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Does the Olympics medal table reflect more than just sporting prowess? If you take a look at which countries have won the most golds since the first modern games in 1896, it certainly looks that way. Without exception, the winning nations are either those running the planet – or the ones who were about to try.
In fact, just six countries have occupied the top slot at the 27 Games so far over the past 120 years. Five of these are also permanent members of the United Nations Security Council; whilst the sixth, Germany, (who won in 1936) would also be on the Security Council, but for the inconvenient fact of the Second World War.
The biggest winner of all has been the USA, who topped the list 16 times: proof – not that we needed it – that the twentieth century really did belong to America. Uncle Sam is followed by Russia, which has pipped all comers to the post seven times. Britain, France and China have one victory apiece. Again, this fits with the realpolitiks of the past hundred years.
Compare that to football and suddenly the beautiful game seems like a startling example of international democratic equality. There have been eight winners of the 20 World Cups in football held since 1930, of which only one, England, is a member of the UN's permanent five. The other winners include little Uruguay, which has a population about twice that of Sussex.
So once the athletes have promenaded and the torch lit, there's clearly much more on show at the Olympics than just sport. And surely we all knew that?Since these athletes have to be paid not to do more productive work, it means that, in the end, it all boils down to filthy lucre – on a national scale.
The question is, then, what's the point of competing in the Games - or watching them - if Googling each country's GDP figures could probably tell you the result beforehand? Take the first week of the Rio Olympics, for instance, when the US, followed by China, and then Japan topped the medal table – the precise descending order of the world's three largest economies. Instead, why don't we just get the world's finance ministers and central bankers to conduct an egg-and-spoon race?
Well, part of the intoxicating Olympics appeal are the great upsets and the outliers who emerge during the actual competition. It's seeing the little countries occasionally beat the big boys, when we all know that they're not meant to. We love the fact that Jamaica dominates the sprinting, or that Australia creates such a splash in the pool. We enjoyed seeing the Kosovans get their first ever medal this time round. Good on them. They're defying geopolitical gravity.
And here it's worth referencing our very own Team GB, which is clearly outperforming the index (as your financial advisor might say). At the time of writing, Britain, with the fifth largest economy in the world, is in a fairly astonishing second place. That puts the UK ahead of China, with its vast resources of population and cash, as well as Japan and Germany – both better supplied in treasure and manpower. Go Team GB!
That's why all the fuss is worth it, because at many levels there's something to enjoy and relish in the Olympics. Whether it's that David and Goliath battle – seeing someone whose sheer brilliance can overturn the fundamental economic inequality of the whole thing; someone so utterly peerless that they can hurdle a trillion dollar difference in GDP between the competitors. Or whether it's the vicarious pleasure – as we saw through the 11 antagonistic Games of the Cold War – of watching two superpowers with deep enmities fighting it out in the absurd (but brilliant) parallel universe of synchronised diving.
So we mustn't decry the Olympics for being fundamentally fixed in favour of the big and the wealthy. We mustn't reform it, and do something crazy like try to make it fair by offering positive discrimination to athletes from poor countries. That would spoil what makes the Olympics so magical.


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It's kind of wild how short-term your thinking can be when you're a teenager. At 18, I really thought I had my shit together. I finally was accepted and decided on an out of state college, and I could not be more thrilled. I figured out what I wanted to my major to be, and what my dorm was going to be like, and how much I could drink without hopefully throwing up. And then came FAFSA.
Obviously, I knew I had to file for financial aid. I hopped on my parent's computer the minute the web portal opened up for the 2011 school year, and had everything ready. I couldn't believe how prepared I was, or how easy it was! Just a bunch of boxes to check, some numbers to guess, and enter in my dad's information every other page. And with one send button, I was officially going to be a freshman.
Fast forward five years: I'm back at my parents' home, and things are not how I remember them. I quickly realize I need to get my own place, as my habits are no longer remotely allowed under this roof. So, after landing my first real job at a WHOPPING 32k, I make the brash decision to move out. I think about how easy it was to do in Iowa, and this can't be much harder since I'll be making an extreme amount of money! So I pulled the trigger and left.
I come home to visit my parents one weekend as I normally do, but when I get in the house, I can tell something is up. My dad has never been known to be the most patient person – but this day seems different. He has totally flown off the handle. I can't even make sense of what he's freaking out about so hard, but then he comes back into the room with a stack of papers and he starts handing them to me. Envelope after envelope, packet after packet. Subsidized, unsubsidized, direct, indirect, federal, private – I don't even know what any of this could possibly mean at this point. But the one word I do recognize is the big fat "Delinquent" on the top of all of these documents.
I couldn't believe it. How could my parents not have been paying the loans that I took out without their knowledge! First, I turn 16 and they don't surprise me with a brand-new Corvette and now THIS?!
And my dad actually has the audacity to do exactly what he said he would do when he found out I stole his Social Security Number – transfer the loans into my name. He stands by me while I shakily call Navient and whoever else, saying "Yes, yes, I am his daughter and the loans need to be in my name. Thank you, Sue. You've been so kind."
Before I knew it, I had an abundance of debt. An overwhelming, unrealistic amount of debt. A debt that had enough 0's it seemed to belong to Oprah. But it was all mine.
I went home to my Avondale apartment and couldn't even look at the mail my dad had passed to me. I threw it under my bed and hid. I game planned – if I make 32,000 a year, and I put my WHOLE salary into my loans, then i'll be completely debt free in 5 years! And before that, OBVIOUSLY, Obama is going to forgive these! Who gives a shit!
So I didn't pay them on time, or in complete, or correctly at all. The debt consumed me. I was drowning in it, waiting to get a CNN alert that the government decided this was cruel and all loans are forgiven. The number I owed seemed to get larger and larger every time I checked, and I had no one to fall back on.
I won't say it was a few months, because it had to have been at least a year and a half that passed when I finally made peace with the idea that I had to figure out my finances one way or another. At this point I knew I had little to work with, but piling expenses on credit card after credit card wasn't working for me. Everything was maxed out and I was fucked. The only thing that seemed to start to get me on track, was to just to show all my cards to my friends.
I am broke.
I am not paying all 20 of my loans, and fuck off, they're already consolidated. I need you to be supportive of me, and honor that I need to be frugal now.
And it worked. My friends were actually all also in debt, and the mask had been ripped off. Together, with our secret out there, it felt like we could find freedom in frugality. We could host pot lucks and share streaming accounts. We could make our own face masks, and ride bikes home together. We can plant our garden and share what we sowed.
The debt isn't going anywhere anytime soon. But with all this weight – at least it squeezed us together.


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George Osborne's Budget last week said that there would be a net increase of 1.3m jobs by 2015 but the Chancellor did not mention the figures used to arrive at that conclusion.
Last night, unpublished Treasury documents disclosed that officials had estimated 2.5m jobs would be created but that a total of 1.2m would be lost in the same period, the Guardian reported.
Both the public and private sector are expected to be hit, the analysis concluded, with the losses narrowly greater in the private sector.
The Treasury said it stood by the prediction that the overall number of people in jobs would rise over the next five years.
However, experts cast doubt on the private sector's ability to be able to generate so many jobs in such difficult economic circumstances, meaning that the true gain in employment could be yet more modest.
John Philpott, the chief economist at the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, said: "There is not a hope in hell's chance of this [increase] happening: there would have to be extraordinarily strong private sector employment growth in a much less conducive economic environment than it was during the boom."
Brendan Barber, the TUC's general secretary, said: "It is absurd to think that the private sector will create 2.5m new jobs over the next five years."
An extract from a Treasury presentation for Mr Osborne's budget – seen by the Guardian – said: "100-120,000 public sector jobs and 120-140,000 private sector jobs assumed to be lost per annum for five years through cuts."
Alistair Darling, the shadow chancellor, said: "George Osborne failed to tell the country there would be very substantial job losses as a result of his budget.
"Hundreds of thousands of people will pay the price for the poor judgement of the Conservatives, fully supported by the Liberal Democrats."
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Statement from the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire following the announcement of changes to the probation service:
David Keane, police and crime commissioner for Cheshire, has described the government's decision to return the supervision of all offenders in the community to state run probation services as a step in the right direction.
Mr Keane said "In my response to the government consultation on the reform of probation services I was clear in my view that privatisation of the sector has not worked.
"Today's announcement from the minister is a clear recognition that Chris Grayling's ill-conceived and costly experiment in privatising the supervision of offenders in the community has failed.
"Whilst I am yet to see the full details of the changes being put in place by government, the move to ensure the supervision of all offenders is undertaken by the National Probation Service is welcome and overdue.
"I remain concerned that parts of the sector potentially remain privatised and I will be keen to understand the detail of this in full. I already have plans to meet with probation service leaders in the coming weeks where I will be discussing the reforms, the timeline and plans for the implementation of the changes and how, as your police and crime commissioner, I can work with local services to ensure that our communities are as safe as possible.
"Finally, I think it is important to pay tribute to the front-line staff across all sectors of our local probation services who, under very difficult circumstances and constant change which is no fault of their own, have continued to work to the best of their ability to protect the public and lead the rehabilitation of offenders."


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To the Class of 2020,
Congratulations on this momentous occasion!
All of the achievements throughout your academic career are coming to a head. You have proven through hard work and determination that, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish any goal you set for yourself.
And that's not to be taken lightly — especially given the unprecedented situation unfolding before us today.
Your family, friends and community are proud of you for your accomplishments — and we look at you with hope for what we know you can achieve for future generations.
You've overcome academic challenges, social stresses and any number of other obstacles and pressures. You have prioritized your responsibilities and developed new skills, while also having fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime. These are the things you will take with you as you enter or re-enter the workforce.
Above all else, though, is the fact that you have invested in yourself. You took that extra step. You had a vision and you stepped toward it. Now is the time to capitalize on your investment.
In the face of this new reality, I encourage you to use the lessons you've learned and the skills you've acquired to adapt and to find the stepping stones to your career goals.
COVID-19 may have altered our ability to celebrate and function the way we would have liked, but let's refuse to let it stifle dreams. It is but one of many challenges before us that will require your generation's innovative spirit and tenacity to overcome.
So today, I ask you to continue to work hard, to be bold, and to keep on learning. And always remember, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish any goal you set for yourself. In the process, you will help make this world the kind of place you want to live in.
Congratulations, Class of 2020, and best wishes!
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POOR BONO, THE chap just has the worst luck. Ever since his bike accident in Central Park last November, he's been unable to play guitar due to breaking his arm in six places.
Well, he and the U2 lads appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night and all seemed just fine. They performed in the studio, sat down for a chat, and sang in the Subway.
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RAIPUR — The Congress in Chhattisgarh will hold its legislature party meeting in Raipur on Saturday where the next Chief Minister of the state will be announced, a party leader said Friday.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday met four senior leaders of the state unit of the party ― Bhupesh Baghel, TS Singh Deo, Tamradhwaj Sahu and Charan Das Mahant ― in Delhi and held discussions with them, a state Congress spokesperson told PTI.
Deo and Baghel are being seen as leading contenders for the top post.
All four leaders along with party observer Mallikarjun Karge and Congress state in-charge PL Punia will arrive here Saturday by a special plane, he said.
Subsequently, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting will be held at the party's state office Rajiv Bhawan during which the name of the chief minister will be announced, he added.
Congress ended the BJP's 15-year rule in Chhattisgarh in the recently concluded Assembly elections by winning 68 of the 90 seats.


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Facebook Revamps Groups Discovery Page
Facebook continued its focus on groups with a revamp of its groups discovery page, including not only top suggestions, but also open and closed groups their friends are members of, as well as groups relevant to the locations listed on users' profiles.
Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg called out the social network's groups feature during its fourth-quarter earnings call, saying that more than 500 million people use groups every month.
Zuckerberg also said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek that groups could be the focus of one of the standalone mobile applications being created by Facebook's new Facebook Creative Labs initiative.
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I enjoy Drive time; Haji Zareef's show in Ramadan & the live Naat programmes
What is your favourite Food:
Daal, Chawaal – Curry and rice
What are your ambitions in life:
Alhamdulilah, I'm content.
If you were given 10 million how would you spend it:
On projects that were Sadaqa Jaria for myself and my parents.
If you were written about in the newspaper on the front page, what would be the headline:
I cant think – hopefully for something good!
What makes you angry:
How would you describe yourself in 3 words:
Problem Solver
What is the best advice you have given and received:
Learn how to forgive yourself and others
If you could give the world 1 piece of advice what would it be:
Be tolerant and just – what goes round comes round!
If you could choose any one in recent times who would you pick as mentor:
My Honourable Sheikh – Maulana Sheikh Nazim Adil Haqqani Qibrisa Rabbani rahim Allah
If you could witness any event past present or future what would it be:
To have the honour of being in the company of our beloved Messenger (saw)
Why should people like you volunteer at the radio:
Volunteering is Sadaqa Jaria! Not only can you share your knowledge, skills and expertise with others but at the same time you can gain reward. Insha'Allah


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Monday, February 15th at 6:30pm: Lyndhurst City Hall
"We will be having a peaceful protest before attending the city hall meeting at 7:30pm."
Not much big for news usually happens in Lyndhurst, Ohio which is normally a quiet suburb east of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County.
However, when something big happens for news, and especially if it is seriously disconcerting, the residents of the city and beyond need to become aware of it.
I am writing about the decision that Lyndhurst's mayor and city council members are planning to implement in their quest to cull the deer that roam in the city. The deer lost their natural habitat when Legacy Village in Lyndhurst was built.
Referencing some links that will help explain this whole situation and the gory details of the barbaric methods used on the deer in Lyndhurst and how they will be forced to endure agonizing injuries in cages before being outright killed by humans:
Lyndhurst Deer Advocates on Facebook
Lyndhurst Deer Advocates Website


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One of my favourite Chinese New Year goodies. This is one of my secret recipe and the best jerky that I have ever tasted. My husband and I very addicted with this savoury snacks. Whether you make it as a surprise finger food for business or your upcoming party. you and your guests will love this jerky and can't stop eating it!
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp clear honey
2-5 tbsp fish sauce, optional
2 tbsp mirin or rice wine
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp chinese five spice
2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp fermented bean curd (Shanghai)
500g lean pork mince
3 tbsp fermented bean curd sauces + 3-5 tbsp honey or golden syrup for brushing
1) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with a spoon for cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until ready to use.
2) Place marinade pork minced on parchment paper and up with another paper and easy to roll to a thin layer as you desire. gently brush the top and down side with fermented bean curd sauces.
3) Transfer sheets of meat to a large pan and bake in a 200°C oven for 20 minutes. Spoon off and discard the sauce or the meat oil and put back to the oven until reaches the time. Cut into 4 pieces and brushing honey or golden syrup on it.
4) Increase oven temperature to 220°C, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Flip slices of jerky over with a pair of tongs. brushing honey or golden syrup again. Return pan to the oven for another 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Total Baking Time: 35 minutes
Helpful Tips:
1) Please understand that everyone's oven work differently. You should also check the temperature of your oven. I used BEKO OIM22300X.
2) For guaranteed results it's important to follow exactly this recipe and baking at the right temperature is important. It's recommended to use an oven thermometer.
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The Cool-est names in Iowa
May I suggest the most exotic vacation imaginable, sightseeing in exotic locales like Jamaica, Holland, Madrid, Delhi, East Puru, Manilla, Rome, Macedonia, the Orient, Berlin, Cairo, Brazil, Columbia, Florence, Denmark, Jordan, Lebanon, Santiago, Yorkshire, Kingston, Moscow, and of course, what journey would be complete without stopping in Key West for a Margarita?
Impossible, you say? Who could afford such a far-reaching trip?
That's where you would be mistaken.
I'm here to tell you that you could do it in a couple of highly-caffeinated days without benefit of an airplane.
Because all of these are small towns in Iowa.
Think about it... take a three-day weekend. Take a selfie of yourself with each town's highway sign, and you can spend the rest of your life bragging about your amazing travels.
And my bosses thought I was just out driving around aimlessly, avoiding work. I was actually researching this column for all of these years. And, um, avoiding work.
I do keep a notebook in the car, jotting down interesting places and things I see around our state, places I need to go back and check out someday.
Driving the rural roads of Iowa can seem like standing still at times. Uniform cornfields stretching for as far as a person can see in any direction. Hey, didn't I pass that same cow, faded A&W drive-in sign, or Casey's gas station, an hour ago?
But the state also has its share of creativity, it seems. Imagine the dashing hopes that founders of tiny places like Persia, Prussia, Macedonia and Jerico must have had as they dredged names from glorious world history for their humble little villages on the plains.
They also sought to reinvent places that perhaps they longed to see - New London, New Vienna, New Virginia, New Boston. None quite surpassed the old ones.
For classical theater fans, there is indeed a Stratford, Iowa, and an Avon, Iowa. And for good measure, a little unincorporated place named Bard.
You could tour the country, sort of, without even leaving the confines of the Hawkeye State. Visit Mount Vernon, Brooklyn, Battle Creek, Akron, Denver, Delaware, Fredericksburg, Harper's Ferry.
See Nevada, Toledo, Washington, Wyoming, Worthington, West Point, Oakland, Albany, Plymouth, Bangor or Maine and California (Junction). Journey to lovely Bloomington, Brownsville, Bridgeport, Charlston, Jacksonville, Harvard, Miami, Montgomery, New York, Nashville, Raleigh, Racine, Terra Haute, Utica, Durango, Little Rock, etc. etc. All names of places in Iowa.
Originality wasn't always the strong suit of community founders. There are two Hanovers, two Xenias, two Poplars, two Lebanons, two Hagertys, two Big Rocks, and imagine the poor post office sorter who has to deal with the fact that there is a Blackhawk, Iowa and a Black Hawk, Iowa.
In other cases, names of communities went a bit overboard on the grandiose scale. I'm guessing unincorporated Cathedral Square has no cathedral, and Castle Hill has no castles. Lourdes, Iowa sounds impressive, as does Luxemborg (though they forgot the "u").
I count 12 "Saint" town names, which should make Iowans a heavenly bunch.
Some are just plain inexplicable. We have a Pacific City, though we are nearly as far as you can get from an ocean. We have an Ozark, though we are a couple states removed from that mountain range. Montezuma, Iowa, is quite a stretch from the ancient Aztec empire, though to be on the safe side, I wouldn't drink the water.
Choosing my favorite Iowa town identities is no easy task. There are some pretty imaginative choices out there, huddled along the sides of gravel roads with no names.
Gravity, Iowa is an awesome town ID. Their motto? You guessed it, "We're Down to Earth."
Thor is a must-visit for all of us Nordic-Americans. If you need a quick smile, head for What Cheer - I'm told that it once was a popular greeting, an 1800s version of "Whazzup?"
Jackson County has a little burg known as Crab Town. I wonder if they are cranky folk?
Climax and Whitebreast - make up your own jokes here, folks.
Echo and Eureka and Confidence and Prairiebell and Rising Sun are appealing, pioneer-spirit sort of names.
Motor? Quick? Crisp? Iconium? What the heck are those about?
Cloud... that's a brilliant name for a tiny unincorporated spot. Oasis - sounds like my kind of place. Surely someone has started a dive bar called The Oasis Oasis.
There is a Neptune, Iowa. Far out, man.
There's a Cricket, Iowa. Nothing bugs you in good old Cricket.
There are towns named Wolf and Wren, which are decidedly at opposite ends of the food chain.
There's a Zero, Iowa. It was a booming coal mine town in the 1880s, but today is considered a ghost town. That's right, The population of Zero is zero.
Sunshine, Iowa, has to be an ironic place in the middle of dark, -10 below February.
But my favorite town name has to be...
Cool, Iowa.
Population 2,500. Named after its first settler, Hendrix Cool, which is what I would name a rock band, if I had a rock band.
For some, a trip to the mega-malls of Des Moines, the carny-world of Adventureland or the pack of desperate gambling casinos is the best Iowa has to offer. I'd rather get off the paved roads.
There's a lot to explore. I might go to Jamaica this summer, or maybe Neptune. Or I might just hang out and be Cool.
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The magician or performer will show the audience 6 chips in different colors and an envelope and prophecy card inside. The performer or magician can foretell the audience's inner thoughts in this Chip Prophecy magic trick. Included detailed and illustrated instructions for easy to play.
This Magic Chip Prophecy is one of the most popular effects in the world! The magician freely displays six different colored chips in this Trick Chip Prophecy game.
The chips are then turned face down and mixed up by the spectator. The magician now brings attention to a small envelope which holds his prediction of the color of the chip which will be selected. He then asks a spectator to select one of the chips at random. When the envelope is opened his prediction is proven to be correct.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China's coal imports plunged 19% in November from the previous month as tighter import rules at ports curbed shipments towards the year's end.
China, the world's top coal importer, brought in 20.78 million tonnes of the fuel last month, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Sunday. That compares with 25.69 million tonnes in October and 19.15 million tonnes in November last year.
Customs officials at several ports in Guangdong, Jiangsu and Shandong province in eastern China have halted clearance for vessels carrying coal since late October, three traders told Reuters last month.
Traders and utilities also cut back sharply on purchases at the end of last year after signals from Beijing aimed at keeping total imports steady year-on-year.
In the first 11 months of 2019, China imported a total of 299.3 million tonnes of coal, already exceeding 2018's total shipments of 281.2 million tonnes.
Falling profit margins at coal mines in Indonesia, China's second-biggest supplier behind Australia, had also discouraged miners there from selling to China last month, analysts and traders said.
Last week, the state planner issued a statement urging domestic coal miners and power utilities to sign long-term contracts to ensure market supply and stabilise prices.
Benchmark coal prices for 2019 long-term contracts have been set at 535 yuan ($76) a tonne during China's winter coal trade fair this week, unchanged from 2018, two traders told Reuters.
Reporting by Muyu Xu and Dominique Patton. Editing by Lincoln Feast.
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This is a picture of Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The picture is an image from NASA generated from a Landsat satellite image and elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The city centre is located at Table Bay (at the lower left), adjacent to Table Mountain, bounded by the sea on two sides.
In Cape Town, Eyewitness News reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is calling for Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille to step down as a result of the current water crisis. Restrictions on customers' use of water – limitations on type of use by day in certain geographic areas - has reduced demand, but supply levels are now critically low.
It's frustrating to know that deployment of oNet would have helped the city deal more effectively with the challenges that they have. oNet can reduce leakage, reduce open tap demand, and provide a tool for reliable intermittent supply. Ideal when you're running short of water and a great way to delay imposing restrictions on customers, insulating them from inconvenience for as long as possible. Politically useful, if you are the Mayor. The city says it is finalising proposals for further intensified water restrictions which are bound to be unpopular.
A risk assessment and, as the Union says, contingency planning would have helped to ensure that there was drinking water for the people of Cape Town.
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saturday-6 miles on TM + lunges and squats
After a whole season of not running more than about 5 miles at a time, I'm excited to say, I'm back at it!!! I know you'll all think I'm crazy, but I think I'm going to to run the half marathon on Thanksgiving day that I ran last year with my cousin Mckae. Obviously, I'm not running it for time, but just for fun and of course so I can have all the desserts and gravy that I want ha
Friday I headed up to my sisters to play. The gorgeous weather continues!
I had my sis take some pics of my new hair with my camera. I seriously love the change, perfect for winter.
before(already had a nice natural ombre goin on)
Saturday morning I got up did some laundry, scrubbed the floors and then jumped on the treadmill. J loved playing on the chairs that I had moved to mop. It made me laugh cuz I totally remember doing that when I was young too.
During the run, I felt great! It's amazing how good it feels to run again after so much time off from speed work and long distances. I felt strong so I decided to make it a progression run so that I wasn't totally bored. I started at 5.4mph and ended at a 7.4mph(7:44 pace) with a 9:20 average pace. After the run, I felt pretty good, but the lunges and squats did me in. It's been awhile since my legs were tired, it feels good 😉
Later that afternoon(after refueling with pears<–so good right now! and yogurt) we headed to Josh's grandma's house. His aunt Laurie came to visit and I had never met her before. It was so fun to get to know her and see cousins. She brought the kids these cute frogs and candy. J wanted a 'silly' picture with it.
Whitney, Lee Ann, Me, Laurie, Grandpa and Grandma
We went on a walk to take a family pic and there was a beautiful duck pond. The boys loved it! That night Josh and I had a church meeting so J got to play with Grandma and papa.
Sunday after church I had my parents and Bree over for dinner. I finally had my mom teach me how to make gravy and I can't wait to practice a few more times. Gravy, it's serious business over here.
Then we played Yahtzee and Josh dominated! And yes, J is licking the mixer to the cookies I made. Don't judge. . .
Happy Monday!!
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Ribbed Metal Finials: Set of 2
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Measures 2.75" long x 1.25" wide.


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During last night's Love Island we were treated to a guest appearance from Stormzy.
The Grime artist took the time to dial in for a video call with the boys, offering them tips on how to improve their rapping skills ready for the night's talent show.
And it's safe to say that RUN KMC were pretty excited…
'Oh my days! Oh my days! What the f***?!', said Kem, who just couldn't believe it.
'Obviously Stormzy is a big name, but we're also a big name so it's just like seeing a friend,' he discussed in the Beach Hut.
'He's a fan of us and we're a fan of him and we share the love,' agreed fellow 'rap artist' Chris.
Stormzy addressed the lads on their performance: 'I came to give you some advice about the raps…'
'You feeling it?' asked Chris.
'Yeah I'm feeling it,' the grime artist replied, 'but do you know what, you can't use your phones – that's the only thing.'
'Mate, sometimes you need your phone!' Kem protested.
Meanwhile in the bedroom, Olivia Attwood and Amber Davies overheard the conversation from the practice room.
During a former challenge Olivia had discovered that Stormzy had tweeted his feelings about her relationship with Chris. In the famous tweet, Stormzy had declared that Chris was too good for Liv, so it's not really surprising that she looked pretty unsettled to hear his voice echoing through the villa.
'Is that Stormzy?' she whispered to Amber.
Joining the rest of the gang in front of the FaceTime call, Liv approached the screen: 'Oh hey, babe!'
Laughing with his head in his hands, Stormzy seemed to find the awkward moment pretty funny.
He laughed: 'Yo, Liv! Ahh… Oi Liv, no hard feelings man, no hard feelings!'
'Think he was a little bit awkward to see me, just a touch,' Liv later said in the Beach Hut.
Back to business, Stormzy addressed the whole gang: 'So I've got to give you lot some advice for the talent show, boys you lot can't have your phones in your hands.'
'We're going to lose the phones, we'll smash it, we'll give you a shout out… Oi, my heads gone,' a starstruck Chris responded.
'You lot just got to get out there and kill it, that's it, that's all I can say,' Stormzy waved goodbye to the islanders.
And viewers were just as excited at Stormzy's appearance, with many Tweeting that it was one of their favourite moments of the series:
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'stormzy appearing on love island then kem and chris spitting mad bars is the best television i've ever seen [sic],' one fan praised, and another agreed: 'The best thing to ever happen to love island this year was bringing in stormzy.'
'Honestly I'd pay to see Chris and stormzy couple up,' a hopeful viewer shared.
Well played, producers!
Now we'll just keep our fingers crossed for a RUN KMC and Stormzy collaboration when the lads leave the villa…
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text: Will my 4×4 be covered by Florida insurance when off-road? June 17, 2020 Many hunters will take their vehicle out on some off-road trails. Mostly you will want to use a JEEP or tough 4 wheel drive vehicle. Some use these off-road trails for some fun. For example, some participate in hill climbs and mudding, while others take their vehicle to their hunting stand. Let's say you take your vehicle out on a trail one day, and you happen to roll it causing extensive damage. Will you be covered? As long as your vehicle is licensed for the road, then you should be covered by your current auto insurance policy. Therefore if you need coverage for your vehicle, you will need to collect car insurance quotes. Before searching online and collecting quotes, you will need to understand the different types of coverage available to you for your vehicle. By understanding these coverage types, you will be able to determine which types you will need according to https://floridainsurancequotes.net/auto-insurance/know-car-insurance-fl/. Auto Coverage Types Liability Coverage – This may be the most important type of car insurance out there. This will cover you in the event of a covered car accident and the accident is your fault. Liability coverage will be able to cover the cost of repairing any damage done to property as well as from medical bills from injuries incurred from the accident. You may find that most states will require you to have a minimum amount of coverage. It is recommended to have a liability coverage over your state's minimum. Collision coverage – If you are in a covered accident, your collision coverage will pay for the repairs needed for your car. However, if your car is totaled, then your coverage will pay the value of your car. Comprehensive coverage –This coverage comes into play when something happens to your car that is not accident related. For example damage from hitting a deer or weather damage. Personal Injury Protection – This is a must-have. Your medical bills and your passengers will be paid with this coverage type, no matter who caused the accident. Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist – Most state laws require that you are covered by auto insurance. However, there are many drivers on the road that are not covered. If an accident were to occur with a driver that's not insured, this coverage will help cover costs. Now that you know the different types of coverage, you are ready to begin your auto insurance search. Collect your car insurance quotes online now! You may browse the web and collect quotes in order to find some great rates. Remember the more effort you put into it, the better deals you will find. Don't risk your vehicle. Get your car insurance quotes online. You will be glad you did.


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One thing our feline friends are known for is being very curious. In fact, there's a specific day dedicated to kitty curiosity. January 22nd is Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! A Cameron Park, CA vet talks about Fluffy's most pressing questions below.
Why Did You Disturb My Nap?
Cats certainly spend a lot of time sleeping. However, most of the time, Fluffy isn't sound asleep at all. She's usually still listening to what's going on around her. That's why if you call your pet's name when she's napping, she may flick her tail or move her ears in response. Her Furry Majesty will still be annoyed if you move her mid-nap, though.
What's In There?
Your nosy feline pal will happily snoop through any closets or cupboards you leave open, and will investigate any boxes or bags you bring home. In fact, Fluffy's curious nature is one reason she has those cute whiskers. They help her figure out whether she can fit through a small space or not. (Note: this doesn't always work out very well for fat cats.)
Where Did My Toys Go?
Toys are very important to Fluffy's health and well-being. They keep her active, offer her beneficial mental stimulation, allow her to burn off excess energy in a fun way, and prevent kitty boredom. You'd think our feline friends would stop pushing their playthings under beds and couches!
Can I Sleep On That?
Kitties are always on the prowl for new napping spots. Even if Fluffy has several cozy beds, she'll still spend plenty of time snoozing on your bed, couch, chair, floor, and, well, anywhere else that looks remotely comfortable. Any time you take out a new blanket, put a load of fresh laundry into the basket, or get a new piece of furniture, your opportunistic little furball will immediately want to find out how comfortable it is.
What's Wrong With The Dog?
Our canine pals just don't make much sense to Fluffy. After all, Fido hates baths, won't use a litterbox, and actually enjoys car rides. Most perplexing of all is the fact that dogs actually do what they're told! None of this makes any sense to our feline overlords.
That may cover Fluffy's questions, but what about yours? Please contact us, your local Cameron Park, CA vet clinic, with any questions or concerns about your cat's health or care.


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Both of you are essentially gentle, with a tendency to avoid confrontation and conflict if at all possible. Loyalty to home and family run strong in both of you, and you are both rather attached to things as they are; you resist changes and are not overly fond of surprises. Security is important to you both, and you both give your friends a lot of support and help when needed. Cancer is more emotional, sensitive, and easily upset than Taurus is; Taurus is more steady and even-tempered. You are likely to get along very, very well.
On the other hand, Cancer is a good person who needs to deal with family and emotional issues. Cancer's hugs are world class and Cancer's snuggles are second to none. Cancer is naturally inclined to be touchy about some, but not all relatives, and needs to work on the family tree and make some sense of it all.
Essentially, Taurus needs to be assured that everything's O.K., safe and secure. Once that's taken care of Taurus is ready for gracious living. That is to say, Taurus need some good food, antique furniture and passion.
Cancer has moods that change about four times a day, every two and a half days, every month and every 18 or 19 years. Cancer needs to make the most of these cycles, and establish goals with corresponding deadlines. It s crucial for Taurus to be considerate of Cancer's changing moods.
It is important that Taurus acquire some mastery over the physical, practical and earthly world. Then, paradoxically, Taurus must learn to let go. Taurus will only find security by acquiring a sense of self that is separate from possessions. Actually, it's not so much about what you possess Taurus, but about not being in "survival jeopardy."
Cancer is not necessarily the most direct individual. Security is something Cancer is always aware of. Usually it's a top priority. Cancer is definitely strong and protective of turf.
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The Rat and Dragon are a couple made in heaven. As lovers they will be electrifying. Even their arguments will be interesting and free of permanent damage. Their overall compatibility rating is 100%.
While in the Western World the Rat is looked upon with disgust and revulsion, he is admired and honored in much of the East for his cleverness and aptitude for acquiring things of value. In China and Japan Rats are signs of good luck and prosperity.
The Rat is a charming creature capable of captivating almost anyone. Rats are connoisseurs who take pleasure in flaunting their style. They also possess a great sense of humor. Rats can be very protective and generous to those who are loyal to them.
Rats are also quite self-serving. They have their own goals and ambitions and will not hesitate to advance them. Those outside a Rat's social circle may find them easily riled and verbally abusive. Rats do not often pass up the opportunity to debate.
Rats are very curious about everything, and are always on the hunt for new information - anything that may be of use to them in the present or future.
The Rat's biggest problem is they find it difficult to see beyond themselves. If they can find room for others they will be well on the way to true happiness.
Note that Chinese star signs are determined by your exact date of birth, and not just your birth year. For more information, read about the Chinese Zodiac »


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International Business Times reports, "What Happened To Janaye Ervin: Navy Punished, Threatened And More, Ex-Sailor Says In Exclusive Interview"
Former Navy intelligence specialist Janaye Ervin still refuses to stand for the "Star Spangled Banner."
"To be honest, I never really thought about the flag my entire life," she told International Business Times. "I had no reason to: It's just a flag," she said, "and the national anthem — I don't think I'll be saluting it or standing for it ever again."
Ervin was the sailor who, on reserve duty in September, refused to stand for the national anthem during "morning colors" at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. She shared her protest on Facebook – a post that has since been deleted – saying she couldn't stand for the anthem, given the treatment of African-Americans around the country. The Navy responded by threatening her with jail time, she said in the post, and the removal of her security clearance.
For the first time since the protest, Ervin gave her account of the incident and the subsequent fallout. In exclusive interviews with IBT this week, she also explained what inspired the protest.
"Petty Officer Janaye Ervin has fulfilled her obligation of enlistment and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy," a Navy Reserve Forces spokesperson said in response to an IBT request for comment.
A Navy brat whose grandfather, father and brother also served, Ervin never expected to be at odds with the brass. But her September protest made headlines across the country, apparently even drawing attention from Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback whose anthem protest drew both followers and harsh critics.
Ervin accuses the Navy of threatening her career, removing her from her regular post as an intelligence specialist, revoking her security clearance and assigning her to wash and wax cars as a punishment.
She was fired from her job at Leidos, a government contractor, after someone from the Navy called her employer to say her clearance was suspended, she said. Ervin told IBT the company's human resources department told her they didn't have work for her without a security clearance….
"When you join the US Armed Forces, you "Give Up Your Constitutional Rights," is what Petty Officer Ervin was told by a Navy Chief Petty Officer, who initially threatened to punish her when she refused to honor the National Anthem."
Full Article: http://www.ibtimes.com/what-happened-janaye-ervin-navy-punished-threatened-more-ex-sailor-says-exclusive-2464570
This is exactly what happened to me when I challenged the unlawful actions of my former Navy superiors. I was told by my former boss told me that "He doesn't give a damn about my Constitutional Rights," his remarks were made in the presence of the command's Judge Advocate General, (then) LCDR Mei Ling Marshall, who helped spearhead my later courts-martial trial on specious grounds of adultery.
In the later chapters of my memoir, Broken Silence, a Military Whistleblower's Fight for Justice, I provide exclusive details surrounding the events that led to my abrupt departure from the Navy, as well as threats to revoke my my security clearance.
When I last served on active duty as a former budget officer, for almost a year, I was forced to work in an extremely hostile working environment and each time I challenged the criminal actions of my superiors who were unlawfully engaging in defense contracting fraud and other corrupted activity surrounding misappropriation of Congressional mandated war funds, I was retaliated against in the worse way, subsequently landing me in prison, thus causing me to suffer egregious Human Rights violations because I continued to challenge their unlawful actions and ongoing retaliation.
In April of last year, a senior federal judge made her final ruling on my Civil Action lawsuit against Navy Secretary, Raymond Mabus, citing Whistleblower Retaliation. The Navy's only excuse for violating my Civil Rights was that they (senior members of the JAG community) "misinterpreted" the Military Whistleblower Protection Act. Really?! Go figure!!
Because this young lady decided to stand her ground, for standing up to a Navy Chief, she was severely punished. Although I don't condone any disrespect towards our country's traditions, especially if it is mandated by federal law which requires members of the Armed Forces to comply, I don't condone lying to service members either!!
During my Civil Action case, I learned that the District Court of Columbia does have jurisdiction over the military, to ensure the Constitutional Rights of service members are protected. This key information is kept from our service members who are being abused by their superiors on a daily basis. If more service members would file a petition with our federal courts system each time their Constitutional Rights are violated, it would force their superiors to honor their oaths of office.
She is absolutely correct!! There are thousands that are serving on active duty, collecting a paycheck, while turning a blind eye to injustice!!


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Shotgun Ammunition Explained – what is Birdshot?
Birdshot is a type of shotgun ammunition that is designed for hunting birds in the wild. Inside the shotgun shell contains tiny metal spheres that are all the same size. This allows them to be packed together nicely into a shell, so that many pellets can fit in there. Once the shell full of pellets is loaded into the shotgun and fired out, the pellets separate from the shell and spread outwards.
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Sellier & Bellot Shotgun Practical Sport Birdshot
I have used Sellier & Bellot Shotgun Practical Sport Birdshot during the Bayern Cup in Germany.
Ammunition is reliable, has soft recoil and inexpensive. Sold in big 250 rounds boxes.
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Shotgun Patterning
Patterning is the density of the shot in a certain area. There are certain variables that determine the shot pattern or density of the shot. What difference does it make? It makes a difference when hunting waterfowl for example, because you need to know what choke setting and shot will work the best. You will need to adapt and change settings based on the hunting situation. You want to make sure your shots are efficient, and it does not take multiple attempts to bring a bird down. Additionally, you do not want to injure several birds by scattering shot everywhere, you want to bring the targeted one down. Your pattern must be dense enough at the range you are shooting at to have the impact needed for a kill shot.
Shot Pattern Testing
Tools and materials needed include a pencil, roll of white construction paper at least 40 inches wide, staple gun or thumb tacks, tape measure, and a piece of string 15 inches long.
Testing your shot pattern allows you to select your choke setting and choose the right ammunition without having to waste time and resources while in a hunting situation. Testing your shot pattern is straightforward but does require attention to detail and some time. You will also need a secure area where you can safely fire your weapon.
Typically, the testing is conducted at 40 yards, which is probably the maximum range for most bird hunting. If you are testing for sheet shooting you can test at 25yards. Test several guns and different types of ammunition to find the best fit.
You will need a pattern board and you can use two posts set in the ground 4 foot apart. Secure a backboard of plywood or even heavy cardboard between the posts so that a 35 to 40 inch piece of white paper can be attached. You want a background that will easily show the shot pattern. Once you have the white paper attached to the backboard measure off 40 yards (120ft), it is 40 yards to the muzzle end.
Take one shot at the 40-yard line, and then remove the sheet and attach another and shoot again. Do this three times. Shoot as you would if you were hunting, in other words, you will not have a bench to shoot from while pheasant hunting.
Once you have the three shot pattern sheets take a pencil and thumb tack the 15-inch piece of string to the center of the shot pattern. Then holding the other end of the string with the pencil, draw a 30-inch circle around the shot pattern. Now simply count the shots inside the circle on each paper to ensure consistency.
Make sure you have noted the weapon and ammunition you used and the choke setting for each pattern. To be consistent make sure you shoot each weapon and ammunition at least three times so you can establish an average pattern.
Having a decoy or even a life-sized cutout of your target bird is helpful, so you can determine that if the shot pattern were on the bird would it hit the vital organs. You have to be able to envision the pattern on the paper hitting your target with enough density to bring the target down.
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The effective range or kill range is not the same thing as the actual range of the round. When out hunting you certainly do not want to waste rounds firing at targets too far away. If you are using buckshot, it may only wound the animal you are firing at and the animal may not ever bleed out. First, however make sure you know what your pattern is at various ranges. Buckshot at 35 yards is probably the effect range for deer hunting. You can of course strike the target at greater distances 50 to 75 yards but you are not as likely to have a kill shot.
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Purchased some shotshell reloading supplies. Bought smokeless powder, shotshells with primers and slugs. Will start reloading soon. Need to buy several more tools and some other shotshell components.
Can't wait to start reloading!
Turkish Yavascalar Shotgun Ammunition
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Very nice shotgun ammunition which I tested in Hungary on World Shotgun Championship. Yavascalar birdshot has very low recoil which makes it perfect for competition. Also, the price is very low, so if you can find it where you live, I recommend you to try it out.
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Smooth and Rifled Barrels
Your ammunition choice depends on what you are shooting at. A shotgun shell or sometimes referred to as a "shot shell" is loaded with either shot or a slug. Most shotgun loads are designed to be fired from a smooth bore, in other words the barrel is not rifled. There are however, dedicated shotguns with rifled barrels that are more accurate, but making it unsuitable for firing shot. Shot would simply wear the rifling away and this of course will defeat the purpose of the rifled barrel. There are shells for self-defense and various shells for hunting game. Shot is traditionally for bird and small game whereas slugs and buckshot are for larger game.
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The fly has the Temple Dog style wing, but kind of in dual form. The body is not smothered by too much palmered hackle fibers and the electrical energy coming off these makes them appear to come with batteries (did I write that?). The fly looks to be pretty aerodynamic and the color combo's would be interesting. The wing would not tangle with the stinger hook and the sparkle dubbing puts out light as well.
The flies originator is Charles St. Pierre, the owner of Northwest Speycasting near Seattle, Washington. I shot these just setting on some paper w/ the little Pentax Optio W60 (my tuck in my pocket fishing camera). I didn't pull out the Macro lens with better lighting for the best affect…to do justice to the patterns. You get the idea. Arctic Fox, Goat or Temple Dog for the wing will work. Batteries not included.


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