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Abbot, Geoffrey (Retired Yeoman Warder of HM Tower of London)
Rack, Rope and Red-Hot Pincers - A History of Torture and It's Instruments
London Headline 1993 0747206554 / 9780747206552 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A Very Good unmarked copy with VG dustjacket which has a little creasing to rear A blackly humorous history of torture from medieval times to the late nineteenth century by a retired Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London. Contains eye witness accounts, victims, perpetrators and much more. 24 illustrations.
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Anderson, Clive and Brown, Ian
Patent Nonsense - A Catalogue of Inventions That Failed To Change the World
London Michael Joseph 1994 0718138651 / 9780718138653 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A VG+ copy with VG+ dustjacket which is complete. A selection of amusing inventions from the United States, British and French Patent Offices including bizarre ones such as "Ice Block as Substitute for Vehicle Wheels", "Method for Preserving the Dead" which involved hermetically sealing in molten glass, "Edible Phonograph" (chocolate records would you believe), "War Protecting Suit" and many other off the wall ones. An hilarious book.
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Berlitz, Charles
Without A Trace
New York Doubleday 1977 0385111398 / 9780385111393 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Signed by Author
SIGNED BY AUTHOR to title page. STATED FIRST EDITION. Light spotting to lower edge with red ink spots to top and lower edge. From the author of 'The Bermuda Triangle' which investigates a series of new and baffling incidents in the Bermuda Triangle and recounts startling stories of strange occurrences, peculiarities of sea and weather, the appearance of 'ghost ships' and a catalogue of vessels which have disappeared from 1800 to 1976, clouds that seem to chase and capture ships and planes, and the possibility of a doorway in the area leading to another dimension, or even to outer space. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, maps and charts.
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Brennan, Herbie
Martian Genesis - The Extraterrestrial Origins Of The Human Race
London Piatkus 1998 0749918578 / 9780749918576 First Edition Hard Cover Fine Fine 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 216 pages. A controversial look at the evolution of mankind using discoveries made by spacecraft. The author links these to hi-tech artefacts millennia old, ancient civilisations,biblical descriptions and mythology. He concludes that our world may have been seeded by creatures from Mars 100 million years ago. 11 photographic illustrations. **** NOT BOOK CLUB ****
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Busson, Bernard & Leroy, Gerard
The Last Secrets Of The Earth
London Werner Laurie 1956 First Edition Hard Cover Good No Jacket 8vo - over 7¾
Black title on red boards. Slightly faded spine with a few light marks to back but clean with no wear. Internally there are tape marks left from the removal of a dustjacket or cover to endpapers else clean, tight and unmarked. Overall a Good + copy. Translated by Kenneth Hare. The work by two French journalists comprises - Visitors from the Skies, Is the Sea Unknown, The Earth's Fire, River of the Night, The Inhuman Antarctic, The Snowman Our Cousin and Adam and the Coelacanth. 25 illustrations and 2 maps.
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Canning, John (edited by)
Great Disasters - Catastrophes of the Twentieth Century
London Ivy Leaf 1991 0863630189 / 9780863630187 Hard Cover Fine Fine 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
A Fine unmarked copy with pictorial laminated boards as dustjacket with Fine complete dustjacket. This vividly illustrated book gives the full story of many of the monumental disasters of the 20th century, those of accidents and those of natural calamities such as volcanic eruptions, includes the sinking of the Titanic, the R101 and Hindenburg disasters, San Francisco earthquake.
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Cawthorne, Nigel
The Strange Laws of Old England
London Piatkus 2005 0749950366 / 9780749950361 Hard Cover Fine Fine 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 266 pages. Illustrations in the text. Did you know that the law requiring a London taxi driver to carry a bale of hay on top of his cab to feed the horse was in force until 1976? Or that Oliver Cromwell passed laws ordering the demolition of theatres, the imprisonment of actors and the fining of the audience? Or that you are not allowed to feed or shoe horses on the road? However you can herd cattle along the streets, provided you do not 'wantonly and unlawfully pelt, drive or hunt any such cattle'. Nigel Cawthorne takes the reader on an entertaining tour of the wilder shores of the British legal system. and unearths an extraordinary collection of the most bizarre and arcane laws that have been enacted over the centuries.
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Collins, Paul
Banvard's Folly - Thirteen Tales of Renowned Obscurity,Famous Anonymity and Rotten Luck
London Picador 2001 0330486888 / 9780330486880 Hard Cover Near Fine Near Fine 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A near Fine copy with near Fine dustjacket. John Banvard was a famous and prolific Victorian painter who became a millionaire, yet 35 years later he was buried in a pauper's grave in a frontier town in the Dakota territory. His most famous works destroyed and with no mention of him in reference books his name has been obliterated from history. This was the result of various calamities that befell him in his life. His story and 12 other equally fascinating ones make up this odd, funny and factual account proving that real life is stranger than fiction.
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Delgado, Pat & Andrews, Colin
Circular Evidence - A Detailed Investigation of the Flattened Swirled Crops Phenomenon
London Bloomsbury 1989 0747503575 / 9780747503576 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A near Fine uninscribed copy with a small bump to one corner tip and with dustjacket which is price clipped. Fascinating case studies by the authors of whom Delgado brought to the attention of the press in 1981 the existence of circles in fields at Cheesefoot Head,Hampshire. A fascinating and detailed investigation with theories, profusely illustrated by photographs. *** NOT EX LIB ***
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Mann, Nicholas R. And Sutton, Marcia
Giants of Gaia
Albuquerque, New Mexico Brotherhood of Life Inc 1995 0914732323 / 9780914732327 First Edition Soft Cover Very Good No Jacket 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
First Edition, First Printing. A Very Good+ unmarked copy. Written by a pair of Earth Energy experts who show us the fascinating world of giants, allowing them once again to emerge as the divide between the visible and invisible is dropped. Who are the Giants? Why do legends of every culture say giants once lived upon the earth? What are the Giants saying to us today? How can we hear them? Illustrated with over 50 photographs, map overlays and line drawings. **** NOT EX LIB ****
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Markham, Leonard
Tales from North Yorkshire
Newbury, Berkshire Countryside Books 1993 1853062561 / 9781853062568 First Edition Soft Cover Fine No Jacket 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Osmond, Don
A Fine unmarked copy. North Yorkshire has a great tradition of stories from a bygone age and a fascinating folklore and the author has compiled 25 curious tales including what is the story behind the first aeroplane flight 50 years before the Wright brothers? How did a hanged man rise again from the grave? Who are the 12 knights who slumber beneath Richmond Castle waiting to be brought back to life? Great Yorkshire characters such as Old Mother Shipton, a man who taught his pig to race, Agatha Christie, Lewis Carroll and Mary Stuart. Illustrations by Don Osmond.
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Michell, John
Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions
London Thames and Hudson 1984 First Edition Hard Cover Fine Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A Fine unmarked copy with VG+ dustjacket. An astonishing gallery of people in pursuit of their improbable dreams, ideas and passions. Lady Blount believed that the earth is flat; Cyrus Teed, that it is a hollow shell with us on the inside; Edward Hine, that the British are the lost tribes of Israel; and Baron Guldenstubbe, that statues wrote him letters. Nesta Webeter devoted her life to exposing international conspiracies; Father O'Callaghan, to opposing interest on loans; John Carden, to pestering a young lady. These and other extraordinary characters, including the inventor of a battleship made entirely of ice, featured in this fascinating book were, and in some cases still are, wholehearted enthusiasts for the various causes and outrageous notions they adopted, and John Michell describes their adventures with sympathy and humour. **** NOT EX LIB ****
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Millson, Cecilia
Tales of Old Berkshire
Newbury, Berkshire Countryside Books 1994 1853062758 / 9781853062759 First Edition Soft Cover Fine No Jacket 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Osmond, Don
A Fine unmarked copy. Down through the centuries Berkshire has produced many famous people whose stories have passed into folklore and are now dulled by time. The author, an authority on the county, presents such stories as how could a Lambourn man travel to London by land, sea and air as early as 1607? What peril awaited a Reverend after his gas filled balloon had been launched to observe a meteor shower in 1899 and 21 other curious tales. Illustrations by Don Osmond.
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Northcutt, Wendy
The Darwin Awards II
London Orion 2001 0752846914 / 9780752846910 First Edition Hard Cover Fine Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
First UK edition. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. In the spirit of Charles Darwin the book brings together a fresh collection of magnificent misadventures, honouring those who continue to improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it in a sublimely idiotic fashion. True stories of how dumb humans have met their maker.
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Radford, Ken
Tales of Witches and Sorcery
London Chancellor Press 1993 1851523464 / 9781851523467 Hard Cover Very Good No Jacket 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A near Fine unmarked copy with age darkening to page edges in pictorial laminated boards. A fascinating collection of tales from around the world which has been compiled from the records of state and county archives as well as the memories of those who recall characters and incidents related by their forebears. Illustrated with over 50 woodcuts and drawings.
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Wilson, Colin with Wilson, Damon
The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries
London Harrap 1987 0245543368 / 9780245543364 First Edition Hard Cover Very Good Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
A Very Good+ unmarked copy with complete dustjacket. In this book the author explores in detail an astonishing variety of unsolved riddles and enduring enigmas, analysing all the latest evidence, and while making no claims to definitive solutions, he offers a wealth of possible answers to intrigue the imagination. Ranging in content from Atlantis to the Bermuda Triangle and Kaspar Hauser to the identity of Shakespeare and UFO's. **** NOT EX LIB ****
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3D File Formats Included: .c4d (cinema 4d); Animated: No; Created In: cinema 4d r10, cinema 4d r10.5, cinema 4d r11, cinema 4d r11.5; Geometry: Polygons; Materials: Yes; Poly Count: 65565; Rigged: No; Textured: No; UV Layout: No.
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Wow - that is sad! I would not even want a free home in the "heart of Escondido".
As funny as this is, it's also fairly depressing. This is symbolic of how disgustingly wasteful and unsustainable our national consumer culture has become.
On a lighter note, wow am I glad I waited (and am still waiting) to buy a house. Sooner or later I'll be able to get one free with mail in rebate.
Enigma, Don't be an elitist. I was born and raised in San Diego, and most of Escondido isn't that bad. If people can live in Temecula, Murietta and other inland areas, they can live in Escondido. Regarding the deal, Michael Crew is well respected local builder, who is doing anything to try and get rid of inventory. Remember, you have to buy a $1.6+M home, to get a smaller home.
What!! Buy one get one free !??!what, so your first home can be your main home and your second home is a "commuter" home? How is this an advertising strategy? This is insane. Giving away a second home with the purchase of a 1.6M home.... Man, that is a depressingly sad statement on the state of housing oversupply.
If you can tell me how much copper pipes and copper wiring is in the house I can tell you what it is worth. Or does that formula only work in Detroit?
Abitare -It applies to Cleveland as well ,anywhere else not as much. :-)
It's worth even LESS if there are squatters on your property....at least that's what astry says...
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I totally forgot they are a CJ merchant. I think they would be good to push? maybe some NYT subscriptions? I wonder how there affiliate manager feels about the issues being discussed here?
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January 22nd, 2003, 10:12 AM #2
If you partner with NYT through CJ you most likely wouldn't get anything.
The NYT is on partner list on the ebates site. Ebates give you $20.00 (or so) for signing up through them.
"All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy."
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Picture this. You're sitting in the Glen Island Casino with your best gal, sipping a gimlet and smoking a Chesterfield. Glenn Miller and his Orchestra take the stage, and so begins Swingin' Christmas Party. Miller's rendition of "Jingle Bells" crackles like a roaring Yule log. Tex Beneke's vocals on this number only adds fuel to the already roaring fire. Tommy Dorsey lets all the kids know that "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" with his rousing interpretation. It's a pity that Frank Sinatra wasn't around for this recording.
Nowadays, Vaughn Monroe doesn't get the same recognition as other big band names, and it is a shame. His wonderful arrangement and bass delivery of "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" demonstrates his wonderful gifts. It's easy to see how this recording went to the top of the charts.
This collection also features many of the top names from the Swing Era such as Benny Goodman, Sammy Kaye, and Freddy Martin but three others really stand out. Larry Clinton's rendition of "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" is terrific. He takes this children's classic and gives it a swingin' arrangement that'll knock your socks off. Spike Jones and his City Slickers were known for their spoofs of mainstream hit songs. The novelty, "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth", is pure juvenile delight. The wacky orchestrations and clever lyric delivery make this a holiday classic.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians were one of the greatest dance bands of their time. Lombardo's "Auld Lang Syne" is bar none, the definitive version of this song. As long as I can remember, this was the one that everybody played on New Year's Eve, and its inclusion makes this album mandatory for any collector of holiday music.
The selections on Swingin' Christmas Party would please the novice, the seasoned collector of the big band sound, or any holiday music nut.
Track Listing: 1. Jingle Bells performed by Miller, Glen And His Orchestra / Tex Beneke / Modernaires - 3:04 2. Winter Wonderland performed by Flanagan, Ralph And His Orchestra - 2:41 3. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town performed by Dorsey, Tommy And His Orchestra / Cliff Weston - 3:23 4. Sleigh Ride performed by Martin, Freddy And His Orchestra / Merv Griffin - 3:11 5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Monroe, Vaughn And His Orchestra / Norton Sisters - 3:08 6. Snowfall performed by Thornhill, Claude And His Orchestra - 3:22 7. White Christmas performed by Kaye, Sammy And His Orchestra / Johnny Ryan - 2:58 8. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers performed by Clinton, Larry And His Orchestra / Ford Leary - 2:44 9. Winter Weather performed by Waller, Fats And His Rhythm - 3:18 10. Santa Claus Came in the Spring performed by Goodman, Benny And His Orchestra / Joe Harris - 3:09 11. Swingin' Them Jingle Bells performed by Waller, Fats And His Rhythm - 2:57 12. All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front... performed by Jones, Spike And His City Slickers / George Rock - 3:12 13. Auld Lang Syne performed by Lumbardo, Guy And Royal Canadians - 2:06
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In the Feb. 15 installment of The Editor's Desk, I predicted exactly what's playing out now under the Gold Dome. Here's what I wrote then regarding the Georgia General Assembly's approach to lobbying reform:
"Here's how I think the story of House Bill 142 is going to play out: Lawmakers, under the guise of working to improve the proposal, will find one reason after another to prolong discussion of the measure and delay a final vote. ...
"Then, as the session winds down toward its last day, we'll hear lawmakers expressing regret over the fact that they couldn't pass an ethics reform bill."
OK, so we haven't yet heard the fat guys singing the blues about failing to enact ethics legislation, and I suppose it's possible that sometime between now and midnight, some sort of lobbying reform will be enacted. But even if that does happen, I'm not optimistic that lawmakers will understand what they're voting on, given the frenzy routinely associated with the waning hours of the legislative session.
Either way, this state's lawmakers will have been guilty of an unconscionable break with the expressed will of the state's voters. In both the Republican and Democratic primaries in July, voters expressed overwhelming support for moving away from current lobbying "rules," which allow unlimited expenditures on lawmakers, as long as those expenditures are reported.
Specifically, Republican voters were asked whether they favored a $100 cap on lobbyist gifts, while Democratic voters were asked whether they wanted an end to unlimited lobbyist gifts. Slightly more than 87 percent of Republicans, and more than 72 percent of Democrats, responded affirmatively.
What we've gotten thus far from the legislature is a Senate rule that limits lobbyists' expenditures to $100, but apparently doesn't limit how often lobbyists can spend that amount, and a House bill that would allow lobbyists to cover — with no specific limits — "(f)ood, beverages, registration, or admission at group events to which all (members of the Georgia General Assembly) are invited."
Cynical readers will readily see that the "invitation" requirement could be circumvented easily, either by sub rosa directions from legislative leaders regarding which legislators can attend a given event, or by lobbyists tailoring invitations so it's clear that not all lawmakers should feel it necessary to attend.
Also, the House bill as currently written allows lobbyists to cover — again, with no specific limits — "actual and reasonable expenses ... for admission, registration, travel, food, and lodging attributed to attending events, seminars, or educational programs at locations within the United States where attendance is related to ... official duties."
Again, cynical readers can be pardoned for wondering exactly how broadly the terms "events, seminars, or educational programs," not to mention "official duties," might be interpreted by lawmakers and lobbyists.
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General Questions
What are the dates for Winter Session?
UConn's Winter Session runs for three weeks, beginning on December 26, 2017 and ending January 12, 2018, enabling you to complete a course in just three weeks.
Where do I find a listing of courses being offered this summer?
There are two ways to search for classes by using the class search page or the Student Administration site.
I'm not a UConn Student. Can I take a course during Winter Session? How do I register?
Yes! You may take a course and become a Visiting UConn Student!
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How many credits can I register for during Winter Session?
You may register for up to four credits during Winter Session.
How can I obtain a course syllabus?
Please contact the course instructor for the course syllabus. You may find the instructor email by using the UConn Phonebook. If a course is online, you may find the syllabus at eCampus.
How can I find a course description?
You can find course descriptions in the Online Course Catalog.
How do I learn whether a Winter Session course is still available?
To search for the most up-to-date class offerings and availability, use the class search. Be sure that the "open classes" button has been selected for your search and all classes with available seats will appear.
Will additional courses be added if a popular course fills up?
This is decided on a case-by-case basis with the academic department offering the course. The class search lists up-to-date course offerings and their availability for all Winter Session classes.
What is the schedule for each Winter Session course?
Please check the class search for exact class details. The three-week classes meet daily, with the majority beginning at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
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- In rare cases we determine it is necessary to cancel or delay classes, or to close business operations at the University, the community will be notified as quickly as possible. UConn's alert webpage (http://alert.uconn.edu) is the definitive source of information about the University's operating status and should be your primary source.
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I'm a college student, but I don't attend UConn. Can I take classes at UConn this winter? How do I register?
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Joel's Italian Stuffed Jalapenos
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and that means pulling out all the stops on fun finger food. And anything with cheese, sausage, and jalapenos should surely get you extra points!
We were introduced to these Italian Stuffed Jalapenos a couple years ago at a potluck party. The loaded peppers were the new dish on the block, and the biggest hit of the evening.
If you're not afraid of a little jalapeno kick (yes, that's a dare!), give these ultra flavorful and just plain addictive Italian Stuffed Jalapenos a try.
Joel's Italian Stuffed Jalapeños
Yield: 4 to 6 appetizer size portions
- 15 jalapenos cut in half, seeded and deveined
- 1 T. canola oil
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
- 1/4 c. minced red onion
- 1/4 c. minced red bell pepper
- 3 T. minced fresh garlic
- 2 c. cream cheese
- 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- minced chives for garnish
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place halved jalapenos on a pan wrapped in aluminum foil, for easy clean up. Or place jalapenos directly on an oven safe serving dish, to serve directly from. Roast for 10 minutes, or until nicely softened. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add the sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook to soften for about 5 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add cream cheese and Parmesan. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
Place approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half, and top with a bit of mozzarella cheese.
Turn broiler on medium-high. Place the stuffed peppers back in the oven and broil until the mozzarella cheese melts and is nicely browned. This should take 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with a bit more shredded Parmesan, and then the chives. Serve warm.
*Note: This does take some time to assemble, but it's easy to prepare most of it earlier in the day. Have your jalapenos ready by slicing, deveining and seeding them, and then place them in the refrigerator. Prepare the stuffing mixture of sausage, onion, pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and Parmesan (salt & pepper, to taste), and place in a bowl in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake the jalapenos, most of the work has already been done!
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How to apply for RHI
Find out if you're eligible for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), how to apply and everything you need to know so you don't miss out on RHI payments.
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) provides payments to people who use renewable energy to heat their homes. Our guide explains how to work out if you're eligible, the application process and what you need to do to ensure you don't miss out on payments.
We've also put together an easy-to-follow checklist to help make sure you don't miss out on any of the steps you need to follow. Click to download our handy RHI checklist (pdf).
Are you eligible for RHI?
In order to be eligible for the domestic RHI scheme, you must own a renewable technology and own or occupy the property it's in. So applicants need to be either:
- an owner occupier
- a social landlord
- a private landlord
- a self-builder.
Unless a new-build property is self-built, it is not currently eligible for RHI payments. However, these properties might be included in a future update of the scheme.
The domestic RHI scheme is for heating systems for single properties only. If there is a renewable heating system supporting more than one home, such as a block of flats, then residents or landlords may be able to apply for the non-domestic RHI scheme. There are some exceptions to this, however.
Some systems that provide heat to multiple buildings are eligible for the domestic RHI. This includes if you have a dwelling plus: a swimming pool in an annex; or a garage/outbuilding; or a shed; or a commercially used building (eg an office or stables).
Although the scheme was designed to help households that are off the gas grid (whose heating bills are typically higher), you also qualify if you have a gas-fired heating system and want to start producing renewable heat for your home.
If you live in Northern Ireland, the RHI scheme and tariffs are slightly different and are set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI). See Ofgem's advice on the Northern Ireland RHI scheme for more information.
How to apply for RHI
Here are the steps you need to take before installing a renewable heating system and applying for RHI:
1 Will RHI save you money?
Find out if a renewable heating system is likely to save you money on your bills - have a look at our expert guide to RHI costs and earnings.
2. Do you have a valid EPC?
Before you can install any renewable heat technology and before you can claim RHI, you must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that is no more than two years old. If your EPC recommends loft and cavity wall insulation, you must install it and get a new EPC before you can apply for RHI payments. There are some exceptions, however.
3. Find an installer
You need to get a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) installer to install your renewable heating system. The MCS ensures that manufacturers and installers of renewable heat and electric systems comply with industry standards.
Take time in choosing your installer, and make sure they visit your home to give an accurate estimate of future RHI payments from your renewable heat system. Look for firms selling renewable heat systems that are part of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
The installer has to be MCS certified for that particular renewable heat technology, and will need to supply you with an MCS certificate number for your system to prove that it is quality assured.
4. Apply for RHI
You should fill out the RHI application form and submit it to the energy regulator, Ofgem.
The application is free to submit, so make sure you only apply through the Ofgem website - rather than through an application-management organisation that will charge a fee. If you cannot apply online, phone Ofgem on 0300 003 0744 to complete the application over the phone with an adviser.
You must apply to Ofgem within 12 months of your renewable system being commissioned, to qualify for RHI payments.
As there are a lot of stages you need to remember in order to qualify for payments, we've pulled together all of this information into an interactive checklist for you to download and keep. Simply click to download our handy RHI checklist (pdf).
Eligible technologies for RHI
Here are the types of heat technology that are eligible for RHI:
- Air source heat pumps (air-to-water, but not air-to-air)
- Ground source heat pumps
- High-temperature heat pumps
- Biomass boilers (must use solid biomass fuel and be predominantly for space and water heating)
- Cooker stoves (biomass stoves with a back boiler predominantly designed for space and hot water heating)
- Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube)
If you have previously installed a renewable heat technology in your home, or before you choose which technology to install, make sure you check the Ofgem list of eligible technologies to ensure that your system is authorised to receive RHI payments.
If you want to install a heat pump, carefully check on the Product Search section of the MCS register that the heat pump you are getting is MCS certified and complies with the new Energy-related Product Directive (ErP).
The ErP requirement affected heat pumps from 26 September 2015. If a heat pump doesn't meet the ErP requirement, it could lose its MCS certification - meaning that your system won't qualify for the RHI. If unsure, check with the manufacturer or your installer.
Biomass boilers and stoves must have valid Air Quality Emissions Certificates, and the fuel burned must be that listed on the certificate. Fuel must be bought from a supplier on the Biomass Suppliers List.
Solar photovoltaic panels are not eligible for RHI, as it's specifically designed for renewable technologies that heat buildings. The feed-in tariff (FIT) pays households that generate their own electricity from renewable sources, such as solar electricity (PV) panels or wind turbines. To find out more about FIT, including how much you could earn, see our feed-in tariff guide.
Your renewable heating system
The renewable heating system will need to be metered if you:
- install a biomass boiler but still have an oil boiler as a back-up heater
- have a hybrid technology combining a heat pump and oil or gas boiler
- have more than one renewable technology to heat your home
- your biomass system only heats part of your home
- or your property is occupied for less than half the year.
Your installer will advise you on this and on how to get the meter fitted. You must use a MCS-certified installer to install all meters.
From spring/summer 2017, if you apply to receive RHI, your heat pump must have an electricity meter installed.
From September 2017, if you apply to receive RHI, your heat pump must have an electricity meter installed with it. This is to help make heat pump use as efficient as possible, by helping you to monitor the performance of your heating system and understand its electricity usage.
Your RHI application
Once you have submitted your application, Ofgem aims to respond within 10 working days to update you on its progress. Applications can be delayed if documents are missing, or if Ofgem needs to confirm any details.
You'll be sent a 'statement of eligibility' when your application is successful. This contains information about your payment dates and what you need to do to keep receiving them, such as keeping your system in good working order and telling Ofgem about any changes in ownership.
RHI is attached to the property, not the inhabitants. So if you move home, the new occupiers will have to take over maintenance of the system and will receive the RHI payments.
If you need to register a complaint about an assessor, installer or renewable heat technology, do this via the Renewable Energy Consumer Code website.


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Guerilla garbage stickers remind Torontonians to recycle
The stickers change the word "litter" on municipal garbage bins to "landfill." It's a reminder to think twice before throwing out items that could be recycled.
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Two Toronto environmentalists are using guerrilla signage to remind people to recycle.
Jonathan Silver and Michael Stulberg are printing "landfill" stickers designed to replace the litter signs on city-owned garbage bins. The stickers show an overflowing garbage dump complete with roaming birds.
Even the typeface is similar to the city's official signage.
"It's about closing the experiential gap," Silver said. "Currently, it's hard for people to see the results of their actions. We want to remind them that when they put items into the litter slot, their litter is going to the landfill forever."
The two printed a small run of the stickers last year, but now they're turning to crowdfunding to scale their operation up. They're looking to raise $500 on Indiegogo to print and distribute 1,000 stickers.
Waste diversion continues to be an issue in Toronto, with the municipal landfill expected to reach capacity by 2029. To extend the life of the dump, the city is aiming to divert 70 per cent of local waste.
Currently, only about 50 per cent of Toronto waste is recycled or reused.
City spokeswoman Pat Barrett told Metro the city is aware of the stickers but does not support them.
"Putting stickers on the bins is breaking a municipal bylaw," she said. "Placing any poster or sign other than a community poster on public property or in any place other than the permitted kiosks will not be permitted."
Barrett said the city is keen to divert more waste, and is willing to work with community partners provided they uphold the law and use "appropriate images."
Silver said he's not necessarily encouraging people to break city bylaws.
"We're just giving the stickers to people. They can do with them what they wish," he said. "They fit the city's bins, but you could also use them on private bins."
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I will be in Spain in June of this year. I'm wondering what others think re buying Euro's now versus June. Will it devalue further?
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Key question - can you get euros at a decent rate -most banks pay a lousy rate but if you can get the going rate can't hurt as Euro is likely to rebound IMO - but even then the difference to the average traveler - even 10% higher is so little compared to the costs of your trip - plus the Euro vs dollar has always defied predictions in my long years of tracking them - no one was predicting a plunge in the Euro and the Euro has already rebounded quite a bit.
Unlikely to be huge shifts in values I think.
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Nobody knows. But unless you are buying euros in the thousands, the amount by which it is going to fluctuate between now and June is not going to make much difference, especially if you have to pay a noticeable charge from your bank for changing money, or if the dollars you are using to buy euros are presently making money for you if left in place.
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Nobody knows. Possible if Greek turmoil continues or even bigger quantitative easing by ECB. I can't see any immediate upturn in Eurozone economy so further weakness is quite possible. But I'd be very rich if I knew for certain. Unless you can buy euro at close to interbank rate, the money you lose by buying cash euro at a poor rate may more than offset any gains versus using no-fee card in Spain.
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We're waiting to purchase euro over there when we go this spring. I think it will plummet even further. Of course, with my financial savvy, the euro will probably go up to 1.40 by the time we go.
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>>>"no one was predicting a plunge in the Euro and the Euro has already rebounded quite a bit."<<<
Actually, nearly everyone who follows currency issues expected the continued decline in value of the euro, and that is exactly what it did, and and it has not "rebounded quite a bit." It dipped to 1.11 and today is trading at 1.13. The majority view is for 1-to-1 parity by 2017, and some say by 2016, and some say by then end of 2015. Few people expect any "rebound."
But like I said, no one knows. And like you said, for most tourists traveling as a couple with a typical tourist budget of under 10,000 euros, the fluctuations or a penny here and there over the next six months seldom offset the cost of paying transaction fees or turn out to be noticeable anyway.
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I'm going over in March and won't buy now. Whatever "savings" I can preserve by locking in now will be eaten away by fees charged by the bank I'm getting the money from.
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>>I can't see any immediate upturn in Eurozone economy so further weakness is quite possible<<
More than possible. Germany just issued a revised forecast of improved economic growth in 2015, and Germany is the euro-zone's largest economy. Much of that credible optimism is based on the ECB's announced new monetary policy that commits it to deliberately weakening the euro over the longterm indpendent of economic upturn by conventional measures of that.
However, the euro's fate is not entirely in the hands of the ECB. It is also in the hands of the finance ministers of a few European countries, and the IMF. And not knowing how they will behave, or miscalcuations on their part, could have profound (unknown and unknowable) effects on the value of the euro from now into the foreseeable future.
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It's a coin flip - you either win a little if you get a bood exchange rate or lose a little - not worth worrying about IMO.
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Almost certain the euro will rebound against the U S dollar the second week in June as that will be when I am traveling.
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The problem is getting Euros for a reasonable cost in your own country. It's common for banks to charge an exchange fee, and you think you are getting a good deal, but when you check the current exchange rate on xe.com, you discover you are paying about 10% more than you need to. (The bank doesn't tell you that they pad the rate).
Wait until you get there to get Euros. Do make sure you have a bank account that won't charge you too much to withdraw your money in Europe. Spend your time working on that - something you actually have control over.
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I have repeatedly purchased euros from Wells Fargo for five percent more than the spot rate. So if the spot rate is 1.13, Wells Fargo would sell them for $1.1865. This is a great deal, and cheaper than many ATM cards. There are other banks which change money at similar fees.
I personally like to bring most of my expected expenses in euros in cash. Other people panic if they have more than $5 in their pocket. That's a personal decision.
Nobody knows what the exchange rate will be six months from now. If they did, then the exchange rate would move there immediately as everyone rushed to take advantage of this knowledge. There is talk of the euro going to parity, but it just as easily could rebound to $1.25. Buying some euros now would seem like a good way to lock in what is currently a good exchange rate, and also a good way to save money for your trip.
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>>There is talk of the euro going to parity, but it just as easily could rebound to $1.25.<<
Don't think that would be easily done. Even though currency values are affected by many uncontrollable factors, it is not utterly whimsical, and the biggest factor -- monetary policy -- is kept transparent just to avoid chaos in the markets. Current monetary policy of the euro set by the ECB is to weaken it and the international consensus is to support the policy. Anything can happen -- including the possibile disappearance of the euro -- but the most likely future for the euro is a continuing decline in value.
If you can afford to lose money, you can gamble if you like. If you are a close watcher of currency markets, it is possible that you might win more often then someone who just throws darts. For most tourists, the amounts of money being exchanged are so negligible, and fluctuations of the rate of the currency within any given six months to 12 months are so minor, it really doesn't matter much to your personal bottom line whether you come out ahead or behind.
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If, for example, you spend $5,000 on a trip to Europe, most of it will be paid in $ such as airfare, prepaid hotels and car rental, and you only need euro for incidentals like meals, local travel, souvenir shopping and admissions. Even if you spend 500 euro, 10% movement will be 50 euro or $56, which is a little over 1% of your overall budget.
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Are you in Spain now? Buy now.
Not in Europe? Wait until you get there.
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I agree, you can't get them fee free in the US, so forget it. Trying to be a currency trader and expert in the FOREX market isn't practical for tourists.
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Hurdle,you say you can get Euros from Wells Fargo for 5% over the spot rate, and you think that is better than an ATM rate? I've always gotten very close to the spot rate (as per xe.com) via ATMs, but then I have an account that charges only 1% on foreign exchange and has no charge for use of a foreign ATM. Since you bank at Wells Fargo, when you withdraw money from an ATM, you are charged $5 per use plus 3% foreign exchange premium. No wonder you think buying Euros for a 5% premium is s good deal! If you travel much, I'd suggest you research an account that would enable you to get your foreign currency from an ATM for very little cost. Suggestions: small banks, brokerages, credit unions.
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A year ago this time it was at $1.35 (go to XE.com and look at that handy chart) and today it is at $1.13.
I would not do anything through any bank or for that matter through any of those change bureaus. Why? The latter make their money either by charging you little or no commission while giving you a poor exchange rate or by giving you a so-called "better" exchange rate and tacking on a higher commission. They do NOT work for free.
The bank: try buying or ordering foreign currency and see just how much the bank adds on in convenience fees.
I would wait and use an ATM but to each their own.
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I'd wait and withdraw them from ATMs in Europe.
I concur with Sandra that it is most likely that the Euro will continue to decline in value against the dollar, or at least won't turn up any time soon. Also concur that a decline in the Euro was in the cards for a while and in fact has been going on for some months, although not to the extent of the last couple of weeks. We are planning to go to Spain this year and believe we'll see some further decline in the Euro.
In addition to the ECB's goals, if the Fed raises US interest rates (and it has indicated it may do so in June), the dollar will rise, and in any event, interest rates in the US have nowhere to go but up while Europe's are relatively high.
Louise, see what your bank ATM card's terms are. Most of the big banks have affiliates in Europe which do not assess withdrawal fees. E.g. Bank of America where we bank is paired in France with BNP Paribas (but does not appear to have a Spanish affiliate). When we arrived in France, we used Google Maps to find the nearest BNP Paribas ATM and repeated that operation as needed.
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I don't bank with Wells Fargo except to exchange currency. I am aware that there are no-fee ATM accounts out there, but most charge a fee. In those cases where people are dealing with an ATM account that charges three percent foreign exchange fee plus five dollars per transaction, it is definitely a better deal to take cash.
I have pointed out in the past the problem we had with my wife's card being eaten in Italy. Without a good wad of cash, our trip would have been ruined. Just as important, I haven't found working ATM machines to be as ubiquitous as some would claim. I do not want to spend my valuable time trying to find a working ATM, or waiting in line to use a working ATM.
I currently don't have an ATM or debit card, because of the extreme level of risk involved. But next time I travel I will likely open a special travel account, so I can access cash from ATM machines. But I still plan to carry a fair amount of cash with me, just because that is how I like to live.
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"in any event, interest rates in the US have nowhere to go but up while Europe's are relatively high. "
From today's Economist. 10 yr bond rates
European sovereign states:
Sweden 0.73%
Switzerland 0.0%
Norway 1.36%
France 0.58%
Germany 0.35%
Italy 1.64%
Spain 1.48%
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Flanner--I didn't mean market rates--I meant benchmark rates between Fed and ECB. The Fed is now talking about raising its benchmark rate while the ECB is talking about "quantitative easing," a stage that that the Fed went through in the US.
The US economy appears to be improving while the Eurozone's is worsening--in fact, there is some indication that deflation may be setting in. When the US improvement looks certain, the Fed will raise its benchmark rate and that will drive the dollar higher. So if I had to bet on the relatively short term--that is, decide whether to buy Euros now or wait until summer 2015--I'd wait because I think it is more likely that the dollar will continue to rise relative to the Euro.
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15 years ago this month the Euro and USD where nearly on a par, by the end of the year the Euro was worth only $0.85. Could it repeat? Possibly, but who knows.
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And having bought a hunk of euros, you'll have to carry it around, protecting the money from pickpockets. With ATMs you just get what you need for that day or so.
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Robert--we can only dream!
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FHurdle, "I currently don't have an ATM or debit card, because of the extreme level of risk involved. " I guess we all have our own definition of risk. And you should travel the way you are most comfortable. I never use debit cards, because they don't offer the same protections against fraud that credit cards do. But you can get an ATM card that is not a debit card, if that it your concern. I have my bank issue me a card that is an ATM-only card. I know of people who have their financial institution "turn off" the debit card function on the card they use to withdraw money from ATMs.
You are quite right, a card can be eaten by a machine. I've never had that happen in all of my travels, but we do each bring two ATM cards on each trip.
Robert, I am looking forward to the Euro being at par (or below) again!
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Because I travel to Europe yearly, I always buy a little euros on an dip.
That way buying them in small quantities but more often is easier and more palatable when the price is higher
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So true. I was in Paris in November of 2000 and a friend of mine and I each bought a stainless Cartier Tank Francaise watch at the Cartier store at Place Vendome. Price per watch was US $1700 before the VAT refund. Still have the watches, too.
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I also agree with those who think that the Euro is more likely to depreciate further against the dollar than appreciate. I also just use an ATM to get cash and think it is safer than carrying a lot of cash. Only in Japan do I tend to carry more cash than normal. We do have 2 atm cards on two accounts when we travel just to be safe. I also carry $2000 in AMX travelers checks as an extra precaution but that is probably overkill.
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Since it's nearly impossible to cash a traveler's check in Europe, and has been for years, having them is a total waste.
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<< Because I travel to Europe yearly, I always buy a little euros on an dip.>>
What does "on an dip" mean?
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If you have a Charles Schwab account, their debit card charges NO FEE. I used it in Prague this past November and we got the XE.com rate, nothing added. And Schwab will rebate any ATM charges so it really is great. We also have a credit card that doesn't charge any foreign transaction fee and got the XE.com rate with that as well. Those sneaky fees really can add up so having these two cards is a nice perk.
But, to give you an example of never knowing how currency will behave, on our way to Prague, we had a short layover in Vienna and decided to take out some Euros for future trips at an ATM because the rate was "only" $1.26. While it seemed like a good rate at the time, in retrospect, not so much. We only took out 120 Euros. And compared to what we were paying for Euros when we went to Berlin in June, it seemed cheap.
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands has established bilateral diplomatic relations with over 75 other nations.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Regional cooperation, through membership in various regional and international organizations, is a key element in its foreign policy.
The Marshall Islands became a member of the United Nations in September 1991. The Marshall Islands maintains embassies in the United States, Fiji, the Philippines, Japan, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). They also maintain a consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
In May 2005, Chen Shui-bian, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), became the first foreign head of state to make an official visit to the Marshall Islands.
The Marshall Islands and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations in 2010.[4]
The Marshall Islands and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 2010.[9]
As per the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, India established diplomatic relations with Republic of the Marshall Islands in April 1995. Development assistance from India has included a grant of US $100,000 in June 2008 for a solar street lighting project in the capital city of Majuro and grant of 5 ITEC scholarships in November 2010. Marshall Islands has been supportive of issues of importance to India, particularly Indian candidature to international organizations. It supported India's candidature for the non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2011-12 term. Presently, there are about 10 Indian nationals in the Marshall Islands.[10]
The Marshall Islands officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on the 17 April 2008.[11] Kosovo and the Marshall Islands established diplomatic relations on 27 October 2013.[12]
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The Marshall Islands and the United Arab Emirates maintain bilateral diplomatic relations since 2013.[6]
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The Marshall Islands and the United States maintain a strong and stable relationship under the Compact of Free Association. The US has full responsibility in the country's defense, financial aid, and social services. In return, the U.S. provides healthcare services, security, and freedom of movement between U.S., American Samoan, and Marshall Islander citizens. In international politics, Marshall Islands has often voted with the United States with respect to United Nations General Assembly resolutions.[13]
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- Marshall Islands
- List of diplomatic missions in the Marshall Islands
- List of diplomatic missions of the Marshall Islands
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- ↑ "United Nations". un.int.
- ↑ "Turkey- Marshall Islands Relations". Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- 1 2 "Azerbaijan and Marshall Islands sign a communique on establishing diplomatic relations". Trend. 10 March 2010.
- ↑ "Ministério das Relações Exteriores". itamaraty.gov.br.
- 1 2 "UAE establishes diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands". uaeinteract.com.
- ↑ "Estonia Established Diplomatic Relations With Marshall Islands". vm.ee.
- ↑ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia - News". mfa.gov.ge.
- ↑ Brazil and Marshall Islands establish diplomatic relations
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- ↑ Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognised Kosovo, New Kosova Report, 2008-04-17
- ↑ "Republika e Kosovës vendos marrëdhëniet diplomatike me Republikën e Ishujve Marshall (Albanian)". Kosovo MFA. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ↑ General Assembly – Overall Votes – Comparison with U.S. vote lists Marshall Islands as in the country with the second high coincidence of votes. Micronesia has always been in the top two.
External links
- Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United Nations
- RMI Embassy to the U.S.
- US Embassy in Majuro


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NC Whole Chia Seeds - 全奇亚籽
Ingredientst: Black Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L.)
Chia Seeds origin from Mexico.
Net weight: 300g / bag
Serving suggestions:
Take 1 scoop (10g) of Chia Seeds daily. Consume on its own or add into your favourite beverage, breakfast cereal, yoghurt, salad or use as an ingredient in your recipe for making bread, cookies and cakes, omelette or meat loaf.
Serving size: 1 scoops (10g)
Store in a cold & dry place. Avoid from direct sunlight.
Color, texture, smell and taste may slightly vary from batch to batch due to the properties of all natural ingredients used.
Suitable for VEGETARIANS.
- Order is recommended to place minimum 2 days prior to delivery
- This product ONLY applicable for delivery service
- Prices are exclusive of 6% GST (only for Malaysia)
Recipes for Chia Seeds.


text: I got the custom firmware installed a few days ago and have been playing some old PS1 eboots since then. But today I ran into a problem. I booted up Final Fantasy 7, and everything was ok until about 10 seconds into the opening movie. My PSP froze and I had to remove the battery to reboot my system. I thought it was just a one off, and tried to boot Final Fantasy 7 again. Same problem occured. Could there have been a problem when I converted it into a multi-disc eboot? Every other game has worked, it's just FF7 that has issues. Should I re-convert the .iso's into .pbp format or should I just try overwriting the FF7 iso on my memory card with the one from my hard drive? Playing the game on an emulator did not freeze my computer, so I think it might be the eboot.