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Loire Valley Cycling
The Loire Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a cycling paradise.
Our single centre cycling holidays are based in the heart of the Loire Valley and cover a 100km stretch of this UNESCO designated world heritage site. With so much crammed into this area, a point to point bike tour is unnecessary – so relax and let Loire Life Cycling show you around.
Beautiful Towns
We're close to Saumur, a jewel on the Loire with a Chateaux and winding streets of white stoned medieval houses, wide boulevards and quality cafes & restaurants . Saumur is the home of the French cavalry, the national horse riding school and a major producer mushrooms and of white, red, rose and sparkling wine – the famous Cremanat de Loire.
The historic towns of Chinon, Bourgueil and the beautiful troglodyte villages of Candes St Martin, Montsoreau and Turquant also await you! The quiet back roads offer some of the best Loire valley cycling that can be found!
We are surrounded by Chateaux and our cycle tours can visit Villandry (world famous gardens), Azay-le-Rideau (dreamily set on a lake), Rigny-Ussé (the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty fairy-tale), Chinon (with its Joan of Arc connections), Saumur, Montsoreau (the only Chateau actually built on the banks of the Loire), Gizeux & Langeais (with the oldest castle keep in Europe at 992AD). You can even cycle four Loire Chateaux in one day!
The Anjou-Touraine Regional Park
The area is designated as the Anjou-Touraine Regional Park. Anjou's heyday was the middle ages and Anjou is the spiritual home of the Plantagenet kings of England & France and Fontevraud Abbey and the town of Chinon are steeped in medieval history. This area of the Loire is covered with cycling routes which criss-cross the countryside and intersect with the famous Loire a Velo cycle trail – which runs the entire length of the Loire river. Cycling the Loire a Velo in the Saumur area is considered by many to be one of the most varied and interesting parts of the entire cycle route.
For wine connoisseurs this region is home to some of the Loire's best appellations. Rich and fruity Cabernet Franc reds from Bourgueil & Chinon, the rosés of Anjou and the Chenin-Blanc whites and sparkling wines of Saumur.
Quiet Roads for Loire Valley Cycling
The region is lightly populated, the road traffic is light at any time of the year and you'll be amazed by the sheer number of quiet roads that criss-cross the countryside – with an amazing sight around each corner. Small manor houses, beautiful churches, Troglodyte villages are all here to be discovered.
It's an area you won't quickly forget and with so much to see it's easy to understand why so many of our clients return for more Loire valley cycling!
Self-Guided Loire Bike Tours
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After partition extend file system displays wrong disk size in WindowsThe virtual world of Marc O Polo. Recently I was working on a VM that has some free space problems on the Exchange partition of a Windows 2008 SBS server.
So I extend the hard disk in VMware and Windows. That's easy…. I extended the Hard disk size in VMware. Then I extended the Disk size in the Disk Management tool. All without any problems. Screenshot of the hard disk size in VMware. Screenshot of the disk size in Storage Manager. Screenshot of the disk size in Windows Explorer. The fix is simple, open an elevated command prompt and start DISKPART List all volumes of the server. DISKPART> list volume Select the volume that has the wrong file system size. x is the ID of the effected volume. DISKPART> select volume [x] Using Format Commands to Change Output View. Updated: October 17, 2013 Applies To: Windows PowerShell 2.0, Windows PowerShell 3.0, Windows PowerShell 4.0, Windows PowerShell 5.0 Windows PowerShell has a set of cmdlets that allow you to control which properties are displayed for particular objects.
The names of all the cmdlets begin with the verb Format. They let you select one or more properties to show. The Format cmdlets are Format-Wide, Format-List, Format-Table, and Format-Custom. Windows - How can I check a system's current NTP configuration? RDS 2012: Dealing With Corrupt User Profile Disks, And Other Profile Related Logon Issues. If you ever allow the system (C:) drive to fill up on a Windows Server 2012 running Remote Desktop Services (RDS) that is also utilizing "User Profile Disks" then get ready for a headache.
Okay, this particular headache isn't THAT painful and can be fixed relatively quickly. Are you getting this message when trying to login to your RDS 2012 host? The User Profile Service service failed the sign-in.User profile cannot be loaded. Using Format Commands to Change Output View. How to Delete Files Older than X Days on Windows. Automating the Process of Deleting Old Log Files. Many services and programs out there produce log files as an audit trail for everything they are doing, however few have a function which removes these files as they outlive their usefulness.
As a result, these log files sit on your system eating up space (sometimes more than you know) and cluttering directories for those times you need to access them. So if you don't need these files, why keep them? We are going to show you how to easily remove these old log files to keep you system nice and tidy. Of course, while the we are covering below are immediately useful for managing log files, you can also apply the same techniques to any other type of "expiring" file (such as backups). Remove Files Based on Last Modified Date. Using the Set-ExecutionPolicy Cmdlet. Changing the Windows PowerShell Script Execution Policy.
Powershell is not digitally signed: Set-ExecutionPolicy - Concurrency, Inc. If you have tried to run a PowerShell script that isn't signed, you've likely run into the security error "File … cannot be loaded.
The file is not digitally signed. The script will not be executed on the system. " This means that the script is not trusted to be run on your system. If you'd like to sign the script, here is a walkthrough: Alternatively, you can change your signing policy. This tends to be the practice most of the time… ;) Windows 8 – Powershell Script Cannot be Loaded Because Running Scripts is Disabled. I just stumbled upon an interesting Technet blog for Windows scripts here.
Attempting to run a Powershell script however generated the following error: Import-module : File C:\Scripts\CreateWindowsTile\CreateWindowsTile.psm1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. What Are Named Printers in Dynamics GP? - Dynamics GP Insights. Named printers, a feature of Dynamics GP, give users the ability to specify printers for reports and processes—payables checks could be set to use a specific printer always loaded with check stock, while posting journals could be set up to use a different laser printer with blank sheets.
The Dynamics GP Blogster: Default Printer not 'sticking' when running Microsoft Dynamics GP in Terminal Services RemoteApp. A bit of theory...
RemoteApp programs are programs that are accessed remotely through Terminal Services and appear as if they are running on the end user's local computer. Users can run RemoteApp programs side by side with their local programs. A user can minimize, maximize, and resize the program window, and can easily start multiple programs at the same time. If a user is running more than one RemoteApp program on the same terminal server, the RemoteApp programs will share the same Terminal Services session. The following Microsoft TechNet article explains in more detail: Background Microsoft Dynamics GP (versions 10.0 and 2010), is currently supported in a Terminal Server RemoteApp environment, but a number of my clients and forum users have reported in numerous occasions that the Default Printer settings are not 'sticking' or simply saving when loging out of the application (which also closes the RemoteApp session) and returning to it. The Solution. Net use.
Connects a computer to or disconnects a computer from a shared resource, or displays information about computer connections.
The command also controls persistent net connections. Used without parameters, net use retrieves a list of network connections. Syntax net use [/persistent:{yes | no}] Parameters. PsExec. Introduction Utilities like Telnet and remote control programs like Symantec's PC Anywhere let you execute programs on remote systems, but they can be a pain to set up and require that you install client software on the remote systems that you wish to access. PsExec is a light-weight telnet-replacement that lets you execute processes on other systems, complete with full interactivity for console applications, without having to manually install client software. PsExec's most powerful uses include launching interactive command-prompts on remote systems and remote-enabling tools like IpConfig that otherwise do not have the ability to show information about remote systems. Note: some anti-virus scanners report that one or more of the tools are infected with a "remote admin" virus.
None of the PsTools contain viruses, but they have been used by viruses, which is why they trigger virus notifications. Installation. Net use. How to Back Up and Restore NTFS and Share Permissions. This topic was originally posted to the AskDS blog and has been added to the wiki to allow for community editing. From time to time we are asked how to backup and restore NTFS file system permissions as well as network share permissions. KB article 125996 talks about the network share piece of it, but it does not talk about NTFS permissions. One thing that has made the NTFS permissions piece of this simpler is the Icacls tool. . , Xcacls , and Xcacls.vbs.

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Beyonce, Priyanka Chopra & More Best Dressed Celebrities Of The Week — Pics
Some of our favorite celebrities were out & about this week at a ton of different events looking drop-dead-gorgeous & we rounded the best dressed stars!
This week was jam-packed with events all over the world and some of our favorite celebrities stepped out looking flawless in their outfits. Beyonce, 37, was our number one best dressed star this week as she looked stunning at the at the LA premiere of Disney's live-action version of The Lion King on Tuesday, July 9. Beyonce stole the show at the premiere when she arrived in a custom Alexander McQueen crystal embellished tuxedo dress with long black fringe hanging down her legs covered in crystals. She topped her braless plunging dress off with a stunning diamond necklace, chandelier earrings, and gorgeous crystal embellished ankle-strap sandals.
Aside from Beyonce, another one of our favorite stars who opted to wear sparkles this week was Priyanka Chopra, 36. The gorgeous actress left The Ritz Carlton Hotel in London on Sunday, July 7, when she rocked a sparkly gold number. For the occasion, Priyanka opted to wear head-to-toe gold, rocking a high-waisted flowy pleated Ulla Johnson Skirt with a matching halter top with a turtleneck tucked in. The entire outfit was metallic gold with sparkly fabric and she accessorized her look with a pair of metallic gold strappy Alexandre Birman Shanty Sandals and a white Stalvey 1.7 Mini Beauty Case.
Two of our favorite looks from this week came from the 27th annual ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 10 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Sandra Bullock, 54, looked fabulous in a skintight black tuxedo. The jacket featured a seriously plunging V-neckline, which Sandra opted to go braless under, showing off ample cleavage. The jacket was super cropped, cinching in her tiny waist, while two chunky gold buttons fastened it closed. She paired the jacket with high-waisted skinny leg trousers that were cropped to the ankle and hugged her toned legs perfectly, while she topped her look off with a pair of black strappy René Caovilla Serpiana Satin Sandals that featured a bedazzled gold snake across the front. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn, 34, looked drop-dead-gorgeous in a skintight sparkling silver gown with a low-cut scoop-neckline and a plunging slit on the side that showed off her toned legs.
There were so many other fabulous looks this week from Emily Blunt's pink cutout Elie Saab Spring 2018 dress to Ciara's sexy black Alexander Vauthier cutout gown – there were just too many amazing outfits. We rounded up the top 10 best dressed celebs of the week, which you can see when you click through the gallery above.


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Report: 18 officers in studied areas of Connecticut more apt to stop minorities
HARTFORD >> Eighteen police officers were identified as being statistically more likely to stop minority motorists in nine municipal police departments and the state police barracks in Hartford, according to a report compiled by the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy.
The report, which was a follow-up earlier report by the same group, analyzed potential problems at state police Troop H, and nine municipal departments.
That earlier study found that Bloomfield, New Milford, Norwalk, West Hartford, and Wethersfield appeared to target black and Hispanic drivers more frequently.
Meriden, Newington, Trumbull, and Windsor were also found to have consistent disparities that raised the potential of racial and ethnic bias, the earlier study found.
The follow-up 223-page report analyzing policing in the nine departments and Troop H was presented at a meeting of the Connecticut Racial Profiling Advisory Board Thursday.
"This analysis does not identify officers that are racially profiling," Ken Barone, policy and research specialist at the Institute for Municipal & Regional Policy at CCSU, and a member of the advisory board, stressed. He said there could be factors that the data does not consider.
Instead, Barone said the report was intended to be "a tool" for the police departments signaled out to use for instructional and training purposes.
Barone noted that the report doesn't name, nor attempt to identify, who the officers are. They are referred to by their badge numbers for individual department personnel to address if they see fit, Barone said.


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Sam. True; and therefore women, being the weaker vessels, are ever thrust to
the wall :—therefore I will push Montague's men from the wall, and thrust
his maids to the wall. GRE. The quarrel is between our masters, and us their men. Sam. "T is all one, I will show myself a tyrant: when I have fought with the
men, I will be cruel a with the maids, and cut off their heads. GRE. The heads of the maids ? Sam. Ay, the heads of the maids, or their maidenheads; take it in what sense
thou wilt. GRE. They must take it sense, that feel it. Sam. Me they shall feel, while I am able to stand: and 't is known I am a
pretty piece of flesh. GRE. 'T is well thou art not fish; if thou hadst, thou hadst been poor John.
Draw thy tool; here comes d of the house of the Montagues.
Enter ABRAM and BALTHASAR.
Sam. My naked weapon is out; quarrel, I will back thee.
to them, if they bear it.
Enter BenvoLIO, at a distance.
• Cruel, in the undated quarto, which we mark as (D). In the folio, civil.
SAM. Draw, if you be men.—Gregory, remember thy swashing blow".
Enter TyEALT.
TYB. What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds?
Enter several partisans of both houses, who join the fray; then enter Citizens, with clubs.
1 CIT. Clubs, bills, and partisans "l strike! beat them down! Down with the Capulets! down with the Montagues!
Enter CAPULET, in his gown; and LADY CAPULET.
CAP. What noise is this?—Give me my long sword, ho!
LA. CAP. A crutch, a crutch!—Why call you for a sword?
CAP. My sword, I say !—Old Montague is come,
Enter MonTAGUE and LADY MonTAGUE.
Mon. Thou villain Capulet,_Hold me not, let me go.
Enter PRINCE, with Attendants.
PRIN. Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace,
* The quarto of 1609, which we mark as (C), drawn. * (C), one foot. * (C), brawls.
Cast by their grave beseeming ornaments, To wield old partisans, in hands as old, Canker'd with peace, to part your canker'd hate: If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace. For this time, all the rest depart away: You, Capulet, shall go along with me; And, Montague, come you this afternoon, To know our farthera pleasure in this case, To old Free-town, our common judgment-place. Once more, on pain of death, all men depart. [Eaceunt PRINCE and Attendants; CAPULET, LADY CAPULET, TYBALT, Citizens, and Servants. MoN. Who set this ancient quarrel new abroach 2– Speak, nephew, were you by, when it began 2 BEN. Here were the servants of your adversary, And yours, close fighting ere I did approach: I drew to part them; in the instant came The fiery Tybalt, with his sword prepard; Which, as he breath'd defiance to my ears, He swung about his head, and cut the winds, Who, nothing hurt withal, hiss'd him in scorn: While we were interchanging thrusts and blows, Came more and more, and fought on part and part, Till the prince came, who parted either part. LA. Mon. O, where is Romeo?—saw you him to-day? Right glad am I", he was not at this fray. BEN. Madam, an hour before the worshipp'd sun Peer'd forth the golden window of the east, A troubled mind drave me to walk abroad; Where, underneath the grove of sycamore", That westward rooteth from this city's side, So early walking did I see your son: Towards him I made; but he was 'ware of me, And stole into the covert of the wood: I, measuring his affections by my own, That most are busied when they are most alone",— Pursued my humour, not pursuing his,
* So (A). The folio and (C), father's.
* (A), I am.
* So (A). The folio and (C) have
"By my own, Which then most sought, where most might not be found, Being one too many by my weary self, Pursued my humour." The restoration of the first reading is clearly an improvement.
And gladly shunn'd who gladly fled from me.
Enter Romeo, at a distance.
BEN. See, where he comes: So please you, step aside;
RoM. Is the day so young?
Was that my father that went hence so fast?
* The first ten beautiful lines of Montague's speech are not in the original quarto; neither is Benvolio's question, "Have you importun'd him?" nor the answer. We find them in (B), the quarto of 1599.
* The folio and (C) read same. Theobald gave us sun; and we could scarcely wish to restore
the old reading, even if the probability of a typographical error, same for sunne, were not so obvious.
Rom. Not having that, which, having, makes them short.
Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof!
Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will !
Dost thou not laugh ?
No, coz, I rather weep.
At thy good heart's oppression.
Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast;
[Going. BEN.
Soft, I will go along;
This is not Romeo, he's some other where.
Groan? why, no; • (A), create. The modern editors have adopted this: but it introduces, improperly, a couplet amidst the blank-verse. (A), rais'd.
• (A), raging with a lover's tears. • (A), whom she is.


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Trying to predict how a young team like the Islanders will
perform can be difficult. But that's not as challenging as
figuring out who owns the club. John Spano ran the Islanders
after the NHL approved his $165 million purchase of them last
February, but he missed several payments to the former owner,
was arrested in July on federal charges of bank and wire fraud,
and relinquished control of the club in July. These days the
only Islanders Spano is likely to meet are those on Rikers, and
erstwhile owner John O. Pickett has retaken the reins of the
team. For now.
Last month Coyotes co-owner Steve Gluckstern announced that he's
heading a group that has agreed to purchase the Islanders for
$195 million. That deal, which will probably come in December,
is awaiting approval from the league's board of governors.
Overshadowed by this game of musical owners is a team stocked
with young talent. By finishing 29-41-12 last season, New York
improved its 1995-96 total by 16 points and remained in the
playoff hunt until the final two games. Says general manager
Mike Milbury, "Anything less than the postseason has to be
considered a failure."
For a team that has missed the playoffs every year since 1994
and has the league's second-lowest point total over the last
three years, that's a lofty goal. It's also realistic. The
Islanders have the NHL's best corp of young defensemen, led by
'97 rookie of the year Bryan Berard. "The nucleus of this team
is on defense," says coach Rick Bowness, who took over behind
the bench in January when Milbury gave up coaching. "They're
young, but we're no longer rebuilding. We're past that."
However, the best that can be said about the Islanders' offense
is that it is a strong defensive unit too. Right winger Ziggy
Palffy (48 goals, 90 points) is one of the league's most
exciting players, but he has little support--the Islanders were
10-30-7 last season when Palffy didn't score. Free-agent
additions Mike Hough and Sergei Nemchinov will add toughness and
defense at wing and center, respectively, but neither is the
offensive force that New York needs to make the playoffs.
Barring a blockbuster trade, that scorer won't arrive until next
year at the earliest, when Milbury calls his owner and gets him
to ante up for a top-level free agent. Assuming, of course, he
knows who that owner is.


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I haven't been on very much due to school and work keeping me busy. Sorry about he full mail box. I have cleaned it out.....
You on here lately? I was just trying to PM you and your pm box is full...
Hi Keith!
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, I was unwell for awhile, and then we bought a house and moved, guess where....
MILILANI! We now live about 3 blocks from you!
We would love to have you and the famimly over for dinner some Saturday soon!
Just let me know what weekend is good for you guys, and what Bora would like to eat, or we can do pot luck if she prefers, I know she doesnt like American food, and I have no idea how to cook what she does like....
And we are puppy friendly, so if you want to bring the babies thats cool too
Give me a call at 239 9990 and we can get it all arranged, I would call you but I lost your number in the move, I know its around here somewhere, but we still have boxes that remain unpacked all over the place
Talk to you soon!
Glen, Glad to hear from you. Last time I heard you were a bit under the weather and then I didn't hear from you in a while. I was a bit worried... Glad to hear you are doing well and staying warm. Take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Keith,
Just a short message to let you know that I haven't fallen off the earth. I lost my internet connection and email. Doing okay. Having a "warm" November but still wish I was in Hawaii. Wish you all the best. Glen
Wire Man - Glad to hear they are doing so well for you!!! Just let me know when you are ready for the next round of trades....
The Neps are already growing! N. maxima "Lake Poso" is whipping out a delicate little leaf and N. smilesii is inflating a new pitcher! Your plants rock!
Glad to hear the the pollen got to you quickly, it was the sib x max pollen. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get a good yeild.
Have a great weekend.
Hey Keith,
Forgot to tell you - I got the pollen on Tuesday. That was REALLY fast from HI to NY!
I did my best to dust the open flower over a two night stint.....let's see what happens.
By the way, the ink rubbed off the bag you sent - so which pollen did you end of sending?
Thanks again,
Thanks for the update! Glad to hear that it made a good recovery. Let me know if you want to work anothter trade sometime....
sarracenia lover
Hort. School dropout X 2


text: Tobacco-growers all over Bulgaria will stop selling their 2002 yield, the Union of Tobacco Producers announced. Julian Kenarski, Chairman of the branch organization, motivated this step by the subjectivism of Bulgartabac's experts in determining the quality of the crop. About 60% of the broad-leaved tobacco of the Virginia and Burley variety, that has been picked up and dried so far, will not be paid for because the holding's experts have qualified it as good-for-nothing or third class. Under the governmental Decree on Amending and Supplementing the Regulations for Application of the Tobacco and Tobacco Products Act (approved by the Council of Ministers on July 4, 2001), which enters into effect now, the Tobacco Fund will be paying premiums only for first- and second-class tobacco.The purchase campaign began 20 days ago and everything was going on well. The crop was being appraised by Bulgartabac's regional experts, Georgi Spassov, a producer from the region of Pazardjik who grows broad-leaved tobacco on 1,200 dca, told the BANKER weekly. Last week the holding's expert Antonina Vladovska ordered a new evaluation of the tobacco which had already been delivered, and only 20% of the purchased quantity was appraised as first-class. In this situation the crop that has not been gathered yet will remain in the firleds.Tobacco-growers claim they have strictly observed all agrotechnical recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. According to them, if the tobacco's quality is low, it is due to the seeds, produced by the Tobacco Institute near Plovdiv, and supplied by the Tobacco Fund.


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WATCH: Olympia LLC owner David Pecker accused of "Extortion and Blackmail".
The owner of the Olympia LLC, David Pecker is not having a great 2019.
Pecker is being accused of Extortion and Blackmail by Amazon owner, Jeff Bezos.
Bezos is the richest man in the world with a net worth of over $160 billion.
President Trump's ally David Pecker could lose his immunity deal as federal prosecutors investigate whether AMI violated its non-prosecution agreement by trying to blackmail Jeff Bezos.
One might say, what does all this have to do with bodybuilding? Well, as the Olympia Weekend is said to be the biggest bodybuilding contest in the world, having its owner in all this hot water does not do good for marketing the show.
Not only Jeff Bezos is making these claims, but other high profile journalists and star Terry Crews as well.
Terry Crews said "This same company, AMI, tried to silence me in my lawsuit against
@wme and Adam Venit by fabricating stories of me with prostitutes— and even went so far as creating fake receipts. I called their bluff by releasing their threats online. They blinked."
Read the article by Jeff Bezos himself explaining the matter and exposing all – Click HERE
What we know for sure is that there will me no collaboration between the Olympia Weekend and Amazon regarding the streaming of the Olympia Weekend.
We will have to wait and see how all this will affect the Olympia Weekend and people involved with the same event.


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Chandigarh: As he takes oath as chief minister of Punjab for a record fifth time Wednesday, Parkash Singh Badal will find himself quite at home in his new cabinet – 'relatively' speaking!
In the 18-member ministry which will be sworn in Wednesday, Badal and four of his relatives (total five) figure prominently.
While Badal, 84, will take oath as chief minister, his son and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, 49, will be sworn in as deputy chief minister.
Badal's son-in-law Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, who barely managed to win his assembly seat in the polls by just 59 votes, will also be sworn in as a cabinet minister.
Bikram Singh Majithia, brother-in-law of Sukhbir Singh Badal, too finds a place in the new list of ministers. He is the brother of Badal junior's wife and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Badal.
Another relative of Badal Sr. in the ministry will be Janmeja Singh Sekhon.
While the Akali Dal has kept 14 slots to itself, four ministerial berths have gone to its alliance partner, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The BJP ministers include Bhagat Chunni Lal, Madan Mohan Mittal, Surjit Kumar Jyani and Anil Joshi.
The ministers in the outgoing Badal government (2007-2012) who have retained their places include Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, Ajit Singh Kohar, Gulzar Singh Ranike, Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Janmeja Singh Sekhon and Surjit Kumar Jyani (BJP).
Seven ministers of the outgoing government had lost in the recent assembly poll.
Senior Akali Dal leaders Sarwan Singh Phillaur, former minister Tota Singh, former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Jagir Kaur
New faces in the ministry include Anil Joshi (BJP), Surjit Singh Rakhra, who defeated Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh's son, Raninder Singh, and Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, a former MP of Ludhiana.
Out of the new list of ministers, the names of Tota Singh, Jagir Kaur and Madan Mohan Mittal have figured in various controversies in the past. Jagir Kaur has a case of murder conspiracy of her daughter pending before a CBI court in Patiala.
Kaur is the only woman in the new Badal cabinet.
The Akali Dal won 56 seats in the recent elections to the 117-member assembly. Its alliance partner won 12 seats. The alliance has a majority of 68 members in the house.
The swearing in of the new ministry will take place at the historic Chappar Chiri memorial in Mohali district, 20 km from here, instead of at the Raj Bhawan as is usually the norm.
Badal had taken oath as chief minister in 2007 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in front of thousands of supporters.


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OverBoard 2018/19
Catch Any Wave
Size does matter. The Overboard is designed for snowboarders of all abilities, shapes, and sizes. A must have for a complete quiver, the K2 Overboard is ready to set the rail in a wide open powder field, arc high speed carves on groomers, and point critical lines in the backcountry. Stable at speed and on edge, the Overboard's tapered shape makes powder riding a breeze and carving corduroy as easy as pie.
- Baseline: Combination Camber
- Volume Placement: Volume Shifted Board
- Board Shape: Directional
- Core Construction: Bap Core
- Sidewall: Hybritech
- Fiberglass: Triax ICG20 Carbon Glass
- Base Material: 4000-sintered
- Inserts: 2X4
- Features: Combination Camber Baseline™, BAP Core, ICG 20 Triax Glass with Carbon, Volume Shift™, 4000 Sintered Base, 2x4 Inserts
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This beauty of a Saree is made in natural light brown handwoven Tussar. This Bhagalpuri silk saree has natural slubs, hallmark of handwoven saree, and a unique texture and sheen to it.
The pallu has mustard yellow rays like stripes on it which adds a beautiful dimension.
One of a kind, this unique and surreal combination is a must have in a classy wardrobe.
The Saree has a matching blouse attached. The blouse in the picture is only for photography purpose.
There can be slight variation in the color due to light & digital photography.
Care recommendation: Dry Clean Only. Keep the Saree folded in a cotton or mul fabric when not in use.
Saree Length: 6.5 meters, Width: 45 inches
Blouse: Attached
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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -Families and friends of people with disabilities came together for the first "Walk-Run-Roll-a-thon" event in Jonesboro, on Saturday morning.
This was the first marathon held by the Jonesboro Human Development Center, located on Colony Drive.
The family-fun event featured residents competing in a one-mile race with lots of dancing, food, and door prizes.
The organization says they put on this event to increase disability awareness and to encourage the community to engage with the center.
"This center has been here since 1974, and there are people who have lived here all their lives and don't know anything about it," says Cynthia Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator. "My main thing is bringing people to our center, to let them know we are a part of their community."
If you're interested in volunteering or participating in future events with the center, click here.


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From conferences and AGMs through to presentations and meetings, here at the Rendezvous Hotel we have experience in arranging business events of all shapes and sizes. We offer a wide range of conference rooms, with options to suit almost any kind of conference, meeting or event and thanks to our fantastic location on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales; we believe that our conference facilities are pretty hard to beat.
Flexibility is vital when organising a conference and with this in mind, we assign each booking a dedicated conference manager who will work closely with you to ensure everything runs smoothly and goes to plan. We're proud of the emphasis we put upon exceptional customer service and by organising a conference at the Rendezvous, you'll have the reassurance of knowing you, and your delegates, are in safe hands.
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Manus Island is an offshore Australian immigration detention centre facility which houses asylum seekers who arrive in Australia via boat, which is illegal under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994. Offshore detention is purposefully designed to be dehumanising and ruthless in order to deter people from trying to resettle in Australia. It was 'officially' closed in 2017, however detained men were forced to resettle elsewhere on the island.
Yesterday, a refugee on Manus Island lit himself on fire in an attempt to commit suicide. There have been rapidly rising suicides and attempted suicides by the refugees and asylum seekers on Manus since the recent federal election. In fact, there have been over 70 cases of self-harm and suicide attempts on Manus since the re-election of the Liberal Party in Federal Government in Australia.
Honestly, this culture of mass self-harm and suicide does not come as a surprise to me, nor anyone else who closely follows the Australian Government, both Liberal and Labour political parties. Blatant discrimination and racism, lack of empathy, and overall careless attitude is projected onto this very vulnerable group of people who need our help. These men that remain on Manus Island are detained in abysmal conditions which exacerbates negative mental health and mental illness, and all signs point to the fact that the Australian Government doesn't seem to care about the inhumane treatment of these people.
Asylum seekers and refugees suffer gross human rights violations in detention facilities. For instance, there have been cases of guards murdering detainees, people dying due to no medical resources to treat infections, and people held in violent and dangerous circumstances.Physical and sexual assault being common, there is a culture of abuse that borders on torture in detention centres of Australia that breach international law under the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Rome Statute.
The election has served as a final blow to the hopes of the asylum seekers who were hoping to be resettled in New Zealand after promises from the Labor Party if they won the election. This loss of hope has sparked a severe mental health crisis on Manus Island due to desperation and hopelessness of ever living a better life, especially considering the Liberal Party plans to overturn the Medevac Laws. The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 allows refugees in dire medical need to be transported to Australia for life saving treatments.
The health crisis persists due to a lack of resources and funding. For instance, there are around 600 detained people on Manus, and there is only 1 small hospital and health clinic which suffer from being severely understaffed and underfunded. There is also only one qualified psychiatrist on the island.
There used to be mental health and trauma care available to those on Manus, but in 2018 the business who supplied these services' contract was terminated. These are some decisions the government has made that shows a lack of compassion and absolute negligence to those who remain on Manus.
Unfortunately, the government relies on media outlets to post coverage that vilifies the detainees who are actually victims of our injust offshore detainment system. This generates support from Australian citizens who are xenophobic and afraid to open our land up to those who are percieved as different. This is devastating to the asylum seekers as Australia has a reputation for giving everyone a fair go, but we don't really, do we?
This can be seen in the response to the mental health crisis. Australia has been happy to sit back and watch as Papua New Guinea's controversial police unit – who has been accused of rape, murder and other serious crimes against refugees – has come to 'monitor' the situation and ensure no more suicides or attempted suicides occur.
We all know that the presence of police will not decrease mental illness, and negative mental health as these issues stem from being detained long-term in detention facilities with inadequate care, being separated from families, having an unknown future, and feelings of hopelessness and desperation. Adequate treatment is necessary if there is any hope of stemming this mental health crisis before it claims any more lives.
It would be prudent for Australians to remember that we are responsible for these people and what their lives have become! Nothing will really change unless Australia agrees to open our lands to those who have fled persecution from their countries of origin and allow them to resettle here where they can be safe and lead lives worth living. That is how the government can stop this mental health crisis from spreading.
The government and Australian citizens need to remember that granting equal human rights for others does not mean less rights for you.
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This Carly Rae Jepsen Performance of 'Cut to the Feeling' Had a Very Special Guest
On Friday, at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Carly Rae Jepsen had a special guest during her set. Jepsen brought out Mark Kanemura during "Cut to the Feeling." Even if you don't recognize Kanemura's name, you probably know him: He's the viral sensation who danced in his undies and a rainbow wig in a celebratory Pride month video
Dancer Mark Kanemura has worked with artists like Lady Gaga and even appeared on So You Think You Can Dance. But his latest video success is his routine to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut to the Feeling."
Posted last month to Instagram, his dance has been watched over 1.3 million times. In the original video, he pulls off a series of wigs to the beat, culminating in a rainbow wig — which matches his rainbow underwear, cape and towel.
Though the original rainbow wig routine is pretty great, the one thing that could make it better is if Carly Rae Jepsen herself were there next to him singing live while he performs. Luckily, Jepsen herself apparently agreed and invited Kanemura on stage for "Cut to the Feeling."
The video is majestic. When Kanemura takes the stage, the crowd goes wild, and you can tell he's really into it. In fact, he's so into it, he accidentally threw his fan across the stage. For a split second, you can see the surprise on his face, but Kanemura's a true professional and plays it off as if he always intended to do that.
Kanemura later thanked the singer on his Instagram, writing, "Thank you Carly Rae Jepsen for a moment I will NEVER forget! THE BEST #CutToTheFeelingFriday EVERRRRRRR!!!! ?❤?"
Well said!
Watch Mark Kanemura's rainbow wig routine to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut to the Feeling" live at Golden Gate Park below:
@carlyraejepsen is for #thegays #straightsokay #cuttothefeelingfriday #cuttothefeeling #carlyraejepsen #emotion #kiss #oscarwinnerforbestoriginalsong #gay #pride #musicistheweapon #loveislove #rainbow #carlyraejepsenqueenofpop #queenofthegays #sorrykaceymusgraves #imgonnagivethegayseverythingtheywant #sword @mkik808
And the original rainbow wig viral video:
Which rainbow wig performance of "Cut to the Feeling" do you prefer? The original or the live-on-stage version with Carly Rae Jepsen?
Featured image from Mark Kanamura's Instagram.


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Enjoy a rewarding and innovative building experience with this exceptional 2-in-1 LEGO® Technic replica of the MACK® Anthem™ truck. Developed in partnership with MACK Trucks Inc., this meticulously detailed model features an array of realistic details and functions. Open the doors and you'll discover a well-equipped driver's cab complete with a detailed dashboard and steering wheel, sun visors, adjustable seats and a bunk bed, while under the hood you'll discover a 6 cylinder straight engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan. You can steer the truck into position, lower the landing legs, extend and secure the outriggers and operate the synchronized crane arms to lift the container onto the detachable trailer. And when you feel like another building challenge, you can rebuild it to create the iconic MACK® LR garbage truck featuring an array of authentic details.
- Features authentically designed bodywork, front-axle steering, rear wheel drive, 6 cylinder straight engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan, detailed driver's cab with opening doors, adjustable seats, steering wheel, dashboard, sun visors and a bunk bed, and adjustable wing mirrors.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd saw its net profit for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2014, plunged 87.2% to RM8.67 million or 1.33 sen share, while revenue dipped 6.7% to RM1.26 billion, as fierce promotional campaigns in the automotive sector hit profit margins.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Tan Chong (fundamental: 0.8; valuation: 1.8) also saw its 2014 full year net profit dropped 57.82% to RM105.85 million, as revenue fell 8.4% to RM4.76 billion.
In its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the Nissan vehicles distributor said due to the highly competitive environment in the local automotive industry, it had stepped up promotional campaigns to sustain market share and reduce its inventory, at the expense of profit margins.
The group noted the strong promotional campaigns had reduced its inventory to RM1.52 billion as at Dec 31, 2014, from RM1.73 billion as at Dec 31, 2013.
Nevertheless, Tan Chong noted the sale of RM198.25 million of hire purchase receivables under the Asset-Backed Securitisation (ABS) programme in the fourth quarter of 2014, had helped the group improve its cash flow.
Its financial services division had also recorded higher revenue of RM53.3 million (29.7% increase y-o-y), while EBITDA has increased by 4.3% to RM17.1 million. As at Dec 31, 2014, hire purchase receivables stood at RM441.2 million, a reduction of RM48.5 million compared to RM489.7 million as at end-2013.
Meanwhile, revaluation gain on investment properties, efforts of cost rationalisation and productivity improvement measures, helped raise revenue from other operations to RM11.5 million, compared to RM7.4 million in the previous year.
Tan Chong noted its prospects remain challenging, as the weakening ringgit has added pressure on the imported costs of materials required in the automotive industry.
Meanwhile, it said higher costs of living and the impending implementation of the Goods and Services Tax on April 1, 2015, will be the two major concerns affecting consumer behaviour.
"There will be foreseeable slowdown in consumers' spending, in the light of these factors. The tightening of lending guidelines by banks, including hire purchase financing, will restrict the purchasing power of potential car buyers," it added.
Nevertheless, Tan Chong said it will continue to be prudent and control the capital and operating expenditures, while taking "diligent steps to monitor its foreign currency risk and maintain the business competitiveness throughout the year, to ensure its sustainability".
Tan Chong closed 4 sen or 1.19% lower at RM3.33, with a market capitalisation of RM2.17 billion.
(Note: The Edge Research's fundamental score reflects a company's profitability and balance sheet strength, calculated based on historical numbers. The valuation score determines if a stock is attractively valued or not, also based on historical numbers. A score of 3 suggests strong fundamentals and attractive valuations.)


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OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone company which began its business activities on a small scale. Initially they launched OnePlus 1 with affordable pricing. Later, company especially introduced high end devices such as the OnePlus 2 and the OnePlus 3/3T, Oneplus 5/5T. The most recent cell phones from OnePlus have been named as the OnePlus 6.
OnePlus is one of the best and affordable brands in the smartphone industry. It especially gives competition to great companies like Samsung, HTC, LG, and many more. OnePlus has quite limited list of smartphones and most of them will soon get Android 9.0 P update. The new Android OS is especially constrained to few smartphones as under developer previews, soon it will be available for all compatible OnePlus smartphones.
Android 9.0 P and Features
The fundamental thought especially behind the Android 9.0 P is that it have
- enhanced speed
- user friendly interface
- better approach to utilize
- expand applications
- Image Decoder
- new User Interface updates with notifications and messages
- Multi-camera APIs
- much more
As per sources of info, the new Android OS 9.0 P will have a feature in highlight to keep away harmful applications from running out of sight to make phone safe from malwares and enhance the performance. The Android 9.0 P will permit Dark Mode in AMOLED screen devices alongside with a bundle of other features.
Key features
- New Image Decoder: Android 9.0 P will have HEIC records that were first used by iOS 11. Since Apple doesn't have any rights to this codec, it may soon discover its way into the new OS update. It will especially diminish the size of JPEG pictures by half, which will help to save memory for many photographs like never before.
- Stringent blocking Feature: Especially unlike other Android OS, the upcoming Android P may have a stringent blocking highlight that will allow the phones to block numbers, private numbers, numbers without any IDs or obscure numbers pretty proficiently.
- Support for Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse: Although especially it isn't completely officially approved, but a site has cited that the new Android upgrade will have system to support mouse and console to work with Bluetooth support.
- Upgraded Power Saving: We know how important battery life is these days, the new Android version will have an improved variant of mode for saving battery. It accompanies a Doze mode. The new power saving mode will have different and better options that will keep the battery sound and long.
- WiFi Round-Trip-Time (RTT): The new android version will permit applications to recognize indoor situating data that too with a precision especially. It will enhance the connectivity.
- Multi-camera API: As previously stated, this new element will especially enable the clients to catch amazing pictures and recordings with add-on highlights that wouldn't have been possible with a single camera. There is considerably more to it than simply this feature.
- New Quick Settings/Settings UI: This feature of Android P will make phone more user friendly and convenient to use. As it especially offers better setting UI.
- Enhanced Notification Panel: Google has especially been updating and reinventing the UI for the best user experience. Especially with the forthcoming Android P they have introduced a better notification panel. It will totally rise the standard of new UI and GUI.
The List of Other Features
1. A rundown of Android 9.0 P Supported OnePlus gadgets.
2. Content Selection, Zoom
3. Capacity to secure revolution scene mode
4. Enhanced Pixel launcher
5. Press control catches to take a screen capture
6. Improved Do Not Disturb Mode
7. Versatile Brightness settings
8. Popup window in About Phone area
9. Neural system API
10. Switches off the hotspot automatically if no gadgets are associated with it.
Devices List of OnePlus to get Android P 9.0 Update
- OnePlus 3
- OnePlus 5T
- OnePlus 5
- OnePlus 3T
- OnePlus 6
Devices List of OnePlus that will not get Android P 9.0 Update
- OnePlus One
- OnePlus 2
- OnePlus X
It is especially uncertain if the smartphone which are yet to get android Nougat update will directly get Android P as an alternative.
Note: The above mentioned device names in the list are based on the specs they carry and various other reasons. All the things are based on probability. The devices which will confirmed by company will be marked as confirmed against the name mentioned in the list.


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Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, pictured with local Paynesville residents, business owners and agency representatives at today's announcement of a new refuelling facility for Paynesville recreational boaters.
Paynesville will now provide recreational boaters with 24 hour refuelling facilities thanks to a $485,000 upgrade announced today by State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull.
Mr Bull said the new design would also improve safety in the marine precinct where the works will occur.
"The new jetty extension on which the refuelling facilities will be located will provide swipe card access to fuel, meaning recreational boat operators will now be able to access fuel 24 hours a day seven days a week, rather than the facility having to be personally manned for operation.
"We heard today that in peak times the wait can be over an hour to refuel and this should provide a far more streamlined process with two bowsers.
"The jetty on which the facility is currently located is home to a hire fleet vessel and also pump out facilities, so it can be very busy and congested, which is not ideal at a refuelling facility.
"The extension will provide a much safer area and move the refuelling area away from those hiring a boat or using the pump out.
"Gippsland Ports will oversee the project and it was terrific to have representatives from the Paynesville Business and Tourism Association, Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club, Coast Guard, East Gippsland Marketing Inc and East Gippsland Shire all present today in support of the project.
"Not only does this year's Boating Safety and Facilities Program include the biggest amount invested in the program's history, the Gippsland East district is receiving the largest investment with over $1.7 million being provided for seven initiatives," said Mr Bull.
"There are several big infrastructure projects receiving grants this year in the Gippsland East area, as well as vital equipment upgrades for the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard," he said.


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During an interview with "Axios on HBO," California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) criticized Facebook for not pulling the doctored video of Nancy Pelosi off its platform, saying, "It's just fake — it's made up. It's doctored. It's done for political purposes."
Go deeper: California's governor warns Big Tech could be "steamrolled"


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VIDEO: Ford Fiesta SES
Written Blog: Ford Fiesta SES: A Laptop on Wheels
It's been years since I've been behind the wheel of a new car, but today is the start of a new chapter and a fun new challenge.
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Written Blog: Ford Fiesta SES: Roomy with Great Gas Mileage
So much to do, so little time. I'm running errands today. I typically dread "errand day", but today I'm looking forward to getting these chores done. It's funny how..
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Written Blog: Ford Fiesta SES: Hearing Voices with SYNC Technology
The neighbors probably think I'm a little nutty.
Picture this: I'm parked in my driveway, sitting in my Ford Fiesta, talking to the dashboard…And get this, it's talking back!
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Why You Should Follow Up Your Fundraising Letters with EmailEmail Marketing
You work so hard on writing the ideal fundraising appeal letters. At last, it's printed and folded, stamped and addressed, and sent on its way. You breathe a sigh of relief. Then, you worry.
How can you be sure the donor will pay attention to your letter? Will he or she respond with a gift?
You do have some reasons to worry. Just look in your mailbox. How many organizations have sent you an appeal? In just one week in mid-November, twenty letters asking for money arrived in my mailbox…and the pace is only going to pick up as we reach December!
But you don't have to just sit and wait. There are things you can do now to make the donor pick that envelope out of the pile, read your letter, and donate online (or send in a check). One of them is to follow up your fundraising letter with email.
How Email Can Bring More Donations
If you have built your list well, sending email is a great way to move donors to give. Here's why.
- They've agreed to join your list. You got their permission before you added them to your list, and if they ever ask to be removed, you took them off, right away. That means that the people who remain on the list actively want to hear from you!
- They've received something valuable from you by email. It might be information they can't get anywhere else—or stories that warm their hearts—or photos that make their day. Whatever it was, you have trained them to expect that when they open your email, they'll find something worthwhile. As John Haydon says, "Make sure your strategy is about giving subscribers value first, and asking for favors second."
- They can easily give online just by clicking a link in your email message. And the easier you can make it, the more likely your donors are to give.
How to Set Up an Email Series
A very large, very rich organization can mail the same donors repeatedly. But you are a no-nonsense nonprofit. You don't waste your time and money on what doesn't work…but you're willing to go the extra mile to raise more money for your mission.
You can send a series of emails for almost the same cost as sending just one, and it will be more effective.
Donna Mehr at Smart Annual Giving gives us a good step-by-step guide to following up by email.
Step 1: Create segments. From your year-end appeal mailing list, segment out:
- donors who have at some point given you their email addresses AND
- have not yet made their year-end gift.
Step 2: Create a timeline. Think about sending email a week after your appeal letter arrives at the donor's address–and then again December 31. Follow up with a thank-you email in early January.
Step 3: Craft each message. Your email should touch on the same themes as your appeal letter, but much more briefly! Don't think, "Oh, it's only email." Think "I have to share my best stuff right away—even in the subject line—to make sure the donors will read it."
Step 4: Test your message on some valued supporters. They will help you improve it, and they'll be more likely to give because you asked their advice.
Step 5: Send. If you're using an email marketing tool like MailChimp or Constant Contact, you can easily set up the series in advance. If you can, modify the list so the people who gave in early December aren't still getting pleas to give on New Year's Eve.
Step 6: Track your results. Donna Mehr's advice is particularly valuable here:
- Record the number of donors who opened your email.
- Record the number of donors who clicked through to your website/ donations page.
- Of those who clicked through your email, who actually made a gift?
- Which donors made a gift without clicking through the email to your donations page? For instance, a donor still wrote a check, even though your email may have prompted their gift.
Try following up your appeal with email this year, and find out how much it improves your fundraising!


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Double-sided flex circuits consists of double-sided copper clad material with top and bottom cover films (PI or Green/Yellow Oil, Carbon Ink, etc). Two conductive layers with an insulating layer between, plus conver layers on outer layer.
The cover films are pre-routed to access copper from both sides using plated thru holes(PTH). Theses flex circuits can be fabricated with or without plated through holes, though the plated through hole variation is much more common.
Because of the plated through hole, terminations for electronic components are provided for on both sides of the circuit, thus allowing components to be placed on either side. Depending on design requirements, double-sided flex circuits can be fabricated with protective coverlayers on one, both or neither side of the completed circuit but are most commonly produced with the protective layer on both sides.
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text: After a five-year absence, Ford reintroduced the Thunderbird model with a splashy, retro-styled convertible reminiscent of the original 1955-57 Thunderbirds. Each was a two-seater offering a fun alternative to other drop-tops on the market at the time. This one has covered only 50 miles from new, comes with a clean CarFax and still features the protective plastic and handling stickers from the factory. It is like going back in time and acquiring a brand-new Thunderbird some 17 years later. Presented in yellow with an all-black leather interior, the car is equipped with the 3.9L V-8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, power soft top, remote-control mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control and chrome wheels, to name just a few of the many amenities. Sharing the platform of the contemporary Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type, the Thunderbird promised exceptional build quality, refined performance, a supple but athletic ride and fantastic comfort, and it delivered well. Press and public alike in the day were impressed with the overall package and presentation for good reason.


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October 17, 2019
Meadow Mill: Pre-Launch Prices Released
Everyone who lives in the Stockport area knows Meadow Mill. The imposing structure has stood mostly empty, save for a few lower level floors, for several years.
Built circa 1880 the Grade II listed building was reputed to have at one time housed 120,000 spindles spinning cotton, but these days it has been looking rather more forlorn.


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Macy Gray Sizzles On Meghan Trainor-Penned "Sugar Daddy"
Macy Gray spent the last decade dropping jazz albums and collections of covers, but the raspy-voiced diva returns to the soul-pop of her Y2K hey day on "Sugar Daddy." The first taste of her 10th LP, Ruby, is an instantly hummable bop about being financially compensated for your love and affection. Co-written by Meghan Trainor (it has the breezy, doo-wop vibe of her first album), this is perfectly suited to the "I Try" hitmaker's unique pitch and cheeky personality. It could also represent her return to top 40 radio.
"I love this song, I loved making it," the 50-year-old told Rolling Stone. "I believe it's going to be the song of the summer." Macy rolled out the video today (June 11) and it finds her channeling Diana Ross in Lady Sings The Blues. She performs in a dive bar to a particularly non-responsive audience, before belting out "Sugar Daddy" and winning them over. It doesn't take too long until she's getting tips and turning heads. Watch the rejuvenated singer do her thing below.
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Tonight will be my first official sewing class. It feels strange since I have been sewing for over 15 years and have never taken any sort of instruction until now. I am both anxious and nervous at the same time.
The goal for tonight will be to make our own toiles. This seems very scary to me as it is precisely this type of thing I have avoided ever since I began sewing. It brings images to mind of complicated darts, fly zips, cuffs, collars, waistbands, etc. All those things I want to know, want to tackle, want to master but all which require more precision then I usually achieve in my projects. This is why I have always stuck to the simple basics. Elasticated waistbands, shirts without collars and cuffs, dresses without darts, etc.
But now I feel I need to take the next step up, to challenge myself and improve my skills. Why? For my own satisfaction mainly. I want to produce things that don't always look homemade, things I will proudly declare "I made this!" It is time to stop being a lazy sewer and just getting by and learn the real art of sewing.
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Intel 45nm chips are here
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Intel has produced what are believed to be the industry's first fully functional static random access memory (SRAM) chips using 45-nanometer (nm) process technology, our next-generation, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing process.
Achieving this milestone means Intel is on track to manufacture chips with this technology in 2007 using 300mm wafers, and continues the company's focus on pushing the limits of Moore's Law, by introducing a new process generation every two years.
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Insurance firms face investigation over fears they rip off millions of their most loyal customers by an average of £350 a year
The financial markets regulator will scrutinise prices for home and car insurance policies to see if millions of British people are being unfairly charged
INSURANCE firms are being investigated over fears they rip off customers who loyally stick with the same providers.
Prices for home and car insurance policies will be scrutinised to see if millions of British people are being unfairly charged.
Britain's financial markets regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is launching the study - weeks after Citizens Advice revealed that millions of people are being overcharged up to £4billion a year for loyally sticking with insurance, mobile phone, broadband, mortgage and saving account providers.
The average cost to a family who stay loyal to an insurer is thought to be £350 a year.
The new investigation could potentially pave the way for stricter rules or even caps - after a price cap was introduced for energy firms to help put an end to sky-high gas and electricity bills earlier this year.
The FCA said it was concerned customers are being "harmed" by general insurance policy prices, which includes home and car insurance.
Experts have welcomed the study, which will be published by the end of 2019 - but warned customers not to rely on any "silver bullet" measures offered up by the FCA next year to cap prices as it would not bring down bills overnight.
Andrew Bailey, the FCA's chief executive, said of the study: "Our initial work has identified a number of areas of potential consumer harm.
"We want to make sure that general insurance markets deliver competitive and fair prices for all consumers.
"This market study will help us examine the outcomes from general insurance pricing practices and inform how, if necessary, we should intervene to improve the market.
"If change is needed to make the market work well for consumers, we will consider all possible remedies to achieve this."
Eight-two per cent of UK adults - or nearly 55 million people - hold general insurance policies, according to the FCA's Financial Lives Survey, with home and motor insurance being the most common.
How to cut the cost of home insurance
IF you're looking to cut down your home insurance bill, follow our tips:
- Buy 21 days in advance - Purchasing a policy three weeks in advance can cut your bill in half. Buy 30 days in advance it could cost you hundred because there aren't as many policies out there. Taking out a policy too late and insurers will deem you a higher risk and whack up your premium.
- Never accept a renewal quote - Your policy could double overnight if you're not careful. Make sure you put a reminder in your phone of when it's up and shop around for a better deal.
- Check more than one comparison site - These sites offer different deals so it's best to look at more than one site at the 21 day mark to see what they can offer.
- Check Direct Line and Aviva separately - Two of the biggest companies aren't on comparison sites so you'll need to check them too to see if they can offer you a better deal.
- Don't wait for a renewal - If you find a better deal elsewhere, you can cancel your existing policy and get a refund for the rest of the year. There will be a fee though - usually £50 - so take that into consideration when you look at how much you can save.
- Increase your excess - If you choose to pay a higher excess, you're premiums will drop. Be warned though – if you have to claim, it'll cost you more, so don't sign up for anything you can't afford.
- Pay annually - Monthly instalments mean you can spread the cost of insurance, but they come at a cost. Pay in one go to save more. This trick works on your car insurance too. We found you can save as much as £440 a year by paying car insurance bills annually.
- Split it up - Sometimes it can be cheaper to go to different providers for your buildings and contents insurance. Check to see if splitting can save you money.
- Lock up - Keeping on top of security and maintenance often leads to lower premiums. Easy steps such as installing burglar alarms, fitting secure locks, and joining a neighbourhood watch can all lead to lower premiums.
It comes after Citizens Advice warned that households are paying a "loyalty tax" for sticking with the same providers to the tune of £877 a year per household - or about 3 per cent of the average household's total annual spending.
Gillian Guy, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: "We knew insurance companies were penalising loyal customers, but it is shocking that the FCA has found many companies don't even seem to have oversight of how much they're charging customers."
She added: "We now expect strong regulatory action to stamp out this problem and enforcement against firms who are overcharging loyal customers."
Tom Flack, editor-in-chief at MoneySuperMarket, commented: "We welcome anything that reduces prices for long-suffering customers who have been penalised by staying with the same provider."
He added: "But there's no 'one size fits all' approach and even if any new measures were embraced enthusiastically by insurers, it would not bring down bills overnight.
"People shouldn't get lulled into a false sense of security that this is some sort of silver bullet.
"Shopping around using a price comparison site at the point of renewal is essential if customers want to be sure they're getting the cheapest deal."
A recent study by GoCompare found that 65 per cent of drivers renewed their car cover with their existing insurer in the last 12 months and that 38 per cent did it out of loyalty.
Georgie Frost, consumer advocate at GoCompare, added that loyal customers are being punished with "tease and squeeze" deals that hook them in with a competitive price before being hit with huge premium increases.
She said: "We welcome any investigation into this area because clearly something isn't right and people feel they are being ripped off.
"Clearer rules and regulations will be better for everyone because we can't have a system where it is the most vulnerable that are the hardest hit."
The FCA said it will publish an interim report with potential measures to help customers in summer 2019 before publishing a full report by the end of next year.
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An energy price cap was approved by MPs in July after energy regulator Ofgem launched a similar crackdown on sky-high energy prices.
Meanwhile another FCA investigation resulted in hundreds of thousands of people saving money after it announced plans to cap rip off rent-to-own fees.
The FCA's newest study into rip off insurance policies comes after an investigation this summer found that loyal customers pay up to £132 for their home insurance than if they took out a policy with a new provider.
There are ways to cut the cost of your home insurance - including taking out a new policy three weeks before your renewal date, which can slash the price by 20 per cent.
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The official ING Cheering Station for Decatur was at Fellini's and the addition of part of the Marching Abominables definitely helped rock the cheering section and the runners. Thanks to everyone who came out to help cheer on the runners in the 3rd annual ING Georgia Marathon.
I hear that Hydration Station #13 was rocking as well, with the addition of music and lots of cheerful volunteers. Thanks to Michael Harbin and his group for getting up early with a lot of enthusiasm and Laura Moore and her volunteers who staffed Hydration Station #11. Thanks to everyone who lined the streets and welcomed the runners to our wonderful city.


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About David Stern Jewelers
David Stern is a designing jeweler, manufacturing jeweler, e-commerce jeweler, Gemological Institute of America Diamond Certified Gemologist and Jewelry Appraiser, Diamond, gold, jewelry, and estate jewelry buyer and a jewelry store owner since 1970.
David was trained in London, England under European expert Jewelers in the old school of jewelry making. This was a five-year apprentice commitment. After a five year apprenticeship. He opened his first business in 1970. In Hatton Garden (the British version of 47th Street in NYC which is the US Manufacturing and Diamond Center)During 1970 to 1976, David established his jewelry business after designing a completely original line of jewelry which he sold to jewelry stores throughout the UK. He also acquired the contract to sell to Mikimoto Pearls U.K. LTD. a part of his line of jewelry exclusively, which they then sold to the public. David's thriving manufacturing business selling his one of a kind designs to retail jewelers throughout the UK became a nationally known jewelry designer who in turn enabled him to open two jewelry stores in central London.
Looking for an opportunity to become more exposed to new and innovative jewelry ideas, David immigrated to the US in 1976. His priority was educating himself with the American way of doing business.
David started to buy and sell antique and estate jewelry. He traveled the US participating in the estate jewelry show circuit to establish new contacts and start to build a reputation for his expertise in that field, while at the same time developing his latest collection of original jewelry designs. After achieving the above, David settled in Miami. He opened his first US store in downtown Miami in the Seybold Building (the central building in the jewelry district in South Florida). It featured his original designs and his unique antique jewelry collection gathered while touring the various antique shows.
After two years in Miami, David moved to Delray Beach, Florida. Since that time, he has sold his original designs throughout the US and opened a store in downtown Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue, then in Palm Beach on Worth Avenue. He now has a store in Boca Raton on Powerline Rd. Serving the South Florida community.
David Stern Jewelers is an official jewelry replacement store for many of the larger insurance companies, is an expert in completing a claim promptly and can achieve the best possible results. David also works with estate, will/trust, and family law attorneys and consults on any jewelry related issues and is often called upon to testify in court as an expert witness in the jewelry arena.
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Aarti Sharma is a security consultant. It is her inner calling to share her experience on emergency services & women security with society.
Emergency Response Team, Emergency Rescue & Security Team - OTR. Women Personal Safety, Elders Security Device and Women Helpline, Delhi. Personal Safety & Immediate Assistance App, One Touch Response goes live on the Apple Store. INDIA, New Delhi, August 18th, 2015 – With over 10,000 users already, India's first of its kind private Personal Safety and Immediate Assistance Service, One Touch Response (OTR) announced going live on the Apple Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users.
One Touch Response (OTR) provides its users with a one-tap mechanism to ensure their personal safety via on call assistance within seconds, which is backed by a trained physical response team that arrives within minutes in the NCR region. For its users beyond NCR and across 1000+ cities, One Touch Response offers on call assistance for now. The app can be activated for active safety tracking or in any threat situation such as being stalked, accident, vehicle breakdown, fire, medical etc.. At the touch of the app the user is immediately connected to the OTR Command and Control Centre (C3), which monitors the user's location and establishes contact. About One Touch Response Resource: Personal Safety & Immediate Assistance App, One Touch Response goes live on the Apple Store. Technology: Transforming Crisis Management, for Good. The human race, since time immemorial, has grappled with disaster preparedness in a bid to secure a shield against the unpredictable distresses of life.
In the modern world, several emergencies manifest from day to day, occasioned by accidents, wilful design, negligence, acts of Mother Nature, and illnesses, among others. Emerging technologies have remained under the spotlight with a view to tap into any potential to support emergency preparedness and management. A great many attempts at crisis management have been at sixes and seven, to say the least. The Times They Are A Changing When an emergency strikes, there is usually little to no time to raise an alarm, and mobilizing the necessary response efforts also takes its due time.
Technological progressions, however, are now transforming the landscape by bridging the void that existed between the distresses of life and those in distress. iDawg – Designed to assist in various aspects of crisis management. Uber, Yet Again, Fails to Uphold Passenger Safety: Questions Raised on SOS Systems. What Happened and Responses, So Far Uber is again in the news and again for a bad cause.
A 21-year old professional dancer has accused an Uber driver, Vinod, of trying to sexually harass her on Saturday morning, when she hailed a cab to Gurgaon from Delhi. The matter came into the light on Monday, after victim's brother posted a copy of bizarre response by Uber on the social networking site, Facebook. Gurgaon police has registered a case against the 40-year old cab driver and investigation is underway. This incident reminds us of the six-month old rape case, in which a 27-year old executive was raped by another Uber driver – following which there were notable protests demanding a complete ban on this mobile application based taxi service provider, headquartered in in San Francisco, California.
Taking conscience into the matter, Uber promised to increase the security arrangements for the passengers. SOS Alert Systems: How Reliable they Actually Are? Himmat: Another Similar Dismal Tale. Maid Verification: Why Is It a Must In Urban India? In the recent past, Delhi and NCR have witnessed a notable surge in crimes ranging from robberies, burglaries, home invasions, and even personal atrocities such as murder and rape.
Many of these crimes are committed by domestic help, which explains the reason why Delhi police and other authorities emphasize the importance of conducting maid verifications. Although there are many safety provisions in place and the police are apparently just a call away, there is a need for instant and thorough assistance for the commoners inhabiting the region. This is where the modern crop of innovative private players pitch-in. In this brief read, we will discuss alternative professional service providers and how they can help you with reliable maid verification and prevention of servant crimes in the home.
Road Accidents Help & Road Accidents Emergency Service - OTR. When you are a motorist, it pays to be covered.
Accidents may happen despite meticulous driving and breakdowns may occur despite religious maintenance. Emergency Medical Services, Medical Situation Help & Care - OTR. A medical emergency may arise out of various scenarios.
Emergency Assistance Services & Emergency Distress Help - OTR. One Touch Response Emergency Services was conceived by a group of individuals who looked around and noticed the deteriorating security and safety environment for the common citizen in Delhi and neighboring regions.
Though the State Authorities are always there for serious emergencies, what happens to a person who has a car breakdown late at night on a lonely road? What happens to a person who gets into an altercation as a part of a minor road rage incident? Who do people call in case of a medical emergency at night? The family member, might either be too far away, or may not be available to help, or may not be trained to administer first aid. The Need. The Aruna Shanbaug Case: Another Dismal Tale of Women Abuse at Workplaces. What can be easily regarded as, 'India's longest running tragic story', has finally come to an end, with the death of Aruna Shanbaug in the early-morning hours of 18th of May 2015.
Aruna's case is perhaps one of the most disturbing instances of workplace violence and abuse against women in the whole world. It is a case that remained topical for a long time ever since the attack on her, which took place in the basement of KEM Hospital in Mumbai where she was employed as a nurse. Once again, India is faced with heated discourse on the issues that Aruna had come to symbolize.


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The Isle of Thanet is home to some very talented people. Come listen to stories from our local writers, and see the talent on your doorstep.
Dan Dalton is a writer and journalist. Born and raised in Huddersfield, he now lives in Margate. Johnny Ruin is his first book. Johnny Ruin is about a heartbroken and depressed writer, who, after a suicide attempt, embarks on a road trip through his own mind with Jon Bon Jovi as his spirit guide.
Maggie Harris is a poet, prose writer, and visual artist. Originally from Guyana, South America, she recently re-located to Kent after 10 years in Wales. She attended Kent University as a mature student, achieving a BA and MA, and started her career performing, running workshops and teaching creative writing. She has worked for Kent Arts & Libraries, represented Kent in Europe and was International Teaching Fellow at Southampton University. In Margate by Lunchtime is a bird's eye view of the Isle of Thanet brought together in a short story collection. With a nod to Vikings, Romans, ghosts, mermaids, lost boys, sailing ships and dance mums, this book contains a wealth of history woven with fiction.
Chloe Timms is a writer from St Nicholas at Wade who is in the process of editing her debut novel, The Seawomen. Chloe completed a scholarship with the Faber Academy in 2018 and an early version of her novel was a runner up in Stylist Magazine's novel prize. Chloe Timms will be reading an extract from her debut novel The Seawomen which is a story of a young woman's fight for freedom and a love on a remote and mythical island, where superstition and fear rule.
Dale Shaw is a television and radio writer, journalist, screenwriter, performer, podcast producer and musician. Dale's first book, Letters Of Not, was published by The Friday Project in 2014, followed by F*** This Journal (Headline) in 2016 and Last Minute Rooms in Bethlehem (Boxtree) in 2017. His sketch show, What The Future was recently broadcast on BBC Radio 4. He has written for The Now Show, The News Quiz, Russell Howard's Good News, The Impressions Show, That Mitchell and Webb Sound, One, School of Comedy, as well as pieces for McSweeney's, The Toast, The Guardian, Index, Huffington Post, BBC Online, Washington City Paper and many more.
French chanteuse Marianne Dissard is a singer songwriter, musician, and now an author. She has spent many years writing and performing around the world, and has now come to settle in Ramsgate. Her book Not Me is gripping literary read about recovery.
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Fans of Richard and Maria will be delighted to hear I am fifty-five thousand words into One Alone in the World.
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Women in Media: Seven's Katie McGrath On Being An Orphan And An Author
Seven's Katie McGrath has released a "harrowing" memoir that it has to be said reads like a plot for a Seven TV show.
Seven's Katie McGrath has released a "harrowing" memoir that it has to be said reads like a plot for a Seven TV show.
Here's a piece from B&T's very own editor-in-chief. And never once does he mention how his footy team was robbed either.
Admittedly, this is news pre-Easter. But much like old JC himself, B&T's giving it a second coming sans any nails.
Matthew Mee was the sort of witty, charming Brit B&T expected. And, rest assured, we steered clear of Brexit & rugby.
If you're currently in Cannes and have scant to show for your efforts, think of the excess baggage savings you'll make.
It wouldn't be Cannes without Sir Martin in attendance. That and incredibly expensive hotels and surly wait staff.
John Legend tinkled the ivory for two tunes at the end of this session, but you didn't want to know that did you?
Having survived an overdose of deep fried chicken, B&T's faithful scribe once more battled the crowds in Vegas for this.
B&T's man is on the ground in Vegas for the annual Adobe love-in. And he's loosened the handcuffs in time to pen this.
It's part two of B&T's one-on-one with OMG's 'Big Kahuna'. Maybe not as entertaining as yesterday, but with less typos.
If the industry has a sage, it has to be Peter Horgan. Although get close to him and it's more a delicate nutmeg smell.
When our mattress starts advertising to us, we're more likely to receive discounted cat food than Trojan ads, we fear.
Attend B&T's Shutterstock brekkie on Tuesday? You may see yourself in this photo, if not there's also pics of muffins.
If more proof were needed rugby has been abandoned by the leather elbow-patched, tweed jacket-wearing set, this is it.
Periods demystified and goofy dads banished all part and parcel of how Australians portrayed in the media says this.
TV-land has always known how to put on a good party and last night was no exception if our head is any indicator.
B&T sat down for a fireside chat (minus the fire) with Nine's Lizzie Young to get her take on the Fairfax takeover.
Just woken up late for work and realised you missed the big news? Get your key talking points ready with this.
Sounds of even more champagne corks popping heard coming from Nine/Fairfax as old media's enemy takes a tumble.
Adobe's Donna Morris offers some sage advice on achieving pay parity that involves neither hypnotism nor a unicycle.
B&T's got two scribes heading for the Croisette, and given their reputation around Rosé, we're glad to file this now.
News Corp sends bakers of friands, muffins, and croissants into overdrive to meet media buyer demand in Sydney with this...
If you're reading this from Perth or Adelaide, we'd suggest you may have a little too much time on your hands.
If AI isn't already scaring the shit out of most people, comes this news it resembles some awful spotty, drunk teenager.
Utterly befuddled by privacy laws but suspicious they have a major impact on your business? Read this clarifying piece.
B&T's reporting from the Adobe Summit & was filled with national pride after this. Until someone mentioned the cricket.
B&T's journos at SXSW may have been light-on with the actual articles, but they score word-of-the-week with "vajingles".
Scurrilous claims all these SXSW articles are merely to write the whole junket off on tax proven 100% true by H&R Block.
Want to see a return to truth in advertising? Well, this story's a must-read and that's no lie.
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Honestly, if you think increasing the minimum wage to fifteen ($15.00) dollars will simulate our economy for the better, early retirement at age fifty (50) will double that pleasure. Early retirement means spending money on traveling, investing in a hobby, political donations, shopping, patronizing restaurants more frequently, exercising equipment and apparel, attending more sporting events, more money, more money, more money for everyone.
Enough with the resistance, you inequality relics living in denial, kiss my grits. ;-D
If you're on the side of Income Equality, guess what, we're winning.
You and I are worthy of Income Equality.