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This auction is for a beautiful 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom historic brick estate home in Duluth, MN, which was originally built by lumber baron Edwin Bradley in 1905. The property, totally redone from top to bottom, consists of approximately 6,540 (finished) SF and is situated on a large lot of approximately 12,200 SF. This magnificent estate home has three distinct living levels as well as a fully finished basement that is currently being used as a family/entertainment room complete with fireplace, exercise room, sauna, 3/4 bath, and wine cellar.
The bid deadline is set for May 10th and you can view the full list of downloadable property documents, property photos, and auction information at FRE.com.
With the suggested value of the property at $1,200,000 and the minimum bid starting at just $599,00, this property is sure to get sold so you better hurry!


text: Well, I just couldn't hold out any longer and pass up the price! 2.2 Ghz Blk out the door for $1,049 US plus tax. Will update memory after I get it cause it may have more than advertised. Ya never know--))) But, man that's a helluva a price break. So now I await delivery!--)))

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text: The senior's had two wins in a row in the Ulster Hurling league within 6 days. On Tues evening (15 April) they defeated Camlocha na Craoibhe Rua 1-25 to 1-08. It was a strong performance from the squad with Shea McKiver and Séamus O'Hagan (0-14, 7 from play, 7 from frees) in particular showing well. Rory bagged the goal in the 26th minute of the second half to kill the game. It was played at MUSA in perfect Spring weather.On a beautiful Easter Monday afternoon (21 April), they had their first outing of the year in Clochóg versus Baile na Lorgan (Castleblaney). Hard work was made of the eventual 3-15 to 5-5 win.


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In this section you will find a colorful mix of optical components – from diffractive optical elements (DOEs) to electro-optical components and protective windows to laser rods and crystals. Inquire with us about customization options!
Diffractive optical elements, DOEs, were designed for applications with lasers and high-power lasers. Such elements offer endless possibilities in different application fields.


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A few years ago wife and I were in a pub playing darts with a Swede and a Romanian. In the background was the Eurovision song contest, which was the first time I'd ever watched it.
Since then we always have, either with friends or relatives or just ourselves and the kids. Last night was fairly unusual (in as much as we'd not realised it was on until yesterday and hadn't invited friends over) so we watched (to be honest half a dozen countries – including France which was my favourite – were robbed) and made things and ate and so on.
Wifey always makes a brilliant European picnic:
And this year she also made me a son to go with my Frog:
And I drew the acts as they happened:
All drawn on Hudl using Photoshop Touch and a New Trent Limir (or Arcadia can't remember which one's which) and a Nomad Compose. Hope you like. We enjoyed the evening, not always (in fact fairly rarely) for musical purposes 🙂


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Sadly, our essential white goods appliances can be dangerous. Most aren't of course, and many are only dangerous if we don't use them according to the manufacturer's instructions. Or if we don't look after them properly.
However, there are dangers to be aware of caused by bad design and poor quality. These are often warned about in manufacturer's safety notices. This section contains important information, tips and resources related to white goods appliance safety. Not just when attempting DIY repairs, but when installing, or using white goods appliances in general. It also covers associated products like detergent.
Unattended appliances cause many house fires. Three people have died and 300 injured by tumble dryer fires alone in recent years "
Don't buy one of these Fridge Freezers!
Are you thinking of buying a new fridge, freezer or fridge-freezer? Do not buy one with a plastic back that is not flame resistant! Which? have carried out research, and provided a list of the appliances that failed. Although fires are relatively rare, they happen more than you might think and having a flammable plastic back can be fatal.
Featured Appliance Safety Warnings
Try to read as many safety related warnings as you can. Here are two new ones relating to tumble dryers – Don't stop a tumble dryer before it's finished the cycle | How can a tumble dryer catch fire when unplugged?
Tumble dryer fire risks
Potentially millions of Hotpoint Creda and Indesit tumble dryers are affected by a recent fire risk safety notice. Over 100 different models are affected manufactured over an almost 12 year period so this is going to affect most tumble dryers from these brands – Hotpoint Creda & Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Door glass exploding on washing machines
I avoid being sensationalist, but I've had over 90 reported incidents including 22 reports of spontaneous washing machine door glass shattering with no warning which makes this is a genuine concern – exploding washing machine door glass. This subject is now in the news.
Detergent danger
Many children (especially under 5s) have been hospitalised, and some have suffered life-threatening injuries from these soft attractive detergent capsules. These detergent capsules are very beautifully designed, and can look very attractive or even edible to children – detergent capsules danger to children
How dangerous are our appliances?
This is part 1 of a series of articles on the dangers of appliances – especially fire risks. Read how dangerous are our appliances? to help wake you up to the real dangers and make your home a little safer.
Dishwasher fires
Although any domestic appliance can catch fire, I have had more people report instances of dishwashers catching fire than any other appliance. This article features quotes and warnings from several people who experienced dishwasher fires first hand.
Washing machines "exploding"
There have been many cases of washing machines "exploding" during spin. This is different to the door glass issue (above). The issue seems to affect a few specific brands and mostly ones made several years ago. It has been acknowledged as a manufacturing fault by some manufacturers. For more details read this article Hoover Candy Hotpoint & Indesit washing machines exploding
More appliance safety notices
The safety notices highlighted above are only a few of the more serious or recent ones. Make sure you check out all of the warnings I'm aware of and have published below. Manufacturers don't issue safety notices lightly so these should be taken very seriously. They are only issued when there is a known risk of injury, electric shock or fire – and sadly – often only when people have already suffered serious consequences. Make sure you check this list below regularly which covers all white goods. Note – this list is never guaranteed to include all published notices – only ones I'm aware of.
- Official Safety notices – all appliances
Safety Categories
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Mutoh ValueJet 426UF Wins ISA's Best New Product
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Press release from the issuing company
Mutoh America, Inc., a leader in wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, has won ISA Sign Expo's Best New Product competition for the ValueJet 426UFUV-LED printer. The award was presented at the 2015 Sign Expo in Las Vegas.
Customers and industry professionals were able to vote for the Best New Product in the month's leading up to the ISA Sign Expo, and continued through April 10th. Only one product out of the entire show was named Best New Product.
"This is an incredible award," shares Brian Phipps, vice-president and general manager of Mutoh America, Inc. "There are so many great new products in the sign industry, so to win the Best New Product is quite an achievement. We always stand behind the quality and care that goes into our printers, and this award upholds that. We'd like to thank everyone who voted."
The ValueJet 426UF is Mutoh's new UV-LED tabletop printer that prints on variety of different substrates, including 3D objects, up to 2.75 inches thick. The VJ 426UF allows you to print limitless promotional items including: pens, phone cases, golf balls, awards and much more. With up to six color print capability, including white and varnish ink, you can also print on colored objects or add texture.
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I wish we could write the perfect brochure or create the perfect film that would prevent domestic and sexual violence. But that is not how change takes place. We need to go beyond providing information and work on changes policies, practices and culture. I talked about this during the training I provided at the Advocacy in Action Conference sponsored by the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence held on June 10-12, 2013.
Click here to see the handouts from this training titled "How do we create change?": Primary Prevention – Building community change to prevent sexual violence and domestic violence.
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David S. Lee, MPH, is the Director of Prevention Services at the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault where he provides training and technical assistance on prevention. David manages the national project PreventConnect, an online community of violence against women prevention practitioners, funders, researchers and activists. For over 27 years David has worked in efforts to end domestic violence and sexual assault.


text: The BEST DJ we could have hoped for!!! Jon did an outstanding job providing entertainment for our wedding, everyone commented on how much FUN the entire night was! Our wedding was not traditional, but when my husband and I explained what we wanted to Jon, he took care of everything and made it happen just like we envisioned! After we decided to go with BOLD, Jon sent us an in-depth questionnaire asking us what music styles we liked, and what we did NOT like, and based off of that created our very own custom song list (with some traditional wedding hits thrown in). Every song he played was a hit! Thank you SO much Jon! Bold Entertainment ROCKS!!!!


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It's often said, finding a perfect accommodation is always the most challenging thing of all when it comes to globe trotting. The same holds true when it comes to Laos and other South East Asian countries. Finding your perfect hotel that includes all the modern facilities you desire, has been made simple by tripadvisor.
Here are 5 easy ways to help you book your preferred Hotel in Lunag Prabang on tripadvisor.
1. Budget
Budget plays a key role when it comes to planning your trip. Finding your best option of hotel in Luang Prabang on tripadvisor revolves around your budget and duration of the trip. Those planning a budget trip at no extra cost will find innumerable options on the site. For those willing to stay in lavish and luxurious accommodations wont be disappointed either. One can easily choose a variety of high end hotels and resorts on tripadvisor, with each offering a distinct and memorable experience to its customers.
2. Scout the site
Once you have decided upon the budget you've set for your trip, it is followed by checking the site for best hotels and accommodations. Tripadvisor has one of the most exhaustive list of hotels, resorts & villas in Luang Prabang.
3. Short list a few hotels
No doubt you'll be having a lot of options to choose from on tripadvisor. Where each option seems equally interesting. After you have done hunting for hotels on tripadvisor, try and short list a few of them keeping in mind your budget and the facilities hotels offer to its client.
4. Compare each option carefully
Once you're done with short listing your favorite options, try comparing each of them. You can judge each option of various parameters like distance from the airport, customer reviews of the hotel and location of the hotel from the best tourist spots in Luang Prabang.
5. Book the best you got
After having done it all, you must be left with probably the best hotel you can afford and choose as per your preferences. Hence, the only thing left out at last is to book your hotel in Luang Prabang on tripadvisor. You can easily place your booking with the accommodation option you got at last. Tripadvisor provides numerous options to book your hotel online.


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Korean Beef Stew
Beef Short Ribs, slowly simmered with Premium soy sauce, mirin, lots of ginger, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and leeks. Perfect for rainy nights.
Feel free to add more meat, and vegetables while reheating.
Serve with hot rice and kimchi on the side.
To defrost: Submerge bag in tap or hot water for 5-10 minutes
To reheat: Simmer in pot, or microwave OR place whole bag in boiling water
*Serving good for 2
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TAJ seizes vehicle from downtown Kingston business to recover unpaid taxes
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it has seized a motor vehicle belonging to Gordon & Company Surveys Limited to recover approximately $1 million in unpaid taxes.
The TAJ says the seizure was made during an operation at the company's office in downtown Kingston yesterday.
It says the company has been delinquent in paying over outstanding General Consumption Tax and PAYE and has failed to comply with a court order issued in January last year.
The TAJ notes that this is the second time in recent times that it has seized assets to recover outstanding taxes.
It points out that last month personnel seized three vehicles from Shur Power Generators & Engine Manufacturing Company to recover outstanding payments of PAYE and Education Tax.
The TAJ says its Special Enforcement Team is continuing its drive to carry out operations across the island to recover outstanding amounts from delinquent taxpayers, where other enforcement actions have been ignored.
It says since the start of the fiscal year on April 1, the Special Enforcement Team has recovered more than $100 million in outstanding taxes.
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text: Bungie takes you outside the canyon to give you the whirlwind tour of Forge World -- a new, fantastic point of view fit for way more than just the Blood Gulch remake. Set on one of the franchise's iconic Halo rings featuring a multitude of faithful remakes already built in, only Forge World's vaulting blue skies are the limit, allowing aspiring cartographers to take up where Bungie's designers left off. Utilizing the upgraded Forge 2.0 toolset, a familiar, sprawling landscape, and your own imagination to sculpt, build, and share custom crafted maps, Forge World is more than just a map... it's a blank canvas with unlimited potential. (Not Rated)


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BREAKING: Obama Admin Confirms Classified Clinton Emails
It has been almost a year since Hillary Clinton claimed last March that there was no classified information on her server:
CLINTON: "I did not email any classified material to anyone on my email. There is no classified material. So I'm certainly well-aware of the classification requirements and did not send classified material."
However, The Associated Press just reported that the State Department is "looking into whether Clinton emails were classified when they were sent," raising the stakes for Clinton's illicit use of her private email server.
The report came at the same time another report from The Associated Press said that the Obama administration has "confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's unsecured home server contained … 22 emails with material demanding one of the highest levels of classification."
For the second time, the Clinton campaign has criticized the Obama administration for "overclassification":
This is overclassification run amok. We adamently oppose the complete blocking of the release of these emails. https://t.co/77s6mtm0JA
— Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) January 29, 2016
However, unlike last time when the Clinton campaign and the State Department both contested the classification of two Clinton emails as "top secret," this time the Clinton campaign stands alone. The State Department's bombshell admission that some of Clinton's emails are top secret and are being withheld in full, leaves Clinton's campaign flailing in the wind.
With the FBI at her doorstep and the State Department beginning its own investigation, the time has come for Clinton to come clean with the American people about her irresponsible mismanagement of the country's most valuable secrets.


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Following the success of the East Lothian competition, the Links Golf Cup Ayrshire was launched in 2015. Known throughout golf as 'The birthplace of The Open Championship' and boasting 3 Open venues and 5 of the UK's Top 100 Courses, this stretch of coastline really is a must visit for any golfer.
Western Gailes tests all lovers of links golf to the limit and provides a magnificent start to Links Golf Cup week. The course, wedged between the railway line and the beach, follows the natural contours of the land and presents a fair and interesting challenge. The Clubhouse offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and beyond.
A warm welcome awaits our competitors at Gailes Links for Round 2. The course is a world-class links that attracts golfers from every corner of the globe, and has been chosen by the R&A as an Qualifying course for The Open Championship. With clever bunkering and some tricky rough to negotiate, course management is often vital at Gailes Links and that will be the key to our competitors scoring well.
After two competitive days on the links, Wednesday provides an opportunity to play socially or maybe to put the clubs away and take in the sights and scenery of the Ayrshire coast. Those who want to play have plenty of options to choose from – including previous Open venues Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick.
Our golfers return to competitive action at Barassie Links – a course which has staged a number of R&A and PGA events down the years, including Open Final Qualifying and the Boys Amateur Championship. With undulating fairways, blooming heather and punishing bunkers, Barassie features all of the traditional hazards of true Scottish links golf. Will you be able to move up the leaderboard ahead of tomorrow's final round?
Having staged many notable events in its short history including the 2017 Scottish Open, Dundonald Links is a fitting venue to play host to our final round. Our top 30 competitors will tee off in leaderboard order with the leaders out last – ensuring that the tension holds throughout the day. In the evening, after the final putt has been holed, our Presentation Dinner begins with some great food and fantastic prizes on offer to round off the week in style.
Links Golf Cup Round 1 venue
"I had heard so much praise about Western Gailes over the years that it was high on my list of must play courses. It didn't disappoint. Beautiful holes on great land make it endlessly interesting and challenging and I look forward to my next chance to play." Geoff Ogilvy, 2006 US Open Champion
Links Golf Cup Round 2 venue
The course is a world-class links that attracts golfers from every corner of the globe, and has been chosen by the R&A as an Qualifying course for The Open Championship. With clever bunkering and some tricky rough to negotiate, course management is often vital at Gailes Links and that will be the key to our competitors scoring well.
Links Golf Cup Round 3 venue
The Barassie Championship course offers golfers a nice mix of the old and the new, with nine holes from the original course and a new nine built in 1997.
Our Links Golf Cup competitors are always delighted with the welcome that they receive from the club staff and members, and really enjoy the layout of the course.
Links Golf Cup Round 4 venue
2017 Scottish Open venue
2015, 2016 & 2017 Ladies Scottish Open venue
Despite only opening in 2003, Dundonald Links has already established a reputation as one of Scotland's finest. The pristine condition of the course and fantastic welcome visitors receive make it a must play for all amateur golfers.
We have teamed up with some local accommodation providers to offer our Links Golf Cup competitors discounted room rates when staying in the area for the week of the event. These preferential rates are only available when booking through Hybrid Golf, the event organisers, and not directly with the hotels themselves.
Conveniently located for our four courses as well as the towns of Troon, Ayr and Irvine, Gailes Hotel offers distinctive modern accommodation with a boutique feel. All rooms come with plasma screens and internet access, plus warm décor ensuring home from home luxury.
Rates for B&B vary depending on room options, email firstname.lastname@example.com for full details.
This popular boutique hotel in the village of Loans, just outside Troon, is a great place from which to explore Ayrshire. What started out as a traditional 18th century coaching inn has been transformed into a modern, luxurious hotel with an excellent restaurant and bar offering menu choices to suit every taste.
Rates for B&B at Old Loans Inn vary depending on room options, email email@example.com for full details.
The Carlton Hotel is situated in Prestwick, within 5 minutes of the airport and a short drive from our courses. The hotel combines a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with a streamlined, contemporary interior, landscaped gardens, a terrace and alfresco dining areas. Fresh, modern accommodation is provided in the 39 guest bedrooms, all of which provide en-suite facilities, wifi, plasma TV's and other facilities.
Rates for B&B at Carlton Hotel vary depending on room options, email email@example.com for full details.
> All competitors will play each of the four courses during the competition.
> The event is a 72 hole Stableford competition, and the player with the highest total score after four rounds will be declared the winner.
> Each round will be qualifying for handicap purposes.
> As well as prizes for overall individual scores, there will also be daily prizes, a team competition, and our unique 'Par 3 Challenge' played over 8 selected par 3s during the week.
> Prizes will be presented at the Presentation Dinner – any prize winners not in attendance must contact the organisers to claim their prize, and will be liable for any costs incurred in sending their prize to them.
> The event organisers reserve the right to amend the format of the competition should the number of entrants or weather conditions dictate.
> All entrants must be amateurs and members of recognised golf clubs, and hold an active or competitive handicap.
> Overseas entrants must provide proof of their exact handicap, which will be adjusted according to the Slope Rating of their home course.
> CDH numbers or handicap certificates must be provided before the start of the event.
> Entrants must be over the age of 18 on the date of the first round.
> Maximum handicap allowance is 24 for men and 36 for ladies – full handicap allowance is given.
> For the Team Competition – each entrant must enter individually but may nominate a team at the time of their entry. Each team will comprise 4 golfers, of which the best 3 scores each day will count.
> A draw will be produced for each days play over the first three rounds, while the last day will see the Top 30 play in reverse leaderboard order at the back of the field.
> Should any entrant wish to withdraw from the event, a full refund (less any charges incurred) will be guaranteed up until 2 months before the start date of the event. Withdrawals after this date will receive 50% of their entry fee, unless a replacement can be found.


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"Can I Have 9 Bridesmaids if My Groom Only Has 2 Guys?!" (I Say YES!)
Is it weird if this bridal party is majorly uneven?
Writes Save the Date reader Carrie:
I'm in the beginning stages of planning my wedding. I'm extremely excited about all the details, but I can't figure out what to do about my bridesmaids! I'm incredibly lucky to have a group of nine friends I've stayed very close with over the years. I want them all to be a part of the wedding and the events leading up to it, but I don't know how I'm going to include everyone!
We're having a pretty informal outdoor wedding with about 150 guests, so it's not like it'll be a huge wedding where you'd expect to see a massive wedding party. Plus, my boyfriend has moved around lot, and he only has two friends who he's stayed close enough with to include in our wedding. He is very close with his family, but they live in Mexico and won't be able to attend the wedding. (We wanted to get married in Mexico so they could be there, but because of visa issues and money, it's just not going to be possible.)
So here's my dilemma: I don't think a wedding has to have the exact same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, but nine women to two men feels a little bit off-balance. Are there other ways to include my friends without making all nine of them bridesmaids? Help!
Here are my thoughts:
If I were you, I'd just ask all nine friends to be bridesmaids.
I mean, there are other ways to involve the people you care about. You could ask a couple friends to do readings, but "reader" always feels like a second-rate role to me. Engagement Chick dreamed up some one-of-a-kind "jobs" for her friends who didn't make the wedding party cut, but those, too, feel like second-rate jobs to me.
Here's the thing, the label "bridesmaid" (with some maids or matrons of honor thrown in) makes your friends equally important. If you gave, say, three of your friends other "jobs" or titles, they're probably not going to be a part of planning your shower and bachelorette. Your six bridesmaids would take the lead there, and then things would likely get sticky. (Do the three lower-on-the-totem-pole friends chip in for the shower? Are they included as "hosts" when they mail the invite?) I just feel like there's no way to make everyone have equal status if you give some people a different label. Of course they're all going to love you and come to your wedding (and shower and bachelorette) regardless of whether you call them "bridesmaids" or "helpers" or "readers," but the people with the title "bridesmaid" WILL take a more important role in your wedding. And I feel like you want all nine girls to be equal.
Instead of giving some of your girls alternative roles, why not bend the rules to include all of them?
You could have the guys enter from the side instead of walking down the aisle, then send the girls down in sets of two. Instead of putting the girls one your side and the guys on his, you could have them all stand in an arc behind you, which should totally work in an outdoor space. (That's what Rory and I did with our uneven wedding party!) Or you could have your wedding party not stand at all. They could walk down the aisle then sit in the front row. (As a bridesmaid who's stood through a 40-minute ceremony, I can promise you they'll be relieved!)
Beyond that, I suppose you might be worried about your photos looking lopsided, but I feel like this is such a non-issue. (Who cares?!) And I guess if you were planning on "introducing" the wedding party before the reception kicks off, it might be a little weird, but you could either introduce the maids in pairs or just skip that part. (That gets my vote! I always hated being introduced as a bridesmaid!)
Of course your wedding might look a little lopsided to an outsider, but everyone at your wedding will know your situation, so they'll understand that the people your groom are closest with can't be there for the wedding.
Ladies, what do you think? Should Carrie trim her list of bridesmaids? Or is it fine to ask all nine of them?
Have a wedding-y dilemma of your own? E-mail me!
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Imagine the sound of an early DJ Shadow (snare rolls, rattling beats, moody synths,…) mixed with a fair amount of classic Krautrock samples. This may give you a vague idea of Morti Viventear's Trip De Boucles Piquées. Long story short – click this link and listen for yourself – №006 might easily be my personal favorite on Anette Records' roster so far.
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Monthly Archives December 2016
Tax Changes Slash Tax Bills in Canada
December 29, 2016 Taxation in Canada
OTTAWA – Many Canadians will breath a sigh of relief in 2017, as new tax changes tax effect and slash tax bills country-wide.
On December 28th the Canadian Taxpayers Federation released its annual report summarising the potential effects that upcoming tax changes will have on Canadian taxpayers in the coming year.
It was claimed that the majority of Canadians throughout the country will see an overall drop in their annual tax obligations.
The major changes which will lead to the reduced taxes is a significant alternations to the Employment Insurance premiums, which will save employees an average of CAD 132 in tax each year, and a further CAD 185 per year for employers.
The other major change will be a continuation and expansion of the Canada Child Benefit system, which will predominantl...Read More
Saudi Arabia Delays Remittance Tax
December 28, 2016 Taxation in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia may not implement its remittance tax as spoon as previously thought.
In a recent media interview the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al-Jadaan stated that the previously proposed tax on remittance by non-residents in Saudi Arabia will be delayed.
It was recently proposed that any non-resident sending money out of Saudi Arabia will be taxed at a rate of 6 percent, if the individual has been living in Saudi Arabia for less than a year.
Any individuals who have lived in Saudi Arabia for more than a year will see a reduced tax rate, which would be capped at 2 percent for those in the country for five years or more.
The Minister added that the conditions of the tax are yet to be finalised, and it is possible that the measure could include exemptions for rem...Read More
Saudi Arabia Eyes Remittance Tax
December 22, 2016 Taxation in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia wants to cash in on the country's expansive remittance market with a tax on residents sending money overseas.
On December 21st the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia debated a proposal to implement a tax on remittance of money out of Saudi Arabia by non-residents.
The proposed tax would see outward remittance taxed at a rate of 6 percent, if the individual ordering the transfer has been in Saudi Arabia for one year or less.
By the time that the individual has been residing in Saudi Arabia for 5 years, the tax would be dropped to a rate of 2 percent.
It is estimated that Saudi Arabia currently has the second highest volume of outward remittance in the world, with only the USA seeing more transfers.
The consideration of the new tax is a product of the attempts by the gov...Read More
Japan to Implement Unified Beer Tax
December 22, 2016 Taxation in Japan
TOKYO – Beer pricing in Japan could undergo a significant change, as the government mulls an overhaul to the taxation of the popular drink.
The government of Japan is proposing new tax regulations which would see a reduction in the price high-malt beers, with a corresponding price increase for low-malt beers.
Current regulations in Japan define beer as a beverage which has a malt content of at least 67 percent, with the lower malt-content beers being defined as either "happoshu" or "hodgepodge".
The newly proposed legislation would see the malt threshold lowered to 50 percent, a moved which would see a greater range of imported beverages being defined as beer.
The current taxes on beer are set at JPY 77 for a can of beer, JPY 47 for happoshu, and JPY 28 for hodgepodge.
If the new ...Read More
Sweden Taxes Terrorist Financiers
December 16, 2016 Taxation in Sweeden
STOCKHOLM – Sweden has retrieved unpaid taxes from 120 individuals suspected of financing terrorist activities.
A new collaborative project between Swedish tax authorities and security police is paying off dividends by raising tax revenues while also strangling the flows of terrorist financing.
The project, which was initially launched a year ago, revolves around ongoing investigations by the security Service, Säpo, to try and identify individuals suspected of enabling terrorist financing or actively participating in the funnelling of money to terrorist organisations.
The names and details of all suspected individuals are passed to tax authorities who conduct investigations into the tax affairs of the people, including comparisons of their declared incomes against their lifestyles.
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Facebook's Instagram saw a back slide in its number of users just after a week it rolled out and withdrew its policy changes. The data by an online tracker AppData showed a heavy decline in its users from 16.4 million to 12.4 million as of Friday. The popular app experienced this drop after a volatile-holiday period.
Other apps like Yelp also saw a downfall in the user numbers again via Facebook decay to a real low of half a million on Thursday from 820,000 a week ago. Instagram claims that the data compiled by AppData is inaccurate and also said they are witnessing a huge increase in the number of users in registered and active users of Instagram.
As per the reports from AppData, Instagram's monthly users have reached to 43.6 million as on Friday and said it will monitor the data in the coming weeks to get a clear picture of Instagram's performance.
The controversial revising in Instagram's terms of service allowed advertisers to pay Instagram "to display a person's username", likeness and photo without any compensation. The company's founder Kevin Systrom apologized following a public outrage.
Analysts report also says Facebook, the social media giant is doing preliminary work to begin its advertising revenue. This gives rights to the marketers to display profile pictures and other information, such as which users follow the advertisements.


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She defiantly lifted her chin. "I shall stay just as long as it takes to get my twenty pounds back, and not a minute more."
"Then I must warn you, I've not a sixpence left to my name."
"Squandered it, have you? I doubt Olivia…" She caught herself just in time.
"You were about to say, you doubt Olivia would not be happy without the benefit of a fortune? I remind you she married me without the benefit of a fortune."
"Aye, but you could make her a Duchess. What will she do when she learns the Americans are not fond of titles?"
Hannish drew in a long breath, slowly exhaled and stared out the window. This was not turning out the way he planned, and he was grateful when his sister stopped talking. Another two bends in the road and the vast lawn, unfinished gardens and the mansion came into view. At last, the carriage stopped in the front. Hannish stepped out and then offered his hand to his sister.
As he expected, housekeepers, Sarah and Charlotte, and cook Halen stood in front of the mansion waiting to greet them. He walked McKenna up the marble stone walkway, and then stopped in front of the three American women he had grown very fond of. He tried not to notice Sarah's disappointment when he introduced the woman on his arm as his sister and not his wife. "Mrs. MacGreagor stayed in New York to do some shopping. She will come later."
"Very good, Sir." Sarah watched the newly arrived Scots climb out of the wagon. They looked very tired, especially the two older women with gray hair and dark circles under their eyes.
McKenna couldn't seem to take her eyes off the enormous mansion. Concerned, she looked over the staff and then looked up at the mansion again. "Shall these be enough to tend such a large place?"
"If not, we shall find more. There are two more lads and their wives living in cottages in the back. The lads tend the horses and the grounds." Hannish turned his attention to his American butler. "Prescot, see the Scots are settled and that they rest before dinner. We shall all eat together in the dining room this night."
Prescot was taken aback. "Servants in the dining room, Sir?"
Hannish smiled, "Just this once. If you dinna tell, none will hear it from me."
Prescot returned his smile, hurried up the last step, and opened one of the large double doors. He did not see the look of great displeasure on the Scottish butler's face. Prescot previously worked for a distinguished eastern family, was a man of medium stature with a kind face and a no-nonsense attitude. His dark hair and eyes often attracted the attention of the women, but he had yet to find the one of his dreams.
Uncertain what he should do, the English butler finished helping the women out of the wagon and then decided to help the men unload the baggage. Once the women were all gathered, Sarah led them around the corner of the mansion to the side door the servants would be using – all except Sassy, who was determined to stay close to McKenna. She followed her mistress through the front door, and ignored Prescot's obvious disapproval.
The spacious foyer protruded from the northern side of the mansion and once inside, Hannish found his sister's speechless expression rewarding. She slowly turned to admire the high ceiling and then the large blocks of white marble on the floor. Fresh flowers in marble vases sat on a long, thin marble table in the center of the room. Marble slab window seats had been placed just under the sills of tall windows that let in plenty of welcoming light. "'Tis glorious," McKenna whispered.
"It needs a spot of color, but I thought to leave that to Olivia's taste. A painting or a tapestry should keep it from looking so lonely. The coatroom is through that door and I keep a loaded gun in it, just in case. The parlor is this way." He ushered her through the wide opening into the next room.
Behind him, Keith set two traveling cases down and watched Sassy. He could hardly keep his eyes off her as she slowly turned all the way around to admire the foyer. She had dimples in her cheeks when she smiled, which he found very appealing, not to mention her auburn hair and bold blue eyes. When she finally looked at him, her eyes seemed to completely captivate him and he could not look away. Yet, there was a problem; she looked to be only thirteen or fourteen, far too young to think of marriage. Reluctantly, he went back out the door to see what more needed to be brought in.
"There is much to be done still," Hannish said, as he escorted McKenna into an enormous parlor, where a marble, grand staircase curved upward toward the bedrooms on the second floor. The parlor held only one settee that faced the unlit marble hearth, two upholstered chairs, two small tables beside the chairs, and a plant stand complete with vine leaves dangling down the sides. "I hope to complete it in time for winter. The second floor is ours. I have a bedchamber ready for Olivia, but you will use it until one is prepared for you."
"At the other end of the house?" McKenna asked.
"If you like. The third floor is for the servants, naturally." He guided her to the settee and motioned for her to sit down. "There is a convenient sitting room on the second floor, plus this and a smaller one in the back of the house. Then there is a library with too few books, my study, the dining hall, and a ballroom complete with a balcony. The kitchen is in the center of the house and of course, you are free to wander about until you become familiar. Just now, I have a problem I need help solving."
It was only then that he realized Sassy had followed them. "Lady…I mean, Miss MacGreagor's bedroom is on the second floor. You'll not have trouble finding it, for it has the only made up bed, save mine, which is next to it. Perhaps you might see to unpacking some of her night things, but do no more. Tonight, all of you must rest."
"Aye, Sir." Sassy half curtsied and started up the stairs, unaware that houses that size always had a second staircase in the back for the servants to use.


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The Giver is a novel written by Lois Lowery, In which there is a boy character, Jonas, who lives in a society that's different from ours, they have no freedom and they can't make choices. I wouldn't want to live in Jonas society because one does not have the choice to make a choice. For example, if one wants a spouse, one has to apply for one and if approved will have one chosen for him/her. Also one can only have one boy and one girl, a limit of two kids. One can't have ones own children. There are birth mothers that have three kids. Then the extra child is given away to people who apply for them. In addition, At the age of twelve, there is a ceremony in which twelve-year-olds is in which are assigned certain jobs which can't be changed no matter what. The jobs are chosen based on what the child spent doing there best on during the four years of volunteer work.
My choice of not wanting to live in Jonas's society is based on my belief that in life one needs to make choices because with out choices one want understand the meaning of life. In Jonas society you are treated like a robot.


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About a week ago, my mother in law told me that she just came back from meeting her church friends in a cafe downtown, she knows I'm crazy for tea and lovely teacups/teapots and told me that the cafe has a nice collection that I might love going there to have tea, I told her that I havent any luck finding a tea room downtown but apparently this cafe comes a tea room so I was excited and true enough, I saw lots of cute teacups/teapots and served with lovely teacups and teapot with a slice of Victoria Sponge Cake, I feel so much better already!
My hubby kept pouring me cup after cup after cup of tea, I think i'd probably had more than 5 cups while he had only 3 cups. The Cafe is called "Green Cuisine", i love the cake and wanting to make one over the weekend, we had a nice relaxing tea and talk for about an hour and hubby drove us home and asked me to lie down on the sofa and covered me with a throw so I feel warmer, I'm blessed to have him as a husband, I'm happy though i'm sick and I will get better soon!
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#1. I used to be a cheerleader. Unfortunately, I can't even touch my toes now. Sad...
#2. I wish I could do a back handspring but I'm scared I'd break my neck without the proper guidance.
#3. I was gifted my first MAC cosmetic on my 16th birthday. I loved it so much and I still do!
#4. My 2 best girlfriends and I have not been on the same continent together for the last 4 years. I miss them.
#5. Dad thinks I sleep to much, Mum thinks I talk too much. True, very true.
#6. I have 3 favourite guys by the initial CK in my life.
#7. I have a bear plushie named Toma which travels between Malaysia to Australia with me every year for the past 4 years. Well, usually the bf does the bear carrying in the airport. =D
#8. One day, I'll own a Samoyed and I'll dye the tips of his/her tail!
#9. I want to be more athletic and have ABS!
#10. I have big dreams for myself.
I'll keep the 11th fact for last. It's currently a secret. =D
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Questions from Queenie:
1. Straight hair or curly hair?
I absolutely love all hair textures, but for now I choose straight hair. I used to have curly hair from 2005-2007!
2. Would you rather take pictures of yourself or pictures of things around you?
I love taking pictures of everything I see. I love finding unique things in life which people tend to not notice.
3. If you could catch a grenade for anyone, who would you catch it for?
Frankly, I wouldn't. I'd throw the grenade away (COD style yo! *presses G repeatedly).
4. Favourite food?
5. Would you become vegetarian one day?
Nope. Doubt so. Heh.
6. Do you procrastinate or do it early?
I always always procrastinate but I hope I can curb this habit one day!
7. What scares you?
I'm scared of failing. *shudders*
8. What's your favourite smell/scent?
So many! The smell of freshly baked bread, my mummy's cooking, my bf's perfume, my favourite perfume - Morgan Love and the chlorine smell from the swimming pool.
9. What's your hobby?
Dancing and artsy fartsy stuff. =P
10. Would you rather go to school or work?
Right now, I absolutely dislike my university and I think work would be better.
11. Do you consider your best friend your closest friend?
Yes. I consider myself very lucky to have a small group of friends who supports me through thick and thin.


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Since headlines about religion in China tend to be of the 'latest crackdown' and 'human rights abuses' kind, I'd like to offer something more positive.
In December, the construction of a 3,000-seat church in the city of Qufu was announced. Of itself, the story is unremarkable, but Qufu's claim to fame is that it's the birthplace of Confucius and the spiritual home of the system of ethics and ritual known as Confucianism. Building a church just two miles from the hallowed halls of its most important temple could easily stir up resentment, and indeed neo-Confucian scholars have put their names to an official objection.
In response, Chinese websites such as Yesuwang ('Jesusweb') have pointed out that the proposed Holy Trinity Church isn't a new imposition but a rebuild of one that was demolished after "Liberation". At the same time, Christians are quite aware of the scope for opposition to its 42m spire: China's 'Religious Affairs Regulations' of 2005 (unsurprisingly) require religious groups not to upset 'social harmony', a catch-all that could be invoked by upstaging Confucianism, which has been enjoying a revival in recent years. Just days ago, in fact, a 9.5m bronze statue of Confucius himself was erected in Beijing. And not just anywhere, but on the iconic Chang'an Avenue (remember that photo of the man and the tank? Right there) within sight of Mao's portrait. How things change: it's well within living memory, during the Cultural Revolution, that Red Guards smashed Confucius' statue in Qufu and vilified him as an evil fraud. The positioning of this new statue could only have been okayed at the highest possible levels, and is another clear sign that traditional Chinese religion is being fast-tracked to acceptability.
To return to that church, I'd like to add an observation to the commentary flying around the net: there's no requirement in Christianity for places of worship to be intrusive. The tendency for Chinese churches to model themselves on the architecture of the Midwest – unimaginative, unsympathetic, whitewashed, concrete boxes with corrugated steel roofs and high spires – might unintentionally help to fuel the same 'them-and-us' mentality that we see with plans for mosques in English cities (or indeed Ground Zero). A church is the people, not the building, and a low-rise, plain meeting hall might be a better long-term option. This story is far from being over, and I await Qufu's next move with interest.


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Stertil-Koni Offers 50% Off New ALI Safety Tips Poster for Nat'l Lift Week
Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni has announced that in honor of the industry's popular National Lift Week®, which will be celebrated at locations across North America Oct. 2 – 7, the company will contribute 50 percent off the purchase price of the Automotive Lift Institute's (ALI) new Automotive Lift Safety Tips poster – applied to the first 100 posters purchased beginning the first week of October. The limit is one per customer, five (5) per company.
The stakes are high, as safety in the maintenance shop is always a top priority. For its part, National Lift Week celebrates best practices in vehicle lifting safety, efficiency, durability and environmental stewardship. At the same time, ongoing education, training, and certification in vehicle lifting systems and service are equally critical.
That's where ALI comes in: the Automotive Lift Institute has been driving the process since 1945 as a fiercely independent third-party industry watchdog that actively promotes the safe design, construction, installation, inspection and use of automotive lifting products.
According to R.W. "Bob" O'Gorman, ALI president, "Workplace safety is always a priority. Our new Automotive Lift Safety Tips poster is a highly visible and inexpensive way to constantly remind lift operators of 13 important safety tips that should never be overlooked. It's a great training piece to hang in the service bay, break room and training facility."
Added Dr. Jean DellAmore, president of Stertil-Koni, "It is an honor to partner once again with ALI and together further help communicate key messages associated with safe lifting practices. It's a great way to lift the bar on our collective awareness of, and performance in, vehicle lifting across North America."
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'The Lizzie Bennet Diaries': A Modern Take on Austen's Classic
Downton Abbey meets the internet in the innovative new web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. This modern reboot of Pride and Prejudice envelops the viewer in the romance and twisted fate of the Jane Austen novel in a whole new way: remade in the guise of a personal vlog.
Austen's five Bennet sisters have been simplified to just three; reserved Jane and wild Lydia frame the meddling moderator, Lizzie. Lizzie Bennet is a self-confident 24-year-old woman navigating the end of grad school, an energetic and marriage-crazed mother, and two sisters with lives all their own. Her older sister Jane is a sweet girl, but self-deprecating, keeping her emotional cards close to her chest. Lydia, a minor internet star herself, is a bubbly, social shopaholic. The cast is rounded out with a few recurring characters and some delightful caricatures. Lizzie's parents, for example, never appear on camera, but are portrayed -- like much of what happens in Lizzie's off-camera life -- through what she calls "costume theater." For these plays, she, her friends, and sisters reenact previous conversations from bars, parties, or their own living room. The mechanism activates what would otherwise just be Lizzie's exposition.
The modernization of the story has left most of the major plot points intact with a few twists. Marriage proposals are made into job offers and palatial estates are remade into start-ups. Regency era concerns are made new. Jane Austen's liberation of female characters gave them choices in marriage; they could marry for practicality, equal temperament, or even love, but were cautioned to steer clear of too much emotion lest it be taken advantage of. The modernization of the plot observes the girls struggling with old problems in new ways. Take Lydia: with premarital sex no longer a cultural taboo, a sex tape surfaces and threatens to be released online. Austen's Lydia is a girl who cares little about the repercussions of her actions, the disgrace she brings on her family, or the damage she does to herself.
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While Lydia of the The Lizzie Bennet Diaries starts out equally frivolous and hardheaded, in episode 87, "An Understanding", Lydia opens her eyes not only to the cruelty done to her by George Wickham but also to how her own actions have led to her vulnerability. The potency of the conversation between Lydia and Lizzie speaks not only about the actions of the plot, but to the online treatment of women as a whole, particularly the power of the camera in an age of pervasive video documentation.
The above is just one example of how The Lizzie Bennet Diaries keeps the audience aware of the complexities surrounding the Bennet story. Lizzie's point of view is often challenged in ways that reveal not only Austen's intentions, but the bias inherent to the genre of personal vlogs. It speaks to the online presence in all our lives and our over-sharing on it, by equal turns our lies and honesty in front of thousands of viewers. As Lizzie points out in episode 89, "For someone who puts so much of their life online, you wouldn't think that secrets would be an issue. Who knew. Turns out that telling the internet isn't the same as telling my sister."
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Aside from Lizzie's perfect skin, coifed hair, and unnatural makeup making the whole thing feel vaguely unreal, the show is still a drama and the writing especially is prone to over-dramatization. Yes, the romantic coil of Austen's writing is lost in the first-person intimacy of of the show, and yes, the tragic epic-ness can spill over into being sickeningly sweet, but the few over-the-top episodes should not turn viewers away. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is newfangled with deep roots, beautiful, and well-constructed. Few remakes have captured the essential feeling of the source material while simultaneously having their own voices as well as The Lizzie Bennet Diaries does. The episodes, sadly, are nearing the end of the book, and while we don't know yet how it will all resolve, here's hoping there are more reboots to come.
You can view The Lizzie Bennet Diaries at lizziebennet.com.


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I just have a hard time understanding how people can allow their personal life or feelings to infiltrate their professional life.
For instance, recently a man went on x-factor NZ and a woman, who I'd honestly never heard of before this, named Natalia Kills went on to berate him for his appearance instead of judging him on what she was supposed to: His voice and performance.
She focused solely on how offended she was that someone would 'copy' her husband. (Willy Moon or whatever his name is not the first man to wear a suit and slick back his hair. Nobody copied anything. The guy just dressed formally. If you're going to go on about original looks, you should change yours because that look is not original at all.)
For her unprofessional outburst about something completely irrelevant to what she should have been focusing on, I think she did deserve to get fired. (This isn't even the first time they've acted like assholes. In 2015, Moon allegedly called a woman a "cunt" twice following a traffic dispute. The woman responded by writing an open letter. TV3 issued an apology on his behalf, but Moon refused to apologise, repeating the insult and accusing the woman of lying. His wife then also repeated the insult and accusation. I mean, it's okay to get frustrated by a traffic dispute, but why do you have to have handled it like that? Seriously?)
Another example, that's kind of controversial, is the whole Bill Clinton cheating thing. He had an affair, and that somehow effects whether or not he can run a country?
I feel like what he did should have remained between him and his wife and the woman that he cheated with. Maybe I just don't see how that should have effected his presidency, so if someone knows, can you tell me?
The only situation I can see someones personal feelings being significant in the work place is if there's someone, like a boss, abusing their power or employees and hurting people. Or a fellow employee is harassing you or someone else and causing a shit ton of issues around the office.
A good example of someone who should not be the boss of an office is someone like Andy Bernard from The Office. I know he's a fictional character, but there's gotta be someone like him in the world, and he's not someone who should be someone's boss. He acted so unprofessionally so many times.


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DIAL roaps in British MNC NATS for aircraft handling
DIAL, which operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has engaged UK's leading provider of air traffic management consulting services, NATS to identify procedures and air space enhancements to maximise the aircraft handling capacity of its aerodrome.
NATS would collaborate with the Airports Authority of India (AA) and air navigation staff to achieve to achieve this objective, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said in Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is a joint venture company, comprising a consortium-led by Bangalore headquartered infrastructure major GMR Group and national airports operator, AAI.
"This engagement has recently commenced and is a multi-phased project which will be completed over the next 12-months," Sinha said in a written reply.
The Minister also said the revised Master Plan for IGI airport has been finalised, which has proposed further development of landside, terminals and airside facilities to correspond to the projected traffic growth in next 20 years.
"It also proposes expansion of passenger handling capacity of IGI Airport from the existing 62 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 109.3 million MPPA in a phased manner," he said.
Replying to a question whether government proposes to take any steps to avoid congested shopping clusters at the airport which creates many hardships to passengers, the Minister said on as per OMDA signed between AAI and DIAL, the airport operator have to follow IATA Airport Development Reference Manual with regard to design of airport facilities.
"...IATA Manual sets out the parameters for usage of space and provides that at some larger airports up to 20 per cent of the terminal area can be dedicated to airport shops," Sinha said.
There is, however, no specific formula for organising concessions within an airport terminal as the concession mix depends upon the passenger profile and their anticipated spending preferences, thus varies at each airport, he said.
The space allotted for various commercial activities at the IGI airport is in line with Schedule 1 of Operation Management and Development Agreement (OMDA), the Minister added.


text: ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 -- University of Central Florida (UCF) optics researchers and students are poised to become leaders in the next generation of computer chip manufacturing, thanks to a $24 million donation of intellectual property, equipment and cash from Northrop Grumman Corp. The largest donation in UCF's history, it will boost the College of Optics and Photonics' research in extreme ultraviolet lithography, a process that computer chip manufacturers expect to begin using in about four years because it will allow for smaller, denser features to be imprinted on chips. UCF already is researching the shorter-wavelength light sources that will be used in extreme ultraviolet lithography. "This now gives us a platform to train the future scientists and engineers who are going to be needed as this new form of lithography comes into being," said optics professor Martin Richardson, who is the first Northrop Grumman professor of x-ray photonics at UCF. "We can now broaden our optics program into a program of major impact in the extreme ultraviolet lithography field." Northrop Grumman is contributing about $22 million in intellectual property, which includes patents and patent applications. The California-based company also is donating equipment worth about $2 million that will give UCF the latest technology in extreme ultraviolet optics and about $140,000 in cash to help pay for equipment maintenance and for Richardson's professorship. The cash donation will be made over the next four years. For more information, visit: www.creol.ucf.edu


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Tonight, the United States will take on the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic game that is win-or-go-home for both teams. Win, and the United States will move on to the championship round with the Netherlands, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Lose, and the stars and stripes will not be present in the tournament's final round for the third time out of its four occurrences (the only time the Americans did make the cut, they lost in the semis).
If you had told a MLB executive about the current situation a few months ago–one game that the U.S. has to win to make the final round– they would probably say that if the U.S. lost, it would likely mean game over for the World Baseball Classic (which occurs every four years in March), a move that Major League Baseball was apparently already considering before the next tournament, in March 2021.
That logic makes sense. Previously, the success of the tournament has been largely bound to the United States' success; much of the success of the tournament, at least fiscally, comes from U.S. viewership, which had been previously mediocre at best. A U.S. trip to the championship round has the potential to attract a boatload of viewers, but a championship round without the U.S. could very well be considered dead upon arrival in the States.
Game attendance was also lackluster previously; not only were very few people watching the games on TV, but very few people were actually going to the games.
This time around, things have been different.
Not only has there been a marked upwards tick in viewership (18% more people have watched this year's classic compared to 2013's, per MLB Network), but 34% more fans attended this year's first round versus the first round in 2013.
So that do-or-die mentality of tonight's U.S.-D.R. matchup can be eased back a little. But only a little.
The WBC is still very much in jeopardy. The Olympic Committee recently decided to add baseball back to the 2020 Olympics, an event that very well has the potential to attract stars like Bryce Harper and others in a way the World Baseball Classic simply hasn't, which could make the March tournament potentially irrelevant.
That starpower (or lack thereof) is another reason why the U.S. has struggled in the World Baseball Classic, and why the tournament had struggled to catch on all that much with U.S. viewership in previous years.
Although this year's squad is among the more talented we've seen the U.S. put up, featuring names like Adam Jones, Paul Goldschmidt and Jonathan Lucroy, it's nowhere near what a squad made up of the best the country has to offer would look like. Does America's best outfield really feature Christian Yelich? With all due respect to the young Miami Marlin, there's no chance in hell that Yelich would be part of a U.S. roster that featured the very best of the nation (being the very best in your country, unsurprisingly, is the typical qualification for other nations' rosters).
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout? Nowhere to be seen. Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, and Madison Bumgarner? Mark them absent, thank you. In fact, only once in the history of the tournament has the previous year's Cy Young winner been on the U.S. roster (R.A. Dickey, 2012, although it is worth mentioning that Max Scherzer, two-time Cy Young winner in 2013 and 2016, planned to pitch for the Americans before injury prevented him from doing so).
If you want an example of global domination personified by a major sports tournament, look no further than the World Cup. In nearly every country worldwide, it is the number-one most watched thing on television. The World Cup isn't extremely popular in the United States, but it doesn't have to be. The rest of the world watches every game, and the sport's largest audience is not (and likely never will be) in the U.S.
The WBC does not have that luxury. The U.S., for the foreseeable future, is the sport's stronghold. (A reliable, albeit very old Gallup poll from 2006 notes that around one in two Americans are baseball fans. A 2013 poll found that 48% of Americans over 18 attended, watched, or listened to a MLB game between 2011 and 2012.) If the Americans make the championship round, or even win the tournament, the WBC and Major League Baseball can essentially guarantee that the uptick in ratings will continue through the final round, and more Americans will be excited about the tournament if/when it comes around again next March.
The U.S. doesn't necessarily have to win the tournament, or even tonight, for the tournament to be a success–at this point, it could already be considered a minor success–but it sure would help if they did, at least from a financial point of view.
This leaves fans in an awkward position. From a completely objective point of view, we shouldn't be rooting for the country that doesn't put their best foot forward (in terms of not putting all of their elite players on their baseball roster as well as in… uh… other areas). However, as fans of the tournament and high-quality international play that doesn't interrupt Major League play, it's stars-and-stripes all the way.
Where does that leave us? It's possible that there's a third, ideal (if not unlikely option): if teams decide in summer 2020 that they don't actually want their stars leaving their clubs at the beginning of the pennant race, and the U.S. actually gets the job done by winning it all this March, the Bryce Harpers and Clayton Kershaws of the world come to play in March 2021.


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Published: September 2011 by Dutton
Format: Hardback, 338 pages
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"I know you aren't perfect. But it's a person's imperfections that make them perfect for someone else."
When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there's an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.
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I cannot believe I've had this book since its release and I'm just now getting around to reading it. Having loved Anna and the French Kiss for so many reasons, I think I was just worried this wouldn't live up to the brilliance that was Anna's story. Sadly, it didn't for me.
Don't get me wrong. I very much enjoyed this. It's one I would reread and recommend to others. But it was just cute. It didn't have enough substance for me. It had tons of elements, the characters had tons of quirks and problems, the plot was realistic and held enough drama, but nothing really grabbed me and held me down and said READ ME AND FEEL ALL THE FEELS. (Oh the irony of me using caps when one of the annoyances I had in this was with the caps.)
I didn't much like Lola, for example. It's understandable that people make mistakes and don't always make the right decision, or make the right decision in a quick time frame, and realistic that she would get torn between two boys, but sometimes I just wanted to go, "Girl, come on. You have to realize how many people you're involving and hurting now." Though I felt for her sometimes, but not enough. I felt much more for those around her, and I found myself torn between liking and disliking some characters. Cricket, for me, was very lovable. I wasn't sure how I'd like him at first, but I ended up caring about him and cheering for him, and I probably felt the most for him than any other character. Though Perkins did do a great job developing her characters. I just think what lacked was the emotional tie to them like I had in Anna. But I did absolutely love seeing Anna and Etienne in this. Loved it. They weren't just walk-over cameos either; they were involved. It was probably my favorite part of this.
The story itself was cute. It was just cute. And I think what set Anna apart from just another cute story was that it held a lot of emotion and really deep meaning, while Lola had meaning, but I didn't feel that meaning deep within myself. Though the plot was well done and paced well. I never wanted to stop reading, and I read through it in one setting. What I loved most was that Perkins involved more than just the main characters and a friend or two. Lola's parents were involved and not just some random people we see or hear of every now and again, Cricket's sister was a realistic protective sister, and I really liked the addition of Aleck because it added another level to Cricket's family dynamics.
Overall, I think I'm comparing it too much to Anna, though it's kind of hard not to when it's one of your favorites. But Lola is a good read within itself. It's adorable and fun and while some bits can be SLIGHTLY IRRITATING, I think it's well worth the read.


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With essentials/must haves, I am talking about the things that I personally carry with me everywhere I go. These may vary from your top 5, so feel free to share these with me in the comments and who know's, maybe I find some new products that will become a staple in my bag as well.
The following product are in random order. I don't have a number one product, they are all equally important to me. I hope you enjoy reading my first post. ^^
|My trusty nail file
|Korres Lip Butter in Jasmin
If I have a no-makeup-day and I need a quick pick-me-up to feel pretty in unexpected circumstances I always grab this product. It doesn't just make my lips look and feel lump and soft but also provides a light peachy color to my lips and a subtle sheen as well which transforms my face more that any mascara can.
|Foldable hand brush, and mirror
|Vaseline hand + stronger nails hand cream
|Catrice Camouflage Cream in the shade 010 Ivory
These are the top 5 products in my purse. By the way for people wondering, my purse is by Mexx in black but I could not for the life of me find the model name. This is the link to the same bag http://www.zalando.nl/mexx-handtas-zwart-me451a05c-q00.html on the bottom of that page you can find the links to other countries if you do not live in the Netherlands.
Thank you for reading and I would love to read your purse essentials in the comments.


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The girdle is the part of a diamond gemstone that separates the crown, the top portion, from the pavillion, the lower portion. A girdle is generally the widest part of a cut diamond and establishes the circumference of the gem.
The girdle is the part of a diamond gemstone that typically rests on a setting for jewelry, exposing only the crown. Loose diamonds are measured by the girdle, usually in millimeters, and are rated by varying degrees. Most ratings use a scale system, with a typical range of extremely thin to extremely thick. Medium girdles are considered perfectly proportioned, though thick or thin diamonds do not necessarily decrease value. Extremely thin or thick girdles may affect symmetry or weight distribution, or cause an uneven setting.


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Parliament Week: Various locations November 19 - 25 2012.
If accountability sometimes seems at a premium for a public distrusting of politicians, the annual Parliament Week is both an antidote to cynicism and an open invitation to talk to decision makers.
"From the outside this place looks so majestic," says Caroline Lucas, the unusually popular Green MP, discussing the two chambers whose past forms the centre of the campaign.
Lucas acknowledges the fearlessness of the "brave and strong" young people who examine parliament over the course of the annual campaign, and says the Houses have a responsibility "to make it much more about ordinary people and peoples' lives."
For Parliament Week that begins with outreach efforts in places such as Nick Clegg's Sheffield, where people are being encouraged to meet MPs and generally find out how they can get more out of Westminster, and Leeds, where a push is on to get sport on the parliamentary agenda.
As you might expect history features highly: Suffragette Mock Trials are being held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London and the Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham.
In exhibitions, there are protest Christmas cards at Newport Museum and art Gallery, leaflets and posters at Wakefield Museum and, in a whirlwind of newspaper and carpet tube, an ambitious plan to build model Houses of Parliament at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
As you might expect, there's a lot going on in London, where exclusive tours of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are just two of the stand out events.
The English Speaking Union hosts a timely debate on press regulation, and the Hansard Society takes over Westminster for a special youth edition of Question Time and, at Port Cullis House, an event exploring the role of Charles Dickens and Parliament.
Many of the events are particularly suitable for schools, as are the range of talks and workshops taking place from Petersfield to Portsmouth. The education charity FILMCLUB is also getting on board by inviting Key Stage 1-5 teachers to order a series of specially selected films they can show to pupils.
For those not planning a trip out, a 24-hour tweetfest called EurVoiceLive will allow young people to question key politicians and community figures. See http://eypuk.co.uk/eurvoice-live for more.
- Visit www.parliamentweek.org for full listings and more information.
- Follow the campaign on Twitter @Parliament_Week.


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I have lots of memories of my school lunches. Most are great memories, some not quite as good as others. Back in those days, we never had a schedule like the schools have today. You knew what was being served, by the aromas of the day. This School Time Spanish Rice Con Carne was one of my "look forward to" favorites.
2 c. long-grain rice
3 c. water for 15 minutes
2 TB vegetable oil
2 lbs. ground beef, chicken or turkey (not turkey breast)
1 small green bell pepper, minced
1 small onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
2 (15 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 TB Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. sugar
½ tsp. garlic salt
Dash Tabasco sauce
Order The Hawaii Book of Rice Cookbook
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a saucepan over medium heat; bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. In a skillet over medium heat; brown ground beef in oil with bell pepper, onion, garlic and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through. Transfer into a mixing bowl. Add rice and remaining ingredients. Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and bake 35-40 minutes. Serves 6-8.


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Loving my new Ford F150! - Nick and Nikki
We live 110 miles from Great Falls and Bob Anderson did everything possible to have everything organized and ready to go when we arrived. He even stayed after hours waiting on us because we ran into construction on our way. A huge thanks to Bob and Greg for everything they have done to get us home with the truck of our dreams. They even bought and mailed us a spare key fob because ours did not come with one.


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I hope you have your sturdy tomato plants well established in your garden. This favorite of vegetables in the United States is a most valuable one, too. I know 'cause I checked the price at the super market. Ha! - they were red, but not like the fresh ones right from your vine and mine. Time will bring our rewards. However, here are some bits of factual gossip.
- Blossoms won't set fruit outdoors at temperatures (night time) below 55 degrees.
- Most varieties are about the same, as far as acid is concerned, but some flavors may give you a different impression.


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Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Are you an experienced motor vehicle technician or mechanic? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join one of the UK's leading and fastest growing vehicle hire companies. The role will allow you to use your in depth knowledge and experience to diagnose faults, service and repair our fleet including Mercedes, Ford and Vauxhall vehicles, of which the majority are less than 3 years old.
We offer on-going training and development based on individual training needs analysis through our Academy and the latest diagnostic training direct from the manufacturer. In addition, you can expect:
- Competitive salary
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- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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As a valued member of the Northgate Vehicle Hire team, you will be a professional, team orientated mechanic with a 'can do attitude'. Our Motor Vehicle Technicians work Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm plus Saturday mornings 8-12 on a rota basis.
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It is spring time here in Phoenix! I spent some time this afternoon on mucking out the little pond in the front yard, and then went into the back yard. I noticed that the grape vines were sending out new leaves. Aren't they pretty?
Unfortunately, that reminded me that I still had a pile of grape vine prunings that I needed to do something with.
It seemed a shame just to chop them all up for the compost pile when I knew that grape vines made great weaving elements. So I went inside, hopped on line, and got a few tips on how to make grape vine wreaths. Then I went back outside to try it myself.
I found a long one and coiled it into a hoop shape. (The dogs were excited to have my company in the yard. Play time, Mom!)
Then I coiled a few more long ones around the hoop, trying to catch the ends.
When the wreath started getting unwieldy I hung it on a chair to work. Then I discovered that you can take the end of the vine...
...and shove it down in the wreath you have already made to lose that end.
Then I reached through the wreath and grabbed the vine...
and pulled the whole vine through to the other side. I rotated the wreath on the chair, and did that again, so the vine wrapped around and around the wreath, building up layers. I tucked the tail ends of the vine down in the wreath the way I did the beginning ends.
After awhile, I had a pretty respectable wreath built up! It isn't perfect, but not bad for a first try.
I added a bit of card woven trim for a tie, with a hoop threaded onto it. Then I pounded a couple of nails, and hung the wreath outside of the kitchen door in the back yard.
I tell you what, that looks so much better than a pile of yard waste! Now the rest of the trimmings that were too short to use can get chopped up for the compost, and I won't feel the least bit guilty. Hmm...I bet I could decorate the wreath too... But that will be a later day.


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If you do not have plans for this weekend, you just made them now. Come to Hannover in Germany to experience first ever Hackvention.Read More »
SpaceVR to Launch Exciting 360 VR Space Experience (2017)
SpaceVR originally funded on Kickstarter has finally got a launch agreement in place that will their Overview 1 satellite with VR 4K cameras into space.Read More »
Horror Week – Top 3 Best Horror Apps For Halloween
There is so many games and apps for mobile devices, here are the best horror apps out there. Try them and get ready for Halloween.Read More »
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Just in time for Halloween Mood setting I have a real treat for you - 3 Best Horror Movie Trailers which are available for 360 and VRRead More »
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Horror Week The Walking Dead Surround You In This 360 Video
Season 7 of The Walking Dead has kicked off with this terrifying 360 video, where you are surrounded by hoards of zombies and have no chances to escape.Read More »
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Leonardo DiCaprio: New Hybrid Electric Car!
Leonardo DiCaprio gets into his new 2012 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle while out and about in Los Angeles on Wednesday (August 17).
The 36-year-old actor is a supporter of eco-friendly practices so its no wonder he is driving the new electric vehicle with extended range, which reaches up to 100 miles per gallon!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Leonardo DiCaprio
In case you missed it, check out some just released stills of Leo and Naomi Watts in their upcoming movie J. Edgar, which hits the big screen on November 9.


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Here is an abbreviated story of our week in Carson, California, the Land of the Home Depot Center, Gateway to Compton, and home of the most expensive hotel breakfast in the worst part of town ever.
When Dean walks around like this, we know we are in for a disappointing day. His posture tells us everything we need to know. This was Dean on Wednesday: jet-lagged, tired, over-sangria'ed, and juiceless.
Since Dean was out of the competition for Friday, we took the day to drive north up the Pacific Coast Highway to watch this bird work the surf for his dinner.
At the Malibu pier, we encountered a group of ruffians guarding this armoire, who someone had taken great pains to carry out to the end of the pier and conceal the front with a table cloth of some kind. What was in it? Drugs? A dead body? Snacks? I wasn't going to ask.
Yes, I am quite serious when I tell you that this was the view from our eighth-floor luxury room at the Doubletree Hotel in Carson, California, home to the $14.95 weekday breakfast buffet, the Thursday night jazz stylings of Saddam Hussein's Phillipino cousin, and $8 glasses of cheap wine:
By Sunday, Dean's posture had improved, and his legs had that snap that we are used to seeing. He almost did not get to compete in the team sprint because of poor performance early in the week, but because Michael Blatchford was forced to bow out due to back spasms, Dean was given a chance to redeem himself and join the team. He did that, with the fastest anchor leg of the competition, helping his team to win gold.
We had so much fun hanging out with Dean for a week, even with the jet lag and mood swings (his jet lag, my mood swings). And we learned things, like how to enter a bank in a high crime area, and where to eat breakfast in Manhattan Beach (Eat at Joe's). But mostly, we learned not to stay at the Doubletree Hotel in Carson, California.
More later, as I think of stuff.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
2008 Track Nationals Show & Tell
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