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For Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
- Sift sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl.
- Whisk buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla in small bowl to blend.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition.
- Beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture in 3 additions.
- Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 27 minutes.
- Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes.
- Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely.
For frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter.
- Spread 1 cup frosting over top of cake.
- Arrange 1 basket raspberries and 1/2 basket blueberries atop frosting, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Top with second cake layer, flat side down.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
- Arrange remaining berries decoratively over top of cake. Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- People who made this cake have made the following amendments: Went with the recommendation of increasing the following ingredients: 4 tbsp cocoa, 3 tbsp red food coloring, 1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 cup veg. oil (in addition to existing butter), 1 1/3 cup buttermilk


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Mount Hypipamee National Park
Mount Hypipamee National Park, Queensland. Photo: Tourism Queensland.
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Facilities and activities
The Traditional Owners of Mount Hypipamee National Park, the Ngadjon and Jirrbal, Aboriginal people, welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
About 110 km south-west of Cairns, 25 km south of Atherton and 15 km south-west of Malanda
What's special
A deep, cylindrical volcanic pipe with a lake at the bottom is an awe inspiring feature of this park. Several different forest types, within a small area, are home to a remarkable diversity of possums.


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- Natalie Portman said she didn't know her character was supposed to be Asian in "Annihilation."
- Her character's ethnicity wasn't made clear until the sequel to the book the movie was based on.
- The movie's script was written before the second book was released.
- Portman said in the same interview that Hollywood needs to get better at on-screen representation of different ethnicities.
Natalie Portman said she didn't know her character in her latest movie, "Annihilation," was of Asian heritage in the book the movie is adapted from.
"Well, that does sound problematic," Portman told Yahoo Entertainment. "I actually didn't know that."
"Annihilation" is about a group of scientists who venture on a mission to find a lost group of soldiers in an environmental disaster zone. It's based on the book by Jeff VanderMeer, who ultimately wrote a trilogy of novels.
The movie has been criticized for whitewashed casting of its two main characters, played by Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
In the novels, Portman's character is of Asian descent while Jason Leigh's is part Caucasian and part American-Indian. Jason Leigh also told Yahoo Entertainment that she didn't know her character's ethnicity.
Her character's ethnicity is never addressed in the first book.
In the book "Annihilation," characters are referred to by their job — they're "the biologist," "the psychologist," et cetera. It isn't until VanderMeer's later books that readers learn their ethnicities.
The movie's writer and director, Alex Garland, told Yahoo Entertainment that he adapted the first novel before it was released and before the sequels were written. And with VanderMeer's blessing, Garland wrote a deliberately unfaithful adaptation of the book, without even taking the sequels into account.
"I knew at that time there were supposed to be three books planned, but I didn't know [anything] about the other two," he said.
"Annihilation" has a diverse cast overall.
While Portman and Jason Leigh don't have the same ethnicities as their characters, "Annihilation" has a much more diverse cast than the typical Hollywood film. It's rounded out by Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Oscar Isaac, David Gyasi, Sonoya Mizuno, and Benedict Wong.
In her interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Portman said movies need to do better when it comes to representing different ethnicities on screen.
"We need more representation of Asians on film, of Hispanics on film, of blacks on film, and women and particularly women of color, Native Americans — I mean, we just don't have enough representation," Portman said.
Representation in media has real-life consequences, Portman said.
"These categories like 'white' and 'nonwhite' — they're imagined classifications but have real-life consequences," Portman said. "I hope that begins to change because I think everyone is becoming more conscious of it."
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Rush, Babyface, Shakira to get Walk of Fame stars
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced its list of the 25 famous names who'll get stars on the Walk of Fame next year, and in addition to the usual array of actors (Hugh Jackman, Cameron Diaz, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Downey Jr., Felicity Huffman and hubby William H. Macy), a token director (hooray for Tim Burton!) and one fictional character (Tinkerbell), there's a number of pop and rock and soul figures whose names will soon be trampled upon by tourists from all over the world.
Among them: veteran Canadian power-trio Rush, R&B stalwart Babyface, Colombian sexpot Shakira, saxophonist Dave Koz, Motown legends the Miracles (Smokey Robinson already has his star), John Stamos (OK, that doesn't count ... but he did play with the Beach Boys for a time) ... and the Village People.
But that list got me wondering: What other music stars have received this sidewalk honor?
There's a complete list at the Chamber of Commerce's site, including where to find each star. But I just took five minutes to put together an interesting batch:
Alabama, Chicago, Journey, KISS, Liberace, Queen, Sting, Bee Gees, Alice Cooper, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, Billy Vera, Bob Seger, Bob Marley, Bonnie Raitt, Britney Spears, the Everly Brothers, Buck Owens, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion, Chuck Berry, Clint Black, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Duran Duran, Dwight Yoakam, Ella Fitzgerald, Elton John, Etta James, Fats Domino, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Gene Vincent, George Benson, Gladys Knight, Gloria Estefan, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Fogerty, John Lee Hooker, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, KC & the Sunshine Band, Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Little Richard, Loretta Lynn, Lou Rawls, Luis Miguel, Marvin Gaye, Michael Bolton, Motley Crue, Olivia Newton-John, Ozzy Osbourne, Paula Abdul, Peter Frampton, Phil Collins, Randy Travis, Ray Charles, Reba McEntire, Ritchie Valens, Rod Stewart, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, CS&N, EW&F, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Carpenters, the Four Tops, the Monkees, the Spinners, the Steve Miller Band, the Temptations, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Tony Bennett, Tony Orlando ... and Wayne Newton.
(Notice the absence of the Rolling Stones ...)


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By U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
Today marks the official founding of the U.S. Naval Academy. 169 years ago, Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft secured 10 acres of land in Annapolis, Md.
When the founders of the academy were looking for a suitable location, it was reported that then Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft decided to move the naval school to "the healthy and secluded" location of Annapolis in order to rescue midshipmen from "the temptations and distractions that necessarily connect with a large and populous city."
Through Bancroft's efforts, the Naval Academy – then called the Naval School – was established at Fort Severn on the shores of the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland, on Oct. 10, 1845. The school boasted a class of 50 midshipmen along with seven professors, and the curriculum included classes in mathematics, navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy and French.
Five years later, the Naval School became the United States Naval Academy. A new curriculum went into effect requiring midshipmen to study at the academy for four years and to train aboard ships each summer. That format is the basis of the curriculum at the Naval Academy today.
As the U.S. Navy grew over the years, the academy expanded. The campus of 10 acres increased to 338. The original student body of 50 midshipmen grew to a brigade size of approximately 4,500. Granite buildings replaced the old wooden structures of Fort Severn.
Congress authorized the Naval Academy to begin awarding Bachelor of Science degrees in 1933. The academy later replaced a fixed curriculum taken by all midshipmen with the present core curriculum plus a variety of major fields of study….fields of study today that include Nuclear Engineering, Cyber Operations and Aerospace Engineering.
The development of the United States Naval Academy has reflected the history of the country. As the United States has changed culturally and technologically, so has the Naval Academy, while maintaining its ultimate mission to ready students morally, mentally and physically for future leadership to the Navy, Marine Corps and this nation.
The Academic mission area at the Naval Academy is as strong as ever. USNA was recently ranked as the #1 Public Liberal Arts school in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and was ranked #1 among guidance counselors for recommendation to high school students.
Of the 25 majors currently offered, 19 are in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Twenty-eight midshipmen in the class of 2016 are currently enrolled in the new cyber operations major, serving as the "plankowners" for that major, setting the course as plans are finalized for a future Center for Cyber Security Studies on campus.
The academy's Community Relations Program has won the Navy's annual Thompson-Ravitz Award for outstanding shore based community relations two years in a row, largely due to the efforts of the more than 500 midshipmen who volunteer to help the community through the Midshipman Action Group. Last year, the mids contributed more than 24,500 hours of service on both the local and national scale.
Earlier this fall, midshipmen spearheaded a bone marrow drive, collecting 2,014 donations to the C.W. Young DoD Bone Marrow Registry. They led a community clean-up effort in Annapolis' Jonas Green Park during the 9/11 National Day of Service, and they have started the effort to best last year's 60,000+ lb food donation to the Harvest for the Hungry charity.
Athletic competition serves as the foundation for the skills needed for leadership in the Fleet and the Marine Corps, and the opportunities here are unlike any available anywhere else in the country. With 33 varsity sports, the Naval Academy offers the third largest number of Division I sports teams in the country – behind Ohio State University and Stanford – for a student body of only 4,500. At the Naval Academy, every student participates in athletics.
USNA continues to excel. Navy totaled nine Patriot League scholar-athlete of the year award winners during the 2012-13 academic year. The Naval Academy has earned the Commander-in-Chief's trophy nine of the last 11 years, and has bested Army on the football field 12 straight years.
Moral, mental and physical excellence. That is the foundation of 169 years of proud legacy on the banks of the Severn River. And the future looks even brighter. The 1,191 members of the Class of 2018 entered the academy July 1, boasting the largest percentage of women (25%), the highest average SAT scores and largest high school/prep athletic letter recognition of any incoming class.
The Naval Academy continues on an upward trajectory. The future is bright. On this Founder's Day, we remember names like Franklin Buchanan, Cornelius Stribling, David Porter, William Lawrence and Charles Larson as part of a proud past. But with eyes fixed firmly on the future, the Naval Academy will continue to meet the demand signal of the fleet for officers of consequence and character.
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The conference will include presentations and panel discussions by nationally and internationally recognized climate scientists, philosophers, economists, and ethicists on how humans should respond to climate change.
It is co-sponsored by the University of Delaware's Science, Ethics and Public Policy program, the Department of Philosophy, the University of Delaware Class of 1955 Ethics Endowment, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost and the Delaware National Science Foundation EPSCoR program. Also, the conference is supported by two organizations outside of the University, the American Philosophical Association and the Delaware Humanities Forum.
Featured speakers include John Broome of Oxford University, Kristin Shrader-Frechette of the University of Notre Dame, Robert L. Nadeau of George Mason University and Frederick Nelson of the University of Delaware.
John Broome is the White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University. His books include Counting the Cost of Global Warming (1992), Ethics Out of Economics (1999) and Weighing Lives (2004). His essay "The Ethics of Climate Change: Pay Now or Pay More Later?" appeared in the June 2008 issue of Scientific American.
Kristin Shrader-Frechette is the O'Neill Family Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Philosophy, at the University of Notre Dame. Her most recent books are Environmental Justice: Creating Equality, Reclaiming Democracy (2002), and Taking Action, Saving Lives: Our Duties to Protect Environmental and Public Health (2007).
Robert L. Nadeau is a professor of English at George Mason University. His most recent book is The Environmental Endgame: Mainstream Economics, Ecological Disaster, and Human Survival (2006).
Frederick Nelson is a professor of geography at the University of Delaware. He directs UD's Permafrost Research group and is a recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as a contributing member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
"Climate change is now recognized as real and damaging to interdependent earth systems, but we still haven't determined how humanity should respond," said conference organizer Tom Powers, director of the Science, Ethics and Public Policy Program. "How much should we sacrifice to meet this challenge, or might the required changes not be 'sacrifices' at all, in view of the widely criticized American lifestyle? This conference will address questions like these at the intersection of economics, philosophy and policy science."
"Obviously, there is still scientific uncertainty about what types of lifestyle modifications might alleviate the climate change problem," said co-organizer Fred Schueler, professor of philosophy at the University of Delaware. "Even if science could answer these questions at this point, we would still face moral uncertainly concerning what kinds of lives we should live and what we owe to future populations."
On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 and is available throughout the conference.
A full program schedule and online registration are available at http://sepp.dbi.udel.edu/climate
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Custom Enclosure
Customer custom enclosures manufactured by Applied Wireless Solution for devices such as a POE Switch, Wireless Access Point, or Cell Modem.
AWS Explosion Proof Enclosures are used where hazardous materials are handled or stored. These Enclosures are designed to house, insulate and protect Wi-Fi or other Radio devices in Harsh environments


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Cherub Rubs Tee-shirt
Product Details
Made of 100% organic cotton for the softest touch on your kid's gentle skin. No chemical bleaching or dye.
Size & Fit
The tee-shirt comes in sizes (3 - 4 years) & (5 - 6 years)
About The Brand -- Cherub Rubs
Cherub Rubs is one of the few fully certified organic skin care ranges in the world, using not just natural ingredients, but ingredients that are certified organic. It provides concerned parents with one of the most natural skin care ranges in the world as an alternative to steroid-based treatments for dry skin conditions. The products are approved in Australia for use with all children under 3 years old and are recommended by health professionals in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
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Please take note that the waiting time for Backorder items is around 1-3 weeks from the date of payment, subject to stock availability. For orders outside Malaysia, there might be a shipment delay especially during peak holiday seasons. We will try our best to expedite all orders but in any cases that Backorder is cancelled, full cash/credit refund will be given. We sincerely appreciate your kind understanding and patience.


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Erler Family
Meet your hosts at the Hotel Eden
The Hotel Eden in the Zillertal Valley is a family affair. Two generations of the Erler family and their dedicated team of staff are hard at work every day to ensure that guests have a holiday to remember. Don't hesitate to ask them for tips on the best things to see and do in the region. They will be happy to help. The fact that many members of staff have been with us for a long time and many guests come back year after year is a positive sign for us that here at the Hotel Eden we are on the right track. Find out more about the Erler family by reading the short profiles below.
Alexander Erler was born not just in but for the Zillertal Valley! Your host at the Hotel Eden is a friendly face who enjoys hiking in the mountains and leads guided walks for guests several times a week. In winter Alex shows holidaymakers the best ski resorts in the valley.
Alexander's wife, Gerlinde, also loves the mountains. Her tasks at the hotel include tending to the garden and just generally making guests feel at home. She is the best person to ask if you want to know about places for days out.
The next generation at the Hotel Eden are already "old hands" when it comes to many aspects of running a four-star hotel. Patrick is head chef and takes pride in using local ingredients to create delicious dishes ideal for boosting your energy levels.
His wife Lisa runs our reception and will be happy to help you plan your time with us.
Having grown up in the Zillertal Valley, it is little wonder that Alexander and Gerlinde's daughter Stephanie is passionate about the region she is proud to call home. She can be found helping out pretty much everywhere: at reception, in the restaurant and out in the mountains – always with an open ear for our guests.


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If you have no other priorities, consider giving a little food in a package to your local food-bank.
Within our reach we have the hungry, oppressed and the needy. Some have earthquake or flood calamities. Most have economic stress and uncertainty.
If we have food, surely we can give. Then on Monday, when the food-bank opens, deliver your parcel to the food bank.
You may have many priorities. After all, it's Christmas. Weigh up your priorities and if, in a calm and peaceful moment, you can find time, share that which you have spare.
More on how to give food ...
Most community food-banks will open on Monday. Google your local food bank; Find out their hours; Deliver your food parcel to the food-bank when it is open.
Rotate food
Rotate your food storage today. Give older food that is still good to the food-bank. Better that someone use it than it wastes away. Replace your food with fresh food.
Emergency Food
Businesses that have emergency food, please give all your food to the food-bank. Replenish your emergency stock in January.
Giving Grain
If you are donating whole grain, package grain in to small 300 gram sized bags with instructions on how to use. The cooking instructions on paper can be also use as a label for your package if it is a clear plastic bag.


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The Christian life is enjoyed most when there is a proper balance. Students come to West Coast to receive an education and to be trained in a local church setting with continuous opportunities to serve the Lord.
However, college life is not only about study and ministry. Life-long memories and lasting friendships are made in college. Thus, the schedule is designed to allow time for fun and fellowship. Evening hours find the GA filled with students enjoying fellowship and recreation. The Student Life Center and outdoor volleyball court allow for more serious activity through intramural sports programs.
A student at West Coast has to work pretty hard at being bored! Activities include bowling, roller skating, trips to the mall, restaurant nights, miniature golf, and annual banquets at Christmas and Valentine's Day. These occasions create special memories with friends and faculty.
Throughout both semesters, West Coast Baptist College endeavors to provide a wide variety of activities that will encourage fellowship as well as the developing of new friendships. Some of the activities that have been yearly favorites include roller skating; bowling; minor league baseball games; Valentine's, Christmas, and Sadie Hawkins Banquets; restaurant nights; as well as a variety of other fun and interesting activities. These activities help students to create some wonderful memories of time in college together.


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Bill Gates made many exceptional decisions while he was leading Microsoft to immense success. He did, however, make a few errors.
One of those was the idea of using "Control-Alt-Delete" — initially designed to efficiently reboot a computer — as a way to log into Windows.
During a fantastic talk last week at a Harvard fundraising campaign, Gates admitted that it was a mistake to force users to use hold down "Ctrl+Alt+Del" to log into their computers.
"Why, when I want to turn on my software and computer, do I need to have three fingers on Control, Alt, Delete?" asked David Rubenstein, Harvard Campaign co-chair. "Whose idea was that?"
Gates then explained why Microsoft decided to implement the command.
"You want to have something you do with the keyboard that is signaling to a very low level of the software — actually hard-coded in the hardware — that it really is bringing in the operating system you expect, instead of just a funny piece of software that puts up a screen that looks like a log-in screen, and then it listens to your password and then it's able to do that," Gates said.
[Follow-up: The rest of the story: Control-Alt-Delete inventor didn't expect it to be widely used]
The Microsoft co-founder said that there was an option to make a single button for such a command, but the IBM keyboard designer didn't want to give Microsoft a single button. So Microsoft decided to use "Ctrl+Alt+Del" as a way to log into Windows.
"It was a mistake," Gates said, drawing a big laugh from the crowd.
David Bradley, a designer of the original IBM PC, is responsible for inventing the "Control-Alt-Delete" command to reboot a system. He famously poked fun at Gates on stage during IBM's 20th anniversary of the IBM PC.
"I may have invented it, but Bill made it famous," Bradley said.
A decade later in an interview with CNET, Bradley said he didn't really know why Microsoft decided to make his invention their log-in command.
"Why they used it for the log-in also, I don't know," he said. "I guess it made sense for them."
I recommend watching the whole Gates talk, which helped celebrate the launch of the Harvard Campaign. Rubenstein does a really good job guiding a discussion that touched on a number of interesting topics from Gates' early days at Microsoft to his work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, all the way to how he first met Melinda and how many more years he plans on working for.
His comments on "Control-Alt-Delete," start at 16:30. Watch the entire talk here.
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Human Rights in Republic of the Fiji Islands
Amnesty International Report 2010
The suspension of the Constitution, dismissal of the judiciary and imposition of emergency regulations further undermined the protection of human rights and the rule of law. The military-led government continued to violate the right to freedom of expression and intimidate journalists and members of the public. The Fiji Human Rights Commission lacked independence and was made ineffective through a government decree. Violence against women was prevalent, with perpetrators enjoying impunity as a matter of policy.
On 10 April, President Ratu Iloilo abrogated the Constitution, sacked the judiciary and declared a state of emergency using the Public Emergency Regulations (PER). These moves came a day after the Court of Appeal ruled that the military coup d'etat of December 2006, and the subsequent actions of coup leader Commodore Bainimarama and President Ratu Iloilo, were illegal. Since April, media freedom was severely curtailed; the executive interfered with the independence of the judiciary and lawyers; and scores of human rights defenders, critics of the government and journalists were arrested and briefly detained, threatened or otherwise intimidated.
Legal, constitutional or institutional developments
The Revocation of Judicial Appointments Decree, introduced in April, dissolved all judicial appointments made under the Fiji Constitution. High Court judges were appointed to the judiciary six weeks later. Some judges who were dismissed in April accepted their re-appointments while others did not.
Two decrees in April and May barred the courts and the Human Rights Commission respectively from addressing issues concerning the abrogation of the Constitution and other acts of the government. The May decree also limited the Commission's powers to human rights education. In May, the Legal Practitioners' Decree removed the power to issue practising certificates to lawyers from the Fiji Law Society (FLS) and granted it to the government-appointed High Court Registrar. The Decree also excised the FLS from the Judicial Services Commission which is empowered to appoint high court judges.
Freedom of expression
In May, the High Court Registrar headed a raid on the office of the FLS, and removed files from the premises without a warrant. Chief Magistrate Ajmal Khan and Magistrate Maika Nakora, both appointed in May, were sacked in July and August respectively without any official explanation.
The PER gave the Permanent Secretary for Information powers to revoke the licence of any media outlet that prints, publishes or broadcasts anything that portrays the government in a negative light. This led to extensive media censorship. Since April, the government used the PER to intimidate critics and human rights defenders, and arrest or detain without charge at least 20 journalists.
Freedom of religion
In April, several journalists were detained by the police under the PER, including one who was questioned for providing TV footage to an Australian journalist. Journalists were warned to practise "journalism of hope", meaning they should refrain from any negative reporting about the government, or face tough penalties from the authorities. In May, two journalists were detained and questioned for publishing a report about the release of several soldiers and a police officer, all of whom had been convicted of manslaughter for the death of a young man in June 2007. The government later admitted that the story was true. In November, the military detained Fiji-born Australian academic Brij Lal over an interview he gave with the overseas media. The military threatened to kill him if he did not leave the country immediately. He left the next day.
In July, the government banned the Methodist Church from holding its annual church conference. Senior members of the church and a high chief were briefly detained and questioned by police, then questioned further by army officers. They were charged with offences under the PER for making arrangements for the conference to go ahead. Other churches and religious organizations were allowed to hold their annual conferences.
Police commissioner Esala Teleni introduced a "Christian crusade", a Christian outreach programme for police officers designed to curb crime. It involved police officers imparting the ethos of Christianity to members of the public through church services in town centres. This "crusade" was mandatory for all police officers regardless of their religion. Police officers who did not attend because they were of a different religious affiliation were sacked.
Violence against women and girls
Violence against women remained high with police failing to address the issue effectively. Police refrained from arresting or filing charges against suspects. Instead they forced survivors to reconcile with their violent partners as part of the police's "Christian crusade". From June to October, there were many reported cases of young girls and women being raped.
Amnesty International visits
An Amnesty International delegate visited in April.
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text: Press releases National disability charity responds to Comprehensive Spending Review Statement: Disability and EmploymentGovernment must engage with specialist providers to support disabled people into workThe announcement of a new Health & Work programme to support disabled people and other long term unemployed people back to work is a welcome step forward, as is the expansion of Access to Work; a benefit which has helped many thousands of disabled people enter – and remain in – the workplace.We now call on the Government to engage with specialist disability employment providers in the design of this new programme, ensuring that the knowledge and experience gained from delivering Work Choice is not lost.It is important that the Government ensures that the whole system works to enable disabled people to return to work. Specialist Disability Equality Advisers (DEAs) have all but disappeared from job centres, often replaced by an electronic portal which itself represents a huge barrier for many disabled people. It is therefore vital that the Government in its current review of specialist employment programmes commits real and proper funding and resources to maintain and expand these programmes that are proven to help the most vulnerable move towards – and into – work.We welcome the scrapping of proposals to remove tax credits as good news for our society and vital news for a huge number of families and individuals, including the vast social care workforce. However, we remain incredibly concerned about the plans to forge ahead with other welfare reforms, including the move to "align" new ESA claimants with JSA benefits and "conditionality"."Specifically, we are concerned that those in the ESA Work Related Activity Group (ESA WRAG) will lose £30 a week in their benefits under these proposals. This group has been assessed by government as fit to work in the future but NOT fit to work currently and so it is extremely difficult to see how making this vulnerable group even poorer can possibly improve their fitness – or wellness – to work. "Similarly, whilst the announcement of a new apprenticeships programme is welcome, such a programme must be set up in a way that includes disabled people from the outset. Only then will the Government meet its manifesto commitment to close the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people."Tim Cooper, Chief Executive, United Response


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Fresh off its first Maryland State American Legion state title in 21 years, the Severna Park Post 175 baseball team headed south Tuesday in preparation for the Mid-Atlantic Region 2 tournament to be held at Fireman's Field in Purcellville, Virginia.
Post 175, which blanked Cecil County American Legion, 5-0, in the state final Saturday in Salisbury, will face host Leesburg (Va.) Post 34 Wednesday at 6 p.m. The rest of the double-elimination field consists of Broad Street Park (N.J.) Post 313, Rockland (N.Y.) Post 130, Souderton (Pa.) Post 234, Spring City (Pa.) Post 602, Vienna (Va.) Post 180 and Wilmington (Del.) Post 1.
"The kids are pretty confident, but the problem is we might be losing some kids with high school sports starting this weekend," said Post 175 manager Bob Hallet, whose squad has compiled a 22-5 mark this summer. "We might be missing four or five kids, but we have a good nucleus, a strong nucleus. Of course, the kids are confident. We're going to play some pretty good teams, but we're pretty good, too."
Leading the way for the Spartans will be offensive stalwarts Jake Hallet, Cam Clark, Luke Guy and Scott Huntley, who was named the state tournament's Most Valuable Player. Clark earned most outstanding hitter honors in Salisbury. Those four have consistently hit over the .400 mark for the season, said manager Hallet, whose squad will be guided on the mound by ace Clark, John Iaquinta and closer Jack Triolo and behind the plate by Ryan Key.
"We're good in the spots you have to be good," Hallet said. "Defensively, we're pretty good. It comes down to pitching. Key is my catcher and catcher is the most important position. He calls the pitches and guns everyone out. Catchers have a special place in my heart."
The Spartans last won a state crown in 1997, besting Damascus Post 171, 9-1, in the final. That squad was led by future MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira, who was named the best offensive player of the tournament as hit batted .632 with 11 runs batted in, including going 4-for-4 in the final. Teixeira went on to hit 409 home runs and knock in 1,298 runs during a 14-year career.
The Mid-Atlantic regional will run through Sunday and can be followed at americanlegion.sportngin.com/2018region2.


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I´ve translated the benchmark code to the fx-3650pII language, and the benchmark is completed in 73 seconds. This calculator is uncapable of execute nested loops, so I´ve programmed 1 loop, and 1 label + 1 conditional + 1 increment + 1 goto to create the other loop.
This calculator is very rare in Europe, but I´m in love with it.
The code is:
ClrMemory:Lbl 1:1.0000001->A:A->B:For 1->X To 27:AxA->A:B^(2.01)->B:Next:D+1->D:If D<=10:Then Goto 1:IfEnd:A(output triangle)B(output triangle):
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"OHWOW is a collaboration of people from the art/music/fashion/design/publishing worlds that seeks to offer these creative types the opportunity to expand their practices into different media and modes of production. Instead of trying to fashion artists into designers, co-founders Al Moran and Aaron Bondaroff began with the premise that artists are not inherently media-specific but simply work with what is available and what best suits the idea. OHWOW seeks to match this fluidity of artistic practice by refusing to be tied down to a single institutional function. It acts as a hub for creative production wherein artists propose ideas and are linked instantly to a community of others with the necessary experience, skills, and resources to realize the project." (from the OHWOW website)
Of interest to me in Miami this week are 2 of 4 OHWOW events:
STAGES, Lance Armstrong and Nike collaborate on an art exhibition to benefit for LIVESTRONG. This is a traveling project, making its third stop in Miami for Art Basel after showing in Paris and New York. The project grows as it travels, with artists donating new works to support the cause. This painting by the Clayton Brothers is a new addition.
(Always Alive Clayton Brothers, via Stages 09)
December 3 - 6, 2009
888 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
IT AIN'T FAIR 2009: an international group show comprised of over 30 artists that OHWOW feels are creating the most relevant work today including Rita Ackermann, Tim Barber, Lizzy Bougatsos, Scott Campbell, Julia Chiang, Barb Choit, Peter Chung, Brian Degraw, Ry Fyan, Cyprien Gaillard, Michael Genovese, Todd James, KAWS, Zak Kitnick, Terence Koh, Harmony Korine, Andrew Kuo, Nate Lowman, Adam Marnie, Megan Marrin, Santiago Mostyn, Neck Face, José Parlá, Erik Parker, Brad Phillips, Kenny Scharf, Aurel Schmidt, David Benjamin Sherry, Agathe Snow, Spencer Sweeney, Eric White, Bobbi Woods and Aaron Young.
December 2 - 6, 2009
3100 NW 7 Avenue
Check the OHWOW website for other upcoming events


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My name is Caressa Milgrove, and I am running for the Vancouver School Board, Position 1.
For the last several years, I have dedicated myself to speaking for what our kids need. Through countless conversations, I have listened to parents, teachers, policy makers, and community stakeholders about the issues they consider paramount in our school system. I have passionately committed myself to advocating not only for my own kids, but for school children throughout the state through my work towards lengthening school lunch times. I believe that the health and wellbeing of the Whole Child should be the first and foremost priority of the district in every decision that it makes.
As a Mom of two children in the district, I am deeply invested in the future of Vancouver Public Schools. I believe that my devotion to service and equity, my fresh perspective, and experience navigating the various levels of government will be assets to the Vancouver School Board. To better support what our kids and families need, I would be honored to serve as a voice representing our community.


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Lin Yingchun Guo Lingling Huang Sheng Cai Jun
(the Tarim River in Xinjiang seed industry Limited by Share Ltd, Xinjiang in 843300)
New rice No. 21 (the original code 97-21-7) is Xinjiang Tarim River seed industry share limited company by artificial hybridization method, after years of breeding. February 2008 was approved by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region crop variety Approval Committee and named.
1 breeding process
Selection of A rice No. 4 as female parent and 10-20 as male parent strains, the artificial hybridization in 1997, when planted in Hainan Island F1. The year 1998 planting F2, selected 41 superior plants planted in 1999, F3, select the superior individual an outstanding performance, codenamed 97-21. 2000 -2001 years of planting F4-F5, observe the agronomic stability, seedling growth, compact plant, heading uniformity, mature, comprehensive performance good shape. In 2004 F8, to yield comparison test. 2005 -2006 years in Rice Regional Test of autonomous ordinary group. 2007 to participate in the autonomous region of ordinary rice production demonstration test group.
The yield of 2
Comparative experiment, 2004 in Alar fine numerous field in strain comparison test, average per unit area yield 770kg/667 square meters (a 1 mu, the same below), Akita Komachi yield 7.54% compared with that of the control, ranked second in the yield among the experimental group.
Regional test: 2005-2006 in the autonomous region of rice group of ordinary regional test, two years test average per unit area yield 771.29kg/667 square meters, Akita Komachi yields 6.58% than that of the control.
Demonstration experiment: 2007 autonomous region rice group of ordinary production demonstration test, average per unit area yield 736.67kg/667 square meters, Akita Komachi yield 8.47% than that of the control, production ranks second in the the experimental group.
3 characteristic property
The varieties of late maturing japonica rice. The whole growth period of about 150D, height 75-80cm, compact plant. Seedling growth, stem thick, hard, lift sword erect leaf, growing steadily, uniform, cold resistance, lodging resistance, disease resistance and strong adaptability. Panicle type curve a half loose state, ear length 18-19cm, total grain number per panicle 113-124 grain, seed rate at about 90%, grain long elliptical shape, retaining Ying yellow, with sparse short awn, about 24g of 1000 grain weight. The Ministry of agriculture, rice and rice products quality supervision, inspection and Testing Center (Hangzhou) rice quality analysis, the results are as follows: 82.0% rate of brown rice, milled rice rate was 74.3%, head milled rice rate of 67.5% and 5.3mm grain length, length and width ratio of 2.0, chalky rice rate of 12%, chalkiness 1.6%, transparency level 2, alkali digestion value 7.0, straight chain starch content 18.4%, gel consistency 72mm, protein content of 6.8%.
4 high yield Cultivation Techniques
4.1 suitable area
Southern Xinjiang, northern Changji, Yili Prefecture of Xinjiang production and Construction Corps on farms and plain rice, effective accumulated temperature is equal to or more than 10 DEG C in more than 3200 DEG C area planted, can normal mature.
4.2 timely sowing
Akesu area and Nongyishi plain rice cultivation and sowing date in late April to early May. Transplanting cultivation in early April the film seedling, 5 month transplanting, seedling age master in 30d as well, Aksu area to the south of sowing date can be appropriate to defer, to the North should be properly in advance.
4.3 reasonable density
According to the varieties of compact plant type, plant height, stalk hard, lodging resistance, disease resistance, suitable for planting and cultivation. Direct seeding plots sown 10-12kg/667 square meters, require uniform sowing, basic seedlings for 20-25 million plants per 667 square meters, effective spike is 40 to 45 million per 667 square meters; in sowing and seedling amount per square meters of basic seedlings for 10-12 thousand plants per 667 square meters, the effective panicle for 40 to 45 million per 667 square meters.
4.4 scientific fertilization
Requirements shizujifei, heavy miaofei, skillfully used the principle of panicle fertilizer. The amount of fertilizer in the organic manure, fertilizer amount is 40-50kg/667 square meters. Note that the proportion of nitrogen and phosphorus, with 3:1 as well, at the same time at seedling stage applying zinc fertilizer 2-3kg/667 square meters, the effect is better.
4.5 field management
According to the physiological characteristics of rice water, seedlings to shallow water, before jointing 7-10 appropriate drying field and later take dry wet alternate irrigation. During the whole growth period, should take effective measures to prevent weed and pest harm to ensure that the rice normal growth and development.
4.6 harvest time
Mature rice in time after harvest, which not only can reduce the field loss, but also can improve the quality of rice.


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Cupcakes are all the rage these days, and you can make them even more party-worthy when you add an adorable topper. There are a bunch out there for free download, so you can find just about anything you'd like. Click the image below to find a download for these adorable ones.
I love these toppers because they are versatile - you can also use them to make cards!


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Regardless of the type of pain you're experiencing, you might be able to benefit from a Cincinnati, OH, chiropractor. At Cincinnati Chiropractic Center, our goal is to educate our patients about our treatment options and present you with the treatment that best suits your needs. We don't want you to have to suffer from pain any longer than necessary, so we do our best to provide you with flexible appointment availability so that you can come in for treatment quickly.
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Our patients are our number one priority, and we make sure to understand your medical history before starting treatment. We provide therapy in a modern facility and aim to respond to your concerns quickly. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and we'll do our best to allay your concerns.
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text: Of late, eCommerce entrepreneurs have been displaying a healthy obsession with multi vendor eCommerce marketplace platforms. With the advent of GenStore, a white-labeled marketplace platform known for its fantastic Node.js framework, starting an online business has become a ritual of sorts. The fact that GenStore leverages the same technology which top giants such as Google, Facebook and IBM are idolizing, GenStore is considered the wizard of multi vendor shopping carts. Sellers often have turbulent experiences while creating an online store with any marketplace. However, creating an online store on GenStore is easy. Here is a brief note on the same:Report Story


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The following are actual EVPs we have captured during our investigation. In order to post these, we have either the permission from the client to do so , or we captured them during a sanctioned public event.
The EVPs may be presented in three ways, as an:
'Extract' – where the recording has been extracted from the original recording, to let you hear what is going on at the time. It is not enhanced in any way.
'Cropped' – taken from the Extract to bring you right to what we are hearing. It too is unenhanced.
'Filtered and/or Amplified' – background noise removed or quietened and/or volume raised to make listening easier.
All recordings remain the property of Wellington County Paranormal Investigators and cannot be reproduced or distributed without written permission from Wellington County Paranormal Investigators.
We suggest that you wear headphones, set
at a safe volume, to enhance your listening
Private Residence – Cayuga, Ontario
In the first clip, you will hear the tail end of a conversation Joe is having with a new investigator, explaining that he asked during an evp session, if the "spirit" knew he was dead, in order to solicit a response. It sounds that this respectful form of provocation may have worked. The voice you hear may be mimicking Joe, but it is neither the client or an investigator. This was captured immediately outside the bedroom, a couple of minutes after they had conducted the evp session in there.


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Sugar-free Sweet Treat
If you're anything like me, staying on the health train over the weekend is especially tricky. With so much to do and eat, it's hard to find a balance between treating yourself and staying healthy. Fortunately, we understand that the struggle is real which is why we've got this great recipe perfect for satisfying that nagging weekend sweet tooth.
Inspired by one of my all time favourite treats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, these protein packed peanut cups are scrumptious, sugar free and about one million times tastier than the original.
Image credit @kryz_weightloss_and_gains
You'll need:
- 4 tbsp melted coconut oil
- ½ cup of sugar free peanut butter – the smooth option works so well in this recipe
- ¼ cup raw cocoa powder
- A dribble of honey to taste
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ scoop of your choice in protein powder. You can buy a range of good quality protein powder at FITstrong gym.
Let the games begin…
Stir everything together in a mixing bowl and pour the mix into a cupcake trail or silicone liners. Pop them into the freezer for about 15 minutes or until frozen. And then lastly, dig in!
Looks amazing!


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Natal Canoe Club hosted their Annual Prize-giving this week, with some of South Africa's leading paddling luminaries being named among the winners, including Andy Birkett as Paddler of the Year, and Abby Solms and Bridgitte Hartley as the joint-winners of the Lady Paddler of the Year.
Birkett extended his outstanding record in the FNB Dusi to six victories after teaming up with Lance Kime to take the win in February, while his 2015 results included claiming the South African canoe marathon K1 title for a first time as he edged out multiple world champion Hank McGregor at Camps Drift.
Birkett also received the John Oliver Dusi Dice Award for his outstanding results and commitment to the Thursday dices that are so important, not only to the performance of NCC's paddlers, but to NCC's fantastic success as a sociable, welcoming club to all.
For Solms, the past year was about claiming the one major river title she had not yet added to her impressive racing CV – the FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon.
Joining forces with canoe marathon world champ and regular visitor to NCC, Anna Kožíšková, she made no mistake in securing that first win, have previously finished as runner-up on six occasions.
Solms and Kožíšková dominated from start to finish and crossed the line at Blue Lagoon in Durban over 33 minutes ahead of the runners-up, Tamika Haw and Alex Adie.
Hartley, meanwhile, confirmed her status as the best sprinter on the African continent by ruling the roost at the African Sprint Canoe Championships, which took place at Shongweni, claiming the K1 200m, 500m, and 5 000m titles.
The Junior Woman Paddler of the Year Award went to Donna Hutton, who proved herself the best junior sprinter in South Africa with a superb season.
She also contested three senior K2 events at the African Championships with Hartley, coming away with wins in the 200m and 500m, and a silver medal in the 1 000m.
The Kevin Culverwell Trophy, for the Junior Paddler of the Year, was shared by Maritzburg College's Kelly Tarr and Siyabonga Hlophe, whose performances have earned him a prestigious place on the Macsteel Maestros programme, along with fellow NCC paddler, Fikile Sibisi.
Louis Hattingh demonstrated his all-round ability by excelling in sprinting on the World Cup circuit and in the African Championships. Then, when he turned his focus to marathon racing, he and Andy Birkett booked their place in the South African team to take part in the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Brandenberg, Germany, by winning the K2 title at the SA Champs. He was presented with the LD Champion prize for the most points at the prize-giving.
Letho Luthuli, who placed fourth in the Dusi with Mongezi Thusi and 52nd overall, was presented with the Development Trophy.
The Gudgie Dixon Award for the Most Improved Junior went to the Croudace sisters, Jessica and Katie, who have come on in leaps and bounds, and who have truly put Pietermaritzburg Girls High paddling on the map.
Melissa van Rooyen was a worthy winner of Spearman Trophy for the Most Improved Lady Paddler after coming away from the South African Canoe Marathon Championships as a national title winner of both the K1 and K2 titles in the sub-vet category.
Ian Oliver put in a great effort in training for the Dusi and was duly rewarded when he and Kevin Musgrave were the first sub-vets to finish in 50th place overall. He won the SA Naval Association's Most Improved Paddler Award.
Mike Eglington, who has been a star, always willing to help out, received the GV Price Chairman's Award and the Patch and Di Starr Sportsman Award for Fellowship went to barman Sherwin "Shrek".


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Atomos Ninja 2 Review
I've just posted a full review of the Atomos Ninja 2 which I've been using with the Canon C100.
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I've just posted a full review of the Atomos Ninja 2 which I've been using with the Canon C100.
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Having just received a Canon C100 I thought I'd post my first impressions. At this stage I haven't started shooting with the camera so this is going to focus on the build and operation of the camera for now but I will be posting more about the results and workflow as time goes on. As a Canon C300 shooter a lot of this post will be comparisons to that camera but should prove useful none the less. I have to apologise for the low quality images below, I was far too excited to go and grab a proper camera so snapped away with the iPhone!
Taking the C100 out of the box it felt just like C300 only in a more compact form, in fact in some ways it actually feels a little more rugged! That's probably due to the fact that it has less bits and pieces on it but none the less this feels like a well built camera. The handle with the microphones and XLR inputs built in feels really nice, I'm never a big fan of the clear plastic covers over the audio controls as I invariably break them but other than that the handle feels tough and is very sturdy. Having just the single connector lead that attaches on the side rather than the back like the C300's leads also lends to making the camera feel a bit less vulnerable.
I've been using Bluestar Eye Cushions on my cameras and viewfinders for a few years now, they are one of those little luxuries that once you've tried you just can't live without. Using a camera without an eye cushion now feels like wearing shoes without socks!
Bluestar make a wide range of sizes for various viewfinders, they come in three materials, natural chamois, Microfibre & Fleece. The micro-fibre option comes in eight colours which is very handy if you need to quickly identify cameras. The fleece eye cushions come in four colours and are the most gentle on the skin, great if you like to snuggle in to your camera!
I recently posted about choosing a new storage solution for my Mac Pro where I decided to invest in an SAS based RAID system from www.rentaraid.co.uk. Now that the kit has been installed I thought I'd post a quick update about the installation procedure, an issue I ran into and the results so far.
Firstly, here's a rundown of the kit I ordered and how it's all setup. The PCIe card is the Areca AC-1882x 8 port SAS/SATA Raid adapter. This card features two external SAS connectors, each capable of controlling up to four SATA hard drives, hence the (8 port) description. Fitting the card into the Mac Pro is a relatively simple process, at least it is if you're used to fiddling around with PCI cards. If you've grown up on iMacs then you might find this a little daunting but as long as your careful then fitting PCI cards is fairly straightforward.
Stand alone EVF's (Electronic View Finders) have become quite popular recently mainly because they solve a few of the niggles associated with shooting video on a DSLR. It's very limiting trying to shoot handheld using the built in LCD on a DSLR, even if your'e using a viewfinder attachment like the Z-Finder or LCDF because you're stuck behind the camera making it impractical to get anything where you would like to detach your head from the camera.
The SmallHD DP4 and Zacuto EVF have both become the most popular choices so I put them to the test to see how they compare.


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Rome is the capital of Italy and one of the world's greatest historic cities.
For hundreds of years, Rome was the supreme power of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Rome lies on the banks of the Tiber river in central Italy.
Ancient Rome was built on seven hills. Today the Eternal City encompasses about 20.
The Coliseum, a huge half-ruined amphitheatre, is one of the chief landmarks.
The Vatican City, in the centre of Rome is home to St. Peter's Church, the world's largest Christian church and impressive example of Renaissance architecture.
The Trevi Fountain, completed in 1762, is very popular with tourists as it is said that visitors who throw coins into the fountain will someday return to the Eternal City. It also features in a famous scene from Italian director, Federico Fellini's film La dolce vita.
Throughout Rome there are many beautiful squares, connected by busy streets. The heart of Rome and its commercial centre is around the Piazza Colonna.
People-watching is a popular occupation here as Romans and visitors alike sit in outdoor cafes or stroll through some of the open-air markets.
Pasta. It is said that pasta was first brought to Italy by the ancient Greeks. The first form was called makaria, which is probably what we know as macaroni.
There are an estimated 400 known shapes in existence and a Spaghetti Historical Museum in Pontedassio shows the history of the food.
This all aside, however, pasta is not the staple diet of the Italians as its popularity portrayed. As in many other European countries each region has its own culinary specialty. The sausages of Bologna, the prosciutto (salted ham) of Parma and the minestrone of Milan are just few examples.
Most Italians would not order pasta when they go out to eat but take advantage of some of the finest fruits, vegetables or seafood in Europe has to offer, within their own country.
Shoes. Italian have a reputation for being stylish and well-dressed.
Indeed they spend more on clothes and shoes than any other 27members of the EU. In fact it amounts to 10% of their total expenditure . It is no surprise then perhaps, that these industries are so important to their economy. Italy is Europe's largest producer of shoes, and the world's second largest (behind China). Coupled to this, is the industry's reputation for quality and design. Shoes from Italy have a cachet that cannot be matched by any other country. Perhaps this is in part a reflection on how the Italian shoe industry operates. Traditionally, most firms are small and family run. Until recently, the Gucci firm was a perfect example of this. Their company was set up by Maurizio Gucci in Florence at the turn of the century, and it has grown and diversified ever since. Its famous loafers were worn by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Grace Kelly in the 1960s, and in 1980s the firm reiterated its old philosophy of craftsmanship and quality to a new generation, and is enjoying continued success today.
Art. Italy was the birthplace of some of the greatest names in art and sculptures.
Italian artists played important roles in early Christian art and in the style of the Middle Ages.
Giotto, an artist of the early Renaissance, was part of a revolutionary movement in painting which began showing the human body as three dimensional and did not limit the subject matter to merely religious themes. Renaissance painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Botticelli also made their works more realistic and introduced changes in the use of colour. Many of Michelangelo's greatest paintings decorate the ceiling and the front wall of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. He is widely regarded as the most eminent artist of the Renaissance. Among the best-known modern Italian artists are the painters Giorgio de Chirico and Amedeo Modigliani, the sculptors Giacomo Manzù and Marino Marini and the architect Gino Coppedè.
Every year, countless visitors come to Italy to see some of the priceless art collections and magnificent architecture, Rome and Florence being the two most popular destinations.
Pavarotti has become one of the most famous international opera stars this century. He has also helped to revive its popularity.
Born in Modena, Italy in 1935, Luciano Pavarotti made his professional debut in Reggio Emilia in 1961.
He was widely admired for the warmth and flexibility if his voice, the security of his high notes and the intensity of emotions in his singing. Pavarotti has concentrated almost entirely on Italian operas and songs and his most popular song is a version of Nessum Dorma.
One of the best-selling classical music albums of all time is a recording of the 1994 concert in Los Angeles given by Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo "The Three Tenors".
Ciao from Rome!
Nancy Aiello
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Do you ever look at your cupboards and freezer and wonder how long you could survive by just eating what you have in the house? Could I last for three weeks? Three months? I don't know. And what would be the very last thing I ate? The package of frozen okra? The box of baking soda?
Why do I have to start all my letters with "Dear ____?" I'm having a major consumer battle with this one guy, and I'm supposed to write "Dear David," the same way I write my wife a love letter? We need another word to begin letters.
You know what you never hear anything about? The Canadian Intelligence Agency. They must be doing a very good job. Very sneaky.
Has the world lost the recipe for a good candle? It used to be, you lit a candle and it burned down to nothingness. Now they just melt and drip. They overflow their side like a volcano and spill molten wax all over your table and carpet.
How can people eat liver? Isn't that the organ that filters toxins? I like Brita water, but I'm not going to cut open the filter when I'm done and eat its innards.
Why is my account number with the utility company so long? They make me write it on every check. Does it have to have thirty-five digits?
Don't you love it when you buy a bunch of things at the store and it comes to a nice round number? Like when a basket full of groceries comes to one hundred dollars even.
Why does wedding etiquette allow guests an entire year to give presents? If you wait a year to give me a wedding present, don't bother.
Why do people stick with a name they hate? Don't be T. Mitchell "Mitch" Jones. Just be Mitch Jones. If you hate your first name, stop putting it out there.
People, do you know how stupid you sound when you say "boaf" instead of "both?" Or "dinint" instead of "didn't?" Or "ekspecially" for "especially?" Or "aksilly" for "actually?" I don't think you do.
Don't you hate it when you call a company to make a change, and you have your receipt number, your reservation number, your group number, and your name, of course. But they can't look you up by any of that. They need your "trillfong number." But they never gave you your trillfong number. "Sorry all our records are indexed by trillfong number."
Why do people buy cars with the talking GPS? A female voice that says, "Turn right here… Now go left." It's not for me. If I wanted to hear a woman say "A little to the left, now to your right," I'd go home and have sex with my wife.
Why did it take the Postal Service until 1990 to invent no-lick stamps? Was sticker technology really that too advanced for them until then?
Do you get nervous driving behind cars and trucks with stuff strapped to the roof? I always picture this junk flying at me at 70 miles per hour. I don't want to trust that Jorge tied the bungee straps tight enough on those javelins he's carrying on top of his battered old pickup.
This piece originally appeared in Funny Times.


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On Thursday 24 August Auckland Council Hearing Commissioners heard the application to demolish the Category B St James Sunday School Hall at 31 Esplanade Rd Mt Eden.
The applicants View West want consent to demolish the 1885 Gothic early concrete building to facilitate the conversion of the adjacent St James Church into apartments, for which they already have resource consent.
Council heritage and planning staff have recommended the application be declined and say that the applicants have not comprehensively considered possibilities for the buildings reuse.
Civic Trust and Heritage NZ both presented strong cases to support the council's stance. For the Civic Trust, Allan Matson and Helen Geary presented examples of similar age concrete buildings effectively reused. Graeme Burgess, heritage architect and engineer Peter Liu appeared for Civic Trust as expert witnesses on the building's significance and possible conservation methods.
Commissioners Richard Knott and Alan Watson will present their decision in 3 weeks.
The Civic Trust submission is available on the submissions page of the website.


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Rick Ross drops Hold Me Back his latest video directed by TAJ. Don't expect to this video played on BET & MTV because both channels have banned the video from being aired. Rick Ross album God Forgives I Dont hits stores this Tuesday. Check the video after the jump
Video: Rick Ross – Hold Me Back
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This selection came from AllStar Donuts, a no frills donut shop (and uh, cafe with burgers and Asian inspired rice plates ...). I haven't visited myself, but given the location at 9th & Mission, I imagine it isn't the sort of place you really want to spend much time. That said, they had good donuts.
Our co-worker brought a selection of raised, glazed donuts: chocolate glaze, maple glaze, and honey glaze. Since the others were all chocoholics, I let them go for those, but I'll admit, the chocolate glaze looked pretty great. I only got to try one donut, so, I can't comment on much else, but my donut was quite good, and if anyone showed up with All Star Donuts again, I'd gladly accept them.
|Maple Glazed Raised Donut. $1.
This was a shockingly good basic raised donut. It was huge, no skimpy donuts here. Fluffy, light as air. It didn't taste greasy or heavy. Fantastic raised donut.
The maple glaze was generous but not overwhelming. Sweet, with a nice maple flavor.
I usually go for more decadent creations like fritters or jelly donuts, but, this was an excellent raised donut.


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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, chief of Syria's Al-Nusra Front, said his group does not "want to monopolise rule over Idlib city," which was recently taken over by an Islamist coalition.
He also stressed the importance of "quickly establishing a religious court to judge over people and to end disputes," in a speech published by Al-Nusra's official Manara station on YouTube and Twitter.
Jolani's message came four days after Al-Nusra and other Islamist groups seized Idlib from regime forces.
It was unclear whether the city would be ruled by religious courts or if the various factions would fight among themselves for control of it.
Jolani called on the Islamist groups to set aside differences and join forces "for the victory of Islam and Muslims."
"Maintaining control over the city is harder than taking it over... Because our enemies and critics are betting on our disputes, our poor behaviour and our failure," he said.
Idlib is the second city to fall entirely into rebel hands after the northern city of Raqa, which is now ruled by Al-Nusra's jihadist rival, the Islamic State group.
Al-Nusra and its allies already control a large portion of Idlib province after a November offensive in which they ousted several Western-backed opposition groups.
In July, Jolani announced that Al-Nusra sought the establishment of an "emirate" in Syria that would rival IS's "caliphate." Analysts said Idlib city could be the emirate's capital.
In his message, Jolani promised Idlib's residents that they would be treated well, and called for the creation of a "supervisory council" from various factions "to answer the needs of the people."
He said the authority of "jihadists and (local rulers) emirs does not come from scaring the people, but in protecting them, defeating their oppressor and defending the weak."
The Al-Nusra chief also lambasted those seeking Western support, saying it was impossible to achieve victory in Syria with the help of "criminal killers or Western agents who stab us in the back to satisfy the Americans."
"This victory has proven to everyone that trying to achieve victory through the West or regional countries is a mirage," he said.
Nusra has emerged as the most powerful jihadist group in northwest Syria after it rose to prominence in 2012.
More than 215,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began, and half the country's population has been displaced.
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Thursday, 19 March 2009
HML (Homeloan Management Limited), one of the market leaders in financial outsourcing, has signed a long-term contract with marketing and customer communications specialist Adare.
Adare will provide HML with all transactional mail and critical customer communications including mortgage statements, notification letters and rate change information. The whole process including lasering, enclosing and distribution will be managed from within Adare's strategic communications centre.
The contract marks the first time HML has outsourced the production of its customer communications and it was Adare's experience, level of investment in technology and assurance of 100 per cent integrity that were key factors behind HML's decision.
Robert Whiteside, chief executive officer at Adare comments: "This contract win with HML highlights how in the current climate, some companies are recognising that even critical areas which have tended to be kept close in house can benefit from an outsourced solution.
"Of course, for such critical communications, where there is a high emphasis on security and accuracy, the client needs the assurance that the chosen supplier is going to place as much importance on the work undertaken as they themselves do.
"Our long-term partnerships with a number of large financial organisations for such solutions ensured HML had that assurance and are now able to focus on the benefits that outsourcing can bring."
Andrew Jones, HML Business Services director commented: "We had to give our staff and our clients the absolute guarantee that outsourcing to Adare was a viable and secure option. When we weighed up all the options available to us, we felt confident that the whole process could be transferred with no disruption to the level of service we provide.
"Adare has also provided us with a future proof solution that gives us greater scope to accommodate our own growth plans."
Whiteside added: "The contract win signals a great opportunity for Adare to be working with one of the key players in the mortgage market and we look forward to developing the relationship and extending the services we can offer them over the coming years."
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- Adare provides data driven, multi-media Marketing and Customer Communications to leading European and global brands and operates in a range of industry sectors including financial services, public sector and retail.
- Current clients include HMRC, HBOS, Calor Gas, NFU Mutual and IBM. Adare employs 800 people in 20 locations across the UK and Europe and has an annual turnover of around £125 million.
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- 'Best Use of B2B Internet Technology' - European Retail Solutions Awards
- '2008 Print Management Award' - Quality in Print Awards
- 'Best Inclusive Design' - DBA 2008 Design Awards
- For more information, visit www.adare.com
- HML is one of the market leaders in financial outsourcing. Handling assets of around £50 billion for over 30 clients, HML is based in Skipton, North Yorkshire and employs around 2,000 people in Skipton, Padiham, Glasgow and Londonderry. It was formed in 1988.
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A graduate of Georgetown University, Watson earned a Masters degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Afro-American Studies from University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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I never do much to eyebrows, my genetics blessed me with great ones. I do still understand the need for eyebrow maintenance. Great eyebrows really do enhance the face, kind of like how great curtains bring life to a room. Okay, maybe not, but eyebrow maintenance is important, and some seem to take is very seriously.
2015 has definitely been the year of the overdone eyebrow and I certainly have been turned off by the many techniques and weird arches. The pursuit is a fuller eyebrow with an arch, because clearly thin eyebrows are out. A new alternative, Henna for eyebrows!
Yes, it's not just for your hair growing from your scalp anymore. For those of you that may have sparse eyebrows, Henna tinting is a process that allows you to go without having to fill them in with brow pencils and shadows for weeks!
The process is relatively similar to a henna tattoo application. Your brow tech will clean and shape your eyebrows as usual or you can come with your eyebrows previously arched. Then your henna color is assessed. Henna comes in various shades and based on your hair color, your tech will choose a shade that looks most natural for you. (You don't want hair that is too dark! You risk the chance of appearing too dramatic almost as if you drew on brows with black ink)
The brow tech will then apply vaseline or another oil-based product to keep the Henna from staining your skin. Now the fun part- the henna application. The henna is applied to your brows in your desired shape.
Here's a video that shows the whole process
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Seriously if you don't have one, try one out, it's unbelievable how much an SSD changes your computer. In my case I picked up a Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD for my aging DV7 series laptop to replace it's stock 7,200RPM 500GB hard drive (which wasn't exactly the slowest drive around) and I went from around a 1-2 minute startup time to being in Windows ready to load any program in about 30 seconds. Another change, just the speed of loading programs, Photoshop CS4, loads in under 10 seconds, Firefox, instant, Word, instant and after a few tweaks my 60GB drive still has 27.3GB free out of a possible 55.7GB. Not to mention it's increased by battery life on my computer from the hour to hour and a half I used to get to over 2 hours (on a 2 year old battery).
The only drawback is obviously I did lose 440GB of storage space inside my computer, although I sidestepped that problem by throwing the old drive into a cheap 2.5 inch USB enclosure which I can take with me and that drive is used to install games to since most games take up far too much space for them to be installed to my SSD. But in the end it's totally worth it and something definitely worth considering if you're looking to improve your computer (be laptop or desktop). Just one piece of advice though, stay away from OCZ SSD's, they are definitely one of the least reliable SSD brands and regularly fall below stated specs.
Woah, that much difference huh? I've been looking into buying one, but they're just too expensive at the moment imo, will probably get one when I eventually upgrade my PC.
SSD prices are to high for me right now, I'd want at least 250gb for my macbook but those are $350+ currently.
Memory prices usually drop pretty quickly though so maybe not today, but someday :D
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Building a successful and profitable network-marketing business is not a sprint. Anyone who went in this business has entered into a combination of marathon and hurdles. Success does not come through a one-time enormous effort, but through consistent repetition of the same activities again and again.
Less effort required
Those who transform these individual tasks into success routines conserve their mental energy, use less willpower and reach their goal almost playfully. Deciding by new each time whether and when an important task should be carried out, costs an immense amount of willpower. This is especially true when the task is unpleasant and we have to reckon with resistance.
Completing the right tasks
However, precisely these tasks lead us to success in creating a big downline: Make contacts, invite people, present business and products. I can only advise you to spend at least 50%, better 70% of the time allocated to the business on this.
Switch to autopilot
If an activity is transformed into a routine by repeating it regularly, it is much easier to start it. The decision to make it, has been shifted into the unconscious. The necessary individual steps no longer require so much concentration, because they have been practiced often enough. These have also become part of an unconscious automatics.
Let us think, for example, of swimming, driving a car or operating our smartphones. These were all activities we had to concentrate on at the beginning. Today they are easy for us, because they have become a habit. The results of a 2009 study by University College London show that it takes an average of 66 days until we have made a new behaviour or activity a habit. That we can hold on, can't we?
How do we create a habit,
that will get us to our desired destination faster? In the beginning, some willpower is needed. The first step is to write down the desired habit. In doing so, we also answer the question whywe want to acquire this habit. Which goal do we want to achieve? In the second step, we assign the task, which we want to repeat regularly, a specific period, during which we want to complete it.
Calendar instead of to-do list
The classic to-do list is less suitable for this. Only when we clearly define whenwe want to do this task and write it down in our calendar, the urge for realization arises.
If we now remember a method that we all know, we build a new work habit into us so firmly, that it almost playfully brings us to success. When we were still at school, the teacher dictated the new timetable at the beginning of a new school year. This set out the lessons for each day of the week. In the following week everything started all over again. After a few weeks we got used to it and knew without thinking about what was due next.
Back to the roots - the good old timetable
Exactly this method I recommend to you for building up your group. Reserve fixed appointments in your weekly calendar for initiating contacts, for your Facebook work, for the telephone calls to invite prospective customers, for your recruitment talks, business presentations and the support of your new partners. Always try to schedule the same activities on the same day of the week at the same time. This creates a habitual pattern, that makes it easier for you to carry out the planned activities from week to week. You'll soon get used to it just like brushing your teeth every day.
After a short time everything goes much easier. Before you know it, you're where I think you should be: At the top of the career system of your company.
All the best on your way to the top and best regards!


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The Interior Innovation Award stands for innovative excellence in all product sectors in the industry and was awarded for the 13th time now at the imm cologne 2015.
In the product category furniture, Voglauer was honoured by the international panel of judges at the IMM Cologne 2015 for its V-Solid bench.
This bench is a superior, classic standalone piece of furniture. Especially the architecturally timeless shape and the straight-lined, wide cushion with a drawn-out Z-shape invites to sit in comfort.
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
Also known as acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthrosis and osteoarthritis of the AC joint, AC joint arthritis is the gradual deterioration of the cartilage located at the acromion and the clavicle within the AC joint.
AC joint arthritis is unlike glenohumeral arthritis, or shoulder arthritis, which is the deterioration of the cartilage of the long arm bone, the humerus, located at the socket of the shoulder joint.
Those suffering from AC joint arthritis may experience pain and tenderness near the front of the shoulder and around the joint, discomfort while sleeping, pain during certain arm and shoulder movements that may span the shoulder area, chest and neck, and mild swelling. There may also be a reduction in range of motion.
Risk Factors
Most often diagnosed in those over the age of 40, the primary cause of AC joint arthritis is general use. Though some repetitive activities that place unusual and constant stress on the shoulder joint, or an earlier AC joint injury such as shoulder separation, puts some at greater risk than others for the disease. Also more susceptible to the disease include workers who must use their arms for extended periods of time or athletes involved in overhead lifting. Blunt force to the shoulder, in either contact sports or in an accident, also leave an individual susceptible.
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Following a thorough examination and patient history review, an x-ray may be indicated in order to determine the extent of joint damage. A series of x-rays over time can help determine the rate of progression.
Treatment is determined based on the effect the arthritis has had on a patient's joint at the time of diagnosis, as well as the type of joint effected. It may involve conservative treatment - including cold compression, anti-inflammatory medications, refrain from inflammatory activity, cortisone injections, and rehabilitation and occupational therapy to improve range of motion.
In more advanced cases nonresponsive to conservative treatment, either a resection arthropolasty or a complete shoulder replacement may be indicated.


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Life is short, eat dessert first ❤
Life is short, eat dessert first ❤
Yes, that's right, I baked 150 cupcakes (50 Chocolate, 50 Vanilla and 50 Red Velvet) for my daughter year group Moving Up Party in school. It was so much fun to be part of the party but I forgot how troublesome transporting cupcakes were! Thank goodness for my better half, he was calm and managed to deliver them from our 57th floor apartment all the way to the British School Manila, gracias mi amor ❤
The Party was a great success! Parents, teachers and kiddos had a blast, there were lots of food, drinks, games and dancing, welcome to the Senior School Class 2024.
Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate rose frosting, double happiness ❤
As sweet as a Cupcake ❤
Forget all the things you've encountered this week and have a great weekend.
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