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I absolutely do not have time to be posting this, but I absolutely can not wait another year to do it so I’m squeezing it in for your benefit (don’t you feel special?), and also to participate in the Christmas recipe roundup for All Through The Year Cheer.
Every winter, these Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips make an appearance on the baking aisle by the chocolate chips. Until last year, I ignored them because I’d never seen a recipe that used them and I’m not a huge mint enthusiast except when it comes to Girl Scout Thin Mints. After last Christmas, however, they were deeply discounted and, being unable to resist a bargain, I decided to buy a few bags and come up with some recipes for them.
*Note: despite the name, the baking chips are not crunchy like peppermint candy, but more like the consistency of white chocolate chips with tiny little pieces of peppermint candy in them…thus the “crunch” in the name.
Lucky for me, the first recipe I tried ending up tasting just like my cherished Thin Mints, except very soft and buttery with a homemade taste. The red flecks peeking through the dark chocolate gives them a festive appearance, and peppermint is probably the flavor most associated with Christmas, and it’s even better when paired with chocolate!
If you see the chips on sale after Christmas, stock up on them so you can make these cookies throughout the year. (I actually used year-old chips on this batch of cookies and they tasted perfect, so you can even stock up a year in advance in preparation for next Christmas!) They may have a festive look, but the taste is classic and can be enjoyed in any season.
If you can not find dark cocoa powder, regular may be substituted.
es. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the vanilla and mix well. Sift in the flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt and mix just until combined. Mix in the mint & chocolate chips last.
eral minutes before removing to the cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Once cool, store the cookies in an airtight container. If you’re making them in advance, they freeze well for months on end. My method for freezing cookies is putting them in rows inside a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and sticking them in the freezer until needed.
*You can use regular chocolate chips if you will be making larger cookies with a tablespoon like those pictured first. I usually make them small, the size of thin mints, like in the pictures below.
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Oh my goodness, do these look incredible! I love the chocolate/peppermint flavor combo. I’ve never had Andes peppermint crunch, so I’m glad you explained what it is…I actually thought it would have a consistency of crushed up candy cane, lol!
That’s a lot of cookies in that gallon-sized bag! Can I have one??? :) I’m so jealous you found those baking chips! Like you, I see them every year but never buy them. I wanted them this year, and guess what? I can’t find them anywhere in town!
I had some issues too–I couldn’t find the dark cocoa powder anywhere!! I still had a little left, but had to use regular cocoa for about half so they weren’t as chocolatey or dark. Harumph! I hate buying food items online b/c they end up costing so much more than they would at the store, but I have a feeling I’m going to have to. Hope you can find the peppermint chips next year!
Decided to make these cookies for my cookie exchange tomorrow. I added holiday peppermint M&Ms as a decoration to the top. So delicious and festive! Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the feedback!

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i absolutely do not have time to be posting this, but i absolutely can not wait another year to do it so i’m squeezing it in for your benefit (don’t you feel special?), and also to participate in the christmas recipe roundup for all through the year cheer.
every winter, these andes peppermint crunch baking chips make an appearance on the baking aisle by the chocolate chips. until last year, i ignored them because i’d never seen a recipe that used them and i’m not a huge mint enthusiast except when it comes to girl scout thin mints. after last christmas, however, they were deeply discounted and, being unable to resist a bargain, i decided to buy a few bags and come up with some recipes for them.
*note: despite the name, the baking chips are not crunchy like peppermint candy, but more like the consistency of white chocolate chips with tiny little pieces of peppermint candy in them…thus the “crunch” in the name.
lucky for me, the first recipe i tried ending up tasting just like my cherished thin mints, except very soft and buttery with a homemade taste. the red flecks peeking through the dark chocolate gives them a festive appearance, and peppermint is probably the flavor most associated with christmas, and it’s even better when paired with chocolate!
if you see the chips on sale after christmas, stock up on them so you can make these cookies throughout the year. (i actually used year-old chips on this batch of cookies and they tasted perfect, so you can even stock up a year in advance in preparation for next christmas!) they may have a festive look, but the taste is classic and can be enjoyed in any season.
if you can not find dark cocoa powder, regular may be substituted.
es. add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. add the vanilla and mix well. sift in the flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt and mix just until combined. mix in the mint & chocolate chips last.
eral minutes before removing to the cooling rack to cool completely. repeat with the remaining dough.
once cool, store the cookies in an airtight container. if you’re making them in advance, they freeze well for months on end. my method for freezing cookies is putting them in rows inside a gallon-sized ziploc bag and sticking them in the freezer until needed.
*you can use regular chocolate chips if you will be making larger cookies with a tablespoon like those pictured first. i usually make them small, the size of thin mints, like in the pictures below.
posted in cookies and tagged chip, chocolate, cookies, peppermint. bookmark the permalink.
oh my goodness, do these look incredible! i love the chocolate/peppermint flavor combo. i’ve never had andes peppermint crunch, so i’m glad you explained what it is…i actually thought it would have a consistency of crushed up candy cane, lol!
that’s a lot of cookies in that gallon-sized bag! can i have one??? :) i’m so jealous you found those baking chips! like you, i see them every year but never buy them. i wanted them this year, and guess what? i can’t find them anywhere in town!
i had some issues too–i couldn’t find the dark cocoa powder anywhere!! i still had a little left, but had to use regular cocoa for about half so they weren’t as chocolatey or dark. harumph! i hate buying food items online b/c they end up costing so much more than they would at the store, but i have a feeling i’m going to have to. hope you can find the peppermint chips next year!
decided to make these cookies for my cookie exchange tomorrow. i added holiday peppermint m&ms as a decoration to the top. so delicious and festive! thanks for the recipe.
so glad you enjoyed them! thanks for the feedback!


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A new stage in a lucrative military-truck contract could make or break the stock.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Force Protection ( FRPT - Get Report) fans have high hopes for the next stage in the government's armored-vehicle procurement effort.
Billions of dollars will be at stake in a program now widely called MRAP II. The big-budget sequel to the Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle program funds the purchase of vehicles that can protect U.S. soldiers deployed overseas from threats like mines and bombs.
Force Protection landed a big role in the original MRAP program. But with the curtain set to rise on MRAP II, Force Protection may be forced to share the spotlight with deep-pocketed rivals including Navistar ( NAVZ and a new venture formed by Oshkosh ( OSK - Get Report) and Ceradyne ( CRDN.
Ladson, S.C.-based Force Protection believes it is up to the task, but some observers suspect the result will be even more pressure on Force Protection's once-highflying stock.
"Even as talk of pulling out of Iraq grows louder, the military has been recruiting other, bigger contractors to help with production," The Wall Street Journal noted earlier this month. "The big companies are diversified builders of everything from ships and Gulfstream jets to dump trucks, while tiny Force Protection largely owes its existence to building MRAPs for the U.S. military's campaign in Iraq. ... More than its rivals, Force Protection's volatile shares waver on the news of MRAP awards going to other contractors."
Just compare the stock charts of General Dynamics ( GD - Get Report) and Force Protection, for example. The two companies rank as equal partners in a joint venture competing for MRAP awards. But General Dynamics depends on MRAP business far less, so it trades within a few dollars of its all-time high. Force Protection, up 7 cents to $15.98 on Tuesday, has lost half its stock-market value after hitting a record earlier this year.
That steep decline actually emboldens Force Protection bulls, though.
"The stock is cheap virtually no matter what earnings assumptions one makes," C.E. Unterberg Towbin analyst James McIlree said last month. "This is the type of environment the big players wait for to make acquisitions, when a stock tumbles and much of the risk has been taken out of the shares."
McIlree has a buy recommendation and a $32 price target on Force Protection's stock. His firm has investment banking ties to the company.
Looking ahead, McIlree calls MRAP II "the next battlefield" for Force Protection. Given its strong performance and production record so far, he feels that Force Protection should enjoy a definite edge in that fight.
Meanwhile, Force Protection has been loudly reminding the military of its strengths. This summer, the company launched an advertising campaign targeting the likes of Defense News and Military Times that touts "the unmatched battlefield performance" of its popular MRAP vehicles.
"Our business is the protection of our troops facing deadly explosive threats on a daily basis," stated Force Protection Vice President Michael Aldrich. "We feel it is important for them to know that there is a proven solution that is being manufactured and delivered as quickly as possible to support them in their critical mission."
Force Protection has been making those claims for some time, even as rivals like Navistar have managed to land huge contracts and meet tough production deadlines to boot.
Going forward, two newcomers -- Oshkosh and Ceradyne -- hope to snag a piece of the action as well. Their new vehicle, known as the Bull, can withstand hits from powerful "explosively formed penetrators" and is therefore considered an early favorite for MRAP II awards. Still, the companies are realistic about their odds.
"While Oshkosh is optimistic about its chances to play a larger role in MRAP II ... it believes that competitors currently building MRAP I vehicles may have an advantage," Robert W. Baird analyst Robert McCarthy wrote this month. Still, "management appears confident it has learned from its MRAP I experiences and that its proposal for MRAP II will be considerably stronger."
McCarthy has an outperform rating and a $75 price target on Oshkosh's stock, which rose 3.5% to $56.55 on Tuesday. His firm has investment banking ties to the company.
Ceradyne, which tapped Oshkosh as its partner earlier this year, clearly expects the Bull to burst onto the MRAP scene. The company -- already the top supplier of body armor for U.S. soldiers in Iraq -- stands to pick up some new followers if that happens.
"Vehicle armor represents a large new potential market," Morgan Joseph analyst Michael French stressed when initiating coverage of Ceradyne last month. French, whose firm seeks to do business with the companies it covers, has a hold recommendation on Ceradyne now -- but he indicates that could change.
"If ... the company is successful in its vehicle armor initiatives -- and that becomes evident this fall -- we would become more aggressive on the shares," he wrote.

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a new stage in a lucrative military-truck contract could make or break the stock.
oklahoma city -- force protection ( frpt - get report) fans have high hopes for the next stage in the government's armored-vehicle procurement effort.
billions of dollars will be at stake in a program now widely called mrap ii. the big-budget sequel to the mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle program funds the purchase of vehicles that can protect u.s. soldiers deployed overseas from threats like mines and bombs.
force protection landed a big role in the original mrap program. but with the curtain set to rise on mrap ii, force protection may be forced to share the spotlight with deep-pocketed rivals including navistar ( navz and a new venture formed by oshkosh ( osk - get report) and ceradyne ( crdn.
ladson, s.c.-based force protection believes it is up to the task, but some observers suspect the result will be even more pressure on force protection's once-highflying stock.
"even as talk of pulling out of iraq grows louder, the military has been recruiting other, bigger contractors to help with production," the wall street journal noted earlier this month. "the big companies are diversified builders of everything from ships and gulfstream jets to dump trucks, while tiny force protection largely owes its existence to building mraps for the u.s. military's campaign in iraq. ... more than its rivals, force protection's volatile shares waver on the news of mrap awards going to other contractors."
just compare the stock charts of general dynamics ( gd - get report) and force protection, for example. the two companies rank as equal partners in a joint venture competing for mrap awards. but general dynamics depends on mrap business far less, so it trades within a few dollars of its all-time high. force protection, up 7 cents to $15.98 on tuesday, has lost half its stock-market value after hitting a record earlier this year.
that steep decline actually emboldens force protection bulls, though.
"the stock is cheap virtually no matter what earnings assumptions one makes," c.e. unterberg towbin analyst james mcilree said last month. "this is the type of environment the big players wait for to make acquisitions, when a stock tumbles and much of the risk has been taken out of the shares."
mcilree has a buy recommendation and a $32 price target on force protection's stock. his firm has investment banking ties to the company.
looking ahead, mcilree calls mrap ii "the next battlefield" for force protection. given its strong performance and production record so far, he feels that force protection should enjoy a definite edge in that fight.
meanwhile, force protection has been loudly reminding the military of its strengths. this summer, the company launched an advertising campaign targeting the likes of defense news and military times that touts "the unmatched battlefield performance" of its popular mrap vehicles.
"our business is the protection of our troops facing deadly explosive threats on a daily basis," stated force protection vice president michael aldrich. "we feel it is important for them to know that there is a proven solution that is being manufactured and delivered as quickly as possible to support them in their critical mission."
force protection has been making those claims for some time, even as rivals like navistar have managed to land huge contracts and meet tough production deadlines to boot.
going forward, two newcomers -- oshkosh and ceradyne -- hope to snag a piece of the action as well. their new vehicle, known as the bull, can withstand hits from powerful "explosively formed penetrators" and is therefore considered an early favorite for mrap ii awards. still, the companies are realistic about their odds.
"while oshkosh is optimistic about its chances to play a larger role in mrap ii ... it believes that competitors currently building mrap i vehicles may have an advantage," robert w. baird analyst robert mccarthy wrote this month. still, "management appears confident it has learned from its mrap i experiences and that its proposal for mrap ii will be considerably stronger."
mccarthy has an outperform rating and a $75 price target on oshkosh's stock, which rose 3.5% to $56.55 on tuesday. his firm has investment banking ties to the company.
ceradyne, which tapped oshkosh as its partner earlier this year, clearly expects the bull to burst onto the mrap scene. the company -- already the top supplier of body armor for u.s. soldiers in iraq -- stands to pick up some new followers if that happens.
"vehicle armor represents a large new potential market," morgan joseph analyst michael french stressed when initiating coverage of ceradyne last month. french, whose firm seeks to do business with the companies it covers, has a hold recommendation on ceradyne now -- but he indicates that could change.
"if ... the company is successful in its vehicle armor initiatives -- and that becomes evident this fall -- we would become more aggressive on the shares," he wrote.


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Nestled in the unique nature of the Bavarian Alps lies the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden. The mountain backdrop of the Watzmann, Untersberg and Kehlstein form a breath-taking panorama 1000m above sea level and offer the perfect starting point for numerous outdoor activities.
• Exclusive location on 1000 meters with beautiful view over the Berchtesgaden alps.
• Activity Concierge who has the best tips for tours and activities in the surrounding nature.
A unique blend of lifestyle, Bavarian originality, warmth, sportiness and recreation turn the Kempinski Berchtesgaden into a special location in the Bavarian Alps at 1000m. The Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden is the only 5 star property in the area.
• Over 60 kilometres of pistes in total between 600 and 1,874m above sea level await you in the skiing and snowboarding areas of the Berchtesgadener Land.
• Discover the glittering white mountainous world and untouched nature under an azure blue sky that is the Berchtesgadener Land.
• Our Activity Concierge is happy to assist with special tipps for any occasion.
• A fascinating world of pastures and mountains are waiting to be explored. A network of 230 km of hiking trails with different levels of difficulty are ready to be discovered.
• Segway Tour, the Hi-Tec Mover will get you going these holidays! Environmental friendly and soundless – you balance on two wheels set on an axis and steer with a handlebar.
• Heaven for all tobogganers – experience racy runs on six different tobogganing tracks in the Berchtesgaden valley. Only 20 min away from the hotel is the Obersalzberg Toboggan Run. There is also the Hirscheckblitz in Ramsau, or for special treat, the racing bobsleigh taxi at the ice-channel at Königssee. These are guaranteed to get your heart beating faster!
• Like a fjord, the emerald green Königssee with its crystal clear water weaves through Germany’s only alpine national park. During the cross-over to the region’s landmark, the baroque pilgrimage church St. Bartholomä, the famous trumpet echo will be heard.
Enjoy a luxurious stay in the rooms & suites of the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden!
Enjoy the unique view over the Berchtesgaden mountain world without forgetting the culinary creations of Executive Chef Thomas Walter. Innovative cuisine with products from the region.
With an open fireplace to relax after a hiking tour and get pampered with sweet treats created by the awarded Pâtissier Michael Stahl.
• Kempinski The Spa features a 1,400 sqm (15,070 sq ft) wellness area with indoor and heated outdoor pool, a finnish and a herbal sauna, steam bath with color therapy and meditation lounge with floating water beds as well as solarium and phyiotherm infrared cabin.
• The Gym has the latest Technogym equipment.
• Six conference rooms in the east wing of the hotel provide an ideal setting for events for up to 200 people. Large picture windows provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains. Two of the conference rooms have vehicular access. The hotel also has 4,000 m² of open-air event space catering for up to 4,000 people.
• Families, but also beginners and proficient skiers, will find ideal conditions in the six skiing and snowboarding areas around the hotel and Königssee.
• Co-Operation with Mercedes-AMG : Take advantage of this opportunity to test drive the Mercedes-AMG GT S.
• Golf Course : Tee off from one of the highest 9-hole golf courses in Germany surrounded by the impressive mountain panorama.

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nestled in the unique nature of the bavarian alps lies the kempinski hotel berchtesgaden. the mountain backdrop of the watzmann, untersberg and kehlstein form a breath-taking panorama 1000m above sea level and offer the perfect starting point for numerous outdoor activities.
• exclusive location on 1000 meters with beautiful view over the berchtesgaden alps.
• activity concierge who has the best tips for tours and activities in the surrounding nature.
a unique blend of lifestyle, bavarian originality, warmth, sportiness and recreation turn the kempinski berchtesgaden into a special location in the bavarian alps at 1000m. the kempinski hotel berchtesgaden is the only 5 star property in the area.
• over 60 kilometres of pistes in total between 600 and 1,874m above sea level await you in the skiing and snowboarding areas of the berchtesgadener land.
• discover the glittering white mountainous world and untouched nature under an azure blue sky that is the berchtesgadener land.
• our activity concierge is happy to assist with special tipps for any occasion.
• a fascinating world of pastures and mountains are waiting to be explored. a network of 230 km of hiking trails with different levels of difficulty are ready to be discovered.
• segway tour, the hi-tec mover will get you going these holidays! environmental friendly and soundless – you balance on two wheels set on an axis and steer with a handlebar.
• heaven for all tobogganers – experience racy runs on six different tobogganing tracks in the berchtesgaden valley. only 20 min away from the hotel is the obersalzberg toboggan run. there is also the hirscheckblitz in ramsau, or for special treat, the racing bobsleigh taxi at the ice-channel at königssee. these are guaranteed to get your heart beating faster!
• like a fjord, the emerald green königssee with its crystal clear water weaves through germany’s only alpine national park. during the cross-over to the region’s landmark, the baroque pilgrimage church st. bartholomä, the famous trumpet echo will be heard.
enjoy a luxurious stay in the rooms & suites of the kempinski hotel berchtesgaden!
enjoy the unique view over the berchtesgaden mountain world without forgetting the culinary creations of executive chef thomas walter. innovative cuisine with products from the region.
with an open fireplace to relax after a hiking tour and get pampered with sweet treats created by the awarded pâtissier michael stahl.
• kempinski the spa features a 1,400 sqm (15,070 sq ft) wellness area with indoor and heated outdoor pool, a finnish and a herbal sauna, steam bath with color therapy and meditation lounge with floating water beds as well as solarium and phyiotherm infrared cabin.
• the gym has the latest technogym equipment.
• six conference rooms in the east wing of the hotel provide an ideal setting for events for up to 200 people. large picture windows provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains. two of the conference rooms have vehicular access. the hotel also has 4,000 m² of open-air event space catering for up to 4,000 people.
• families, but also beginners and proficient skiers, will find ideal conditions in the six skiing and snowboarding areas around the hotel and königssee.
• co-operation with mercedes-amg : take advantage of this opportunity to test drive the mercedes-amg gt s.
• golf course : tee off from one of the highest 9-hole golf courses in germany surrounded by the impressive mountain panorama.


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Karaikal 05thJanuary, 2019: - Karaikal Port in association with L&T Construction Skill Training Institute conducted a selection drive to offer free skill training and employment opportunity for the youth in the regions of Karaikal, Nagapattinam and Nagore. This program is aimed at increasing the employability of youth and to provide them with an employment opportunity at L&T under CSR Program of Karaikal Port.
Karaikal 16th June, 2018: - Karaikal Port, India’s most Preferred and Responsible maritime gateway has invested 600 Cr in Mechanization for Bulk Material handling system, which will increase productivity, improve economy and vastly improve the protection of environment.
Varichikudy 20th July, 2018: Over 700 Students exhibited their Science Models at Government Polytechnic College, Varichikudy at Karaikal as part of Dr Kalam Innovation Kids Expo organized by Dr Kalam Science and Technology Foundation, an initiative by Karaikal Port.
Karaikal 30th June, 2018: Karaikal Port, India’s Preferred and Responsible Maritime Gateway and Space Kidz India , a Chennai based organization that facilitates experiential learning for students in the fields of Science and Technology, today introduced a joint initiative “Dr. Kalam Science & Technology Foundation” within Port vicinity at Karaikal.
Karaikal Port & MSSRF proudly announce the success of their joint initiative, "Knowledge Connectivity Program"
Chennai 19 June 2013: - Witnessing a highly successful joint endeavour in the form of "Knowledge Connectivity for Rural Empowerment" project, Karaikal Port & MSSRF have plans to scale-up this initiative for greater social benefits in the Karaikal & Nagappatinam regions.
Karaikal, May 29, 2013: Karaikal Port Pvt. Ltd. in association with M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation today organised a Career Guidance Programme at Karaikal for the student community in the district. Mr. Anto Alphonse, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Karaikal graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and released the “Career Guidance Booklet”.
Karaikal, December 13, 2012: Karaikal Port has been taking several measures to usher social & economic prosperity for the greater benefit of the people living around the Port neighbourhood. Since empowerment can be ensured only with better quality of life, more income and overall happiness, Karaikal Port has taken up the Self Help Group (SHG) initiative and started promoting the Self Help Groups in the region. Self help groups have proved to be the most effective approach to make women economically self reliant.
Karaikal, August 3, 2012:Karaikal Port was recently awarded as the “Innovative Port of the Year” at the 4th South East CEO Conclave 2012 held recently. The award was presented to Karaikal Port for its relentless, continuous innovation in port development & operations at a glitter ceremony where top performers from the Indian logistics and shipping sector were honoured.
Karaikal, July 10, 2012: Witnessing the resounding success of the “Knowledge Connectivity for Rural Empowerment” project, Karaikal Port has plans to upscale its initiatives for social benefits in the Karaikal & Nagappatinam region. The project is one of the social initiatives of Karaikal Port executed in partnership with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) since November 2011. It has enhanced the livelihood opportunities by directly & indirectly reaching out to over 20,000 which includes farmers, fishermen and Self Help Group women (SHGs) across Nagapattinam & Karaikal regions.
Chennai, July 06, 2012 – Karaikal Port bagged the prestigious “MMA Award for Managerial Excellence” (MAME 2012) in Services Sector. This award was presented to GRK Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, Karaikal Port by Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director – IIT, Madras at MMA’s 56th Annual General Meeting. Also gracing the occasion were N. Srinivasan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, The India cements Ltd, Mr Ravi Viswanathan, President MMA, Mr K. Kumar, Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd and Mr Venky Rajgopal, Senior Vice President, MMA. MMA Awards are given to companies, institutions who have excelled in their business segment.
Chennai, June 27, 2012:Karaikal Port Private Limited, today announced that Standard Chartered Private Equity (Mauritius) II Limited has invested Rs. 130 crores (by way of primary and secondary investments) in MARG Karaikal Port for a minority stake. The primary subscription funds will be used for the Karaikal Port expansion plans which will enhance the port’s capacity from 21 MMTPA to 28 MMTPA.
Karaikal, June 21, 2012:Karaikal Port responded with alacrity in rescuing a fishing boat that was stranded in the midst of territorial waters. At around 9 am on June 15, 2012 Karaikal Port received a distress call from the Nagore Fishing Panchayat requesting the rescue of fishing boat which was stranded in the territorial waters of the Port. The authorities at the port acted swiftly by deputing a team of divers and excavators to rescue the fishermen and the boat. A team of fifteen members were involved in the rescue operation that lasted for two hours.
Chennai, April 30, 2012: MARG Limited, one amongst India's fastest growing infrastructure companies, has bagged the prestigious “Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility”. The award was presented amidst an august gathering of corporates & bureaucrats by His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education, Govt. of UAE at a special gala awards night during the 7th International Conference on Social Responsibility in Dubai (U.A.E). The award was presented in the esteemed presence of Justice M N Venkatachaliah, Chairman, IOD India and former Chief Justice of India, Lt Gen J S Ahluwalia, PVSM (retd), President, Institute of Directors, India and Dr Graham Wilson, Leadership and Organization Development, OXFORD, UK.
Chennai, January 27, 2012: MARG Limited, India's leading diversified infrastructure development company, announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
Chennai, January 21, 2011: GRK Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, MARG Group, amongst India's fastest growing infrastructure organizations, bagged the "Special Jury Award" in the prestigious Gateway Awards of Excellence: Ports & Shipping ' 2012. The award was given to GRK in lieu of his outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments in the Indian Maritime Industry and was presented by K. Mohandas, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India at a grand ceremony during the India Maritime Week, on January 19, 2012 at New Delhi.
Chennai, September 16, 2011: Karaikal Port Private Limited, a subsidiary of Chennai headquartered MARG Limited, one of the India's fastest growing infrastructure companies, has finalized its fund raising plans for its Phase 2A Expansion. Bangalore headquartered Ascent Capital, a leading private equity firm has decided to invest Rs 200 crores in MARG Karaikal Port. The funds will be used for the MARG Karaikal Port Phase 2A expansion plans which will enhance the port's capacity from the already planned expansion of 21 MMTPA to 28 MMTPA and involves an additional capex of Rs. 600 crores.
Chennai, August 8, 2011:MARG Limited, one of India's fastest growing integrated infrastructure companies, today announced the start of India's first ever PURA pilot project at Karaikal district in the Union Territory of Puducherry. MARG had bagged the PURA Pilot Project in Karaikal, Puducherry UT through competitive bidding under the PPP framework of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India.
Chennai, August 01, 2011:- MARG Karaikal Port achieved yet another milestone on 31st of July, 2011 by adding container handling services to its fast growing cargo-mix. The landmark was achieved when the container vessel 'M V Ruhunupura', called at the port to discharge and load containers for the very first time. The container carried multiple cargo across a diverse customer base.
Chennai, May 17, 2011:MARG Limited, India's leading diversified infrastructure development company, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2011.
Nagapattinam, May 15, 2011:MARG Karaikal Port Pvt. Ltd. in association with M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation today organised a Career Guidance Programme at Nagapattinam for the student community in the district. Present the occasion was Captain Prasad Rebala, Sr. Vice President, Port Operations, MARG Karaikal Port and senior functionaries from MSSRF.
Chennai, April 1, 2010:Karaikal Port Private Ltd (KPPL) a wholly owned subsidiary of MARG Ltd, a leading infrastructure and real estate development company has finalized its fund raising plans for its second phase of expansion.
Chennai, February 01, 2010:MARG Limited, India's leading diversified infrastructure development company promoted Karaikal Port, flagged off the first batch of the prestigious export cargo of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the Indian power equipment major.
Karaikal, January 27, 2010:MARG Limited, India's leading diversified infrastructure development company promoted Karaikal Port, today has reached a landmark milestone achievement by successfully flagging off the first railway cargo from the port.
Chennai, August 01, 2009:Subsequent to the declaration of a port at Karaikal, the Government of Puducherry decided to develop it as an all weather deep water port through private investment on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis. Accordingly an Agreement was entered into between Government of Puducherry and M/s MARG Constructions Ltd, Chennai on 25.01.2006.
Chennai, May 29, 2009:The Chennai based MARG Group promoted Karaikal Port, which received its first vessel, carrying the project cargo for the port on 15th April, 2009 has been active as an offshore base for vessels of Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited (HOEC), which calls on the port almost every alternate day.
Chennai, April 15, 2009:MARG Limited, India's fastest growing integrated infrastructure company, today received MV Beluga Fanfare - the first project cargo vessel at MARG Karikal Port. MARG Limited, India's fastest growing integrated infrastructure company, today received MV Beluga Fanfare - the first project cargo vessel at MARG Karikal Port.

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karaikal 05thjanuary, 2019: - karaikal port in association with l&t construction skill training institute conducted a selection drive to offer free skill training and employment opportunity for the youth in the regions of karaikal, nagapattinam and nagore. this program is aimed at increasing the employability of youth and to provide them with an employment opportunity at l&t under csr program of karaikal port.
karaikal 16th june, 2018: - karaikal port, india’s most preferred and responsible maritime gateway has invested 600 cr in mechanization for bulk material handling system, which will increase productivity, improve economy and vastly improve the protection of environment.
varichikudy 20th july, 2018: over 700 students exhibited their science models at government polytechnic college, varichikudy at karaikal as part of dr kalam innovation kids expo organized by dr kalam science and technology foundation, an initiative by karaikal port.
karaikal 30th june, 2018: karaikal port, india’s preferred and responsible maritime gateway and space kidz india , a chennai based organization that facilitates experiential learning for students in the fields of science and technology, today introduced a joint initiative “dr. kalam science & technology foundation” within port vicinity at karaikal.
karaikal port & mssrf proudly announce the success of their joint initiative, "knowledge connectivity program"
chennai 19 june 2013: - witnessing a highly successful joint endeavour in the form of "knowledge connectivity for rural empowerment" project, karaikal port & mssrf have plans to scale-up this initiative for greater social benefits in the karaikal & nagappatinam regions.
karaikal, may 29, 2013: karaikal port pvt. ltd. in association with m.s.swaminathan research foundation today organised a career guidance programme at karaikal for the student community in the district. mr. anto alphonse, ips, senior superintendent of police, karaikal graced the occasion as the chief guest and released the “career guidance booklet”.
karaikal, december 13, 2012: karaikal port has been taking several measures to usher social & economic prosperity for the greater benefit of the people living around the port neighbourhood. since empowerment can be ensured only with better quality of life, more income and overall happiness, karaikal port has taken up the self help group (shg) initiative and started promoting the self help groups in the region. self help groups have proved to be the most effective approach to make women economically self reliant.
karaikal, august 3, 2012:karaikal port was recently awarded as the “innovative port of the year” at the 4th south east ceo conclave 2012 held recently. the award was presented to karaikal port for its relentless, continuous innovation in port development & operations at a glitter ceremony where top performers from the indian logistics and shipping sector were honoured.
karaikal, july 10, 2012: witnessing the resounding success of the “knowledge connectivity for rural empowerment” project, karaikal port has plans to upscale its initiatives for social benefits in the karaikal & nagappatinam region. the project is one of the social initiatives of karaikal port executed in partnership with m.s. swaminathan research foundation (mssrf) since november 2011. it has enhanced the livelihood opportunities by directly & indirectly reaching out to over 20,000 which includes farmers, fishermen and self help group women (shgs) across nagapattinam & karaikal regions.
chennai, july 06, 2012 – karaikal port bagged the prestigious “mma award for managerial excellence” (mame 2012) in services sector. this award was presented to grk reddy, chairman and managing director, karaikal port by prof. bhaskar ramamurthi, director – iit, madras at mma’s 56th annual general meeting. also gracing the occasion were n. srinivasan, vice chairman & managing director, the india cements ltd, mr ravi viswanathan, president mma, mr k. kumar, partner, deloitte touche tohmatsu india pvt ltd and mr venky rajgopal, senior vice president, mma. mma awards are given to companies, institutions who have excelled in their business segment.
chennai, june 27, 2012:karaikal port private limited, today announced that standard chartered private equity (mauritius) ii limited has invested rs. 130 crores (by way of primary and secondary investments) in marg karaikal port for a minority stake. the primary subscription funds will be used for the karaikal port expansion plans which will enhance the port’s capacity from 21 mmtpa to 28 mmtpa.
karaikal, june 21, 2012:karaikal port responded with alacrity in rescuing a fishing boat that was stranded in the midst of territorial waters. at around 9 am on june 15, 2012 karaikal port received a distress call from the nagore fishing panchayat requesting the rescue of fishing boat which was stranded in the territorial waters of the port. the authorities at the port acted swiftly by deputing a team of divers and excavators to rescue the fishermen and the boat. a team of fifteen members were involved in the rescue operation that lasted for two hours.
chennai, april 30, 2012: marg limited, one amongst india's fastest growing infrastructure companies, has bagged the prestigious “golden peacock award for corporate social responsibility”. the award was presented amidst an august gathering of corporates & bureaucrats by his excellency humaid mohammed obaid al qutami, minister of education, govt. of uae at a special gala awards night during the 7th international conference on social responsibility in dubai (u.a.e). the award was presented in the esteemed presence of justice m n venkatachaliah, chairman, iod india and former chief justice of india, lt gen j s ahluwalia, pvsm (retd), president, institute of directors, india and dr graham wilson, leadership and organization development, oxford, uk.
chennai, january 27, 2012: marg limited, india's leading diversified infrastructure development company, announced its financial results for the quarter ended december 31, 2011.
chennai, january 21, 2011: grk reddy, chairman and managing director, marg group, amongst india's fastest growing infrastructure organizations, bagged the "special jury award" in the prestigious gateway awards of excellence: ports & shipping ' 2012. the award was given to grk in lieu of his outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments in the indian maritime industry and was presented by k. mohandas, secretary, ministry of shipping, government of india at a grand ceremony during the india maritime week, on january 19, 2012 at new delhi.
chennai, september 16, 2011: karaikal port private limited, a subsidiary of chennai headquartered marg limited, one of the india's fastest growing infrastructure companies, has finalized its fund raising plans for its phase 2a expansion. bangalore headquartered ascent capital, a leading private equity firm has decided to invest rs 200 crores in marg karaikal port. the funds will be used for the marg karaikal port phase 2a expansion plans which will enhance the port's capacity from the already planned expansion of 21 mmtpa to 28 mmtpa and involves an additional capex of rs. 600 crores.
chennai, august 8, 2011:marg limited, one of india's fastest growing integrated infrastructure companies, today announced the start of india's first ever pura pilot project at karaikal district in the union territory of puducherry. marg had bagged the pura pilot project in karaikal, puducherry ut through competitive bidding under the ppp framework of ministry of rural development (mord), government of india.
chennai, august 01, 2011:- marg karaikal port achieved yet another milestone on 31st of july, 2011 by adding container handling services to its fast growing cargo-mix. the landmark was achieved when the container vessel 'm v ruhunupura', called at the port to discharge and load containers for the very first time. the container carried multiple cargo across a diverse customer base.
chennai, may 17, 2011:marg limited, india's leading diversified infrastructure development company, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended march 31, 2011.
nagapattinam, may 15, 2011:marg karaikal port pvt. ltd. in association with m.s.swaminathan research foundation today organised a career guidance programme at nagapattinam for the student community in the district. present the occasion was captain prasad rebala, sr. vice president, port operations, marg karaikal port and senior functionaries from mssrf.
chennai, april 1, 2010:karaikal port private ltd (kppl) a wholly owned subsidiary of marg ltd, a leading infrastructure and real estate development company has finalized its fund raising plans for its second phase of expansion.
chennai, february 01, 2010:marg limited, india's leading diversified infrastructure development company promoted karaikal port, flagged off the first batch of the prestigious export cargo of bharat heavy electricals limited (bhel), the indian power equipment major.
karaikal, january 27, 2010:marg limited, india's leading diversified infrastructure development company promoted karaikal port, today has reached a landmark milestone achievement by successfully flagging off the first railway cargo from the port.
chennai, august 01, 2009:subsequent to the declaration of a port at karaikal, the government of puducherry decided to develop it as an all weather deep water port through private investment on build, operate and transfer (bot) basis. accordingly an agreement was entered into between government of puducherry and m/s marg constructions ltd, chennai on 25.01.2006.
chennai, may 29, 2009:the chennai based marg group promoted karaikal port, which received its first vessel, carrying the project cargo for the port on 15th april, 2009 has been active as an offshore base for vessels of hindustan oil exploration company limited (hoec), which calls on the port almost every alternate day.
chennai, april 15, 2009:marg limited, india's fastest growing integrated infrastructure company, today received mv beluga fanfare - the first project cargo vessel at marg karikal port. marg limited, india's fastest growing integrated infrastructure company, today received mv beluga fanfare - the first project cargo vessel at marg karikal port.


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Our local "Castle" is a charming and elegant place to hold a magnificent wedding.
Here, we captured the bride as she makes her way down the stairs from the conservatory, to the wedding ceremony on the terrace.
In the background you can see the ski hill - Mount Norquay!

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our local "castle" is a charming and elegant place to hold a magnificent wedding.
here, we captured the bride as she makes her way down the stairs from the conservatory, to the wedding ceremony on the terrace.
in the background you can see the ski hill - mount norquay!


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We manufacture superior quality corrugated pizza boxes which are used widely for packaging perishable food items. These corrugated pizza boxes are produced with utmost attention and are offered with sufficient ventilation facility to keep the food items fresh for long.
Being a leader in this industry, we are devoted towards providing a premium quality array of Printed Pizza Packaging Box.
Clients can avail from us an array of paper pizza boxes widely used in various pizza making companies. These boxes are designed and manufactured in different dimensional sizes, so as to carry pizza of different quantities.

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we manufacture superior quality corrugated pizza boxes which are used widely for packaging perishable food items. these corrugated pizza boxes are produced with utmost attention and are offered with sufficient ventilation facility to keep the food items fresh for long.
being a leader in this industry, we are devoted towards providing a premium quality array of printed pizza packaging box.
clients can avail from us an array of paper pizza boxes widely used in various pizza making companies. these boxes are designed and manufactured in different dimensional sizes, so as to carry pizza of different quantities.


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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: This year’s Annual General Meeting is taking place on October 19 at the Snow Road Community Hall. Festivities will begin at 6 pm. Come and learn about the many ways that Northern Frontenac Community Services is serving your community, and the many programs that could use your volunteer energy.
CALL TO COMMITTEES: If you are interested in sitting on one of these NFCS committees as a community member (Public Relations Committee, Children's Services Committee, or Seniors' Advisory Committee) please leave a message for Brenda Piat, board member, along with your name and telephone number, with the receptionist at 279-3151.
PARTNERS WITH PARENTS is a group of people representing a variety of social service agencies as well as local parents. This group is once again sponsoring an evening of fun and education for parents and children on October 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Sharbot Lake High School . This is an interactive evening that begins with a light dinner after which the families will participate in fun, non-competitive challenges at various sites throughout the school. It is designed for families with children 10 and younger and has a literacy theme to each game. You must pre-register by calling the Ontario Early Years Centre, The Child Centre at 613-279-2244.
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN: Each year the United Way for Kingston , Frontenac, Lennox and Addington launches a massive fundraising campaign with the proceeds going to a host of social service agencies. This year’s campaign is hoping to raise $2,525,000. It is important for people in North and Central Frontenac to understand that a significant amount of money is invested in this community by the United Way . Northern Frontenac Community Services is fortunate enough to be a United Way agency and the Family Counselling program is funded by them. The Ontario Early Years Centre, The Child Centre often receives funding through the Success by Six program operated through the United Way . Kairos Counselling Services which provides a significant amount of counselling in this area for people with addictions problems also receives funding from the United Way as does the CNIB as well as many others. There are a significant number of individuals in this area who would not be able to access counselling and support without the United Way 's success. We would ask that you support this campaign in what ever way you possibly can to ensure that as a community we can remain strong and help those who most need it. It is estimated that 1 in every 3 people will at some point need the help of an agency funded by the United Way .

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annual general meeting: this year’s annual general meeting is taking place on october 19 at the snow road community hall. festivities will begin at 6 pm. come and learn about the many ways that northern frontenac community services is serving your community, and the many programs that could use your volunteer energy.
call to committees: if you are interested in sitting on one of these nfcs committees as a community member (public relations committee, children's services committee, or seniors' advisory committee) please leave a message for brenda piat, board member, along with your name and telephone number, with the receptionist at 279-3151.
partners with parents is a group of people representing a variety of social service agencies as well as local parents. this group is once again sponsoring an evening of fun and education for parents and children on october 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at sharbot lake high school . this is an interactive evening that begins with a light dinner after which the families will participate in fun, non-competitive challenges at various sites throughout the school. it is designed for families with children 10 and younger and has a literacy theme to each game. you must pre-register by calling the ontario early years centre, the child centre at 613-279-2244.
united way campaign: each year the united way for kingston , frontenac, lennox and addington launches a massive fundraising campaign with the proceeds going to a host of social service agencies. this year’s campaign is hoping to raise $2,525,000. it is important for people in north and central frontenac to understand that a significant amount of money is invested in this community by the united way . northern frontenac community services is fortunate enough to be a united way agency and the family counselling program is funded by them. the ontario early years centre, the child centre often receives funding through the success by six program operated through the united way . kairos counselling services which provides a significant amount of counselling in this area for people with addictions problems also receives funding from the united way as does the cnib as well as many others. there are a significant number of individuals in this area who would not be able to access counselling and support without the united way 's success. we would ask that you support this campaign in what ever way you possibly can to ensure that as a community we can remain strong and help those who most need it. it is estimated that 1 in every 3 people will at some point need the help of an agency funded by the united way .


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There’s this bug hitting the mobile industry right now. The dual-device bug and no, I’m nit talking about a phone with two displays like that Yota phone. Rather, a single model with two variants. That is what we expected of the Galaxy S 5 at launch but with that not happening (may still happen later with rumours of that Galaxy F not going anywhere), we’re wondering who may take that route of a more premium flagship and just another upgrade of last year’s flagship. According to a post on Chinese social site Weibo where everything to do with the phone has been leaked, it is likely that Oppo is preparing to unveil two versions of its flagship Find 7.
One version will be a “super” flagship with more premium specs while the other one will simply be the upgrade to the Find series of smartphones from the Chinese company. The premium model is what is expected to pack a 50 megapixel camera, a QHD display, 3 GB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC. The other variant will have a 1080p display, a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 GB RAM and a 13 megapixel camera.
So while HTC may be teasing its dual camera ‘All New One’, somebody else knows how to pump up hype about dual things.
While the specs of the device are not yet clear, what is clear is that the dual version story is confirmed by the company through its Weibo page as can be seen from the image above.

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there’s this bug hitting the mobile industry right now. the dual-device bug and no, i’m nit talking about a phone with two displays like that yota phone. rather, a single model with two variants. that is what we expected of the galaxy s 5 at launch but with that not happening (may still happen later with rumours of that galaxy f not going anywhere), we’re wondering who may take that route of a more premium flagship and just another upgrade of last year’s flagship. according to a post on chinese social site weibo where everything to do with the phone has been leaked, it is likely that oppo is preparing to unveil two versions of its flagship find 7.
one version will be a “super” flagship with more premium specs while the other one will simply be the upgrade to the find series of smartphones from the chinese company. the premium model is what is expected to pack a 50 megapixel camera, a qhd display, 3 gb ram and a qualcomm snapdragon 801 soc. the other variant will have a 1080p display, a snapdragon 800 processor, 2 gb ram and a 13 megapixel camera.
so while htc may be teasing its dual camera ‘all new one’, somebody else knows how to pump up hype about dual things.
while the specs of the device are not yet clear, what is clear is that the dual version story is confirmed by the company through its weibo page as can be seen from the image above.


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Interesting Fact: The family name NORTHRUP was ranked #8034 in the distribution sample of the United States Census for 1990 prepared by the U. S. Census Bureau.
This page will only show the first 100 matching genealogy resources for the Northrup surname. For a complete list of available images and records, along with surname variations, please visit the Search for Northrup Family results page.

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interesting fact: the family name northrup was ranked #8034 in the distribution sample of the united states census for 1990 prepared by the u. s. census bureau.
this page will only show the first 100 matching genealogy resources for the northrup surname. for a complete list of available images and records, along with surname variations, please visit the search for northrup family results page.


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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | President Obama went to the Middle East, he said, to speak frankly and forthrightly about the issues that bedevil America's relations with the Muslim world. "Part of being a good friend is being honest," he had said in an interview just before his trip. He warned his Cairo audience that he intended to be blunt. "We must say openly the things we hold in our hearts and that too often are said only behind closed doors," he declared; so he was going to "speak as clearly and plainly as I can."
About some things, the president was indeed direct. He conveyed his impatience with those -- there are many in the Middle East -- who blame the 9/11 terrorist attacks on a Jewish or American conspiracy. "Let us be clear: Al-Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day" and "the victims were innocent men, women and children. … These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with."
He was even more scornful about Holocaust denial, which is also rife in the Arab world. "Six million Jews were killed" by Nazi Germany, Obama said -- "more than the entire Jewish population of Israel today. Denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful."
Would that the rest of his remarks had been equally plain-spoken. As the first American president with Muslim roots, Obama benefits from much acclaim and goodwill in the Middle East. Rarely has a president had a better opportunity to openly address the pathologies and prejudices that drag Islamic societies backward, trapping so many of the world's Muslims in cultures that are unfree and unenlightened. As a candidate for president, Obama had argued that his experience of Muslim life gave him the moral authority to speak truth to Islamic power. "I can speak forcefully," he told The New York Times, "about the need for Muslim countries to reconcile themselves to modernity in ways they have failed to do."
But he didn't do so. Instead Obama pandered to his audience. He repeatedly praised Islamic history and teachings, repeatedly drew attention to American or Western shortcomings -- and repeatedly avoided speaking frankly about the dysfunctions in contemporary Islam.
He spoke of democracy, for example, but only in gauzy platitudes about "the freedom to live as you choose" and the need for "government of the people and by the people." Obama could have mentioned that democracy is almost entirely absent from the Arab world, or called for the release of imprisoned dissidents. He could have used his bully pulpit to urge an end to Egypt's repressive "state of emergency," which has lasted 28 years. He could have contrasted Iraq's hard-won constitutional democracy with the Middle East's ugly autocracies and dictatorships. He could have offered hope and encouragement to persecuted reformers and pro-democracy activists. Why didn't he?
"I want to address … women's rights," the president said, as well he might, given the appalling subjugation of women in so many Muslim countries. But about that subjugation -- the gender apartheid in Saudi Arabia, the fanatic misogyny of the Taliban, the widespread female genital mutilation, the "honor" killings of women who get pregnant out of wedlock -- he spoke not a word. The closest he came to denouncing the thugs who blow up girls' schools and murder their teachers was to observe tepidly that "a woman who is denied an education is denied equality." He disagreed, he said, with those who think "that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal." But what about women who are forced to wear a hijab? About them, Obama was silent.
Most astonishing of all, Obama never spoke the words "Islamist" or "Islamism." In a speech directed to Muslims worldwide, he made no effort to refute radical Islam's endorsement of global jihad. He spoke only of "extremists" -- as in "violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security" -- but said nothing about the totalitarian religious ideology that drives them. For Obama, speaking in the heart of the Arab world at a seat of Muslim learning, it was the perfect moment to strike an intellectual blow against radical Islam. It was the ideal venue to implore Muslims to rise up, vocally and en masse, against the jihadists who preach and commit violence in the name of Islam.
What the Brandenburg Gate was for Ronald Reagan in 1987, Cairo University could have been for Obama. Reagan seized the moment, spoke the truth, and helped liberate half a continent. All Obama did was give a speech.

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http://www.jewishworldreview.com | president obama went to the middle east, he said, to speak frankly and forthrightly about the issues that bedevil america's relations with the muslim world. "part of being a good friend is being honest," he had said in an interview just before his trip. he warned his cairo audience that he intended to be blunt. "we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts and that too often are said only behind closed doors," he declared; so he was going to "speak as clearly and plainly as i can."
about some things, the president was indeed direct. he conveyed his impatience with those -- there are many in the middle east -- who blame the 9/11 terrorist attacks on a jewish or american conspiracy. "let us be clear: al-qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day" and "the victims were innocent men, women and children. … these are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with."
he was even more scornful about holocaust denial, which is also rife in the arab world. "six million jews were killed" by nazi germany, obama said -- "more than the entire jewish population of israel today. denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful."
would that the rest of his remarks had been equally plain-spoken. as the first american president with muslim roots, obama benefits from much acclaim and goodwill in the middle east. rarely has a president had a better opportunity to openly address the pathologies and prejudices that drag islamic societies backward, trapping so many of the world's muslims in cultures that are unfree and unenlightened. as a candidate for president, obama had argued that his experience of muslim life gave him the moral authority to speak truth to islamic power. "i can speak forcefully," he told the new york times, "about the need for muslim countries to reconcile themselves to modernity in ways they have failed to do."
but he didn't do so. instead obama pandered to his audience. he repeatedly praised islamic history and teachings, repeatedly drew attention to american or western shortcomings -- and repeatedly avoided speaking frankly about the dysfunctions in contemporary islam.
he spoke of democracy, for example, but only in gauzy platitudes about "the freedom to live as you choose" and the need for "government of the people and by the people." obama could have mentioned that democracy is almost entirely absent from the arab world, or called for the release of imprisoned dissidents. he could have used his bully pulpit to urge an end to egypt's repressive "state of emergency," which has lasted 28 years. he could have contrasted iraq's hard-won constitutional democracy with the middle east's ugly autocracies and dictatorships. he could have offered hope and encouragement to persecuted reformers and pro-democracy activists. why didn't he?
"i want to address … women's rights," the president said, as well he might, given the appalling subjugation of women in so many muslim countries. but about that subjugation -- the gender apartheid in saudi arabia, the fanatic misogyny of the taliban, the widespread female genital mutilation, the "honor" killings of women who get pregnant out of wedlock -- he spoke not a word. the closest he came to denouncing the thugs who blow up girls' schools and murder their teachers was to observe tepidly that "a woman who is denied an education is denied equality." he disagreed, he said, with those who think "that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal." but what about women who are forced to wear a hijab? about them, obama was silent.
most astonishing of all, obama never spoke the words "islamist" or "islamism." in a speech directed to muslims worldwide, he made no effort to refute radical islam's endorsement of global jihad. he spoke only of "extremists" -- as in "violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security" -- but said nothing about the totalitarian religious ideology that drives them. for obama, speaking in the heart of the arab world at a seat of muslim learning, it was the perfect moment to strike an intellectual blow against radical islam. it was the ideal venue to implore muslims to rise up, vocally and en masse, against the jihadists who preach and commit violence in the name of islam.
what the brandenburg gate was for ronald reagan in 1987, cairo university could have been for obama. reagan seized the moment, spoke the truth, and helped liberate half a continent. all obama did was give a speech.


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Pursuant to the Public Invitation for participation in the public bidding for purchase of real estate of Socially-owned enterprise Industry of chains, transport and warehouse systems "Filip Kljajić", in restructuring, from Kragujevac, 49 Dragoslava Srejovića St, that is, the property whole – Small Chain Plant as seen, sale code 260707-R-1874, announced on 27.03.2007, 23.04.2007, 28.05.2007 and 28.06.2007 in the daily newspaper "Politika".
Deadline for collecting the sale documents is 04.09.2007 at 17:00.
Deadline for submission of applications for participation in the public bidding is 05.09.2007 at 16:00.
The public bidding will be held on 13.09.2007, starting at 14:00, at the following address: Privatization Agency, Belgrade, 23 Terazije St, second floor, Large Hall.
The registration of participants will be held on 13.09.2007, from 13.00 to 13.50, at the following address: Privatization Agency, Belgrade, 23 Terazije St, second floor, Small Hall.

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pursuant to the public invitation for participation in the public bidding for purchase of real estate of socially-owned enterprise industry of chains, transport and warehouse systems "filip kljajić", in restructuring, from kragujevac, 49 dragoslava srejovića st, that is, the property whole – small chain plant as seen, sale code 260707-r-1874, announced on 27.03.2007, 23.04.2007, 28.05.2007 and 28.06.2007 in the daily newspaper "politika".
deadline for collecting the sale documents is 04.09.2007 at 17:00.
deadline for submission of applications for participation in the public bidding is 05.09.2007 at 16:00.
the public bidding will be held on 13.09.2007, starting at 14:00, at the following address: privatization agency, belgrade, 23 terazije st, second floor, large hall.
the registration of participants will be held on 13.09.2007, from 13.00 to 13.50, at the following address: privatization agency, belgrade, 23 terazije st, second floor, small hall.


text: This package is a collection of basic clients for the RoarAudio Sound System based on libroar. The collection includes tools for playback and recording as well as controlling and monitoring the sound system. Some tools are also very helpful for testing and debugging a RoarAudio setup or software.

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Water, soya bean of Italian origin dehulled* (8,35%), raw cane sugar*, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings*, sea salt.
*100% of the ingredients of agricultural origin were obtained in accordance with the rules of organic production.
FIRST: Shake well before use.
DURING: After opening, store in a cool place and consume without delay.
AFTER: Discard the empty container in the relevant facility for recycling collection.

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water, soya bean of italian origin dehulled* (8,35%), raw cane sugar*, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings*, sea salt.
*100% of the ingredients of agricultural origin were obtained in accordance with the rules of organic production.
first: shake well before use.
during: after opening, store in a cool place and consume without delay.
after: discard the empty container in the relevant facility for recycling collection.


text: Standard MOLLE flap for SPITFIRE available as a separate product. It allows to easily prepare many configurations of the flaps and use them for different mission types, without the need of changing all the pouches every time. The flap mounts to the dedicated flap ports on the SPITFIRE or to the chest rig interface via attached buckles for QD configurations.

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We recently returned from the lesser travelled path of Krabi and then onwards to the more remote, beautiful island of Koh Jum with kids – our then 2 and 5 year old. October half term meant that we visited at the tail end of the green season when showers are expected. However, in 21 days, we only had a couple of afternoons where we huddled up inside, listening the rain pour onto the ocean and bring the humidity down a notch.
If you are wondering whether it is worth taking little ones, including a toddler on a 14 hour flight, then transit onto another short flight to Krabi, followed by a drive and a narrowboat ride to Koh Jum – I would say a big fat YES in a heartbeat! Thailand has to be one of my all time favourite places to holiday. With wonderful food, the most beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, spectacular snorkelling & diving with all year round warmth, Koh Jum island has something to offer all the family.
Here’s my family guide to Koh Jum island, with suggestions of where to go, what to do and where to stay.
Where is Koh Jum Island?
Koh Jum Island (also known as Ko Pu) is only an hour away from Krabi airport and a 30 minute longboat ride from the Krabi mainland. Koh Jum (Krabi Province) is easily accessible from Krabi and there are daily long-tail taxi boats going to and from to the main land – Krabi. It’s remote in terms of being off the traditional tourist trail, but therein lies its beauty. Not a 7/11 in sight and a place where the ‘land of smiles’ comes into its own. I have visited several areas of Thailand, and it’s here, on this idyllic island where I have met the most genuine and friendly locals. Mass tourism has yet to arrive and instead you will find beautiful beaches, a couple of villages, and accommodation for all budgets. Koh Jum is easily accessible from Krabi and there are daily long-tail taxi boats going to and from to the main land Krabi. Koh Lanta and Phi Phi are a short boat ride away.
Quite a few places do close down during the green or rainy season, but a handful of places do remain open. We visited during October and November – towards the end of the green season and found plenty of places open, including local shops on Koh Jum village, a couple of beach bars/restaurants etc. We had no problem organising a private boat trip either.
Rustic or luxury? We stayed in both whilst there. Below are our thoughts on two different Koh Jum accommodation choices. There are no large hotels on Koh Jum.
We first stayed in the northern part of the island, close to the lush and dense green forests, but right on the beach. Our longboat navigated the few rocks into the sand where the lovely Kwan and her family welcomed us to Piman Pu on Lubo Bay.
Piman Pu Villa is a rustic, recently constructed traditional Thai home set in a lush green tropical garden – if you are lucky you may spot a shy monitor lizard. Much of the wood was salvaged from the tsunami and lovingly turned into a peaceful retreat. The villa has a fully equipped kitchen with modern facilities, including TV, DVD’s, free WiFi and a private pool just a 1 minute walk from the beach. The main bathroom comes with hot shower facilities and a separate loo and wash basin. This rustic villa has steep stairs to the upstairs bedrooms (x2 double beds) but our 2 year old managed these perfectly. As is common in Thailand, beds are harder than we are used to, but we all slept well.
Meals can be prepared with food purchased by guests at no additional charge. Kwan, the amazing housekeeper and her family live just behind the property. Kwan will ask you what meals you will like and prepare them for you. You simply settle up the food bill directly to her at the end. Her Thai dishes are naturally wonderful and her omelettes and pancakes went down a treat. Kwan very kindly washed some laundry for us too.
A popular request from my girls was to see her pet otter. A very friendly little chap, who loved dipping in an out of a large flower pot filled with water!
The villa has a local information book and Kwan is also a fountain of knowledge. We hired our long tail boat pilot for a day trip around the islands. We visited several, including Phi Phi and snorkelled in the vincinity, but we only disembarked on Monkey Island. Money island is an absolute must. the sand is literally as soft and as fine as flour but almost white in colour. Wild monkeys gamble across the beach, providing plenty of photo opportunities! The gentle slope of the beach, makes it perfect for toddlers or new swimmers too. You can hire bikes or hike too if you wish.
There are a couple of places to eat a few metres up the beach (Boa Hut is one) and there is also a massage place on the beach too. One of the shabby chic bars has a little swing, and a punch bag to practise your Thai boxing skills. It is a remote place, our next place was closer to the main village, but if some downtime, peace and quiet and a digital detox are what you are looking for – then this is the place. Interestingly, out of the 3 places we stayed, the Holiday Inn Resort Krabi with water slides, Piman Pu and the luxury Koh Jum Beach Villas, this was our eldest’s favourite place. Sometimes a bucket and spade, a pool and a otter are all you need! For latest prices for the Piman Pu Villa – see here.
The pilot of our boat (ours was called Nick) prepared a tasty Thai meal for us onboard, with fresh pineapple for dessert and plenty of cold water. All the leftovers were thrown overboard to attract the fish. Such a stunning view to see, even if you don’t snorkel or dive! Life jackets and snorkel equipment are provided.
Koh Jum Beach Villas describe themselves as “a luxury eco chic beach villa hideout”, which perfectly describes this gem of a place. There is a huge emphasis on sustainability, and indeed much of the resort has been built using trees uprooted from the tsunami.
Koh Jum Beach Villas are in the southern part of the island, close to the main village of Koh Jum. Guests can choose from a selection of twenty luxury beach villas either located on the beach or secluded in lush tropical gardens with stunning sunset views towards the sea, with or without a private pool and up to five bedrooms. All the villas have private gardens too. We stayed in Baan Nest, which was absolutely perfect for our family of four. A warm welcome of cool towels and refreshing fruit cocktails greeted us as we docked on the beach after a short long tail boat ride from the north.
The villas have air-conditioned areas, and numerous fans to cool down. Windows open in a way which can make you feel like you are outside camping but in complete luxury, with a huge comfortable, cosy bed. Natural mosquito spray is provided as well as incense coils- which is needed as the sun sets into a magnificent hue of red, pinks and oranges. The living area has tasteful furniture and fittings which ooze charm and sophistication but are totally in keeping with the natural surroundings.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, hob, microwave, kettle plus all utensils. A chef can even come and teach you how to cook a Thai meal in your villa.
Bathrobes and hairdryers are provided and onsite wifi too. There is one restaurant onsite, which provides delicious meals all day as well as speciality food nights on selected days of the week. A bar with light snacks provide delicious cocktails too! Just opposite is a communal pool which overlooks the beach and is the setting for evening entertainment including a fire performer! We also met there to prepare flower boats for the traditional Thai festival of Loi Krathong – it was a lovely way for guests to understand local traditions. For the latest prices for the Koh Jum Beach Villas, see here.
You can hire a tuk-tuk or bike from Koh Jum Beach Villas to explore the local area – Koh Jum Village is about a 15 minute tuk-tuk ride away. Further activates include kayaking through the mangroves, trekking through the flora and fauna, snorkelling, exploring the island. (Phi Phi is 30 minutes away by speed boat), diving, volleyball, golf, rock climbing, cooking class, massages, This was our final stop after nearly 3 weeks in Thailand so we opted for a massage, kayaking, hiring a tuk-tuk into the village and hanging out by the pool and beach. Some days we only saw one other family!
What’s your favourite Thai island?

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we recently returned from the lesser travelled path of krabi and then onwards to the more remote, beautiful island of koh jum with kids – our then 2 and 5 year old. october half term meant that we visited at the tail end of the green season when showers are expected. however, in 21 days, we only had a couple of afternoons where we huddled up inside, listening the rain pour onto the ocean and bring the humidity down a notch.
if you are wondering whether it is worth taking little ones, including a toddler on a 14 hour flight, then transit onto another short flight to krabi, followed by a drive and a narrowboat ride to koh jum – i would say a big fat yes in a heartbeat! thailand has to be one of my all time favourite places to holiday. with wonderful food, the most beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, spectacular snorkelling & diving with all year round warmth, koh jum island has something to offer all the family.
here’s my family guide to koh jum island, with suggestions of where to go, what to do and where to stay.
where is koh jum island?
koh jum island (also known as ko pu) is only an hour away from krabi airport and a 30 minute longboat ride from the krabi mainland. koh jum (krabi province) is easily accessible from krabi and there are daily long-tail taxi boats going to and from to the main land – krabi. it’s remote in terms of being off the traditional tourist trail, but therein lies its beauty. not a 7/11 in sight and a place where the ‘land of smiles’ comes into its own. i have visited several areas of thailand, and it’s here, on this idyllic island where i have met the most genuine and friendly locals. mass tourism has yet to arrive and instead you will find beautiful beaches, a couple of villages, and accommodation for all budgets. koh jum is easily accessible from krabi and there are daily long-tail taxi boats going to and from to the main land krabi. koh lanta and phi phi are a short boat ride away.
quite a few places do close down during the green or rainy season, but a handful of places do remain open. we visited during october and november – towards the end of the green season and found plenty of places open, including local shops on koh jum village, a couple of beach bars/restaurants etc. we had no problem organising a private boat trip either.
rustic or luxury? we stayed in both whilst there. below are our thoughts on two different koh jum accommodation choices. there are no large hotels on koh jum.
we first stayed in the northern part of the island, close to the lush and dense green forests, but right on the beach. our longboat navigated the few rocks into the sand where the lovely kwan and her family welcomed us to piman pu on lubo bay.
piman pu villa is a rustic, recently constructed traditional thai home set in a lush green tropical garden – if you are lucky you may spot a shy monitor lizard. much of the wood was salvaged from the tsunami and lovingly turned into a peaceful retreat. the villa has a fully equipped kitchen with modern facilities, including tv, dvd’s, free wifi and a private pool just a 1 minute walk from the beach. the main bathroom comes with hot shower facilities and a separate loo and wash basin. this rustic villa has steep stairs to the upstairs bedrooms (x2 double beds) but our 2 year old managed these perfectly. as is common in thailand, beds are harder than we are used to, but we all slept well.
meals can be prepared with food purchased by guests at no additional charge. kwan, the amazing housekeeper and her family live just behind the property. kwan will ask you what meals you will like and prepare them for you. you simply settle up the food bill directly to her at the end. her thai dishes are naturally wonderful and her omelettes and pancakes went down a treat. kwan very kindly washed some laundry for us too.
a popular request from my girls was to see her pet otter. a very friendly little chap, who loved dipping in an out of a large flower pot filled with water!
the villa has a local information book and kwan is also a fountain of knowledge. we hired our long tail boat pilot for a day trip around the islands. we visited several, including phi phi and snorkelled in the vincinity, but we only disembarked on monkey island. money island is an absolute must. the sand is literally as soft and as fine as flour but almost white in colour. wild monkeys gamble across the beach, providing plenty of photo opportunities! the gentle slope of the beach, makes it perfect for toddlers or new swimmers too. you can hire bikes or hike too if you wish.
there are a couple of places to eat a few metres up the beach (boa hut is one) and there is also a massage place on the beach too. one of the shabby chic bars has a little swing, and a punch bag to practise your thai boxing skills. it is a remote place, our next place was closer to the main village, but if some downtime, peace and quiet and a digital detox are what you are looking for – then this is the place. interestingly, out of the 3 places we stayed, the holiday inn resort krabi with water slides, piman pu and the luxury koh jum beach villas, this was our eldest’s favourite place. sometimes a bucket and spade, a pool and a otter are all you need! for latest prices for the piman pu villa – see here.
the pilot of our boat (ours was called nick) prepared a tasty thai meal for us onboard, with fresh pineapple for dessert and plenty of cold water. all the leftovers were thrown overboard to attract the fish. such a stunning view to see, even if you don’t snorkel or dive! life jackets and snorkel equipment are provided.
koh jum beach villas describe themselves as “a luxury eco chic beach villa hideout”, which perfectly describes this gem of a place. there is a huge emphasis on sustainability, and indeed much of the resort has been built using trees uprooted from the tsunami.
koh jum beach villas are in the southern part of the island, close to the main village of koh jum. guests can choose from a selection of twenty luxury beach villas either located on the beach or secluded in lush tropical gardens with stunning sunset views towards the sea, with or without a private pool and up to five bedrooms. all the villas have private gardens too. we stayed in baan nest, which was absolutely perfect for our family of four. a warm welcome of cool towels and refreshing fruit cocktails greeted us as we docked on the beach after a short long tail boat ride from the north.
the villas have air-conditioned areas, and numerous fans to cool down. windows open in a way which can make you feel like you are outside camping but in complete luxury, with a huge comfortable, cosy bed. natural mosquito spray is provided as well as incense coils- which is needed as the sun sets into a magnificent hue of red, pinks and oranges. the living area has tasteful furniture and fittings which ooze charm and sophistication but are totally in keeping with the natural surroundings.
the kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, hob, microwave, kettle plus all utensils. a chef can even come and teach you how to cook a thai meal in your villa.
bathrobes and hairdryers are provided and onsite wifi too. there is one restaurant onsite, which provides delicious meals all day as well as speciality food nights on selected days of the week. a bar with light snacks provide delicious cocktails too! just opposite is a communal pool which overlooks the beach and is the setting for evening entertainment including a fire performer! we also met there to prepare flower boats for the traditional thai festival of loi krathong – it was a lovely way for guests to understand local traditions. for the latest prices for the koh jum beach villas, see here.
you can hire a tuk-tuk or bike from koh jum beach villas to explore the local area – koh jum village is about a 15 minute tuk-tuk ride away. further activates include kayaking through the mangroves, trekking through the flora and fauna, snorkelling, exploring the island. (phi phi is 30 minutes away by speed boat), diving, volleyball, golf, rock climbing, cooking class, massages, this was our final stop after nearly 3 weeks in thailand so we opted for a massage, kayaking, hiring a tuk-tuk into the village and hanging out by the pool and beach. some days we only saw one other family!
what’s your favourite thai island?


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