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Just when you think life is pretty good and things are cruising along nicely Iyla has another reaction and we are back to square one.
Sunday morning we started feeding her pear and Sunday night she had a pretty bad reaction with lots of vomiting and not much sleep. I don't think it was the pear though, it was too late after feeding her for her to have had such a bad reaction. I'm guessing she must have picked up something off the floor. I really hate not knowing what it was, especially seeing how badly she reacted to it. As far as i know none of her worst foods were eaten by anyone that day so obviously she has another one.
Since Sunday night we have barely managed to get Iyla to drink any formula or eat any food. Yesterday got a bit stressful when she went more then 15hrs without anything at all!! We ended up having to get very forceful and hold her down to force fluids into her. It was pretty horrible but we really wanted to avoid a trip to the hospital, having a drip put in would be worse. Over a few hours we managed to get her to drink 160ml of formula. Then last night when i woke her for a dream feed she drank 240ml. I was so happy to get her finally drinking something again.
We still had another horrible night of screaming though so over the past 3 nights i have probably only gotten 6-7hrs sleep all up. I was sick with a horrible cold just before Iyla's reaction and the coughing and sore throat kept me awake for a few nights too. I really don't know how i coped with only a few hours of sleep a night for 8 months when Abbey was a baby. I am so exhausted now just from a week of it! I'm really hoping for a decent sleep tonight. Iyla is drinking properly again so that is a good sign that she is starting to feel better.
We will start trialing pear again when Iyla has a few days of being completely back to her happy self.


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Monday, May 30, 2011
Those Two Words that Writers Hate.
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Music. It's the only thing that works for me. I've tried reading, watching movies, going for a run ... in the end music works almost all the time. I actually write with ear buds in now just to keep the juices flowing.ReplyDelete
Good luck with your WIP!
Thanks, Steven!ReplyDelete
I do love listening to music to get my creative juices flowing. I have a set list for my manuscript, but I find that I get too involved with the music to then concentrate on writing! It's tough. :)
I feel horrible.ReplyDelete
Not only did I completely forget you had a blog up and running...but I also feel like I haven't really been here for you when it comes to your revisions. You do know you can come to me with any questions or idea bounces too, right?
Not only that, but I give you major props for still plugging away at this story considering how long you've been working on it. I haven't given up on Gemini...but definitely put it off to the side while I work on some other stuff so I can come back to it with a completely fresh eye.
So if you need to borrow my fresh eyes they are here for you!
I freakin' love you, girl! I guess I've been so bogged down with it that I'm at a point where I'd feel like a burden!ReplyDelete
I'm trying to get these latest rewrites done, and then plan to send them to you, JD and Sarah for a big shakedown! Crossing fingers I can start querying in August/September.
I'm so glad you're not giving up on Gemini. You KNOW I loved that, and I know you'll kick its ass when you're good and ready. And I've been meaning to ask if I can have a look at your YA when you're done? Pretty please???? :)
In the meantime, stay tuned, because if I lose much more hair with this MS I'll be sending you some bits and pieces to devour! :D
Sarah's awesome! And I LOVED the comment about scraping the bottom of the barrel with FB!!! :D Maybe you're scared? Because it's such a pivotal moment? Remember you save the older draft so you can always go back to it. What I do is I sit down and force myself to write. Just write whatever. I don't care if it completely sucks, just keep going. And pretty soon, you should be good to go. Let me know if that helps!ReplyDelete
Lisa! Yes! I work similarly to you. I write it twenty different ways and save them all. In the end I use a little bit from each scene to create a final piece. USUALLY! This scene had me climbing the walls, though. I was utterly blocked, and I DON'T LIKE ZE BLOCK!!! :PReplyDelete
In the end it only ended up being a page, and I'm ok with that. It had everything I needed (or my character needed) to say. Hopefully it works. I guess my betas will let me know if it doesn't! :D
I spend way too much time on the internet!ReplyDelete
I also tend to nap. I think my brain goes into hibernation mode when I'm blocked. I will head to bed for an hour, telling myself than when I wake up it will be magically fixed. Then when I wake up I watch TV and still get no writing done. If I haven't worked through it in a day or so, I'll put a big highlighted note in my WIP saying "Needs more here" and come back to it later. Moving on to something else usually gets the brain going again.

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In December, 980 CJME senior reporter Sarah Mills sat down with Trent Wotherspoon, the NDP interim leader, in an annual year-end interview.
Wotherspoon also spent some time looking ahead to the upcoming year.
Sarah Mills: You have witnessed a lot of change in your party since being elected. The transition from Lorne Calvert to Dwain Lingenfelter and then to Cam Broten and now with a new leader being picked.
Are you offering advice internally about what you have learned from all that? Are you looking at what input you can provide in 2017?
Trent Wotherspoon: I will be there as a full team member through the process. My approach is to trust the people I am working with, to trust Saskatchewan people and to lean on our team and Saskatchewan people.
At the end of the day we have a tremendous group of people who know what motivates them, why they are serving. I have been pleased to watch this entire team take their opportunities to lead within our province.
We have had healthcare forums right across this province; we have had meetings, rallies in communities small and large. We have been sitting down and listening, critics being leaders in their portfolios, really relying on and building relationships with the leaders in Saskatchewan.
We might look like a small team by way of numbers in the legislature but I think we are much, much stronger when we're reaching out to Saskatchewan people and trusting Saskatchewan people.
Mills: Are there any hopes that you have personally or professionally for the year ahead?
Wotherspoon: The reality is there is a lot at stake for the people of Saskatchewan right now.
The potential sell-off of our Crown corporations or portions of those.
Concerns around certain scandals that haven't been answered. Concerns around cuts for the most vulnerable and supports for classrooms.
Our goal is going to be to serve as an effective as an opposition as we can be. Build as a party, build as a province.
We are going to be reaching out, we are going to be rallying, we are going to be doing all we can to stop some of the damage we see being currently being done by the current government all while keeping a mind to building that plan and building our province together.


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Reiterating that Hyderabad belongs to all, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao has stated that people having roots in Andhra have voted for TRS in the recent GHMC polls. "Could we get 99 seats without their votes?" he said during his speech at the orientation session for the newly-elected corporators at Pragathi Resorts in Hyderabad. "Yes, during Telangana movement, we had some issues. Now, there are no barriers such as Andhra, Telangana etc. All are Hyderabadis. During the separate state agitation and especially after the formation in 2014, there were apprehension in Andhra people that their lives are in jeopardy. But they have seen in the last 20 months of our rule and come to the conclusion that we are amicable and the city is in safe hands. There was no single instance of attack on Andhraites in the city. They trusted us and voted for us.." he elaborated.
This is an excellent cosmopolitan city. Bengalis, Gujaratis, Keralites, Sindhis, Kannadigas, Kayasthas, Marwaris have been living in the city for decades together in a harmonious way. Similarly Andhra people. All these are Hyderabadis. Be proud to be a Hyderabadi. Let us make the city the best" he urged.


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Which Country Imports the Most Slate in the World?Other Non-Ferrous Metal Ores May 28, 2018
IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Slate - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
Global slate imports amounted to 773K tonnes in 2016, growing by 2% against the previous year figure. Overall, slate imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by 29% against the previous year level. Global slate import peaked of 871K tonnes in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.
In value terms, slate imports stood at $79M in 2016. In general, slate imports continue to indicate a deep decline. Global slate import peaked of $114M in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.
Top Slate Importing Countries in the World
1. India (nan USD)
2. United Kingdom (18,345,165.0 USD)
3. France (12,753,736.0 USD)
4. Italy (5,825,589.0 USD)
5. Czech Republic (1,355,691.0 USD)
6. Brazil (70,723.0 USD)
7. Albania (nan USD)
8. Germany (5,902,685.0 USD)
9. Belgium (4,081,862.0 USD)
10. Spain (2,588,479.0 USD)
11. Belarus (1,008,300.0 USD)
12. China (311,930.0 USD)
Slate Imports By Country
The imports of the three major importers of slate, namely India, France, and China, represented more than half of total import. The UK (58K tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (43K tonnes), and Germany (41K tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (35K tonnes), Czech Republic (28K tonnes), Albania (27K tonnes), Spain (14K tonnes), Belarus (14K tonnes), and Brazil (12K tonnes) together made up 17% of total imports.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of slate imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Belarus (+73.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India (UNKNOWN), Albania (UNKNOWN) and the UK ($18M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, with a combined -% share of global imports.
India (nan% per year) had the highest rates of growth with regard to the slate imports, among the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
Slate Import Prices By Country
In 2016, the average import price for slate amounted to $102 per tonne, ascending by 4% against the previous year. Overall, slate import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import price increased by 20% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average slate import price attained its maximum level of $154 per tonne in 2008- however, from 2009 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.
There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was the UK ($316 per tonne), while Albania ($0 per kg) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of slate import prices was attained by Brazil (+81.7% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 2514 - Slate, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Source: World: Slate - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025


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Remembering the Lotus-Born - Praise
Remembering the Lotus-Born sheds light on the work of Nyangrel Nyima Öser (1124–92), one of the most influential yet least known figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. His pivotal work, the Copper Island, is the story of how the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava brought Buddhism to the region. This work elevated Padmasambhava to central importance in Tibetan history, and made treasure revelation and recognized reincarnations among the institutions that still define Tibetan culture.
"Nyangrel Nyima Öser (1124–92) is one of the more perplexing figures in Tibet's cultural history. His importance for being the first to introduce Padmasambhava as the Tibetan culture hero cannot be overestimated, as are the revelatory texts and perhaps also the history of Buddhism in India and Tibet with which he is credited. Yet not much is known about his intellectual and spiritual development. In his splendid study, Hirshberg sums up his importance in the following words: 'Nyangrel was both the architect of his enlightened identity and the product of his time. He was at once an excavator of Tibet's past and the author of its future.' Hirshberg's meticulous analyses go a long way in leading us to understand the text-historical issues that beset his hagiography of Padmasambhava and his chronicle of Buddhism. No one engaged in the serious study of Tibetan culture can ignore this masterful work that is destined to change minds."
—Leonard van der Kuijp, Harvard University
"The centrality of the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava to Tibetan historical sensibilities has long been understood, but the formation of the key legends and their promulgation as virtually a national mythology have only recently begun to receive the sustained attention of scholars. In Remembering the Lotus-Born, Daniel Hirshberg advances the inquiry, demonstrating the interrelations that emerged among Tibetan cultural memory, Buddhist theories of reincarnation, and the ongoing revelation of terma, or 'treasures.' I highly recommend this important contribution to the history of Buddhism in Tibet."
—Matthew Kapstein, University of Chicago & École Pratique des Hautes Études
"Hirshberg's remarkable study throws an entirely new light on Nyangrel Nyima Öser, one of the most influential figures in the entire history of Tibetan religion. Hirshberg's point of departure is Nyangrel's production of the famous Copper Island Biography of Padmasambhava. In addition, Hirshberg goes on to show how Nyangrel also shaped wider Tibetan Buddhism in several fundamentally important yet hitherto unexpected ways, far beyond the confines of the Nyingma school that he is already well known for having re-founded."
—Robert Mayer, Oxford University


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A teenage convicted sex offender who went missing from his bail hostel has been recaptured.
Ryan Humpage, 19, who was reportedly given an 18-month jail term in August for sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl, failed to return to a bail hostel on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said.
He was the subject of a Crimewatch appeal by Lancashire Police in April last year over fears he may have fled here at a time he was wanted on suspicion of rape. He was later arrested in County Antrim and returned to England.
On Sunday a Greater Manchester Police spokesman said Humpage had failed to return to Bradshaw House bail hostel in Bury.
On Sunday evening a Greater Manchester Police spokesman said a man had been found and arrested.


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Some BIG news and some updates (October 14, 2010)
1) On UNLF Linky
The chairman of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest Meitei insurgent group of Manipur, was arrested in Dhaka and handed over to Indian officials yesterday. The ultra leader, Rajkumar Mrigen alias Salayaima, was arrested by Rapid Action Battalion of Bangladesh in a place called Lalmati in Dhaka. The insurgent leader, who had reportedly returned from Saigol in Vietnam after procuring arms and ammunition, is being brought to New Delhi. Mrigen is also likely to be handed over to National Investigation Agency.
On Anthony Shimray, Sentinel has this to add: Linky
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman Chanu Yama alias Rajkumar Mrigen, who was arrested by Bangladesh intelligence sleuths on October 3 in Dhaka where he went for an arms deal, is likely to be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India. In another development, Antony Shimray, who is considered a major arms supplier to the ULFA, NSCN-IM and other militant groups in the Northeast, was produced before the Patiala House Court in Delhi by the NIA on Tuesday. Shimray, who is very close to ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah, had been staying mostly in Philippines and Thailand. According to sources in the Ministry of External Affairs, acting on a tip-off from the NIA, the Nepal Police had arrested Shimray from the Kathmandu international airport last week.
An NIA official said that it had come to light in early 2008 that the NSCN-IM had been procuring a huge quantity of sophisticated arms from the Yunan province of China. In the last part of 2009, the official said, the NIA had come to know that the outfit had sent a huge amount of money to Shimray for purchase of arms. The official further said that Shimray had been involved in the transhipment of a huge consignment of arms reportedly meant for the ULFA at Chattagram in Bangladesh in 2008. Till the seizure of the consignment of arms in Chattagram, ULFA 'c-in-c' Paresh Baruah and Shimray had been at Golden Inn, a hotel in Bangladesh, the NIA official said.
Telegraph adds this: Linky
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) has questioned the Centre's sincerity in the Naga peace process which has been dragging on for the past 13 years without any tangible results. The outfit's remark came after the arrest of its leader, Anthony Shimray, from Kathmandu by a joint team of Indian and Nepal intelligence agencies on October 2. The NSCN has directly blamed the Research and Analysis Wing for the arrest. Joe Anal, the secretary of information and publicity of the government of the People's Republic of Nagalim, slammed the "double-standard" policy of the Centre.
Maj. Gen. Phungthing Shimrang, convener of the ceasefire monitoring cell of NSCN, said the outfit has been keeping in touch with the Indian officials so that Shimray is released soon. NSCN general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah has also lodged a complaint with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The arrested NSCN leader was questioned by the National Investigation Agency yesterday and remanded for 14 days again. He has been accused of conspiring with arms dealers in China and Thailand to carry out war against India.
The intelligence agencies have recovered incriminating documents, including foreign passports, national identity cards of multiple countries, including Bangladesh, the Philippines and Thailand, an Indian passport, driving licence in fictitious names and other related documents. During his arrest, Shimray was travelling on a foreign passport, and was on his way from Bangkok to New Delhi to attend the next round of Naga peace talks.
On NDFB (from SATP)
Meanwhile, Dedung Daimary alias Khangru a leader of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), his wife Nisha Daimary and their associate Johny Dung who were reportedly arrested by the Karnataka Police from Bangalore, were brought to Mangaldai of Darrang District, reports Assam Tribune.
This is the second bigwig (if I am right) arrested from Bangalore, even Jewel Garlosa had been arrested from Bangalore.
Tribune adds this: Linky
According to an Army source, the trio was traced by tracking the mobile phones used to make extortion calls to businessmen and government officials, especially in Sonitpur and Udalguri districts in the name of NDFB. Dedung Daimary, nephew of Ranjan Daimary and the kingpin of the extortion racket with the assistance of Nisha and Johny, was giving extortion demands through cell phone from Bangalore and the extortion amounts were reportedly deposited in few accounts in Udalguri and Shillong branches of SBI.
2) In the maoist action, the circle around Kundan Pahan has been reducing in radius over the last fortnight with joint action in Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa having begun. I would like to posit that the recent fast-paced action in Jharkhand is because of the joint ops. Kundan Pahan's capture is imminent, but nothing is guaranteed till the guy is nabbed.
3) The Ongoing bonhomie with Viet Nam Linky
India today announced a slew of measures to expand its defence ties with Vietnam, including joint training of armies and support to strengthen and upgrade the capabilities of the Vietnamese armed forces. "New Delhi will provide support to Vietnam to enhance and upgrade the capabilities of services in general and navy in particular," Defence Ministry Spokesman Sitanshu Kar said, after Defence Minister A.K. Antony, who is in Hanoi, met Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Vietnamese counterpart General Phung Quang Thanh. Antony assured the Vietnamese leadership that India "will help Vietnam in its capacity building for repair and maintenance of its platforms". "The armies of the two countries will also cooperate in areas like IT and English training of Vietnamese army personnel," Kar said. He said the two armies would also undergo joint training in mountain and jungle warfare in India next year.
"The two sides will work towards developing cooperation among defence institutes and establishing linkages for sharing experience and knowledge," Kar said. "Antony also offered assistance to Vietnamese forces in UN peacekeeping operations," Kar said. The two sides also discussed global and regional security issues, he said. "Antony said Vietnam occupies a strategic position in New Delhi's policy priorities, both bilaterally as well as under its 'look east policy'," said the spokesperson. Kar said that General Thanh thanked India for its valuable contribution to make the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) defence ministers' meeting a great success. Stating that India occupied a "special position" in Hanoi's foreign policy framework, General Thanh said: "We are indeed moved by your support." He welcomed more port calls by the Indian Navy to Vietnam and offered maintenance and repair facilities at Vietnamese ports. Antony also extended an invitation to his Vietnamese counterpart to visit India next year. (IANS)
Telegraph has this to add: Linky
The Indian Army has decided to learn from the masters of the bush war — Vietnam — in the middle of an intensive study of Maoist military tactics. The irony is hard to miss. When the Naxalites emerged in India in the late-1960s, a popular slogan that reverberated in Bengal was "Tomar naam, amar naam, Vietnam, Vietnam". Translated it means "Your name, my name, Vietnam, Vietnam", but the English does not have quite the same ring as the passionate Bengali in which the slogan was chorused.
The first exercise between the Indian and Vietnamese armies in mountain and jungle warfare will be held in India. The Indian Army has limited its current role in the counter-Maoist offensive to training the police and logistics. But its Allahabad-headquartered Central Command is specifically tasked with mapping the Maoist militancy, analysing their tactics and equipping the army with the right resources. None of this has figured in the agreement reached by A.K. Antony and General Phung Quang Thanh yesterday.
Hindu adds this: Linky
There was no authoritative word on whether Vietnam would, like Malaysia, seek to capitalise on India's expertise in the training of pilots for Russian-made combat aircraft.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Hanoi later this month for the India-ASEAN summit and the EAS meeting, both being hosted by Vietnam.
4) Cross-border power trade between India and BD: The much unmentioned point in media circles is the synergistic convergence of the Indo-BD power sector, which should augur well for the holistic development of the NE. Underneath this fabric is the (perhaps belated!) realization on both sides of the Foreign Policy circles that it is better to cooperate and develop simultaneously than indulge in a regressive nineteenth century-ish zero-sum game of fear and depredation. But as the saying goes, Foreign Policy can be usurped by political dispensations, and hence, one has to ensure that the rubicon cannot be uncrossed (yet again!). The urgency in South Block is thus understandable.
Illegal immigration from BD into the NE of India cannot be solved nor CRE-ed, even if fences keep coming up at a far more rapid pace than now. A big IF given that the terrain is riverine, the forces are inadequate, the alarm is missing, the population in the BD side is desperate, the NE population is labor-short, and the netas know which side the bread is buttered. It is better to ensure that BD rises up and creates enough chances for its population to develop. Unfortunately, this development will have the by-effect of identity assertion in an aggressive sense. From India's point of view, we dont need a basketcase to our east as much as we dont need one to our west. Neither do we need a holier-than-thou (subconscious or otherwise) assertion of regional chauvinism that is collectively destructive.
Bangladesh and Asian Development Bank yesterday signed a $100 million loan agreement for a cross border electricity transmission deal between Bangladesh and India under which Dhaka will be able to import up to 500 megawatts of power. Under the deal for Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project, a 40-kilometre 400-kilovolt transmission line will be built linking electrical substations at Bahrampur in India and Bheramara in Bangladesh, an ADB press release says. Besides, Bangladesh will set up a 500-MW high voltage substation at Bheramara and a 230 KV double circuit-in-loop-out interconnection at Bheramara to link with the transmission network in the country, and associated infrastructure. The ADB also said the interconnection will facilitate an initial power flow of 500 MW into Bangladesh from the Indian grid starting in 2012, with a provision to expand the power flow to 1,000 MW in the future.
Musharraf said the government stresses enhancing regional cooperation, and different multilateral and bilateral development partners including the World Bank and ADB are assisting in this regard. The total investment cost of the interconnecting grid project is $156.8 million, and the ADB is providing 63 percent of it and Bangladesh government the rest. The ADB assessed some risks and solutions regarding the interconnectivity. One such risk is delay or failure to enter into binding power purchase agreements between the two countries or non-extension of the cooperation agreement after January 2015. The ADB notes that Bangladesh government is aware of this risk and is comfortable with the documented political commitments of both the countries. A long-term contract between the power utilities of the two countries would further mitigate this risk. Another risk is whether the cost of imported power would be competitive for Bangladesh. Regarding this, the ADB notes that the government has been reviewing its gas pricing policy which is likely to impact the existing bulk and retail power tariffs. Most new power plants will be based on dual-fuel technology, and power produced using imported fuel will be comparatively more expensive than power to be procured from India. Another concern is inadequate power is available in the eastern region of India. The ADB mentioned that the eastern region is expected to add a significant generation capacity in the next five years and there will be up to 500 MW available for supply to Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Linky
Business leaders yesterday strongly opposed India's demand for a waiver on transit and transshipment fees on goods containers, as it is a major source of income for Bangladesh. India has been demanding this waiver even though the foreign ministry has continually opposed it, saying the Indian private sector already received large subsidies for transporting goods to the northeastern hinterlands. The ministry sent its message to officials of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Monday and advised them to discuss the matter with the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
The NBR has imposed a transit and transshipment fee of Tk 10,000 per container and Tk 1,000 per tonne for bulk cargo. Bangladesh has an opportunity to earn an estimated Tk 1-2 billion as transit and transshipment fees. AK Azad, president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), said Bangladesh can in no way afford to lose the transit and transshipment fees from the Indian goods containers because these are a major source of income. "India must pay the fees if it [India] uses the land of Bangladesh for transit and transshipment. It is a major source of income for us," Azad said.
He said Bangladesh will also have to pay India for using its land to carry goods to Nepal and Bhutan. "We can pay India the fees for transporting goods to Nepal and Bhutan from the earnings from the transit and transshipment fees from India," Azad added. "We should definitely not waive the fees. We should charge a fair fee for transit and transshipment on the containers laden with Indian goods," said Anis Ud Dowla, president of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "There should not have any free lunch. We are ready to pay the fees to India for transit and transshipment in case of transporting goods to Nepal and Bhutan through Indian land," he said. India will use Bangladesh's infrastructure that has a cost, and they have to pay the fee, he said.
Abul Kasem Khan, president of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also agreed. He said the fees should not be waived, as they will use the country's infrastructure. "Nothing should be given free, but both the governments can re-calculate the fees," he said. Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan declined to comment on the issue. The issue over waiving the fee came to a focus at a time when the customs authority blocked the entry of two Indian ships carrying fly ash at the Bangladeshi border at Shekbaria, as they did not pay the transshipment fee. The ships, destined for Assam, were not allowed to enter Bangladesh.
And Linky
The government plans to import cotton from India and Uzbekistan to solve problems at the country's textile industry hit hard by the rising prices of raw materials on the global and domestic markets, said the commerce minister. The issue of imports from India, the world's second largest cotton producer, will be discussed during the commerce minister's visit to the neighbouring country this month, according to a ministry statement. The government will also take steps to buy cotton from Uzbekistan, another leading cotton producer, Faruk Khan said. He was talking with the newly elected leaders of Bangladesh Specialised Textile Mills and Power Loom Industries Association at his secretariat in Dhaka yesterday.
5) The year's major sporting events have been conducted more or less safely -- World Cup Hockey, World Cup Billiards and Snooker, IPL 3, Commonwealth Games, etc. Economic circulation requires that these mega-events happen as regularly as they should, and as efficiently and as safely in these days and age. But it is important to realize that the security issues for the Commonwealth Games are NOT over till it is really over. Plus, there is a real possibility of post-game doping related churning. More on this as the saga unfolds (hopefully not!). In any case,
The several hundred foreign journalists covering the Commonwealth Games in Delhi are not leaving India immediately after the event, according to a local media report. From the chances of getting a glimpse of Rajasthan's royal palaces to visiting Kolkata's Durga Puja celebrations from October 13 to 17, the pleasure trips are about to begin. According to a government official, more than 630 foreign journalists from various Commonwealth countries are accredited to cover the Games.
As for me, I am itching to reopen CVC's report on the CWG preps with a CA's scalpel. While the disclaimer that "Any coincidences with the Asiad 82 hosting are not intentional" might have been made, it is hard for folks such as me to discard dubious disclaimers of that nature. Other than that, the only happy thing about the Games so far has been the collective happiness of Indians from different parts of India exulting over their sons and daughters rising to the challenge, yet again.
6) Talks with ULFA Linky
The bail petition of ULFA leader Raju Baruah in connection with three TADA cases, which was supposed to be heard today, has been deferred till October 26. Jailed ULFA leaders including the outfit's 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, 'financial secretary' Chitraban Hazarika and 'foreign secretary' Sasha Choudhury and 'cultural secretary' Pranati Deka were produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup in connection with different cases.
Telegraph adds a bit more detail here.
7) Nepal update: Linky
Amid a political deadlock in Nepal, Maoist chief Prachanda was on Wednesday appointed as the coordinator of a panel entrusted with sorting out contentious issues hindering the drafting of the country's new Constitution. The decision to appoint Prachanda, who pulled out of the Prime Minister's race recently after failing to get elected to the top post, was taken at the first meeting of the task force in Kathmandu. The meeting also appointed leaders from major political parties for helping the task force to complete its task. Maoist leader Dev Gurung said Prachanda was made the coordinator of the task force as he represents the largest party in the Constituent Assembly. The task force will sort out issues hindering the drafting of the new Constitution in Nepal, which finds itself in a deep political crisis.
Besides Prachanda, the seven-member task force comprises of Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudyal, CPN-UML chairman Jhalanath Khanal, Madhesi People's Rights Forum chairman Upendra Yadav, Nepal Workers Peasants Party chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe, Prem Bahadur Singh and Rukmini Chaudhary.
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Summary Of Considerations For Selection Of Business Entity
|Sole Proprietorship
|Who Is This Entity Perfect For?
|Multiple owner business who do not mind complying with administrative formalities and where the exposure to personal liability & complex tax planning is a primary concern.
|Sole or multiple- owner business where owner(s) need(s) limited liability but want to be taxed as an individual. Many who consider an LLC also consider an Corporation where they elect S-Status as the LLC & "S-Corp" entities have similarities.
|Sole-owner business who want limited compliance responsibilities where taxes or liability (risk of being sued) are not a concern.
|Number of Owners
|1-100 (for S); More than 1 (for C)
|One or more
|Types of Owners
|Limited to U.S. residents (people who file taxes as U.S. residents) and citizens and to certain trust/estate (for S);Any (for C)
|What are the Advantages?
|Limited liability; Capital is easy to raise through sale of stock; Tax savings through income splitting (C only)
|Limited liability; Capital is easy to raise through sale of interests; Pass- through taxation to personal income tax return; Unlimited number of owners & no restrictions on owners.
|Inexpensive to form; Few administrative duties.
|What are the Disadvantages?
|More administrative duties; S Corp must have fewer than 100 shareholders and owners must be resident aliens.
|Can be costly to form due to publication requirement.
|No tax benefits; Unlimited liability; Business dissolves upon death of owner.
|Cost of Formation
|Expensive due to Publication requirement.
|How easy is it to set up?
|Most difficult as you must appoint a board, develop articles of incorporation, bylaws and follow other formalities.
|Not difficult but you must create an operating agreement and meet the publishing requirements in your State.
|What happens if someone wants to sue the business? Am I protected?
|Corporation is a separate legal entity & if someone sues and wins, they cannot come after your assets. This is called "limited liability protection."
|Same as Corporation.
|You and the business entity are the same person. If your business is sued and the business does not have enough money, they can come after you.
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In the 1930s the world was going through a depression. I read some where that a large percentage of the rebuild money was donated. When attending this dinner it is expected that you wear for the event. They start off in one in town and have soup. Then they go to another place in town where a marquee tent is set up and have the main - lamb stew served on tin plates, this is served with slices of white bread. Next is desert. I went past as I was heading home and they were having a merry old time. They were singing and dancing the hokey tokey
|Huntly (a town 4 hours north of Napier with a long history of cola mining) coal miners
|jilted bride
|lining up for their soup
|I liked their Half Pint Enamel Mugs (my father use to have one)


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Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted that the issue of doctors' contracts and the seven-day service is likely to be his "last big job in politics".
However, he insisted the Government will not be "blackmailed" into dropping its manifesto pledge of improving seven-day services.
This, of course, is unlike a large number of their election pledges, which have been chucked in the bin since they were elected by 37% of voters.
There are still a number of people to be heard moaning about pay as the only reason for the strike – grow up.
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"Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to you, the people. You have the minds, the eyes, the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that your priests act like priests, your bishops, like bishops, and your religious act like religious." - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, 1972
Saturday, March 21, 2015
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- AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Thank you, Tim. Congratulations, MIA!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 11:27 AM
It was a wonderful interview. I especially loved her testimony on how she ended up at Saint John Paul II through the intercession of Saint Therese the Little Flower. Deacon Ronnie San NicolasReplyDelete
- Fr. Matthew Blockley.March 21, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations Mia on the excellent faith filled charismatic interview life on the rock this morning. Continue to witness to the faith in your daily life experience.Replies
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- AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 4:27 AM
Here you go, Agnes. I don't think EWTN has uploaded the rebroadcast but it shouldn't be too long.Delete
Thank you all for the kind words! :) God bless! :)ReplyDelete
i haven't seen the episode yet, but it's up on youtube now.ReplyDelete


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The local Marine shot in the chest while fighting in Afghanistan last week is now on home soil.
The local Marine shot in the chest while fighting in Afghanistan last week is now on home soil.
Khanrad Lamont of Penn Estates has been moved to a hospital in Bethesda, Md., said his parents, Conrad and Nicole, who were en route to visit him Monday morning.
They will be by their son's side for the coming week as the Marine undergoes therapy.
Lamont, 19, sounds like he is in good spirits and has recovered faster than expected, his father said. But father and son have not been able to speak for very long because their conversations have been interrupted by medical personnel who are attending to the wounded soldier.
"I just want to get a visual of him and find out how he's doing," Conrad said.
While he's getting his chest wound treated, Lamont already has told his father he wants to rejoin his unit on the field of battle. "He was worried about his guys who were left over there," Conrad said. "He wasn't concerned about himself."
Lamont, a 2008 graduate of Stroudsburg High School, enlisted in the Marines his senior year. He is a lance corporal in the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment out of Camp Lejeune, and deployed in December.
Last weekend, his unit battled with Taliban militants and other insurgents in Marjah as part of Operation Moshtarak. After being wounded, he was treated in hospitals in Afghanistan and Germany, his parents said.


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It just wouldn't be fitting if things ran smoothly for us, even for our last two days in NY.
Packing the truck was quick and painless though, especially for me, I just hung out inside taping up odds and ends. We we were lucky enough to have a bunch of our closest friends help us load the gross amount of boxes and junk we have accumulated over the past 5 1/2 years, it always sickens me how much stuff we collect and don't use. I can't imagine packing anything bigger than a 500 square foot apartment. We celebrated our hard work with pizza and soda, and stayed up past midnight telling stories and remenising. We hauled our luggage over to the Riches, we couldn't imagine spending our last couple days with anyone else, and crashed on their air matress. Around three in the morning we awoke to Luke vomitting in the crib. This was the first Luke has ever thrown up continuously. We stayed up with him almost the entire night feeling helpless as he rolled around moaning and whimpering. By morning, he seemed to be feeling much better, relieving us all. The idea of spending our last day with Luke sick was very depressing.
After getting dressed we headed over to Tom's restaurant, a favorite of ours, ate waffles and said our goodbyes to the staff. That afternoon Katie and I set out to return our cable box. Sparing the details, we spent an hour and a half getting lost only to get there and have to wait over an hour just to drop it off. Not exactly how I would have liked to spend my last day. Meanwhile Tom worked diligently trying to sell our car. We had to rid of it before we flew out Sunday evening. He dropped the price a few times and waited around for people to come see it, but the luck wasn't on our side. After giving up for the day, we cruised into the city for one last stop to H&M, Pinkberry, and Fabulous Franny's. By the end of our errands, Tom seemed to have caught Luke's bug and was to nauseous to carry on a conversation. We flew over the brooklyn bridge in silence and I dropped Tom off so he could run inside and most likely vomit. I spent the next twenty five minutes driving around the neighborhood looking for a parking spot. This as always is frusterating, but tonight, I had a girls night going away party for me that I had been looking forward to for weeks. I finally parked, got Luke out and as I walked the two blocks back to Katie's I too felt so nauseous I could barely walk. Katie was ready waiting for me, Tom was green and laying on the bathroom floor, and the only energy I could muster up was enough to fall onto the airmatress, only getting up to run to the bathroom after smelling the chicken noodle soup Chip had just warmed up. I threw up several times, then Tom. Even in those moments of misery I just couldn't believe we were really spending our last night in Brooklyn huddled over the toilet and laying on the bathroom floor while the party sadly carried on without me.
But we recovered. By morning we were able to go to church and say our last goodbyes. We got back to Riches at 2pm, only three hours before we needed to take off to the airport. Instead of spending that time with our friends, we spent it cleaning the apartment, packing our bags, and yes, desperately trying to sell the car. Tom finally confirmed a few appointments to see the car at 4:30, just a half an hour before we needed to leave. We really didn't have a plan B, we had to sell it. but with ten minutes to spare, Tom walked in with the plates and we all cheered. Just enough money to cover the cost of our refrigerator repair.
The Pulfer's and Clifton's, our longest NY friends picked us up for the airport and we said goodbye to our neighborhood for the last time.
My emotions are still to fragile to recount anything except for the facts of our last two days. When I am feeling a bit more stable I will attempt to document our feelings of leaving behind our favorite city, first home, best friends, and so many memories.


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Friday, October 15, 2010
Ducks Out!
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- AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 3:15 AM
So cute! All your ducks were in a row.ReplyDelete
The rooster is lovely.
They are wonderful!!! I love a happy duck! We used to raise some muscovys here (until Thelma & Louise eliminated them...)ReplyDelete
Stingray is GORGEOUS!!! What a wonderfully built horse!
Love to see ALL your animals! Even the portly, lazy dog!!! :)
Hi Texwisgirl,BTW both Mienki and Stingray are regstered Boerperd mares!ReplyDelete
The duckies are adorable. And, your horses are beautiful. So strong and sturdy looking. I see in your reply that they are Boerperd mares. I never heard of that breed, and am now off to google.ReplyDelete
The ducks looks like they're having a blast in that water!ReplyDelete
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Top Military War Quotes
Browse top 18 famous quotes and sayings about Military War by most favorite authors.
Favorite Military War Quotes
1. "...while hiding in plain sight in Belgrade, undercover as a New Age mountebank, Karadžic frequented a bar called Mad House - Luda kuca. Mad House offered weekly gusle-accompanied performances of Serbian epic poetry; wartime pictures of him and General Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serbs' military leader (now on trial in The Hague), proudly hung on the walls. A local newspaper claimed that, on at least one occasion, Karadžic performed an epic poem in which he himself featured as the main hero, undertaking feats of extermination. Consider the horrible postmodernism of the situation: an undercover war criminal narrating his own crimes in decasyllabic verse, erasing his personality so that he could assert it more forcefully and heroically."
Author: Aleksandar Hemon
Author: Aleksandar Hemon
2. "Mechanized warfare still left room for human qualities to play an important part in the issue. 'Automatic warfare' cancels them out, except in a passive form. Archidamus is at last being justified. Courage, skill and patriotism become shrinking assets. The most virile nation might not be able to withstand another, inferior to it in all natural qualities, if the latter had some decisively superior technical appliance. (...)The advent of 'automatic warfare' should make plain the absurdity of warfare as a means of deciding nations' claims to superiority. It blows away romantic vapourings about the heroic virtues of war, utilized by aggressive and ambitious leaders to generate a military spirit among their people. They can no longer claim that war is any test of a people's fitness, or even of its national strength. Science has undermined the foundations of nationalism, at the very time when the spirit of nationalism is most rampant."
Author: B.H. Liddell Hart
Author: B.H. Liddell Hart
3. "If we read history with an open mind, we cannot fail to conclude that, among all the military virtues, the energetic conduct of war has always contributed most to glory and success."
Author: Carl Von Clausewitz
Author: Carl Von Clausewitz
4. "You must all be aware that modern war is not a mere matter of military operations. It involves the whole strength and all the resources of the nation. Not only soldiers, but also all citizens without exception, take part."
Author: Chiang Kai Shek
Author: Chiang Kai Shek
5. "In her time Nor Tigelaar had faced insurrectionists and collaborationists and war profiteers. She'd endured abduction and prison and self-mutilation. She'd sold herself in sex not for cash but for military information that might come in handy to the resistance, and in so doing she'd come across a rum variety of human types."
Author: Gregory Maguire
Author: Gregory Maguire
6. "We fought a military war; our opponents fought a political one. We sought physical attrition; our opponents aimed for our psychological exhaustion. In the process we lost sight of one of the cardinal maxims of guerrilla war: the guerrilla wins if he does not lose. The conventional army loses if it does not win. The North Vietnamese used their armed forces the way a bull-fighter uses his cape — to keep us lunging in areas of marginal political importance."
Author: Henry Kissinger
Author: Henry Kissinger
7. "The Mexicans had fired the first shot. But they had done what the American government wanted, according to Colonel Hitchcock, who wrote in his diary, even before those first incidents: I have said from the first that the United States are the aggressors. . . . We have not one particle of right to be here. . . . It looks as if the government sent a small force on purpose to bring on a war, so as to have a pretext for taking California and as much of this country as it chooses, for, whatever becomes of this army, there is no doubt of a war between the United States and Mexico. . . . My heart is not in this business . . . but, as a military man, I am bound to execute orders."
Author: Howard Zinn
Author: Howard Zinn
8. "We've built the largest empire in the history of the world. It's been done over the last 50 years since World War II with very little military might, actually. It's only in rare instances like Iraq where the military comes in as a last resort."
Author: John Perkins
Author: John Perkins
9. "The real peril of war lies not in military defeat. It lies in war itself, whether we win or lose."
Author: John T. Flynn
Author: John T. Flynn
10. "The War on Drugs employs millions - politicians, bureaucrats, policemen, and now the military - that probably couldn't find a place for their dubious talents in a free market, unless they were to sell pencils from a tin cup on street corners."
Author: L. Neil Smith
Author: L. Neil Smith
11. "America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal."
Author: Lincoln Chafee
Author: Lincoln Chafee
12. "You perceive," he said, "that you have made continual progress. Cain did his murder with a club; the Hebrews did their murders with javelins and swords; the Greeks and Romans added protective armor and the fine arts of military organization and generalship; the Christian has added guns and gunpowder; a few centuries from now he will have so greatly improved the deadly effectiveness of his weapons of slaughter that all men will confess that without Christian civilization war must have remained a poor and trifling thing to the end of time."
Author: Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
13. "To be deeply committed to negotiations, to be opposed to a particular war or military action, is not only considered unpatriotic, it also casts serious doubt on one's manhood."
Author: Myriam Miedzian
Author: Myriam Miedzian
14. "George Bush, Dick Cheney, every one of the speakers praised John Kerry's war record. No one said he was unfit. They said he has terrible judgment, and that's his record as a senator. Nobody questioned his military record."
Author: Peter King
Author: Peter King
15. "The reason the founders chafed at the idea of an American standing army and vested the power of war making in the cumbersome legislature was not to disadvantage us against future enemies, but to disincline us toward war as a general matter... With citizen-soldiers, with the certainty of a vigorous political debate over the use of a military subject to politicians' control, the idea was for us to feel it- uncomfortably- every second we were at war. But after a generation or two of shedding the deliberate political encumbrances to war that they left us... war making has become almost an autonomous function of the American state. It never stops."
Author: Rachel Maddow
Author: Rachel Maddow
16. "The Cold War went on for so long that it bred a kind of worldwide military establishment. Even when budgets went down in the early and mid-nineties, it didn't really affect it."
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
17. "I think in national security, the war in Iraq is troublesome and a difficult challenge, but our troops and the military leaders we have are managing that situation, although it continues to be very risky and very dangerous."
Author: Thad Cochran
Author: Thad Cochran
18. "When Numa died, Rome by the twin disciplines of peace and war was as eminent for self-mastery as for military power."
Author: Titus Livy
Author: Titus Livy
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Trekking in the Himalaya can be a physically demanding pursuit. However, most people in good physical health with a reasonable fitness level can trek in Nepal, experiencing the enormous sense of achievement that comes with completing a day on the trail.
The fitter you are before trekking the easier you will find it. It is important to grade your training based on the type of trip you are doing – OzNepal Trekking with provide you with help, guidance and tips in preparing yourself for your trek. No matter which trek you undertake, you will be guaranteed a lot of uphill and downhill trekking - there is not a much flat land in Nepal!
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text: Another weekend comes to a close this Sunday evening, and I hope everyone made the best of their July long weekend. My weekend in the summer cruiser kicked off on Friday with all of the Canada Day festivities. I took part in the parade, the party in Centennial Park, as well as checked out the Pie Sale, Classic Cruisers Show N' Shine and the World Fair. We also had the CanolaFest tent set up selling tickets for CanolaFest and entering for the Tim Hick Meet N' Greet. Saturday I hung out at the Hair Bin's 30th Anniversary celebration for awhile where they had a Cut-A-Thon, live music, tons of deals and a $10,000 give away. I also cruised around to some garage sales, out to Charlie Lake and down to the Farmer's Market where I spent too much money – as usual. I love supporting local at the Farmer's Market and this weekend I bought a sign for my mom, got a henna tattoo and I adopted a new furry friend (a kitten named Nacho). Oops. Sunday was a bit more quite due to everyone being on the lake, camping and doing all kinds of fun things for the long weekend. I hung out at Peace Island Park, the Community Garden and Centennial Park talking about all the great events coming up next weekend! I also got to test ride some bikes up at the Fish Creek Community Forest where Ernie's was hosting a Test the Best Bike Demo. I got to ride a motorized bike that enhances your regular pedal speed (super cool), as well as a single-shock bike called the Lefty, and managed not to crash. I hope your July long weekend was great and I can't wait to see you all next weekend!


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Some of you might know from reading about my trip to Italy|Lucca, I found my first KIKO Milano store. I was so pleased to see the store because it wasn't until a few days before the trip that I was looking on the Kiko website. Up until a few weeks ago I didn't even know that their was a store in the UK. Crazy right!!
I really like the simple lilac outer packaging which houses the 50ml bottle of product. The bottle is even simpler which I really like. The writing on the bottle is pink, stating that it is a moisturising & matifying fluid. The product is housed in a clear bottle so that you can see how much product you have left. You can easily dispense the product with the little pump dispenser , this is so much easier as you can control how much product you want to come out. Meaning that you aren't wasting product, which is always a pet peeve of mine.


text: 5814 2018-10-10 Low-energy Planetary Excavator (LPE), Phase II Completed Feb 2006 Feb 2008 ORBITEC is developing an innovative Low-energy Planetary Excavator (LPE) to excavate in situ regolith, ice-regolith mixes, and a variety of other geologic materials to support future activities on the Moon and Mars. The LPE utilizes an innovative cutterhead to efficiently excavate a wide range of different planetary surface materials. Current mechanical excavators mount a fixed array of rock cutting tools on a cutterhead that operates efficiently only in a narrow range of material conditions. The LPE would be able to accommodate the different materials that are encountered on planetary surfaces. The LPE will sense geologic changes and respond with changes to achieve the lowest cutting energy possible. The result is a flexible machine with reduced power requirements. A large LPE would be used to mine ice deposits and regolith for processing, and to excavate openings for habitats and shielding. A small LPE would be used for exploration. One LPE would be simpler and easier to maintain than a stable of excavators, each for a specific geology or application. Phase II will further define the properties of the ice-regolith mixtures and then design, develop, test, and deliver a functional prototype LPE unit to NASA. SBIR/STTR Space Technology Mission Directorate Kennedy Space Center KSC NASA Center Kennedy Space Center FL Orbital Technologies Corporation Industry Madison WI Florida Wisconsin Therese Griebel Carlos Torrez


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(Amomum compactum Soland ex Maton,)
Arnornun cardamornum Willd. Arnomlnn capulaga Spangue & Burk.
Plant shrubs, annual grasses, approximately 1.5 meters high.Pseudo-trunked, rounded, forming tillers, green color. Single leaf, spread, shape lanceolate, pointed tip, flat edge, 25-35 cm long, 10-12 cm wide, pinnate bones, green. Compound interest, a hump at the base of the trunk, crown shape of a tube, approximately 12.5 mm long, white or yellowish white. Fruit square, round, curved, white.
Local Name:
NAME simplicia: Amomi Fructus; Cardamom Fruit.
Fruit: Essential oils, fatty oils, starch, sugars, and proteins.
Curable Disease:
Typical properties Bitter, warm, and clean the blood. Efficacy expectorant and carminative. RESEARCH Datten Bangun, Semin Tarigan, Nazaruddin Umar, et al. Section of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Department Farrnasi USU, USU Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Has conducted research on the effects of infusion of rhizomes Cardamom analgesic in mice.From the results of these studies were infusion of 10% with a dose of 10 ml / kg, has shown analgesic effects. The greater the proportion, the greater the extension of reaction time (PWR).
Part Used
1. The smell of herbs.
2. Breath / mouth odor.
3. Flatulence.
4. Sore throat.
5. Hoarseness.
INGREDIENTS AND dosing
Breaths / Mouth Odor
Cardamom Fruit 10 items
1 handful of leaves of Centella asiatica
Sufficient water
How to manufacture:
How to use:
Drink 1 a day, morning 1 / 4 cup.
Duration of treatment:
Repeated for 7 days. For maintenance drink 3 times a week. Try to defecate regularly, and brush your teeth after every meal.
Abdominal bloating and heartburn
Cardamom Fruit (roasted and mashed roughly) 7 points
Teak Dutch seeds (roasted and mashed roughly) 10 points
100 ml boiling water
How to manufacture:
How to use:
Drunk like tea, day 100 ml.
Cardamom fruit (mashed roughly) 10 points
Turmeric Rhizome (roughly mashed) 6 grams
100 ml boiling water
How to manufacture:
How to use:
Taken 2 times a day, morning and evening, every times drinks 100 ml.
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Trisha called and Trek ( he is 4) was reading a book and somehow turned the page in his eye? How could he do that? Anyway it scratched all the way across. The doctor gave him some goop for his eye, an eye patch and tylenol with codeine (sp?) for the pain. Yikes!! Poor kid.
This is him, isn't he a cutie?
Eleven weeks. Sounds like a long time. And yet sometimes it seems like yesterday. I thought I heard Kendall crying last night. When I woke up it took me a few seconds to realize I couldn't have.
My brain still does not function like it should, I can't remember things and I have a hard time focusing, my mind wanders alot. And sometimes it is not even that I am thinking of the girls, I just phase out.
I miss you girls.


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Automotive Technician & Mechanic Training
The Automotive Technology Program offers ASE based training in the automotive maintenance and repair industry with an emphasis in logical diagnostic procedures and effective repair methods. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern test equipment and specialized tools. Students gain a high level of proficiency through hands-on experience in laboratory settings that replicate real work environments. Students will be trained on electrical and HVAC, engine performance, suspension and steering, brakes, and transmission diagnosis and repair.
The Automotive Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as an automotive repair technician in a global industry. Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology Program, graduates are awarded an Occupational Associate Degree (OAD) in Automotive Technology. Approximate completion of the Automotive Technology Program is 91 credits.
The students will acquire the entry-level skills necessary for a career in any of the eight ASE automotive repair categories. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are recognized by many car manufacturers and fleet or independent repair facilities as the benchmark for technical knowledge. J-Tech's curriculum provides the technical content necessary to prepare students for ASE certification test readiness and the skills employers are looking for. In a competitive work environment, technical skills are not enough. The primary objective of the Automotive Technology Program is for students to graduate with the technical and soft skills that build career opportunities not only for initial employment, but advancement in the industry.
The student will perform repairs and diagnostic procedures on various vehicles and training equipment using the most modern equipment. The J-Tech lab provides the use of the following: a computerized automotive information system, four-wheel computerized alignment machine, computerized wheel balancer, articulating arm tire machine, brake lathe, exhaust gas analyzer, diagnostic computer scanners, lab scopes, fuel injection test equipment, basic engine testing tools, specialized automatic transmission tools, electronic circuit testing tools and meters, and air conditioning charging and recovery equipment. J-Tech also works with local employers for input on current trends and new equipment to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Are You Technical Career Training Ready? Find Out!
Take the J-Tech "Technical Career Training Readiness Quiz"
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you'll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you're best suited for.


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February sketch challenge
Again I have to say what a privileged it is to be asked to be a Guest Designer over at ScrapFriends. The sketch number #22 was so much fun to play with. Zenova so cleverly put together a perfectly balanced sketch. I didn't go with love hearts, because my girl is a bit of a tomboy at times and I added lines of ribbon, arrows and so forth over the paint drips but that's me, I always struggle knowing when to stop.
I've put together a full step by step tutorial of how I put this page together so if your interested, follow this link over to the Off the Rails Scrapbooking Challenge Blog.
Here are some close ups of the layout.


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PUPILS at a South Tyneside school still don't know the results of examinations they took almost eight months ago.
The outcome of Standard Assessment Tests (SATS) taken by pupils at Hebburn Lakes Primary School, in Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, in the middle of June last year have yet to be published because of a Government probe into how the exams were administered.
More than 40 children spent several stressful weeks preparing for their Key Stage 2 SATS.
But, months down the line, pupils and parents are still in the dark over their results.
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) – a Government department – launched an investigation into the "administration" of the tests.
Today a South Tyneside Council spokesman called on the STA, an executive body of the Department for Education, to finalise its investigation "as soon as possible".
Teachers at the school have been interviewed by education officials from the local authority as part of the exam probe.
Dozens of children who took the SATS have since moved on to senior schools – without them or their parents knowing how they did in the final stages of their primary education.
An STA spokesman confirmed that the probe was still ongoing, although he said it is believed an outcome is expected "shortly".
He said: "The Hebburn Lakes Primary School investigation is still ongoing,"
The spokesman added: "The investigation is not yet concluded. We continue to offer support and guidance to the school.
"We appreciate this is a difficult time for pupils and parents, and have asked the Standards and Testing Agency to finalise their investigation as soon as possible."
Hebburn Lakes is the only school in South Tyneside to have been affected by the exam checks, but the number of schools identified for additional checking across the country as a whole has increased in recent years
One Hebburn mum-of-three previously told the Gazette: "It would be nice to know how the children got on in their exams, even just for their own peace of mind.
"I've rang the school several times and have spoken to about six parents who have also tried to get some answers, but we've heard absolutely nothing."
Coun Jim Sewell, governor at Hebburn Lakes Primary, was unavailable for comment.
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Jazz 4 Justice: Charitable Concert Features JMU Jazz Ensemble and Faculty, Local Celebrity Guest Conductor
Jazz 4 Justice: Charitable Concert Features JMU Jazz Ensembles and Faculty, Local Celebrity Guest Conductor
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University in cooperation with Virginia State Bar's Diversity Conference will present Jazz 4 Justice featuring the JMU Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Chuck Dotas, the JMU Jazz Band directed by Dr. David Stringham, award-winning faculty members, and special guest conductor WHSV-TV3 Meteorologist George Hirschmann. This annual concert benefits Blue Ridge Legal Services and JMU's School of Music Scholarships. It takes place on Saturday, October 4 @ 8 pm in the Forbes Center Concert Hall.
Jazz 4 Justice will feature hits from the big-band swing era, and audience members are encouraged to bring their own instruments to participate in a post-concert jam session in the Forbes Center Grand Lobby.
The first Jazz 4 Justice concert was held at George Mason University in 2001. The concert is now in its 13th year at GMU, and has since spread to four other universities across the Commonwealth including James Madison University. According to program founder and Virginia State Bar President-Elect
Ed Weiner, "the concert is a unique partnership between education, music and law, and it is exciting that JMU is now in its fourth year of holding the event."
Established in 2010, the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference provides a unique opportunity for those in the legal profession to assist in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The Diversity Conference focuses on fostering and encouraging diversity in the judiciary, to facilitate diversity in professional leadership opportunities and to ensure that Virginians' changing legal needs have been met.
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. (BRLS) is a nonprofit charitable law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters of critical importance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley. The BRLS mission is committed to eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system. BRLS is dedicated to providing high-quality legal advice and representation to low-income residents, who would otherwise be unable to obtain legal help due to their poverty.
Director Chuck Dotas conducts the JMU Jazz Ensemble.
The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971; membership in each ensemble is determined via audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Virginia Music Educator's Association annual convention.
The JMU Jazz Ensemble has been featured with the U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble and U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble and at the East Coast Jazz Festival in Rockville, Maryland. The ensemble has performed with renowned artists like Bobby McFerrin and esteemed jazz vocalist Sheila Jordan.
Jazz 4 Justice tickets are $15. For tickets, visit www.jmuforbescenter.com or call the Forbes Center Box Office at (540) 568-7000. Contact Jen Kulju, public relations coordinator at the Forbes Center, at (540) 568-4394 or by email at email@example.com for further information.
Published: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 15, 2017


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In central Agnostou Stratioti square, with a view of the Sea of Crete and the marina, Kyma Beach, a member of the Ok Hotels chain, is a 4* hotel that offers high-standard services.
With an advantageous location very close to the sandy beach in Rethymno, it has four floors with 35 rooms and suites with a living room, decorated in minimal style with modern amenities. With big balcony doors so you can look at the big blue for hours, they are all furnished with elegant pieces, luxurious fabrics, comfortable big beds, and quality linen.
If you feel the need for relaxation and rejuvenation, Kriti Beach Hotel, of the same hotel chain, has a well-being centre with sauna and gym. You can also book an appointment for a massage, body treatment or hair styling at Kyma Beach.


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UN Chutzpah: UN slams British jails
At first I thought 'UN slams British jails' was a joke, but Reuters is the source.
Now I'm thinking the UN is a joke as there's not a more civilised country in the world than Britain.
Here's an excerpt from the post.
"... The UN Committee Against Torture is criticizing Britain for "unsatisfactory conditions" in its prisons and for a "substantial number of deaths in custody, inter-prisoner violence, overcrowding ...". It is the fourth time that this committee has focused on Britain, although they also had some unkind words for Greece and Argentina.
There was no word of any criticism for Germany's military even though instructors "allegedly tied up their charges, covered their heads with hoods and in some cases, administered electric shocks" -- even though the number of reported cases has grown. Must be because these were "volunteers" rather than criminals imprisoned against their will. ..."
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- 92 years old
- Born on November 6, 1925 .
- Passed away on May 23, 2018 .
Annie Virginia Beal Claiborne, 92, a lifetime resident of Granville County, passed away Wednesday, May 23 2018 at Brantwood Nursing Home in Oxford.
Annie Virginia was a native of Granville County and was the daughter of the late Ollie Beal and Willie Lee Jones and the wife of the late Franklin H. Claiborne. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Stovall Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Stovall Methodist Church by Reverend John Yount and Dr. Glenn Martin. Burial will be held in Stovall Memorial Cemetery in Stovall.
Surviving are four daughters, Barbara C. Burton (Donald)and Joan C. Bullock , both of Oxford, Phyllis C. Melton (Wayne) of Franklinton, and Vivian C. Adcock of Bullock, two sons, Wayne Claiborne (Jackie) and Franklin H. Claiborne (Becky) both of Bullock, three sisters, Louise O'Brian, Dorothy Holbrook and Nancy Claiborne all of Oxford, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased in death by her husband, Franklin H. Claiborne, three brothers, James Beal, Marvin Beal and Roy Beal and her sister Wilma Beal.
Visitation will be held in the sanctuary of Stovall Methodist Church on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM prior to the funeral and at other times at the home of Barbara Burton.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Dementia Alliance of NC, 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh NC 27615.


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|All photos: Sophia Home
Monday, 4 March 2013
It was a very busy, sociable, fun weekend.....
Firstly, Friday night's pub supper with friends brought a huge surprise for us! When we walked in, we noticed that our friends were chatting to another couple at the table.....only to then realise that the two extras were in fact my lovely Swedish cousin and her husband who had come over to England from 'Lund' to stay with our friends for the weekend and had decided to surprise us! We had not seen them for so long, and one evening was not enough to catch up on everyone's news, so a trip to Sweden is now
planned for us in April. Thank you Jeanna and Mikael for making Friday so special!
Yesterday we had close friends over to celebrate a special girlfriend Caroline's birthday. A lively and happy lunch went on long in to the afternoon.......the venison casserole, raspberry roulade and cheeseboard devoured. Much laughter and chat with old friends who mean so much to us.
A very happy Sunday!
I shall leave you with some pictures of the 'Pink'
table setting for the 'Birthday Girl'......
I do hope your weekend was filled with fun and laughter too?
Wishing you a happy week ahead.
Sophia xx
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A beautiful table setting... I love the white on whiteReplyDeleteReplies
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What a great weekend. I love your table setting.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Thank you for your kind comment on my blog! I enjoyed it very much. Your weekend sounds lovely. Was it your birthday? Congratulations! Your table setting looks lovely. Very stylish!
Thank you Madelief. It was in fact my friend's birthday.......thank you for your kind comments.Delete
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Dabbling in the world of business is no easy task for anyone these days. While for some people doing business comes natural, for others it is on going effort. However, whatever the case might be, the level of challenge is high for all and having both experience and knowledge will certainly come in handy. While experience is something you can only gain by yourself, knowledge is something you can pick up as you go ahead. When deciding to start your own business abroad, things might seem a bit more difficult than usual, but only for a short period of time. After that you start getting accustomed with the new market conditions and you understand exactly what it is you need to do in order to get things going and in order for your business to grow and develop. Take France for instance, a destination that is increasingly more appealing from the point of view of most entrepreneurs. With its large population and interested audience in both the online and traditional market, it is hard to disagree with this perspective. Still, even so, even when the market seems to be on your side, you still have to be prepared for what may come. So, here are three tips that might come in handy.
Make sure you are aware of all financial implications
It is very important to know what the financial implications are. This way, you will be able to decide, whether or not France is the right location to start your business. Take a look at the French VAT rates. These differ from one country to another and the carry a great influence upon the profit level of your business. You have to consider them when setting the process for instance. It is true that the VAT value is preferred to be as low as possible from the point of any entrepreneur. However, France is among the countries that has lower rates than other European countries.
Get to know your audience
Whether you have started a business or not, you still have to consider your audience, In the end, this is the one that brings the profit. So, it would be a mistake to ignore it. If you do not have a business idea in mind, you could start by looking up the existing French audiences and decide in favor of a business type. If you already have a business and you want to export it abroad, you could figure out the proper way to market it properly.
Discover your competition
Knowing your market is a key point in doing business abroad and not only. You need to know exactly who you are up against. Maybe you are going on unexplored territory and you don't have that much of a competition to worry about. Or you could be running against serious competitors and you should start investing more in marketing and advertising. Whatever the case, getting to know your market by discovering the competition is a wise choice of action and you have a lot to gain to gain.
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text: I was just curious to see if there will be an update to fix the video stabilization on the Nexus? It seems like every video I've seen on YouTube the video is wobbly/wavy and that really bugs the crap out of me. I will be getting my Nexus tonight I know if I want good videos to carry a video camera with me but I don't care a video camera on me everyday. Thanks


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|Jamie and Ben attack the Cybermen. (The Moonbase Episode 3
Animation) ©BBC Worldwide
Episode 4 is back to video, and we get to see the Cybermen march for real and attack the base. Their first blast punctures a hole in the base, which the crew is fortunately able to plug with a plastic tea tray. It's a nice idea, but where was this thinking when we saw the gaping hole into the base back in episode 2?
|The Gravitron sends the Cybermen into space. (The
Moonbase Episode 4) ©BBC
It's not that The Moonbase is a bad story; there are moments that are quite nice, in fact. But we can't ignore the fact that we already essentially had this story this season with The Tenth Planet -- this is a bit more claustrophobic affair, since there aren't any shots of Geneva, and it's nice to see Hobson, the leader of the base, actually survive the story with both his skin and his sanity intact, but other than that this is just a remake of that story. We even have a spacecraft sent into the sun and Ben defeating the Cybermen in the middle of the story, requiring them to have to come attack again. And when you factor in the other bits of silliness in this serial (the Doctor's haphazard analysis of the base, the Cybermen's inconsistent emotional qualities, that hole blocked by sacks of flour), you can't help but feel that there's a contempt for the audience here: if they liked The Tenth Planet, they'll like it again, just redressed slightly with better-looking monster costumes, and they won't demand anything more than that.


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Join us for the WSCC Chambers Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater event on Friday, May 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $35 per person and on sale NOW! Dinner, drinks, and the show are included!
All seems to be going well at the Hamilton Museum where a group has gathered to hear the renowned Eygptolist Professor Dirk Carltons lecture on his recent dig in Egypt and his discovery of Pharoah Menkauras tomb. Following a few technical difficulties during the slideshow, its discovered that someone has been murdered! Who's to blame? The curator? The lovely assistant? The Reporter? The mysterious brother and sister from Eygpt? Join us as we watch Lt. Morrow unravel the details and clues of the case to find out who has blood on their hands!
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I woke up at ~7:30am, thanks to the demolition workers destroying a nearby residence. Given that my flight was 8:50pm, this was not a good thing. Anyways, I packed my stuff, then waited for the airport shuttle service to pick me up on the afternoon.
Dumb mistake #1: Forgetting to pack the British pounds I exchanged 3 days earlier.
As a result, I had to get some pounds at the ATM, which cost me some money. I arrived at the airport at 6, checked in, and got something to eat. I hanged around a bit, then boarded the aircraft.
Dumb mistake #2: Sitting in the wrong seat, twice.
First time around, I did not notice that there is no E column in the aircraft, so I ended up sitting in the wrong aisle. Then, when I was asked to move, I somehow sat at 38G instead of 37G. Somewhere during this series of exchange, I dropped my change wallet. Once I got my seat correct, it turned out that I sat right behind David Jones.
Dumb mistake #3: Buying the "sleeping package" on the aircraft.
The package was a total rip-off. Not only was it very expensive at 9 bucks, it also did not function as advertized. The "pillow" was little more than an inflatable balloon, and would would provide little comfort. Worst still, the blasted thing did not even fit my neck properly. It was simply way too large, and I ended up getting almost no sleep on the airplane. This lead to:
Dumb mistake #4: Playing excessively on the 3DS.
Turns out, the 3DS is the only one device I have whose charger does not take 240V. I drained most of the battery down during the flight and my wait in the hotel. I hope there's still enough battery to turn it on when UK customs demands it.
The flight, to my standards, were reasonably smooth. (David disagrees, but I have had worse) The service and everything else on the other hand, was anything but. There was no individual TV or entertainment system, and just about everything cost money. The meals was rather meh, and the scheduling made it very difficult to get more than a hour or 2 of sleep even under ideal condition.
Anyways, late in the flight, the little girl next to me started getting very sick and wanted to vomit. It might have been something she ate, the flu, or even motion sickness. After landing, I waited everybody got off to search for my change wallet, and luckily I did found it. That however made me one of the last people to enter customs, and there was a huge line when I got there.
After exiting custom, David and I met with Tom Collyer and boarded the train to East Croydon station. This began a series of long waits. First, there was the wait in the station for our ride to the hotel. Then, the wait for lunch. After that, the wait for registration. Still after that, the wait for check in. Finally, the wait for dinner, during which I am drafting this post now.
The hotel clearly is not prepared to handle such large number of people checking in at once. The wait at check in was very long. Not wanting to line up with a heavy bag, I sat out and further drained my 3DS's battery. Because they start check in at 3pm, but people start arriving from 11am, there was a massive line when check in finally starts. Furthermore, they had forms to fill and pre-authorizations to do, wasting even more time. A much better way to handle it is to perform as much of the check in procedure as possible before 3pm, and then simply hand out the keys at 3pm at a separate line for people whose rooms are ready.
The Q&A session was kind of fun, with the WPC flag, mike feedback, and (occasionally) silly questions. Somehow, we all managed to missed an important question in the team round, and only found out about it from our team discussion afterwards. I am going to go to bed now so I can be at least somewhat awake tomorrow morning.


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LIKE as My word is I believe that only to make happy girlfriend we should give her a ring I am sure she will remember this forever
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i'd prefer silver or diamonds, coz i dont like how gold looks. so yea, if u gift ur special girl a silver ring, i bet she'll remember it forever. :)