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Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Wilfrido "Willie" O. Marcial will soon meet with Shinji Semada, chairman of Japan's B.League, and Kim Hee-ok, commissioner of the Korean Basketball League (KBL) to discuss, among other things, the recruitment of Filipino basketball players by the two foreign basketball associations.
Among the players who are playing or who have played in the B.League are Thirdy Ravena (San-En NeoPhoenix), Keifer Ravena (Shiga Lakestars), Ray Parks (Nagoya Diamond Dolphins), Kobe Paras (Niigata Albirex BB), Dwight Ramos (Levanga Hokkaido, Toyoma Grouses), and Juan Gomez de Liano (Earthfriends Tokyo Z, now with the ASEAN Basketball League's Surabaya Vikings Warriors).
Javi Gomez de Liano played for Ibaraki Robots last season but he has come home and is now playing for Terrafirma Dyip of the PBA. Justine Baltazar will play for Hiroshima Dragonflies after the conclusion of the Philippine National Basketball League (NBL) season (he is with Pampanga Delta).
Three other local players will soon play in the KBL. They are SJ Belangel (Daegu KOGAS Pegasus), RJ Abarrientos (Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus), and Justin Gutang (Changwon LG Sakers).
The B.League is Japan's professional men's basketball league. It was formed in September 2016, as a result of a merger between the National Basketball League that was operated by the FIBA-affiliated Japan Basketball Association and the independently operated bj league.
The league consists of two divisions: B1, which has 24 teams; B2, which has 14. Each club in the first and second divisions are allowed up to three registered foreign players.
KBL, established in 1997, is South Korea's professional men's basketball league. The league consists of 10 teams. Each team can have up to two foreign players on the condition that only one of them can be taller than 200 centimeters (6 ft. 6 in.).
Those in the know say Japan's B.League Division I teams paid Filipino imports around $7,000 to $15,000 (P350,000 to P750,000) a month depending on the player.
Twenty-five-year-old Thirdy Ravena is reported to be getting $400,000 to $550,000 (P20 million to P27.5 million). In addition they are given bonuses for won games and incentives for playoffs, which can amount to one or two months' worth of salary.
The PBA has a cap of P420,000, and that is for the superstars in the league. In the PBA, the players pay their agents' commission. In the B.League, the teams pay the agents' commission.
On top of paying them handsome salaries, B.League teams house their imports in luxurious facilities. They also provide them with a car and a driver. The imports can dine in a restaurant affiliated with their team for free.
The lure of playing in Japan, and now in South Korea as well, has become a serious concern for officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the federation of all FIBA-affiliated associations in the country.
The SBP officials fear that foreign leagues will draw players away from Gilas Pilipinas, the country's national basketball team that participates in international tournaments. Keifer Ravena, Ramos, Belangel, and Abarrientos are mainstays of Gilas Pilipinas.
The ruling body of the PBA, the Board of Governors, is also troubled. Keifer Ravena and Parks were still under contract with PBA teams (Ravena with NLEX and Parks with TNT) when they left to play for Japan. There are talks that Matthew Wright of Phoenix is just waiting for his contract with Phoenix Fuel Masters to expire. Then off to Japan he goes. Abu Tratter made known his availability to B.League teams while he was negotiating with the new PBA team Converge FiberXers. He is staying as he has signed the contract with Converge.
Many contemporaries of Thirdy Ravena probably decided to play in the PBA to experience playing for a professional league coach and to hone their skills by learning from their superstar teammates and playing against the best in the land before they play in another country.
Arvin Tolentino of Ginebra must be overjoyed in having Tim Cone as coach and power forward Christian Standhardinger as teammate and mentor. Same with point guard Kib Montalbo of TNT who has Chot Reyes as coach and Jason Castro, once reputed to be the best point guard in Asia, as his teammate and mentor.
Other young players like CJ Perez, Robert Bolick, Javee Mocon, Bong Quinto, Rey Suerte, Matt and Mike Nieto, and Santi Santillian must be the subject of Japanese and Korean scouts.
Having gained much experience playing with and against the best in the land and having attained the status of starters and therefore established themselves as real pros, they will draw offers much more than the players with only collegiate tournament experience like the Filipino players now in Japan, maybe as much as what Thirdy got.
They are not likely to refuse the offers. That is why they worked their butt off honing their basketball skills from their high school days to their college years — to attract offers from the PBA teams. Now, bigger money and better perks can be obtained somewhere. That has caused the lords of Philippine basketball to consider action that would minimize the threat of losing the country's top cagers to foreign leagues.
Not even the PBA teams with big budgets can match the offers of B.League teams, otherwise Keifer Ravena would be playing for NLEX and Parks for TNT in the on-going Philippine Cup conference. But if TNT and maybe San Miguel would match the B.League offers, salaries of PBA players would skyrocket.
If the Metro Pacific or San Miguel teams protect the targets of B.League recruiters by matching the offers of the latter, then the other stars among the teammates of the targets would ask for a significant upward adjustment in their salaries.
If no adjustment is made to the satisfaction of the players, then the team manager and head coach might suddenly find themselves swamped with reports of injuries such as a broken finger, a strained hamstring, back spasms, even symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection from disappointed players. Or sometimes, a team's top scorer might suddenly lose his touch.
I have been told such stories by team insiders (team managers and high-ranking executives of companies that own PBA teams). A former team manager of San Miguel was my former classmate and roommate in the US. A former team manager of Purefoods was my classmate from grade school to college. I used to sit in the section in Araneta Coliseum reserved for the president and other senior executives of Toyota Philippines, courtesy of the secretary of the president. Other team officials are relatives.
If salaries skyrocket, low-budget teams will fold up. My guess is that as many as four, perhaps even five, would withdraw from the league, threatening the viability of the PBA itself.
One course of action the SBP and the PBA can take is to pass a rule that bans teams from hiring local players, whether from the collegiate ranks or from any of the SBP-affiliated professional leagues, who have played for B.League and KBL teams.
The ban would be for a definite period, like three or five years. It would be imposed from the time the overseas player returns to the country. The ban would be similar to the ban imposed on Keifer Ravena by the FIBA.
The intention of the ban is to make a local player think twice about playing in Japan or South Korea. As the B.League and KBL contracts are on a per-season basis, a Filipino player is not assured of a job after the season ends. And with the SBP and PBA ban, he would not find one in any basketball-related capacity (player, trainer, etc.) in the country for several years.
Oscar P. Lagman, Jr. is a retired corporate executive, business consultant, and management professor. He has been a politicized citizen since his college days in the late 1950s.


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Post Malone hasn't dropped any new music for a while but he returns with a surprise today.
The superstar has shared a cover of Hootie and the Blowfish's 1995 classic 'Only Wanna Be with You'. Dubbed the "Pokémon 25 Version," Posty has covered the hit in order to celebrate the much publicized 25th anniversary of Pokémon. This is right in his lane and he did a good job here — listen below.
The Pokémon Company is also expected to announce new games this week, although no official announcement has been made yet.
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The song will be included as part of Post's headlining appearance in the Pokémon Day virtual concert which begins at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST on February 27. It can be viewed for free on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as the Pokémon's 25th anniversary website here.


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Medium Size wooden sindur-box for approx 300 gm sindur/kumkum
Toal Height with cap- 18 cm
Height without cap- 7 cm
Inner Diameter- 9 cm
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UNLIKE most other government agencies, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has two websites: ubeconline.com, created in 2008 and ubec.gov.ng. According to information on the latter website, it went live on July 26, 2017. But more than a year after, the promising platform is still deficient.
UBEC is an agency of the federal government established to implement the UBE programme introduced in 1999 to foster quality and accessible basic education. It receives allocations in the billions every year to fund its nationwide activities. With a total cash release of N5.1 billion for capital projects in 2017, it is undeniably the most-funded MDA under the Ministry of Education.
But it is difficult to access UBEC's records or follow details of its activities. Asides the 'Who We Are' page on the commission's new website, there isn't much helpful content available on it. Other pages are empty, including: Management Team, Interventions, Careers with UBEC, all ten sub-pages under Departments, and all six sub-pages under Media save News Headlines and Multimedia.
Under News Headlines are two items most editors would hesitate to publish. One posted on July 4 contains an unrelated picture of Certiport Plaza, a US-based computer skill certification company, and news that free feeding has been introduced in UBEC schools.
"We are glad to announce that free feeding has been introduced in all UBEC schools nationwide. Bon apettite," says the one-line news.
The second report published 22 days later appears to celebrate in arrears the launch of the website. Again with a totally unrelated image, it says in one line: "UBEC website goes live today. We are all glad." It is doubtful if the sentence still holds true a year and two months after.
Another proof the website has been abandoned after its creation is this third feature image, a screen shot of a website called 41Naija Entertainment. It accompanies a short, as well as stale message urging the "full involvement of all individuals, corporate entities, civil societies and community groups in the drive to achieve Education for All (EFA) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015".
Only five projects are listed on the website, including one which says "Testing Structures" and is said to be implemented in Maiha Local Government, Adamawa. Also, the picture accompanying the classroom project, said to be located in Makurdi, Benue, is actually that of a block of classrooms at Corpus Christi College, Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti.
Also, instructively, the email address on the new site is still linked to the old website: [email protected]. Not only that, this address is in fact no longer available. A mail sent to it by The ICIR on September 16 failed to deliver and returned a mailer daemon.
Social media is no exception
The social media links on the website are dysfunctional: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. They merely reload the web page a visitor is presently viewing. This is not surprising as UBEC's Facebook page is seldom updated, with the last statement posted in May, 2018. Also, only 25 posts have been made between January, 2016, and now — 18 of which are short posts celebrating various holidays from Independence, Children's Day, Workers' Day, Easter, to New Year.
On one of such posts published in April to wish the 814 followers "a happy Easter from all of us at the board", Uchechukwu Okolo, a Facebook user, had commented: "You people are not functioning on this board at all." The page's administrator, in reaction, said they are trying to put things in order so they can "set the ball rolling".
UBEC additionally has no channel on YouTube and cannot be reached on Twitter as it has no visible account there. A search for "Universal Basic Education Commission" on the platform returned no relevant account results, and one for "UBEC Nigeria" instead offered results for "Uber Nigeria".
No provision for website creation in recent budgets
Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act of 2007 provides that: "all public procurement shall be conducted based only on procurement plans supported by prior budgetary appropriations and no procurement proceedings shall be formalized until the procuring entity has ensured that funds are available to meet the obligations." In other words, procurement cannot be done outside provisions of an MDA's budget.
However, a check through the Education Ministry budgets from 2014 to 2018 revealed that there has been no provision for the building of new website for UBEC. The closest projects to this are in the latest budget: Design and development of bid procurement purchase platform (N72.2 million) and design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation solution (N35.4 million).
Little difference on old website
Not only is UBEC's older website (www.ubeconline.com) unattractive by contemporary standards, it is also not very helpful. Numerous links on the site are broken, including the Board Members and Departments pages. Also, information contained in the documents uploaded are often not broken down as to allow for critical analysis or verification.
The last time basic education data was uploaded on the platform was in 2014. Information on other projects too, such as those on al-Majiri, boy-child, girl-child, e-libraries and so on, was last updated in 2014 or 2015.
Financial records on matching grants are not accessible on the website, as the few visible links are broken and of no use. All links on the Downloads page are also broken.
It is still work in progress — web designer
When The ICIR contacted Muhib Olaniyan whose company, Computer and Telecom Services Ltd, designed the new website, he said the project is "still work in progress". He added that he can confirm that the commission, in an ongoing retreat in Kaduna, is training personnel who are to update the platform.
"Because I'm not part of the system, I cannot answer your question on why they are not using it," he said. "I can only confirm to you that they are making efforts to make the site functional. They are developing capacity towards using it by themselves."
Asked for explanations on Monday, Osom Osom, UBEC's Public Relations Officer, said the commission has basically "been trying to build a much more interactive platform" and directed The ICIR to Garba Kwandi, whom he said is supervising the website project.
He also said it is not entirely true the commission has no Twitter handle. According to him: "The commission does have a Twitter handle that can be accessed through its weekly television programme on NTA: Basic Education Today. It is also on Instagram."
Upon checking, however, The ICIR found the said Twitter account was abandoned shortly after its creation. It was opened in April, has only eight followers, and only two tweets — one of which is a retweet from NTA News. It also states the official website of the commission as ubec.gov.ng.
A similar trend is observed on Facebook. Also created in April, the Basic Education Today page has 43 likes and only two updates — one is a profile picture update and the other a comment celebrating the completion of the programme's first edition.
Kwandi, during a telephone interview, said the commission is working to make the platform fully functional soon. Asked how soon the plans will be actualised, he simply repeated "very soon".
Meanwhile, The ICIR observed that, shortly following the call to Osom, the old UBEC website address (ubeconline.com) began redirecting to the new address (ubec.gov.ng), even though contents on the former have not yet been transferred. This was not the case as at Monday, September 17.
The official address on the new platform has also been edited to now read "[email protected]", which like the former is also not available for mailing.
This report is under The ICIR's Unsightly Sites Series. The series profiles websites of various government bodies and agencies, and calls attention to their unpardonable inadequacies, with the aim of triggering improvements in the incorporation of Information and Communication Technology into governance in Nigeria.
'Kunle works with The ICIR as an investigative reporter and fact-checker. You can shoot him an email via [email protected] or, if you're feeling particularly generous, follow him on Twitter @KunleBajo.


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The share issue was directed to a number of Swedish and international institutional investors on the basis of an accelerated bookbuilding process.
The new shares will be issued in two tranches, where the second tranche is subject to approval by the company's extraordinary general meeting to be held on 17 February 2021.Through the share issue, 24SevenOffice will receive SEK 300 million before deduction of transaction costs.
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Incognito Worldwide: Sparking A Wave Of Transformation
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Incognito Worldwide: Sparking A Wave Of Transformation was a featured article in PRIME INSIGHTS Magazine in their issue "TECHNOLOGY50 EMERGING COMPANY CEO INSIGHTS."
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Raga Kaunsi Kanada – a midnight conversation
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First there will be the Paddock Lake special Village Board meeting. The announced agenda includes the controversial committee assignments and open trustee seat issues, so it might be a lively one. We're prepared to update live from the scene if warranted, so check in for the latest.
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In conjunction with the Grolier Club Collects II, the Grolier Club, the Harry Ransom Center, and the New York Public Library will co-sponsor The Pforzheimer Symposium at the Grolier Club on January 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Pforzheimer Symposium celebrates significant book collector of twentieth century
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The Ransom Center has acquired 21 previously unrecorded and unpublished letters by author J. D. Salinger. The letters are accessible as part of the Ransom Center's existing Salinger collection, which includes published and unpublished manuscripts, galleys, page proofs, and correspondence.
Most of the newly acquired letters are written by Salinger to Ruth Smith Maier, a classmate and friend he met at Ursinus College. Salinger attended Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, in the fall of 1938, but he quit midterm and returned to New York City. He and Maier maintained a 40-year correspondence in which Salinger commented on a wide range of topics including his literary ambitions, his writing, and his family life. A number of letters offer insight into his evolving attitude toward public exposure and cast light on his decision to withhold new work from public view.
In the earliest letter, the 22-year-old Salinger expresses confidence in his literary gifts: "Oh, but I'm good," he writes Maier. "It will take time to convince the public, but [it] shall be done." In later letters Salinger reminisces about his brief time at Ursinus College ("one of the last peaceful or simple or oddly comforting times of my life") and comments on his second marriage and early fatherhood. Five letters from 1977 and 1978 are written to Ruth Maier's son, Christopher. In one he offers an explanation for his decision to withhold his writing from the public, explaining "publication tends, for me, at least, to put all work still in progress in dire jeopardy . . . I distrust the finality of publication."
The acquisition also includes copies of Ruth Smith Maier's letters to Salinger and a draft of the first letter Christopher Maier sent the author.
Ransom Center Director Stephen Enniss notes the correspondence will be of particular interest to those who wish to understand Salinger's withdrawal from public life. He adds, "It also humanizes the author, showing him confronting a range of life-changing events from marriage to fatherhood and his own aging."
The Ransom Center's Salinger collection was established in 1968 and has been augmented with subsequent additions over many years. The Ransom Center is one of a handful of institutions that hold original Salinger manuscripts, including Princeton University, Harvard University, the New York Public Library, the Library of Congress, and the Morgan Library.


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What Are Plums?
Over time, you are likely to come across foods of all kinds that are claimed to promote weight loss due to certain properties they have. It could be due to having low calories, high fiber count, low carb counts, and so much more. Plums are one of the foods that have been thrown into the weight loss contention in recent times. So let's find out what are the benefits of plums for weight loss through this article.
Plums do not have a clear origin. Some people claim they came from Japan, while others say they came from Europe, some say they came from China. All these places could be the native homes of the plums due to its many varieties.
When it comes to the properties of these fruits, they are said to be:
Highly Nutritious
Plums come packed with numerous minerals and vitamins.
High Fiber Content
Plums contain a lot of fiber, which helps the fruit offer even more benefits.
Read More: High Fiber Diet: What To Eat To Ensure A Smooth-Running Digestion?
They Come In Different Colors And Sizes
You will find red, orange, yellow plums, and even ones with a shade of maroon, to mention a few. They can also be smaller or slightly bigger than their usual size.
Plums belong to the same family of fruits like peaches, nectarines, and apricots (6). They all belong to the Rosaceae family (2). They differ from their clan mates since they are a little bit more diverse than their relatives, such as having different colors and sizes, as highlighted earlier (6).
Plums can be eaten fresh or dry. Dried plums are referred to as prunes, and they come with most of the benefits associated with consuming plums plus some more. An example of this is that prunes are said to contain higher amounts of vitamin K compared to plums. Prunes also contain higher amounts of vitamin B, as well as other nutrients. When it comes to a downside example, prunes contain more calories compared to plums.
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Benefits Of Plums For Weight Loss: Plums Nutrition Facts
Knowing the nutritional information of this fruit is necessary, as it informs you what nutrients you are getting from consuming them and which ones you are lacking. Plums and prunes contain high amounts of vitamins and mineral salts. One could consider them a superfood when it comes to their profile. You will see in the latter part of this article what their composition is and what they do.
Here are the nutritional facts of plums and prunes:
Plums are low calorie fruits. One plum is said to have approximately 30 calories (1). When it comes to prunes, they have a relatively higher amount of calories as a 1 ounce serving of prunes contains about 67 calories.
Carbs are important to our bodies as they provide us with the needed energy to carry out our daily activities. Plums are high carb fruits, as one plum is said to contain approximately 8 grams. On the other hand, prunes have a slightly higher amount of carbs since a 1 ounce serving contains 18 grams (1).
Proteins are important because they help build strength and repair muscles. Plums are not rich in proteins, as one plum contains approximately 0.5 grams of proteins only (1).
Plums are also low-fat fruits. One plum is said to have less than one gram of fat (1).
Vitamins And Minerals
Both prunes and plums contain many vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the minerals, as well as the amounts, that they have (1):
Vitamin A
This vitamin is essential for promoting good eyesight. It also helps strengthen the immune system and is important to reproductive health. Both these variations contain this vitamin. One plum contains 5% of the daily required intake of this vitamin, while a serving of prunes contains 4%.
Vitamin C
This vitamin helps with the growth, development, and repair of most of the tissues. It also helps in the absorption of iron and the proper functioning of the immune system. One plum contains 10% of the daily required intake of this vitamin.
Vitamin K
This vitamin aids in the clotting of blood. Both prunes and plums contain this vitamin. One plum contains 5% of the required daily intake of this vitamin. Prunes, as mentioned earlier, contain high amounts of vitamin K compared to plums. A 1 ounce serving has 21% of the required daily intake of this vitamin.
Vitamin B2
You are more likely to find this vitamin in prunes rather than in plums. This vitamin helps in the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbs. A serving of prunes contains 3% of the daily required intake of this vitamin.
Vitamin B3
Also known as Niacin, is essential in lowering cholesterol and eases arthritis, as well as helps boost brain function. A serving of prunes contains about 3% of the required daily intake of this vitamin.
Vitamin B6
This vitamin helps with the normal functioning of the central nervous system. A serving of prunes contains approximately 3% of the required daily intake of this vitamin.
This mineral helps regulate fluid balance, helps with nerve signals and muscle contractions. One plum contains 3% of the required daily intake, while a serving of prunes contains 6% of it.
This is one mineral with various functions. It helps in the formation of red blood cells. It also helps in maintaining healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune function. If you consume enough copper, it may help reduce the risk of contracting various cardiovascular diseases. One plum and a serving of prunes contain 2% and 4% of the required daily intake of this mineral, respectively.
This mineral helps in the activation of enzymes in metabolism. It also helps in the digestion and utilization of proteins and amino acids. One plum contains 2%, while a serving of prunes contains 4% of the required daily intake of this mineral.
This mineral is responsible for regulating nerve and muscle function. It also aids in regulating blood pressure and blood sugar levels. A serving of prunes contains 3% of the required daily intake of this mineral.
This mineral is important in the formation of bones and teeth. A serving of prunes contains about 2% of the required daily intake of this mineral.
As you can see, both plums and prunes have a vibrant profile when it comes to all the minerals and vitamins they contain.
Benefits Of Plums For Weight Loss
Plums are said to help people lose those extra pounds. They do this in different ways. Different studies have also shown this to be true. Plums can promote weight loss by:
Being Low-Calorie Foods
Plums, as mentioned earlier, contain 30 calories per one fruit. These are not too many calories. For one to lose weight, they need to consume fewer calories than they burn. One way to consume fewer calories is by consuming low-calorie filling foods of which plums are, and this is due to their high fiber counts. This helps create a calorie deficit and hence promotes weight loss. It is important to know that even though plums promote weight loss by being a low-calorie food, your diet should not consist of plums alone, and you should work to add all the components of a balanced diet to your meals so that you do not end up with malnutrition.
Read More: Denmark Diet: Can Such A Low-Calorie Plan Do You Any Good?
Contain High Fiber Amounts
One plum is said to have approximately 1 gram of fiber. This is a lot of fiber per plum, and this helps in its weight loss properties. This is because fiber has a filling effect (8). What this does is that it makes you feel fuller for longer and eat less during your next meal. This makes you create a calorie deficit, which translates to weight loss.
Fiber helps aid digestion, prevent constipation, and lower blood sugars (7). The soluble fiber in plums helps regulate the blood sugar by slowing the speed of digestion, hence making the food stay in the stomach longer, slowing the absorption of glucose from the food that was being digested. Since glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream at a slower pace, it means the blood sugar levels do not rise as quickly. This shows that plums can be used as part of a healthy diet to help control type 2 diabetes.
The same soluble fibers slow down the speed of digestion and the rate at which food leaves the stomach, making one feel fuller, which also means that less food is absorbed, and this helps in weight loss.
What Does Science Say About Benefits Plums For Weight Loss?
Different studies have been conducted to try and prove if it is true that plums do promote weight loss. Here are two of those studies and the results that they came up with:
A study on whether peaches, plums, and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease was done (5). The study found that some components of this family of fruits could be used to fight metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the danger factors that raise your risk of becoming obese, which can lead to serious health conditions. The phenolic compounds present in plums, peaches, and nectarines may have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties. These compounds may also be able to reduce the oxidation of harmful bad cholesterol (LDL), which is known to increase the risk of getting various heart diseases.
The study indicates that eating plums and other related fruits may help fight obesity and other chronic diseases.
The University of Liverpool did another study. The main aim of the study was to prove if eating prunes (dried plums) as part of a weight control diet would improve weight loss (3, 11). For this study to be carried out, 100 overweight or obese low fiber consumers were divided into two groups. One group of people were to eat prunes every day while the other group was advised on healthy snacks throughout this weight loss study.
After 8 weeks, which was the duration of the study, the study found that the group that was eating prunes experienced greater weight loss. This group of people was able to lose an average of 2 kilograms. To add to that, the individuals also experienced a reduction in the size of their waistline by about 2.5 centimeters. The people from the second group experienced an average weight loss of 1.5 kilograms and a 1.7-centimeter reduction of the waistline. Another notable observation that was made was that the prune group lost more weight during the last four weeks, and after week eight, they showed increased feelings of fullness.
This shows prunes can promote weight loss when added to a weight loss program. For people looking to lose weight, they may want to put prunes in their shopping lists. It is, however, important to make sure you do not add new foods to your diet without making sure you are not allergic to them or without talking to an expert first.
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Other Benefits Of Plums
Apart from weight loss, plums are associated with many other benefits, as you will see in this section.
Plums Help Boost Immunity
All this is made possible due to the presence of vitamin C (2). This vitamin is known to boost immunity, which helps promote the body's resistance to infections and inflammation. Plums are also known to have some immunostimulatory components that prevent the development of tumors and are also essential when it comes to preventing certain diseases. So, if you want to boost your immunity, eat plums and prunes.
Plums Are Known To Help With Anxiety
If the person's antioxidants are low, their anxiety can be high (6). This is not likely to happen if you eat plums because they are rich in antioxidants.
Plums Are Rich In Antioxidants
Antioxidants are essential to our bodies. It helps reduce inflammation and protect our cells from damage (9). The various antioxidants the plums have are also helpful in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers (4).
Plums Help Improve Your Heart Health
This is because plums have soluble fiber (9). This fiber is known for being cardio-protective and thus helps reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body. In addition to that, plums also contain various bioactive compounds that do the same work as reducing the levels of bad cholesterol. This helps prevent the risk of getting different cardiovascular conditions.
Plums Help In The Absorption Of Iron
This is yet another thing that can be attributed to the high amounts of vitamin C they contain (7). Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron together with many other things in the body, like making healthy tissues, acting as an antioxidant, supporting the immune system, and so on.
Plums Help With Your Bone Health
A study was done to prove this, and 90 women who had already undergone menopause were divided into two groups (10). One group was given 100 grams of prunes daily, while the other group was given 100 grams of dried apples. In addition to that, both groups were given calcium and vitamin D supplements. The study took a year.
The results showed that the group of women who were being given 100 grams of prunes daily had a higher bone material density compared to the other group of women. This shows that dried plums do help with one's bone health.
Plums Help With The Nervous System
To add to the many things plums are responsible for, they are also able to make one's nervous system healthy. This is due to the fact they contain vitamin B6 (2). This vitamin is known to help with the normal functioning of the nervous system. Plums also have amino acids referred to as Tryptophan that are responsible for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. This helps improve one's sleep, level of concentration and appetite. They also help in the healthy growth of our brains.
Plums Help With Skin Care
The presence of vitamin C, as well as other antioxidants, helps in reducing black spots, wrinkles, and keeps one's skin glowing (2). If you have been trying various beauty products without success, maybe it is time to try eating plums.
The Bottom Line
The benefits of plums for weight loss have been highlighted above. Plums are not only effective when it comes to weight loss, as they come with many other benefits. If you want to experience all these benefits, you should make plums part of your diet. It is important to remember too much of anything might be harmful and try to eat all foods, including plums, in moderation. Make sure you are not allergic to it before you make them part of your weight loss diet.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!
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- 9 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Plums (2020, organicfacts.net)
- Eating prunes can help weight loss, study shows (2014, sciencedaily.com)
- Happy Skin Hair Growth & A Healthy Heart: Here Are All The Reasons Why You Need To Eat Plums! ( 2019, popxo.com)
- Peaches, plums, nectarines give obesity, diabetes slim chance (2012, sciencedaily.com)
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- Prunes May Increase Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women (n.d., agingcare.com)
- The Surprising Food That Can Lead to Weight Loss (2014, womenshealthmag.com)


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There will always be certain concepts that really require the feel of a full kit to perfect, still, there's a lot you can get out of a practice pad (or any surface you can effectively hit with a stick!). If you can make a piece of rubber sound musical, it goes without saying that your kit playing is going to follow suit.
When practicing on a pad you should aim for consistency > speed, focusing on maintaining a strong and clean technique as well as nailing in your timing - ideally any practice on the kit will be done alongside a metronome and/or while counting out loud.
First port of call, for me at least, when building up ideas to practice on the pad is to work on your understanding of the relationship between different note values. I'd introduce this concept with some ideas that swap between 1/8 notes and 1/16 notes.
Start with this simple phrase that uses a consistent single stroke roll, 1 bar in 1/8 notes followed by 1 bar in 1/16 notes. It's important to understand that the second bar isn't faster, it's busier - you're fitting more notes into the same amount of space. Count a 1/4 note pulse out loud and preferrably back that up with a metronome at a steady tempo (starting somewhere around 60-80 BPM you can then move forward, 5 or so BPM at a time, to build speed).
In this second example we're approaching the same basic idea but switching up our sticking pattern. This time using a double stroke roll, slightly trickier than the first phrase so take it slow and remember our 'consistency > speed' mantra here. Doubles are extremely useful for building up stick control and a quality technique, as you push the tempo forward be aware of how you're using the weight of the stick to get that double locked in.
It's always a solid idea to check and be critical of your technique while playing on the pad, watch your wrists and try to loosen up until they're super relaxed and you're able to play consistently wthout locking up.
Finishing here with the paradiddle, everyone's favourite... not to be neglected, even if you don't find a use for them around the kit (OF WHICH THERE IS MANY!) the technique and control you can build up by dialling in your paradiddles is useful and will propel your feel on the kit to the next level, don't slack.
So, there's 3 basic ideas to rekindle your relationship with your pad. Are they as fun as blazing round the kit? Probably not.... but with enough work and dedication you can find the music in these ideas, especially as you move into the doubles and paradiddles.
Extra curricular activities:
Consider playing along to your favourite music - find the pulse and use the track like a metronome.
Think about using a 'gap click' to test your timing (a meteronome where there's a bar or more of silence, try youtube for this if you don't have an app - I use Metronomics HD on my laptop, Tempo on phone.)
There's a comprehensive selection of similar exercises in George Lawrence Stone's 'Stick Control' book - very much worth seeking that bad boy out!
Enjoy! This is part 1, the next posts will be pushing your pad skills further and exploring more ideas on how to get music out of a single surface.
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Hairstyles for men with thin hair help to show you that thin hair can be just as good as thick hair. In a feeling, having thin hair really is a blessing thanks to it being so flexible and light. Below pictures gallery will show you different hairstyles for thin hair guys can use in casual, athletic and formal looks.
Fortunately for you, there are plenty of men's hairstyles for thin hair. Texturizing, comb over, undercuts, buzz cut, crew cut, or side part, cluttered styles and slicked back versions — this is just the start of the entire list of possibilities. And also incorporate the classic Caesar cut and spiky hairstyles. It is simply an issue of getting the very best puppy and then styling your hair to avoid bringing any attention to your own hair loss.
If you are one of the guys who is looking for the best hairstyles with thin hair, here are some short and medium length men's hairstyles beef up the appearance of thin and thinning hair.
Check Out These 30 Cool Men's Hairstyle with Thin Hair
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Advice for Moving to Can Tho (Ho Chi Minh City)
Hello everyone,
I'm new to InterNations and the expat scene, and I was hoping you could provide some advice. I'll be moving to Can Tho next month to work as a volunteer English teacher for a year. I'm trying to figure out what exactly to pack for a year in a tropical city, and was wondering if you had any advice. What should I absolutely remember to bring, or leave at home? Any important items I can't get in Vietnam, or more specifically, Can Tho?
Any tips or advice would be much appreciated!


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The latest review by the International Monetary Fund has found that Egypt's economic reforms are on track, paving the way for the transfer of another $2 billion loan disbursement, part of a three-year bailout loan.
Egypt secured $12 billion in loans from the IMF in November 2016 to support its economy, which has been battered by years of unrest since the 2011 uprising.
The IMF said Wednesday that "Egypt's reform program is yielding encouraging results. The economy is showing welcome signs of stabilization."
To qualify for the loan, Egypt imposed austerity measures and other reforms, including the flotation of the currency, a reduction of subsidies and the enactment of a value-added tax.


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The Las Vegas Raiders haven't locked in their starting roster yet, but a majority of the positions on offense and defense are self-explanatory; however, safety is possibly the biggest question mark.
In 2019, General Manager Mike Mayock and Head Coach Jon Gruden were adamant about adding a hard-hitting playmaker in the secondary, so they drafted Johnathan Abram in the first round of the NFL draft. Unfortunately, the duo was unable to unleash Abram his rookie season because of a season-ending injury he sustained Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.
With last year serving as a medical redshirt, Abram had the opportunity to watch and learn defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's scheme from the sideline, but the expectation is he'll be ready to execute it in 2020 and with a new teammate by his side.
This offseason, Gruden and Mayock added safeties Jeff Heath and Damarious Randall after the departure of former Raider Karl Joseph, providing a veteran presence next to the young and hungry Abram. Wednesday afternoon, Mayock joined ESPN Las Vegas for the Athletes Doing Good Radiothon and shed some light on the Randall signing.
"When I was back in television, doing the draft rankings and everything, I had Damarious Randall] ranked as the No. 1 free safety coming out of college football that year," Mayock said. "He had played a lot of corner and people were split on where he should play in the NFL. When I called him for the first time in the offseason about signing him as a free agent, the first thing I did was remind him to go check my old **[college ranking** and see where I had him. He started laughing and said, 'Mayock I know exactly where you had me, that's why we're on the phone right now.'"
Mayock had Randall ranked higher than Landon Collins (No. 2), Shaq Thompson (No. 3), Quinten Rollins (No. 4), and Jaquiski Tartt (No. 5), and even though Collins has appeared in more Pro Bowls, Randall has outproduced him in interceptions and passes defensed.
The 27-year-old defensive back has played for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns over his five seasons in the league, totaling 14 interceptions and 47 passes defensed across 56 starts. Mayock hopes that he can bring a unique level of athleticism to the Raiders and form a dynamic one-two punch with Abram.
"What I believe is that he could be a wonderful complement to John Abram," Mayock shared. "We're going to pair [Abram] with Damarious and Erik Harris, and we think Damarious can bring some athletic ability where he can drop down and cover the slot. So, we think there's a potential pairing there that could be exciting, but don't forget about Erik Harris, he's played some good football for us. We signed Jeff Heath who started for the Dallas Cowboys, so again, this is all about creating competition throughout our team and especially on defense."
The Raiders' secondary will feature a handful of new faces this season, so finding synergy and consistency early will be key to the unit's success. On paper, the team has vastly improved the defensive side of the ball and they needed to in order to compete in one of the most offensively gifted divisions.
Get a look at new Raiders safety Damarious Randall in action. During his five-year career with both the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, Randall totaled 290 combine tackles, 14 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns, and 2 fumble recoveries.


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Hockey Dreams Foundation's core fundamentals are built on the idea that sports and its benefits help to better lives. For both the individual and its community. Sports improves many essential assets in life – with education and personal health as main points. Imagine what happens if you blend sport with education. We strongly believe in personal and collective growth with the help of Sport for Development (S4D). In this article we would like to elaborate on these beliefs: Why is Sport for Development our way of doing things? How do its guidelines help achieve the Coaches' goals to become game changers and make a real impact to better lives? In other words: Why and how Sport for Development works.
Sport for development: a definition
Sport for development (S4D) refers to the use of sport, or any form of physical activity, to provide both children and adults with the opportunity to achieve their full potential through initiatives that promote personal and social development (UNICEF: Getting into the Game – Report Summary).
Why it works: improving education, skills and job market outcomes
In many projects around the world, we see that the mix of learning and sports is a rich combination. Its benefits can help people to find jobs, learn entrepreneurial skills, or re-enter the formal education system. Within Hockey Dreams, we offer an integrated programme called the Hockey Dreams Coach Academy.
The Academy and its programme helps our pupils (hockey coaches) to learn and train skills and competences, and to adapt these into the job market. Think of leadership skills, presentation skills, giving and receiving feedback, improving teamwork, writing official documentation, and process tracking.
Hockey Dreams Coaches who are in the final phase of the Academy, or Graduates that left the programme, are recognised for their competences and are more likely to secure formal employment or start their own business.
Why it works: stimulating socialising and opening up human qualities
Socialising is key in the development of Coaches. Sports indulges to interact and collaborate with one another in a way that a group listens and acts upon to reach their collective goal. As a result of doing so, values are adopted and trained, like leadership, willpower and the ability to work together. The acquired qualities are useful anywhere in life and help in many areas of life.
Why it works: improving the emotional state and wellbeing of the community and coaches
Feeling cheerful and optimistic makes life more effortless, and obviously more fun. Sports stimulates the brain and makes you feel better, and therefore Hockey Dreams believes that sport is a great starting place for making this happen in life. A good mental health and wellbeing help you and your relatives to feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
During training sessions, evaluation plays an important part. The Coaches always ask the Kids what they can do better, or how they think they can help others next time.
Why it works: helping to cope with downs in life
Another standard Hockey Dreams is living by is that 'it's okay to lose'. Learning to lose is an important lesson for the Coaches and Kids. Being a 'good loser' takes strength and practice. Coping with unpleasant experiences and disappointments helps with bouncing back: recovering yourself and your team and community members. Playing sports helps channel negative feelings and is therefore most important in the development of Coaches and Kids.
Why it works: bringing people together and opening up the community
Sports and everything involved brings people together. Hockey Dreams Coaches get to learn new people from different backgrounds and social classes. People who rarely meet now meet each other, thanks to the greatness of sports. Partnerships, friendships and networking help Coaches to open up new doors in life.
A circle of coaches, players, volunteers and audience is a get-together that's beneficial for the entire community. Sport promotes team cohesion and S4D stimulates higher participation-levels, the willingness to contribute, a higher trust factor, and therefore a higher social capital – which leads to understanding and sharing values (OECD Insights: Human Capital). It's proven that these factors and developments can lead to lower crime, higher development, and social inclusion.
Why it works: teaching human values
A prominent chapter of the Hockey Dreams Programme is the human values that are taught. Both the Kids and the Coaches learn them not only for themselves, but to spread among their siblings and friends. The values and lessons are based on the importance of respect for one another. Keywords and lessons included are the significance of participation, not acting on violence, and the role of gender equality, for example.
During weekly training sessions, and other events that the Coaches organise throughout the year, social topics play a big role. The Coaches develop themselves as more than a sports coach, they become true mentors to the Kids.
Why it works: improving the human physique
Sport helps to improve the physical self. The Hockey Dreams Kids and Coaches learn that sport promotes good health and reduces the risk of letting in illness into the communities.
Sport helps to keep the doctor away, but it also helps with everyday activities. Simply because your body is stronger and can undergo activities more easily, as sport boosts both your energy and motivation levels. Sports too help improve your overall self-image and therefore your self-confidence. In conclusion, a better physical state equals a better emotional state.
A real change to better lives
Sports and its (social) programmes work. Sport for Development is no guarantee, but a great tool to kick off development and to better communities and its lives. Important values, such as responsibility, are built on sport fields and then applied in the Coaches' and Kids' homes, classrooms and jobs. Education and sport may lead to steady jobs, but also to a healthier mental and physical state: a happier self, a happier community. It proves us that sports and its benefits help to better lives. We feel Sport for Development can make a real change, and we will continue to live by its values for a long time to come.


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2019 / Austria / drama
Director: Marie Kreutzer
Cast: Valerie Pachner, Pia Hierzegger, Mavie Hörbiger
German, with English and Lithuanian subtitles, 108 min
Not yet 30, Lola controls her personal life with the same ruthless efficiency she uses to optimise profits in her job as a high-powered business consultant. No one knows about her older sister Conny or her family's history of mental illness. But when a tragic event forces Conny back into Lola's life and her secrets begin to unravel, Lola's grip on reality seems to slip away.


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Stranger Things has a lot to live up to this coming Halloween. Last year, the show came to Netflix with little fanfare, and it was only through the strength of the series itself that it managed to resonate so strongly with fans everywhere. With its fitting homages to Steven Spielberg and Stephen King, it became so much more than just a simple show on Netflix.
Overnight, the show creators, the Duffer Brothers became a known entity to the industry, and the child stars of the show became beloved talents. One star, Millie Bobby Brown, has already signed on to Godzilla: King of Monsters as her first feature, and another, Finn Wolfhard, stars in this year's horror film, IT (which interestingly enough, is a property that has likely heavily influenced Stranger Things).
Speaking with People, the cast that consists of child actors Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, discussed how much things have changed in terms of the secrecy of the impending Season 2 of Stranger Things.
Matarazzo said:
"My brother always asks me, 'Gate, can you send me the script?' I'm like, 'It's a new season, and it's a lot stricter than last year 'cause he read them last year, but this year he's not able to 'cause we don't want any, like, hacking interference.â€
That makes sense. Unlike last year, there are actually fans of the show this time around, some of whom would go to ridiculous lengths to find out what's coming next. But what IS coming next? How will the tone compare to that of last year? While the show as definitely a horror, it was full of lighthearted nostalgia that helped offset any real scares.
"I think this season will be a lot [darker]. A lot more horror oriented,†Finn Wolfhard told the outlet. "I think people are going to like it more than the first season.â€
And if you're one of thosefolks who wished we saw more outside of Mike, Will, and Eleven, you may be in luck, as we'll be getting more character development from secondary characters Dustin and Lucas this time around.
Matarazzo said:
"The great thing about this season is you get to see insights into each character on their own. You're going to see a lot more into the lives of how the characters are coping with what's been going on…. They're all very emotionally scarred. They feel alone because their best friend is back and he's not acting like their best friend anymore. He's changed.â€
We can't wait to see what the future holds for these kids.
Stranger Things Season 2 hits theaters on Halloween.
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Polite packaging
Four products were honoured with the "Polite Packaging" award. They are user-friendly, environmentally friendly and convey understandable information.
The SilverPack Award "Polite Packaging" rewards packaging that is polite on several accounts. They are polite to the consumer, easy to open, comfortable to wear or contain clear information. They are polite to the environment because, for example, they consist of renewable raw materials. And they are polite to the contents because they offer good protection.
In 2019, two products may bear the "Polite Packaging" label in gold:
1st Nature MultiPac from NMP Systems GmbH.
Common packaging for beverage multipacks is often made of cardboard or uses shrink film. Nature MultiPack bottles are connected with adhesive points and in addition to this there is a carrying handle. According to the jury, the advantages of the packaging: "The customer has a clear view of the product. He sees exactly what he is purchasing. All you have to do to open the multipack is remove the carrying handle. The individual bottles or cans can then be easily rotated to separate them from each other. The only waste left is the carrying handle, which can easily be disposed of in the yellow bin bag. The small adhesive points remain on the bottle or can. No disposal of cardboard or shrink film is necessary.
2nd Kleve and Easy PopTop Waterbottle by Cameron Bishop, Stoneham MA, USA.
Cameron Bishop, a start-up entrepreneur from the USA, has developed a refillable water bottle, "which can be opened and closed with little strength and skill and also shows acceptable level of tightness," according to the jury's statement. Target groups for the Easy PopTop Bottle are children, elderly people and people with limited manual dexterity.
Two products received the "Polite Packaging" award in silver:
1st Visiomax, the dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG, Karlsruhe.
According to the jury, dm has "courageously" changed the packaging of its visiomax contact lens care series. Previously, the product and lens case were packed in a folding box. The folding box has now been replaced by a wafer-thin packaging sleeve. This results in advantages for customers and the environment: The customer sees what he is purchasing: product and contact lens case. When repurchasing the product, the customer can be guided by the familiar bottle. The sleeve encloses the bottle and contact lens case. This provides an initial opening guarantee for both parts. The contact lens case can be removed by perforating the film and twisting it slightly. There is no need to open and dispose of the folding box. Previously, the bottle had a folding box and a label attached with adhesive. The folding box is now no longer required. The new packaging therefore saves raw materials, printing inks, labels and adhesives, a clear plus for the environment.
2nd The ShellBox Team, Munich.
The ShellBox, packaging for pistachios, is the result of a semester project of five female students. It is a folding box with three functions: packaging, serving tray and waste bin. According to the jury, the multifunctional folding carton delights with its many polite details: "First of all, of course, it functions as packaging. After opening, you discover a serving tray. And finally, The ShellBox also takes back the empty pistachio trays. It is ideally suited for eating out and about. In addition, the design details of the packaging appeal to one's play instinct and which makes it even more entertaining.
The "Polite Packaging" award is an initiative of the Meyer-Henschel Institute, Zurich/Saarbrücken. The award was announced for the 11th time in 2019. The Chairman of the SilverPack jury is Dr. Gundolf Meyer-Hentschel. The institute is active throughout Europe and deals with trends in consumer behaviour and advises companies. The award winners can use the award, specifically the label, for their marketing.


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BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in Germany's preliminary squad for the World Cup.
Union Berlin midfielder Rani Khedira, Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Luca Netz and Werder Bremen forward Niclas Füllkrug — who is joint top scorer in the Bundesliga with eight goals — all made coach Hansi Flick's preliminary list, German tabloid Bild said Tuesday.
National team coaches had to submit their selection of up to 55 players before a deadline of Oct. 21 to ensure their eligibility for the tournament, which starts Nov. 20. Any players who don't make the preliminary selections will not feature in Qatar.
Moukoko has scored four goals and set up three more in 10 Bundesliga appearances so far for Dortmund this season. Khedira, the younger brother of 2014 World Cup winner Sami Khedira, has started every Bundesliga game for Union and helped the modest club surprisingly lead the table. The 19-year-old Netz is seen as a good prospect for the future.
There have been calls for Flick to include Füllkrug in the final squad as the Bremen striker's strong physical presence creates opportunities for teammates. The 29-year-old Füllkrug has eight goals and three assists in the Bundesliga so far.
Bild only reported 44 names. It wasn't clear if Flick had included more. The Germany coach is due to announce his 26-player final squad on Nov. 10 and didn't want his initial selection published.
Germany have their last World Cup warmup game against Oman on Nov. 16. The four-time champion have been drawn in Group E and play Japan on Nov. 23, Spain on Nov. 27, and Costa Rica on Dec. 1.
Moukoko, 17, in Germany's preliminary WCup squad
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- Moukoko has scored four goals and set up three more in 10 Bundesliga appearances
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Due to the erosion pictured we have written our third letter of complaint to the Environment Agency and their contractors. Despite warning them about this (and other matters) in September, and a further call and email on Monday, no action has been taken. Thanks tho to Shoreham Port for the current safety measures.
Dear Sirs,
This is the third time that I have needed to escalate a complaint about the problems the Environment Agency and your contractors have created for Shoreham Sailing Club due to the Adur Tidal Walls project – for reference;
- Letter to the Environment Agency and Mackley – 20 November 2019
- Letter to the Environment Agency and their contractors – 30 January 2019
Our latest complaint relates to erosion as a direct result of the construction work to the East of Shoreham Sailing Club. Over the weekend of 14 and 15 November 2020, the erosion around the North end of the tidal wall became so significant that the footpath has been closed for safety reasons by Shoreham Port and the boundary fence of Shoreham SC (new this year) is close to collapse – see photos attached. Andrew Walker of the EA was made aware of this by email and telephone call on Monday 16 November.
On 15 September 2020 I wrote to the Russell Long of the EA explaining our concerns about the significant erosion taking place to the north of the slipway and the continued degradation of the slipway itself. Fifty-seven days after this email, and at a time when the Adur and Worthing Council Scrutiny Committee were looking into the work of the EA in this area, I received a phone call from Andrew England requesting further background information.
The email on the 15 September;
- illustrated the erosion of the beach using the attached photos from 2018. 2019 and 2020,
- hilighted the issue of erosion in the area at the end of the tidal wall
- raised concern that the erosion was threatening the integrity of groynes
- reported that the rock revetments are becoming further exposed and continue to roll down the beach.
- explained that the drop-off from the slipway onto the beach and rocks is now nearly 3 metres
Regarding the degradation of our slipway, work was carried out on it in February 2020 to remedy the panels lifting. In response to a request from Keeley Mowatt we informed the EA that the panels were starting to lift again on 5 May and reported further lifting on 2 September. We were informed that Keeley had left the project, but were not given a contact to report to. All of this was included in the email to Russell Long on the 15 September. The panels continue to lift and spalling continues to occur.
As per my previous email of 20 November 2019 – based on the history of poor communication and lack of action from the Environment Agency and contractors we require further reassurance that these serious and ongoing issues will be resolved in a timely and effective manner;
- The current erosion issues require urgent remedial action to reinstate the footpath and secure our boundary.
- Any damage to our property caused by this erosion needs to be made good
- A long term solution to the erosion needs to be found to stop it impacting on;
- this and other areas used by the sailing club,
- the stability and effectiveness of the groynes,
- the safety of our members using the slipway.
- A permanent solution needs to be found for the lifting of the concrete panels on the slipway.
I am writing this on behalf of the sailing club, but the problems created by the erosion have effected the local community including restricting their access to a popular footpath.
Your sincerely
Sophie Mackley
Commodore, Shoreham Sailing Club
Cc'd to Shoreham Port, Adur and Worthing Council, Royal Yachting Association, Shoreham Herald, Tim Loughton MP
The beach in 2018 The beach in 2019 The beach in 2020


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Hi and please help,
I was using Fences many years ago on another machine and now planned to get started again with the new version.
BUT, I'm unable to right-click and enable fences at the desktop, also unable to make any fences at the desktop.
SW seems ,,not to run,,
I have read tips and tricks in the forum, from similar cases but still without any success.
- Installation seems ok.
- In the Task Manager - Fences Settings, 2 lines are running as ,,enabled,,
- I am able to adjust things inside the App Customize Fences, where also enable fences are clicked.
I have done uninstall and re-install, as-well as playing to move all folders into one folder.. nothing works.
Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on 2023-03-29
OS build 19045.2788
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4190.0
Hoping for a simple and fast answer,
Should it look like this? I mean only this one is without any installed size in MB's - download worked properly and counted up to slightly more than 12 MB I recall.
Well, I'm not sure so just checking?
Hello,Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please try purge and reinstall steps as mention here : [Link]. Just make sure to download the latest version from the link mention in this post: https://forums.stardock.com/517370/get;3881371 (reply#2). Reboot after the purge. Install and reboot again after the installation. Retest and report back here.
Thank you,Basj,Stardock Community Assistant.
Hi, I did as you proposed but accidently started 2 installations (I thought it was intended initially), when the first installation was done I could see it worked in the background (and I could make a fence) yippie, ... Therefor I tried to stop the other installation but during that process needed to purge and reboot, and I was convince the new file would make the trick, BUT now then I've tried numerous times again and now the new .exe file does not make it work for me... bummer
any idea what I could do now?
Now when purging, I get this message:
Hello,I have forwarded your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.
Basj,Stardock Community Assistant
Was that run with Administrator privileges?
Paul ScrogginsAssociate Technical Support Analyst
Yes it was
Attention: There still is a difference between just running things in an administrator account or right clicking and chose 'Run as Administrator'. I would try the 2nd.
Now I did the purge, as run as administrator.. and then installed again .. but still doesn't work
now looking like this
after this I got the message Uninstallation complete and then rebooted ...
Now uninstalled
So, now you have it uninstalled and rebooted, yes? Has you reinstall using that latest version I mentioned above? Reboot again. Retested?
Thank you,
Yes started this morning with uninstalled and rebooted - YES and now just tried again;
- Installing using your directed .exe file from answer nr.2, and then rebooted...
Unfortunately - doesn't work yet.
It feels lite download goes very fast and the time it did work it took longer time, so is the download file complete?
Then when trying to launch - really all is dead, the program do not start, I'm just playin around in Customize Fences but I'm unable to do any fences...
Since you on Windows 10 Pro, can you try installing in Sandbox: https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#sandbox. This is to check if there is error in the downloaded file and/or something else causing it.
It seems like my computer doesn't meet requirements to run sandbox.
Today I have tried a number of times to uninstall and install, but without success.
I'm thinking maybe it's the product key you've sent me that doesn't activate the program properly? Could you please send me a new Product key to my mail and I could try that.
Just a thought: What processor do You have?
Just to clarify, you do have a key for Fences V4 and you are not using Fences V3 to activate V4,yes?
System and Processor information:
I have no earlier version of Fences installed (no v3) and I have earlier this week bought the Fences V4 key directly from Stardock.
BR Jonas
Okay, looking good. So I think Stardock support is the only option left for Your case.
Ok, so what can I do next? Wait for your advice here.. or you help me in contact with someone else?
I am just a user trying to help. I am not Stardock-Support. Also the are closed over Easter.
Ok great - thanks!
Let's see after the weekend then
Happy Easter
Please try cleanboot: https://forums.stardock.com/486084/fences-support-faq#cleanboot
Try that and report back.
I'm not savvy enough to do that without risking to mess up my computer, so I will not try.
If you would like to run this with me remotely, please contact me through my mail. email@example.com
I attach here s clip with running programs and as you see there is very little ongoing since the machine is just cleaned and reinstalled so I would consider this as pretty much clean boot already.
Basically the only installed program beyond windows, is the office 2021 pro
So let me know how I should proceed or we cancel this transaction?
One thing You could still try:
Run purge again with rightclick as admin
Winkey+R; paste shutdown /g /f /t 0 and press Enter
That one forces Windows to restart without still holding any processes in memory to fake a speedy reboot.
Re-Install fences, click "no" in case it wants to restart.
To avoid anything again Winkey+R; paste shutdown /g /f /t 0 and press Enter.
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Ancillary Services
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Data management
Subject images can be downloaded from PACS or a single copy can be saved to CD (on the day the images are obtained) and provided to the investigator without additional charge. Additional data management services include completing clinical trial paperwork and data transmission, or reloading old studies from our archives. Data management services will be billed in one hour increments at a cost of $54 per hour for federally sponsored studies or $95 per hour for industry sponsored grants and contracts.
Options include clinical review of images or monitoring for contrast injections. Arrangements must be made in advance and professional time will be billed in 30 minute increments at a cost of $170 per hour.
Ancillary Equipment
The Center has a mock scanner available for training subjects undergoing MR studies. The mock scanner has a visual presentation and computer setup to simulate the scanner room experience for research subjects. Mock scanner also includes a Polhemus motion tracking system and Psychology Software Tools Celeritas training response devices (coming soon!).
Life support equipment including wall mounted medical gases (compressed air, suction, and oxygen).
- Patient monitoring systems (Invivo).
- Visual presentation equipment for fMRI and entertainment, including Avotec Silent Vision™ and BOLDscreen by Cambridge Research Systems.
- Bilateral subject response boxes (Current Designs 905 and 932 Interfaces with Pyka response devices; Psychology Software Tools Celeritas response devices)
BIOPAC MP160 physiological monitoring equipment
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A Christian Based Spiritual Solitude Retreat Center
A Christian Based Spiritual Solitude Retreat Center
Life is busy! Jesus invited us all to come to him in Matthew 11:28 "Come to me all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
In choosing to come on retreat, you are acknowledging your need for some uninterrupted God time. It will be a time of rest, refreshment, life-giving water and reflection. You will leave equipped with His perspective and instruction for the Road ahead. The Haven will provide you with a quiet, safe, comfortable setting to settle in. Spiritual direction is available by appointment to help you detect the movement of God and to recognize your response to Him.
You may come with your own retreat plan or one authored for you by your personal spiritual director.
The answer to this question is unique to you and your present season of life. A good place to start is to consider why you are interested in a retreat. You might just need the rest, or a place to de-stress, or find solitude to focus on a major life decision, or need to seek God's counsel to re-center yourself.
Some practical examples of common retreat practices and disciplines include:
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A woman of many talents, Director and Designer of Maurie + Eve, mother of three beautiful children and an influential, inspiring woman in the world of sustainable fashion, we talk to Kelly Davis Green about what inspires her, her business and, of course, her favourite pair of Luv Lou's.
What does an ordinary day look like for you?
I like to rise early and start the day with a meditation session to quieten and connect with the soul. Three children of course keep things busy (it's a mad house in the mornings!), but my husband Jez and I wouldn't have it any other way. With Bowie, Ryder and Tavi organised, it's off to MAURIE + EVE Head Office on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here, back-to-back meetings with my team and A LOT of zoom calls with overseas production. I'm a big believer in balance and so, no matter how the day evolves, will always squeeze in a moment for myself by way of infrared sauna, 45-minute PT session or Yin class … and then back to work. Finally, home to the family, a walk with the dog, dinner and connection with the kids. The ultimate wind down? A hot bath.
We have loved Maurie + Eve for many years, what keeps you inspired to design and create your beautiful pieces?
Thank you! It's been a journey. I truly love what I do and feel blessed to bring my vision to life. I find inspiration in lifestyle – connection, relationships, the ocean, nature, growth, comfort and evolution, both as a brand and individual.
What do you love most about running your own business?
The energy. The capacity to create and stir something in other people – other women. The growth that comes from the highs, lows and in-betweens. The ongoing understanding that authenticity comes first. My beautiful team of whom I am nothing without. The growing followship, loyalty and global love. Watching on as our beautiful customers live, love, travel and explore life with comfort and confidence.
What is the best advice you've been given?
Be humble to see your mistakes, courageous to admit them, and wise enough to correct them.
Which Maurie + Eve piece is your go to at the moment?
The Yonder Dress! Created from 100% organic crinkle cotton, its oversized exterior allows the wearer to reimagine for most occasions. Leave loose for beach vibes or reach for the adjustable belt and cinch the waist for after five. For me, I like it best with sunkissed skin and barefeet.
As a local to the Northern Beaches what does a perfect Sunday look like to you?
Slow. I'll sage the house, turn up the music and watch the kids cruise in their PJs 'til midday (unless its summer and the beach calls). I'll wake with the sun and head to our local haunt for coffee and croissants … an afternoon Vinyasa class at Modern Movement melts away any stress from the week that's been. A walk for the dog. Mediation and connection with the kids in nature. Preparation for the week ahead kicks in post-dinner before a Sunday night UNO match or movie. Finally, a glass of red and a hot bath – always.
What are your staples in your beach basket as the days get warmer?
The MAURIE + EVE Cotton Gauze Throw. My Luv Lou sunnies, zinc and a big bottle of water. A good book, AYU perfume and The Daily Bar organic snacks.
What Luv Lou style do you love most?
The Harley! I have this style in all colours. I also love The Leui.
What do you like about Luv Lou eyewear?
Quality eyewear that meets the perfect point between classic and contemporary. Flattering shapes workable from morning to afternoon, beach and beyond. An affordable price point also allows more than one pair … what woman doesn't want that?!