechnya, and about traitors whose aim was to ruin Russia as a sovereign state, the shaitans (literally evil demons) inside the country who were dancing to the tune of the West, the Khodorkovskys, Berezovskys and others of their ilk.
What does constitutional order have to do with all that? Are you trying to tell me that Khattab and Basayev were restoring constitutional order?
They're nothing but riffraff! Whoever's left of the enemy forces is in now hiding, but we know who they are and what they are after.
- The Islamic State – are they enemies, too?
- Definitely.
- But some of them are Chechens, aren't they?
- Yes, there are Chechens. But it's a drop in the bucket next to the hundreds of thousands of terrorists who have poured in from America, Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia… The Islamic State, a devilish, Iblis state, and also Al-Qaeda are both offspring of the same parents.
- Making sure that those defectors won't return is essential, isn't it?
- Nothing to worry about! They will not return. There's no place for them in Chechnya any more. Be sure about that! America and Europe are dreaming of shaking our state loose with somebody else's hands. If it were up to them, they would've undoubtedly turned all of Russia into another Aleppo. But it won't happen. We won't go down on our knees and we won't starve to death! The sanctions are toothless. They picked the wrong opponent! Russia has a vast territory, thank God. The land is rich. As for the tests that we have to overcome, they will only make us stronger. The West will be asking us for help someday. I'm certain that this is bound to happen.
America and Europe are dreaming of shaking our state loose with somebody else's hands
But today they are our enemies. So, I regard them as my enemies, too. As a citizen. But I don't have any personal foes! I'm the most peaceful man in the whole world.
- Are you?
- I've always been this way, since my school days. I helped the weak and those who needed protection. In my class and on the streets. But I've never gone as far as open hostility toward anyone.
Yes, I did have a blood feud once. They'd been killing true sons of the Chechen people and sons of Russia – my friends, my own father – the first president of the Chechen Republic, Hero of Russia Akhmat-Hadji Kadyrov, a politician and religious figure of world acclaim …
None of them has stayed alive. All are gone. It was our duty. Gangsters and criminals understand no other language.
- Do you regard the non-systemic opposition as enemies?
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- No. They are loudmouths, people who have no shame. They have no dignity, no conscience and no Motherland. All they want to keep doing on and on is to sell the interests of the state. For thirty pieces of silver.
- Are you referring to some particular persons?
- I wouldn't like to mention any names. If I start blurting out names, I won't be able to proceed with my workout routine. They'd make me feel nauseous. They are eagerly awaiting the moment when I'll let one word slip. Then they will instantly fly into an uproar and they'll jump at this opportunity to gain publicity. I'd rather keep quiet. Everybody knows them well enough anyway. Someday, the public will be chasing this riffraff from place to place like stray dogs. Even their relatives will turn their backs on them as a disgrace to the family name.
Putin knew that he had a vast, multi-ethnic and multi-religious Russia to rely on
Come on, what kind of opposition are they? On September 18, the people went to vote in the election. In the Chechen republic these chatterboxes received tiny fractions of a percentage point. They enjoy no credibility at all. What do people usually say in such cases? "You know where the exit is!"
The opposition has already messed up all it could. Now it's played out… What's the name of that place in Moscow where the demonstrators used to assemble? Bolotnaya Square, right?
They'd thought they would scare Vladimir Putin into giving up plans for another presidential term – the people are against it, don't you see… It boomeranged. Putin knew that he had a vast, multi-ethnic and multi-religious Russia to rely on. He didn't give his enemies the slightest chance of ruining the country. He moved on boldly, as usual, and we followed him.
Now it's all over! There's no one who would care to pay for Pussy Riot-like escapades and hand out grants to all sorts of marginal groups, like the one that drew an obscenity on the Liteyny Bridge in St. Petersburg. For me, all these individuals are enemies of Russia. They could enter a church and put on an obscene song and dance show… Had they ventured into a mosque, a double crime would've occurred. They would've been instantly torn to pieces…
There was certainly somebody behind all those provocations. But for who's sake was all that done for? We all know it very well, but we keep silent. Nobody gives them money any more. This explains why they've gone quiet.
- But some have gone quiet forever. Boris Nemtsov, for instance.
- True, Boris is dead. I've already expressed my opinion on that score. I have nothing to add. I had had absolutely no connections to him…
- But was he an enemy of yours?
- No, Nemtsov has never been an enemy of mine, nor was he a friend, though.
Our paths never crossed. He made himself an enemy of Russia – my Russia. If only today's Russia had these types of enemies! There was nobody or nothing behind him, just hot air. His cronies were perfectly aware that Nemtsov was of no use any more, so they thought they might try to kill two birds with one stone – by gunning down Nemtsov and eliminating Kadyrov.
But they failed to knock me out. I'm absolutely calm. I do not respond to lies and provocations. I tell them where to go in very certain terms and go on living a normal life.
- You had promised that you would report to the investigator who was looking into the Nemtsov murder and testify, but that that has not happened yet.
- I'm ready to do that any moment! Right away. I'd just change my clothes and take the first flight. But I've got to get an official subpoena to begin with.
- Nemtsov in 1996 tried to stop the Chechen war… He held a sign-up campaign to collect one million signatures and brought them to the Kremlin… You were on the opposite side of the frontline then, weren't you?
- True, in the early 1990s many in Chechnya cherished independence.
Many believed what Dudayev, Udugov, Basayev and Maskhadov were telling them. They were ignorant all those types were guided by enemies, who wished to see Russia's demise and who were using our people as cannon fodder.
Russian Defense Minister Pavel Grachev abandoned weapons warehouses in Chechnya to lure us into a trap… It took us a while to figure out what it was all about.
First we thought that we were warriors and that our calling was to defend our people. That's the sort of ideology we had at that time.
- When did you realize that you were moving in the wrong direction?
- The Khasavyurt deal that Lebed and Maskhadov signed in August 1996 yielded no benefits. It was just a lull. My father and I and also Nadir Khachilayev had accompanied Lebed from Makhachkala to Novyie Atagi. We flew there by helicopter…
In the summer of 1999 the authorities of the then-Ichkeria violated the agreements. Basayev invaded Dagestan and a second military campaign began. It turned out to be very different and still more ferocious. My father rose in revolt against Maskhadov and Basayev. He said: "This is not jihad, but a betrayal of the laws of Islam." It was a fundamental disagreement. They passed a death sentence on Akhmat-Hadji. We then went to war with the Wahhabis and the terrorists.
The Prophet (May Allah grant peace and honor upon Him!) said: the one who will be killing these dogs of hell will go to Paradise.
- And how many of them are to be killed to secure a place in the Heaven?
- We are discussing a very serious subject! We are talking about terrorists who shed the blood of thousands of women, the elderly and children…
- But have you counted them, those 'dogs'?
- No. I was fighting against aliens from five dozen countries, who for some reason had come to Chechnya and who might had never heard about this land before. Career officers from western secret services constituted the backbone of those groups. They were killing my people.
- What about Russia's federal forces? You were fighting against them too, weren't you?
I've never ever told anybody that I was killing Russian soldiers
- I've never ever told anybody that I was killing Russian soldiers. I never said such things in full seriousness or in jest. I've never uttered such a phrase! These words are wrongly attributed to me. This rumor was propelled into the worldwide web on purpose. Those who are still repeating it know well that this is a flagrant lie. True, during the first military campaign I did carry weapons and I was with my people. I was too young and foolish then, but I was beside my father all the time. I recall the day when we took two prisoners of war (one of them had been serving on contract) away from the militants and handed them over to headquarters. In a sense, we saved them. Musa Dadayev, the agriculture minister in our government, too, is known to have rescued contract servicemen, who'd been captured by militants, and returned them to the federal forces. He said then: "We are not wild beasts. Treat them humanely. Let them go home and tell their mothers and wives that the Chechens are defending their land."
Of course, you may think that Kadyrov is afraid of telling the truth – what if a public outcry follows. May I be cursed, if I am not telling you the cold hard facts! I have nothing to hide. Let me say once again, I was always by my father's side. Next to him… As a mufti he saved the lives of numerous military servicemen.
- Why do you call Akhmat Kadyrov Chechnya's first president? Before him, there had been Dudayev, Yandarbiyev, and Maskhadov… After all, the history of the Republic of Chechnya did not just begin in 2003?
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- I was not the one who proposed that. It was the Kremlin's idea. You may not remember, of course, but Russia annulled all decrees, resolutions, documents and ranks dating back to the Ichkeria period in Chechnya's history. If Dudayev and Maskhadov were to be recognized as presidents, then Ichkeria would have to be recognized too, together with its ministers. Basayev, Khattab, Udugov and others would have to be recognized as legitimate politicians, but they were gangsters and terrorists. True, at a certain point, during the early period (of Chechnya's recent history) I strongly supported Dudayev. I believe that even his son Johar Dudayev did not support him as strongly as I did back then. Remember, though, that was in the early 1990s.
But does it make any difference today who Chechnya's first president was? Is this the yardstick to estimate one's services to the nation? The people have already got used to it: Akhmat-Hadji was Chechnya's first president. They refer to him this way. If I tried to change something, the public would not understand me.
- The central thoroughfare in the Chechen capital Grozny is named after Akhmat Kadyrov. So are the main mosque – the Heart of Chechnya - and the republic's stadium – home to the Terek football team. There is a special museum dedicated to Akhmat-Hadji Kadyrov incorporating his office. And the newly-built mosque in Argun was named after your mother, Aimani. You are certainty a considerate son…
- I hope I am. What can be more precious than parents? Who can be closer? I'd have done a whole lot better in their honor, if I could. I removed the monument to my father, though. It was against our faith. Only his portraits and bas-reliefs at memorial sites are left.


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"It's exactly like that," said Marcus. "Nobody has a . . . destiny. I mean, nobody has some kind of inescapable path for their life. This mud was made from clay, and that clay could have been anything at all until somebody made it into a mug. People aren't mugs, we're clay. Living, breathing, thinking, feeling clay, and we can shape ourselves into anything we want, and we keep shaping ourselves all our lives, getting better and better at whatever we want to be, and when we want to be something else we just smooth out the clay and start over. Your lack of 'purpose' is the single best thing about you, because it means you can be whatever you want."
Ruins is the finishing touch in the Partials series and completes the story of Kira, Samm, Marcus and a world that is being ripped apart by prejudice and animosity. Despite traveling across the country, the cure only becomes clear to Kira when she willingly returns to the torture of Dr. Morgan's lab. While Marcus and the remaining humans of East Meadows struggle to flee the oncoming threat of a nuclear storm, Samm and Heron remain in the colony where the truth first became clear to Kira; Partials allow human babies to survive and humans interaction eliminates the expiration date that will soon kill every last Partial in the country. The true challenge now is not discovering a cure but convincing both warring sides to forget the reasons they have killed each other for years and forgive the enemy for the sake of survival.
Wells touches on themes that must be prevalent in teens' minds (and even adults, as they wonder about the future of the world their children will grow up in). As much as history and war has pitted Partials and humans against one another, ultimately they must co-exist to ensure the survival of both species. Applying that to our world is just as simple and certainly as necessary. Despite our different religions, economies, beliefs and goals, losing one branch of our global population would significantly affect all others in a truly damaging manner. Humanity, as a whole, is diverse and while these differences mark us as belonging to one group or another, civilization would suffer if one façade was completely wiped away. Turn on the TV or browse a website and you'll see humans fighting and resisting one another. Wells world is the same and he does not paint it with a sparkly brush- he exposes war, fleeing fugitives and ethnic revenge as the destructive forces they can be. With teens becoming more and more aware of the uprisings in our societies, Wells does them justice by writing a book that reflects our world in a very authentic way but maintains the necessary distance to keep it from becoming an overly depressing read.
I enjoyed how Wells made heroes, small or large, out of so many of his characters and showed that mundane acts could be courageous when done for the well being of others. Kira and Samm are the most obvious but others rose to the occasion is unanticipated ways; Heron and her encounter with the Blood Man, Green and his refusal to give up, Ariel leading the ones she loves into the unknown for the sake of the new generation carried in their group.
The story also took turns that I didn't expect. The entire under current story line of the "Blood Man" infused the story with some good ole' mystery and kept you guessing right to the very end on how important his role may or may not be, and how it would come to fruition. It can certainly be pegged as a fast-paced story with major plot changes and events that keep you on your toes and wondering to what level Wells might elevate the story to next.
Wells does a great job of ending his series by tying up all the loose ends and completing the journies of his characters to satisfaction. Science, biology and evolution remain the focal points right to the very end and he never sways from touching on the destruction or triumphs they can foster.
Devon – a1000booklife
Other books by Dan Wells: Partials (2013) and Fragments (2013)

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€400k damages to mussel firms over fishing ban is overturned
THE Supreme Court has overturned an order requiring the State pay €400,000 damages to two mussel fishing firms over a ban on fishing for mussel seed in Castlemaine Harbour, Co Kerry.
The decision was made by a five-judge court in a three-to-two majority ruling.
The judgments centred on how to address the State's liability for actions which detrimentally affect private individuals.
The High Court in 2013 awarded €125,000 damages to Cromane Seafoods Ltd and €275,000 to O'Sullivan McCarthy Mussel Development Ltd, related firms involved in mussel fishing since 1979.
The companies sued the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and the State arising from a 2008 Ministerial ban on fishing for mussel seed which involved closing Castlemaine Harbour for several months in 2008.
The companies complained the mussel seed season was over when they were let back into the harbour in 2008 and they suffered further losses when a similar situation arose in 2010.
Castlemaine Harbour (Cromane) has been a Special Protection Area (SPA) since 1979 in accordance with an EC Birds Directive while a wider area of protection, a Candidate Social Area of Conservation, was opened in 2000 under the Habitats Directive.
This meant the site amounted to a "Natura 2000 site" with the result the harbour closes each year for a period to allow for stock conservation. The Minister's authorisation was also required for obtaining mussel seed.
After the European Court of Justice ruled in 2007 Ireland had not correctly transposed the Habitats Directive, concerns arose in the relevant Departments about risk of adverse environmental impact on the Castlemaine Harbour SPA due to gathering of mussel seed.
That led to the 2008 decision not to open the mussel seed fishing activity normally expected in the summer months.
The fishery was not opened until October 5 by which time predators had eaten the mussels, leaving the companies with no mussel stock. A delay opening the harbour in 2010 left them in a similar position.
The High Court found operational negligence by the State in failing to carry out proper scientific investigations or monitoring between 2000 and 2008.
Those would have provided proper base line studies for the prompt carrying out of an appropriate assessment to permit timely reopening of the harbour for mussel seed collection, it held.
There was a breach of the companies' legitimate expectation the harbour would reopen annually for mussel seed collection because the Minister would operate a regime of granting aquaculture licences and manage the harbour appropriately, it also ruled.
By the time the European Commission indicated it was going to allow a certain amount of toleration for the harbour as a special case, the mussel predators had come and gone, the High Court also said.
The companies operated lawfully, were entitled to expect the regime would continue, and suffered loss and damage, the court concluded.
A majority Supreme Court, comprising Mr Justice John MacMenamin, Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne and Mr Justice Peter Charleton, overturned that decision.
The majority court upheld the appeal in relation to legitimate expectation and operational negligence.
While Mr Justice Frank Clarke and Ms Justice Mary Laffoy agreed the State was entitled to win its appeal concerning findings of negligence and legitimate expectation where Cromane was concerned, they disagreed it had no liability for operational negligence concerning O'Sullivan McCarthy.
That company was entitled to damages arising from the 2008 harbour closure, they said.
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The TIGERS Workforce Behavioral Profile Validation Process
Once the six TIGERS principles – trust, interdependence, genuineness, empathy, risk and success — surfaced from education, business and psychology group dynamic research, a survey containing 57 questions was developed. The goal was to determine whether the principles are independently measurable within group behavior.
— Or — were the six principles just a clump of feel good goo? That question required an answer.
The validation process and findings
Teams from 17 intact groups, including a Boeing facility, participated in the survey. The work groups received a pre and post survey and team development interventions that were indicated by the assessment results over an 18 month period. The results were independently monitored by heads of departments at Gonzaga University. The results were interesting. One finding concluded that the principles, interdependence and success, are highly correlated with the other four values.
This means that an improvement in either Interdependence or Success will improve the other principles to some extent, too.
What was also interesting is that the principle, Interdependence, speaks to building collaborative and cooperative co-worker relationships while Success speaks to accomplishing quality work and achieving goals where employees doing the work have a felt sense of pride and satisfaction. Therefore, balance between the work people do and the well-being and relationship quality of people doing the work is critical for long term work group success.
Another finding concluded that the six principles predict group behavior either by their inclusion or omission. This means that group behavior is measurable and corrective action can be taken to shorten the time new teams spend in conflict. This is what differentiates the TIGERS Six Principles from one-off training that may or may not improve skills and attitudes in the workplace.
Another finding indicated that certain understandings that people have about effective team behavior line up with each individual principle. Therefore, the profile could measure with a good degree of reliability where work groups are strong and areas for improvement.
The first study was met with a high level of psychology peer review interest. Then the question was, could the results be repeated?
One year later another study was completed for school districts through the Washington State Education Association. Officials from the teacher's union wanted to identify specific training to offer teachers to improve their group performance skills for school site councils. The concept of school site councils – teams — was a new concept in Washington State.
The trend toward site councils — composed of teachers, parents, and principal – proposed that a site council was best suited to make decisions, solve the school's problems, create and monitor improvement programs then school administrators who had little knowledge of the school's daily operations and service area. This was a transformational shift from centralized school decision-making to localized, building decision-making.
Unfortunately training and development days for teachers were seriously limited. WEA wanted to know where they would receive their best return on their training investment on a school-by-school basis and what training topics were required.
WEA concluded that the TIGERS profile was highly predictive and prescriptive and met their goals. It gave the school and school union team a good employee opinion snapshot for strategic training and development purposes. And since the six principles are demonstrated by behaviors that are readily visible, WEA officials concluded that TIGERS was basic, simple and made good common sense. Therefore, the six principles would be easily adopted for any multi-pronged approach for school team development.
As a result, officials further concluded that the quality of the principles can also be measured and monitored over time as a site council changes or grows. This is an important feature for any team that gains and looses team members and for leaders who want to know what to look for in new employee candidates. TIGERS offered a way to track and monitor a strategic team development process on a school-by-school basis.
How do the six principles help your vision, mission, values and goals?
From the time the studies were concluded in 1993, work with merging organizations and newly emerging teams concluded that the six TIGERS principles — trust, interdependence, genuineness, empathy, risk and success — reinforce the vision, mission, goals and operational values of employing organizations. They also help merging organizations create operational norms of behavior that produced a better company and cut short periods of conflict and misunderstandings.
The principles and supporting behaviors limit the time teams spend in conflict and are powerful predictors for selecting successful new employment candidates to fill positions on existing teams.


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This weekend June 3th – 5th is the 9th Annual Orangeville Jazz & Blues Festival Located in Alexandra Park at Second Street & First Avenue behind Orangeville Town Hall. Bring a chair and grab a seat for 2 days of… Read More ›
Month: May 2011
Day 20 of 365 – Good Life Fitness
We've been having some crummy weather for so long that I thought you might be looking for some new indoor location to play and exercise. If this is you then you might want to check out Good Life Fitness (… Read More ›
Day 19 fo 365 – Mono Cliffs
If you like going for hikes, mountain biking, exploring, snowshoeing, cross-county skiing then you will want to come and check out Mono Cliffs it makes for a very complete day outing. You can access the area by parking at either… Read More ›
Day 18 of 365 – Heritage Walking Tour
I thought it would be great to stroll along the streets and lanes where Orangeville originated and see the simple houses and structures from the earliest period, and discover the businesses that caused Broadway to boom. There is a guide… Read More ›
Day 17 of 365 – RE/MAX Yard Sale For The Cure
I have lots of stuff, you might also. If you do then let me know because on May 28th my office and other RE/MAX locations around the city are having our annual RE/MAX Yard Sale For The Cure … I… Read More ›
Day 16 of 365 – The Green Apple Cafe
For a restaurant that has only been open less than a year The Green Apple Cafe has a strong following. I've had their breakfast and lunch……It was awesome. You have a choice of seating inside or you can sit out… Read More ›
Day 15 of 365 – Luther Marsh
Well here we are in Luther Marsh today. If your looking for something different then this would be one place you can take friends from out of town to visit. Very quite when not in hunting season ..LOL So when… Read More ›
Day 14 of 365 – Tony's Sweet Treats in Shelburne
It's officially ice cream time in Shelburne, and Tony's Sweet Treats is is one of the best places in town to get them. Lots of people drive though Shelburne on the way to cottage country, and most people stop and… Read More ›
Day 12 of 365 – Boston Pizza
When I started my day the last thing I thought about was Pizza…LOL but after showing houses in the area my clients thought lunch would be a great idea. So here I am talking about Boston Pizza while that are… Read More ›
Day 11 of 365 – BOOKLORE
I woke up thinking that what an amazing day it would be to read a book outside on the porch since the temp was 20c….. Then that got me into thinking about a book I would like to order called… Read More ›


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VODAFONE HAS LIKELY ruined BT's week with the announcement that it's teaming with CityFibre to launch its own fibre broadband services in the UK.
The long-term deal will see the CityFibre build and run a new FTTP network, with Vodafone bagging itself a period of exclusivity to market ultrafast consumer broadband services.
Vodafone, which is touting the move as "one of the most significant developments in UK telecommunications since the launch of ADSL broadband around 17 years ago," says that by using CityFibre's "extremely fast and reliable" optical fibre network, it will be able to deliver Gigabit-capable fibre to up to five million UK homes and businesses by 2025.
The first phase of the scheme will, which aims to deploy fibre to one million premises, will start in early-2019 and be 'largely complete' by 2021, with the second phase of connecting the remaining four million premises set to be completed by 2025.
BT, meanwhile, aims to roll out FTTP connections to two million premises by 2020.
In a sly dig at its rival, which currently use copper cabling to connect customers' homes to the rest of the network, Vodafone UK chief executive Nick Jeffery said: "The UK has fallen far behind the rest of the world, trapped by the limited choice available on legacy networks.
"We look forward to working with CityFibre to build the Gigabit fibre network that the UK needs and deserves."
Chief executive of CityFibre Greg Mesch added: "This agreement will unlock the UK's full fibre future and is a major step forward in delivering our vision for a Gigabit Britain.
"With this commitment from Vodafone, we have a partner with whom we can transform the digital capabilities of millions of homes and businesses and establish an unassailable wholesale infrastructure position across 20 per cent of the UK broadband market."
Vodafone's announcement comes after CityFibre in July revealed plans to construct a new 1Gbps FTTP broadband network for five to 10 UK towns and cities. µ
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Your Safety is Important
Do you feel UNSAFE or IN DANGER from your; husband, partner, family, extended family, current or ex boyfriend or girlfriend?
This violence does not have to be physical. Domestic violence can be hitting, yelling, telling you when and how you can spend your money or see your family, click here to read more.
If you are unsafe right now call 000.
If you do not feel safe and need some where to stay you can call the The Alice Springs Women's Shelter on 08 89526075.
Alice Springs Women's Shelter is a safe place for women and children. There are friendly staff on site 24 hours a day to have a cuppa with if you feel you need to talk or are feeling worried about your or someone else's safety.
ASWS is a very safe place to stay for women and children wanting to leave the threat of domestic or family violence.
To find out more of what the Women's Shelter can help you with click here
Phone and Computer Safety
Check your mobile phone settings. If you are using a mobile phone provided by the abusive person, consider turning it off when not in use. Also many phones let you 'lock' the keys so a phone won't automatically answer or call if it is bumped. When on, check the phone settings; if your phone has an optional location service, you may want to switch the location feature off/on via the phone settings menu or by turning your phone on and off.
Clear your Internet history. While it is difficult to completely delete your Internet history, you can make it less readily accessible. Please read instructions for Windows, Mac and iPhone.
Use a safer computer. If you need to use the Internet, try to use a computer at work, a public library, community centre, a trustworthy friend's house, an Internet café, or a women's refuge. This is particularly important if you are looking at sensitive websites. It is safer to use a computer that is less accessible to your abuser.
Be careful when communicating online. Because messages sent through email accounts, social networking sites (such as Facebook) and instant messaging services can be tracked and recorded, it is preferable to use other ways of seeking help, if they are available to you. These could include telephoning a domestic violence helpline, women's refuge or the NSW Police Force. After communicating online, always ensure that you properly log out of websites.
Create a new email, Facebook or instant messaging account. If you suspect that anyone abusive can access your email, consider creating an additional email account on a safer computer. Do not create or check this new email from a computer your abuser could access, in case it is monitored. Use an anonymous name, and account: (example: firstname.lastname@example.com – email@example.com). Look for free web-based email accounts (like yahoo or hotmail), and do not provide detailed information about yourself.
Create an alternative email account. Do not create or use an alternative account on any computer that your abuser may have access to. Create an anonymous user name and account you can use on a safer computer, but do not provide detailed information about yourself.
Protect or change your passwords. Choose passwords for your email and other online accounts (such as online banking accounts) that would be difficult for your abuser to guess, particularly by avoiding personal details such as birthdays, nicknames or family details. You should also try to avoid sharing your passwords with other people.
Google yourself. See if your private contact information is can be found online. Go to Google and do a search for your name in quotation marks: "Full Name"
Save evidence and consider reporting abuse or stalking. Messages left via texts/answering machines can be saved as evidence of stalking or abuse. Keep a record of all suspicious incidents. You can report abuse, violence, threats, stalking or cyber-stalking to police and the abuser can be charged with a criminal offence, or police can assist with applying for an Intervention Order.
This information is from Domestic Violence NSW and dvrcv.org.au follow these links for more information.


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The Salesian Cardinal Charles Bo of Rangoon has declared the year 2017 as the Year of Peace.
Cardinal Bo is deeply concerned with the wars raging in his own country where many are tortured, killed and displaced. In particular, the northern part of Burma, naturally rich with many resources Kachin State, is badly attacked by the Burmese military.
People of all faiths are encouraged by the Cardinal to keep 1st January 2017 as a day of fasting and prayer for the peace in the country. People are also encouraged to wear a badge or carry a banner to make people aware of their dislike for war and desire for peace.
Burma has been led by a democratic government from the beginning of this year. Yet, there are many matters the State Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi has to sort out for the good of all people living in the country.
The Catholic Church also leads the way for peace, development, and democracy in Burma.
Please say a prayer with a fast on 1st January 2017 for peace in Burma.


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Cobb v. Google, Inc. et al
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Supplemental Witness List in Support of Google Inc.s Initial Disclosure No. 5 by Google, Inc..(Bush, John)
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Guest Writers:
First-year students Jennie Matte and Davis Butner will write a special column this semester documenting their musical exploits in Philadelphia.
For the average freshman entering the University of Pennsylvania, transitioning to such an urban college environment may seem rather daunting. While initially adapting to college level academics, students living in a sprawling historic campus nestled just across the Schuylkill River from center city suddenly find Philadelphia at their fingertips. Eager to take advantage of the cultural hotspot now known as 'home,' freshmen Jennie Matte and Davis Butner are using music to scratch the surface of Philly's unique melting pot of ethnic history and culture, venturing to weekly concerts and music events throughout the year. In addition to attending fascinating academic seminars in topics from gospel music to jazz, while taking full advantage of student subscriptions to the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chamber Music Society, Jennie and Davis are committed to learning more about the abundant musical opportunities in the city of Philadelphia. By exploring many diverse performances throughout the semester, we hope to share with you our cultural findings and experiences, switching off between our different perspectives, as we discover the city of Philadelphia through music.
I have grown to know the subway system quite well over my first semester at Penn. It seems like almost every Friday or Saturday evening, while most students tend to migrate towards frat row on 40th and Spruce, I'm hopping on the 7:30 train at 37th street station only to pop up at 15th, smack dab in the middle of Center City. Normally it's just a brisk 5 min. walk to reach the doors of the Kimmel Center on Broad Street, but this weekend Jennie and I had another address in mind. It's amazing what a Google search brings up when you type in "Jazz concerts in Philly"… My destination tonight was 1421 Sansom according to Google Maps, the site of Chris' Jazz Café. Nestled in a seemingly deserted alley, its sole marker a neon "JAZZ" sign, I began to have second thoughts as soon as we turned onto the nearby street corner. Of course, Jennie, the braver of us both, decided to stroll on in the small wooden door and our ears were instantly filled with a wave of conversation and clanging silverware. The setup was simple, a close line of booths and tables, each with flickering candles led up to a cozy
alcove in the back where the band set up. Packed around the sides of a baby grand, Saxophonist Tim Armacost and his quartet chatted away with their instruments, floating just above the murmur of surrounding dinner dialogue. Sinuous melodies introduced on the sax echoed in the wild responses of versatile pianist Jonny King, whose eloquent scales and innovative polyrhythms filled the room with a refined, yet unpredictable energy. Matched in the articulate tropes of bassist Kenny Davis and drummer, Billy Drummond, Jennie and I found ourselves immersed in a rich musical discourse reflective of the sounds of Philadelphia. This impromptu experience introduced us to the diverse language of this bustling city that will shape our lives for the next four years.
Performed compositions included "Catharsis" by Jonny King, "Slowly, Slowly" by Tim Armacost, "I Wanted to Say" by Victor Lewis, and "Invisible" by Ornette Coleman.
Tim Armacost Quartet
Tim Armacost (sax)
Jonny King (piano)
Billy Drummond (drums)
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I have always liked the series "Kung Fu" and was quite delighted with "Kung Fu: The Movie." I hope it was the pilot for a new series. I enjoyed David Carradine in "North and South" but prefer his quiet, gentle character of Caine in "Kung Fu."
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Wrinkle Reduction (botulinum toxin)
For Example: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin
Smile, frown, squint, chew. All of these facial movements lead to wrinkles, one of the most common signs of aging. Wrinkles can make you look tired, mad, even sad. They can make you appear tired or even angry when you are not. Softening or removing those wrinkles can be achieved quickly and safely by injecting botulinum toxin. Here's how it works: Injections of botulinum toxin types A or B block muscular nerve signals. As a result, those weakened muscles can't contract and thus soften those pesky, facial wrinkles.
Botulinum toxins are used to treat wrinkles, frown lines, crow's feet, excessive sweating, and can even provide a brow lift (aka, the Botox brow lift) and reshape the jawline (masseter reduction).
Before treatment, a numbing cream or ice packs may be applied to the treatment area. Patients may experience minimal discomfort from the needle injection. The selection of injection points is critical to the success of the procedure, and the doctor may select numerous injection points for each location that will be treated. The amount of neurotoxin to be used for the procedure will be determined and injected into points beneath the skin.
The procedure takes only minutes and patients usually return home shortly after the treatment is complete. Results are fully evident within one week after treatment and remain for about three months. Results are temporary and needs to be repeated every 3 to 4 months. Over time, however, research has shown that the effects last longer and re-treatment can be pushed out to 6 months or more. Either way, you will need to plan for additional injections, depending on your long-term treatment goals. When the effects of botulinum toxin begin to fade, your muscle reactions and the wrinkles will return.
Procedure: 5 to 10 minutes
Recovery: Immediate
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Many kinds of businesses and brands need the kind of advertisement and brand recognition, which we aim to provide. We design large format graphics cut from vinyl and apply them to windows and walls. This kind of spreading brand and business awareness is perfect for almost any kind of commercial space. This includes restaurants, offices, hotels, retail stores, or even homes and schools.
Sometimes a company has a logo and its company colors work great for t-shirts or jackets, but when it comes to vinyl design for window advertisement things tend to change a bit. Sure, you can just put your logo on the side of your office, but to many people this wouldn't mean a thing. Your company name may not sound that memorable and your logo may look interesting, but it doesn't give people the desired information.
Our designers are here to change that. Your logo may still be present, but it will go well with text that can catch people's attention. Your exterior advertisement needs to be comprehensible, but interesting as well. A bunch of text won't make people read it, but certain keywords are extremely beneficial. Add a nice image, a bit of "flashiness" (but not too much) and you have a recipe for brand awareness.


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Trex Rig
Rig Created using CreatureRigs Auto-Rigging Tools to showcase the flexibility and modular nature of the tool. This rig also used in a demo by the FabricEngine Team in Siggraph 2012. Please check their Website. This Rig is published for personal use only.
- Broken Hierarchy (Every Body Part has local/global rotation)
- IK/FK Stretchy Spine(with volume control)
- IK/FK Stretchy Limbs
- Dynamic Parent Switching
- Jiggle on neck and belly
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Kidney Disease TreatmentPrinter-friendly | Favorite
The application of Chinese herbs has become a breakthrough in the filed of PKD treatment. Through shrinking cysts and enhancing kidney function, dialysis and kidney transplant are not the only choices any more.
The same characteristic of PKD and renal cysts is that numerous fluid-filled sacs grow in the kidney. These cysts will become larger and lager with age. Once these cysts are too big or some severe complications occur, an effective treatment will be needed urgently.
To reduce the pressure of big cysts on their surrounding tissues, surgery can be used to remove them. However, the surgery will give more place for small cysts to grow faster. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, compared with conventional surgery, focuses on all renal cysts. With the help of oral herbal medicine and external application medicines, these renal cysts will shrink gradually. Hopefully, this advance can help more and more patients improve their overall health.
Learn more about the advanced PKD and Kidney Cyst treatments and technologies available at our PKD Clinic:
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Event Details
Fourth Annual Real Property Symposium
Partner Kevin Cody will speak on Real Estate & Brokerage Litigation at the Fourth Annual Real Property Symposium presented by the Santa Clara County Bar Association Real Property Section and hosted by the Santa Clara University School of Law.
"Learn what real estate practitioners need to know to survive in this dynamic market: the latest updates in residential and commercial developments, an annual update from the venerable Larry Stone, County Assessor; and a special appearance and economic outlook from Dr. Jon Haveman, Chief Economist, Bay Area Council Economic Institute."
October 26, 2012
Santa Clara University
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"Seeds that are raw and sprouted are a healthy fat to add to any diet", according to Ashley Pettit, a nutritionist coach based in Chicago. Seeds are concentrated sources of protein, zinc, fats, vitamins and minerals as they support plant growth. An excellent aid to lose weight and to ensure overall health, seeds are fast catching up as super foods. Therefore, these can be looked into as a solution to the problem of what to eat for breakfast when trying to lose weight Just sprinkle some onto your baked foods, breakfast foods and salads to add fibre and crunch to your day. Seeds like fruits, should be eaten in their raw state for maximum benefit. Besides vegetables, fruits, whole grains and nuts, seeds should also be a part of your breakfast menu. Seeds are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.
Therefore, if are you among those looking for an answer to the question what to eat for breakfast when trying to lose weight may read further
Any of the above seeds provide the best solution to the puzzle what to eat for breakfast when trying to lose weight.
Hemp seeds
These seeds are packed with nutritional benefits and may be considered as one of the healthiest foods. They are an excellent source of gamma linoleic acid and are packed with a three to one ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 oils. Hemp seeds have high amounts of protein as they are packed with all twenty amino acids-important for building calorie burning muscles and are also very high in fiber, making them an excellent source of nutrition. They also contain phytosterols and are good for the heart.
Sunflower Seeds
Packed with phytochemicals, these seeds promote weight loss, healthy digestion and increase the fiber intake. Sunflower seeds are also rich in folate, vitamin E, copper, selenium and good fats all of which are important for a healthy heart and to repair cellular damage.
Chia Seeds
These very tiny but extremely potent seeds pack within themselves protein, calcium, nutrient oils, various antioxidants and omega-3 oils. They help stabilize blood sugar, are heart friendly and are excellent aids for weight loss.
Sesame Seeds
Packed with magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, fiber, zinc, B1 and phosphorus sesame seeds are known for their nutritional value. They contain two lignans-sesamin and sesamolin which fight cholesterol. Consuming these seeds also help to protect from liver damage and help fight PMS.
Pumpkin Seeds
Also known as pepitas, these seeds are high in carotenoids, an antioxidant that enhances immunity and disease fighting capacity. Pumpkin seeds also have a high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and zinc that ensure skeletal health. Phytosterols found in high quantities aid in stabilizing cholesterol levels. They are loaded with iron important for maintaining high energy levels.
Flax Seeds
Flax seeds with their nutty flavour have cancer fighting properties like lignans and omega-3 fatty acids. It's important to consume ground flax seeds for full benefits, because whole flax seeds pass through your body undigested. Just remember to keep the ground flax seeds in fridge if you are grinding more than what you will consume in one go, otherwise they turn rancid.
Pomegranate Seeds
These seeds known as 'arils' are a great source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, iron, vitamin K and antioxidants like polyphenols essential for all round good health. Toss them into your salads, mix into yogurt or have them just as they are.
Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds contain phosphorus, calcium which help to build bones. They also contain iron, oleic acid, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Just add them to salads, muffins or vegetable dishes.
Wild Rice
Wild rice is not a grain, but the seed of a native North American long-grain marsh grass. It contains almost twice the protein and fiber of brown rice and is high in folate, b vitamins, manganese, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium while relatively low in calories. A study conducted in China in 2009 has found it to be effective in lowering cholesterol and other fats in the blood.
Humans have been consuming seeds and nuts since times immemorial because they are easily available and natural products which are loaded with nutrients for a healthy life. So, no need to wonder what to eat for breakfast when trying to lose weight. It is interesting to note that another natural product that men have been consuming much before 5000 BC is the vinegar from fermented apple juice, rather Apple Cider Vinegar for its innumerable health benefits.


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Hello friend! If you're here, you're probably a fan of our product line and website. You' ve followed our progress over the past three years. It's been a wild ride, and we've learned so much and met so many amazing and inspiring people. We've been slowly expanding our product line over the years, but since we're completely self-funded, it's been hard for us to really grow.
We've just finished designing our biggest, baddest, best collection yet - 33 new pieces of jewelry, all with the cheeky humor and clever ideas you've come to know from Design Glut. We're really, really excited about it. But it's going to cost a lot of money to get samples made.
33 designs x 3 colors each x $100 a prototype + $100 shipping = $10,000.
We can't fund this right now, but we really need to get the prototypes ASAP in order to launch the collection in January, when all the stores do their buying for spring and summer. It's a big problem, and we're turning to you for help. Keep Design Glut alive, and get great rewards while you're at it!
Our History
Design Glut was started by Kegan Fisher and Liz Kinnmark in 2007, when we were still students. Liz had just designed Egg Pants, Kegan designed the Hookmaker, and together we designed Crude Jewelry (a political parody aimed at the oil industry.) As we bounded out of art school, we had a whole lot of love for design, a ton of enthusiasm, a few great products, and little-to-no business sense. Luckily, we're not afraid to admit our flaws.
We started filling in our knowledge gap by talking to people that knew a whole lot more than us - and then posted the conversations online for everyone to share. We've met so many amazing people along the way and are still pretty obsessed with how cool the design community is. And as our business sense grew, we've had some huge successes. We landed Egg Pants in the MoMA Design Store and on the front page of the New York Times. We got the Hookmaker into Urban Outfitters and Target. We've sold to almost 100 stores and been featured in as many magazines.
A lot of people think we're bigger than we are - but really, we're 2 people in a Brooklyn loft. And we're proud of that fact! We're doing this work because we love it, and we because we believe it's possible to live your dreams.
Design Glut's studio in Bushwick
Glitter, our studio cat, cuddling with a Hookmaker
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Lei Niho Palaoa Hawaiian chief's neck ornament (before 1923) with carved whale tooth on braided human hair at Bishop Museum. Honolulu, HI.
Photo by Jim Steinhart © 2014, all rights reserved. (Ref: HIOM771)
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Bishop Museum, Honolulu - Hawaiian Collection
Hawaiian Feathered Capes & Symbols of Royalty plus Native Canoes
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Engagement and public meetings
The future of Ealing Hospital's neonatal special care unit
On Wednesday 20 May 2015, the Governing Body of Ealing Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – on behalf of the eight CCGs in North West London – took the decision to set a date for the transition of maternity and interdependent services from Ealing Hospital, London. The final deliveries will take place on Wednesday 24th June 2015, and all mothers and babies are expected to be either discharged or transferred from Ealing Hospital by Wednesday 1st July 2015. Following this, patients will receive care at the neighbouring hospitals which provide a full range of maternity and special care services.
The plans are part of the Shaping a Healthier Future reconfiguration programme, which is designed to help improve NHS services for people in North West London and respond to the needs of a growing and changing population.
As a result of the CCG's decision to set a date for the transition of maternity services from Ealing Hospital, NHS England (London) held a meeting on Monday 1st June 2015 to decide on the future of the neonatal special care unit – a service which it commissions. In line with the wider changes to maternity services at Ealing Hospital, the decision was made to redistribute its special care baby cots to align with the maternity units in North West London, with an additional two cots provided. NHS England (London) is working closely with local hospitals, neonatal transport services and CCGs to ensure a smooth transition.
The changes will ensure access to high-quality care for women, babies and their families in North West London.
You can download the papers from the meeting on 1st June 2015 from this page:
- Public meeting agenda
- Recommendation paper to the Regional Director on neonatal special care at Ealing Hospital
- Letter of advice to the Regional Director from the assurance team
Revolutionising cancer and heart disease care for millions
On 21 October, NHS England (London) approved plans to transform specialised cancer and cardiovascular services in north and east London. The plans were developed through extensive engagement with clinicians, local stakeholders, CCGs, providers, patients and the public, setting out a new pioneering approach designed to improve care cancer and heart disease for millions of Londoners. Cancer and cardiovascular disease cause nearly two thirds of early deaths in England and Wales.
Covering a population of three million people across north and east London and west Essex, the new clinical model of care could save over 1000 lives a year by giving patients world-class care at every stage – from prevention and diagnosis, through to treatment and beyond. Evidence shows that dedicated specialist centres, treating a high volume of patients, staffed by expert teams and equipped with the latest technology and research capability save lives and reduce complications.
Based on a case for change put forward by heart disease and cancer doctors and nurses, new centres at St Bartholomew's Hospital and University College London Hospitals respectively will act as 'hubs' within a comprehensive network of care including local hospitals, GPs and other community services. St Bartholomew's Hospital will become the centre for specialist treatment of heart disease, including the largest cardiovascular surgery centre in England, the Barts Heart Centre. The proposed new centre will combine the services and staff from the London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green and The Heart Hospital in the West End, along with those already running at St Bartholomew's hospital. Bringing together cardiac services onto one site will create the world's biggest centre of excellence for adults with congenital heart disease and the new centre will perform more heart MRI and CT scans than any other centre in the world.
Under the preferred option, University College London Hospitals, working within a system of hospitals including The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, The Royal Free and Queen's in Romford, will become a centre for the specialist treatment of five types of cancer – brain, prostate and bladder, head and neck, oesophago-gastric and blood cancers. The Royal Free Hospital will become a centre for the specialist treatment of kidney cancer. The vast majority of other cancer services, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy for these and other cancers, will still be available in local hospitals, as they are at present.
These proposed 'centres of excellence' are designed to give patients the best outcomes and improve their experience of care and treatment when needed.
Further detail on the plans can be found in the meeting papers below:
- Meeting agenda
- Meeting discussion paper
- Equalities analysis (accompanying annex J)
- Health inequalities assessment (accompanying annex K
The following documents are available to download:
Case for Change and supporting documents
- Cancer and cardio case for change
- Cancer and cardio case for change – summary leaflet
- Cancer and Cardio case for change summary leaflet – Bengali
- UCL Partners clinical proposals for cardiovascular
- London Cancer clinical proposals for cancer
- London Cancer reference document for cancer
Phase one engagement – 28 October – 4 December 2013
- Cancer and cardio engagement overview report
- Engagement report appendix A – Engagement plan
- Engagement report appendix B – Communications and engagement activity log
- Engagement report appendix C – Event material
- Engagement report appendix D – Promotion
- Engagement report appendix E – Engagement feedback report
- Engagement report appendix F – Scrutiny correspondence
- Engagement report appendix G – Stakeholder list
Phase one Commissioner Decision Meeting – 9 May 2014
- Cancer cardiac business case
- Cancer Cardiac Business Case Appendices (A-H)
- Cancer cardiac equality impact assessment
- London Clinical Senate – Overall Review Final Report V1.0
- London Clinical Senate – Prostate Review Final Report v1.0
- London Clinical Senate – NHS England Response
Phase two engagement – 23 May – 27 June 2014
- Commissioner meeting notification
- Commissioner meeting agenda
- Cancer cardio next phase business case summary
- Cancer and cardiac engagement report phase two overview report
- Engagement report appendix A: Engagement plan
- Engagement report appendix B: Communications and activity log
- Engagement report appendix C: Event material
- Engagement report appendix D: Promotion log
- Engagement report appendix E: Engagement feedback report
- Engagement report appendix F: Stakeholder list
- Engagement report appendix G: Provider correspondence


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Shopping & Ingredients List:
Chicken Dish
3 bags Baby Spinach
4 tbsp Ricotta
1 Lemon, zest & juice
2 tsp Olive Oil
4 skinless Chicken Breasts
Suggested Vegetable Dish*
3 Courgettes, cut into batons
2 Peppers, diced
2 Red Onions, in wedges
250g Cherry Tomatoes
4 Garlic Cloves, skinned
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1. Heat oven to 200c (180 fan), 400f, gas mark 6.
2. Put the spinach in a large colander and pour over 1-2 kettles of boiling water to wilt. Allow to drain for a few mins, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Chop, put in a bowl & beat in the ricotta & lemon zest.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast & use your fingers to make a little pocket. Spoon the mixture into the 4 breasts. Rub with 2 tsp of oil. Then arrange the chicken in a roasting tin.
4. Put the vegetables on another tray & drizzle with the remaining oil.
5. Bake the chicken & veg for around 30 mins, stirring the veg once. Remove when the chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove the softened garlic from the vegetables & mash it with the lemon juice, then stir this with the roasted veg. Serve with the chicken.
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Just how big will Illinois' marijuana business become?
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According to Malcolm Gladwell one needs to work at something for 10,000 hours to be great. Guess that means I am on my way to being one of the greatest writers. I have not logged my writing hours but certainly whatever I've done in the past is adding to my current skill set.
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The Engel & Völkers News Brief | December 15, 2017
Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 4:00pm Engel & Völkers
E&V News
5 Things Every Real Estate Agent Should Know About Bitcoin
A list of five things every agent and broker needs to know about selling a house with bitcoin.
Inside Engel & Völkers' Virtual Reality Theater for Home Tours
Minneapolis office offers clients and their guests an immersive experience.
How to Sell Your Home During the Holidays
The 25,000-square-foot home has its own underground shooting range.
Hockey Great Wayne Gretzky Flips California Home for $3.4 Million
Mansion Global
Wayne Gretzky has flipped another home at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousands Oaks, California—this one for $3.4 million.
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2018
U.S. News & World Report
Homebuyers will still face headwinds, sellers remain in the sweet spot and renters may see more incentives and negotiating power.
Developers Are Building More Condos in Canada Than Ever Before — and That Has Economists Scratching Their Heads
Financial Post
Canadian real estate developers are on a tear, starting construction on a record number of multiple-unit projects.
Bloemendaal: The Wealthiest Corner of the Netherlands
The Wall Street Journal
Situated between the North Sea and Amsterdam, the pricey enclave offers a variety of lifestyles, thatched-roof mansions and bike rides to the beach.
Luxury Living
Where to Spend This New Year's Eve, According to a Travel Super Agent
You may not have heard of Jaclyn Sienna India or her high-end travel agency Sienna Charles, but you'd definitely recognize her clients.


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RRR 78RPM Show – August 27, 2017
Welcome to Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can't *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78RPM records of the 1920s and'30s.
Rapidly Rotating Records 78RPM Show – August 27, 2017
Welcome to Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can't *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78RPM records of the 1920s and'30s.
On this week's edition of the show, we'll hear the latest buzz, hear about Ida, play peek-a-boo, play some numbers and celebrate–a bit belatedly–the birthday of a legend of show business, Rose Marie. Per usual, there are at least a couple of records making their RRR debut. If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email. And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.
RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the iTunes search box and a link to the show will appear. Our iTunes ID has changed, and is now https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapidly-rotating-records/id1166703514. Unfortunately, with the change, we lost all of the comments and ratings for the podcast. If you use iTunes, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!
We are proud and happy to announce that Rapidly Rotating Records is now being rebroadcast by Global Community Radio and can be heard over WRST 90.3 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the broadcast service of the University of Wisconsin. We're heard on WRST's internet stream on Saturdays at 8:00 AM (Eastern). We're also now heard on WXDR, 98.9, in New Orleans, Louisiana. WXDR, known on the air as Dolphin Radio, is the student station at Delgado Community College at 7:00 AM (Central).
The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show's website or facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I'd be happy if you just call in to say "Hi!" and let me know you're out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.
As always, just click on the link below to instantly listen streaming online and/or download the show. A number of records are making their RRR debut and your comments, topic suggestions and requests are always welcome. Let us know what your favorite record is by posting a comment to the website or to our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords
Enjoy the show!
Here's the complete playlist:
Segment 1: The Buzzer
Baltimore Buzz – Leonard Graham and His Jazz Band (Noble Sissle)
Buzz Mirandy – Doeftin's Novelty Orchestra (Rudy Wiedoeft)
Buzzin' The Bee – "Frisco" (Lou Chiha)
Segment 2: Ida
Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider – Henry Busse AHO
Ida, I Do – Jack Gardner's Orchestra
Ida Red – "Fiddlin'" Powers and Family
Segment 3: Rose Marie
Take A Picture Of The Moon – Fletcher Henderson AHO / Baby Rose Marie, v.
Poor Old Joe – Fletcher Henderson AHO / Harlan Lattimore, v.
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are – Victor Young AHO / Baby Rose Marie, v.
Say That You Were Teasing Me – Fletcher Henderson AHO / Baby Rose Marie, v.
Segment 4: Peek-A-Boo
When The Dixie Stars Are Playing Peek-A-Boo – Bernie Cummins AHO
Peek-A-Boo – The Beverly Hill Billies
Segment 5: Numbers
When They Changed My Name To A Number – Art Gillham
I've Got Your Number – Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Numbers On The Brain – Elvira Johnson
If you're a member of Facebook, but haven't "liked" the show, won't you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords
RRR is also available as an iTunes podcast! To subscribe so that each new show automatically downloads to your iTunes account, go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rapidly-rotating-records/id1166703514
And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can't take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you'll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!


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APM Group
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Is The AEV Brute Double Cab for Sale Reasonably Priced?
Automotive trends in the market come and go every couple of years, but if there is one staple in the American automotive market that does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, it is the popularity of the big beasts of burden in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) and truck segments. Despite the continued focus on smaller, more fuel-efficient hybrids and crossover vehicles, it seems that drivers and their love affair with SUVs and trucks still survived higher pump prices and the overall economic slowdown. In fact, many are still looking to buy heavily built trucks like the AEV Brute Double Cab for sale.
In fact, instead of less options in the SUV/pickup segment, there are more innovations and customizations being introduced and gaining popularity among enthusiasts, such as the AEV Brute Double Cab. The AEV Brute Double Cab for sale in the market right now is manufactured by the Detroit-based company American Expedition Vehicles, which specializes in the growing outlander market.
If you are looking for an AEV Brute Double Cab for sale, there are some important considerations you should look at, such as availability. There are currently about sixty AEV dealers across the United States; you may want to check how close an AEV dealer is to your area so you know where to go for a customized AEV Brute Jeep. Also, in case you need servicing, parts, and other maintenance services, this is helpful information. The cost of the AEV Brute Double Cab for sale does not include the base vehicle, so this is also another consideration. The DC250 starts at $29,999, while the DC350 retails at $39,999. Other variants of the AEV Brute Double Cab for sale cost more. For instance, the Filson Edition AEV Brute starts at $130,000. There are exclusive features only offered in the Filson AEV Brute, such as the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine. Click here to learn more about how HEMI engines work.
Would the AEV Brute Double Cab for sale be a good buy?
So is the Brute Double Cab worth its higher price tag? If you are looking for off-road performance, this beast is definitely designed for those camping trips and all-terrain conditions. The double cab seats five and has plenty of interior room for cargo, so whether you are travelling alone or with the family, comfort is not an issue. Suspension is also a striking feature of the Brute Double Cab. AEV engineers have designed suspension that works perfectly with Wrangler. Whether you are driving the truck on city roads or across rugged mountainous terrain, it provides a comfortable drive.
Of course, what pickup truck enthusiasts would like the most is the composite bed, which is cored and injection molded but lighter and non-corrosive. The bed is 61×60 inches in length and width, and comes with skid-resistant coating and four tie-down anchors so your cargo will kept secure during the trip, no matter how rugged the roads may get. There is even a fresh water storage tank in the rear bumper.
What many drivers also consider when it comes to vehicles with this much size and power is the maneuverability, something which the AEV Brute Double Cab for sale does not disappoint in. The added 200-lb weight to the base vehicle does not have too much of an adverse effect on performance and smooth acceleration. The wheelbase is stretched 24 inches between the wheels, plus an added 16 inches to the rear, but it is still comfortable for various driving conditions.
Still undecided about getting the Jeep Wrangler Brute because of its price? Check out this article which provides a deeper assessment of this beast of a truck. However, if all these wants to make you go get the Jeep Brute and hit the long roads, we suggest you read our article offering practical tips to make your trip such an enjoyable adventure.


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KODT:LAS Episode 1 NOW on Youtube
Please tell your friends and spread the word!
d20 Entertainment adds Missing Product Page
Hey Everyone, d20 Entertainment gets over 1000 pieces of junk mail a day and its hard to find a few e-mail with worried customers and backers. We are also a... Read more
July 30th, Indianapolis 7pm, GEN CON GAME FAIR 2015
Check the GEN CON GAME FAIR WEBSITE For More information
After the show there will be a... Read more
KODT: Live Action Series UPDATE
And now its time for an unexpected clip!
We are finishing up Episode 2 & 3 and hope to have them to KenzerCo by springtime! Way ahead of the 2015 schedule,... Read more
We want to post your T-SHIRTS & Hackerjack Boxes!!!
We know you guys have them, SO take pictures with them and post them on Facebook or send them to email@example.com
First person to do so and TAG Jolly Blackburn... Read more
Pencil Dice by d20E
The simple addition of dice markings to a six sided pencil makes all the difference because you never know when a game will break out! You're a table top gamer... Read more
Knights of the Dinner Table: 20 Years Cover looking sexy!!!
OOOOHHHH. Knights of the Dinner Table: 20 Years Cover looking sexy!!!
These things are shipping this month! If you need to update your shipping address DO IT NOW!!!
Shirts, posters,... Read more
Until Midnight EST, all the products on the KODT: LAS store page will be 50% off!!!
Coupon Code: KODT
KODT: LAS Website Update
We have updated the website http://d20entertainment.com/kodt-live-action-series/
Also we added a section for called BECOME A LATE BACKER. A way for FANS of KODT who did not know about the Kickstarter, or... Read more
d20E has launched the "Castles & Crusades: Blacktooth Ridge" Kickstarter
In cooperation with Stephen Chenault and d20 Entertainment, the fantasy world of Castles & Crusades will be brought to life. This project has both the creator: Stephen Chenault and the... Read more
KODT Store now Open at d20E
We are in post production of the KOFT Live Action Series. Stop by the to the KODT Live Action store at d20 Entertainment and support our efforts. http://d20entertainment.com/kodt-store/
Also stop... Read more
KODT: 20 Years of Covers Hard Cover BOOK pre-order & special softcover BLOWOUT!!!
PRE-ORDER KODT: 20 Years of Covers Book today and get a FREE copy of the Softbound Edition for FREE!
SHIPPING OCTOBER 15th, 2014.
For 20 years, Knights of the Dinner Table... Read more
Meet the Actors of KODT & Spinward Traveller at the d20 Expo!
Come and meet the cast of Knights of the Diner Table: Live Action Series and Spinward Traveller at the d20 Expo in Brandenburg, Ky next Saturday. http://d20entertainment.com/d20-expo/
The Word on the Street
In 10 days, we start production of "Knights of the Dinner Table: Live Action Series" for all of our Kickstarter backers at d20 Entertainment and we will be offering daily... Read more
So you want to work on a movie?
Dear potential Crew of KODT,
We are shooting a film from August 18th to 24th in Brandenburg Kentucky, based on the 20 year old Knights of the Dinner Table (KODT)... Read more
Interested in a KODT: LAS prop?
Interested in a KODT: LAS prop? I am printing these one-of-a-kind boxes this week for the show that we are shooting in August. Each one you buy, gives us one... Read more
Be an extra in KODT on Aug 21-22, 2014
Hey Kickstarter Backers!!!!
Two slots for extras in the show for you and a friend are still available. OPTIONS….
DATE: Aug 21-22, 2014
1. Queen Bed - 3 meals a day/6... Read more
Want to meet the KODT LAS Actors?
We are shooting the KODT LAS this August!!! Want to meet all the actors? Maybe meet Jolly Blackburn & Ken Whitman (co-directors of the film?)
Here is your chance...
d20... Read more
Dice O'Matic: Quick video on stretch goals and a few answers to questions!
This is a fun little project that Ernie and I are making for gamers! Hope you like it!
The creators of Dice-o-matic hate cheaters, so it's about damn time... Read more
1st draft of the KODT script is done!!!
I have seen the script and I have bad news. Jolly could not get the story we talked about in 64 minutes. Unfortunately he only got 1/3 though the story.... Read more
d20E Launches Spinward Traveller Kickstarter & JOLLY BLACKBURN Talks about it!
Thank you for making this a great first 12 hrs!!! 10% in 12 hrs!!! So cool!
Jolly Blackburn will dedicate... Read more
Become a d20 SUPER FAN
Making TV shows and movies is expensive. But you can help each month buy subscribing to our SUPER FAN newsletter. For $10 a month you make sure someone at our... Read more
d20 EXPO in August
Want to watch us shoot the KODT Live Action Series AND go to a game convention? Want to play HACKMASTER 24/7? Hoody Hoo!!!
d20 Expo is Fort Knox, Kentucky's own... Read more
Spinward Traveller to launch June 1st from d20 Entertainment
Spinward Traveller
The voyages of Free Trader Beowulf
Based on the Traveller SF RPG
Jonathan Spinward, bookish starship cargo broker extraordinaire, wakes up kidnapped aboard a ship full of lady... Read more
Marc Miller's Traveller may be getting a Kickstarter of its own
d20 Entertainment: Marc Miller, Ken Whitman, and several talented people are gathering tomorrow in Brandenburg, Kentucky. d20E is shooting a sizzle real for a Traveller TV Pilot. Stay tuned for... Read more
Mikey Mason to write original songs for KODT Live Action Series
KODT Live Action Series Music Mikey Mason is well known on the geeky convention circuit, and has been featured on Nerdist.com, SyFy's Blastr.com, Time Magazine's Techland, MTV's Geek News, The... Read more
Please fill out your surveys
Hey guys, need to get T-Shirts and games and other cool stuff out A.S.A.P. so its important to get the surveys filled out and sent back.
The D-Team and d20E... Read more
Script is underway
Jolly and the D-Team are hard at work working on the first draft of the Script.
All the Surveys will be mail to you by the end of the... Read more
We hit $69,525!!! We are funded and ready to go!!! Thank you so much everyone!
We hit $69,525!!! We are funded and ready to go!!! Thank you so much everyone!
Last Chance to add on your ADD-ONS!!!
This is your last chance to add-onall these great products!!! Simply increase your pledge by the amount below. Order as much as you like. If it comes to $200... Read more
Exclusive Kickstarter Crew Polo shirt from KODT: LAS
Get this shirt until the end of this Kickstarter.
Men's Gildan Jersey Polo Shirt for.... $50.00 / $70.00 Int'l
Thank you guys for getting up past $60k
Jolly, Barb and myself are humbled. You guys are amazing!!! We are super excited to be making this film this summer!!! Jolly and the D-Team are now working on the script! ... Read more
Full Color T-Shirts Now in ADD-ONs!!!
KODT: LAS shirts now $25 US or $35 Int'l. By as many as you want!!! Just add the money to your pledge and we will ask you in the survey... Read more
Backers who pledge $1,000 or more (limit 4) will have KODT's legendary cover artist, George Vrbanic put your likeness into the action of a KODT cover. George is well known... Read more
Interview with Reaper Jones by Weird Pete Ashton
You're a bit younger than me, kiddo. How are they gonna make you look as –ahem- experienced as me?
Oh Pete...you don't look a day over 70, my friend. You... Read more
ORIGINAL KODT Characters by Jolly!!!
Now you can get something total unique from this Kickstarter, a piece of Jolly's soul!
ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE DRAWING: Jolly will create a personal hand drawing of your favor... Read more
Interview with Josh Logsdon by Brian van Hoose
So, I would imagine playing me has GOT to be intimidating, am I right? Well, don't let it worry you much. I'm your basic diamond in the rough. Just think... Read more
KODT: Live Action Series Large Backer Packages Reduced!!!
We need to make this project happen, so d20E is willing to decrease some of it's larger packages. Look at the CRAZY we are willing to endure to make sure... Read more
Sara Felton interviews Jenny Simmons
First of all, Jenny, I am really pleased with you being chosen to play me – pleased and honored. Secondly, I realize that not everyone roleplays, unlike the guys. Have... Read more
Please SHARE this FREE KODT PDF Comic to spread the word about the LIVE ACTION SERIES!!!
Hey KODT fans, or past fans, or people who will be fans and don't know it yet...
Kenzer & Company have provided us with a FREE KODT PDF comic for... Read more
HackMaster 30% off until February 5th!!!
d20 Entertainment has struck a deal with KenzerCo to sell Hackmaster Game Product. To help produce the KODT: Live Action Series, we are going to pass the savings on to... Read more
Help d20E spread the word about KODT: LAS to your local game store!
Help us spread the word about KODT: LAS to your local adventure game store owner. Please print out this page and show your local store owner TODAY! We only have... Read more
How to get your HARDBACKS for KODT: 20 YEARS OF ART
If you want to upgrade to get a hardback, simply increase your pledge and pick a... Read more
Lets get this party started!!! KODT: 20 Years of Art Covers
We have saved the best for last!
For 20 years, Knights of the Dinner Table has been graced with many beautiful covers created by talented artists like Larry Elmore, the... Read more
One on One Interview: Dave Bozwell
Questions for Christopher Folan by Dave Bozwell
Dude, it's cool you're playing me, so, you wanted to play me cause I rock, right?
I like the idea of playing you,... Read more
Movie Props, you want some?
Below is a list of movie props that you can add to your reward/war chest. E-mail us and let us know you want the prop and what you are willing... Read more
One on One Interview: Bob Herzog
Questions for Nathan Rice by Bob Herzog
So, you think you can play me, do you? How much can you bench press?
Bench press? Is that a special type of... Read more
One on One Interview: B.A. Felton
Questions for Christian Doyle from B.A. Felton
So, I hear you are playing me. What's your mother like? Does she let you use her credit card?
Well, B.A., I... Read more
New Rewards!!! Movie Props
We want to put up some movie props, but have no clue what they would even be worth?! If you have a minute, can you look them over and tell us... Read more
Meet the Actors
Christian Doyle: Set to play B.A. Felton in the KODT:LAS, Christian is a Tacoma-based actor, comedian and singer/songwriter. He has appeared in several Dead Gentlemen productions, and is best known... Read more
Actor Bios
Christian Doyle: Set to play B.A. Felton in the KODT:LAS, Christian is a Tacoma-based actor, comedian and singer/songwriter. He has appeared in several Dead Gentlemenproductions, and is best known... Read more
Great News Everybody!
d20 Entertainment has received a donation from a local production studio to help with the cost of filming the Knights of the Dinner Table: Live Action Series. Without the cost... Read more
New rewards offered
CHARACTER CREATION REWARD: $40 LEVEL -- Have a Hackmaster or Aces & Eights character created for you by Barbara Blackburn, assistant editor of Knights of the Dinner Table. She will... Read more
Cover Art Reward For $1,000 premier KODT cover artists Brendon and Brian Fraim will put your likeness into the action of a KODT cover. Afterwards, you will get to keep... Read more
New KODT: LAS Reward Packages from Jolly Blackburn
Jolly is helping out by donating a few SPECIAL Reward Packages just for KODT fans. If you ever wanted to meet Jolly, game with Jolly, or appear as a character... Read more
Happy Holidays from d20E and KenzerCo!
We at D20 Entertainment have been listening to you guys, and we noticed that some of you want to give your rewards to family and friends, and you would like... Read more
HackMaster Extras, Free PDFs, and Hoody Hoo!
Now you can take advantage of playing the same RPG that the Knight's of the Dinner Table have come to love. By purchasing any HackMasterbooks (sold in PDF form... Read more
FREE KODT Comic Book to help promote KODT: LAS
Hey KODT fans, or past fans, or people who will be fans and don't know it yet...
Kenzer & Company have provided us with a FREE KODT PDF comic for... Read more
Kickstarting KODT:LAS
The interesting thing about a Kickstarter is that it evolves over its entire duration. What you see today is much different than what you will see at the end.
This... Read more
Teaser Trailer Movie Opening
Reaper M. Jones as WEIRD PETE in this fake movie opening. Used to demonstrate to Kenzer & Company the quality of the opening movie credits.
How you can help!
Thank you for backing us. We are really excited about this project. Bringing the characters of Knights of the Dinner Table to the screen has a been a dream of... Read more


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Why did I get the error "Unable to read entire line"?
If you get this error, it generally indicates that you have really long lines in your latex file.
If you're using Emacs, you can easily fix this in one of two ways:
- Press M-Q in each paragraph.
- Hit ctrl-space at the beginning of your text. Go to the end of your text and type M-x fill-region
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The idea of cleaning a dishwasher may seem a bit strange at first, but think of it this way. You regularly maintain your vacuum, right? Well, the dishwasher is similar. Food scraps, soap scum, and stubborn grease are will compromise your dishwasher. If you clean your dishwasher it will maximize its efficiency.
– 1 cup plain white vinegar (or unsweetened lemonade mix)
– 1 cup baking soda
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A new planning court set up to slash the time it takes to solve construction disputes will open for business on Sunday
The fast-track court is the brainchild of Justice secretary Chris Grayling who in the summer pledged to tackle the often laborious progress of certain judicial review applications.
According to the Law Society Gazette, judicial review applications more than doubled from 4,300 in 2000 to 12,600 in 2012, and of the 440 that went to a final hearing in 2011 only 170 went in favour of the applicant.
The new court will be based in the Royal Courts of Justice in central London - although it will also be able to set up at regional venues when necessary - and it has a remit to tackle 400 planning cases a year.
The new court is one of a number of measures tabled by Grayling designed to speed up the review process, among them are:
- a cut in the time limit for applying for a judicial review of a planning decision to six weeks.
- an option, in certain cases, to skip the Court of Appeal and go straight to the Supreme Court
- the introduction of new rules governing the payment of legal bills to ensure all parties have an equal interest keeping costs down.
- calling a halt to reviews based on technical flaws if the end result is likely to have remained the same.
Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation, said: 'The new proposals should make all the difference, and will hopefully remove some of the hurdles to growth that currently have to be overcome.
'Disputed schemes often cause unnecessary delays and trouble, and this new court will ensure that important development and infrastructure projects are delivered as quickly as possible.'
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1. "The Player"
He's definitely eye candy but he wants to share his candy with every girl he sees.
2. "The Old Playa Type"
This guy has seen his best days but you can't tell him he doesn't still have "it." You may see him making his rounds in the club, reeking of Old Spice (or whatever old cologne was popular back in the day) and passing out fake roses to women half his age.
3. "The Video Game Addict"
So you'd rather play with that, instead of this.
4. "The Commitment Issues Guy"
The Beyonce "Oh, Oh, Oh Oh. Oh Oh" has unfortunately become the theme song for too many women who hung on too long to a man who never put a ring on it.
5. "The Bug-a-Boo"
You shouldn't have to consider blocking your significant other but sometimes that's how it goes down when he blows up your phone leaving countless missed calls, text messages and voice mails.
6. "The Thug"
Some of us out here love a man a little rough around the edges despite what friends or family think.
7. "The Guy Too Into Himself"
You know the guy who is checking himself out in the mirror more than you, taking a couple extra minutes to get dressed and has the nerve to tell you how to dress! Yes, him. (Photo: "Dysfunctional Friends")
8. "The Mama's Boy"
This guy apparently hasn't stopped breast feeding. He's constantly calling his mama when you two are on dates. He may even still live with her. Like, come on, who are you dating?
(Photo: BlackandSexyTV's "The Couple")
9. "The Guy Erykah Badu is Singing About in 'Tyrone'"
Do we need to really explain?
10. "Too Good to Be True Guy"
Poor Too Good to Be True! He's the perfect guy, cooks, cleans, and buys your feminine products with no shame, but that's just it. He's so good, it's scary.
11. "The Man-Child" aka "The Needy One"
Can all the women who have dealt with the "Man-Child" scream in unison: "I AM NOT YOUR MAMA! Must I wash your clothes, cook your food, clean up your stuff and just all around coddle you! "
12. "The Black Power Guy"
We all love a man who loves his people, but Black Power Guy takes it a little too far. Everything in his wardrobe has kente cloth in it and the next thing you know, he has you wearing it while passing out pamphlets and throwing up the black power fist.
13. "Mr. Potential"
The one who has so many great qualities BUT so many things wrong at the same d— time! As the great Lauryn Hill sings, "when it hurts so bad, why does it feel so good?"
14. "The Artsy Guy"
Haven't we all fallen under the spell of being someone's muse? Whether they are painting, singing to you or writing a poem in your honor: the artsy type always seems to get you to fall.


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Whether it's the curse of the five-tool player being inflicted upon him, or the curse of Alex Rios being inflicted on others, ascribing the proper expectations upon the 31 year-old outfielder has always been a challenge.
Toronto was excited at how his tools and athleticism would age enough to sign him through 2014 when he was 27, but promptly looked to cut bait when he showed the proclivity to spend long vacations in mediocrity.
Similarly, Ozzie Guillen saw the player who could do a bit of everything, and played like the AL MVP for a month, and tried to use him to plug a persistent organizational hole in center field, hit out of the #3 slot, and steal 40 bases...all at the same time
Knowing that he's not particularly ideal to do either is hindsight, and accepting that about Rios has a lot to do with 2011, when he hit .227/.265/.348 with horrid center field defense. Whether his problems were failures of makeup, the result of discomfort, or simply the reality of Rios' struggles to maintain his approach at the plate for very long is hard to say.
In all cases, the reduction in responsibility has done wonders.
- Field: Moving to right has taken Rios out of a center field job he looked indecisive and lost in last year. Not only is he no longer directing traffic, he's no longer tasked with covering up the gaps in Carlos Quentin and Juan Pierre's range. With the very assertive--possibly even pushy--De Aza in center, Rios' job stays very simple, and he's become very aggressive on the balls in his zone.
- Bases: He's running a lot more than last season when he never reached base, but Rios' stolen bases (10 of 13) reflect the usage patterns of the rest of the team--occasional and well-timed for efficiency.
- Plate: It can only be speculated if starting the season in the #6 slot reduced the pressure on him, but crashing last season made him more open to instruction from Jeff Manto and dedicated to the idea of driving outer-half pitches to the opposite field...at least until he admittedly lost patience with the lack of power this method produced a month ago.
Rios has actually been on a tear since declaring he'd become more pull-happy, hitting .331 with 8 HR in 31 games, but that shouldn't change our conception of him as a player.
The 31 year-old is not going to become a star, but is having a year that could slide in smoothly beside his three-year prime in Toronto. Through 2006-08, he posted OPS' of .865, .852, and .798. This year he sits at .816. He's not going to Kansas City, but that's someone you can stick in a corner outfield slot and forget about for a while, which has a lot of value in a traditionally Konerko-centric attack
Rios has been far too hot and cold to ever declare him fixed, or newly consistent in his approach. Part of accepting what he can and cannot do might include acknowledging his mercurial nature, but he's weathered the first challenge of the season (a struggle to tap into his power to left field), adjusted without throwing himself off-balance, with a massive spike in his line-drive rate to indicate he's on the right path.
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Filed under: Outfield, Player Performance, Uncategorized
Tags: Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, baseball, jeff manto, Ozzie Guillen, Robin Ventura, toronto blue jays, White Sox