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Front Page Headlines
They are giving new incentives for cheaper housing
The aim is to attract more developers to participate in the housing plans. The bar is even lower for the construction of affordable housing units. €22m in 2020 from the passports on rental apartments.
- We avoided the worst on UNFICYP – ‘Corrected’ resolution.
- Famagusta: Art does not forget
- Paris-Athens: Strong friendship… on Macron’s watch.
Memories from 2004 at the UN Security Council
The effort to ‘normalise the situation’ with the pseudo-state was averted. The final text on UNFICYP has been agreed.
- Upgrade of the trilateral with Israel on defence
Salaries are down, the profits of the few are up
The annual report of the Cyprus Labour Institute on the economy and employment for 2019 has shown that the income share of the capital has reached 51 per cent as percentage of the GDP compared to the 43 per cent in the 2010-2013 period. Meaning, it has risen by 8 per cent on the GDP. On the other hand, the share of wage earners was reduced by 7.5 per cent compared with 2013 as it dropped to around 48 per cent.
- UNFICYP resolution with provision on a mechanism for direct military contacts
- They sent a social card to a missing person
Suspect escapes murder verdict
Last defendant in double murder found guilty of manslaughter.
- Rewording of UN draft resolution seeks to avoid recognition fears
Only one of them has to talk!
Football-Corruption. If Omonoias’ president names those who suggested to him to buy off referees or even the championship the yarn of corruption will unfold, because the first to be arrested will be forced to name a second person to improve his situation, the second the third and so on. That is why the government yesterday called on Mr Papastavrou to hand over to police the outlaws…
- Security Council: Pushing for a solution to the Cyprus problem – The final text of the UNFICYP resolution has been agreed on. The two leaders are called on exerting efforts for achieving convergences on the main issues.
Nicosia succeeded in having unwanted references in UNFICYP mandate resolution removedAlithia, Cyprus Mail, Haravgi, Phileleftheros, Politis
External Security, Negotiations Process, Regional/International Relations
The UN Security Council reached an agreement on the draft resolution on the extension of UNFICYP’s mandate for another six months while Nicosia was able to have references to direct cooperation between the two sides on various issues removed, the dailies report on Thursday.
President Nicos Anastasiades had a telephone conversation with UN envoy Jane Holl Lute.
According to the dailies, the draft, to be put to a vote on Thursday morning, New York time, calls for the establishment of an effective mechanism for direct military contacts between the sides and the relevant involved parties, and urges UNFICYP as facilitator through its liaison role, to submit proposals in this regard, leaving out any other matters.
It also welcomes the trilateral meeting of the leaders and the Secretary-General last November in Berlin, and welcomes the Secretary-General’s agreement to extend his efforts to achieve terms of reference and urges the sides and all involved participants to renew their political will and commitment to a settlement under United Nations auspices, including by engaging actively and with a sense of urgency with the Secretary-General and senior United Nations official, Jane Holl Lute.
The Security Council also calls upon the two leaders to put their efforts expeditiously behind further work on reaching convergences, reaffirm their political support for all technical committees, empower them to submit proposals for their consideration to enhance intercommunal contacts, and consider the advice of the Good Offices Mission regarding further ways to empower the technical committees and improve their performance, ensure effective coordination and cooperation on criminal matters. The leaders are also called to improve the public atmosphere for negotiation, including by preparing the communities for a settlement through public messages on convergences and the way ahead.
In the resolution, the Security Council expresses serious concern at the increased number of violations of the military status quo along the ceasefire line and calls once more on the sides to respect UNFICYP’s mandated authority in, and delineation of, the buffer zone. The resolution also calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore the military status quo in Strovilia, which existed there prior to June 30, 2000.
It also requests the Secretary-General to submit by July 10, 2020 a report on his Good Offices, in particular on progress towards reaching a consensus starting-point for meaningful results-oriented negotiations leading to a settlement and encourages the leaders of the two communities to provide written updates to the Good Offices Mission of the secretary-general on the actions they have taken in support of the relevant parts of this resolution since its adoption with a view to reaching a sustainable and comprehensive settlement. It also requests the Secretary-General to include the contents of these updates in his Good Offices report.
In the meantime, Anastasiades said on Wednesday afternoon he had spoken to Lute to whom he reiterated his determination and willingness to take part in an informal meeting to pave the way for the resumption of the reunification talks. “At the same time I did not omit telling her that Turkey’s actions unfortunately, instead of creating the positive climate everyone expects prior to a creative dialogue … they exacerbated concerns and created a negative climate.”
The dailies report that the resolution text was changed following diplomatic consultations by Nicosia.
Phileleftheros reports that the aim of these consultations, was to have unacceptable references removed from the draft text which the British permanent representation to the Security Council has always been preparing. The daily also reports that Nicosia found itself again in a situation like in 2004 since it was faced with a coordinated effort by some circles that were are systematically working towards ‘normalising the situation’ through the idea of direct contact between the official institutions of the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the illegal institutions of the pseudo-state.
Politis reports that the resolution text has been improved although not all hurdles have been overcome. Nicosia’s aim was to prevent any references for direct contact for the solution of problems that could lead to indirect upgrade of the pseudo-state’s ‘authorities’, the daily reports. After backstage consultations, the relevant reference in the resolution is restricted to only military issues, the daily reports. It also reports that it is expected to be approved and UNFICYP’s mandate will be extended for another six months.
Cyprus Mail and Politis report that a large part of the debate focused on one of the paragraphs of the draft resolution, which called on the UN Secretary-General to submit a single report covering both his Good Offices and UNFICYP matters, while asking Cyprus’ leaders to provide updates to be included in the report. After political and diplomatic interventions involving Nicosia, the five capitals of the Security Council permanent members in New York, and friends of Cyprus, the paragraph was changed, the papers report.
>> Calls for the establishment of an effective mechanism for direct military contacts between the sides & wants UNFICYP to submit proposals on this matter as the facilitator.
>> Welcomes the Berlin trilateral meeting and the UNSG’s agreement to extend his efforts to achieve ToR & urges the sides and other stakeholders to renew their political will and commitment to a settlement & engage actively and with a sense of urgency with the Secretary-General and Lute.
>> Calls on the two leaders to put their efforts expeditiously behind further work on reaching convergences & reaffirm their political support for all technical committees and empower them to submit proposals to enhance intercommunal contacts but also ensure effective coordination and cooperation on criminal matters.
>> Wants the leaders to improve the public atmosphere for the talks & prepare their communities for a settlement through public messages on convergences and the way ahead.
>>Seriously concerned by the increased number of violations of the military status quo along the ceasefire line & calls once more on the sides to respect UNFICYP’s mandated authority in the buffer zone.
>> Calls on the TC side and Turkish forces to restore the military status quo in Strovilia, which existed there prior to June 30, 2000.
>> Wants the UNSG to submit by July 10, 2020 a report on his Good Offices and on any progress towards reaching a consensus starting-point for the talks & include in it the reports by the two leaders on what they have done to implement what the SC requests in the resolution.
>> Determined & willing to take part in an informal meeting on Cyprus to pave the way for the resumption of the talks but Turkey’s actions create a negative climate that does not help the situation.
Italy, France express support for Cyprus over Turkish provocationsAlithia, Cyprus Mail, Haravgi, Phileleftheros, Politis
Regional/International Relations, Energy, EU Matters
Phileleftheros, Alithia and Cyprus Mail report that Italy on Wednesday reiterated its full solidarity with Cyprus regarding Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean following a meeting of Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in Rome.
In a joint statement the two countries’ foreign ministries said that recalling the Conclusions of the European Council of October and December 2019, Italy reiterated its full solidarity with Cyprus on Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities in Eastern Mediterranean, completely disregarding Cyprus’ sovereignty and sovereign rights. It said that the two ministers also agreed on the need to expedite the implementation of the decision of the EU, finalizing the listings on the regime of restrictive measures targeting those who are responsible for or involved in the illegal drilling activity of hydrocarbons in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The two ministers, welcoming the invitation
last summer by the government of Cyprus to negotiate with Turkey, agreed that
delimitation of exclusive economic zones and continental shelf should be
addressed through dialogue and negotiation in good faith, in full respect of international
law and in accordance with the principle of good neighbourly relations.
On the memorandum of understanding signed by Libya and Turkey on the delimitation of the continental shelf, the ministers reiterated that it is unacceptable, it infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states, it does not comply with the Law of the Sea and cannot produce any legal consequences for third states.
While in Rome, Christodoulides was to also
meet with energy company ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi.
Haravgi, Politis and Phileleftheros also report that French President Emmanuel Macron sent a message of support to Greece and Cyprus against Turkey’s provocative actions in the region.
During a joint statement with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was paying an official visit to Paris, Macron said that France supports Greece and Cyprus as regards the respect of their sovereign maritime rights, while denouncing the Turkish provocations. President of France stressed that this position reflects also the European Union’s stance.
In another article, Phileleftheros reports that Greece and Cyprus agreed on upgrading defence cooperation with Israel. According to the daily the issue of energy security in the region and the need to reinforce cooperation with Israel on this matter was extensively discussed at the sixth Intergovernmental Defence Council of Greece and Cyprus, which took place earlier in the week in Athens. Nicosia and Athens aim at upgrading their cooperation with Israel to a trilateral alliance that would act as deterrent against actions by other countries, the daily reports.
>> Pledges full solidarity with Cyprus on Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities in the East Med.
Christodoulides & Di Maio (Cyprus & Italy FMs)
>> Agree on the need to expedite the implementation of the decision of the EU on sanctions against those involved in the illegal drilling activity of hydrocarbons in the East Med.
>> Welcome the invitation last summer by the government of Cyprus to negotiate with Turkey & that delimitation of EEZs and continental shelf should be addressed through dialogue and negotiation, in full respect of international law & in accordance with the principle of good neighbourly relations.
>> The MoU between Libya and Turkey is unacceptable as it infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states, it does not comply with the Law of the Sea and cannot produce any legal consequences for third states.
>> Supports Greece & Cyprus’ sovereign maritime rights against Turkey’s provocative actions in the region.
Theocharous calls on GCs to stop buying Turkish products or spending money in the northAlithia
The daily reports that the head of the Solidarity Movement Eleni Theocharous called on all Cypriot citizens to avoid buying products made in Turkey arguing one cannot finance their conqueror.
She said that after the recent upgrade of the Customs Union agreement with the EU which Turkey signed with the other 27 member states but not the Republic of Cyprus, the Cypriot market has been inundated with Turkish products.
Theocharous said it was the Republic’s duty to impose duties and taxes to the import of Turkish products so that they cannot be sold in the Cypriot market.
She also urged Cypriots avoid supporting financially the occupation regime through daily visits for the purchase of fuel and other products and by staying in hotels that were stolen by GCs or traveling through the illegal airport of Tymbou.
Theocharous said GCs are spending way too much money in the ports and airport and the casinos of the occupied areas, which, she said, was tragic given that a country under occupation is reinforcing its occupier.
She added that this however was up to each person’s level of patriotism, the paper reports.
Theocharous (Solidarity Movement)
>> Calls on GCs avoid buying Turkish products, to fill their vehicles’ tanks, holiday in hotels, gamble in casinos and use the ports and airport in the north as this reinforces the occupier.
>> Calls on the government to impose duties and taxes on the import of Turkish products to make them difficult to sell in the Cypriot market.
>> Appeals to GCs’ patriotism to stop going to the north and spending money there.
Two leaders to attend opening of exhibition of exchanged art worksCyprus Mail, Politis
CBMs, Human Rights
According to the dailies, the two leaders will attend an art exhibition of the paintings and audiovisual material by GC and TC artists recently exchanged between the two sides as part of a confidence-building measure (CBM) agreed by Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci last February.
The exhibition will open to the public on February 4 at the Ledra Palace hotel in the buffer zone in Nicosia and will last until February 8.
The two leaders will attend the official opening of the exhibition, which consists of material that was recently exchanged between the two communities under the direction of the Bicommunal Technical Committee for Culture.
UNFICYP spokesman Aleem Siddique told the Cyprus Mail that the exhibition will feature never-seen-before TC archive footage, as well as some unique paintings made by GC artists, arguing that it will be a rare opportunity for the people of Cyprus to be able to enjoy the material that will be shown at Ledra Palace.
The exhibition will be held in the presence of the UN Secretary General’s envoy in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar, and representatives of UNDP and the European Union. Members of the diplomatic corps, the mayors of Nicosia and Famagusta, and the owners of the art, have also been invited to the opening, the paper reported.
Ozersay’s speech at London university cancelled after reactions from GC studentsCyprus Mail, Haravgi, Phileleftheros, Politis
Phileleftheros reports that an event at King’s College in London where TC ‘foreign minister’ Kudret Ozersay was the key speaker was cancelled on Wednesday after reactions by Cypriot students.
The event was organised by the university’s student Turkish Society.
The reaction by GC students was due to that Ozersay was to deliver his speech using his official title as ‘deputy prime minister’ and ‘foreign minister’, the daily reported.
Politis and Haravgi reported that Ozersay was to deliver his speech despite reactions by GC students.
Cyprus Mail reports that the TCs are raising the issue of direct flights with Britain with Ozersay holding contacts in London ahead of Brexit but also with ‘prime minister’ Ersin Tatar announcing he would be in London on February 11 with reports saying he was in contact with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson through some of his friends in the Conservative Party, on the issue of direct flights to the north.
State sends missing person social card for discountsHaravgi
According to the paper, state services sent a missing person a social card with which he could obtain discount at shops and for services.
The sister of Andreas Artemiou, who has been missing since July 29, 1974 when his unit was attacked by Turkish soldiers in the area between Syharri and Dikomo, told Haravgi that the state recently sent her brother the social card.
Artemiou’s sister, Artemisia Christofidou told the daily this was shameful arguing that the state never cared for them during the past 45 years but now they were able to find her address to send her brother the card and put salt on their wounds.
Attack against ELAM’s Geadis was in self-defence, EDEK saysCyprus Mail
The paper reports that EDEK on Wednesday admitted that one of their officials had hit ELAM’s spokesman Geadis Geadi but said it was in self-defence and had witnesses to prove it.
The incident took place on Monday in Larnaca after an event on the Cyprus problem. Geadi reported that he was beaten by an EDEK official as he was on his way to his car and sustained facial injuries. The alleged attack was reported to Larnaca police headquarters by Geadi who was accompanied by the head of ELAM Christos Christou
Geadi told Sigma TV on Wednesday that the cowardly attack against him was proof of EDEK’s political ethos and ideals adding that these political ideals “refer to dark ages of the past that unfortunately are making a comeback”.
Geadi added that his party has been unjustly attacked and blamed for incidents it is not involved in and that the instigators are those who have cultivated hatred against ELAM.
He also referred to the incident in March 2014 when around 100 ELAM members disrupted an event on the Cyprus problem in Limassol, where former TC leader Mehmet Ali Talat was the main speaker.
“No media reported that ELAM was acquitted in that case,” he said.
EDEK spokesperson Maria Panayiotou told the television station that Geadi’s accusation against the party’s municipal councillor were “baseless”.
Panayiotou said that Geadi swore at and attacked the EDEK official who responded in self-defence. She added that there are witnesses willing to testify to the police.
Panayiotou called Geadi a “thug”, the paper reports.
Man who kidnapped his children and fled to north sentencedPhileleftheros
Internal Security, CBMs, Migration & Citizenship, Human Rights
According to the paper, a 43-year-old man from Jordan was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for the abduction of his three children.
The man, an asylum seeker, had abducted his three children aged 3,6 and 11 from his estranged wife in Limassol and crossed to the occupied areas aiming to travel to his country.
Authorities in the north had identified him and the children and the man was arrested. He and and the three children were delivered to the UN that arranged to hand them over to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, the daily reported. The handover was arranged through the bicommunal Technical Committee on Crime, according to the paper.


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The US-Canadian border along the 49th parallel is the longest national border in the world at 5,525 miles. You'd think such a long border would be fairly invisible, especially since it runs through forests for much of its length. But there's a straight line running through those woods in which a 20-foot-wide swath of trees have been cut down. In fact, they call it the Slash. It's visible in satellite photos.
Stripped of trees, this slice runs through national forests and over mountains. It is too long and remote to be continuously cut down, but every few years (longer on the Western sections, where growth is slower) workers freshly deforest the greenery that grows back.
It might seem unnecessary, but there is a reason for this intervention: a person on either side wandering close to the border can see it and recognize they’re approaching the line. So each year, American taxpayers pay around half a cent each to the International Boundary Commission (IBC) to help periodically maintain this dividing void.

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Having an IT setup for a business is very crucial today. Most of the businesses, local or global, run on the idea of internet marketing, global exposure and world networking. In this robust business environment, it becomes crucial to stay updated with the latest of technologies, digital marketing and market penetration.
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The "Diffuse pollution" team is specialised in the study of the dissipation of crop protection products within catchment areas.
The "Diffuse pollution" team pays particular attention to the role of inter-fragmented spaces, on different scales:
- Local (metric), including hydrological discontinuities: untreated areas, grass strips and woodland in particular, ditches,
- Those included in groups of plots or slopes (hectometric)
- Those included in small catchment areas (mileage).
The team has developed recognised expertise in:
- The combined monitoring of natural conditions linked to water and of crop treatment products in the soil and water systems (on a small scale)
- Experimentation in the field and the laboratory,
- Local and integrated mechanistic modelling (hydrological interface / discontinuity). In particular, they address the issue of the role of lateral flow in water transfer and the consequences in terms of the transfer of pesticides to surface waters.
|BUFFER ZONES GUIDES AVAILABLE|
They have been working for 15 years on the influence of landscape features, including les zones tampons enherbées, in the transfer of crop protection products to surface water. They work in connection with the aquatic environments analysis laboratory, to improve the monitoring methods for water quality concerning crop protection products in small catchment areas. The research team provides support for the public authorities (Ministries of Agriculture and the Environment, ONEMA – The French National Agency for Water and Aquatic Environments) in the form of media (reports, guides, software) or as expertise (for example, participation in regional and national work groups).
With the introduction of the environmental protection areas system, resulting from Article 21 of the Law on water and aquatic environments of 30 December 2006, and especially the choice of the 507 priority "Grenelle" catchments, the work of the team now also broaches catchment feeding areas particularly where water resources are mainly on the surface.
With the introduction of the environmental protection areas system, resulting from Article 21 of the Law on water and aquatic environments of 30 December 2006, and especially the choice of the 507 priority "Grenelle" catchments, the work of the team now also broaches catchment feeding areas.
The team develops guidelines for diagnosis and design of grassed buffer zones (à nouveau lien sur zones-tampons): read more.
- SIE Pesticides
- Ecophyto 1: assessment and remediation of the effects of pesticides
- Ecophyto 2: Buffer Zones Working Group
Tools and techniques
- Grass strip organisation (Villié-Morgon, department 69)
- Monitoring at the outlet of the Morcilla (5 km²) and Ardières catchment areas (200 km²) in the Beaujolais wine region (department 69)
- Hydrological monitoring on a slope and two pits at the ARVALIS Plant Institute (agricultural applied research organisation) of La Jaillière (department 44)
- Rainfall and runoff simulator.
- Experimental canal
- Micropollutant team of laboratory for physicochemical analyses of aquatic environments
Make-up of the team
Guy Le Henaff
Rafael Munoz Carpena
Staff on fixed-term contracts

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I’m born and brought up in a small city Jalpaiguri of North Bengal. So I felt myself always close to the mountains.
After getting a govt. job, my girls’ gang planned a short trip to Rishyap… which is a famous tourist spot of North Bengal. We booked hotel Sonar Bangla for 12th May, 2017. We took almost a week to book the hotel and arrange a car for our whole trip.
On that day we started from Jalpaiguri at 9.45 a.m. and had some breakfast at Lataguri.

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How to Live a Happy Life - 101 Ways to Be Happier: Words of Wisdom from the Happiness Habit and Happy Life TVby Michele Moore
Secrets of living a happy or happier life include Be Guided By Goodness, Fuel Your Life
How To Live A Happy Life - 101 Ways To Be Happier. Words of Wisdom from the Happiness Habit study and research program and as shared on Happy Life TV. The book describes lots of new, powerful ways to bring more happiness into your life and attain greater spiritual success.
Secrets of living a happy or happier life include Be Guided By Goodness, Fuel Your Life With Fun, Touch Each Person You Meet With A Positive Spirit.
The book describes barriers to happiness and cautions readers to Avoid The Fault Finding Feel Goods and to Avoid All Unnecessary, Non-Productive Negativity.
How habits work, how to change them and physical well-being are also discussed. Life style suggestions include Discipline Driven By Desire, Profit From Your Mistakes, Radiate Relaxed Energized Well-Being and Practice Being Your Best Self All of the Time.
How To Live A Happy Life - 101 Ways To Be Happy is a fun, fast read, a powerful book that shares lots of new insights and wisdom that has not been available before. It will bring your greater happiness from the moment you begin reading it!
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QSR: Dickey's Barbecue Pit Headed to Parker, Colorado in Fall
Published: 12 Jun 2018
View full article here
Local Dickey’s franchisees Stephen and Heidi Bernier plan to bring their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to Parker, Colorado, in fall 2018.
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been family owned and operated since 1941 and we consider each of our owners as a part of our family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud when new franchisees, such as the Bernier family, invest in our brand and bring barbecue to their local community.”
Originally from California, the Berniers moved to Parker ten years ago and have since called it their home. Heidi is very active in the community and after deciding to open their own restaurant, they knew that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was the perfect option.
“We look forward to becoming a part of the Dickey’s family,” says Heidi. “We have always wanted to open our own restaurant and with Dickey’s successful business model, delicious food and support for their franchisees, we cannot wait to bring our first Dickey’s to the people of Parker.”

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In the realm of food production and processing, safety is paramount. Ensuring our food is free from contaminants and meets stringent quality standards is a shared responsibility. This is where Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) come into play. This comprehensive guide will explore the significance of GHP and GMP regulatory food safety audits. We’ll uncover why these audits are crucial and how they contribute to safeguarding the integrity of our food supply. We’ll help you unpack everything to do with food regulations.
Understanding GHP and GMP: The Foundation of Food Safety
GHP (Good Hygiene Practices): GHP focuses on the cleanliness and hygiene of facilities and personnel involved in food handling and production. It encompasses a wide range of practices, including proper handwashing, sanitation of equipment, safe food storage, and maintaining hygienic working conditions. GHP lays the foundation for safe food handling from farm to fork.
GHP includes practices such as:
- Personal Hygiene: Ensuring that food handlers maintain cleanliness through proper handwashing, wearing suitable protective clothing, and minimizing the risk of contamination.
- Sanitization: Regular cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, and food preparation surfaces to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Safe Food Storage: Proper storage conditions to prevent spoilage and contamination of food products.
- Waste Management: Proper disposal of food waste and other materials to prevent pests and cross-contamination.
Good Hygiene Practice, or GHP, is a critical element in managing food chain hygiene along the entire food supply chain and ensuring that the food is secure and fit for consumption. It deals with many facets of the food industry, such as physical and chemical pollution control, worker hygiene, sanitary facilities, and the food supply chain. It is frequently required for other food safety management programs, including HACCP, ISO 2200, GAP, etc.
The essential hygienic and sanitary procedures are covered by GHP compliance. It draws attention to problem areas and possible roadblocks to raising your standards for food safety. Your workplaces, equipment, and facilities will be examined throughout the audit to identify potential hazards and areas that need improvement. It will assess and ensure that the food being processed is suitable for human consumption and is the bare minimum required to comply with regulations in the industry for hotels and restaurants. Food contamination and disease should not be taken lightly; GHP compliance will aid in that consideration.
What is the purpose of GHP in Food Safety?
The purpose of GHP is to:
- Minimize Health Risks: GHP practices reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses by preventing contamination at every stage of food production and handling.
- Maintain Product Quality: By adhering to GHP, businesses ensure that their products meet quality standards and are safe for consumption.
- Compliance: GHP helps businesses comply with food safety regulations and standards, avoiding legal issues and penalties.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices): GMP deals with the specific processes and procedures used to manufacture and process food products. It ensures that products are consistently produced and controlled to meet quality standards. GMP covers aspects like ingredient sourcing, equipment maintenance, and product testing.
What Are the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Food Industry?
GMP in the food industry includes:
- Quality Control: Implementing measures to maintain product quality throughout the production process.
- Documentation: Keeping detailed records of production processes, ingredient sources, and quality control measures.
- Employee Training: Ensuring that staff is adequately trained in GMP procedures.
What Are the 10 Principles of GMP?
Nevertheless, the GMP guidelines can change based on the area of the food processing industry.
They consist of ten fundamental GMP guidelines that all food producers must adhere to:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be written in step-by-step format.
- Apply the SOPs and procedures.
- For the aim of traceability, promptly and precisely document processes and procedures.
- Verify the efficiency of your SOPs and the efficacy of your procedures.
- Integrate quality and safety into the equipment and facilities.
- Regularly maintain the building, its systems, and its equipment, and keep records of it.
- Internally establish job competency.
- Encourage cleanliness by performing regular sanitization.
- Implement a methodical quality control for both the components and the processes.
- To maintain legal compliance and GMP efficacy, conduct routine audits.
GHP and GMP regulatory food safety audits are not just routine procedures; they are the backbone of a safe and reliable food supply chain. By adhering to these practices and undergoing audits, businesses ensure that their food is of the highest quality and, most importantly, safe for consumers. The importance of these audits cannot be overstated, as they are instrumental in protecting public health and maintaining the integrity of the food industry.
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Laser Raman Spectrometer for In Situ Deep-Sea Studies
Sheri N White, Peter G Brewer, Edward T Peltzer III, William J. Kirkwood
MBARI, 7700 Sandholdt Rd., Moss Landing, CA 95039
Laser Raman spectrometry is a powerful tool for obtaining chemical and structural compositional information from solids, liquids, and gaseous species. It is a non-destructive technique which requires no sample preparation. Thus, it is well suited for making in situ measurements in the deep ocean.
We have modified a laser Raman spectrometer (LRS) for use in the deep ocean. The LRS uses a 532 nm laser to excite a sample of interest and then records a spectrum of the Raman (inelastically) scattered light. The frequency shift of the Raman scattered light is due to the characteristic molecular vibrations of the molecule. So the Raman spectrum serves as a kind of “fingerprint” of a substance based on both composition and molecular structure. Raman spectroscopy can be used to study gases (e.g., CO2, CH4), liquids and dissolved species (e.g., isopropanol, and CO2 or SO4 in seawater), solids (e.g., precipitates, particles, minerals), and phase transitions (gas/liquid, and gas/solid are spectrally distinct).
We have successfully deployed our LRS to depths up to 3600 m, and have obtained quality spectra from solid minerals, liquids, and gases. Although we have primarily used the LRS for studies of CO2 sequestration and gas hydrates, it is applicable to a number of other fields. These areas include mineralogy and fluid chemistry of hydrothermal systems, the CO2 system in the ocean, and bacterial mats.

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EcoHydrology: Project Home – R-Forge
A package containing a library of principle/fundamental equations used in the interdisciplinary field studying the complex interactions between hydrology and ecology (commonly referred to as Eco-Hydrology).
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I just wanted to draw your attention to an article in today's Post. According to the paper, the FTA has authorized the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to begin construction on the Dulles Metrorail Project (Phase I).
Some work is already being done in the Tysons Corner area. This work is utility relocation and was not technically part of the Metro project, although it is necessary before Metro construction can commence. The work authorized by FTA is not a formal go-ahead. They could still say no to the $900 million in federal funding, but allowing construction to start is very promising of final approval.
Phase one of the Dulles Metrorail Project will create a new Metro line, the Silver Line running along with Orange Line trains from Stadium-Armory to East Falls Church. It will also construct new track from East Falls Church to Whiele Avenue along the Dulles Toll Road. In Tysons Corner, the line will detour through the business district.
For other posts on the Silver Line, click here.


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Sunday, 21 August 2011
Ian Fleming, Ian Cheyne & Laboureur
I have to admit that for a long time I looked on the Scottish artist Ian Fleming (1906 - 1994) as an also-ran. I first came across his colour woodcuts at an exhibition way back in 1986 and I should think I was too shocked by the prices being asked to take in anything else about the show. In my defence, I've only had monochrome catalogue illustrations between then and now. But that really is no excuse and, to be fair to him, colour woodcut wasn't Fleming's stock-in-trade, anyway. I know of only five colour woodcuts - the two I have posted here and three others, called Aspidistra, Road to the valley and Mist in the valley. OK, he wasn't good on titles, but I am going to assume all his woodcuts date from early on in his career. He produced the lyrical Parkscape, with its subtle modernity, in 1928 while still a student at Glasgow School of Art.
Or, to be more exact, he appears to have produced a very humble edition of three to begin with. Parkscape. Sunshine & rain was less snappy than the abruptly modernist Parkscape but that was its first title. As you see the second edition ran into a modest twenty-five. Glasgow tenement window (I am sorry to say only in monochrome) is equally subtle, framing the three yards and adopting the high viewpoint that became such a strong feature of his work. This print adopts a restricted view, later work does not, and perhaps behind it are the limitations placed upon student work. His teacher of woodcut at Glasgow was the influential Chica MacNab. To my intense frustration, I've been unable to turn up even one image by MacNab to show just how her work might have affected printmakers like Fleming and Winifred MacKenzie (another of her students). What these two have in common in their early work is the modern manner and I shall assume they learned that from MacNab.
But, in the end, it was his teacher of engraving, Charles Murray (1994 - 1954) who was to have the more enduring effect. Murray had himself been a student at Glasgow and is credited with reviving the art of copper engraving before even innovators like Robert Austin who taught at the RCA in London. Murray was something of a renegade who first fought with the White Army, then won the Prix de Rome before travelling, settling down again at his old art school and eventually hitting the bottle. Fleming wisely exchanged Murray's fine but mannered style for the urbane and voguish approach of the Breton engraver Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877 - 1943). Like Murray, Laboureur also got around but there was less of Iceland and Russia and more of Paris, London and New York. And in some ways this neatly sums up the appeal of Fleming's own work: there are the lyrical incidents of gardens and the Galloway and Dumfries countryside (as you will see below in Laboureur) but he never forgets his home town. Glasgow was his convincing subject, and no more so than in his wonderful engraving of 1930, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
The same is true of the incisive Modern suburbia from 1929. This was the year he left art school (he first attended in 1924) and the youthful wish to take a modern view of things is evident in the title. But for everything he seems to have learned from Laboureur - the strong contrast of light and shadow, the linear, descriptive approach - he is already his own man. I also have to admit that I prefer these early works. There's a freshness of vision here and a strong desire to show aspects of the world he lived in. Ironically, he is a realist in a way that the man from Nantes never is. He has taken the lessons of Laboureur about the complexities of modern lives to heart but he never sinks to pastiche.
Nor does Ian Cheyne (1895 - 1955). I am unashamedly re-posting my own Summer Picnic and his masterly Campers just to show how brave Ian Fleming was. Fleming never achieved work with this panache. By comparison, he looks almost antiquarian. But he was an engraver first and foremost and I always have the greatest admiration for printmakers who can make both convincing woodcuts and intalgio prints. Laboureur tried both but his woodcuts tend to look like pattern-making. Cheyne started off as a painter. He was eleven years older than Fleming but didn't attend Glasgow School of Art untill 1921 - 1923. He may have trained first at another school, or the war may have interrupted his studies. I don't know. Whatever the case, somewhere along the way, he meshed the contemporary impact of Laboureur with the mastery of Hokusai to come up with something utterly unique and deeply desirable.
He was brought up in the seaside town of Broughty Ferry, on the east coast of Scotland, near Dundee, but all we really know about him are the colour woodcuts that have set a standard for all those productions of the 1920s and 1930s. I have already posted as many as I can (well, there are one or two more). As for Laboureur himself, I leave you with two copper engravings from 1916 and the early twenties, and two woodcuts from a similar period. Just compare, if you will, the shapes of the trees on the hill in Le Printemps with the trees on the left in Fleming's Botanic Gardens, Glasgow or the meshes of the fishermens' nets with the meshing of the rain and light in Parkscape. Cheyne's frothy trees and cubist tents are more obvious loans but we take them as they were intended, with great good humour. And although there is no record of Fleming and Cheyne meeting, it's pretty certain that they did know one another through exhibiting with fellow Scots (and Englishmen) at the Society of Artist-Printmakers (Cheyne was treasurer). The 1930s market for prints held up better in Scotland than in England and this attracted English printmakers like Edgar Holloway to show with them. He knew both Cheyne and Fleming and exchanged Cheyne's West Highland Loch for one of his own etchings. Which shows just how much they learned from one another.

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Man hospitalized after car and train collide on Taylorsville Road in Jefferson County, Kentucky
A man had to be removed from his car and transported to a hospital after a train struck the vehicle in southeastern Jefferson County shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday. The driver told police he got lost on a private road near Taylorsville Road and Stone Lakes Drive and attempted to turn around on nearby train tracks, Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman Alicia Smiley said. A train rounded a curve and struck the car while the man was still in it, pushing it a short distance, Smiley said. Crews removed the man from the car, and he was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Black Women Mug
This ceramic mug features black women stretching, running, and leaping. A great gift for thick girls and beautiful black women who love themselves. These brown women are in gold, purple, and green swimsuits or underwear. It's a cup that's perfect for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. It also offers a classic shape and it's durable enough for the dishwasher and microwave. Available in 2 sizes.


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Where the Michigan Department of Transportation denied a permit for construction of a billboard, that decision should be upheld under the Highway Advertising Act of 1972 because of the existence of vegetation greater than eight feet tall in the highway right of way adjacent to the private property where the proposed billboard would be erected.
“This case concerns the meaning of ‘location’ in the following statutory provision of the Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (HAA), MCL 252.301 et seq.: ‘An interim permit shall not be used to erect a sign in a location where existing vegetation is greater than 8 feet tall or where existing vegetation was removed without the department’s permission.’ MCL 252.307a(4). The issue, which is one of first impression, is whether ‘location’ as used in MCL 252.307a(4) refers to the specific spot on the private property where a proposed billboard will be erected, or whether it includes the highway right of way such that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) may deny a permit for construction when there is existing vegetation greater than eight feet tall in the adjacent right of way. The circuit court affirmed the ALJ’s ruling that MDOT may only deny an interim permit when there is such vegetation at the ‘exact physical location’ of the proposed sign structure. For the reasons stated in this opinion, we reverse and hold that ‘location’ as used in MCL 252.307a(4) includes the right of way.”
Dep’t of Transp. v. Outfront Media LLC; MiLW 07-106220, 8 pages; Michigan Court of Appeals published; Shapiro, J., joined by M.J. Kelly, J., Patel, J.; on appeal from Ingham Circuit Court; John Tuttle for appellant; J. Adam Behrendt for appellee.

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Aussies to SHIVER through long weekend as icy winds force temperatures to plummet
Freezing temperatures and wet weather are forecast for the long weekend, with states in the southeast bearing the brunt of the cold while the west will be flooded with rain.
An icy Arctic explosion will sweep across the country, sending temperatures plummeting in every major city — some reaching record-breaking lows.
Those in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart will want to light a blanket or have a fire as the south east experiences the worst of the cold, while Tasmania gets snow in some regions.
Canberra is expected to remain below 10C for the next five days and dip below freezing on Monday and Tuesday.
Freezing weather is forecast for the long weekend, with southeastern Australia expected to bear the brunt of icy winds while the west faces rain
Aussies staying for a long weekend in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Hobart may want to snuggle up or stay by a fire as the south east experiences temperatures below 10C
A polar explosion will sweep across the country, sending temperatures in most major cities to record-breaking lows
Brisbane, which experienced its coldest winter start in more than 100 years on Thursday, will also support the harsh climate with a minimum of 6C and 7C for the next two days.
The six degrees for Brisbane and seven degrees for Sydney on Friday is the lowest drop for those two cities in 33 years.
Perth has slightly warmer weather for the long weekend, but showers are expected to seep through the city.
The Top End will be noticeably cooler for the next five days after record-breaking high temperatures in June.
The cold weather is having a major impact on the southeast due to a high peak in the Great Australian Bight that continues to carry icy winds north through the country.
Each of those cities will have low temperatures for most of the long weekend.
Bob Hawke was in power when Sydney last had such a cold in 1989, and Brisbane is gearing up for its worst cold snap since 1904.
Melbourne hasn’t been this cold since 1982, when the South Melbourne Swans AFL team moved to Sydney.
In the snowfields, the history books are being rewritten with the best start to the season in years and more snow on the way thanks to a frigid Antarctic ice storm.
Mount Hotham and Falls Creek had record snowfalls of nearly three feet each, Mount Buller’s 73cm is the highest in more than two decades, and NSW resorts are tipped to have their biggest snowfall since 1968.
A high pressure area south of Adelaide has been held in place, blowing frozen winds from the South Pole right into Australia.
Temperatures for Brisbane and Sydney on Friday will be the lowest drop for those two cities in 33 years
Melbourne hasn’t seen such cold weather since 1982 when the South Melbourne Swans AFL team moved to Sydney
Windchill will make record lows look even colder, like the 7C at Brisbane Airport at 5:40am on Wednesday, which feels like just 2.1C.
Toowoomba was a relatively balmy 8.8C on paper, but with wind it felt more like 1.2C, according to the weather bureau.
On Sunday it will finally be at least 9C and that will remain so until next Wednesday the warming.
Hobart drops to 4C on Saturday, with snow even forecast for the beaches on the south side of the Apple Isle.
Those conditions will be accompanied by a cold, dry stream of air flowing in, which will keep temperatures chilly until next weekend.
Melbourne is expected to hit 5C next Tuesday, while Canberra braces for an icy -5C.
The low-pressure system bringing the frigid winds will move slowly, so the icy conditions will last into next weekend.
Bob Hawke was in power when Sydney last caught such a cold in 1989, and Brisbane braces for worst cold spell in 118 years
Mount Hotham and Falls Creek have both seen record snowfalls of nearly three feet each, while Mount Buller’s 73cm is the highest in more than two decades.
Weatherzone forecaster Chris Matthews said Sydneysiders face a cold week with the highest temperature forecast at 17C.
“This week will feel much colder because of the wind chill,” he told the Daily Mail Australia.
In addition to the frigid air, parts of NSW, Victoria, the ACT and SA will also see rain in the coming days.
Adelaide has a high chance of showers in the coming days, but is expected to dry up on Sunday. Thunderstorms are likely in parts of the Southwest Slopes and Riverina in NSW.
Storms are also forecast for Melbourne, while Sydney will have a dry week.
FIVE DAY WEATHER FORECAST IN YOUR CITY:
Friday: Mostly sunny. Min 9 Max 17
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Min 9 Max 16
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Min 9 Max 17
Monday: Mostly sunny. Min 6 Max 15
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Min 5 Max 16
Friday: sunny. Min 6 Max 18
Saturday: sunny. Min 7 Max 19
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Min 8 Max 19
Monday: Mostly sunny. Min 8 Max 19
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Min 9 Max 21
Friday: Showers. Min 9 Max 16
Saturday: Shower or two. Min 9 Max 15
Sunday: Shower or two. Min 9 Max 15
Monday: Cloudy. Min 8 Max 15
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Min 7 Max 16
Friday: Showers. Min 13 Max 22
Saturday: showers. Min 13 Max 22
Sunday: Showers. Min 12 Max 20
Monday: Showers. Min 11 Max 20
Tuesday: showers. Min 11 Max 20
Friday: Showers. Min 9 Max 14
Saturday: Shower or two. Min 8 Max 13
Sunday: Showers. Min 9 Max 11
Monday: Cloudy. Min 7 Max 12
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Min 5 Max 12
Friday: Frost then sunny. Min 2 Max 12
Saturday: Frost then sunny. Min 1 Max 10
Sunday: Possible shower. Min 3 Max 10
Monday: Frost then sunny. Min -3 Max 10
Tuesday: Frost then sunny. Min -5 Max 9
Friday: sunny. Min 20 Max 32
Saturday: sunny. Min 19 Max 31
Sunday: sunny. Min 19 Max 32
Monday: sunny. Min 20 Max 32
Tuesday: sunny. Min 20 Max 32
Friday: Showers. Min 6 Max 9
Saturday: showers, windy. Min 4 Max 11
Sunday: showers, wind easing. Min 2 Max 9
Monday: Cloudy. Min 4 Max 10
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Min 3 Max 11


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Classy Kiwi colt Cauthen did not live up to the hype during the 2013 Spring Racing Carnival but trainer Andrew Campbell believes that the three-year-old has taken a great deal of benefit out of his premature stint in the spelling paddock.
Cauthen won his debut race at Te Rapa in New Zealand by an incredible eight and a half lengths and was extremely well-backed in the lead-up to his Australian racing debut in the Sweeney Can Do Agents Handicap (1000m) at Moonee Valley on August 3.
The Darci Brahma colt finished a luckless second behind Clevadude but turned the tables to record an impressive win in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1200m) – a field that included subsequent Caulfield Guineas winner Long John and Cox Plate winner Shamus Award.
Cauthen was moved to the top of Caulfield Guineas betting markets after the strong win but failed to fire when he finished a distance 12th behind Long John at his next start in the Listed Henry Bucks Best Dressed Stakes (1400m) and Campbell made the tough decision to prematurely end the colt’s spring campaign.
Campbell told Racing Victoria yesterday that Cauthen had returned from his time in the spelling paddock in outstanding condition and believes his decision not to push on to the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) was the right decision for the future of the three-year-old.
“The break did him the world of good and it might be a blessing in disguise for his career,” Campbell said.
“He’s back in work and he looks a million dollars, I’m very happy with him and he’s having a gallop next week.”
The leading New Zealand trainer has not decided on the ultimate 2014 Autumn Racing Carnival goal for Cauthen, with the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) one race on the agenda, but confirmed that he would make his return to racing in New Zealand in January.
“We’ll just see how he comes up before we make a decision,” Campbell said.
“We’re just hoping that he comes back as good as we think that he is.
“I’m sure he will get a mile (1600m) but at this stage he can definitely sprint as well.”
The 2014 Australian Guineas could be one of the strongest in the recent history on the race; with Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and Trent Busuttin-trained El Roca among the three-year-olds being set for the $500,000 event.


'Bleed businesses dry': Gladstone Ports to borrow millions for debt
THE government-owned Gladstone Ports Corporation will have to borrow money to make up for what it gave the state back last year.
In the first independent audit report into government-owned corporations since the state increased its percentage takings on its port and rail assets from 80% to 100%, Auditor-General Anthony Close warned there would be repercussions on the ground.
Over the last two years, the state's rail and port entities have returned $364million and $553million to the government.
But despite that profitability, state assets including GPC, would start to see reduced profit margins, higher company debt, higher interest and lower government returns.
On top of the combined $553million the ports popped into the state's coffers last year, GPC gave a $315million special dividend.
The government's Debt Action Plan was introduced mid-last year to pay off Queensland's debt; one aspect being to move debt from the State Government onto the books of these government-owned corporations.
"The special dividend declared by GPC in 2015-16 of $315 million, funded by these new borrowings, will result in a 6.4 per cent increase in the level that it is financed through borrowings," the report read.
"Funding dividends from the asset revaluation surplus reduced this reserve at GPC from $463 million to $302 million
The report predicts state port and rail assets will have to borrow $648million in order to afford payments of returns to the government that were declared in 2015-16.
It also said the increased debt would challenge the companies' capacity to invest in infrastructure and maintenance, especially if the state continued to take 100% of their profits after tax.
However the audit found that increased profitability was due to several factors, including increased revenues, which was directly related to "access to commercial facilities" in Gladstone.
The impact of GPC's LNG and WICET facilities produced a $20.5 million boost in harbour dues for the port.
But the report did find "one significant deficiency" at GPC, which "may lead to the value of assets being materially misstated in the financial statements".
GPC chief executive officer Peter O'Sullivan said the port's "reporting models will be refreshed in 2016-17 and improved governance arrangements over changes to the models are being implemented".
State Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson said, "this is exactly the kind of short-sighted thinking that has left Queensland stagnating under Labor".
"We've always said (Treasurer) Curtis Pitt's plan to bleed these businesses dry in a bid to prop up his ailing budget would leave Queenslanders paying more in the long run."
Mr Pitt made no apologies for stopping the asset sales planned by Tim Nicholls.
"Queenslanders wanted to keep our assets in public hands and they expect us to make them work on a commercial footing in their interests," Mr Pitt said.
"The documents tabled by the Auditor-General simply corrects the breakdown by financial year of returns to the government from port GOCs and QR."
"In developing the Debt Action Plan it became clear there was a capacity to increase the gearing levels of the state's GOCs to more commercial levels."
An earlier version of this article said State Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson said Queenslanders were bearing the brunt of lost opportunities when the assets could have been sold to pay down the debt. This was incorrect.


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This is pattern 107 from BWOF November 2007.
When my friend Sarah told me she was having a MadMen-themed cocktail party for her b-day, it was just the perfect excuse to sew up a party dress,
Although pretty simple in shape, the bodice has interesting lines, thanks to a center front seam and bust darts originating from the center seam as opposed to the side seams. It creates a “cross” effect that I haven’t seen often.
The skirt has wide inverted pleats and hidden pockets in the side seams.
I love that it has a retro 50’s vibe while still being quite modern.
The main design adjustements I made, aside from fitting adjustments:
-lower neckline by 1.5cm all around
-extended shoulderseams 2cm to cover a bit more of my shoulders
-added a full lining – the pattern only includes neckline and armhole facing.
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Khosrow (son of Bahram IV)
|King of kings of Iran and Aniran|
|Shahanshah of the Sasanian Empire|
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Khosrow was the son of Bahram IV (r. 388–399), the sixteenth king (shah) of the Sasanian Empire. Since the death of the powerful Sasanian shah Shapur II (r. 309–379), the aristocrats and priests had expanded their influence and authority at the cost of the Sasanian government, nominating, dethroning, and murdering shahs, such as Bahram IV, and also the then reigning shah Yazdegerd I (r. 399–420), who was murdered in 21 January 420. They sought to stop the sons of Yazdegerd I from the ascending the throne—Shapur IV, who was the eldest son of Yazdegerd I and governor of Armenia, quickly rushed to the Sasanian capital of Ctesiphon, and ascended the throne. He was, however, shortly murdered by the nobles and priests, who elected Khosrow as shah.
Bahram V, another son of Yazdegerd I, opposed the decision of the nobles, and asked the Lakhmid king of al-Hirah for military assistance, which he received. At the head of an army of numerous soldiers, Bahram marched towards Ctesiphon, where he promised that he would not reign like his father Yazdegerd I did. According to the Shahnameh ("The Book of Kings"), Bahram suggested that the royal crown and attire should be placed between two lions, and the person that retrieved them by killing the wild animals should be recognized as the shah of Iran. Khosrow chose to pull out, whilst Bahram withstood the trial and won the throne. Nothing is known about the fate of Khosrow.
- Klíma 1988, pp. 514–522.
- Pourshariati, Parvaneh (2008). Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire: The Sasanian-Parthian Confederacy and the Arab Conquest of Iran. London and New York: I.B. Tauris. ISBN 978-1-84511-645-3.
- Klíma, O. (1988). "Bahrām V Gōr". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. III, Fasc. 5. London et al. pp. 514–522.

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Arsenal beat German champions Bayern Munich 2-1 in their International Champions Cup opener with a late winner from Eddie Nketiah.
The Gunners went 1-0 up after a 49th-minute own goal from Bayern defender Louis Poznanski on Wednesday.
The Bundesliga champions equalised when forward Robert Lewandowski headed home a cross from ex-Gunner Serge Gnabry.
But an 88th-minute winner from 20-year-old substitute Nketiah handed Unai Emery's side the win in Los Angeles.
"Our responsibility in this club - for the history, present and future - is to give young players a chance," Emery said.
"If they deserve minutes, they'll get minutes. I'm very happy with them."
Arsenal's victory followed on from Tuesday's 3-0 friendly win over Colorado Rapids.
They face two more matches in the United States, against Fiorentina in Charlotte on Saturday and then Real Madrid in Landover late on Tuesday.


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After removing the NR shell I removed the lighting board hardwired a NCE 13 decoder I had lying around and also removed the incandescent blub headlight and installed a white LED its a bit too blue (light) I dipped it in some Tamiya orange changed it a bit but not enough.
I removed the aussie flag and the QAS off the side double diamonds to go also .I will try some ELO on the diamonds to soften the paint .
Diamonds gone off the front headlights too bright and blue
Existing couplers removed and Little trains adaptors fitted
Seeing the real NR19 had blue cowling below the fans so I masked them off and airbrushed them blue. The National Rail side boards were just painted over (and I suspect the the real ones were painted over as well) in blue and Pacific National decals fitted. While the airbrush was out I gave it a misting of dust and dirt . Grimy black and rust to follow .

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Montana’s Trail Creek Merc Is Filled To The Brim With Local Treasures
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We deliver enhanced real-time navigation services based on terrestrial and space observations.
3D Aerospace is proposing a business solution made of a hardware receiver, eHermes, and software capabilities, eMAPs, to satisfy the bespoke needs of our customers.
By fusing raw measurements from the GNSS, IMU and cameras modules, the level of accuracy, integrity and robustness of the estimated position, velocity, acceleration and altitude of the vehicle will outshine any smartphones or Personal Navigation Devices.
The objective of eHermes is to achieve a lane-level accuracy including in challenging urban environment to enable autonomous driving future cars.
eMAPs is a cloud-database system, containing all kind of information such as real-time measurements related to traffic, air quality or temperature as well as 3D Aerospace up-to-date 3D maps.
eMAPs aims at maximising the local data captured by the eHermes platforms coupled with the stream of continuous information collected by the Copernicus’ satellites, to offer expanding, evolving, enhanced maps (eMAPs).
eMAPs could be tuned to address specific customers’ needs such as the management of a vehicle fleet or other specific needs.
eMAPs is a communty-based service. Data collected by each eMAPer are shared anonymously in real-time within the community for the benefit of all.
The elasticity and the computing power of the cloud are used in eMAPs to provide real-time services.
Artificial intelligence is used extensively by 3D aerospace to provide better traffic modelling.
eMAPs functionalities have been designed to be continuously evolving and improving based on the continuous flow of information collected by the community and by eHermes platforms.
eMAPs intend to be available on laptops, in-dash navigation systems, smartphones and tablets.
In combination with eHermes, eMAPs will become a key enabler of future autonomous applications such as cars and drones.
The current business plan of 3D Aerospace is articulated in three main development stages.
Phase 1: Development of the fundamental elements of eHermes receiver. Deployment objective of 100 eHermes v0.1 (minimum viable product) to start initial eMAPs services.
Phase 2: Consolidation of eHermes receiver capability (5G, energy harvesting, air quality monitoring). Deployment objective of 1000 eHermes v1 (minimum viable product) to mobile app deployment to start real-time services.
Phase 3: Commercialization of the mass-market eHermes receiver v2. Initial deployment objective of 1 million eHermes v2.


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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Unthanks, Diversions, Volume I: The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony and the Johnsons
The Unthanks, those melifluous dual sister-singers from England are quite more than OK in my book. I've reviewed a number of their previous four albums on these pages. The fifth is something a bit different than their usual Anglo folk excursions--in that it centers around contemporary "art song" if you will. Diversions Volume 1: The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony and the Johnsons (Rough Trade) is just that. It's a live concert with half devoted to the Johnsons and half Mr. Wyatt. There's a band with strings added and that gives a nice carpeting to the Unthanks' lovely renditions.
I am not exactly overly familiar with Antony and the Johnsons' songs but they sound rather nice. Robert Wyatt of course has written some wonderful songs over his career and the Unthanks cover a good number. The uniquely plaintive vocal instruments of the Unthanks are well served by the music, and the music is well served by the Unthanks' vocal style. So it's good for both. And it's good for the listener.
A beautiful concert and another significant notch in the Unthanks discography. Very recommended.


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MOUNT PLEASANT — Two big plays down the stretch by Andre Coimbra allowed Central Michigan to win a 70-67 thriller over Illinois-Chicago Friday night at the McGuirk Arena.
With the Chippewas (5-5) trailing 67-66, Coimbra rebounded a missed jump shot by Trey Zeigler and got a layup to put Central on top, 68-67, with 27 seconds left. Coimbra then came up with a big steal with five seconds remaining and Austin McBroom’s two free throws made it 70-67. A last-second three-point attempt by UIC was no good at the buzzer as the Chippewas held on for the victory.
Coimbra tied a career-high in points with 22 after going 9 of 14 from the floor. Jackson added 14 points as he went 3 of 4 from behind the arc. McBroom ended up with 12 points.
Mount Pleasant graduate and normal Central starter Trey Zeigler did not play in the first half due to disciplinary reasons. He did not check into the game until the 15:00 mark of the second half. Despite limited playing time, Zeigler still wound up with 10 points on 4 of 7 shooting.
Central shot well from the floor, going 28 of 52 (53.8 percent).
Next up for Central is a road game at Iowa State Sunday. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.


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Apr 28, 2012 / 3:42 pm
Police in Kamloops, B.C., are looking for the driver of a truck in connection with a hit and run that killed a 73-year-old pedestrian on the east Trans-Canada Highway.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned says the man was apparently walking along the highway near the Valleyview interchange when he was struck at about 1 a.m. Saturday.
Learned says lug nuts and other evidence at the scene suggest a transport truck may have been involved in the fatality.
Police are asking people at weigh scales and truck stops to watch for a truck missing parts and displaying damage on one side.
Mounties were called after several passing motorists reported a man lying on the side of the road.
His name has not been released. (CFJC)
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Turn your shirt textures into iconic… art. Or something. Supposedly there may-or-may-not be a way to make icons via the Skin Acceptor Wizard thing, but nobody knows how to get icons out of that if so.
These three images serve as templates for converting your shirt texture into the HQ icon format/design, with minor color-coding to help you figure out your “pixel” placement stuff and things. There is no shading overlay included though (deal with it
The first is a semi-transparent overlay for your shirt texture if you so choose to use it.
The second is an opaque underlay you can choose to use. By deleting the black and white space from your actual texture, you can see what pixels are important.
The third is the template for your HQ shirt icon.
Few examples of it:
The Grassland Military Top
, an item from the curated Greece map (of which none of its curated content is in the Icon folder yet!
The Orange Scorpion 7 Explorer
, an item from the Freddy’s Explorer Clothing
mod! The mod is broken though because Freddy is working on a huge project at the moment, but you can pretend! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1181032631
The Construction Jacket
, by me! It spawns on maps using official spawn tables, so you should totally check it out.
I had technically already made this icon before the templates, but I apparently saved over my full-size version, so I had to remake this post. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1251329209
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The 28th Seoul Music Awards had barely kicked off and ARMY was already in for a special surprise on the red carpet.
The BTS members started to file in, led by V…
As the camera panned over, everyone realized that Jimin now had purple hair!
Immediately, ARMY took to social media to talk about Jimin’s new style. So much so that “PURPLE JIMIN” started to trend worldwide.
— 프라다쿠키 (@pradakookie) January 15, 2019
— andrea ; 굼 (@blackxagustd) January 15, 2019
This marks the debut of Jimin with purple hair and everyone absolutely loves it, his hair has never been this color before.
The rest of BTS also displayed their killer visuals on the red carpet. BTS had a brief interview where they thanked everyone for attending and organising the event and ARMY for supporting them.
The boys will be performing “Fake Love” and “Idol” on the show.

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The scorecard will hold state legislators to account and highlight those showing leadership on reproductive freedom.
Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Ensure the University of California Provides Inclusive Healthcare When Contracting with Other Health Systems
SB 379 prohibits UC Health from contracting with non-UC facilities where UC healthcare staff are prevented from providing comprehensive reproductive and LGBTQ-inclusive health services
Abortion Accessibility Act (SB 245) Introduced in California Legislature on the 48th Anniversary of Landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Ruling
Healthcare Advocates Applaud State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) for Introducing Legislation to Remove Cost Barriers to Abortion
NARAL Pro-Choice California Calls for the Resignation of U.S. Representatives who Peddled Baseless Conspiracies in Vote to Overturn Election Results
NARAL condemns the seven Republican members of California’s Congressional delegation whose refusal to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election helped to incite the 1/6/21 attack on the U.S. Capitol
NARAL Pro-Choice America Responds to Trump Administration Attacking California for Safeguarding Reproductive Freedom
Today, the Trump administration announced an inhumane effort to try to strip California of at least $200 million in federal healthcare funds during a global pandemic.


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Betting Systems – The Importance of a Roulette Table
While you are playing roulette and you are ready to place a bet, you will see that you will find a roulette table in which you can place your bets. The bets you will be able to place in these roulette tables are all valued according to the amount of money you have in your pocket or in the lender. These are the bets that you ought to put on the roulette table for you 넷마블 포커 to have more chances of winning in roulette.
Roulette has two types of rules that you should follow in order for one to manage to place bets on the roulette table. One is the “spinning” rule, the other one is the wheel rule. With regards to the wheel rule, it is possible to place your bets by turning the handle of the roulette wheel. For spinning, you have to move the wheel as fast as possible in order that it would turn earlier than what your fortune tells it to.
Alternatively, the French roulette wheel is different since it uses a “billon”. Which means that spins can be made at any given point of time. If you work with the monochrome roulette wheels, then you can certainly place your bets using the white wheel. However, you can also use the red or the green wheel in case you are on a table that uses the two colors.
The standard American design of roulette is played on a black or a red double zero wheel. The reason why is because of the fact that most of the people in the us are classified as American. In this case, it will be easier that you should place your bet based on the American version. But, if you are playing roulette in France or another European country, you will still be able to use the double zero wheel.
When you are selecting a roulette wheel, the bets that you place on the top portion of the wheel will remain there until you reach underneath of the wheel. Thus, the very best part is referred to as the bank roll. In terms of the second area of the wheel, this is called the flop. Then, it’ll either be your turn or the opponents turn to be exact. This will determine the number of spins the wheel has prior to the game ends.
In order for you to increase your chances of winning, you can do so with the addition of up the topmost tier bets and the bottommost tier bets together. Both of these forms of bets will form many multiples thereof. Multiples thereof will be the bets which are made on the number of times the wheel turns. Roulette could be used no roulette table at all wherein you might only use coins in tossing the coins and in picking up the chips once they have already been tossed.
Multiples of the bets which are made in the previous round or in the last twenty-four hours prior to the start of the game can still be incorporated even if they’re not the expected values. These can either be called outside bets or inside bets. The former refers to bets which are put on the outcome of the overall game while the latter refers to bets which are made on the possibility that a particular number of cards should come your way or a player will draw one card from the playing cards. This can be incorporated in to the game regardless of whether the player thinks that he is likely to win or that he is likely to lose. These can be called outside bets because the player is expected to purchase them regardless of what happens in the overall game.
Additionally, there are betting systems which incorporate the concept of combining outside bets with martingale. When the time comes that a player must make his next bet, he has to fold such as a normal user, but then he gets the chance to act again like a user once his next bet has been called. This is often done by having the ball player put the final two cards of the deck that have not yet been dealt to the dealer’s table and making a martingale call. This way, a player who has folded gets the opportunity to act before the dealer calls his next bet.

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Horizon Smart Factory to run online in two weeks
Finishing solutions developer Horizon is running its multi-vendor Smart Factory expo in two weeks’ time, this year as a hybrid event with both in-person and online streams.
Under the banner of Connectable Automation, the week-long Smart Factory 2021 will take place 18-22 October, from Horizon’s new 10,000sqm Innovation Park (HIP) in Japan. Aussie and Kiwi printers can't go to the in-person event, but can join in with the live stream. Click here to register for the event.
In collaboration with 12 industry leading companies, Horizon will create a working Smart Factory at HIP which combines pre-press, press, and finishing processes to create timesaving, streamlined production lines.
Alongside Horizon – supplied in Australia and New Zealand by Currie Group - there will be a host of leading print solutions developers including Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Miyakoshi, Ricoh, Ryobi MHI, and Screen.
Each day will feature a morning tour and evening tour of finishing solutions focused on a particular theme, such as Inline Cut Sheet Press & Book Production. Printers can pick and choose which sessions to attend.
Between the two daily tour sessions Horizon will hold in-depth demonstrations on a finishing solution introduced during the tour. Horizon will be revealing new products, and says many of the other vendors will also have new releases.
For anyone that cannot make a particular live tour, recordings of each session will be sent directly to the email of registered attendees shortly after the live session finishes.
The week is designed to show digitally driven integrated print production, with computer power creating maximum efficiencies. Horizon says Smart Factory concept is based on breakthroughs in machine automation and data collection, which has resulted in the ability to increase productivity, while reducing labour costs and turnaround times.
Bernie Robinson, managing director of ANZ supplier Currie Group, who went to the inaugural event two years ago, said: “Seeing all the new technology working is a real advantage for what the future is holding for our industry, and working with different vendors with these products and all the Horizon finishing online is fantastic to see as well. Horizon is opening up its product line to show full automation online to other vendors items. It is well worthwhile to take the time, and log into Horizons Smart factory October expo.”
Click here to register for the event.


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H.Res. __ is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC).
H.Res. __ would resolve that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that:
According to the resolution’s findings, in federal, state, local, and military law enforcement agencies, service dogs perform a variety of functions to prevent and solve crimes and to ensure the public safety. Many dogs have given their lives in the performance of these duties.


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Hospice aides are often called the unsung heroes of palliative care.
Through the work of these caregivers, patients and families alike can benefit from emotional support, physical help, and social networking within the community.
Let’s look at some of the fundamental responsibilities of a hospice aide, the requirements of this position, their working conditions, and how much they earn.
What does a hospice aide do?
A hospice aide provides comfort and assistance to patients with life-limiting illnesses, helping them make the most of the time they have left; while maintaining an open line of communication with the hospice team.
They help patients live as comfortably as possible by providing compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
Hospice aide duties
Hospice aides provide vital support to patients, families, and staff in hospices.
They work under doctors’ direction to relieve pain and other sufferings, usually by assisting with essential functions such as feeding, bathing, and toileting.
In addition to helping patients with their day-to-day needs, they also help families deal with a terrible diagnosis through knowledge and emotional support.
The primary duties and responsibilities of a hospice aide include:
- Provide personal care such as baths, back massages, oral hygiene, hair care, and changing bed linen regularly.
- Respond to patients’ demands as soon as possible.
- Meet the patient’s safety needs and handle equipment safely and correctly (stools, rails, oxygen, etc.)
- Assist with patient dressing and undressing.
- Assist with the patient’s nutrition.
- Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as directed.
- Monitor the caregiver or other people living with the patient and any interpersonal concerns.
- Assist with ambulation and workout as an extensional therapy service
- Assist with light laundry requirements.
- Provide respite for the patient’s family or caregiver.
- Maintain the patient’s living place in a clean and tidy manner.
- Run errands for and with patients, such as grocery shopping or transporting them to doctor appointments.
- Meet with the patients’ loved ones, evaluate any worries they may have, and answer any questions regarding their health.
What qualifications are needed for a hospice aide?
Hospice aides are categorised into two types:
- Hospice CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants)
- CHHAs (Certified Home Health Aides)
CHHAs assist patients with daily duties such as cleaning and personal hygiene, including monitoring and reporting on the patient’s wellbeing. They are not obliged to get any broad higher education. However, they may be required to complete a training course depending on the state in which they live.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are similar to Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs), but their tasks are generally more medically related because they have extensive medical training.
Hospice CNAs operate in a wide range of healthcare settings, such as hospitals and inpatient institutions.
To become a Hospice CNA, you must first meet your state’s certification standards, including completing a training program and passing a certification test. You will then be required to fulfil continuing education requirements and renew your licence under state regulations.
It typically takes around four months to train to become a hospice aide. After training and passing your certification exam, you can easily find work through job exchange apps like Velju.
Requirements for a hospice aide job
The role of a hospice aide requires organisation, patience, compassion, and an ability to be sensitive to others’ needs at a difficult time in their lives.
The job can be emotionally challenging, but you can find support from your coworkers and family members, who work with you to meet the needs of every patient every day.
Below are some other requirements expected from candidates of hospice aide jobs:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must possess at least a GED or high school diploma.
- Earn your first aid, CPR, home health aide, or CNA (certified nursing assistant) certifications.
- A valid driver’s licence to transport your patients.
Hospice aides spend most of their workday in a patient’s home. They might sometimes travel to a patient’s place of residence or an assisted living facility, if necessary.
Hospice aides work primarily with terminally ill patients, so comfort with death and dying is essential, as their time with patients will often be limited.
Hospice aide salary
According to the National Careers Service, hospice aides working full-time in the UK earn between €22,000 (starter) to €30,000 (experienced) annually.
However, the pay may vary greatly depending on where you live.
For example, in Munich, Germany, hospice aides make about €26,615 (EUR) a year—but in Spain, they only make about €16,547 (EUR).
Below are the average salaries of hospice aides in five other European countries according to the Economic Research Institute:
- Luxembourg: €33,818 (EUR)/yr
- Denmark: €32,444 (EUR)/yr
- Netherlands: €29.601 (EUR)/yr
- Ireland: €25,864 (EUR)/yr
- France: €20,911 (EUR)/yr
What makes a good hospice aide?
Hospice aides must understand that their work is just as important as any medical procedure. They can help patients feel at ease and comfortable during what may be one of their most difficult times in life.
Hospice aides must exhibit compassion and patience, but it can also be helpful if they have previous experience working with sick or terminally ill people.
After all, seeing someone on death’s door every day can take its toll on anyone.

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I always stay at the Fairmont and unless it is minus 40 I will make the 5 minute walk to Ira's for their breakfast bagel and coffee. I am not a fan of the mainstream coffee, and Ira's is really good, I have never had just one cup. Breakfast bagels are not haute cuisine, but trust me you will thoroughly enjoy their's, one is good, two are even better.
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State Farm Announces Canine Assist Team Starting Five
By Sarah Ford on May 28, 2015
Earlier this year, Cliff Paul made the State Farm® National Bureau of Assists starting five. We are now pleased to announce the State Farm Canine Assist Team starting five. These five amazing canines, and their human coach Victoria Stilwell, each bring very special and powerful assisting skills to this elite team.


In the late 70s, skiing was primarily an on-piste activity and the sport’s biggest stars were Olympic-bound racers. But a cabin-full of ex-pats in a small town called Clambin in the French Alps changed that. Documented by lensmen Mark Shapiro and Ace Kvale, images of big mountain lines, cliff hucks, and face shots made their way back to North America and extreme skiing exploded onto the scene, making stars of guys like Glen Plake and Scot Schmidt and inspiring thousands of young people to drop everything and ski. This is the birth of big mountain skiing.
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“We were young and strong and beautiful.” – Mark Shapiro
“Picture a cozy Swiss soul chalet in a bucolic farm village, prayer flags fluttering from the balcony, base layers drying on outdoor clotheslines, a hint of ‘70s rock floating on the breeze. The two middle-aged men who live in this place have been through a lot together—the golden era of ski bumming, the halcyon days of semi-stardom, marriages and divorces—and now they’re together under one roof, just like 35 years ago. With less hair on their skulls and many more powder turns under their feet, they are at once wiser and younger than their ages would suggest, but in reality, not much has changed between them.
Except their address. The legacies that Mark Shapiro and John Falkiner carved into the ski world began in a place up the hill from their present dwelling, at a postcard-perfect sleepy hamlet called Clambin, where an alpine aesthetic was born…”
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Walking towards York Minster I spotted this rather lovely collection of buildings. Despite being near one of the most important religious buildings in the country, there is a certainly "higgledy piggledy" air to the layout that appeals to me.
On the left is St Winfreds church, built in 1864 out of goo solid stone. Moving right there is a much more modern extension which is cleaner and sharper with simpler windows. To the far right a brick built double garage that I suspect wouldn't get through the planning process nowadays. Interestingly, it and the building next door are in stretcher bond. I'd have expected English or Flemish bond as both pre-date cavity walls.
Joining the two buildings up though is a lovely little wooden extension but a with a stone base. The door is vented which would indicate some electrical gubbins inside but it doesn't look that old unless someone has been around with the paintbrush recently.
Other details - the wall lights are modern but the signs are hand painted so they have been around a while.
As I say, I love these jumbled little corners. It's important on a railway layout to fill up every inch of space in some places - anywhere where land was expensive or the buildings could grown up over time. I'd have expected this sort of building to be found in an industrial setting but it just goes to show, inspiration can come from anywhere.
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Considering their latest album is called “California,” it should be no surprise that the members of Blink-182 are willing to give the shirts off their backs to help out the state. Well, almost. The trio is selling a limited edition T-shirt to help raise money for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for the California Wildfires. The shirt, priced at $14.90, will only be available through November 19. It can be ordered on blink182merch.com.
We’re raising money to help those affected by the wildfires in California. All proceeds go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund – California Wildfires.
Thank you for your support!
— stuffing and marked potatoes 🏳🌈 (@markhoppus) November 13, 2018


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|Acquisition Price||4,850 million yen|
－The property can place the entire Saitama Prefecture as well as Tokyo including Hachioji areas within its delivery range by utilizing the National Highway Route 16, a major ring road in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the National Highway Route 254 that leads to central Tokyo.
－In addition, the property can cover a wide range of areas in the Tokyo metropolitan area by utilizing the nearby Kawashima Interchange on the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway and the Kawagoe Interchange on the Kanetsu Expressway.
－After the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway is extended, the property should be recognized as a well-located base to cover wide areas including the Tohoku region.
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Anthony Calvano has his newest edition of "Anthony's Angle" for us to enjoy and it deals with a few different topics. First Anthony talks about how the league has progressed so far and he even touches on just how competitive each match has been.
He also discusses the injury woes that the team has gone through so far. We seem to have a very deep roster and that is one thing that has helped us weather the injury storm.
Lastly Anthony talks about the upcoming Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He mentions just how tough Reading will be and how they are certainly not to be taken lightly.
Anthony's Angle: League results, injuries, and a look ahead to the Open Cup
The season is now in full swing! Many ups and downs already and hopefully more ups to come. We had a good win this past weekend, not the best game, but still good to get a win in the last minute of the game. To be honest we had been finding ways to lose the game or lose wins the first couple games, but hopefully we have turned it around now to find ways to win games! Every team has to deal with injuries, and we have definitely felt that issue. We have one season ending injury, one that has led to missing every game but 2 and 2 others that have been out for a month. On the flip side we have had some young guys come up big for us and step right in. I mentioned before that we have some depth with this team and when guys come off the bench it isn't a step down so that has been huge!
The new league has showed that you are going to have to really come to play every single game. A couple years back there were some teams that weren't up to par with the rest of the league, but not this year. We have had no game won or lost by more then 2 goals and all good battles. I'm looking forward to playing of the other new teams in the league like Dayton and LA (This was written prior to last night's match with the Dutch Lions). Hopefully we get some of our guys back from injury soon as well because we are going on a good road stretch here and we will need our full line up.
The Open Cup is back next week!! We have a tough open cup game against Reading this next Tuesday so I hope to see as many fans out there as possible to cheer us on. Hopefully, as we have the last couple years, we can make a strong run at the open cup and play some MLS teams. I know for me personally and I have to believe for the fans it's cool to be involved in the U.S. Open cup which is the longest and oldest tournament in the U.S. I believe. I can't wait to see what we can do, but we definitely can't look past Reading as they have a great PDL team that tied the Union and have been steam rolling through the PDL.
Keep Kicking it!
The Union have great video of former Isles Guy Sheanon Williams running the Miles for MJ event that raised money for a great cause.

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