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Sorry, couldn't find a way to pay off that metaphor.
But when it comes to public awareness and education, it's important to consider all aspects of the communications effort, as the research summarised below suggests.
US researchers found that hyper-gross anti-smoking content may actually work opposite as intended in retail settings with some at-risk kids.
Some may find it too over-the-top and discount its credibility. Some avert their gaze to other points in the shop - points where there are signs promoting cigarette deals or other more positive messages. And some may, I suspect, find their risk-testing instincts titillated by the graphic imagery.
In any case, it's a good reminder that the content of a message is important, but so is the context in which it's encountered.
More research like this, please.
"Our findings are counterintuitive and suggest that some anti-smoking strategies may actually go too far," said William Shadel, lead author of the study and a senior behavioral scientist at RAND, a nonprofit research organization.

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Meal Coated Corn Cob (or Rice Hulls) is the explosive that is used to break open aerial shells, and at the same time ignite the Stars inside... without shattering them into dust. "Meal Powder" is nothing more than very finely powdered Black Powder (Gunpowder). Rice Hulls, for those who don't know what they are, are simply the shells of ordinary white rice. They look very much like grass seed... and if you really wanted to, you could use grass seed in place of Rice Hulls, but it's a very expensive alternative and there are much better (and less expensive) substitutes. There is nothing special about Rice Hulls, and in fact, you can use several other materials that are less expensive and work better, such as Corn Cob. The idea here is to have an explosive that is easily ignited, strong enough to break the shell and throw the stars a great distance, but not be so powerful that the explosion shatters the stars and renders them useless. If a small granular type material is coated with Black Powder, it burns much faster than just the Black Powder would alone. Coating the Corn Cob (or whatever you're going to use) not only increases the burning speed of the Black Powder, but the mixture is also far more bulky than Black Powder is alone. Because it takes up more space, it fills the empty gaps in the shell and holds the stars against the wall of the shell. Rice Hulls have historically been chosen because they are essentially free, and are considered to be a waste material. I'm told that in some states the local authorities pour Rice Hulls on the road for added traction in the winter time when it is slippery. Although they may be very easy to get in some places, they are nearly impossible to get a hold of in others. A nice substitute that we've found works even better is Corn Cob. Corn Cob is just what the name implies. It is dried & granulated Corn Cobs. In short, whichever material you choose, the procedure outlined below will work well for either.
Note the difference in appearance between Rice Hulls (left) and Corn Cob (right). Either one can be used in this process, although Corn Cob does work a bit better in aerial shells.
The first thing you'll need to make is a drying bag, which is just a large "pocket" with a fold-over flap. We make one out of some old window screen, fold the edges over and staple with an ordinary staple gun. Make sure it is large enough to hold about a cup full of Corn Cob or Rice Hulls. Set this aside for now, we'll be using it later.
Now, weigh out 375 grams of Black Powder and place it in a large container. Make sure that this container has a lid that snaps on and will not leak.
Weigh 75 grams of Dextrin and place it on a piece of paper.
Take the Dextrin that you've just weighed and run it through a strainer into the measured amount of Black Powder. This breaks up any clumps of Dextrin so that it will evenly mix with the Black Powder when you shake it.
Snap on the lid to the container and shake the Dextrin & Black Powder mixture until it's evenly mixed. Set this mixture aside.
Measure out about a full cup of Rice Hulls (or Corn Cob), place them in a large plastic container and add about 2 cups of warm water.
Tamp down the dry Rice Hulls with your hands until they are all under water and wet.
Let the Corn Cob or Rice Hulls soak for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring them and tamping down any that may become dry on top.
What we're going to do now may seem a bit strange, but it works just great. The hulls need to be just damp at this point... not wet and not too dry. You can either spread them out and allow them to dry to dampness (which takes several hours), or do it in 20 seconds flat using your washing machine. We use the washing machine as a large centrifuge by utilizing the "spin" cycle. Beware that your wife may kill you if she sees you doing this, so choose an appropriate time to dry your material.
After they have soaked for 20 minutes, open your drying bag over the washing machine, and pour in the soaking wet Cob / Hulls and water. The water will pour right through the screen bag and drain into the washer.
Fold over the top of the drying bag as shown to prevent any of the material from escaping during the spin.
Washers have a safety mechanism that disables the unit if the lid is opened. Although you don't need to bypass this feature, you can if you want to watch what's going on. To do this, look for the small tab or slot that the lid pushes in to tell the washer that it's closed. Generally, all you have to do is to stick a screwdriver in the slot and the washer will operate as if the lid was closed. This really doesn't need to be done, but we've done it to show the washer operating.
Before you actually spin the Rice Hulls, make sure that you can select a "spin only" position on the washer control. You might have to play with the control a bit to find the exact place that will make the unit spin, but not to spray in water and rinse. Once you are confident that you can make it spin without spraying water, go ahead and set the wet bag of Cob / Hulls in there and turn on the spin cycle. Allow the bag to spin for only 20 seconds. Any longer will make the material too dry to use.
Remove the bag and have a look inside. They should be dark & damp, but not wet. Pour the damp Cob or Hulls into a large plastic container that you've got a lid for. Make sure that the lid fits well and doesn't leak. The container should be large enough to hold both the Cob / Hulls and the Black Powder with plenty of room to spare.
Pour the Black Powder/Dextrin mixture that you made earlier in with the damp Cob Hulls.
Snap on the lid, and shake well.
Lay out several sheets of newspaper (2 layers thick) and empty the coated material onto them. Break up any lumps that may have formed and spread the coated chunks out as thinly as possible. The coated material will become dry to the touch when left overnight, but will not be completely dry for a couple of days.
Be warned that you now have an explosive spread out on the floor. It is very flammable and it is vital that there are no sources of ignition anywhere in the area while the Hulls are drying. Do not attempt to speed the drying up by heating the Hulls in any way.
When dry, you can test the material by igniting a small pile of it (obviously far, far away from your large quantity of coated drying material). You'll notice that they burn very, very fast. Much faster than Black Powder does alone. This is because the fire can propagate faster around the outside of the Cob / Hulls and flash through the airspaces in between each piece. The coated Rice Hulls (or coated Corn Cob) can be stored until you're ready to use them in an aerial shell.


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Jammu: Pakistan rangers on Saturday violated ceasefire along the international border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir targeting Indian positions, killing livestock and damaging several properties.
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They targeted Sai, Treva and Jabowal forward posts of the Border Security Force (BSF). "Indian troops retaliated strongly after which the firing exchanges stopped," the official said.
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According to Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, it explains that gas particles are in continuous motion and exhibit ideally elastic collisions. Gas particles are found in a constant state of random motion and particles always travel in a straight line until and unless they collide with another particle. It also explains that the average kinetic energy of a group of gas particles is directly proportional to temperature. In an ideal gas condition, the speed associated with a group of molecules can be found.
As per the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, Kinetic energy is given by\(KE=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}\)
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Alvarez: We're not there yet, but we certainly can have multi-functional membranes that exhibit not only self-cleaning properties but also self-repairing properties.
Pedro Alvarez is director of the nanosystems engineering research center at Rice University. He says that the special properties of nanoparticles could lead to the creation of a smart membrane to filter water.
Alvarez: For example, you could embed in the membrane nano carriers that contain polymers, so that when the membrane has been ruptured, then you could direct some in situ polymerizations so that the membrane repairs itself.
And that's not all a smart nano-membrane could do.
Alvarez: Now, the idea of "sense and destroy", that could certainly be achievable. Let's say I want to disinfect preferentially a particular pathogen that I can identify with a sensor, a sensor that detects an antibody on the surface of the bacterium for example. Then, I could put a nanoparticle that is like a missile - a missile that is delivered with great precision to that bacteria as we do for drug delivery to treat cancer, but in this case the target is not a cancer cell, but a pathogenic bacteria. When it gets there, then it releases something that kills it. It could be for example, silver ions.
The idea of more selective smarter treatment is certainly within the capabilities of nanotechnology and it makes a lot of sense, so that we don't waste treatment capacity in targeting and removing things that are not as important as the things that make us more sick in water.
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OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc. ("Inland Acquisitions" or "the Company") announced today that it facilitated the acquisition of Solaire Apartments, a newly constructed 252-unit multifamily property located in Brighton, Colorado, approximately 20 miles northeast of the central business district of Denver. Matthew Tice, senior vice president of Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, facilitated the transaction on behalf of an Inland affiliate.
Located at 1287 South 8th Avenue, Solaire Apartments consists of 11 buildings containing 114 one-bedroom, 108 two-bedroom and 30 three-bedroom units. Situated on one of the nation's largest geothermal systems, Solaire Apartments provides its residents with renewable energy. Each unit includes nine-foot ceilings, a roman tub, full size washer and dryer, exterior storage and a private balcony or patio. The property also offers residents a variety of community amenities, including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor grilling stations, business center and playground.
"Solaire Apartments was an attractive purchase due to its unique energy-efficient capabilities and prime location within the rapidly growing northeast Denver submarket, which has a population that is projected to increase by 20,000 over the next five years," said Tice. "Northeast Denver has experienced an approximate 41 percent growth in employment since 2009, and has several large projects underway with well-known employers like Amazon, Panasonic and Wal-Mart."
As of the acquisition date, the property was 94 percent leased.
This property marks more than $550 million of purchases that Inland Acquisitions has facilitated within the Denver market. To date, the Company has facilitated $44 billion of purchases including retail centers, single-tenant properties and a total of $4 billion in apartments.
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The Barbados High Court will on Monday hand down its ruling on whether to continue hearing the case brought by Cuban drug convict Raul Garcia for his release from nearly three years of immigration detention.
When the Number Six Supreme Court Judge, Justice Margaret Reifer, sat this afternoon to hear the substantive case and decide on the lawfulness of Garcia's continued detention, lead attorney for the State, Donna Brathwaite made a submission which created a new twist to the proceedings.
Brathwaite was allowed to present arguments challenging the jurisdiction of the court to further enquire into the validity of the detention order and deportation order issued by the minister responsible for immigration.†She suggested that all of these orders were issued by the minister in compliance with the Immigration Act, and were therefore lawful.
The attorney observed that section 21, sub-section three of the act, showed that the deportation order did not become invalid by the lapse of time and remained valid after being made, unless cancelled by the minister.
"And the minister has not cancelled the order," she pointed out.
Brathwaite also submitted that, according to section 23, no court has jurisdiction to question or otherwise interfere with the order of the minister relating to refusal of permission to enter Barbados or removal of a person from the country, unless the person is a citizen or permanent resident of Barbados.
The legal counsel cited various precedence, including a 2002 case in which the chief immigration officer revoked an application for CARICOM status for heart specialist Dr. Alfred Sparman and on appeal, the judge interpreted section 23 of the act to denote that the decision of the immigration chief, was not subject to review by the court, unless challenged by a citizen.
In response, lead attorney for Garcia, David Comissiong, dismissed the State's arguments and instead referred to section 22 of the same act, which declared that a person could only be detained for as long as may be reasonably necessary while arrangements are made for their removal from Barbados.
Comissiong insisted that the power of detention conferred on the minister was strictly limited to the sole purpose of effecting lawful removal or deportation and such period as may be necessary for making arrangements for his removal.
"Therefore, any detention outside of that section 22, is unlawful," the defence law submitted.
He argued, too, that the constitutional rights of personal liberty of his client was breach by his continued detention, especially since he had served his 20-year sentence and was still being held almost three years later.
The presiding judge said if her ruling on Monday went in favour of the claimant, the matter would continue the following day.
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Two faces of abortionSeptember 1, 2016, 9:19 pm
Continued from last week
Last week we saw how contentious the issue of (induced) abortion is in our country. Well, this is the case to be expected in many countries around the world. As much as the health professionals and activists are willing to see that their proposal to amend the present abortion law will go through the parliament, the religious organisations will not give an inch to upset the apple cart with regard to the present status of abortion law in the country.
Last week, His Lordship Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Fernando of the Catholic Church, in no uncertain terms, remarked that the position of the Catholic Church regarding abortion in fact is even a step ahead of the present Sri Lankan law, and in no circumstance humans have right to end life of another human being, whether it be inside the womb of the mother or outside. Even Ven. Dr. Dambara Amila Thero, senior lecturer in archeology, University of Sri Jayawardenapura held a similar view regarding the subject.
The sentiments of all the main religious institutions in the country, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Islam, with regard to abortion will be more or less the same - a common "NO". Likely that both sides of the divide, scientific and social vis-à-vis religious and moralist, won't back down one inch from their original standpoint, as it is a point of no return.
In 1995, under Chandrika Kumaratunge's presidency, when this matter was debated in the parliament the moralist viewpoint squashed the scientific community and activists pants down. So, it would be interesting to see what the strategies of those who propose amendments to the abortion law and how they would position themselves this time, to avoid a frustrating defeat like in the last time. However, as per the news reaching us, still they are without a committed trendsetter to take the lead role in presenting the proposals to the parliament. Is this for the lack of commitment to the cause or for thorniness surrounding it or for some other reason is unknown.
Laws on Abortion– Global scenario
Laws on abortion either expressly allow abortion to be performed only to save the life of a woman or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortion to be performed for that reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under that decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on grounds of preserving physical and mental health.
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Grounds on which abortion is permitted indicate legal provisions under which the Government permits induced abortion in the country.
Seven grounds on which abortion is permitted are distinguished:
(1) to save the life of a woman;
(2) to preserve a woman's physical health;
(3) to preserve a woman's mental health;
(4) in case of rape or incest;
(5) because of foetal impairment;
(6) for economic or social reasons and (7) on request. (Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Policies 2011 - United Nations publication, Sales No. E.13.XIII.2)
Unsafe abortions - According to the World Health Organization, unsafe abortion is a procedure for terminating an unwanted pregnancy carried out by persons who may lack the necessary skills or conducted in an environment lacking minimal medical standards or both. An unsafe abortion may be performed by the pregnant woman herself, by a person lacking medical training or by a health worker in unhygienic conditions or using unsafe methods. (Source: Iqbal Shah and Elisabeth Åhman. 2010. Unsafe Abortion in 2008: Global and Regional Levels and Trends. Reproductive Health Matters, vol. 18, No. 36, pp. 90–101)
The above table categorizes countries around the world as "least restrictive countries" (i.e. - the countries that allow abortions for economic and social reasons or on request) and "most restrictive countries" (i.e. - countries that do not permit abortion on any ground or permit abortion only to save a woman's life) according to the abortion laws they practice. (The third category according to this classification is "less restrictive countries").
South Asian comparison
Sri Lanka belongs to the "most restrictive" category, stands out as a rare exception being a middle income country (whereas majority of those countries belonging to this category are low income ones). Just eyeballing the table one could easily grasp that most of the countries that fall into the "least restrictive" group are the developed Western countries which anyway have liberal laws related to sexual and reproductive matters, and into the "most restrictive" basket are the less developed countries of the global south, which anyway are restricted by religious and cultural values regarding these matters. While the abortion rates are known for most of the "least restrictive" countries, the same is unknown or obscure in most of the "most restrictive" countries, for they are illegal in those countries.
While Afghanistan and Bangladesh are the only other South Asian companions of Sri Lanka in the "most restrictive" category, even countries like India, Bhutan (predominantly a Buddhist country), Pakistan and Maldives (both Muslim countries) have lesser restrictive legal positions regarding abortion than Sri Lanka. In this regard, Nepal, a predominantly Hindu and comparatively lesser developed country, has strangely gone the whole hog by liberalizing the abortion law to the hilt, comparable to a developed Western country. On the other hand, for Nepal with a population growth rate of over 2% till almost turn of this century and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 900 in 1990 (one of the highest then), need of drastic measures to control population while providing safe maternal and reproductive care had been imperative.
As a region MMR in South Asia has dropped from 558 to 182 (between 1990 and 2015), while in the world, the overall drop during the same quarter of century has been less striking being from 385 to 216. During this period, many countries that hitherto held more restrictive positions regarding abortion "liberalized" their abortion laws with the auspices of international donor agencies in the wake of rapid thrust toward realization of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Nepal's success story
Between 1990 and 2006, Nepal brought down its MMR by more than 2/3, from 900 deaths per 100,000 live births, to 281, according to the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). (A 2012 UNFPA report estimated Nepal's MMR 2010 to be at 170). Observed declines since the early 1990s make Nepal, together with Bangladesh, the most recent "success story", comparable to countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Cuba that gained ground decades earlier (IRIN).
In Nepal, women now give birth on average to 2.6 children versus 4.6 children 15 years ago.
Experiences elsewhere – comparative statistics between 1990 and 2015
Like Nepal, number of other countries that adopted liberal abortion laws (together with improved maternal and reproductive services) have recorded drastic decline in maternal deaths. These include Cambodia (from 1,020 in 1990 to 160 in 2015), Equatorial Guinea (from 1,310 to 342 during the same period), Eretria (from 1,590 to 500), Ethiopia (from 1,250 to 350), India (from 556 to 174), Laos (from 905 to 197), Mozambique (from 1,390 to 489) and Rwanda (from 1,300 to 290). On the other hand, some previously high maternal mortality burdened countries have reduced their maternal deaths appreciably by merely improving maternal and reproductive services, without resorting to liberal abortion laws. These countries include Afghanistan (from 1,340 to 396), Angola (from 1,160 to 477), Bangladesh (from 569 to 176), Bhutan (from 945 to 148), Brazil (from 104 to 44) and Timor-Leste (from 1,080 to 215).
Chile, being a "most restrictive" country that does not permit abortion on any ground, while having one of the lowest abortion rates (less than 0.5), has performed remarkably well with regard to the MMR as well, by reducing it from anyway low 57, further to 22). Likewise, Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, again a "most restrictive" country with no permission to abortion on any ground, has more than halved the MMR from 198 to 92, during the period under study.
Sri Lanka too has more than halved her MMR from 75 to 30, between 1990 and 2015, being a "most restrictive" country with allowance for abortion only to save a woman's life. Interestingly, Abortion Rate for Sri Lanka still remains unknown according to the quoted UN Population Division statistics, despite a UNFPA funded large scale study on induced abortions in the past.
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(Bloomberg) — Former White House strategist Steve Bannon is planning to skip a closed-door interview on Tuesday with a U.S. House committee looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election despite being subpoenaed to appear, two people familiar with the matter said Monday.
Bannon told the House Intelligence Committee that he would show up if an agreement could be reached with the White House on the scope of the questioning, according to the people, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive legal matter.
In the meantime, one of the people said, Bannon, the former executive chairman of Breitbart News, has agreed to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the election. He intends to answer all the questions, the person added. No date has been set for the Mueller interview.
Earlier Monday, Representative Mike Conaway, a Texas Republican who is running the Intelligence Committee's investigation, said that Bannon had been subpoenaed to appear before the committee Tuesday. "We have a subpoena for him in the morning." Conaway said. "There are questions that need to be answered."
We've got all the tools the House has to enforce subpoenas. And we'll take the steps necessary. But again, I expect him to be here to answer the questions and go from there
"We've got all the tools the House has to enforce subpoenas," Conaway said. "And we'll take the steps necessary. But again, I expect him to be here to answer the questions and go from there."
When Bannon appeared before the committee on Jan. 17, he refused to answer some questions, saying he was following White House instructions.


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Making the decision to live on the road in an RV is not limited by gender, race, denomination nor age. What we all share is a sense for adventure.
Janet & Jim Quebedeaux were in their 60's when they jumped in - or dropped out, as some might see it. They both retired in 1998 and in 2005 they mutually agreed that they were ready for something new with a mission to explore the USA and forge new friendships.
Leaving Texas behind wasn't that difficult. But leaving their son and grandkids was a challenge. To minimize their separation from family they routed their trips north for summer months and returned to Texas for winters.
Janet and Jim have camped in Wyoming, Colorado, New England, S Dakota and Montana. They served as work campers (performing various jobs, e.g. facility maintenance, clerical, greeting, . . .) in Estes Park CO, Buffalo WY, Saco ME, Ouray CO and Bozeman MT. Their favorite stop was Estes Park but their favorite managers were in Bozeman.
As work campers, a couple may work for the RV park 5 days in exchange for their camp site and often earn additional pay. Whatever days the Quebedeaux had off, they spent exploring the region. Recently, Janet expressed to Jim that she wanted to explore Redlodge MT and they did - a 350-mile day trip.
We met them in Bozeman in 2014 where Janet booked reservations and checked in new arrivals. Jim routed new rigs to their site, led the local band, served ice cream, was Santa and performed various maintenance duties.
Janet & Jim expect to slow down this year, possibly settling back in Texas. Their goal in their travels was to see the USA and make new friends. I would say they've succeeded. One camper regularly bakes them cookies and sends them treats in the off seasons. We consider Janet and Jim close friends and will continue to connect via social media. It has been a pleasure spending summers with them in Montana.
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A woman traveling with her husband hid $50,000 of jewelry in their rental car for safe keeping, according to The Canadian Press.
When the car was returned to the rental agency, the woman forgot about the jewelry. She frantically called later and advised customer service representative Nicole Kiatipis of the situation.
Kiatipis located the car and the valuable jewelry was returned to the owner.
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We want to take just moment of your time to thank you for your continued support of our ministry and to update you on some of our activity.
We were privileged to travel to the Dominican Republic in March to minister to 350 wonderful pastors and their wives. We are amazed that the third world countries greatly desire teaching on marriage and the family. We were blessed by their enthusiasm and interest. Before we left they were requesting a date we can return with another conference. We were able to preach and sing in an outdoor outreach in the city. It was awesome to see people sitting on their porches listening to the Gospel and then responding to the call for salvation. We rejoiced in the joy the children displayed in worship.
We continue to support Bethel Orphanage in San Luis, Mexico. We traveled there last year and though we have not gone back to Mexico, Debbie and Fausto have gone twice to check on the children and Mama Berta. Since they both can converse in Spanish they are able to speak with the 25 children and the leadership. Through Art and Joyce Stoneking we were able to connect Berta to an Assemblies of God Boy's Home where the boys can advance once they are too old to live at the Orphanage. Pastor Chris Gibbs and a large group from Crossway
Church joined Debbie and Fausto on a trip there in February and their presence and ministry was a tremendous blessing at Bethel.
Allison Park Church has been so kind to accept all contributions for our ministry of Acts 20:24 and send tax receipts for those donations. They will continue to do this but the bank is requiring that all checks be made payable to Allison Park Church— Acts 20:24 or with Acts 20:24 in the note of the check. All funds will continue to be reserved for our ministry and funds dispersed only with receipts for mission trips. We thank you for your prayers, your financial gifts, your kindness and thoughtfulness. Praying all is well with you.
Jim and Becky Leake Debbie and her dad at the conference in the Dominican Republic Our wedding in June
The first picture above shows us anointing the hands and feet of each pastor and wife at each conference. Anointing to lead not only their churches by their families by their Spirit.


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The increase in deaths related to heart failure can be linked to the rise in diabetes and obesity.
More about heart failure deaths
Early deaths from heart-related problems are becoming much more common across the nation, especially for young Americans aged 35-64. In fact, about 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure. Heart failure is a condition where the heart can't pump enough blood for the body, resulting in tiredness, weakness, breathlessness, and swelling of the legs and abdomen. One of the most common causes of heart failure is high blood pressure. Research has found that heart failure is more common in people who are obese or overweight because this extra weight puts a big strain on the heart. How does this apply to people with diabetes? Well, there is a strong link between diabetes and heart disease. For example, people with diabetes have a much higher than average risk of having a heart attack or stroke than people without diabetes. Also, people with diabetes often have high blood pressure, which is a big risk factor in developing heart failure.
This study found that more young adults are developing heart failure. The reason for this increase is related to the obesity and diabetes epidemics. In addition, death caused by heart failure is increasing faster among compared to white adults. In general, Latinos do not experience heart failure as often as non-Latinos; however, it is important to note that heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for Latino populations.
Interestingly, the rates for heart failure death dropped from 1999 through 2012, but then greatly increased in more recent years from 2012 through 2017. This recent increase in heart failure deaths links up with the increase in diabetes as well. Younger and younger people are experiencing high blood pressure, which is a big risk factor for both diabetes and heart failure later on. The doctors behind this study encourage people with high blood pressure to schedule a checkup and ask their doctors about options to lower it. These researchers called the results "a call to arms" because there is a lot of work still to be done in public health education to decrease early deaths related to heart failure.
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Latitude: 50.9262 / 50°55'34"N
Longitude: -2.8172 / 2°49'1"W
OS Eastings: 342660
OS Northings: 114402
OS Grid: ST426144
Mapcode National: GBR MF.PVFX
Mapcode Global: FRA 46ZN.J89
Entry Name: The Old Bailiffs Cottage
Listing Date: 4 February 1958
Last Amended: 18 February 1988
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1056992
English Heritage Legacy ID: 264131
Location: Lopen, South Somerset, Somerset, TA13
County: Somerset
District: South Somerset
Civil Parish: Lopen
Traditional County: Somerset
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset
Church of England Parish: Lopen
Church of England Diocese: Bath and Wells
ST4214 L0PEN CP CHURCH STREET (North side)
8/49 The Old Bailiffs Cottage
(previously listed as Cottage 80
yards SW of Church Farm House)
Detached cottage. Probably C18, Ham stone rubble; west gable stretcher bond brick (adjoining cottage demolished);
thatched roof with plain goble; brick chimney stacks. 'T'-plan; 2 storeys, 3 bays. Horizontal-bar casement windows of 3
lights; to right of bay 1 a low doorway, up steps, with boarded door set in deep recess. Thatched extension to rear.
Interior not seen. Included principally for group value.
Listing NGR: ST4266014402
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Algae, or pond scum, are comparable to weeds in a garden. They serve no purpose, are unattractive and are hard to remove. Whether the pond is a natural one or an artificial one, when growing conditions are right for pond scum, it's difficult to kill. Since pond scum thrives in oxygen-depleted water that has plenty of nutrients in it from decaying matter, the easiest way to prevent it is to ensure the pond has plenty of clean water. Before starting any scum-removal project, take precautions not to harm any fish or other animals living in the pond.
Drain the pond for spring cleaning after you remove the fish. Remove all of the algae from the pond. Sprinkle kosher salt on the walls and floor of the pond and let it set for three days. Sweep as much of the salt as you can into a pile and remove it. Rinse the pond thoroughly before refilling it.
Reduce the amount of sunlight that reaches the bottom of the pond. Algae have to have sunlight to grow. Limiting this essential growth element helps prevent its growth. If possible, dig out the bottom of a small pond to make it deeper using a shovel. For larger ponds, drain the water by digging a drainage trench with a shovel, allow the ground to dry and hire a bulldozer to dredge the bottom of the pond. Another option is to raise the water level. Set the depth of the pond at three or more feet for best results.
Add a coloring agent to the water to provide an inhabitable environment for pond scum. Do not use a coloring agent if there are fish in the pond as it may disrupt the life cycle of the pond.
Cover as much as two-thirds of the pond's surface with floating plants. They provide nutrients for the fish in the pond, yet provide shade on the bottom thus making it hard for algae to grow. Plant water lettuce, parrot's feather, water hyacinth and water lilies.
Keep a bio-filter in the pond. These bacteria help break down the debris that falls into the pond. Without the debris, algae loses its food source.
Clean the pond's surface regularly. Use a skimmer net to remove leaves and grass that fall into the pond.
Provide aeration to the water to add oxygen by using an aerator. This deprives the algae plants of carbon dioxide.
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RSR Corner Guide - Bergwerk
Quick history
Following the mental 'half way point' of Breidscheid and Ex-Muhle, The combination of Lauda-Links and Bergwerk comes at a less than ideal time, with excitement levels high and concentration levels starting to get low.
Named for the lead and silver mines that were in use until the 1900's, Bergwerk (Literally: hill work) can be considered one of the most important corners in the circuit, due to the long, uphill, high speed section following.
Approach (Race situation / For experts!)
After the flat out corner of Lauda-Links, Bergwerk is a long, closed-in right hander, with a fast, heavy braking entry. Getting it wrong by apexing too early here is easy, usually leading to a consequent lift of power before the exit, ruining the run up towards Kesselchen.


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text: John Simkin Posted July 24, 2010 It is usually argued that the start of the modern ecology movement began with the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. In fact, it was Murray Bookchin, who published In Our Synthetic Environment (1962), six months before Carson's book. Bookchin surveyed the scientific literature on pesticides, food additives, and X-radiation as sources of human illness, including cancer. Bookchin became a pioneer of the ecology movement and in 1971 he co-founded, the Institute for Social Ecology at Goddard College in Vermont. Bookchin later argued: "Social ecology is based on the conviction that nearly all of our present ecological problems originate in deep-seated social problems. It follows, from this view, that these ecological problems cannot be understood, let alone solved, without a careful understanding of our existing society and the irrationalities that dominate it." Bookchin published a series of books on social ecology including Post-Scarcity Anarchism (1971), The Limits of the City (1973) and Toward an Ecological Society (1980). In The Ecology of Freedom: The Emergence and Dissolution of Hierarchy (1982), Bookchin argues that "If we do not do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable." As a Marxist, Bookchin argued that capitalism had to be overthrown: "The notion that man must dominate nature emerges directly from the domination of man by man… But it was not until organic community relation… dissolved into market relationships that the planet itself was reduced to a resource for exploitation. This centuries-long tendency finds its most exacerbating development in modern capitalism. Owing to its inherently competitive nature, bourgeois society not only pits humans against each other, it also pits the mass of humanity against the natural world. Just as men are converted into commodities, so every aspect of nature is converted into a commodity, a resource to be manufactured and merchandised wantonly.… The plundering of the human spirit by the market place is paralleled by the plundering of the earth by capital." According to John P. Clark, the author of The Anarchist Moment: Reflections on Culture, Nature and Power (1984): "Bookchin's work continued to evolve in the 1980s. He developed a theory of libertarian municipalism, a full-scale critique of nature philosophy, and the defense of radical ecology within the Green movement." Other books on social ecology included The Modern Crisis (1986) and The Rise of Urbanization and the Decline of Citizenship (1987). In Remaking Society (1990) Bookchin argues that capitalism cannot solve these environmental problems. He attacks the idea of green capitalism and points out that "capitalism can no more be persuaded to limit growth than a human being can be persuaded to stop breathing." Other books by Bookchin included Re-Enchanting Humanity (1995), The Third Revolution (1996), Social Anarchism or Lifestyle Anarchism: An Unbridgeable Chasm (1997), The Politics of Social Ecology: Libertarian Municipalism (1997) and Anarchism, Marxism and the Future of the Left (1999). In his later life Bookchin became increasingly disillusioned with anarchism. In the 1990s he began to argue that social ecology was a new form of libertarian socialism and was part of the framework of communalism. According to Janet Biehl in a 2002 essay "he rejected anarchism altogether in favor of communalism, an equally anti-statist doctrine that he felt to be more explicitly oriented than anarchism to social rather than to individual liberation." http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAbookchin.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Elegant Wedding by the sea, here they are: Felicia & Roberto.
A sweet, smiling couple in love, with their cute child, nice relatives and friends. A big joyful day to celebrate their union in the name of True Love.
Photography: Memory Wedding Tuscany
Flowers Design: David Il Laboratorio del Fiore
Hair Stylist: Un Diavolo per Capello
Mua: Giulia Urbano
Location: Rocca Mare Castiglione della Pescaia
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There is nothing worse than finding new scratches or swirl marks appear on your cars paintwork. By simply using a car polish with abrasive properties, you can remove the defects fairly easily by using a car polisher machine or via hand application.
The best car polish is Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish, which removes swirl marks and light defects as well as producing unbeatable levels of gloss.
Polishing your car can be very rewarding when using the correct product and can transform the appearance of your paintwork. However, you should also take steps to reduce defects appearing in the first place.
Table of Contents
- Best Car Polishes
- Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish
- Meguiar's G19220 Ultimate Polish For Black Cars
- Griot's Garage Complete Polish
- Adam's Polishes Revive Hand Car Polish
- Autoglym Super Resin Polish
- Chemical Guys Swirl Remover Polish
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|Meguiars Mirror Glaze Ultra
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|Meguiars G19220 Ultimate
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|Griots Garage 10862
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|Adams Polishes Revive
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|Autoglym Super Resin
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Many people confuse car polish with wax, which may provide them with disappointing results. The purpose of a polish is to remove defects and clean the paintwork whereas waxes provide additional shine and protection. Once you have gone to the effort of polishing your vehicle, you will want to protect it with the best car wax possible.
Some swirl marks, scratches and other defects may need more abrasive formula in order to remove them. Most polishes will simply clean and remove light defects, which means you may require a rubbing compound to tackle the tougher defects.
Below is a list of the best car polishes that will clean and remove light scratches and swirl marks your paintwork.
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish
Meguiar's is by far one of the most popular brands in the detailing world and their Mirror Glaze is regarded as one of the best pre-waxing glazes available. The formula uses an advanced professional grade formula that provides swirl-free results with a deep gloss finish.
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- No residue or dust after buffing off
Meguiar's provide a range of different polishes but the Mirror Glaze is made for refining any light defects left on the paintwork. Once you have removed these with this polish, you are left with unbeatable levels of gloss, which is ready for waxing. It is the best car polish on the market that will not disappoint.Check it Out
Meguiar's G19220 Ultimate Polish For Black Cars
Black cars or similar dark colored cars can achieve even better results whilst using a dedicated car polish for black cars. The Ultimate Polish by Meguiar's is designed to eliminate fine scratches and swirl marks as well as leaving a high gloss finish.
Other features of the Meguiar's G19220 Ultimate Polish include:
- Contains conditioning oils to add depth prior to waxing
- Gently removes light scratches and other defects
- Application via hand or car polisher machine
- Safe on all glossy paint and clear coats
Overall, it is the best car polish for black cars that requires dull or defective paintwork needing restoring. The brand themselves claim that for black color cars, this polish will be highly effective. However, it will still perform very well on all other colors.Check it Out
Griot's Garage Complete Polish
Griot's Garage is another big detailing brand and their complete car polish promises to refine the paintwork as well as increase gloss and depth ready for wax. It is suitable for mild defects such as fine scratches and swirl marks with a sub-micron abrasive formula, which provides a smooth finish.
Other features of the Griot's Garage Complete Polish include:
- Application by hand
- Safe on all paint types and clear coat
- Easy wipe off formula
- Adds gloss and shine
Overall, it is a car polish that will remove light defects and dullness to the paintwork for the perfect base ready for waxing. Griot's Garage also provide this product as a compound for those requiring a little more cutting power prior to polishing the paintwork and waxing.Check it Out
Adam's Polishes Revive Hand Car Polish
We are big fans of the Adam's Polishes products and whilst using this car polish, we were amazed of how easy it was to apply and remove. It can be applied by hand or machine polisher with the aim of cleaning and removing light defects.
Other features of the Adam's Polishes Revive Hand Polish includes:
- Adds depth, gloss and clarity
- Uses high quality chemicals for the best results
- Does not stain trim
- Can be applied in sun or shade
- Very easy to apply and remove
We highly recommend that you purchase the additional hex applicator to further improve your efficiency when applying the polish. The Revive Hand Polish is an excellent all-rounder and can be applied very easily in sun or shade.Check it Out
Autoglym Super Resin Polish
The Autoglym Super Resin Polish is a product that has been on the market for many years and continues to remain highly rated. It is a popular car polish that is suitable for all paint types and colors with an easy on and off formula.
Features of the Autoglym Super Resin Polish include:
- Cleaner, polish and sealant in one application
- Removes light defects and surface contaminants
- Long term durability
- Works well on metallic surfaces
- Application recommended by hand
The Super Resin Polish is trusted by many due to the fact it has been manufactured since the early 1960's. However, it is does have some flaws such as not being able to easily remove in the heat as it can produces a fair amount of dust when buffing off.
Overall, it is another great option for those requiring a cleaner, paint sealant and polish all-in-one product. The tough formula does an excellent job of removing and filling light scratches whilst being long lasting too.Check it Out
Chemical Guys Swirl Remover Polish
Chemical Guys have produced their VSS car polish to focus specifically at swirl marks and scratches. It is a non-aggressive formula that deals with moderate scratches and other defects without removing too much of the clear coat.
Features of the Chemical Guys Swirl Remover Polish include:
- 1 step high gloss polish
- Application via hand or machine
- Great results on all colors
- Contains no fillers or waxes
- Designed to be safe to use
Although you can apply this car polish by hand, it is recommended to use a polisher for the best results. The Chemical Guys VSS is a polish that both compounds and finishes in one step, which is perfect for those that want to achieve great results in such as short space of time.Check it Out
Car Polish Buying Guide
Many car owners will treat swirl marks by simply covering them up with "all-in-one" polish. There is nothing wrong with using these products but you will have to keep up the regular detailing whilst using these products. However, if you were to purchase the best car polish as recommended within this article, you can fight the defects and not have to worry about them showing.
Application of car polish can be by hand or using a car polisher machine and some can even be used in direct sunlight thanks to the latest polymer technology.
Using any of the recommended polishes above will see the removal of swirl marks when applied correctly. Below are some factors that you should consider before purchasing car polish.
Difference Between Polishes and Compounds
Whilst carrying out your research, you may have come across both a rubbing and polishing compound. They both tackle imperfections within your cars paintwork but the compound is far more abrasive in order to tackle tough defects.
In short, a rubbing compound targets uneven surfaces with an abrasive formula whereas a car polish adds to the smoothness and shine. If you are someone that polishes their car on a regular basis, you will want to do so with low abrasive polish.
How Often Should You Polish Your Car?
It is recommended that you only polish your car up to 3 to 6 times a year with a low abrasive product. You do not want to begin "over polishing" to the point where you are removing too much of the clear coat.
However, there is no concrete answer because all car paintwork is different in terms of paint thickness and what the previous owner has done.
Instead of polishing your car too frequently, you should try and make efforts to reduce defects appearing the first place. For example, using the two bucket wash method and drying with clean car drying towel is highly recommended.
Application of the Polish
Unlike a rubbing compound that mostly requires a machine to work the product into the paintwork, most polishes do not. Some car polish brands claim that you can achieve the same results by either hand or polisher machine.
Not everyone has the money or understands how to properly use a car polishing machine. This makes polishes that can be applied via hand application very desirable. However, if you already have a polisher in your garage, you may want to make the most of it in order to thoroughly work the polish into the paintwork.
Another factor to consider would be whether you are able to apply the polish in direct sunlight. Rewind a few years back and this was fairly uncommon but nowadays with the advancements of polymer technology, many of the recommended polishes in this article can be applied in sun or shade.
Abrasive Levels
People that are knew to detailing and polishing in general may choose to go for the strongest polish they can. However, this is something you want to avoid as you should always begin with the least abrasive formula to begin with. This limits the amount of clear coat that is removed from your paintwork.
If you find that the polish is removing the defects, you may then require a stronger polish or car rubbing compound, which will cut deeper.
Color Specific Polishes
You may see that many polishes that are available target a specific color of paintwork. The most common colors are red or black, which suffer from dullness more than other colors. It may be tempting to choose these polishes but unless they are a big brand, we recommend that you stick with our recommendations.
Sometimes it can be clever marketing to target certain colors make you think its the best car polish for your paintwork.
Ease of Use
When applying polish to your paintwork, you will want it to wipe on and off easily without any hassle. However, many cheap polishes are known to produce a large amount of dust or residue when buffing off the hazed up polish.
If you are planning to apply polish in the heat or in direct sunlight, things can become even worse. The polish can become hardened upon the paintwork, which require a large amount of buffing in order to remove it.
As mentioned earlier, the latest polymer technology has improved the usability of most polishes that make them much more easier to use.
Many people make the common mistake of confusing wax with a car polish. This means that they will never be able to rectify the defects on the paintwork but are instead filling them with the wax product. Polishes clean the paintwork and remove light defects and scratches, which then leaves a high gloss finish. Once you have got to this stage, you can then wax the car to protect the paintwork.
Within this article we have covered a range of polishes that meet a range of budgets, abrasive levels and all provide excellent results.


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Living Earth Magazine – Soil Association
Design & Tonic has been working with the Soil Association on their members magazine, "Living Earth" for the past three years.
Published three times a year, Living Earth keeps the Soil Association's 20,000 members up to date with the latest news and activities.
The first edition we created for them was a total re-design from their current magazine. They wanted the magazine to appeal to a bigger audience and have more of a lifestyle approach.
At 36 pages long in A5 format, the magazine was a great opportunity for us to flex our creative muscles, to keep this long-standing brand fresh, exciting and informative.
We used lots of photography to make it visually appealing as well as graphic elements/illustrations to hold quotes and key information, breaking up the copy to focus the reader on core messages.
Have a look at soilassociation.org for more!
"I recently worked with Design & Tonic on an extensive design project and had a really positive and successful experience. I found Sam a real pleasure to work with, the quality of design was excellent and she even went the extra mile and copy-proofed all 32 pages of a magazine – something I would not normally expect of a design agency!"
–Ruth Galpine, Head of Supporter Development, Soil Association–


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Extracted from Annual Report 2017
On behalf of the Board of Directors of HOCK SENG LEE BERHAD (HSL), it is my pleasure to present our Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017.
This year has seen us us continue our unbroken run of profitable quarterly financial reports which dates back to our listing in 1996. Our order book is at an historical high and we are rising to the challenge of executing our mega-projects.
– Dato' Haji Idris bin Buang
Results for the financial year ended 31 December 2017, saw HSL Group revenue surpass the previous year and reach RM505.91 million with net profit before tax at RM62.63 million. For the financial year ended 31 December 2016, HSL Group revenue stood at RM498.55 million with net profit before tax at RM75.17 million.
The fourth quarter in particular has seen an uptick in earnings and signals an improved trajectory going into 2018 as issues beyond our control which hindered the start-up of our mega projects are addressed. The said delays and upfront mobilisation, materials and site establishment costs of the major new projects have had some impact on margins, but this should recover as the works progress to more billable stages.
At HSL, we value our loyal shareholders and although we do not have a fixed dividend policy, we consistently reward them with attractive returns. The Board has recommended a final single-tier tax exempt dividend of 1.4 sen per ordinary share pending approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Added to the interim single-tier tax exempt dividend of 1 sen per ordinary share paid in October 2017, the cash dividend for 2017 will total 2.4 sen per ordinary share; the same as for 2016. The final dividend shall be payable on 25 June 2018 with the entitlement date set for 11 June 2018, pending approval at the AGM.
Maintaining dividends at sound levels and increasing our pay-out ratio over the previous year indicates our confidence going forward.
Impeccable standards of corporate governance are a hallmark of HSL Group as we are of the view that business longevity and prosperity are built on ethical conduct. Moreover, our ongoing success is far more rewarding when it can have a positive flow on effect to our investors and our community. The Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance is at the core of all that we do, with transparency and accountability requisite at every level. The Board of Directors ensures governance frameworks are effective and drive Group performance.
Another key task of the Board is to, at least quarterly, undertake a review, and if necessary update or amend, the approved Annual Business Plan. It makes sure optimum internal controls and risk management systems are in place to safeguard assets and mitigate the challenges inherent in the industry.
HSL's Charter, Code of Ethics and Sustainability statements are central to all our operations and key to our business reputation. Our Corporate Governance statement on pages 24 to 28 includes details on how we manage our operations, finances, risks, resources, accountability and communication to benefit all our stakeholders. HSL's Board comprises individuals with a broad range of experience and with different fields of expertise.
This makes for well-considered strategies and decision-making. Moreover, by separating the role of the Chairman (I am an independent non-executive director) and the Managing Director, there is a balance of power on HSL's Board. Our team of nine members includes four executive directors and five non-executive directors, three of whom are independent directors.
To maximise efficiency, HSL Group Board has several sub- committees reporting to it. These are the Audit Committee, Management Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
At this juncture, I would like to mention the recent retirement of YBhg. Dato' Mohd Nadzir Bin Mahmud who has served on HSL Board as the non-executive nominee director of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) for some 17 years. The Board records its deepest appreciation to YBhg. Dato' Mohd Nadzir for his invaluable service. YBhg. Dato's diligence, sharp analyses and vast corporate governance experience have been enormously insightful and he will be missed. We wish him the very best in retirement.
To replace YBhg. Dato' Nadzir, PNB have nominated YBhg. Dato' Ir. Jamaludin bin Osman and I warmly welcome him to our Board. YBhg. Dato' Jamaludin is an engineer by profession and has an illustrious resume, which includes having been the Group Managing Director of property development firm Island & Peninsular Berhad. YBhg. Dato' currently also serves as a non-executive director on the Board of MMC Corporation Berhad. I very much look forward to his input.
HSL places a high priority on investor relations and welcomes enquiries and visits from analysts and fund managers. In January 2018, HSL was invited to present its merits at Invest Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and also liaised with many of its long term investors. Major investment banks have tracked our stock since its listing and have been unwavering in their support. As a proxy to the rapid development of Sarawak, we are lauded for our niche market expertise across the spectrum of marine engineering and infrastructure activities, our continuous profitability and significant recent procurement successes.
HSL's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held on 25 May 2017, is also an opportunity for directors and senior management to engage with our valued shareholders and provide feedback on any enquiries.
This Annual Report is a further means of communicating with investors. In it we review the year's activities and indicate the direction and prospects for the future. We also provide information on our website.
HSL's business is very much tied to the progress of Sarawak and hence we follow the government's development agenda to play our modest part in bringing about progress to the rakyat. Despite changes at the top, the state leadership has ensured ongoing stability and wise stewardship that is conducive to industry. We are grateful for this.
At HSL we are cognizant that it is our people who are the key to our success. It is their talents, skills, dedication and persistence, that have enabled HSL to grow so much over the past two decades. From the Board down, there is a palpable camaraderie and an exceptional work ethic. All the staff and my fellow Board members deserve to be acknowledged for their tireless efforts and commitment over the year.
I also want to thank our professional consultants and associates, sub-contractors, specialist suppliers, bankers and advisors; all of whom are integral to our success. This gratitude also extends to the various government departments, councils and agencies who provide us valuable guidance and efficient services. Finally, I wish to record my appreciation to our stakeholders, who have shared our procurement triumphs and stayed with us during challenging times. Rest assured we will continue to reward the faith you have in us.
An order book of RM3 billion with some 90 percent unbilled as at 31 December 2017, means busy times ahead. Our section of the Pan-Borneo Highway, the second package of Kuching's Centralised Sewerage project and a similar project in Miri all have a few years to run and most of their revenue is yet to be recognised. At the same time, we have a dozen other contracts progressing, our property sector is going from strength to strength and we are still selectively bidding for contracts that leverage on our core strengths. As momentum builds in the aforementioned mega-projects, we anticipate improvements across all our financial measures.
Our home state of Sarawak is wisely governed and propelling itself towards a new era of industrialisation, urbanisation and modernisation. The SCORE region and the implementation of the Pan-Borneo highway mega- project are two of the key drivers. Sarawak's managed growth and the focus on improving infrastructure has created vast opportunities for local construction players.
With increasingly sophisticated expertise in marine engineering technology and proven capabilities across the full range of construction activities, HSL's potential in the Sarawak context is considerable.


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Baking Cakes for Coins
For an extra-yummy fundraiser, why not bake some slices or muffins and sell them for a gold coin donation at your workplace, school or club? You could even contact a local church and borrow some space so you can sell them on the weekend to locals.
Don't limit yourself to sweet goods only—whip up savoury goods as well, so there are more options for everyone. Some easy, cheap baked goods include:
– Muffins
– Cookies
– Slices
– Sandwiches
If you really can't cook but want to give it a go anyway, your local supermarket will have pre-packed mix with easy-to-follow directions.
Another great and easy option to get everyone is a morning tea. Bring in your baked goods and have everyone donate a gold coin, then enjoy them with your tea and coffee together! Everyone can bring in a plate on a rotating day, or have a big bash and have everyone bring a dish in on the same day.
If you don't want to host a bake sale, but you're keen for food, head on over to Sausage Sizzle for some meaty ideas.
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Noodles & Company
From Sarah C. today:
Our mommies group recently had lunch out at Noodles & Company in Cary. Having 4 mommies and 4 little ones at one table can be quite a feat (although mild compared to the 6 of each we managed at Cheesecake Factory in Durham a few months ago). Arriving a bit ahead of the lunch crowd, we managed to find a table for six that would fit us all. Having enough highchairs was our greater concern, but no worries here - they had plenty for us plus other families that arrived after. I saw at least 7 plus booster seats.
If you haven't experienced Noodles & Company before, it's a quick service restaurant that, as the name implies, serves various pasta dishes as well as
With multiple little ones, we found it easier to first locate a table. Then one of the mommies went up to place the order for all of us while the other mommies kept the little ones entertained. The food came very fast which we were all grateful for. The little ones, who had begun their meals as soon as we sat down, were ready to bolt from their highchairs and crawl around.
Before leaving, D and I made a quick trip to the restroom for a diaper change. Note that there is a single toilet room for men and women, but the restroom was very clean and had a nice changing table. All pluses and worth the wait.
If you're looking for something else to do in the area before or after your meal, there are plenty of activities from shopping to movies in Crossroads Plaza. Further down Walnut Street just on the other side of US 1/64, you will find Monkey Joe's, Borders and Walnut Street Park.
Noodles & Company
Crossroads Plaza - Cary
200 Crossroads Blvd
(919) 851-5080
Check website for additional locations and menus.
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Our Utility Billing Office is supervised by Tammy Orians.
Tammy oversees the utility office with the assistance of one full-time utility billing clerk Alida Davidson, who also assists administrative offices when necessary.
This department supports all functions of the other departments directly or indirectly. Whether it be through responding to individual customer concerns or acting as a liaison to the administration and public works offices for specific service emergencies, implementing utility policies or any of a multitude of tasks, this office certainly deserves our gratitude.
contact information:
phone: 419-396-7681
text message: 419-310-9390


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Tishah B'Av
Tishah B'Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem. Traditionally, Tishah B'Av is the darkest of all days, a time set aside for fasting and mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.
In modern times, Jews understand Tishah B'Av as a day to remember many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history. Over the centuries, other tragic events have come to be commemorated on this day, including the brutal massacres of the Crusades, the Jewish expulsion from Spain, and the Holocaust. Today, Tishah B'Av stands as a day to reflect on the suffering that still occurs in our world.
This year, (5779 or 2019) Tishah B'Av falls on August 10-11, 2019.
Please visit URJ's Reform Judaism Tishah B'Av page for more information.


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On a mission for her own elite pack, she is lured into the net of ruthless Internet billionaire Tyrone Winsloe, who has funded a bogus scientific investigation of the "other races" and their supernatural powers. Kidnapped and studied in his underground lab deep in the Maine woods, these paranormals - witches, vampires, shamans, werewolves - are then released and hunted to the death in a real-world video game. But when Winsloe captures Elena, he finally meets his match.
My Review:
I enjoyed this book so much! I'm really glad that I'm rereading this series, though this book was hard for me to read, for reasons that I'll explain later. Loved spending more time with Elena, and having the world developing, and everything!
The reason why it was hard for me to read this book, and why there was a 5 week gap between me reading Bitten and reading this, is because I have a hard time with imprisonment stories. And apparently it's worse for when I know a) when it's happening, and b) how long it lasts, because I just want to get to where they are free! I don't know why I have this thing, my only personal imprisonment is home, because I can't go anywhere, seeing as we're 10 minutes by car into town. And I can't drive. But that's not the same as these stories. So I don't know why it's like this.
So having the witches, well, yeah, the world's already expanding. And I just wanted to read more! And yeah, we get to met Savannah for the very first time, so that was really great! But then there was Leah, who wasn't so great!
And yeah, finding out that it's more support and help and knowledge that gets a werewolf through the first few changes, and that potentially, there could female werewolves, well, yeah, that's something that could be important, but yeah, I don't think it becomes a thing in the series.
This was such a fantastic book, loved it so much, I can't wait to reread more!
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Series: Women of the Otherworld #2
Read: June 28th, 2013
Source: Own
Reason Why: Because of my reread time! And it's a Sequel Challenge 2013 Book!
Publisher: Plume
Published: December 24th 2002
|5/5 Hearts
|5/5 Books
|5/5 Stars