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Growing and planting your own fresh fruits and vegetables is an enjoyable activity, especially in a forever summer season in Malaysia.
Yet for homeowners who have limited or small spaces, do not despair. We have just the tips covered for you aspiring, amateur gardeners out there.
1. Organizing your space
The most important thing to consider when you want to plant indoors is the amount of space you have in your home. But sometimes, it is not about how big your place is but how you can customize it to save space. Here are some ways you can plant indoors when you live in a small house or an apartment:
- Container Gardening
It is the basis of all types of gardening. You can plant almost any plant you want if you have a container. It is also very space-efficient and easy for the plants to move around for sunlight.
- Vertical Gardening
Don't have much floor space? Go vertical. Consider vertical gardens if you don't have an outdoor space or wide window sills.
- Hanging Planter
Hanging your plants is also a great way to save space. You can also save the earth and your budget by recycling.
Don't forget to place them where the sunlight hits. A few hours of morning sun is enough for the plants so find a spot where the morning sun hits.
2. Start growing with easy plants
Yes, once you have the small space available, you will be tempted to plant every variety possible for your upcoming Sunday brunch.
However, slow down, take a deep breath and start small by building your garden slowly. In Malaysia, there are certain fruits and vegetables you can grow in its forever summer season.
So choose wisely what kind of plants would suit you best for your future cooking plan.
Here are some vegetables that are easy to grow at home:
3. Choosing the right soil & watering daily
Choosing your soil is the most important step when it comes to growing any crops as it will determine the success of your crops.
You can grow almost any plants easily if you water them daily and get your soil right. A great way to know whether your plant needs more water is to simply put a finger in the soil to check its moisture level. Remember it's the roots that need water, so always make sure the water reaches the roots and not only the upper soil.
4. Weed regularly
It is also very important to remove weeds from your garden regularly. Weeds are annoying and are very competitive with you are growing crops for nutrition, water and sunlight, especially when you have small space to work with. One thing to remember is to never compost them after removing weeds because there are seeds stuck to the roots and you might reseed them when you use the compost.
5. Start a compost system at home
When growing your own food in limited spaces, be aware of how it can affect your home. The best fertilizer for your crops is none other than compost as it reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and its benefits the soil. Instead of throwing away your food scraps and yard waste, they should be composted. This will also cut down the cost you invest in the chemical fertilizers.
Here are Three Basic Ingredients for all composting:
- Brown – These are materials such as dead leaves, branches and twigs.
- Green – These are vegetable waste, fruit scraps and coffee grounds
- Water – You need to have the right amount of water, greens and browns for compost development
Here are also some things you should not compost because they will create odour problems and will attract pests such as rodents and flies:
- Dairy products
- Fats, grease, lards or oils
- Meat or Fishbones
- Pet Wastes
Be proud of your home and decorate the walls with the colours of your life!
And with IQI and IQI Concept, we have a dedicated team to help you find that inspiration within.


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Snowflake Cross Stitch Set E
A little kit to sit and stitch!
Mini pack includes instruction card, needle, black and white thread & white aida fabric and is available in six designs. Frame it, make into a pin cushion, hang from your tree...
Perfect for any age group, and as a gift.

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RCMP FSOC target dark web drug trafficking operation
Federal Serious and Organized Crime
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Earlier this month, officers from the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) executed search warrants at two residences, arrested three people and located and dismantled a gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) processing lab as a result of a year-long investigation into dark web drug trafficking in Nanaimo, BC.
In January 2019, RCMP FSOC began project EPateriform, an investigation into online drug trafficking using the dark web and bitcoin exchanges. The project targeted a prolific dark web vendor known as
AlwaysOvrWeight. Using conventional and non-conventional techniques, RCMP FSOC narrowed the dark web vendor's location to Nanaimo BC. RCMP FSOC determined
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Over the course of the exhaustive, year-long investigation, investigators gathered evidence to support allegations that
AlwaysOvrWeight was facilitating the online sale and shipment of a wide variety of drugs including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, GHB, psilocybin (mushrooms), ketamine and fentanyl to Canadians. The investigators also gathered evidence to identify persons working behind the
AlwaysOrvWeight moniker.
On February 04, 2020 RCMP FSOC, with the assistance of RCMP Federal Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response Team (CLEAR), executed a search warrant at a residence in the 3900-block of Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo BC. A GHB processing lab along with evidence of drug packaging and trafficking, was found inside. On the same day, RCMP FSOC searched a residence in the 6100-block of Kiara Place in Nanaimo BC wherein evidence of drug trafficking using the dark web was located. Three Nanaimo residents were also arrested. No charges have yet been laid as the investigation remains on-going.
RCMP FSOC would like to extend its gratitude to Canada Post and officers from the Nanaimo and Powell River RCMP Detachments for their co-operation and support in advancing the EPateriform investigation.
Inspector Tim Arseneault said
Our determined investigators used ingenuity and innovative techniques to remove the anonymity of the internet from online drug traffickers
This marks the success of a challenging project. The RCMP in BC will continue to work to enhance public safety for all Canadians; in the real and virtual world. adds Superintendent Richard Bergevin of RCMP FSOC.
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Lakers A Grade snare T20 titleBy Yarrawonga Chronicle
The Yarrawonga Mulwala Cricket Club have won their second T20 WDCA title after a 7 wicket win against defending champs Greta.
Played at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 7pm, the Lakers were put into the field and dominated the contest from the very first ball. Such was the dominance that the Lakers claimed the first two wickets without Greta scoring.
Angus McMillan and Will Sharp applied enormous pressure upfront and McMillan took 2 for 14 from his four overs; giving McMillan 7 wickets for the tournament after he claimed 5 for 7 in the Lakers qualifying win against Delatite.
Sharp had figures of 1 for 20 off his four overs.
Such is the T20 game that runs need to be scored quickly, but pressure by the bowling team causes panic.
Matt McCabe bowling superbly with tight length and claimed 2 for 8 off his 4 overs, while Corey McIntosh bowled to a plan and took 1 for 14 off 3.2 overs to have Greta all out for 80 off 19.2 overs.
Lakers Coach Brendan Lewis struck regularly to finish with 3 for 22.
The Lakers took to the batting crease knowing 4 runs per over would get them to the total of 80.
However, openers Josh Lawrence and Matt Casey upped the run rate from the first ball and cruised to 0 for 29 after just five overs.
Light rain forced the players from the field at this point and after an hour delay and closing in on 10pm at night the Lakers returned to continue their batting innings.
Upon resumption 1 run was added before Lawrence was dismissed for 24 runs and incoming batsman Ben Irvine was dismissed without scoring.
But Casey and Zach Moore added 19 in an important partnership before Moore was dismissed with the score on 50.
Captain Reid Clarke joined Casey and with excellent poise and placement the pair had a 32 run undefeated partnership to see the Lakers post the winning score of 3 for 82 after just 15.2 overs and thus claim the T20 title; their second following victory with the first coming in 2017/2018 season.
The T20 winning team was: Reid Clarke (Captain), Josh Lawrence, Matt Casey, Ben Irvine, Zach Moore, Brendan Lewis (Playing Coach), Angus McMillan, Corey McIntosh Will Sharp, Brock McCabe and Matt McCabe with Stephen Hicks (Scorer).


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This card set includes two of each of our favorite duck cards. Use this adorable card set to send your favorite duck themed cards to an waterfowl enthusiast.
Size: A6 Card Size - 4 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches
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Please Support Us with a Gift Today
Your tax-deductible donation provides nourishing meals for individuals in our community facing a health crisis and healthcare workers at our local hospitals.
Through June we are participating in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity Program. For every dollar you donate now to Healing Meals through this program, we will receive a 15% contribution from Travelers, which makes a meaningful difference!
A message from our Founder & CEO, Sarah Leathers:
The warmth and kindness felt in the Healing Meals kitchen are felt by all who enter. With your help, we will continue to provide nourishing, healing meals to clients at their most vulnerable time while we empower our youth to become leaders and role models for a healthier world.
Each week we provide over 400 meals for families in a health crisis, but sadly, there are many more families who need our support.
One of our clients recently shared the impact our meals and loving support has had on her family: "I received my first delivery yesterday afternoon by two very welcoming Delivery Angels. What a beautiful package of food and a lovely card. I sampled a couple of things and all were wonderful. What a wonderful service. I truly feel this food will be an important part of my healing process."
Your contribution will make a meaningful difference for families that have been waiting for our support!
With deep gratitude!
Sarah Leathers
Founder & CEO
Healing Meals Community Project
In-Kind Donations
As a community based non-profit we strive to have as many individuals involved as possible. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. But we also realize that not everyone can be with us to support our work.
Would you like to give us an in-kind gift? We welcome any and all ideas; a few current needs include:
- Goods: gift cards, commercial kitchen equipment, office supplies
- Services: photocopy and mail services
- Expertise: website & social media marketing/development
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The Excelsior Chamonix occupies a peaceful location on the edge of town and really showcases the natural beauty of the area with stunning views of Mont Blanc. This friendly hotel provides a cosy atmosphere, well equipped bedrooms and benefits from its own panoramic restaurant and superb spa.
Tranquil Location | Restaurant | Bar | Terrace | Spa & Wellness Centre | Jacuzzi | Hammam | Sauna | WiFi
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The Excelsior Chamonix Hotel and Spa occupies a peaceful location on the edge of town and really showcases the natural beauty of the area with stunning views of Mont Blanc. Built in early nineteenth-century style, this friendly hotel has a cosy atmosphere whilst still offering plenty of modern facilities. For those keen to get out on the slopes, the ski bus stops right outside the hotel and there are also shuttles to the resort centre.
The recently renovated rooms at the Excelsior Chamonix are of a chic contemporary style with warm colour tones and wonderful views. All come equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathrooms with bathrobes and heated towel rack, Pure Altitude hospitality products and complimentary WiFi.
The hotel's Envergure Restaurant combines panoramic views with refined and generous cuisine. The head chef really places an emphasis on local producers, respect for the seasons and fresh ingredients to produce dishes with his own unique yet delicious touches.
Guests to the Excelsior Chamonix can discover the nature-orientated Pure Altitude Spa, where the soothing rituals and treatments take inspiration from the essential elements and herbal products from the high mountains. The wellness facilities include a traditional sauna and steam rooms, ice fountain and an outdoor pool with views of Mont Blanc, for summer use.
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'The capital of the Alps' and off-piste mecca. Sitting at the base of Mont Blanc, Chamonix has six large ski areas spread across the Chamonix valley.
It is a very lively nightlife resort and a plethora of restaurants.
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If you book your flights with us you can book a shared or private transfer from the airport to the resort as part of your booking. Even if you don't book flights through us we can organise transfers for you - just give us a call on +44 (0) 208 877 8882.
We know how valuable your skiing time is to you so that is why we can to pre-book your lift passes for you, to save you the time and hassle of doing it once in resort. And most importantly, no additional charge or hefty currency bank charges! The lift passes will be ready and waiting for you in your chalet/hotel/apartment, so you can hit the slopes immediately... You can book these at any time after you've booked. Call us on +44 (0)20 8877 8888.
The last thing you want to do at the start of your holiday is queue up in a crowded ski hire shop. We understand this and that is why we offer to pre-book all your equipment so that it is ready and waiting for you. You can either collect it from the shop yourself or some shops even offer a chalet fitting service, where all the equipment will be brought around to the chalet, thus avoiding the ski hire shop completely. Call us on +44 (0)20 8877 8888.
Ski school can be a real hassle to organise so let us do all the hard work for you. We have built relationships with the top ski schools in most ski resorts and we can book lessons for all ability levels, both private and group lessons. For Christmas, New Year, Russian New Year and February Half Term, we strongly advise pre-booking your lessons as soon as possible as the group lesson and private lesson slots get booked up very quickly. You can book lessons at any time after you've booked. Call us on +44 (0)20 8877 8888 or fill in the Ski-School Request Form
Transfers from the airport to your accommodation and vice versa is available through Powder White. If you need transfers arranged, please contact us on +44 (0)20 8877 8888 or fill in the Transfer Request Form
Is not included and, on chalet bookings, will be added to your confirmation invoice. Local Tourist Tax for Hotels & Apartments is payable directly to the supplier in resort.
Each chalet booking requires a deposit of between £250 & £500 which is held as security against any damages, breakages or monies owing to Powder White. Details of this will be shown on your Confirmation Invoice and further information can be found in our Terms section. Apartment Residences vary so please enquire at time of booking.
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Powder White is an Independent Tour Operator offering you an informative, personal and tailor-made service. Our friendly Sales Executives are here to help, so if you have any questions, need further information, or if you have specific requirements you'd like to discuss with us, please feel free to just get in touch and we will do everything we can to find the perfect skiing holiday for you.
Why not give one of our friendly ski experts a call?
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We are operating in an era of automation everywhere. Nowadays, most organizations and people strive to minimize, speed up, and make their work efforts more efficient with the help of various tools. In today's digital economy, software development teams can't afford to rely on anything less than the best tools and the latest software development practices. This way, they can deliver quality software faster.
Why Use Software Testing Tools?
Data from the 9th edition of the World Quality Report shows that test automation is helping businesses speed up decision making. Automated software testing provides developers with tools and methods to determine the quality of their software and what improvements are needed. It is a step ahead of manual testing, so it saves time and human effort to a greater extent. More importantly, it leaves no room for error in testing.
For instance, if you are developing an Android cleaner or Windows error solutions, software testing tools will help you assess whether your software perform properly, meet development team goal, is usable, and meet overall requirements.
One of the key features of software testing tools is integration with software development solutions and other software testing tools. For easier monitoring and analyzing of test activities and results, most solutions have some form of reporting and a dashboard. Some may even have pre-defined KPI and metrics.
Best Tools for Software Testing
The increased demand for automation in the software testing industry has resulted in the emergence of numerous software testing tools, thus providing users with a plethora of choices. Taking into account this situation, we have compiled the best 5 tools for software testing.
1. Selenium
Apart from being one of the best open-source software testing tools, it is arguably the most popular one. Many consider it as the industry standard for testing web applications. Selenium is a testing framework that can help you test applications across various browsers and platforms, such as macOS, Windows, and Linux.
This tool is popular, and for a reason. For testers and developers who are experienced in scripting and programming, Selenium offers them the flexibility that is lacking in most software testing tools. Moreover, it is an open-source tool, so you don't have to worry about upfront costs.
Selenium has evolved considerably since its first release in 2004. Currently, it has several components, including Selenium WebDriver and Selenium IDE. Selenium WebDriver helps testers to develop applications that support dynamic web pages, while Selenium IDE is used primarily for generating quick bug reproduction scripts.
The tool is ideal for users who possess advanced programming skills. You will find this testing tool valuable if you can write tests in the following programming languages:
- Java
- Python
- Ruby
- Perl
- Groovey
2. TestComplete
TestComplete is a functional software testing platform that offers different solutions to automate testing for web, desktop, and mobile applications. This test automation tool from SmartBear allows testers to use VBScript, JavaScript, Python, and C++ to write test scripts.
One of its unique features is that it has an object recognition engine that detects dynamic interface elements. For that reason, this tool is ideal for testing applications that have frequently changing user interfaces.
Just like Selenium, TestComplete is compatible with different platforms. Here is an overview of its key features:
- GUI testing
- Test visualizer
- Test recording and playback
- Scripted testing
3. Ranorex
Ranorex Studio is an all-in-one testing tool for web, desktop, and mobile applications. This tool is quite popular among beginners, thanks to its codeless click-and-go interface. It is also a robust tool for experts with a full IDE.
One good thing about this tool is that it can integrate it with Selenium Grid to allow for distributed testing, on top of parallel test executions. Other than this, it also integrates with tools like TestRail, JIRA, Travis, Jenkins, CI, Git, and more. That is why over 4000 organizations worldwide rely on Ranorex to test their applications.
4. Katalon Studio
Katalon Studio is a powerful, cross-platform automation solution for testing web, API, and mobile applications. It comes with a rich feature set and supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux.
This tool is easy to deploy, completely free, and more importantly, has an active community of over 100,000 testers who have created useful guides and tutorials. This wealth of knowledge alone makes learning Katalon Studio effortless.
Leveraging on Appium and Selenium frameworks, Katalon Studio can integrate with a variety of other tools, such as Slack, qTest, Git, JIRA, and more. But what makes it stand out is that it supports both non-programmers and experienced programmers.
5. Telerik Test Studio
Test Studio is a comprehensive software testing solution that is well suited for performance, load, GUI, and API testing. Besides manual testing capabilities, it offers robust functional exploratory testing, UI testing, load testing, mobile testing, performance testing, and testing in Visual Studio.
Its main features include support for coding languages like VB.NET and C#, point-and-click test recorder, continuous integration with source control, and central object repository. On top of this, the tool offers a variety of compatibilities, including:
- Scripting language support – AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET, WPF, Silverlight, and MVC
- Record and playback
- Integration with Visual Basic Studio (both 2010 and 2012)
- Manual testing
- Cross-browser testing
- Integration with bug tracking tools
Software testing has matured significantly over the last few years. Modern software testing tools are more polished, versatile, and can support a solid testing strategy. When shopping for the best software testing tool, your current needs should guide your choice of the tool. You should also focus on potential improvements and trends, but don't let the popularity of a potential tool to influence your decision making.
There are many other quality software testing tools available in the market, but the above are our top selection. Make sure to check Software Tested to get more details about software testing products, PC repair software, Mac and PC cleaning software, and other Windows error solutions.


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Salsa Factory was founded in 2008 by Valentin and Simona and in a very short time their school created its own identity of bring original, talented and hard workers. In 2010, after winning Salsa National Championships in Romania, they got into the top 10 in the world in Salsa and Bachata in San Diego, USA, achieving 7th place in Salsa and 5th place in Bachata.
Simona moved to Puerto Rico in 2011, but Salsa Factory continues to grow with Valentin and his new instructors including Raluca, his wife, where they continue to teach and perform around the world.
2018 Classes
11:45 – 12:45 Bachata Intermediate: Leading and following
14:15 – 15:15 Salsa On1 Intermediate: Crazy Hands
10:30 – 11:30 Bachata Intermediate: Dominican Bachata
11:45 – 12:45 Salsa On1 Advanced: Musicality in Partner-work
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Caballeros de Yuma host family-friend floatdown July 2
YUMA, ARIZONA – With Yuma's riverfront having been transformed over the last decade, a local civic group has decided to relaunch another old tradition for this July 4th weekend – a mass community "float" down the gentle waters of Colorado River through the historic crossing.
But where the old Colorado River Float Down of the 1970s and '80s devolved into something of a water-borne fraternity party, the Caballeros de Yuma envision their Territorial River Regatta as a "family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy," said event chairman Jonathon Lines.
"The Colorado River is an amazing community resource," Lines added. "Floating along with your friends and family on a sunny day is the perfect way to enjoy it and celebrate the holiday."
He emphasizes that the stretch of the Colorado running through Yuma is perfect for folks of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. "This is nice, slow, shallow water," Lines said. "The joke around here is that if you tip over, all you have to do is stand up."
Set to launch at 9 a.m. July 2 at the confluence of the Gila and Colorado rivers just east of downtown Yuma, the regatta will welcome both individual tubes and floats up to 8 feet x 8 feet in size, which can be decorated according to any theme to compete for three special prizes.
Floaters will debark at West Wetlands Park, just west of downtown, where the Caballeros will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and commemorative T-shirts. Depending on river flows and other conditions, the float usually takes about three hours, but all river and regatta services will end at 3 p.m. And if tubing doesn't float your boat, the City's Parks & Rec department will host a kids' fishing derby at West Wetlands from 7-10 a.m. that morning. Information on the derby and other City of Yuma holiday events is available at 928-373-5243 or at www.yumaaz.gov .
Yuma River Tubing is participating in the float, so if you need a tube and shuttle transportation, go to www.yumarivertubing.biz, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 928-750-0247.
All participants in the Territorial River Regatta must register individually ($5 cost), sign a release and wear a numbered wristband. All floaters under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian's signature on their registration form; those younger than 15 also must be accompanied on the river by a parent or guardian. ID is required, no glass allowed on the river or at West Wetlands Park, and participants are encouraged to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, to use sunscreen and to carry and drink plenty of water. Get the registration form and rules online at www.territorialriverregatta.com or call the event hotline at 928-276-4803.
Lines is optimistic that the revived float will draw a healthy crowd, though probably fewer than the 7,000-8,000 it drew at its earlier high water mark. "When word hit the streets that the float was back, the Cab office started fielding calls daily. I think we'll make a splash."
Assisting the Caballeros in sponsoring what they hope will be an annual event are the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Game & Fish, Yuma Visitors Bureau, Rural Metro and City of Yuma police, fire and parks & rec departments.
The Caballeros de Yuma, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that has been welcoming visitors and sponsoring special events in the Yuma area since 1962. Its Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival (Nov. 18-20, 2011) and Midnight at the Oasis classic car show (March 2-4, 2012) are among Yuma's premiere annual events. For more information, call 928-343-1715, email email@example.com or visit www.caballeros.org.
Yuma Visitors Bureau markets the Yuma area within the travel and tourism industry and to the general public. Direct travel spending in Yuma County totaled more than $577 million in 2009 and supported nearly 6,000 jobs. Travel spending in the county also generated more than $36 million in state and local taxes. For more information, including summer specials at area hotels, call 800-293-0100 or visit www.visityuma.com .
Media contact: Ann Walker, 928-376-0100 (office), 928-210-9044 (cell), firstname.lastname@example.com
Visitor Information Center: 1-800-293-0071
The Yuma Visitors Bureau is always happy to assist members of print, digital and broadcast media, either on assignment or pitching an idea with a Yuma angle.
Visit Yuma team can suggest itineraries and facilitate visits, or provide you with the inspired details to help nail down an assignment. We pride ourselves on always going "above and beyond."
You can download background and "anytime" materials below; dated press releases appear "most recent first" at left. Call or email us for photos and B-roll video.
YVB periodically hosts group and individual press trips, and is glad to partner with other Arizona or California DMOs to coordinate a visit to several regions.
For more information, contact Linda Morgan at 928-376-0100 (office), email email@example.com. Thanks for your interest in the Yuma area.
'Anytime' releases:
Around & about - a quick Yuma overview
Brilliant! Yuma wears 'sunniest' label with pride
Last link in river restoration under way
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FORMER BBC business editor Jeff Randall is to speak at a major conference in Coventry.
He will be giving a presentation at the Coventry and Warwick-shire Chamber of Commerce's annual conference at the Ricoh Arena on June 6.
Alan Durham, a director of the Chamber of Commerce, said: "We are delighted to have him on board and I am sure he will have some very interesting stories to tell because of his dealings with all the major business players around the world.
"We will be looking to add to the panel of speakers in the next few weeks, ahead of the event in June."


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Cisco, Google join hands to offer high-speed public WiFi in India
By September 2019, 200 locations in Bengaluru will be WiFi-enabled, followed by another 300 by in the second phase.
Seamless network: 5,938 hotspots to offer free WiFi across Bengaluru
Bengalureans will soon have access to seamless internet connectivity in public places with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) shortlisting 5,938 WiFi hotspots and four agencies to provide services across the city.
Wifi on board on SpiceJet flights likely from next month
"We have also selected a service provider and as soon as government approvals come passengers will be able to use wifi on board, most probably from next month," SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh said.
ITI bags Rs 334 cr order from Rajasthan govt for wi-fi project
Telecom gear making firm is expected to establish 40,000 outdoor wi-fi access points in Rajasthan with the project having an order value of approximately Rs 334 crore
In-flight connectivity in India may happen in days: Telecom secy
On in-flight Internet tariffs, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan says that the final authority would rest on the regulator.
Easier licensing for Public Wi-Fi likely in India, telcos however oppose it
While the govt is looking to showcase Digital India by offering sops to push rollout of public Wifi before elections 2019, Indian telcos are united in crying foul
Karnataka's ambitious public Wi-Fi project stuck at BBMP's doorstep
The lack of clarity on rentals for different types of telecom infrastructure is delaying the public internet service.
You may be able to make free voice calls over public wifi networks
Besides allowing customers to remain connected in areas where mobile coverage is weak, the facility will also help telcos free up airwaves for meeting surging data demand.
DoT plans 10,000 WiFi hotspots in a month
The ambitious 'Public Open Wi-Fi' project aims to proliferate the use of Wi-Fi by offering cheap internet connectivity to people in tier-2 and 3 towns in India.
Google completes RailTel WiFi project; to focus on city WiFi projects
Google Wifi began with Mumbai Central in January 2016, and within the first year of the project, 100 of the busiest railway stations across India were brought online. In the last year and a half, 300 new stations were added.
Government to expand DigiGaon project to 700 villages this year
Govt's Digital Village or the DigiGaon initiative not only connects the village with Wi-Fi, it also assists the residents in entrepreneurship opportunities
After Delhi, Android app Linq plans to make Jaipur and Dehradun WiFi enabled
The startup, which is compliant with the WiFi Access Network Interface (WANI) TRAI aims to enable free WiFi across the country by 2023 armed with an investment of less than a rupee per person.
Trai moots public Wi-Fi access grid; submits report to telecom minister
Telecom regulator Trai has mooted a concept of open architecture-based public Wi-Fi grid to bring down the cost of the Internet by 90%.
Facebook's Express WiFi head Munish Seth steps down
Seth, currently serving the notice period, has been instrumental in driving the social networking major's Express WiFi program in India.
Now, get cheap internet along with your chai
A number of chai sellers and kirana stores across Delhi and Bengaluru have partnered with startups to provide pre-paid WiFi packs for between Re 1 and Rs 20.
Airlines may charge 30% of fare for domestic in-flight Wi-Fi
The charges for Internet connection might range from Rs 500 to Rs 1000 for 30 mins to an hour as per international standards and also taking into account the charges levied by service providers for slots on satellites
Telcos oppose new licensees for in-flight services
Trai had recommended internet access through Wi-Fi be allowed within the aircraft, adding that making calls be allowed once an aircraft reaches an altitude of 3,000 meters.


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Marc By Marc Jacobs' Final Collection Is Here
The final act of Marc Jacobs' diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs has taken a page out of one of the most beloved stories of our time. Marc by Marc Jacobs and Disney's latest collaboration "I Am Not Like Other Girls" is a holiday capsule collection based on Alice In Wonderland . The animated classic served as the inspiration for the line, which is made up of colorful and whimsical accessories, bags, and apparel.
Earlier this year, the brand announced that the more affordable Marc by Marc Jacobs will merge with the primary label. I can't think of a better way to say farewell to the beloved diffusion line than with a Disney collaboration. Both companies have a huge and loyal following, plus the Nov. 1 release date is the perfect time to start thinking of cute gifts for family and friends. Whether they're gifts for a Disney fan, a bookworm, a fashionista, or yourself, everyone will love Marc by Marc Jacobs' "I Am Not Like Other Girls" line.
The collection incorporates characters and visuals from the animated classic Alice in Wonderland . One of the standout pieces is the enchanting Domo Arigato Garden Packrat backpack, which was designed from five seconds of clips from the movie that was digitally stitched together by artist Bob Richards. This same technique was used on three different designs for the Garden Flower Coin Pouch. Tech lovers will appreciate the various iPhone 6 cases available, which feature Alice, the Cheshire Cat, and Alice's key, among others. The accessories from the collection are also clever nods to the book and film, including the Marc by Marc Jacobs This Way Hinge Cuff ($98).
Here are seven more items from the "I Am Not Like Other Girls" collection from Marc by Marc Jacobs that you'll want to get for yourself or as the perfect holiday gift:
Garden Hoodie ($278)
This is gorgeous.
Door Knob iPhone 6 case ($88)
You'll stand out in a crowd with one of these in your hand.
Domo Arigato Garden Packrat bag ($348)
It's like carrying a piece of film history on your back.
Alice Bow Beanie ($148)
Adorable yet chic.
Alice's Key iPhone 6 case ($48)
Makes a perfect companion gift to the door knob phone case.
Garden Scarf ($198)
Liven up any outfit with this versatile pop of color.
Garden Flower Coin Pouch ($88)
It's a quirky way to carry loose change.
Shop the full collection at marcjacobs.com.
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Does early treatment with alemtuzumab prevent progression?
Lead researcher: Professor Alasdair Coles
Based at: University of Cambridge
MS Society funding: £92,613
Status: Active
About the project
Currently there is no consensus on how best to analyse the effectiveness of MS therapies in the long-term. This exciting research will allow for effective assessment of long-term data from people with MS who have been treated with alemtuzumab. The aim is to provide researchers across the globe with access to data from 1991-present, so we can identify the best way of measuring effectiveness of certain treatments.
This will help to answer the question 'does early treatment with disease modifying drugs improve the prognosis for people with MS?'
Results so far
Alasdair's team has shown, for the first time, that disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can delay the development of secondary progressive MS. This happens when people with relapsing MS are treated within 5 years of when their first symptoms occur.
This is the first time that the effect of drugs on the transition from relapsing MS to secondary progressive MS has been analysed. The researchers will continue to monitor and assess people who have been or are currently being treated with alemtuzumab, to add to the growing bank of evidence.
How will it help people with MS?
This research is providing people with MS with the information they need to be able to make informed decisions about their treatment. This can help people to weigh up the effectiveness of a treatment against the potential side effects.
Gaining information about the effectiveness of early intensive treatments in relation to transitioning to progressive MS, gives people with MS better certainty about how their condition may progress.
The difference you can make?
Helping to fund research like this will enable people with MS to have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their treatment and give greater certainty about their future.
The next research breakthrough is in reach
Your donation will help stop MS.
£30could process one blood sample, giving researchers crucial information about genes and the immune system.
£50could pay for an hour on a microscope, so scientists can study cells and tissue in greater detail and improve their understanding of the biology of MS.
£100could pay for half an hour of MRI use, so researchers can monitor the success of clinical trials and understand MS in more detail.
Every penny you give really does take us a step closer to stopping MS. Your donation will make a difference.
£10a month could pay for lab equipment like microscope slides to study the building blocks of MS
£20a month could pay for lab equipment like petri dishes to grow bacteria important for studying genetics
£30a month could process a blood sample to help us understand what causes MS, so we can stop it in its tracks
Your regular donation means we can keep funding world class MS research with confidence. Together we will stop MS.


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I hope you are all nice & warm in this freezing cold weather & I wish the snow wold make up its mind. Is it going to snow "properly" or are we just going to keep getting these snowfalls that go during the day.
Anyway, today I have one of my recently made cards to show you;
I rather like the effect of white embossing on Kraft card & this time I have done just that. But it resembles a little the technique we learnt some time back called "the whitewash technique".
On this card I did not use any white ink on the flower petals I used Promarkers & was pleased with the way the colours took on the Kraft card. I had done a test run on a scrap piece.
The floral spray is one from Honey Doo Crafts . I used part of the image to stamp & emboss in white around the edge of the base card, then layered the focal image onto a piece of white card before placing it on the base card. A ribbon down the fold, with a faux bow completed the card. I also stamped & embossed the "happy birthday" twice on the focal image piece.
Now that I mention the "happy birthday" I can see from the photo it looks a little strange - why would I stamp one of them upside down!
Ah yes! I remember now - I haven't turned the photo around. It should look like this;
That's better!
Right, that is me for today I am going to walk into my craft room, look at what is on my craft desk & see if I can awake my mojo - as it has deserted me again over the last couple of days.
Stay safe & warm.
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Aja Barto…our friend and awesome lifter.
Aja became well know in the CrossFit Community for being an awesome, strong and REALLY tall CrossFit Games competitor. He was always super easy to spot on the competition floor because – at 6'5″ – he pretty much towered over everyone. After the 2013 season he decided to focus solely on Weigthlifting as a sport. And, since I know he gets the goals of CrossFitters but also know how to train to lift, I reached out to him for a little lifting sesh for today.
Check out more with Aja on Insta @behemothcf and on his site behemothcrossfit.com
Vivendi Lab. Week 3. Wednesday.
Aja's Warm Up. To be done once through with an empty bar or light weight.


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US actor Ben Affleck has thanked his family after completing a stay in rehab for alcohol addiction.
The Oscar-winner wrote on Instagram that he had spent 40 days at a treatment centre, and was still in outpatient care.
"The support I have received from my family, colleagues and fans means more to me than I can say," his post read.
"It's given me the strength and support to speak about my illness with others."
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Affleck was pictured looking bedraggled in August while being driven to rehab by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
The Dallas Buyers Club actress filed for divorce in April 2017, but the former couple remain close and have three children together.
TMZ reported that Garner "staged an intervention" after seeing photos of her ex-husband getting an alcohol delivery outside his home.
Affleck apologises for 'groping' TV host
Anthony Hopkins opens up on drink battle
Demi Lovato's long battle to stay sober
The Batman star's latest spell in rehab is his third, following stints in 2001 and 2017.
"Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle," he wrote on Instagram. "I am fighting for myself and my family.
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It's important that you get maximum value for your zero-dollar investment, so this is our latest venture into the world of multimedia bliss.
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Coorg is the best hill stations in India. It is also called of India. Coorg is full of greenery, valleys, coffee estates, comforting climate, honey and spices, culture and tradition, hospitality & spicy food etc. If you need to relax and explore a feel great vacation aside from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, then Coorg is the correct place for you. There are several means to stay Coorg; Coorg gives different plans to choose from for taking a holiday here great. The best plan to enjoy Coorg is sitting in the Jeep Safari!!
Places to explore jeep safari in Coorg:
- Mountain adventure in Madikeri
- Kabbe hills in Coorg
- Night Mountain drive in Coorg
- Off-road jeep drive to Nishani Hills
- Jeep drive to Mallalli Water Falls
Open Jeep Safari:
The abstracted hills slipping in and out of the haze, is a delight, sight. This place is well known for its bird's-eye views and uneven mountains. The popular glamour scenic is the jeep safari, coffee trail. I bet you, the tea from this place is going to be the excellent one you've had distinguish! Incompetent jeeps are given inside the park by the Forest Department, which goes to their designated safari area.
Types of Safari in Coorg:
There are many types of royal safaris in Coorg. There are the usual car safaris and jeep safaris, but horse safaris and elephant safaris. Riding across the hill on a horse as you stop to visit major sites on your route is a sure-fire way of having an adventurous time while zooming along the dunes in a jeep has its own adrenaline-filled pleasures.
Safe and comfortable journey:
If you want to explore the various aspects of Coorg without knowing the difficulty of an exhausted camel or horse safari then the correct solution is definitely a jeep safari. It is one of the safest and the most comfortable to experience the peace of Coorg major cities as well as her pastoral characters, a jeep safari in Coorg is a must try-out while on a tour to the Coorg. Besides this, the Jeep safaris are also used widely to exploring life tourism in Coorg.
Rules and Regulation:
1. Corbett is known throughout the year, Jhirna zone is possible straight in the time
2. There is no entry pay for children up to 05 years of age
3. Coming into the restricted zone is certainly restricted
4. Visitors are not allowed to drive on the back inside CTR 6. A license is not assignable
5. Once the payment is done for the present, the cost is not refundable
At the hilltop, you will see a great panoramic view of the nearby villages of Munnar. Towards the head point of the exciting excursion, the last 10km will be especially adventuresome and challenging as the field has small and fine droplets. Shriek your heart out as the jeep turns and jumps over rough and rude regions in this paradise on the planet!


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Fireman Gnome Firefighter Gnome - Career Gnomes and Fairies - Working Gnome 0300
Career Gnomes and Fairies to celebrate all kinds of people! This is a tiny fireman gnome or firefighter gnome wearing his suit and hat and ready to answer the call. Celebrate all of those heroes that are ready to put their lives on the line, save the kitties in trees, or assist anyone in trouble. This is a miniature and not meant to be a realistic looking person.
The fireman gnome measures approximately 1.5 inches tall and 1.25 inch wide. He is made as an ornament but will stand on his own.
Polymer clay is waterproof, but metal findings are not. This item should be removed before bathing or swimming, and will look great for years to come if kept out of direct sunlight and weather.
Custom requests for fairies and gnomes can be made, however you should not expect your gnome or fairy to look identical to the person. Colors such as skin color, hair color, clothing color, tassel color, etc can be customized.


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Guide to playing in Solikamsk effectively
About Solikamsk
Overview: Solikamsk is a map almost impossible to look for. It has a niche role in parkour, but really and truly, it doesn't really do that well. There's nothing about it that excites and entices, hence its lack of popularity. Battle Modes: DM, TDM, CTF, CP
Size: 24 players, 12 vs 12
For a large map, shorter ranged turrets such as Firebird and Freeze should normally be out of the question, but that isn't the case here - reason being is that, barring the middle of the map, which you'll be looking to avoid, a lot of the map is cramped and narrow, which is where shorter ranged turrets excel. As such, it gives said turrets some utility. When crossing the middle in pursuit of an enemy, you'll want to be on alert, the elevated enemies will light up when they see you, and it opens you up to fire from many angles. Assuming you're light (Hornet or Wasp), you won't be there long, but it's always something to watch out for. Along the lines of weapons, just about anything goes, but as for any mid-sized map, be sure to pack some mid-ranged modules like Grizzly and Kodiak.
Light hulls have a role in being an offensive presence, and the fact that not many people know their way around the map can be used to your advantage. Perhaps opt for an inconspicuous route; this means certain enemies will not know where you are before it's too late, due to the lack of knowledge. It's a psychological thing, possibly lacking effect against experienced foes, but it's one that has the potential to work. It's almost a value judgement you're going to have to make. Do your enemies know what they're doing? Heavier hulls take up their usual roles in being a defensive wall, since the bases are closed in with ample cover.
There are three control points, but the significance here is that they're all located in the middle of the map, on the same single road, with very little distance apart, which makes for an admittedly interesting dynamic. Longer ranged turrets such as Railgun have a niche role in picking off enemies pursuing the points, but other than that, you're going to need bulk, such as Viking and Dictator, accompanied by immediate power, such as Firebird or Hammer This is the sort of situation where every teammate needs to be doing something of sound quality, otherwise the numbers game will get at you.
Recommended Equipment
Firebird, Hammer, Freeze, Thunder, Isida, Twins, Ricochet, Vulcan or Shaft.
Viking, Hunter, or Dictator.
Firebird, Hammer, Railgun, Freeze, Shaft, Isida, Smoky, Thunder, Magnum or Striker.
Viking, Hunter, Titan, Hornet or Wasp.
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GUELPH – Wellington County staff have been authorized to proceed to the design and tender stage for a new four-unit affordable housing development in Mount Forest.
On May 23 county council approved a recommendation from the social services committee to proceed based on the four-unit option.
A report from housing director Ryan Pettipiere indicates social services staff have been consulting with the county planning department and Grinham Architects for development options at the Wellington Housing Corporation property at 440 King Street in Mount Forest.
Based on direction from the social services committee in March, staff completed further work on refining a four-unit design concept consisting of street townhouses.
"The four-unit option … is more cost effective than the cluster townhouse configuration also presented in March and better fits the existing townhouse complex setting," Pettipiere notes in the report. "This configuration is further considered to be an 'as-of-right' design requiring no zoning amendments and therefore would not be subject to any formal appeal of the development."
A total of 35 units (three nine-unit buildings and one eight-unit set up) are already located on the property.
Preliminary capital budget estimates for the four-unit option range up to $2 million. However, the report notes this estimate "should be considered a very early rough approximation for reference at this point only."


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1. UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE: Please upgrade the firmware on your Helix and the HX Edit software from Line 6 to the latest before installing this patch. Even if your Helix is up to date, the 'HX Edit' app needs to be updated as well. If you get an error importing a patch, the problem is most likely outdated firmware on your Helix/HX Edit. You will need at least firmware 2.8.
2. REVERBS: The 2.6 Firmware update changed the mix levels of the new (HX) reverbs. This patch accounts for those changes, so if you are not updated to 2.6 or later on your Helix, the reverbs will not sound right.
3. IR CAB INCLUDED: This download includes a premium IR from Tone Junkie. We matched this specific IR to this amp, but feel free to experiment with other IR's for different tonal options. We've also included a stock cab version of the patch, but we urge to try the IR – it really does sound better – and it's included for free :).
Here is the specific IR included, and its location in our Helix:
- TJ 21 MATCH 25 R121+57 (top row) . In our Helix, it's in IR slot 21 (this will always correspond with the number after 'TJ' in the file name).
- TJ 33 MATCH 30 R121+7b (bottom row). In our Helix, it's in IR slot 33 (this will always correspond with the number after 'TJ' in the file name).
To purchase more IR packs, visit the Tone Junkie store here.
- Connect your Helix to your computer using a USB Cable
- Download and instal the 'HX Edit' app from Line 6
- In the 'HX Edit' app, drag and drop the patch into a slot in the 'PRESETS' column
- To import an IR, switch to the 'IMPULSES' column (next to the PRESETS column), and drag & drop the IR into the appropriate slot (see note above). The image below shows the specific IR location for this patch.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have the IR loaded into the 'IMPULSES' column, the patch will not sound correct, even if you have the IR block on – you must drag and drop the IR into the IMPULSES column.
Here is the signal flow and effects:
- Input
- Deluxe Comp – not mapped to a switch, always on
- Heir Apparent – Prince of Tone (voiced to sound like Bradford's KOT, Yellow side) – mapped to switch labeled 'KOT-Yellow'
- Heir Apparent – Prince of Tone (voiced to sound like Bradford's KOT, Red side) – mapped to switch labeled 'KOT-Red'
- Dhyna Drive – Hermida Zen Drive – mapped to switch labeled 'Zen'
- Tremolo – mapped to switch labeled 'Tremolo'
- Volume – mapped to EXP 2
- Amp – Matchstick Jump
- Cabs/IR's – see above for IR info
- 70's Chorus – mapped to switch labeled 'Chorus'
- Adriatic Delay – dotted 8th Delay (subtle) – mapped to switch labeled 'Soft Delay'
- Transistor Tape Delay – dotted 8th delay – mapped to switch labeled '.8th Tape'
- '63 Spring – subtle spring reverb – mapped to a switch labeled 'Spring Verb'
- Adriatic Swell – Dual Delay (1/8d + quarter) – voiced to sound like Bradford's Strymon El Cap settings – mapped to switch labeled 'Dual El Cap)
- Double Tank – Ambient reverb voiced to sound like the Empress Reverb Ghost mode – mapped to switch labeled 'Ghost Verb
- Glitz Verb – big modulated verb – mapped to switch labeled "SWELLS Verb"
- Simple EQ – Always on EQ – Use this EQ to make tonal tweaks for your guitar/setup. These controls will affect your tone differently than the amp controls. See below for recommended settings.
This patch is meant to be used in either stompbox or snapshot mode. We recommend setting up your Helix to use all ten stomps (stompbox mode) or all eight snapshots (snapshot mode). The Helix LT does not allow 10-button stomp mode, so you'll have to re-arrange the button assignments to suite your preferences.
The cabs, chorus, delays, reverbs, and EQ are in stereo. If you only use the L/Mono output of the Helix, everything will be summed to mono automatically.
Feel free to stack drive pedals for bigger sounds. We voiced the two Heir Apparent blocks to sound like Bradford's King of Tone settings.
We included two dotted 8th delays – one is more subtle and one is more prominent. We used the Adriatic Swell block to achieve a dual delay sound (rather than an auto-swell). We voiced this block to sound like Bradford's favorite Strymon El Capistan settings.
You can access ambient swells from the 'Swells' button in stomp mode or the Big Swells Snapshot. The Snapshot engages more delays.
There are eight snapshots included in this patch to get different sounds (all patches feature the same snapshots).
They are:
- Snapshot 1: CLEAN. This is the base clean tone with delay.
- Snapshot 2: DRIVE. Light overdrive.
- Snapshot 3: DRIVE+: Bigger overdrive.
- Snapshot 4: P&W LEAD. Big drive and delay/verb
- Snapshot 5: AMBI CLEAN: Clean ambient tone
- Snapshot 6: 80's CLEAN: Ambient clean with chorus
- Snapshot 7: WASH LEAD: Big huge washy lead tone
- Snapshot 8: SWELLS.
All guitars are different, so you may want to make changes to suite your playing style and guitar. We set this up with a variety of guitars, including both single coils and humbuckers (primarily a Telecaster style guitar). If your guitar has humbuckers, please refer to the suggested settings below.
We recommend making a copy of the patch and changing the copy just in case you want to revert back to the original.
The version of this patch you initially download is voiced more toward single coils. We built it primarily using a Telecaster style guitar. If you have a humbucker equipped guitar with low-output humbuckers, it should be perfect for your uses too.
Feel free to adjust the amp EQ and the settings of the Cali Q Graphic block (at the end of the patch) if you'd like to make the patch a bit brighter or darker.
If your guitar has traditional output Humbuckers, try the following changes (we recommend making a copy of the original patch)…
- CH 1Drive: Change to 0.9
- Bass: Change to 2.5
- Cut: Change to 3.0
If you would like to make this patch louder or quieter without affecting tone, the following adjustments can be made:
"Ch Vol" control on the amp module. This will increase or decrease volume without affecting the tone of the amp. This is the primary level adjustment tool I use for changing patch volumes.
Output block level. Changing the level control on the output block (the very last thing in the signal chain) will increase or decrease overall volume. We typically have this set at zero, but feel free to adjust this as you see fit.
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Location flexible - Christchurch or Dunedin
A development, maintenance and support role
AWF has the privilege of assisting one of the South Island's leading companies in their search for an ERP Applications Support Person. With an involvement in construction, project management and design, our client has offices in multiple locations including Christchurch and Dunedin. They are an employer of choice for over 400 people. They have a long standing reputation for delivering projects to the highest standard and for using the latest technology to ensure they maximise efficiencies across their business.
Working within a team framework the primary function of the role is to manage and develop the company's ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX . Responsibilities will include overall administration and maintenance of this application, training and support to end users, the development of documentation and procedures, and systems design to ensure it fits with the needs of the business.
To be the person we seek for this role you will have previous exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX, or similar ERP software. Other skills and experiences we seek include
- A tertiary qualification and at least 3 years' experience in industry
- Previous exposure within applications support, design and development, and an ability to maximise its effectiveness within the business
- Excellent written communications skills and the ability to create technical documentation
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to train end users
You will be the kind of person who can work independently within your area of expertise, yet work well within a team. You will be a person who can take a lead on projects, yet be a person who is service orientated and solutions focused. And you will be a person who enjoys working within a practical industry and able to interact with all levels.
In return, the company will provide ongoing professional support, development opportunities, and a competitive salary package. If this is the kind of position, and organisation that you wish to be part of, apply online to Lisa Edwards with a CV that details your experience with Dynamics AX or a similar ERP software.


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An incredible example of what the most skilled Czech glassmakers can produce.
Elegant bowl in the shape of a swan is hand cut, mouth blown and made from genuine 24% lead crystal that refracts light beautifully and looks simply fantastic.
Together with the swan bowl, you will get a certificate that confirms the bowl is made from genuine Bohemian crystal.


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- Cambodia's GDP expected to grow 7.1% in 2017, highest among all neighboring countries with Construction is one of primary sources of growth besides Agriculture, Garments & Footwear and Tourism, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- From the year 2000 to this June, the ministry had approved 35, 206 projects that translated to 85 million square meters nationwide. During the same 16-year period, total construction investment reached $32.3 billion.
- MLMUPC revealed that $8.5bn worth of development projects approved in 2016 was significant growth compared to just $3.3bn in 2015.
- The Cambodia Infrastructure Report from Business Monitor International forecast construction sector to grow by 9.9% in 2016 and 9.8% in 2017
- CBRE foresee that FDI will move towards entertainment, hotels, condo-hotels and retail in 2017 where residential sector were largely focused in 2015 and 2016
- Knight Frank projected offices demand to increase by 77% within 2020.
- Sihanoukville is one of the most hot spot in 2017 ! Expect more tourism, hospitality, entertainment investment, and also residential investment.
2nd Cambodia Architect and Decor
Cambodia Architect and Decor, first held in Phnom Penh during 9-11 June 2016, proved to be a successfully excellent platform creating networking and business opportunities between international suppliers and local architects, project developers, interior designers as well as traders and distributors. The 3-day exhibition, welcomed over 3,500 trade visitors and featured over 100 international companies & brands.
The 2nd edition of Cambodia Architect and Decor is scheduled for 8-10 June 2017 at the Diamond Island Exhibition & Convention Center (DIECC) in Phnom Penh. With the continued support from Cambodian Society of Architects and Board of Architects, the event will again host an educational seminar, student design competition, a showcase of design competition winners and a networking architect dinner, in addition to exhibition.
Cambodia Architect & Decor 2017 exhibition will showcase over 150 companies and brands from local and international companies including international pavilion from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Italy and China. The exhibition is sponsored by SCG, ASEAN sustainable business leader company who'll showcase innovative and eco-friendly building material products, and co-sponsored by Heng Asia, a leading building materials distributor in Cambodia. The exhibition will present many products and design first time launched in Cambodia. Mark your Calendar… 8-10 June 2017 @ 2nd Cambodia Architect & Decor.
Must Visit!! 2nd Cambodia Architect and Decor
- Meet over 150 companies from local and international including; Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Italy and more.
- See new products and design first time in Cambodia
- Update industry trends and development
- Attend "The Architecture Profession and the Built Environment" Seminar by CSA
- Network at "Cambodia Architect 2017 Dinner"
- Witness award winners of "2nd CSA Design Competition", the next generation of Cambodian Architects & Interior Designers
Exhibit Highlight
- SCG – showcase of innovative and eco-friendly building material products on over 200 sqm space, the biggest stand in the show, covers
- life-scale mock up roof display
- products variety display and products application in modern setting
- in-depth advice from SCG experts
- Heng Asia – showcase of top reliable brands of quality products
- Gio - Home Kitchen's first launch of water proof home kitchen furniture
- Kingsmen - One-stop shop solution for Design and Construction
- Modernform - Customizable desk & ergonomic chairs to increase your workplace productively and creatively
- Exotic panels for decorating your residential and commercial by MMWALL- Twothousand Progress
- Swimming pool: Fuschia villa, highest quality and value for money by H&T Technology Pool and Spa
- First launch of White Carrara Marble from Italy by CAVA MADIELLE- GDA Marmi
- Metal and wooden furniture from Chair Maker
- and many more
Mark in your calendar to visit Cambodia Architect & Decor 2017
Pre-register to visit the show now @ www.cambodiaarchitectdecor.com
More information and registration, please contact
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Athlone Springs Hotel is the place to party this festive season.
Centrally located, with contemporary décor, good food and drink, and lots of Christmas cheer, the Athlone Springs will make your party stand out from the rest.
The events team at the hotel have planned lots of party nights for you to choose from. Live music is the hotel's theme this year, with the amazing Big Generator back by popular demand on December 8 and 15.
The Cosmonauts hit the stage on December 9 and the brilliant Oddity play on December 16. Each party includes a drinks reception with some nibbles on arrival followed by a four-course banquet meal and entertainment until late.
Party tickets start from €40. Why not stay the night, with ticket and accommodation from only €79 per person?
Trevor Donegan, head chef at Athlone Springs Hotel, is all set for the festive season, and has planned a sumptuous banquet menu for you and your guests. A party night is not all cocktails and dancing, and he promises that your Christmas party meal will be the highlight of the evening.
Athlone Springs Hotel also host private Christmas parties and Christmas lunches, and the hotel's events coordinator can tailor-make private party packages to suit all budgets.
Contact the hotel's Christmas events team on (090 ) 6444444, email [email protected], or visit www.athlonespringshotel.com


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Gay Pride Bow Ties
Dress & AttireWeddings May 30, 2017 Renee Clancy 0
It does not matter if you are Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex, Allies or whatever religious affiliation, it is important to know we need to coexist and respect each other. This is why we donate $5.00 for every bow tie sold. We want to unify people and make a difference in the world. That is why we are more than just a bow tie!
Every bow tie has a specific non-profit organization that we will donate to. These are the 3 non-profit organizations:
Ko-Falen Cultural Center:
When we sell 12 bow ties, we will sponsor a child in Mali, Africa to go school for 1 year. We will blog the total number of children we sponsor in one year.
The Kansas City Center for Inclusion:
All the donations made for this design bow tie will be applied to the Equality Teen Prom 2018
AIDS Walk Kansas City:
Their mission is to provide food, shelter, medical care and other services to the diverse community dealing with HIV and AIDS
What about the quality of our product:
100% Hand-Woven Silk. All bow ties are authentic hand-woven silk from the United Kingdom and made in the United States in the state of Vermont.
Our top seller bow tie is the black bow tie. The LGBT flag is part of the fabric.
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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
The case of Yusuf Bey, the powerful and once-admired Oakland Black Muslim patriarch who has been charged with 27 felony counts of rape and lewd conduct with a minor, is growing more sordid every day. As Bey's criminal attorney Lorna Brown works to convince Superior Court Judge Larry Goodman that the minister is dying of cancer and too sick to participate in his own defense, new details are emerging in the case against him. A reports from the Oakland Police Department suggests that Bey's alleged sexual misconduct may have been far more sadistic than previously reported, and that the Bey family conspiracy of silence may extend from the young men who surround the minister all the way up to the harem of "wives" who help run his business.
According to court documents, Bey's associates allegedly bribed and threatened witnesses, arranged for young girls to be brought to Bey for sexual acts, and stalked lawyers preparing a civil suit on behalf of his alleged victims. And according to a detective in the Berkeley Homicide Division, the Berkeley Police Department is closing in on two onetime Bey employees suspected of murder.
One way or another, time is running out for Yusuf Bey. If the mountain of DNA evidence assembled by the district attorney's office leads to a conviction, there's a good chance the 67-year-old Black Muslim leader could die in prison. And even if he manages to secure a continuance in his trial, court documents submitted by his attorney suggest he could be dead within twelve months. For years, Bey has spoken about his colon cancer during the weekly sermons broadcast on the cable television station Soul Beat, praising the combination of diet and faith he says has helped him beat back the disease. But according to testimony by Bey's oncologist and a declaration filed by Brown, Bey's cancer has spread to his liver and spleen, his bladder and prostate have been severely impacted, and he now lives in constant, wracking pain.
Some observers see a ruse in Bey's sudden health problems. But if he really is dying, there's a certain poignancy in someone's apparent misdeeds catching up with him near the end of his life. In a motion submitted to the court, his attorney described a man strikingly different from the confident leader Oakland has grown up with. "During our meeting, I noticed that Dr. Bey was perspiring heavily, his color was poor and slightly yellow, and that he appeared to be in obvious discomfort," Brown wrote. "In addition, the defendant had difficulty staying on track, maintaining attention to the conversation."
Four months ago, Bey had surgery to remove his prostate gland, and his personal physician Geoffrey Watson claims to have prescribed numerous medications for Bey's pain and "bladder spasms." These drugs, Watson says, have left Bey addled and drowsy. On May 21, Bey's oncologist Tom Lee testified that even if Bey were receiving chemotherapy, he would not be expected to live more than eighteen months. Judge Goodman will hear remaining testimony about Bey's condition on June 10, after which he will rule on Brown's motion to delay the trial until Bey is coherent enough to participate in his own defense. "We're waiting and hoping that he will be better and can come to court," Brown says.
However dire Bey's current condition might be, court records suggest that he has used his medical condition in the past as a ruse to dodge the Oakland police and stall their investigation. According to a police report filed by Investigator Jim Saleda of Oakland's Special Victims Unit, Bey exploited his health problems to avoid providing a DNA sample to police -- the very evidence prosecutors say links him conclusively to the 1982 rape of a thirteen-year-old girl. According to the report, Saleda talked with Muhammad Bey, Yusuf Bey's son and personal attorney, and wanted to secure a DNA sample from his father that day. Muhammad Bey replied that his father had a "medical appointment for cancer treatment" that afternoon, and after a few rounds of negotiation, it was agreed that he would come in at 4:30 p.m., a few hours after the appointment. When the elder Bey didn't show up, Saleda called Muhammad Bey and left a message asking him to call back. Five minutes later, Muhammad Bey called Saleda and claimed that Bey had just gotten back home and "was now in bed, too tired to make our appointment."
But Saleda had reason to believe otherwise. His report says that he had police officers staking out Yusuf Bey's home above Your Black Muslim Bakery on San Pablo Avenue, where Bey had arrived more than an hour earlier than his son had claimed. "The officers watching the bakery noted that there seemed to be an unusual amount of activity," Saleda wrote. "It appeared as if the bakery people were performing counter-surveillance and scrutinizing patrons and/or passers-by."
But this allegation pales in comparison to the arsenal of chilling testimony about Bey to be found in Saleda's report, which Bey's attorney declined to answer questions about. For more than thirty years, thousands of Oakland residents have regarded Yusuf Bey as a model of black empowerment and dignity, a man who built a chain of businesses up from scratch, rehabilitated and employed countless troubled young men, and preached a gospel of self-reliance and racial pride. Mayors to ministers have treated "Dr. Bey" with deference and respect, disregarding shadowy rumors about his harem of young girls and the violence that seems to follow many of his associates. But if the information in Saleda's report is true, Bey's alleged sexual predation is worse than even the last few months of revelations suggest.
When the story of Bey's arrest first broke, initial reports alleged that he raped one girl at the age of thirteen, and possibly when she was as young as ten. But according to Saleda's report, the first victim to come forward claimed that "the suspect continued to molest her from the time she was eight years old until the time she was able to get away from him."
And she claimed that Bey did much more than rape her. According to Saleda's report, Bey sodomized the girl on three or four occasions and forced her to orally copulate with him. "The victim said that the suspect would urinate in her mouth," Saleda wrote. "She said if she spilled any of the urine, she would be beaten by the suspect. The victim said the suspect also defecated in her mouth, she said she thought he did this to try in [sic] kill her by making her ill. The victim said he did these acts to a majority of his female victims. ... The victim said the suspect used to tell her he was going to take her to San Francisco to prostitute her."
According to Saleda's report, the victim's sister corroborated her account and claimed that she too had been raped by Bey: "[Name redacted] said that he liked to slap her when he was having sex with her. [Name redacted] said that the suspect did a lot of very bad things. [Name redacted] said that she has blocked a lot of the bad things out that happened when she was a child. ... [Name redacted] said she remembered one time that the suspect was 'messing with her' and had her sister, the victim, locked in the closet."
Bey allegedly didn't stop with these two girls. At one point during the investigation, the first victim told Saleda a staggering detail. She claimed that Bey "had fathered 42 children, a number of them born to victims of molestation," Saleda wrote. An anonymous caller later repeated that figure to Saleda and added, "the suspect had two to four additional children, in addition to the 42 known. The caller said these children were an embarrassment to the suspect because they were half-white." If this is true, Bey will have been exposed not just as a rapist but a hypocrite. For years, he has taught his followers that white people are subhuman by-products of a sinister experiment in genetic engineering.
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"Hot Cider" apron panel by Nancy Mink for Wilmington Fabrics
I bought the "Hot Cider" apron panel by Nancy Mink for Wilmington Fabrics at the American Quilter's Society expo in Grand Rapids this summer. I thought it was pretty so I bought a coordinating stripe and a "Hot Cider" panel in the same line. When I pulled all my Christmas panels and fabric out of my stash in preparation for making some handmade holiday gifts, I thought the apron would make a great Thanksgiving gift to send to my faraway friends Virginia and Janet and Cindy to use during their holiday preparations. I ordered more apron panels and some other coordinating fabrics from Hancocks of Paducah and got busy when they arrived in mid-November.
Instead of using the ties that came on the apron panel, I used a 28-inch length of cotton belting for the neck ties and cut 3-1/2 inch wide by 32 inch long strips from coordinating fabric for the waist ties. To line and make the apron reversable, I picked fabric from my stash for the reverse side of the apron, and used the apron cut from the panel as a pattern for the reverse.
I made patch pockets for either/or the front or lining of the aprons. One apron had a pocket made from squares printed on the apron panel, another had a pocket on the reverse side that matched the lining fabric (directly below), another had a piece from a panel that matched the reverse/lining fabric (next picture down).
"Sounds of the Season" coordinate from Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
The reverse, or lining, for one apron was made of a pink and green holly print from Bonnie Sullivan's "Sounds of the Season" collection for Maywood Studio.
"Winter Wonderland" coordinate by Bunny Hill Fabrics for Moda
The second apron featured a redwork design of snowmen in pickup trucks from the "Winter Wonderland" collection by Bunny Hill Fabrics for Moda on the reverse.
Decorative topstitching along apron edge
The third apron featured a candy-cane stripe from the "Nancy's Holiday Favorites" collection by Nancy Halvorsen for Benartexon the reverse side. (not pictured)
To make an apron panel reversible:
- Make apron ties by cutting 3.5-inch by 32 inch pieces of coordinating fabric, press in half lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch along raw edges making a point at one end and leaving the other end open. Turn using a bodkin. Press and topstitch. Use 28 inches of cotton belting for the neck loop or make another tie 28 inches long, leaving both ends open. Wide, grosgrain ribbon is another option for ties, sometimes with two pieces of grosgrain topstitched together with wrong sides facing each other.
- Baste or pin neck strap/or ties and waist ties in place on apron front with raw edges of ties matching raw edge of panel and ties (or loop) pointing toward the inside of the panel.
- With right sides together and ties sandwiched between apron panel and lining, hand-baste the lining to the front of the apron, all around the edges of the apron.
- Machine stitch over basting with 3/8-inch seam allowance, leaving a six-inch gap in the stitching along the bottom edge of the apron.
- Turn right-side-out through the gap in the stitching.
- Press.
- Topstitch the edge with a decorative stitch, using a topstitching needle and a quilting foot that feeds the top as well as the bottom fabric.
I transcribed the hot cider recipes featured on the "Hot Cider" panels and included a copy with each apron gift, suggesting spirits may be added to the ciders as desired.
Cranberry Spiced Apple Cider
2 quarts apple cider
6 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup brown sugar
Nine cinnamon sticks
One teashpoon cloves
One lemon sliced thin
Combine cider, juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring ot a boil . Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove clove, cinnamon and lemon and serve hot.
Caramel Hot Cider
2 quarts apple cider
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup whipped cream
Combine cider, sugar, and caramel in pan and heat. Serve with whipped cream.
2 quarts apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
12 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
Pinch ground ginger
Pinch ground nutmeg
Combine and simmer six hours. Serve hot.
Spiced Orange Cider
2 quarts apple cider
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 sticks cinnamon
5 whole cloves
8 slices orange
Combine all ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes. Strain. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm.
Hot Gingerbread Apple Cider
6 cups apple cider
2 heaping tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon thinly sliced ginger
7 cinnamon sticks
9 cloves
Combine, simmer. Serve warm.
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
6 cups apple cider
2 heaping tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 whole nutmeg
Vanilla bean, split and scraped
Whipped cream
Combine, simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and serve hot. Garnish with whipped cream.
Note! Are you looking for a quick and easy holiday gifts? Check out the complete directions for a purse-sized, facial-tissue cover and a set of folded patchwork coasters in the Appleton Dance archives.
Resources:Nancy Mink, http://nancyminkart.com/
Wilmington Fabrics, http://wilmingtonprints. com
AQS, http://www.americanquilter.com/
Hot Cider apron panel, http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/SHOP-BY-BRAND/Hot-Cider-by-Nancy-Mink/Wilmington-Hot-Cider-by-Nancy-Mink-Apron-Panel-24-x-44
Hot Cider panel, http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/SHOP-BY-BRAND/Hot-Cider-by-Nancy-Mink/Wilmington-Hot-Cider-by-Nancy-Mink-Large-Panel-24-x-44
Maywood Studio, http://www.maywoodstudio.com/
Moda, http://blog.modafabrics.com/
Benartex, http://www.benartex.com


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10th Annual Northfield Art Show April 24, 25, 26, 2015
Paine Mountain Arts Council will present its 10th Annual Northfield Art Show Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26th at the Brown Public Library's Community Room, 93 South Main Street. This free exhibit is open to the public and features … Continue reading
Classical Concerts at Norwich University March 20 & 26
Paine Mountain Arts Council is trying something new this year- co sponsoring classical concerts at Norwich University. Hope to see you there! The Norwich University Classical Concert Series will present InoraBrass on Friday, March 20th at 7:30 pm at White … Continue reading
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Tenth Annual Northfield Art Show, April 24-26, 2015
The Paine Mountain Arts Council is pleased to announce that the Tenth Annual Northfield Art Show will be held April 24-26 at The Community Room, Brown Public Library, 93 South Main St, Northfield, VT. The Art Show is open to … Continue reading
Ninth Annual Northfield Art Show April 25-27, 2014
Paine Mountain Arts Council will present the 9th Annual Northfield Art Show Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27th at Brown Public Library Community Room, 93 South Main Street. This free exhibit is open to the public and features paintings, … Continue reading
Arioso Notturno Concert – March 29, 2014
Dear Friends, We wanted to invite you to a very special concert next Saturday, March 29th in Northfield for Paine Mountain Arts at 7:30 at the United Church right in the middle of town. Our chamber ensemble Arioso returns with a delightful program called "Notturno": Elizabeth Reid, viola; Alison Cerutti, … Continue reading
Paine Mountain Arts Council, founded in January 2005, provides a venue for professional and amateur artists to exhibit their creativity in a variety of genres. Some of the events that PMAC has recently sponsored: -The 6th and 7th Annual Northfield … Continue reading
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This 2019 Graham Bodle will design the Walkers' Forgotten Quarry Garden at RHS Chelsea 2019.
On todays episode Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Peter Donegan with thanks to London College of Garden Design, chat with Graham about roses, conifers, trends and changes and just what it takes working in the industry of such a long period of time and staying fresh and at the top of your game for just so long.
Graham qualified and trained at Leeds with a bachelor of Arts degree in garden art and design in 2001. Based in Doncaster at the family business Walkers Nurseries, Graham has been landscaping and designing gardens for the last 16 years. He has exhibited at RHS Tatton Park gaining a gold medal in 2008 and 4 times at RHS Chelsea achieving one silver, two silver-gilt and one gold medal and best in artisan categories. Graham also exhibited at the first international flower show in Istanbul 2016.
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Modi Sarkar 2.0: Know your Cabinet Ministers
New Delhi, May 31: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for the second time in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the focus is on the announcement of ministries assigned to the 57 members in the new government.
Two big vacancies in the cabinet, Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, both for reasons of health, paved the way for major changes in portfolios in PM Modi's Cabinet.
The new Cabinet retains several previous Cabinet Ministers like Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharam, Smriti Irani and also boasts of first-time Ministers like Amit Shah, S Jaishankar. Here is the list of new Cabinet Ministers.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, all important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi.
Rajnath Singh: Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence. He is a senior leader of the BJP and has served as the party president from 2005 to 2009 and 2013 to 2014. He had reached the zenith of state politics in 2000 when he briefly served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Singh won from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow constituency.
Amit Shah: Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs, Shah has contested 2019 general election from Gandhinagar constituency in Gujarat, defeated C J Chavda of the Congress by a margin of over 5.5 lakh votes. Shah, known for his organizational skills, is credited for the BJP's historic win in 2014 and 2019.
Nitin Gadkari: BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways; and Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He contested from Nagpur constituency in Maharashtra, defeated Nana Patole of the Congress by a margin of 2,16,009 votes. In 2014, Gadkari won the seat by a margin of 2,84,848 votes. He served as the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in the first term of the Modi government.
Full list of portfolios: Shah gets home, Rajnath Defence, Jaishankar, MEA, Nirmala Finance
DV Sadananda Gowda: BJP leader Sadananda Gowda, Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Earlier, he served as the Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation in the Government of India in the Narendra Modi cabinet from 2014 to 2019. He won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore North.
Nirmala Sitharaman: Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha and she also served as the defence minister in the first term of the Modi government. She is India's second female defence minister. She has served as the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs under the Ministry of Finance and the Minister for Commerce and Industry with independent charge.
Ram Vilas Paswan: Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs along with Food and Public Distribution.The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief served as the Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. He has been an eight-time Lok Sabha member and former Rajya Sabha MP.
Narendra Singh Tomar: Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Minister of Rural Development; and Minister of Panchayati Raj. He outperformed Ramniwas Rawat of the Congress by a margin of 1,13,341 votes in Morena constituency of Madhya Pradesh. He served as the Minister of Rural Development, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Panchayati Raj and Mines in the Modi government.
Ravi Shankar Prasad: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Law and Justice, Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.. Earlier, he held the law and justice, and electronics and information technology portfolios in the first term of Narendra Modi government. Prasad, who contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from the Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar, defeated Congress' Shatrughan Sinha by a margin of 2,84,657 votes.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Minister of Food Processing Industries. She served as the Minister for Food Processing in the first term of the Narendra Modi government. Kaur defeated Amrinder Singh Raja Warring of the Congress in Bhatinda constituency of Punjab by a margin of 21772 in the 2019 general elections.
Thawarchand Gehlot: Dr. Thawar Chand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. He served as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment in the NDA Government. Currently, he represents Madhya Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha.
S Jaishankar: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs. He served as the foreign secretary till 2018. He has also served as envoy to China in the past. Jaishankar, who is presently with Tata Group, is likely to be sworn in today.
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank': Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Minister of Human Resource Development.This BJP leader has served as the CM of Uttarakhand from 2009 to 2011. Nishank, who has authored several books in Hindi, won the Lok Sabha elections from Haridwar.
Arjun Munda: Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs. He has served as the former chief minister of Jharkhand. He won the Khunti Lok Sabha seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. He won the Khunti (ST) seat after narrowly beating his nearest Congress rival Kalicharan Munda.
Smriti Irani: Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development; and Minister of Textiles. She has had quite a journey from being a reigning soap star to the political 'giant killer' who defeated Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in his bastion Amethi. In the previous Modi Cabinet, Irani served three departments - Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Minister of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Textiles.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan: BJP leader Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Minister of Science and Technology; and Minister of Earth Sciences. He served as a minister at Ministry of Science and Technology (India), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Ministry of Earth Sciences in the first term of the Modi government. He won the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat, defeating Jai Prakash Agarwal of the Congress by a margin of 2,28,145 votes.
Prakash Javadekar: Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. He was given charge of the Human Resource Development Ministry in 2016 and was also the Minister State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.
Piyush Goyal: Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry. He served as the minister of railways and the minister of coal in the Government of India in the recently concluded term of the Narendra Modi government. He was also the minister of state (independent charge) for power, coal, new and renewable energy (2014-2017) and mines (2016-17). He is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Dharmendra Pradhan: BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Minister of Steel. He served as the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in the NDA Government from 2014 to 2019. He presently represents Madhya Pradesh in Rajya Sabha.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Minister of Minority Affairs.He became Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs on 26 May 2014 in Narendra Modi government. After the resignation of Najma Heptulla in 2016, he got independent charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Pralhad Joshi: BJP leader Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of Coal; and Minister of Mines. He has been the member of the Lok Sabha since 2009. He represents Dharwad constituency in the Lower House.
Mahendra Nath Pandey: Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He served as the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief. He also served as the Minister of State (MoS) for HRD Ministery in the 2014 NDA government, before quitting the post to serve as the state unit chief in Uttar Pradesh.
Arvind Sawant: Arvind Sawant, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise. He served as the MP of Mumbai South from 2014 to 2019. He defeated Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora from Mumbai South constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Giriraj Singh: Giriraj Singh, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.The veteran BJP leader defeated CPI(M) candidate Kanhaiya Kumar from Begusarai in Bihar.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Jal Shakti. The BJP leader defeated Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot from Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat. He served as the former Minister of State for Agriculture.


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Greenwich tops Ridgefield in FCIAC quarterfinals
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The Ridgefield High boys tennis team bowed out of the FCIAC tournament with a 4-1 quarterfinal loss to host Greenwich on Wednesday.
Greenwich, the fourth seed, will play top-seed Staples in a semifinal match Friday, while Ridgefield, the fifth seed, will prepare for the Class LL state tournament.
In Wednesday's conference quarterfinal, Greenwich won two-of-three singles matches and two-of-three doubles matches to clinch the victory.
Justin Speaker defeated Ridgefield's Brian Song, 6-3, 6-3, at first singles, and Kayden Witmer rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 triumph over Seth Prusko at fourth singles.
Greenwich's second doubles team of Stefan Brovig and James Cosby earned a 6-2, 6-2 win over Joe Campos and Emmett O'Malley, and the Cardinals' third doubles team of Kian Jain and Jimmy Papas beat Carter Schroppe and Harris Berger, 6-1, 6-1.
Ridgefield's lone win came from James Hourihan, who defeated Matthew Tamis, 6-0, 6-2, at third singles.
Note: The matches at second singles and first doubles were stopped once Greenwich got its fourth point.