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'You can Break Down the Walls of Hostility'
Tuesday, January, 22, 2019 | 2:49 PM | by Munholland
We are experiencing a time of hostility in our culture. Groups are being pitted against one another. Accusations fly about. People are maligned and slandered. We see it in politics, in the news, in social media, at school, and at work. If we are not careful, we can be like the fable of the frog in the kettle who is slowly boiled when he doesn't realize the temperature is rising. We feel the temperature increasing, but we aren't subject to it – our lives and our witness don't have to be boiled. Here are three things that can help us break down the dividing walls which have been erected around us:
First, extend good faith to the one who is set in opposition to you. Just like you think you understand the problem, so do they. Just like you think your solution is best, so do they. Everyone is doing their best and want what they perceive as good.
Second, listen to the other person. You just might learn something. Everyone has only partial information and exposure to different ideas. Expect the other person to have good information and thoughts that you can learn from and make better decisions.
Finally, treat the other person with care. I was complaining to my advisor in college about a relationship that I found frustrating. He said to me, 'Remember that people are fragile.' That has stuck with me. I know that I am fragile. I get hurt, annoyed, frustrated, angry, and bitter. Those are heavy burdens that can crush us. We do not want that in our lives and relationships.
Our disagreements are only part of our relationships. They are also temporary. What people will remember when it is all over is how you treated them – if you trusted them, listened to them and valued their thoughts, and if you treated them kindly. The body of Christ is better than what the world is offering. Jump out of the pot of churning hostility and into the grace of God.
Phil 2:1-3 'Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.'


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Darth Maul Voice Actor Sam Witwer on Returning to the Galaxy With 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' [Interview]
Posted on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 by Bryan Young
Darth Maul has been in the collective conscious for 20 years. His debut was in 1998 with the release of the first trailer for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. That film is aging better than anyone expected, and one of the key ingredients in that mix was this enigmatic villain. From that first image of the doors on Naboo separating to reveal that demon-faced monster unveiling his double-bladed lightsaber, we've all been captivated by him, before we even knew his name.
Before the film came out, his face was on every bit of marketing. Every package had that distinctive red facial tattoo pattern and horns. And we still didn't even know what his voice sounded like.
When The Phantom Menace hit theaters, he was instantly a favorite character, though some were intensely disappointed by his ending. Being chopped in half at the end of the first film of a trilogy didn't bode well for the villains in the future of the franchise.
But Maul still endured in our hearts. And with the help of actor Sam Witwer, he has lived longer than anyone ever expected.
When the Clone Wars TV series began, no one guessed that we hadn't seen the last of the character and he was brought to life by Witwer. Witwer was no stranger to being in geek properties, with turns in Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, Star Trek, and many others, but stepping into the world of Star Wars as one of the most iconic villains in the saga was something else entirely.
After Maul's surprising return on The Clone Wars, everyone once again thought the character was gone for good. And then he turned up on Star Wars Rebels, which was a shock because it took place more than a decade after the end of Revenge of the Sith.
And then came the surprise cameo at the end of Solo: A Star Wars Story, with Ray Park (the actor who provided Darth Maul's body in The Phantom Menace) and Sam Witwer returning to bring the character to life. Even Witwer didn't believe it was going to happen. As he explained in our interview with him, he thought it was a joke.
I'm curious how you found out you'd be coming back to voice Maul?
Matt Wood decided it'd be funny to kind of throw that information out to me once. He was like, "Hey, just so you know he's in the movie, and what do you think?" I was just thinking of how he taunted me with that. This was just before my reps were contacted. So yeah, you know, Matt Wood being a very close friend of mine, and also, aside from being the sound design and mixing genius that he is, he also voices General Grievous. So I think he totally understood what this was going to mean for me as a Star Wars fan. So he, I believe, wanted to be the guy who taunted me, mercilessly by first teasing the information and then smacking me in the face with it and watching me bleed happy tears. I don't know. Strange moment.
Did you believe him the first time he said, "Maul's in Solo," because…
No! No, of course not.
I thought, I almost didn't believe it when I saw it.
Yeah. Yeah, no, why, no. Look, I've had fans come up to me at cons. And the fans, they say these wonderful, sweet things. They say, "Hey, do you think you'll ever go back and finish The Clone Wars?" And you go, "No, sweetie, no. That's not gonna happen." And they'll go, "Do you think that Maul will ever be in a movie, and you'll voice him?" "Aw, that's adorable. No. No, no. It won't [happen]." Because, you know, I'm a professional. I've been doing this for 20 years. I know how the business works. And the fans, while they have all the enthusiasm, they don't understand how the business works. And now after Solo and the revival of The Clone Wars I'm starting to ask myself, "Wait maybe I don't know how this works, and maybe the fans do. Maybe they're locked into something that I don't understand." Because, all of these things that have been happening, fans have called these things out to me at cons, and I didn't believe them. So, my apologies to anyone for not listening more closely to your words. I will listen from now on.
I'd heard that this was recorded a little bit differently than you would ordinarily, and correct me if I'm wrong, you'd recorded everything first, and Ray Park sort of lip synced to it.
You got it. And then afterward, I came back and recorded again, because Ray needed to have some freedom with what he was doing. My track was there as a guide, sort of like okay, here's the guy whose been playing Maul in all of these dialogue scenes, but then here's the guy who created the character and has this extraordinary presence. So we had to marry those, and both actors have to have the ability to do what they think should be done with the character. So me and Ray had a chance to talk and get on the same page about certain things, and he studied up, he'd already seen the animated stuff, but then he studied up on it when it was time to do this again, because Ron Howard and the Kasdans really felt like it was important that this be a seamless transition from animated to live action. That it feels like exactly the same character, and the trajectory of the character and the evolution of the character, that this could be dropped in and no one who enjoys Rebels or The Clone Wars, like it wouldn't jar them at all. They would feel exactly like the same character. And I will tell you, when I returned to voice what Ray had shot, um, boy I felt like that was the same character. I was like, wow. Ray is absolutely…he's completely inhabiting where that character evolved to through our animated work. I was so happy.
What's the reaction been for you personally? I know you do a lot of conventions. I know you're out there talking to fans a lot, and one reaction I've heard a lot is that people won't understand why Maul is back. But has that been the case?
That's the interesting thing, right? The reaction that I have been witnessing has been overwhelmingly positive. People are so excited by that, because it's such a bold choice on the part of the Kasdans and Ron Howard to take something…like I was told at the premiere that this was always the plan. I don't want to say anything to contradict anything that anyone has to say. I know Ron said to me, "Yeah, I felt that it was important that it be someone of significance. Someone that the audience knows and understands." But the fact of the matter is that you're dealing with this criminal organization and you don't have a lot of screen time to devote to that criminal organization, yet it needs to be significant to the entire piece, right? So, what do you do? Do you sort of create something generalized, you create this dark subtext and somehow that's going to land and make the audience care, or do you use something that's already been established by George Lucas? And that was the choice that Ron and the Kasdans came up with, and they decided that this is already there for us, it makes sense if we're telling the story of Q'ira, this lovely, young lady who is fighting throughout the movie to save the soul of Han Solo, because she of course knows that should she go down this dark path, Han, given half the chance will follow her down there. And she knows that that can't happen, so she has to break his heart to save his soul, essentially, from people like Darth Maul. If you're going to do all of that, if you're going to weave that complexity into the story, then yeah, you're going to need a lot more screen time. And taking what we did in The Clone Wars, was a nice little short cut to getting that significance in the picture. And for the casual fan, they don't necessarily need that significance. The story works just fine as a simple story. Star Wars fans demand a certain level of depth and a certain level of mythological continuity, so that's why the story is peppered with, like I said, a bunch of hints that this is indeed a dark side run organization, and the galaxy is suffering under its influence. So yeah, Jonathan Kasdan and I had a nice little conversation about that.
With the Siege of Mandalore coming with The Clone Wars and then Solo sort of being that next spot in Darth Maul's life as we get toward his eventual stranding on Malachor, do you see them filling out more of Maul's story? Do you see you getting to be involved?
Oh, I surely couldn't guess and if I did know, I surely couldn't say. We'll leave it there. But what I will say is that I've publicly said goodbye to this character on a few separate occasions. But I think I've learned to not say goodbye to this guy and whatever happens happens. The audience doesn't seem to want to let this guy go and, to be honest, neither do I. I really enjoy filling out the details of his life and creating it. It's a very unique thing as an actor to come back to a role over and over again and keep fleshing out what this man's life was like. It's further unique to flesh out this man's story from beginning to end through The Phantom Menace, then The Clone Wars, then Solo, then Rebels. Possibly back to The Clone Wars. You know? We get to really visit different points in this man's life and in what other story or mythology does anyone get to do that? What other actor gets to come to different projects, completely different TV shows, different movies, and tell a chapter of a character's life? It's very strange and wonderful and I love the opportunities that have come up. And I cannot thank Ray Park enough for creating a character that the audience is this fascinated with that my dumbass gets to come in and help and assist. So I'm having a lot of fun.
Well, thank you for talking to me. I'm thankful for all you've done in Star Wars over the years.
Thank you, man.
Solo: A Star Wars Story is available digitally on September 14 and in physical formats and on September 25th. The full audio from the interview will be available on the Full of Sith podcast. (www.fullofsith.com)


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Distracted driving? Property theft? Ridgefield police survey residents on town's biggest problem
Does Ridgefield have too many speeding cars or too much distracted driving? Is underage drinking more serious than graffiti and vandalism?
Ridgefield police want to know what residents think of the town's safety needs, and that's why they've published a 16-question survey asking everything from bike safety to neighborhood crime watch groups.
The survey's fourth questions asks the user to rate five topics in their "in order of seriousness in Ridgefield" — graffiti and vandalism, unlawful drug use, domestic violence, underage drinking, and unnecessary noise.
The fifth question tackles "quality of life issues," ranging from property theft to DUI to speeding cars to identity theft.
From there, the survey pivots to crime prevention.
Does your neighborhood have a crime watch group? Would you join one? questions seven and eight ask the user.
Safety is the main concern in question nine. Do residents feel safe shopping in town? Walking in their neighborhood after dark? Leaving their home to go to work in the morning?
Questions ten and eleven are interested in the department's professionalism and conduct, asking the user if they feel police presence in their neighborhood is appropriate for the need.
Some of the other questions are: Does traffic enforcement in Ridgefield meets the needs of the community? Does the police department provides appropriate community outreach? Do officers perform an appropriate amount of foot patrol in the center of town? And do they treat people fairly and with respect when they do?
The survey also asks residents whether telephone calls to the department are handled professionally and courteously and if Ridgefield officers look professional in appearance.
Ridgefield police also wanted feedback on their programs, and it the department publicizes its services and programs adequately. The survey has users rate the DARE and School Resource Officer programs that Ridgefield students take part in throughout the school year. The study also seeks information on the department's Facebook page and its Citizen Police Academy
Question 13 concerns animal control issues, and the final three questions are opened ended responses.
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Back in the day, community decisions seemed easier. The numbers weren't so big (though the City's budget was proportionately smaller), and the resources didn't seem so finite. The population was small enough that while nothing happened without a good fight, there was a general consensus of what we wanted as a future. Now, it feels like everything is more complicated. We're out of land. The prices are insanely high, it's less clear that there is a shared vision of the future. And the problems are more difficult.
I've consumed barrels of ink in this space complaining about the conditions on State Road 248. The road needs to be four lanes all the way to Park Avenue, and there is plenty of width there to re-stripe it as four lanes. But we don't just restripe things. It has to be built to UDOT specifications, and that requires a break-down lane in addition to the traffic lanes. If we do that, widening the road becomes a lot more complicated than $500 in paint. The problem, of course, is that without a breakdown lane, if a car broke down on 248, we would have a traffic jam. Well, that's certainly not a problem now . . .
So UDOT is doing an Environmental Impact Study on widening the road to make four lanes with proper breakdown lanes. It means ripping deeper into the mountain, filling the wetlands on the downslope side, and generally escalating the project from $500 in paint to restripe the existing pavement, to a year-long disruption while they completely re-build a road that has been under some form of reconstruction continuously for the last 30 years.
The EIS process requires the UDOT to look at alternatives. Not just alternatives like restriping, but alternate routes, alternate designs (though nobody was dumb enough to recommend a double-decker road), and also the alternative of doing nothing. The do-nothing alternative eliminates all the negative consequences of the construction project — and magnifies all the negative consequences of a failed road system.
Park City people swoon with the fantods over the sight of a car idling in a parking lot. Somehow 2,000 cars idling in the morning traffic jam on 248 is different. But the do-nothing option will make that worse, with implications for air quality, public safety as traffic backs up on US 40, and so on. So doing nothing might be worse than doing something. The EIS process is intended to figure out the environmental consequences of all the options, and then guide a decision. Environmental consequences don't control the decision, but they are supposed to be on par with cost, engineering feasibility, and the success in meeting the needs of the project.
One of the alternatives in the planning process is building a new bus-only road adjacent to the Rail Trail between the little-used parking lot at Richardson Flat and Bonanza Drive or somewhere in that area. Another option is widening 248 to four lanes, but then limiting two of those to buses only. While that makes the buses able to move from the satellite lot to town efficiently, it seems to make the rest of traffic even worse by reducing capacity on the road. Which points to the Rail Trail option.
For the people whose houses back up to the Rail Trail, that is a terrible option. For the people trying to get to work in the morning, it might make the Richardson Flat lot look like a viable option, which it most definitely isn't now. The Rail Trail right of way is pretty wide through there, and presumably a bus-only roadway doesn't need to have a break-down lane. It might even be a single lane with the bus drivers coordinating who is coming and going through the one-lane corridor, like they did when there were actual trains running on the rail trail. It frankly makes a lot of sense. Unless you live there.
It's not what the immediate neighbors would ask for. I've been through it when the state widened and paved a former Jeep trail through my property to make a very noisy highway. It really changed the character of our property. I fought it for several years, knowing that I would ultimately lose. I used to hear deer munching the landscaping in the yard. Now I hear motorcycles roaring up the canyon, and the helicopters coming to scrape them off the pavement every weekend.
The problem is that Park City needs several thousand people a day to function, whether it's the ski resorts, the City Water Department, or your favorite restaurant. Those people can't afford to live in town. If you want water to come out of your $1,000 Dornbracht showerhead, the people running the waterworks need to get to work.
Success sometimes sucks.
Tom Clyde practiced law in Park City for many years. He lives on a working ranch in Woodland and has been writing this column since 1986.
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Global usage of fossil-fuel based energy consumption is unsustainable —due to limited supply, increased global demand, and the negative environmental effect of greenhouse gases (GHGs). To manage this situation the major economies of the world are considering other sources of energy and requiring suppliers to utilize new technologies to effect change and widespread deployment. As part of this global trend, all types of vehicles are being redesigned for countries to run on electricity as a plug-in or hybrid-with-reduced-fuel-usage. The International Energy Agency recently published the "Technology Roadmap: Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles" which describes the trends for electric vehicles up to 2050 (IEA, 2011). This roadmap is based on a vision that these electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will represent 50% of annual light duty vehicles (LDVs) by 2050 (Figure 1).
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Happy Thursday!
Do you remember those ensemble sets, or for the sake of familiarity, short sets your mother picked out for your daily summer adventures? My fondest memories of summer fashion were those (sometimes ridiculous) short sets. I had a lavender and lime duo that I considered a staple; I chuckle just thinking about it.
Thirty years later, and I STILL love a good set. They're perfect for both spring and summer; and honestly, less time is spent with finding something to wear. Whether it's a matching set or mix and match number, you have the luxury to throw on and go.
The sassy, yet quirky set I'm wearing isn't a set, but to the untrained eye, it appears to be. 😌
My tips for nailing said look:
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different patterns and/or prints. For example: gingham, polka dots, floral, stripes, etc.
- Choose your shorts, first.
- Seek out pieces that can be remixed with existing threads you already own!
- Have fun with your look!
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Last week the social medias were awash with virtual tears when Sameh Wadi announced he would close his 10-year-old Mediterranean restaurant Saffron on December 3.
But the Wadi brothers wasted no time getting back into the fun-loving spirit that makes us love them in return. They took the mannequin challenge at Milkjam, introducing it as "just a normal morning at Milkjam."
With marauding ice cream tasters, selfie-takers, cocktail drinkers, and a random blowtorch incident, all at the trendiest and busiest ice cream joint in town, this is a mannequin challenge done really, really right.
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When planning your southern vision board party make sure to think ahead. Decide who, what, when, where, and why before speaking the party up.
Make your guest list. The amount of people and who you invite willA�set the vibe of your party. 5-10 people is the perfect party that can remain intimate and not too rowdy.A�
Choose a theme.A�A party isn't complete until a theme is laid out. In this instance, we are planning the perfect southern vision board party, but that doesn't mean that you add a theme. Whether it be a tea party theme or a barn theme, your theme should speak to you and your guests.
Send out the invitations.A�The invitations don't have to be physical. You can send out a group text with a beautiful picture, just get the word out. You can also make creative invitations for your guests that tie into your party theme. Invitations should give all the party details and request a RSVP. Feel free to ask guests to bring light snacks or supplies for the vision boards.
Preparation is Key
After you have everything planned out, it's time for the preparation phase.
Request guests bring something.A�You might need as much supplies as possible, so feel free to request that your guests contribute something small to the party. Whether it be a snack or stack of magazines, the contribution will be a great addition.
Gather the supplies.A�GrabA�as many magazines, newspapers, quote printouts, pictures, and any creative content for the vision boards. It is important to choose content that is in line with your vision board. You don't need a fisherman's magazine for a BSB vision board party!A�Food is part of the supplies! Don't forget to pick up snacks and drinks for your fellow southern belles.
Set the atmosphere.A�Music is the right way to set any atmosphere. Create your playlist ahead of time and let the relaxing music play while you and your BSBs are cutting away. A bottle of wine is another great way to set the mood. Eat, drink, and chill… That's what this party is for!
Open discussion.A�After the vision boards are done, open the discussion by discussing what your board means to you. Remember that the reason for your vision board party was to set goals that can be shared with your besties and create a support system to work towards them.3


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2017 winter has sure started out this year with a wonderful array of wildflowers and different blooms. It made it difficult to start growing clover and sunflowers this year for providing essential good good for the bees here at the ranch. My queen rearing and mating yard is located on the Consumes Wildlife Preserve has been excellent for good mating of the queens and is now showing a wonderful nectar flow. Thank you all for your support with honey purchases and a reminder that I do sell mated queens. These queens are not banked but kept in nukes to keep them fresh and timid. Drop me a line if you've enjoyed some of this years excellent honey or have any bees questions.
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Our Panel of Pros at the Dwyer EU Reunion 2017
We've had such a fantastic time so far at our Dwyer EU Reunion in Prague and we were especially excited for our Panel of Pros segment today. We have a handful of some of our most experienced franchisees from their perspective brands to have a Q&A session to help the younger or less experienced franchisees get the most out of their business.
We have Michael Baddeley, Jim Watson, Rob Simpson and Kevin Preston from Drain Doctor and Mark Ryland from Mr. Electric. They have each been running their businesses for many years and have utilised the franchise system to built a stronger presence within their territories.
When another franchisee asked, "What is the benefit of being a part of the franchise when you can do everything you have done on your own?" Mark Ryland replied with, "Well, where to start?"
"If I were to walk up to a £200,000 job as 'Mark Ryland Electrical', I wouldn't even get looked at. Being a part of a much larger brand and having the strength of that brand behind you, you have so many more opportunities and can push your business a lot further than if you were working alone.
"If you had a question or problem on your own, who would you ask for support?" Mark added."Would you call another electrical contractor? You can't, because, guess what? They're your competition! With a franchise, you can ask your neighbour or someone that has had a similar problem in the past who will not only be able to support you with anything you need, as they would have been through it themselves."
Rob Simpson supported this by saying, "You have a lot more support available to you when you are part of a franchise network. When I started out, I knew that houses have plumbing and drainage, but that was about it. That's the beauty of franchising! You can go into business even in an industry you don't know because you have enough support around you to learn everything you need. You have support in best practices, recruitment, systems, you name it. You don't get that when you're on your own."
Micheal also mentioned that "The networking in franchising is invaluable," as you will not gain the wealth of knowledge and experience when going alone in your own business, and having that network heir to support and guide you is what really is great about franchising. Jim agreed by saying that he wouldn't do anything differently if he were to start over.
Kevin commented, "When we first started out, I had a few technicians leave and start their own business. At one point there were about six of my previous technicians all in the Yellow Pages. Not one of those guys is still in business now." Kevin is celebrating his 24th year with Drain Doctor this year and is still going strong, which really reflects how being part of franchise gives you much stronger foundations to build upon and pushes you into realms you would have never thought possible.


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In 2008, I was in Chandel district of Manipur on field work. As I went about listening to local people's stories about their lives and aspirations, most of them kept praising this particular woman administrator, an IAS officer. She was from South India, they said, and yet she was able to blend in with local people and was very responsive to their needs. As I walked towards the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO), I understood what they meant. It was an office with an open door, and there were no "middle men" to stop people from meeting the officer. The people waiting outside did not have the look of being intimidated by power. Neither was the name of the officer displayed in gold letters on a red board outside the door to her office to inspire awe. The office was simple and welcoming. When I met the officer, she was kind and responsive towards me as well, ever willing to help me in my field work studying the conflicts in the area. I came back from that office full of appreciation for the tough work that most of our civil servants do in remote areas of India, serving people and looking out for their needs.
What does a civil servant represent in India? Do they represent the might of the State or its power to better the lives of the people?
Yet the other day, as the results of the UPSC 2015 exams were announced, some of the candidates who topped the exams stated that they were inspired by the amount of power that an IAS or IFS officer wields. That got me thinking: what does a civil servant represent in India? Do they represent the might of the State or its power to better the lives of the people?
In my travels across the country, especially in areas where the reach of the Indian State is limited, I have come to realize that civil servants -- for the most part -- do a commendable job of carrying out day to day administration for the common people. When I visited Kandamal and Malkangiri in Odisha in 2009, I saw what an arduous task it was to carry out administrative duties in a conflict zone with a Naxal threat looming large every day. I respected and admired the officers that I met during my several field trips to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland over the years. I even believe that Indian civil servants working in difficult areas should be compensated more, as is the practice across the world (for example, US soldiers serving in Afghanistan or Iraq get paid more than their counterparts back home).
Bureaucrats are viewed as those who possess the power to create obstacles in common people's lives.
However, the lens through which civil servants in India are viewed by the majority of citizens troubled me. Bureaucrats are viewed as those who possess the power to create obstacles in common people's lives. When their cars with red lights on top pass, local people move off the roads quickly to give way. In some of my interviews about the dismal lack of infrastructure -- vis-à-vis the right of the common person to enjoy good roads, hospitals, schools -- people often did not see themselves as entitled citizens. They saw themselves as powerless. They felt they had to beg the civil servants for benefits from the development funds that were earmarked for them to better their lives. They saw the officers as the privileged lot, and themselves as the under-privileged. Their body language when an officer was present was that of being subservient in the presence of great power, heads bowed, bodies quivering in fear. It really saddened me to see a citizen of this largest democracy so fearful of someone who represented the State they belonged to, and for whose rights men like Gandhi fought the British Raj.
[People] saw themselves as powerless. They felt they had to beg the civil servants for benefits from the development funds that were earmarked for them...
So why do such attitudes persist despite nearly 70 years of Indian independence? We all know that the civil services of India are a successor of the Imperial Civil Service (then called Indian Civil Service), which was put in place under the Government of India Act, 1858 and lasted until independence from the British. The majority of the officers were British, especially in high ranks; by the time India got its independence, there were about 322 Indian officers. After Partition, the Indian Civil Service was divided between India and Pakistan. Both countries formed their own civil services, continuing one of the most significant legacies of the British Raj. Today, being a civil servant is a matter of pride for most Indians, and theoretically means an opportunity to serve the country's citizens. Moreover, most aspirants for the civil services are themselves Indian citizens and they have to go through a tough competitive examination to become an officer.
British officers had symbolic signs on their cars to show they were superior to everyone else in India; our current system continues that legacy of the Raj.
So, what happens? What changes many people once they become officers? Perhaps, the most common answer is that they believe that they are now entitled to all the privileges that come with their position. For instance, a car with a red beacon is an unmistakeable sign of someone important. British officers had symbolic signs on their cars to show they were superior to everyone else in India; our current system continues that legacy of the Raj. An Indian officer once stated that his desire to enter the civil services stemmed from the fact that the driver would always rush out to open the door for the officer. So what that represents is: "I am powerful, and when common people see me, they should run and open doors for me." So, ironically, the power that officers hold, which ideally should mean the power to create a level playing field for all, is actually seen as power to access privileges, entitlements, cars with red lights, houses in the best part of town, and a state system that exists for them, and not for the common person.
Men and women who enter the civil services are remarkable individuals, and many of them want to serve. Yet, the system of entitled privileges comes in the way.
This is a bane that India must do away with. Men and women who enter the civil services are remarkable individuals, and many of them actually want to serve. Yet, the system of entitled privileges comes in the way. We urgently need a bureaucratic system that exists to serve the people. We need bureaucrats who explain existing rules to common people and offer guidance on how to abide by them. Why do so many citizens resort to illegal means to get their work done? The answer is simple: Because it is so difficult to get the job done legally and through the State. I spoke to a person who was trying to get an electricity connection legally in Assam in 2015. First, you have to fill up 15 forms; then you have to go and submit it to the clerical staff at the electricity office, who won't even look at you since you do not come recommended by some higher officer. After days of travelling to the electricity office, wasting precious money and time, the clerical staff might glance at you. Once you are in his or her sight, you have to bow low, offer bribes, and then after months, someone will show up at your doorstep, if you are lucky. So, the common person asks me: why should I go through all that mental and physical trauma when there is a middleman offering to do the job for me for some extra money? This state of affairs shows that the Indian bureaucratic system is corrupt, dysfunctional and does not really care for the common person. This attitude persists right from junior officials to the top level.
Why do so many citizens resort to illegal means to get their work done? The answer is simple: Because it is so difficult to get the job done legally...
Can we change this state of affairs? Yes, we can! By writing about such incidents every time they occur. The internet is a powerful tool; use it. By utilizing the Right to Information Act, we can be aware of what development funds exist for a particular community. Most importantly, the foundation courses of the civil services of India should include one that instructs new entrants about what the ethos of a civil servant truly is. The bureaucracy's job is not to create obstacles but to explain the State system to the common person and help them navigate the rules. Rules do not exist in a State to create stumbling blocks; they actually exist to make the system functionally stable, efficient and structured. In India, rules are interpreted by officials as a means to block people from getting their job done easily. As a result, it encourages nepotism and corruption and creates citizens with high stress -- not good for a country's overall health.
India has a long way to go before it has a State system that exists for the people rather than those who are meant to serve them.
What is my personal hope? That one day, I travel to a remote district in Arunachal Pradesh and am met by this inspiring sight: the town roads are clean, the school system works, and hospitals are near and responsive to people needs. Today, a town like Along, headquarters of West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, while being blessed with a picturesque mountainous landscape, has no good roads, and very little decent infrastructure. The only building that looked passable when I visited Along in 2012 was the office of the District Commissioner; usually, all these offices are perched on a hill -- another demonstration of symbolic power and a legacy of the British Raj.
I dream of the day when remote towns showcase buildings that are as well built and comfortable as that of the office of their district commissioner. I dream of the day when India does not suffer from the stigma of having the worst bureaucratic system in Asia. Sadly, India has a long way to go before it has a State system that exists for the people rather than those who are meant to serve them.
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Fishing Picks of the Week
1. The ocean action simply will not be displaced from the top pick, and the San Diego action is breaking wide open with a flood of yellowtail, Dorado, and yellowfin tuna on the nearshore banks joining the great bite further offshore for exceptional quality bluefin tuna (the best in recent days was a 302-pounder). For an update, check with 976-TUNA.com.
2. The bite on bluegill at Apollo Park Lake remains a good place to take kids and catch a lot of fish. While most are small, the bite can be non-stop early and late in the day on just about any small bait or lure fished near the bottom beneath a float. For an update on this bite, contact Apollo Park at 661-940-7701 or Amaysing Fishing Bait & Tackle at 661-429-5824.
3. Castaic Lake's striper bite stays in the top picks yet again this week. The fish are showing in limit-numbers at the buoy line and in Necktie Canyon, mostly on fresh sardines early and late in the day, but some fish are still busting on topwater for brief periods and trolling with umbrella rigs is also a good bet. The bluegill bite also is pretty much wide open outside Dry Gulch and in the lower lake. For an update on this bite, call the marina at 661-775-6232 (www.CastaicLake.com) or Tackle Express at 661-251-8700.


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Easy Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles (Only 4 Ingredients)
Guilt-free chocolate treats
Recently I have been trying to cut down on the amount of sugar and refined carbs that I eat. As with most new habits, it's not that bad once you get into it, but I still find there are certain foods I really miss. If I have some kind of sweet, indulgent treat I can substitute, I know it is far less likely that I will fall into the temptation of eating something that doesn't align with my current goals.
Enter Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles. They are delicious, satisfying, and so incredibly easy to make. They only require four ingredients, and because you're making them yourself you can alter the recipe to suit your nutritional and taste needs.
All you need is four ingredients
All you need is coconut oil, butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. If you want to make it even simpler you could replace the butter with more coconut oil or vice versa. By using dairy-free chips and coconut oil you can make these truffles completely vegan! If you wish they were a little bit sweeter you can increase the amount of chocolate or add a sugar-free sweetener like stevia. If you'd like a little more protein and less fat you can increase the amount of peanut butter and decrease the amount of oil and butter. Obviously if you change the ingredients the nutrition information included with this recipe will not be accurate for your truffles.
As you can see, the possibilities are quite numerous! This is also a great way to make an all-natural fancy treat without doling out the big bucks. If you already buy natural or organic versions of these ingredients then you can mix up your truffles with the peace of mind that no one is sneaking in any additives. Though these are low in sugar, they were still sweet enough for my dear husband who is definitely not willing to compromise flavor for a healthier option! Every time I pull one out, he asks if he can have one too.
Low-carb diets
I first came across the idea for this dessert while looking through a website with ketogenic recipes. In case you don't know, a ketogenic diet is one that prioritizes fat consumption and cuts carbohydrates down to a minimum. This diet has been proven to have a positive impact on conditions like epilepsy. Many other people have found the ketogenic diet helps them lose weight or regulate their hormones. I personally don't subscribe to the ketogenic diet, but I have found that increasing my fat consumption and decreasing my carbohydrate consumption sometimes helps decrease acne breakouts on my face.
Eating a higher amount of fat in my diet also helps me feel fuller, and so I am less prone to mindless snacking or over-eating. If you are increasing the amount of fat you eat I recommend you still stay mindful of how many calories you are consuming, since foods high in fat are more calorie-dense than low-fat foods. It's also good to make sure you go for enriching, natural sources, like avocados, coconut oil, fish oils, or nuts.
The benefits of a higher-fat diet
Eating a higher amount of fat in my diet also helps me feel fuller, and so I am less prone to mindless snacking or over-eating. If you are increasing the amount of fat you eat I recommend you still stay mindful of how many calories you are consuming, since foods high in fat are more calorie-dense than low-fat foods. It's also good to make sure you go for enriching, natural sources, like avocados, coconut oil, fish oils, or nuts.
Using the right equipment
This time also went much better because I had molds to make the truffles in! I had previously let the mixture cool a little and then dropped a spoonful at a time onto a tray covered in aluminum. It didn't alter the flavor at all but obviously they weren't as uniform in size or shape. Being able to pour the mixture into a mold while it is still warm and then allow it to harden in the fridge or freezer is so much easier.
So it's not impossible to make these if you don't have a silicone mold, but it certainly streamlines the process. Even an ice cube tray will probably work! Still, don't let lacking that little bit of equipment keep you from diving into these decadent morsels.
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- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup 72% dark chocolate chunks
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
- Heat a non-stick pan on low.
- Add butter, coconut oil, and peanut butter to the pan.
- As the previous ingredients begin to melt, stir in the chocolate chunks with a silicone spatula.
- As the previous ingredients begin to melt, stir in the chocolate chunks with a silicone spatula.
- Once all of the ingredients have melted and combined, turn off burner and allow mixture to cool for a few minutes.
- Pour mixture into silicone molds and place in the freezer or refrigerator.
- When the mixture has hardened, pop the truffles out. If using an ice-cube tray, you may need to insert a butter knife around the edges to loosen them.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving size: 1
|Calories from Fat
|% Daily Value *
|Fat 9 g
|Carbohydrates 3 g
|Sugar 1 g
|Fiber 1 g
|Protein 2 g
|Sodium 27 mg
|* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
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This is the exact spatula I used for this recipe and I love it!
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Your recipe didn't lie; made these in literally 10 minutes (not including the time to let them harden). I added a few tablespoons of honey to make them sweeter without ruining the healthy aspect. The only thing I'd change next time would be to use some special chocolate molds to make them more bite-sized.
Wow! these look too simple to be true, but I just happen to have all the ingredients available... so why not! And I love anything that includes peanut butter and chocolate. My problem is that I only have unsweetened chocolate chunks... may need to improvise with something sweet to balance it out.
This looks delicious! I am definitely going to try it. Thank you for sharing!


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'Banking' water surges in communities facing water stress
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Groundwater recharge is the latest wave in water security.
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Improving food cold chains for farmers and citizens in India
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New research shows that temperature-controlling supply chains can cut food waste and boost public health in the country.
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Episode 142: Champions of clean energy equity, Land O'Lakes digs into stewardship
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Also featured: A dialogue about public-private innovation in water security with the World Economic Forum's water project lead, Callie Stinson.
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NASA study shows water shortages could worsen without action
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In a recent "first-of-its-kind" study led by NASA , scientists found major changes to freshwater availability — changes that could impact water shortages over the course of the century. For the study, published this week in Nature , scientists drew on 14 years of satellite observations combined with data on human activity to track freshwater trends in 34 regions worldwide. And, according to hydrologist Jay Famiglietti, "What we are witnessing is major hydrologic change." Specifically, wet areas around the globe are getting wetter, and dry areas are getting drier. This is bad news for the dry areas, most of them between the tropics and the high latitudes. Several of these hotspots, such as the Middle East, California and Australia, are complicating the issue by depleting their reserves of groundwater. While the study did not find a clear connection between the changing freshwater patterns and climate change, it is unlikely that the situation in these areas will improve without significant government action. Humans playing a huge role in changing freshwater availability via climate change, water management and changing extremes. Freshwater security is more tenuous than we thought. Out now in @Nature https://t.co/KxnC9eQts4 pic.twitter.com/h8Gab3dHrb — Jay Famiglietti (@JayFamiglietti) May 16, 2018 Related: Uravu's zero-electricity Aqua Panels produce gallons of water from thin air There are multiple factors behind the trends, including climate change , natural cycles and human water management . Lead author Matt Rodell of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center said, "A key goal was to distinguish shifts in terrestrial water storage caused by natural variability — wet periods and dry periods associated with El Niño and La Niña, for example — from trends related to climate change or human impacts, like pumping groundwater out of an aquifer faster than it is replenished." Famiglietti said, "The pattern of wet-getting-wetter, dry-getting-drier during the rest of the 21st century is predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change models, but we'll need a much longer data set to be able to definitively say whether climate change is responsible for the emergence of any similar pattern in the GRACE data." The study states that government policies that encourage water conservation could help avoid increased water shortages. + NASA + Nature Via The Guardian Images via Depositphotos (1, 2)
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This man spent 36 years carving through mountains to bring water to his village
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In 1959, the small village of Caowangba in China 's Guizhou Province had a problem – a drought had dried up all the nearby water sources, and residents were forced to rely on a single well for drinking water. Even that single well was faltering, sometimes leaving the people of the town without enough water to go around. Worse yet, the town's single rice paddy had dried up, making it hard for residents to access enough food. Something had to be done. But rather than give up and move to a new home, one man named Huang Dafa decided to lead an ambitious project to dig a 10-kilometer canal along the face of several sheer cliffs to bring water to his home. It took 36 years and at least one failed attempt, but now enough water flows to the city to provide food and drinking water to everyone. Many have compared Dafa to the legendary figure Yu Gong , an old man whose determination caused the gods to literally move mountains from his path. At only 23 years old, Dafa made the project his life's work. To build the canal, villagers had to carve along the sheer cliffs of three karst mountains , dangerous work that involved climbing up the side of the mountains, tying themselves to trees, and rappelling hundreds of meters down the cliff to dig. Related: Indian Man Single-Handedly Plants 1,360 Acre Forest Naturally, it took a bit of persuading before anyone else in town was willing to take on this dangerous work. But in the end, the only other option was to do nothing and watch the town continue to struggle. Unfortunately, after a decade of work, the first attempt at a canal was unsuccessful in bringing water to the city. It wasn't a total waste: the effort did create a tunnel through the mountains that allowed for easy travel through the stone, rather than around, which is still in use today. Dafa realized they needed a better understanding of irrigation to make the project work. So he left to study engineering for several years, and planned his next attempt even more meticulously. In the early 1990s, he persuaded the villagers to try again. The workers often slept in caves along the cliff side, and the remote location made it difficult to reach them in case of emergency – in fact, Dafa was working in the mountains when his daughter and grandson passed away, unable to reach them before they died. Related: Hundreds of beehives hang off a steep cliff in China to save wild honeybees Finally, in 1995, the new channel was finished, and water began to flow to Caowangba. As if the channel weren't enough, Dafa's efforts were also responsible for bringing electricity and a new road to the town that same year, allowing the residents to step into the modern era. Now, the community is thriving, and Huang Dafa is celebrated as a local hero at 82 years old. The channel provides running water to three other villages that happen to cross its path as well, providing water to 1,200 people and allowing them to grow 400,000 kilograms of rice every year. Via Oddity Central Images via VGC , China Daily
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This gorgeous greenhouse-like home in the Netherlands soaks up daylight
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From beneath this traditional thatched roof in the Netherlands emerges a stunning glass greenhouse. Lochem-based Maas Architecten conceived the Modern Countryside Villa as two contrasting volumes: an opaque, timber-clad space, and a transparent glass structure that lets the outside in. The Modern Countryside Villa, located on the edge of the town of Berlicum in North Brabant, has an H-shaped plan with contrasting wings that house different amenities. The timber-clad volume accommodates a garage and storage space , while a greenhouse-like structure protruding out from underneath the thatched roof functions as a studio space. The second wing houses the main living areas. The wooden volume in front of the living area houses a kitchen, pantry and toilet, while the master bedroom has direct access to the sheltered courtyard with a swimming pool and terrace. Related: DAPstockholm's Energy-Efficient Villa Midgard is Nestled Into the Swedish Countryside The transparent parts of the house are sheltered by a grove of trees that lines the plot towards the nearby road. Large glazed surfaces provide an abundance of natural light and expansive views of the picturesque surroundings. + Maas Architecten Via Dezeen Photos by Edith Verhoeven Save
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Elegant bamboo bridge adds unexpected beauty to ancient Chinese town
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Most bridges are boring pieces of infrastructure, but Chinese design firm Mimesis Architecture Studio breaks the mold with a hybrid bamboo bridge that adds sculptural beauty to China's Jiangsu Province. Spanning Lake Taihu in Dingshu Town, the 100-meter-long Wuxi Harbor Bridge is a visual delight with its latticed bamboo structures that frame the road and reference the region's ancient cultural heritage. Primarily known as the "China Clay Capital" for the rare purple clay found in the nearby mountains, Dingshu Town is also well known for its bamboo craftsmanship. The architects celebrate the bamboo craft with the design of the bridge, which was constructed with help from the local bamboo craftspeople. Built with a curved steel structure, the bridge is framed by large triangular frames made of latticed bamboo poles that were carbonized to improve durability. Related: Amazing transparent bridge seems to disappear into thin air in China's "Avatar" mountains The geometric bamboo "nets" are lightweight and can be removed and easily replaced if damaged. The bamboo was also used as formwork for concrete , imparting a distinct texture to the deck handrails. "Based on the existing bridge structure, the deck and fence parts are designed," wrote the architects. "The intertwining images of mountain, river, fog and wind fabricating the site are projected onto the form of the bridge." + Mimesis Architecture Studio Via Dezeen Images by Jian Jiao, Xing Zheng, Shiliang Hu
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Apples stunning spaceship campus revealed in new drone footage
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Apple's beautiful new campus nears completion and employees are set to move in this month. Videographer Duncan Sinfield's got the latest visual scoop on the tech giant's "spaceship" campus—officially named Apple Park—with his stunning drone footage of ongoing construction and a special nighttime close-up of the building interior. Hit the jump for the newest sneak peek into Apple's futuristic campus. Drone pilot Sinfield has consistently provided the public with monthly visual updates of Apple's 175-acre park in Cupertino since July 2015. Nearly two years later, his latest drone footage shows the campus transformed with the hilly landscape slowly filling in with trees, although turf has yet to be installed. Once complete, the site's rolling hills will be covered with grassy fields, jogging paths, and over 9,000 native and drought-resistant trees. Designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners , Apple Park prides itself on energy efficiency and will be powered entirely by 100-percent renewable energy. Rooftop solar amounts to 17 megawatts in one of the world's largest on-site solar energy installations. The 2.9-million-square foot main ring-shaped building will be clad in the world's largest panels of curved glass. The building is also projected to be one of the world's largest naturally ventilated structures, requiring no heating or air conditioning for nine months of the year. Related: Apple's $5 billion spaceship campus to open in April as "Apple Park" The new 4K drone footage shows a nighttime peek of the interior, where construction workers are working around the clock to prep the campus for occupancy. The process of moving over 12,000 employees into the campus will begin this month and is expected to take over six months while construction continues through the summer. Apple Park will also feature a visitor's center with an Apple Store and cafe open to the public. Screenshots via Duncan Sinfield
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Water stress magnifies impacts of U.S. droughts
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When drought strikes a water-stressed region, it devastates agriculture and the economy. Raising awareness is the first step toward water security.
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As far as Jets right tackle Wayne Hunter is concerned, he's finally earning his keep and it is all thanks to fellow offensive lineman D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
Hunter had just two starts in his previous seven NFL seasons, but he was rewarded during the offseason with the starting right tackle position and a four-year, $13 million dollar contract.
In his first two games, Hunter had a rough start, including consistently being beaten by Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware. That's when Hunter turned to Ferguson, a former first-round pick, for advice.
"After Week 2, I had another rough one and I was really beginning to doubt myself, doubt if I could do it. The fans, the media, were all on me, so I went up to 'Brick' and asked him for advice," Hunter told Metro. "We had a two-hour meeting and it was great. He went through a lot of the things I went through. He was a former first-round pick, a top pick and he had a couple rocky first seasons here. I only had a rough few games. It put it all in perspective.
"I realized I needed to move on, get my mind focused and start focusing in on what I knew I could bring to this team."
Hunter drew on the sit down with Ferguson to help him turn the corner. He knew he had the talent to play the position. Guard Matt Slauson calls Hunter the "most athletic lineman on our team, and maybe the league," but there were still doubts. For a player who, despite entering his eighth year in the league was very much still a raw, developing product, it was a lot for him to handle.
Now, there was pressure – and it was pressure he could all to clearly feel. Like pressure he had never felt at any other point of his career.
"To be honest, I felt more pressure in that Week 1 game then I ever did in my career, and that includes the AFC Championship Game or any time during the playoffs," Hunter said. "I had gotten this contract. I had gotten the starting job I wanted, but now people also expected me to play and perform at a certain level. I wasn't sure I could do that. It all weighed on me."
His talk with Ferguson alleviated that pressure and Hunter likened himself to a rookie needing to make adjustments and learn. Instead of cracking under the pressure and criticism, he began to quietly work and piece together a good series of practices before Week 3. Despite his renewed mindset, doubts persisted.
He remembers a conversation he had with offensive line coach Bill Callahan in the days leading up to the Week 3 game in Oakland.
"I just expressed my concerns that I needed to get this thing right, that I needed to play better because if it didn't it might just snowball and become game after game after game," Hunter said. "Bill said to me that he never doubted in me as a player, that he believed in my abilities to perform. That meant a lot to me."
Hunter went out and performed well despite the Jets loss. The next two weeks, despite Jets losses, Hunter put in solid showings. It has been uphill stuff from the first-year starter ever since.
"It was his first season starting. He's not a rookie per se, but he had things to learn like a rookie might have to," right guard Brandon Moore told Metro. "We never lost our confidence in him though; we learned what he could do in the playoffs and how he can perform. Every day in practice, we see how athletic he is, how much effort he put in. He had nothing to prove to us."
Now the media isn't clamoring with headlines pinning blame on Hunter.
"I feel like the past few weeks, I'm performing the way I want to, the way I should. I am justifying themoney, the contractthat they've given me," Hunter said. "After that rough start, I wasn't sure but I think I've turned that corner and that, finally, I'm backing up that contract."
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The Third Senior Ranking Event on the RIBSA Senior Snooker Series was played in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow over the weekend. In the final, Rodney Goggins from the 147 Snooker Club in Wexford beat Mario Fernandez from St Johns Limerick with a superb 5 frames to 0 to win the RIBSA PRESIDENTS CUP sponsored by Eamon Kearns.
The win moves Rodney clear in the No. 1 spot on the rankings but it still promises to be a great fight for that final No.1 RIBSA spot. In the Semi Finals Rodney beat Vincent Muldoon from Waterford SC 4 frames to 1 and Mario beat Phil Arnold from Celbridge SC 4 frames to 0 in the other semi final.
The Highest break prize also went to Rodney Goggins with a fantastic 141 break in his Q-Final match against Clinton Franey. Other high breaks in the event were 130 by TJ Dowling, 129 by Martin McCrudden, 105 by Vincent Muldoon.
RIBSA would like to thank Jim & Marian Leacy from The Ivy Rooms Snooker Club for the excellent facilities and all their help over the weekend. I would like to thank all the players for a great snooker display and I look forward to seeing them again in Event 4 in Carlow on Saturday / Sunday 9th & 10th of January.
Finally, on the Sunday morning we got a terrible shock when Martin McCrudden had a bad car accident on his way to his Q-final match. Every snooker follower in Ireland wishes him a fast recovery and we thank God he walked away in one piece and will look forward to seeing the gunner back playing very soon.
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1980's Wedfest at Huntstile Organic Farm, Somerset…
Today we share with you the gorgeous wedding of Niamh and Conor which took place at Huntstile Organic Farm in Somerset. Not only is the wedding captured by MMU fav, the lovely Emma from Freckle Photography, it also includes a stone circle ceremony, guest tractor rides, tattoos for wedding rings, retro movie inspired decor, 80's music ballads, bonfires and an epic pizza wedding cake.. oh and that BEAUTIFUL beaded wedding cape… MAGICAL!
Over to Niamh and Conor to tell us more about their wedding day…
Niamh + Conor…
How did you meet and get engaged?
In our Irish hometown 11 years ago via a mutual friend. Got engaged in Rhodes in 2017 after 9 years together!
Was there an overall theme to your day?
1980's Wedfest! A celebration of 80's movies and music.
How long were you planning it for, and what was the best bit?
A year, with some last minute cramming. Best bit – getting our wedding ring tattoos a couple of weeks before the actual wedding!
How was your day unique to you?
We had a tractor to transport our guests to the stone circle ceremony, tattoos for wedding rings, and a pizza wedding cake. Need we say more?!
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Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
As Hong Kong's only statutory accounting body, one of the Institute's main duties is to advance the accounting profession in Hong Kong. To that end, the Institute ended all of its mutual recognition agreements in June 2005 and began a process of reviewing all overseas qualifications to measure them against the Institute's qualification programme. One of the MRAs that has been reviewed is the ACCA's.
The list of questions and answers is intended to help prospective membership applicants learn how the agreement affects them.
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HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese athletes pocketed three gold medals on the first day of the ongoing Asian Men's and Women's Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lại Gia Thành yesterday won gold in the clean and jerk in the men's junior 56kg with a lift of 144kg, his second title in two months, having triumphed in the same category at the IWF Junior World Championships in Japan in early June.
The Vietnamese also claimed two silvers in the Asian tournament in the snatch (107kg) and total (251kg).
His teammate Lý Quang Vinh won both the snatch and total events, with a snatch of 115kg and a total of 258kg. Vinh finished second in the clean and jerk with 143kg.
Ngô Thị Quyên finished second in the women's junior snatch 48kg class (74kg) and third in the clean and jerk (95kg) and total (169kg).
In the men's youth 50kg, Ngô Đỉnh Sơn came second in the snatch with a lift of 95kg. He also bagged two bronzes in the clean and jerk (119kg) and total (215kg).
His teammate Phan Bá Sơn lifted 117kg in the men's youth clean and jerk 56kg category.
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The Defense Department is proposing legislation to impose new constraints on government contractors' ability to protest federal agencies' award decisions, including by rolling back their rights to file bid protests in federal court.
Currently, companies who believe an agency mishandled a contract award have two independent forums to file protests: the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). But some firms opt to take their cases to both.
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Thankfully cats usually land on their feet. This was especially lucky for poor Thunder (Hannah's kitten) today because Hannah decided to toss him out of a window. He fell 12 feet down to the ground and hit a concrete patio. Not only did she make this interesting decision, but she chose not to tell anyone about it until 6 hours later when it was time to go to bed. Poor Kyle had to go searching for a BLACK cat in pitch dark. Thankfully Thunder was found, interestingly enough right where he was dropped, and does not appear to be hurt although he has been quite needy ever since being brought back into the house. Thankfully for us, Hannah did not fall out the window in her attempts which could have easily happened as I'm sure the cat DID NOT go willingly out the window!
Truly it seems as if there is never a dull moment around here. I can only imagine what it will be like once we have more kids running around that Hannah can con into joining in her antics! Still, I really want to get more kids into the house. Peer models, even if they aren't completely typical, have got to be a good thing for her!
Surgery went well and for once there were no post op complications at all! YAHOO! The rest of the day after surgery was nerve wracking however because Hannah is one of those kids who gets uber hyper instead of lethargic when she's not feeling 100% and the post op instructions were to keep her quiet and no running, jumping, or climbing. UM, YEAH. . . . . We failed ALL of those post op instructions within the first hour home! I'd just like to see that doctor try to keep a wired off of anesthesia 5 yr old still. Trust me, it's not happening with my kid.
Hannah goes back to school on Thursday and for me it can't come soon enough. This break, without the structure of school, has been hard on us all. In fact, Hannah even went as far as to write a "run away" note to Kyle and I. Thankfully she hand delivered it so there was no chance for her to put her plans into action! Apparently she was planning on going to Indiana to live with Mamaw and Papaw! Speaking of notes, notes abound here recently. Hannah writes notes about EVERYTHING. She writes me notes to ask me questions, to pseudo apologize, to announce run away plans, etc. I think I'm going to start taking pictures of each of them so that I'll always have a record of them. The run away note seems to have disappeared and that makes me sad. It was my favorite! :)