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Investing.com offers a set of financial tools covering a wide variety of global and local financial instruments. A one-stop-shop for traders and investors.
Live quotes and charts for over 100,000 financial instruments, traded on over 70 global exchanges.
Track major global indices, stocks, bonds, commodities, Forex, interest rates, futures and options.
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Our real time Economic Calendar is used by top traders and investors to track market-moving events as they are announced, making it easy to track market impact.
Add your favorite financial instruments and their holdings to your portfolio.
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Was a little unsure given potential for overwhelming ad content, but I am very impressed with the availability of up to date data, the calendar in particular and would highly recommend this to any and everyone that is even remotely interested in trading / investing. I use it especially when away from desk to grab a quick overview of markets, and see what to expect from the calendar in the mornings. Well done. Would be happy to purchase this app.
Very useful for fundamentals
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Park and Stay
Enjoy a night in town! Go see a show at the Scotiabank Arena, visit the spectacular Ripley's Aquarium or eat at one of the fantastic restaurants surrounding the hotel and end your evening in the comfort of Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square.
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Your package includes:
- One room
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Mumbai: For all you shoppers, Flipkart has announced the four-day mega sake called the Flipkart Big Shopping Days. In store is some lowest possible price on smartphones, and ...On May 5, 2018 / By Odisha Links
Bengaluru: Election fever are high in Karnataka and as Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi have begun their high-pitched campaign, Rahul went a step ahead to scrutinise ...On May 3, 2018 / By Odisha Links
New Delhi: For the last few days, Tripura Chief Minister has feeding media with statements which has left everyone in splits. His statements like 'Civil Engineers should join ...On May 2, 2018 / By Odisha Links
New Delhi: Adding laurels to the state, Odia girl Sunita Larkra has been named skipper of the Indian women's hockey team which will play the Asian Champions Trophy ...On May 2, 2018 / By Odisha Links
Mumbai/Bangalore, 30 April 2018: A recent survey has found that one in every four salaried employees in the taxable bracket is not aware of the tax savings potential ...On April 30, 2018 / By Odisha Links
New Delhi: If you have been following twitter closely, you might already know what we are talking about. For the uninitiated, here's the story- Somebody typed 'India first ...On April 26, 2018 / By Odisha Links
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Bhubaneswar: Senior congress leader and former minister Niranjan Patnaik is appointed as the new Odisha PCC president, AICC announced the decision today. On the other hand Bhakta Das ...On April 19, 2018 / By Odisha Links
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A beautiful and gigantic garden produced by the same architect who gave us Versailles.
Even if there is not much else to see in Chantilly, we'd still tell you to go. That's how much we loved the gorgeous Condé Park. Of course it's practically the size of four football fields, well-manicured with hedges supporting perfect 90 degree angles, designed by André le Nôtre himself. But unlike other typical French gardens, this one seems to have some personality. A sort of joie de vivre as they say.
This park has everything. A giant moat-like canal, the square and angular occidental garden but, once you leave the well-trodden paths, you'll discover some pretty cool secrets like the amazing Chinese-English garden. Two different cultures mix to create the natural sprawl of an English garden along with a dash of Chinese zen in the form of bubbling brooks and bonsai trees. Go a bit further along into a rather mysterious forest and you just might stumble onto the petit park or La maison de Sylvie. Both have the feel of long-lost artifacts from an ancient time and both are almost a bit creepy.
The grass might always be greener on the other side, but we challenge you to find another garden with grass as green as this one. Or one that actually allows you to walk on it. Did you just read that last sentence correctly? I believe you did. So go ahead, get barefoot and nutty, that's what parks are for.
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text: Lots of great things coming the MJD way. We have welcomed a new owner to the field and he is ready to make some changes. This year we are hoping to bring back some of the older fields and also freshen up our two main fields. As always the MJD Paintball team is committed to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our guests and we look forward to seeing you all in the spring!


text: Facts and figures Swisslog is a global company with Swiss roots. Learn more about our company's facts and figures. Swisslog Management Meet the Swisslog management team: Dr. Christian Baur, CEO (right) and Andreas Kueffer, CFO. Our offering at a glance Swisslog helps you to improve your logistics performance with automated material handling systems and software. Learn more about our offering. Listening with care. Concept study & support Listening to your unique challenges, giving the advice of global experts, implementing best-in-class solutions and ongoing services. Corporate governance & sustainability As a globally active company we take responsibility for our employees, customers, society and the environment.


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New Mexico Food System Summit
The New Mexico Food System Summit is part of the Bioneers Dreaming New Mexico initiative, a multi-year effort to energize the sustainable management of the state's energy, food and water systems. At this gathering participants will develop common strategies for transforming the New Mexico food system. These strategies will be dedicated to the expansion of local food production and the cultivation of a wider collaboration among organic growers, farmers and food distribution systems.
Among the sponsors are the Center for Southwest Culture, La Montanita Cooperative, the New Mexico Organic Commodities Commission, New Energy Economy, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the Santa Fe Alliance, the Traditional Native American Farmer's Association, the University of New Mexico Sustainability Studies Program and Food Print NM.
Blackstone Ranch Institute has provided the funding for this gathering.


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To all those that tagged me.
From: I live in Florida. Southern florida where i have never seen snow expect in movies and t.v
My favorite kpop groups:
Shinee( first love and ultimate bias group)
Cnblue( let me branch out to other groups)
Big bang
The only girl group:
After school
What i want to do???
Im going to college for business but for right now as a senior i dont really know.
Favorite food: the list is long so why dont i tell you the foods i dont like.
I do not like spicy foods.( i call myself a very bad guatemalan)
I dont really like fish. ( i used to but a summer of only fishing changed that)
Reading!!!! I love reading all kinds of books. I just love mangas.
Dancing. I know i cant but who cares
Singing. Used to be in my church's youth choir.
The dork in me loves learning new things.( i read the textbook for fun sometimes) knowledge is power they say.
3 likes dislikes:
1. My pets. The cat whiskers and the dog Heidi( named after a cartoon that my mother loved)
2. A guilty pleasure of mind is shipping character. ( kuroko basketball)
3. It's not like it's love.... God.
1. People who talk too much
2. Look at food above.
3. Don't know.
Something about me:
I am lazy to a fault ( lucky to have hard working friends that push me)
I forget things easily.
Have really bad eyesight. Meaning i can't find my glasses without my glasses.
I do not own the picture except that of my pets.
Thanks for reading this long post.
Please help me tag people. Thxs


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About Us
Hi, I'm Emily
Welcome to my home little home on the internet. I wish I could pour you a cup of something warm to drink right here where you're reading from, but alas, let me just tell you a little bit of my story at least.
My knitting adventures started in 2007 when a friend asked if I wanted to learn to knit with her and I've been enthralled ever since! I started with knitting blankets and quickly moved on to stuffed animals and lace work.
My first attempts at clothing was hats, then sweaters, and then came the socks! Hand knit socks are fun and very portable projects but they take for-ev-er, like weeks and weeks.
As I knit, I was often asked if I would sell my knitting and I let the inquiring minds know that if I charged just for the yarn and $1 an hour there wouldn't be any market at that price, haha!
Enter, the sock machine... I saw what looked like voodoo for the first time at the Missouri State Fair. And honestly, I thought it looked like cheating, using a machine to knit. Thankfully, I soon had a change of heart when I heard about the history of the machines. I'll expound on that another time.
A few years later I got the crazy idea to share more of my knitted work and get a machine for myself. Since learning to use this heavy hunk of history, I've been so privileged to share more warm, wonderful woolens with so many more people.
Thank you for joining me in here and please take your time and look around. If you have any questions or would like something custom made, please message me or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Sunkeen Yeast Extract PB802
- Sunkeen Yeast Extract PB802 (英語)
- Halal Certificate (英語)
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Shandong Bio Sunkeen Co., Ltd. 山东圣琪生物有限公司目前只在以下作出標識的區域展示其產品資料:
Sunkeen Yeast Extract PB802 is a natrual spray dried product obtained by autolysis of saccharomyces cerevisiae. It tastes salty and fresh with a fragrance and is resistant to high processing temperature. Sunkeen Yeast Extract PB802 boasts good fluidity, low dust, slow moisture absorption and good dissolubility .
Invested and established by resource-based enterprises Shandong Honghe Mining Group and Shandong Liyan Power Generation Co., Ltd.,Shandong Bio Sunkeen Co., Ltd is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates R&D,production and sales. With total investments of RMB 1.05 billion, the company will generate annual sales revenue of RMB 2.3 billion. Bio Sunkeen is committed to becoming a world-famous biological high-tech company and strives for listing conditions in three years. As a key project in Shandong Province in 2013, Bio-Sunkeen plans to has annual production of 20,000 tons of purified edible sweet potato starch and augmented products, 20,000 tons instant dry yeast,15,000 tons of yeasts extract,10,000 tons yeast immune polysaccharides and biological feed products and 3,000 tons of compound seasoning as well as production lines of other yeast augmented products in the first phase.
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Business Consulting is a God Way to Start of Business
Establishing your own business is not a child's play. It requires the acumen and foresight because there is a tough competition in this sector. You may have the resources such as capital and space to commence your business but there are other things including the sharp mind to run your business well. The sole aim of conducting any business is profit maximization. You will have to incorporate new ideas and innovative creativity in order to stay ahead of your competitors. Apart from that you also need to compete with the reputed companies which have already established goodwill in the market. You need to do things differently and adapt new policies in order to establish your feet firmly.
Before commencing any business get an insight of the marker. Get acquainted with your competitors and their business strategies and then plan your strategy accordingly. You also need to see what kinds of products are in great demand amongst public related to your business. What are the good qualities in that particular product? How can you make your product better than the existing one? Market survey is very necessary. Most companies adopt the policy of distributing free samples of their newly launched product amongst the public. Some go for door to door campaigning. They collect the feedback from the customers and then further frame their strategies according the results available.
There are some businessmen who take the help of business consultancies. Well this is not at all a bad idea. These business consultancies provide them with all the vital information about the current market situation. Thus, business consulting is a good option. They also provide the clients with valuable coaching and training which helps in developing their business acumen. Not only have these but they also given important tips on how to increase their profitability. They charge fees for their business services.
Any new business vests upon for vital aspects. These include appropriate planning, branding your newly launched product in the market, a preplanned marketing and then the profit maximization and growth of the company. If you are capable of handling all these four elements excellently you can be a horse to compete in the long race. With each passing day the race is becoming even tougher and you not only need to survive but emerge as winners. Be attentive and alert. Make sure, you remain updated with the latest market strategies and demands. These keep on changing on everyday basis.
Advertising your product properly is one of the indispensible parts of any business. Choose the medium through which you wish to advertise your product. You can advertise it in print media or electronic media as per budget. Online business promotion has become the popular need of the hour. You can definitely approach any SEO company for this purpose. The SEO Company would help in designing a website for your company and provide with contents and search engine marketing services.
Business Consulting is obviously a boon for you and your company. You can also take their help for other business services and excel in your business.


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Getting Started with Burp Suite
Burp Suite Documentation
Take a look at our Documentation section for full details about every Burp Suite tool, function and configuration option.
|Burp Suite Professional and Community editions
|Burp Suite Enterprise Edition
|Burp Scanner
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|Full Documentation Contents
Burp Suite Training
Burp Extender
Burp Extender lets you extend the functionality of Burp Suite in numerous ways.
Extensions can be written in Java, Python or Ruby.
|API documentation
|Writing your first Burp Suite extension
|Sample extensions
|View community discussions about Extensibility
Using Burp's Session Handling Rules with anti-CSRF Tokens
Anti-CSRF tokens are randomly generated "challenge" tokens that are associated with the user's current session. They are inserted within HTML forms and links associated with sensitive server-side operations. When users perform the sensitive operation (e.g. a banking transfer) the anti-CSRF token should be included in the request. The server should then verify the existence and authenticity of this token before processing the request. If the token is missing or incorrect, the request is rejected.
Using Burp Suite against a target application that has developed a strong defence against CSRF attacks can be cause issues, due to the fact that the application should not allow a request to be repeated without updating the anti-CSRF token.
In this article we demonstrate how to use Burp's session handling rules and a macro to automatically retrieve a response, extract the anti-CSRF token, and insert the token within the appropriate request.This tutorial uses the login function from the "DVWA".
Identifying the Token
The first step is to identify the anti-CSRF token.
In this example, when we submit our credentials to the application during the login process, the request includes a user_token. This token is the anti-CSRF token.
If the value of this token does not match the value expected by the web server then this request will be deemed invalid.
The token is sent to the browser in the previous server response.
In this example as a hidden fieldset in a web form.
Creating a Macro
A macro is a predefined sequence of one or more requests. You can use macros within session handling rules to perform various tasks.
We can use a macro to fetch the token.
Go to Project options > Sessions > Add to record a new macro.
The Burp Macro Recorder and Macro Editor windows will pop up.
In our example we want the macro to fetch the token from the response of the initial GET request.
We select the appropriate item from the proxy history and click "OK".
In the Macro Editor we can change the description, configure, re-record, re-analyze or test the macro.
Configuring The Session Handling Rule
Burp lets you define a list of session handling rules, giving you very fine-grained control over how Burp deals with an application's session handling mechanism and related functionality.
Go to Project options > Sessions > Session Handling Rules > Add to create a new rule.
Add an appropriate rule description.
Then click the 'Add' button, under the 'Rule Actions' section.
Click the 'Run a macro' in the drop down menu.
In the Session handling action editor pop-up window, select the macro you want to run.
Click the 'Scope' tab.
Select the tools you want the rule to be applied to.
Testing The Rule
We can use Burp Intruder to test our configuration.
Intruder allows us to evaluate each request to determine if the POST parameter that possesses the anti-CSRF token is being updated.
The anti-CSRF token parameter should be updated within each request.


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This game is currently offline, the dealers are taking a coffee break and fixing their makeup!
Playing For Fun
Wild-O-Tron 3000 - Netent
Wild-O-Tron 3000 is a great looking 5 reeled video slot with 20 fixed paylines and an exciting theme.
The futuristic slot is set in a robotics lab, where your aim is to assemble a high-tech robot from the discarded parts lying around the lab.
Wild-O-Tron feature:
– The feature is triggered randomly on any spin.
– The robot shocks the reels and one to six Robot symbols are turned into Wild symbols.


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A "man biter", also referred to as a "man eater", is a game-bred pit bull that attacks its handler or another human being. Dogfighting forum boards incessantly argue as to whether or not man biters were culled. The truth is many past champion fighting dog bloodlines contained man biters and modern ones do as well. Such dogs were NOT culled because they were far too profitable. Dogfighters do NOT cull champion pit fighters; they cull curs.
Show me evidence of one instance where a well-known dogman culled a manbiter that was a winning pitdog or producer, or even showed potential in either area. There is no evidence to suggest such dogs were regularly culled, however, there is ample evidence to suggest the contrary:
Gr. Ch. Gambler's Virgil – while in a rage, tried to bite the Gambler, and actually tore the shirt off of Gambler's back as he tried to get away from him. Gambler thought very seriously about putting the dog down, but instead decided to roll him. Evidently he liked what he saw and by the tender age of just over 18 months, Virgil became a 1X winner.
Adams' Gr. Ch. Zebo ROM – attacked Mr. Adams' son and nearly took his son's ear off. After the request of Mr. Adams' wife, Zebo was sold again, this time to Mr. Johnson who fought him twice more.
Loposay's Buster ROM – The late Barney Fife and his brother, Matt, went traveling through North
Carolina to visit Mrs. Loposay and then go to the Fork Farm, to see Mr. Grady Cummings. Upon arrival to Mrs. Loposay's, they were able to see the great producer Buster, who made an attempt to bite both of them.
Stepp's Gr. Ch. Angus – his only downfall was he was a man-biter, such as many of the best-to-be
were ie; Gr Ch Art (ROM), Gr Ch Zebo (ROM), Dbl Gr Ch Tornado, Ch Honeybunch (ROM), and Ch Yellow John (ROM) just to name a few…
Indian Bolio ROM – would scream with rage until he was released into the other dog. Occasionally, he would bite you if not released quick enough… and Bullyson… and Chinaman… and so on. – Dogmen conversations about man biters and man eaters


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Happy Monday - Part of the importance of effective project management within the milieu of Federal contracting consists of proper funds management. This includes timely (or even streamlining) close out of orders/contracts and return of funds to our clients.
When new leadership came on board, we endeavored to make this a priority. We had a "wave"/30-challenge back in October 2012, which resulted in almost all old orders being closed out and millions of dollars returned to clients.
Our efforts have not abated in this regard. During June 2013, I challenged the AAS team to make close outs and return of funds a priority for the Portfolio.
I am happy to report that we closed out close to 30 orders and returned more than $3.7 million to our clients.
My thanks for those wonderful and dedicated individuals in financial management, the Acquisition Operations Division, and the AAS project managers in the Region 9 Pacific Rim Region.
We now have only 8 orders which we need to close out and this requires a commensurate challenge to our contractors and industry partners. In order to effectuate a timely contract close out and do what's best for the client and for the taxpayers, will you help us and expedite the closing out of orders? Please focus your resources, expedite the documentation, coordinate and communicate with us....all these actions will help move us nearer to the end zone and closing out these orders.
Let's work together to assist our clients and do what's best for the taxpayers.
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Research says that cats may not be complete jerks after all!
- Publish Date
- Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 1:27PM
Cats have a bit of a reputation for being jerks, after all, they just you for food and warmth, right? Well, not necessarily! A new study has shown that cats actually enjoy your company, even more so than treats, scents and toys.
Researchers from Oregon State and Monmouth University gathered 50 adult cats (in a variety of breeds) and sheltered them in a calm and quiet room without stimuli. After two and a half hours, they were free to roam into another room, where food, toys, scents, and humans awaited them.
Surprisingly enough, most cats opted for personal attention from the humans. Yep, that's right! They like spending time with you more than eating FOOD.
So if you're a cat person, you can finally tell your dog fan friends that cats aren't jerks after all!


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Environmental Protection Agency fines school bus contractor almost $500,000 for 'excessive idling'
**Written by Doug Powers
Remember, government regulations are job creators. As proof we need look no further than the creation of jobs to watch buses idle.
From CNS News:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforced nearly $500,000 in fines and mandatory "environmental projects" on a school bus contractor for "excessive idling," and as part of its anti-idling campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of school buses waiting to pick up children for their routes.
"As part of a settlement for alleged excessive diesel idling in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Durham School Services will commit to reduce idling from its school bus fleet of 13,900 buses operating in 30 states," read an EPA press release on Tuesday.
The EPA says an agency inspector two years ago spotted buses of the Durham School Services, the second largest school bus transportation contractor in the country, "idling for extended periods of time" in school lots in New England.
"The inspector observed some buses idling for close to two hours before departing the bus lot to pick up school children," it said. State rules limit idling to three minutes in Connecticut and five minutes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where the infractions occurred.
Durham reached a settlement for the violation and agreed to pay $90,000 in penalties. It also agreed to pay for $348,000 worth of environmental projects, including implementing a national training and management program "to prevent excessive idling from its entire fleet of school buses."
Yes America, we're paying EPA agents to stake out idling school buses all day. Learn more about a possible action-packed government career as an idling bus buster in the book "EPA Stakeout: 'I think I dozed off there for a second, is it still running?'"
How long will it be until there's an EPA agent in front of (or in) each of our homes? I'll go in the garage and ask the guy who just ticketed my leaf blower.
Has the EPA fined Joe Biden and Al Gore yet? Have they called for a moratorium on the monstrous carbon footprint created by presidential campaign swings? We're waiting.
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What's for dinner is a question that plagues me daily. I once saw a photo on Facebook that read 'I always wonder when Mom will serve dinner, only to realize I AM THE MOM'. There are a lot to truths in that phrase! I am usually found standing in front of my pantry, staring aimlessly, hoping a dinner idea would jump out and smack me in the face. After a long day at work and a short time to feed the kids and get them out the door for their next activity, I don't have the motivation or time to come up with something new and healthy. My hunt for an easy to make crowd pleaser continues!
Sticky Chicken (Gluten Free)


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Screenwriting workshop inspired by the Music Library with Anne Maree Barry
13.00-15.30 – Music Library, Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry St, Dublin 1 – Tickets free but places limited and booking is essential. Maximum number of participants 12 age group 13-17. Also if they could bring along their mobile phone to take images or capture video. NB, need to cap Eventbrite at 16 places. Eventbrite bookings https://screenwritinginthemusiclibrary.eventbrite.ie
As part of the Musictown Festival 2019 Artist and filmmaker Anne Maree Barry invites participants to explore a variety of processes including storytelling, writing, art and film making. The workshop will begin with a silent walk through the Music Library, which will be the inspiration for experimental writing and reading, leading to a visual documentation of the experience. The participants will write about their own experiences through choosing a musical book/cd in a stream of consciousness writing style that the artist explores in her own work. Participants will share their individual pieces, generating discussion on how to visually document their written words.
Anne Maree Barry makes site-specific film works that address connections between memory and loss, geography, history and architecture. The result being creative non-fiction works that explore Barry's sense of self and space, within a community. Anne Maree's work features in 'The Last Great Album of the Decade' at The LAB Gallery.


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MP3 Splitter & Joiner
Nice MP3, MP2, MP1 Cutter
The name of our next program is as simple as it could be: MP3 Splitter & Joiner. Let's try it.
Installing is easy. The program creates a Start menu entry, but allows the user unchecking other options.
We choose to launch the program directly from the setup. The main window is shown immediately, without any registration reminders.
The "Open" icon is clearly seen in the "Source MP3" area, we click it. The "Open" dialog is quite usual, we select our MP3 album. Aha, the program supports CUE sheets:
But let's try it with the 'raw' MP3 file first.
The file appears in the split list in the lower part of the window.
The track bar becomes active (blue). We can drag the slider to any position and click "Insert split" to set a cut point. Pretty easy.
Unfortunately, MP3 Splitter & Joiner offers no waveform and no silence detection, so it is a bit hard to find different songs in our MP3 album. We cut the file in random points for testing, then check the output. Everything is correct.
As next, we load our CUE sheet. The program tells us that the trial version splits only five parts, but it's OK for testing. Again, the songs are recognized and split correctly. ID3 tags are automatically imported from both MP3 and CUE files.
Now, let's check the help. F1.
That works. "Overview" says that MP3 Splitter & Joiner "is a very useful MP3 audio editor", period, but otherwise the help contains sufficient information about the program.
Our summary:
- Interface: easy to use, features can be discovered by examining the main window. 10.
- Features: MP3, MP2, MP1 support, splitter and joiner, CUE sheet support, can export CUE sheets, ID3 tags are inherited automatically from MP3 and CUE files, built-in player, overlapping split. However: no waveform, no silence detection, the overlapping is rigid (cannot be specified for each part differently). 7
- Documentation: decent. 6
- Compatibility: ran on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows Vista 64 bit. No issues. 10
- Introduction.
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Guido's Kitchen pleases palates all day, every day, from quick bites on the go to feasts fit for a king's court. Our own experienced and talented kitchen crew makes real food by hand; you'll taste the difference! Choose from seasonal entrees, substantial salads, side dishes and made-to-order sandwiches. Create your own plate at our soup and salad bar where you'll find fresh greens and all the trimmings and four varieties of house-made soups with vegan or vegetarian options available. Short on time? Conveniently located near the registers, our grab 'n' go case brims with our most popular sandwiches, salads and desserts, already packaged and ready to travel when you are. If you like to begin or end your day with dolce, we've gathered together the finest sweets Berkshire County bakeries have to offer. From delicate breakfast pastries to classic cookies, hearty quiches to irresistible cannoli, we satisfy every sweet tooth as only the best from-scratch bakers can! Guido's Kitchen is your go-to source for all things fresh and delicious!


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The role of the Board of Directors is to provide strategic supervision and direction, pursuing the primary objective of creating value for the shareholders, with a medium-long term perspective, also taking the legitimate interests of the remaining stakeholders into account.
In carrying out the tasks attributed to it by applicable rules, the Company Bylaws and the Borsa Italiana Code[1], the Board of Directors shall, in particular, have overall responsibility for the internal control and risk management system, including the definition of the nature and level of risk consistent with the specific strategic objectives of the business.
The following are examples of matters considered to have a major impact on the business of the Company and the Group, and as such are subject to approval by the Board:
- agreements with competitors that, owing to the subject, the commitments, the conditionings and the limits that might derive from them, have a lasting influence on the freedom of strategic business choices (e.g. partnerships, joint ventures, etc.);
- investments and disinvestments exceeding 250 million euros, and in any event purchases or sales of shareholdings, or businesses or business units that are of strategic significance in the overall framework of the business; transactions that, in their execution or upon their completion, can create commitments and/or purchases and/or sales of this nature and scale;
- the acceptance of loans for amounts exceeding 500 euros million and the granting of loans and guarantees in favour of non-subsidiary companies for amounts exceeding euro 250 million; transactions that, in their execution or upon their completion, can create commitments and/or purchase or sales of this nature and scale;
- the above transactions, to be performed by unlisted subsidiaries of the Group, excluding those controlled by listed subsidiaries;
- the listing and delisting of financial instruments issued by the Company or Group companies in regulated markets inside or outside Europe;
- instructions to be given to listed subsidiaries (and their subsidiaries), when Group Parent Telecom Italia exercises its managing and coordinating activity for the performance of transactions with the characteristics indicated above.
The Chairman was assigned those powers laid down by law, the Bylaws and corporate governance documents.
The Chief Executive Officer was assigned all the powers necessary to accomplish acts pertinent to the company's activities, except those powers reserved by law, Bylaws to the Board of Directors, with particular reference to the limits outlined at point 4.3 of the corporate governance documents currently adopted by the Company, and to the organisation on Security.
The general performance is assessed from time to time in the various meetings and specifically when examining financial reports and data on the progress of operations, with detailed comparison of the results obtained and the budget targets.
The Board of Directors assesses the adequacy of the organisational, administrative and general accounting structure of the business, based on the information supplied by the management, which include continuous information on the changes in the company organisation chart, down to the second level of hierarchical reporting to the Executive Directors, and in any case when developing the strategic plan, identifying the strategic management of the business. Regarding the internal control and risk management system, the Board avails itself of the investigation carried out by the Control and Risk Committee.


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List of Scholarships
It is true that college education can be quite expensive. Find out what options are available to you by way of scholarships or financial aid.
One of the harsh realities of life is having to pay so much in order to get a college degree. Many graduating high school students work hard in order to get grades that will make them eligible for scholarship. Many universities and colleges across the country offer different types of grants and scholarships. Unfortunately, these institutions only accept limited scholars per school term.
However, there are other financial aid options available for eligible students. Below is a list of some of the most popular agencies that provide college scholarships and grants.
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
This particular scholarship program is open to all Florida residents and a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen. Interested students should apply during their senior year or last year in high school, after December 1 and before graduation. They should complete the Initial Student Florida Aid Application form, which can be done online. This will allow the Florida Department of Education to review the student's transcript and determine whether he or she is eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Students applying for this financial aid must also meet the academic requirements set by the program and earn a Florida standard high school diploma or its equivalent.
Scholarship value is set at $5,000.00.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Unlike other grants and scholarships or financial aids that are specific to a certain state, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to all high school graduating students throughout the country. Coca-Cola provides 250, 4-year achievement-based scholarships yearly.
Every mid-November, Coca-Cola pre-selects eligible students as semifinalists. These students are notified via mail or email. Once selected, he or she must complete the next stage of application, which includes submission of transcript, essays and letters of recommendation. The Program Review Committee will then select 250 finalists to undergo the final interview phase. Final interviews are done in Atlanta. 50 students will be chosen as National Scholars and will receive $20,00 financial grant for college. 200 students will be named as National Scholars and will receive $10,000 financial grant for college.
Hope Scholarship
Graduating high school students demonstrating academic excellence are eligible for Georgia's Hope Scholarship. This is available to all Georgia residents and planning to attend a Hope eligible college in Georgia. What the scholarship does is it provides monetary assistance to help students with their educational finances.
Other requirements include but are not limited to: graduating with a 3.0 average from a Hope eligible high school, meet Hope's U.S. citizenship or non-citizenship requirement, maintain academic progress set by the college and meet other requirements set by the program.
Scholarship value is set at $4,000.
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is open to all graduating high school students, at least 18 years old and a certified U.S. citizen. He or she must display academic excellence needed to complete a bachelor's degree before October 1 in the year following election.
Other requirements include: endorsement letter from the applicant's college or university, at least 5 recommendation letters, personal essay, certified transcript, proof of citizenship, passport sized photo and list of principal activities.
The above list only a handful of scholarships available for eligible students. The requirements provided on the list are just standard and additional documents may be needed.


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September 13, 2018 – Thyroid function - what you need to know
The thyroid gland is one of the most important, yet frequently misunderstood, organs in the body. Hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by low levels of circulating thyroid hormones, is not only one of the most common diseases of dogs but also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases. Understanding more about how the thyroid gland functions, as well as knowing more about thyroid gland abnormalities can help us make better treatment decisions. As dog owners, it's important to get the facts about the thyroid in health and disease.
Normal thyroid function
The thyroid gland is a crucial player in regulating metabolism as well as playing a significant role in fetal development. The thyroid produces hormones that help regulate these processes and is part of a feedback loop that includes several structures in the brain as well as cells within the thyroid itself. Low levels of circulating hormones stimulate production – once levels increase, the process stops until levels decrease once more.
The bald, the sluggish, the overweight – hypothyroidism in dogs
Many veterinary experts report that hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine (glandular) problems diagnosed in dogs. A defect in any part of the thyroid hormone production pathway can result in low thyroid hormone levels leading to signs of hypothyroidism. The most commonly reported signs of hypothyroidism in dogs include:
- Skin problems – usually hair loss but can include dull haircoat, increased skin pigmentation and recurrent skin and ear infections
- Obesity
- Lethargy and weakness
- Slow heart rate
- Reproductive problems
Many of the signs of hypothyroidism are similar to a lot of other diseases, and special testing is needed to confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
Confirming the diagnosis – harder than you think
Although it seems obvious that simply measuring the level of thyroid hormone in the blood would be a straightforward way to confirm a suspicion of hypothyroidism it turns out that many other factors outside the thyroid can influence thyroid hormone levels. These include:
- Drug administration including glucocorticoids, phenobarbital, and sulfonamide antibiotics
- Concurrent illnesses
- Age
- Breed
There are several types of thyroid tests routinely run on dogs to try to pinpoint a diagnosis. Many are familiar to dog owners because they're often included on routine blood panels. These tests include:
- Total T4 (often reported simply as T4) – T4 is the most common type of thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. Once secreted into the bloodstream, 99 percent of this hormone binds to plasma proteins. Protein-bound T4 acts a reservoir to help maintain steady thyroid hormone levels.
- Free T4 – this small fraction of total T4 is not bound to proteins in the blood and is biologically active.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (reported as TSH) – this hormone is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain in response to low blood levels of thyroid hormones. In cases of chronically low thyroid hormone levels, TSH is high (such as hypothyroidism).
In combination, these tests are commonly used to rule in or out a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. There are other tests available in cases where it simply isn't clear if a patient is truly hypothyroid or not, but these are much more specialized and often require submission to specific testing laboratories. Your veterinarian can guide you on what tests are appropriate – sometimes re-testing is best; in some cases, a "wait and see" approach is indicated; and in other patients, more extensive testing is warranted.
If the diagnosis of hypothyroidism is tricky, the treatment is straightforward. Oral supplementation of thyroid hormone is very effective although it can take several months for many abnormalities (such as hair loss) to completely resolve. Periodic testing and adjustment of thyroid dose is necessary to find the optimal supplementation regime for each patient. The most common reasons for treatment failure are an inappropriate diagnosis of hypothyroidism and failure to treat concurrent illnesses.
Hypothyroidism is one of the secondary endpoints of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. So far, we have 66 dogs (about 2 percent of the study cohort) diagnosed with hypothyroidism but we expect more diagnoses as our cohort ages. Once identified, we'll continue to follow these dogs for concurrent illnesses as well as continue to bank biologic samples that might be of interest to researchers wanting to learn more about this common disease.


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Vaser Liposuction
Another new liposuction technique that is gaining in popularity these days is Vaser liposuction—a procedure that uses ultrasound waves to break down the fat before extraction, and one that is virtually painless in comparison to other liposuction techniques. This method offers the doctor an even more accurate fat removal method, one that allows them to sculpt your body as a sculptor would carve a figure out of marble, leaving the patient with a figure far more fit looking and beautiful than they ever imagined possible. And now, we offer Vaser Liposuction in Scottsdale Arizona at Infini Phoenix Liposuction Clinic!
Our Vaser Liposuction Procedure in Scottsdale Arizona
Similar to that of body jet liposuction, the fat is liquidized for easy removal, with the difference being that ultrasound waves are used instead of water. Causing almost no damage to the surrounding tissues, larger amounts of fat can be removed at one time, saving the patient time, money, and pain. Repeat visits are not necessary.
After the fat has been liquidized, a local anesthetic numbs the area, and a thin cannula (approximately 3 millimeters in diameter) is inserted into an incision about the size of a pencil tip. The liquidized fat cells are then gently suctioned away. Other body contouring methods only allow about half a liter of fat to be removed, but Vaser liposuction allows up to seven liters of fat to be extracted in one session without danger to the patient.
Other Advantages to Vaser Liposuction
In addition to allowing for the removal of more fat, patients who undergo Vaser liposuction can expect quicker recovery periods, less bruising and swelling, and far less pain. The skin of the liposuctioned areas remains soft and supple, and has a more youthful appearance. The use of ultrasound waves to break down the fat cells causes no pain; the only pain involved will be from the incision and the insertion of the cannula, but this is counteracted by the use of a local anesthetic.
Normal life activities can be resumed as soon as the very next day after surgery; not even body jet liposuction has that quick of a recuperation period! The ability to be very accurate with this procedure means there is no tissue damage and larger amounts of fat can be extracted in one sitting. Because a local anesthetic is used, the patient can stay awake and watch the surgery being performed—something many people find quite fascinating!
Welcome to our Vaser Liposuction Arizona Clinic!
Traditional, body jet, and Vaser liposuction techniques are all successful methods of helping you lose those final few pounds of stubborn fat, but are not meant to be used in place of traditional weight loss methods. Schedule your consultation at our Vaser Liposuction Scottsdale Arizona Clinic today and be on your way to a new and improved you!


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3 OTC Drugs That Can Affect Your Teeth And Gums
If you wear braces, you will probably have very few problems with them provided you comply with your orthodontist's treatment plan. While following your dentist's instructions will dramatically help to reduce your risk for complications, there are a number of things that may heighten your risk. Here are three common over-the-counter drugs that might wreak havoc with your mouth, which may then lead to problems with your braces.
If you suffer from allergies that cause you to experience sneezing, watery eyes, itching, coughing, or runny nose, you may take antihistamines to help relieve your symptoms. Antihistamine medications help dry out secretions in your nasal cavity so that your nose stops dripping, your eyes stop tearing, and your sneezing episodes diminish.
While this drying effect is a good thing for those suffering from seasonal or other allergies, it may have a negative effect on your oral health. This is especially true if you wear braces or have dental restorations such as caps, crowns, dentures, or resin veneers.
Antihistamines cause a dry mouth, and when your salivary glands fail to produce adequate amounts of saliva, infection-causing bacteria can accumulate in your mouth, raising your risk for gum disease. Wearing braces when you have gingivitis or periodontitis can lead to soft tissue damage and, if not treated, can lead to tooth loss. If you take antihistamines for your allergies, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and ask your dentist about recommending a lubricating mouthwash to help restore oral moisture.
Aspirin is a potent anticoagulant, which can lead to severe gingival bleeding. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation, which means that your blood platelets become less sticky and less likely to clot effectively. When your gums bleed, you may be afraid or hesitant to brush and floss your teeth properly for fear of prompting a bleeding episode. Over time, this can lead to plaque and calculus buildup under your braces and increase your risk for gum disease, bone loss, cavities, and tooth loss.
If your doctor has recommended that you take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke, do not stop taking it because your gums are bleeding. Keep up a good regimen of oral hygiene, and if recommended by your dentist, use an antibacterial mouthwash to help eliminate bacteria and minimize the risk for infection.
While antihistamines dry out secretions in your nose, decongestants help shrink nasal tissue so that you can breathe better. While effective in bringing about relief from nasal congestion, decongestant medications can lead to acid reflux.
When irritating stomach acid refluxes into your throat and mouth, you may develop acid erosion on the enamel of your teeth. Acid erosion can make your teeth susceptible to bacterial invasion, raising your risk for cavities. If you take decongestants, drink plenty of non-caffeinated beverages to help dilute stomach acid so that it is not as destructive to your tooth enamel.
If you take over-the-counter medications, talk to your dentist about what you can do to help minimize negative oral effects. The sooner oral side effects from your medications are recognized and treated, the less likely you are to experience long-term dental problems. Contact a clinic like Night & Day Dental to learn more.


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1.39ct precision-cut, cushion peach sapphire mounted in a wonderfully detailed 14k rose gold halo ring. Main stone: size: 6.5 x 6 mm. weight: 1.39 cts. color: champagne peach. clarity: eye clean. origin: Ceylon.
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Stir of Echoes (1999), directed by David Koepp
Not bad horror thriller based on Richard Matheson's A Stir of Echoes, though little more than the premise of the novel remains. Tom Witzky (Kevin Bacon) challenges his sister-in-law (Illeana Douglas) to hypnotize him at a party, but her "harmless" post-hypnotic suggestion that he should open his mind soon has him seeing ghosts; specifically, the ghost of a girl (Jennifer Morrison) who mysteriously disappeared six months earlier. And she wants him to solve the mystery. Kudos to David Koepp for delivering a more tightly plotted story than did Matheson. Released the same year as The Sixth Sense, this film also features a little boy who sees dead people, but here, though the kid's ability is crucial to the plot, it comes off as an afterthought. Creepy and fun, but lacking the sort of character development that could have put it over the top. (Critics praised the ghost effects, without noting their similarity to Ringu, released the year before.)


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Thanks to all our followers and readers – we hope you are enjoying a fine holiday season and are looking forward to a wonderful 2020! Frankie took a couple days off to enjoy the holidays with family. We will be back with more restaurants tomorrow!
Mac's Bar-B-Que, Dallas, 10/29/19
Frankie made a quick visit to Mac's Bar-B-Que today! She thought it was so good but everything was gone before she could get a photo. Check out her write up from 3/18/19 in Dallas. It's still running and very good, don't miss your chance to go!
La Meunière, Lyon, 12/12/18
La Meunière is an old bistro with walls decorated with cooking implements and old pictures. On a mirror is a daily special to add to an already good sized menu, which includes some combo menus. The tables are close and bigger ones are shared by several parties. The low ceiling, no music in the background, white tableclothes topped with paper and cloth napkins, and a large center serving table all set the casual ambiance of the place. French is translated to English on the menu and the staff spoke various amount of English but plenty enough to make it comfortable to be there. In fact the staff were very friendly and personable. Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Frankie and I wish you a happy holiday season! We hope you will enjoy many wonderful dining experiences in 2019! Thank you for following or just looking in on our blog! (Frankie's playing with friends for a couple days).
The Crow's Nest, Anchorage, 8/2/18
The Crow's Nest is on the 20th floor of the Captain Cook Hotel, which are the 3 tall buildings in the downtown area. It was built around 1976-77 and offers a wonderful view of the city. The restaurant faces the water while the bar area faces downtown. The ceiling of the entire area is carved to resemble the skeleton of an inverted boat bottom. As you got off the elevator the large bar is in front of you, finished with lots of wood and low lighting. To one side is the medium sized dining room. Widely spaced tables are set into deep booths or against the floor to ceiling windows. Tables are draped in beautiful embossed linens with matching napkins. Service was exemplary – friendly and helpful – and very polished. They offered probably the biggest wine list we found in town. Continue reading
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Frankie and Helen wish all Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


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Since the end of a decade-long civil war in 2006, Nepal has held a series of competitive elections and adopted a permanent constitution. As politics have stabilized, pressure on journalists has decreased, and authorities have been somewhat more tolerant of peaceful assembly. However, political protests are still sometimes marred by violence, and corruption remains endemic in politics, government, and the judicial system. Other problems include gender-based violence, underage marriage, and bonded labor. Transitional justice bodies have struggled to fulfill their mandates.
Nepal received an upward trend arrow due to the first national, regional, and local elections held under a new constitution, with high voter turnout despite some reports of violence.
Key Developments in 2017:
- Local, provincial, and national elections were held during the year. While there were sporadic outbreaks of election-related violence, the polls saw high turnout and were generally well-conducted, and stakeholders accepted their results.
- The parliament rejected a bill designed to address contentious constitutional provisions on provincial demarcation and citizenship, which many marginalized communities argue maintain an unacceptable status quo.
- Nepal's two key transitional justice bodies, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), continued struggling to carry out investigations. Their mandates were extended in February, even as authorities failed to implement reforms demanded by both Supreme Court rulings and the United Nations.
A1. Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections? 3 / 4
The president is the head of state and is elected to up to two five-year terms by a parliamentary electoral college and state assemblies. The prime minister is elected by the parliament. Thus, the legitimacy of executive office holders is largely determined by the conduct of legislative and provincial elections.
Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected prime minister in June 2017 after Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, had stepped down from that position in May as part of a power-sharing deal between their two parties. Deuba is the tenth prime minister since the end of the civil war in 2006. National elections took place in late 2017, and a new government will be formed based on those results in January 2018.
The current president, Bidhya Devi Bhandari, was elected in 2015.
A2. Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections? 4 / 4 (+1)
Local elections—the first since 1997—were held in several stages in 2017, and national and provincial elections were held in November and December. The polls were generally well conducted and saw healthy turnout, and their results were accepted by the participating parties. However, the Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), an umbrella group representing ethnic Madhesis, boycotted several rounds of local polls due to grievances related to provisions in the 2015 constitution.
While more peaceful than the 2013 election period, there were occasional incidents of election-related violence in 2017. Police killed three people during a Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN–UML) campaign rally in March. There was sporadic violence in the lead-up to the national elections held late in the year, in which one temporary police officer was killed. There was a significant uptick in violent incidents before elections held in the south in December; those clashes were related to interparty tensions and separatist opposition.
Score Change: The score improved from 3 to 4 because the provincial and national elections took place in a climate of relative peace and their results were accepted by stakeholders, and because local elections were held for the first time since 1997.
A3. Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? 3 / 4
Nepal's parliament has yet to address the grievances that many have with the 2015 constitution, which are related to province demarcation, proportional representation based on population, and provisions in the citizenship law. In an attempt to placate the RJP-N, which had boycotted the early rounds of the 2017 local elections, parliament introduced a constitutional amendment bill intended to allay some of their concerns, but it failed to secure a two-thirds majority needed to pass.
B1. Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings? 3 / 4
Political parties are generally free to form and operate, though the risk of political violence represents an effective restriction on free political participation. Numerous political figures and party supporters were arrested in 2017 in connection with late-year unrest. Separately, in February, the leader of the separatist Alliance for Independent Madhesh (AIM) was arrested on sedition charges after he addressed a mass demonstration, prompting an outcry among his Madhesi supporters.
B2. Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections? 3 / 4
The three main opposition parties—the Nepali Congress, CPN–UML, and Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN–M)—are relatively competitive, but smaller opposition parties have difficulty gaining representation.
B3. Are the people's political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable? 2 / 4
People's ability to freely exercise their political choices is limited by sporadic outbursts of political violence, as well as by heavy-handed security agents who at times have cracked down on political demonstrations. There were reports of vote-buying during the 2017 campaign period.
B4. Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities? 2 / 4
While the constitution has requirements for the participation of women and minorities in the legislature, discrimination against them makes meaningful political participation difficult. A limited definition of citizenship has resulted in the disenfranchisement of stateless people. Few women hold senior positions in politics. Bhandari is Nepal's first female president.
C1. Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government? 3 / 4
Nepal ratified its first democratic constitution in 2015, establishing a bicameral parliament with the prime minister as chief executive, and organizing the state into seven new provinces. Successful legislative elections were held in 2017, with new lawmakers expected to be seated in 2018. However, despite democratic improvements and political stabilization in recent years, representative rule has yet to be consolidated.
C2. Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective? 1 / 4
Corruption is endemic in Nepali politics and government and often goes unpunished. Corruption by officials continued to obstruct the delivery of foreign aid that poured into the country after a devastating 2015 earthquake.
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority initiated its largest case to date in July 2017, when it filed charges against three members of the Tax Settlement Commission for alleged embezzlement and improper granting of tax exemptions to large businesses.
C3. Does the government operate with openness and transparency? 1 / 4
The government generally operates with opacity. The Election Commission, as well as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) are among bodies that have been criticized for a lack of transparency. Mechanisms for utilizing the 2007 Right to Information Act are poorly defined, and the law is inconsistently enforced.
D1. Are there free and independent media? 3 / 4 (+1)
The 2015 constitution provides for freedom of expression and prohibits prior restraints on press freedom, though these rules can be suspended in cases of a national emergency. The constitution also states that the prohibition against prior restraint does not forbid restraints placed on the press in the interest of national security.
Arrests and assaults of journalists continued in 2017, particularly during periods close to elections. Nevertheless, pressure on the media eased has eased somewhat in recent years, and substantial investigative pieces on topics including government corruption are becoming more common.
Score Change: The score improved from 2 to 3 because pressure on media has eased, and investigative journalism is becoming more common.
D2. Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private? 2 / 4
Like the interim constitution before it, the 2015 constitution identifies Nepal as a secular state, signaling a break with the Hindu monarchy that was toppled as part of the resolution of the civil war in 2006 (it was formally abolished in 2008). Religious freedom is protected under the new constitution, and tolerance is broadly practiced, but members of some religious minorities occasionally report official harassment. Christian groups face considerable difficulty registering as religious organizations, leaving them unable to own land. Proselytizing is prohibited.
D3. Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination? 2 / 4
The government does not restrict academic freedom, and much scholarly activity takes place freely, including on political topics. However, Maoist strikes have repeatedly threatened the school system. Minorities, including Hindi- and Urdu-speaking Madhesi groups, have complained that Nepali is enforced as the language of education in government schools.
D4. Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution? 3 / 4
The freedom to engage in private discussions on sensitive topics has expanded alongside Nepal's political stabilization. However, the heavy presence of the army in Madhesi regions during the 2017 campaign and election period prompted some anxieties among residents of those areas.
E1. Is there freedom of assembly? 2 / 4 (+1)
While security force crackdowns on public assemblies led to three deaths in March, in general, public assembly was better tolerated in 2017—particularly in the context of elections—than it has been in previous years. However, crackdowns do still take place, disproportionately so in the southern regions, where there is a large Madhesi population.
Score Change: The score improved from 1 to 2 because authorities better tolerated peaceful public assemblies during the 2017 election period.
E2. Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work? 2 / 4
Although the new constitution allows nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to form and operate within the country, legal restrictions have made this difficult in practice. The District Administration Office (DAO), which is in charge of registering NGOs and associations, is often understaffed and lacks essential resources. Foreign NGOs must enter project-specific agreements with the Nepalese government.
E3. Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations? 2 / 4
The 2015 constitution provides for the right to form trade unions. Labor laws protect the freedom to bargain collectively, and unions generally operate without state interference. Workers in a broad range of "essential" industries cannot stage strikes. Several unions linked to the Maoists have been accused of using violence to threaten employers and government officials to comply with union demands during bargaining processes.
F1. Is there an independent judiciary? 2 / 4
The 2015 constitution provides for an independent judiciary. However, most courts suffer from endemic corruption, and in practice many Nepalese have only limited access to justice.
The state has generally ignored local court verdicts, Nepalese Supreme Court decisions, and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recommendations addressing crimes committed during the 1996–2006 civil war.
F2. Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters? 1 / 4
Constitutional guarantees of due process are poorly upheld in practice. Reports of arbitrary arrests continue. Due to heavy case backlogs and a slow appeals process, suspects are frequently kept in pretrial detention for periods longer than the sentences they would face if tried and convicted. The government provides legal counsel to those who cannot afford their own, but only at a defendant's request. Therefore, those unaware of their right to a public defender often end up representing themselves.
F3. Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies? 2 / 4
Rights advocates continue to criticize Nepal for failing to punish abuses and war crimes committed during the civil war, which lasted from 1996 to 2006. Moreover, there has been no institutional reform of the security forces, which stand accused of carrying out torture, murder, and forced disappearances during the conflict. Some alleged perpetrators of wartime abuses serve in government.
Due to a lack of will on the part of the security forces and political parties, neither the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) nor the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), two key transitional justice bodies, have implemented reforms demanded by the United Nations and two Nepali Supreme Court rulings. The mandates of both bodies were extended by one year in February 2017; the government extended the mandates without requiring implementation of the reforms, which are meant to address deficiencies that permit impunity.
Separately, the state has yet to address allegations of violent repression of the 2015–16 Terai protests.
F4. Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population? 1 / 4
The 2015 constitution enshrines rights for sexual minorities. The first passport on which the holder was permitted to select a third gender was issued in 2015. However, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people reportedly face harassment by the authorities and other citizens, particularly in rural areas.
Although the new constitution outlines implementation of major international human rights provisions, and includes civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, the language of the constitution frames these rights for Nepali citizens only. This potentially leaves equal rights of noncitizens, including migrants and people who cannot prove citizenship, unprotected.
Tibetans in Nepal face difficulty achieving formal refugee status due to Chinese pressure on the Nepalese government.
Women rarely receive the same educational and employment opportunities as men.
G1. Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education? 3 / 4
Citizens are generally enjoy freedom to travel throughout Nepal. There are legal limits on the rights of refugees to move freely, but restrictions are inconsistently enforced. Citizens generally enjoy choice of residence, though bribery is common in the housing market, as well as to gain admittance to universities.
G2. Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors? 2 / 4
Although citizens have the right to own private businesses, starting a business in Nepal often requires bribes to a wide range of local and national-level officials. Licensing and other red tape can be extremely onerous. Women face widespread discrimination when starting businesses, and customs and border police are notoriously corrupt in dealing with cross-border trade.
G3. Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance? 2 / 4
Gender-based violence against women remains a major problem. The 2009 Domestic Violence Act provides for monetary compensation and psychological treatment for victims, but authorities generally do not prosecute domestic violence cases. Underage marriage of girls is widespread.
G4. Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation? 1 / 4
Trafficking of children and women from Nepal for prostitution in India is common, and police rarely intervene. Bonded labor is illegal but remains a serious problem throughout Nepal. Child labor also remains a problem, and children can be found working in the brickmaking, service, and other industries, as well as engaged in forced begging and sex work.
The 2015 earthquake left millions of people homeless. Many of those affected lack opportunities for social mobility, as they struggle to recover from the disaster.
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The death of a young pregnant Melbourne woman was staged to look like a tragic home gym accident, police believe.
Snezana Stojanovska, 26, was found dead lying on a makeshift bench press in her garage and her husband told police she had a barbell across her neck.
But detectives think Ms Stojanovska was strangled and her November 2010 death was staged.
State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey heard during her inquest on Thursday that Ms Stojanovska had bruising on her neck that simply didn't fit with a weightlifting accident.
"Snezana's death was reported to be a tragic weightlifting accident," the opening statement of the inquest said.
"Your honour suspects that Snezana's death was the result of homicide."
The young mother-to-be was found by paramedics lifeless and lying on an ironing board that had been propped up on books.
She was found wearing her pyjamas and a dressing gown, not gym clothes.
A barbell was resting against a nearby chair with a 5kg weight on each end. It totalled 30kg.
Her husband Dragi Stojanovska told police he found his wife dead about 11am with the barbell on her neck.
His brother Vasko, who also lived at the home, called triple zero.
Mr Stojanovska and his brother both faced polygraph tests.
No one has been charged over the death, despite a comprehensive investigation.
The coroner heard Ms Stojanovska was fit and healthy at the time of her death and there was no reason why she couldn't have pushed the barbell off her neck.
Detectives did tests and were unable to balance the same barbell across a neck because any movement caused it to tip.
A sports scientist analysed the crime scene and said the ironing board bench press set-up was the "strangest" he'd ever seen.
The Victorian Institute of Sport's Harry Brennan also noted there were no collars on the bar to hold the weights in place.
Ms Stojanovska had bruising to the sides of her neck and jaw with associated haemorrhaging under the skin, an autopsy revealed.
The coroner will investigate the cause and time of death, events beforehand, and the identity of anyone involved.
Judge Hinchey is expected to hear from Ms Stojanovska's husband, family members, a doctor and detectives.
A preliminary hearing was held on Thursday and the inquest will begin at a later date.


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North American eCommerce agency's clients are making a strong showing at eTail 2018's Best-in-Class Awards
Toronto, Canada – April 24th 2018 – eTail Canada has named the finalists for eTail Canada 2018 Best-in-Class Awards, where 8 of the 24 finalists' projects were developed by Absolunet, all on the Magento eCommerce platform.
For years, eTail Canada has recognized the best retailers in the country by highlighting the quality of their digital developments, their vision, and their omnichannel capacity. Last year, Structube, the furniture designer and retailer (and Absolunet client) won the prize for best website redesign.
Of the finalists at this year's eTail Best-in-Class Awards, the following are Absolunet clients:
- Groupe BMR – Emerging eTailer
- Boutiques Marie Claire – Emerging eTailer
- Gosselin Photo – Emerging eTailer
- Primeau Vélo – Omnichannel Retail Leader
- La Vie en Rose – Omnichannel Retail Leader
- Kanuk – Retail Innovator of the Year
- Birks – Website Redesign of the Year
- SAIL – Website Redesign of the Year
"We are very proud to collaborate with visionary Canadian retailers who see the big picture and who are putting in place omnichannel systems that bridge the gap between traditional retail and what digital consumers want," said Charles Desjardins, Absolunet Partner and Executive Vice President. "More than anything, cheers to all of our clients who are finalists and to the teams that contributed to these exceptional projects – we wish them good luck and we'd love seeing Absolunet clients sweep the board!".
The winners will be announced on May 15th at the end of the first day of the three-day eCommerce & Omnichannel Conference held in Toronto.