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With a 'One Training Centre - Two Campuses' approach, the two training campuses are Mount Hagen, Western Highlands and Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.
MAF is planning two intakes each year, with the opportunity for up to four PNG students to begin training at each intake.
Within two years, the MAF Training Centre (TC) aims to produce professional and competent pilots with relevant licenses, ratings and approximately 240 hours flying experience.
With over 65 years of experience in providing essential flight services to many of the most isolated communities in PNG, MAF's training curriculum will provide a focus on safety and remote area operations as modelled by MAF.
With the two campuses' integrated approach, students will get exposure to both the Australian and Papua New Guinean flying environments.
Each campus will work to a common curriculum, built on a competency-based training philosophy and compliant with the curriculum required by CASA PNG and CASA Australia.
Training will be delivered by experienced instructors with significant industry expertise and cross-cultural experience.
The Mareeba Campus will deliver the foundational training to student pilots – covering Private Pilot's licence, Night Flying rating and Instrument Flight rating.
Students will attend the Mount Hagen Campus to apply newly developed flight skills and knowledge in the PNG context, developing planning and navigation expertise, and the right attitude for safe remote operations.
This part of the course will cover cross-country navigation, operations on non-paved airstrips, and competencies required for Commercial Pilot's licence training.
Flight costs are subject to change and could increase if student progress is slower than average.
Typically, the total two-year training costs for students enrolling during 2017 comes to A$107,500 with students gaining 240 flight hours.
Prerequisites for entry include a Grade 12 high school (or higher) graduation certificate with "High Pass" marks in English, Maths and Physics, good physical and mental health.


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Former UBS Chief Says Blockchain Technology is Beneficial to the Financial Sector
The former President of Swiss bank, UBS AG, Peter Wuffli, who now serves as the director of the cryptocurrency bank, Sygnum AG, recently shared his thoughts on the potentials of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. In an interview with SwissInfo on September 26, 2019, the new Sygnum Director believes that blockchain technology is a tremendous advantage to the financial sector.
Blockchain Technology is an Important Tool for Financial Institutions
Peter Wuffli, who worked as the CEO of Switzerland's largest bank for six years stated that one of the reasons why he paid attention to the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, was because of the opportunities that existed within the nascent industry
The Sygnum Director added:
"I was hooked because I saw how this idea was mobilising resources of finance and talent. It reminded me a bit of the experience 20 years ago when some of our best equity traders set up a hedge fund. It felt like a similar opportunity, where innovation meets talent."
Also speaking the importance of blockchain technology, Wuffli said that transparency was a key component of DLT. The Sygnum Director further stated that the use of blockchain provided a cheaper, efficient, and reliable alternative for financial services. Distributed ledger technology (DLT) effectively reduced cumbersome processes, eliminated intermediaries and reduced risks.
Wuffli also opined that blockchain as an accounting system made sure that transactions were correct and traceable, with all operations controlled through a consensus. In Wuffli's opinion, "this is better than a hierarchical chain of bureaucratic controls. I find that powerful."
The Sygnum director earlier stated that the cryptocurrency industry brought innovation that would help to improve the Swiss financial market. However, Wuffli noted that the risks associated with the dynamic industry affected the entry of institutional investors.
Capitalizing on the Cryptocurrency Market
Speaking on the opportunities that existed for cryptocurrency banks like Sygnum AG, Wuffli said:
"The most immediate opportunity is the existing $220 billion market of institutions and private individuals who already own cryptocurrencies. Thousands of clients have contacted us for a one-stop shop for asset custody, loans and trading cryptocurrencies seamlessly with fiat currencies."
Apart from leveraging on the cryptocurrency market, tokenized assets like real estate, company shares, commodities, or art were the next major thing for cryptocurrency bank. However, regulatory concerns need to be addressed, which may take a few years.
Sygnum AG, along with SEBA Crypto AG, were granted conditional banking and securities dealers' license in August 2018. This was a first of its kind coming from the Swiss regulatory body, FINMA.
Commenting on the license, Wuffli stated that it showed the seriousness of the crypto-focused bank and also how FINMA was open to enabling the development of the Swiss financial industry.
Wuffli also spoke about Facebook's cryptocurrency, Libra, stating that no country would allow a private currency like Libra threaten their monopoly on currencies. French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, has expressed concerns about Libra replacing sovereign currencies. Facebook's David Marcus later came out to debunk such claims.

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Star India's digital streaming platform, Hotstar, has announced a new original series in Tamil -- As I'm Suffering from Kadhal -- in association with film directors Balaji Mohan. The show will be launched on June 16.
The 10-part series revolves around the lives of three young couples, a young divorced man and his eight-year-old daughter. Through its characters, the show charts the entire arc of optimism one experiences in love, and its transitions from giddy excitement to utter frustration, with large doses of insight and humour.
As I'm Suffering from Kadhal launches on Hotstar on June 16, with all 10 episodes releasing simultaneously. Apart from Tamil, the series will be available in Telugu, with English subtitles for both languages.
"Throughout our conversations with our viewers from the state, especially the younger users, one thing that comes out is that there is huge appetite for stories that are authentic and contemporary. This show is an effort to address that appetite. We believe that we have a unique proposition for our audiences in Tamil Nadu, with shows like these, with a large roster of Tamil movies, with TV shows and with sports coverage in Tamil, we now have a very distinctive offering for our millions of loyal users in the state," said Ajit Mohan, CEO, Hotstar.
This is a familiar theme for Balaji Mohan, whose past work also explores different facets of love. His last project, Maari, featuring Dhanush and Kaajal Aggarwal, was one of the biggest hits of 2015, with fans eagerly awaiting its sequel, Maari 2.
"Urban audiences across the country would resonate with a theme like this, and I wanted this show to be able to reach all of them. Hotstar, with its massive reach, is the ideal medium to do so," shared Balaji Mohan.


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I spent the last week of the old year reflecting on the many things we learned in 2014. A few ideas might qualify as real breakthroughs, but most are refinements or reminders of what we already knew.
After all, human nature changes slowly – if at all. And marketing is all about people and what makes them tick.
#1. You are what you do.
It's unfortunate that advertising became so enamored with demographics back in the Mad Men era. Direct marketers have always known that age and gender aren't nearly as predictive as actual behavior.
Here's our 2014 refinement. For one client, we discovered that those who had responded (but hadn't bought) in the past were our best prospects. Handraising behavior is a win – not a waste – because we confirm that the name we targeted is a real person, we confirm they are the right person and we know they are interested. We may just need to sweeten the offer – or approach them at a better time.
We track these handraisers relentlessly. We know who they are (down to the individual level) and where they came from. And they always are the top-performing group.
At the other end of the spectrum, we also track our low-performing leads. Unlike handraisers, we rest these lists regularly, compared to the rotation for average-performing lists. That can give the results a 40% to 50% boost when we do contact them.
#2. Do this, get that.
Besides targeting, nothing is more important than the offer. Without an offer, there's no good reason to respond now. When response is delayed, it's usually forgotten.
When a client has only a limited selection of offers, fatigue is a real issue. We always rotate a mix of two to three offers between touches. We also help our clients come up with new, better, more exciting offers. This is at or near the top of our to-do list.
#3. Hit them where they live.
We've been saying you should be seeking out your target audience on mobile devices for what feels like a decade now. Has everyone finally gotten on board with that?
Doesn't look that way.
It's a mobile-first world. And that means even your emails – particularly your emails – should be responsively designed.
#4. Customer journeys are not linear.
Because of this, it is essential that the marketing be precise. It takes precise data, modeling, targeting, segmentation, media, production, development and optimization to develop action-oriented CRM that delivers consistent, compelling customer experiences.
What are the things you learned or re-learned in 2014 that will impact your marketing in the new year?


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Avison Young Closes Sale of South Florida Office Building
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Avison Young's Florida Capital Markets Group has brokered the sale of Pointe 1801, a more than 99,000-square-foot office property in Plantation, Fla., part of a three-building portfolio. The company worked on behalf of the seller, a global private equity firm. Zaragon Inc. acquired the asset for $16.6 million.
Located at 1801 N.W. 66th Ave., in the center of Broward County, between Interstate 95 and Sawgrass Expressway, Pointe 1801 is close to Florida's Turnpike and I-595. At the time of the sale, the building was fully leased to two tenants.
"At 100 percent leased, Pointe 1801 offers substantial long-term income and with only two tenants, it is less management-intensive than most projects," said David Duckworth, Avison Young principal, in a a prepared statement. "Additionally, a multimillion-dollar renovation by the anchor tenant is underway to accommodate its 90,000-square-foot premises."
As part of growing its growing South Florida investment portfolio, the private equity firm that purchased Pointe 1801 also acquired the other two buildings in the portfolio—Southpointe and Pointe Broward—for a total of $49.3 million.
Duckworth, John Crotty, Michael Fay, Greg Martin and Brian de la Fe were part of the team that represented the seller in the deal. In june, Avison Young's brokers also facilitated the sale of The Atrium, a 37,392-square-foot corporate office building in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Zaragon Inc.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of video game maker Activision fell in evening trading Monday after its earnings outlook disappointed investors, while software company Business Objects rose after its results beat analyst expectations. See full story.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks consolidate, end slightly lower
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks held close to the flat line Monday before closing with modest losses, consolidating after a two-week rally that saw the major indexes bounce sharply after a disappointing January. See full story.
Bush targets domestic spending in fiscal 2006 budget
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Bush sent lawmakers a $2.57 trillion, fiscal 2006 spending plan that aims to stem a flow of government red ink by clamping down on non-military, domestic spending. See full story.
Pfizer up after asserting Celebrex safe
BOSTON (MarketWatch) - Shares of Pfizer gained notably on Monday following news that the company has told U.S. regulatory officials that all of its in-house clinical studies show its pain reliever Celebrex is safe. See full story.
Riggs sues PNC after talks to save merger fall through
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - PNC Financial's deal to acquire Riggs National for $779 million in cash and stock has been broken off over price, Riggs confirmed Monday. See full story.
Tomi Kilgore's Market Map: Bad data was good for stocks, but not for long
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Bad news can be good for stocks, but for how long? See full story.
Money eitquette: Avoid these financial faux pas
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- For many people, "etiquette" seems to be all about things they won't need in everyday life: formal table settings and flatware placement, terms of address for invitations and proper deportment should one meet a person of high station. See full story.


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Bound Eigenstate Superposition JS Model
written by Wolfgang Christian
The Bound Eigenstate Superposition JavaScript Model illustrates the fundamental building blocks of one-dimensional quantum mechanics, the energy eigenfunctions Psin(x) and energy eigenvalues En. The user enters the expansion coefficients into a table and the simulation uses the superposition principle to construct and display a time-dependent wave function using either infinite square well (ISW) or simple harmonic oscillator (SHO) eigenfunctions.
The Eigenstate Superposition model was developed using the Easy Java/JavaScript Simulations (EjsS) modeling tool. You can modify this simulation if you have Easy Java/JavaScript Simulations (EjsS) version 5.2 or above installed by downloading and importing the zip file into EjsS.
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Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
In 2018, the world still has never seen an on-wax collaboration between two of Hollywood's biggest names and most extraordinary women in music, Beyoncé and Rihanna.
Fans have struggled to wrap their minds around why that is for a while now, especially considering their common musical denominator, Bey's husband and RiRi's Roc Nation honcho, Jay-Z. Just imagine it: the Queen Bey's powerful, full-range vocals matched up with the bad gal's Caribbean mezzosoprano reggae flavor, a dynamically sonic force strong enough to bring peace to the music world war between the Rihanna Navy and Beyhive.
Unfortunately, such a collaboration only exists in the facets of our imagination…for now. But one fan is bringing hope (and heart attacks) to the Beyhive and Rihanna Navy with his idea for the title of a Bey and Rih joint album, which he simply, yet brilliantly, titled "R&B."
See how his collaboration imagination is running fans wild below.
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When I download my pictures from Shutterfly to Wondershare, they are distorted. It does not have very good quality. Any suggestions?
Shutterfly offers high resolution images. In order to obtain them, you will need to pay a small fee. This is a royal stock photo selling website and provides images with high resolution. It is normal that if you import a low quality picture, the result of the displayed file is the same as the input.


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Dozens in Little Rock celebrate King without mention of Lee
Bill to separate holidays for MLK and Robert E. Lee stalled in legislature last spring
Dozens of residents have gathered for events throughout Little Rock celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from the annual "marade" organized by the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP to a day of service at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
While Arkansas also celebrated Robert E. Lee Day Monday, few events around the state honored the Confederate Civil War general. Supporters including the state chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans say they will celebrate Lee's actual Jan. 19 birthday Tuesday.
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What Is a 403(b) Plan?
The 403(b) plan is a retirement plan (that's tax-advantaged) for ministers, public schools, and nonprofit employees. It's also a defined contribution plan. This means that an individual knows how much their investing, but not what they will receive back. It's all depends on how their investments perform. On the contrary, a pension is a benefit plan where an individual receives a payout based on their salary history and years of service. IRA's, 401(k)s, 403(b)s are more popular and well-known than pensions in today's society.
If you have a good knowledge of how a 401(k) works, understanding a 403(b) is easy. If you don't know the difference between the two, no worries! Let's go into further detail.
How Do 403(b) Plan Work?
With this type of plan, an individual contributes their salary reductions (deferrals) to a participant-directed account. There is a cap on these contributions that the IRS place (Internal Revenue Service) that's under the IRC (Internal Revenue Code). The cap is to an annual maximum dollar amount.
When the money hits your account, you decide where you want to put your money towards. Your employer (plan sponsor) determines the options you have to put your money towards. Remember, there is always a risk when putting money into the market. In addition to, you can take a loss of principal. As you become more involved with this type of plan, we can help you understand the risks and how to deal with them.
Who Can Contribute To a 403(b)?
Those who are a part of tax-exempt organizations that fall under the 501(c)(3) IRC. Furthermore, another way to identify these organizations is by the name section 501(c)(3) organizations or 501c3 organizations.
Examples of participants include the following: school administrators, teachers, doctors, nurses, professors, librarians, researchers, ministers, etc.
403(b) Contribution Limits
There is a cap on elective deferrals to 403(b) plans just like there are on 401(k)s. The maximum amount an employee can contribute to a 403(b) out of their salary is $18,500 in the year 2018. At the end of the year, employees that are 50 years old and older can contribute an additional $6,000.
There is a limit on annual additions; the limit is usually $55,000 or 100% of the taxable wages an employee received according to their most recent year of service. By the way, a limit on annual additions is the combination of all employer contributions and employee deferrals to all 40(b) accounts.
How Much Should I Contribute to a 403(b)?
The goal for most people is to invest fifteen percent of their income toward retirement each year. The monetary amount your employer contributes on your behalf count towards the match. An employee has the choice to divide the match between their IRA and 403(b) account. As a result, you have more control over what you want to invest in with your IRA. Always take advantage of your employer match if you have one. In a nutshell, this is free money towards your retirement. Also, keep in mind that when you are investing, invest in your 403(b) account that's equivalent to the full amount of match. Once this is done, you need to max out your IRA contributions. As a result, you have the opportunity to put money towards your 403(b) up to the fifteen percent goal.
Begin by contributing the amount that's equivalent to the match (if you have one.
When you get a raise, increase your amount of contributions.
If you are in the process of paying off debt, increase the amount of what you currently contribute once the debt is paid.
How to Choose Your 403(b) Investments
The most obvious difference between a 401(k) and 403(b) plan is the variety of investment options that employees have to choose from. Regarding 401(k) plans, there are many ranges of investments which include exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and even individual securities. On the flip side, 403(b) plans only have the option to invest in annuities and mutual funds.
There are very few investments to choose from when you with a 403(b) plan. However, modern-day research tells us that having multiple choices can be overwhelming. In that case, having a 403(b) is a better option.
Overall, you have two options:
- Mutual Funds
- Annuities
Fixed and variable unities are the two forms of annuities. With a fixed annuity, you are guaranteed a payout, just like a pension gives you. Variable annuities operate the same as mutual funds. Furthermore, your income during retirement is dependent upon how well your investments are performing in the annuity.
It doesn't matter if an annuity is fixed or a variable. They both have fees that are higher than other investment products. On the other hand, your return on investment is more concrete. Moreover, a lifetime annuity guarantees income for life no matter how old you or your spouse may be.
Overall, always consider the fees, investment returns, annual charges associated with your investment, and the types of mutual funds & annuities when you chose to invest your money. Understanding the cash out policies is very beneficial as well.
What Are the Pros and Cons of 403b Plans?
403(b) plans (individual retirement plans) are offered to employees who work for certain organizations such as ministry, nonprofit organizations, and public schools. Most people do not have the option to invest in a 401(k) plan when they work for these of organizations. Instead, they have the option to set up sheltered annuities (403(b) plans) to save for retirement. Remember, every retirement plan (including the 403(b)) has its share of advantage and disadvantages.
The Benefits of a 403(b) Plan
403(b)s and 401(k)s are very similar to one another. They include the following:
- Matching benefits to attract and retain employees. For example, a company can match their employee's contributions on their 403(b) dollar-for-dollar on the first 5 percent of payroll.
- The company that makes matching contributions and the employee that invest dollar-for-dollar through payroll deductions have the opportunity to write 403(b) contributions off their taxes.
- Contributing money to a 403(b) can grow tax-deferred for decades to come. This results in a significant return on investment. An individual has to pay taxes on these funds when they begin to draw from it.
- In case of emergencies, an individual holding a 403(b) can take loans against it. Also, keep in mind that you have to pay 403(b) loans back. If you don't you will have to pay serious taxes.
Drawbacks of a 403b Account
- You only receive tax benefits if you use the money for its intended purpose. In other words, withdrawing from this account prior to retirement qualifications will give you a penalty. The penalty is equal to the taxes owed at an income tax rate that correlates to your current income tax bracket. In addition to, there is a 10 percent penalty for those who withdraw early. Once you decide to invest your money in a 403(b), your money turns from liquid cash to an illiquid asset.
- There are restrictions that come with investing in a 403(b). For instance, it's possible that high-risk investments can't be purchased with a 403(b).
- You can face penalties from the IRS if you invest too much money in your 403(b). The cap placed on a 403(b) limits an individual on how much of their personal savings they can deposit into a tax-deferred account.
- You have to begin making deductions of specified amounts when you are 70 ½ years old. In addition to, if you don't withdraw like you're supposed to, you will face serious penalties.
- Regarding beneficiaries, there are restrictions on how you can designate them on a tax-deferred account. You also have to assign a beneficiary prior to your death. Due to the account's tax status, your beneficiary of choice may face distribution requirements from the IRS.
- Overall, you become dependent (not independent) over the use of your funds when you invest your money in an account that eligible for a specific tax status. You also must follow the IRS guidelines in order to receive what they are willing to release to you. Only choose a 403(b) if you are willing to follow these guidelines. Moreover, breaking the rules will result in penalties and financial losses on your account.


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Mario Batali has always been an outspoken and assertive chef. So when it came to fessing up to the real reason he left the popular television show Iron Chef, the New York chef didn't hold back during an interview at the Atlantic Food Summit.
The moment for Mario's departure from Iron Chef, a show he says he was very fond of, came when the judging panel of food experts was replaced by what he calls ''skinny little actresses'' who were squeamish about things like raw fish. One day Mario just had enough.
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Joe Conzo was born in the Bronx during an era of great upheaval, when the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway was nearing its end, having destroyed the communities that lay in its path, and condemning those parts of the borough around it to social and economic decline. The apocalyptic landscapes of urban devastation, and the high criminality associated to it are emblematic of that era.
And yet, out of what looked like an urban war zone, the city's youth began to pick up the pieces, and, out of the desolation around them, began to build their own road out of it. Realizing that the state was not going to do anything positive for them, their survival instincts eventually kicked in; and out of the gang culture, the drugs, and the sheer nihilism that had reigned for a while over much of the borough, new and greener shoots were beginning to break through.
Joe Conzo's cultural capital, and that of his peers, was probably key to his survival and his blossoming during those harsh years; grandson of Dr. Evelina López Antonetty, a political activist who played a huge role in developing educational programmes for Puerto Rican children, and son of Joe Conzo Snr., who was in the thick of the huge Latin music scene of that bridged those decades; hanging with all the main players of that era, and having been the biographer of Tito Puente.
While studying at the Agnes Russell School on the campus of Columbia University, he discovered photography, the medium that would enable him to document what went on around him; from the world of latin culture through his father's connections, to the collision of art forms that would later be called Hip Hop; a word that eclipses the sum of its parts.
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Vitamin E (α-tocopherol, VitE) was discovered in 1922 for its role in preventing embryonic mortality. We investigated the underlying mechanisms causing lethality using targeted metabolomics analyses of zebrafish VitE-deficient embryos over five days of development, which coincided with their increased morbidity and mortality. VitE deficiency resulted in peroxidation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), depleting DHA-containing phospholipids, especially phosphatidylcholine, which also caused choline depletion. This increased lipid peroxidation also increased NADPH oxidation, which depleted glucose by shunting it to the pentose phosphate pathway. VitE deficiency was associated with mitochondrial dysfunction with concomitant impairment of energy homeostasis. The observed morbidity and mortality outcomes could be attenuated, but not fully reversed, by glucose injection into VitE-deficient embryos at developmental day one. Thus, embryonic VitE deficiency in vertebrates leads to a metabolic reprogramming that adversely affects methyl donor status and cellular energy homeostasis with lethal outcomes.


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PALAWAN, Philippines - Rain could not dampen the euphoria surrounding the Macarascas Baranguay in Palawan, Republic of the Philippines, early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, for a dream had come true for Vicky Aquino, principal of Macarascas Elementary School.
Twenty-three Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 partnered with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy Seabees to build a two-room school house, replacing the dilapidated building that had outlasted its useful life.
"My dream has come to life," said Aquino as she thanked the combined engineering team. A sentiment echoed by her students.
"This building symbolizes the transformation of what Macarascas Elementary School is today," said Rocelle Clarisse L Bermudez, the 11-year-old student body president. "This leads to new trials and challenges facing pupils of today's generation who will continue to pass on the torch of success to the next generation."
U.S. Navy Capt. Rodney Moore, commander, 30th Naval Construction Regiment (NCR), joined the occasion.
"Building strong partnerships with our brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces of the Philippines strengthens the bond between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines.
The commodore thanked the Philippine Marines for providing security, Philippine Seabees for their work ethic and the local villagers for their hospitality. He declared to Philippine Navy Adm. Manuel Natalio A. Abinuman, commander, Naval Forces West, that the NMCB 3 mission was complete.
"The U.S. Seabees improved infrastructure, increased host nation engineering capacity and fostered enduring relationships," stated Moore.
Abinuman reaffirmed Moore's remarks, "The spirit of the cooperation will last much longer than the three-month and 25-day construction period and will provide a lasting symbol of our two country's strong ties."
Abinuman then presented each Seabee, U.S. and Filipino, with a letter of appreciation.
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VfL Wolfsburg last Thursday, the transfer of defender Kevin Mbabu published. The 24-year-old Swiss will next season of the Swiss national champions Young Boys Bern and signed a contract until mid-2023. It is striking that Mbabu wearing number 19 will play, the number of the late Junior Malanda.
Mbabu was the past three seasons to 96 official matches for Young Boys. Previously, he defended the colours of Servette Geneva, Newcastle United and Rangers. The right back made in september last year, his debut in the national team of Switzerland and came in four international matches. He played more ninety minutes in the 5-2 bolwassing that the Swiss, in november, the Red Devils sold on the slotspeeldag of the Nations League.
Mbabu is in Wolfsburg the first player since the tragic death of Junior Malanda on January 10, 2015, that the number 19 will bear. "I know, of course, the meaning of the numbers", explained the defender off with his performance. "It is for me a great honor with this song playing and it means an extra incentive to give all for the club and for Malanda." Mbabu is at Wolfsburg team mate of our compatriot Koen Casteels.


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The area of the wooded area on the Prahova Valley where Sinaia is today was uninhabited in the 17th century, the first inhabitants settling in the virgin forest here at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, being the monks of the Sinaia monastery, founded between 1690 - 1695 by the great backpacker Mihai Cantacuzino, as well as some scouts who were in charge of guarding the monastery and cultivating its mosques. The city took the name of the monastery, and the monastery was named after the back trip to Saint Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the entire Prahova Valley was organized as a single commune, called the Black Bridge, covering the entire valley, from Predeal to Posada. In 1864 Posada and Negru Bridge were annexed to the commune of Comarnic.
On August 5, 1866 Prince Carol I of Romania reached the Sinaia Monastery, situated at that time in the Podul Neagului commune. He was involved in the organization of the region and, in 1874, the cattle that remained outside Comarnic were named Sinaia, a commune residing at Busteni. A report dated December 1, 1874, confirms that the residence of the Podul Neagului was moved to Sinaia, which received its name in that year (from that of the Sinaia Monastery, whose name comes from the Mountain Sinai).
In the city of Sinaia there are eleven historical monuments of national interest architecture: Sinaia Casino (1912-1913); Hotel Caraiman (1911); Alina Stirbei Villa (1875, now Financial District of Sinaia); villa Emil Costinescu (1892, with extensions between 1918-1939); the ensemble of the Sinaia railway station, consisting of the royal station (1870) and the train station (1930-1940); the house of historian Nicolae Iorga (1918); Hotel "Furnica" (end of the 19th century); Hotel "Palace" (1911-1912); Villa Take Ionescu (early twentieth century); the house of composer George Enescu (1923-1926); Sinaia monastery (1690-1695), ensemble made up of the "Assumption of the Virgin Mary" church, chapel, abbey, cells and wall of the old enclosure; Last but not least, the Peles castle complex (1873-1883), made up of the castle itself, the Pelisor castle, the Foisor castle, the Economat villa, the electric mill (the former mill of the Sinaia monastery), the Ceramic House, the Knights' Villa, Casa Veche, Casa Noua Villa, villas A, B and C, and the park. Also of national interest are the public monument represented by the bust of the actor Ion Iancu Brezieanu (1935) located in the central park "Dimitrie Ghica", as well as the memorial or funeral monuments of the hero cemetery of the First World War (beginning of the 20th century) and The Cave of Take Ionescu (1922) located in the old premises of the Sinaia Monastery.


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I grew up in Stephenville, a small town in the state of Texas, the self proclaimed "Cowboy Capital" of the world. To me, the best places to eat were usually in the middle of nowhere. A long drive in my parents' car took me to food oases in near ghost towns like ZJ's in Gormon, home of the best apple pie on earth, or Mary's Cafe in Strawn, which makes a country-fried steak that's to die for. While these places were famous locally for perfecting their singular comfort food dish, they weren't exactly known for refined or innovative menus. If that's the kind of food you wanted, you'd have to drive to Dallas, and pay more than you could probably afford to spend on a meal.
On a recent trip home, I was surprised to get word that a classically trained chef from Dallas was serving some seriously good food in Bluff Dale, TX, a town so small that if you blink while driving through it, you'll miss it. The first time I walked through the door of "Let's Eat"—a tiny shed-like box converted from an old 1900's-era post office—I knew that this restaurant was unique.
It felt lived in. The place looked like it had been put together with spare parts. The tables could have easily been hand-me-downs, and the knick-knack adorned walls had that kind of musky scent that takes decades to develop. Chef/owner Curren Dodds hopes it feels like walking into a friend's house, and with the welcoming energy emitting from this burly tattooed guy, it certainly does.
The large room merges kitchen and dining area, chef and patrons into a single, compact, cozy space. This open plan allows Dodds to easily reign over his domain, chatting gregariously with patrons as they watch him sear their steaks and grill their chops.
He knows many of them on a first name basis, and claims that for some, he doesn't even need their order because he already knows what they want when they walk in the door. Sometimes he thinks he knows what they should want, and encourages them to branch out and try new things. This could mean duck sausage hot dogs with cherry mustard, or lavender mashed potatoes. Pretty fancy for cowboy food, and not what I was expecting to find in the middle of nowhere, North Texas.
"Getting cowboys to eat their green beans"
For Dodds, it's really simple: Let's Eat is about having fun and serving affordable food that tastes great because everybody "deserves good food, it doesn't matter where you live." To keep himself interested, he rotates the menu every two to three months. Lunch is your standard burgers and sandwiches, but dinner is when he gets to play. Dishes feature fresh, local ingredients—like the tomatoes and squash that customers often donate—or others that tickle his fancy, like fish flown in from Hawaii. Comfort foods get fancified, with butter-poached lobster thrown into the mac-n-cheese, rabbit diced among crispy nachos, and roasted garlic smuggled into the bread pudding.
He can't help but fiddle with the mashed potatoes, folding them with chipotle or garlic or whatever else seems good that day. And this is Texas, so of course there's plenty of beef, which Dodd procures from local shops C&J Butcher and Butler's Smoke House. There's buffalo tenderloin with jalapeno jack cheese grits and maple vinaigrette, and on New Year's he's doing a beef tenderloin with a tart made with smoked wild leeks (ramps).
His steaks also find their way off the dinner table and onto the judging table as he is known for consistently winning the Texas Steak Cook-off. His secret: salt and pepper. "Buy good meat," Dodds said. "If you do too much to it, the food doesn't get to speak for itself."
"Dinner and a show"
Dodds' food certainly speaks for itself, but he's all too happy to speak about it, serving as a sort of culinary tutor, explaining what he's doing as he's doing it, and offering patrons the chance to come up watch, ask questions, and glean new tips. "I finally found something to do with my ADD" joked Dodds. "I multitask." Multitasking is a bit of an understatement. While he does have a few servers and a dishwasher, Dodds also answers phones, busses tables, coordinates seating, and serves some of the food himself.
Dining here is not just dinner, it's an experience. A BYOB-restaurant where most show up in jeans, patrons are seated shoulder-to-shoulder with total strangers in a room that holds 35 people at most. Every time I've eaten there, it's been a challenge to not make new friends with whomever you're sitting next to. My family and I once ended up exchanging phone numbers with a couple that wanted to swap cocktail recipes. It's easy to forget that you're at a restaurant, not Thanksgiving at your relatives' house or a dinner party.
Let's Eat opened in 2004 after a friend suggested he open his own restaurant. "My sister asked me a couple of years ago 'were you ready'? I said I was ready a long time ago, I just did it for somebody else." Trained in French technique by a long line of pastry chefs and sugar blowers, Dodds has worked at some of the Texas' finer establishments, like the Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas, Rough Creek Lodge in Dallas, and The Cliffs at Possum Kingdom Lake. How did somebody with this level of talent end up on the edge of nowhere serving food to a room full of cowboys? As Dodds says, "I'd rather wake up and see turkey and cattle in my front yard than vagrants eating out of my trashcan, like I did in Dallas."
Curren Dodds is currently working to move to the old general store across the street, which is four times as large as Let's Eat. The funding is coming "the old fashioned way", which is from debt-free cash he's saving from profits and donations, without any pressure from banks or loans. The "dinner and a show" atmosphere will remain, but this time, he'll get a bit more help in the kitchen.
Let's Eat
28602 US Highway 377
Bluff Dale, TX 76433-3566
(254) 728-3635
Music by Guilty Ghosts
"The End of Akira"
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Common illnesses
- Dengue fever
– Food poisoning
– Fungal infections
– Gastro (food and water
It's important to be mindful of allergies you may have, whether it is minor or of an anaphylaxis nature. If it's along the lines of hay fever, then it's advisable before your depart to pack away antihistamines, as they may not be readily available in your destination. For other minor matters, such as allergies to cut grass and the like, if you are aware of your allergies then you can be mindful to not place yourself in a situation where it will set your body off.
If your allergies are of a more serious nature, along the lines of peanut allergies and bee sting allergies, it's best to pack a dose of adrenaline (this is the lifesaving tool where you inject yourself with adrenaline to save yourself and make it to the nearest hospital). Also most importantly explicitly mention your allergies when you are eating out to the waiters and make them aware that if there are traces of substances which you are allergic to in the food, then it can turn into a life or death situation and make the supplier liable. This will certainly make them more diligent in addressing your allergy needs.
More tips on addressing allergies whilst you are travelling see: Webmd – allergies while traveling – http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/allergies-while-traveling
DVT Health
When travelling (especially by flight) the risk of Deep vein thrombosis is greater than any other time in your life. Sitting for long periods of time without stretching or regular mobility can cause blood clots and also you will notice that your legs will start to feel numb. All airlines have been proactive in addressing this issue, by large signage recommending you move throughout your flight and also within the in-flight magazine, they details simple movements and techniques which will alleviate any instances of DVT. What I've found works best is just to around every two hours take a lap around the cabin and do stretches. This allows the opportunity for greater movement than just stretching in your chair. In between this time, you can use your blow up cushion on the floor and like a pumping action back and forth of your feet on the cushion, will allow effective blood flow to your legs.
More information on avoiding DVT and ensuring proper blood flow can be found here:
- Australian Government – Health department – DVT – http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-communic-factsheets-thrombosis.htm
- Smart Traveller – Health – http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/health.html
Jetlag Rooster (Sleep pattern tool to help avoid jetlag) – http://www.jetlagrooster.com/
Jetlag and sleep planner-
Malaria / Dengue fever and Mosquito / Insect avoidance
General Tropical diseases
Altitude sickness
Travellers who ascend to altitudes greater than 2500m are at risk of developing altitude sickness
Travellers Diarrohea
Coughs, colds and chest infections
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The newest Blue Bloods novel has just been released, and I wanted a refresher on the series as it hasvbeen awhile since I've read the proceeding books. I have quite a few books in my 'to be read' pile and didn't have time to reread them all, yet I wanted to be up to date once Gates of Paradise came out.
Blue Bloods: The Graphic Novel was the perfect solution. Not only as a fan it was beautiful to see one of my favorite story lines visualized, but those who are looking to dip their feet into the series just looking to see if they'd like the books, it's a great introduction and a quick read. The graphic novel didn't drag the storyline out into more than one book (Twilight:The Graphic Novel Pt.1 & Pt. 2- I'm looking at you), and while that forced some scenes to be left out, it's still a fair representation of the book and one any fan of Blue Bloods or vampire novels in general will want to have in their collection.
For this elite group of teenagers, New York is all about parties, fashion...AND BLOOD.
The sexy and secretive world of the Blue Bloods comes to life in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of Book One of Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling series.


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Planning for your dream vacation, romantic getaway, or even, destination wedding can be stressful. So, it just makes sense to let someone else sort out the details to make your trip the most amazing travel experience possible, right? A travel agent can do that and more! And before you go down the dreaded do-it-yourself planning route, here are 10 reasons why you should consider an expert travel agent.
1. Save You Money
Travel agents who have been in the business long enough have access to rates the internet will not offer you. Think about it this way – giant corporations have corporate rates for their employees with built in discounts to save costs for company travel. The same is true for travel agents. Their rates for hotels are at least the same as the internet and often better.
2. Convenient & Reliable Resource
Travel agents take care of every aspect of your trip, from your flights and hotel to ground transportation and excursions. Put your mind at ease and consult an expert travel agent so you don't have to stress out over the planning process. In addition to providing a stress-free trip-planning process, travel agents are real people so you can travel confidently knowing you won't be relying on a hard-to-reach customer service center or an irritating automated operator in the event that you have questions or need immediate assistance.
3. Unparalleled Travel Expertise
Travel agents are extremely knowledgeable because they are travel experts. In addition to being well-informed about destinations around the globe, travel agents are also avid travelers, who can tell share tips and not-to-be-missed experiences. From that off-the-beaten-path restaurant in Venice to the best destination for a multi-generational family vacation to the best winery tour in Auckland, New Zealand – it's like talking to a travel insider who can offer you unique experiences and details you won't get if you're planning a trip on your own.
4. Special Value-Added Perks
Many agents have built relationships with hotel chains and cruise lines and may have built-in perks that are automatically included in the overall rate. For example, booking with a Vacation travel agent allows you to take advantage of the SELECT Hotels & Resorts Program, which provides you perks such as a room upgrade, free breakfast and a resort credit to use toward an on-site service such as a spa treatment. Typically, a travel agent's rates are better than the internet, but even if they are same, having these perks automatically save you money.
5. Not Just For Non-Vacation Planners
There are definitely people who don't like to research and plan their vacations. Thinking about the fun excursions and what swimsuit you need to pack is probably the most planning some people ever really want to do. However, there are some vacationers who enjoy doing the research and planning on their own. Believe it or not, most people don't realize that when you're googling parts of the world, airfare or hotel costs those companies are tracking your surfing on the internet with "cookies" on your computer. They know you are interesting in going to a specific destination and so those prices or rates go up! So, go ahead and research, but consult a travel agent and let him/her make all the arrangements, and more importantly, save you money!
6. There from Start to Finish
Using a travel agent provides you with unparalleled peace of mind as agents are available to assist you before, during and after your trip. In the event that something goes wrong, your agent will be an invaluable resource. They'll also welcome any feedback during the trip-planning process and any you may have when you return.
7. Personalized Travel Experiences
Don't think that using a travel agent will cost you more than if your book the trip yourself. This is a common misconception. Agents have access to the best deals and the expertise to get you more for your money. That means you have access to a travel expert who can customize your dream itinerary and personalize your experience by putting their knowledge, contacts and experience to work. A travel agent also effortlessly makes requests on your behalf to ensure your vacation goes as smoothly as possible.
8. Access to VIP Treatment
When you want special treatment at a hotel, you could call the hotel manager and ask to receive welcome cocktails upon our arrival and two Ferrero Rocher chocolates placed on my pillow as part of your "turndown" service. The chances of that happening are slim, but with a luxury travel agent anything is possible. Travel agents can use their existing relationships (with hotels, cruises lines, tour operators, etc.) to ensure that your 7-night luxury river cruise or your 10-day vacation on Italy's Amalfi Coast will be a unique travel experience you won't ever forget.
9. Help to Book Travel Insurance
An experienced travel agent can help you book travel insurance just in case your plans go awry. For example, you've planned a 9-day luxury tour of Southern Spain with your significant other to celebrate your 10-year wedding anniversary, but your spouse gets ill and won't be able to go. Travel insurance is a great for situations like this and a travel agent can help you. It's a cost that you incur even if you decide to go, but isn't it worth knowing that if things don't go as planned, there's a backup plan and you're not out of thousands of dollars? An expert travel agent can arrange all of this for you.
10. Passionate About Your Vacation Details
A good agent is passionate about travel and is able to inspire you to visit destinations you've never heard of, or they simply get you more excited about your next trip. Travel agents have that same passion in making sure that the details of your trip are accurate and will read the fine print when you're busy focused on your dream getaway. Instead of booking that online deal, working with a travel agent just ensures that you won't be the victim of a scam or deceived in any way. And that's priceless reason for consulting an expert travel agent.
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Most people know that they should have at least an annual appointment with their dentist for a routine checkup. Nevertheless, this does not mean that everyone adheres to this. Instead, some people are prone to simply ignoring dental checkups until they develop an oral problem. Bear in mind that routine checkups are beneficial as they enable your dentist to spot any potential problems before they become full blow oral issues.
In addition to your routine dental checkup, you should also be aware of the appearance of your gums and teeth. The onset of any strange symptoms should be a cause for worry until it is determined why they have developed. Below are some of the symptoms of oral problems that you should be wary of.
Changes in your gum's appearance
One of the most common oral problems that people develop is gum disease. Early nests gum disease is typically referred to as gingivitis and is commonly characterised by inflammation of your gums. Left unchecked, gingivitis will worsen into periodontitis, which is an advanced form of this disease.
Periodontitis is quite painful and poses the risk of tooth loss. Hence, it is important to monitor any changes in your gums as they could indicate the development of gingivitis. Some of the changes that you should be wary of include the swelling of your gums, colour change of your gums, gums that are receding and any pus oozing out of the gums.
Development of spots on your teeth
Another sign that you should be wary of that could be indicative of oral disease is spots forming on your teeth. This is usually a symptom of tooth decay. As bacteria starts to attack your teeth, your enamel will steadily start to dissolve. This dissolution of your enamel will typically present itself as white spots forming on the surface of your teeth.
In some cases, the onset of dental decay may begin in between your teeth, making it difficult for people to spot the early signs, which would eventually lead to the formation of a cavity. Nevertheless, any signs of white spots on your teeth should be cause for alarm, and you should seek dental services post haste.
Increasingly sensitive teeth
If you begin to experience extreme sensitivity in your teeth when indulging in hot or cold foods and beverages, chances are your enamel has become compromised with decay. This makes the nerves in your teeth more sensitive to changing temperatures. Tooth sensitivity can also be attributed to bruxism, which is also a problem that should be addressed by a dentist.