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Each day when he finished work as a tiler, Qurban Ali drove home, showered and Skyped his family. He listened to stories from his four young children, and chatted to his wife about the car they would buy, and where they would live, when they finally came to Australia.
But one day last September, Mr Ali did not call. He was killed that morning on the on-ramp of Melbourne's South Gippsland Freeway, when a cement truck ploughed into his car.
His body has languished in a morgue for seven months since – denied a funeral because the Turnbull government will not let his family visit Australia to bury their husband and father.
"My husband's soul is not going to lie in peace if we don't get to see him for a final time," Mr Ali's wife Saliha told Fairfax Media through a translator, speaking from Pakistan where she lives with her children after fleeing Afghanistan.
The widow, who fled an abusive fiancé to marry the man she loved, said: "To not even see his face for the last time … I don't know how to live."
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is being urged to intervene after his department rejected Mrs Ali's first visa application. Bureaucrats ruled that conditions were so dangerous and unstable in Pakistan and Afghanistan that the family may seek to stay in Australia permanently.
The department said it was "legally obliged" to reject visa applications that did not meet set criteria.
The family's Australia-based migration agent Marion Le described the decision as "unbelievable".
"The stress on that poor girl left in Pakistan with four small children ... it's a terrible thing," she said.
"If Australian citizens have someone die overseas they immediately get on a plane and go to investigate what happened, and bring back or bury the body of the deceased person."
Ms Le said Mrs Ali, 39, should also be allowed into Australia to attend court proceedings against the truck driver, who has been charged with dangerous driving, amphetamine possession and other offences.
"[The widow] could not travel here to bury her husband and see him for one last time and go to court, to sit there and have some understanding as to how this man was suddenly taken away."
The whole world became dark, I didn't know what was happening, I couldn't believe it
She said Mr Ali's body could not be returned to Afghanistan because the couple fled that country; nor to Pakistan because they were not citizens, and the widow lives in hiding there.
Fairfax Media has sighted a United Nations refugee agency document dated January this year, stating Ms Ali is a registered asylum seeker and a "person of concern" who claims to face threats to her life and freedom in Afghanistan.
Mrs Ali spoke of how she escaped from an angry, abusive fiancé in Afghanistan, and a soon-to-be marriage arranged by her father, to marry Qurban, the man she loved.
The Hazara couple fled to Pakistan after a family dispute, however Mr Ali also faced danger there and sought safety in Australia. It is understood he arrived by boat and was granted permanent protection, then sought to obtain permanent visas for his family.
Mrs Ali sobbed when recalling the moment she learnt her husband was dead.
"The whole world fell apart and I couldn't believe it. What was I going to do with the children, where was I going to go?" she said.
"The world became dark, I didn't know what was happening."
Compounding the torment faced by Ms Ali and her four children, aged between 5 and 12, are threats to their safety in Islamabad, where they fear for their lives.
Mrs Ali said she and her children had been hunted by her former fiancé and his family. She said the face of her eldest son still bears injuries from a bashing inflicted by her fiance's brother, and her daughter was beaten on a trip to buy bread.
"My life is hell. I am locked in a house, I can't go outside because I know my former fiancé is stalking me and he's probably going to kill me," she said.
Mrs Ali applied for an Australian visitor visa following her husband's death. A letter of refusal sighted by Fairfax Media, details of which the department did not verify, said while Mrs Ali's application had "strong compelling circumstances … this in itself does not demonstrate that you only intend a genuine temporary stay".
It said Afghanistan was experiencing war, lawlessness and political upheaval, and this combined with social and political problems in Pakistan meant there was a "strong incentive for you to remain in Australia".
Mrs Ali indicated to Fairfax Media she did not intend to seek a permanent stay in Australia. Ms Le said "she has every right to apply [to stay permanently], but that is not the issue".
Mrs Ali's brother Mohib Qasimi lives in Melbourne, and has been fighting to bring his sister to Australia. He urged Mr Dutton to intervene.
"She is very upset, she looks like she has lost half of her body [weight]. I'm frightened soon she will get crazy and lose her mind," he said.
Mr Ali's cousin Mohammad Eisa Poya also lives in Melbourne, and described the situation as "heartbreaking".
"It's such an emotional thing. [Saliha] is crying whenever I talk to her. I try to tell her to calm down but it doesn't work," he said.
"[Qurban] is dead, we can't bring him back. But he left four children and a wife behind. At least the government could bring her to attend the funeral then send them back."
The Coroner's Court of Victoria said Mr Ali's body could not be released until a funeral director was appointed. His family in Australia have declined to do so until his widow and children can attend the funeral.
A department spokeswoman said the "compassionate nature of the proposed visit" was carefully considered, but anyone wishing to visit Australia must satisfy "visitor visa requirements, including health, character and genuine temporary stay criteria".
"The onus is primarily on the visa applicant to demonstrate an incentive to return home after their visit", she said, adding the department was legally obliged to refuse visa applications where this and other criteria were not met.
The department is considering the family's second visa applications. Mr Dutton did not respond to request for comment.
Nicole Hasham was environment and energy correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.


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ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority on Thursday banned Gazprombank Switzerland GZPRI.MM from accepting new private clients until further notice after finding serious shortcomings in its efforts to curb money laundering.
The decision wraps up FINMA's investigation into possible wrongdoing in Switzerland, the world's foremost center for offshore wealth, in connection with the so-called Panama Papers.
The documents, leaked to a German newspaper, in 2016 detailed how the rich and powerful used offshore corporations to hide money and potentially evade taxes.
FINMA said on Thursday it had looked into a total of 30 Swiss banks related to information revealed in the 11.5 million leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
"In-depth investigations were carried out at around 20 banks," the financial authority said. "Where necessary, FINMA required banks to take action to improve their anti-money laundering processes."
FINMA's investigation found the Swiss subsidiary of Russian state-owned Gazprombank to be in serious breach of anti-money laundering due diligence requirements between 2006 and 2016.
"The bank failed to carry out adequate economic background clarifications into business relationships and transactions with increased money laundering risks," FINMA said in a statement. "No new relationships with private clients may be accepted and existing relationships must be strictly monitored."
Gazprombank belongs to Kremlin-controlled gas giant Gazprom GAZP.MM.
Gazprombank Switzerland said it accepted FINMA's decision. It noted the measures related exclusively to its business with private clients, adding it is primarily engaged in corporate banking and conducts only limited business with private individuals.
"The bank will pursue its ongoing efforts to further enhance its organization, risk management and compliance functions," it said.
Germany weeks ago said it had found no evidence of substantial breaches of money laundering rules by 11 of its banks named in the Panama Papers.
In a separate crackdown on money laundering, FINMA ordered PKB Privatbank SA Lugano to turn over 1.3 million Swiss francs ($1.40 million) in unlawfully generated profits from business linked to scandal-plagued Brazilian groups Petrobras PETR4.SA and Odebrecht.
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TEVA MAYER | Daily Evergreen File
Madison Jackson, editor-in-chief
1. Share the importance of Student Media and journalism with as many people as possible by reporting on issues readers care about, writing editorial boards and advocating for the Evergreen's mission of teaching students how to be professional journalists.
2. Make myself available to students and community members to answer questions, discuss concerns and hear their thoughts. In the same vein, meet with administrators to answer students' questions and concerns at the source.
3. Spend as much time with fellow Evergreeners outside of the basement of Murrow and deadline. I hired these folks for a reason, and they're some pretty awesome people.
Teva Mayer, managing editor
1. I'd really love to make more videos for the paper as well as develop my science communication writing.
2. Start a food writing beat in the paper.
3. Make dope, poster-worthy centerpiece layouts
Forrest Holt, news editor
I want to help a new group of reporters find their passion.
Rebecca White, assistant news editor
1. Spend more time just geeking out about cool journalism.
2. Start packing healthy dinners instead of blowing a large percentage of my paycheck on CUB food and the Taco Bell drive-thru.
3. File more public records requests and do several records based, well reported or maybe even investigative stories.
Gabriella Ramos, mint editor
1. Help the WSU and Pullman community understand the importance of student journalism and the public service we provide in covering on-campus news and organizations.
2. Pass on what I have learned about narrative journalism and reporting based on observation to the next generation of Evergreeners.
3. Expand coverage of WSU's Greek culture in Mint by establishing a Greek reporter and improving relations between our communities.
4. Bring the sass by incorporating more culture-based stories in the Mint section.
Dylan Greene, sports editor
1. Avoid procrastination at school and work. I have the attention span of a 2 year old and wait until the last minute to do things. If I do things before they need to be done, I'll have more free time and less stress.
2. Be more creative with the layout for the sports section and try new things to make the pages more attractive.
Jackson Ferderer, opinion editor
Have all of my writers tell me they've become a better writer by the end of the semester.
Abby Tutor, visuals editor
Build relationships with each photographer to help them grow in their skills and give them specific assignments where they can learn something from it.
Luke Hollister, assistant visuals editor
1. Become a master at balancing school, work and social life.
2. Experiment with new ideas in the newsroom more often.
Cody Cottier, reporter
1. Find the stories people want to hide, and bring them to light with thoroughness and accuracy.
2. Keep the Evergreen's articles and columns clear, concise and free of errors.
Jessica Zhou, reporter
1. Incorporate more interactives and graphics in stories.
2. Spend time poring over government/public data to discover stories hiding in plain sight.
Anna Young, columnist
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Released: 1984
Genre: Alternative Rock
Pat Irwin Notes: The dB's were on the scene with the Raybeats, 8 Eyed Spy, the Bush Tetras and several other bands from the late 70's. It was a great time to be in New York. The Raybeats toured England with the dB's in 1981 and we all ended up playing in each others bands by the end of the run.


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This is just a quick note: a memorial service for Paul Carlile will be held Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm at Ascension Catholic Church in southeast Portland. If you knew Paul, you are welcome to attend. (Hell, even if you didn't know Paul, you are welcome to attend.) Trust me: the irony of the situation is not lost on me. Paul and I were both atheists. He committed suicide. The memorial service is in a Catholic church. But you know what? That's cool. This is for his family, not for Paul. He surrendered any choice in the matter…
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I see it happen over and over: A coach or expert sells "how they did it" or their process for achieving results. A business owner wanting to achieve the same results hires them to learn how they did it. The business owner learns tactics, uses the same tools, and applies the same strategy… yet they don't achieve the same results. In many cases, they don't even come close to achieving the same success. Why is that? Why can you do everything exactly the same and not enjoy the same success?
There is one major difference that wasn't accounted for.
You are not them! The person, the expert, the history, the experience, the story, the brand, the positioning, the relationships — the person at the center of everything is different. So while you can use the same tools and the same strategy, and you can achieve the same results, you can't just copy a cookie cutter formula. You must adjust your approach and customize it to fit you, your brand, and your business.
A perfect example of this can be found so simply in our annual camping activity: marshmallow sculpting
Every year while camping, we host a marshmallow sculpting activity. For months before the trip, we collect all different sizes, shapes, and colors of marshmallows, as well as different sizes, lengths, and styles of toothpicks and wooden skewers.
One night while camping, we spread all the "tools" out on the table, everyone creates sculptures out of marshmallow, and then they get thrown into the fire and we watch them burn into a gooey, growing marshmallow mountain.
- We all have the same tools
- We all have the same end game
- HOW we get there is different because of who we are, how we think, and what our past experiences are
When the kids were younger, they just wanted to copy my sculpture, and they would get frustrated when they didn't think their was as good. I had to explain that their sculptures would never be as good as mine if they just copied me, because I have so much more experience. I encouraged them to use their own ideas or to take my idea and find a way to make it unique, better, or different
Bourn Creative participates in the local Sacramento WordPress meetup group and various WordCamps as attendees, speakers, and occasionally as a sponsor.
As I look around the room at these events, I see a variety of designers and developers, and consultants all building businesses with the same tool — WordPress. The same is true for the WordPress community worldwide. Many are building similar businesses, doing similar things, going after similar clients — but their brand, positioning, message, story, personality, expertise, and focus are different.
No one strategy is going to work for everyone. No one client is going to be the perfect fit for everyone. No tool will be used the exact same way by everyone who uses it — and that what makes a great community. I think that's why the community around WordPress has grown so strong so quickly. We all have something in common — the tool. Yet, we're all putting our own spin on how we use it and what we do with it.
I think the thing I am most proud of as a member of the WordPress community is that many members are givers and sharers — they are willing to share share their strategies, insights, lessons learned, and expertise to help others in the community.
Don't keep all your "secrets" to yourself because you're afraid someone will copy you or steal your idea.
The reality is that they are not you, so even if they did, the results wouldn't be the same.
I encourage you to seek out others who do what you do, but do it differently. Share your knowledge and learn from theirs. Or look around your community and see where you can share, give, and help — It may be by volunteering at a meetup, speaking to a group, or writing a blog post.
All I ask is that you participate. Join a community — not as a lurker and absorber, but as a giver and a helper. You will grow as person and as a expert, and your community as a whole will be enriched. And who knows, maybe you'll inspire someone else to get involved and share their expertise too.


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Yoga, whose name is derived from a Sanskrit word for "unite," has done quite a bit of dividing in the U.S. A typical class can cost anywhere from $5 to $20, or more, and monthly studio memberships regularly run between $100 and $200—roughly the cost of the average American's food spending for a week. In the U.S., these costs have made yoga largely the province of women who can afford expensive yoga pants and designer accessories. Comprehensive current data is hard to come by, but a 2002 survey of just over 31,000 yoga practitioners published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that they tend to be female, college-educated, and white. Forty-eight percent of respondents made $65,000 a year or more.
In response to that pattern, a handful of organizations, such as Street Yoga, in Portland, and Yoga 4 Change, in Jacksonville, are aiming to bring yoga and mindfulness practice to populations that can't afford them.
Yoga may be priced for a privileged few, but it appears to carry benefits that apply to everyone. There's reason to be skeptical of the research into yoga's upsides, but individual studies have indicated specific perks to practicing yoga, such as an enhanced ability to focus and calm oneself down, a higher pain tolerance, and lower blood pressure. (And, in general, physical activity consistently brings many positive results.) Mindfulness practice, too, is regarded by many as a means of reducing stress.
And no one may need the benefits of physical activity more than those living at the lower end of American's income distribution. A 2011 CDC report, "Health Disparities and Inequalities," found that people who live in households with incomes below $15,000 experience significantly more health problems due to inactivity, and are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes or asthma and to be obese than those from households with incomes above $50,000. There are often fewer parks, gyms, and recreational facilities in poorer neighborhoods, which reduces the likelihood that people in these communities will exercise at all.
While no one is arguing that practicing yoga has the power to lift people out of poverty, some believe that whatever benefits it does confer shouldn't be available only to the well-off. That's part of the vision of Street Yoga, a non-profit founded in 2002 that leads yoga and mindfulness classes in Portland and Seattle. "The people we teach would otherwise have zero access," says Mark Lilly, the founder of Street Yoga. "Yoga is limited to those who have financial access, cultural access, sartorial access."
Lilly volunteered for years at the Berkeley Free Clinic in California. Simple breathing exercises, and what he calls the "grounding in the body" of meditation and yoga, had had a profound impact on him, and he came to think they could benefit the homeless he worked with, too. "To learn how to ground and relax and breathe slowly is a basic need, as fundamental as any. It's a huge disservice to think of these skills as … [a] bonus, or only for privileged people," Lilly says. "Breathing helps you sleep better, be steadier on your feet, more aware of your surroundings. … If you can help highly traumatized people feel safe and reduce being hypervigilant all the time, that has to be good."
Yoga 4 Change, founded by Kathryn Thomas, a former Navy pilot from Jacksonville, is another organization committed to bringing yoga to low-income communities. After an accident on deployment forced her into an early retirement from the Navy, Thomas took up yoga to heal her body, and found that it also helped calm her. "I realized this was a way to heal people," she says. Yoga 4 Change trains teachers to bring yoga into places where people don't usually have access to it, including schools, veterans' facilities, public housing, and substance-abuse treatment centers. "When we come in, this is the first time that 90 percent of our students have experienced yoga," she says. Since April of last year, her instructors have led classes for over 7,500 people.
Some, though, question whether yoga should be prioritized when low-income people have so many other, more pressing, needs. Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania who specializes in social-welfare policy, says that existing studies on the benefits of yoga and mindfulness are of "low quality and dubious rigor."
That said, she doesn't see any harm in it, if there's momentum from private funders to support such programs. "If individuals want to [fund yoga programs] on their own initiative through private charity in the spirit of helpfulness on a smaller scale from the bottom up, I can't imagine there would be anything wrong with it," she says. "On the private side, it's beneficial to recognize that poor people aren't just defined by their material needs."
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In brief
How does our sense of balance work?
The ear is a sensory organ that picks up sound waves, allowing us to hear. It is also essential to our sense of balance: the organ of balance (the vestibular system) is found inside the inner ear. It is made up of three semicircular canals and two otolith organs, known as the utricle and the saccule. The semicircular canals and the otolith organs are filled with fluid.
Structure of the ear and the vestibular system
Each of the semicircular canals end in a space that has small hair cells in it. These spaces are called ampullae. Whenever we turn our head, the inner ear turns along with it. But it takes a very brief moment for the fluid in the semicircular canals and ampullae to move with our head too. This means that the sensory hair cells in the ear are bent by the "slow" fluid. The hair cells then send this information to the brain via nerves.
Each of the three semicircular canals is responsible for a specific direction of head movement: One of the canals responds to the head
- tilting upwards or downwards,
- one responds to it tilting to the right or to the left, and
- one responds to it turning sideways.
The otolith organs are found diagonally under the semicircular canals and have a similar function: There are also thin sensory hair cells in both organs. The difference is that, unlike in the semicircular canals, there are small crystals on the hair cells – like pebbles on a carpet. These crystals are called otoliths or "ear rocks." The otolith organs detect acceleration, for instance when you take an elevator, fall, or gather speed or brake in a car.
Information coming from the vestibular system is processed in the brain and then sent on to other organs that need this information, such as the eyes, joints or muscles. This allows us to keep our balance and know what position our body is in.
In some situations, for example on a ship or airplane, different sensory organs (e.g. the eyes and the organ of balance) send contradictory messages to the brain. This can cause us to feel unwell, dizzy or nauseous.
The vestibular system is especially sensitive in children, and reacts more slowly to movements as we grow older. Inner ear infections and other problems may also affect how well our sense of balance works.
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Portrait of a Nation: the ambassador, entrepreneur and trekker
Before becoming the ambassador and entrepreneur that he is today, Omar Ghobash spent years trekking through mountains on a journey of soul revival. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
ABU DHABI // Before becoming the ambassador and entrepreneur that he is today, Omar Ghobash spent years trekking through mountains on a journey of soul revival.
Mr Ghobash was not only the first UAE ambassador to Russia in years, but he has also been an initiator in various areas, such as bringing New York University to Abu Dhabi, and starting a project to embrace contemporary Arabic fiction within youth and academia.
He was only 36 when he was appointed ambassador in 2008.
"After September 11 happened, my reaction to it was to look around and get involved in the world around us, so I got involved in a few business ventures, in an art gallery, in education," he said.
Then, Mr Ghobash wanted to go back to the business world.
"Since my mother is Russian, I looked at the trade figures between the Arab world and Russia and saw they were very small so I set off and spent a few months in Moscow and it turned out that fortunately we didn't have an ambassador there."
Once he filled this post, he decided to focus on economics.
"And that worked out pretty well. In the last two or three years the UAE has put six billion dollars to investing in Russia. We have built a wonderful economic bridge and we have an institutional presence in Moscow."
A team from Abu Dhabi visits the Russian capital every month to continue discussions.
"And we have already developed some capital," he said.
Some years before that, Mr Ghobash spent five years in a "vacuum", where he climbed mountains in Nepal and Switzerland.
"When you are climbing a mountain you are with a team, and you don't have the option to quit."
Once one reaches the top there is another responsibility to go back down, he said.
"So tying yourself to an objective is a fantastic mechanism for living life, and it makes you clear away all the garbage," he added.
"I was doing what I needed to do: go out and feel nature and be there. It was not about finding myself."
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A dramatic landscape carved by the sea itself, North Cornwall is an increasingly popular holiday destination and it's easy to see why. With stress-soothing seascapes and endless excuses to be outdoors, you'll soon find yourself immersed in the laid back lifestyle.
Embodying this North Cornwall lifestyle is self-catering letting agency Latitude50. Their name (referencing Cornwall's geographic coordinates) reflects the team's love for, and dedication to this most beautiful of regions. Based in the heart of Rock, there isn't a lot the team don't know about the local area. We catch up with them to find out their favourite spots on the North Cornish coastline.
The jewel in the North Cornish crown has to be the coastal village of Rock. Oozing quality, Rock is a popular bolthole for the well-heeled including royalty and celebrities alike. With golden sand as far as the eye can see, marram grass filled dunes to explore and calm bathing waters, Rock is frequented by families year after year who make a holiday in Rock a rather fabulous tradition.
Rock's unique position where calm water meets open sea makes it a sailor's delight. The iconic sailing club rises above the water and embodies the spirit of the area. A wooden jetty stretches out into the estuary, boats bob alongside and striped sails fly past in the wind along the estuary. Rock comes alive with coloured sails and rope during the ever popular Camel Week, the highlight of the sailing calendar, taking place from the 17th to the 24th August 2018.
A holiday in Rock wouldn't be complete without a sandy, four-legged companion at the heels of your wellies. With Rock and neighbouring Daymer Bay allowing dogs all year round, dog owners are drawn to the village. Here you won't be turned away from the pubs, restaurants or even the ferry with a dog in tow.
For lovers of undulating fairways and firm greens, the world-famous St Enodoc Golf Course can be found bordering Rock and stretching alongside the sand at Daymer Bay. With beautiful views of the sea and estuary, it is sure to be a round to remember.
The twinkling lights on the other side of the estuary belong to the delightful harbour town of Padstow. Hop on the passenger ferry from Rock beach and ride across the estuary to Padstow. Here, you can sit on the harbour wall, watch the boats bob on the water and sample Rick's Stein's finest fish and chips. Padstow is home to first-class restaurants including Paul Ainsworth's Number 6 and Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant; a must for special occasions.
This vibrant coastal village is increasingly popular amongst those looking to immerse themselves in surf culture and experience an authentic Cornish holiday beside the sea. Catching a wave is top of the agenda with world-class conditions and a fantastic range of surf schools. Evenings can be spent soaking up the lively atmosphere in one of many trendy hang-outs. Experience the area's finest, locally-sourced surf and turf at Surfside followed by a famous cocktail at the Rum Bar.
For those looking for a full dose of 'Vitamin Sea' with a good old coastal stomp, the South West Coast Path is most definitely for you. On your doorstep you will be treated to miles of the most scenic coast paths in the UK. In one direction discover the hidden bay of Greenaway and the golden sands of Daymer Bay and Rock. In the other direction take in the show stopping views from the rugged land marks; Pentire Point and The Rumps.
Daymer Bay
Nestled between the calm waters of Rock and the white rollers at Polzeath is the hidden gem of Daymer Bay. Tales of shipwrecks and mermaids are conjured up here from the legendary sand bank the Doom Bar, that can be seen in the distance.
This coastal haven has a gently sloping beach and calm waters. The round green tump of Brea Hill rises up alongside the sand and is witness to many a race to the summit. Daymer Bay is made for family beach days where sand castle building, rock pooling and ice-cream eating are top of the agenda.
The endearingly crooked spire of St Enodoc Church rises up above the golf course behind the beach. Here you can discover the resting place of Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman and enjoy the pretty views from this picture perfect country church.
Port Isaac
Bursting with character, history and charm is the traditional Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac. Explore the narrow cobbled streets, home to independent shops, charming cafes and traditional Cornish pubs.
Fondly known by Doc Martin fans as Portwenn, Port Isaac is the archetypal Cornish village and remains a working harbour. During the summer, the folk group Fisherman's Friends often perform shanties on the seafront – always guaranteed to draw a crowd.
Unsurprisingly, the village is known for its seafood, with renowned chef Nathan Outlaw owning two restaurants here. Outlaw's Fish Kitchen serves responsibly sourced local seafood, while the two Michelin star Restaurant Nathan Outlaw offers a seven-course tasting menu.
The lesser known beach at neighbouring Port Gaverne is a must see. At low tide this sheltered inlet is perfect for rock pooling. The headland above reveals fantastic views and dolphins can often spotted from here. Don't leave without calling into the Port Gaverne Restaurant for a local tipple beside the fire in this 17th century bar complete with slate floors and wooden beams.
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A Wattman train not only looks good, but it is also good for the environment.
At Wattman we build trains based on a green idea. All components that we use such as wood, paint, and metal are environmentally friendly and recyclable.
We only build trains that run on batteries, this is not only quiet and clean, but also very economical compared to a train that is fueled by fossil fuel.
Do you want to know more about our trains? Contact us without obligation!


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Gove's departure – and what might follow
Below, my piece in today's Guardian Comment page on the sudden demotion of Michael Gove.
One could hear the gasps echoing around the political world yesterday morning. Gove demoted to the whips' office? Unthinkable.
Or was it? For experienced Gove watchers, there were a few signs in the air. At last month's Wellington College festival of education, I sat with more than 1,000 people in a marquee waiting for the secretary of state. This was the minister's natural habitus,


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Each page has a space for a talk title with an area for recording Bible books, chapters and verses and an other area entitled "Points I Want To Remember".
Boxes are also included to mark each time certain words are heard (Known as the listening game).
The inside back cover lists the books of the Bible to help with spelling.
Approximately 80 sheets.
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Advertising Electoral Supplies & Services
Communication with members
Every week, via its newsletter, the Association's communications team provide our 1800+ members with the latest news and information about what's going on in the world of electoral services. Every single member receives a personalised e-mail as soon as the newsletter is published.
Once a month, the Association's flagship Arena magazine provides members with a more in depth look at what is going on with events, local authorities, government and our electoral partners. As is the case with the newsletter, every member is individually notified of the magazine's publication. It should be pointed out that a newsletter is not produced in the week that the monthly ARENA is published but all newsletter material is combined with the magazine.
In addition, news updates are published on the website on a daily basis and the site is packed with guidance and other informative material to assist our members in their work.
Advertising opportunities
The Association's website is a great way of advertising to anyone who accesses both the members' and public areas of the site; the newsletter can carry advertisements, as can Arena, and we can also send advertising features to each individual AEA member.
An organisation providing supplies and services to those engaged in the administration of elections and electoral registration can arrange to have its own web page in the site's public area, containing information about their products and services with relevant contact details. Those taking up this option will also have a banner advertisement/logo displayed on the members' home page. See below for a list of companies who have already taken advantage of this form of promotional advertising; each one is a link to their page:-
- Civica Democracy & Engagement
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Please be aware that the submission of an order for any form of advertising does not guarantee its implementation and the AEA reserves the right to decide not to publish or circulate any material submitted in support of it.
Files containing all advertising material can be uploaded during completion of the online order form but please ensure that advertisements for inclusion exclusively in the weekly newsletter (not the combined newsletter/ARENA) are uploaded via the form, or sent by e-mail to the Website Manager by no later than 12 noon on the Monday of the week in which the newsletter is published.
Individual e-mail distribution of advertising features to all AEA members can be undertaken on any date of your choosing; these can also be uploaded via the form or sent to the Website Manager but please submit them at least two working days before the e-mail distribution takes place. Click here for an example of a previously distributed feature containing a few graphics and here for a version of the same one with just a couple of small images.
Click HERE for a detailed specification of the material/information to be provided to us when placing an order. The online order form is HERE. Using this form will ensure a speedy response to your request. However, in the event that you experience any difficulty with the online form, you can download an Excel version HERE and send it by email.
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These may be subject to change depending upon circumstances at the time, but, if this should prove necessary, adequate notice would be given. Currently, we are aiming to publish on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Giving Opportunities:
Scholarships and Outreach:
We serve the needs of older children and youth, regardless of their ability to pay.
From $30/month to $100/month, with your compassionate help, we can continue to do what we've been called and trained to do!
Provide snacks, supplies, and materials for art, music, and entertainment.
Feed teens through the Rocketown food plan. Without this plan, many of our youth would either go without food or steal.
Feed children and teens during weekly Potluck Bible Study, allowing those without financial ability to volunteer, eat and be a part of the discussion.
Give youth purpose through the Gearheads program (working on engines or detailing cars).
Keep youth on track and engaged through Girls Group/Men's Night. We provide opportunities for members of each group to express themselves creatively while addressing issues of self-esteem, trust, and respect.
Feed Skate Church youth. Tuesday evenings we come together, talk through part of the Bible, and pray for each other. Skatechurch is free and open to everyone. We create a nonthreatening environment for young people to ask spiritual questions and find support.
Sixth Avenue Skate Park Scholarships:
Provide a low-income teen with a helmet, skateboard and yearly membership to Sixth Avenue Skatepark. Many who receive scholarships come to Sixth Avenue every day. If not for the scholarship, they tell us they likely would be involved in gangs, drugs, or other delinquent activity.
Summer Sessions Scholarships:
Summer can be a dangerous time for older children and youth! Being home all day without plans or purpose can lead to experimentation with drugs, sexual activity, gang involvement, or a variety of other delinquent activities.
Support a young person to participate in Summer Sessions and ensure he or she has a safe place to go, new skills to learn and new friends to make.
Provide a low-income teen with one hour of tutoring each week.
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You can visit our donation site by clicking on the "Help a Kid Now" button on the top of this page. Alternatively, donations can be mailed to:
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Our veterinarians and vet nurses are pretty special people that's for sure.
They love all animals as much as we do if not more sometimes which is probably why they became a vet in the first place - many have had that dream since they were kids!
But plenty of vets and vet nurses will also be the first to admit they're not always the best at communicating with you the pet owner!
That's one of the reasons we created VETtalk TV.
Sometimes it's just easier to actually SEE something rather than just read about it or look at a few photos.
For instance it's one thing to be shown how to give a cat a tablet - it's another actually doing it - unless of course you have somewhere to come to, to see how it's done all over again... and again... and again if you need to! - Like this website!...
But VETtalk TV is not just a bunch of generic "how to" vet videos - far from it. We have all kinds of stories about animals generally, new discoveries in the world of veterinary science and much much more. A lot of the content we have created ourselves with the help of highly qualified veterinarians and veterinary specialists, and some of it is gathered from sources all over the world - just like many other media outlets now do.
How To Get Your Vet Involved:
Although you can come to this website and look at any of our stories whenever you want, there's even more for you to see if your vet is involved - stories you most likely won't see here.
That's because you can only see them via a special link your vet sends you either directly or as part of their existing newsletter or reminder emails to their clients.
Here's how it works;
Each month we create veterinary specific video news updates. That means you can watch your favourite vet as they tell you some of their success stories or show you how something should be done... But ONLY if you subscribe to their newsletter!
Of course if you want to see YOUR vet on VETtalk TV, they have to get involved too. Tell 'em it's not expensive. It really isn't!...
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Just tell them all they have to do is get in touch with us either by phone or email - details here.
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Mar 21 2011
New Prima Pretties
I love creating with pretty things — vintage pretty, shabby pretty, sleek and modern pretty — it matters not — I love them all! And the new offerings by Prima certainly fit the bill. Here's a vintage inspired wedding card that was quick and easy using some new Prima pretties:
Paper: Botanical Collection by Prima
Ribbon Border: Valenciennes Collection Borders by Prima – Allie
Silk Bow: 100% Silk by May Arts – 1.25″ Wide Ivory
Bow Making Template: Bow Easy
Lock and Key: Vintage Trinkets by Prima
Gold Cord: Metallic Cord by May Arts
Stamps: Wedding Nested Sentiments by JustRite
Stamp Block required for above set: Clear Horizontal Stamper Set by JustRite
Adhesive: Scor-Tape
I fell in love with these gorgeous ruffled, rhinestone borders by Prima. I believe they were probably intended for scrapbook pages being about 12″ in length, but they work beautifully on cards. The fabric is machine gathered and the string of rhinestones is then sewn on by hand — OH, what a labor of love!!!
I used about 4″ of the strip on this card. Once cutting it, the hand stitches holding the rhinestone strip down were severed where I cut, so I just used a thin piece of Scor-Tape to hold the rhinestones down near where I cut — worked like a charm!
And the Vintage Trinkets by Prima — what fun accents — adding little hanging charms is so fun and adds so much to the appeal of a project.
And WOW! Did it feel GOOD to make a card! It's been a LONG time — way TOO long.
Can't let THAT happen again – LOL!!!
Thanks for taking the time to stop in today and THANK YOU ALL so much for visiting the NEW online Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Your kind comments, emails, store visits and orders mean more to me than you know — so glad to hear you are pleased with my efforts.
Hope your week is off to a good start.
I'll be back soon!
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Great job….very vintage. The colors blend so well and your ribbon and bow help make the card come together. I sure would love to receive this card for a wedding or anniversary. TY for sharing with us. Hugs.
How lovely….. I love Vintage…..
Lovely card and ooooohhh the ribbon is just dreamy!! More added to my wish list
Oh, it is so good to see your creations again – totally agree that you have been away for too long. Welcome back – and thanks for coming back with such a beautiful creation.
It's lovely to see you posting again, Sharon and I adore your vointage cards, it ticks all the boxes for me. The web shop is full of lovely goodies as usual.
Beautiful, beautiful card! Glad to see you back, missed you. Ribbon is to die for!
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! So elegant!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent.
Just breathtaking. I seriously struggle using trinket charms, but you have made it look so easy. Happy sigh!
Sharon this is gorgeous!!
Love those rhinestones! and adding them to the gathered fabric was just perfect!
So glad that you will have time to craft again!
Have a great week,
Blessings and Hugs,
Vey elegant- beautiful- I could go on but you know what I mean. TFS
Oh beautiful card Sharon. Fantastic to see you back creating. Obviously I need to shop for these goodies now. rofl
Hi Sharon.. this is a beautiful card! I love the store too!
Hi there I came across this picture through google and I am blown away… im interested in knowing if this can be used as a wedding invitation…. also can I purchase through here…. please let me know….
amazing work!!!…. stunning!!!


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Some meals are worth the extra effort. Still, homemade pasta and all, this recipe is simple and is made start to finish in 30 minutes. It's one of our favorites. Grated pear, fresh cheeses and butter, what's not to love? From time to time, I'll even mix up one of my own recipes. I prepared last night's pear and pecorino ravioli in a browned butter sauce and the nutty flavor was the perfect addition for a brisk evening. Make it even more lovely for a Valentine's Day dinner by cutting your ravioli in hearts.
Save this tutorial for later by pinning it:
Pear Ravioli
- 1 bartlett pear
- 8 oz pecorino romano
- 1.5 Tbsp mascarpone cheese
- 48 wonton wrappers may substitute 1/2 lb pasta
- 1/2 c butter
- 2 Tbsp parmesan fresh grated
- pepper fresh cracked
- Bring a large pot of water to boil & reduce to medium.
- Peel pear {just like you would a potato} and grate with a cheese grater into a medium bowl.
- Add pecorino and mascarpone, stir well.
- Spoon onto your wrappers/noodles and seal with a cookie cutter. Add raviolis to boiling water for 6 minutes.
- In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat, monitoring closely. As it foams, it will become a toasty brown. As soon as you smell a nutty aroma, remove from heat. Spoon butter onto strained ravioli, leaving sediment behind. Use pasta water to dilute sauce for an even skinnier version.
- Top with fresh cracked pepper and fresh grated parmesan.


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Intex Aqua Super Specifications : Intex has launched its new smartphone Aqua Super on November 2015. The smartphone is now available to purchase at the price of Rs. 8,999 from leading shopping portals and retail outlet. The smartphone comes in only four different color options which are Black, Champagne, Grey and White. The smartphone gives competition to Lava Iris Icon and Phicomm Passion P660.
Lets take a look at the Intex Aqua Super Specifications and Features.
Intex Aqua Super Specifications
Display: 5.0 Inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M Colors
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Dimensions: 144 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm
Pixel Density: 294 ppi
Primary Camera: 8.0 MP with Autofocus and LED Flash
Secondary Camera: 2.0 MP
Video Recording: Yes
Operating System: Android v5.1 Lollipop
Processor: 1.0 GHz Quad Core
Ram: 3 GB
Weight: 130 gms
Dual Sim: Yes
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Expandable Memory: Upto 128 GB
Bluetooth: v4.0 with A2DP
Wifi: 802.11 b/g/n
WLAN Support: No
USB Support : Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope
Battery Capacity: 2150 mAh Li-Ion
Total Charging Time: upto 3 Hours
Total Standby Time (2G) : Up to 200 hrs
Total Standby Time (3G) : Up to 180 hrs
Total Talktime (2G) : Up to 9 hrs
Total Talktime (3G) : Up to 7 hrs
Network Band : GSM
Network (2G): GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz
Network (3G): HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
Network (4G): LTE
Intex Aqua Super Review
The smartphone comes with 5.0 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 16M Colors which gives vivid display and has resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
The Smartphone has inbuilt memory of 16 GB Which is expandable upto 128 GB via SD Card.
The smartphone has 8.0 MP of Front Camera which records videos HD video at the frame-rate of 30fps and it does have 2.0 MP of front facing camera.
Operating System
Intex Aqua Super runs on Android v5.1 Lollipop operating system and it does support dual sim functionality.
The smartphone has good processing speed of 1.0 GHz Quad Core and has 3 GB of ram which is sufficient to run almost every apps on this device.
The smartphone gives battery life of 2150 mAh which gives standby time of upto 200 hrs and talktime of upto 9 hrs.
The connectivity options include in this smartphone is Bluetooth V4.0, GPS, Micro-USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 and GPRS/EDGE.
Intex Aqua Super Features
- Intel Quad Core Processor
- IPS LCD Touch Screen
- Android v5.1 Lollipop OS
- 4G Connectivity
- Predictive Text Input
Intex Aqua Super Price
The price of the smartphone according to country are given below-
Price in USA:- $ 128 Approx
Price in India: Rs 8,999 /-
Price in UK: £ 95 Approx
Intex Aqua Super Release Date
The smartphone is now launched and available to purchased in leading online stores and retailers.
For more updates on the latest news on Intex Aqua Super Specifications price and availability on ecommerce site stay updated to this blog.


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Bisbee Turquoise Man's Ring
A very nice quality man's ring in heavy 14k Yellow Gold. It is a simple design that accents the turquoise and looks very masculine. It measures 14mm in the front and tapers to 7mm in the back. Across the top there's an inlay of genuine Bisbee Turquoise of a rich color and beautiful matrix. The inlay goes across the top of the ring and curves down the side. The inlay area is about 20 across X 9mm top to bottom. The back of this ring is solid, not open for comfort. Haven't seen one this nice in a long time. Please check out the pics.
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We're on call 24/7 to react promptly to your plumbing and heating emergencies.
Few reasons to choose us
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Experience each of the benefits of Seven Sisters Plumbers for yourself and trust all of your plumbing, heating and drainage needs to the top local professionals. You'll be in good hands any time trouble arises with Seven Sisters Plumbers ?the best plumbing services in the Seven Sisters, N15 area!
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We are a group of local plumbers and gas engineers. We have combined experience of over 100 years. We can help you with all your plumbing, heating and drainage related problems.
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Getting older can cause those of us in the 50+ crowd to buy a boatload of products that promise to thicken hair, tighten skin, brighten teeth and do whatever else you can think of. I don't know about you, but I have a ton of items under my sink, in my medicine cabinet and hall closet that I've purchased based on recommendations from magazines, TV commercials, and beauty blogs. But lately, I've been trying to simplify my life wherever I can and now it's time to focus on my beauty regimen. So I've decided to go back to the basics and stick with what works best for me. Here's what's in my arsenal:
Body Exfoliation I give dry skin brushing an A+ for polishing and toning my skin and improving my circulation.
Face Exfoliation The Clarisonic Mia is more gentle on my face than any facial exfoliant I've ever used and my skin always looks brighter when I'm done.
Moisturizers I'm a big fan of Josie Moran's Whipped Argan Oil because it's pure, light, and it makes my skin feel like butter. Plus it's unscented so I don't have to worry about it competing with my favorite perfume. I will admit that this brand of argan oil is pricey, but a little dab will do you. Sweet almond oil is just as effective, but much less expensive.
Teeth WhitenerThe Supersmile System is perfect for my sensitive teeth since I'm not the best candidate for traditional teeth whitening methods which can increase sensitivity. This product is gentle on the teeth and gums and has helped this coffee drinker keep her winning smile.
Once I've buffed, brushed, and moisturized, I fill in my eyebrows, put on mascara add a little under eye concealer and top it off with my bright red MAC Ruby Woo lipstick and I'm ready to go!
So, how have you adjusted your beauty regimen over time?


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Intro to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard — Adventure Options
Included Activities
Hiking in the polar regions differs from your typical trail experience. Here, in a tree-less terrain, you are the tallest figure on the landscape as you walk over spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beaches in remotes parts of the Arctic and Antarctica.
Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge is scheduled once during each voyage. Throughout the journey, the Expedition Leader and Captain constantly monitor conditions in order to choose the optimal time and location. The Polar Plunge sometimes takes place onshore or, in many cases, from the gangway or Zodiac.
Zodiac Cruising
Zodiacs are used for transferring you ashore, transporting your luggage when necessary and for taking you ocean-level cruising among icebergs, whales and seabirds. During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are accessible only by Zodiac.
Adventure Options
Every sweep of the paddle as your craft glides through the pristine polar waters creates an incredible soundtrack: the jostle of glacial ice, the lapping of waves against the rocky shore, the perpetual drip from your paddle, the call of seabirds, and the occasional splash as wildlife break the surface of the water.
Positioning yourself in the seat of a kayak is one of the most intimate ways travelers can connect with the polar regions—at water level, up close, where you can touch and feel every polar sensation imaginable. The Sea Kayak Program enables a small group of like-minded individuals to forge bonds as they explore fjords, glacial faces or mazes of sea ice.
Pre- and Post-Trip Options
Oslo, Norway
Green spaces. Viking heritage. Classic museums. Accessible fjords. What more could you ask for in a capital city? Oslo is situated on Norway's southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. The city proper has a population of 672,061 (with 1.3 million in the greater metropolitan area).
Reykjavík, Iceland
Not only is Reykjavík the social and cultural hub of Iceland, but it's also one of the most walkable capitals in the world. Most of the city's main attractions and venues can be reached on foot, which is not surprising for a capital with only 230,000 inhabitants.


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Fast Company magazine, famous for its early coverage of corporate anthropology*, has a short piece this month (subscription may be required) on the research that went into Wrigley's new gum '5'. The descriptions of the participant-observation research are fantastic:
The development of 5 came out of a management edict to make a splash among image-conscious teenagers and young adults (the most reliable gum consumers). The company sent 10 top scientists, engineers, and marketers to hang out with young people and figure out why they chew what they do. After tagging along on camping trips and club outings, they discovered that kids "don't just want a functional gum that freshens breath," says VP and global chief marketing officer Martin Schlatter. They also see a gum brand as an expression of who they are.
The probing questions of these gum scientists are also remarkable:
"What we're performing are psych tests," says sensory and consumer science director Michele Carrabotta. "How do young people chew gum? What emotions are evoked?" Early on, developers considered incorporating sound into 5's packaging but were shot down by their young subjects. "They told us, in effect, 'Don't play in categories you don't know,'" she says. "'We have iPods for that.'"
And the results:
Engineers came up with a carton for 5 that slightly resembles a hip cigarette box: The top flips open to expose 15 sticks of gum in neat rows. The dark, sleek pack of gum, in short, masquerades as an accessory, aimed at demonstrating that the carrier chews gum that's as stylish as she is. "When [consumers] take out their iPod," Schlatter says, "we want them to feel like they can put their pack of 5 on the table next to it." Ultimately, the most important innovation … might be the notion that Wrigley can produce a chewing gum whose appeal lies in its styling as much as in its chewing pleasure.
I just can't shake the image of people in white lab coats hanging out in camp sites watching young people listen to their iPods and chew gum! (Maybe there's an advertizing campaign in that.) My students couldn't imagine this either — and they came up with the entirely reasonable suggestion that it is other young people who should be doing this research.
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Take a look at some the top 10 best places in the United States for single moms to live, according to Zillow, a real-estate company.
Zillow based their rankings on five core data metrics that measure affordability (price-to-income-ratio): women's annual earnings as a percentage of men's earnings, public education spending per student, FBI violent crime rates, and transportation (Walk Scores).
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Des Moines ranks 10th on Zillow's list. The central Illinois city is the most populous in the state.
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Lincoln, Neb., the state capital, is number nine on the list.
Pittsburgh, Pa. was ranked number eight on the list. This southwestern Pennsylvania city is known for its affordability.
Number seven is Green Bay, Wis. This northern city is located at the base of Lake Michigan.
Fresno, Calif. is number six on Zillow's list. According to Fresno's official website, "With a population of over 480,000, many consider Fresno to be the perfect size
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Number five is Fort Myers, Fla. The city touts its beaches, golf and farmers market on its website.
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Number four is Ann Arbor, Mich. The city has a population of 114,000 residents, according to the city's visitor's bureau.
Bakersfield, Calif. is number three in Zillow's ranking.
According to Zillow, "(Bakersfield) scored in the top third for education spending per pupil. Increasing rates of foreclosures and declining home values make it possible for qualified buyers to negotiate good deal on a home."
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Port St. Lucie, Fla. earned the number two spot on the list.
Zillow reports, "Women have an opportunity to earn a competitive income, compared to men, in Port St. Lucie. ... Another bonus is affordable housing; the median home value is $106,600."
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And finally, the number one place for single moms to live is Rochester, N.Y. According to the Census Bureau, women's annual earnings as a percentage of men's earnings in the state is 82.8 percent.
Zillow reports Rochester has an, "overall affordability and a strong job market. ... You can buy a home for around $100,000." The real-estate company also lists steady employment opportunities, such as supermarket chain Wegmans, Strong Memorial Hospital, The University of Rochester, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Zillow also cites the "good public schools" in the area.
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First time for International Federation of Body Building event in Am Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 3rd Annual Sau Ia Body Building Championship held at the Gov. H. R. Lee Auditorium last Saturday evening was the first time the International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) hosted an event in the territory. Samoa's Ben Matale Fili is the Overall Winner of the Men's Body Building Champion; while the Overall Winner of the Women's Body Building Champion is Titiula Manuma of Nu'uuli.
During the opening ceremony, the President of Sau Ia Peter Reid announced that this was the first time the IFBB is hosting a body building competition in the territory.
He added, "Another first for us is that this is the first time that we have our brothers from the neighboring Samoa visit us with a team of five contestants, and we're very proud to have them here led here by Samoa's Body Building President."
"Another first for this year is our partnership with the American Samoa Government, we'd like to extend our thank you to the Department of Health — this is the first time that we'll have scholarships offered to our winners, a total of five $5,000 scholarships offered by Argosy University" Reid said.
The representative of New Zealand's International Federation of Body Building Esther Tofilau spoke on behalf of IFBB acknowledging, "Sau Ia's collaboration with the American Samoan Government, I think that's what it's all about. Health and wellness, our landscapes and many of our countries have changed so it's really good to see the progress."
Tofilau said, "I am here to represent IFBB, we have a total of 193 countries, and the last country was actually American Samoa who joined us last year and they are officially a member of the federation. We hold over 2,500 annual events worldwide. We were established in 1946."
The winner of the 2018 (IFBB) Sau Ia Body Building Championship was 21 year old Ben Matale Fili of Faleula, Samoa.
Samoa News spoke to the Champion who competed for the second time in IFBB competition – his first appearance on stage was last year's Samoa's Body Building Championship, where he won 1st Place in the Juniors category, and 2nd Place Overall in the Men's competition.
According to Fili, "At first I couldn't believe it, but it was a dream come true for me. My family was all I thought about, you know, I always want to make my family especially my parents proud of me — I know they weren't here to watch me perform but I was very glad and very excited to bring the championship home."
He's thanks and acknowledges those who've supported him along the way to this competition, "Firstly I want to thank our almighty Heavenly Father who made this possible for me. A big fa'afetai and fa'amalo to my family, especially to my parents and sister. To my colleagues and workmates for being the realists and being very supportive – a special thank you to my major sponsor Joes Gym #teamJoe and to my personal trainer John Lemoa, thank you all very much."
Overall Men's Body Building Champion — Ben Matale Fili.
Overall Women's Body Building Champion — Titiula Manuma.
Winner of the Women's Junior Category – Monique Hollister.
Women Physique Overall Winner — Titiula Manuma, 2nd Place — Casey Manuka.
Winner of the Overall Men's Junior Category — Fa'afetai So'oalo.
Winner of the Overall Men's Physique — Joseph Asiata.
Men's Masters Category — Floyd Scanlan, 2nd Place — David Fanene.
Men's Over 70kg — Aunese Tauinaola, 2nd Place — Joseph Asiata.
Men's Over 80kg Category – Ben Matale Fili, 2nd Place — David Fanene.
Men's Over 90kg Category – Bert Fuiava, 2nd Place — Lomi Lole.
Men's Over 100kg Category — Carl Brighouse, 2nd Place — Floyd Scanlan


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Belmont Resources finds lithium grades extending at depth, plans more Nevada drilling this month
by Greg Klein | November 1, 2018
As the crew drills deeper into the Kibby Basin project, assays continue to show "consistently high levels of lithium," Belmont Resources TSXV:BEA announced November 1. The results come from the previously reported hole KB-3 but at depths between 387.3 metres and 548.4 metres. A 42.4-metre section brought a weighted average of 393 ppm lithium.
Some highlights included 530 ppm lithium over 3.05 metres, 530 ppm over 1.83 metres, 520 ppm over 3.05 metres, 470 ppm over 3.05 metres, 510 ppm over 3.05 metres, 480 ppm over 3.05 metres and 420 ppm over 3.05 metres. Out of 59 samples, six surpassed 500 ppm while 41 exceeded 300 ppm.
The news follows two batches of KB-3 assays released in September, both reaching highs of 580 ppm. One batch brought a 30.5-metre section averaging 415 ppm, while the second showed 20 samples above 100 ppm, seven of them beyond 375 ppm.
The autumn agenda calls for more drilling this month, accompanied by downhole geophysics to search for possible lithium brine permeable and conductive zones above and within the magnetotelluric conductor found last February, Belmont added. Groundwater and sediment samples will undergo analysis.
MGX Minerals CSE:XMG has until year-end to earn another 25% of the 2,056-hectare project, raising its interest to 50% and opening the way to a joint venture that would use MGX's proprietary lithium rapid extraction technology.
The companies compare Kibby Basin to Clayton Valley, about 65 kilometres south and home to North America's only operating lithium mine. Similarities include a "closed structural basin, a large conductor at depth, lithium anomalies at surface and depth, evidence of a geothermal system and potential aquifers in porous ash and gravel zones."
Belmont's portfolio also includes a 50% stake in northern Saskatchewan's Crackingstone and Orbit Lake uranium properties, with International Montoro Resources TSXV:IMT holding the other half.
Last July Belmont closed a private placement totalling $375,000.
Read Isabel Belger's interview with Belmont CFO/director Gary Musil.


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The MacBook Airs are currently the most advanced portable Macs that Apple is shipping. Utilizing the latest, energy-efficient, high-performance Intel Haswell CPU coupled with PCIe flash (SSD) storage, these units are a leap above every other model Apple currently offers with the exception of the iMacs, which got their refresh a few weeks ago. Even so, this doesn't make the MacBook Air the current 'high end' of the line-up.
Many people, especially those who need the additional connectivity and storage offered by the MacBook Pro range, view the MacBook Air as the entry-level laptop; they prefer the MacBook Pro for its additional power and connectivity. But it's now October 2013, and updates to this range are well past due. For example, where is the 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina display? When will we see the update of the MacBook Pro (non-retina) to the new Haswell platform? And what about the Mac mini? All of these machines could use a serious refresh.
By my count, right now we're looking at over 14 months since current Retina and non-Retina MacBook Pros came to be, and a solid year since Mac minis were updated. Meanwhile, we know what the new Mac Pro is, and we expect it to arrive in the next 4 to 6 weeks, but there's not a hint regarding pricing. Perhaps all will be revealed at the upcoming Apple Event on October 22?
Even if all these long-overdue upgrades show up this month, it is still very disappointing how Apple seems to have substantially slowed the pace of its Mac hardware evolution and product introductions. Apple was the first major computer producer to adopt USB and was at the forefront with USB 2. But then, in taking a clear lead with Thunderbolt, Apple seemed to delay native USB 3.0 by more than a year – perhaps to help support the Thunderbolt cause. I can understand that logic, but it's really only recently that Thunderbolt products are becoming more widely available and somewhat more reasonable in cost, meanwhile Mac users initially lost out on the benefits that USB 3.0 provides. On the other hand, Apple has taken the lead by being the first to implement PCIe direct SSD storage devices. I'm certainly not suggesting Apple doesn't lead and innovate, but it also can be selective and not to the user's benefit on the when and how.
Apple's next round of updates will be very telling. In 2012 Apple killed off the 17" MacBook Pro — I regularly receive user emails and comments expressing this complaint. The lack of any supported upgradability in the MacBook Pro Retina and MacBook Air not only limits a user's options after purchase if they didn't opt for the factory maximums (we highly recommend selecting the maximum memory offered in these models. If you don't – because it's soldered/SMT – there is no practical upgrade later). But what's even worse than that is the long-term serviceability. Even the best components can fail. While the percentages are very low, if it's your system – that doesn't matter. Three years from now, if a memory module fails – you can easily, in your home, very inexpensively replace that module. But not in the case of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Retina; the machine is effectively "bricked", and the cost to repair may range from several hundred dollars to even more than $1,000.
Not only do these newer, closed-design systems lock you in to the initial factory configuration, they have far more limited lifetime serviceability. Where I am going with this? The non-Retina MacBook Pro is currently the only laptop that Apple still makes that supports user-upgradeable memory and storage. It also is the last model that retains an optical drive that can easily be replaced with a second drive for more storage and/or performance.
Let's look at some of what we have right now, how they got here, and where we are heading:
Mac Pro. The 2010/2012 Mac Pro (and even the 2008 model is still great!) remains an amazing powerhouse even today. A new 2013 Mac Pro is finally on the horizon — a machine that will edge out the aging (three-plus years!) chipset/processor design on which the preceding Mac Pro was built. But come on… couldn't Apple have at least added USB 3 and a Thunderbolt port a year ago? My take: the 2013 Mac Pro will be a technological wonder, but even with the lack of updates, the prior generation is not obsolete by any means. The new Thunderbolt-only strategy for I/O expansion will make things interesting, and in my estimation give owners of 2010/12 machines a bit more reason to consider one more round of upgrades before biting the bullet. The good news – all Mac Pros prior to the new 2013 have PCIe slot. So, with the exception of Thunderbolt, just about any other technology desired (USB 3, SAS, PCIe SSD, video capture, faster GPU, you name it) can be added with ease.
iMac. Again, the main disappointment is the lack of at least some interim updates that are about function, not just a new form. To really be blunt: I think the new 2012 iMac design looks cool, but that coolness sacrificed functionality and, from the front at least, it still looks a lot like the old iMac — regardless of the slimming design from the back and side views. Worse, the form-factor diet took away functional options, initially delayed the unit's availability, and did little or nothing to make OS X run any better. OK, it does look slim from the side now.
MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro (non-Retina) is the last in the line of Apple laptops that can carry some serious storage inside. The Retina has a current max of 768GB and the Air 512GB — but you pay a significant premium for anything over the base 256GB or 128GB configs offered by Apple. The cost of this upgrade is even harder to justify versus a move to a 1.5TB internal HDD. I really hope Apple doesn't kill off these MacBook Pro non-Retina models, and I especially hope they also give them a refresh too vs. just letting the existing design linger on. In an even better case – we'll see a 17" model return… but I'm not holding my breath on that one. I do hope the current optical/HDD drive bay arrangement is carried forward – or maybe that Apple ditches the optical bay in favor of stock PCIe flash (SSD) drive storage and a 9.5mm HDD for additional capacity that the user can still add to.
SSD or HDD? Increasingly, Apple is adding SSD as an option for new machines. I am a huge fan of SSD/flash; it's the secret sauce that lets these systems really show off their true capabilities. For me, an HDD for main boot just doesn't make sense any more. Not just for new Macs, either: put an SSD in a machine from seven years ago and you'll see it keeps up amazingly well. A point was reached years ago at which the performance of our Macs was actually more impacted/limited by the I/O capabilities of the boot drive and less so by the processor. While faster processors are definitely beneficial, a fast SSD with an older/slower processor often provides an overall benefit that exceeds that provided by even the latest systems still chained to a hard drive. There are processor-intensive tasks where a fast SSD offers only marginal improvement, but a significant part of most workloads is drive-bound. SSDs will get bigger but, for what they cost, it's not practical to carry along 1.5TB of SSD — even when it is an option from the Apple factory. If Apple's next generation of Macs ditches all internal, platter-based storage —or largely so— it's going to be a serious burden for people that need to haul around a lot of data.
Final thought: We already offer up to 2TB of SSD for today's Apple MacBook Pro. My tip: use the SSD for boot/OS/apps and swap space; the HDD is best and more than fast enough for static data. We can only hope that this will be maintained as a possible option in the new Macs we expect to see next week.


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Marquez Colston
Robert Meachem
Lance Moore
Joseph Morgan
... Jimmy Graham
Marquez Colston never played for anyone but the Saints.
Robert Meachem played for the Saints 7/8 years and retired a Saint.
Lance Moore left the Saints when he was 31.
Joseph Morgan didn't play for anyone but the Saints.
What always gets me is regardless of who gets what it's always the Pats in the drivers seat.
The bottom line is really that....coach/QB....combo. everybody else pretty much bit players.
Who has the best coach/QB combo, yep...Pats.
When my Niners ruled the game....Walsh/Montana
Way back in the days of the old AAFC....Paul Brown/Otto Graham
Who can forget....Lombardi/Starr
Look at all the weak Coach/QB combo's out there right now.
ty Cardinals land the best free agent ILB out there, yes better than Mosley. But can he stay healthy is the question?
Hate losing Peppers. That's my guy. Big deals like this always make me queasy.
The Giants will receive the Browns' first-round pick in 2019 (No. 17 overall), their second third-round pick this year and safety Jabrill Peppers for Beckham, the source said.
OBJ & Landry reunited. Now sign Mettenberger
I should be happy that the Browns are going for the gusto, though. For years they've been satisfied w/going 4-12 or 5-11 and hoping they'll be better in 2-3 years. Those days are over.
Holy balls. This is legit. With the Ravens defense getting torn to shreds in FA (and still trotting out a QB who can't throw), Pissburgh losing their 2 players that drive their entire offense, and the Bungles being mired in mediocrity. Absolutely zero excuse for the Browns to not dominate that crappy division for the foreseeable future.
49ers just WAY overpaid Dee Ford. I don't think he's that great. Playing next to Chris Jones (the "other Aaron Donald") made him look much better than he is.
i think he's the second best receiver in the league after AB, and with Brown already in his 30's, thats probably not for long. OBJ is an absurd talent and put up numbers despite horrendous QB play from Eli last year
Man the Browns were fun to watch last year but this year is going to be something.
Baker Mayfield, Kareem Hunt, Nick Chubb, OBJ, Jarvis Landry, David N'Joku... that's a of a cast
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Ayesha Babur- 18, Abdullah Babur – 16, Asadullah Babur – 12
Co-founders Teddict
Ayesha, Abdullah and Asad are siblings and unlike majority of young kids their age, they are home-schooled. This fact was always a great conversation starter whenever they met with other age fellows and their parents. Strong believers of the idea that traditional schooling kills creativity and design learning, these siblings came up with an idea to empower young fellows.
They started working on a platform – Teddict – for online peer to peer learning. It lets young students decide what they want to learn for themselves and share their knowledge with other peers, hence, creating a neutral environment where everybody is a teacher and everybody is a student. The platform can also be a tool for young students to network and make new friends of same interests but different backgrounds.
The siblings were also incubated at NEST I/O and released the first iteration of their product. Although the product is not completely developed and needs more iterations, the team is fully focused on the project and is aiming to improve it in the upcoming days.
Teddict won this year's P@SHA ICT Awards and Asia Pacific ICT Awards in the category Best School Project.
These youngsters haven't even hit 20 yet, but they firmly believe in the idea that they stand for and display wisdom that is beyond their years.


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