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The first face-to-face encounter between anti-Trump dossier publisher Ben Smith and one of its targets, Russian entrepreneur Aleksej Gubarev, was set to happen last month in a New York City law office.
Mr. Gubarev arrived with his attorneys, who sued BuzzFeed, which Mr. Smith leads, for publishing the infamous dossier: 35 pages of memos written by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
Mr. Steele's final memo in December 2016 accused Mr. Gubarev of a charge that even the former spy later admitted in court he didn't confirm: that Mr. Gubarev, the creator of Webzilla Inc., a computer server supplier, had bombarded Democratic Party computers with pornography and spyware.
Weeks after Mr. Smith made the momentous decision to post Mr. Steele's handiwork on BuzzFeed, a shellshocked Mr. Gubarev filed libel lawsuits against the publication in Florida and against Mr. Steele in London.
The planned Gubarev-Smith tete-a-tete on June 27 was U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro's attempt to see whether the two sides could settle through a mediator.
Mr. Smith never showed up. A BuzzFeed spokesperson told The Washington Times that Mr. Smith's attendance was not required.
Val Gurvits, the Russian entrepreneur's attorney, protested. He contended that the editor of the political and social news website had violated the judge's order.
Judge Ungaro's mediation order seemed clear: "The appearance of counsel and each party is mandatory."
The Gubarev lawsuit now is headed for trial in Florida in November — unless Judge Ungaro dismisses the case based on a legal doctrine known as "fair reporting privilege."
The mediation session ended with no settlement. Its failure is noted in a brief court filing by Rodolfo Sorondo, the mediator. He said Judge Ungaro instructed him: "The mediator shall report non-attendance and may recommend imposition of sanctions by the court for non-attendance."
Mr. Sorondo added: "In compliance with this section I advise the court that Defendant Ben Smith did not attend the mediation. His absence was questioned and objected to by [the Gubarev legal team] so [his attorney] called Mr. Smith on the telephone and put him on speaker so he could hear plaintiff's counsel opening statement."
Mr. Gurvits told The Times, "He should have been there as per the court order. Can't comment beyond that."
BuzzFeed's general counsel, Allison Lucas, said she had full authority to settle on behalf of both the news site and Mr. Smith.
Mr. Sorondo contemplated imposing a penalty against Mr. Smith.
"Given the circumstances described above, as well as the way the mediation played out, the undersigned does not recommend the imposition of sanctions," Mr. Sorondo wrote. "The parties engaged in negotiations but the case did not settle. Accordingly, I declare an impasse."
Of his decision to post Mr. Steele's dossier, Mr. Smith has said, "I'm proud we published."
BuzzFeed has hired a consulting firm, complete with a former FBI cybersleuth, to try to confirm Mr. Steele's claims.
Mr. Steele has said in a court filing in London, where Mr. Gubarev is suing him for libel, that he did not confirm unsolicited Gubarev reports. He simply added them to his final memo of December 2016 and left it to others to confirm.
Mr. Gurvits has said that any BuzzFeed investigation will turn up no evidence because Mr. Gubarev played no role in Russian computer hacking.
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Before posting the dossier, BuzzFeed said, it tried to verify the charges but never contacted Mr. Gubarev. It later apologized for not removing his name before publication.
Under a British judge's order, Mr. Steele reluctantly underwent a deposition in London last month by a host of attorneys. His answers remain confidential.
In the Gubarev case, the next key phase is for Judge Ungaro to rule on whether BuzzFeed was simply following what is called "fair reporting privilege" when it posted the dossier.
BuzzFeed argues that since the dossier became part of the FBI's criminal investigation, it was entitled to publish.
In a significant pre-decision on June 4, Judge Ungaro said she would follow New York law, not Florida's.
This is a potential boon to BuzzFeed because New York embedded "fair reporting" into its statutes and Florida did not. New York courts have extended "fair reporting" to mean stories on official proceedings.
Judge Ungaro appeared to signal that she would rule in favor of BuzzFeed and possibly dismiss the lawsuit if the media company can prove that a CNN hyperlink accompanying the Jan. 17, 2017, report is true. CNN reported on the dossier's overall charges of Russia-Trump collusion and the fact that President-elect Donald Trump was briefed by FBI Director James B. Comey on a salacious account about him.
"Regardless of the broad scope of the privilege, its protection is available only if an ordinary reader of the Article would have concluded that there was a classified briefing or an FBI investigation concerning the truth of the Dossier's allegations," Judge Ungaro wrote.
The FBI not only used the Democratic Party-funded dossier, but it also embraced it. The bureau cited the accusations to a judge to win a year's worth of wiretaps against Trump campaign volunteer Carter Page. The surveillance began in October 2016, months before BuzzFeed posted the document.
Agents also relied on it to follow leads and question witnesses. Mr. Comey has said his mission was to try to confirm Mr. Steele's Russian collusion charges against Mr. Trump and his people.
Said Mr. Gurvits: "It's not clear exactly what they did, but it is clear they did nothing with the December memo — and that's the only document that references my clients."
To date, not one of Mr. Steele's collusion charges against Trump people has been confirmed publicly.
It is unclear whether the FBI ever investigated the December memo. Mr. Gubarev told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that he has never been contacted by special counsel Robert Mueller.
Mr. Gurvits has determined the identity of the person who provided the dossier copy to BuzzFeed but is under a gag order not to disclose it.
At one time, seven libel lawsuits stemmed from dossier charges. Today, there are two: Mr. Gubarev's and one brought by two Russian oligarchs.
Mr. Page's defamation lawsuit against Yahoo News was thrown out by a judge, though there was no ruling on the case's libel part itself.
Michael Cohen, Mr. Trump's personal attorney, filed suit against BuzzFeed and Fusion GPS, which paid Mr. Steele and promoted his charges. He dropped the lawsuits once he found himself under criminal investigation for his business practices.
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Global automotive front-end module market to grow at a CAGR of 14.93% during the period 2017-2021.
The report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
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According to the report, one driver in the market is increasing automobile sales. The global automotive market is experiencing an increasing demand for passenger vehicles, especially from emerging economies such as China, Brazil, and India, because of the significant economic growth and elevated purchasing power of consumers. The growth in emerging markets, along with ongoing industrialization and global trade activity, especially in Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC), have been vigorous. The massive fiscal stimulus packages of China in recent years made it the leader in emerging markets. Over the past few years, China has maintained its position as the world's largest automotive market.
One trend in the market is growing use of carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics in FEM. The automotive parts made of carbon steel are heavy when compared to other steel combinations. The increasing need for weight reduction and enhanced vehicle performance has brought some changing trend in the materials, which include the use of new materials such as carbon fiber and honeycomb materials.
Further, the report states that one challenge in the market is design changes and frequent facelifts. The passenger vehicle market is facing a heavy competition across the world and OEMs are bringing rapid changes to sustain in the market. The changes involve interior design or value addition for safety and comfort, or it could be exterior aerodynamic changes. There are other methods to improve the efficiency of vehicles. Advanced aerodynamics is the most cost-effective way for improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles. According to the EPA-defined city and highway driving schedule, cutting through the air accounts for 13% of the car fuel consumption and for full-size SUVs it accounts for 22% of the fuel consumption. Therefore, the improvement of vehicle aerodynamics plays an important role in enhancing the fuel efficiency.
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For many Americans, Labor Day signifies three things: the unofficial end of summer, the beginning of football season, and the beginning of a barrage political commercials that will last until November. While many people are not worried about (or really care about) politics, candidates want to sell you on what you should be afraid of, and that they have the solution to ease your fears.
Should I tell my employer about my mental disability?
In a prior post, we highlighted the way that Social Security disability benefits can help people suffering from mental disabilities. Essentially, people suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and schizophrenia, for example, can petition for benefits so that they can help make ends meet. It is estimated that mental illness is a reason for many new petitions.
Knowing the basics of Social Security disability benefits
Sometimes knowing the basics of Social Security disability benefits can make petitioning for such benefits a bit easier. Because of this, we find it helpful to answer some basic questions about the definition of disability, why it is important to apply for disability benefits, and what the average award is.
New studies may unlock causes of schizophrenia
Gains in genetic research may not only unlock medical mysteries, they may lead to relief for countless people suffering from mental health conditions. One example of such gains can be seen in research to determine the origins and causes of schizophrenia. While so many people are estimated to suffer from the condition (about 24 million worldwide) there are ostensibly many different forms that are attributed to it.
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Having an initial petition for Social Security disability benefits denied is certainly not the end of the road. For one, it is unfortunately common for disability petitions to be denied at first glance. The Social Security Administration denies a majority of such petitions each year. Nevertheless, federal law allows for a number of opportunities for claimants to have their benefits petitions reviewed. This post will highlight the levels of appeals petitioners can take advantage of.


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22 Aug 2007Confusion at Broughton Library
Confusion is the story of Bernard Sumner's life, from the back streets of Salford to international acclaim during his time in globally successful bands, Joy Division, Electronic and New Order.
Nolan, a multi-award winning journalist, documentary maker and TV producer was also the man behind 'I Swear I Was There', the book documenting the Sex Pistol's famous first gig in Manchester, 1976.
The reading will offer music fans a unique opportunity to dip into the powerful story of Sumner's life and his role in revolutionising the music industry.
Visitors to the library can also get their hands on a range of new music literature, as David will be bringing a selection of works to donate to the library based on other great artists from the music industry.
Commenting on his appearance at Broughton Library, David said: "The first chapters of Confusion revolve around Sumner's life in Broughton so I thought it would be fitting to bring the story back to the local community.
"The city's music history is a great way of not only connecting with people who were part of that scene, but with young people growing up in Salford who should feel really proud of the legacy and how it can inspire them to carry on making great music."
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MACCLENNY, Fla. — John Paul Sr., former race car driver and accused drug smuggler, and another inmate squirted a mixture of hot sauce and liquid floor cleanser in a guard's face Tuesday in an unsuccessful jail break.
The guard, who was wearing glasses, recovered quickly and fired a shot that prompted the two inmates to surrender before they could get over a 12-foot fence at Baker County Jail.
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Friday, June 9, 2017
Passing Books On
--a series of paperback (I remember the covers were blue) biographies of historical figures. There was JFK, from boy to man. Abraham Lincoln. Washington. Martin Luther King, Jr. Benjamin Franklin. What the hell was the name of that series anyway? And where did these books go in my life?
--The Baby-Sitters' Club. Oh, my, but I was really into the Baby-Sitters' Club. (These either went to my younger cousin or to someone in Japan)
-The American Girls books. They were the first ones I read with historical notes in the back matter and it made my little nerdy heart sing. (These definitely went to someone in Japan)
And then, The Joy Luck Club. And then something from Harlequin. And then something from Readers' Digest that I think was true crime and was probably not meant for me to read at age eleven...
-And the Dear America series, which I think I started reading around 11 or 12 years old. They were hardcover books and the idea was that they were the diaries of (usually) young girls who were supposed to be around that preteen to adolescent age.
Each diary keeper was living through a historical period or movement, whether it was Remember Patience Whipple arriving on the Mayflower, Margaret Ann Brady on the Titanic (and if you knew me at that age, I was obessed with the Titanic), Amber Billows witnessing Pearl Harbor...with a historical note at the back!
(I love historical notes. Can I just write those?)
There was also a companion series called the Royal Diaries, fictional diaries of real life princesses, and another companion series of journals written by fictional historical boys called My Name Is America. But unlike the other books I'd read growing up, I've kept Royal Diaries and Dear America in my closet since I took them off my bookshelf sometime in high school. I needed space for the mass market romance novels and Phillipa Gregory novels I was reading then. But they've stayed in my closet all these years.
Well, they're coming out this year. Niece #1 is turning 9 in two weeks and happily, she's become a bit of a bookworm, so I'm going to give her two of the Dear America books and see if she likes them. I'm not sure if she's destined to be a history nerd necessarily, but she doesn't find history icky, so now's the time to infect her.
But as I was taking two of the books off the highest shelf in my closet, it occurred to me how many of those stories stayed with me in some ways because they were the first (and sometimes, the only) time I encountered those topics, eras, events in books i.e., these were not things I learned about in social studies class.
I remember a book about the Indian schools, where Native American children were taken from their tribes and families, sent to boarding school, and made to be white. They weren't allowed to speak their natives language, wear native dress, observe native customs.
The Chicago Race Riots of 1919.
Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii. Hadn't heard of her until I got my hands on her fictional diary.
Lattimer mine massacre, when striking coal miners were shot and killed by the sheriff.
Japanese internment--I didn't know Japanese people on the West Coast were interned from 1942 until I read one of the My Name is America books.
So, at the very least, I hope Niece #1 likes the books and remembers some parts of them when she's older and has to take her New York State mandated social studies Regents exams.
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That's awesome! I use to pass books that I read on to my brother, mostly things like The Call of the Wild and Goosebumps. I dont know what I did with my Babysitter Club books. I know Sweet Valley High and all related series went to a couple of different used bookstores. Maybe that's where The Babysitter's Club went.ReplyDeleteReplies
They're in hardcover, too, so they're in really good shape. Hope she enjoys them.Delete
How lucky they are to have someone like you passing on the books like that! Since the books I read as a kid were all library loans, I've been collecting them again now for my own kids. But it would have been nicer to have been able to give them the very same books I once read. So yours are really treasures.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope Niece #1 likes them. She's a very fast reader. They're the last of my childhood reads that I still own!Delete
I have no idea where my American Girl books went, but I'm pretty sure the dolls are packed away in my parents' attic somewhere. Those things were expensive! I'll pull them out somewhere down the line for my daughters and get them started on the books, too.ReplyDeleteReplies
I gave Nieces 1 and 2 joint custody of my American Girl doll years ago, along with her accessories and clothes. Those things have only gotten more expensive! I remember the doll was $72 when I was a kid, because that seemed sooo expensive to me at the time.Delete
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Love transcends hate and redemption comes through nature as an exotic ghost orchid heals old wounds and leads to new surprises in the Everglades. An exquisitely beautiful young woman with a past as a runway model, shows promise as a photographer living a charmed life except for her hunger to know her roots, kept hidden from her.
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A mysterious orchid is central to a story of love, lies, and redemption.
Once more before I die the haunting mantra of a lonely woman. A woman grieving more than one loss.
On her regular walks amongst the splendor of the Audubon Society sanctuary, situated at the edge of the Florida Everglades, the sights and sounds of nature filled the void in Mels soul.
She found peace here. No tears for what might have been. Only joy for having experienced the ecstasy of a great love. Her secrets stayed buried.
In another part of the world an exquisitely beautiful young woman also found peace by immersing herself in nature, capturing its beauty on film for National Geographic.
Educated in Europes finest boarding schools, Neev became a model at fourteen, but after four years of posing and false smiles she knew she wanted more out of life. She quit modeling to study Philosophy at Oxford University.
Neevs love of photography brought her to the other side of the camera lens, and to exotic locations around the globe. Working on assignment with famous photographer Roger Andrew, she often trekked deep into the jungle in search of rare flowers.
Having a young, beautiful woman as a partner seemed like a good omen, and Roger thought their travels together could lead to a unique discovery. In spite of the age difference, their shared passion soon blossomed into a loving relationship. He wondered why someone so young would crave this nomadic, isolated lifestyle. Although Neev did share bits of information about her family, she always kept parts of her past a secret.
When a Ghost Orchid began to bloom at the Audubon Society sanctuary, Roger knew this was the opportunity hed been waiting for. Neev was reluctant to visit Florida, for personal reasons, but he convinced her to accompany him on the trip.
After a series of odd coincidences, they soon discovered this sensuous flower wasnt just rare and beautiful, it also had a strange, mystical power
"All I know is in this moment."
Ghost Orchid Love,lies & redemption;a mystery unfolds.
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Ghost Orchid by D.K. Christi inspires us. One flower. Four destinies.
Tragedy, love and one rare flower reunite these four people.
Mel lost the only love she'd ever known. After a difficult break-up with Jack, she seeks comfort and peace in a sanctuary where the rare white Ghost Orchid grows. Neev and Roger are fellow photographers but love between them will never be more than friendship. Neev never believed in true love and prefers travelling around the world and concentrates her energies on working. Roger is much older, and secretly loves Neev, but he knows no future could ever exist with her. Instead, he seeks the ghost orchid since seeing the rare flower on the cover of a book. Roger and Neev travel to Florida where the ghost orchid was spotted. In the sanctuary, their lives will change forever.
The story, Ghost Orchid, flows and is filled with tragedy, love and hope. The main characters show intelligence, self-confidence and still believe in love despite whatever life throws at them.
Ghost Orchid by D.K. Christi is found at: www.dkchristi.com
MJ Smith is a reviewer for Romancing the Pubs. She is also the author of, Forever Yours.


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From Chandigarh proceed for Shimla (120kms/5 hrs). Check in Hotel. Visit Shimla Mall and Kali Bari by walk. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Sight seeing covering Kufri, Fagu, Chel and other places. Overnight stay in Shimla.
After early breakfast proceed for Manali (280kms/9 hrs). Check in Hotel, overnight stay in Manali.
Manali local sight seeing covering Hidimba temple, Log hut, Tibetan monasteries, Vasist hot water spring, Manu temple etc. Overnight stay in Manali.
After early breakfast, proceed for full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass and Sohlang Valley. Overnight stay in Manali.
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala (240 Km /7 hrs). Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Dharamshala
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Mcleodganj. The Dalai Lama resides here. After lunch drive from Dharamshala to Dalhousie (130 Km /4 hrs). Check in Hotel. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
After early breakfast proceed for sight seeing at Khajjiar and Chamba. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
After early breakfast drive to Amritsar (200 Km / 6 hrs). Check in hotel. After lunch proceed for Wagah border. Overnight stay in Amritsar.
After breakfast start city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum. Board train for next destination
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Iveco and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions partner for Green Finance Schemes
Fleets can now get preferential financing conditions on a range of Iveco Natural Power models under a new scheme.
FORS workshop to help members advance accreditation
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has introduced a new FORS Going for Silver and Gold workshop to help members progress through accreditation levels.
Yorkshire Water drives 2020 electric vehicle plans
Yorkshire Water has deployed its first electric vans as well as switching to renewable energy in line with its plans for 20% of its van fleet to be electric by 2020.
Expanded BCA LCV sales programme delivers record results
BCA has ramped up its commercial vehicle sales programme with new regular sales commencing in Blackbushe, Glasgow and Wolverhampton.
Southampton City Council migrates to electric vans
Southampton City Council has deployed six Nissan e-NV200 vans as part of its plans to convert 20% of its fleet to electric vehicles by 2020.
Have your say on Bristol EV charging network expansion
Businesses and individuals based in the Bristol area can now have their say on the future direction of the local electric vehicle charge point network ahead of expansion plans.
New Sprinter to bring 'end-to-end system solution' for fleets
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is now available to order, introducing front-wheel drive and new connectivity options as well as an electric version from 2019.
Chevin app brings bespoke data collection for mobile workforces
Chevin has launched a new app designed to bridge the communication gap between a mobile workforce and the back office by supporting a wide variety of tasks.
Volkswagen Amarok gets 163hp entry-level diesel
The Volkswagen Amarok is now available with a new 163hp 3.0-litre TDI diesel, bringing basic pricing down to £24,510.
Basic dashcams giving fleets 'false sense of security'
Fleets deploying vehicle cameras should ensure they're cloud-connected to ensure footage is correctly recorded.
Airco drives expansion with Toyota Proace vans
Refrigeration and air conditioning specialist Airco has added 24 Toyota Proace vans to its fleet as it expands its business.
New Renault Pro+ Commercial Vehicles servicing plan to cut costs for fleets
A new servicing plan that could cut costs for fleets has launched from Renault Pro+ Commercial Vehicles.
Flexible rental solution brings benefits for van fleets
Hexagon Leasing has launched a new flexible rental package that enables commercial vehicle operators to quickly change their rental fleet to meet changing business requirements.
Monitor fleet driver seatbelt usage with new solution
A new solution that identifies drivers not using seatbelts and reports on breaches is now available from Teletrac Navman.
Van registrations down 4.2% in January
New van registrations fall -4.2% to 20,475 units in January 2018 with the biggest impact seen in the light van sector.
TomTom Telematics augments updated WEBFLEET with new PRO driver terminals
TomTom Telematics has launched a revamped version of its WEBFLEET tracking solution along with a new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals.
Falling business confidence hits UK commercial vehicle output
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined 16.7% last year, hit by fluctuating fleet purchasing cycles, alongside declining confidence among operators.
Date set for 2018 FORS Members' Conference
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is to host its third annual Members' Conference on Tuesday 16 October this year.
New commercial vehicle policy combines CCTV and telematics to cut claims costs
Commercial vehicle underwriter Direct Commercial Ltd (DCL) has launched a new policy that integrates front-facing CCTV and telematics to defend against non-fault and fraudulent claims.
Mercedes-Benz Vans showcases lifestyle credentials with pop-up store
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK is to launch a Pop-Up Store in the intu Trafford Centre in what's believed to be a 'first' for the vans industry.
Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.33 now available on £2k scrappage deal
Renault customers can now get £2k off the price of a new Kangoo Van Z.E.33 under the carmaker's new scrappage deal.
Volkswagen Van Service Durham offers eco alternatives to courtesy cars
Volkswagen Van Service in Durham has launched new eco-focused facilities to drive its customer service.
Counter-terrorism dominates 2018 fleet agenda
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McCormick signs up Citroën for replacement fleet
Spice and condiments company McCormick UK has taken delivery of 166 new Citroën Berlingo and Dispatch Crew Vans for its national van fleet.
Tradesman gives new Iveco driver behaviour app the thumbs up
Iveco's newly launched driver behaviour Daily Business Up app is already helping one van user to save money on their fuel costs.
Mercedes-Benz fleet director moves to CV financial services role
Nick Andrews, fleet and remarketing director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, is to become commercial vehicles director at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK (MBFS), effective from 1 February.
Ford awards Cartwright qualified vehicle modifier status
Cartwright Conversions has been awarded formal qualified modifier status by Ford for the Transit.
Cool Cube introduces live temperature tracking
Temperature-controlled courier firm Cool Cube has introduced a bespoke real-time vehicle tracking and temperature monitoring solution for its LGV and HGV fleet with the help of VeriLocation.
Initial deliveries of EV80 electric vans commence
Sales of the zero-emission EV80 electric van have commenced in the UK and Europe, under brands LDV UK market) and Maxus (European market).
Breeze Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles appoints group fleet manager
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"completely certain about something" "firm in one's belief, especially with regard to a particular cause or issue"… [on-line definitions/descriptions of "convinced"]
About what am I convinced??
(Yahweh/Jehovah/Creator/Divine Mind) God's Love… the only True God of Compassion!
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
(Romans 8:38,39)
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Nikon's next version of mini-projector camera is on the way. After publishing lacked images by the German magazine Foto Digital, the media has covering the small feature on the mini-projector sporting camera.
The smart looking pervious version Nikon S1000pj became very popular after its release. S1100pj is the successor of the previous one. And then COOLPIX S1100pj has included 14.1-megapixel CCD, 5x Wide-Angle lens with 28-140mm optical zoom, capable to set ISO up to 6400, low light image shoot, 17 scene mood, Subject Tracking.
It expects, the gorgeous designed COOLPIX S1100pj will come out in local market in September 2010 and the asking price is just $349.95 and black, violet, green and silver color.
Source: NikonUSA, NikonRumors


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Mark Walters interviews Ioan Gruffudd for AMAZING GRACE
By: Mark Walters
Date: February 22, 2007
Source: BigFanBoy.com
Note: This is a snippet of an interview with IOAN GRUFFUDD where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS. To read the full interview, click HERE.
I believe you and I have a mutual friend… Aaron Douglas up in Canada.
No way! Oh, he's a top man, I like him a lot. Yeah, I saw him quite a bit when we were shooting FANTASTIC FOUR, and he was on BATTLESTAR, and I became a huge fan of that. He gave me the DVDs of the first two seasons. I would watch them in my trailer, and I was blown away by them.


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This month I'd like to share some updates and then tell you all about how I'm handling being on vacation and working on my micro business.
I also managed to send a pattern off to my tech editor and I can't wait to get it back, get some test knitters on it and find an adorable baby to photograph it on.
This month has also proven very productive in furthering my knitting education. I've finished taking both Sizing Knitwear Patterns with Faina Goberstein and How to Say It: Pattern Writing for Knitters with Edie Eckman. I've learned a lot from both classes and although they take you all the way from complete beginner in these areas, I think almost anyone could learn a few great things from them. I certainly did.
And now on to the vacation bit.
Vacation time
Ahh, vacation time, long days with no solid plans. Wandering around cities taking in the beauty and noise, finding rest at the local parks or on long forest walks. Spending some much appreciated and needed time with your family. One wouldn't think that being on vacation would prove immensely beneficial for a small business owner, but it has for me. If you, like me, have a side hustle, being on vacation is the best thing.
Benefits of taking a vacation
Of course there is the most obvious benefit of taking a vacation: it allows you, to spend all those hours, usually devoured by your full-time gig, on your side hustle. You can of course choose to spend your vacation working as many or more hours than you do when you are not on vacation and no doubt your business would prosper from it, but it may lead you to ask: What happened to long days with no solid plans?
Time, being without a doubt the most important benefit of being on vacation, is not the only benefit. If your side hustle is fuel by passion, I would advice strongly against the above approach. Instead I want to share my approach with you.
Create a plan of attack
A few days before your vacation begins, sit down and make a list of things you would like to achieve with regards to your small business during your vacation. Having a list will enable you to see your progress and stay focused. It will even allow you to relax more, since you don't have all those things, that need to get done, floating around your head all the time.
Here are some things you should keep in mind while writing your list:
- Make sure your goals are measurable.
Don't write: get more followers on Instagram
Do write: reach 200 followers on Instagram
- Brake big goals down into smaller steps.
If 'reach 200 followers' sounds daunting to you, because right now you have a total of 5, then divide it into intervals of 10, 25 or 50 whatever seems manageable to you.
- Go ahead and add 1-3 goals that will be more of a stretch to attain.
Dream big. Don't limit yourself on what's manageable, reach for the stars.
- Don't be afraid to tweak the list during your vacation.
You should try to make the number of goals you have relate to the amount of time you have off. You can do so by trying to estimate how much time each goal will take to complete. That said, you can always add more goals or delete some if you feel like it. This list is simply a tool; it is not the boss of you.
Here is a glimpse of my plan of attack, it originally contained 16 goals, but I've added another goal to it and am debating deleting one or two.
Work your plan
Now that you clearly know what you would like to get done you are armed and ready to face your vacation head on. What you do next is very much a question of personality. If you are very type A you might plot every goal into your calendar and work then in just that order. If you're more of a type B, you can wake up each morning, look at the list and decide what to work on. You may decide to work for x hours a day, only work certain days or maybe just work when you feel like it.
How you choose to work your plan of attack doesn't matter as long as you actually work on it. Ideally you'll have all the goals crossed off by your last vacation day, but if this isn't the case, then don't fret. You can transfer them to a new list and keep working on them after returning to your full time gig.
Carpe Lanem


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I'm telling you, this issue let me down so much, I'm tempted to tell you go look the full preview on your own, but that would not be nice... so I'll try put something together.
It turns out that jumpsuits will be around for the winter too!
I like this blouse. The zip detail is unique. I wouldn't sew it though, at least for now.
How about this dress?
Interesting sleeves, don't you think?
Here it is as a blouse too
This got me thinking.
I see the photo and I don't like it...
I go to the technical drawing and I'm thinking it looks better here...
Then I go to the model picture and I love it!
I like her hair a lot too.
Here's the dress take too
This is a lovely basic plus size jacket
I love this plus size pattern too
I would also like to know if any of you makes it
Do you remember the Antik Batik tunik, pattern in August's issue, that I though it resembles a lot to a dress pattern of this issue? Well I take it back! To be honest I can't really tell a huge difference on the dress that the model wears, but I totally love the technical drawing and maybe an one coloured fabric would show all the design details.
If you want to see the rest of the full preview (there's a lot of it, I left the whole Folk section out in this post) please click here.
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Avenue of the giants Dasu Kesava Rao is awe-struck by the unbelievably tall and enormous redwood trees in northern California Tall order Into the Redwood Forests It is our second sight-seeing trip to America. 'Enough of the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Capitol Hill and Washington Memorial', my wife grumbles, 'Why not something not many back home have seen or even heard of'?
Okay. Then let it be the Redwood Forests of northern California, home to arguably the largest chunk of primordial uncut redwood trees in the world, we decide. Excitement mounts as we learn that the redwoods are taller than any living thing and can be as old as 2000 years!
The five-hour drive on Highway 101 from San Francisco to the Redwood country unfolds stunning images rolling parklands, wineries, cows grazing on hill slopes, setting sun and so on. Giant trees, on the one side, and meandering streams in the valley below, on the other, vie for attention.
On the way, we see a signpost 'Welcome to Legget, home of the world famous drive-through tree' and decide to take a dekko. Suddenly, we find cars inching slowly towards what looks like a narrow underpass. A closer look leaves you speechless. The cars are moving on, yes, right through a giant redwood. 'Oh. This is amazing. I cannot believe', gasps my granddaughter.
The grandeur and enormity of the tree sinks in only after we get off the car and survey it. You may crane your neck until it twists, yet you will never see the tree's crown. Rising 315 feet into the sky with a base diameter of 21 feet, Chandelier tree has a 6 x 9 feet opening cut by its owners in 1930s. The opening is large enough for a standard car to pass through easily, as did our Toyota Sienna. Motorists line up to enjoy the thrill of the drive-through experience. The tree derives its name from its shape. Starting at a height of 100 feet, it shoots off branches — far bigger than the trunks of full-grown trees, at different levels, giving it the look of a chandelier. Chandelier tree is not alone, the neighbourhood has hundreds of trees of comparable size.
The Humboldt Redwood State Park further north on Highway 101 has lot more to offer by way of Nature's marvels. After an invigorating cuppa at Garberville, gateway town to the Redwood country and the dreaded Lost Coast on the Pacific, we enter paradise (read Humboldt Redwood Park) where the only sound one hears is that of the rustle of leaves, branches rubbing against one another, twitter of birds and the music of the flowing stream. The distant drone of Harley-Davidsons on the highway also adds to the music. Eel river, running parallel to the highway, shimmers under the bright sunlight filtering through the trees.
Located right in the heart of the park is the Avenue of Giants (AOG) — a 31-mile drive that leaves you agape in wonder at the tall, timeless redwood trees spread over 50,000 acres.
The tranquil road, running parallel to the highway and the Eel, was originally built for stagecoaches and wagons in 1880s. Nature has endowed redwoods such resilience they can survive fires, windstorms and floods and live on and on. Some of these trees, they say, were around when Romans ruled the civilized world.
First of the natural wonders in the avenue is the Chimney tree which was hit by lightning, drilling a 12-foot hollow right from the top to the base. You can walk in, sign the visitors' book, gaze at the sky and exclaim 'Oh. God.
This indeed is a chimney'. The chimney is alive and kicking at 1,500 years. Then you have 'Shrine Drive Through' in Myers Flat that allows the widest car to pass through. Immortal tree, true to its name, survived lightning strikes, fires, floods and loggers' axe. Eternal Tree House in Redcrest is a 20-foot room inside a living redwood once used by native Americans. Nearby are 346-foot high Founders' tree, dedicated to founders of the Save the Redwood League, and Dyerville Giant, which fell in 1991.
It measured 362 feet, about 200 feet taller than Niagara Falls. Even in the fallen state, the redwood with a girth of 52 feet looks imposing. You can also camp, picnic, hike, swim, fish or bike in the area.
After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you are bound to agree America is not only about Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Hollywood or Las Vegas.Copyright: 1995 - 2006 The Hindu
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