By Bill and Kathleen Christison
Time after time we have heard statements from Israeli officials, spokesmen of the Israel lobby in the U.S., and Israel’s supporters in Congress that Iran “must” never obtain nuclear weapons. On March 3, 2008, all five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus nine of the ten non-permanent members approved a new round of sanctions against Iran. Chalk up the final vote of 14-0 with one abstention (the Muslim nation of Indonesia) as another victory at the U.N. for the Israel-U.S. partnership.
The spectacle of the five “permanents” in the antiquated Security Council hierarchy — all of whom refuse to eliminate their own nuclear weapons — adopting a double standard with respect to Iran does not, of course, raise more than a peep in the mainstream media of the U.S. Iran, a nation of proud people in a neighborhood of proud peoples, sees only absurdity in the discrimination against it when the nearby nations of India, Pakistan, and Israel have all developed their own nuclear weapons without the U.S. stopping them. Israel’s nuclear weapons program particularly sticks in the Iranian craw, because Iranians know that Israel, an enemy but a far smaller country, acquired nuclear weapons over 40 years ago, considerably earlier than either India or Pakistan. Most Iranians also know that Israel accomplished this only with public and/or private aid from the U.S. It’s all seen as just one more example of the U.S. favoring Israel and picking on Iran.
The issue of the moment is not even actual production of nuclear weapons by Iran, but the “enrichment” of natural uranium so that it contains a higher percentage of one particular uranium isotope, U-235, than is found in nature when the ore called “uranium” is first mined. Such enrichment provides the single most-difficult-to-obtain product used in most nuclear weapons. (In the natural state, the raw ore contains other uranium isotopes as well, and usually has by volume less than one percent U-235. When concentrated to around three percent U-235, the product is widely used in common forms of nuclear power reactors. When concentrated to much higher levels — 90 percent is the figure often cited — the product becomes the “weapons-grade” material used in nuclear weapons. The equipment used in this “enrichment” process is not only complicated to build, manage and maintain; it also requires large amounts of electric power to operate. But all of this is within the capabilities of numerous nations and, probably increasingly, some subnational groups as well.)
Iran now possesses, has tested, and is using all the equipment required, and it has the necessary electric power, to produce enriched uranium. It claims it has already reached an enrichment level of around four percent U-235 in early tests. It also claims that it does not want nuclear weapons and will use the enriched uranium only to produce larger amounts of electric power for the nation in a series of nuclear power plants. But if one chooses to believe that Iran really wants nuclear weapons, another element comes into the equation: the ease with which an enrichment operation can be converted to produce weapons-grade uranium. Various Western experts commonly believe that if a nation or group is capable of going from less than one percent to a three or four percent enrichment level, then the technical difficulties of moving from three or four to 90 percent enrichment are not at all major.
The actual design and manufacture of the explosive device, and then of a deliverable weapon, would not be a simple task, but neither would it be terribly difficult. Precise estimates of the time the entire process might take are generally useless. There are too many variables. All such estimates depend heavily on the types of delivery systems available, the degree of targeting accuracy demanded, and the redundancy, or lack, of safety features assumed necessary to prevent unauthorized or accidental use. But for Iran, a simple guess of three or four years probably would be in the ball park.
While the U.S. and other nations demand that Iran cease all production of enriched uranium, the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) that came into effect in 1970 does not prevent anyone from enriching uranium for peaceful purposes. Iran, as already noted, claims that is all it is presently doing, and there is no hard evidence to the contrary. The U.S., however, and most other signatories of the treaty who already possess nuclear weapons have made no serious efforts to work toward global nuclear and general disarmament as called for in the NPT. The treaty, of course, has no timetable or deadlines in it. But the fact that the major powers who signed the treaty have not even begun multilateral negotiations on nuclear disarmament in 38 years gives Iran a good excuse, if it needs one, to abrogate its participation in the treaty. Some day Iran may do just that. The fact that Israel, India, and Pakistan, who have refused to sign the treaty from the start, have now become known nuclear powers, gives leaders in Teheran yet another excuse to get out of the NPT if it wishes.
While some U.S. empire builders talk about the need to change the global system, the world today is still composed of legally independent states where nationalism is the dominant force underlying relationships among states. In such a world, it is logical to assume that Iranian leaders either already secretly want nuclear weapons or will soon come to want them. They will not indefinitely accept that the smaller state of Israel has any greater right to nuclear weapons than they have. Nor will they even accept that the much larger U.S. has a greater right to such weapons. Short of being forced abjectly to surrender to the U.S.-Israeli partnership, no Iranian government leaders could accept such views.
The possibility of negotiating a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East (including Israel), or even, conceivably, a nuclear-free world, is often suggested as the only true final solution to the Middle East’s or the entire globe’s nuclear dilemma. And the people who make such suggestions can often cite polls or surveys showing that a majority of people everywhere support these ideas. The tragedy is that at the moment there is simply not enough trust among the governments of the globe, or even within one region thereof. Take the United States alone, or the U.S.-Israel partnership. It is inconceivable that the present government of either partner would be able even to begin negotiations on eliminating its nuclear weapons, no matter what the possible benefits might be. The same would apply to China, Russia, Britain, France, India, and Pakistan to greater or lesser degrees.
Even in this time of distrust, however, the U.N. should set up a permanent conference of ambassador-level experts on Disarmament and Global Crises. Once it is up and running, spokespeople for this conference should direct public attention on a daily basis to the relationship between arms spending and the three major crises facing the globe — the energy, climate, and water crises that will make it increasingly necessary for the peoples of the world to work together in overcoming the crises and drastically cutting back the outrageous and wasteful military expenditures of too many nations. The immediate task of the conferenceshould be to define areas of agreement and disagreement on disarmament and on the other three issues in different regions of the world. The chairperson should be a very senior U.N. official, and the unusual feature of the conference — its permanence — should receive great emphasis on every public occasion.
It is likely that before long new and unforeseen developments will occur in one or more of the three crises that will intensify thinking among at least some people about the wastefulness of present military spending. Costly new difficulties in any of the three areas might even lead in fairly short order to a rolling snowball of global opposition and disgust over new nuclear spending. No one can foresee how great will be the changes in daily life caused by the three crises but we should, as best we can, work to make the changes add to rather than detract from harmony among the world’s peoples. We should all specifically try to use these crises to encourage everyone to think first as citizens of the world, only second as citizens of a particular nation or region.
But none of this deals with the present — or with the remaining months of Bush’s presidency. Since the present group of Republicans and copycat Democrats in Congress refuses to impeach Bush and Cheney, the danger of a war against Iran instigated by the U.S. and Israel remains real. The overextended state of U.S. ground forces, and Bush’s probable willingness to treat at least small nuclear weapons as ordinary weapons, mean that a war would possibly not be a ground war at all, but would begin with large air attacks and early use of nuclear weapons. While the longer term results of using nuclear weapons would be utterly disastrous, both for the world and for the U.S., the immediate results might be seen as a quick and cheap victory for the U.S. If the apparent military victory occurred before the November 2008 U.S. election, it would probably guarantee a Republican electoral victory. Given Bush’s interest in his own place in history, such a scenario could easily appeal to his gambling instincts.
Noise, and lots of it, seems to be the only weapon we have to make it less likely that such a scenario actually happens. Let’s make that noise, do it globally, and do it every day. Pound out the message through every medium we can access, including music and literature, that ordinary people around the world DO NOT WANT THE U.S. AND ISRAEL TO KILL A SINGLE PERSON IN IRAN, regardless of the status of Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
-Bill Christison was a senior official of the CIA. He served as a National Intelligence officer and as director of the CIA’s Office of Regional and Political Analysis. — Kathleen Christison is a former CIA political analyst and has worked on Middle East issues for 35 years. She is the author of Perceptions of Palestine and The Wound of Dispossession. They contributed this article to PalestineChronicle.com. Contact them at: firstname.lastname@example.org.


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UNITED ARROWS & SONS is kicking off its home goods line by releasing a beer mug and a set of coasters.
Both the accessories feature a hand-drawn illustration of a skull and the brand’s logo, imagined by artist Hisayuki Hiranuma. A small print of the words “WORLD TOUR” is stamped just below the logos, followed by a telephone number, while a speech bubble with “CARPE DIEM!” appears next to the skull motif. According to the label, the city of London was the inspiration behind this release, and other cities are expected to inform the next designs.
UNITED ARROWS & SONS’ beer mug and coaster set is currently available on the label’s website for ¥2,640 JPY and ¥2,200 JPY (approximately $25 USD and $20 USD), respectively.
In case you missed it, here’s a look at a G-SHOCK AW-500 that UNITED ARROWS dressed in a sleek charcoal steel.

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“For example, ‘LIKE this if you’re an Aries!'”
“We will begin implementing stricter demotions for Pages that systematically and repeatedly use engagement bait to artificially gain reach in News Feed”, Henry Silverman, Operations Integrity Specialist at Facebook, wrote in his blog post.
Beginning this week, the social media juggernaut will start demoting “engagement bait” posts in News Feed. But there may be times when you just need a break from someone in your network, but you don’t necessarily want to ignore them forever.
A considerable measure of poop gets shared on Facebook, yet coming soon the volume might be somewhat less after Facebook made a move to punish content that boldly asks individuals for engagement.
Facebook stresses that legitimate posts asking for help, advice, recommendations, donations for a good cause, etc. won’t be impacted by the update.
On December 18, the online networking stage declared that posts that utilization “engagement bait” will be seen less regularly in the news feed, because of a new machine learning algorithm.
Facebook has recently launched a “snooze” feature that will allow users to mute a person’s posts for up to 30 days.
How much time do marketers have to change their ways? In an effort to increase exposure and visibility, many pages will post low-quality content with sensationalist headlines, urging users to click or share in hopes of expanding the reach of their page. As you’d expect, serial offenders will be hit hardest.
The function will be rolled out to all Facebook users this week. Posts that request likes, shares, tags, and comments will all be set further down in the news feed by the new algorithms. You can find this new feature via the top-right drop-down menu on a post.
Through a blog post shared on Friday, Facebook revealed two new changes to its News Feed – Snooze and Take a break. Is your friend tempting you with endless photos of ramen on her Japan trip?

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John De Wald and Phillip Myers Sell 32,452 SF Retail/Mixed Use Building in Downtown St. Clair Shores
P.A. Commercial is pleased to announce the sale of a 32,452 sf retail/mixed-use building located at 23200 – 23208 Greater Mack Avenue in downtown Saint Clair Shores, which closed on Friday, May 15, 2020.
John De Wald, Principal, and Phillip Myers, Senior Associate at P.A. Commercial represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction. The building was purchased by a private investor for an undisclosed amount. New ownership is aggressively making significant improvements to the building’s structure and interior to attract local, regional, and national tenants.
There is currently up to 16,000 SF of retail space and 12,000 SF of warehouse space available for lease within the 32,452 SF building. The attractive location within the redeveloped Mack/9 Shopping district is a great opportunity for a variety of businesses as its surrounded by popular restaurants/bars, retail, and local service and is located just minutes from the Grosse Pointe communities, several marinas located along the Nautical Mile, and the I-94 expressway.


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Most students go to law school to become an attorney. In the present economy, it is difficult for many new law school graduates to obtain employment a lawyer. However, there are many interesting non-legal career options for new law school graduates.
Getting a legal degree isn’t easy but then what? From Melbourne attorneys to lawyers in Paris, they are wondering what to do with their law degree. Where to go? Which path to choose?
Real estate is an excellent career choice for a law school graduate without the desire to practice law. A law school graduate that wants to pursue a job in the real estate industry should take and pass the bar in their state. Some states allow attorneys that are admitted to the bar to obtain a real estate license without taking a class or passing a real estate licensure test. The lessons learned in law school about contract negotiation and property law will give a fledgling real estate salesperson an edge in the competitive real estate market.
Opening a new business is a great career path for a law school graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit. Law school classes, including contracts, tax law and corporations, provide a broad knowledge base for a new business owner. The connections made in law school can assist an entrepreneur in getting clients for their new business.
A legislative aide is a good career choice for the law school graduate with a desire to serve the public. Most legislators utilize the services of aides, from the top levels of the federal government down to local government. The education received in law school can help a prospective legislative aide obtain a position. After serving as a legislative aide, a law school graduate may decide to run for office to serve the public as a legislator.
The business world offers varied career paths for law school graduates. Attorneys are preferred for employment in some careers in business even though the job does not involve the direct practice of law. Compliance officers in banks and corporations are often non-practicing attorneys.
The insurance industry also offers positions for law school graduates. Insurance companies often hire law school graduates as claims adjusters. Although employment at an insurance company is not a glamorous career choice, many law school graduates appreciate the steady hours and benefits offered to employees of insurance companies. Law school graduates with a flair for writing can use their legal knowledge to write for companies involved in the legal world.
Law school textbooks, hornbooks, and publications about the legal industry provide interesting career opportunities for law school graduates.
Graduation from law school does not automatically lead to a career as an attorney. Non-legal career options for law school graduates abound in industries as diverse as real estate, government, business, insurance and publishing. A law school graduate wishing to explore non-legal areas of employment should examine their interests and talents to find an exciting career opportunity.
Mary White likes to write about education. She has a soft spot for Oklahoma attorneys and 70s music. When not doing this, she likes to walk her dog Hendrix.
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East is a story written by Domashita Romero and illustrated by neomeruru. It ran in Issue 31 at http://s2b2.livejournal.com/176784.html, and is mirrored at http://www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/east/.
From the author: "Chris and Liev are best friends in a small town. A small, small town. There are ways out of even the smallest town, if you can find the hand to guide you out."
This was amazing. AMAZING. It was understated, but the sad hopelessness was so so real that I teared up a little, which was an odd contrast to the hot like burning moments of dirty talk/teenage boy smack talk. and then there was the end which was completely worth it. I loved this. (written for the cowboys/western issue and is set in bumfuck, colorado and contains not only homophobia but some anti-antisemitism as well. yeah it's a fucked up little town. I especially loved how in the story it was specified that you didn't need college to get the fuck out.)


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Llandegfedd Watersports open day, presented by Rat Rigs will take place on Saturday 21st June.
Starboard and Tushingham are providing all there gear for testing, including SUP\’s should the wind not blow. Plus Rat Rigs will have some special deals should you like what you try.
There will also be a windsurfing taster sessions from Gwent adventures, plus windsurfing technique, rigging demos and clinics running all day.
On top of all this will be the “Crewsaver” GPS speed Challenge with some nice prizes.
Lastly if your under 15 get yourself down there for the official launch of the TEAM-15 project.
So get down to the Llandegfedd reservoir, near Pontypool, South Wales.

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The Rise of Indian Fushion Fashion
Indian fusion fashion has been gaining popularity over the last 10 years. It refers to the blending of traditional Indian clothing elements with modern and contemporary designs, creating unique and versatile outfits that appeal to a broader audience, as seen in La’ Agra’s designs. This trend has been embraced not only by Indians but also by people from various cultural backgrounds who appreciate the rich heritage and artistry of Indian textiles and designs.
Some key elements that have made Indian Fusion fashion on the rise are:
Cultural Diversity and Globalization: With increased cultural exchange and globalization, people from different backgrounds are more open to exploring and incorporating elements from diverse cultures, including Indian fashion.
Celebrity Endorsements: Indian celebrities, as well as international stars, have been seen sporting Indian fusion fashion, leading to a wider acceptance and popularity of this style.
Fashion Designers' Innovations: Indian fashion designers have been at the forefront of this movement, experimenting with new silhouettes, fabrics, and embellishments to create fusion ensembles that combine the best of Indian and Western fashion.
Wedding and Festive Wear: Indian fusion fashion has made its way into wedding and festive wear, offering modern options for those who want to maintain a connection with their cultural roots while embracing contemporary trends.
Sustainability and Ethical Fashion: Many Indian fusion fashion brands focus on sustainable and ethical practices, attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
The future of Indian fusion fashion seems promising, with designers continually exploring innovative ways to fuse traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. As the fashion industry continues to evolve, Indian fusion fashion is likely to remain a prominent and celebrated trend, reflecting the dynamic and inclusive nature of contemporary fashion.

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LG Electronics on Wednesday announced the launch of its highly-anticipated 2023 OLED TV line-up in India, including the massive 246 cm (97-inch) TV.
According to the company, the price starts from Rs 1,19,990 for OLED42C3 per unit to Rs 75,00,000 for ROLLABLE TV per unit.
The 2023 LG OLED line-up includes 21 models across different variants, including the 8K OLED Z3 series, OLED evo Gallery edition G3 Series, OLED evo C3 series, OLED B3 and A3 series TVs.
“By introducing innovative features and expanding our OLED TV portfolio to cater to diverse consumer segments, we are reaffirming LG’s position as a leader in the premium TV market. With this new range, we are confident to further solidify our market dominance in OLED TV technology,” Hong Ju Jeon MD- LG Electronics India, said in a statement.
LG’s new line-up also welcomes a different range of OLED TV screen size selections from the smallest display of 106 cm (42-inch) to the largest 246 cm (97-inch) to fulfil their consumers’ requirements.
The G3 OLED evo series are available in 139 cm (55-inch), 164 cm (65-inch) and 195 cm (77-inch). G3 comes with an aesthetic upgrade via the introduction of the ultra-seamless One Wall Design.
The new line-up of OLED TVs comes with the latest version of webOS which offers a refreshed, more personalised user experience.
Moreover, this year’s models offer a redesigned user interface (UI) with All New Home, which provides a wealth of personalisation options and more convenience.
The company also mentioned that the LG OLED TVs continue to support the image and audio-enhancing capabilities of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, offering a truly immersive home cinema experience.
The OLED TVs also come equipped with the Game Optimiser which allows users to quickly select and switch between gaming-specific features.


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Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers have emerged as a game-changing innovation in the printing industry, offering numerous benefits over traditional methods such as screen printing and heat transfer vinyl. As DTF transfers continue to gain traction, it's essential to understand the advantages they bring to creators and businesses alike.
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In conclusion, DTF transfers offer a range of advantages over traditional printing methods, including versatility, reduced production time, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use. By embracing this innovative printing technique, businesses and creators can expand their product offerings, streamline their production processes, and ultimately stay ahead in the competitive world of printing. As you consider incorporating DTF transfers into your own projects, remember the benefits they provide and the potential they hold for taking your creations to the next level. With the right approach and resources, DTF transfers can become an invaluable tool in your printing arsenal.
Embrace the DTF Revolution
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The global aquatic industry show Aquarama, formerly held biennially in Singapore, is now in full swing in its new home—Guangzhou, China—and, as expected, the show has plenty to offer in terms of impressive displays of live fish and invertebrates. With a number of competitions held on-site, as well as some elaborate vendor displays, there has been no shortage of photo-worthy subjects so far, and after just the first day I found myself with well over 500 shots to sort through and process.
Although the event’s move away from Singapore has changed the overall dynamic to a more China-centric event than in years past, the live fish and products on display present a fascinating look at the country’s enormous—and still growing—segment of the global trade and hobby. Despite fishkeeping being a relatively small, niche hobby, it inevitably manifests itself in different ways in different areas, reflecting both the culture and traditions of these regions. China, as the first to domesticate and keep pet fish, is rich with both, and certainly has its own distinctive approach to the aquarium hobby today.
The host city, Guangzhou, is already a major center for both aquarium fish-breeding (supplying domestic and export markets), as well as the manufacture of aquarium products, many of which are bound for the US or Europe. Over the next few days, I will be reporting on visits to the local fish markets, farms, and even factories specializing in aquarium-related goods, but for now, enjoy a selection of photos from the first day of Aquarama 2016:
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Each month for a previous job, I wrote a maximum 150 word review of a new book that came into the library during the month. I’ve expanded that idea to the blog in a feature I’m calling To the Point Tuesdays. If you want to play along, just post a link in the comments and I’ll add them to the post.
Title: Leave Me Alone!
Author/Illustrator: Vera Brosgol
Publisher/Date: Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishings Holdings Limited Partnership, c2016.
Once there was an old woman.
She lived in a small village in a small house . . .
… with a very big family.
The nameless old woman is simply looking for some peace and quiet in order to finish her knitting for her family before winter arrives. Asserting herself with a shouted “Leave me alone!” she retreats to the forest, to the mountain, and to some literally out of this world locations in search of solitude. Vocabulary is slightly advanced for this audience (I don’t want to spoil the surprise ending, but pre-reading is a must) but the illustrations convey the meanings. Each locale has its own color scheme, which separates them from each other, but the double page spreads provide reference to how far the woman has gone in her search. Something totally unique and sure to spark conversation. How far and where do you go to be alone? Perfect pairing with Let Me Finish by Minh Lê.

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In a competition first, Tom surprises the chefs with a twist that changes the game. After the shock wears off, the chefs are sent camping to make a 5-star meal outdoors, only to learn an unexpected storm welcomes them with a fresh blanket of snow forcing them to pull out every trick in their playbooks. With only a few heat sources and limited local ingredients, the chefs must get resourceful if they want to remain in the running. Chef Naomi Pomeroy joins the judges in the beautiful but chilly Colorado Mountains.
Is This the Biggest Surprise in Top Chef History?
In a shocking turn of events, not one but two Last Chance Kitchen chefs return to the Top Chef competition!

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can i eat popcorn on the ketogenic diet
What’s the Non-GMO Mark?The non-GMO mark or certification is part of the Non-GMO Project designed by health advocates to further ensure food is non-GMO. The Non-GMO Project standard outlines requirements, including ongoing testing of all major ingredients believed to be at high risk of being GMO or contaminated
with GMOs. The group carefully evaluates each product before offering the non-GMO Project butterfly certification mark . Why Are GMOs Used?Proponents of GMOs claim there are numerous
benefits to genetically modified crops, including decreasing the use of agrochemicals in farming and helping reduce food insecurity in impoverished areas by increasing crop yields . Proponents believe organic farming isn’t sustainable and GMOs are a way to feed more people and preserve the planet. Proponents of organic farming and regenerative agriculture strongly disagree, and the debate rages on. Check out our detailed article for more information on the benefits of regenerative agriculture and how it can restore healthy
soil. Ultimately, long-term studies and more studies, in general, are essential to determine the true
risks and benefits of GMOs and their effects on human health, livestock, wildlife, and the environment. Why Do People Go Organic?Organic farmingPeople go organic for many reasons, including to preserve the fertility and biodiversity of the soil and prevent soil erosion. Their goal is to improve the lives of livestock animals and avoid certain practices involved with factory farms and mass feedlot operations, such as toxic runoff contaminating the water supply. Organic farmers use natural organic soil amendments and fertilizers and believe that plants grown in healthy, nutrient-dense soil are better able to survive drought, resist disease, and tolerate insects.

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JOHANNESBURG, July 30 South African small
businesses fighting rejected coronavirus-related claims said
insurers' offers of relief are too little too late for many and
could leave some already struggling to survive with nothing at
* Many companies still without help
(Recasts with Old Mutual, adds details)
* VEB supports proposed settlement
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CAPE TOWN At a centuries-old vineyard overlooked by South Africa's Drakenstein mountain, the country's biggest single wine exporter Distell is battling a problem of plenty. | Video
CAPE TOWN, July 14 At a centuries-old vineyard
overlooked by South Africa's Drakenstein mountain, the country's
biggest single wine exporter Distell is battling a
problem of plenty.
JOHANNESBURG Old Mutual said on Friday acting CEO Iain Williamson had been made permanent, ending a year of uncertainty over who will lead one of South Africa's biggest insurers.
* Seen as competent Old Mutual veteran
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JOHANNESBURG Steinhoff International , battling the fallout from a massive accounting fraud, faces legal claims amounting to more than 9 billion euros ($10.10 billion), the South African retailer's annual report showed on Wednesday.
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The space agency's 2011 budget, released today, reveals plans to scrap the Constellation program, including the rockets and spacecraft that NASA has been developing over the past four years to replace its aging space shuttle fleet.
Constellation's demise would mean that NASA will have no plans for manned space flight beyond the final shuttle launch in fall 2010. Instead the U.S. will have to rely on other governments, such as existing Russian craft, to ferry people to the International Space Station.
The news has actually been expected since last September, when an independent panel known as the Augustine Committee determined that Constellation would require large budget increases to land even a handful of astronauts back on the moon before 2020.
U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to scrap the program is based on Constellation being "over budget, behind schedule, and lacking in innovation due to a failure to invest in critical new technologies," according to a statement posted on the White House Office of Management and Budget Web site.
No Moon Mission, But More Money for NASA
When former U.S. President George W. Bush announced the Constellation program in 2005, the plan included designs for a new launch vehicle and crew capsule, a new moon rover, and eventual construction of a moon base at one of the lunar poles. (See pictures of the planned Constellation spacecraft.)
But even with the loss of resources already poured into Constellation, NASA's new proposed budget would see the space agency get more funding than it did in 2010.
As of 2011, NASA would receive an additional six billion dollars over the next five years, officials announced, for a grand total of a hundred billion dollars by 2015.
"This budget gives us a road map to even more historic achievements, as it spurs innovation, employs Americans in exciting new jobs, and engages people around the world," NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden said at a press conference today.
The money saved by halting Constellation would instead be used to fund robotic space missions, to help commercial companies develop manned spacecraft, and to develop new engine technologies that could eventually take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit and into deep space.
"Imagine trips to Mars that take weeks instead of nearly a year, people fanning out across the inner solar system, exploring the moon, asteroids, and Mars nearly simultaneously in a steady stream of firsts, and imagine all of this being done collaboratively with nations around the world," Bolden said. "That's what the President's plan for NASA will enable."
NASA "More Sustainable" Without Moon Missions
Responding to initial reports of the budget changes leaked last week, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, a former astronaut, wrote in a statement that the Obama Administration is "replacing lost shuttle jobs in Florida too slowly, risking U.S. leadership in space to China and Russia, and relying too heavily on unproven commercial companies."
Florida Representative Suzanne Kosmas also condemned the White House's decision, saying in a statement that "the President's proposal lacks a bold vision for space exploration and begs for the type of leadership that he has described as critical for inspiring innovation for the 21st century."
Meanwhile, supporters argue that the new budget is more realistic and creates better opportunities for advancing space exploration.
"I think it puts us on a much more sustainable path than we've been on for the past ten years," Ray Williamson, executive director of the space advocacy group Secure World Foundation, told National Geographic News.
And former astronaut Buzz Aldrin said in a statement that he strongly endorses NASA's new direction. (Related: "Buzz Aldrin, First Man (to Pee) on the Moon, Sounds Off.")
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"The truth is that we have already been to the moon—some 40 years ago. A near-term focus on lowering the cost of access to space and on developing key, cutting-edge technologies to take us further, faster is just what our nation needs to maintain its position as the leader in space exploration for the rest of this century."


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Active Marketplace first opened in September while the pandemic was raging. Now that the restrictions have been relaxed, the minister was able to make an appearance and share this great accomplishment of the opening of this new shopping destination in Ajax. Phillips took a tour of all stopping areas of the facility and spoke with vendors at the market’s three buildings. The minister then settled down to eat some good Caribbean food provided by Delore Morrison of Delor’s Cartering, one of the markets best restaurants.

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Awards on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the National University "Odessa Maritime Academy"
With the participation of the deputy head of the regional state administration Serhii Koleboshyn, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the National University "Odessa Maritime Academy", the awarding of the Honorary Diploma of the Odessa Regional State Administration by the best teachers of the University for personal contribution to the development of domestic science and higher education in the maritime industry, training highly skilled specialists for water transport, long-term scientific and pedagogical, outstanding international scientific public activity and high professionalism.
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Aboard the Cutty Sark experience what life was like on a true survivor of the seas and discover the epic story of a sailing legend. Venture on-deck and beneath one of the world's most famous ships – the last surviving tea clipper, and the fastest and most magnificent of her time.
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Boosted by the powerful performances of Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber, Lorelei is a deeply moving film that compassionately explores the themes of love, redemption, and chasing our dreams.
When Wayland (Schreiber) get out of prison after 15 years and moves back to his blue-collar hometown, he reconnects with his high school girlfriend Dolores (Malone), quickly moving in and reluctantly becoming a father figure to her three kids. Wayland struggles to keep from going back to his previous lifestyle while Dolores revisits her dreams of the Los Angeles lights. Lorelei is a raw and authentic look at a single mother trying to make ends meet and a man trying to reenter a society that he has long been outside of. Director Sabrina Doyle has crafted an intimate film that doesn’t shy away from strenuous, emotional, and often volatile portrayals. Lorelei is also bold enough to tackle gender norms and identity in a young child as Dolores’ youngest pushes those boundaries, a pleasant inclusion that rare in film.
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Review by Rafa LombardinoTitle: "On the Road"
Author: Jack Kerouac
Published in: 1957
"On the Road," Jack Kerouac's most celebrated novel, had been on my list for quite some time. I actually met an author who got to hang out with him and couldn't stress enough how "those were the days." This book is considered THE ultimate depiction of the beat generation, the favorite novel of so many, young and new, # 55 on the list of 100 Best Books in English. And, when I finally got to it, the sad truth is that... I didn't care much for it. Call me square. I don't care...
I know, my comments here will be criticized. People will tell me that I'm either dumb and didn't understand the book or have a very narrow view of the world and/or felt uncomfortable with the subject. I'm ready to embrace this criticism, because I believe different people like different things and everybody is entitled to their own opinion. At least I gave it a try.
I understand the importance of the novel for its time. Kerouac definitely went beyond his peers and published a true account of the youth of which he was a part and a representative voice. He probably even scandalized readers back then when he described the sexcapades of Sal and Dean, the main characters who can't stay put and go from the East Coast to the West coast so many times, and then down to Mexico, that their constant shifting and moving left me dizzy. I can certainly appreciate all that, but it simply wasn't my thing.
Maybe the fascination comes from Kerouac's erratic narrative. I assume that's how people behave when they're high 24/7, but instead of giving me this surge of energy and leave me mesmerized about them and their lives, it had the opposite effect on me. Have I passed the "right age" to read it? Was I born "too late" to be hooked on it? I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just know these weren't the kind of people with whom I'd like to hang out. Most of the time, I felt like slapping them around. "Do something, you useless piece of..." Oh, why bother, they'll just go on doing their own thing...
In my narrow view, these characters were always broke and didn't care when they would have a roof over their heads or enjoy their next hot meal, but could always afford booze, cigarettes and drugs, then steal some bread and cheese to make sure they had enough strength for their next adventure.
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Then, a few months after I finally finished reading it, I had a chance to watch Walter Salles' take on the story as a motion picture. What seemed so flat to me on those pages came to life in an entirely different light. What I thought were two-dimensional characters did become fascinating. What Garrett Hedlund did with Dean was fantastic and you could see in his eyes everything that was omitted in writing, all the longing for his father and his realization of failure as a father. And I can't even talk about the first time Viggo Mortensen appears on the screen as Old Bull Lee... Those moments in their house were just too painful to watch.
It's probably a crime for me to say that the movie was better than the book, but I enjoyed it far more in colors, with all the nuances that you can see from the great acting, as opposed to people wandering, lost, going from place to place, looking for the next fix, arranging to meet again some time soon in a city (no specific location), and waiting for others to solve their problems because there's so much going on that they can't afford to really work on their issues.
Then again, maybe you don't have to rave about a book and say how much you enjoyed reading for it to be effective. When people ask me, I say that I didn't like reading it, but after watching it in living color, I'm still taken back to those moments and the characters will somehow follow me around, whether I like it or not.


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PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Steelers CB Ike Taylor explained to KDKA’s Bob Pompeani on his show Saturday why he chose to take the pay cut to stay with the Steelers.
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Gabrielle Ford was 20 years old and hiding in her room, driven there by the abuse of vicious bullying she had suffered in school because of a degenerative neuromuscular disease. She asked her mother if she could have a dog, because she desperately needed a friend.
Ford not only got a faithful companion, she also got an entirely new and wonderful life.
Because of Izzy, the coonhound she got, Ford has become a highly sought-after speaker who travels the country in her wheelchair, talking to school assemblies and classes about ways to stop bullying.
Their story, as reported for TODAY on Friday by NBC’s Jenna Wolfe, is an extraordinary and heartwarming tale about shared love between human and canine. The bond the two share goes beyond the normal relationship of owner and pet.
When Izzy was just a year old, she was diagnosed with the canine equivalent of the Friedrich’s Ataxia that afflicts Ford.
“When she became sick, it was like she could, you know, relate with me,” Ford said. “I call Izzy my second life.”
In reality, it is more of a third life. The first chapter of Ford’s life was that of a normal girl growing up in Michigan who loved to dance. But as she hit her teens, she began having trouble with coordination, balance and speech. When she was 13, doctors diagnosed her with Friedrich’s Ataxia, a genetic, progressive condition that affects the central nervous system and erodes muscular control and speech.
Ford’s condition made her a target of bullies in school. “People would make fun of the way I walked, the way I would talk,” she said. “Every little move I made, I was critiqued.”
One boy took particular joy in picking on her. “He just tormented me every day,” she said. “He would just come by and punch me in the side.”
Her mother, Rhonda Hillman, suffered along with her daughter, watching the bright, outgoing girl she had known become withdrawn and depressed. When she graduated from high school, she retreated to her room, unwilling to come out and face a world that she felt had no use for her.
“I just didn't care anymore about anything,” Ford said. “I was really mean. I was angry to people. It was like I was wasting away.”
That’s when she decided she wanted a dog, and the droopy-faced, black-and-tan hound she named Izzy came into her life. Izzy provided immediate companionship and unconditional affection, but Ford’s life really began to change when the Animal Planet cable network picked up the story about the dog and the young woman who shared the same disease.
A teacher at a local school saw the piece, contacted Ford, who continues to live with her mother, and asked her if she would speak at a school assembly on bullying. Ford, who speaks from her wheelchair, was nervous about speaking in public, but agreed to do it.
She was so good, other schools started asking her to speak. Today, she does about one lecture a week, often bringing audiences to tears with her heartfelt testimony to the cruelty of bullying.
“I enjoy talking to the students at school,” she said. “And I like the feeling of being accepted.”
Ford, 28, can look forward to living many more years. But Izzy is defying the odds with every day of life. She’s still getting around at the age of 8, years after veterinarians said she should have been dead.
Ford is writing a book about her life. Entitled “Still Dancing,” it is scheduled for release next Christmas by the Christian publisher Zoe Life. A series of children’s books featuring Gabe and Izzy is also in the works.
“My life has gotten so much better,” because of Izzy, Ford said. “I've overcome my fears. I'm not embarrassed of what I look like anymore. And I deserve to live every day, just like everybody else.”


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According to a statement posted on the committee's website, the committee has prepared the draft law on defense procurement for consideration at second reading.
"It is in the absolute priority of the Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the government, and the leadership of the state," Zavitnevych said.
According to him, the bill will be an important step in further reforming Ukraine's security and defense sector.
"Declassifying a significant part of the state defense order, creating a competitive and transparent environment in the arms and military hardware market is critical to improving our country's defense capability at a time when it needs security and a buildup of military strength. That is why this bill is particularly important. The committee is confident that the draft law on defense procurement will be brought to the session hall in April 2020 as soon as the parliamentary procedure will allow it to move from the consideration of land reform to the next issues on the agenda," Zavitnevych said.
In addition, he said, the committee is working on a draft law on intelligence aimed at improving the legal and organizational foundations of intelligence, the activities of the intelligence agencies of Ukraine and other entities of the intelligence community, improving the effectiveness of their interaction, as well as ensuring the social and legal protection of employees of intelligence agencies and persons involved in confidential cooperation with these authorities. It should replace the current law of Ukraine "On Intelligence Agencies of Ukraine."
Zavitnevych noted that the committee expects the Ukrainian president to submit a draft law on the Security Service of Ukraine, elaborated by a joint working group of the committee and the Office of the President of Ukraine, for further elaboration by the committee.
"The committee also continues to work out legislative initiatives on the new statutes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the introduction of amendments to the law of Ukraine 'On Mine Action in Ukraine,' the introduction of amendments to the law of Ukraine 'On State Secrets,' territorial defense, military police, the social protection of military and their families, etc.," Zavitnevych said.


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We are beyond ecstatic to announce the revival of the Symphony League of Canton! During the pandemic and following the death of its catalyst, the beloved and esteemed Donna Leibensperger, the Symphony League has unfortunately fallen to the wayside. Now, after appointing Ms. Rita Haines as its new re-founding chair, we are ready to begin rebuilding this vital and historical part of the Canton Symphony Orchestra.
Since its refounding, the Symphony League has been hard at work gathering prospective members, curating raffle baskets, providing food for musicians, and supporting the event planning initiatives of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Thank you, Rita!
Due to several conflicts, the introductory luncheon will be on January 26th, at 5:30pm. If you are interested in attending, please share your contact information with email@example.com.
The Symphony League of Canton maintains and furthers the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s tradition of excellence by promoting the orchestra and the community by developing financial and volunteer staff support for the Orchestra Association, and by providing educational outreach to the community and educational enrichment for the membership.
Rita Haines, a longtime supporter of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, is chairing and heling to revitalize the Symphony League of Canton. Her extensive organizational background includes serving on the Canton Symphony Orchestra board of directors and was a member of Symphony League of Canton.
She and her husband were founding members of M.A.P.S. Air Museum. She has remained active as a volunteer for the past 29 years. She has been active in the Titanic Historical Society for three decades, presenting lectures for area schools and organizations. For 39 years, she has served on the board and held various offices for the Jackson High School (JHS) Alumni Association and has served on the Jackson Local School Foundation Board. She has actively supported the JHS School for the Arts for 22 years.
Rita is a former member of the Canton Museum of Art board of trustees as an Angel Member, and a founding member of the National First Ladies Library where she remains as a member. She was involved with the Professional Football Hall of Fame activities for four years.
She served as a Deacon at Central Presbyterian Church were she chaired many church activities, taught Sunday School, and Bible School. She was a Vestry Member at St. Timothy’s Church.
Her business background includes ownership of Photo Factory and Victorian Reflections. She studied at Kent State University, College of Nursing. She is a licensed realtor and was employed at The Dehoff Agency.
Rita is the widow of William K. Haines Sr.m the mother of four grown children, grandmother of seven and three great grandchildren.


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When we see athletes compete at the Olympic games, we can be amazed by the height of their achievement. But, we also know that not every athlete achieves the heights they are capable of. Furthermore, it is not simply the outcome of every sporting contest that matters, where there are winners and losers. It is a question of whether the athletes, and also you and I, bring forward all the talent that is within us, independent of our walk in life. C. S. Lewis proposes a source for greater strength and courage. We see this exhibited in the story of David’s remarkable contest with Goliath. Listeners are invited to consider the source of their talents and to solicit God’s aid for their “contests” and life.
“Where have all the faithful gone? Where do we sometimes go? Why have they left and how might they find a way back home? In this program, I invite listeners to rekindle the sense of wonder and awe we have in experiencing Our Lord’s splendor. I also encourage my audience to consider that the world offers us many competing “values” – people, places and things that are appealing and in place of Our Lord.
“However, as an experiment for listeners to try at home, I invite all to “turn aside” (see Ex 3: 3) with Moses and consider Our Lord in the Burning Bush. I propose six short steps for us to take there together. “
The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God. The Story of Ruth Pakaluk, Convert, Mother, Pro-Life Activist.
Ken talks with Dr Michael Pakaluk the editor of The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God. The Story of Ruth Pakaluk, Convert, Mother, Pro-Life Activist published by Ignatius Press. In today’s anti-life society, the world needs the example of women who are beacons for the culture of life. Well know author Peter Kreeft knew Ruth and has said that Ruth was the most effective and inspiring pro-life speaker he had ever heard. She was such a compelling, articulate pro-life debater that eventually Planned Parenthood spokeswomen refuse to spar with her in public. Kreeft goes on to say, “In this book you will meet a truly wonderful person.” Dr Pakaluk’s book can be purchased at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/ASMG-P/the-appalling-strangeness-of-the-mercy-of-god.aspx

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President Bush has proposed a "surge" in the number troops in Iraq in order to buy time until the next election, when he hopes that the increasingly unpopular war will be someone else's problem. Even Bush's fellow Republicans have finally started to question his Mideast policies. Former Senate Armed Services Chair John Warner, R-Va., joined Susan Collins, R-Maine, and other senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution announcing their opposition to such an increase.
Collins mentioned that previous "surges" in troop strength did not quell the increasing sectarian violence in Iraq. When she recently spoke with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, she said it was clear that he does not want additional troops in Baghdad.
The problems in Baghdad are cultural and political. Just as the Iraq Study Group suggested, we need more negotiation with the other countries in the area, not more troops. If more troops are deployed in Baghdad, they should be Iraqi troops, not U.S. troops. We shouldn't be expected to stop the fighting between factions that have been at war for thousands of years.
Oh, but I forgot. Bush doesn't think that we should negotiate with our "enemies." But who else do you negotiate with?
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Russia plans to build a bitcoin tracking tool to monitor crypto wallets linked to crime and terrorism
Russiaplans to build a bitcoin monitoring tool to track cryptowallets possibly linked to criminal activities, CoinDesk reported.
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Russia plans to build a bitcoin monitoring tool to track
The nation's financial monitoring service, Rosfinmonitoring, has tapped a firm called RCO for a contract to develop the proprietary tool for roughly $200,000, reduced from the initial price of around $270,000.
RCO is owned by one of Russia's major information technology companies.
As early as 2018, Russia had been looking into cryptocurrency tracking, according to CoinDesk.
Meanwhile, the UK, is considering banning anonymous cryptocurrency transactions for the same reasons - to tighten its crackdown on money laundering and terrorism financing.
Cryptocurrencies have been at the center of recent high-profile cyberattacks, demanded as ransom by criminals because transactions are either anonymous or very difficult to trace.
In the US, the Biden administration is said to be ramping up efforts to trace cryptocurrencies used in cyberattacks and is planning to offer bounties of up to $10 million for information that will help catch criminals.
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- Owner: Kiara
- Archived URL: destined.end-of-story.com
- Category: Sailor Moon
- Lifetime: 2012
- Prejoin: January 4, 2012
- Opened: February 27, 2012
Cards featured scenes from animes, movies, manga/artbooks and live action adaptations. Puzzle decks were also featured on the site.
Most members (with the exception of prejoiners) have to wait until they are Princess level in order to get a member deck. Member cards are unlimited.
Not to be confused with member decks, members can request a member badge when they reach Super level.
- Civilians: These are pending members.
- Senshi: After you are approved to join, you will be given this rank.
- Super: 500 card worth, two trade cards turned in (50 trades).
- Eternal: 1000 card worth, four trade cards turned in (100 trades).
- Princess: 1500 card worth, six trade cards turned in (150 trades), two subject masteries.
- Queen: 2000 card worth, eight trade cards turned in (200 trades), four subject masteries.
- Cosmos: 2500 card worth, ten trade cards turned in (250 trades), six subject masteries.
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Micrometeorite hits can create air leaks in manned spacecraft. Leak-generated-guided ultrasonic waves can be monitored within the platelike spacecraft skin to detect and locate leaks. Cross-correlation techniques allow measurement of the deterministic behavior of the leak-generated noise. Measured leak-into-vacuum cross-correlations of noise signals from two adjacent transducers are recorded as the transducer pair is rotated to determine the relative phase delay as a function of rotation angle. The direction to the leak is found from the variation of phase with angle or from synthetic aperture analysis. The leak is then located through triangulation from two or more sensor-pair locations.