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Referee S.B Bortey insists he wasn't slapped by 'anyone' despite being reported to have suffered physical abuse in the 2-2 draw between Hearts of Oak and New Edubiase.
Bortey came under attack by irate Hearts of Oak supporters for awarding a last minute penalty kick for New Edubiase to equalize.
Metro FM's Kwadwo Kwao Thompson had reported that the referee was slapped by an 'old fan' after the game had ended.
But Bortey is adamant he did not suffer any abuse.
'I wasn't slapped by anyone, rather someone attempted to slap me but I dodged due to my military training,' he told Metro FM.
'No one touched. That is his version from where he is [confirmed report of his slap by Metro FM reporter Kwadwo Kwao Thompson].
'I was with my assistants and I can say that no one slapped me.'
The draw at the Accra Sports Stadium saw Hearts of Oak miss out on second place in the league – ultimately costing them a return to the CAF Champions League.
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Altamont just posted two new videos in their "Cut from a different cloth…" video campaign series. Filmed by Patrick O'Dell of Epicly Later'd fame, the latest installment features the words and philosophies of the inimitable A-Ron the Downtown Don who offers us a glimpse behind the scenes of his recent Off Bowery for Altamont collection that's hitting stores this week.
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The Swedish Research Council has drafted a proposal for a long-term strategy for ESS in Sweden. The proposal was submitted to the Swedish government in May 2016 as a part of a larger government assignment and covers the time period until 2030.
In order for Sweden to benefit from hosting one of the largest research facilities in Europe, the government has tasked the Swedish Research Council with stimulating Swedish participation, usage and expertise development related the construction and operation of ESS.
Within the framework of this government assignment, the Research Council has proposed a strategy for ESS in Sweden. The work has been done in close consultation with a reference group, using feedback from, among others, the scientific councils of the Research Council. Vinnova, the government agency for innovation, has contributed to the parts that relate to industry collaboration.
The proposed strategy is long-term and extends to 2030, by which time the facility will have been fully operational for several years. The proposal outlines how Swedish stakeholders can participate through research, development and deliveries to ESS. The objective is to increase the return on the Swedish investments and ensure that Sweden and Swedish research obtains the maximum possible benefit from the facility being built in the country.
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Defiance, "Painted From Memory," was written by showrunner Kevin Murphy and directed by Larry Shaw who also directed "Slouching Towards Bethlehem." The episode centers around the apparent return of Kenya (Mia Kirshner) to Defiance. Of course, it was too good to be true, but it was a lovely surprise for the show to bring her back for this two episode arc. Before delving into the episode itself, a brief word on the lateness of this review – and those for the final episodes. Look for the next two episode reviews to follow quickly, but I'm watching in Canada and the series finale isn't available here for a couple of weeks – please stay tuned. Let's show how much we want the show to be renewed!
The episode features a wonderful performance by Kirshner. In addition, the episode stands out for its exceptional use of effects for the flashback and memory scenes. While we get to see a lot of the Rosewater sisters, there is very little of the other main characters – though what we do see is very important.
All we see of Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas) is to set up the next few episodes. She is once again lying to Nolan (Grant Bowler), which can never end well. We see her use Sukar (Noah Danby) as her excuse to Nolan, as she stands with her group watching cars and people pouring into their location for Irzu's "pilgrimage."
I loved the scene between Nolan and Tommy (Dewshane Williams). Nolan definitely deserved the punch! And it was great to see the clear difference between them. In many ways, Tommy is the more noble of the two, and he also better understands Irisa in many ways. I loved Tommy telling Nolan he isn't a kid – Williams was excellent in this scene, and as always, I wish we got more Tommy.
Anna Hopkins delivers another great performance as Berlin. It's interesting to see her more and more with her hair down in every way. I loved her being ok with Nolan showing up for a threesome! The best part of that scene, of course, was the introduction between Kenya and Berlin and them sharing the histories behind their names. I was really struck by the chemistry between the two and wish there was a possibility for more scenes between the two – but that seems highly unlikely.
As always, Jaime Murray (Stahma) delivers an amazing performance. She is both appalled and confused by Kenya's apparent return. She's clearly freaked out that the dead have come back to life and worried she will get caught for the murder, but she also clearly still has feelings for Kenya. Her remorse at the murder is made clear in her discussions with Datak (Tony Curran) when he points out that he never meant for her to kill Kenya – he just wanted her out of town. Curran is, as always, wonderful. I adore the banter between the two of them – and Datak's obvious awe when it turns out that Stahma is a murderer.
Kudos again to Murray for infusing so much of the alien culture into the physical portrayal of her character. I loved how she smelled Kenya's hair – even as Datak complained about being in the stench of death. Smell is so much more a part of their world. I also loved the scene when she tries to tell Amanda (Julie Benz) that Kenya isn't Kenya. Her worry about Amanda's hurt feelings, which Datak mocks, lead her to try to reach out to her, but when Amanda gets angry with her, she becomes obsequious and falls back into her self-deprecating mode. The pain the conversation causes her is clearly visible on Stahma's face.
We also get a lot of payoff in this episode as we find out what Pottinger (James Murray) wanted with Amanda's memories. It seems a pretty needlessly risky way to win Amanda's heart. Another great scene was Pottinger realizing just exactly what he might have unleashed with Yewll (Trenna Keating). I have to admit that I miss her sarcastic wit and mainly her at least trying to be a better 'person.' I liked her better as a good guy. We also find out who was behind the mask and goggles. It was interesting to see Quentin (Justin Rain) back, but what is working for the Earth Republic or the Voltanis Collective? What will this mean for Rafe (Graham Greene)? I suspect he's the Voltanis soldier that interrupted the procedure.
My favorite scene between Amanda (Julie Benz) and Kenya was the memory of them arriving in Defiance. Both were fabulous in this scene. It was a terrific performance, showing both characters at an earlier and happier time. By the end of the episode, it seems clear that "Kenya" wants nothing to do with Amanda. She calls herself an Indogene and an echo of Kenya. But she's also heading for San Francisco – likely to the one person Yewll said might be able to help her – and possibly into the video game, which is set in San Francisco. She didn't break Amanda's neck and she kept the picture of the two of them together.
It's interesting that Datak does take pity on Yewll and helps her to find asylum – with Rafe. Is this the headquarters of the Collective? The ending also features a nice parallel to Amanda's pubic funeral for Kenya and Stahma's personal one over her actual grave.
A final word about the sets on the show. I was particularly struck by how wonderful the sets are on the show – especially the richness and color of the Need/Want in comparison to the marketplace. Doc Yewll's office is always a favorite set for me too. Even the CGI landscapes are well done, and they always turn our world as we know it on its head – the Golden Gate Bridge spanning only earth is a great example and contrast to a flooded LA from earlier in the season. What did you think of the episode? Let me know in the comments – and let me know how anxious you are to hear about renewal! Let's try to trend #RenewDefiance tonight whether you are watching the third last episode or the final two for the season!


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More than one hundred former city workers, including New York City police officers, firefighters and prison guards, have been charged of faking psychiatric problems in order to receive federal disability benefits.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced the charges Tuesday.
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Prosecutors believe the scheme goes back to 1988. Four ringleaders would coach officers on how to describe symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome and other mental illness problems. Some of those charged falsely claimed their conditions were caused by the Sept. 11 attacks. They received payouts as high as $500,000.
Many of the retired city workers have been collecting benefits for years while claiming they were incapable of working. According to prosecutors, one of the defendants who said he couldn't work was teaching martial arts. Another who claimed his disabilities were so crippling he couldn't leave the house was photographed on a Sea-Doo watercraft. Many who said they could no longer use computers had Facebook pages.
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Is America now the world's No. 2 in the superpower lineup?
Not yet, but a lot of non-Americans think it is heading that way, according to a new global opinion survey by the Pew Research Center.
Frankly, the Mickey Mouse way in which our politicians in Washington have been handling their dysfunctional approach to the debt and budget crisis is hardly reassuring to those questioning the efficiency of our government or the efficacy of the democratic system we commend to others.
The Pew survey finds that in 15 of 22 nations polled, the balance of opinion is that China either will replace or already has replaced the United States as the world's leading superpower. Foreign affairs guru Fareed Zakaria has been talking to his sources in China and says they are agog with amazement at the way the White House, Republican, and Democratic congressmen have caterwauled until D-day on a debt-ceiling decision of immense global significance.
It is not that the nations the Pew organization polled relish the prospect of America's economic eclipse. The British, French, Germans, Spanish and Japanese, for instance, rue China's potential as the world's leading economic power. But 72 percent of the French, 67 percent of the Spanish, 65 percent of the British and 61 percent of the Germans see China overtaking the U.S. Even 46 percent of Americans think China will eventually overshadow their own country economically. This is up from 33 percent in 2009.
Populations in Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America are less convinced that China is the world's leading economic power.
However, the prospect of China matching the U.S. in military power is much more disturbing. In Japan and India, the prevailing view is that it would not be in their interest if China were to equal the U.S. militarily. Majorities in Western and Eastern Europe, and in Turkey and Israel, share this view.
The embarrassing political imbroglio that has been taking place in Washington over the debt ceiling and budget cuts hardly projects an image abroad of responsibility and stability. As Nicholas Kristof correctly asserts in the New York Times, "The biggest threat to America's national security this summer doesn't come from China, Iran or any other foreign power. It comes from the budget machinations, and budget maniacs, at home."
Where are the Ronald Reagans, even the Bill Clintons, in the present political mix in Washington today? They surely had agendas to defend, but understood the need for timely compromise, statesmanship, and deal-making rather than procrastination, posturing and pusillanimous politicking that bemuses and unnerves the world.
Meanwhile a new Zogby poll shows U.S. standing in the Arab world has declined sharply since an earlier Zogby poll in 2009, conducted after President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office. Then Arabs were hopeful that the new president would bring positive change to the U.S.-Arab relationship. Early speeches and steps reinforced this view. Favorable attitudes toward the U.S. climbed significantly from Bush-era lows. But expectations have been dashed. In this year's Zogby survey of more than 4,000 Arabs in Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, favorable attitudes are now lower than in 2008, the last year of the Bush administration.5 comments on this story
Zogby's Arab American Institute finds that Israel's "continuing occupation of Palestinian lands" is seen by most Arabs as the "main obstacle to peace and stability in the Middle East," even within the context of the "Arab Spring."
Great nations rise and fall. They are not necessarily loved, especially at their zenith. Polls are snapshots of their public standing, not necessarily accurate predictions of the future. Politicians can learn from the error of their ways and rise to new greatness. All may not be lost. As Alexis De Tocqueville, that perceptive early observer of the U.S., declared: "The greatness of America lies in her ability to repair her faults."
John Hughes teaches journalism at Brigham Young University. He is a former editor and chief operating officer of the Deseret News, and a former editor of the Christian Science Monitor, which syndicates this column.


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What worked well over the last few days and what didn't? I wasn't on the hook for main dishes, but did make a few things. One of the best things I made was an appetizer for a party. Was the spiced nuts with sugared bacon from the New York Times a few weeks ago. People loved that and I will definitely be making it again. My pizzelles turned out kind of soft, not crispy. Got some good advice on how I might fix that. Thought I'd have time to make another batch this year, but didn't. The advice will definitely be used next time tho. I made financiers with almond flour. I didn't have any premade almond flour so I ground my own in the food processor. May have been a little thicker than usual, more like a macarroon, but people liked them. I made a wine reduction sauce with dried cherries in it from a Susan Spicer recipe for the financiers. I will definitely make that again. Super easy and would be good over ice cream or other things.
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NPD-x has threatened me with lawsuits for years. And I have never once received anything from the courts.
Carry on living and try not to let this big bully take up any space in your brain. If you get something from the courts, in my state, you have 21 days to respond......so you will have lots of time.
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Finally reached indifference & looking forward to my new beginning
A. the items had no value since he got them from the trash essentially.
B. he didn't take them when he came and took the other stuff he wanted.
C. The remaining property in the marital home then became under your ownership.
D. He has no proof you threw them away.
Seriously, what judge would side with him? If he wants to waste his money over this, tell him to go for it. There is no way he can even prove the value of the items.
He is trying to intimidate you. PLEASE go NC with him. Tell him unless it is about your CHILD or Money, you will not respond. Then DON'T.
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I wish he would go play in traffic!
What SamanthaBaker said:
He is trying to intimidate you. PLEASE go NC with him. Tell him unless it is about your CHILD or Money, you will not respond. Then DON'T.
I say we turn this thread around and think of all the possible scenarios of how this would REALLY play out vs. his fantasy land scenario.
Do not fret a single moment longer about this. No judge, or lawyer would entertain such a lawsuit for a moment.
He is simply grasping at straws.
He is struggling with his own consequences.
The right move here is, as usual, to unleash an army of crickets on his pitiful ass.
It only hurts when I breathe.
I swear this man is such a bully. I wish he would go play in traffic!
Send his ass to texas. after driving in the ice we had down here my car's out of alignment. Maybe running him over for you would bump it back in.
Two birds. One stone. Just sayin'.
[This message edited by PhoenixRising88 at 5:18 PM, January 5th (Sunday)]
New chapter of my life- married 11/13/15 to the man I'd thought I would never find.
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Athens, July 10 (IANS) The Syriza parliamentary group met on Friday to discuss the package of proposals submitted by the Greek government on Thursday night by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to creditor institutions, Efe news agency reported.
This reform programme will be voted on by the Parliament on Friday night in effort to win the trust of Greece's European partners.
Government officials said that the move was intended to demonstrate that the government "has the political will to continue with the implementation of promised reforms".
"Where we have come, we have come together. Either we continue together or we all leave together," Tsipras said upon opening the parliamentary debate, asking his ruling Syriza party to support the motion.
The government expects the Eurogroup, on Saturday or Sunday, to approve Thursday's new package of Greek measures in exchange for a third bailout, estimated at 53.5 billion euros (around $59 billion).
Athens is in dire need of the rescue plan to pay 46 billion euros worth of debt to the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, as well as 7.5 billion euros to pay back loans taken out in recent months by government agencies.
The package includes a series of increases in direct and indirect taxes, social security contributions, and reductions in pensions.
The government aims to save between 0.25 percent and 0.50 percent of the gross domestic product in 2015, and 1 percent on an annual basis starting from 2016 through the criminalisation of early retirement and the gradual increase of the retirement age to 67 years by 2022.


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Hopkins has an original, winning voice—as both writer and singer. Her clarity of tone and passionate delivery evoke Natalie Merchant; indeed, Hopkins has opened for Patti Smith. She sings her own compositions throughout the show, in the first part accompanied by somewhat bombastic theatrical arrangements, in the second by herself on keyboards, accordion, and guitar. If her lyrics in the second half feel a bit on-the-nose, their sincerity still hits the heart: "It's not a sin to wonder why/A sin is something that makes you cry/Or causes pain in somebody else/If you ain't got love, keep your hands to yourself."
The first part of Success is set several billion years in the future. The protagonist is Ruom Yes Noremac, a brave pilot and member of the post-human, snub-nosed Druoc race. Her mission is to save the Earth from the ILUC—the Inter-Galactic League for Universal Consciousness. The story is framed as a tale told by a parental glowing orb to a curious offspring. Hopkins plays all the roles with occasional silent and hilarious assists from Jim Findlay and Jeff Sugg, the team responsible for the outstanding set, video, and production design.
It's eventually revealed that Ruom is really Cameron Seymour (Ruom Yes Noremac spelled backward), a woman from 1979 and the one recurring figure in all parts of The Accidental Trilogy. Seymour is based on Hopkins' mother, Anne Seymour, who died of cancer when the performer was a teen. The character sees the ILUC are not the enemy. She learns that all things are mortal, and that by failing to save the Earth, she can save the universe.
The offspring orb dislikes that ending and comes up with an alternative, and suddenly we're plunged into Act 2—though there's no intermission. Hopkins—downstage in front of panels with diagrams connecting mother, manic episode, and other terms—explains her own journey and her "black hole" of amnesia following her mother's death. Director D.J. Mendel keeps this confessional lively, and the T-shirt-wearing, energetically dancing Hopkins appeals. She says she's done with "this method of weaving truth into grotesque fiction"—but not, I hope, through with us. Here's hoping her healthier future includes more theatrical songs to sing.
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The clear stamps are neatly etched, the motive is clearly visible. They easily fit onto the acrylic block. One "warning": handle the stamps gently, otherwise they might rip after much use. I recommend this product.
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The Green Bay Area Public School District has announced that the new school for academically gifted learners will be called the Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners. The name was selected by a committee consisting of a district office administrator, a building administrator, a school board member and three students. It was approved by the full school board.
"The Board of Education thanks the committee, which included students, for their work in researching a name for the new school," school board president Brenda Warren said in a news release. "Leonardo da Vinci is described as a lifelong learner and had gifts in many different fields. He exemplifies the gifted school's mission and core values."
The school housing kindergarteners through eighth graders is scheduled to open in the fall at 139 S. Monroe St.


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SpiritOf2077 14:53, July 2, 2012 (UTC)
Forums: Index > Off-topic discussion > Steam Summer Sale 2012?
Err, you realise in house deveoplment they've had a game and a DLC in active development, plus the publishing side of the business has had to deal with TES:O, Dishonoured, and more.
Its only been a year since the last DLC... Do you want a crappy rushed FO4, or a decent well developed game? Agent c (talk) 16:30, July 6, 2012 (UTC)
WTF? Someone changed what I said! Vandalism! --SpiritOf2077 (talk) 18:57, July 7, 2012 (UTC)


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Can anyone confirm that the Mitsubishi Double Cab warrior qualifies as P&M. It has a detachable lid and believe the payload is more than 1 tonne so believe you can claim 100% allce-can anyone confirm?
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It will depend on the exact specs
But if the payload is 1045kg or more, it should qualify as a van, and therefore eligible for AIA
it also dep4nds on the use it is put to? how much business? how much private. and is it a revenue earning asset? (i.e. necessary for proper performance of the self employment of the individual.
so the claim will be more successful for a taxi driver than a long distance road haulier or compnay director.
I read the question as being about the type of vehicle, and not the use to which it is put. It is either used for the purposes of the business or it is not. Even if it were to be used 95% for private purposes AIA would be available (restricted of course) provided payload condition is met.


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Elmira, N.Y.-- State Senator George H. Winner, Jr. (R-C-I, Elmira) said today that he will continue to operate district offices in Elmira and Bath in 2008.
He encouraged area residents to utilize his offices for assistance with concerns and questions involving New York State government. He also noted that his newly redesigned Web site, www.senatorwinner.com, provides a range of legislative news, updates and other information.
"It's my responsibility to address concerns, answer questions and help facilitate access to state programs and services. No one should ever hesitate to contact me. I'm here to serve as this district's first contact with New York government," said Winner, whose 53rd District encompasses all of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties, and a part of Tompkins County (the city and town of Ithaca, and the towns of Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses).
Winner's Elmira District Office is located at 228 Lake Street. The mailing address is Box 588, Elmira, New York 14902. Telephone: 607-732-2765. Fax: 607-732-2832. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Rupee swung wildly by 18% in 2012; may remain volatile in 2013
It was a year of wild moves for rupee in 2012, when it hit a life-time low of nearly 58 against the US dollar and fluctuated by over 18 percent , with experts foreseeing continued volatility in 2013.
New Delhi: It was a year of wild moves for rupee in 2012, when it hit a life-time low of nearly 58 against the US dollar and fluctuated by over 18 percent , with experts foreseeing continued volatility in 2013.
Even as the government and Reserve Bank stepped up efforts to boost the Indian currency, rupee has emerged as one of the worst performers among major global currencies in 2012.
"The domestic currency moved in a wide range of 49 to near 58 levels, with maximum volatility in the 52-56 zone, mainly as a function of the sustained demand for the dollar and the euro-zone crisis," Dhanlaxmi Bank Executive Vice- President (Treasury) Srinivasa Raghavan said.
The rupee started the year on an uptrend and gained by over seven percent against the US dollar in the first month of 2012 -- appreciating from 53.31 on the first day of January to 49.47 at the end of the month.
The next month saw the rupee rising to as high as 49.02 on February 29 but being unable to sustain the below-50 level for long as it plunged to a low of 57.32 by June-end.
After bouts of gains and losses that saw it moving by over 18 percent between highest and lowest levels of the year, the rupee currently stands at 54.77 against the US dollar -- down 2.73 percent from where it started in 2012.
On the rupee outlook in 2013, market experts are of the view that the Indian currency may continue to remain highly volatile, although it might see some appreciation in the second half of 2013.
"Next year, we are likely to witness the rupee moving in a broad range of 50-57. It will move in the 53-57 zone for a very brief period in January-March. First half of the year is expected to be more volatile than the second half," Dhanlaxmi Bank's Raghavan said.
"Globally, it will depend on two things -- solutions to the euro-zone crisis and US cliff, which are expected by the end of the first six months. On the domestic front, it will depend on measures taken by the government for narrowing the trade gap," he added.
Domestic factors like possible rate cuts by RBI may bring some relief to the markets only in the second quarter of the calender year in April-June, he said.
HDFC Bank's chief dealer Ashtosh Raina said that rupee might be seen strengthening to as much as to 52-levels as "deceleration in economic growth seems to have been bottomed out in 2012".
Going further, it is only likely to improve with expected rate cuts by RBI, and other government measures to cut down the fiscal deficit, he said.
Raina expects the rupee to be range-bound and move in the 52-56 zone during 2013, but says it will also depend on efforts of the governments and policymakers in the US and Europe towards their economies.
Geojit Comtrade's Wholetime Director C P Krishnan said the rupee can see a high of 50-51 against the US dollar by mid- 2013, as global and domestic conditions are likely to improve by then.
While strong inflows from foreign investors helped boost the stock market by over 25 percent in 2012, the same has failed to lift the sentiment in rupee's favour, largely due to a burgeoning current account deficit.
"The pressure of a high current account deficit of 3.9 percent of GDP in the April-June quarter has marred the boost provided by high FII inflows to the rupee. The looming concern of a rating downgrade due to this also hit investor confidence in the local currency," India Forex Advisors' founder and CEO Abhishek Goenka said.
The country's trade deficit, an indicator of more imports than exports, stood at a whopping USD 175.5 billion as on November-end.
Sustained demand for US dollar, mainly from oil importers, and the weakening dollar index -- a basket of six major currencies against the USD -- also kept rupee under pressure.
The Reserve Bank came up with a few stern measures to arrest the fall of the rupee against the dollar. The apex bank was also seen intervening at some points to arrest the local unit's downward spiral.
On June 25, RBI increased FII limit in government bonds to USD 20 billion, while allowing overseas borrowing by India Inc of upto USD 10 billion for refinancing rupee loan.
Also, long-term investors like Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), multilateral agencies, endowment funds, insurance funds, pension funds and foreign central banks were allowed to invest in government debts up to USD 20 billion.


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VS Shedinja or The Owner's Real Motive (Japanese: VS ヌケニン VS Nukenin or オーナーの真意 The Owner's Real Motives) is the 317th round of the Pokémon Adventures manga.
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Anabel claims that Scott knew about Jirachi and Guile Hideout from the start. The press note how the Frontier Brains look injured in addition to the serious conversation between Anabel and Scott. To distract the crowd, Tucker has his Salamence release a large ball of fire into the air to start a show. Tucker creates a lie stating that the Frontier Brains were busy training and simply forgot to fix themselves up before they came back.
He grabs Greta and claims that their training wild bring an exciting result for the next battle. Inside the Battle Arena, Greta starts her battle against Emerald. The reporter heads off to find the Frontier Brains and Scott. Back in the front of the Battle Arena, Scott confirms Anabel's suspicions. He reveals that he purposely withheld the information so that he could make the Frontier Brains stronger.
He reveals that everything started because of a report about Jirachi. The report holds detailed information about Jirachi, such as where it would wake up next after its one thousand years of slumber. He reveals that the person who deciphered the report was none other than the scientist Professor Oak. Scott states that one day, Professor Oak called him to inform him that the place where he would build the Battle Frontier just happened to be where Jirachi would awaken next.
When Scott asks how he learned of this, Professor Oak states that he was given to it from a woman named Kimberly, who had acquired it through questionable methods. Oak reveals that intends to capture Jirachi, as there is a very difficult wish that he needs granted, and only Jirachi can do it for him. Although Scott gives him permission to look for Jirachi, Professor Oak reveals that someone else is looking for Jirachi, and broke into his lab the night earlier to get information on it. Although he is glad that he was only able to decipher only a little of the ancient language on the Jirachi Report, it still means that the villain knows where and when Jirachi will awaken. Oak guesses that the thief will aim to capture Jirachi on the dates it will be awake: July 1st to July 7th.
Worried that since the opening ceremony of the Battle Frontier will coincide with dates of Jirachi's awakening, Professor Oak suggests postponing the opening ceremony till later. Scott refuses, as he states that his Frontier Brains will be strong enough to stop the villain. Oak trusts Scott's decision, but states that he is sending a Pokédex holder to the Battle Frontier to capture Jirachi, which happens to be Emerald.
Tucker gets angry for not telling them in advance so that they would be able to prepare for Guile's arrival. Scott questions whether or not them knowing anything in advance would help them win. Scott states the weak will always lose, but the strong will win, even if they don't know anything. He goes over to watch Emerald and Greta's battle, and guesses that after seeing his skills in Artisan Cave, Greta wanted to see Emerald's skills first hand.
Inside the Battle Arena, Emerald has Sceptile strike Greta's Heracross with Leaf Blade. Heracross manages to deflect the attack with its horn, but Sceptile rushes into to deliver several punches and throw it to the ground. Scott notes how Emerald refuses to let Greta have any room to breathe. Scott points out that Emerald had no surprise attacks in his battles against Lucy and Brandon. Although he states that he is angry for what happened to Noland, he states that if Noland was stronger, things would have ended differently. Scott makes all of the Frontier Brains promise to get stronger so that they can defeat Guile the next time they meet in battle. Anabel agrees with Scott's decision, and tells the other Frontier Brains that they will defeat Guile before the Frontier officially opens.
Back at the battle, Tucker and Brandon cheer Greta on. Greta has her Heracross send Sceptile flying with Megahorn, heavily damaging it. Since three turns have ended, a virtual Trainer will assess the battle to determine the winner. With a score of five to one, Greta's Heracross defeats Sceptile. While a five minute break is called, the reporter asks Emerald if he's still alright after the battle in the Artisan Cave. The reporter notes how the Sceptile, Sudowoodo, and Dusclops that protected Emerald in Artisan Cave have gotten attached to him. The break ends, so the battle between Emerald and Greta continues.
Emerald has Dusclops use Psychic on Heracross, which will give him good marks on his skill as well as mind and body. Since Heracross can't use any skills to damage Dusclops, it loses points. The reporter notes how in the Battle Arena, the result of a battle is determined through assessment. If a Pokémon doesn't attack, it will lose points in the mind section; if it performs a move well, it will gain points in the skill section; depending on how healthy it is once the assessment starts, a Pokémon will lose or gain points for body. In the next assessment, Emerald's Dusclops wins the battle with a score of five to two.
For her second Pokémon, Greta sends out Umbreon, which has an advantage over Dusclops. Umbreon kicks with a powerful Faint Attack. Emerald tries to counter attack with Dusclops's Will-O-Wisp, but Umbreon dodges it and confuses Dusclops with Confuse Ray. Umbreon wins the next assessment with a score of five to one. Emerald sends out his last Pokémon, Sudowoodo. Dusclops's Will-O-Wisp begins affecting Umbreon with a burn, so it recovers some its health with its Leftovers.
Emerald quickly finishes Umbreon off with Sudowoodo's Low Kick, giving him the win with a score of two to five. Greta sends out her final team member, a Shedinja. Greta points out that although Shedinja is weak, its Wonder Guard Ability makes it so that only a few moves can hurt it. Emerald counters with Rock Slide, a move that can defeat a Shedinja, but it uses Endure to survive the hit. Greta refuses to let the last round end with an assessment, and has Shedinja fire off a SolarBeam at Sudowoodo.
As the battle gets chaotic, the reporter expresses his shock to find out that Emerald was sent to the Battle Frontier from Professor Oak. He wonders what wish Professor Oak intends to have Jirachi grant. Meanwhile, on a ship, Ruby and Sapphire watch Wallene and Riley from nearby. At the ship's hold, Mr. Briney tells his subordinates that they're carrying five statues to the Battle Frontier's Battle Tower. After Briney tells them that he doesn't want a scratch on the statues, the subordinates begin cover the statue's container in plastic to protect them.
Major events
- Emerald begins his battle against Greta.
- Scott reveals that Professor Oak was the one who sent Emerald to the Battle Frontier to capture Jirachi.
- Ruby and Sapphire set sail on a ship to the Battle Frontier.
- Mr. Briney sails on a ship that holds the statues of Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Silver.
Pokémon debuts
- Emerald
- Crystal (flashback)
- Sapphire
- Ruby
- Professor Oak (flashback)
- Reporter
- Anabel
- Noland (fantasy)
- Greta
- Tucker
- Lucy
- Spenser
- Brandon
- Scott
- Mr. Briney
- Kimberly (fantasy)
- Wanda
- Riley
- Sceptile (Emerald's)
- Sudowoodo (Emerald's)
- Dusclops (Emerald's)
- Ledyba (Bach; Professor Oak's; flashback)
- Fearow (Professor Oak's; flashback)
- Kangaskhan (Kanga; Professor Oak's; flashback)
- Stantler (Antch; Professor Oak's; flashback)
- Chansey (Professor Oak's; flashback)
- Salamence (Tucker's)
- Heracross (Greta's)
- Shedinja (Greta's)
- Umbreon (Greta's)
- Raikou (Anabel's)
- Seviper (Lucy's)
- Crobat (Spenser's)
- Pelipper (Peeko; Mr. Briney's)
- Makuhita (fantasy)
- Torkoal (fantasy)
- Psyduck (fantasy)
|This article is part of Project Manga, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each series of Pokémon manga.


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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Eight vehicles were broken into April 3 in a neighborhood just off Windward Parkway.
Vehicles parked on Cogburn Ridge Way, Cogburn Ridge Road, Traywick Chase and Lunetta Lane all were hit by unknown suspects. According to police, many of the vehicles were unlocked and the stolen items ranged from cell phone chargers to GPS devices and briefcases, even makeup. Two vehicles had windows smashed but nothing was taken.
One car had $150 cash in it.
"These were thefts of opportunity," said Alpharetta Police Spokesman George Gordon.
Many of the vehicles had items lying in plain sight inside them. Coupled with unlocked doors, Gordon said they were prime targets for a thief.
"Don't leave items of value in plain sight in your vehicle unattended," Gordon said.
It is unusual for such a crime to happen outside of the commercial areas of the city such as the mall, where "entering auto" crimes occasionally occur. It takes a matter of seconds to break into a vehicle, Gordon said.
"Most metro [Atlanta] agencies have seen an increase in entering auto offenses," Gordon said. "However in Alpharetta, our numbers remain low and our goal is to eradicate this crime."
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1. When was the last time you cried?
Last week, hubby makes me upset which is not good..
2. If you could wake up tomorrow with a new talent, what would it be?
Dancing, I'm not very good on it.
3. Who is someone (other than yourself) would you like to go back into your past and talk to and why?
The man I've talked online 5 years ago I like his attitude and personality but it's different when I met him personally there is something I discover that I don't like on him that he don't tell me before. I like knowing him again and tell him to lay all your cards and tell me his true identity inside-out.
4. What is your favorite meal eating out?
I really don't have favorites as long as healthy food and delicious taste which gives a good effect and result to my body just like taking safe diet pills for women would be a lovely meal.
5. Do you feel energized or drained by being in a group situation? If the answer is "it depends," on what does it depend? Yes, makes me active.
6. What word do you use far too frequently?
My goodness.
7. What's a word you've invented? (alternate question: What needs a word but doesn't have one yet?)
fing fing...not very nice to know, it's a rudie word to make up for the swear of F... that I don't like uttering so when I'm angry I just use the expression of Fing fing lol...and my hubby starts to immitate hehe
8. Pick out one of your favorite songs. Go to Song Facts and tell us about the song's history.
Your All I need ...that's hubby and I fave song we just like the lyrics very sweet and that's what we all need to each other.
9. What is your absolute favorite piece of furniture you have and why?
I can't think of any.
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Mophie Juice Pack for Samsung Galaxy S III coming this year
As cool as Mophie's extended battery packs may be, the iPhone is the only smartphone they are made for. However, things are bound to change in the near future. That is because a Mophie Juice Pack is being readied for the Samsung Galaxy S III, as reported by Engadget.
The accessory, which you can see pictured below, is estimated to extend the battery life of a Samsung Galaxy S III by over 100%, all the while protecting the back and sides of the smartphone from cracks and scratches. Unsurprisingly, those who demand all that additional juice will have to live with the extra bulk that the accessory will add. We aren't given any exact dimensions, but given how big Samsung's current flagship smartphone already is, potential owners better brace themselves for something of gargantuan proportions.
In case you are interested in getting a Mophie Juice Pack for your Samsung Galaxy S III, don't get your credit card just yet. The accessory is expected to be released in late October or in early November. Pricing has not been disclosed, but judging by how much the company's current offerings cost, expect dropping a premium price on one.
source: Engadget
6 Comments
posted on 03 Sep 2012, 07:32 7
1. cepcamba (Posts: 717; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
Samsung Galaxy S3 Whale Plus
posted on 03 Sep 2012, 09:28 5
3. denied911 (banned) (Posts: 361; Member since: 31 May 2012)
yep and still lighter than apple iphone 4s by apple
posted on 03 Sep 2012, 07:45 8
2. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Meh. The Juice pack filled a need for the iPhone with it's non-removable battery. The GS III has a removable battery, so less compelling value proposition with the Sammy.
posted on 03 Sep 2012, 10:27 0
4. sid07desai (Posts: 290; Member since: 03 May 2012)
How much mAh? Should at least stretch it till 2500 to make it worth buying.
posted on 03 Sep 2012, 10:57 4
5. ddeath (Posts: 170; Member since: 14 Apr 2012)
Ah.. I think I just buy an extra battery which is soooo much smaller.
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Incorporating Uncertainty In The Analysis Of Optimal Beef-Forage Production Systems
A risk programming model was developed to evaluate the tradeoffs between risk and expected returns in beef-forage production systems. The specification represents nutrient and intake considerations when allocating forage among cattle enterprises; it also incorporates the various sources of risk facing livestock producers. Efficient ranch organizations were derived for a representative eastern Oklahoma ranch using MOTAD and Target-MOTAD formulations. Diversification of forage enterprises, introduction of cow-calf enterprises, and retained ownership of weaned calves were identified as important responses to reductions in acceptable levels of risk. Results also indicated efficient ranch plans to be sensitive to the risk criteria and producer's willingness to accept risk.
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For deaths occurring in Washington D.C., Washington D.C. death records can be requested from the Washington D.C. Department of Health. The Department only handles records for deaths that occurred in the District of Columbia.
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We use ad-blockers as well, you know. We gotta keep those servers running though. Did you know that we publish useful books and run friendly conferences — crafted for pros like yourself? E.g. our upcoming SmashingConf London, dedicated to all things web performance.
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In this article, we'll explore how to use Grunt in a project to speed up and change the way you develop websites. We'll look briefly at what Grunt can do, before jumping into how to set up and use its various plugins to do all of the heavy lifting in a project.
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Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children
Believe it or not, even infants can begin to appreciate art. Participants will learn how to introduce and talk with children of all ages about art made by them and others.
Avoid Behavior Problems – Teach Self-Control
What is self-control? How does this help active and not so active children? Participants will learn ways for teaching children self-control, which leads to better behavior. Help children develop this important skill to be ready for starting school.
Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us
Have you ever been secretly pleased when one of the children in your group is absent? Some children are more difficult to work with than others. This professional development program will help early childhood educators to take an honest look at children and their feelings about them. Explore what professionals can do to build positive relationships with all children – even the challenging ones.
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Promoting Healthy Eating
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Childhood Obesity Prevention: Inspiring Physical Activity
Let's Move! Child Care (LMCC) is part of Let's Move!, a comprehensive initiative started by Michelle Obama to help turn the rising tide of childhood obesity in the United States. Child care providers play an important role in helping to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits in young children. The two Let's Move! Child Care goals that relate to physical activity are the focus of this workshop.
Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers
Special moments should occur more often than celebrating children's birthdays or developmental milestones. This professional development program will help to discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers every day. Turn diaper changing and other routine tasks into special moments to share with each child.
Emergency Preparedness in childcare Centers: Developing the Plan
Fire, flood, bomb threat, missing child, utility disruption, tornadoes... No one likes to think of all the possible emergencies that can occur. But that's no excuse for not being prepared. This professional development program will help childcare program directors and administrators to develop an emergency preparedness plan for their facility to help staff, children, and families to be prepared for any type of emergency situation.
Every Child Counts: Building Community
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Family Childcare: Getting Started
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Getting Ready to Read and Write: Supporting Children's Development
Before learning to read and write, children need to develop a variety of important foundational skills. These emergent literacy skills develop over time and are important in a child's journey to becoming a successful reader and writer. Learn developmentally appropriate ways to promote and enhance the development of children's emergent literacy skills.
Giving Your Best: Making Secure Attachments
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How to Get Parents on Your Team
Does the thought of meeting with certain parents sometimes scare you? Do parent meetings seem like drudgery? Help early childhood participants learn how to plan and prepare for good and useful parent meetings and analyze the way they communicate with parents to develop strategies for building better relationships.
How to Turn Good Play into GREAT Play
Help professionals learn the secrets of how to help children expand their play: when to step in, when to step out, what questions to ask, how to get them to think. AND find out how great play reduces discipline problems.
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Advertising captures children. Take a close look at what advertising doesn't want you to know. Learn the effects of marketing on children.
Improving Transition Times
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Math for Every Age
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Music for the Non-Musical
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Problem Solving with Children
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Reading Makes Cents
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Tennis Tip: Three Tips For A Better Tennis Volley
Looking to improve your volley? Sometimes a simple adjustment can go a long way. Kevin Montisano, Assistant Men's Tennis Coach at Wichita State University, provides three quick tips for a better volley:
1. Stay down, keep a low center of gravity. When you stand up or move back, you lose power and control.
2. Don't take a big swing. Rather, keep the shot short and compact so there's less room for error.
3. Take the ball ahead of you. Contact point should be just in front of you to maintain control and power.
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For Christmas, my brother Dave, gave me a 3D Stereo Drawing Pen that we both thought looked like fun! I waited to try it out until now after watching a couple of Youtube videos. It came with blue and pink filament and I read the directions, put it together and started to play.
The first thing I made was a pink pyramid with 3 blue flowers and it turned out ok. I learned how to start the hot filament on paper and then bring the pen up into the air as I pushed the button to release the filament. It worked great and I realized it would take a little practice to learn to control the pen without making so many squiggles.
Tonight I sat down to play again and was in the process of making a blue lizard when I noticed the blue filament was tangled. I let the pen cool down - the tip gets pretty hot as it melts the filament - unplugged the pen and straightened out the tangle.
The evening went downhill after that as the blue filament got stuck in the pen and would not go forward or backward. There is no troubleshooting section in the directions and nothing on google. I emailed the seller (Ebay) and will see what he has to say. Otherwise my fun has stopped! and no blue lizard!
My take on this product is that it is a fun toy but not a really useful tool to use for making a prototype. It is a means for drawing creatively and enjoying seeing what it will do. I think it needs another update.


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EXCERPT (as published by Carolina Public Press) from North Carolina Health News
"Lawmakers Grill State and Local Officials Over Western Highlands Losses," by Rose Hoban
State legislators grilled leaders of the state Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the interim head of Western Highlands Network, at a legislative oversight hearing at the capitol Tuesday.
The discussion was held in response to Western Highlands' recent revelation that the mental health agency had come up $3 million short in the six months since converting to a managed care organization in January. The agency provides mental-health, substance-abuse and developmental-disability services in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Yancey counties.
Legislators also learned that consultants had warned DHHS officials last fall of problems at Western Highlands as the organization prepared for making the transition, but state health leaders allowed the changes to go forward anyway. But some at the meeting defended the agency, which was only the second mental health agency to make the switch from being providers of care to managing what is essentially a small insurance company.
The only point of agreement is that there is plenty of blame to go around.
Already, in a board meeting on July 27, the Western Highlands board fired agency CEO Arthur Carder Jr. after learning that Carder had been aware of financial problems for several months before notifying board members. …
Original article: "Lawmakers Grill State and Local Officials Over Western Highlands Losses," by Rose Hoban