text:
Gordon Brown's latest bid to improve dour image: A call to singer Shakira and a noteless 'Cameron-esque' speech
He has bonded with Bono, charmed Kylie, collaborated with Clooney and even canoodled with Carla - well almost - but Gordon Brown insists he is not one for celebrity culture.
Now the son of the manse is shaping up for one of his most unexpected political alignments so far, telephone talks with sultry Colombian diva Shakira.
The unlikely pair will not just shoot the breeze of course, but are due for a serious chat about Third World education as part of a series of events organised by the Global Campaign for Education.
The campaign aims to highlight a pledge by world leaders that every child will have access to quality primary education by 2015.
Scroll down for more
The Columbian singer, 31, is renowned for her hip-twizzling dancing but is also a keen charity worker, with her own foundation for Columbian children
Their "virtual" meeting takes place hours after Mr Brown addressed a Scottish TUC conference without notes in a clear attempt to copy David Cameron's style at the Tory party conference last year.
The chat is just the latest in a series of moves which call the Prime Minister's straight-laced, celebrity-avoiding image into question.
While his predecessor Tony Blair was less coy about joking with Noel Gallagher, relaxing in Cliff Richard's villa, or even strumming on a guitar, Mr Brown has been keen to distance himself from the world of celebrity when he received the keys to Number 10.
Setting out his stall as a Labour leadership candidate last year he said: "I have never believed presentation should be a substitute for policy. I do not believe politics is about celebrity."
Scroll down for more
Mr Brown took a leaf out of the Tory leader David Cameron's book today when he did a speech to the Scottish TUC without notes
Not that that stopped him entering the debate about what Jade Goody did or did not say to Shilpa Shetty on Celebrity Big Brother last year.
Nor, apparently does it prevent him starting the day with a blast of Arctic Monkeys music - the band "really wake you up in the morning", he once said.
Many were surprised to see a grinning Premier beamed into millions of US households in a prime time appearance on American Idol earlier this month.
The appearance was an opportunity to call for the eradication of malaria, one of many issues associated with the developing world which has brought him into the sphere of A-list celebrities.
A few days later he had actor, director and housewife's crumpet George Clooney round to Downing Street for discussions on the crisis in Darfur.
As the UN "messenger of peace" walked through the famous front door he might perhaps have pondered on whether he looked the part.
After all, Mr Brown's wife Sarah has reportedly picked him out to play her husband in a film - should anyone ever make one.
Scroll down for more
Mr Brown met Hollywood star George Clooney in Downing Street earlier this month
Were that to happen one couple likely to buy tickets for "Gordon the Movie" would be A-list partnership Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Asked in an interview in 2006 whether Angelina or Jennifer Aniston set his heart fluttering most, he said he would "choose team Jolie."
Although he declared himself a fan of the sitcom Friends - thus keeping Jennifer on side, after all she's worth it - he told New Woman magazine he would opt for Angelina because of her support for education projects in Africa.
The Tomb Raider star returned the favour last year by publicly backing Mr Brown for PM - although she does not have the vote in this country.
As a prominent supporter of efforts to cut debt in Africa and fight Aids, he has also worked with U2 frontman Bono and fellow Irish rocker Bob Geldof on numerous occasions.
Scroll down for more
When he was Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown was seen with the likes of Bob Geldof (top) and Bono
And, delving into the world of sport, he not only had David Beckham round to Number 10 in January, but returned the favour a few days later with a visit to the former England captain's football academy in Greenwich, East London.
His meeting with Shakira is far from his brush with a diva.
Last year, when he was still Chancellor, he rubbed shoulders with pop princess Kylie Minogue at a dinner party in London hosted by Australian author Kathy Lette.
The pair "got on really well" and chatted over drinks, Lette later revealed.
But it was during the recent state visit of French First Lady Carla Bruni (accompanied by her husband President Nicolas Sarkozy) that he demonstrated his new found ease with the world of glamour most graphically.
Shaking off his Presbyterian reserve as best he could, he puckered up and planted a kiss on Ms Bruni's cheek as the couple arrived at Downing Street.
All for Queen and Country of course.
Most watched News videos
- Schoolboy, 14, fends off angry adult using martial arts
- New video shows aftermath when bouncer punched woman
- Shocking video shows drug addict writhing around on street
- School of sharks in feeding frenzy close to shore in Fingal Bay
- Dramatic footage of fight between Somali pirates and cargo ship
- Experience what it's like to land a plane after the engine fails
- Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte Trogneux thank French voters
- Someone brew it: Man tries to tap a keg but gets beer EVERYWHERE
- Dramatic moment an ADF aircraft drops bombs on IS target in Syria
- Playful Prince Harry squirts water at William during London Marathon
- Police throw protesters to the ground head first in Paris demo
- Video shows the terrifying moment a 4-year-old falls from a van
- EXCLUSIVE: This is the 22-year-old 'heroin addicted'...
- Happy Days star Erin Moran 'likely died from stage 4...
- Aaron Hernandez's grief-stricken fiancée holds their...
- Final countdown for Carol Vorderman as she knocks...
- French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen...
- Son accused of slaughtering his millionaire parents and...
- Devastated wife returns to the home where her ex-Royal...
- Moment a foul-mouthed father tries to fight a 14-year-old...
- Russia plans to build the 'world's largest aircraft...
- Police use murdered woman's FitBit movements to show her...
- Three ISIS fighters 'are killed by rampaging wild BOARS'...
- Frolicking together just weeks before horrific nightclub...
- Woman on 'exorcism' drug crawls along filthy Baltimore...
- Tom Hardy grabs moped thief after chasing him through...
- Curse of the jackpot strikes again! Couple who scooped...
- 'Joan Crawford committed suicide': Mommie Dearest took...
- PICTURED: Husband who saved his British wife from a SHARK...
- EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Hernandez's prison lover has been taken...


text:
The game takes places in an abandoned amusement park. The game's characters are trapped within the park, with the outside world being in a post-apocalyptic wasteland infested with murderous monsters Within the park, the game's thirteen main characters are held captive by a mysterious mechanical doll named "Alice", who holds the "death games", which basically force the characters against each other for survival - the losers being exiled back out into the world Alice refuses to stop the games until only two characters are alive and present. The game's protagonist is Kaname Ichijou, a young man who has the ability to see sound as colors, and sees spoken falsehoods in the color of red.He also harbors a grudge against most of the rest of the characters of the game for allowing the exile of his little sister.
The game is described by its developers as a "death game adventure" title. The game plays similar to adventure visual novels such as Danganronpa and Zero Escape.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bring Dad for a fun noontime Father's Day barbeque in our Pavilions featuring an interactive DJ. Enjoying a complete, all-you-can-eat summertime buffet has never been easier. Cash bar service will be available. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
(All sales are final, nonrefundable, non-transferable)
$41.95 Adult
$31.95 Child (3-11 years old)
No charge – Under 2 child (high chairs available – SORRY NO BOOSTERS)
Cancellation Policy: All purchases and reservations are final, non-transferable and non-refundable
Assorted Field Greens with House Vinaigrette, Parmesan Peppercorn, & Ranch Dressing
BBQ Chicken Quarters with Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce
BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce
CARVING STATION: Slow Roasted Strip Loin Carved to Order Served with Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Vegetable Display with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh Corn on the Cob
Cowboy Style Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Delicious Home Made Apple Cobbler served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Assorted Cookies
Freshly Baked Bread w/Butter
Assorted Fountain Drinks
Coffee Station: Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Assorted Teas, Sugar, Cream
Miniature Hot Dogs on the Bun with tomato, relish, onion, ketchup & mustard
Mac & Cheese
Miniature Cheese Pizzas
French Fries
White and Chocolate Milk
Premium Cash Bar Package Available: 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.
For more information or special need reservations, please call 708-688-8355.
Dinos & Dragons roars to life May 6-September 17, including a 6-foot Komodo Dragon and other live reptiles. Presented by Meijer.
Join us for a unquie close encounter with Humboldt penguins at Brookfield Zoo.
Parents and young explorers can experience serious fun at one of our Family Play Classes!
Teachers can choose from a wide variety of uniqe courses for continuing education credit at Brookfield Zoo.
To show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces, the Chicago Zoological Society is offering free admission to Brookfield Zoo to all active, reservist, and retired members of the military. Qualified personnel who present a valid ID at one of the zoo's admission booths will be admitted free of charge.


text:
Axion International (New Providence, N.J., USA), a producer of industrial building products and railroad ties made from 100 percent recycled plastic, announced on April 14 that it is expanding to double the capacity for its Recycled Structural Composites (RSC).
Due to the increasing number of contracts and market demand for its proprietary technology, Axion requested that the expansion at its manufacturing partner, Ultra-Poly Corp., be implemented and it is expected to be completed by early May. As part of the expansion, the manufacturing facility will be implementing longer worker shifts, adding two additional molding machines, as well as dedicated bale-breakers and grinders to process the incoming bundles of raw recycled plastic material more efficiently for Axion.
"Expanding our manufacturing capabilities has been a major focus for Axion over the past several months," said Steve Silverman, Axion president and CEO. "With our sizable recent influx of new domestic and international orders from countries such as Canada, Morocco and Australia, we are quickly adapting to our current sales orders and expect to be increasing our production requirements even further to meet the growing demand for our environmentally friendly alternative to traditional building materials such as wood and concrete."
Marc Solda, executive vice president in charge of operations, commented, "What this expansion also represents is a concerted effort on behalf of Axion's management to broaden our network for sourcing high-quality plastic material from re-processors and recyclers. By adding dedicated bale breaking and grinding machines, Axion can now accept post-industrial and post-consumer plastics in larger quantity bales straight from municipalities and waste treatment centers, providing for a more diverse and streamlined supply chain along with greater cost efficiencies."
Ultra-Poly is the largest re-processor of post-industrial polypropylene and polyethylene plastics on the East Coast.
TPI Composites, Vestas sign wind supply agreement for Latin America
Uber, Aurora introduces new eVTOL flying taxi
Porcher Industries to hire more than 400 new positions
IACMI, Utah Advanced Materials Manufacturing Initiative sign MOU
Gurit acquires wind blade mold automation provider PH Windsolutions


text:
- GCC Gold Rates
- Bahrain Foreign Exchange Rates
- In new Gorillaz album, dark political vision comes true
- Mexican lawmakers OK marijuana for medicinal purposes
- Mixed success for Chak de India in softball cricket
- DHL's Annual Memorial Trophy Rugby Match
- Kuwait beat Bahrain by 128 runs
- News Breaker rides to win
- Grooming young talents
- Al-Nuaimi visits school
Policewomen play an essential role in protecting citizens
With a nod to gender equality, the Royal Oman Police have started 2017 by appointing the first female officer to head an Omani police station. Proving that patience and perseverence really do pay off—she joined the police force in 1990 and has since occupied a number of prominent posts—Lieutenant Colonel Shaikhah Bint Ashour Al Hambasiyah now heads a police station in the capital city of Muscat.
In the Gulf region, the number of female police officers has been increasing in recent years (although Saudi Arabia still does not permit female officers). Bahrain was the first Gulf nation to allow women to join the police: the Bahraini Women's Police Force was established in 1970 with two female officers and has since expanded. Kuwait's first female class of police officers graduated in 2009. In 2003 an all-female squadron of 107 women graduated from Qatar's police academy for the first time. Most surprising is the case of the United Arab Emirates. The country saw its first batch of female police officers back in 1978 in Abu Dhabi; today, there are over 3,000 women on the Abu Dhabi police force alone. Dubai counts over 1,500 policewomen, who are often seen driving around in Ferraris.
Around the world, women face resistance in joining the police from their families and society as well as their fellow policemen, who may view them with skepticism or question their competence. Being a police officer is often deemed "unsuitable" as it takes women away from their families and forces them to interact with strange men. There is also the possibility that the public might also not take a female officer seriously.
Yet policewomen play an important role in protecting citizens. Studies in the U.S—where police officers have been under fire for using excessive force—have found that female cops fire their weapons far less than men and are less likely to use physical force when arresting someone. They are often better at communication, de-escalating situations, and building trust. It is also essential to have female officers from a cultural standpoint. In some cultures women may only feel comfortable talking to a female officer. It also may be inappropriate, for example, for a male police officer to search a woman under arrest.
Although men still overwhelmingly dominate the profession, there is a clearly a need for female officers and, more importantly, a good reason to hire them. A woman in uniform gives back to her community, makes a difference and sets an example for women's empowerment.
Related Articles
Dress codes and the messages they convey
Last year, a British woman named Nicola Thorpe was sent home from work for not wearing high heels. Her subsequent petition to change the law, which was denied by the UK government last week, nevertheless has drawn attention to dress codes and sexism. Although dress codes apply to both genders and are found everywhere...Read More
This is Why Women Shouldn't Just Quit their Jobs
"She can find another job. Why doesn't she just quit?" Sexual harassment in the workplace is something that far too many women have to deal with on a daily basis. Yet when a woman decides to stay despite the harassment, or reports the harassment to a superior, she is called out as to why she...Read More
Depression and the gender gap
Depression is the main cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which chose to highlight awareness about depression this past World Health Day (April 7th), a shocking 300 million people currently live with depression. Yet depression is still widely stigmatized,...Read More
Leveling the playing field
When sportswear giant Nike announced a few weeks ago that it was introducing the Nike Pro Hijab, the reactions were varied and somewhat predictable. The Pro Hijab, a specially designed headscarf for Muslim women who play sports, was both celebrated and denounced by critics—yet there is no doubt it will be a game...Read More
Too dangerous to leave?
The most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is the moment the woman decides to leave. When the woman finds the courage to leave, the abuser has lost his power and control, and in order to regain that control he may escalate his behavior. Statistics show that around 75% of abuse victims who are murdered...Read More
Stop The Robbery and Give Women their 23 Cents
Every March the Commission on the Status of Women meets for two weeks to discuss women's progress and emerging issues. The Commission, which convenes government representatives, civil society and United Nations organizations at UN Headquarters, focuses on a different priority theme each year. In keeping with...Read More


text:
You might be interested in these similar ads
Acoustic Session - BCFE Event, Doyles Bar (UPSTAIRS) at 8pm. Tickets are €6.50 - €7.50. Performers - Shane Horihane, Orlagh Kenny and Cat Lundy and Gary Fitzgerald The event is run by Sean Kevin Mooney, Karina Roze Anderson, Kate O Loughlin and John Charles Lawlor. It was run as part of assignement. SHARE please!! and come along.
Hi,would you like for you and your friends to indulge your self in a home pampering session?if the answer is yes,Please don't hesitate to contact us,Qualified and experienced beautician and nail technician,We offer the following treatments:Hair treatmentsFacialsmake up application,Make overs,Male grooming waxingHand treatments including gel nails Pedicure Health treatments etc Please book ...
To celebrate the Bealtaine Festival, the Museum will host the annual Reminiscence Evening with its volunteer with its volunteer active retired printers and compositors. Hear the captivating memories of their time in the printing industry shared in an informal and relaxed setting. Ask questions about the traditional craft of letterpress, which they will endeavour to answer with plenty of inte ...
Will sell for €40 in total, can meet in city centre any day as I work here :)
Meningitis Research Foundation is gathering their female troops to take part in the Dublin Mini Marathon. We are looking to bring a team of 50 amazing ladies to Dublin and help raise awareness and funds for our cause.With their help, we will be able to fund our National Awareness Programme and offer support services to families affected. Meningitis Research Foundation is the only meningitis chari ...
Highly experienced Professional One Man band available for events/gigs.Contact for detailsSpecialising in Swing, Sinatra/Dean Martin/Buble plus lots more rock/pop from 60's upwardshttp://www.paljoey.eu for more details
Professional and accurate readings available. One to one, house party nights, all events covered. Angel, star, sun, cash ,wedding,bride, groom
The Brady's Sessions
Post an ad like this for FREE!
Date Listed 11/02/2017
The Brady's Sessions returns after a ten month absence on Friday 24th February 2017 from 9pm - 1am in Gub Dandy's at the side of Brady's Pub Terenure with a couple of singer/songwriters and one band. Admin is free and the gig is hosted by Keith McLoughlin. This session will be different as it will be mostly unplugged with the help of a small mic. We ask the audience to keep the noise level low while acts are performing.


text:
A favourite for many, this baked paella with succulent mini scallops recreates the lovely sticky rice dishes of the Costa Brava. Read More
Read More
Minced lamb can be overlooked as a meat but is perfect for these quick and tasty meatballs. Read More
This recipe is a twist on the classic Moules Marinière, but using a good old stout instead of white wine – one for the beer fanatics, you'll love it! Read More
Taste the Seasons is a quarterly magazine about the best food and drink in Derbyshire.
© Taste the Seasons 2011-2017
Feed not available.
Copyright © 2017 Taste the Seasons.


text:
Williams could be classified as a freak after running three forty-yard dashes for his personal trainer under 4.5 seconds while weighing 215 pounds, with the fastest 4.42. Williams goes into his third year as a starter and he lettered as a true freshman. Last year Williams finished with over 100 tackles, seven sacks, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, 10 tackles for losses and that was on defense. On offense Williams lined up at running back in the double-wing formation and scored five touchdowns and finished with 250 yards rushing. Williams is also his teams' kick return man, which further demonstrates his awesome athletic ability.
"Linebacker is my true love," said Williams. "Playing linebacker is very fulfilling for me because I have always had that passion for hitting. I use my speed to keep outside containment, which is an outside linebackers main job. I use my speed to chase down running backs and wide receivers. My coach likes to put me out on receivers. If we are playing passing teams I line up as a corner sometimes and a line up a lot in the slot."
Williams can bench 350 pounds, squats 450 and he is a 35-inch vertical jump. He hopes to go to the NIKE camp in Los Angeles, California. Williams has received three offers from Purdue, Iowa and Illinois and he expects UCLA to offer very soon.
"If I had to go to school today I would be a Hawkeye because I like Iowa and they have shown me the most interest," said Williams. "I also like UCLA, Michigan, Oregon, Southern California, Georgia, Maryland and Oklahoma."
"Oklahoma is really in my top three, because I like how they play defense down there," Williams continued. "I follow the Sooners because they are one of the top teams in the country. I have never been to Norman and I don't know anybody there, but I would like to visit Oklahoma to see there great program."
Williams also wrestles and earned all-state honors at 215 pounds finishing sixth. Williams lost to the eventual state champ in overtime and then injured himself in the consolation bracket.
Williams Profile
RECRUITING: Speedy LB has OU among top three
Sooners Illustrated Top Stories
Patrick Fields rolls on as OU's face of 2018Rough patch in recruiting not slowing down Patrick Fields as OU's face of the 2018 class.
Sooners IllustratedYesterday at 9:45 AM
Juco guard Ty Lazenby officially a SoonerFrom relative unknown to a Sooner, the journey continues for juco guard Ty Lazenby.
Sooners IllustratedYesterday at 8:14 AM
Sooners take spotlight at NFL DraftOU is ready to hear its name called multiple times this weekend with the NFL Draft.
Sooners IllustratedYesterday at 7:53 AM
Video: D.J. Ward's perseverance at OUOU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops talks D.J. Ward's perseverance as a Sooner.
Sooners IllustratedWednesday at 3:41 PM


text:
Safe Care Campaign
Co-founder of Safe Care Campaign, based in Smyrna, Georgia. Her son, Joshua, died of a hospital-acquired infection in 2006.
Safe Care Campaign
Co-founder of Safe Care Campaign, based in Smyrna, Georgia. Her son, Joshua, died of a hospital-acquired infection in 2006.
When a Hospital Is a Dangerous Place to Be Despite widespread alarm, the risk of infection by the Ebola virus has been virtually non-existent in this country so far. But 75,000 people die every year from homegrown infections contracted in hospitals -- more than from car crashes and gunshots combined. One astonishing reason: the failure of doctors to wash their hands. Another: the overprescribing of antibiotics, which creates resistant bacteria. The CDC has known of these and other problems for years, and there are easy solutions. Is Obamacare providing a crackdown?
Trump, the wall and the first 100 days It now appears the Trump presidency will survive its first 100 days without a government shutdown. We hear what's in store between now and Saturday.
Truth and Lies in Trumpland Donald Trump is using mis-information like no President has before him. It's an unprecedented challenge to the news media, and a potential threat to democracy. We hear how the "leader of all the people" is dividing Americans and confusing the rest of the world.
Will the march for science politicize objective research? Protesters are gathering all over the country for tomorrow's Earth Day March for Science. Since President Trump has proposed massive cuts in basic scientific research, will the movement be perceived as partisan politics — whether scientists themselves like it or not?


text:
Newborn Care
Newborn Care
Circumcision: Top 5 Myths
February 17, 2013
Many new parents in America do not hesitate to say "yes" when asked if they will be having their newborn son circumcised. For many Americans, circumcision has always been just what is done. Our fathers, partners and broth...
Newborn Care
The Secret to All Natural Colic Cures
January 17, 2013
With the multitude of colic articles and advice you receive while you are pregnant, how do you know which is the safest for your baby? There are old wives tales and a shelf full of medicine at the pharmacy but the safest and ...
Newborn Care
How to Go Green for Baby
January 10, 2013
With more information coming out about the dangerous chemicals that are lurking in our environment, as well as the new found studies of how our food supply is overtly tampered with, many of us more so now more than ever want to...
Newborn Care
Dealing With Unsolicited Baby Advice
December 11, 2012
If you are expecting a baby or you have already given birth to your bundle of joy, you may have received a lot of well wishes as well as congratulatory remarks. However you may have also received a lot of baby advice that you d...


text:
Lidocaine and similar local anesthetics are effective for treating pain that emanates from damaged nerves, according to a systematic review of current evidence.
Neuropathic pain, which can occur with chronic diseases or conditions, is frequently unresponsive to treatment and worsens over time.
"Intravenous lidocaine and oral derivatives relieve pain from damage to the nervous system," found authors Ivo W. Tremont-Lukats, M.D., of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues. They add that the drugs, "were safe in controlled clinical trials for neuropathic pain, were better than placebo and were as effective as other analgesics."
Ivo Tremont-Lukats | EurekAlert!
Further information:
A promising target for kidney fibrosis
21.04.2017 | Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stem cell transplants: activating signal paths may protect from graft-versus-host disease
20.04.2017 | Technische Universität München
More and more automobile companies are focusing on body parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). However, manufacturing and repair costs must be further reduced in order to make CFRP more economical in use. Together with the Volkswagen AG and five other partners in the project HolQueSt 3D, the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) has developed laser processes for the automatic trimming, drilling and repair of three-dimensional components.
Automated manufacturing processes are the basis for ultimately establishing the series production of CFRP components. In the project HolQueSt 3D, the LZH has...
Reflecting the structure of composites found in nature and the ancient world, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have synthesized thin carbon nanotube (CNT) textiles that exhibit both high electrical conductivity and a level of toughness that is about fifty times higher than copper films, currently used in electronics.
"The structural robustness of thin metal films has significant importance for the reliable operation of smart skin and flexible electronics including...
The nearby, giant radio galaxy M87 hosts a supermassive black hole (BH) and is well-known for its bright jet dominating the spectrum over ten orders of magnitude in frequency. Due to its proximity, jet prominence, and the large black hole mass, M87 is the best laboratory for investigating the formation, acceleration, and collimation of relativistic jets. A research team led by Silke Britzen from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, Germany, has found strong indication for turbulent processes connecting the accretion disk and the jet of that galaxy providing insights into the longstanding problem of the origin of astrophysical jets.
Supermassive black holes form some of the most enigmatic phenomena in astrophysics. Their enormous energy output is supposed to be generated by the...
The probability to find a certain number of photons inside a laser pulse usually corresponds to a classical distribution of independent events, the so-called...
Microprocessors based on atomically thin materials hold the promise of the evolution of traditional processors as well as new applications in the field of flexible electronics. Now, a TU Wien research team led by Thomas Müller has made a breakthrough in this field as part of an ongoing research project.
Two-dimensional materials, or 2D materials for short, are extremely versatile, although – or often more precisely because – they are made up of just one or a...
Expert meeting "Health Business Connect" will connect international medical technology companies
20.04.2017 | Event News
Wenn der Computer das Gehirn austrickst
18.04.2017 | Event News
7th International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics in Freiburg on April 3-5, 2017
03.04.2017 | Event News
DGIST develops 20 times faster biosensor
24.04.2017 | Physics and Astronomy
Nanoimprinted hyperlens array: Paving the way for practical super-resolution imaging
24.04.2017 | Materials Sciences
Atomic-level motion may drive bacteria's ability to evade immune system defenses
24.04.2017 | Life Sciences


text:
The Hustle: A Playlist of Anthems for Africa's Dreamers & Doers
Sampha's 'Process' Film Is a Sweeping Journey Back Home, In Search of Self
Khoudia Diop Celebrates Her Nyenyo Culture In This Stunning Photo Series
Wizkid Comes Even Closer to Global Stardom, With or Without Drake
Afropreneurs: This Startup Is Helping Millennials Find Hassle-Free Apartment Rentals
This Is Not A Joke: TEDxMogadishu Is Back
Oumou Sangaré and Tony Allen's New Video For 'Yere Faga' Will Give You Life
Lil Kesh Is At His Most Bankable In 'No Fake Love'
This New Fashion Editorial From Ikiré Jones Is an Assault on American Hypocrisy
14 Year Old Nigerian Cellist
Ifetayo Ali-Landing has been playing the cello since the age of three and she just won a major classical music…
Cameroon's Internet to Return
After a three month block, Cameroon's president has ordered that the internet be turned back on in the country's Anglophone…
Songhoy Blues' Upcoming Album
Psychedelic Malian rock group, Songhoy Blues have announced the release of their sophomore album 'Résistance.'...
P-Square 'Nobody Ugly' Video
P-Sqaure share the colorful new music video for their single 'Nobody Ugly.' ...
TIME's Most Influential People
TIME Magazine's 14th annual "100 Most Influential People" issue is here. The list was revealed earlier today with 5 separate…
Bill O'Reilly Gets Canned
Bill O'Reilly has been fired from his job at Fox News following allegations of sexual harassment.
'Suspicious Death' of Judge
The death of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first black women to serve in New York's Court of Appeals, is being investigated…
Esther Ocloo's Google Doodle
Groundbreaking Ghanaian entrepreneur Esther Afua Ocloo is recognized in today's Google Doodle on what would have been her 98th birthday.
Wizkid X DJ Spinall Freestyle
Wizkid dropped two previously unreleased tracks last night via Soundcloud.
Ethiopian man killed by police
28-year-old, Ethiopian engineer, Zelalem Eshetu Ewnetu was shot and killed by police officers in Los Angeles last week.
Top Stories.
#FemmeInPublic Is an Assertion of Trans, Femme Identity in Cape Town
#FemmeInPublic is a transgender rights movement "disrupting the heteronormative and colonial gaze" in Cape Town, South Africa.


text:
Latest update April 29th, 2017 12:55 AM
Jan 04, 2013 Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on An extraordinarily unbelievable year for Guyana
If any Guyanese had regrets over 2012, it had to be those persons in the People's National Congress who allowed their leader, Forbes Burnham, to draft a constitution as if he was immortal. As 2012 began, those persons were hurting badly. They missed their chance of returning to power after 20 years in the opposition.
The Guyana Constitution does not allow for parties to form a coalition, therefore the PNC has to contend with being in the opposition once more.
The year 2012 produced a minority government crazily behaving as if it had won a majority in the national elections the year before. If anything was ironic about Guyana, it was a Guyanese presidency that refused to concede anything at all to the Parliament while across the Atlantic, the American presidency was pleading with his opposition not to push him off the fiscal cliff.
The difference in the two presidencies was that one was psychologically conscious enough to recognize reality and that reality was that the country's budget could not succeed without serious dialogue with and serious concession to the opposition. At the same time the other (in Guyana) was fanatical in its illusions that all power was still there to be controlled and hogged.
No policy, action, incident or event was more macabre in 2012 than a dossier sent by the Guyana Government to international stakeholders complaining about opposition intransigence in the Parliament.
One wonders if there is any commonsense left in a regime that has gone in bizarre directions that makes it a joke in Caribbean politics. When that dossier reaches the stakeholders, obviously an explanation will be asked of the opposition. People just do not want to learn from the lessons of the past.
The reason why it took more than two years for the Jagdeo presidency to even collect a small amount of the promised US$250 million from Norway for his LCDS project, was because when the Norwegians met here with the certain NGOs and the opposition, an impressive analysis was given to them about a government that was not transparent, democratic and clean. From thereon, Jagdeo had a nightmare collecting his money, to the point where he openly chastised the Norwegian Prime Minister, who remained unmoved.
So what are the UN, OAS, CARICOM and the ABC countries going to do with the dossier? It is doubtful that they will ever act on it, especially the Americans, because State Department officials are aware of the power of Congress to confront a president who does not have a legislative majority. As for the Canadians, from their recent experience with minority governments, they will know that Parliament is supreme.
But the complaint is only one act in the circus. What about the complainer's behaviour? This is what has created anger throughout the 83,000 square miles of this country. A recalcitrant, corrupt, authoritarian regime possessed with a morbid instinct to dominate, and dominates the people of Guyana in every sphere, sends a document to the major international organizations and influential governments asking for intervention over an opposition in Parliament that it says is abusing its power in the House.
A commentator typing a simple article evaluating the behaviour of the PPP administration in the year 2012 can inadvertently end up with a book manuscript. As you keep enumerating the egregious wrongs, you find that the pages are reaching into the hundreds, because the acts of depravity are in the hundreds.
Of course 2012 had just begun when my UG contract was terminated. Our esteemed Jesuit priest Father Malcolm Rodrigues in a letter in the Stabroek News on the termination commented on what a way to start the year.
Here in Guyana is a cabal that wants the world to focus on what the opposition is doing in Parliament while it continues on a path that could only bring destruction. How close we were to it in 2012 when the people of Linden rejected authoritarian edicts. How close we came to mayhem when anger went in the wrong direction in Agricola.
A regime that accuses the opposition of bad behaviour wallows in the self deception that they are the good guys. That is why it is advantageous to the Guyanese population if the international stakeholders listen to the PPP. They will come and investigate. They will come and listen.
The opposition should invite them to visit. This is where the opposition can use its enemies' document to its own advantage. No probe into bad behaviour by the opposition can exonerate the PPP from the evidence of horrible governance in 2012. More on the contents of 2012 in Guyana in later columns.
Apr 29, 2017Dave Variety and Party Plus of Sixth and Albert Streets have thrown their support behind the Samuel Kingston fund raising 10/10 softball tournament which is slated to commence on May 10 in...
Apr 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Don't ever doubt President Granger's embrace of Forbes Burnham. Granger puts his money where his mouth is. Inside... more
One of the disappointing features of the APNU+AFC government's policies since it came into office has been its failure... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Modern history is showered with women as political leaders and Heads of government. When Sir Ronald... more
Editor's Note, If your sent letter was not published and you felt its contents were valid and devoid of libel or personal attacks, please contact us by phone or email.
You are part of the process of helping us to make this newspaper the beacon it is intended to be. Send us your comments. We assure you that they will be acted on. Call 624-6456, 225-8473, 225-8452, 225-8491.
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]


text:
Enter your subject and postcode, and we'll provide a tailored list of the best tutors in your area. Compare profiles, read reviews and message tutors to discuss your needs.
Once you have agreed a time and location for tuition, simply ask your tutor to book a lesson. You don't pay a penny until after each session.
Meet your new tutor and start learning! Your tutor will provide all of the resources needed and deliver enjoyable, informative sessions.
Payment is cashless and convenient, so you can focus on learning. And if you're not completely happy with your first lesson, we'll refund you 100%, no questions asked.
Looking for a English Tutor in Milton Keynes? Whether you are seeking a Primary, GCSE or A-Level English Tutor, we have private tutors available across Milton Keynes, for personal tuition in your own home. To find the nearest tutor to you, replace 'Milton Keynes' with your own postcode and you will be able to see how far each tutor is from your home.
I consider myself a diverse and patient teacher who can provide lessons for a variety of different singing styles and adapt accordingly to each student. I hold a 2:1 degree in Popular Music Theory/Practical and Creative Writing studies from Manchester Metropolitan University, have tutoring/performan...
I have excellent IT and Business, Maths and English problem-solving and tutoring skills which I will use to help my students to excel in their academic endeavours and to bring tout the best in themselves.


text: Snake Handling as Spiritual Practice 21-year-old pastor Andrew Hamblin's Tabernacle Church of God in La Follette, Tenn., has grown to almost 50 members, most of them in their 20s, since it opened last fall. Part of Mr. Hamblin's strategy for expansion has been to use Facebook to publicize the daredevil spiritual exploits of his congregation, including the centuries-old practice of snake handling. April 6, 2012 5:42 p.m. ET April 6, 2012 5:42 p.m. ET Article Not Supported We're sorry but this article contains media that is not currently supported in this app. You will be redirected to the article on wsj.com in 5 seconds. If you are not redirected automatically, click this link.... To Read the Full Story Subscribe Sign In Most Popular Videos Film Trailer: 'Dunkirk' Why Trump Gets a 100-Day Review — When Others Don't China Launches First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier In Maduro Videos, Restless Venezuela Is at Peace Homes Frozen in Time Most Popular Articles Why Trump Decided to Back Off Nafta Threat Opinion: Trump's Finest Moment (So Far) Opinion: Trump Has Been Lucky in His Enemies Who Picks Up the Tab for Credit Card Rewards? GDP Growth Slowed as Spending by Consumers Lagged


text:
Michael Gruber
this wiki
Michael Gruber performed the roles of Munkustrap in Cats film 1998 and Cats at Winter Garden Theatre, New York City 1996-1999.
Career Edit
Michael Gruber is an American actor, who graduated from Indian Hill High School in 1982 and attended the University of Michigan on an athletic scholarship.
He studied theatre at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and made his Broadway debut in the final company of A Chorus Line, 1989-1990.
Michael, with collaborator Jennifer Allen, is the composer of three musicals: The Old Dead Five (formerly Hypatia), Hit It, Mike!, and Vegas Organic. Michael has also composed music for several poems. Two of these were performed at a Valentine's Day (2006) concert sponsored by New Voices Collective at Symphony Space in New York City.
Cats History Edit
Broadway - 1997 - Munkustrap
Cats: the Movie - 09/1997 - Munkustrap
Broadway - 1998 - Munkustrap
Broadway - 1999 - Munkustrap
Credits Edit
- 1987 - My One and Only - Paper Mill Playhouse
- 1988 - West Side Story - European Tour
- 1988 - Dreamgirls - Elmford (NY) Dinner Theatre
- 1988 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Alaska Light Opera, Anchorage
- 1989-1990 - A Chorus Line - final company - Shubert Theatre, New York City
- 1990 - West Side Story - nation tour
- 1997-1994 - Miss Saigon - original company - Broadway Theatre, New York City
- 1992 - Singin' in the Rain - Music Theatre of Wichita
- 1993 - My Favorite Year - Vivian Beaumont Theatre, New York City
- 1993 - Singin' in the Rain - California Musical Theatre
- 1993 - Anything Goes - Music Theatre of Wichita
- 1993 - Little Me - Birmingham Theatre, Birmingham, MI
- 1994 - Kiss Me Kate - Goodspeed Opera House
- 1994 - Singin' in the Rain - Paper Mill Playhouse
- 1994 - Songbook - Arts and Artists at St. Paul's/National Music Theater Network, New York City
- 1995 - Oklahoma! - Arizona Theatre Company, Tueson and Phoenix
- 1995 - West Side Story - The Muny Theatre , St. Louis
- 1996-1999 - Cats - Winter Garden Theatre, New York City
- 1997 - Wizard of Oz - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden
- 1997 - filming of Cats video - Adelphi Theatre, London
- 1998 - Follies - Paper Mill Playhouse
- 1999 - Tommy - concert tour
- 1999 - Floyd's Follies - Paper Mill Playhouse
- 1999-2000 - Swing! - St. James Theatre, New York City
- 2000 - Symposium on theatre at SUNY's Stony Brook campus
- 2000 - Singin' in the Rain - Music Theatre of Wichita
- 2000 - Rags - Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
- 2001 - Red Hot and Blue - Paper Mill Playhouse
- 2002 - Dames at Sea - Goodspeed Opera House
- 2002 - Smokey Joe's Cafe - California Musical Theatre
- 2003 - Anything Goes - Riverside Theatre, FL
- 2003 - Crazy for you - Marian Theatre and Solvang Festival, CA
- 2003 - Laughing Room Only - Brooks Atkins Theatre, New York City
- 2004 - Anything Goes - Avon Theatre, Stratford, ON
- 2005 - And Then I Wrote... - Birdland Jazz Club, New York City
- 2006 - Guys and Dolls - Maltz Jupiter Theatre, FL
- 2006 - Godspell - Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
- 2006 - My One and Only - Reprise Concert, Westwood, CA
- 2007 - Stairway to Paradise - New York City
- 2007-2008 - A Chorus Line - Schoenfeld Theatre, New York City
- 2009 - Singin' in the Rain - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, MN
- 2009 - A Chorus Line National and International tour
- 2010 - Hits from the Music Man, Seattle Symphony - Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
- 2010 - Hairspray - TUTS, Houston, TX
- 2011 - Jesus Christ Superstar - Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Chanhassen, MN
- 2012 - Roman Holiday - The Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
- 2012-2013 - Bye Bye Birdie - Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Chanhassen, MN
- 2013-2014 - Fiddler on the Roof - Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Chanhassen, MN
Interview Edit
"Cats Longevity" aired February 1 and 2, 1999
Richard Ridge, interviewer :
Why do you think "Cats" has a longevity and is such a universal show?
Yeah, I think it's because there's no language barrier. I think being around for the last year of "A Chorus Line" and seeing that, and "A Chorus Line" being a much more literate show, as far as, you know, being a Pulitzer Prize winning book, and- right? it won the Pulitzer? yeah -and I think this show has an appeal to tourists and foreign tourists who come into New York and they can get the idea of the show without understanding English. And so I think that's one aspect. And on the other hand, it's for children and families. And a lot of people will bring their families, and it becomes, maybe, an annual event where they'll come. And I think that's why the show sort of continues to run, and may run forever, who knows, because, especially with the video, which seems to have made people, brought it into people's homes and now, it's odd, but it seems to be the response is that people now want to see it live, instead of what they thought might have happened, is that it might close the show, because everyone would say "oh, we can rent the video, why go see it?", but it seems to have had this kind of odd opposite reaction where people are, like, "Wow! I want to see that live now", you know, and kids will see it and say "oh, I want to go", like my nieces and nephews are all, like, "I want to go now and see it live and in New York". So, maybe that's the reason it's had such a long and profitable run.
The other amazing thing about your show is when shows start to get into a long run, they start to fall apart. Costumes start to get shoddy, the sets, the shows aren't kept up. Your show is as tight now as it was when it opened. Who does that?
Well, we have a great staff, you know, great stage managers, a great dance captain. Gillian is present; at least twice a year she'll come in and work with the company. I think that's probably one of the most important things, because you get the source coming in. Even though Trevor is really no longer involved, Gillian really does care, and she really will come in and work with a new cast, because they do turn over a lot, and you do have, like even in the 10 months since I was away and come back, I would say almost half of a new company, if not more so. So, it's great that they, the people who maintain it, care enough to really have an integrity and to keep the show fresh.
Well, tell me how long it takes you to prepare for a performance of "Cats".
Well, I usually, it takes 45 minutes, about, for me. Some people can do it, it takes me a long time to do the make-up. Some people are incredibly fast with it, and can, like, put it on and it looks brilliant in record time. For me, it takes me a little longer, I don't know why. So, it takes me about 30 to 35, 40 minutes to put my make-up on, and then to warm up and get ready to, you know, do the show. So I usually get here a quarter of, no later than 7, and begin the ritual. (laughs)
So, at what point during the make-up preparation does the character start to evolve in your mind?
I think when I start lining. I mean, there's a whole base sort of thing, but when the lines start to come in, there's certain things like the nose and the mouth, shaping of the mouth, that is when the felinity really starts to come in, and I kind of, I try to really - not to make it seem overly important - but, it really, I try to be very thoughtful about trying to make a sort of a statement with, and be thoughtful about how I put my make-up on. And I enjoy it, it's exciting to me. So I don't mind spending 35 or 40 minutes a day doing it, it's fun.
(During this last part, Michael has been putting on his make-up. When he's finished, he puts his wig on.)
The mic goes up through the wig, but, you know, the mic's hid, so...
Michael's looking at his reflection with a straight face, then he smiles and wiggles his eyebrows, and says, "It's kind of amazing. I'm all set!."
Gallery Edit
Video Edit
Quotes Edit
"It is sort of the signature of my career."
- concerning Cats (film), said Michael Gruber.
"In the demanding role of Munkustrap, Michael Gruber delivers an astonishing performance, as his pleasant tenor voice narrates and frames the story."
- Allsands
- It was my first New York audition. I'm not a dynamic auditioner. In fact, it was how I got my agent. They almost didn't hire me because they thought I didn't sing well enough. I can say that Gillian Lynne(Associate Director and Choreographer) told me that of all the people she worked with, Steve Barton and I were the best Munkustraps. I do feel that I did master that role. As difficult as that show was, it was a great experience.
- There is a lot of joy going out on the stage. I want to remain open-mined instead of being angry or frustrated....It is always about the work. That is where the joy comes from. If I can keep that straight, I will have good experiences.
- I also love the immediate gratification I get from a live audience. For me, the best thing about what I do is being able to make people feel good and maybe go away with some sort of message.
- Every actor wants to be in the hot new thing, and it's easy to get into that toxic mindset of `What's this doing for my career? Who cares about this show that's been open for 15 years?' I take a breath and remind myself that I have a great job. I've grown as an artist doing Cats, and that's all that matters.
- I'm now trying to let go of controlling my life and where it goes. I want to allow my life to flow in a way that surprises me.
- Success can't be defined by fame.
- For me, success is defined by the wonderful moment you learn something about yourself or you realize you did something you didn't think you could do before.
- In retrospect, my life has been fairly easy and the transitions relatively easy as well. I am no big overnight success but instead I've worked my way up. I always try to reinvent myself with each role I get.
Trivia Edit
- As a teenager, Michael Gruber was a professional diver. When Michael was only 14, he was ranked second in the world.
- He has two older sisters and one older brother. He is the only member of his family who is an actor and singer.
- He considers the Cats video to be the signature of his career.
- He is often compared to Gene Kelly in his performances. They both have played Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain.
- He studied with the same dance teacher as Madonna in college.
- While performing in the final company of A Chorus Line on Broadway, he tore a stomach muscle when performing an acrobatic stunt. Because of the injury, Michael had to take a break for two weeks. When he returned to the show, he didn't miss a performance for the next six months.
- He played Mike Cass in the final company of a Chorus Line on Broadway. At his final performance after he sang "I Can Do That", the audience applauded for over a minute.
- He was also playing the role of Munkustrap in Cats when it broke the record for the longest running show on Broadway.
- While filming the Cats video in London, he had dinner with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sarah Brightman who encouraged him to keep writing.
- His great aunt was an opera singer.
- His parents still live in the same house he grew up in as a child and teenager in Cincinatti.


text:
|By Marketwired .
Article Rating:
|April 30, 2014 01:30 PM EDT
FORT WAYNE, IN -- (Marketwired) -- 04/30/14 -- Freedom Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FDMF) CEO, Brian Kistler, today announced that the Company has entered the Medical Marijuana industry by taking a cash equity stake in Canna Security America LLC.
Dan Williams, CEO, Canna Security America LLC, commented, "It with great pleasure to have Freedom Energy as a stake holder and partner in CSA. I am confident that as our relationship deepens it will be a wonderful experience for all parties. Please visit our website www.cannasecurity.com."
"The investment into CSA is the first of many opportunities that have been presented to me for consideration. We have many more such opportunities in the process of closing," stated Kistler.
"This fits into our model of diversification as a holding company. Mr. Williams and I have been in discussions for many weeks and I have never been more excited for the future of our company as I am right now, while we wait for the anticipated approval from the Michigan DEQ regarding our ELAS process.
"All investment into the MMJ space will be under the wholly owned subsidiary Global Medical Marijuana Forum, Inc. CSA is a long term player in the MMJ Industry, perhaps one of the first and only security company that focuses on the Cannabis market. I believe that with the industry exploding and entering many states other than Colorado CSA has a very bright future, which will translate into value for the FMDF shareholders. I have also negotiated the option that as CSA grows and is in need of further cash investments, Freedom will have the first right of refusal to supply that need by taking a larger stake in CSA. CSA is a winning hand and I would like to have as large of a position in CSA as possible over time," stated Kistler.
All information regarding the progress of Canna Security America, LLC will be available on the website of the wholly owned subsidiary: Global Medical Marijuana Forum, Inc. (GMMF) This subsidiary will house all of the related investments into the Medical Marijuana ("MMJ") Industry. The website has been created and is under development by Robert Panek, Chief Technology Officer, FDMF. More information will be forth coming regarding how the website www.globalmedicalmarijuanaforum.com will be utilized to bring value to our shareholders.
ABOUT Canna Security America LLC:
Canna Security America (CSA) is the leading security solutions provider catering to businesses in the licensed marijuana ("MJ") industry. Building on success as an MJ industry security specialist in the Colorado market, CSA is now expanding operations to the other legalized U.S. states as part of a national rollout. CSA aims to leverage its brand and capitalize on the opportunity to serve fast growing numbers of MJ cultivators, processors, dispensaries and retailers across the country. Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2009, CSA is the only security company entirely dedicated to the emerging licensed marijuana industry. Product solutions are tailored to the particular nuances and requirements of licensed MJ businesses, and CSA has built an unparalleled reputation of quality and dependability with customers. Over 300 permitted MJ facilities has CSA security systems installed by highly trained security professionals. CSA management is proud that all that all 300 facilities achieved a 100% licensing approval rating, which is critical to the viability of those businesses. For more information please visit www.cannasecurity.com.
Freedom Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FDMF) is a holding company that specializes in the identification and development of technologies with commercial applications. The company's primary focus is the commercial development of its proprietary, breakthrough technology; (SR-139) proven to be effective at breaking down asphalt shingles allowing the extraction and recovery of hydrocarbons.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT - This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning it expected future operations, performance and other developments. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company. They include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to develop operations, the Company's ability to consummate and complete the acquisition, the Company's access to future capital, the successful integration of acquired companies, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, sales and other factors that may be identified from time to time in company's public announcements.
Brian Kistler
[email protected]
Five years ago development was seen as a dead-end career, now it's anything but – with an explosion in mobile and IoT initiatives increasing the demand for skilled engineers. But apart from having a ready supply of great coders, what constitutes true 'DevOps Royalty'? It'll be the ability to craft resilient architectures, supportability, security everywhere across the software lifecycle. In his keynote at @DevOpsSummit at 20th Cloud Expo, Jeffrey Scheaffer, GM and SVP, Continuous Delivery Busin...
Apr. 24, 2017 08:15 PM EDT Reads: 338
With major technology companies and startups seriously embracing Cloud strategies, now is the perfect time to attend @CloudExpo | @ThingsExpo, June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY and October 31 - November 2, 2017, Santa Clara Convention Center, CA. Learn what is going on, contribute to the discussions, and ensure that your enterprise is on the right path to Digital Transformation.
Apr. 24, 2017 08:00 PM EDT Reads: 679
Multiple data types are pouring into IoT deployments. Data is coming in small packages as well as enormous files and data streams of many sizes. Widespread use of mobile devices adds to the total. In this power panel at @ThingsExpo, moderated by Conference Chair Roger Strukhoff, panelists will look at the tools and environments that are being put to use in IoT deployments, as well as the team skills a modern enterprise IT shop needs to keep things running, get a handle on all this data, and deli...
Apr. 24, 2017 07:45 PM EDT Reads: 2,118
In recent years, containers have taken the world by storm. Companies of all sizes and industries have realized the massive benefits of containers, such as unprecedented mobility, higher hardware utilization, and increased flexibility and agility; however, many containers today are non-persistent. Containers without persistence miss out on many benefits, and in many cases simply pass the responsibility of persistence onto other infrastructure, adding additional complexity.
Apr. 24, 2017 07:30 PM EDT Reads: 2,101
Cloud Expo, Inc. has announced today that Aruna Ravichandran, vice president of DevOps Product and Solutions Marketing at CA Technologies, has been named co-conference chair of DevOps at Cloud Expo 2017. The @DevOpsSummit at Cloud Expo New York will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, and @DevOpsSummit at Cloud Expo Silicon Valley will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Apr. 24, 2017 07:15 PM EDT Reads: 2,396
SYS-CON Events announced today that Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Juniper Networks challenges the status quo with products, solutions and services that transform the economics of networking. The company co-innovates with customers and partners to deliver automated, scalable and secure network...
Apr. 24, 2017 07:00 PM EDT Reads: 720
New competitors, disruptive technologies, and growing expectations are pushing every business to both adopt and deliver new digital services. This 'Digital Transformation' demands rapid delivery and continuous iteration of new competitive services via multiple channels, which in turn demands new service delivery techniques – including DevOps. In this power panel at @DevOpsSummit 20th Cloud Expo, moderated by DevOps Conference Co-Chair Andi Mann, panelists will examine how DevOps helps to meet th...
Apr. 24, 2017 06:45 PM EDT Reads: 566
The 20th International Cloud Expo has announced that its Call for Papers is open. Cloud Expo, to be held June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, brings together Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things, DevOps, Containers, Microservices and WebRTC to one location. With cloud computing driving a higher percentage of enterprise IT budgets every year, it becomes increasingly important to plant your flag in this fast-expanding business opportunity. Submit your speaking proposal ...
Apr. 24, 2017 06:45 PM EDT Reads: 679
@GonzalezCarmen has been ranked the Number One Influencer and @ThingsExpo has been named the Number One Brand in the "M2M 2016: Top 100 Influencers and Brands" by Analytic. Onalytica analyzed tweets over the last 6 months mentioning the keywords M2M OR "Machine to Machine." They then identified the top 100 most influential brands and individuals leading the discussion on Twitter.
Apr. 24, 2017 06:30 PM EDT Reads: 627
Translating agile methodology into real-world best practices within the modern software factory has driven widespread DevOps adoption, yet much work remains to expand workflows and tooling across the enterprise. As models evolve from pockets of experimentation into wholescale organizational reinvention, practitioners find themselves challenged to incorporate the culture and architecture necessary to support DevOps at scale. In his session at @DevOpsSummit at 20th Cloud Expo, Anand Akela, Senior...
Apr. 24, 2017 06:30 PM EDT Reads: 1,658
SYS-CON Events announced today that Twistlock, the leading provider of cloud container security solutions, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Twistlock is the industry's first enterprise security suite for container security. Twistlock's technology addresses risks on the host and within the application of the container, enabling enterprises to consistently enforce security policies, monitor...
Apr. 24, 2017 04:45 PM EDT Reads: 3,416
The Internet of Things is clearly many things: data collection and analytics, wearables, Smart Grids and Smart Cities, the Industrial Internet, and more. Cool platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel's Galileo and Edison, and a diverse world of sensors are making the IoT a great toy box for developers in all these areas. In this Power Panel at @ThingsExpo, moderated by Conference Chair Roger Strukhoff, panelists discussed what things are the most important, which will have the most profound e...
Apr. 24, 2017 04:45 PM EDT Reads: 2,081
Quickly find the root cause of complex database problems slowing down your applications. Up to 88% of all application performance issues are related to the database. DPA's unique response time analysis shows you exactly what needs fixing - in four clicks or less. Optimize performance anywhere. Database Performance Analyzer monitors on-premises, on VMware®, and in the Cloud, including Amazon® AWS and Azure™ virtual machines.
Apr. 24, 2017 04:30 PM EDT Reads: 1,648
Automation is enabling enterprises to design, deploy, and manage more complex, hybrid cloud environments. Yet the people who manage these environments must be trained in and understanding these environments better than ever before. A new era of analytics and cognitive computing is adding intelligence, but also more complexity, to these cloud environments. How smart is your cloud? How smart should it be? In this power panel at 20th Cloud Expo, moderated by Conference Chair Roger Strukhoff, pane...
Apr. 24, 2017 04:30 PM EDT Reads: 1,990
In his keynote at 19th Cloud Expo, Sheng Liang, co-founder and CEO of Rancher Labs, discussed the technological advances and new business opportunities created by the rapid adoption of containers. With the success of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and various open source technologies used to build private clouds, cloud computing has become an essential component of IT strategy. However, users continue to face challenges in implementing clouds, as older technologies evolve and newer ones like Docker c...
Apr. 24, 2017 03:45 PM EDT Reads: 2,523


text:
Family Adventures
Children's Activities:
- Childrens activity days are organised for all the school holidays- please check the link below for our Easter Holiday information.
- Wonderful Easter Trail throughout the Paxton House grounds! Guess the clues and find the hidden word to win a delicious Easter chocolatey treat!
- Different crafting and pond dipping activities are running on specific days of the school holidays to keep your little ones entertained!
- Trail and children's activities cost a nominal fee per child- please check the link below for costs.
The Adventure Playground:
- A giant zip wire to provide fun for even the biggest kids!
- NEW equipment is arriving at the end of April to make the Playpark even more fun!!
House and grounds:
- Den building area in the woodland
- Teddy trail for children through the house and grounds to keep children entertained
- There are many walks to suit even the youngest adventurers with paths through woodland, by the river, through the Well Garden or in the formal gardens.
- All areas have lots of opportunity to spot the wildlife.
All adults must have a grounds pass, click on the link below to buy them online.
Understated Perfection Merlo, Macclesfield
Wonderfully Lovely Mac, Leeds
"Scottish treat" Joanna C
"A lovely place to spend the afternoon." Justine R
"Great boat trip from Paxton house " Claire D
"The very best in the region" Teddie101
"Wonderful Day"
A house with a lot of character, and in very good condition. "Excellent tour"
Paxton House has a beautiful interior. "Lovely Day Out"
Called into Paxton house for coffees and cakes - superb! "Wonderful place to go "


text:
< Lockdown
697pages onAdd New Page
this wiki
this wiki
- Rex: (Dr. Holiday attaches something to Rex's wrist) Whoa! What are you doing?
- Doctor Holiday: Sit still. There are less pleasant ways to get a reading. (Holiday holds up a probe)
- Doctor Holiday: Sit still. There are less pleasant ways to get a reading. To figure this out we need a clean base line measurement - No missions, No staining activity.
- Rex: What if I don't want to?
- Doctor Holiday: Rex, In this line of work we all have to do things we don't like.
- Noah: Am I in trouble or something?
- White Knight: Noah, do you remember why I've hired you?
- Noah: to keep an eye on Rex
- White Knight: then how did you say that's been going?
- Noah: ermm... Great?
- (White Knight shows Noah several photos of Rex in various hilarious situations)
- Noah: O-OK... not... not so great
- White Knight: you can't befriend a weapon, you can only use it
- Rex: (to Noah) Didn't expect to see you here. You're like the only part of my life these guys don't control.
- Noah: Sweet gym. Way better than our usual court.
- Rex: Even have my own private locker room.
- Bobo Haha: (Sound of a toilet flushing. Bobo exits the locker room) Wouldn't go in there if I was you.
- Rex: Used to.
- Noah: (Notices Dr. Holiday) Who's the hottie?
- Rex: Doctor Holiday.
- Noah: (to Rex) That's Dr. Holiday? The same Dr. Holiday that's supposedly in love with you? Oh ho! You are delusional!
- Noah: (to Six on Rex's cellphone) White promised I'd be safe. This isn't safe!
- Rex: Wait. You know White?
- Doctor Holiday: Still no powers? what triggered it this time?
- Rex: If I had to guess, I would say, was finding out my best friend is a spy working for White
- Doctor Holiday: Rex, I had no idea...
- Rex: Hey, well... at least I know that this jerk isn't really my friend...
- Doctor Holiday: Don't be so sure, Providence can force people to make some very... painful compromises. But that's White's fault, not Noah's.
- Noah: (to Rex) Look, let's just get out of here alive. Then you can kill me.
- Bobo Haha: Don't go in there if I were you!
- Rex: All right. I saved you. Now I never want to see you again. You hear me? We're through!
- Noah: Rex, I'm sorry. You may not believe it, but it's true. And if surviving this together doesn't prove our friendship, I don't know what will.
- Doctor Holiday: (as Rex is about to kill an Evo) Rex, stop!
- Rex: Give me one good reason.
- Doctor Holiday: Because Rex... that's my sister.
- Rex: ...Can I help?
- Doctor Holiday: Sh-she's an uncurable.
- White Knight: Listen to me Rex, if I find out you caused any of this...
- Rex: I know about Noah! And if you ever try anything like that again, I'm coming after you, White! You won't be safe in that office of yours.
- Rex: This was not a fun day, but... you know, my problem's with White, not you.
- Noah: That mean you're not going back?
- Rex: I don't know, maybe. Holiday says in this line of work, we have to do things we don't like.
- Noah: (Some Providence choppers approach) Well you - better make up your mind.
- Rex: Don't worry. (Rex flies off) I'll see you around. Providence can wait.


text:
Kess InHouse Robin Dickinson 'Venture Out' Boat Artistic Apron
Cheers | Milkshake on Behance
Vintage Pair Westmoreland Ring & Petal Pattern Milk Glass Candle Holders
Keepers noticed movement from the pouch of this female parma wallaby in mid-June. By the end of June, they saw a joey sticking its head out of the pouch. Like most marsupials, females give birth to tiny, underdeveloped young carried in a special pouch. Inside the pouch, the joey attaches to a nipple and nurses for several months before venturing out into the world.
Emma's tattoo nipples for our breast cancer people. Great stuff Emma. All the best for your business venture
authorbradjensen: - - My feet are taking the last few steps before I venture forward into the pebble-cemented rock cliff in which our mini-cave is formed. I hear voices. Its not the vocals of Josh or Joe. I stop cold and listen. Who the hell is in my cave? from The REZs EDGE - Destruction & Redemption by author/writer Brad Jensen Please REBLOG/SHARE if you dig it Thanks Folks! Watch for the Book release date here: http://authorbradjensen.tumblr.com/ or here…
Before you were pregnant, you probably hadn't heard that your legs would get hairier or your nipples would darken as your baby grew inside of you, but you learned these and other quirky details while venturing through the trimesters.Now you might be wondering what nursing-related secrets lie ahead. After all, you can learn the fundamentals in a Breastfeeding 101 course, but you simply can't comprehend everything you'll experience until you're actually nourishing your newborn. Read on.
Image result for diy swings
Surgical Steel and Silver Nipple Crown - Heart
An easy, organic, DIY breastfeeding nipple cream recipe that helps to soothe and nurture you and baby post-partum!
Venture Out by Robin Dickinson Boat Artistic Apron
No. 2 #bake for my #bakinginbrisbane venture. Today we have a #lemonmeringue #cake with a coconut almond crumble base. It's VERY lemony... Hand whisking is hard... And tiring haha #jbrybakes #bakingontour
Boat Artistic,Artistic Apron,Dickinson Venture,Inhouse Aprons,Aprons Measure,Robin Dickinson,Nipple,Robins
Beverages Tent Signs


text:
(I am reposting these images because of technical difficulties with my last post. Thank you everyone who Liked that post. 🙂 )
(I am reposting these images because of technical difficulties with my last post. Thank you everyone who Liked that post. 🙂 )
As a man, when discussing abortion I often hear words to the effect of "You're not a woman, so what you think doesn't matter."
So, honest question:
Why is it considered OK for a woman to give her views on issues facing men, but not vice versa — it's not OK for a man to give his views on women's issues.
For example:
A woman, Kali Holloway, writing about what it means to be a man.
Specifically: Writing about masculinity.*
More specifically: Writing about toxic masculinity: Toxic masculinity is killing men: The roots of male trauma
My thoughts on this question:
Since "masculinity" — i.e., how men see themselves and their fellow man — is, as the meaning of the word implies, an issue that uniquely effects men, should a woman have a say in such an issue?
On the one hand: Yes. How men see themselves effects not just men, but women too. Specifically: It effects how men will treat women.
On the other hand: No. A woman will never experience, in the same way that a man will experience, what it feels like to hear words like "Be a man." i.e.: A woman will never be effected in the same way that a man will be by the issue of masculinity. (Hence why I said that masculinity is an issue that "uniquely effects" men.)
So, if it's OK for a woman to give her views on, for lack of a better term, "man subjects" like the question of "What does it mean to be masculine?" since masculinity effects not just men but women too, than how is it not OK for men to talk about "women subjects" like, for example, abortion, since the death of offspring does effect men too by, for example, denying a man the opportunity to be a father.
*Masculinity: Possession of the qualities traditionally associated with men.
Excerpts from Clothe the Naked: Acknowledging the Need for Human Dignity by Mark Shea, and my thoughts:
…nudist movements…propose that our natural state is to walk around buck naked on the theory that clothes are an unnatural encumbrance on our glorious childlike freedom.
For our ancestors of not many generations back, such a proposal was not just silly in a practical sense; it was also just about 180 degrees backwards from normality. Fallen man was, so to speak, born clothed. Something unnatural had to be done…for him to end up naked. It was seen, not as a return to simplicity and beauty, but as a shameful state. Pity — or scorn — was heaped on those found to be naked, not breezy "Flower Child" approval.
To nake someone, to strip them publicly, is universally understood as taking away their human dignity. Clothes, in some mystical sense, quite literally make the man.
I don't believe that Mark Shea understands why people can see clothes as "an unnatural encumbrance on our glorious childlike freedom."
Going by the Catholic faith, clothes are an "unnatural encumbrance" in the sense that God's original plan for humanity did not include clothes:
"The man and his wife were both naked, and felt no shame."
~ Genesis 2:25
It is only after Adam and Eve sin — only after the nature of the world is fundamentally changed — that clothes become necessary:
"Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they saw that they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths."
~ Genesis 3:7
My point is:
Nudity is natural. It is our awareness of our nudity that is unnatural.
It is because of awareness of one's nudity that, for example, if a man unexpectedly walks in on a woman naked, she instinctively covers herself: Because she can't trust this man like Eve trusted Adam — she can't trust that when this man is looking at her breasts, he is seeing more than her breasts, he is seeing her. The woman's shame is a defense mechanism aimed at reminding the man of her dignity.
Shame is a woman implicitly telling a man: Hey! My eyes are up here.
And second:
Regarding "breezy 'Flower Child' approval" and the notion that publicly stripping someone naked is taking away their dignity:
I don't know anyone who, seeing a person get their clothes ripped off in public, would think that the person doing the ripping hadn't hurt the naked person's dignity in some way.
But: Let's say the act of taking off clothes was consensual. Let's say a person allowed themselves to be naked in public. Now would the fact that they are naked be an attack on their dignity?
A person who chooses to be naked in public knows what it is that they are choosing.
On the other hand:
A person who is naked against their will is in a situation that they did not desire to be in.
Thus, I would say: One person's dignity is unharmed, while another's is under attack.
A "Flower Child" gets naked for a number of reasons.
One of those reasons being: To see, and thus learn to accept and love, all of themselves. Even the parts of themselves — like their loins — that institutions like the Catholic Church tell them are shameful.
A "Flower Child" gets naked in order to stand up for their dignity, not toss it aside.
The desire to have one's dignity acknowledged is why you see campaigns like "Still Not Asking For It" — people undressing in order to say "Look beyond my body and see the human being underneath."
I might write more about my thoughts on this article later, but that's all for now.
Thank you for reading.
I feel like I cry a lot lately.
I think I have to. I research and write plays about sexual assault, so I have to read, digest, analyze, and create material about a very difficult subject. I know more about exploitation, rape, and abuse than the average person and I started doing this work in the first place because people kept sharing their assault experiences with me. I host a lot of sad stories in my heart, so I can tell them with the care and commitment they deserve.
I'm glad I'm not numb. I'm glad I can feel the shock, horror, and sadness that come with empathizing with another human being who is both a victim of a crime and a survivor of violence and terror. An event that doesn't even scratch the surface of their identity.
But if you're reading this, you're probably the choir I'm preaching to…
View original post 761 more words
Here's why the "Her body. Her choice," argument is not a good one:
Abortion does not just effect "Her body."
Don't believe me?
Let's say that you, the person reading this post, are 20 years old.
If, 20 years ago, your mother exercised her right to choose what happens to her body and had an abortion than, 20 years later, you would not be currently reading this post.
Because: You would no longer exist.
Yes: Abortion does effect a woman's body. And in that sense, it is her choice: A pregnant woman should have the final say on what she wants to happen to her pregnancy.
But: Abortion effects more than just the woman who is pregnant. To deny that is to deny biology.
According to Christopher West, a popular speaker and writer on Catholicism's view of the body and sexuality:
To be Shameless means to know that people are looking at your naked body not with love and respect but with lust, and to not care — to make no effort to cover up.
To be Naked without shame (Genesis 2:25) means to know that people are looking at your naked body with love and respect and, thus, seeing no need to cover up.
3:09 — 3:23:
I believe the subjects of shame and nakedness are more complicated than Christopher West makes them out to be, though.
This is why:
If a person has good intentions for showing their body — for example: They're doing it to protest violence against women…
…than who is at fault when some people inevitably look lustily at that person:
The person who is naked, or the people doing the looking?
My point is:
I don't believe it's a sign of shamelessness to make no effort to cover up when you know that people are reacting lustily to your nudity, because you can't control how other people act, you can only control how you act.
"In the final reckoning it will not matter how we are dressed on the outside…but it makes an eternity of difference as to how we are dressed on the inside."
~Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Life Is Worth Living


text:
The Microsoft® Web Platform offers the right tools for the right task. Design, build, debug, and deploy websites withbuy cheap christian louboutin sandals online purchase . And then test your sites in Windows® Internet Explorer® 10 using the built-in developer tools.
The author is majoring on what can be done with the tool, rather than why it should be done or whether it should be done at all.buy cheap christian louboutin sandals online purchase The government is now working on sending hundreds of Warruwi residents back home after they were evacuated from Goulburn Island to Darwin on Monday. After all, we all know that in a zombie movie it's not the zombies who are the threat, it's the slimy bastard in your survival compound who'll screw everyone over.
March 27, 2015 by Matthew Miller in HardwareMobile World Congress in picturesThe stands, the smartphones, the smartwatches, and the smartcars.buy cheap christian louboutin sandals online purchase Fetshop Information Contact Form Terms & Conditions Email Tel : 02392 815413 Newsletter Delivery Information Delivery Information Return Policy Useful Links FAQ Clothing Size Chart Footwear Size Chart Product List Sitemap Product Display Additional Sites Kinkyangel. ) by goldenusername by Amellia123 30 minutes ago 30 minutes ago Replies: 132 Views: 2,057 14 Wifi on iPhone turns off overnight itself by davidguettafan by DiddyDec 31 minutes ago 31 minutes ago Replies: 14 Views: 200 27 What are you grateful for.buy cheap christian louboutin sandals online purchase
Decca Beat Girls (Ace Records) Generation Mod compilation (Well Suspect) now available to pre order No Comments Category: Sounds What's On Prev March 2016 Next SMTWTFS2829123456789101112March 12, 2016xThe Nu Beat Club 3rd Anniversary in Manchester131415161718March 18, 2016xJazz Goes Mod. BaronDecember 25th, 2015 13:02 Lastly, Merry Christmas to all of you, the contributors, adversaries, everyone who has ever looked in. We work with the community and transit users to demonstrate and mobilize a solid base of support to expand bike, bus and rail systems.buy cheap christian louboutin sandals online purchase


text:
County Executive Abele's Statement on Today's Ruling Allowing Couture Construction
I appreciate Judge Foley's clear decision allowing the redevelopment of the underused Downtown Transit Center to move forward.
MILWAUKEE – I appreciate Judge Foley's clear decision allowing the redevelopment of the underused Downtown Transit Center to move forward. The planned Couture development will create a vibrant public space that improves access to the lakefront, creates thousands of jobs and adds another signature building to Milwaukee.
If Preserve Our Parks wants to continue to appeal this ruling, I hope they will do in an expedited manner.
The Couture Renderings
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Abele Statement on DOJ LetterApr 21st, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
"We are in compliance with the law and will share the required legal opinion by the date requested."
Milwaukee County Parks Back-to-Back Winners at MANDI AwardsApr 10th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Johnsons Park Wins MANDI Award for Revitalization Efforts Spearheaded by Center for Resilient Cities, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County to Partner With Wauwatosa to Add New County ParklandApr 6th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
"Protecting our natural spaces has long been a priority of mine."


text:
Season 12 Episode #1205
Back Country Discovery Route; Gyotaku; Klamath Canoe Trail
This video is not currently available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Segments in this Episode
Oregon Field Guide
Back Country Discovery RouteOPB | Feb. 1, 2001 7:30 p.m.
Travel along an unpaved roadway through some of the most scenic parts of Oregon.
Oregon Field Guide
GyotakuOPB | Feb. 1, 2001 7:30 p.m.
A look at Gyotaku the Japanese art of fish printing.
Thanks to our Sponsors:become a sponsor
Upcoming Broadcasts
Wenaha River Packrafting (2806)
May 4, 8:30 p.m. [OPB TV]
Mountain Goat Survey, Blue Mountain Wildlife and Vaux's Swift Chimneys (2807)
May 11, 8:30 p.m. [OPB TV]
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, River Snorkeling and The Ship Report (2808)
May 18, 8:30 p.m. [OPB TV]
Lower Owyhee River, Bioluminescence and Oaks Bottom Forge (2809)
May 25, 8:30 p.m. [OPB TV]
All Season 12
Saving the Bull Trout of Sun Creek; Aquatic Insects; Small Town Ski Area (1212)
Oregon Field Guide: Episode #1212
Oregon Coast Aquarium; Silverspot Butterfly; Crater Lake in Winter (1206)
Oregon Field Guide: Episode #1206
Steens Mountains in Winter; The Halsey's Wildlife Habitat; Rodeo Clowns (1202)
Oregon Field Guide: Episode #1202
Major Support Provided By: Dorothy D. Gage
Additional Support Provided By: the Coit Family Foundation, Fred and Clara Dolen Charitable Foundation, Kay Kitagawa and Andy Johnson-Laird, Christine and David Vernier, and the Greenfield/Hartline Habitat Conservation Fund of the Nature Conservancy.
Special thanks for support by: The Roundhouse Foundation, Jon and Nancy Decherd, Bonnie and Peter Reagan


text:
I've read fairly conflicting things about the weather at this time of year and am looking for an up to date current weather forecast - particularly in terms of the rain!
I'm headed out next Wes 26th for a week before moving on - Siem Reap and Phnomn Penh are locations.
Recent ActivityView all Asia activity »
- 1 총판 토토 모집 kakao: dnj2016 텔레그램 : speed2017
- 2 Inquiry : Survey on TripAdvisor Bali Hotels
- 3 11 days in Vietnam - need input on itinerary
- 4 Vietnam for 14 days help to find travel company
- 5 Vietnam 19 day Itinerary
- 6 Bad experience with savaari.com
- 7 3 week SE Asia itinerary
- 8 Vietnam Planning
- 9 Backpacking on a budget
- 10 14 days Japan itinerary. First timers.
- 11 Kamogawa Odori/Aoi Matsuri
- 12 Hokkaido and northern Honshu itinerary advice
- 13 Japan rough itinerary
- 14 One night in Osaka
- 15 Japan Cherry Blossom 2018
- 16 Japan for Foodies
- 17 David's Abbreviated Trip Report-Japan, Part 2-Sakura 2017
- 18 Taipei Art Scene - Travel Report
- 19 Advice itinerary trip Thailand/Laos in July
- 20 Singapore weather in August/September
- 21 Across Uzbekistan with MIR
- 22 Japan's Kyushu: Takachiho Gorge - Travel Report
- 23 First time going abroad
- 24 Sapporo to Lake Akan
- 25 First Time to Japan..Itin Advice Needed
Cambodia weather
I've read fairly conflicting things about the weather at this time of year and am looking for an up to date current weather forecast - particularly in terms of the rain!
Report Abuse
Put in the city in the search field at the top: http://www.weatherbase.com/
Report Abuse
The reason you may be reading conflicting reports on the weather at this time of year is that it is the cusp of the monsoon as Cambodia moves from the rainy to the dry season. I would expect it to be dry and sunny, especially away from the coast,but you could see some rain. I think it is a good time to visit, it will be less busy, Tonle Sap will be full after the rains and the countryside surrounding Angkor will be green and lush.
Comment has been removed by Fodor's moderators
Sign in to comment.


text:
E-Mail Friends
Airline Flight Info
Flight Status Information
Get instant access to worldwide flight status information.
Need to check the status of a flight? Well, you have two options. You can use the compact "Flight Checker" along the right hand column of this page. But if you need even more detailed information, then use the interactive "Flight Status" checker below to get flight information.
Search by flight, route or view all airport departures and arrivals by time of day. Another window will be open and the results will be displayed on an external website. (Don't worry – it's very reliable!) From there, you'll also be able to access an interactive flight tracker that will provide you all the detailed flight information you need.
We hope this resource provides you with the timely flight information that you need. It's all part of the personalized service we provide to our valued customers.
Call Hybrid Rides transportation for your next trip from Toledo to Detroit Airport.
Check Flight Status
Weather Forecast
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Monday 04/24 20%
Mostly Cloudy
Mainly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 50s.
Tuesday 04/25 10%
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday 04/26 10%
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy skies. High 82F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday 04/27 80%
Thunderstorms likely in the morning. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 73F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Friday 04/28 20%
Mostly Cloudy
Considerable cloudiness. High 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday 04/29 80%
Showers early, becoming a steady rain later in the day. Thunder possible. High 69F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.


text:
VELOX Offers ThermHex PP Honeycomb Cores
26 April 2016
Looking for our consultancy, conferencing, training or innovation services? Visit netcompositesenterprise.com
26 April 2016
VELOX has a new co-operation agreement with ThermHex Waben, as of April 2016, to offer the thermoplastic honeycomb cores range in Europe excluding UK and Northern Ireland.
Serge Gradys, Composite Division Manager at VELOX, states, "We are very glad that ThermHex trusts VELOX to distribute its cores range in Europe. ThermHex' thermoplastic honeycomb cores are a great addition to our growing portfolio. This new generation of lightweight cores stands out by an improved bonding with glass fibre coats and can be further processed efficiently."
Jochen Pflug, CEO at ThermHex Waben, comments, "We are very happy to have in VELOX an experienced and established partner on the composite market. With their comprehensive sales network and their market knowledge we trust that VELOX is just the right partner to distribute our PP honeycomb cores throughout continental Europe."
VELOX explains that the ThermHex PP honeycomb core material is already well established as a material of choice for various applications in different industries such as transport, automotive, marine, building and construction, industrial equipment, wind and solar energy and many more.
VELOX says that ThermHex Waben produces a broad range of core products in a thickness range from 3 mm to 30 mm and densities from 60 kg/m³ to 120 kg/m³. Compared with other material in the market, ThermHex PP cores deliver exceptional surface quality in sandwich components, even when very thin skin materials are applied.
With this new co-operation, VELOX adds that it offers manufacturers of lightweight sandwich components a new cost-saving polypropylene honeycomb core solution. The ThermHex PP honeycomb cores offer significant weight saving, high compression and shear strength, energy absorbance, resistance to moisture, acids and base and are 100% recyclable.
Photo provided by Velox
The new Thinky ARV-10K Twin planetary mixer from Intertronics offers the mixing and degassing capabilities of the Thinkytechnology in a size suitable for larger production.
ThermHex has increased sales by 15 percent in 2016/2017 with March being a record month.
At the end of 2016, the UK government unveiled a record infrastructure spend pipeline of £500 billion-plus, £300m of which will be invested by 2020/21.


text:
My grandfather worked for french army in the second world war and he got "CARTE DE COMBATTANT " card and now my father and myself are trying to get the french nationality .My grandfather enjoyed french benefits like old age pension and other pensions and he did claim for the injury which happened to him during second world war but before the claim amount arrived my grandfather passed away .
till 1979 he enjoyed all the french government benefits so that "50 years law (loss of nationality by disuse)" will not impact us I guess . Is my guessing right .We already consulted one french nationality consultant he said ok to get nationality for us before but due to the above said law he said some problems are there.This 50 years count will start from 1979 or when ? that is my confusion
I guess the person who hold the nationality should use it in the past fifty years otherwise it will expire Am I right .Please clarify this ?
Please guide can i get the french nationality
Recent Activity
- How do you plan your trips?
- Please help us learn by participating in a brief survey.
- 1 http://luxmuscle.com/alpha-force-testo-ca/
- 2 Planning a solo trip mostly to France, advice please!
- 3 San Francisco retirees would like to move to Paris for a year- crazy idea?
- 4 Driving from Spain to Portugal - passport check?
- 5 Spain in December
- 6 English Gardens Itinerary Advice please
- 7 Sim card/Amsterdam
- 8 Bringing wine home from Italy?
- 9 What's the biggest mistake you made on a European trip?
- 10 K-Day
- 11 Reindeer Migration on NRK
- 12 Rome neighborhoods equivalent to arrondissements 6 and 7 in Paris?
- 13 Spain and Portugal - 2 weeks in Mid-July - help with itinerary
- 14 Opinion on sights in Florence
- 15 Houses, Gardens & Walking in England
- 16 Cell Phone Question
- 17 Train in Switzerland from Basel to Zermatt to Zurich
- 18 3 days in Normandy (with an 8 year old)
- 19 Greek Islands (small)
- 20 Help with purchasing a wedding gift card
- 21 Aix en Provence Day Trips
- 22 Which is the cheapest country (and gorgeous) in Europe?
- 23 Where to go...one month w/a one year old
- 24 Advice on Sicily & Aeolian Islands
- 25 Campervan in Croatia
French nationality reg
My grandfather worked for french army in the second world war and he got "CARTE DE COMBATTANT " card and now my father and myself are trying to get the french nationality .My grandfather enjoyed french benefits like old age pension and other pensions and he did claim for the injury which happened to him during second world war but before the claim amount arrived my grandfather passed away .
Report Abuse
How could a travel board answer this question? You need to go to a French consulate and ask. What is your nationality now.
Report Abuse
Agree this is an arcane legal question, not a travel one. (I very much doubt anyone here has knowledge of this issue.)
I would start with the nearest French consulate. If they say this does not apply to you, you would need to find an attorney expert in this area to advise if there is a chance of doing this.
And you need to consider that the 50 year time limit may run from when the carte was issued.
Report Abuse
Do either of you understand French? There is information in French on the government websites.
If you don't then you need to contact your nearest French Consulate for advice, or consult an expert lawyer. I very much doubt anyone here has the legal knowledge you seek, and if they do they should probably be charging you for their advice.
Report Abuse
The best thing to do is just walking into your nearest French consulate and say "I'm here to claim my French nationality." This will get the ball Rolling, and you will certainly be provided with a list of about 30 items to provide, starting with newly issued birth certificates (dated less than 2 months ago) for yourself, your father and his parents.
Report Abuse
feeling sorry that i posted this query here
nytraveler,I need to clarify a doubt with you as you said the count of 50 years should start from the issue of card(1962) which my grand pa got but he utilised it in the last 50 years that is till 1979 so we will not stuck up with that law Am I right?
Report Abuse
Loga, I think everyone is saying "we don't know", hence we are the wrong people to ask. But the French do know, so ask them. Hope that helps?
Report Abuse
You also need to be clear why you want French nationality.
You seem very preoccupied with benefits like pensions. As a general rule in Europe, citizenship no longer entitles you to social benefits like healthcare or pensions: you need to have contributed to the relevant insurance fund in any EU country for the appropriate time.
If you go to a French consulate and discover you are eligible to apply for citizenship, but you want that status for benefits, you need to understand your position before committing the cost and time that getting full citizenship might involve
Report Abuse
The implication of your posting is that your grandfather was a French citizen. That is not necessarily true. My father was a refugee in France, was in the French army as a prestataire (civilian worker), was demobilized in 1940, lived in France until 1952 but never as a permanent resident, but received pension and medical coverage once retired on the basis of having worked in France for 15 years, benefits that my mother also received after he died; they lived in the U.S. but spent summers in France. But he never was a French citizen.
Receiving French benefits and being eligible for French citizenship are two different things, and descendants are less likely to be considered legitimate claimants.
Report Abuse
loga -
You are asking me legal questions. I am not an attorney. And neither are your (apparently). Only the French government can tell you what your options are here if any.
My opinion (or yours) is meaningless.
Report Abuse
thanks all for your time and reply
Sign in to comment.


text:
The Coordinator is responsible for implementing the brand's standards display in the shop in order to maximize sales opportunities and increase sales volume.
Muscat30+ days ago
Sales AssociateAzadea Group - UAE
The Sales Associate is responsible for serving customers on the shop floor and answering their needs in a timely manner in order to ensure a high level of
Muscat9 days ago
Stock KeeperAzadea Group - UAE
The Stock Keeper is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing merchandise for use in the shop. Key Accountabilities - Receive merchandise
Muscat9 days ago
Kitchen Sous ChefAzadea Group - UAE
The Kitchen Sous Chef is responsible for the supervising and controlling the food production process to ensure the complete provisioning of quality products
Muscat9 days ago
Bakery CommisAzadea Group - UAE
The Bakery Commis role is to guarantee the quality and process of the bread. Key Accountabilities - Check at the start of his shift that products needed for
Muscat10 days ago
Chef De PartieAzadea Group - UAE
The Chef de Partie is in charge of his / her section and his / her staff in terms of quality , standards and good service . He / she is the link between the
Muscat10 days ago
Department ManagerAzadea Group - UAE
- Greet customers and ensure that they are served by shop staff in a timely manner and in compliance with quality and customer service standards - Ensure
Muscat9 days ago
Assistant Manager 2Azadea Group - UAE
• Greet customers and assist them in their purchase decisions by ordering expert advice in compliance with quality and customer service standards • Support
Muscat10 days ago
Restaurant ManagerAzadea Group - UAE
• Recruits, trains, motivates and evaluates his/her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and
Oman9 days ago