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There is another report that Barack Obama is "still struggling to convince some wary Jewish voters to close ranks behind his campaign despite their traditional support for Democratic candidates." The director of The Forward, hardly a right-wing publication, explains:
"There is a fear particularly among older Jews and the more traditionally religious, that he might be less sympathetic toward Israel or sympathetic toward the Palestinians, or at the very least neutral on the Middle East question, which to many Jews is as bad as anti-Israel, since they view Israel as fighting for its life against an overwhelmingly hostile Muslim world."
In Israel, the same skepticism about Obama's ability to stand up to Israel's enemies runs rampant. (That skepticism did not extend to Hillary Clinton who polled well there when she was a candidate.)
Perhaps Obama can dispel some of this wariness both here and in Israel by showing he can draw some moral distinctions and can discern where the source of violence and unrest in the Middle East lies — not from the "constant sore" of the unresolved (and at this point unresolvable) Palestinian-Israeli conflict — but from the brutality and hostility of the enemies of both the U.S. and Israel. But if you are afraid to even identify evil, you are ill-equipped to fight it.
And that is why so many in the U.S. –Jews and non-Jews — and in Israel continue to fret. Is Obama equipped to stand up to terrorists and terror-sponsoring states? The jury is out.


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Gaborone's Hazellwood shop can be an inspirational story for out-of-school youths who mistakenly believe that finding a job is the panacea to a good life.
Located at the Middle Star mall, Hazelwood houses a sizable retail store, as well as a workshop, and all the items sold in the shop - ranging from jewellery, household items to wall hangings - are manufactured in the workshop. A walk into the shop reveals that this is indeed no ordinary shop as every worker is busy piecing together something; some vanishing wood, and others putting together eye-catching jewellery.
The owner Wendy Heyns proudly shared with Arts & Culture that almost all the products sold in the shop are made in her workshop, adding that the products are inspired by Botswana culture and nature. Heyns, who is very enthusiastic about what she does, believes that it is possible for Batswana to produce their own goods and reduce the flow of imports into the country. She also believes Botswana can actually export her goods to other countries. Her workshop, does many works, which include jewellery making, decoupage work, pewter work, mosaic work, and plaster curving mostly using local raw materials, including semi-precious stones.
While all the products have their own level of appeal, quite a few were particularly striking. One of the eye-catching items, is a mosaic piece of work, which was done by the owner of the shop, using tiles, concrete, and local semi-precious stones, nicely arranged to make a moon in the art piece. The mosaic, of course, simulates a typical Setswana yard with huts, and a big tree. The mosaic is simply breath- taking. The shop also sells a variety of woodworks, which include magazine racks, jewellery boxes, dustbins, remote control holders, wooden trays, and business card holders. All the products are decorated in a special way, with the African theme visible in all them.
Heyns explained that all the items made are authentic, and that they are not duplicated, meaning that no two people can buy one thing, which is exactly the same. She explained that their woodworks are of good quality, and that all the things sold in the store are functional items. Holding an exquisite wooden tray, Heyns said that the wood is durable, as it is resistant to spats of either water or alcohol.
The wooden tray, which has decorations of two full-figured African women, has elegance, and would fit perfectly well in any household. Heyns' Setswana culture inspiration goes a little further in her creations, as one of the wall mirrors in the shop has a frame decorated using popular Setswana decoration used for a traditional courtyard (lelwapa). The metal frame is decorated with what is popularly known as lekgapho. The décor gives the mirror a special look.
There are other interesting items, including refrigerator magnets made from Botswana stamps. The shop would be a good place to visit for those looking for gifts and are unsure of what to buy. I was intrigued by a beaded bathtub plug string, which can undoubtedly add a unique décor to a bathroom or kitchen sink.
Prospective investors can learn much from Heyns's shop and help Botswana diversify its economy. She believes that Botswana can produce its own goods in different sectors. Her shop and workshop seems to have a dedication towards only selling products made in Botswana. These include gift wraps as well as gift cards, which are produced in her workshop.
With her determination to see Botswana inventing instead of only buying inventions from other countries, Heyns also runs a series of workshops, where she trains those interested, with the hope of transferring skills. Her workshops, which are offered free of charge, teach everything done in the workshop.
She explained that many unemployed youth and women, can use jewellery making as a means of survival, adding that to start the business does not require much capital, as natural resources can be used, including things like seed pods.

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Why would my boyfriend flirt with my girl friends in front of me!?
so I've been dating this amazing guy for a little more then a year, and we get along quite well. in private, he's very attentive and cuddly, but in... Show More
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I would opt for 2. [nicely] butt into his conversations simply because this is probably a misunderstanding between your psychology and his. He probably talks more to other girls because he wants to have a conversation with several people at the same time and he can talk to you anytime, especially since you do have time for each other. Not a lot of people do, in which case, then I would be worrying, but you're fine. Also, you may be just sitting and watching him as he talks to other people; I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you popped in and said something--after all you're more than welcome to. He probably wants your attention.
You don't ever get awkward around him and his friends, meaning you don't say anything, do you? I experienced a similar situation: I have a good friend and I liked her a lot and I knew she liked me because she was always staring at me, and her friends would occasionally come up to me and leave her by herself to chat with me, just friendly, and I guess she got jealous, which she didn't need to -- it was only friendly conversation, but she never really talked to me when it was just me and her. But when her friends came to talk to me, she would always follow and say nothing, just sit there. Sometimes she would say something, but it was weird because she was never trying to talk to me directly, just get my attention from her friends, so it was weird.
Also on a smaller note, he probably likes it when you butt into his conversations; it's just something guys like.
What Guys Said 8
"so guys, why would you ignore your girlfriend in public?"
I would'nt say ignore, rather I would say my girlfriend has the ability to put me at ease in any public situation so that I can concentrate on my tasks, she is never a burden nor a needy person because she knows that her happiness is her own responsibility, not mine, not her parents', not her friends' ...etc. The most important thing is, we trust each other completely.
Yo, I m proud to say that I will be your expert in this situation. I m a guy and when I dated this one girl, I did exactly what your boyfriend is doing: flirting with your friends. We flirt because
1. we wanna make you jealous
2. we wanna tell you that we are comfortable with everyone you are close with
3. we wanna tell you that we are popular( yes, sad I know, but its the truth)
4. we also like to play with your stupid little love games
anyways I m sure your boyfriend still loves your and you shouldn't worry too much about it.
I agree with this guy. I do this all the time to any boyfriend I ever have. It's just to show off in front of your significant other, while still looking really awesome in front of your friends. It's not necessarily a guy thing, a lot of people do it.
I'm not sure why some guys do this, but I can help with what NOT to do.
Don't sulk.
Don't butt in.
Don't wander off and talk to men just to make him jealous.
Have a good time on your own terms, and show him that you're an independent, confident woman! Also, among the options you listed, I never saw "talking to him about it".
Try that! You never know.
Oops, I'm not a girl, but hopefully this helps a bit.
What Girls Said 3
First off I would observe how he is with other men. Sometimes us girls can get very jealous and misconstrue things. How does he act with men? Perhaps he's just a social butterfly and figures people would know that he is taken since you are beside his side. If it really bugs you and you feel that he is flirting with other women than talk to him about it and explain it hurts your feelings. Do you ever try to engage in the conversation yourself?
Why do any of those? I am sure if you joined in the conversation it wouldn't be "butting" in. He probably is just a friendly person making conversation. He isn't trying to ignore you, he is trying to be social but you are sitting there sulking and excluding yourself, HE is not the one excluding you. Join in the conversation, be social with him.
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1. La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie), opera: Overture ~ Gioachino Rossini (1792 - 1868)
2. Florida, suite for orchestra, RT vi/1: By the River ~ Frederick Delius (1862 - 1934)
3. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ("Eine kleine Nachtmusik"), K. 525: 1st Movement ~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)
4. Les Patineurs Valse ("Skater's Waltz"), Op. 183 ~ Emile Waldteufel (1837 - 1915)
5. Symphony No. 88 in G major ("Letter V"), H. 1/88: Finale ~ Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809)
6. Fidelio, overture, Op. 72c ~ Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
7. Symphony No. 4 in A major ("Italian"), Op. 90: Finale ~ Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
8. Slavonic Dance No. 7 for piano, 4 hands in C minor, B. 78/7 (Op. 46/7) ~ Antonin Dvor k (1841 - 1904)
9. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Overture ~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)
10. The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66: Waltz ~ Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)
11. Hungarian Dance for piano, 4 hands, in G minor, WoO 1/5 ~ Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
12. Guillaume Tell (William Tell), opera: Overture ~ Gioachino Rossini (1792 - 1868)
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|Release Date : 03/19/2002
|Re-release? : Yes
|Catalog ID : 8-555360
|Label : Naxos (USA / Record Label)
|Number of Discs : 1
|Runtime : 1h : 13m13m : s
|Mono/Stereo : Stereo
|SPAR Code : n/a
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|1. La gazza ladra: Overture
|Composer: Rossini, Gioachino
|Date Written: 1817
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Italy
|Studio/Live: Studio
|2. Florida Suite: By the River
|Composer: Delius, Frederick
|Date Written: 1887/1889
|Period: 20th Century
|Country: Florida, USA
|Studio/Live: Studio
|3. Serenade no 13 in G major, K 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": 1st movement, Allegro
|Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
|Date Written: 1787
|Period: Classical
|Country: Vienna, Austria
|Studio/Live: Studio
|4. Les patineurs, Op. 183
|Composer: Waldteufel, Emil
|Date Written: 1882
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Paris, France
|Studio/Live: Studio
|5. Symphony no 88 in G major, H 1 no 88: 4th movement, Rondo
|Composer: Haydn, Franz Joseph
|Date Written: ?1787
|Period: Classical
|Country: Eszterhaz , Hungary
|Studio/Live: Studio
|6. Fidelio, Op. 72: Overture in E major
|Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
|Date Written: 1814
|Period: Classical
|Country: Vienna, Austria
|Studio/Live: Studio
|7. Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian": 4th movement, Saltarello
|Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix
|Date Written: 1833
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Germany
|Studio/Live: Studio
|8. Slavonic Dances (8) for Orchestra, Op. 46/B 83: no 7 in C minor, Skocn
|Composer: Dvorak, Antonin
|Date Written: 1878
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Bohemia
|Studio/Live: Studio
|9. Le nozze di Figaro, K 492: Overture
|Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
|Date Written: 1786
|Period: Classical
|Country: Vienna, Austria
|Studio/Live: Studio
|10. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: no 7, Act 1 - Valse
|Composer: Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich
|Date Written: 1888-1889
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Russia
|Studio/Live: Studio
|11. Hungarian Dances (21) for Orchestra, WoO 1: no 5 in G minor
|Composer: Brahms, Johannes
|Date Written: 1868
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Austria
|Studio/Live: Studio
|12. Guillaume Tell: Overture
|Composer: Rossini, Gioachino
|Date Written: 1829
|Period: Romantic
|Country: Italy
|Studio/Live: Studio
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The drag-goof (originally MadDragon / Mad Dragon due to display constraints) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V, it is deranged-looking dragon.
[edit] Characteristics
The drag-goof is awkward-looking, especially its head, an over-sized affair backed with four large horns and a face which consists of four large whiskers, widely spaced eyes looking off in opposite directions, and an open-mouthed grin that shows off its gums and gapped teeth. It has a somewhat prominent belly, small wings and forelimbs, and a thick, spiked tail. It is primarily blue in color with a yellow-white underbelly.
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Drag-goofs can first be encountered shortly after obtaining the ship, namely in the regions surrounding the Knot Welcome Inn. It is possible to recruit drag-goofs, the monsters having decent stats and access to breath attacks that can encumber and inflict damage.
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Drag-goofs can be created by breeding any Dragon-family monster with a GulpBeast. Their default skills are Massacre, LureDance, and EvilSlash. They are known as Mad Dragons in this game, as well as in the sequel.
[edit] Dragon Quest Monsters 2
In addition to breeding a GulpBeast with a dragon, you can now also create a drag-goof by breeding a Gasgon with any beast monster. They have the same set of skills from the first game. Its blurb in the Library states that "Its power is best among dragons."
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The global market for Styrenic Block Copolymer (SBC) is expected to reach USD 8.26 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth of major end use industries including construction/infrastructure and footwear, especially in high growth markets of China, India and Brazil is expected to be a key factor for SBC market development. Volatile raw material prices are expected to be a key challenge for market participants over the forecast period.
Styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) emerged as the leading product segment and accounted for 76.2% of total market volume in 2013. SBS was followed by HSBC (Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers) which accounted for 13.2% of total market volume in 2013. HSBC is also expected to be the fastest growing product segment, at an estimated CAGR of 5.3% from 2014 to 2020.
The report "Styrenic Block Copolymer (SBCs) Market Analysis By Product (SBS, SIS, HSBC), By Application (Paving and Roofing, Footwear, Advanced Materials, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings) And Segment Forecasts To 2020," is available now to Grand View Research customers and can also be purchased directly at http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/styrenic-block-copolymers-sbcs-industry.
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Tax cheats costing state $6.5 billion
Franchise board's website lists 250 worst scofflaws
In one collection initiative, the Franchise Tax Board publicizes the top 250 debtors on a website as part of a 2007 law. Names, hometowns and amount owed are listed, but much of the financial details are kept confidential.
That sometimes can cause headaches for those making an appearance. For example, a San Diego businessman thought he had resolved what he said were accounting glitches that had put him in arrears by $560,419.07.
But he was surprised this week to learn that his name was on the latest list, dated Aug. 17. The amount they claimed he owed, he said, was "more than what was grossed. ... It's all taken care of."
Or so he thought. After The Watchdog launched inquiries, his name was removed.
Tax officials said they are prohibited from revealing when a name is dropped. He is not being identified because the issue has been cleared.
Nevertheless, hundreds of scofflaws are identified by the board in the hopes that the publicity and humiliation will bring the checks in.
In 2010, the top 250 debtors owed about $240 million in delinquent income and business taxes. Individual debts ranged from $290,000 to $13 million. Through April 1, 36 of those accounts have been resolved, bringing in $23.8 million, the Franchise Tax Board reports.
Officials know they will never collect all the tax money owed, but they want to do better.
The problem has not gone unnoticed in the Capitol. Lawmakers have urged speedier and more aggressive tax collections. Sometimes legislators allocate more for additional auditors and collectors, but they demand a return on their investment, such as bringing in $4 for every $1 allocated.
Assembly Republican Leader Martin Garrick of Solana Beach said the extra revenues could be used to reduce the minimum franchise fee levied on small business; provide tax breaks to help cover doctor bills, eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing equipment or pay down bond debt.
Democrats say the money could rehire laid-off teachers, cut college tuition or be used to reduce the sales tax, among other possibilities.
As part of the budget negotiations, the Franchise Tax Board is asking lawmakers for an additional 30 auditors at a cost of $2.77 million.
Aiming to improve customer service, which they say would bring in more revenues, tax agency leaders have also proposed spending $5.9 million to hire 87 people to staff customer service centers. Half of Californians who called in for help in 2009 either got a busy signal or hung up after lengthy waits, the Franchise Tax Board reported.
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One of the many reasons that the Stanwell pipe product line is recognized as an industry leader is the fact that they use the finest aged and cured high quality Mediterranean briar wood. Along with the handcraftsmanship and innovative designing that goes into every model in the entire product line-up, Stanwell has created the highest quality possible in order to provide the pipe aficionado with the ultimate smoking experience. Best of all, they are amazingly affordable compared to the other top brands in the global marketplace today.
Colonial Models
One of the more outstanding pipe series are the different Stanwell Colonial pipes that are currently available. There are four different pipes of interest available in the Colonial series which include the Colonial 30 and the Deluxe Brown 19, 45, and 86. Each pipe features a uniquely shaped bowl in addition to the classic brown finish that the entire product line is well recognized for. For instance, the Colonial 30 is known for its strawberry shaped bowl while the Deluxe 19, 45, and 86 offer different bowl shapes as well.
As with any of the other pipes in the entire product line, Stanwell Colonial pipes by the aged and cured Mediterranean briar wood used in their construction and the uniquely innovative designs of each model. There are those pipe aficionados that view the Colonial models as works of art and not just ordinary smoking pipes. The optimum grain and saturation quality is attributed to the aging and curing process of the briar wood. Not only are the designs innovative, they are extremely eye-pleasing as well.
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As with all of the other pipes in the Stanwell line of products, the Colonial models of the history of the manufacturer which is what makes them so unique. Stanwell pipes were born during the Second World War when devoted pipe smokers in the UK could no longer get the quality briar wood pipes that they had grown to love. Today, the company continues to manufacture each and every one of their products with this colorful history in mind, never once backing down from producing a top quality product at an affordable price.
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Legal Definitions
What does 'looked after' mean?
'Looked After' - a provision made under the Children's Act 1989 in England and Wales, the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 whereby a local authority / Health and Social Care Trust has obligations to provide for, or share, the care of a child or young person under 16 years of age where parent(s) or guardian(s) for whatever reason are prevented from providing them with a suitable accommodation or care. A child is 'looked after' if he or she is provided with accommodation, or in Scotland is subject to a supervision order made by a children's hearing (even if they are staying in the family home), or if they are subject to certain provision imposed by the system.
Who is a 'care leaver' according to the legal definition?
Care Leaver - a person who has been looked after for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14, and who was in care on their 16th birthday.
A young person's status as a care leaver can be divided into the following:
Eligible Child* - a young person who is 16 or 17 and who has been looked after by the local authority/Health and Social Care Trust for at least a period of 13 weeks since the age of 14, and who is still looked after.
Relevant Child* - a young person who is 16 or 17 who has left care after their 16th birthday and before leaving care was an eligible child.
Former Relevant Child* - a young person who is aged between 18 and 21 (or beyond if being helped with education or training) who, before turning 18 was either an eligible or a relevant child, or both.
Many institutions with the Quality Mark will use wider definitions of who they consider to be a care leaver for financial support, for example, some will provide support for anyone who is 'care experienced'.
For 16 and 17 year olds, the local authority / Health and Social Care Trust is responsible for the cost of accommodation, food, utility bills, other living expenses and travel costs for education and training. Care leavers aged between 18 and 22 can claim benefits (e.g. housing benefit) but local authorities have obligations to provide advice and guidance for care leavers up to age 19-21, depending on the nation in which they live, and may provide financial support for a care leaver until the end of a course. Students in Scotland may be able to claim a care leaver's grant from the Student Awards Agency to help with accommodation costs during the summer holiday. Care Leavers in Northern Ireland who resided in foster care prior to becoming a care leaver at age 18 can continue to reside with their carers post 18 under the GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Scheme1. Those children returning home after being in care are not typically referred to as care-leavers.
View the Department for Education's leaflet on entitlements for Care Leavers in England.
Allocated Social Worker - the social worker allocated to an individual's case, and who leads on the care planning for that child.
Carer(s) - the person(s) directly responsible for looking after the child. If the child is in residential care this will be carried out by residential care workers, if in foster care the responsibility will be borne by the foster carer(s). In Scotland a local authority may make arrangements for a child on supervision to be cared for by a parent or other person with parental responsibilities (usually termed 'looked after at home').
Care Order - made by the Courts in England, Wales and NI where there has been evidence accepted that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer 'significant harm' attributable to the care given or likely to be given to them. A Care Order results in the local authority / Health and Social Care Trust sharing parental responsibility for a child. The Care Order continues unless the child is adopted or becomes the subject of a residence order, or if the Care Order is revoked by the Court following evidence that the child's circumstances have changed; or lapses at age 18 years, i.e. legal adulthood.
Compulsory Supervision Order - the legal term used in Scotland whereby a children's hearing or sheriff (judge presiding in the sheriff court) specifies a local authority to carry out duties toward the child prescribed in the order.
Director of Children's Services - the senior person in the local authority / Health and Social Care Trust who is accountable for that authority's services for children including education, social services for children and some health functions.
Looked After Child (LAC) Education Services - a team within a local authority with responsibility for improving the educational progress and attainment of children looked after by that authority2.
Looked After Child (LAC) Review - a statutory review meeting which convenes regularly (usually once every three or six months once initial reviews have been undertaken) to review and discuss the child's care, health and education plans. The Review is chaired by an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and the meeting should include social care, education and health professionals, along with the foster carers and any other professionals working with the child. Independent Reviewing Officers are not consistent across all Health and Social Care Trust areas in Northern Ireland; however there would be named senior managers with responsibility for chairing Looked After Children Reviews.
Pathway Plan - a document drawn up by the responsible local authority / Health and Social Care Trust along with the young person which sets out: the manner in which the local authority / Trust proposes to meet the needs of the young person, when the local authority / Trust might cease to look after the young person, and the date by which and by whom the plan will be implemented.
Personal Education Plan (PEP) in England, Wales and NI / Personal Learning Plan (PLP) in Scotland - a continuous running record of the child/young person's school history and identifies what needs to happen for looked after children/young people to fulfil their potential by planning and establishing clear targets for the child/young person relating to learning achievements. A PEP should be completed for all looked after children/young people admitted to care at the three month LAC Review, six month LAC Review, and at six monthly intervals thereafter to coincide with LAC Reviews. In Northern Ireland, Personal Education Plans are not statutory documents but have been introduced jointly by DHSSPS and DE from 1 December 2011.
Personal Adviser - a person who is appointed by the responsible local authority / Health and Social Care Trust responsible for overseeing the pathway plan and ensuring that the young person receives the support to which he or she is entitled in a co- ordinated and easily accessible way. They will be the main point of contact between a young person and his or her responsible local authority / Health and Social Care Trust.
Residence Order - means an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom a child is to live.
Responsible Local Authority - the local authority whose duty it is to care for the Looked After Child. This may, or may not, be the local authority in whose area the child is currently living.
Supported Lodgings (England, Wales and Scotland only) - transitional accommodation providing placements for young people, who are usually, but not always, care leavers, to enable them to improve and develop their independence skills in an environment that will usually be a family home provided by a specialist accommodator or by a young person's former foster carer, where some support will be available.
Jointly Commissioned Supported Accommodation for Young Adults - dedicated supported housing for young people aged 16-21 in Northern Ireland which provides transitional supported living specifically for young care leavers and other vulnerable young people who are making the transition to adulthood.
1 Go the Extra Mile (GEM) is a DHSSPS initiative, unique to Northern Ireland, which seeks to promote continuity of living arrangements in post care life for young people aged 18 to 21. For young people who currently reside with foster carers/ kinship carers, the scheme ensures that appropriate and agreed levels of financial support are available to assist carers to continue to meet the care, accommodation and support needs of these young people.
2 Such a team is not consistent across all Health and Social Care Trust areas in Northern Ireland.
* These terms do not apply in Scotland.
Some terms have been taken from existing glossaries and documents and some have been put together by the Virtual School Kent.


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Son Ye-jin, front, and Lee Min-ki appear in a scene from the horror romantic comedy "Spellbound". / Courtesy of CJ Entertainment
By Lee Hyo-won
It starts out promising: a young man falls for a beautiful woman, who turns out to not only be able to see ghosts but causes them to haunt those around her. Creepy lost souls keep interrupting the consummation of what should have been a heart fluttering rather than heart attack-inducing first kiss.
"Spellbound" inventively introduces elements of horror to the typical romantic comedy, presenting frightful apparitions as hurdles the couple must overcome. The spooks and even the somewhat crude jokes work with the effortless charisma of the cast members but at the cost of the actual development of the romance, which loses momentum midway through the film.
The star power of leading lady Son Ye-jin and new kid on the block Lee Min-ki, as well as the appeal of the trailer, makes it a mildly entertaining date movie with some potential resonating effects for pan-Asian audiences, but not enough to enter the ranks among some of the more memorable genre offerings of late such as "Cyrano Agency".
Son, who seems to have done almost everything onscreen from playing the flirtatious femme fatale to tragic drama queen, experiments anew as Yeo-ri, resigned to a life of pitiful solitude. Even her family has moved abroad to be away from her haunting effects, leaving her to attend to uninvited spirits while camping out in a tent in the living room. Dating is naturally off limits and her only social life entails occasionally calling her best friend, whom she hasn't seen in the 10 years since acquiring her special skills.
Lee, who is enjoying newly amassed star power following "Haeundae", plays Jo-gu, a free-spirited magician. While pulling off some tricks on the street, he notices Son's haunted aura and is inspired to launch a horror magic show. Their business partnership proves to be a huge hit, but Jo-gu can't stop wondering why Yeo-ri insists on being so antisocial.
Jo-gu soon learns about her abilities, and takes pity on her barren love life. While trying to set up dates for Yeo-ri, he ends up falling for her (no surprise there). But as he begins to experience one freak accident after another, he must decide whether he can fully accept the conditions of loving the woman ― life insurance and becoming used to interacting with the dead.
Son brings a few compelling monologues and inebriated ramblings that provide insight to the psychology of a woman who's long been ostracized. Yet when the film attempts to dabble in soul-searching ventures such as helping hit-and-run victims using her power or trying to console a dead classmate, they stop short of being cliches. Lee on the other hand is quite charming in his candidly awkward character, which seems to have become his signature persona.
The problem lies in the fact that the two leads never quite make the chemistry sparkle, in spite of the juicy dating advice by Yeo-ri's goofy girlfriends (Kim Hyeon-sook in particular plays another memorable supporting role after "Cyrano Agency" and "200 Pounds Beauty").
The film brings to mind "Sisily 2km", which is not surprising since it was penned by director Hwang In-ho. In his directorial debut "Spellbound", Hwang manages to craft an atmospheric tone but the lack of a well-developed central plotline results in a narrative that is dragged out by bits of episodic humor and fright.
The film does, however, point to positive developments in Korean cinema, for mid-budget films to experiment with more genre mash-ups.
A CJ Entertainment release, "Spellbound" opens in theaters Dec. 1.
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IT SOUNDS like the screenplay for a tawdry horror flick - corpses shot with plastic bullets, people zapped with microwave beams and others knocked out with volatile narcotic gels. But this is not Hollywood fiction. This is the reality of non-lethal weapons research.
At first glance, developing weapons that incapacitate without killing seems a worthy goal. But a worrying number of devices may not be quite as non-lethal as potential victims might hope for.
Take the Taser stun gun, which incapacitates its victims with a 50,000-volt shock and is widely used in the US. The trouble with the Taser is that even after 10 years of use in the US, there are still serious concerns about its safety.
Human rights organisation Amnesty International cites numerous cases in the US in which a "tased" person later died. The maker, Taser International of Scottsdale, Arizona, is facing 33 lawsuits for wrongful injury, ...
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THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN, c. 1595
He had been given to know that he would have to go up to Jerusalem, and be killed, and that he would rise on the third day. But could knowing he would rise have diminished his agony? We, too, "know" we will rise. But unlike us, he did not have the image of the stone rolled away, the empty tomb, the risen Christ. He had not gone before himself. Unlike us, he had no companion, no forerunner, no heart-wrenching Gospel story [John 20: 11-18] of Mary Magdalene meeting him in the garden: "Mary!" "Rabboni."
Noli me tangere. Don't touch me. I haven't yet ascended to the Father, and perhaps he also said "Don't touch me" because the wounds were still fresh and to put pressure on them would have hurt.
To over-focus on the violence of the Crucifixion, however, is to miss its essential point. No violence we could re-enact could come close to the Passion of Christ—not because we can't imagine the violence, but because we can't imagine Christ's heart. Christ doesn't keep score, count the cost, or hold the Crucifixion against us. The Crucifixion was Christ's labor, and just as no loving mother would show her child a gory video of her labor—"Look what I endured for you!"—the writers of the Gospels sketch in the outline and leave the details to our imagination.
That is neither to diminish, nor to fail to take full account of, the violence. But we don't honor the Crucifixion by feeling guilty that Christ died for our sins. We honor the Crucifixion by consenting to be stripped down and to die for love ourselves.
Still, what if we could see that when we are cruel to people, we are pressing against the wounds of Christ? What if we could picture each other as survivors of some botched crucifixion: picking our way among the ruins of Golgotha, foraging for a crust of bread and a drop of wine? What if we could realize that everyone is walking around naked with a battered crutch, a dingy bandage over one eye, an arm in a makeshift sling?
In "You Whose Name," Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz imagines the final defeat of death. "A retinue advances in the sunlight by the lakes./ From white villages Easter bells resound."
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Kim Jong Un's Work Off Press in Libya
| Pyongyang, April 21 (KCNA) -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un's work "The Great Kim Il Sung Is the Eternal Leader of Our Party and Our People" was brought out in pamphlet by the Amal Awail Publishing House, Libya, on April 15.
The work, made public on April 20, Juche 101 (2012), clarifies the revolutionary exploits President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il performed in their lifetimes. It indicates the tasks for firmly defending and eternally glorifying their ideas and exploits.
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"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" Recap: All Aboard The Biscuit Express
The good news is "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" has been picked up for another season! WOOT! And the bad news is … well, you know the bad news. The season is over and now I have nothing to look forward to on Wednesday nights. I'm almost too sad to write about the "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" finale, but I will buck up because Alana would want me to. As always there were too many precious moments for me to cover them all. With a heavy heart, I bring you my favorite nuggets from last night's finale. TEARDROP.
Let's start with Alana modeling her new swimwear for the Beach Beauties in Brunswick pageant, shall we? I love that her "swimwear" is something an 80-year-old woman would wear to sunbathe on the porch of old folks home. But Alana thinks it's AWESOME even though it makes her "look like a blueberry" and she WERKS the shit out of it like the budding gay icon she is.
Choo choo! The biscuit express has a special delivery. Baby Kaitlyn is finally here and she showed up with a little sumpen extra … two right thumbs. June attributes it to her being highly evolved, Pumpkin thinks it's weird and Alana wishes she had an extra finger so she could grab more cheeseballs. WORD, Alana. I feel you, girl. Chubbs doesn't waste any time embracing Kaitlyn's birth defect and invents the "high six" (which is a high five for a baby with two right thumbs). But the big question on everyone's mind is what does the baby smell like? Baby Kaitlyn brings out the goodness Pumpkin, which surprises everyone, most of all Pumpkin. So, to Auntie Poo Poo, Kaitlyn smells like new baby. Chubbs thinks she smells bad, not like raunchy biscuit bad, like formula smelling bad. I'm going to leave that one alone. Alana, who wasn't old enough to visit Kaitlyn in the hospital, can only imagine what she'll smell like — sunshine and happiness … or poop.
I've included this next clip for selfish reasons: A) Because I'm obsessed with Alana saying, "Baby Kaitlyn is so tiny I POOP BIGGER." and B) Because I believe this strengthens my dislike campaign against cats. I do not ever want to see a possessed cat go butt crazy again for as long as I live. Thank you.
Please note that baby Kaitlyn is adapting to her two right thumbs. She gets the little thumb in her mouth and then puts the big thumb on the outside while she's sucking the little one. But the best thing about baby Kaitlyn is that she inherited Grandma June's sneezes. Wait. Pause. June is a grandma and she's the same age as me. My head just exploded again. OK, back to the show. June's (or Gi Gi as she calls herself) goal is to get to where her and Kaitlyn are sneezing at the same time. Oh, the hopes and dreams we have for a newborn. It's sweet. Like them or love them, those Boo Boos are one-of-a-kind. We don't know yet if Kaitlyn got the farting a lot gene, but as Alana so wisely observes, "If she gets gassy she's one of the family."
Shh! It's a poodle! That's Uncle Poodle to you. He's Sugar Bear's younger brother and yes, he's gay, but ain't nothing wrong with being a little gay, everybody is a little gay! And with that, Alana earns herself a gig as next year's Grand Marshall at the Pride Parade. Anyhow, Uncle Poodle is visiting to give Alana a little sass for her upcoming pageant. He's never done drag, but he has some fruit in his tank, so he's the right man for the job. Shit, he can do a cartwheel in boots. WERK, Poodle. But Lee (that's his real name) is not all Poodle all the time, he's also a rebelchious uncle (a rebel belcher?), so he can't resist whooping Pumpkin's ass in a grass fight.
Wrapping it up here. Alana summons up all her chicken nugget power and delivers sass on a stick at the pageant. This doesn't earn her a crown from the judges, it earns her the People's Choice Award, which, in my opinion, is a far higher honor. It also earns her a special surprise: a reunion with Glitzy the pig. Squishes, bows, butterflies and hearts.
That's all until next season. God, I'm really depressed.


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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG tweaked by Famous Parts
85 hp power increase
Famous Parts has developed a tuning program for the 2009 pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG.
The first step was to install a Black Edition V1 Wide Body Kit consisting of a Prior Design front bumper with spoiler blade, front mud guards, new side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser and rear side wall enlargements. In addition, it sports a new hood, LED daytime running lights and the Frozen Gray Matt Champagne Metallic wrap.
It features Brabus alloys measuring 10.5x21 inches with Continental Sport Contact high-performance 265/30 R21 rubbers at the front and 305/25 R21 at the back. The vehicle was lowered via an electronic adaptation of the ABC chassis control system, while H&R was in charge of the wheels alignment.
The V8 6.2-liter engine of the CL63 AMG has received an 85 hp (63 KW) power hike to 610 hp (455 kW) through software optimization and exhaust system tweaks performed by Rhine Land.
In the press release below you will find additional details.
Famous Parts for Famous Cars: CL63 AMG with Black Edition Wide Body Kit
Since the emergence of the SEC models (C126) of the 1980s, the great S-Class Mercedes Benz Coupés have been seen as the coronation of the German art of automobile production and count among the most luxurious and prestigious vehicles of the world. Even the current CL Class C216 can also lay claim to this internationally acclaimed nimbus. Yet the C216 has other capabilities: With the Black Edition Wide Body Kit, the elegant Businessman is transformed into a masculine athlete with muscular proportions and broad shoulders.
The transformation was performed by the company "Famous Parts" from Ratingen near Düsseldorf – specialist in the exclusive refinement of automobiles – responsible for the equipment of the 2009 pre-facelift model of a CL63 AMG with the bulky Black Edition V1 Wide Body Kit. This covers a front bumper together with spoiler blade, a pair of side skirts, a rear bumper with diffuser, a pair of front mud guards, rear side wall enlargements, a new engine hood and lattice inserts to match. Also: integrated Famous Parts in Prior Design front bumper with bright LED daytime running lights with exact fitting molded parts.
One more highlight of the bodywork styling is no doubt, the complete wrapping in the striking and conspicuous yet non-pervasive color shade of "Frozen Gray Matt Champagne Metallic" rounded up with the tinting of the rear side glasses and the rear windshield.
The high-grade Brabus alloy wheel rims of size 10.5 x 21 inches found their way into the mud guards in a perfect blend with the character of the great coupé. The "Monoblock E" rims were fitted with Continental Sport Contact high-performance tires of the dimensions 265/30R21 on the steering axle and 305/25R21 on the drive axle.
Famous Parts performed lowering on the vehicle through the electronic adaptation of the serially produced ABC chassis frame while spacing discs of the company H&R accounted for the horizontal alignment of the wheels in such a way that they blend perfectly well with the edges of the wheel arch.
Famous Parts did not leave even the 6.2 liter V8 driving mechanism of the CL63 AMG untouched: Using software modifications and optimization of the exhaust gas system, the specialists from Rhine Land gained a significant power boost of 85 horse power from the high torque engine in such a way that measurement on the capacity test platform uncovered a big fat 610 horse power.


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What does it mean to be a gentleman?
For many, a gentleman is a dapper fellow who dresses like Sherlock Holmes, has exquisite facial hair, and enjoys the finer things. While that's a classy look, a true gentleman is much more than that. He is a courteous and chivalrous man who's a pleasure to be around. He understands how to treat a lady, is well-mannered, and looks out for the welfare of others. He's not perfect, nor does he pretend to be, but he makes an effort.
We could use more men like this these days, don't you think?
105 Things Every Gentleman Should Know is a booklet I wrote for real guys who want to recover what it means to be a gentleman. It contains a set of common sense principles handed down from previous generations with many others picked up along the way through reading, observation, and experience.
Although this simple guide will take you less than 15 minutes to read, don't let its simplicity fool you. The insights it contains will last a lifetime, if you apply them. As with most things in life, you get out of it what you put into it. As guys, we all have room to grow, and I hope you find the advice contained here is helpful in your pursuit to be a better man.
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Game of the Week: Dec. 21, 2012
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When you discuss the best boys team in Montgomery County, Magruder certainly comes to mind.
The Colonels are the defending state 4A champions. They only lost a few players from that title team and got by an early test this season by beating Dematha.
Springbrook was the big boy on the totem pole, three-peating in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Someone was going to get the leg up in Montgomery County. This week's game of the week in Silver Spring is sponsored by Rosner Automotive Group.
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This Season's Final Music On Main
This is the one we can't miss. We can be sad about summer coming to a close or we can make it go out with a bang. So...this Thursday sound good?
This is the one we can't miss. We can be sad about summer coming to a close or we can make it go out with a bang. So...this Thursday sound good?
MY 1035 is pleased to present the 2014 season of Bozeman's "Music On Main" series every Thursday night on Main Street in downtown!
Come join the party for the seventh week of Music on Main as Ten Foot Tall and 80 Proof takes the stage at 7pm tonight. Before you know it this glorious Bozeman summer will be over. Only one more week of Music on Main after this week!
We are entirely too excited to see Golden Grenade playing the Music on Main stage this Thursday! You're going to want to catch this show because it's going to be a good one!
The weather is warm and the good vibes will be flowing! Tonigth marks the third week of the 2013 Music on Main season! We are proud to welcome the Gettin' Up Early Boys to the Main Street stage!
July 11th Music on Main - The Gettin' Up Early Boys
Summer is here! The Music on Main Concert Series in Downtown Bozeman starts Thursday! All the fun will be located on Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Black Ave. from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from June 27 to August 15.
Bring the kids from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for planned activities in front of First Se
Music on Main is a Bozeman tradition. The Downtown Bozeman Partnership always does a tremendous job in throwing this annual music series. Main Street will be blocked off from Rouse Avenue to Black Ave. The fun will
It Thursday - time for Music On Main! Tonight features the local band Cure For The Common. According to their Facebook Page
Since the first jam in December 2008, Cure for the Common has constantly sought to bring together the best friends, the best vibe, the funkiest jams, and smash it all into a blow-out, get-down celebration that refuses to go quietly into the night
Tonight is Music On Main, and this week's act is Andy Frasco! I found this video on YouTube, and I really like it! Don't forget to bring the kids down for kids from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for planned activities in front of First Security Bank
The unofficial start of Summer - MUSIC ON MAIN, starts this Thursday night! Bring the kids from 6:30 to 8pm for activities in Front of First Security Bank. You can do some shopping at Downtown stores that stay open
With summer now officially underway, let me count the ways. This season is just so good for the mind and body (soak in that vitamin D while using the outdoors as your gym people). And my good people of Montana, don't forget the sunscreen (it's been a long winter once again)


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What on God's green earth do the Knicks have to lose by signing AI? The team is abtesuloly awful. I am a Knicks die hard and I CAN'T sit through this garbage any longer. I have been a fan for a long time and this is by far the worst team we have ever had. Even the teams of the early 80 s, pre Patrick, were not this bad. I'm not complaining about that so much. This is the price we have to pay to clear up the salary cap situation, I understand that. But, if a guy like AI, who will help this team, is there for a short term rental, why not take him? It's only for the rest of this season and it would at least be interesting to watch. For damn sure it can't be worse than what we are looking at now.


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Albert Winsemius
|Albert Winsemius
|Albert Winsemius (1971)
|United Nations Survey Mission to Singapore
|In office
|Succeeded by
|Post abolished
|Personal details
February 26, 1910
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
|December 4, 1996
(aged 86)
The Hague, Netherlands
|Aly Winsemius-Schreiber[1]
|2 daughters, 1 son
Albert Winsemius (1910–1996), a Dutch economist, was Singapore's long-time economic advisor from 1961 to 1984. He led the United Nations Survey Mission to Singapore,[2] and was to play a major role in the formulation of Singapore's national economic development strategy.
Early life[edit]
Born in 1910 to a cheese wholesaler, he worked as a cheese maker in the cheese industry. Later, at the age of 26, Winsemius decided he needed a university education, and applied to Leyden University to do law as he thought that it was the easiest subject. However, he discovered he had to pass an examination in Latin, and skipped it, and thus failed to meet the entry criteria. He then applied for Delft University but was rejected because he was found lacking in his secondary school mathematics. Finally, he applied to Rotterdam University. At the time, in order to make ends meet, Winsemius had a job in The Hague, Netherlands, and so he told the dean of Rotterdam University that he would not be able to attend lectures. Despite having his own reservations, the dean allowed Winsemius to enrol in the school.[3]
Albert Winsemius was married to Aly Winsemius-Schreiber. He had two daughters, a son and eight grandchildren. One of his daughters, Ankie Averink (Ankie Aeyelts Averink-Winsemius), worked for the United Nations. She was once called upon to decipher his handwriting for the survey report that he did on Singapore in 1961. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, a son and 8 grandchildren.[3]
Winsemius' son is the former Dutch Minister Professor Dr Pieter Winsemius.[4]
One of his first jobs upon graduation just before the advent of World War II, was to be the price controller for the Netherlands. His main role was to freeze prices during food shortages. He remained in the job until 1943. After the war, he worked at the Ministry of Finance as the country's director-general of industrial development. There, his role was to repair the economy, which had been damaged by the war. From time to time, he also carried out assignments on behalf of the World Bank. Thus, he began to build his growing reputation as an expert in the field of Developmental Economics.
In 1960, Dr Winsemius led the United Nations team to examine Singapore's potential in industrialization. At that time, Singapore had just attained self-government and was facing high unemployment and growing population. He presented a 10-year development plan to transform Singapore from an entrepot trade port into a centre of manufacturing and industrialization.
His first emphasis was on creating jobs and attracting foreign investment. Labour-intensive industries, such as the production of shirts and pajamas, were expanded. He also encouraged the large-scale public housing programme, believing that it would bolster the country's image, thus attractive to investors. One of his earliest pieces of advice was not to remove the statue of Stamford Raffles as it was a symbol of public acceptance of the British heritage and could alleviate concerns that investors have toward a new socialist government. With his help, Singapore attracted big oil companies like Shell and Esso to establish refineries here.
During his term as Chief Economic Advisor from 1961 to 1984, Dr Winsemius worked closely with Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and later with Goh Chok Tong. He visited the country two or three times a year to review economic performance indicators and to discuss macro-economic strategy with government planners.[5]
In the 1970s, Singapore was upgrading its industrial capacity to use higher technological methods, including electronics. He personally went to persuade large Dutch electronics companies like Philips to set up production plants in Singapore. He also proposed that Singapore could be developed as a financial centre, as well as an international centre for air traffic and sea transport. Over the next twenty years, these predictions proved to be accurate.
In 1983, Dr Winsemius retired as Singapore's economic advisor, at the age of 74. He was then quoted saying, "I leave with a saddened heart. It (Singapore) has become part of my life, more or less. It can do without me. It could do without me years ago. But it became part of my life. So I will shed a few tears, imaginary tears." Singapore was a country he regarded almost as home.
Dr Winsemius died in the Netherlands on December 4, 1996 of pneumonia.[6] In a letter of condolences to his family, Lee Kuan Yew wrote: "It was Singapore's good fortune that he (Dr Albert Winsemius) took a deep and personal interest in Singapore's development. Singapore and I personally are indebted to him for the time, energy and development he gave to Singapore. I am proud to have known him and to have been his friend."
When asked about his life as an economist, Dr Winsemius once said, "There is quite a lot of satisfaction, perhaps not like that of, say, an architect who can look at something and say, 'I made it'. But there is that satisfaction in knowing that you have contributed to the well being of people you don't know..."
In 1997, Nanyang Technological University established the Albert Winsemius Professorship as a lasting tribute to Dr Albert Winsemius for his significant contributions to the economic development of Singapore.[7]
For his contributions to Singapore's economic development,[8] he was conferred several honours. In 1967, President Yusof bin Ishak awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal. In 1970, he was conferred an honorary degree by the National University of Singapore. In 1976, he received the National Trades Union Congress' May Day Gold Medal of Honour.[9]
See also[edit]
|Library resources about
Albert Winsemius
|By Albert Winsemius
- ^ Ong, Christopher. "Albert Winsemius". Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board Singapore. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Leipziger, Danny (1997). Lessons from East Asia. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. p. 240. ISBN 0-472-08722-3.
- ^ a b National Library Board, Singapore. "Albert Winsemius". nlb.gov.sg.
- ^ "SDWA and NUSDeltares receive Winsemius Awards". NUS News. National University of Singapore. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Chua, Lee Hoong. "Death of Dr Albert Winsemius". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ Tan, Rachel. "Proven wrong - by a fish". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Fact Sheet on the Albert Winsemius Professorship" (PDF).
- ^ Tamboer, Kees. "Albert Winsemius, 'founding father' of Singapore". Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Singapore's trusted guide". Retrieved 9 January 2015.


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Kiwi (New Zealand) Oven install
Hi - thought now I have pulled the trigger I would stop and say "hi" and try to contribute a little here.
I have learnt a ton from these forums having been a lurker for a very long time- and I hope that I will be able to give a little back.
You will note I said install in the title as opposed to build. Simple reason for this really - I dont have the time, or (more importantly) the very obvious talent that so many on this forum have who have created their own masterpieces.
I have just ordered a Fuera oven in New Zealand. There is a lack of reasonable ovens down here, and Fire Bricks cost a fortune and a 1/2 - so reasonable ovens already built as a reasonable price are hard to find. Either way - I have been happy with what I have seen with this guy and decided to buy off him.
{Now - I got in trouble with Mods on (I think) my second post - so I have just linked to his facebook page www.facebook.com/FueraOvens to give some imagery I hope that this is OK. If not - Mods please just delete this section.}
Anyway - I love cooking with fire (I have a real passion for it) - so I am putting in the WFO to go with my Big Green Egg, Webber (Upstairs BBQ), and I am also installing a dedicated hangi pit.
So this is my progress on day ...1
It will be installed at the far end of my entertaining deck (in the middle)
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image_4 by kiwitank, on Flickr
The Deck is slightly raised so I will have to start a base. I plan to have this built up to the level of the deck - then have oven on legs (boxed in) so I can have a dry wood storage area.
image_5 by kiwitank, on Flickr
Day One digging - its hot as hell and almost 100% humidity here - and this is rock hard dirt - so not bad for a afternoons effort.
I know it looks 'off square' - but its an illusion (honest) - it is square.
image_2 by kiwitank, on Flickr
The hangi pit is being built down where the old spa pool used to be. Just building stairs to make it accessible. I plan on heating the stones in the oven and transporting them down by metal bucket (and welding gloves)
image_1 by kiwitank, on Flickr
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The final thing every man needs who cooks meat with fire ;-) is a Big Green Egg. Presented with the table my youngest son built me as a school project - I am very proud of it.
image by kiwitank, on Flickr
Anyway I hope that this is of any of some use to someone (perhaps when I have more of the build / install documented.
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Hi Tank , I thought that my firebricks were expensive at 1.74 USD a piece, but they are outrageous over there. I can see why a pre fab oven is an option! They look nice .. and the area that you are going to install it at is great too!
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I had a problem when I first started posting pics too. I think that I have seen some first time posters do it though. I am not to familuar with Flicker but, try this.
Open, both your flicker album and your thread in seperate windows.
On your flicker album select the pic that you want to imbed. In the top left corner click the drop down box under "Share". Select the "BBC code and copy.
In your reply where you want the pic to appear just paste it in. I use Control V. on the key board to do this.
image_4 by kiwitank, on Flickr
Beautiful garden by the way :).
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Thanks Gulf - that worked a treat. Thanks for the comment on the garden also - its a start - lots of work to be done.
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Yeah - the bricks are a killer here. The neat thing with this oven is that it is brick for the main part (the done and sides), but the chimney is prefab high density fire concrete (sorry I do not know the technical name for it) - so hopefully it will have very good heat retention.
I was worried that there would be issues where the two joined - but looking at his very well used demo over - it isn't an issue. I will post more pics when it arrives.
Thanks for the comment on the area - I built the deck for my 40th birthday - Im pretty proud of it - being the first time I had ever done anything 'grown up' like that.
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Welcome to the WFO group. Good luck with your modular. I am sure it will work out fine. Nice little setup for entertaining and I like the greenegg and table. Keep sending pics on your progress.
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You have an excellent setup and I look forward to seeing the results of both the pit and the WFO.
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OK - Some progress.
IMG_0385 by kiwitank, on Flickr
I have installed the framing and filled the bottom with GAP20. Spent some time with the compactor getting it nicely packed.
This will be concrete base upto the level of the Deck on which the pizza oven will stand on a set of legs. (very, very sturdy legs)
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You will have to excuse the quality of the work here - I have never 'done' concrete before - I hope that what I have done will be strong enough.
I rebar'ed the box out. I went to get mesh like most of the builds I have see - but I managed to get full rebar for 1/2 the price of the mesh (I had to buy a mesh sheet that would have been enough to do 10 bases).
Rebar'ed and ready for the pour. by kiwitank, on Flickr
I ordered a harder concrete - that is strong enough for a car to park on (20MPa).
I didnt have a trowel - so did the best I could do with a bit of 4x2.
All done. by kiwitank, on Flickr
Next the bricks.
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Is that the right word? Those little awesome faces and oictures such as :hug whatever that express all kinds of emotions- are those still available on mdc? if not, will they be at some point?
Hi, they are still here....it's just a bit different now. When you're in the editor, look for the smilie face icon at the top:
Click it and you'll get a pop-up box filled with MDC smilies. The main difference is now that each time you want to place a smilie, you'll need to open up the smilie box and select your smilie. Hopefully, this feature will be enhanced in the future, but for now, it's what we have to work with.
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Those of us over on the TTC boards really would like sperm and egg icons! That's what we spend a lot of time talking about, so naturally that would come up.
There is this one, but since the end result isn't always a baby, it doesn't cover it...
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September, 2012 (F1plus Team).- The Silverstone based team of Force India had another strong and not so qualifying session, this time, in Singapore. The team was consider to have a shot for a podium finish given the weekend's performance.
The Scotman, Paul Di Resta will start just behind Fernando Alonso from sixth, and he will certainly earn points unless something unexpected happens. It is hard to overtake at Marina Bay so good Qualifying results are paramount.
"I was very happy with the balance of the car yesterday, but struggled this afternoon during final practice and we seemed to lose our way," di Resta explained about his early struggles.
"So we went back to basics and built up our speed again during qualifying and managed to deliver the lap time when it mattered during Q3 – in fact, it was my best lap of the weekend."
"So we're in a strong position for tomorrow and hopefully we can come away with some big points. We looked quite competitive yesterday during long runs, so we will focus on the strategy tonight and make sure we make the right calls tomorrow with the tyres." Di Resta added.
Contrastingly, Nico Hulkenberg seemed to be in better shape, but ended up with a 11th and hence was not able to make the cut for Q3. The German had lost brake and tyre temperatures when the team instructed him to slow down to let others to go through. A tactical/strategy error nevertheless.
"We had a car capable of reaching Q3 today, so I feel disappointed to miss out on the top ten. I just didn't find a good rhythm in Q2 and my last lap was not good enough – I made a few small errors which cost me time and a place in Q3. Hulkenberg said.
Now I need to focus on making the most of tomorrow and doing what we can with the strategy. Starting eleventh means I get a free choice on tyres and we've seen already that tyre performance and degradation will be a big factor in the race. I need to get a clean start, get through the opening lap and see what I can do." The German added.


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UNESCO launched a two-year, multi-million dollar project aimed at preserving Libya's cultural heritage, Libya Herald reported on Monday (December 3rd). The initiative includes the training and deployment of security guards.
"Priority will be given to the physical protection of cultural heritage sites and museum collections," UNESCO spokesperson Roni Amelan said.
Libya has five UNESCO World Heritage sites: Cyrene, Leptis Magna, Sabratha, Ghadames, and Tadrart Acacus.