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Tourism minister for holistic approach
KATHMANDU: Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharad Singh Bhandari today stressed on a private sector-led mechanism for tourism development in the country. Speaking at an interaction here, he said the emphasis of the budget was on accessibility and marketing of tourism products of the country. "Instead of focusing on trivial issues, we should adopt a holistic approach to promote and develop tourism. Issues of developing and promoting main tourism products including attracting resources based in the Tarai area should be given due priority as the sector has immense potential to attract tourists from far and wide."
During the interaction organised at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourism entrepreneurs also discussed the various issues relating to the tourism industry and Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011. They spoke of the difficulties faced by the private sector and the role of private sector in making NTY 2011 a success.
Talking about attracting tourists, Bhandari said tourism promoting endeavours should focus on neighbouring markets like India and China. He stressed the need for working together in favour of NTY 2011 campaign. On the occasion, During the interaction programme Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) Ram Kaji Koney, Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) president Prasiddha Bahadur Pandey, Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) president Jyoti Adhikari, Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATO) president Basanta Mishra and other tourism entrepreneurs expressed their views about NTY 2011 and stressed on the need to provide a working atmosphere for the private sector in order to allow it to play a leading role in promoting tourism in the country and NTY 2011.
Dragonair to add flights
HONG KONG: Dragonair on Thursday announced that it is frequency increasing flights between Hong Kong and kathmandu to five times a week from the existing thrice-weekly. The new arrangement that will be effcetive to Dhaka and Kathmandu will start from October 1. The night flight to Kathmandu from Hong Kong and the return same midnight flight from Kathmandu will both operate via Dhaka, said Dragonair. The flights will be operated using an A330 aircraft which offers greater capacity for both passengers and cargo. "We are happy to announce increased frequency of our flights to Kathmandu, which will mean better service quality for passengers travelling to and from Nepal," said Dragonair CEO Kenny Tang. "Increased capacity will help meet NTB's target of one million tourists in 2011. It will also help increase the number of tours to Nepal via Hong Kong using the extensive worldwide network offered by Dragonair and sister airline Cathay Pacific." — HNS
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Can coconut water actually be used for medicinal purposes?
On the January 12 premiere of ABC's new docs-in-the-wild drama Off the Map, supply-strapped M.D.s Ben (Martin Henderson) and Lily (Caroline Dhavernas) pluck coconuts from a tree in the jungles of South America and administer the water intravenously to an ailing patient. Possible?
"Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction!" says Dr. Glenn P. Kelley, a cardiologist in Metairie, Louisiana, who confirms that "the liquid inside the coconut, which has high levels of electrolytes, has been used successfully to hydrate patients when conventional intravenous fluids are not available." (Note to medical MacGyver-types out there: The tropical substance can only be used in place of IV fluids like a saline solution, "not as a blood substitute," says Kelley.)
The far-out technique has been documented in a report published about a group of physicians in the Solomon Islands — which is how it became a plot point in the show. "I read about it online when I was developing the pilot, and knew it was a perfect story for Off the Map," says executive producer Jenna Bans. Take two piña coladas and call us in the morning!
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Equipping Believers For Life
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Basic Study Plan
Level 1: Bible Overview
Equipping Believers For Life works with any churches, ministries, and people to build up the Body of Christ and reach out to the lost.
I encourage you to read Deuteronomy Chapter 6, and Psalm Chapter 119.
The main topics I've noticed every follower of Jesus should know well, and lack in knowledge and experience are:
1. The Bible
I hope and pray to learn the Inductive Bible Study method as soon as I can. That is probably the most well rounded and in depth method that exists, and covers pretty much every aspect of the study, learning, teaching and real life application of Scripture. I've had a taste of this type of study once, and nothing else will satisfy me.
2. Discipleship
A very useful means of training and growing. Having mature Christians to train and be their for other Christians the way Jesus did His disciples provides real life training.
3. Evangelism
This is a command of Jesus, and something followers of Jesus should do with all urgency because every second, two people somewhere around the world dies. One hundred and twenty people a minute, about 150,000 people a day. Both Heaven and hell are real. Just as we help someone who is drowning, Christians should have deep concern where others will spend eternity.
4. Apologetics (Defending the Faith)
Christians should know how to stand up and defend their faith, and have an answer for the world's questioning Truth.
What you do not find here, please visit "Ministries and Resources" on the left column. They provide a good amount of useful information.
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Many students struggle with math. Math is a subject that needs to be reinforced often which can be boring. Here are some fun ways to incorporate math learning into everyday activities.
Time: Ask your child to figure out what time you will arrive at your destination. For example, if you are driving someone that should take 45 minutes and you leave at 2:30 ask you child what time you should arrive. You can also have your child calculate it the other way. Have them figure out what time you should leave to arrive to the destination on time. If you have to be somewhere at 5 and it takes 20 minutes to get there ask them what time you should leave.
Percent: Ask your child to calculate tip at a restaurant. You can have them calculate a tip of 15%, 20%, and 25%. You can do this by having them calculate 10% by moving the decimal point one place to the left. They can then find 5% by dividing 10% in half. They should then add the pieces together.
Money: Allow your child to pay for purchases at the store. Give your child some $1 bills, $5 bills, $10 bills, and $20 bills. Then allow them to figure out what to give the cashier. If you are at a restaurant and have more time you can also allow them to use coins or figure out multiple ways to pay. For example if the bill is $37, they can give two $20 bills, four $10 bills, one $20 bills, one $10 bill, one $5 bill, and two $1 bills, ect.
Basic Facts: As your child is learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division you can quiz them on basic facts. You can ask them while in the car, waiting for an extracurricular activity, during a meal, ect. These facts should be quick and easy like, 6+5, 23-11, 6 x 7, 24/2…
Identify Shapes: While your child is learning shapes you can have them identify or find certain shapes. You can ask your child what looks like a rectangular or a circle. A rectangular could be a menu, sign, or table. A circle could be a coaster or table. For older children you can ask about a cylinder like a glass or straw.
Patterns: You can have you child finish or create a pattern. You can create a pattern at a restaurant using the sugar, Splenda, and sweet and low packets, milk and half and half, or utensils.


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so i just had one little sip of my coffee while visiting my nieces, when my telephone rang.... "school" it said. it was 11 am. they are out on 12.15. i immediately knew again something was wrong.
it was Ruben's teacher. she told me he fell, hurt his arm, but didn't want to move it anymore and was in pain.... i told her i was a 20 minute drive away, but would send his father right away. called his father who jumped on his bike to Ruben right away. i flew out of the house into my car. remembering myself while trying not to STEP ON THAT FRIGGING GAS PEDAL if i would be there 5 minutes later that it would be no problem at all. he was alive. it was 'only his arm' this time.... but my goodness all i wanted to do is speed like hell trough traffic. i didn't. i was nervous and tried to focus on my breathing and the radio. i knew it wasn't too bad and i just had to trust it would be all okay.
when i turned around the corner of school, i saw Arjan walking with Ruben already holding his arm. i knew right away, that must be broken. we went to the doctors who helped us right away. (it's only 1 minute walk from school).
he asked Ruben what happened. he fell backwards and hurt his arm (wrist). the dr. knows Rubens history and decided he had to go to hospital right away, and immediately notified the x-ray ladies we were coming.
luckely they have stripbooks at the waiting room in the hospital. x-rays were made and they told us already his arm was broken. Ruben got real nervous, afraid for surgery. we needed to see the surgeon, but it was kinda busy. so we waited just another hour.
the surgeon came in and told us he broke his wrist, but in a 'good' way. no surgery was needed. Ruben yelled very loud "HALLELUJAH!!". he was so relieved he didn't need any surgery!
i've been told this is a "greenstick" break.
so hop, off to the plasterroom
and there he goes. another limb in plaster....
this was heavy plaster and he had to wear this sling a week. a week after that he would receive "lighter" plaster.
so the relaxing started :). he joked at the plaster room, that this was his third time (at 3 his left arm, at 5 his right thigh-bone and now at 8 his right wrist). he told her that he only needed to break his left leg and he would have quartet.... come on dude!! stop already!
so sis cancelled her date for that afternoon so she could play with him. she's the most amazing sweet big sis you can imagine. ok, sometimes not so, haha, but she really took care of him again!
friends came to check him out :)
his bestie came to join him. you can still game with one arm you know!
soccer with a tennisball with a broken wrist in a sling? no problem at all! happily giving mom a heart attack...
and after that week, he got himself some new shiny plaster. this woman was incredible good with him. noticed his history (they great us, we are VIP'ers now :D), and really respected his fear and at the same time helped him over it!
he was soooo nervous for removing the plaster, but after she did that in a blink of an eye, he started talking and talking and talking. all the build up excitement was coming out by talking like crazy. she let him and helped him. new experience for me :)
there goes the tough cookie.
yup. tree (or stump :) climbing is part of the deal again!
and with his bestie last week on a schooltrip. look at them. their bond is amazing.
and this morning he was aloud to get rid of his plaster himself! so 1 week 'hard plaster' and 10 days of this and all is well again! wow, those bones grow quickly together huh?!
so it felt a little bit strange today with his arm "free", but he uses it more and more. it comes naturally. i will contact my physical therapist so he can have some excercises to strengthen the mustle around his wrist again. he'll be just fine again!
and i can relax again......
so it's been a crazy 3 weeks but we are back on track again :).
life is good. even if you break your bones a bit too many times....


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It's not easy being Green?
With the Hobbit film due to come out in a couple of weeks, we thought we would take a glance at the modern day Hobbit houses. Green living is no longer a hobbit hole in the ground, but a much more refined dwelling. Some don't even reference their green credentials on the outside, but contain […]Read more »
Living in Shoes
This week is one for the ladies, that's right we're all about shoes! Everyday we live our lives wearing a pair of shoes. We spend the majority of our time in them, so why don't we pay as much attention to the design of shoes as we do for the design of our houses? Surely […]Read more »
Teaching old dog's new tricks.
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Well that might be true of animals; with Architecture it certainly isn't the case. Renovation is fast becoming the most popular route to gaining a spectacular modern home whilst still maintaining the character of the past. Here are some quirky examples we think are spectacular. […]Read more »
Lighting Up the Night
As the skies will be lit up tonight with fireworks, we thought we would have a look at some inspirational lighting. Bruce Munro is an amazing Lighting designer. He literally sculpts with light. At London Zoo he created this amazing installation called 'Twilight' using a modular 6m cascade of teardrop diffusers. The installation was created […]Read more »


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Cow Symbolism & Meaning
Because you're seeking out Cow symbolism and meaning, a deep stirring must be happening in your soul. See, Cow as a Spirit, Totem, and Power Animal is a special energy and medicine. Cows represent motherhood, Mother Gaia, and the Mother Goddesses. Take time to meditate on all Mother Cow has to offer. She is a sacred reminder of fertility, birth, and nurturing.
Cow Table of Contents
- Cow Symbolism & Meaning
- Spirit Animal
- Totem Animal
- Power Animal
- Native American Symbolism
- Celtic Symbolism
- Cow Dreams
- Astrology & Zodiac
- Far Eastern Symbolism
- Back to all Mammals
- Back to all Spirit Animal Meanings
Cow Symbolism & Meaning
Nearly universally the metaphysical meanings for Cows include life's continuance, motherhood, Mother Goddesses and a nurturing soul. Among Hindu communities the phrase "holy Cow" is not simply an expression – the Cow is truly sacred there, so much so that they do not eat beef and have special housing for elder Cows who will never know what it's like to be put out to pasture.
Because Cows provide us with food and milk, the symbolism of fertility and meeting material needs also applies. Deities with Cow associations like Nut act like a nursemaid to humankind, particularly mothers and children. Images of Nut show her as a giant Cow that embodies the heavens, and her titles include "she who bore the Gods" and "she who protects". This gives Cows a very moooving connection to safeguarding the most vulnerable among us, and also strong sacred energies too. Reading Egyptian mythology yields lush pastures filled with other sacred Cows including the Goddess Hawthor who embodies joy and the ability to survive.
Modern sayings like, "don't cry over spilt milk" and "why buy the Cow when you can get the milk for free" imply that our society has divergent opinions on the meaning of the word "Cow." It's sad that such a warm-hearted creature became the subject of linguistic alterations. Calves when separated from their mothers cry for them and often stop eating. This simple fact of nature illustrates the strong connection between mother and child that reflects the love of the Divine toward all creation.
Cow Spirit Animal
The Cow is a very powerful Spirit Animal. While at first you might wonder about the value of such a guide in your life, there is much about Cow to respect. Cow reaches out to those struggling with fertility offering motherly advice. You may not always like what Cow tells you (did you like everything your mother told you?), but the heart behind the Cow Spirit Animal is truly one of giving. She always wants what is best for both you and your proverbial herd.
When weathering a storm, be it emotional or physical, turn to Cow as your animal spirit guide and think of how firm Cows stand in vile weather. There is no moving a Cow and no influencing it, but for urgent matters of hearth and heart. Nonetheless, as you stand in your place of power, remember that Cow also gives you keen perceptions. Be on the alert for possibilities or potential peril.
If your spiritual path is working toward the greatest good, Cow guidance is a fantastic helpmate. She will stay with you compassionately with watchfulness, making sure you stay inside the spiritual boundaries you've set.
Cows are a lunar, divine feminine energy. If you've ever looked into a Cow's luminous eyes it's easy to feel how loving they truly are. But, as soft and magical as moonlight is never forget it is the moon which is mighty enough to influence all the waters of the earth. The divine feminine is just like that. Pliable and giving, but it should never be mistaken for weak.
Cow Totem Animal
Those who know Cow as their Totem Animal supply a sense of stability and solid, loving, growth-oriented relationships with self, others and the environment.
Cow people have the ultimate 'mother's intuition'. They can feel when others are out of sorts – when their auras are 'scratchy' – and they always seem to know just what to say or do to help. Somehow, folks heal more quickly when in the company of Cow Totem Animal people.
If Cow is your Totem Animal, always remember that one cannot feed others from an empty trough. Though you were born with the natural instinct to take care of the world, YOU are part of it. Your needs are just as important as everyone else's. A wise Cow momma knows when to take a break and nourish her own mind, body, and spirit.
Cow Power Animal
If you want to have children, consider carrying a carved Cow totem and invoke Cow as your Power Animal. Cow's are powerful symbols of new life. That life need not necessarily be as a parent however. It can apply to new jobs, new homes and new relationships.
Keep a Cow totem on hand when you need protection from negativity or nightmares. Like the Mother Goddess herself, Cow energy holds you close, reassuring that nothing will harm you.
As a power animal Cow calls on you to love fully. Look at the world and the wonders of creation and let that fill you with all the characteristics you most need to embrace life. Note, however, that this power animal will not let you give and give and give without refilling. Those that serve need service including you. Put out a cattle call and let people give back (it blesses them too).
Native American Cow Symbolic Meanings
Though Cow's do not play a big role in Native American Animals lore and legend, Bulls do. If you're having difficulty connecting to your own divine feminine energy, perhaps spend some time with Bull symbolism and meaning. By doing so, you may be able to reconnect with the softer side of your spirit.
Cow as a Celtic Animal Symbol
In Celtic mythology the Cow is sacred to the Mother Goddess Brigit who also governs the Earth, mothers, children, health, nurturing, providence, and the full range of the Female element of the universe. This symbolism remains consistent with that of many other cultural settings and supports Cow as representing life's fragile beginnings and the necessity to safeguard and restore those who have no voice or support.
Cow Dreams
Dreaming of a field full of Cows portends improved finances or potentially a multiple birth in the family. A Cow grazing happily speaks of joy and contentment in the home. If the Cow represents self, it's a signal that you need nurturing and spiritual nourishment.
Cow Superstitions
- Christian tradition once believed that Cows kneel at midnight on Christmas, facing the East.
- Cows are weather portents. When out in the field an upright Cow tail foretells rain.
- Cows that eat buttercups produce tastier butter.
- In Ireland a hare appearing with Cows on Beltane signify witches who are up to no good stealing away with fresh milk. The Scots believed that putting tar behind the Cows' ears would keep the witch from succeeding.
Learn more about Cow Spirit by reading Cow & Bull Dream Symbolism and Meaning on WhatIsMySpiritAnimal.com!
Cow Symbolic Meanings Key
- Motherhood
- Mother Goddesses
- Mother Gaia
- Fertility
- Nurturing
- Understanding
- Commitment
- Gentleness
- Quiet Strength
- Divine Feminine
- Lunar Energy


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Here are some Converting Curmudgeon bullet points:
"2016 Flexible Packaging Transition Advantages Study" by Brian Hall, principal with Gibbs-rbb:
- Methodology included 201 respondents to Packaging World survey of brand owners, and 2,093 respondents to online Harris Poll survey.
- Brand owners value flexible packaging for enhancing business operations performance and consumer appeal; more use of flex packs in the past five years lowered production costs, increased supply chain efficiencies, sales and competitive positioning; expect growth of flex packs to outpace that or rigid containers.
- 83% of brand owners are currently using flexible packaging; 26% either switched to a higher mix of flexibles or entirely to flex packs in the last five years; 59% have not changed their packaging formats.
- Challenges to adopting flexibles include durability, shelf appeal, perceptions of value from consumers, costs of changing machinery, and stackability.
- Consumer conclusions: 71% prefer flexibles over non-flexible packaging; 46% are willing to pay more (up to 10.3% more) for food stored in flexibles; 79% think there are benefits to having food stored in flexible packaging (ability to reseal – 47%, easy to store – 44%, easy to open – 35%).
- 60% of consumers have seen innovative packaging changes in the past five years; 55% see a need for more innovation in the next five years.
"Flexible Packaging Market Growth Opportunities" by Aric Saulka, dir. for North America,
Central America & the Caribbean, Euromonitor International:
- Of the seven packaging system types Euromonitor tracks, it breaks down flexible packaging by aluminum foil, blister & strip packs, flexible aluminum/plastic, flexible paper, standup pouches, and flexible paper/plastic.
- Retail flex packs number about 2 trillion units, with 1.12 trillion for food products; the total is growing about 2% CAGR to 2019.
- Flexibles unit growth is largely fueled by emerging markets in Asia (China, India, Indonesia), although it's declining in Australia, Spain, Germany, Greece and Ukraine.
- Hottest retail flex-pack growth is in Middle East/Africa at 5.33% CAGR to 2019, followed by Asia-Pacific at 4% and Latin America at 2.5%.
- Single-serve and family sizes are growing, squeezing out the middle (down 4% by 2018).
- Value-pack sizes also appeal to consumers in mature food markets; sales of packs 2-5 kg each are growing 10.5% CAGR to 2019.
- Value also matters in home- and personal-care products in standup pouches; flexible plastics make up 85% of global market for these items; key countries include Thailand, Japan, Argentina, Singapore and South Korea.
- Lessons to learn: Tap into vast potential for volume growth in Asia; choose small flexible pack sizes to reach price-sensitive consumers; downsize packs in mature markets to convey greater portability and/or portion control; reflect value with larger flexible packs for commodities; make foods easier to use, dispense, reseal with a pouch.
"M&As and the Changing Landscape of Flexible Packaging" by Rick Weil, MD of Mesirow Financial:
- Global M&A total transaction value shows a 20% decrease in value for 2016 YOY compared to 2015;
but roughly seven-year cycle of M&A value growth continues.
- Global plastics & packaging M&A buyers last year were private equity (34%), private acquirer (24%), public acquirer (37%), and PE to PE (5%).
- Comparison of key US private-equity metrics in 2006 vs. 2015: 25% more deals; 24.4% higher value; 39.7% of PE funds hitting their targets.
- The top five US flex-pack converters in 2016 are Bemis, Sealed Air, Sigma Plastics, Berry Plastics
and Coveris.
"Materials Recovery for the Future" by Susan Graff, principal/vp of RRS:
- Flexible packaging is currently present in residential recycling as a contaminant; acts like paper in a material recovery facility (MRF); positive sorting is expected to increase the quality of MRF paper products while reducing costs of further processing; creating new MRF flexible plastic bales.
- We don't want landfills to be excavated in 50 years and our flexible plastic bags, bearing our company's name, show up as "permanent branded litter."
- MRFs are the processing elements of the sustainable recovery value chain; four key questions: 1. Access – bagged or loose?; 2. How can it be affordably sorted at the MRF?; 3. How can increased value be created for the material?; 4. What are the viable end markets for the range of materials?
- 2015-16 research results: 88% of flexible plastic packaging flowed to the fiber lines; optical sorters extracted a relatively clean stream of flexibles from the fiber; 89% of flexible plastic packaging captured by three passes of optical sorting.
- 2016-17 research goals: Refine MRF sorting efficiency, evaluate reprocessing cost/feasibility, and develop product bale for end markets.


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People, Stories, Old Sayings and Traditional Recipes.
Humans of 180gr attempts to portray the true face of local markets through the people who are there every day, generation after generation.
We like to learn people's recipes in their own dialect, hear them talk about the produce of the land that's hosting us. We try to paint a picture that's as accurate as possible of what, according to us, is the heart of it all.


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Discover the wonders of Internet Franchising with InterNetwork Marketing 2.0. Re-inventing how you can turn an independent online business to a powerful inter-connected network of business owners.
Not only do you get the satisfaction of helping your friends start a florishing business but also the more they earn, the more you earn!
Since starting my online business 2 years ago, as I meet friends, they ask me what I do. When I tell them I am doing online business, most of them would show keen interest. Most of my friends would even ask me "How can I start an online business too?"
It is often a very difficult question to answer, as there are many aspects you would need to cover to get a successful money generating website. But even if we talked about the basics of starting your online business,
So, it is not something that I could have imparted to my friends over a brief conversation. In fact, it was a journey for me learning these. By the way, did I tell you I am only a pharmacist?
With this in mind, I discovered the wonders of internet franchising. It gives inviduals like me and you, who don't know anything about internet, an equal opportunity to make success online.
Lets talk a little of franchising in general which we are more familiar about.
With the emergence of mega corporations, the conventional small businesses have often been displaced. A popular trend and solution to ensure that unity creates power is through franchising.
Franchising means sharing a brand and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices.
Of course, the world reknown franchise is Mc Donald's. The advantages of starting a franchising business is
Unlike conventional franchising which usually cost an arm and a leg, the internet franchise concept provides the advantages of conventional franchising with fraction of the price for start up.
Besides that, business model allows the business owner to serve the market of the world rather than being limited by the geographics of the outlet.
The disadvantage of franchising is that one needs to conform to the branding guidelines and you have a select range of products and services to work with. Besides that, you must be willing to work hard in achieving the targets.
The best thing I like with InterNetwork Marketing 2.0 is that you do not need to keep on building your website endlessly. Build it once and teach others build it successfully too. As they increase their income, your will increase your income too!
As there will be lots of coaching and strategizing, this offer is only limited to select individuals who knows they have strengths and talents that they can come together in a team to make massive success. They believe in making a difference and putting meaning in their life.
If you are passionate about vacations, wellness or telecommunications, we want to hear from you and help you turn that into a profitable business.
Think about it, what would be better than sharing something you love?
Here are some useful examples of how individuals of various backgrounds turn their network marketing business to a profitable business online.
Joseph passionately educates people about the importance of detoxifying and how red mushrooms are excellent in detoxifying and boosting our immune system.
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Indian Army has issued notification against recruitment of 70 various vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 01-10-2012.
Educational Qualification : Candidates must possess 12thstandard or equivalent from recognized board.
Age Limit:Candidates must be of age between 18 years and 25 years. Cutoff date for determining age limit would be 01-10-2012. Age relaxations will be allowed per Government rules for reserved category candidates.
Indian Army Vacancy Details:
Total Number of Vacancies: 70
Names of Posts:
1. Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – 02 vacancies
2. Store Keeper – III (SK-III) – 02 vacancies
3. Civilian Trade Instructor (CTI) – 33 vacancies
4. Safaiwala – 07 vacancies
5. Gardener – 11 vacancies
6. Watchman – 06 vacancies
7. Civilian Messenger – 03 vacancies
8. Lascar – 06 vacancies
How To Apply :
Candidates need to download application format available in the notification, fill it with all mandatory details, attach photograph, attest signature, super scribe in the name of the post to be applied for on the envelope and send it to reach Civilian Establishment Officer, Civilian Recruitment Cell, HQ MEG & Centre, Sivan Chetty Garden Post, Bangalore-560042 on or before 01-10-2012.


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JOHN Lennon is arguably one half on the greatest song-writing partnership of all time.
On May 19, a show celebrating this legendary music comes to The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton.
Jimmy Coburn (The Cavern Club; Let It Be; The Sessions at Abbey Road) is performing Imagine – The John Lennon Songbook, a show that showcases all John Lennon's greatest hits.
He will perform everything from the early days in the Cavern with The Beatles, through to The Plastic Ono Band and of course, Lennon's incredible solo career.
So how did Jimmy discover his love for John Lennon?
"I've always grown up with The Beatles records playing as my Mum and Dad were massive fans" Jimmy explained.
"I was probably about 18 when I first picked up an instrument. When I was about 22, I loved John Lennon's voice. He sings with so much honesty and emotion.
"The Beatles were an unavoidable phenomenon and are in the life blood of the city in Liverpool. As a musician, I have always aimed for those standards, but you cannot improve on perfection, that's why I've focused on performing this music, the music of a generation. I always felt I had a similar tone to John and being a Scouser helps a lot too. I have also worked hard on the little nuances in his voice."
Jimmy has been involved with The Beatles and John Lennon Mania for over a decade and is a founding member of the world famous "The Cavern Club Beatles".
Jimmy also has some exciting events planned with the Cavern Club as well.
Jimmy explained: "I'll soon be heading out to LA with the Cavern Club and The Cavern Club Beatless as part of "BritWeek" and the Cavern Club's new 60th anniversary documentary film, The Cavern Club: the Beat Goes On, which has been chosen to launch the annual event."
Following a smash hit run on the West End, Jimmy is thrilled to be taking to the stage once again as his idol, John Lennon.
Jimmy said: "I think keeping the music of John Lennon alive is so important as it keeps his message of peace and love alive, which in today's world we definitely need!"
This beautifully crafted production features authentic instrumentation, evocative costume and flawless live recreations of John Lennon's music and promises to wow even the most ardent fan.
Featuring some of the most famous songs ever written including Imagine, Jealous Guy, Give Peace a Chance, Starting Over, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, All You Need Is Love and many more.
This is Jimmy's first time performing in Taunton and he can't wait to perform somewhere new.
"I am looking forward to delivering a great performance with the band and really interested to see the crowd's reaction! With this show, I want to present the legacy and legend of my hero John Lennon. As a Liverpudlian, a musician and a lifelong fan, I am so proud to bring this show to people everywhere."
Jimmy Coburn will be performing at The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre on May 19 at 7:30pm. For more information or to book tickets visit thebrewhouse.net or call 01823 283 244.
For more information about Jimmy Coburn visit www.imaginelive.co.uk
We are giving away two free tickets to Imagine - The John Lennon Songbook at The Brewhouse on May 19. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: What is the name of John Lennon's second wife?
Send answers to firstname.lastname@example.com with your name and contact details. The closing date is May 2.


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Developed exclusively for AKU, the new MICHELIN Pulsar Technical soles is the product of a close collaboration between a team of skilled footwear specialists.
Drawing on MICHELIN's own extensive ground contact expertise, the MICHELIN Technical Soles designers worked hand-in-glove with AKU management to create an all-round high performance product that adapts easily to all kinds of terrain and conditions, making it a real "must have" for outdoor enthusiasts.
The combination of the MICHELIN Technical Sole and the AKU Elica-Natural Stride System, which accommodates the foot's anatomy and biomechanics to support the natural inclination of the heel and forefoot, results in more even weight distribution on the sole of the foot both as it lands and pushes off again.
The MICHELIN Pulsar sole was developed to accommodate the Aku Elica-Natural Stride System, with an asymmetric design for ground contact (1) in line with the natural stride axis. It takes its inspiration from the MICHELIN Wild Grip'R Descent mountain bike tyre which itself was developed for downhill cycling on mixed terrain, with progressive lateral grip and a motocross-derived tread pattern.
All in all, it's a good test bench for a sole made to tackle all kinds of ground surfaces, something it can accomplish effectively thanks to deep grooves that boost adaptability to very different kinds of terrain (2).
In addition, the sculptures are positioned in irregular groups to focus on the areas of greatest stress. Smaller and more aggressive sculptures under the big toe deliver progressive traction (3), while aggressive shoulder sculptures improve lateral traction and stability (4).
Bridge reinforcements also achieve the same for stability and wear resistance (5).
Massive sculptures at the heel boost braking ability (7).
A high distance ratio between the sculptures also facilitates selfcleaning (6), while two flexion channels make for greater flexibility when the foot is rolling.
The mountain environment, the culture and value systems associated with it have long been a source of both inspiration and corporate responsibility for AKU, Italy's leading hiking and outdoor footwear specialist.
To ensure it offers outdoor enthusiasts exactly the footwear solutions they need, for summer 2017, AKU will be combining the MICHELIN Pulsar Technical soles with its own in-house AKU Elica-Natural Stride System in three lines of their Multiterrain collection.
LA VAL, PULSAR and MONTERA are three new models available in a choice of 40 different versions. Although all are designed for light trekking and hiking, they are also aimed at three different kinds of users with very distinct approaches and characters. These are ultralight, versatile boots perfect for dynamic, intensive use. They also incorporate leading-edge technologies to support their high performance all-around focus.
These are three different models that can effortlessly adapt to different types of terrain and conditions, delivering progressive traction, superb stability and excellent selfcleaning: a real must-have for active outdoor enthusiasts.
"We selected MICHELIN Technical Soles because it complements our company's commitment to innovative footwear. Behind each model lies a genuine love for manufacturing, built on the ageold prestigious tradition of Italian workmanship. The constant search of best technical solutions for outdoor activities has led us to work with the MICHELIN Technical Soles teams and to obtain an excellent result."
- Giulio Piccin (Product Manager AKU)
"We are very satisfied with the result of this coordinated development work conducted with AKU technicians. Using their input and requirements as a starting point, we engineered a high performance sole which was then tested on all terrain conditions. It's a technical solution that translates into a versatile product tailored specifically for AKU."
- Andrea de Pascale (Head of Marketing & Partnership Development at JVI for MICHELIN Technical Soles)
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Browning Ammunition
It's the dawn of a new generation. Browning fireams using Browning Ammunition just makes sense. The faces of shooting are changing. To create a new generation of ammunition, the brightest minds were very selective in the development of Browning Ammunition. They established the very highest standards to create The Best There Is in ammunition. They identified only the most optimum calibers and bullet weights worthy of bearing the Buckmark for hunting. In addition, they focused on designs that were engineered for higher efficiencies with maximum effect in personal defense and sport shooting. Lastly, no product line is complete without everyone's favorite – rimfire.
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MMP-2 Polyclonal Antibody Review
MMP2 is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) gene family, that are zinc-dependent enzymes capable of cleaving components of the extracellular matrix and molecules involved in signal transduction. 72 kDa type IV collagenase encoded by MMP2 is a gelatinase A, type IV collagenase, that contains three fibronectin type II repeats in its catalytic site that allow binding of denatured type IV and V collagen and elastin. Unlike most MMP family
members, activation of this protein can occur on the cell membrane. This enzyme can be activated extracellularly by proteases, or, intracellulary by its S-glutathiolation with no requirement for proteolytical removal of the pro-domain. This protein is thought to be involved in multiple pathways including roles in the nervous system, endometrial menstrual breakdown, regulation of vascularization, and metastasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Winchester syndrome and Nodulosis-Arthropathy-Osteolysis (NAO) syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.
MMP-2 Polyclonal Antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen. This antibody has been tested with ELISA, IF, IHC-p, WB. And Abbkine suggested starting dilutions are as follows: WB: 1:500-1:2000, IHC-p: 1:100-1:300, IF: 1:200-1:1000, ELISA: 1:20000.
Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix (ECM) in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. We always have faith in the quality of Abbkine's products.


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Sunday Salon: Thoughts?
Maxine of Petrona posted some thoughtful comments the other day about the Salon--where it's going, whether it works. Her post has attracted a large number of comments already. Jacob Russell posted his own thoughts over at his Barking Dog blog. They raise interesting questions, and I'm hoping their posts continue to inspire discussion about the Salon. As a small response I just added an addendum to my introduction to the Salon over at the main site. I wrote:
Addendum, May 2008: 1. The Salon's membership has grown so large that it's no longer possible for any one Salonist to read all of the Salon posts every week, much less comment on them meaningfully. Salonists should not feel any pressure to do so. Please feel free to skim around, to read what appeals, to visit the blogs that are of interest and forgo the rest. 2. Salonists should feel free also not to post some weeks if they haven't the time to read.
And I'm going to add a link to this post also so that people will be able to comment here.
In short, I invite further discussion about the Salon: whether it's working, and more specifically, whether there are any concrete changes that could be made to make it work better. So if you have any thoughts, please feel free to discuss them in the comments to this post.


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Executive Vice President of Marketing Chris Carlisle to Head New Venture
Bill Bradford Joins Company as Senior Vice President, Content Strategy
Michael Vamosy Moves Over From FX as Senior Vice President, Design
The Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has finalized restructuring of the network's marketing and promotion department with the creation of a full-service, in-house ad agency designed to benefit the network, parent company News Corporation, its emerging media initiatives and the company's media clients. Making the announcement was Chris Carlisle, Executive Vice President, Marketing, who will head up the new venture, to be known as "FOX INFINITY."
Mr. Carlisle also announced two new hires. Bill Bradford has joined the agency as Senior Vice President, Content Strategy. Mr. Bradford comes to FOX from Yahoo. In addition, Michael Vamosy has moved to the network from sister cable channel FX to serve as Senior Vice President, Design.
"These new hires complete a process begun months ago � to structure our marketing department as a progressive, self-sufficient and stand-alone agency designed to take a leadership position in the rapidly changing media world by serving both the network's evolving needs and those of our media clients," said Carlisle. He went on to add: "The name FOX INFINITY speaks to a future of endless possibilities, no limits and boundless creativity. The paradigm has changed as �FOX' is defined by wherever our content lives. To maximize emerging media and content development opportunities, we streamlined our operations to be more strategic, adaptable, and productive. We also consolidated our design creation to present a consistent brand image across all platforms."
Mr. Vamosy will assume all design responsibilities for the network, including print, interactive and on-air. Mr. Bradford will be charged with maximizing traffic to the network's website, FOX.com, and will work with a team of FOX marketing executives to develop and produce original promotional content and to strategize its distribution.
Mr. Bradford held dual roles at Yahoo!, serving for the past nine months as Vice President, Product Management for Yahoo! Studios, where he drove the production of original content entertainment websites � combining the best of proven offline media formats with the best of Internet technology to produce a new type of integrated consumer experience.
Throughout his tenure at Yahoo!, Mr. Bradford also served as Vice President of Cross-Media Products. In that role he was responsible for working across multiple business units to develop cross-platform Internet products.
Prior to Yahoo!, Mr. Bradford was at America Online, serving in various consumer product capacities. He also spent four years at Oracle Corporation as a consultant responsible for spearheading large-scale business systems implementations.
Mr. Bradford started his professional career as an officer in the United States Army, serving as a Transportation Officer in Germany. After active duty, he served 7 1/2 years as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Mr. Bradford graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993 and earned an M.S. in Operations Research from George Washington University in 1999.
Mr. Vamosy joined FX in October 2002. While there he was responsible for the development of FX's in-house design team "StudioFX," which designed the packaging for FX's original series "The Shield," "Nip/Tuck," "Rescue Me," "Dirt," and "The Riches" as well as the network's overall image on-air, online and in print. He also designed the Emmy campaign for "The Shield," which earned three nominations and one win for Michael Chiklis (Best Actor in a Drama).
Prior to FX, Mr. Vamosy served as Senior Art Director from 1998-2001 at Rare Medium, where he was responsible for consumer and trade print campaigns, on-air and online design and corporate branding for his various clients � including included Paramount Television, CBS News, 20th Television, iVillage and Hollywood.com.
Mr. Vamosy began his career in 1993 at The Design Works in Los Angeles, where he was a graphic designer and responsible for packaging design, corporate identity, brochure design and promotional designs. He also freelanced for companies including Peter Green Design, Silverman Advertising and Loren Myers & Associates, working with such clients as The London International Advertising Awards, Warner Bros. and TiVo. From 1995-1998, he was Art Director at Designatory, working with Starz Encore, MGM, Polygram and Buena Vista Television.
Mr. Vamosy has received several PROMAX Awards, BDA Awards, Telly Awards and New York Festival awards. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY.


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UPS Study: Purchases From Marketplaces Nearly Universal; Retail Now Global As E-Commerce Shoppers Cross Borders
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- Nearly every e-commerce shopper reported making a marketplace purchase
- Large majority of shoppers in Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Europe buy from International retailers
- Significantly higher percentage of smartphone users transact with devices
- U.S. shoppers most likely to return online purchases
Online shoppers across the globe are buying from marketplaces and international retailers, relying more on digital devices and seeking alternate delivery options, according to the global UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
The study – which captured the changing behaviors and preferences of online shoppers in six markets including the U.S., Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Brazil – details how these behavioral shifts seek better prices, and more choice, control and convenience. It also captures geographic differences, information essential to retailers as e-commerce increasingly transcends geographic borders.
"Understanding shoppers and meeting their demands is crucial in this rapidly changing landscape," said Alan Gershenhorn, chief commercial officer for UPS. "To stand out, smart companies must recognize that, with competition now coming from around the world, consumers want different ways to make purchases, more convenient ways to receive them and innovative experiences from start to finish."
Almost all online shoppers in the markets surveyed shop at marketplaces, which are third-party e-commerce sites that let multiple merchants sell products. In Mexico, 99% of shoppers reported making a marketplace purchase, compared with 98% in Asia and 96% in both Europe and Canada. The top reasons for using marketplaces are better prices and free or discounted shipping.
The study also showed that global competition for customers is increasing, with a significant number of online shoppers in Canada (83%), Brazil (81%) and Mexico (78%) making purchases from international retailers. In the U.S., nearly half (47%) of shoppers made international purchases. Consumers shopped internationally primarily for better prices and access to specific or unique products.
The majority of global shoppers also use mobile devices to search for products, compare prices, locate stores and track deliveries, all the more reason retailers should think 'mobile first.' At least 70% of respondents in all regions used smartphones to compare prices while in stores.
Meanwhile, shoppers expect quick fulfillment of online orders and speedy delivery across all regions, but expectations for what counts as quick delivery differ. Consumers in Asia, Mexico and Brazil expect to be able to place orders later in the day and still be eligible for same-day and next-day delivery.
Across all regions, consumers make online return purchases. Shoppers in the U.S. (44%) are the most likely to return an online purchase, while shoppers in Mexico are the least likely (22%). When both return options are available, shoppers in Asia and Europe prefer to ship online purchases back to retailers compared to consumers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil, who prefer to return online orders to a physical store. Among those who prefer to ship returns to a physical store, ease and free shipping returns are the leading reasons for this preference across all regions.
New developments in the retail experience that may play a role in the future of the industry include online marketplaces and new technologies such as robots and chatbots, according to the study. Consumers are more open to some new technologies in the retail landscape but skeptical of others. When asked about the appeal of robots in stores, more than half of consumers in the U.S. and Canada are not convinced, preferring to interact with a person. While face-to-face assistance is preferable in-store, respondents prefer self-service options online. The comfort level with using chatbots for tasks like getting product information is highest in the U.S. (65%) and lowest in Mexico (45%).
The study divided the results into three sections: Constants, areas of the retail experience that remain important year after year and influence purchase behaviors; Movers, areas where consumers have shown significant growth in recent years; and Emergers, newer areas of retail that may play a role in the shopping experience of the future.
About the UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™
The UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ Global Study evaluates consumer shopping habits from pre-purchase to post-delivery. The 2018 study was fielded in Q1, Q2 and Q3 2017 and is based on a comScore survey of more than 18,000 online shoppers worldwide. Respondents made at least two online purchase in a typical three-month period.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com or pressroom.ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
About comScore
comScore is a leading cross-platform measurement company that measures audiences, brands and consumer behavior everywhere. Built on precision and innovation, comScore's data footprint combines proprietary digital, TV and movie intelligence with vast demographic details to quantify consumers' multiscreen behavior at massive scale. This approach helps media companies monetize their complete audiences and allows marketers to reach these audiences more effectively. With more than 3,200 clients and a global footprint in 70 countries, comScore is delivering the future of measurement. Shares of comScore stock are currently traded on the OTC Market (OTC:SCOR). For more information on comScore, please visit comscore.com.
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Editors Note: Better Black and White | From Luminous Landscape was originally written by Michael Reichmann for Luminous Landscape and has been reproduced with permission.
Better Black and White
Using PhotoShop's Channel Mixer
I've been shooting Black and White as well as colour since I started making my living in photography in the mid-60's. I actually developed my first roll of B&W film when I was 10 years old in the mid-50's.
For years as a photojournalist I would carry two camera bodies, one loaded with B&W film and one with colour. More recently, as a landscape photographer, when working in B&W I was always using red and yellow filters to darken skies and accentuate clouds, while green filters were handy for lightening foliage.
Now with the digital darkroom, I simply shoot colour and create B&W prints from these colour originals when desired, with all the control I used to have, if not more.
The trick to obtaining optimum quality is the use of Photoshop's Channel Mixer.
Throw Away Your B&W Filters
This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS D30 digital SLR, though any film-based scan could of course be used as well. The frame on the left is the original colour image and the frame on the right has been converted to monochrome through the use of Photoshop's traditional Image / Mode / Greyscale.
There's a better way!
Using Layer / New / Adjustment Layer select Channel Mixer.
You'll see this display. Now select Monochrome and you'll see the image turn to B&W.
Notice that of the three colour slides RED is at 100% and Green and Blue are each at 0%. Experiment with setting each one individually to 100% while reducing the other two to 0%. What you'll see is represented below.
Notice the dramatic differences. Look particularly at the reflections of the trees in the water.
What we've done is to create monochrome images that are the equivalent of ones shot on B&W film through a deep red, blue or green filter. Thus all of the traditional tonal effects, such as darkening of skies and lightening of foliage though the use of coloured filters can be achieved.
These are extremes, with the ratios at 100% of a single colour. Mix them as you desire to obtain the black and white tonalities that you prefer. Just try and ensure that the combined total of the mix is roughly 100%
About Michael Reichmann
Michael Reichmann has been both a professional photographer as well as avid amateur for more than 35 years. Born in England, he was raised and educated in Quebec. He now devotes his full-time energies to landscape photography, photographic journalism, print collecting and teaching — among other pursuits.


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Our baby was born on Monday morning. Her name is Lea and she was perfect head to toes.
It was one of the hottest nights so far and we couldn't believe it's really happening because we were told once in a birth preparation class that babies are not born in the heat. I would say that babies are born when they feel the time is right - Lea came the first night ever, when both our kids had a sleepover at friends and me and Alex were home alone! She knew she doesn't have time to waste and took just 3,5 hours to meet us. The hospital is just about 2 minutes from our door, but to get there was a nice adventure. It was a night before a national holiday and all the little pubs on the way including the sidewaks in front of them were full of happy young people enjoing themselvs with a bottle of beer. Oh, how I wanted a cold beer at that point, but no one offered me a sip :)
So, here she is:
with her father,
with her mother,
with her sister and brother
and with her grandma and grandpa.
Lea Alexandra, born 9.6.2014 at 2:00 am in a super friendly birth center at Sachsenhausen Krankenhaus with an energetic midwife Susanne Stiegler, who was our company since the evening and who brought us home just 2 hours after the labour.
Thank you everyone, it was perfect!
Thank you everyone, it was perfect!


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А British man accused of killing a worshiper and injuring several others when he rammed a van into a congregation of Muslims leaving a London mosque last year had been in contact with far-right groups before the attack, prosecutors said at his trial on Tuesday.
The BBC reported that the man, Darren Osborne, 48, had received a Twitter message from Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader of Britain First, a group that recently gained notoriety after President Trump recirculated unverified anti-Muslim videos it had posted online. Ms. Fransen was arrested in December on charges related to hate crimes.
Mr. Osborne, whom his former partner described as a "loner," had also received an email from an account linked to the English Defence League, an extremist group that opposes what it claims to be the spread of Islam and Shariah law in Britain.
Officials say that Mr. Osborne plowed into a group of worshipers leaving the Finsbury Park Mosque in North London on June 19 during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. One man was killed and at least 10 people were injured.
It was among a spate of terrorist attacks that shook Britain. A month earlier, a homemade bomb had exploded at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, killing 22 people, many of them children, and injuring more than 500 others. The man identified as the bomber, Salman Abedi, had links to the Islamic State. And in June, attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market, also inspired by the Islamic State, killed eight people.
The BBC quoted prosecutors in Mr. Osborne's trial as saying that he had looked to the Britain First leaders Paul Golding and Ms. Fransen, as well as Tommy Robinson, a founder
Jurors at the trial, in Woolwich Crown Court in London, were shown a screenshot found on Mr. Osborne's computer that described Britain turning into a country built on "hatred, on violence and on Islam."
The defendant received an invitation to a protest from an account belonging to Mr. Robinson that called for demonstrators to "stand up to hate" and "say 'no more' " The invitation said the bombing in Manchester was "not the beginning and it won't be the end," according to the BBC.
Prosecutors said that in the week before the attack Mr. Osborne had been heard "preaching racial hatred" in a pub. He was said to have told one pub customer, a soldier: "I'm going to kill all the Muslims. Muslims are all terrorists. Your families are all going to be Muslim. I'm going to take it into my own hands."
Mr. Osborne's former partner, Sarah Andrews, reportedly said he had been "brainwashed" after watching reports about a child sexual exploitation ring in Rochdale, a borough of Manchester, that had been organized by a group of British Pakistanis.
A handwritten note found in the van that plowed into the Muslim worshipers described Muslims as "feral" and child predators. "Don't people get it," it read. "This is happening up and down our Green and pleasant land."
Jonathan Rees, the leading prosecutor, said that "the underlying theme" seemed to be that Mr. Osborne felt that not enough "was being said or done to counter terrorism and the grooming gangs comprising predominantly Muslim males."
"Against that background," Mr. Rees added, "the defendant decided to take matters into his own hands."


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A lot of pursuit of publication boils down to being patient.
You have to be patient while you develop your craft into something worthy.
You have to be patient through the query process and hope to find a match for your manuscript.
You have to be patient while your agent works with her other clients and you to shop all of you to editors.
That's where I am right now. Hopefully, soon, my agent will begin sending out my manuscript, and then I wait to see who might be interested in buying it. Then it's more waiting games to find out what edits the editor might want, and then waiting for the publication date to arrive (I'm thinking positively here).
But in the meantime, the next book isn't going to write itself. During the month of January, I managed to scribble 33 ideas into my little StoryStorm notebook. That's added to the four or five ideas I have on my flash drive already. So lots of ideas. (Not to mention my former-rockstar roommate wants me to write his biography SOON.)
Now the problem is deciding which idea to develop and work on.
There are worse problems to have!


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Oct 7th, 2017
Episode 4: It's About the Kid
Jenna talks to writer Nicole Stellon O'Donnell, whose daughter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old, about parenting during and after cancer. The conversation wanders across plenty of territory, from being the anti-helicopter parent, the fetishization of cancer in society, being your child's "chemo butler," and, of course, dogs (in this case, a corgi). And the episode isn't just for cancer kid's caregivers, there's plenty to think about whether you're a parent or other kid-adjacent or cancer-adjacent person, a cancer patient, survivor, cancer civilan, caregiver, or friend. Or if you just want to listen in as two women talk about some of the big stuff--and tumble around (and laugh about) some of the odd and hard things people go through.


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We joined the gathering last Friday early – too early, it turned out, for a view of much of anything. It was an overcast night and I had to leave before the moon (then nearly full) exploded into view.
The amateur astronomers have been meeting at the Ed Burke Recreation Center in the middle of Biscayne Park for about a month now. Last week, two telescopes – one computer-driven and scarily hi-tech for a father of three- and five-year-old kids, the other more old-fashioned – stood at the ready of the assembled dozen or so stargazers.
Still, we got a look at Jupiter – my daughter pointed out that the stripes were orange and "not red" – and a binary solar system – you know, two stars. That full moon would have been the most spectacular of all. It did briefly burst onto the scene, I later learned from organizer and amateur astronomy buff Brett Shinn, before the group "got clouded out around 10:00 p.m."
Shinn maintains an email list where he keeps his fellow skywatchers informed about the latest weather forecasts and the probability of clear skies.
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There's only a slight chance the group will reconvene tonight, given the 50 percent chance of rain. "Even if they lower it to 30 or 40 percent, it's still pretty cloudy," says Shinn. "Looking at the bottom of clouds is like watching gray paint dry." --Frank Houston


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Product code: 127197
This ON/OFF room thermostat can be used to adjust the set room temperature. Compatible with all current Vokèra HE ranges and can also be used on older appliances that incorporate an integral clock. It is ideal for the Vision combi boilers that are to be installed in a location that is difficult for the homeowner to access. This optional room thermostat can be installed in a convenient location so that they can easily adjust their heating temperature, without interfering with any programmed heating timings that have been set on the Vision boilers built in 7 day digital clock.


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The government's Exporting is GREAT campaign is supporting SME Export Track 100 for a sixth year.
Exporting is GREAT aims to inspire and support UK companies to export overseas and provides free tools, advice and support for new, occasional or frequent exporters. The find a buyer service enables businesses to become part of a new searchable directory of UK exporters which government will use to match their products and services with worldwide demand. Businesses can also access the best e-commerce opportunities via preferential deals with the world's largest online marketplaces and review live export opportunities.
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Tofte & Company is the leading Nordic technology advisory firm providing transaction advisory to middle market companies
Company Sale / Divestment
Tofte & Company is highly specialized in company sales for technological centric companies and facilitates the entire process.
Growth Capital
Successful and rapidly growing companies often reach a point where they no longer can sustain growth ambitions relying on existing resources and an injection of external capital is needed.
M&A activity can often be an attractive way to reach greater market share while harvesting synergy effects and thereby raising your business to the next level. Tofte & Company facilitates the global target search and valuation process.
Initial Public Offerings / IPO
Companies that have built up their business over many years can consider the public market at some stage to realize value, raise growth capital and provide a framework for growth acquisitions.
Debt Financing
With access to specialized global debt packages, we are the adviser of choice for those looking to raise new debt or refinance existing facilities.
Tofte & Company provides valuation support to our clients considering merger and acquisition activities.


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We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ, as fully God and fully human, is the only true Lord and Savior. We believe in the deity of Christ, in his virgin birth, in his sinless life, in his miracles, in his vicarious and atoning death through his shed blood, in his bodily resurrection, in his ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in his personal return in power and glory.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe the Bible, is the divinely inspired record of God's actions in history, and that it serves as our authority for faith and practice and is the only authoritative Word of God
We believe that individuals become Christians as they confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord, and that they receive forgiveness of sins through His death and resurrection. We believe Christians have an eternal relationship with God and are given strength and help in living today through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men and women regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost. The saved will be resurrected to life with God eternally. The lost are resurrected to damnation eternally away from God.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
We demonstrate our new faith in Christ through "believer's baptism" by immersion, following Jesus' own example. Baptism serves as a symbol of death to our old life, and resurrection to a new life in Christ.
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The Baoviet Fund kicked off the VND1 trillion ($44.72 million) Bao Viet Value Investment Fund (BVIF) on November 6.
The new fund is currently preparing to utilize investment opportunities in merger and acquisitions and the restructuring of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and attracting new capital flows from the TPP.
Its business strategy is targeted at initial public offering of SOEs and their divestment phases, with the aim of becoming the major shareholder in firms and becoming involved in their management.
Depending on market conditions BVIF will also investment in other assets to increase the net asset value of the fund.
General Director of the Baoviet Fund Dau Minh Lam said that in the future the company will introduce other funds.
Baoviet Fund is 100 per cent owned by Bao Viet Holdings with total assets under management estimated at VND28 trillion ($1.25 billion).
In the first half of this year Bao Viet Holdings earned revenue of VND9.7 trillion ($422.4 million), a 7 per cent increase year-on-year, with after-tax profit of VND731 billion ($33.07 million), a 13 per cent rise compared with the same period last year.


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Ever since Netflix UK dumped the whole of iZombie Seasons 1 and 2 on the streaming site over Easter weekend last year, we've been kind of obsessed with it. For some absolutely unknown reason it took a while for the brilliant show to score itself a UK broadcaster, but this year we're set to get every episode of Season 3 just a day after they air in the US.
To celebrate the show's triumphant return we spoke to British actor Rahul Kohli, who plays fan favourite/medical examiner Dr Ravi Chakrabarti, about Ravi's headspace, keeping his accent and what fans can expect from Season 3…
SciFiNow: Where do we find Ravi at the start of iZombie Season 3?
Rahul Kohli: We find him basically where he was left in Season 2. Our Season 3 premiere, the timeframe between the two seasons is about 60 minutes maybe, maybe even less. It's a direct continuation, so where we left off was him finding out Blaine and Peyton had some sort of romantic liaison. He was also tricked by Blaine to stay in the car while Blaine saved the day, so he's kind of in a mess up headspace, and not sure what the situation is. I guess that's where we pick up with him, and with the aftermath of seeing them together and realising that they have history.
What's it like playing what is probably the show's fan favourite character?
I don't think know if there's evidence of that! But it's always awesome. The thing is, he's one of those characters where, and they have them in most TV shows and films, there's always someone who is almost written to stand out and be slightly different. It's kind of a credit to the show, really. By different I mean he's unfiltered, he's the voice of the audience, and he was the only human that was in on the secret. At the beginning of the first season he was the one that the audience identified with and he held people's hands through that. In terms of the fans, it's great. Everyone has their favourites. My favourite isn't Ravi, mine is Babineaux, and I identify with him the most. But it's awesome! It's great to know that people are responding to these characters.
One of the things we love about Ravi is that he actually seems British. American TV shows with British characters often tend to overdo it a bit…
Yeah, they've done a really good job with that. I get to bring some stuff to it, so when I get my script and I see a word that I know he wouldn't say, I'll come back to it and say, 'actually, can we switch it out for this?' and if that still makes sense to the American audience then we're able to switch that up. The writers do actually enjoy getting to write for a Brit, and they have their own knowledge.
It's not all talking about tea and football, which is awesome!
There was actually one line early on when Ravi did talk about the football stuff, and then we all went back and forth with some emails, punched it and got it all accurate and happy, so we get these little flourishes. But I think it was the accent that was a big deal for me. Not to knock anyone else, but I've noticed that there's a tendency for British actors to come over to America and then all of a sudden sound like they lived in Buckingham Palace all their life, and that's just not true. I noticed as well that with comedies and the most successful Brits abroad like James Corden, Ricky Gervais and Simon Pegg, they've retained a more real accent. When we did the show, at first it was a tough one because I found that I was having to go back and rerecord my lines because people weren't really getting the accent and I was being maybe a bit too relaxed with it. But in the end we found a nice hybrid so that the American audience could understand what I was saying but it was still authentic London.
How have you found the fan reaction to the show?
We have a very loyal fan base. It's not the biggest out there, we're definitely one of the smaller shows in terms of fan base, but what they lack in size they make up for in loyalty. We get a lot of great cosplay. That was one of my favourite things, standing opposite my cosplay and a Liv cosplay. It's so surreal when that happens. We get awesome photoshops. I've been pretty proactive with interacting with fans. But at the same time I think there's also a shared frustration. I think that we on the creative side and the fan base are all sort of connected; we feel that the show is slightly overlooked, in a lot of ways. And I think that's also brought us closer together. We feel like a little army, we're the small show that could. We share that loyalty and that bond with our fans.
We find that people have either never watched iZombie, or they've watch it and they're obsessed with it. There's no in between.
That's kind of how I feel. I have a few relatives who didn't want to deal with it, and I think it's a generation thing, because of the brain eating, and I understand that. But in the general sense, I think most people that watch iZombie, most stuck around. There's something there for someone to take away, because it's a show with so many different elements. There's comedy, there's drama, there's romance, there's action, so there's something in there that you're going to like. The frustration we feel is, how do we make this bigger? How do we get this out to a bigger audience? How do we get more people watching it? Still, three years down the line, we haven't really figured it out. I have a sneaky suspicion that we're going to be one of those shows where it finishes when it finishes and we go about our lives and move onto different projects, and then there's this resurgence. People will go, 'oh, did you know there was this show on TV a few years ago?' and then they demand that we come back and make another season or make a film. That's how I feel it's going to go down.
Could you give us a final teaser for what to expect in Season 3?
Season Three is slightly different to previous seasons. We don't have an out-and-out Big Bad. We don't do the same trick with one focal point, one villain. This one is more of a slow burner. It's one where you're not too sure who's friend and who's foe. It asks more questions and it's not simply us versus them anymore, humans versus zombies. There's a lot more factions within that who have different ideals and different morals and ethics, and how they want to go forward and coexist, or not coexist, and how that shapes Seattle. That's sort of what we're dealing with a little more this year.
iZombie Season 3 is available to stream on Netflix UK from 5 April, with a new episode landing weekly. Get a behind the scenes look at the series in the new issue of SciFiNow.


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Cholesterol is not exactly the sexiest of topics, but it's an important one. Knowing which foods help improve cholesterol levels and incorporating them into your diet can be the key to keeping heart disease away. Almost 40% of American adults (equaling a whopping 94.6 million people) have high cholesterol and are at risk for heart disease or stroke. High cholesterol is said to cause about 2.6 million deaths each year. In other words, it's not a diagnosis that one should ignore, especially when it can be reversed with changes to your diet.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in every cell of the body that aids in normal digestive function. It travels through the bloodstream in two types of lipoproteins that are have fat on the inside and proteins on the outside. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are known as the "good" cholesterol, because they transport excess cholesterol from other parts of your body to the liver, which then removes them from your body and lowering your chances of the buildup that can turn into heart disease. On the other hand, Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are known as "bad" cholesterol because it leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries which causes coronary heart disease.
Your body naturally makes all the cholesterol it needs to do its job, so when high cholesterol foods are consumed, that can throw off the levels of both good and bad lipoproteins in the body. High cholesterol is a condition that can have no symptoms, so many people don't even know that their cholesterol levels are too high until they hear it from a doctor, until it has already become full blown heart disease – or worse. Fortunately for many people, making simple changes to your diet can help improve cholesterol levels by either bringing down the bad cholesterol, bringing up the good cholesterol, or both.
These 20 Foods Help Improve Cholesterol Levels
If you or a loved one have been told that it's time to watch what you eat, here's how you can help improve cholesterol levels through your diet. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a ticket to consume cholesterol-improving foods by the barrel. Improving your diet is key, but stick with the old adage of everything in moderation. Yet with 20 to choose from, there sure is plenty of variety available!
These foods help improve cholesterol levels:
You know what they say about an apple a day! Apples are loaded with soluble fiber, pectin and polyphenols, which can help you feel more full, improve metabolism of fats, and reduce inflammation in the body. Additionally, eating apples can lower bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol.
For generations, oats have been known to lower cholesterol levels and reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Oats are high in beta-glucan, a viscous soluble fiber that experts believe is responsible for the cholesterol-improving benefits.
Eating barley or foods containing barley significantly reduced levels of two types of bad cholesterol – the low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and the non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL). One review even stated that barley has similar cholesterol-lowering effects as oats. Plus, barley is higher in fiber and can have up to double the protein and with fewer calories than oats.
Let's talk about eggs for a moment. For many years, eggs were considered to be a food to avoid if you are at risk of high cholesterol or heart disease. As they say, though, we don't know what we don't know. Back then we didn't know that eggs are actually not a concern for most people, especially those with normal cholesterol levels or no family history of cardiovascular disease. Though there is a fair amount of cholesterol in an egg, the lecithin in them blocks the absorption of the cholesterol when eaten. Some cholesterol is absorbed but the amount is significantly lower than previously thought. A recent study shows that eating an egg every day is not associated with an elevated risk of coronary heart disease. Eggs are also is a significant source of vitamins, including A, E, B-6, B-12 and folate.
For years, studies have shown the incredible health benefits and antioxidant effects of berries. Fresh berries can significantly reduce the buildup of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, a culprit that contributes to heart disease, stroke and atherosclerosis. Blackberries have the highest LDL inhibitory effect, followed by red raspberries, sweet cherries, blueberries and strawberries. Additional research has shown that the bioactive compounds in strawberries help reduce bad cholesterol levels and protect against the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Red Cabbage
Red cabbage can help guard against excessive cholesterol, lower risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and reduce their weight gain. Red cabbage is one of the items often found in the newly trendy salads containing microgreens, so your next meal can be both fashionable and healthy too!
Sometimes people shy away from avocadoes because they are known to be high in fat. Yet avocados contain healthy fats, and eating one a day can lower your cholesterol and improve your health. (They're delicious too!) People on a moderate-fat diet who eat an avocado every day show lower bad cholesterol levels than those who don't eat avocadoes.
Consuming flaxseeds daily can decreased cholesterol in men by almost 10% in just 3 months. For those people who prefer to try dietary making changes before taking medications, or for those who can't take statins, adding flaxseeds to your meals could be helpful.
A diet rich in walnuts, which are high in polyunsaturated fats, can have a significant impact on lipid levels for women (especially those who are insulin-resistant). Adding walnuts to your nutrition plan can decrease bad cholesterol (LDL), and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
Pulses are a trendy term for legumes such as beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils. Pulses have a low glycemic index, and break down slowly in the body. Eating one serving a day (3/4 cup) of pulses can significantly reduce bad cholesterol and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. The typical American currently consumes less than half a serving a day on average.
Remember the old song about beans being good for your heart? Let's forget about the rest of it, shall we?
Consuming grapefruit may help lower your risk for heart disease. And in a study of people who already have heart disease, one grapefruit daily significantly reduced levels of cholesterol. Both red and white grapefruit were effective, though red grapefruit showed slightly more significant results.
Grapefruit can adversely affect some medications, so consult with a doctor or pharmacist before consuming grapefruit products if you are on medication.
Fresh garlic helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. In fact, there's a group of chemicals in garlic that has been found to decrease cholesterol production by a massive 40-60%. Isn't that worth a little vampire breath?
Wild Salmon
You've probably heard before that salmon is healthy for you, as it has long been known to be beneficial. Increasing the intake of fatty fish such as salmon has shown to increase good cholesterol, potentially protecting against cardiovascular diseases.
Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a form of polyunsaturated fat benefits is their ability to reduce triglycerides, lower blood pressure slightly and reduce blood clotting – all of which are beneficial to heart health. The highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish such as salmon, trout, anchovies, sardines, and herring.
The reason why I've specifically noted "wild" salmon is that wild Pacific salmon is healthier than farmed salmon due to the levels of chemical contaminants being substantially higher in farmed salmon. (Though farmed salmon is said to have more omega-3 fatty acids than wild salmon.) The levels of chlorinated pesticides, dioxins, PCBs and other contaminants are up to 10 times greater in farm-raised salmon than in wild Pacific salmon, and that salmon farmed in Europe are more contaminated than salmon from South and North American farms.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Hooray!) People who eat dark chocolate have lower blood glucose levels and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, as well as higher good cholesterol (HDL) levels. Notice that we only said "dark" chocolate, because milk chocolate and white chocolate do not contain nearly the same levels of flavonoids as dark cocoa powder and dark chocolate.
Remember that this isn't a free ticket to eat chocolate bars for breakfast! Though certain foods help improve cholesterol levels, we still need to focus on portion control and eating vitamin-rich foods first. Then again, consider eating a small square or two to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthier way than other snack foods.
Red Wine
Moderate consumption of red wine is associated with a reduced risk for heart attack in part due to alcohol's relationship to increased levels of HDL. Red wine drinkers' good cholesterol levels are higher in components that can play a protective role in cardiovascular disease. Red wine also contains resveratrol, which controls the body's inflammatory response. Don't overdo it though!
Pomegranate, Tart Cherries & Dark Grapes
Also high in resveratrol are pomegranates, tart cherries and dark grapes. All three are strong sources of antioxidants and studies have shown that they have the ability to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular risk factors.
The Mediterranean Diet
Did you know that these foods that help lower cholesterol levels are also the main components of the Mediterranean diet? As has been pointed out before on this site, a Mediterranean diet improves various areas of our health, including our good cholesterol levels. A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may help the body keep blood vessels open and reduce cardiovascular risk.
If you're ready to get started, here are 5 excellent Mediterranean diet cookbooks:
1. The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Day
2. Mediterranean Diet for Beginners: The Complete Guide – 40 Delicious Recipes, 7-Day Diet Meal Plan, and 10 Tips for Success
3. The Complete Mediterranean Diet: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease… with 500 Delicious Recipes
4. Mediterranean Diet: The Essential Beginners Guide To Quick Weight Loss And Healthy Living Plus Over 100 Delicious Quick and Easy Recipes + 7 Day Meal Plan
5. The Mediterranean Diet Plan: Heart-Healthy Recipes & Meal Plans for Every Type of Eater
Knowing which foods help improve cholesterol levels and changing your diet to incorporate them can be enough to lower your heart disease risk.
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