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China Petrochemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) has published a series of stories in a special column called Best Cases of Collaborative Innovation, including INVISTA Performance Technologies.
SHANGHAI, China (April 28, 2016) – INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT) and Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Chemical Industry Joint Stock Company Limited announced successful start-up of Tunhe's 46,000-ton per annum PTMEG line. On-spec PTMEG product was achieved on April 22.
SHANGHAI, China (April 7, 2016) – INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT) and China Prosperity (Jiangyin) Petrochemical Company Limited (also referred to as Hanbang Petrochemical) announced successful start-up of China Prosperity's second PTA line. On-spec product was achieved within 24 hours of the March 14 start-up.
INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT) — and Beijing Huiersanji Green Chem Co., Ltd. (Green Chem), a Beijing-based technology licensing company, have reached an agreement to enable INVISTA to license Green Chem's fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) offgas technology outside of China.
INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT) and Jiaxing Petrochemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Tongkun Group Co., Ltd., have reached agreement for the licensing of INVISTA's latest P8 process technology for Jiaxing's second purified terephthalic acid (PTA) line.
INVISTA Performance Technologies launches latest PTA technology to improve plant economics. Please follow the link to the full press release:
P8 Technology press release - English version
P8 Technology press release - Chinese version


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When given the opportunity, most kids will jump at the chance to get their hands on a camera and start taking pictures. And if you show them a few basics, and don't restrict them to cameras made just for kids, you may inspire a new artistic hobby. Spring is a great time to get started. Your kids can take pictures of grass peaking out from patches of snow, sprouts popping up from the earth for the first time, blossoms in bloom, new baby animals, rain showers and more. Photography is a great way for children to document their travels, favorite pets, friends and activities that they have really enjoyed - giving them a permanent and personal record of these memories. Read on to learn seven ways to get your child excited about digital photography.
1. Read about It
A great way to get children immediately excited about photography is by introducing it to them in the form a good book. If your first photography adventure is going to be spent capturing pictures of spring, then find a book focused on that subject. Show your child the different photographs in the book and tell them to imagine finding and snapping pictures that are similar to these. It is a great way to give your child a picture connection to what they will be experiencing once you set out.
2. Get a Camera
The quickest way to get your child immediately interested in photography is by giving them their own camera. It doesn't have to be expensive – a great second hand camera or one that you no longer use will be perfect. By presenting the camera as a gift, it adds a magical element to it, making it special. The next thing you know, your child will be asking you questions on how to use it and will be snapping pictures of everything in site.
3. Make A Photo Op
Give your child creative freedom for their first photo opportunity. Let them arrange their toys, pets or family members any way that they choose. Then, encourage them to start snapping. Another great option is to just set them free at home to take pictures of anything that catches their eye. The idea is to get them excited about taking the photos first – regardless of the quality. My son especially enjoys taking up close and personal shots of our dogs.
4. Take a Class
There are many great photography classes available that are specifically designed with children in mind. Another option is to take a photography class with your child or enroll siblings or best friends in a photography workshop together. Learning about the many different aspects of photography will only enhance their experience and pull them further into the excitement of photography.
5. Plan a Photo Excursion
Once your child knows the basics of using their camera and has taken several rounds of pictures at home or even taken a photography class – it's time to take your photography outside. Plan a special trip with the sole purpose of taking fantastic shots – I like to pick an excursion that includes animals. Springtime is the perfect time to get outside to record the change in season. Whether you spend a day on the nature trail, take a trip to the local park or spend an afternoon snapping away at the local nature center – you want to get your child thinking of photography as a type of media that they create, not just something that they consume.
6. Teach Photoshop Basics
Once your child has several photos that they are excited about, take a few minutes to teach them the basics of fixing and enhancing their photos. Simple techniques such as; cropping, removing red eye, enhancing the brightness and colors as well as changing the photo from color to black and white or sepia, is really interesting to children. They love to manipulate things and will find the changes that they are able to make to their photos exciting.
7. Help them Share their Art
Once your child has fixed and enhanced the photos that they are most proud of, help them share their art with others. Getting positive feedback from friends and family will only make your child more interested in photography. A great way to get started is by uploading them to your favorite social media platform or Flickr account. Other options are to print larger versions of their prints and frame them as artwork in your home, arrange several online to have printed in a photo book, or even help them build their own portfolio to take with them to share with others.


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I skipped the usual Saturday Share last week because I was swimming in stationery, so I've got some extra beauties to share this week. With a focus on politics on mental health, there's a lot of inspiring reads.
A Beautiful Chaos is one of my favourite mental health blogs and Nicole is blogging about mental health every day this month for awareness. Some especially cracking posts are the ones on the need for mental health education in schools, mental health books, the benefits of stationery and Thirteen Reasons Why (which I'm yet to see).
I really wanted to get our balcony sorted before the summer and this makeover post on Paper & Stitch is such #goals! The issue is Cornish weather so we need something compact and relatively fuss-free so we can bring it in easily. I'm thinking a small table with two chairs, a rug, some fairy lights and a couple of plant posts.
This week's wanderlust list includes Kathmandu, Barcelona and Notting Hill. I love that blogging opens my eyes to places I'd never think of visiting before.
I've been bookmarking so many podcasts to check out. Anastasia and Hello Giggles have some great recommendations.
You can't scroll through your social media feeds or switch on the TV without some mention of the General Election. #bloggerswhovote is bleddy awesome and I've loved Lisette's, Emmie's and Gwennan's posts. Go give 'em a read.
Speaking of social media, this whole Instagram thing has turned into such a palava! I found Katie's and Tarnya's posts quite refreshing.
I'm one of Gwennan's advertisers this month and she said such lovely things about my blog. The girl is such a gem <3
Have you read anything inspiring this week?


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With Christmas just around the corner we have decided to organise our ever so popular Facebook sale and also a Facebook competition at the same time.
Sweet Creations Facebook sale will be held on the 6th December 2011 at 6.00pm (Western Standard Time) or 8.00pm or 9.00pm for the Eastern States participants depending on which state you are in. We have lots and lots of great specials including the ever so popular wooden toys, outfits by Jemima Daphne, Mamas & Papas and Kaloo. So please come and join us and grab some great gifts just in time for Christmas. To view you can head to the below link. Please note extra items will be added right up to the 6.00pm start time.
At Sweet Creations we love this time of year and we love the spirit of giving so we have decided to give 4 lucky people the chance to win their Christmas Wish.
All you have to do is update your Facebook status to read
'All my daughter (insert who the item is for) wants for Christmas is this item from SWEET CREATIONS' then simply paste the link from our website the item you would like to find under your tree.
This item can be for anyone so please do not hesitate to enter as many times as you like. The Sweet Creations Team will randomly pick who will receive their Christmas Wish.
NOTE: The post must come via your page as a status update and 'SWEET CREATIONS' must be tagged (@Sweet Creations) so it appears on the Sweet Creations page. The winners will be announced Sunday the 11th December 2011. Enter as many times as you like and spread the word. If you are having trouble on the status update appearing on the Sweet Creations facebook page you may need to change your status updates privacy setting to public.


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Halloween is more than a month away, but I guess it's time to start thinking about the holiday. (If, unlike me, you're a big fan of it.)
Play Date certainly are, as they've just released their first video from their forthcoming debut Imagination, the seasonally appropriate "Dance Like a Monster." It's kinda of a combination of public-access TV, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!, and the Unfrozen Caveman sketches from Saturday Night Live. (With a small amount of "Danger, Will Robinson!" thrown into the mix.) Pretty sure this'll be a hit with the kids.
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Conway town leaders are concerned about the increasing cost of providing health insurance coverage for town workers and will hold two public meetings to discuss the issue.
Conway Finance Director Lilli Gilligan says the average cost increase for health insurance and retirement benefits for town workers increased nearly 10 percent each year from 2005 to 2009 – and then dropped to a nearly 3 percent annual increase each year through 2013.
Those costs jumped about 14 percent in 2014, making the average annual cost increase each year since 2009 just more than 5 percent a year.
The town has formed a Healthcare Study Committee that includes Conway Selectmen Stacy Sand and Mike DiGregorio and Conway School Board members Michelle Capozzoli and Mark Hounsell.
Sand says the committee is looking for alternative ideas to deal with the increasing costs and the two public meetings will be brainstorming sessions to hear ideas and gather information about public employee healthcare.
The first meeting will be Saturday May 10, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Conway Public Library's meeting room. The second meeting will be Tuesday May 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the meeting room of the Conway Town Hall in Center Conway.


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From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships
Albert Gallatin, born in Switzerland 29 January 1761, emigrated to America in 1780 and began his political career eight years later in a conference held at Harrisburg, Pa., to consider revising the U.S. Constitution. The following year, he was prominent in the convention which revised the Pennsylvania Constitution. After serving in the Pennsylvania Legislature from 1790 to 1792, Gallatin was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1793. During the "Whisky Rebellion," he helped avert civil war by persuading an angry mob to submit peacefully. After serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1795 to 1801, he became Jefferson's Secretary of the Treasury and served with distinction in that post until 1814. His supervision of the Nation's finances was noted for frugal and efficient administration.
In May 1813, President Madison, upon receiving from the Tsar an offer of mediation to end the war with England, sent Gallatin to Russia as peace commissioner. Although the mediation effort failed, Gallatin remained in Europe to help negotiate thc Treaty of Ghent which Henry Adams called "the special and peculiar triumph of Mr. Gallatin."
After the war, Gallatin, as Minister to France and later as Minister to England, worked assiduously to improve American commercial relations with the nations of Europe. In 1927 [sic; 1827], he retired from public office and devoted his talents to commercial activities and to the study of American Indians. He died at Astoria, Long Island, N.Y., 12 August 1849.
Counties in Illinois, Kentucky, and Montana were named for Albert Gallatin. The first Gallatin was named for Albert Gallatin; the second Gallatin was named for the counties.
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The second Gallatin was built under Maritime Commission contract by the Oregon Shipbuilding Co., Portland, Oreg.; launched 17 October 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Loran T. King of Portland; acquired by the Navy on a loan charter basis 15 November 1944 and commissioned the same day at Astoria, Oreg., Comdr. Frank S. Dowd in command.
After shakedown training out of San Pedro, Calif., Gallatin departed San Diego 18 January 1945 with more than a thousand troops plus cargo. In the ensuing months she carried passengers and military cargo to ports throughout the Pacific, supporting the final blows which forced Japan to surrender. She visited Hawaii; the Marshall Islands; the New Hebrides; New Caledonia; the Philippines; New Guinea; and the Admiralty Islands. She sailed from the Philippines for the west coast and arrived San Francisco with nearly 1,500 weary war veterans 10 August 1945. Eight days later she headed west again with as many troops for garrison duty at Lingayen Gulf, P.I. During October she steamed to Japan with vehicles, stores, and advance elements of the Army's 25th Division which she landed at Honshu as occupation forces.
Assigned to "Magic-Carpet" duty, Gallatin carried nearly 2,000 marines and other military veterans home from the Philippines and Hawaii. She reached San Diego with her veteran passengers 20 November 1945, and then made another "Magic-Carpet" voyage to the Philippines which terminated at San Diego 26 January 1946. After transiting the Panama Canal, she decommissioned at Newport News, Va., 23 April 1946; was returned to WSA the following day; and was placed in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River, Va., where she remains.
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The Creative Writing Masters Degree: How Important Is It?
By Gila Green
Are you considering a creative writing masters degree? Whether you want to earn a masters degree in creative writing online or in the classroom, consider these points before you go ahead and start filling outand paying forthe applications.
What do you hope to achieve with your writing and your degree? You don't need a masters degree to become a published writer, particularly if you already have an area of specialization; a hobby or profession in which you feel confident.
If you dabble in photography, music, cooking, computers or fashion, a plethora of outlets exist for those wanting to write articles in these areas. Blogs, websites, local newspapers and even national magazines cater to these niche markets, and they are relatively easy to break into.
But I want to write a novel , you protest. Take a step back. If you really want to write and publish a novel, getting your feet wet publishing articles or blog posts will give you a glimpse of the writing world and enable you to answer important questions:
Let's say that you've already passed this point, that you've published the odd article or op-ed piece, or have worked in copywriting, advertising or some other writing-related profession and already know that you enjoy writing. You have a bachelors degree and feel that a creative writing masters degree is the next natural step.
In this case, examine your expectations:
You can also expect to have dedicated time to write. You will learn more about craft, and you will have the opportunity to make important contacts in a masters program. If you are dynamic and outgoing, that isremember, no one will come knocking on your door, but it is possible to make contacts with published writers and possibly agents and editors while you are studying for your masters degree.
These contacts may help open doors that would be difficult to open on your own, or, at the very least, you may receive sound advice, support and a realistic view of the writing profession, all valuable if you wish to become a published novelist. None of this, however, can replace talent and perseverance, and you don't need to study either of those.
But let's be honest. When a published novelist, preferably a writer whose work you admire, tells you that you are, indeed, talented, it is not exactly the same as getting a compliment on your short story from your mother, neighbor or high school English teacher. This sort of encouragement can help you to persevere through rejection letters and unanswered agent queries, both of which await most unpublished writers.
If you are armed with realistic expectations and see the value in improving your writing, begin by researching the best creative writing masters degree program for you. Some programs focus on fiction alone. Others offer poetry, short story or non-fiction instruction. Many universities now offer low residency programs that allow you to earn an online degree in creative writing.
Check out the instructors: Do their backgrounds and publications appeal to you? Ask for references from past students, but remember to ask them what their expectations were going in. If someone tells you the program was a waste of time because one year down the road they are still unpublished, realize that they did not register for the degree with their eyes open.
If you hope to teach writing after you have published a few books, you will need at least a masters degree to teach at a university or college. However, don't think that a master's degree in creative writing will guarantee a job, any more than it will guarantee publication. According to Professor Joseph Schuster, at Webster's University, it is a tight job market for creative writing graduates.
Do you still want to acquire a master's in creative writing? If so, good for you! Please see this page for more general information on creative writing programs: Creative Writing Degrees
Gila Green is a Canadian writer, editor, and instructor living in Israel.


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Amy Yiannitsarou
Amy Yiannitsarou is a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting
April 5, 2016 By FTI Consulting
Ambition has underpinned the government's rhetoric on infrastructure since George Osborne became Chancellor six years ago. In this FTI Consulting Snapshot we consider if this ambitious rhetoric has translated to meaningful policy able to foster the confidence of private sector investors.
In past decades, the UK has seen significant underinvestment in infrastructure from transport and housing to energy. Indeed, the lack of progress on critical infrastructure projects had previously been named among the major concerns of business leaders surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The Conservatives' desire to change that, notably under the leadership of the Chancellor George Osborne, has seen infrastructure policy become a core focus of this government. No government has talked more about infrastructure – or with such apparent zeal. No government, or indeed political party, in recent times has looked to be known as "the builders" as Osborne told Conservative party conference last year.
This rhetoric on infrastructure has gone some way to reassuring businesses and investors alike, be they domestic actors or Far Eastern sovereign wealth funds that the government is taking this seriously, but perhaps it has not gone far enough. This government has committed £100bn of public money in this parliament alone to support its ambitious infrastructure policy. The government also claims that there is "significant ongoing private sector investment in our infrastructure" – but is that true? Is the government really doing enough to create and maintain confidence in its plans with private investors?
Over the Easter break, the government quietly published its National Infrastructure Delivery Plan (2016-2021), bringing together all of its infrastructure priorities over the next five years for the first time. Added to the first of several reports published by the Chancellor's flagship National Infrastructure Commission, the government has attempted to stimulate forward-thinking ambitious policy. Trade groups like the Institution for Civil Engineers (ICE) and EEF the manufacturer's organization all welcomed the new plan, backed up by money from the public purse. However, the Chancellor wants (and needs) further private investment to make these plans a reality.
This government's ambition to overhaul the nation's infrastructure is of course welcome and encouraged. There have been several successes, for example the Northern Powerhouse, and in particular plans for boosting east-west connectivity in northern England, or the national roll-out of superfast broadband, cross-country high speed rail (HS2/3), and Crossrail. However, this success rate is beginning to flounder. Several of the most vital pieces of infrastructure have been left in limbo and commitments to them have been undermined often just several Budget's later – leaving investors scalded and cautious.
Despite a round of much-heralded Chinese investment in Manchester Airport, airport expansion challenges in the South East are yet to be resolved; ten years after the discussion entered the public domain. Successive governments have been unable to decide on a plan and stick to it. At the start of his premiership David Cameron bought time by establishing yet another Commission to provide an impartial recommendation. Yet, even after having the Airport Commission's recommendation – build a third runway at Heathrow – the government has yet to back expansion plans at either Gatwick or Heathrow. First, a decision was to be made in the Autumn 2015, then by Christmas 2015. Now, in 2016, it is unlikely that a decision on this most vital piece of national infrastructure will be made until after the London Mayoral election and European Referendum in June – if at all. Politically-speaking, airport expansion is a toxic and difficult issue for government. It is more complicated than just whether to proceed or not. Who would build it, how will different parts of the project be funded, what are the timescales for gaining planning consent? These all remain clouded in uncertainty. A desire to play this carefully has inevitably meant making no decision at all leaving would be investors in limbo.
In the meantime, policy changes in the energy sector have been some of the most controversial taken by this Conservative government. A recent report by the Energy and Climate Change Committee on investor confidence concluded that; "sudden and numerous policy announcements have marred the UK's reputation for stable and predictable policy development in the energy sector."
The government decision to slash renewable subsidies while committing to closing down the UK's coal-powered generation capacity leaves a significant question mark as to what new-build generation will ensure the country's security of supply. While much has been said about the future role of gas, the pace of construction of new large-scale generation is simply failing to pick up. Meanwhile, the strong endorsement of electricity interconnectors which have been allowed to take part in the Capacity Market has left investors wondering whether domestic generation is the right 'horse to back'. Simultaneously, flagship nuclear plans at Hinkley Point C are subject to further uncertainty and delays.
Hinkley Point represents an infrastructure project where despite all the right government rhetoric, government underwriting and numerous commitments, the development timeline of this project continues to wane, putting into question future investment in other UK nuclear projects. Despite French governmental (an 85% shareholder in EDF) support, the company's employee shareholders association has warned the deal "could put EDF's very survival at risk" and commercially, some are questioning the project's viability. So why continue with the plan as is? Because, the British government, the Chancellor especially, would face huge embarrassment if Hinkley Point were to be abandoned or postponed, but more importantly, Hinckley is a project which would provide roughly 7% the UK needs, will minimize carbon output and is first in pipeline of similar projects.
It is well known that the UK faces significant challenges in respect of housing provision. Having recognized this, the government has sought to stimulate new affordable housing projects. In the Chancellor's Spending Review and Autumn Statement last year, he prioritised housing by doubling the housing budget from 2018/19. Alongside this, he set out the "most ambitious [housing] plan since the 1970s" – to start building 400,000 new affordable homes by 2020/21 and support working people in their aim to buy their own home.
Fast forward on several months, and one of the many policies aimed at getting investors such as sovereign wealth funds to pour money into this new supply of housing – "Build to Rent" – was dealt a huge blow in the Budget, with a new 3% stamp duty surcharge on 'additional residential property' investments. This surcharge is aimed at tilting the playing field in favour of owner-occupiers, but is likely stifle the UK's emerging build-to-rent sector which had started to show real commercial promise.
The British Property Federation (BPF) has estimated that the tax will equate to the loss of a year's income on a typical 10-15 year investment in a build-to-rent property. Most damaging is that the new charge would apply to institutional purchases, after earlier indications that these would be exempt. The BPF said the tax would "undoubtedly" cause investors in build-to-rent properties to reconsider their commitment to the sector.
Since entering office, the government has instituted rapid and unwavering policy changes in the name of cutting government spending and tightening the public purse. The result: a perception among many economic commentators that short sighted policy- making is detrimentally impacting upon private sector investment.
As the Chancellor grapples with a slow-down in Britain's economy, this is hardly the most prudent situation for the government to be in. The government must look to commit to matching its ambitious rhetoric with solid commitments for investors in the next three years if it wishes to keep its title of being the "builders."
Amy Yiannitsarou is a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting


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We can all have our confidence knocked from time to time. No matter how it happened or what caused it can make us feel pretty unhappy. Especially when it comes to trying to build ourselves up. Negativity in this way can take a hold, and it can feel like it's too much of an uphill battle to love yourself once more. Or at least be happy in your own skin. But, it shouldn't be that way. Which is why I thought I would share with you some of the ways you can build your confidence backup. For a happier you.
Take action
What many people tend to forget is that you are in charge of your own life and body. So if you are unhappy, it's up to you to pinpoint the reason why. You may know exactly what it is, or perhaps it might take you a little time to work it out. But once you have figured it take action. If you want to change something, then do it. If your weight is getting you down, work out a plan to lose weight or consider things like coolsculpting. There's plenty of websites like http://www.mi-skin.com/coolsculpting/ to offer advice. Or if it's more to do with your skin's appearance, your health or fitness levels then you have the power to change all of that. You just need the motivation to take that step.
Focus on your mindset
A lot of the time when it comes to body confidence most of what the problem lies in your head. Your mindset is a powerful tool, and unfortunately, it can play tricks on you and dictate your life. This tends to be negative thoughts telling you that you don't look great, or you're not doing too well at that. However, just as much as negativity can take over, so can the positive thoughts. They are much better. Try and turn your negative thoughts into something positive. Focus on the good things and what's going well. Before you know it the positive thinking will be a new habit and things will improve from there. For tips on how to tackle positive thinking check out http://tinybuddha.com.
Take pride in your looks
Sometimes the easiest way to overcome body confidence issues is to have the motivation to make a little effort with yourself. It can be as simple as applying a little makeup. Or making more of your hairstyle. Sometimes it is the simple things that make all the difference. Today, why not wear something you wouldn't normally have the confidence to. Just because you can. Dare to be different.
Don't compare
Finally, the worst thing anyone can do is compare themselves to others. What we all tend to forget is that we are unique individuals. Not followers. Not the same as anyone else. We need to have the courage to accept who we are and be proud of that. Comparing isn't fair to you or anyone else. It's never a level playing field. So be content with what you have. Your special.
I hope this helps boost your body confidence.


text: Thanks for you explaination. I like to request those of who really interested to see GN32 works effectively, please bring in your effort and support to them. You just can go and help them. We all understand the difficulty Ko Zaw Zaw Htun explained in his message. Please help it work rather than talking. Aung Kyaw >From notes@xxxxxxx Sat Nov 22 19:10:19 1997 >Received: from cdp.igc.apc.org (root@xxxxxxxxxxx [18.104.22.168]) > by igc7.igc.org (8.8.7/8.8.7) with ESMTP id SAA10150; > Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:49:14 -0800 (PST) >Received: (from notes) > by cdp.igc.apc.org (8.8.7/8.8.7) id SAA22361; > Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:48:30 -0800 (PST) >Date: 22 Nov 1997 18:47:07 >Reply-To: Conference "reg.burma" <burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx> >From: mingla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: Re: Whare is the Green November 32? >To: Recipients of burmanet-l <burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Message-ID: <199711231640.JAA13944@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >In-Reply-To: <18.104.22.168.19971122031459.0066ee10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >X-Gateway: conf2mail@xxxxxxxxxxx >Errors-To: owner-burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx >Precedence: bulk >Lines: 76 > >Dear friend, > >Thank for your message and consideration for the future of ours. >Among the GN-32 members, most have their mother units or organizations and >they are voluntarily working for GN-32, except its staffs. >Let me explain a bit of current situation. >The financial suppport of HBF have been stopped since April 1997 according >to a contract which started 3 years ago. As like an NGO, the GN-32 can not >stand itself and its office will be no longer without financial assistance. >But the present Board of Directors are trying to find funding. >I, as one of responsible persons, go and take care of office at least once a >month but I can admit that I can not take full time work for GN-32. >Once we could pay our staffs regular salaries but, after not having income >any more, we could not have paid salaries so that most of staffs left for >their self-interest. >Now, one of our staffs, Khaing Yan Naing and another one volunteer staff are >taking care and keeping our office and things. > >At present, we are looking forward to getting fund to restart our works and >we are trying our best. > >But, even we all of GN-32 members wish ours to be the best and continue >carring it for future, only a person or a few people can not do and every >members are requested to take consideration and participate practically for >our GN-32. > >>Some of members, who are want to carry GN 32 work plan, >>sent a letter to board of directors, for reunion but >>no response. > >I have not received and read any such letter which you said. >If possible, please send it to me again. > >I can say that I will try my best as much as possible for the image of GN-32. > >If any further information, please contact me directly or other members of >Board of Directors. > >May I request one thing from you that " Who are you? " > > >Thank a lot, > >Zaw Zaw Htun >a member of Board of Directors >GN-32 > >************************************************************************** > > >At 07:17 PM 21/11/1997, you wrote: >>Hi! Green November 32 members, >> >>I would like to announce about GN 32. I am a member of GN 32, I heard, now, >>GN 32 is almost disappear, some of equipments were lost, some equipment were >>used for their organizations <close with board of directors>. And then all >>of board of directors didn't care to the office, board president is working >>as a staff in one organization. So, finally, GN 32 has been dissolved by the >>board of directors. >> >>The first time <last a coulp of year> most of peoples want to particate in >>the GN 32 because of get a lot of money.Some of members, who are want to >>carry GN 32 work plan, sent a letter to board of directors, for reunion but >>no response. >> >>If some members see this message, please reply what should be doing for our >>GN 32 reunion. >> >>Revolutionary greeting, >> >> >><dad> >> >> >> > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com


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On February 3, 2013 President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013 which provides for, amongst other things, stricter punishment for crimes against women. The Ordinance was to be largely based on the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee.
The Ordinance, passed by the Union Cabinet on February 1, 2013 has accepted some of the recommendations of the three-member Justice Verma Committee. The Committee, headed by former Chief Justice of India, J.S. Verma, was set up after the gang rape of a twenty-three year old student in Delhi. The Committee had submitted its Report on January 23, 2012, less than a month after the Committee had been constituted.
The Ordinance has introduced offences of voyeurism (S.354C), stalking (S.354D), use of force with intent to disrobe (S.354B), and acid attacks (Ss 336A and 336B) as specific offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The punishments for these offences range from a minimum of a year's imprisonment (Stalking) to five years imprisonment (for throwing or attempting to throw acid).
The Ordinance has also gone beyond the recommendations of the Committee by introducing the death penalty for a rape that leads to death of the victim or leaves the victim in a vegetative state. The Ordinance has also replaced the word 'rape' with 'sexual assault' to expand the definition of all types sexual crimes against women.
However, the Ordinance has rejected some of the vital recommendations of the Committee. The recommendations which were ignored include a review of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in cases of violence against women committed by those in the armed forces, the recognition of marital rape as an offence, and a restriction on politicians facing sexual offence charges from contesting elections
The Ordinance comes into effect immediately upon receiving Presidential assent. However, the Ordinance will have to be passed by Parliament within six months otherwise the same shall lapse.


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This is my article in the May issue of miniguide.es
May 1, 2014
When it comes to street style, Barcelona has a lot to offer. But the rest of Spain has plenty of fashionistas too. Trendtation is Spain's biggest online street style community; created in 2009, it currently counts over 100 thousand members, 70% based in Spain. Most of the trendsetters live in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla or Malaga.Joining this stylish community is easy: create an account (to which you can link your blog) and upload photos of your personal styles. Other people can look, share, like and be inspired by your outfits. Trendtation's cooperation with online retailer La Redoute distinguishes it from other communities; if you like a particular look, you can easily purchase similar items online. Also helpful is the ability to search by trend, item, color or brand.
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Mood: celebratory
Is anyone else as delighted as I am that it's almost Christmas/Yule?
This is my absolute favorite time of year.
Baking cookies and decorating is my favorite. I can't get enough of any of it. That's part of what's great about being the youngest -- your sisters EXPECT you to act like a kid, so you get to do so without any consequences!
I'm running around smiling and humming Christmas Carols all the time.
Joys of the season to you all!
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You don't have to prove
that you're worthy or earn it. The truth is that God has already given you
everything and you see it when you believe it. If you are not experiencing abundance it's because you're
blocking it with your hidden unconscious beliefs, thoughts and actions. Your life
is a reflection of your state of mind. Period.
This is where the work is. This is an advanced course in Abundance.
This advanced 7-week course will challenge you like no other course has before. Over the next 7 weeks you will learn a new way of living and seeing that is available to those who know the laws of Abundance and circulation and follow the flow of true and infinite Abundance. You must be prepared to apply the techniques and practices offered in this course to effectively change your state of consciousness. Success comes from you before it comes to you.
This program is about giving.
You will always be giving to yourself, to God and to others (tithing). This is the Law of Circulation. You will learn that giving and receiving are the same. You cannot have one without the other.
You are a child of God (which means you have God qualities and essence as a living expression of His Presence) if you've been experiencing lack and struggle, you have not been accessing what you are. We begin right here, right now.
** Please note: This is a tithing course. Please do not register for the course if you are not willing to tithe for 7 weeks. For more information about why tithing is required, click here.
From: The Desk of Lisa Natoli
To: Those Ready to Tap into Their True and Infinite Abundance
Subject: True Prosperity: An Advanced Course in Unlimited Abundance
Dear Abundance Seeker,
You are reading this because you are ready.
The first thing you will learn in this course, is how important it is to give to yourself.
You will be giving yourself the biggest gift of your life when you move into a mindset of joy.
If you want fast results, and you want to see your life change (for many this change will be instantaneous, for others it will be overnight, and for others it will take days), then get into joy.
This will seem like an almost impossible task for some of you, but it can be done by anyone who really wants it.
If getting into joy was a life or death situation, you would find you could do it. You would shift immediately into gratitude.
What if the doctor told you you have 24 hours to live but the is one thing that could save you- for the next 24 hours get into the Kingdom of God and stay there? If you were told you cannot move into doubt, depression, worry or fear for more than 5 minutes… it would be a challenge to you but you would surely give it your best effort.
Some people wouldn't even try and would choose death because this practice seems so outrageous.
The key is to get into joy and stay there.
But here is the thing...
It's a result of your mindset.
I like to use the word 'mind-setting' because it is actually 'a setting' in your mind, like a dial set at a certain point.
If you want your life to change, you have to change the setting.
When you change the setting (by changing your thinking and your state of
being), you change the way the energy is moving and flowing.
In many people, the energy is stuck or slow moving.
How can you tell if the energy is stuck?
Explaining and complaining are both choices.
You will discover in the next 7 weeks that you can drop explaining and complaining as a conscious choice.
Every explanation of your behavior and complaint has guilt built into it. It's a sure sign of sickness and lack.
For the next 7 weeks, give yourself fully over to this work and give it your all.
The Kingdom of Heaven is a state of joy. Heaven is a state of mind.
Your life (your bank account, your health, your relationships) is a reflection of your state of mind and your state of being.
You can either protest this and get angry and start explaining WHY this is not true and why circumstances and other people are the cause of your lack of happiness and abundance
You can accept it as true and start to get excited for a whole new life for yourself.
The choice is yours.
All sickness and poverty are accompanied by a particular mental/emotional state. One feels like one is a victim and powerless.
They suffer from the "if only" syndrome.
THEN I would be happy.
Cut that out.
That's victim-thinking and you will not be engaging in that kind of thinking from now on.
You are a powerful creator and we begin right here and right now.
So there. You probably have been living your life in darkness (sadness, fear, worry, blame, guilt) for so long that you have no idea how to move to a state of joy.
That's okay. All you need is a little willingness to make the necessary changes in your thinking.
This is not about changing your behavior (that will come naturally as you change your thinking), and this is not about effecting or doing.
In fact, these next 7 weeks will probably be the most relaxing time of your whole life
You are going to focus on what you need to do to be happy.
The primary emphasis in this 7-week course is the internal process going on within you.
This is an opportunity and a challenge to change:
You must use the techniques and practices we offer if you want to see change.
If you are not willing to commit to doing his work and practicing every single day, not much will change for you.
Many people do this work for a few days and experience miracles and
abundance and then, out of laziness, old habit, and old programming,
they drop back down into their old mind-setting.
Those 2 words will help you immensely if you can remember them: Mind-Setting.
Where is the dial set in your thinking? In fear? Doubt? Disbelief?
What's the setting on these thoughts and feelings?
If your setting is in fear (because everything that's not love and joy is fear), that explains the picture of your life that you think you see.
Change that setting!
You may be rolling your eyes and you may think this is too good to be true, but what have you got to lose by giving yourself over completely to a whole new way of being, thinking, feeling, and seeing?
What have you got to lose?
7 weeks is going to come and go no matter what you do, so why not live in a new way and be surprised and delighted by miracles?
There may be resistance and apprehension, since we all tend to justify and explain (that word again!) our way of being.
Many are hesitant to change because of fear of the unknown, fear of what your friends and family will think if you become too different.
What happens is that you will discover that you are becoming more of yourself- more joyful, playful, at peace.
If you are experiencing lack in your life, you have not been yourself.
You are a child of God, and if you are experiencing struggle, you have not been what you are.
All struggle is clear indication you have allowed an imposter to run your life, and you have been unconscious and asleep within it.
Now, here, you are waking up. You will discover that fear is not what you are.
You are a child of God, complete and healed and whole.
Live from this place! Seek to remember this!
This is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Seek to remember who you really are and all the abundance of the universe is yours. This is true, without exception.
** Please note: This is a tithing course. Please do not register for the course if you are not willing to tithe for 7 weeks. For more information about why tithing is required, click here.
Each module will include a "living practice" to be applied to your life every day. Each module is cumulative as they work brilliantly when done together. At the end of this program, you'll have 7 new practices giving you everything you need to live an extraordinarily abundant life.
Lisa Natoli
Lisa is a healer, teacher and writer.She has devoted her life to helping people transform their lives through the practical application of A Course in Miracles. She is enthusiastic about motivating people to shift their perception, to see clearly with Christ vision. She teaches and trains people to heal themselves and others. You can heal anything. Healing is nothing more than a return to a state of wholeness and happiness – to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. A healer is anyone who helps another return to a state of wholeness and happiness.
Bill Free
As co-founder of the Teachers of God Foundation Bill is devoted to the Great Awakening and has a passionate inspiration for Truth, light and a calling for activating hearts and souls of others to live in joy without conflict. We as a Foundation want to share it with anyone who is ready for a new way of life and awaken to their own divinity and share this light with the world.
Linda Leland
Linda is an ordained minister, teacher and Director of Operations at the Teachers of God Foundation. After experiencing a dramatic change through living the principals of A Course In Miracles, she has dedicated her life to helping humanity awaken to their divinity.
She is passionate about teaching and demonstrating to others the joy and peace that is possible when they become willing to shift their thinking away from guilt and fear and into love and trust, and then supporting them on that magnificent journey.
** Please note: This is a tithing course. Please do not register for the course if you are not willing to tithe for 7 weeks. For more information about why tithing is required, click here.
"Abundance is coming in from everywhere!"
- Jody Jlynn Hennessy
"I'm so excited to share with you my experience of tithing. Over the last month I have been tithing in turn from where I've gotten my spiritual experience and that kicked me into waking up. The money and experiences are flowing to me. I've always thought I can't afford tithing but to-date I have gotten threefold back. Instantly. I went into a meeting today and a miracle happened. Everything is how I wanted it. My life has changed overnight. It's amazing. I love and bless you all."
- Elizabeth
"Had to let you guys know the most amazing thing has happened to me this morning. I needed some money to finish off the lodge that I'm going to run my business from and have been getting frustrated because I can't really launch it properly without it. I received the exact amount to almost the penny in a pension rebate! Had no idea I was getting one it just turned up in the post today! This is one fantastic course."
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HEART STOPPER. Republica Motocicletas? ?Bypass? Honda XR 250
Written by Marlon Slack
The team at Republica Motocicletas don't struggle to find business. The Argentinian workshop has belted out over 30 motorcycles in their short time on the scene and they can?t keep up with the amount of orders coming in. Why" Well, it?s because they create rides like this, a killer 2013 Honda Tornado 250 dubbed the ?Bypass?.
Republica is a prime example of one of the best things that can happen when mates get together. Initially founded by childhood friends Carlos Sartor and Franco Loson, the shop has since expanded to take in a whole coterie of like-minded buddies, including Mauro Sartor and Lucas Versellone. And they?ve been steadily pushing out projects since.
Initially, the Bypass wasn?t even intended for a customer. ?We bought this motorcycle for our own workshop,? Franco Loson says. ?But when we started the design process a customer from Jujuy (a northern province of Argentina) appeared and repeatedly insisted on buying it from us, a situation to which we finally agreed?.
So all eyes turned to the Tornado. You?d be hard pressed to tell from the way it looks now, but in factory trim it?s an air and oil-cooled single cylinder trail bike that?s built tougher than a black box recorder. It?s the perfect little runabout for patchy South American roads. But the little trail bike looks? well, like a trail bike. Republica had big plans. And it wasn?t for a throwback scrambler build.
?We wanted to aim for a futuristic design,? Franco says, ?So we designed it with a cafe racer-style tail and then went front to back, going from design to design, to achieve a more aggressive and futuristic look. Lately in our shop we?ve opted for that style above all else, and this wasn?t going to be an exception?.
?It gives it a clean and futuristic look at the same time, but it was very difficult to work all the lights into such a small space.?
A new slimmed-down seat unit kicked everything off with the Bypass. It?s damn tiny – and it also proved to be the most difficult part during the build process. The entire unit was made by hand and features a cluster of flush-mounted integrated brake and turn signals. ?It gives it a clean and futuristic look at the same time,? Franco says, "But it was very difficult to work all the lights into such a small space".
Up front, the bike runs a repurposed Harley Davidson fender as a headlight mount. The tank, which goes a hell of a long way to hiding the Bypass? enduro origins, comes from a 1979 Honda Supersport. The list of parts borrowed continues with the exhaust, which is taken from a Ducati Scrambler, mounted to a stainless steel headed crafted by the Motocicletas team – which added a handy 5 hp, as well as shedding some weight.
And the Gas Cap of the Year Award goes to…
There's a couple of finer details as well. The Bypass runs new spokes and rims, a host of small custom parts like brake reservoir covers and fuel caps as well as a gorgeous colour s...
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Our courtyard is an extension of the preschool classrooms. On any given day you will see children using the easels, investigating the sensory table, or bouncing a ball. They can also sit in the natural garden enjoying the humming bird atrium, butterfly house or tending to their plants in their own greenhouse.
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Honestly, I'm not ashamed of my cheapness. Traveling on a shoestring is not only the way I prefer to travel but it also what allows my family of four to go father and stay longer. Certain credit cards such as the Ritz Carlton Chase have afforded us the option of upgrading our seats due to the $300 credit on travel expenses such as upgrades but, obviously, never enough for Business or First Class but at least a few extra inches and a little more attention maybe. That could just be our good looks though (at least the girls), who knows. So the leak today of a brand new design for airplane seats hit with a ferocious thud. Give yourself a minute to drink it all in because you will need to drink to make it through a travel leg like this. Staring at someone else the entire flight is not something that appeals to me or most travelers. The claim of being able to gain some additional shoulder room falls on deaf ears if you ask me as knocking knees together doesn't sound any better and could be much worse (eg: that guy who kicks off his shoes).
The travesty in all of this is that the airlines continue to look for ways to make travel the single worst experience of your trip. yeah, I've said it before that the trip there is half the fun? I take it back, I take it all back. It's becoming a nightmare and one that we may not wake up from anytime soon. This isn't the first rendering or attempt. Not long ago was the design that would reduce the current legroom by inches. An inch or two may not sound like much, but in an airplane, it's the key difference between showing up in a good mood or literally slinging your crappy peanuts across the aisle in disgust. Some may not remember, but in it's earlier days, Southwest had seats against the bulkhead that faced backwards. Imagine the pleasure of being that last person in the cattle call. Hello there, I'm going to be staring at you until we land in Seattle. Awkward doesn't even begin to explain this latest design. What college is churning out these folks that continually ruin the flying experience? Alas, we may never know as that person would certainly be targeted by every budget traveler this side of the equator. So just something to keep in mind each time you complain about any aspect of your flight. Be careful when you ask yourself, "Can it get any worse?" The answer is "Hell yes it can!"


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As they say "when it rains it pours" not to go into to all the details..these past few months have been life changing for me. A few months ago I started to built a little studio here on the farm. just as construction was halfway there...life took an unexpected turn...my life changed...my dear father passed away...my precious son had to be admitted into the hospital to treat his Prader Willi & have ear surgery.. so my little soul full nest had to wait for me to return. Now I am back & am very grateful I have this special little place to retreat to. It's like a fresh start, a place to meditate, create, work on my new art & find little peace. Perfect timing I say! I have a way to go to get it in order & make it my soulful little nest...here are some pics I took this morning as some of you have been asking me what happened to that little studio..
grass to grow, flowers to plant..food for my soul here
still have to remove the stickers on the windows & sweep the sand from a storm while I was away.
it's been a tough journey but in my heart I know my new path will give me a fresh start to find some peace, work on my art & share a special space with loved ones. please stop back soon to see our little soulful nest. xo Laura


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World-renowned polo player, international model and published author Nacho Figueras stopped by KTLA this morning. Nacho is back in LA to celebrate the seventh-annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic October 10-14th, and to once again invite Angelenos to enjoy an exciting day and the opportunity to experience polo first hand.
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With just over a week until Northumberland's biggest free music event we caught up with one of the headline acts – Toploader.
Toploader, famous for Dancing in the Moonlight, and Doctor and the Medics, of Spirit in the Sky fame, will top the bill at Northumberland Live at Blyth Links next weekend.
A fantastic day of free family entertainment will return for its second year at Blyth beach with two chart-topping headline acts.
We caught up with Toploader lead guitarist Dan Hipgrave ahead of the concert, who said he's delighted to be returning to Northumberland after supporting Simple Minds last summer at the Alnwick Castle concert.
Hipgrave said: "Strangely, it's turned out we've come up each summer for the past three years. We seem to have done quite a bit up north. I've got family up here now so I'm a half-Geordie and I know the area, and I love it."
For over 15 years, Toploader have earned a reputation as an amazing live band, with a stage performance that includes big sounds from their monster debut album, Onka's Big Moka. It sold over a million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK Albums Chart for more than six months.
Toploader were the last British band to play the original Wembley Stadium before its redevelopment, and their cover of King Harvest's US hit Dancing in the Moonlight became a global sensation.
Speaking about Northumberland Live, Hipgrave said: "We're really delighted to be a part of it. It's the first of our summer shows, which will be a great start because we're very keen on the summer festival circuit.
"We take every show as seriously as the next, but it's a real privilege to do things like this."
He added: "When you're younger you don't feel privileged and as you get older you really appreciate these type of gigs and make the most out of it all.
"There's a certain few songs that we make sure we deliver so people will be dancing in the moonlight quite literally."
The all-day event promises to serve up a real treat of all-round culture, from music to street theatre, plus hot and cold food.
It also will feature a number of local bands, including Kosoti, The Caffreys, Tony Bengtsson Band, Shaw:Clark Project, Muddy Line, Rose Parade, Driven Serious and Melissa Rose.
The family festival is being made possible with support from Northumberland County Council and Active Northumberland, with sponsorship by Phoenix Taxis (providing the free park and ride service), and Coastline Fish and Chip Restaurant.


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When a filmmaker or actor wants to revisit a franchise many years later, it's usually done for what is (at least to them) a good reason: Bruce Willis appeared in "Live Free or Die Hard" for the money, "The Godfather Part III" was a thinly veiled attempt to get Sofia Coppola to move out of the house, and before the dawn of the 21st century, George Lucas never had the means to turn Yoda into the cracked out Pokémon he was always intended to be.
In an interview with MTV promoting "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," Tom Cruise stated that he really wants to make the much talked about sequel to "Top Gun," explaining that "we all want to make a film that is in the same kind of tone as the other one and shoot it in the same way as we shot 'Top Gun.'"
We're not exactly thrilled that Cruise doesn't want to try and take the sequel in any kind of a new direction, but if it ain't broke why fix it. Cruise remains coy whether or not he's coming back, following the usual line of he'd love to work with [insert person]/if we get a story, saying, "I said to Tony [Scott], I want to make another movie with him. He and I haven't made a film since 'Days of Thunder.' Tony and I and Jerry [Bruckheimer], we never thought that we would do it again. Then they started to come to us with these ideas of where it is now. I thought, 'Wow, that would be…what we could do now."
While McQuarrie has been said to be in the mix to write "Top Gun 2," Cruise confirms the recent reports that he won't be writing the sequel (that job has gone to "X-Men: First Class" writers Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz). "Chris is directing 'One Shot' right now, which I'm acting [in]. We've got to go back in January and finish it," he said.
In this writer's opinion, "One Shot" will a pretty high bar to jump over to be as awesome as McQuarrie's first film, "The Way of the Gun." But Werner Herzog's presence as the film's villain should be a film geek's delight.
If you haven't seen "The Way of the Gun," the opening scene featuring Sarah Silverman is a good litmus test as to whether or not your tastes are compatible with the rest of the film. And as for the "Top Gun" sequel, we'll surely be hearing more speculation in the weeks/months/years to come.
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text: Something very odd happened to me today and I'm wondering if other people have experienced the same thing. It was quite cold today in Chicago, in the low thirties, our first cold day of the season. On my round trip to work (~13 miles each way), I used an astonishing 450 WH/mile. Last winter, on days when it was even colder than today, I'd typically use only around 370. A lot of the energy was used to heat the battery. I got a message when I got in the car this afternoon after having left it outside all day saying that 'the battery is heating' and that full power was not available. This message was on for about 20 minutes as I drove. What's very odd is that I never saw a message like this last winter. I'm wondering if this due to a software update? I'm still on version 4.5. Has anyone else noticed a difference between their energy use in cold weather this year and last year?


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As you plan your next vacation, I'm sure you want a place that will offer you not only great entertainment but a place ripe with memories. A place where the food is great, the people are friendly and the adventures are limitless. Seoul is full of things to do, great food and the culture is one of a kind. Here, you will find 5 of the top reasons to visit Seoul and what you can do while visiting.
1. Delicious Korean Food
If you love food that is spicy and healthy, you are going to the right place. Korean BBQ is a well-known city cuisine and offers grilled fresh cuts of beef and pork tableside. The portions of the sides are unlimited and can include soup, fresh vegetables and a selection of spicy sauces. Most of the ingredients are locally grown and serve as the freshest food you can find.
2. Thriving Nightlife and Entertainment
The nightlife in Seoul is just like a never-ending party. Drinking alcohol is a frequent social event among family and friends alike. Many people prefer a local rice liquor called Soju which is normally served in a green glass bottle. It is similar to Japan's Sake; however, Soju is the most popular sold liquor in the world.
Interesting Culture
You will find that Koreans live by a uniting "work hard, play hard" mentality. No matter if work is a business or construction, Koreans put every last effort into accomplishing success. Respect is ingrained into society, especially when one interacts with an elder or someone they do not know. It is very common to see Koreans giving the proper bow as a greeting and they always use two hands when giving or receiving as a sign of politeness. Korean culture is quite unique.
4. Innovations that are Tech-savvy
It seems like Korea is five years ahead of the world when it comes to technology. At night, the streets are never dark thanks to neon signs that light the way and inside almost every building, there is a giant Samsung television mounted to the wall. There are many other top-of-the-line devices that are seen everywhere in Korea to include: smartphones, computers, printers and air conditioners. Korea is known to be the most connected country in the world thanks to the widespread Wi-Fi connectivity available.
5. Advanced Plastic Surgery Available
Along with being very tech-savvy, Koreans know how to perform amazing plastic surgery procedures. Whether you are looking for a nose job, breast augmentation or eye surgery, you will undoubtedly find the right doctor for the job. Korean plastic surgery is known for its advanced techiques that will give you the best results money can buy. You will have many different options to choose from to correct your problem areas. Photos are available to view to show other's success stories and you can be the next lucky person. You can find more information and even schedule a consultation with a seasoned plastic surgery doctor at beauty-korea.com.


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The 2019 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group will be held from 11-14 June 2019, in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Find out more
The 2019 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group will be held from 11-14 June 2019, in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Find out more
In a moving speech, which sums up his 10 years service to the African Development Bank (AfDB), as President, Donald Kaberuka gave glowing tributes to the founding fathers and staff of the organization in its 50 years.
He was speaking at the opening of the 50th Anniversary of the Bank during the Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Tuesday, May 26.
Kaberuka said he has been able to learn a lot in the 10 years that he served as President of the Bank, noting that the Bank's return to the Côte d'Ivoire from Tunisia in September 2014 should not be seen as a celebration, but a solemn event, and a time to scan the future.
Citing Nelson Mandela, he said, "after climbing a hill, one finds that there are many more higher hills to climb."
He thanked the founding fathers who toiled to lay the foundation of the Bank as well as those who overcame many obstacles to bring the Bank this far.
Commenting on his election in 2005, he said he was given a strong mandate. "I was elected with 78 percent," he said.
"I am privileged to work with some of the most intelligent and committed people on the continent," he said about the AfDB staff and thanked the Bank's partners.
Kaberuka said the Bank will take the lead in infrastructure, to show that Africa is ready for business.
President Kaberuka, whose tenure ends this year, would hand over to a new Bank President to be elected on May 28.


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A steering group has been set up to look into the possibility of a community buy-out of the old showfield in Wigtown.
A public meeting will be held tonight in the County Buildings, called by the newly formed Wigtown and Bladnoch Community Initiative, to gauge interest in such a project.
A WBCI spokesman said: "The Showfield on Southfield Lane has stood empty and neglected for twenty five years. Wigtown & Bladnoch Community Initiative has been formed to regain community ownership of the Showfield. We feel that it would greatly enhance Wigtown.
"Initial ideas for the future use of the Showfield have included affordable housing and business units, an area for outdoor events with space for a marquee and grassy parking area, a community orchard and various projects.
Using Community Right to Buy legislation, we aim to register an interest in the Showfield, thus giving an opportunity to buy the land at market value if it becomes available for purchase. The Scottish Land Fund may provide up to 95% of the value of the land, with other sources making up the balance.
"Presently in Scotland 500,000 acres of land are owned and managed by communities. Currently there are 160 projects in Scotland, where communities such as our own are taking control of land in their localities. Examples of this in Dumfries and Galloway are the Mull of Galloway Trust and The Portpatrick Harbour Community Benefit Society, both of which have control of land where they live.
"The public meeting will be a chance to hear from people who will explain the process and speakers from other communities explaining how they run land in their localities. We would like to invite everyone who lives in Wigtown and Bladnoch to hear how community ownership of the Showfield could benefit Wigtown once again."


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With studies showing that over 110 million people on Earth are "actively engaged" in starting a business, it's no secret that there are a lot of hands in the proverbial cookie jar. So, how do you stand out with so many people vying for influence? And which entrepreneurs in particular should you look up to?
Below is an infographic that shows 10 common (albeit somewhat joking) entrepreneurial styles and the "poster children" for those particular personalities. So whether you're the "No Pantspreneur" or "Unwashed Brainiac," you'll be able to find the type that fits you (and the business you're trying to start).
Infographic courtesy of Bit Rebels.
TopicsEntrepreneurship , Leadership , Infographics , Starting a Business , Management Style
Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.More from this Author


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747 Jumbo Jet Lands At Wrong Airport
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Boeing says a 747 jumbo jet used to haul parts for construction of its new 787 Dreamliner jet landed at the wrong Kansas airport.
The plane maker says the Dreamlifter landed safely Wednesday evening at Col. James Jabara Airport, about eight miles from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita where it was supposed to land.
Although Jabara airport has a small runway, Roger Xanders, chief of the Wichita Airport Authority's police and fire department, told KMBC-TV that the plane will be able to take off about noon Thursday.
Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel says the Dreamlifter was bound for McConnell because it is adjacent to Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier for the Dreamliner. He didn't say why or how the plane landed at the wrong airport.
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Natural stone has been popular for use on floors for centuries and for very good reason. Stone tile brings the colors and texture of nature to our homes and adds a quality and warmth to a room that's not possible with any other material.
Because natural stone comes out of the earth, there can be wild variations in its color and quality, so be sure to do your homework when shopping for stone tile for your floor. Order enough material to complete the job in one shipment — that will minimize mismatched lots. As is the case with any flooring material, get a case or two extra. If you have to repair a floor later, the stone you want may not be available.
Let's take a look at the most popular stone tile materials: slate, travertine, sandstone, granite and marble. Which one would you choose?


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Alongside burgeoning new star Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek), Marvel Studios announced today Tom Hiddleston will star as Loki in the 2011 release of Thor.
Hiddleston is relatively unknown actor in the big scheme of things, having appeared predominantly in TV series such as Wallender, Miss Austen Regrets, and Suburban Shootout, among others.
Following Marvel's desire to tie-in multiple heroes in multiple movies (see the end of the Hulk and Iron Man, for example), Thor nicely ties into the Avengers' theme. The comic book team The Avengers starred various heroes over the years including Iron Man, the Vision, the Hulk, Valkyrie, Captain America, Ant Man, the Wasp, and Thor (among many others). This logically explains the next three years of Marvel movies: Iron Man 2 (May 7, 2010), The First Avenger: Captain America (July 22, 2011), and the Avengers (May 4, 2012).
Thor is scheduled for US release May 20, 2011.
I'm guessing that the low-key Samuel L. Jackson will play a part, even if very small, in each new film as Nick Fury. Kenneth Branagh will direct Thor, which is being written by Mark Protosevich, Ashley Miller, and Zak Stentz.
With Wolverine–currently the most popular Marvel character–getting a rather hack treatment on the silver screen (me = sad panda), and much higher expectations for Iron Man 2 than the original, I am a little perplexed that anyone would take on the notion of making a Thor movie.
Thor is not one of the stronger (i.e. more popular) or interesting Marvel characters, despite his Norse origins…which should make him legendary, right? (Or maybe Marvel thinks Thor will rake in the bucks in Sweden and Norway?) And with flops like Daredevil, Elektra, both Fantastic Four movies, and the surprisingly rank rendition of Wolverine (which I had hoped would be better) being churned out, Thor looks like a potential flop in the making. I can see him as part of an Avengers film, but alone? I hope I'm wrong, but a Thor movie sounds like a bad idea.


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Faruqi & Faruqi Case: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
Notice is hereby given that Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, case no. 1:15-cv-01226, on behalf of unitholders of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. ("First Niagara" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS:FNFG) who held (and continue to hold) First Niagara securities acquired on or before October 30, 2015.
On October 30, 2015, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement ("Merger Agreement") under which KeyCorp. will acquire all of the outstanding units of First Niagara. The unit-for-unit transaction is valued at approximately $4.1 billion. The transaction and vote are expected to occur in the third quarter of 2016.
The complaint charges First Niagara, its Board of Directors, and affiliated corporate entities and individuals with violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Company's Board of Directors, First Niagara unitholders will receive $2.30 in cash and 0.68 shares of KeyCorp common stock for each unit of First Niagara they own. On October 29, 2015, this per share consideration was valued at $11.40 per share. The complaint alleges that the merger consideration fails to adequately value the Company's recent financial performance, is well below analyst estimates, and fails to adequately compensate shareholders for the synergies that KeyCorp. will enjoy from the transaction.
Furthermore, according to the complaint, the Merger Agreement includes a non-solicitation provision, an information rights provision, and a $137.5 million termination fee which essentially ensure that a superior bidder will not emerge, as any potential suitor will undoubtedly be deterred from expending the time, cost, and effort of making a superior proposal.
The complaint also alleges that the preliminary proxy statement (the "Proxy"), filed as part of its Form S-4 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 30, 2015, provided materially incomplete and misleading disclosures, thereby violating Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Proxy denies First Niagara's unitholders material information concerning the financial and procedural fairness of the Merger.
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