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SWINDON is the most obese town in Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire according to new data from Public Health England.
Statistics published for the area by Public Health England yesterday revealed that 70 per cent of adults are overweight or obese, almost ten per cent more than people in the wider Wilt-shire area.
In England as a whole, 64 per cent of adults are overweight or obese.
Although the figures seem high, they have not come as a shock to Swindon Council.
Fiona Dickens, the public health programme manager at the council, said: "The figures seem big but they don't come as a great surprise when you take into account the figures are self-reported.
"We are doing a lot to tackle obesity, especially in the young, and we have a Healthy Weight Strategy and an Action Plan."
There is plenty of help out there for people who do want to lose the weight, with local groups like Slimming World on hand to help.
Slimming World Consultant and team developer in Swindon, Heather Zych, said: "It is shocking that three quarters of your friends and family are overweight or obese.
"But we're out there to help people lose weight and tackle this problem.
"We had over 1,000 new members sign up in January and we are launching a campaign in February to try and help more people to lose weight healthily.
"It's also not just about our members but also the influence beyond that. "Our members take what they learn and cook the meals at home, meaning more people are eating more healthily."
People who are overweight or obese have a body mass index – a measure of an individual's weight which accounts for their height – greater than 25.
Those with a BMI of 25 or greater have an increased risk of developing type two diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers and costing the NHS more than £5bn each year.
Being obese can also affect self-esteem and mental health.
Dr Shona Arora, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire PHE Centre Director, said: "Public Health England is committed to helping tackle the levels of people who are overweight and obese in Avon, Gloucester-shire and Wiltshire by supporting our local authorities to develop a broad programme of action to reduce levels of excess weight.
"There is no silver bullet to reducing obesity. It is an issue that requires action at national, local, family and individual level. "Local authorities are ideally placed to develop co-ordinated action across their departments, services and partner organisations to tackle issues of overweight and obesity in the local population.
"This data will enable local councils to monitor progress towards the national ambition of achieving a downward trend in excess weight by 2020."
To find out more about Slimming World or to find a slimming group near you, visit the www.slimmingworld.com.


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It would appear that the wood from these great looking cufflinks is not only from sustainably-farmed stands, but also scrap wood (from furniture manufacturing). The company's mission statement sounds solid. I look forward to seeing how John Ferdinand develops, and will watch its dedication to environmental and fair trade practices closely. I very much hope they start sourcing reclaimed metals as well. If and when this happens, they will be true pioneers.


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LSU football signee Rickey Jefferson pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to resisting an officer by violence after allegedly being involved in a fight with a Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputy Feb. 2, court records show.
The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office on Feb. 26 charged Jefferson and two other 17-year-olds, Joe Sharp and David Sampson, with resisting an officer by violence, according to records filed in the 24th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish. Sharp also pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to resisting an officer by violence. Sampson pleaded not guilty March 19.
Jefferson, younger brother of former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, and the other two teens have a pre-trial conference set for April 2.
In the incident, Sampson allegedly shouted profanity at sheriff's detectives near Severn and Veterans Boulevard during a Mardi Gras parade, according to an affidavit of probable cause for Sampson's arrest.
Detective Joshua Collins told Sampson to stop using profane language, but Sampson continued to yell at the detective, the affidavit says.
Collins and Sampson scuffled in the middle of the parade route, the affidavit says. Rickey Jefferson and Sharp then intervened and attacked Collins, which allowed Sampson to run away.
Collins eventually broke free of Jefferson and Sharp and chased after Sampson, tackled him and placed him in handcuffs, the affidavit says.
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Hatchell named Naismith Hall of Fame finalist
Posted February 15, 2013
Harris County, Texas — North Carolina head coach Sylvia Hatchell is one of 12 finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame announced Friday. Hatchell, who recently became the third women's coach to reach 900 career wins, is one of six first-time finalists and, along with Dawn Staley, one of two women's committee nominees.
Hatchell is joined as a finalist by former NBA stars Maurice Cheeks, Spencer Haywood, Bernard King, Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond, former Houston Cougars coach Guy Lewis, current Louisville coach Rick Pitino and former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. Boston Celtics great Tom Heinsohn, already inducted as a player, is a finalist in the coaching category.
Hatchell has a career record of 902-317 in 38 seasons, 27 of which have come at North Carolina. She is the only coach in history to win national championships at three different levels (AIAW, NAIA and NCAA), and has led the Tar Heels to three NCAA Final Fours, eight ACC championships and the 1994 NCAA Championship. In addition to her success at UNC, Hatchell won 272 games and two national championships in 11 seasons at Francis Marion.
Hatchell is a three-time National Coach of the Year (1994, 2006 and 2008) and three-time ACC Coach of the Year. She has led her teams to seven 30-win seasons and twenty-nine 20-win seasons. In international competition, she was an assistant coach for the 1988 U.S. Olympic team that won gold in South Korea and was a part of four World University Games coaching staffs.
The 2013 class will be announced at the Final Four in April.
Statement from Sylvia Hatchell:
"I am just overwhelmed and honored to be named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. I have been so blessed to coach incredible young women for 38 years at Francis Marion and the University of North Carolina, and to work along side such talented coaches throughout my career. To see my name mentioned in the same breath as some of the greatest players and coaches in the history of the sport is something I would have never dreamed of.
"I am also thrilled to join Dawn Staley as a representative of the game of women's basketball. I've coached against Dawn as both a player at Virginia and a coach at South Carolina, and she has always competed at the highest level on the court and on the sideline."


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BURNLEY youth team star Jamie Frost has put pen to paper on his first professional contract, with the 17-year-old signing a two-and-a-half year deal.
The Clarets' first-year scholar has been in and around the senior squad this season, and travelled with the first team on a number of occasions to away fixtures.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has been impressed with the youngster, who was recently called up to the Scotland Under 18s squad.
"There are a group of players who we see as pushing forward to be the future of the club and Jamie is one of them, so we look forward to seeing him progress," he said.
Academy Manager Jason Blake added: "Jamie demonstrates there is no hierarchy.
"If we have a first year scholar who is performing well and progressing the way we hope, then they will get acknowledged.
"It's not fast-tracking; it's getting what they deserve. Jamie has worked had and been recognised by the Scotland set-up, playing above his age level, and he has done the same with us here at Burnley.
"He is part of our development pathway and has spent time training with the first team, and playing for the youth team.
"The key thing is he is managed very closely between the Academy and first team staff, so this is no coincidence.
"It is methodical and deliberate and his new professional contract is a signal of how far he has come in a short space of time, bearing in mind he played a lot of youth team football last season while still an U16.
"He is a great example, both to the other Academy scholars and also next year's intake and the schoolboy groups underneath, that if you work hard age is no barrier and you will get recognised on performance, not date of birth."


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The Patriots have a perfect record. Their next opponent is the Giants.
Sound familiar?
If there is one team that seems to have figured out how to deal with Tom Brady and company, it's Tom Coughlin's G-Men from the Meadowlands. New York has a 3-1 record against New England under Coughlin, including a couple of rather important victories: the 2008 and 2012 Super Bowls.
In all of their meetings, the Patriots (8-0) were favored, and the Giants (5-4) had an inferior record. Once more, that's the case.
The major caveat: New England has been playing lights-out against everyone, while the Giants have struggled to grasp first place in the NFC East.
Coughlin sees little to no gain from looking at the past meetings for his Giants.
"No, then is then, now is now," he says. "I really don't see any benefit because we're always looking at the personnel. We're looking at the people that play and the people that are manning the positions. When you're doing that and keeping track of personnel first and foremost and then scheme, I just don't see any benefit from going back."
Brady has struggled against New York's dynamic pass rush in the past. That pass rush has been dormant for most of 2015, though. If Jason Pierre-Paul, back from his long hiatus after losing a finger in a fireworks accident, can't spark that rush, it could be the decider on Sunday.
"They're obviously really well-coached, so they're just a tough team," Brady says. "We've always played them, I mean, we've always had very, very close games against them even when we've won. We just haven't won as many of them as I would've liked to have won."


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Canadawide starts another produce brand
Montreal-based wholesaler Canadawide has introduced a second brand for its packaged fruits and vegetables to complement its Frescadel program.
Retailers can choose to sell Gaiapur or Frescadel, said president George Pitsikoulis.
Top packaged items include snow peas, sugar snaps, brussels sprouts and tree fruits, Pitsikoulis said. The company has added net bags to its lineup of bags, clamshells and sealed trays.
Canadawide consolidated its three facilities under one roof last year.
Chenail updates for CanadaGAP certification
Montreal-based Chenail Fruits and Legumes is working toward CanadaGAP's new Option D certification, designed for repacking and wholesale operations and approved by Quebec's major supermarket chains.
The certification came into effect for wholesalers on April 1.
Vice president Antonio Bono said work continues to retrofit the company's building, which began last year.
The addition of 30,000 square feet of warehouse space brings the total to 120,000 square feet on two floors, Bono said.
Racking and lighting systems are all new, he said, and a new generator will allow the company to function if the electricity goes out.
A new machine allows the company to ice its own products.
The biggest plus has been the new refrigeration system, Bono said. Different refrigeration units allow produce to be stored by category, and the improved shelf life on products has brought positive feedback from customers.
Chenail has also added two staff members, he said. Jamal Baalbaki is the new salesman for smaller, independent retailers and foodservice, and Francois Karl Viau has joined in the traffic department and is in charge of the certification process.
Courchesne Larose plans 2015 expansion
Montreal wholesale giant Courchesne Larose is working on blueprints to double the size of its two-year-old building to nearly 250,000 square feet.
"We hope to break ground before the winter and move in summer 2015," said Guy Milette, vice president international sales and business development.
The expansion will allow Courchesne to bring sister companies Bercy (organic) and Bar Imex (international programs) under one roof, said Milette.
Courchesne also is upgrading its food safety certification, he said, and expects to be certified by the Arlington, Va.-based Safe Quality Food Institute by the end of the year.
The company has hired Tarik Cherif to manage the certification process.
To meet the growing demand for direct store delivery, the wholesaler is increasing the size of its tractor trailer fleet from 40 to 55.
"If we get a call from a retailer, and we need to deliver same day to 60 different stores, we can do it easily," Milette said.
Son steps up to president at Trudeau Farms
Gerard Trudeau, founder of St. Mathieu de Beloeil, Quebec-based Trudeau Farms, Les Fines Herbes de Chez Nous and Marvini Chez Nous, has appointed his son Vincent as the company's new president.
"Vincent doesn't simply sell products to customers," Trudeau said."He offers them customized promotional support."
Trudeau said the transition would consolidate his achievements while allowing a young, motivated team to bring the company to a dynamic new level.
Along with growing herbs in Quebec and Asian vegetables in the Dominican Republic, he said Trudeau Farms plans to resume operations in Mexico to ensure a consistent, secure and more diverse supply, he said.
To keep up with food safety regulations, the company is now certified under the Global Food Safety Initiative.
It also has hired a chef to provide customers with exclusive recipes.
GNC Farms packs garlic flower stems
GNC Farms Inc., St. Lin des Laurentides, Quebec, is introducing a 3-ounce package of garlic scapes (flower stems) under the Henri & Co. label.
The twirly green stems from the garlic plant appear a month or two before the garlic bulb is mature. They're usually removed and discarded, but can be sold and used raw or cooked for a delicate garlic taste.
"I'm not expecting a huge volume," said Guillaume Henri, vice president sales and marketing, "but if we don't have it on the shelf, we won't be able to sell it."
GNC is also continuing its small hard-neck garlic program, though Henri said the labor cost is extremely high and everything must be done by hand, from spreading the seed to harvesting the trimming the bulbs.
In February, GNC launched its new 1-pound parsnip bag in Loblaw and Wal-Mart, with a clear window and special material that gives the roots a longer shelf life.
Beets remain a big focus, both red and his 2-, 5- and 10-pound bag of colored beets.
"We had a good season last year and this year I expect Quebec will be flooded with beets," said Henri, who imports U.S. beets to maintain a year-round program.
GNC is also planting its first savoy cabbage to complement its green and red program.
Boileau and Sons plans to plant more pears
Grower shipper Danny Boileau's new pear trees weren't keen on their first Quebec winter, with 2% to 5% succumbing to frost damage. But the fourth generation apple grower from Havelock-based Jean Yves Boileau and Fils plans to more than double his orchard this year, for a total of 3 acres.
"It's small," Boileau said, "but it's our first year doing pears, and we want to make sure they can handle winter and give us enough fruit to be profitable."
To encourage the trees to produce more fruit in the fall, he's borrowed a technique that requires splitting the tree at the bottom and keeping two branches or heads.
"It cuts your pruning costs and brings a bigger crop," he said.
Les Jardins A. Guerin markets new radish pack
Sherrington, Quebec-based radish grower Les Jardins A. Guerin has launched a radish cello pack complete with its new JAG logo plus nutrition and serving tips.
Pascal Guerin, this year's intern for QPMA's Cultivating the Next Generation program, said his colored and French breakfast radishes continue to grow in popularity.
Guerin normally teams up with a big Quebec lettuce producer to sell some radishes in the U.S., but exports get off to a slow start as he waits for the lettuce to mature.
"Some people buy 15 pallets of lettuce and two pallets of radishes to fill the load," he said.
The end of the New Jersey season around the middle of June gives his company more space in the U.S. market for the rest of the summer, he said.
He hopes the low Canadian dollar will help keep the price a little higher this year.
Les Jardins Cousineau upgrades equipment
Martin Cousineau, director of sales, procurement and operations for Canada's largest broccoli producer, St. Constant, Quebec-based Les Jardins Cousineau, is investing in new equipment to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
A new Italian transplant machine alone has saved the company 25% on labor costs, he said.
Acreage has increased about 10% this year, said Cousineau, and transplants were moved successfully from the greenhouse to the fields in early May.
Cousineau said he hopes to increase sales to the New England states and Michigan this year. His farm is located within an hour's drive of the U.S. border.
Susan Doucet, sales and customer service coordinator, said Cousineau has given several presentations to local elementary school students in the past year about life on a broccoli farm from seed to table.
"The reception was wonderful," said Doucet. "They can see how the broccoli grows at different times of the year and it really piques their curiosity."
Les Productions Margiric expands capacity
Laval, Quebec-based Les Productions Margiric has doubled its acreage in Chatham, Ontario, bought another warehouse and outfitted it with new refrigeration.
"The Ontario chain stores insist that their produce be grown in Ontario," said marketing director Mario Cloutier.
In Laval, Margiric has built a warehouse with three temperature zones, refurbished its packing line and tripled the size of its icing plant for broccoli.
"It gives us more room," Cloutier said, "so when they say we're going to harvest 15,000 instead of 10,000 today, we'll have the space for it."
The packing line with new flow pack machines can handle all the company's peppers, romaine hearts and other chain store orders, he said.
Out in the field, the company is testing personal-sized watermelons and romaine hears.
"We think the chain market is going 90% with romaine hearts, so we're going to transfer our lines," he said.
"Next year we'll probably do three full weeks of hearts and one week of romaine."
Les Serres LeFort introduces Japanese radish
A Japanese turnip resembling a white radish is the newest organic vegetable from the greenhouses of St. Clothilde de Châteauguay, Quebec-based Les Serres LeFort.
"It's sweet and refreshing," said head of business development Andre Michaud. "You can eat it raw or cooked and also eat the leaves in a salad."
To introduce the new turnip, sold under the Vog bio label, the company has worked with chefs for recipes on its website and promoted it on Quebec food shows.
Metro stores are also promoting LeFort products as part of their year-old local purchasing policy.
The grower introduced the first locally-grown greenhouse red peppers to the Quebec market last year and now offers organic peppers and cucumbers.
"We wanted to do something different," said Michaud, adding it's a challenge to keep yields high.
Another challenge is competing with field peppers in August and September. He said a late start for this year's field crop could benefit his greenhouse peppers in July.
LeFort also grows hydroponic lettuce for Mirabel-based Hydroserre Mirabel, sold locally and exported to New York and Boston.
In winter, the greenhouses are heated with biomass to save on fuel costs.
Students help Quebec apple producers redesign package
Longueuil-based Quebec Federation of Apple Producers sponsored a student design competition in the spring as part of a plan to modernize its packaging.
The competition marked the end of a year-long study by a local research firm, which spoke to packers, distributors and produce managers to determine what they wanted in a package.
Those specifications were given to design students from the University of Quebec, Montreal. Three winning designs were announced and prizes awarded at a cocktail reception at the end of March.
"We asked the students to rethink the traditional plastic bag and present a deluxe package that could be used for extra fancy apples," said federation president Stephanie Levasseur.
The designs, most with handles, will now be presented to chain stores and distributors.
"It would be fun if one or two got used for next year," she said.
Quebec Produce Growers open farmers market
On June 14, Montreal-based Quebec Produce Growers Association opened a new permanent farmers market in Longueuil, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River directly across from Montreal.
General manager Andre Plante said the association invested $8 million in the project, designed by a prominent architect, and the city supplied the land and building, with its 700,000 square feet of space and 20,000 square feet of greenhouse space for spring flowers. Plante said the stalls can be open-air or enclosed depending on the weather.
The association opened its first public market in 1968 on Montreal's south shore.
Ex-retail exec starts consultant business
After some 30 years in the food industry, much of it with major supermarket chains, Robert Beauregard is using his extensive expertise to help others build their business.
In January the former QPMA president launched his own company, Gestion Flexco, offering expert advice on fruits and vegetables.
"I can help customers get better products, variety and packaging," Beauregard said, "or help solve problems with operations, logistics or transportation, whatever they need."
Clients include Montreal fruit importer Agri-Mondo Inc., where he worked as marketing manager for the last few years, and new potato company Quebec Parmentier, he said.
Veg Pro adds salad to Fresh Attitude line
Sherrington, Quebec-based Veg Pro International has just introduced a Gourmet Trio of two red boston and one green oak lettuce in a clamshell under its Fresh Attitude label.
"The full heads are harvested in the field," said Pierre Dolbec, vice president of sales and procurement.
Fresh Attitude salad kit sales continue to grow, Dolbec said, and the Greek salad with salsa dressing has been particularly popular, along with the Caesar.
The 5-ounce Fresh Attitude kale blend introduced last fall also is doing well, he said.
Buyers in New England are showing more interest in Veg Pro's iceberg lettuce, he said.
"The fact that we also harvest for processing gives us a lot more opportunity to select iceberg for retail and get a very uniform pack."
The company has also begun packing its carrots and onions under the Fresh Attitude label.
Veg Pro grows its winter crops in Belle Glade, Fla.


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Thanks again. Of course not ever going to Outback might not be a bad thing either. Several times when I've had the new wood fired version of one of their steaks I noted a "foreign" flavor. At first I couldn't place it. After the second time I'm pretty sure it was lighter fluid. Both times I noticed this it was just after opening. I am wondering if the grill wasn't getting hot enough and they squirted on some lighter fluid to speed things along.
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... In fact, my wife grimaces when a steak is brought to me in a restaurant because I'm not hesitant to return a steak that is not cooked properly, especially when you look at the price.


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Grella calls time on careerMichael Lynch
Published: January 28 2013 - 4:17PM
Former Socceroo Vince Grella's bid to make a comeback through the A-League is over, the midfielder announcing his retirement from the game on Monday afternoon.
Grella, who signed for Melbourne Heart earlier this season, made his first appearance for the club in Saturday evening's disappointing loss to West Sydney Wanderers.
The 33-year-old came off the bench in the second half but tore a calf muscle shortly afterwards, although he carried on to the end of the match.
But the Melbourne-born Grella has decided that his body simply cannot cope any longer with the stresses and strains required to play top level football and has called it quits.
He had hoped to help one of his former international colleagues, John Aloisi, guide Heart to the finals in the latter's first season coaching.
Grella has had a distinguished career and finishes as one of Australia's most highly regarded Socceroos.
The blond-haired midfielder began his career with Canberra Cosmos in the old NSL, then played for Carlton – where he appeared in a grand final as a teenager – before leaving for Italy along with his Carlton team-mate and friend Mark Bresciano.
The pair have been closely linked throughout their careers as they played together for Empoli and Parma in the Serie A, as well as for the Socceroos where they were both key members of Australia's squad for the 2006 and 2010 World Cup.
Grella's final foray in the big time came when he left Italy to join Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League. But his time at the Lancashire club was cruelled by injury, and he appeared only sporadically for the Ewood Park club in his three seasons at Rovers.
He returned to Australia for this A-League season, leaving his family in Italy, in a bid to regain fitness and opted to play for Aloisi, who was a close friend when the two were playing in the national team. But a series of breakdowns in training proved frustrating, and Saturday's injury draws the curtain down on what has been a fine career at the highest levels of the game, especially in Italy.
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/grella-calls-time-on-career-20130128-2dgkb.html


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November 30, 2012
Merced, Calif. -- Making sure there would be no repeat of Monday's listless performance at La Sierra, The Master's College women's basketball team dominated from start to finish Friday evening in a 75-38 pounding of UC Merced.
The win over the Bobcats (1-5) kept the Mustangs undefeated, improving to 6-0 with the largest margin of victory in the first three weeks of the 2012-13 campaign.
On an evening when the club arrived in Merced just 10 minutes before tip-off due to an accident on Highway 99, the Mustangs made quick work of the Bobcats, spotting the hosts the first basket of the game and then running away from them in an overwhelming first half.
Fueling the Mustangs in the opening stanza was a stifling defense that held the Bobcats to a paltry 12% (3-25) mark from the field. Although the Mustangs didn't exactly shine from the field (34% on 11-34 shooting) over the first 20 minutes, they did light it up from long range, going 8-14 from behind the arc. Kimmy Iverson (San Marcos, CA) and Zoe Scott (Spirit Lake, ID) drained two trifectas apiece, sending the Mustangs to a 36-12 halftime lead.
They continued to enjoy similar success (4-9) from three-point land in the second half and improved to 48% accuracy over the final 20 minutes, winding up at 41% for the game. The Bobcats shot considerably better (35%) in the second half but the Mustangs still outscored them 39-26 and just missed out on doubling up the hosts in the final score.
Responding to his club's performance, Coach Dan Waldeck said, "I'm proud of how we came out tonight...we did a great job of focusing and defending with a 10-minute warmup. Our bench played great and we were able to see a lot of different looks tonight. A win on the road is always positive."
Evidence of that bench play came in the form of 55 of the squad's 75-points. Leading the outstanding reserve play was freshman guard Nicole Nitake (Torrance, CA) who tied for game-high scoring honors with 10 points. Iverson and Kelly Burns (Yorba Linda, CA) tallied nine points apiece off the bench and Millie Rivera (Allen, TX) added eight more. Starting point guard Whitney Best (Snohomish, WA) chipped in with eight points and handed out a game-high four assists.
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Taylor Momsen Will See Miley's Lesbian Kiss and Raise Her All This Stuff
Last summer, months before she even turned 18, Miley Cyrus set the world aflutter by kissing girls on stage in-between choreographed vagina diddles. So, of course, Taylor Momsen has added a simulated girl-on-girl orgy to her stage show, also months before turning 18. Except you really have to give Taylor the advantage here because she seems jaded enough to avoid the inevitable pregnancy waiting around the corner for Miley. Or she'll get knocked up just to have an abortion and post in on YouTube with a skulls and Hello Kitty border. "Summer Vacay!" she'll probably call it.
NOTE: I just looked up Taylor on Wikipedia for the first time to get her birthday, and where the hell did this chick go? Bring that one back.
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Hi, I'm here on the magnificent island paradise of Mauritius. It's a gorgeous day. We're ending out the tour, and I wanted to take you through some quick ideas on customer experience, actually, being a merchant-of-wow in the work that you do, based on where I am right now. I'm at a place called Shanti. It's a resort. It's from the Nira resorts here in Mauritius. I'm on this island paradise. Mauritius is just magnificent. I mean, just check out the surf over there and the food and the people and the culture and the beauty. On this resort everything is just OAD (obsessive attention to details). They want to get every little thing right.
I was talking to the general manager when I came in and he said, "It's the little things that make the big experience." I think one of the things I want to show you is… They told me when I checked in, because I was sort of blown away by a number of the little details and the culture of this property. I asked, "How do you get it done? How come everyone is so amazing, for example, in terms of treating the guests with such care?" One of the things they showed me… Hopefully, we're going to get this on the video, but this is the uniform that a lot of the people who work here wear. You won't believe this, but literally stitched right into the collar of the uniform – I hope you can see that – but it says, "Guest is God". Some of their core values are stitched actually into the shirt so when you put on the shirt every morning, you remember the core values. Is that not unbelievable?
Look, inside one of the areas of the shirt "perfection". Let's see where else. Okay, you know what? This is incredible. If you look inside as you put on your sleeve, you see the word – everyone of us needs to see this every day. Look at that, "passion". Remember that. Let's see what's on the inside of… Oh, look at this. The pocket, the pocket of the shirt the word, you see that? I hope you can, "trust" and then the other sleeve is what we're all about, what leadership is all about, which is "service".
Oh, I just want to show you one more thing. All the employees carry this little booklet, and it's so well done, and in the booklet – you can see it right here. In the booklet, the key values that they want to live by and think by and brain tattoo into their mind set so they do genius level work in front of their customers every day are right in this booklet. Here are some of the things. Number one – I thought this was great – guests arrive as residents, leave as friends and return as family. Is that not amazing? How about this? Number three, the answer is yes; now tell me the question. What an incredible mind set for a hotel or for any business? When the customer asks the question or before the customer even asks the question, the answer is yes. Now tell me what you want. Phenomenal mind set. Number five, core value number five. Perfection is a passion for the details. Number seven is great. The culinary art is sacred. And then, finally, we are devoted, number ten, we are devoted to pleasure for our guests.
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COVINA - City Council candidate Jorge Marquez has officially been elected to the council, along with incumbents John King and Kevin Stapleton, according to final figures released Wednesday.
The trio, along with candidate and community volunteer Kay Manning, were vying for three open council seats in Tuesday's election.
Preliminary election results showed King and Stapleton to be the top vote-getters, but the race remained tight between Marquez and Manning. Manning was behind by 44 votes.
Elections officials on Wednesday counted an additional 340 provisional ballots, which pushed Marquez past the victory line with 1,831 votes.
Manning received 1,736 votes.
"I'm excited. I'm overwhelmed," Marquez, 29, said. "We ran our own independent campaign, we got our message out to the voters and they wanted someone new."
Marquez is expected to be sworn in at the next council meeting on March 19.
"I am ready to roll up my sleeves and start working," he said.
Marquez followed close behind King, who garnered 1,858 votes.
"I feel great," King, 51, said. "I'm tremendously excited to serve another term and be in that kind of position to help and serve our community. I'm very humbled, thankful and very much looking forward to getting back to work."
Stapleton, who has been on the council for the past 16 years, garnered the most voter support with 2,011 votes.
"There's always anxiety, but it turned out better than I expected and being the No. 1 vote-getter, I was pretty impressed by that," Stapleton, 55, said. "It's great. It's very comforting and validating to know that they (voters) share my view of how we've been doing things."
"We have a lot of very good things going for us," he added.
Mary Lou Walczak was elected City Clerk with 2,523 votes. Geoffrey Cobbett, the city's new city treasurer, got 2,456 votes. They both ran unopposed.


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Remember that absolutely fabulous dress Michelle Obama wore when she gave that equally fabulous speech of hers at the Democratic National Convention in September? The dress was a bespoke piece, so it didn't seem likely that we'd be able to get a hold of it ourselves anytime soon—but then Tracy Reese herself announced that she was working on getting it on shelves as soon as possible. And guess what? The dress is finally out!
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Hayes graduated from the Texas Game Warden Training Academy in June 1984. His first duty station was in Denton County. In April 1988, he left the Texas Parks and wildlife Department temporarily and went to work for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Sunday, September 22, 2013--8:57 pm CST
The First Photo looks great. Have they start shooting the sequeal to "Dumb and Dumber?
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Lloyd Christmas--The First Photo
Sunday, September 22, 2013--8:57 pm CST
The First Photo looks great. Have they start shooting the sequeal to "Dumb and Dumber?
Terry Marvin (Dallas, Texas)
D&D Haircut & Teeth
New-old haircut looks great at usual-
New-old tooth chip too
A few months ago
one of my children texted me in frustration
"They cut it like on D & D"
I asked who did?
"The usual place where she gets it cut" she advised
all I could do was smile
I told her she should could have saved herself some money
cause all she needed was a bowl
I don't think she laughed at my comment
but it has grown out now, so all is well, the good thing about
a haircut is it will usually grow out if you don't like it
You can't say that about a tatoo unless ya add on a few pounds
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He looks almost exactly the same as he did in 1994 with the haircut!
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Oh yes! This is so exciting
"everything was going so well, why are you doing this Stephen? I made you breakfast, and we were eating and...... The scramby eggs!" -Chip Douglas, the cable guy
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Yes, that's exactly what my daughter
and I were just discussing
It looks like he hasn't aged a day
you cud probably do some
cut backs into the past and wouldn't
know the difference
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Also looks like he still has the same old jacket
He must like to hold on to sentimental things like that
Once I find something I really like, I tend to hold
on to it for a long time
I had a favorite hat I lost years ago and I still
think about it sometimes
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I completely understand that!
I'm a guardian of the spark...
I'm a God damn and proud good fan... and I love it! = )>
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Are those the photos you guys are talking about?
http://www.google.de/imgres?sa=X&biw=19 ... CHIQrQMwBw
Looks great, truly like in the original .
I'm qì, my friend.
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That was awesome thanks for sharing.
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I always wondered how they made that with the tooth when I was a kid .
I'm qì, my friend.
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His hair looks really fab with highlights in it.
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Appeared in 50 games... Recorded 135 at-bats... Collects 41 hits... Second highest on team in runs scored with 41... Tied for second on team with 6 doubles... Second highest on team with 3 homeruns... Led team in hit-by-pitch at-bats with 18... Broke Saint Leo's all-time single season and career record for HBP in just one season as a Lion... Second on team in on-base percentage with .425... Registered first homerun donning the green and gold against Columbus State (04/02/13)... Named to All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team.
Steedley attended Hardee Senior HS…Played as a varsity softball player during all four years of high school…As a freshman, Ewing stole the most bases for her team…During her junior and senior years, she stole the most bases…As a varsity player, she scored the most runs for her team all four years, and received the MVP Award as a sophomore, junior, and senior…She competed at Hardee Senior HS and Chipola College…As a sophomore in college she received the NJCAA Player of the week award, the Sportsmanship Award, and led her team in RBI's.
Born February 2 in Naples, Fla…her hobbies include riding horses, barrel racing, fishing, hog hunting with her friends, and practicing softball…Her career goals are to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree and become an elementary teacher and a softball coach…Believes that her best assets to the team are her work ethic, the fact that she gives 110%, and her will to win… Names Dustin Pedroia, Caitlin Lowe, David Ortiz, Jess Mathis, and Jose Bautista as her favorite players…Names the Boston Red Sox and the San Diego Chargers as her as her favorite teams…Chose Saint Leo because of the softball program and the small class sizes…Daughter of Bettye and Tim Steedley…Has one brother, Timmy, and one sister, Amber, who played softball for South Florida Community College from 2008 to 2010.


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MBFW: What Did Chris Benz Do on His Birthday? He Had a Fashion Show!
Behind the scenes at Chris Benz's spring '13 fashion show, we've got the deets on brand new makeup from Lancome!
-Flora Lels
Chris Benz clearly had a very specific look and personality he was aiming to exude with his 2013 collection. Unpacking what the final ensemble would reveal was fun as we checked out the models getting hair and makeup done backstage.
In terms of hair, it was braids, braids, braids! In fact that was prep for a crimped hair look that led to a whimsical, mermaid look. Each model had all hair in 8 to 12 braids, then hairspray was applied, which resulted in that wavy crimped look that was hot in the 80s.
Makeup for the presentation was done by Lancome, led by artist Daniel Martin. The products used complimented and ehanced Chris' fashion vision.
There was a major use of pink on cheeks and eyes led to a this angelic, nymph aura. Color Design Infinite Perpetual Pink eye shadow just came out was used on eyes and applied from eyelid all the way to the brow. The complementary blush in Love 20 Pommettes D'Amour was heavily applied on the cheeks, then blended into the pink eyeshadow to create an of pink and coral. The rest of the face was left pale. They just used clear mascara and a lovely lip balm called Baume in Love 120 Coral Electric. Both the Lancome blush and lip balm will debut spring 2013. To me, this look was too theatrical. I felt like it bordered on whimsy beautiful and sickly too. But it did make a bold statement!
When it came time to reveal the Chris Benz collection I overheard the designer explain that the inspiration was heavily influenced by the "push and pull between pretty and scary," and that it also leaned into the Japanese aesthetic (specifically Japanese horror movies) to create what Chris called a "wood nymph" look.
Read MBFW: Big and Bold is Better for Nanette Lepore's Vision of Spring '13
Looking at the dresses, pantsuits, skirts that were replete with geometric details, old lace and shimmering fabrics, topped off with bold color, I couldn't help think of the beautiful Gwen Stefani being able to rock this collection. The clothes require a confident woman, not afraid to approach the almost shocking, punk realm. We're talking skirts over pants, bright patterned blazers, crocheted sweaters, and Kelly green graphic print. I couldn't agree more when I heard Chris point out a collection favorite, a gorgeous Japanese inspired turquoise ensemble – a pantsuit that had an industrial fabric that made the model glow.
For the right fashionista, not the faint-hearted, this playful colorful collection will certainly turn heads.
p.s. Happy Birthday Chris Benz! Nice work on your birthday!
Flora Lels is a special Fashion Week Betty correspondent, and is the Community Director of style.dailybuzz.com.
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It's more than just alliteration; it's a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.
Bright and brimming with tangy, sweet pineapple, this is the boozy weapon your summer bar has been waiting for. Keep a pitcher of this pineapple-infused rum in stock, and turn impromptu imbibing into a classier (and tastier) affair. We're a fan of mixing in a splash of club soda and tart lime wedge, but tonic, coke, sprite or juice all work just as well.
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Easy pool noodle sculptures
Even if you don't have a pool, you should get some pool noodles. They can be used for all kinds of fun craft projects and they're so easy to work with. No glue required!
What you need:
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Use a bread knife to cut the pool noodles into pieces of varying sizes.
Once you have them cut up, they also make great building blocks for babies or toddlers.
But if you want to do something more 'crafty' use the toothpicks to stick them together and form a sculpture.
You can make an abstract sculpture or you can make animals (see video) or robots or even some trees.
Just let your imagination run wild and get sculpting.
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Pomeroys Defeat Grizzlies
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Your Pomeroys travelled to Franklin College Thursday evening to take on the Grizzlies on their new artificial turf field in Faught Stadium. It was our third straight Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent, and the Grizzlies were riding a perfect 4-0 record coming into the match. Maureen Brown was out with an ankle sprain, but Britt Simmerman was returning from her hip injury. Julie Debish would fill Brown's spot in the center of the back, and the match proved her more than capable there.
The opening kickoff saw the Pomeroys dominate the possession of the ball for the first five minutes, but disaster struck on a counterattack in the 7th minute, as Franklin got several players behind the Pomeroy defense and Ashley Roell put away a rebound off a shot first saved by April Baranowski. Buoyed by that success, the Grizzlies began to create better possessions into the attacking third and started to draw even in the possession battle. The Pomeroys found their confidence and touch in about the 15th minute, and once again tore away at the Grizzlies, doubling their possession and creating dangerous chances. In the 29th minute, a quick passing series on the left flank started by Liz DeMoss came to Samantha Morrison, who set Erin Pugh with an excellent ball. Pugh made no mistake, driving it low past the keeper to level the score at 1-1. In the 37th minute, a right touchline buildup ended with a long service by Samantha Morrison past the keeper at the far post. An onrushing Erin Pugh buried it with a header for her second goal of the match and a 2-1 lead. The first half scoring was finally capped by another of Jessica Black's long drives, this one after winning the ball back near the top of the penalty area for a 3-1 halftime lead.
There is an adage in soccer that a 2-goal lead is the most dangerous one. Though the Pomeroys began the second half playing some beautiful soccer and creating good chances, the Grizzlies would still have their own answers. A textbook attack by the Pomeroys which ended with Logan Jones finding the top left of the net was called back for offsides. A crafty turn on the last defender by Erin Pugh that left her facing the keeper 8 yards away went glimmering as she was taken down in the box without a call. Gritty play by Franklin kept them hanging in, holding their own in possession and becoming ever more dangerous as the Pomeroys tired. They finally scored their second goal, again on a rebound, this time by Anna Wilson in the 74th minute. That made the score 3-2 and possibly anyone's game. But the Pomeroys pulled their composure back together and closed out the game in control to preserve the 3-2 victory. Erin Pugh was tireless, always a danger in front and often helping to win the ball back at midfield, but it was a true team victory, with a number of players coming off the bench to make great plays. This brings the Pomeroys' record to 2-1 going into next Monday's home match against St. Catharine at 3:00 p.m.
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The Energy Chef: Herb's Easy, Elegant Party Appetizerby Herb Mesa in Uncategorized, November 12, 2010
Thanksgiving is around the corner and holiday parties will be in full swing before you know it. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or a casual dinner party, these easy, elegant Parmesan crisps will be the star of your bash. They're sweet, spicy, salty and tart all at once, and each one has just 70 calories!
Seared Spicy Tuna on Basil Parmesan Crisps With Apricot Jam
Yield: About 16 pieces
1-pound piece sushi grade tuna
2 tablespoons Cajun spice rub
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup apricot jam
Rub tuna with Cajun seasoning and set aside. In small bowl mix cheese and basil. Place tablespoons of the cheese mixture on a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat or wax paper sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 6 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Set aside to cool. Heat oil in a medium pan and cook tuna 2 min per side for medium rare. Thinly slice tuna place it on top of the Parmesan crisps along with a dollop of apricot jam.
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Calories: 72
Total Fat: 2 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Total Carbohydrate: 6 grams
Protein: 8 grams
Sodium: 262 milligrams
Cholesterol: 14 milligrams
Fiber: 0 gram
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Very simple cookout, but I share it with you because I do not notice it come up too much and someone might want to try it. Got hold of some carne al pastor meat (pork)
Chopped up some onion and chipotle in adobo sauce and tossed into my trusty Griswold's CI skillet. Also started some mesquite smoking. Out to the pit.
And so began building... carne al pastor, shredded cabbage with cilantro, crema mexicana, salsa, chopped avocado, and in the final pic, even a touch of crumbled chicharrones
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This gorgeous dish comes from Faith Gorsky of An Edible Mosaic as part of our Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous celebration. Look for another delicious recipe from her next week. AnEdibleMosaic.com is a unique recipe collection of international favorites and updated American classics, with emphasis on seasonal dishes. Tantalizing photography nudges you into the kitchen and easy to follow instructions make sure you stay there. Whether the occasion is breakfast, dessert, or anything in between, you'll find what you're looking for and hopefully be inspired to try something new.
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- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous (Israeli Couscous)
- 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Dried Tart Cherries
- 2 cups fresh Blueberries
- 1/4 cup slivered Almonds, toasted in a dry skillet
- 2 Tbsp Bob's Red Mill Golden Flaxseeds, ground
- 1/2 cup plain, unsweetened Yogurt (optional, for topping)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (optional, for garnish)
Add the water, honey, coconut oil, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean paste, and salt to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, then add the couscous and dried cherries. Bring back up to a boil, then cover, turn heat down to low, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn heat off, cool to room temperature, then fluff with a fork. Stir in the blueberries, almonds, and ground flaxseed, and then transfer to 4 individual serving dishes. Top each with 2 tablespoons of yogurt and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.


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Naples, Fla. -- Google is poised to win the "mobile wallet war" according to a survey of attendees at the National Retail Federation's annual 2013 convention in New York. The survey was conducted by ACI Worldwide, a leading international provider of payment systems.
Over half (52%) of respondents said they believe Google would come out on top when it comes to mobile payment systems. An additional 25% believe PayPal will come out on top, while nearly one in five respondents (19%) believes a new market entrant could gain traction in this emerging segment.
When asked what will most impact retailers in the next 12-18 months, nearly a third of respondents (32%) cited the entrance of new mobile wallet providers, while there was a fairly even split that the United States' EMV migration (28%) and PCI data security standards (23%) would be the market development that would most impact retailers.
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The biggest barrier to entry for retailers seeking to launch a mobile strategy is the lack of common standards for payments (44%).
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The biggest risk to retailers implementing a mobile payments strategy is increased instances of fraud and customer privacy protection (a combined 68%).
"The data we collected shows a variety of issues facing the retail industry," said Jeff Hale, senior VP, retail payments, ACI Worldwide. " Simply stated, we are at an inflection point as retailers face pressure to implement mobile payment strategies, meet EMV migration deadlines and comply with PCI data security standards. ACI, and other solution providers, must be prepared to work with our retail partners to help guide them as they navigate a unique, and exciting, time for our industry."


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In 1956 Luthuli was arrested on charges of treason. He was later acquitted.
The Luthuli Museum was established in honour of the contribution made to South Africa and her people by the late Nobel laureate Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli.
This historic museum was officially opened in August 2004. It incorporates Chief Albert Luthuli's home, built in 1927 and later declared a national monument. The street in which the museum is located, Nokukhanya Luthuli Street, is named after Luthuli's wife. The museum is in the small town of KwaDukuza, previously known as Groutvilled, about a 45-minute drive north-east of Durban.
Manicured lawns and shady trees welcome visitors to the museum and provide a serene setting in which to reflect on the achievements of one of South Africa's most influential political figures.
Among the many displays are a variety of photographs of early anti-apartheid veterans of the day, including Luthuli. A striking, life-size replica figure of Luthuli sits on a chair just inside the front door of the museum, maintaining a palpable presence many years after his death.
Adjacent to Luthuli's homestead is a modern interpretative centre that hosts temporary art and cultural exhibitions. The Luthuli Museum also provides customised educational tours for student groups, as well as art and poetry programmes.
In his autobiography Let My People Go, Luthuli described himself as a 'compulsive football fan'. With this in mind, an outdoor soccer exhibition illustrating his interest in the beautiful game and his administrative role in the sport has been assembled by the Luthuli Museum.
The first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, in honour of his passive resistance against apartheid, Luthuli has been described as 'a leader ahead of his time'. He left behind a powerful legacy of non-violence, non-racialism, democracy and respect for human rights.
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The Luthuli Museum is located at 3233 Nokukhanya Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza. From Durban travel north on the N2, taking the Groutville off-ramp. Follow the Groutville Link Road until the T-junction, then turn right onto the R102. Take the first left into Nokukhanya Luthuli Road. The museum is on the left.
Best time to visit
The Luthuli Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm. Sundays and public holidays 11am to 3pm.
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Entry is free, but visitors are welcome to make a donation.
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An hour or two is sufficient time to stroll through the house and adjacent exhibition centre.
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Mr. Adnan Oktar has been making steadfast explanations to people who want to divide our country and emphasizes the importance of Turkey being a unitary state. Moreover, he notes that artificial divisions must be eliminated in order to ensure the unity and integrity of our country.
Our Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan points out these subjects from time to time and clarifies that everyone is equal without making a distinction in people's choice of clothing and emphasizes a sense of brotherhood, expressing that he will never let our country to be divided.
A9 TV: February 16th, 2014
ADNAN OKTAR: As a people, let's support our Prime Minister. Turkey is in great danger. The danger of being divided is at our doorstep. We need to be very careful. We will not let 50 break down the other 50. We will add 50 and 50 together and make it 100. We will not let something like that happen. These are bad games. We will not fall into such games.
March 31st, 2013 :A9 TV
ADNAN OKTAR: Look, federation, autonomy; all these are dangerous words. They would definitely end in division. They say, "Let's finish this once and for all." What did we do in the war of independence? We resisted to the end. Did we say, "Let's surrender to the British and be done with it?" "Give it to the PKK and be done with it?" There is no such thing. Autonomy, federation, self-government, state system; these are all polite names for division. No, no, no: Our soldiers were martyred because they resisted against division. Look; federation, autonomy, self-government and state system. They were martyred because they did not accept these names. No martyr would ever accept these. No Turkish citizen or Muslim would ever accept these.
Look, our Prime Minister is saying bravely, "I will not let the country be divided." He is saying very openly, "One state, one people." But he needs support.
Adana CRT TV: September 30th, 2008
Adnan Oktar: For Muslims Allah says, "They are strong…" We will be together like this, insha'Allah. Rightist and leftist,ALAWITES, KURDS, LAZ, CIRCASSIAN, SUNNIS. IT DOESN'T MATTER. WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. WE ARE ALL SERVANTS OF ALLAH. Allah has shown us each a path. We will respect everyone's opinion but UNITY AND TOGETHERNESS ARE ESSENTIAL. Those who love Allah and act in the way of Allah are of course struggling to make this country a better place and they will continue to do so. Turkey will continue with the Turkish Islamic Union with success, insha'Allah.
A9 TV: January 23rd, 2014
ADNAN OKTAR: One can evaluate the level of freedom in a country from the women there. Look at women and understand. Are women free or not? Done. Otherwise that regime could do whatever it wants. It's over. But if women are free, then it is okay. Women who wear open clothes, those who don't wear headscarves and those who do and those who wear veils; they will all be free. Also those who walk around in bikinis or veils; they must all be respected. Every one of them must be accepted as one hundred percent believers and treated as such.
A9 TV: May 7th, 2012
ADNAN OKTAR: Those who wear open clothes are also Muslims. Those who wear burkas are also Muslims. We must reach them all. We must speak to them all. We must respect and appreciate them all. There will be women with open clothes and with burka at the same place. You will show respect to all of them. You will appreciate all of them. And this must be shown with actions.
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Fly to Cusco, and enjoy a one-and-a-half-hour scenic drive through stunning landscapes to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way you'll stop in the town of Pisac, renowned for its colourful market. You will then continue to Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado.
During your stay in the Sacred Valley you'll visit the town of Ollantaytambo, one of the oldest continuously occupied settlements in the Americas, and Chinchero, a small Andean village located high up on windswept plains.
You'll also explore Hacienda Huayoccari and its superb collection of colonial and folk art. The hotel also offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, ATV driving, mountain bike or horseback riding.
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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Visit the unique Inca citadel and its surrounding area by private guided tour.
You will spend the night at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located beside the citadel.
You may choose one of two hikes; either to Inti Punku or up Huayna Picchu, the highest mountain that is part of the site. Or continue exploring this magnificent citadel on your own.
Return to Cusco aboard the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train.
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Begin your day with a visit to Cusco's central market, a wonderful way to discover Andean culture and daily life. Continue to the Cathedral, Koricancha complex, fortress of Sacsayhuaman and other impressive sites.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, where you will be met and assisted with your connecting flight home.
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