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Introduction to Islam
5 Pillars of Islam
The '5 Pillars of Islam' are the foundation of Muslim life. Muslims are required to observe them with utmost devotion. Just like a building lacks stability without strong pillars, a believer's relationship with God (Allah) lacks focus without observance of the five pillars. These pillars form the foundation and starting point for all other good deeds and acts of worship to Allah and are as follows:
1. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God, Allah, and the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad, peace be upon him;
2. Establishment of the 5 daily prayers;
3. Concern and charity to the needy;
4. Self-purification through fasting in the month of Ramadan.
5. The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
The following educational resources providing further information over and above the information provided on this web page are a further set of resources explaining the 5 Pillars of Islam. These resources can be freely downloaded, printed and reproduced without amendment below:
For a visual diagram that summarises the 5 Pillars of Islam please click here.
For a visual diagram that explains what the 5 Pillars of Islam mean for followers of Islam please click here.
Pillar 1: Faith (Shahadah) & Belief in One Allah (Tawheed)
"There is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of God".
This declaration of faith is called the Shahadah, meaning testimony, a simple formula that all the faithful pronounce. The significance of this declaration is the belief that the only purpose of life is to serve and obey Allah, and that this is achieved through the teachings and practices of the final Prophet, Muhammad, peace be upon him. For information about the life (seerah) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) please click here. To view more information about the final revelation of the Prophet Muhmmad (peace be upon him) in the form of the Quran which is the Holy Book of Islam please click here. The following educational resources in relation to Belief which is the first Pillar of Islam have been provided and can be freely downloaded, printed and reproduced without amendment below:
- For more information about Who is Allah please click here.
- For more information about the Qualities of Allah as described in the 99 Names please click here.
- For more information about the other requirements that form the Article of Faith for Muslims please click here.
Pillar 2: Prayer 5 Times A Day (Salaat)
Salaat is the name for the obligatory prayers that are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and God. There is no hierarchical authority in Islam and there are no priests. Prayers are led by a learned person who knows the Qur'an and is generally chosen by the congregation.
Prayers are said at dawn, mid-day, late-afternoon, sunset and nightfall, and thus determine the rhythm of the entire day. These five prescribed prayers contain verses from the Qur'an, and are said in Arabic, the language of the Revelation. Personal supplications, however, can be offered in one's own language and at any time.
Although it is preferable to worship together in a mosque (Masjid), a Muslim may pray almost anywhere, such as in fields, offices, factories and universities. Often there are times visitors to the Muslim world are struck by the centrality of prayers in daily life. The 5 Daily prayers are
Fajr: This prayer happens in the morning before Dawn
Dhuhr: This prayer happens in the afternoon after Noon
Asr: This prayer happens in mid afternoon about 1.5 hours before Sunset
Maghrib: This prayer happens in the evening just after Sunset
Isha: This prayer happens at night about 1.5 hours after Sunset.
For prayer times at our Masjid please click here.
Please note then before reading prayer you need to have performed ablution (wudhu) – for how to perform wudhu click here.
Please view the following U Tube clip which shows a visual step by step guide of how to pray – click here.
Note that the method of prayer for men and women is different, and that each of the five prayers differs in steps and length. To learn more arrange a time with Imam Imraan. E-mail email@example.com.
Pillar 3: Alms (Zakah) – Giving to Charity
An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to Allah, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word Zakah means both "purification" and "growth." Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.
Each Muslim calculates his or her own zakah individually. This involves the annual payment of 2.5% of one's capital, excluding such items as primary residence, car and professional tools.
An individual may also give as much as he or she pleases as sadaqah, and does so preferably in secret. Although this word can be translated as "voluntary charity" it has a wider meaning. To calculate Zakah and make payments a recognised organisation in Queensland is the Muslim Charitable Foundation. You can use their online tool for calculating your Zakah by clicking here.
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Pillar 4: Fasting (Sawm)
Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from dawn until sundown–abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations with their spouses.
Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are menstruating, pregnant or nursing, are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year if they are healthy and able. Children begin to fast and to observe prayers from puberty, although many start earlier.
Although fasting is beneficial to health, it is mainly a method of self-purification and self-restraint. By cutting oneself from worldly comforts, even for a short time, a fasting person focuses on his or her purpose in life by constantly being aware of the presence of Allah. In the Quran, which is the final revelation from Allah to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, it is stated:
O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you that you may learn self-restraint.
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183]
For more information about the Holy Month of Ramadan please view this informative presentation by clicking here.
Pillar 5: Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The Hajj Pilgrimage to Makkah is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to do so. Nevertheless, over two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe providing a unique opportunity for those of different nations to meet one another.
The annual Hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar year. Pilgrims wear special clothes: simple garments that strip away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before God.
The rites of the Hajj, which are of Abrahamic origin, include going around the Ka'bah seven times, and going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa as did Hagar (Hajira, Abraham's wife) during her search for water. The pilgrims later stand together on the wide plains of Arafat, a large expanse of desert outside Mecca, and join in prayer for Allah's forgiveness, in what is often thought as a preview of the Day of Judgment.
The close of the Hajj is marked by a festival, the Eid al Adha, which is celebrated with prayers and the exchange of gifts in Muslim communities everywhere. This and the Eid al Fitr, a festive day celebrating the end of Ramadan, are the two holidays of the Islamic calendar. For information about Hajj please click here.


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All the world's Muslims have fewer Nobel Prizes than Trinity College, Cambridge. They did great things in the Middle Ages, though.
First, let me note that Trinity College has never won a Nobel Prize, even if some of its graduates and Fellows have. Since institutions regularly win Nobels, the point is worth making. And yes, I know it's only 140 characters, but no one forced Dawkins to use Twitter.
So what's he saying here? As the screenshot shows, several of his more adulatory groupies have taken the line that if something is factual, no one can possibly object to it. Context, implication, intent - all these are irrelevant in respect of the grand shining Fact, to which we should all do unthinking obeisance.
I'm uncertain whether Dawkins is more or less subtle than his disciples. If tomorrow he tweets that black people have comparatively flat noses, we'll know for sure. Until then, I'll provisionally adopt the more obvious interpretation, which is that he is a tedious old bigot.

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The year of 2010 is set to start off the way 2009 finished; with a slightly lame Facebook campaign to get a song to the top of the charts as a means of embarrassing a public figure. Only in this case instead of annoying but ultimately lining the pockets of Simon 'Moneybags' Cowell, people have had an actually amusing idea – annoy fundamentalist Christian bigot and brazen adulteress (as well as Northern Irish politician) Iris Robinson by putting 'Mrs Robinson' top of the charts.
She has already said that homosexuality is an 'abomination' and that gays need psychiatric help, but recently it was revealed that she'd been having it away with 19-year-old Kirk McCamberly, who is a full 41 years her junior, behind her husband (former first minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly) Peter Robinson's back. So far the group has already attracted 17,000 members, and banners have been put up outside the Assembly's Stormont building.
'Lets get the iconic song 'Mrs Robinson' to number one in next Sunday's chart in honour of Northern Ireland's disgraced first lady, Iris Robinson,' say the group. 'The naughty little minx & hateful bigot!!' Yes, that too.


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Victor Heintz
Victor Heintz ( born November 20, 1876 in near Grayville, Edwards and White County, Illinois, † December 27, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio ) was an American politician of the Republican Party and a veteran of the First World War. From 1917 to 1919 he was a member of the House of Representatives of the United States for the 2nd Congressional District of the State of Ohio.
Victor Heinz was born on a farm near Grayville. After attending the public schools Heintz studied at the University of Cincinnati Law. In 1896 he completed his studies in 1898 he was admitted to the bar and practiced henceforth in Cincinnati. He served six years in the cavalry and the infantry of the Ohio National Guard.
Heintz candidate in the congressional elections in 1916 in the 2nd Congressional District of Ohio, to feed into the U.S. House of Representatives. He eventually prevailed and succeeds by Alfred G. Allen. In 1918, he could no longer put up for re-election. During his time in the House of Representatives, he moved for his country in the First World War. He served most recently as a captain in the 147th U.S. Infantry Regiment. After he returned from the war to his home, give him some medals and honors were bestowed. He received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre. Until 1961 he worked as a lawyer, then he withdrew into retirement.
Heintz died in 1968 in Cincinnati. He was buried at the Armstrong Chapel Cemetery in Cincinnati.


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Susan M Haig
Conservation genetics, avian behavioral ecology, population connectivity, endangered species policy.
Recent Accomplishments
- Postdoctoral Fellow, 1987-89, Smithsonian Institution
- Ph.D. Biology, 1987, Biology, University of North Dakota
- B.S. Biology, 1979, Northland College
Professional Studies/Experience
Professional societies/affiliations/committees/editorial boards
Honors, awards, recognition, elected offices
Research Interests
Processes affecting persistence/extinction of small populations, conservation genetics, behavioral ecology of shorebirds, wetland ecology, mating systems, dispersal patterns and population connectivity throughout the annual cycle.
Personal Interests
Canoeing, birdwatching, badminton, Irish music
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Thermal characteristics of wild and captive Micronesian Kingfisher nesting habitats
To provide information for managing the captive population of endangered Guam Micronesian kingfishers (Halcyon cinnamomina cinnamomina), four biologically relevant thermal metrics were compared among captive facilities on the United States mainland and habitats used by wild Micronesian kingfishers on the island of Pohnpei (H. c. reichenbachii),...Kesler, Dylan C.; Haig, Susan M.
Use of radar remote sensing (RADARSAT) to map winter wetland habitat for shorebirds in an agricultural landscape
Many of todays agricultural landscapes once held vast amounts of wetland habitat for waterbirds and other wildlife. Successful restoration of these landscapes relies on access to accurate maps of the wetlands that remain. We used C-band (5.6-cm-wavelength), HH-polarized radar remote sensing (RADARSAT) at a 38A? incidence angle (8-m resolution) to...Taft, Oriane W.; Haig, Susan M.
Winter distribution and abundance of Snowy Plovers in eastern North America and the West Indies
Serum protein changes were studied in immune and nonimmune pigeons infected with three different strains of Trichomonas gallinae. Strain I (nonvirulent) produced no change in the relative concentration of serum components. Strains II (oral canker) and III (Jones' Barn) produced decreases in albumin and alpha globulins, and increases in beta and...Elliott-Smith, Elise; Haig, Susan M.; Ferland, C.L.; Gorman, Leah
Capture of breeding and wintering shorebirds with leg-hold noose-mats
Development of effective trapping techniques is important for conservation efforts, as marking and subsequent monitoring of individuals is necessary to obtain accurate estimates of demography, movements, and habitat use. We describe a leg-hold noose-mat trap for capturing breeding and nonbreeding shorebirds. Using this method, we trapped 50 Piping...Mehl, K.R.; Drake, K.L.; Page, G.W.; Sanzenbacher, Peter M.; Haig, Susan M.; Thompson, J.E.
Historical wetlands in Oregon's Willamette Valley: Implications for restoration of winter waterbird habitat
Before agricultural expansion in the 19th century, river valleys of North America supported expanses of wetland habitat. In restoring these landscapes, it is important to understand their historical condition and biological function. Synthesizing historical primary accounts (from explorers, travelers, settlers, and farmers) with contemporary...Taft, Oriane W.; Haig, Susan M.
Parentage and relatedness in polyandrous comb-crested jacanas using ISSRs
In this article we present the first analysis of parentage and relatedness in a natural vertebrate population, using Intersimple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. Thus, 28 ISSR markers were used in a study of a sex-role reversed, simultaneously polyandrous shorebird from northeastern Australia, the comb-crested jacana (Irediparra gallinacea)....Haig, Susan M.; Mace, Terrence R.; Mullins, Thomas D.
The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
No abstract available.Marshall, David B.; Hunter, Matthew G.; Contreras, Alan; Sanzenbacher, P.M.; Haig, Susan M.
The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
No abstract available.Marshall, David B.; Hunter, Matthew G.; Contreras, Alan; Sanzenbacher, P.M.; Haig, Susan M.
The Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus)
No abstract available.Marshall, David B.; Hunter, Matthew G.; Contreras, Alan; Sanzenbacher, P.M.; Haig, Susan M.
Distribution and abundance of snowy plovers in eastern North America, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas
Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus) are small, partially migrant shorebirds that are broadly distributed across North America. Snowy Plover distribution west of the Rocky Mountains has been well described. However, distribution and abundance east of the Rocky Mountains has not received much attention despite current status and ESA listing...Gorman, Leah; Haig, Susan M.
Links between worlds: Unraveling migratory connectivity
Migration is the regular seasonal movement of animals from one place to another, often from a breeding site to a nonbreeding site and back. Because the act of migration makes it difficult to follow individuals and populations year round, our understanding of the ecology and evolution of migrating organisms, particularly birds, has been severely...Webster, M.; Marra, P.P.; Haig, Susan M.; Bensch, S.; Holmes, Richard T.
Regional fidelity and movement patterns of wintering killdeer in an agricultural landscape
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a common and widespread North American species for which there are few studies of residency patterns and movements. We quantified fidelity and movement patterns of 24 radio-tagged Killdeer in the Willamette Valley of Oregon during the winter of 1999-2000. Results from telemetry surveys and census efforts revealed...Sanzenbacher, Peter M.; Haig, Susan M.


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Merck this morning announced that it has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of its blockbuster cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil, for women 27-45 years old. Right now it's approved for females 9-26.
The additional filing was expected. The news is that the FDA has put it on a fast track. That means it could be approved for that age group in six months or so. Next up: the company could file for approval of the shots for young men and boys. Merck gets further and further ahead of GlaxoSmithKline , which is still waiting for the FDA to approve its similar vaccine, Cervarix, for girls and young women.
Gardasil is one reason Deutsche Bank big pharma analyst Barbara Ryan is reiterating her "Buy" rating on MRK in a research note to clients this morning. She says the controversial Vytorin study and the bear market have overpunished shares of the Dow component and that several catalysts lie ahead to spur the stock, including growing sales of Gardasil. Ryan argues that a combination of near-term events "could drive a meaningful recovery in MRK's shares in late April/early May."
But her bullish call is not limited to MRK. Ryan titles a separate note to clients today, "Historic Lows May Set Tone for NT (near-term) Rally". Again, the bear market and a rotation out of the traditionally defensive pharma sector, she says, have taken "relative drug stock valuations back to their historic lows, during the '93-'94 HillBilly HealthScare."
That's her term to describe the old Clinton healthcare reform proposal. "We believe that the group could trade up 5-10 percent versus the market," Ryan writes. She bases her thesis on cost cuts driving profit growth in pharma, the weak dollar boosting the top and bottom line and the drug companies being relatively recession-proof when it comes to earnings expectations.
Deutsche Bank makes a market in Merck, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyeth and Eli Lilly and owns at least one percent of the shares in all of those companies. In addition, it wants to do investment banking for PFE, WYE, and BMY and has banked and wants to do it again for LLY.
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The following post contains spoilers for the season 4 episode OUTCAST, a Sheppard-centric Stargate Atlantis episode.
Okay, this time the CUT is going to work!
The following information is subject to change, etc.
Contains spoilers for an earlier season 4 episode as well.
This Sheppard-centric finds Colonel John Sheppard back on Earth – to attend his father's funeral. It's here that we discover he's not an only child, but has a brother, GRAHAM. It's also where viewers will be introduced to NANCY, Sheppard's ex-wife (he remarks that his father thought that John marrying her one was one of the few things in his life that he did do right).
While at the bar (apparently the wake is being held in the father's house and they've got a bar set up), Sheppard and Ronon are approached by a woman named AVA GRANGER. She doesn't have time to beat around the bush, so bluntly tells them she used to work for Henry Wallace, who (earlier in season 4) abducted Rodney to work on a top secret and of course, very illegal project concerning alien technology acquired in the Pegasus Galaxy (sorta rings of the NID, doesn't it??).
Just as Sheppard and Ronon are getting AVA out of the house, GRAHAM wants to know what's going on. Sheppard says it's worked related… and we find out, via GRAHAM, that the father always regretted what had happened between himself and John, up until his death.
But Sheppard's got to unravel this new problem. AVA tells him and Ronon that she was recruited out college by DR RICHARD POOLE to work on a secret project called "Archetype" – which is all about nanites. While the earlier nanite project by DEVLIN was shut down, it appears some major breakthroughs were made… POOLE created the last thing Earth needs – a human form replicator! Sheppard and Ronon understandably don't take this news very well, especially after she tells them after they activated this new life form, POOLE got really ansty. The IOA was closing in on Devlin's project and he didn't want to go to jail, so he was about to terminate the replicator when it awoke, broke loose, and in the time-honored tradition of creatures of this sort, took off.
So, for the last few weeks, a replicator has been running loose on Earth. Let's hope it hasn't gotten hold of anybody's charge cards! ;)
NOTE: Joe Mallozzi has dropped some hints on this much anticipated (by Sheppard fans) episode. Snippets from his blog are:
- The story was proposed by Joe Flanigan and written by Allan McCullough
- "Marty G. pitched out a special guest star for Outcast, a character we haven't seen since his debilitating injury in season one. Won't the fans be surprised. Well, probably not as I'm sure you've figured it out."
- O1 writes: "Can you give us a hint about outcast and whether it is going to be an action episode, a character driven episode or an angsty episode?" Answer: Hopefully, all of the above.
- I was in the office reading Paul's pass on Outcast (offering up a more vulnerable side of Sheppard),
- 1) Can we expect some major Emotional Shep Whump in Outcast? Answer: 1) There will be definitely be some emotional shep whump in Outcast.
- At ComicCon (July 2007), Joe Mallozzi said: "In fact, actually, that's what we were talking about on Friday. We're spinning Sheppard's backstory, specifically the fact that in "Letters from Pegasus," he didn't really seem to have anyone out there and the question is sort of 'why?' and it's something we discussed on Friday and we've got something really cool planned which I'm not at liberty to reveal right now, but Joe [Flanigan] came up with a great springboard for a story. We're going back to Earth."
So, the potential is that Bates could be in this episode - that would be interesting to see; the outcast might not be Sheppard after all but the replicator on the run. We'll get some angst in that Sheppard finds out after his father dies that his father regretted whatever happened between them.


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Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal and Inter-day Variation in Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Indoor Daytime Workers: A Longitudinal Study.
Ind Health. 2011 Jun 21.
Itoh H, Mori I, Matsumoto Y, Maki S, Ogawa Y.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan.
Seasonal variation in circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels related to seasonal and inter-day fluctuation in sunlight ultraviolet irradiation, may lead to misjudgments concerning 25OHD status in individual workers around threshold levels. Here, to examine seasonal and inter-day variations in plasma 25OHD, we conducted a longitudinal study involving indoor daytime workers. Subjects were four male indoor daytime workers aged 32-57 yr working in Kawasaki City, Japan.
Blood samples were obtained on six days within two two-week periods in February and October, 2008. Plasma 25OHD, serum intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) and 1?,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 1?,25(OH)(2)D were measured. Individual monthly mean 25OHD levels were 16-56% higher in October than in February (p=0.03), while individual monthly mean intact PTH levels were 15-41% lower in October (p=0.09). No seasonal change was observed in 1?,25(OH)(2)D (p=0.62). Notably, nearly all measured 25OHD levels in February were lower than the reference value of 20 ng/ml. Our study identified the occurrence of seasonal variation in circulating 25OHD and intact PTH levels, even after accounting for inter-day variability, and hypovitaminosis D in wintertime in indoor daytime male workers in Japan. Due to this variability, single spot measurements of 25OHD may lead to misjudgment of workers' vitamin D status.
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- Vitamin D blood testing within plus or minus 7 percent – Mar 2010 variation between labs
- Comparison of vitamin D blood tests – worse case off by 15% – Aug 2010 variation between labs


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Victoria Adams might just have bitten off more than she can chew when she attempts to expose her crooked boss. Little did she know that the night of her murder would be the night that would change her life forever.
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CDB: Developmental gains in 2017 despite catastrophic hurricane season
Despite major setbacks caused by a destructive 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is reporting a year of several developmental gains for the region.
The Bank last year approved USD364 million in loans and grants, an increase of USD58 mn on the previous year, which has paved the way for the implementation of projects that focus on strengthening resilience, building back better and placing the Caribbean further along a path toward sustainable development.
"This path will not be without challenges but CDB remains committed to partnering with our BMCs to make extreme poverty in our Region a thing of the past," said Daniel Best, Director of Projects, CDB during the Bank's Annual News Conference on February 7, 2018.
Pointing to the Bank's flagship poverty reduction programme, the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in his presentation to media, Best said that the allocation of USD40.8 mn in resources from the Bank's Special Development Fund last year is helping CDB to continue addressing the needs of the Region's most vulnerable through the programme.
In 2017, BNTF also expanded its support to include entrepreneurial development, particularly among the Region's youth. The Director also confirmed that in 2017, the Fund completed 152 sub-projects across its participating countries.
Best highlighted that, through partnerships with international donors, CDB last year mobilised additional concessional resources for infrastructural development across the Region.
The Bank, in collaboration with development partners such as Agence Française de Développement; European Investment Bank, European Union; and the Governments of Canada and the United Kingdom, mobilised and operationalised concessional resources for infrastructure projects spanning the agriculture; education; energy; and water and sanitation sectors.
In addition, CDB addressed the impact of the devastating hurricanes of 2017, approving USD104 mn in Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loans, Immediate Response Loans and Emergency Relief Grants that will benefit approximately 134,000 people in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, and the British Virgin Islands who were affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
"Such cataclysmic events are the new normal for our Region. This is why our interventions in economic and social infrastructure are rooted in climate resilience. For the first time, the Bank has incorporated community resilience and psychological support services in its recovery programming," Best said.
Speaking to the Bank's plans for 2018, the Director said CDB was actively working to fast-track the implementation of rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
He confirmed that key areas of focus for projects in 2018 include the continued advancement of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in the Bank's Borrowing Member Countries; addressing the issue of youth unemployment; investing in climate-smart agriculture interventions; and continuing support for the creative industries sector through the Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund approved in 2017.
About the Caribbean Development Bank
The Caribbean Development Bank is a regional financial institution established in 1970 for the purpose of contributing to the harmonious economic growth and development of its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs).
In addition to the 19 BMCs, CDB's membership includes four regional non-borrowing members – Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela and five non-regional, non-borrowing members; i.e., Canada, China, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. CDB's total assets as at December 31, 2016 are USD2.89 billion (bn).
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Prospective criminals should take note: bacteria are everywhere. A small pilot study has shown that the germs on personal belongings such as shoes and mobile phones are actually a useful way of tracing a person's whereabouts – something that may prove useful in forensic investigations.
Microorganisms like bacteria are small, diverse and often specific to certain environments, organisms or individuals. This is also what makes them excellent as a forensic tool. In fact, like DNA and fingerprints, a suspect can unknowingly leave microbes behind on a crime scene or victim, providing useful information about the identity or origin of the suspect for forensic scientists. One day, such microbial signatures of individuals may prove as important as DNA or fingerprints, although a lot more research is needed to get there.
The age of bacteria
Biology books typically state that we are living in the "age of mammals" that has followed the "age of dinosaurs" and the "age of the bacteria". But, there are loads more species of bacteria than there are species of mammals. Looking at these numbers, along with the distribution and adaptability of the species, it seems we are still in the age of the bacteria.
Bacteria are the most abundant and genetically diverse organisms that we know. These germs ubiquitously inhabit the environment, including many extreme places like the glaciers in the high altitude, polar regions, or very hot thermal springs. Moreover, bacteria are present on different regions of the animal and human body, especially skin, mouth and the gastrointestinal tract. These body regions are home of diverse communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that can change depending on the health status and age of the host.
Several studies have been carried out to describe the human microbiome, which is the collection of bacteria we are associated with, and to verify that the microbial signature can be used in the investigative field and, at the end of the legal process, in the court as proper evidence.
When arriving at a crime scene, the suspect usually has to walk. This was the starting point for the study, which tried to determine the possibility to trace people's origin using the microbial community of their shoes.
This team looked at shoes from 89 participants randomly selected from attendees at three different scientific conferences in the US. They found that the shoes could be divided into three different groups according to the geographic locations of the conferences. This is because shoes that have travelled on different types of surfaces show distinct microbial signatures, in addition to a "core microbiome" belonging to an individual. This is obviously useful to forensic teams as it reveals the microbial signature of the owner as well as demonstrating where they have been before the sampling.
The team also showed that one of the most common objects that we use every day, the mobile phone, could also be of used in this way. They demonstrated that the pattern of microbes found on a telephone is unique. There are also differences between the front and the back since the back is mainly in contact with the hands and the front comes into contact with the face, and particularly with the mouth. These observations are supported by previous studies that demonstrated how different microbial communities are from different body parts – and that the personal microbial signature is unique.
Hurdles to overcome
However the authors also pointed to some difficulties in implementing the research. The microbiome on our soles typically changes throughout the day, which could make it hard to pinpoint the places we've been if we have walked around a lot. In the same way, the microbiome of a certain floor is also altered if a lot of people walk on it.
The small study is important but will not be seen as a revolution by those working in forensics. It is simply the extension of "Locard's exchange principle, one of the most robust pillars of the forensic work, to the microbial level: "Every contact leaves a trace". More work is needed to determine the practical use of it in the future. A first step would be to scale up the experiment to include more people.
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We are excited to announce a launched re-design and re-imagined site for Lineweaver Financial Group! Lineweaver Financial Group is one of Northeast Ohio's most respected financial advisory firms.
Virteom was able to freshen and update the skin of the site, while keeping page content intact. Our goal was to create a design that would allow them to speak directly to their market, define a clear path to their latest media appearances, put their events front and center and make it easy for their clientele to access news.
Their old site had become a little dated and was not mobile friendly. This design gives their site a modern, updated feel, and it can now be accessible on any device.
It was really important for Lineweaver Financial Group to have a site that spoke to their clientele. Through persona development we were able to identify what information these "buyers" typically look for when they visit their website. This allowed us to define clear paths for their typical users (Executives, Business Owners, Pre-Retirees and Retirees), determine the correct size / face of fonts, and provide all the information they need on one page.
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Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza presents : the 80's Suite
Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza adds to its facilities a new category of rooms, the 80's Suite, inspired, as its name suggests, in the eighties. A little corner of the hotel where you can relive that wonderful decade.
In an effort to provide the newest and most exclusive, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza has designed this new room inspired with the look of the 80's, full of color and, above all, music. The 80's Suite follows the standards of the hotel's other rooms, with luxury elements that make their guests feel like real rockstars. The spaciousness, jacuzzis, breathtaking views … are some of the "housemarks" in the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza accommodation.
Within the 80's Suites you can also enjoy some amenities that the hotel has arranged in these new suits for the fun and enjoyment of its guests. Including Nintendo Nes console with games like Mario Bros or Popeye; a doll with a spinning head in the shape of a disco ball; Decoration with posters and vinyls from the 80's; Typical baubles of the time, like the palolú; A polaroid camera with a reel of eight photographs and a cassette with eighties music. Your guests will also have advantages if the stay falls on Friday, as they will be given to the lodged tickets to the VIP area with a drink; While on any other day of the week, they will be invited to a drink at The Ninth, Ibiza's most spectacular sky lounge.
The new suites and the inspiration to create them fit perfectly with the Children of the 80's celebrations held every Friday at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza. The aim of these events is precisely to revive the rhythms of the 80's, through consolidated invited artists to make the public vibrate. From now, the 80's will reach the very guest room of the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza to enjoy a fun-filled vacation.


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The Park City High School boys varsity tennis team competed in the state tournament at Liberty Park over the past weekend. Dylan Applegate earned state champion in #1 singles, Tucker Lee was state runner-up in #2 singles, Will Efrusy earned state champion in #3 singles, Quinn Dicesaris and Dalan Dicesaris were semifinalists for #1 doubles and Alex Burkemper and Colten Stephens were quarterfinalists in #2 doubles. (Christopher Samuels/Park Record)


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At least 2.7 tons of broiled eel, including an endangered Japanese species, was thrown away by the nation's retailers last year, Greenpeace Japan said Monday, citing the results of a survey.
It is customary to eat grilled or fried eel in late July in hope of beating the summer heat, and the practice is extensively advertised during this special sales promotion period.
According to the Greenpeace survey, a large amount of cooked eel was disposed of mainly because it had reached its best-by date.
The environmental group conducted the survey from last September through January, contacting 18 eel retailers, 16 of which responded.
The group said disposal was confirmed by at least 10 retailers, including Aeon Co. and Maruetsu Inc.
Life Corp replied that the amount of its disposed eel was "nearly zero."
Only five companies disclosed the volume of dumped eel, amounting to a gross weight of 2.73 tons, equivalent to about 13,650 eels.
Only two retailers out of the 16 that replied — Pal System and Yaoko Co. — said they did not dispose of any eel, while Seiyu GK, a Japanese subsidiary of Walmart Inc., gave an answer of "nondisclosure."
"The actual situation, from catching young eel to selling, is quite opaque. The current problematic condition of marketing and consumption should be reviewed quickly," said Greenpeace Japan's Kazue Komatsubara, who was involved in the survey.


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Last month, more than 75 Republicans in the House of Representatives joined the effort to pass legislation on ousting scandal-plagued Attorney General Eric Holder (shown), bringing the total number of representatives seeking his immediate resignation to over 130. Even some Democrats have added their voices to the growing chorus. The myriad scandals surrounding the Obama administration, meanwhile, continue to escalate as the president tries to deflect accountability.
The bid to oust disgraced Attorney General Holder began about two years ago following explosive whistleblower revelations regarding Operation Fast and Furious. The federal program, which was eventually exposed in Congress and the media by brave ATF agents, put thousands of weapons into the hands of Mexican drug cartels.


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HBO to Sponsor Junior Medal Class
The New Marshall & Sterling League announced today that Home Box Office (HBO), America's leading premium television network, has become the title sponsor of the League's Junior Medal Class to be introduced in 2003. The class will be called the HBO Junior Medal.
HBO joins Charles Owen in the title sponsor category. Charles Owen, the leading manufacturer of quality riding helmets, will sponsor both the Charles Owen Children's and Adult Medal Classes for the 2003 & 2004 seasons. Other sponsors include long-time League sponsor-Marshall & Sterling Insurance, League co-sponsor-Great American Insurance Companies, presenting sponsor-Corona-Lexol, sponsor of the Pre-Green Hunter Division-Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., and sponsor of the Pony Hunter Division-The Equestrian Shop, Inc.
According to Tom Struzzieri, owner and president of HITS, "Bringing a new sponsor on board such as HBO is a welcome addition to our growing list of corporate sponsors. We are encouraged by the tremendous support the New Marshall & Sterling League has received from our sponsors, and we believe that with their commitment we will achieve our goal of becoming the premier hunter/jumper league in the country."
Since 1991, the Marshall & Sterling League has served to encourage and enhance the competition level of Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter and Jumper riders by providing the opportunity to qualify for a prestigious National Finals Competition. Having grown from 10 member shows and approximately 100 riders in 1991, to over 300 horse shows and more than 3,500 riders in 2002, the Marshall & Sterling League is poised to take on new challenges in 2003.
The most notable enhancement to the League in 2003 is the introduction of an exclusive National Indoor Finals. The New Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals will provide the ultimate goal for hunter/jumper exhibitors across the country and will feature national finals for the HBO Junior Medal, Charles Owen Children's Medal, Charles Owen Adult Medal, as well as year-end finals competition for 11 hunter divisions, 5 jumper divisions, Young Jumper Championships, and a Grand Prix.
The Finals will take place at Worcester's Centrum Centre, Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester's Centrum Centre is one of the nation's most celebrated sports arenas located right in the heart of New England (40 miles west of Boston). With this impressive facility as its backdrop, the New Marshall & Sterling League will provide a first-class competition that is poised to become the event of the season for hunter/jumper enthusiasts across the country.
In addition to being associated with the National Indoor Finals, League sponsors will receive exposure at member horse shows. Member horse shows will offer Marshall & Sterling classes coast to coast throughout the season, thereby offering exhibitors all over the country and at all levels of the hunter/jumper sport, the chance to qualify for the Finals. For more information on the New Marshall & Sterling League please visit http://www.hitsshows.com/marshallsterling


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ATC´s are a fun little art pieces, size is 2,5" x 3,5". Here are photos of some that I have made. I have made lots more but I´m not going to bore you with pics of them all :)
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Kevan Jones has just returned from Iraq. Writing exclusively for the Chronicle, the Durham North MP warns British troops must not outstay their welcome
Flying into Iraq in the back of a Chinook helicopter, we followed the main road from Kuwait to Basra, which is busy with lorries and cars.
My visit to Iraq was my third as a member of the Defence Committee to report on progress since the war of 2003.
The security situation is still tense in the British-controlled south but very different from the daily violence of the Sunni Triangle, which stretches south of Baghdad and includes Falluja, which has dominated the news in recent weeks.
Security, everyone emphasises, is key to the Iraqis' future. The situation, though, has improved since the uprisings early this year.
The main threat to the coalition forces is from former Saddam loyalists and foreign terrorists. The main problem for locals is the daily threat of robbery and kidnapping at the hands of well-armed criminal gangs, many released from prison by Saddam on the eve of the war.
To tackle this problem much effort is going into the training of local police and the Iraqi National Guard.
The test of their effectiveness will be, though, whether local people notice an improvement in their daily security.
The other key to improving the daily lives of ordinary Iraqis is the reconstruction of the basic infrastructure of the Shia south, starved of investment over many years.
The massive investment by the US has had an effect on improving the electricity supply but there have been bureaucratic problems that have led to delays.
The streets of Basra are visibly busy with the daily commerce of a major city. There are markets operating and a noticeable growth in the number of TV aerials and satellite dishes on houses, something which is leading to increased pressure on the electricity grid.
Progress is also being made on other major projects. Umm Qasr port, which when I visited in June 2003 was a wreck with sunken ships littering the waterway, is now busy with container ships. Basra port does not, though, enjoy such a fate, with rusting sunken ships still blocking the port.
Another major milestone is hoped to be reached later this month with the opening of Basra International Airport to civilian traffic, which will help in opening Basra to the international world.
The scale of the investment needed, though, should not be underestimated. This was demonstrated for me by a visit I made to the main Iraqi oil terminals in the northern Gulf, which export the country's oil, which accounts for 93% of the country's revenue.
The rusting structures are in a poor state of repair and in need of massive investment if the oil vital to Iraq's future is to keep flowing.
Much rests on the outcome of the elections due to take place on January 30. Voter registration appears to be going to plan in the south and talking to ordinary Iraqis on the streets of Basra, there is an understanding that the elections are going to take place but a little less understanding of the process and candidates.
The impression I came away with on this visit was that progress is clearly being made in the south; Baghdad still remains tough and could get worse before it gets better.
A lot rests on the elections and it is important that whatever government emerges is allowed to govern; failure to do so will lose it credibility quickly.
In the south I agree with a local British diplomat, who said: "At the moment we are welcome guests but it is important we do not outstay our welcome."
I think judging that point will be the most crucial test facing the British Government in the coming year.


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Dining review: L'Ecluse, Bouchon's speakeasy
Bouchon has been an Asheville staple for a while, so you pretty much know what you're going to get there.
With various offshoots over the years — the Creperie, then Lafayette and, soon, a new location in East Asheville — now, the restaurant has gone up.
Accessible from the tiny front patio of Bouchon, by way of a door and a long staircase, is Bouchon's L'Ecluse.
You can also get in the back of L'Ecluse from behind Bouchon, but there is something almost secretive and appealing about climbing the long ascending staircase.
The interior is unassuming and private. You won't find Prohibition-era decor, nor a sterile modern vibe. Instead, you'll find an assortment of furniture from couches to chairs, no two alike, almost like someone's well put-together living room.
The walls are brick and a built-in wall of wine shelves defines the space. In the back where we sat, just before the small outside patio, are a couple of high-top tables.
On the day of our visit, the bartender seemed to be running the whole bar aside from the food runners, who would deliver from the Bouchon kitchen below.
Yet, aside from the fact that at least half of the patrons were ordering food, which meant a reasonable wait was involved, things ran pretty smoothly.
The small bar on one side is only wide enough for one bartender to stand behind. The menus are at the bar, and the process is pretty much seat yourself and order when you're ready.
Beverages are straightforward with ample (though not extensive) options. You'll find bottled beer, wine and of course cocktails.
The cocktails are somewhat classic and have a decidedly French theme; there's a French 75, a French Stormy and a French Martini. Not every drink has the word French in the title, however.
There is, for example, The Last Word. I've been into this drink lately. It's an old-school cocktail, but it doesn't feel like you have to be your grandfather's age to sip it.
The simple mix needs to be balanced correctly. Here, neither the chartreuse, gin, grenadine or lime were out of balance. Shaken and poured up well-chilled, it was a refreshing choice for the warm weather.
My wife took on the French 75. With sparkling wine, gin, lemon and simple syrup,it's a light and a perfect start to a warm evening. I've seen this cocktail made with rum at times, and most bartenders will make the swap for you, but gin tends to keep this cocktail more classic and add layers of flavor.
L'Ecluse focuses more on the cocktail than food, making it a perfect pre- or post-meal stop. Yet, the speakeasy does offer three small plates: a cheese plate served with house-made chutney; house-made pate; and a rotating selection of charcuterie and cheese.
In other words, don't look to make L'ecluse a meal stop. That is, unless your idea of a meal is cheese, which, hey, I'm okay with that.
The charcuterie plate offers a cheese that tasted like a Morbier, the identity of which we couldn't confirm. Classic brie also found its way to the board, along with a selection of accoutrement: cornichon, caper berries, mustard, honey and crostini. The board had prosciutto and salami which wasn't house-made. But the board had quality products neatly displayed. It was a worthy cocktail-side dish.
The Assiette de Deux Pates Maison offered country-style pate and duck liver cognac mousse. The country-style pate was served in loaf-like slices, with simple, rustic flavoring. You could spot that it had been expertly pressed and molded, with an even and nicely shaped slice. Through the center, slices of pistachio added a touch of color.
A tiny dish of duck liver mousse, sitting to the side, was nearly overlooked. Dipping into the small container brought up a rich, creamy spread that felt old-world decadent. My one gripe was it didn't have near enough cognac — but is there such a thing as enough when you're speaking of cognac?
I expect this concept to stand the test of time with its parent kitchen downstairs. The speakeasy is a wise use of space, offers a classic selection of cocktails and is a comfortable spot, yet somewhat sparse on its food offerings.
Matthew DeRobertis is a chef, writer and father to a kid that loves food more than her dog. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The restaurant: L'Ecluse, 828-350-1140, ashevillebouchon.com, 62 N. Lexington.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 4 -10:30 p.m.
Atmosphere: Casual, private and cozy. L'ecluse offers a setting in which to spend a few minutes before a meal — or a few hours in hiding.
Dish to try: Assiette de Deux Pates Maison is the one offering that is mainly made in-house. This pate duo is classic French, and feels at home with a cocktail in hand.
Beverage notes: Beer, wine and cocktails.
Prices: $10-19.
Service: Approachable
Health Department score: 95
The bottom line: L'Ecluse is more about the cocktail than the food. There's a place for that, especially when looking for something light to start an evening of bar or restaurant hopping. You will find a comfortable, friendly setting for a drink and a small bite.


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Gun regs screen out criminals; everyone safer
Those who would allow Hoosiers to carry a loaded handgun without a permit argue that the Indiana Constitution requires it.
Indeed, the wording of Section 32 of the Indiana Bill of Rights is even more clear than the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"The people," the state document reads, "shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State."
Hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers have chosen to exercise that right by obtaining a license to carry a handgun from the Indiana State Police. The process involves filling out a form online, paying a fee and being fingerprinted by local law enforcement to facilitate a background check. The overwhelming majority of applications are approved –�134,290 during 2016, the Associated Press reported. Authorities rejected 4,802 applications because applicants had serious criminal histories or mental health issues.
State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, believes the current process –�indeed, any process –�interferes with gun owners attempting to exercise their constitutional rights. Lucas is pushing the legislature to adopt a bill that would allow law-abiding citizens to carry guns without a permit.
On Wednesday, at the first of three interim study committee meetings to consider the "constitutional carry" concept, Lucas' proposal ran into a buzz saw of opposition from police officials and organizations.
One of those who testified against Lucas' proposal was Kendallville Police Chief Rob Wiley, immediate past president of the Indiana Association of Police Chiefs. Wiley said the current law "is a very Second Amendment-friendly law, quite frankly, while still allowing law enforcement to do what it needs to do, which is protect the general public," the AP reported. Another opponent was State Police Maj. Mike White, who said eliminating background checks could increase the dangers to police officers.
As Fort Wayne and other parts of Indiana struggle with a continuing plague of gun violence, the permitting system allows police in potentially perilous situations to determine quickly whether an armed person is a law-abiding citizen. That, it could be argued, actually protects those who are exercising their gun rights, along with enhancing public safety.
The right to bear arms is indeed a basic constitutional right. But like the national Constitution, the state document also begins with the recognition that all citizens have the inalienable right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Does that mean one citizen has the right to pursue "happiness" by driving an automobile without a license? By eating at a restaurant without paying for the meal? Of course not.
In a free society, government still has the obligation to protect other drivers from an unsafe driver, to prevent customers from ripping off restaurant operators and to prevent criminals and those with mental illness from carrying handguns.
Indiana speaks
A poll for Everytown for Gun Safety by the nonpartisan Survey USA asked Hoosiers how they felt about gun laws. Among the results:
• 90 percent said they strongly support or support requiring a permit to carry a handgun in Indiana.
• 71 percent said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who supported removing that requirement.
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These days, many or most songs that are produced for broad commercial appeal (i.e., hit songs in the pop genres) use melodies written by "topliners." A typical scenario might be that a producer sends out a pre-made instrumental track to musicians who can create melodies over these tracks. Someone comes up with melodies and lyrics to the producer's liking, and a hit song is born.
If this concept is new to you, you can get a good idea of how this would work by checking out AppleBeam's competition for topliners from a few years ago. Interested topliners were to take one of the tracks they were offering and create a "song" — a melody with lyrics. The winning entry is on that page.
In that sense, songwriting in the 21st century has branched to encompass several different possible definitions. You might be the kind of writer who writes traditionally: pen and paper, guitar in hand, creating a song from scratch and in a very rough form to begin with. Or you might be producing instrumental tracks waiting for someone to add the lyrics and melody. Or you could be the melody and lyric writer exclusively — the topliner.
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But specifically what should a topliner know in order to create good melodies? At least these:
- Melodies should start low and move higher. Beyoncé's "Halo" (created as a topline over a produced instrumental track) starts low in her range, and moves higher and higher, peaking in the chorus.
- Verse lyrics should set the scene, and chorus lyrics should express an emotional reaction.
- The rhythms of verse lyrics can be more complex or involved, but chorus lyrics can be more effective if there is a solidification of rhythm. "Halo" doesn't necessarily show this trait, but Jack Garratt's "Breathe Life" shows this transition by switching from syncopated triplets ("Tell her I owe it to her…") and other rhythmic devices, to something more patterned and predictable ("Oh, won't you breathe life into these dead lungs…")
- It's another common trait in pop songwriting to elongate the rhythms involved in singing the track title. In Garratt's "Breathe Life", you can hear how he stretches out the rhythms of those words, and doing so adds a shot of emotion that works well in a chorus.
- Repetition of melodic ideas works well. Simply singing a long line of notes where nothing repeats, and no patterns are perceivable, creates a melody that's hard to remember and hard to sing. So just as with traditional songwriting, repetition plays an important role.
Toplining isn't for everyone, and I would certainly hesitate to say that it's taking the place of traditional songwriting. But it's a reflection of today's new technological possibilities. Done well, it can result in catchy songs that are fulfilling to write.
The principles of songwriting are actually the principles of good music, and have been around for centuries. The new way of creating songs doesn't really change the structure of good music.
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In a career cut short by a helicopter crash in the infield at Talladega Superspeedway in 1993, David Carl "Davey" Allison still won 19 NASCAR Winston Cup races, claimed 14 poles and won over six million dollars.
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Members of the House of Commons are looking to secure a ten per cent salary increase eventually reaching a further £6,000 annually, reports claim.
The Mail on Sunday reports that both Conservative and Labour MPs are for the deal and intend to vote for it in parliament in the new year.
The news comes at a time when the government is rejecting calls to backdate a 2.5 per cent increase in police officers' pay by three months in order to maintain pay discipline.
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Ultimate Football: Vovlo Selekt drive to win over Blackpool
PUBLISHED: 12:19 17 May 2018 | UPDATED: 12:19 17 May 2018
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The Ultimate Football Welwyn Garden City Monday night 6 a-side league is currently playing the last few fixtures of its Spring Season.
In the Championship, champions elect Blackpool came up against Volvo Selekt.
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In League One, FC Flumpy showed why they were serious title contenders this season, as they faced league leaders Clearwater.
A brace each by Scott Leger and Jason King led the way in a highly impressive 6-0 performance over their title rivals.
The other title contenders, Neverbee Athletic, also kept their excellent record intact against Hedgehog.
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