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"There is a long running dispute between NNPC and PSC operators as to the calculation of the cost of oil, tax oil, and royalty oil under the PSCs. This meant that the parties cannot agree on the entitlements to amounts being lifted by NNPC and the contractors. Amounts reported for reconciliation revealed different interpretations for the same lifting transactions."
Hart Group and S.S. Afemikhe & Co, in their audit report.
Oil was first discovered at Oloibiri in 1957 and Nigeria had been exporting crude since the late 1950s – that was over 60 years ago. The government agency responsible for crude oil transactions was first called the Nigerian National Oil Corporation, NNOC, which was dissolved in 1977 and replaced by the current NNPC.
Nigerians, indeed the entire international business community, would be shocked to discover, or rather re-discover, as the Hart Group and Afemikhe & Co did, that 62 years after the first discovery, disputes still arise concerning calculations on any transactions.
In plain language, this means that 62 years after, we are still not sure how much this country should be receiving from the export of its crude oil as well as gas. The discrepancies on gas exports will not be fully dealt g country", meaning that our gas reserves far exceed our known crude oil reserves.
How on earth could successive governments fail to have insisted on agreements which take gas exploitation into account? Surely, nobody is stupid enough to believe that the PSCs have not been taking advantage of this lapse for their own benefit – and against our own interests.
Incredibly, all the present revelations by the Hart Group & Afemikhe in 2011 are not new. The Hart Group had been engaged in 2006 by the NEITI when similar outcry for transparency and accountability in the transactions concerning petroleum products, from crude to imported, was raised by patriotic Nigerians.
Then, as now, the Hart Group found wide differences between the figures reported at loading stations and those admitted at destinations everywhere. In addition, the Hart report of 2006, revealed definite and deliberate patterns of tax evasion by the International Oil companies and other operators engaged in crude lifting.
Furthermore, even after acknowledging, generally, falsified, volumes of crude lifted, the operators delay payments beyond agreed payment periods without penalties – for one fraudulent reason. By so delaying payments, they are guaranteed that the records would be so muddled up "reconciliation" would become necessary. That means more loss of revenue for Nigeria. (See "Deleleaks" Ch. 10).
President Obasanjo, as the de facto Minister of Petroleum Resources, was so embarrassed, he threw a copy of the report on the floor and ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, under Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to go and investigate the allegations contained in the 2006 report.
It was a masterful ploy because with virtually all the fingers pointing to Aso Rock as the source of all corrupt practices, Ribadu wisely ignored the instruction. Till today, nothing has been done about the greatest scandal in the nation's history. And given presidential indifference or benign neglect or deliberate cover-up, the NNPC returned to business as usual – until now.
If there are audit firms which can be relied upon to undertake a professional audit, the Hart Group and Afemikhe are the best for the job. Perhaps at this stage, the two firms need to be introduced. Unlike NNPC, which has no good reputation to protect, they have carved niches for themselves as being above reproach in their conduct of audit. To call the NNPC a treasure trove of scandal would amount to a compliment; the place stinks!!!
Already, there is sufficient material to write several books on the institutionalised corruption called NNPC; so much so that one expects patriotic executives of the organisation, to, for once, discard their ingrained self-centredness and help our country for a change. They have amassed enough money as it is.
S.S. Afemikhe & Co, whose Managing Director is Sam Afemikhe, was established in 1985 and started business in 1986. For more than ten years, the firm had been involved with the Nigerian oil and gas industry; which it knows inside out.
The Managing Director is probably the leading expert on Value for Money reviews and consultancy services and he is the author of several books and articles on the subject. He also provided the intellectual underpinnings to the Due Process Unit established by President Obasanjo and headed by Dr Oby Ezekwesili then. A more patriotic Nigerian will be very difficult to imagine or find.
The Hart Group, partners to Afemikhe, had since 1988 been involved in 26 countries worldwide and on every continent on the planet. Their track record of professional accomplishment will be difficult to match not to talk of surpassing. The Hart Group had competed successfully in the toughest parts of the world for auditing practice.
Definitely, their report must be viewed with all the seriousness it deserves and the fact that the NNPC is jittery is a pointer to the possibility that there are truths which some people want buried – forever.


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Struggling to escape a three-game losing streak, the Villanova Wildcats had another obstacle placed in their path for today's Big East game against No. 4 Pitt when senior guard Corey Stokes tweaked a hamstring in practice.
Stokes, the Wildcats' No. 2 scorer, will miss the Pitt game that ends the conference regular season. His status for the Big East Tournament has yet to be established.
Stokes averages 14.9 points and shoots 43.2 percent from 3-point range.
The Wildcats have dropped three in a row and five of seven in falling to 21-9, 9-8 in the conference, although they still are ranked No. 19 in the AP poll. No. 4 Pitt is 26-4, 14-3 in conference.

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Alison Sweeney became the latest victim of Ellen's favorite go-to prank: scaring the heck out of a celebrity, using a staffer in a silly costume.
The setup in this case was bugs, because Ellen got wind of a story about Ali being scared to go camping because of all the insects she might encounter.
So, an intern was summoned, a giant bug costume was ordered from wardrobe, and a gift of free camping gear, complete with a cute-yet-funny beekeeper hat, was offered to Alison as the pretext. Then Ellen got her going about her fear of bugs, and this prank practically played itself!
The coveted double scream! Nice. Alison may have to take that weight-loss technique back to her bosses at "The Biggest Loser." Judging by that scream, she lost a few pounds of water weight from that scare!
But cheer up, Ali -- you now have the honor of joining a very distinguished hall of fame: celebs who've been subjected to Ellen's scare tactics. So what were some of the all-timers? Glad you asked:
There was Taylor Swift and the dressing room, Richard Simmons and the bathroom, Tracy Morgan and the shark, Julia Roberts trying to scare the scare-er, and, of course, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen, and the panda -- celeb revenge!
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Students accuse teacher of bullying: 'Everyone started bullying me'
EUGENE, Ore. -- A student at Lincoln Middle School who accused her teacher of bullying fellow sixth-graders says that her classmates have turned against her.
Kira Appellof says students at Lincoln MS in Cottage Grove tormented her all day Thursday, following her around campus and calling her derogatory names.
Appellof told KVAL News she thinks they're just defending their teacher.
"I felt like if I wasn't the one to do that then no one else would," said Appellof.
After multiple calls with the South Lane School District since Wednesday, officials said they still can't comment on any personnel issues.
Kira and her classmate, Zaelin Bull reported that one of their teachers was bullying students in class on Wednesday. Since that time, Apellof said the bullying came full circle.
"That was the first day everyone started bullying me," Appellof said.
Kira's mom, Cirila, said her daughter came home from school Thursday afternoon sobbing.
"There were a group of girls following her around asking her if she 'had gotten what she wanted'," said Cirila Appellof.
The other student's mother, Angie Bull told KVAL News that her son Zaelin also reported that his teacher was bullying students.
"They've gone after Kira for it and I'm concerned Zae's probably gonna be the next target," Angie Bull.
Since the story aired on Thursday, KVAL News received numerous phone calls and emails from parents and students at Lincoln Middle School saying they've had good experiences with the accused teacher.
"Even today, if somebody gets the answer right he will give them a Jolly Rancher as a reward," said Emily McDonald. "I think he was trying to be sarcastic and funny like he always is."
Both mothers told KVAL News that the teacher was put on a two day administrative leave.
Since the incident, Kira and Zaelin had their class schedules changed. Their mothers say they'd like a counselor to talk to the whole class and help ease the tension.


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Jackie Stewart was taken to hospital today after being taken ill during a flight.
The three-times world champion was returning from the Geneva Motor Show.
A statement issued by his office said: "Sir Jackie is in Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge after a physical set back on a flight back from Geneva to London Heathrow early this afternoon (flight no. BA0727).
"He is fully conscious and having precautionary medical checks but we are expecting a full recovery."


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A team of will be setting off from Sainsbury's in Bury St Edmunds at 8am on March 11 and cycling 83 miles to the head office in London.
Produce manager Tom Smith, Dale and Lee Sturman whose mum works on customer services and Tom's friend Glen Morris will undertake the cycle challenge is part of the stores fund-raising efforts for Comic Relief. The four men holpe to complete the ride in four hours.
The store also has five ladies who will give up their Mother's Day on March 10 to walk 18.5 miles from Bury St Edmunds to Clare, again for Comic Relief.
They have been out walking every week for the past month, paying £1 each time towards Comic Relief and gaining sponsors.
Sainsbury's in Bury will also be holding a tombola, while a charity bingo night will be held in the cafe on March 11.
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Johannesburg - Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has vowed to speak out about the wrongs in society in the run-up to the ANC's elective conference in December.
"What I will not do is agree to be blackmailed and to keep quiet when things are going so wrong in society," he said in Johannesburg on Monday.
Addressing Gauteng shopstewards, he said he could not stay silent as some seemed to expect.
"I will not keep quiet. Sorry, if you want me to keep quiet, go and find another person... while Rome is burning."
He said the African National Congress' national conference in Mangaung in December offered two choices.
The first involved factions so intent on fighting for positions in the leadership battle that they neglected their constituents.
"The movement will be far too divided to fight for a better life for all," Vavi said.
The second option was to deliver to the people.
"We must do everything we have promised our people.... deliver, deliver a better life, deliver, practice what you preach.
"Don't come to conferences and promise the masses the heaven and the earth, and do nothing thereafter. Go and unite the organisation."
The Congress of SA Trade Unions holds its national congress in two weeks' time. - Sapa


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Ince claims 'no contact' over Coventry link
Macclesfield boss Paul Ince has reiterated he has had no contact from Coventry about the vacant managerial position at the Championship club.
Having defied the odds to give the Silkmen a great chance of staying in the Football League in his first managerial appointment, Ince was quickly installed as the favourite to succeed Micky Adams at the Ricoh Arena.
Leading bookmakers Bet 365 have suspended betting on the former England midfielder becoming the next Sky Blues boss but Ince himself maintains there is nothing behind the rumours.
'Obviously I was aware of the situation when it was in the paper a couple of weeks ago and that's all there has been to it,' said Ince. 'If somebody out there knows more than I do and they're putting a bet on I'd like to know who it is but I'm focussed on Macclesfield and that's all I've concentrated on since I've been here.
'I'll let other people talk about what's in the paper because I don't want anything unsettling the players.
'Obviously it's flattering to be linked with any club because it shows you're doing okay but that's all it is and as far as I'm concerned there's nothing concrete in it and I'm just focussing on what I'm doing at Macclesfield.'


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A half-dozen hairstyles, 110,000 songs and a zillion boyish smiles ago, Dick Clark became the host of American Bandstand. But when he trots out to his center-stage podium October 30, it won't be just to spin another Top 10 record. The occasion will be ABC-TV's three-hour American Bandstand's 30th Anniversary Special.
The agelessly exuberant Clark, 51, who took over from Bob Horn as Band-stand's host in 1956 and transformed it from a local Philadelphia show to a national institution, will introduce more than 200 pop music stars, in the studio, in special filmed segments or in priceless TV clips from rock's Stone Age.
One segment features several of the show's resident dance couples, who sometimes achieved more enduring fame than the performers whose music they jitterbugged, watusied, frugged or discoed to; five of them are reunited for a giant "spotlight dance." There's also a tribute to the late Bill Haley. A 22-piece all-star band, including everyone from Duane Eddy and Boots Randolph to Stanley Clarke and Mick Fleetwood, jams along in the studio while Haley does Rock Around the Clock in a 1955 film.
"The taping was like a family reunion, and very sentimental," says Clark, who moved Bandstand to Los Angeles in 1964 and now lives in Malibu with third wife Kari. "The show has never been critically acclaimed and the Emmy people have yet to get around to us, but Bandstand has become part of Americana. I've got three kids [16 to 24 years old] I love very much. But the show has been so closely interwoven into the rest of my life, it has always felt like a fourth child."
In captions for the accompanying photos, most taken during the taping of the anniversary gala at a Burbank studio (circled ones from the show's scrapbook), Clark talks about some stars he helped discover.


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About a month ago, it appeared as though Philadelphia Union's promising second season was at risk of collapse. The early-season euphoria that had accompanied the club's first foray to the top of the Eastern Conference table had quickly turned into fear of a late-season meltdown.
Then, straight off an eight-match winless streak – the longest in club history – the Union reversed course and began an unbeaten streak that currently sits at seven.
So what turned Philadelphia's regular season around, setting up a potential playoff clincher in the club's home finale Saturday against Toronto FC?
Here are five key factors.
The revival of Sebastien Le Toux
Le Toux's return to form has been the most commonly cited factor during the club's unbeaten run, and rightfully so. Le Toux has launched himself into MVP contention with a flurry of goals and, most recently, a deadly assist last Saturday against Seattle. Le Toux has silenced any critics who were calling his breakout 2010 a fluke, and more importantly he's provided the scoring spark the Union were seeking.
It's not as if Le Toux wasn't a valuable piece of the puzzle even when he wasn't scoring – he was, without question – but Philadelphia needed him to start finding the back of the net with some regularity.
Mission accomplished, and then some.
Farfantastic timing
The collective impact of twins Michael and Gabriel Farfan – especially recently during the club's unbeaten streak – has been tremendous.
In fact, perhaps no factor can be as closely traced to Philadelphia's reversal of form than the emergence of Michael as a full-time starter. After coming on at halftime when the Union were down 4-1 to the New England Revolution on September 7, Michael has started and played 90 minutes in six consecutive games. Not coincidentally, the Union have not lost in the same span.
The rookie from UNC has blossomed into one of the most exciting young midfielders in MLS, displaying ankle-breaking dribbling moves, pinpoint passing and a flair for the dramatic goal. Both of his tallies this year have given the Union a lead, and let's not forget his sublime goal against Real Madrid. Michael's make-something-out-of-nothing assist on Le Toux's equalizing goal against Sporting KC may very well have tipped the balance of power in the East this season.
Then there's Gabriel, a preseason trialist who transitioned from his natural midfield role to become the club's starting left back. His learning curve has seen some minor speed bumps along the way, as can be expected, but overall he's been an undeniably pleasant surprise.
And when Gabriel ventures forward into the attack, it's apparent he's been there before. Case in point: his assist on Freddy Adu's game-winner in Seattle. On a play eerily similar to Michael's assist in Kansas City, Gabriel had the offensive wherewithal to keep a ball in play inches from the endline and turn it into a game-changing dagger.
What, exactly, is the younger Farfan brother, Louie, up to these days?
MacMath to the rescue
When Faryd Mondragón went down with a broken finger in Salt Lake, no one quite knew how Zac MacMath would respond. The first sign was positive – a scoreless second half. The second? Not so much. A four-goal first half against New England marked the low point of Philadelphia's season. The goals weren't MacMath's fault, but the veteran leadership of Mondragón appeared sorely missed.
585 minutes – and only four goals – later, MacMath looks every bit like the franchise goalkeeper he was drafted to be with the fifth overall pick of the 2011 SuperDraft. The Maryland product is mobile, decisive, fearless, and positionally-aware beyond his years. The Union are unbeaten with MacMath in net, a testament not only to his form but also the confidence his teammates have shown with him protecting the net.
While MacMath will likely take a backseat to Mondragón when the veteran returns to action – which could be as early as this weekend – the 20-year-old has made a lot of people feel very comfortable with Philadelphia's long-term goalkeeper prognosis.
Keepin' it fresh
Aside from Le Toux – the only non-goalkeeper in MLS to play every minute of every league game this season – the ever-reliable Brian Carroll, and the rock solid backline trio of Sheanon Williams, Danny Califf and Carlos Valdes, no Union field player has logged more than 1715 minutes. While at times the lineup decisions of the technical staff are surprising, it's easy to lose perspective.
When manager Peter Nowak doesn't play Danny Mwanga or Roger Torres for 90 minutes, he may be making a purely tactical decision for a specific game. Or he may be preserving his talented young guns for later in the season. Or maybe a little of both. Point is, the strategy appears to have worked. With rested players at a premium this time of year, the fresh legs of youngsters like Mwanga, Torres, Jack McInerney, Amobi Okugo, Kyle Nakazawa, and the Farfans, among others, will come in handy.
One could easily argue they already have.
Taking care of business in the East
Even when the Union have struggled this season, there's one thing they've rarely done: lose to Eastern Conference opponents. On the season, Philadelphia boast a 7-1-6 mark against their East foes, losing only to Columbus away.
Over the most recent seven-match unbeaten run, the Union are 2-0-2 within their conference, including massive wins against Columbus and DC, as well as an equally important comeback draw at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park. What that means, of course, is that while the Union were racking up points en route to the top of the conference, they were preventing other teams in the East from keeping pace.
Regardless of past success, however, the final two games of the regular season – against two East teams – will determine whether the Union head into the postseason as the East's top seed. That is, unless the Union take three points from Toronto and Kansas City don't from New York this weekend. Should that scenario unfold, Columbus would need to win their last two games and make up a goal differential of at least 13 – a virtual impossibility – to prevent Philadelphia from finishing in first place, irrespective of how the Union fare in New York to close out the regular season.


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For the family of four year-old art phenom Marla Olmstead, kid art has consumed their lives. For a glorious year (age 3), her abstract paintings first got her a one-girl show, then were snatched up by high end collectors. The whole mess provided more than $300,000 in revenue for the family. But then that pesky 60 Minutes story came out. It accused Marlas pops of guiding her creative intuition. Quickly the checks were replaced by hate mail.
This off-beat story is now a documentary called My Kid Could Paint That, and its screening locally at Cinema Paradiso (503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale). Through the filmmakers lens you can concoct your own reasoning about what is, and what isnt art. Show starts at 8 p.m., tickets cost $5 to $8. Visit www.fliff.com.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Warren Buffett, one of the most respected, successful and widely followed investors of all time, has a proven track record of picking stocks that add value, while removing those that would deplete value.
The CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, (BRK.A) Buffett's timeless wisdom has helped to navigate financial turmoil for decades. Known as "The Oracle of Omaha," Buffett's impressive investigating skills helped him build Berkshire Hathaway up from a small textile company into a major corporation.
Using the investment strategy he adapted from his mentor Benjamin Graham, Buffet's philosophy of discipline, patience and value consistently outperforms the market. His advice is sought by thousands of investors worldwide.
Below is a list of Berkshire Hathaway's stocks with the highest growth rate in the past five years:
1. Precision Castparts (PCP)
10-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 19.50%
Warren Buffett's Portfolio Weighting at of 12-31-2013: 0.51%
Value of Holdings: $532.5 million
Precision Castparts Corp (PCP) was incorporated in the State of Oregon and manufactures complex metal components, provides investment castings for general industrial, armament, medical and other applications. PCP also provides aero-structures for the aerospace industry.
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TheStreet Ratings team rates PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP as a Buy with a ratings score of A. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP (PCP) a BUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and expanding profit margins. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- PCP's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 7.2%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 15.9%. Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share.
- The current debt-to-equity ratio, 0.33, is low and is below the industry average, implying that there has been successful management of debt levels. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1.16, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems.
- PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP has improved earnings per share by 27.1% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP increased its bottom line by earning $9.75 versus $8.45 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($11.93 versus $9.75).
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Aerospace & Defense industry average. The net income increased by 28.1% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $338.00 million to $433.00 million.
- 37.59% is the gross profit margin for PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP which we consider to be strong. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of 18.37% significantly outperformed against the industry average.
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Jason Sullins
Head BJJ Instructor Jason is a first degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, having spent over 17 years studying, practicing and coaching the art as a member of the Carlson Gracie Competition Team. Jason has won multiple tournaments both locally and nationally. In addition to his individual accomplishments, he has also coached tournament winning teams as well as numerous individual competitors who have won both locally and at the national level.
Coaches: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Isaac Riggs
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Isaac is a first degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt having spent over 14 years training and learning the art from prestigious teams and masters including: Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti founder of Team Alliance, Carlson Gracie Team, Leo Dalla, Loyd Irvin and Rodrigo Vaghi amongst others.
Isaac has won numerous prestigious national competitions highlighted with a Pan American Championship and an IBJJF Blackbelt Open Weight Championship.
Coaches: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Richard Ritchey
Instructor Richard is a 2nd degree brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jason Sullins, as well as a Kenpo Blackbelt. He has over 12 years of grappling experience, with eight of those years being spent with Carlson Gracie.
Richard is also an accomplished competitor, as he has medalled in some of the top grappling competitions. Topping the list of competitions that he has medalled in are the Arnold Classic, NAGA, and Cicero Challenge.
Coaches: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Tom Shoaff
Instructor Tom is an undefeated professional Mixed Martial Artist who specializes in striking. Although Tom is at the beginning of his professional fight career, he has already invested over 7 years in training Martial Arts while compiling an impressive amateur MMA record of 18-1.
Although known for his striking, Tom also has 1st place finishes in regional grappling tournaments and has recently earned his purple belt.
Coaches: Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Kids
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Danny "The Machine" Morales
Instructor Danny is an undefeated professional Mixed Martial Artist who specializes Boxing and Muay Thai. Even though "The Machine" is in the beginning stages of his MMA career, he has shown great promise as he became Mun2 Tv's 2014 Combate Americas Welterweight Champion.He is the Head Striking Instructor of Evolution MMA - Naperville.
Danny is best known for his dedication to training, speed, Boxing and Muay Thai abilities.
Coaches: Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing
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Lukasz Banach
Lukasz Banach is Evolution MMA' s Head Muay Thai and boxing instructor. Lukasz has a extensive background in both Muay Thai and Boxing and has coached multiple UFC and Bellator fighters along with Multiple World Champions in TBA, WKA, and Golden Gloves. He has a very technical coaching style. Here are some of his outstanding fight Accomplishments
Coaches: Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing
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Philip Else
Evolution MMA's instructor Philip Else students have fought and won in MMA, K1 Kick Boxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( including no-gi, gi and combat jiu jitsu) at both Amateur and professional levels! Philip has been training Martial Arts for over 19 years and hold various high ranking levels for each Martial Art. In 1997 Philip Started training Wado Ryu Karate and in 1998 had his first competition in England. In 2006 Philip Turned from a Armature MMA fighter to Pro at FX3 in England. Since then he has held a current MMA record of 8-2 ( all wins by TKO or submission) in Professional Mixed Martial Arts in England and has made some outstanding accomplishments on his Martial Arts journey which are shown in his Bio!
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Debugging ASP.NET Web Applications
Debugging ASP.NET Web applications is similar to debugging a Windows Form or any other Windows application because both kinds of applications involve controls and events. However, there are also basic differences between the two kinds of applications:
Keeping track of state is more complex in a Web application.
In a Windows application, the code to be debugged is mostly in one place; in a Web application, the code can be on the client and on the server. While ASP.NET code is all on the server, there may also be JavaScript or Visual Basic code on the client.
In This Section
- Getting Ready to Debug ASP.NET Applications
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I had dinner Thursday with a retired commander of a major Maryland agency who came very close to losing his entire career over a false allegation made by his alcoholic wife (now ex-wife) who, in fact, fell down the stairs in a drunken stupor (while he was on duty and NOT at home).
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As the federal health insurance marketplace opens for enrollment, Wishard-Eskenazi Health will play a vital role in helping eligible Central Indiana residents access new health insurance options. As one of four Indiana organizations selected by the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as navigators for the state's federally facilitated marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act, Wishard-Eskenazi Health will provide information and assistance to individuals and families eligible for the exchange, helping them understand and select new insurance coverage options.
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Fred Wilpon is an ass. When asked today if Omar Minaya will be the Mets GM next season Wilpon responded "Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?".
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I understand the silliness of the question. I mean, what owner is going to answer "no" to that question unless a move had already been made and was about to be announced? (I bet Mike Puma is collecting high fives from his New York Post colleagues for getting a scoop despite the silliness of the question.) But why the wise crack? As a Mets fan I find his response an insult.
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It appears GQ's Ana Marie Cox, like former Veep Al Gore, is really into recycling – an old column, that is.
Cox wrote this op-ed for WaPo in April of 2009.
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This op-ed from July 9, 2010 in the Tahoe Daily Tribune looks awfully familiar.
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In both stories, she slams Politico repeatedly (with something that feels like a frying pan).
Story #1: "Outlets such as Politico have thrown a basketball team's worth of bodies at the project…" The White House briefing room, she writes, is where "stories go to die."
Story #2: "Politico has at least half a dozen writers covering the administration at any given time, and by that I don't mean "every day," but rather "every minute." And by "covering," I don't mean "reporting."
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With goals from Sandy Gbandi and Nicholas Addlery, the USL's Islanders became only the second team in the tournament to score more than once in a single game against the Mexican team.
Gbandi opened the scoring in the fourth minute when he took a pass from Josh Hansen and slotted it home from 16 yards out. The Islanders doubled their lead in the 37th minute when Addlery converted a cross by Gbandi to notch his third consecutive goal in the Champions League.
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Times, they are changing. And with more smartphones being shipped in Q1 than feature phones, an industry first has been hit. The worldwide mobile phone market grew 4% over Q1 2012 in what is traditionally the slow part of the year - shipping a total of 418.6 million mobile phones in the first quarter of 2013, compared to 402.4 million units in the first quarter of 2012.
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has put together the data, which shows in the worldwide smartphone market vendors have shipped 216.2 million units in the first quarter, making it the first time over 50% of mobile shipments were smartphones. Smartphone shipments were still lower than Q4 of 2012, however, down 5.1%.
Samsung maintained its position that it held at the end of 2012 - as the leader in the worldwide smartphone market it shipped more smartphones than Apple, LG, Nokia and ZTE combined. LG returned to the top 5 in shipments after two-quarter absences thanks largely to the success of their Nexus 4 and Optimus G devices. Nokia held its 2nd position in the market with 14.8% of the smartphone market share, 4.9% above its next rival, Apple.
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As if "Tickle-me Elmo" wasn't bad enough, now the Sesame Workshop --
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Of course the thing is a great deal for both Sesame Workshop, Qualcomm, and smartphone/tablet-makers everywhere because in order to get this hot new toy you have to both buy the playset and a compatible Qualcomm-equipped smartphone or tablet.
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1 Week Post Op, 300cc Silicone Submuscular; Bruised, Swollen, Too Big?
I am 7 days post op. I had 300 cc silicone implants sub muscular with a lift. They are so bruised and swollen. At least I hope that is swelling. These... READ MORE
Is there anything I can do reduce crepitus after BA?
I had a BA yesterday (325cc, silicone, high profile, submuscular)! I haven't looked or felt much at all yet, I remove my ace bandage tomorrow and can... READ MORE
Breast Massages & Odd Clicking Noise - 7months Post Op?
I am 7 months post op. When I massage my left implant it is completely soft and moves around nicely in the pocket. When I massage my right implant it... READ MORE
Popping and Gurgling Noise 7 Weeks Post Op?
I had silicone breast implants about 7 weeks ago. When lying on my back or left side, my left breast makes a popping, sloshing type of noise. I did... READ MORE
Im 3 Weeks Post Op and Yesterday I Noticed a Sloshy Gurgly Feeling in my R Breast when I Massage It. Is This Normal? Please Help
Strange Noises in Both Gel Breast Implants?
Hi, I have had gel breast implants for 8 years with no prior problems. I had an MRI less than a year ago and all was clear. However I have been... READ MORE
4wks Post Op and Left Breast Squeaks and Seems a Little Bigger. Is This Normal?
I'm 4 weeks post op from breast implants. about a week ago the left side started squeaking and hurting again and it seems like it's a little bigger.... READ MORE
Hello, I am 6 weeks post op. All of a sudden left medial lower aspect is resisting movement and has a groove/dent squeaky noise.
I started noticing this week 6weeks post op that left side is not perfect any more. I have weird looking dent on the side the breast meets resistance... READ MORE
Rubbing sensation accompanied by noise. Submuscular (Photo)
9 days post op.ba.submuscular..smooth silicone .dominate side ( my right) started feeling a rubbing sensation with noise when I move .bend and ... READ MORE
When I move my breasts, they make this weird noise like if water is stuck in there; is that normal?
I got my implants a few months ago, i had silicone implanted. everything is great until recently i keep hearing like water in my breast. READ MORE
My left breast makes a noise & feels like it's rubbing against my ribs when I bend forward. Is this normal?
My BA was 5 weeks ago. For the past few days my left breast has been making a swoosh noise & feels like it is rubbing against my ribs. It happens... READ MORE
Is a weird noise normal 5 days post op while massaging?
I am 5 days post op and started to massage my implants. I have the Natrelle ones and on my left side, up near the top closer to the bone, I am... READ MORE
4 days post op. Taking a plate out of the microwave, my right upper breast made a farting noise.
Now, almost everytime I put my arm up, my upper breast makes a farting noise. Did I pull something? Is this normal? Should I be worried? It feels as... READ MORE
Is sternal pain and unilateral "sloshing" noise normal 9 days post-op?
On 11/18 I had subpectoral BA with 650cc silicone, healing well bruising gone, swelling has diminished. I was virtually pain free on day 7, then day 8... READ MORE
I had a BA on dec 26, I am experiencing Gargling in my left breast . How long will this last?
I feel air or fluid at time in my left breast . It has only been a week will this last long? READ MORE


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AWE Limited reported Tuesday that as at 06:00 hours (6:00 a.m. NZDT) the Pateke-4H development well in petroleum mining permit (PMP) 38158 offshore New Zealand was at a total measured depth of 15,656 feet (4,772 meters), including a 2,457 foot (749 meter) horizontal section through the reservoir. The total depth was revised from the original 17,654 feet (5,381 meters) target due to the high quality of the reservoir encountered and to ensure a stable well bore was achieved for effective completion and production.
Installation of a 6.625 inch slotted production liner has been completed. Preparations are being made to run the completion and suspend the well to enable production in 1Q 2015 following the installation of sub-sea flowline infrastructure and tie-back to the Tui FPSO.
The oil-bearing properties of the Kapuni F10 reservoir are positive. Further analysis is required to determine the expected recovery from Pateke-4H, but initial evaluation suggests a resource range consistent with the pre-drill estimate of approximately 2.5 million barrels gross.
Based on the significant additional work required to mitigate the mechanical difficulties and drill the two sidetracks, gross pre-completion well costs have increased beyond the pre-drilling estimate of $55 million (AWE share $32 million). The revised estimated gross pre-completion well cost is $99 million (AWE share $57 million) with completion costs estimated at $12 million gross.
The Pateke-4H development well is in PMP 38158 and AWE is the Operator. Located in the offshore Taranaki Basin, New Zealand, PMP 38158 contains the Tui, Amokura and Pateke fields and has been producing since 2007. Pateke-4H is in water depth of approximately 406 feet (124 meters) and has been drilled into a northern extension of the producing Pateke field.
The Joint Venture partners in PMP 38158 are:
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So I've always had very thick and very cource hair that is naturally very frizzy and puffy. Because my hair is very cource, it's also very dry on the ends. My hair is kind of straight, but it's also very, very kinky and flips out all over the place so it has a few loose waves. As I'm growing older (I'm now 15), my hair is getting harder and harder to manage as I get so many flyaways and it's so hard to put it in a ponytale, even. The last year or so I've been straightening my hair everyday and although my hair doesn't get especially damaged as it's so strong, it takes such a lot of time and effort, and I'd love to stop doing so but it looks crazy if I don't. I also dry my hair using a hair dryer, also I don't blow-dry it properly as it's very difficult on my hair and takes such as long time. Although heat is meant to cause more frizz, I find that if I let my hair dry naturally, it's even more crazy. My hair is quite dry but it tends to get a little greasy sometimes, so I tend to wash it every 2 to 3 days. However, I do find that it's shinier and more managable a couple of days after washing my hair. I'd love to put together a better hair care routine, but I don't what would work well on my hair! Any reccomendations, tips or ideas? Thanks so much ! Oh and I live in the UK if that helps productwise.
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