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The world could use a little more love. One of the ways we share the love is through this site. As we continue to work on adding more activities and embark on our biannual review of the site, we thought we would share a blog from last year. We love that you are reading this!
The best time of the year has arrived. I feel strongly about that despite the fact that I age on the spookiest day of the year. I love fall–the changing colors, the justification of my love of all things pumpkin, and most of all bundling up for a leisurely stroll on a trail. The snowshoes are optimistically dusted off and just waiting for their time to shine. Until then, let’s spend a weekend taking in some cool, crisp mountain air in between a latte or two.


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The fact behind the fiction
Writers always include some truth in their fiction—it can’t be helped. In the same way we all carry past history (some call it baggage) into relationships, writers carry some of their history into their writing. The old adage is to write what you know, right? So what do we know better than our past, our family, our friends? The trick is to make those “facts” not so recognizable that we can get sued or incur the wrath of a sister, mother or friend. The strangest things can happen when you turn your best friend into the evil bitch in your latest romantic suspense. Or use your boyfriend’s physical traits for the character who has trouble…ahem!…in bed. Ouch!
Recently, I republished a book I wrote under the pseudonym Anne Krist called Burning Bridges. Some things, especially at the beginning, had kernels of truth woven into the fiction. Let’s see what.
Fiction: the characters. In no way do Paul or Sara resemble me or my then boyfriend. But…
Fact: I did meet my long-time boyfriend (now husband) in Virginia Beach
Fiction: the situation. My boyfriend was in school during the ending of the Vietnam War, so he didn’t go. But…
Fact: He would have gone had the war not ended when it did. His lotter number was below 1001
Fiction: the family life. Sara’s father was in the Navy and pretty strict with her. He prevented them from getting together. But…
Fact: My dad was also in the Navy and was fairly strict with me. However, he wasn’t underhanded when it came to Jack and me.
Fiction: the locations. The book takes place mainly in Beaufort, South Carolina, Virginia Beach, Virginia and in a rural point in Iowa. Sara lives in Beaufort throughout most of the book. But…
Fact: I did live a good number of years in Virginia Beach, but never in Beaufort. I visited there for research and it’s a lovely little Southern town! Jack and I did walk at Sandbridge a number of times, and I’ve been to a concert at the Alan B. Shepherd Convention Center. Also, I’ve driven across Iowa so many times (and lived there for a short while) that I know the terrain.
Burning Bridges is not a written version of my life, but a good bit of it is drawn on personal history. I wonder how many of you have written your past into your books?
Letters delivered decades late send shock waves through Sara Richards’s world. Nothing is the same, especially her memories of Paul, a man to whom she’d given her heart years before. Now, sharing her secrets and mending her mistakes of the past means putting her life back together while crossing burning bridges. It will be the hardest thing Sara’s ever done.
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Sara stared at the letters arranged before her in numerical order. The moment in time she and Paul shared was long ago, yet her dream had conjured his presence as though she’d just seen him. In her mind, his blue eyes darkened with passion before his lips captured hers, and he moaned his appreciation when their tongues met. She tasted his sweetness and knew the steel of his arms as he held her. How many nights had she put herself through hell reliving those memories? Too damn many.
After the concert, they’d met clandestinely on weekends, mostly at Sandbridge, where they could walk and talk undisturbed. With each meeting, stirrings built deep in Sara that pushed her to want more, but Paul insisted they restrain themselves because of her age.
Then the weekend before he shipped out, she’d planned a surprise and her life changed forever.
The kettle screeched, bringing her back to the present. Sara prepared a cup of tea and then picked up the envelope marked twenty-eight. At one time, she would have given her right arm to hold this letter. Now, curiosity and the desire for a brief escape drove her more than the passion of youth. Blind love had faded when she’d had no word to bolster her during the long weeks after the ship left.
First had come the waiting. No letters arrived, even though she wrote him daily. There were no phone calls, no notes, no anything, for days that dragged into weeks then crept into months.
Anticipation morphed into anxiety. She worried he was sick or hurt and unable to write.
One day she admitted that Paul must be afraid to write for some reason, and she feared what he would say if she did receive a letter. That their time together had been a mistake, that she was too young to be in love. That he really loved someone else and Sara had been only a stand-in while he was in Virginia. Perversely, she began to sigh with relief when she arrived home and found no word.
Now, knowing why she hadn’t received mail, what would she feel if she opened this letter and her old fears proved to be true?
“Nothing,” she murmured. “Paul’s dead. He can’t hurt me anymore.” At the very least, his letters might allow her to put his ghost to rest. For that reason alone, she had to read them.
She slid her thumb under the flap and ripped the envelope open. A single sheet held his hurried scrawl.
Author Anne Krist:
A few years ago, Dee S. Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
Anne Krist is the “sister” to erotic romance author Dee S. Knight. She is quieter, more reserved, and certainly more circumspect about S-E-X than her wild and crazy sibling. Thus she’s more comfortable writing sweet(er) romance, where there might be a few sensual scenes, but no more than that. One thing about Anne: she’s not more romantic than Dee. They both write happy ever afters and share the solid belief that love can last forever and beyond!

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February 18, 2011 – Updated on January 25, 2016 US cable reveals ill-treatment of activist Cable 09CAIRO255 Palestinian activists Ahmed Saad Abu Doma and Ahmed Kamal Abdelal, authors of the blog “The Angry Ones” (Ghadeboon), were each given one-year prison sentences and fined $350 on 10 February 2009 for illegally crossing the border into Gaza, according to the cable, released by Wikileaks on 16 February 2011. News RSF_en Hafez Abu Seada, secretary-general of the Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights, speculated that international publicity about his arrest, along with his German nationality, had prevented the regime holding him for more than a few days (6-11 February), the cable said. The cable also reported, quoting Eid, the arrest on 6 February that year of Dia Eddin Gad, author of the pro-Palestinian blog “An Angry Voice”, who had been detained several times between December 2008 and January 2009 after taking part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Egyptian-German blogger Philip Rizk was tortured in an Egyptian prison in February 2009, according to a US diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks which also reported the hounding of pro-Palestinian activists. The 11 February 2009 cable quoted his lawyer, Gamal Eid, as saying he had blindfolded and beaten as part of “physical and mental abuse” during his detention in a bid to get personal information out of him, including pass-words for his computer. Organisation Help by sharing this information
Walk in Covid testing available in Limerick from Saturday 10th April Twitter Email Print 64 patients waiting for beds in UHL Advertisement 53 patients waiting for beds at UHL “We wish these passengers and crew a quick recovery from their injuries,” the statement added. Previous articleFUEL from Druid Theatre Co for the artists’ roadNext articleLimerick Pensioner targeted in rural armed raid Staff Reporterhttp://www.limerickpost.ie Updated statement on service disruptions UL Hospitals Group RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Linkedin NewsBreaking newsPassengers hospitalised from diverted flight to ShannonBy Staff Reporter – August 31, 2016 861 Facebook Numbers of Limerick hospital group staff sidelined by COVID-19 reduces by 162 in past 7 days TAGSfeaturedShannonUnited Airlinesuniversity hospital limerick Management at most overcrowded and most COVID-hit hospital apologise to patients ‘waiting over 100 hours’ for a bed WhatsApp The United Airlines flight was diverted to ShannonThe United Airlines flight was diverted to Shannon16 PEOPLE from a United Airlines flight have been hospitalised this Wednesday morning after their plane was diverted to Shannon due to a medical emergency onboard.It has been confirmed that 14 passengers and two crew were taken from the flight that was bound from Houston to Heathrow.UA flight 880 had 223 passengers onboard but was diverted to Shannon after a number of people took ill after the plane experienced severe and unexpected turbulence during the transatlantic crossing.Sign up for the weekly Limerick Post newsletter Sign Up United Airlines issued a statement saying that “The aircraft diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland where it was met by medical personnel.The airline said that it is providing care and support to customers and crew of the flight.The 14 passengers and two crew were met by emergency personnel waiting on the runway and treated before being brought to the University Hospital Limerick.
Lamproite dykes that cross-cut Middle Jurassic Karoo-related flood basalts in Vestfjella, Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, have been dated at 158.7 ± 1.6 Ma by 40Ar/39Ar incremental heating of phlogopite. Compared to most lamproites, these dykes are unusually low in SiO2 (40.09–40.18 wt %) and high in CaO (12.35–16.24 wt %) and P2O5 (3.03–3.81 wt %). They have broad affinities to spatially and temporally related group II kimberlites of southern Africa, but the geochemically closest correlatives are CaO- and P2O5-rich diopside madupitic lamproites from Leucite Hills, USA. The Kjakebeinet lamproites are notably high in incompatible elements, show negative initial εNd values (−6.0, −6.7) and positive initial εSr values (+14, +17) with TDM model ages of c. 1.1 Ga, and probably record melting of metasomatized subcontinental lithospheric mantle beneath western Dronning Maud Land. Their emplacement records the youngest recognized magmatic event in the region, coincides with the proposed second and final stage of Gondwana breakup between Africa and Antarctica, and may be associated with deep-seated coast-parallel strike-slip faulting in Dronning Maud Land. Survival of old, easily fusible lithospheric mantle material 20 Ma after the eruption of voluminous flood basalt magmas suggests that the latter were emplaced within narrow zones of lithospheric thinning and that the source of lamproites remained largely intact between these zones.
Training & Education View post tag: NIVOSE View post tag: FS Share this article EU Naval Force Warship FS NIVÔSE welcomed ten Djiboutian coast guards on 16 May for training and discussion on skiff interception, vessel protection teams and online communication.During a port visit in Djibouti, the crew of NIVÔSE and members of the Djiboutian coast guard shared their experiences in the fight against piracy, and more broadly on the coast guards’ role in the protection of Djiboutian waters.The sailors of NIVÔSE presented their skiff interception procedures, the implementation of a vessel protection team on board a merchant vessel, as well as the handling of suspected pirates once arrested. Training was both theoretical and practical.Part of the day was also devoted to the use of the secure website Mercury. This site designed and maintained by the MSCHOA (Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa) allows all military and civilian stakeholders involved in the fight against piracy, or being potential victims, to share information or report ongoing attacks.This day is part of a broader program of cooperation overseen by the Force Headquarters on board FS MARNE. The benefit of this type of encounter is mutual. It helps Navies and Coast Guards in the region to further develop their own maritime capabilities, while allowing EUNAVFOR ships to take advantage of their experience and knowledge of the area. This also facilitates subsequent contacts during any counter-piracy operation during which collaboration may be necessary.This fits into the comprehensive approach of the European Union and France in particular in the fight against piracy, which aims to support the Somali government and promote cooperation with regional countries.[mappress]Naval Today Staff , May 25, 2012; Image: EUNAVFOR View post tag: Djiboutian Djiboutian Coast Guards Train on Board EUNAVFOR Warship FS NIVÔSE View post tag: Guards View post tag: EUNAVFOR View post tag: News by topic View post tag: board View post tag: Naval View post tag: Navy View post tag: coast Back to overview,Home naval-today Djiboutian Coast Guards Train on Board EUNAVFOR Warship FS NIVÔSE View post tag: train View post tag: Warship May 25, 2012
As early as 1905, a dormitory opened on Division Street to provide shelter for young, single women who were flowing into Evansville to work in the city’s numerous factories, mills, and shops. Two years later, social reformer Albion Fellows Bacon helped to organize the Working Girls Association to further assist women. Its success spurred the founding of the Evansville chapter of the YWCA in 1911. By the mid-1920s, the organization’s rapid growth led to the building of a larger home on Vine Street, seen here under construction in 1925.FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Friday?Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS”. Jobs posted in this section are from Evansville proper.If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us City-County [email protected] “Readers Poll” question is: Do feel that the City should go to trial or settle the Billy Bolin verses Louise Milan law suit out of court?Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributedFacebookTwitterCopy LinkEmail
48a Sentinel Court, Raby Bay was the most viewed property on realestate.com.au this week. Picture: realestate.com.auIT was homes close to the water that drew in the most potential buyers this week. With three waterfront properties topping the list of the most viewed.A five-bedroom home at 48a Sentinel Court, Raby Bay topped the list for the most viewed property on realestate.com.au in Queensland this week.The home has won multiple Queensland Housing Industry Association awards.It has 680sq m of living space, a tiered media room, executive study and an outdoor eating area. 30 Central Ave, Paddington. Picture: realestate.com.auThe three-bedroom house has traditional and modern features. It has open plan living areas and is on a 368sq m block. The home has been renovated and has high ceilings, timber archways and fretwork.It is listed through Judi O’Dea and Michael Kleimeyer of Space Property Agents. 48a Sentinel Court Raby Bay. Picture: realestate.com.auAnd not only are there water views of the canal, the home has a water feature, fountains, a pool and a pond.There is an outdoor kitchen and bar, wet bar, sun deck, toy box, outdoor fireplace and pontoon.It is listed through Emil Juresic of NGU Realestate Head office.Water was also a prominent feature for the second most viewed property in Queensland this week, a beachfront home at 21-23 Webb Rd, Sunshine Beach which has been a on the most viewed list before. 57 Whispering Gum Ave, Eumundi. Picture: realestate.com.auThere is a large deck and a stand-alone 40sq m studio / rumpus room. The home is listed through Kess Prior of Hinternoosa Real Estate – Cooroy.Rounding out the top five most viewed properties this week was a home at 30 Central Ave, Paddington. 57 Whispering Gum Ave, Eumundi. Picture: realestate.com.auThe home, known as Seabank, has views of Mt Cooroy. It started life as one section of the large formal residence of John Maddock Hughes, built in 1910 on The Esplanade at Southport. In its new location it has been completely revamped. It has 12-foot ceilings and French doors, VJ walls and ceilings. 30 Central Ave, Paddington. Picture: realestate.com.au 61 Gillian St, Norman ParkIt is listed through Tanya Douglas and George Petavrakis of Ray White Bulimba.The fourth most viewed property was on the Sunshine Coast, but inland.The four-bedroom home at 57 Whispering Gum Ave, Eumundi is listed for offers over $1,195,000. It is described as a modernised 1910 Queenslander. 21-23 Webb Rd, Sunshine Beach.The home, which is listed for $22 million has seven bedrooms and is absolute beachfront.The property also has a tennis court and swimming pool. There are large living and dining spaces and a commercial kitchen. It is listed through Nic Hunter of tom Offermann Real Estate – Noosa Heads.Third on the list was a waterfront home at 61 Gillan St, Norman Park. The five-bedroom home is on 1087 sqm with river access.More from newsNew apartments released at idyllic retirement community Samford Grove Presented by Parks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus21 hours ago61 Gillian St, Norman ParkIt has an outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool and a private jetty.The main bedroom in the three-level home has a walk-in robe, ensuite with dual vanities, an oversized shower and freestanding stone bath.
Amid the worst drop in private donations to universities in more than 50 years, USC has emerged relatively unscathed, placing seventh on the list of top fundraising universities in the country despite a reduction in giving.An annual survey by the Council for Aid to Education found that the recession has hit university donors’ pocketbooks — private donations to American universities fell by 11.9 percent this year, the highest decline in the survey’s 53-year history.At USC, donations dropped only 9.8 percent. The school received $368,981,377 in 2009, earning it the seventh-place spot.“During tough times, the Trojan family is willing to reach out,” said Courtney Surls, vice president of USC development. “That says a lot about how dedicated the Trojan family is to the success of the university.”The survey found that personal donations experienced the steepest decline, with alumni donations down 18 percent.At USC however, the number of people donating actually increased, though the total amount of the donations declined. For alumni, parents and friends, the number of gifts given in 2009 increased by .05 percent while the number of gifts given specifically by alumni increased by 1.32 percent.Scott Mory, CEO of the USC Alumni Association, said alumni support has been consistent.“At the end of the day, USC has an extraordinarily loyal alumni base, and the university is doing amazing things that alumni want to be a part of,” he said.Donations, the majority of which come from individuals, are used to sponsor a range of university programs like scholarships, research, athletics and campus life. About 62 percent of the donations’ yield goes to expenditures like scholarships and research, 23 percent goes to buildings and renovation and the rest goes to the endowment.Robert Abeles, interim senior vice president and chief financial officer, said the amount budgeted based on gifts is different from the actual amount of donations because the money is not all spent immediately. He said the impact of the decline in gifts, which currently account for 8.4 percent of the budget, is small.“[The] decline is about $6 million, so that is not significant when you’re looking at a budget of approximately $2.7 billion.”Surls echoed this.“USC’s operations are funded by a variety of sources,” she said. “In general, a decrease in gifts might limit opportunities to fund new initiatives, [but] it’s not a noticeable change.”Surls also added that, while the survey indicates a decline in donations, the overall trend is upward. She said that there are fluctuations in gifts every year, so it is important to look at the trend in donations over a period of time to get a real sense of how the university is doing.“You can’t look too much from year to year,” Surls said. “You really have to look at these numbers over a period of years, and we are steadily always increasing.”Historically, Surls said, it has held that, as the United States comes out of a recession, donations return at higher levels than it was at before the recession. Still, donors will have to gain confidence in external economic factors like the stock market and gross domestic product before donations rebound to previous levels.“Realistically, when the economy is down, there’s a psychological impact. It’s going to take some confidence in the economy before we see the levels we’re used to,” she said.


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The Woman in White
This Summer Heady Conduct bring their intriguing and compelling new adaption of Wilkie Collins' sensational classic, The Woman in White, the stunning new open air theatre venue at The Garden, St Ia Church in St Ives.
Heady Conduct adapts this sensational classic of secret societies, stolen identities, and a fearless search for justice in their intoxicating style.
In the darkness of a London street, artist Walter Hartright is startled by the touch of a hand. He turns to meet a mysterious, frightened woman, cloaked completely in white.
Walter travels to Cumbria to meet his new student, Laura Fairlie. She is bewitching. She is love at first sight. Intriguingly, she resembles the woman in white.
But the route to love and truth is rarely simple or safe. Betrothed to a man chosen by her late father, Laura is subject to the outrageous lengths men will go to for the sake of honour, power and wealth.
Collins' classic thriller skillfully addresses the injustice of women's inequality, causing laws and opinions to be questioned in its time. This gripping adaptation of intrigue, love and betrayal is as vibrant and exciting as when it was first written.
Family (2 Adults 2 Children) £46
4 on blanket (no chairs) £38
The Garden, St Ia Church, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1AH
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Glendale, CA – Armenian Genocide Survivor Ghazaros Kademian recently celebrated his 100th birthday by sharing a generous donation with the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR). The donation will provide the ANCA-WR the resources to continue its Armenian Genocide educational awareness programs across the Western United States.
In a May 18, 2005 statement submitted to the Congressional Record, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA-29) honored Ghazaros Kademian, a resident of Glendale, California. Kademian was only six years old when his family was forced into exile from their homeland in the village of Zeitoun. Kademian’s mother saved him and his siblings by fleeing the oncoming slaughter of the Ottoman Turks.
“The ANCA-WR is honored that Ghazaros Kademian, a hero of the Armenian people, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, has become one of our sponsors,” explained ANCA-WR Executive Director Andrew Kzirian. His generosity reflects his determination that our common story be told, with clarity, to our fellow Americans,” Kzirian added.
Having survived the genocide, Kademian went on to marry an Armenian girl named Azadouhi and had three children, Ohanes, Asdghig and Anahid. He is also the proud to have seven grandchildren, all of whom know his remarkable story of faith, dedication and survival. On April 29, 2007 the family of Ghazaros Kademian celebrated his 100th birthday by inviting his friends and family to mark the wonderful occasion. Among those present at the celebration held in Glendale were Congressman Adam Schiff, Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian and ANCA-WR Chairman Raffi Hamparian.
The Armenian National Committee of America is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.
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Upcoming Bikes in February 2024 | Hero Mavrick 440, Suzuki V Strom 800DE, KTM RC Range
January was a busy month and February promises to be no different. The list of upcoming bikes and scooters in February 2024 will have a mix of electric scooters and ICE motorcycles. These will include the Hero Mavrick 440, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and GSX-8R twins, and the 2024 KTM RC range. Furthermore, we will also witness the introduction of the Kinetic E Luna.
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for violin, violoncello, and piano (2017, 2018) | Premiere: Musicians of the Yellow Barn Young Artists Program
System Preferences is a suite of three pieces: Systema Naturæ, Systema Machina, and Systema Deus. Systema Naturæ was recorded in the summer of 2017 and subsequently premiered in the spring of 2018 in Los Angeles, by members of the Sunset ChamberFest. The full System Preferences suite was premiered in the summer of 2018 in Vermont, by members of the Yellow Barn Young Artists Program.
The pieces call for a retuned violin and mutes for the strings and piano in order to repurpose the sound of the trio in painting a landscape that is technically familiar to the players and sonically unfamiliar to the audience. The three systems share germinal material but treat it distinctly. Both the timbral similarities and disparities of the three instruments are explored through the dramatic scope of the ensemble.


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The blood-soaked body of a private detective who probed the disappearance of Maddie McCann has been found at his Surrey mansion.
Mystery surrounds the death of Kevin Halligen, 56, who is said to have presented himself as a 'cloak-and-dagger, James Bond-style spy' - with police confirming to MailOnline today that a probe has been launched.
Halligen took over the private investigation into the McCann case in May 2008 but was later accused of conning the family fund out of £300,000.
It is believed he was found at the home of his long-term girlfriend. There is no suggestion that she was involved in his death.
One former colleague told MailOnline: 'The house was covered in blood but apparently that was from Kevin falling down so much.
'His body is now in the morgue. The police are looking into it.
Kevin Halligen, 56, pictured, was found dead in a Surrey mansion. Police have launched an investigation into the death which is being treated as 'unexplained', a spokesman said
A spokesman for Surrey Police said today: 'We were called to an address in Cobbett Hill Road, Normandy, Guildford, on Monday following a report of a man in his 50s having been taken unwell, who subsequently died.
'The death is being treated as unexplained and a file will be passed to the coroner's office in due course.'
Defence consultant Tim Craig-Harvey, a former associate of Halligen, wrote online: 'The lies and alcohol finally caught up with him.'
Another source told MailOnline: 'He died at his girlfriend's place near Guildford, a miserable pathetic death caused by alcohol.'
The McCanns hired Halligen's firm in a bid to boost the search for Maddie after failing to come up with any plausible leads one year after she went missing.
They agreed a £500,000 fee with Oakley International, which was described by a source close to the family as 'extremely secretive' but 'absolutely the best'.
Halligen took over the private investigation into the McCann case in May 2008 but was later accused of conning the family fund out of £300,000
Defence consultant Tim Craig-Harvey, a former associate of Halligen, wrote online: 'The lies and alcohol finally caught up with him'
Kate and Gerry McCann were initially impressed by Dublin-born Halligen, believing he 'was in a different league' to other private investigators.
He boasted of employing ex-FBI, CIA and Special forces officers while offering undercover surveillance and intelligence gathering in Portugal.
The detective even said he could provide satellite imagery and details of telephone traffic from the night Madeleine disappeared.
But within a year, questions began to emerge about Oakley and Halligen in particular.
Researchers claimed that the firm had not looked into hundreds of calls made to a special hotline - while specialists found that their bills were unpaid.
The promised satellite images also allegedly turned out to have been grabbed from Google Earth.
Kate and Gerry McCann were initially impressed by Dublin-born Halligen, believing he 'was in a different league' to other private investigators
Six months into the highly-paid assignment, the McCanns were growing increasingly concerned about Halligen.
A family friend said: 'He had this sense of cloak-and-dagger, acting as if he were a James Bond-style spy.
'The McCanns found him hard to deal with, because he was forever in another country and using different phones. He promised the earth but it came to nothing.'
The contract was terminated early after £300,000 had been paid to Halligen.
MailOnline understands that relations broke down after the detective's team discovered he was enjoying a lavish lifestyle, staying in the best hotels and eating at the top restaurants in London - all at the expense of the Find Madeleine fund.
Colleagues said that far from being an expert in undercover operations, Halligen was 'out of his depth' with 'no experience of such investigations.'
There is no suggestion that any former associates are involved in the death of Kevin Halligen.
The McCanns hired Halligen's firm in a bid to boost the search for Maddie (pictured) after failing to come up with any plausible leads one year after she went missing
After being sacked from the McCann investigation in 2009, Halligen was arrested in the UK and extradited to America on fraud charges for an unrelated case
He pleaded guilty to defrauding Trafigura, based in the Netherlands, who had hired him to help free two company executives arrested in Ivory Coast in 2006.
He received about $12 million to provide 'security, intelligence and public relations'.
Trafigura gave Halligen an additional $2.1 million to 'hire lobbyists and influence officials in the United States on Trafigura's behalf'.
The next day, Halligen used nearly $1.7 million of that money to buy a large home with a swimming pool.
The Washington Post reported at the time: 'Owners of Washington restaurants remember him spending thousands on long, boozy days and evenings. He traveled everywhere in a chauffeured Lincoln.'
One restaurant owner said he and his staff called Halligen 'James Bond' because of his stories of spy derring-do and his habit of tossing around huge sums of cash.
It is believed he was found at the home of his long-term girlfriend, which is among the private Henley Park gated community (pictured) in Guildford
His fraud conviction carried a maximum of 20 years in prison, but under federal sentencing guidelines he would serve no more than 41 months.
As he had been in custody awaiting trial for 42 months, he was freed and deported, returning to his birthplace of Dublin.
In 2014, Kevin Halligen made a rare public appearance, agreeing to be interviewed for a Channel 5 documentary - The McCanns and The Conman.
He denied that he misused money raised to find Madeleine. Answering claims that he spent the money on first class travel, luxury hotel suites and a chauffeur, he said: 'It is gross distortion of what was actually happening.'
A source close to Kate and Gerry McCann said they had terminated their contract with Oakley international at the end of 2008 and had not had anything to do with Kevin Halligen since.
'Clearly this is now a matter for the police and the Coroner's office,' the insider said.
The hunt for Madeleine McCann continues, more than 10-and-a-half years after her disappearance.
A team from Scotland Yard has been probing the case since 2011 at a cost to the British taxpayer of more than £11.3million. Portuguese police have lead status in the investigation.
In October 2017, the Home Office allocated an extra £154,000 to Scotland Yard to pursue a 'critical line of inquiry' and extend the search to the end of March 2018.


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Exploring Creole Culture in Hanover
Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist Terrance Simien sings with children from the Revels Kids Program at Black Family Cultural Arts Center in Hanover, N.H., on February 8, 2014. "You have to have a foot in the present, but don't forget about the past," Simien said, while immersing the children in Cajun and Creole music and tradition. (Valley News - Will Parson) Purchase photo reprints »
Orion Bee, right, 4, of Quechee, Vt., and
Bradly McCabe, 7, of Norwich, Vt., wait to be served king cake with the Revels Kids Program at Black Family Cultural Arts Center in Hanover, N.H., on February 8, 2014. Revels Kids tasted traditional Louisiana foods like gumbo and jambalaya. (Valley News - Will Parson) Purchase photo reprints »
Children in the Revels Kids Program dance and play handmade paper rubboards along with Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist Terrance Simien at Black Family Cultural Arts Center in Hanover, N.H., on February 8, 2014. (Valley News - Will Parson) Purchase photo reprints »
Hazel Fleming, 7, holds a paper rubboard she made while watching Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist Terrance Simien talk to a group of children from the Revels Kids Program at Black Family Cultural Arts Center in Hanover, N.H., on February 8, 2014. (Valley News - Will Parson) Purchase photo reprints »
Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist Terrance Simien accepts a Mardi Gras mask presented to him from the Revels Kids Program at Black Family Cultural Arts Center in Hanover, N.H., on February 8, 2014. The program also gave Simien a handmade paper rubboard they all signed. (Valley News - Will Parson) Purchase photo reprints »
Hanover — The laughter and shrieks of children filled the room on Saturday, accompanying the playful bounce of an accordion, the gentle accent of a couple of fiddles and an acoustic guitar, and the metallic scratch of rubboards.
Three youngsters danced in circles as Zydeco music filled the air during Revels Kids Immersion Day at the Richard Black Community Center. At the center of it all, wearing a purple shirt, a backward cap and a grin from ear to ear, was two-time Grammy Award-winner Terrance Simien.
Simien was a guest artist in the eight-week program, in which children and parents from all over New Hampshire and Vermont learn about Creole and Cajun cultures. An eighth-generation Louisiana Creole, whose family has been Louisiana since 1758, Simien introduced youngsters from kindergarten through fifth grade to Creole’s 300-year history, which includes influences from France, Africa, Spain and Germany.
He talked about how Creole culture gave birth to Zydeco music, a melting pot of musical genres, its deep roots in southern Louisiana, and its two major instruments — the accordion and the rubboard, or “frottoir.”
Simien, accompanied by a number children strumming rubboards, then played samples of Zydeco music dating back to the earliest recordings from the 1920s by musicians such as Amede Ardoin and the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier. He then played a variety of Zydeco tunes with the help of three local musicians, Mary Jo Slattery on acoustic guitar and Andy Stewart and Nicolas Anzalone, both on fiddle.
Eight-year-old Yofta LaRocque, of Barnet, Vt., enjoyed the jam session. “It was awesome with the guitar, the two fiddles, the accordion and those armor chest plates (rubboards),” he said.
Yofta has been a member of Revels Kids for four years, and both he and his mother enjoy all he learns about different cultures. “It’s great to have diverse experiences,” Yofta’s mother, Casey Doerner, said.
Simien also discussed his own 33-year career in music, and the barriers he has overcome. He pulled out his first Grammy award, won back in 2007 for best Zydeco or Cajun music album — the first time an award was presented to a musician in that category. He won his second this year for best regional roots album of the year. Simien also discussed how he has seen Zydeco become more mainstream, with the music featured in the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, in which Simien appeared as a guest artist on a song from the movie’s soundtrack.
“He’s just so easy to talk to,” said 10-year-old Lily Barth from Concord, Vt., a first-year Revels participant. “I’m really just happy to be here and meet a musician who has won a Grammy,” she said.
The day included a variety of workshops. In one, children crafted Mardi Gras masks and decorated rubboards they created.
In another, they adapted a traditional Cajun folktale using acting, movement and song.
For lunch, there was jambalaya, gumbo and kings cake.
Revels Kids Production Director Katie Kitchel said the event allows children to learn about cultures they might not otherwise experience. It also acts as a way to break down prejudices. “It’s to show how people are connected through song,” she said.
Simien said it’s important to teach children about traditional music and to introduce them to new cultures.
“The kids are the future of everything,” he said.

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Inertial type inclinometers measure tilt by sensing the component of the earth gravity vector along their sensitive axis, as shown in the open loop sensor in figure 1.
FIGURE 1 An open-loop mass/spring inclinometer
In figure 1, a tilt angle results in a gravity induced force F=mgsin on the mass m, and a deflection x of the suspension spring x=F/k=(mg/k)sin, where k is spring stiffness. A pickoff converts the deflection x into an output value Vp=kpx=(kp/k)mgsin, and the final output after a gain kv amplifier is: Vo=(kpkv/k) mgsin (figure 2).
FIGURE 2 Block diagram of the open-loop inclinometer
Each of the elements in the open loop sensor contributes to the total measurement error. Both the spring coefficient k and the pickoff scale factor kp change with deflection, temperature and time producing non-linearity and repeatability errors, and the amplifier contributes other errors of electrical character.
Another limitation of an open loop sensor is the trade-off between sensitivity and response speed, a measure of which is the natural frequency Tn= (k/m). Reducing k to obtain a sizeable sensitivity results in a reduction of the response speed.


Fall is almost here, which means new home selling season will soon kick into high gear! Be sure you are reaching out to your database with great-looking, impactful emails.
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The Gas Analyzer allows the measurement of respiratory gas concentrations from tiny insects through to humans. It houses an infrared carbon dioxide sensor and optical oxygen detector. The analyzer samples expired gas from a mixing chamber with a damped, micro-vacuum sampling pump. A flow control knob on the front of the unit provides sampling rates of 35 to 200 ml/min, although maximum flow values may vary for different sizes and lengths of tubing.
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More than 800 hectares of soybean not harvested in P.E.I.
Due to wet weather, soybean producers in P.E.I. have left about 810 hectares of soybean in the field, which could mean up to $80,000 in losses, the CBC reports. | READ MORE
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On her 2022 tour, Demi Lovato reimagined some of her biggest pop hits as rock songs. Now, she’s recorded those transformations for posterity on a new album called REVAMPED.
Due out September 15, the album features the previously released “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version)” and “Heart Attack (Rock Version)” as well as July 14th’s new drop: “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version).” The new track, streaming now, includes guitar parts by legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash.
“Slash is an iconic artist who I’ve been a fan of for years, it’s an absolute honor to have such a legend like him on the rock version of ‘Sorry not Sorry,’” Demi says in a statement. “With REVAMPED, I wanted to pay homage to the songs that resonated the most with fans and played a big role in my career by breathing an exciting new life into them.”
She adds, “Creating this project has been incredibly fun and allowed me to express my passion for rock music in a new way, and I feel so much closer to my older music because of it. I can’t wait for everyone to hear more!”
REVAMPED, which is available to presave now, follows Demi’s rock album HOLY FVCK, which came out last year.
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A major Aberdeen road was closed to traffic and a man taken to hospital after a crash involving a lorry and a motorbike.
Emergency services were called to the roundabout at the junction between Broomhill Road and Anderson Drive.
Paramedics arrived at the scene within three minutes and took one man with a leg injury to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
At the time of the incident, motorists faced length delays along Anderson Drive and Broomhill Road.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: We received a call at 3.50pm following reports of a road traffic accident on Broomhill Road.
“We dispatched a rapid response unit and an ambulance, arriving on scene within 3 minutes.
“One male patient with a leg injury was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We received the call at 3.54pm to a report of a crash between a motorbike and a lorry.”


Recently, a Cleveland radio host Cherise Navidad stated that she would name her second child after Dirk Nowitzki if the Mavericks won the series. They did and the Twitter contract will be kept.
We get more from New York Daily News:
She was so desperate to beat James, that she tweeted out that she would name her soon-to-be-born son after the Mavericks’ MVP if they won.
“When you want someone to beat LeBron so badly, you will do anything,” she said.
Soon the promise spread among her thousands of followers and to Dallas followers – some of whom thought she was nuts and some who appreciated the gesture.
Minutes later, the Mavericks staged a huge comeback, Nowitzki had the MVP trophy in his hands and the radio host’s unborn child had a name.
A week later, she told the Daily News that although her husband gets to name this baby – she named their first – she will follow through with the promise to name her child Dirk, even if it’s just his middle name.
She said the best part of it all will be explaining to her son why he’s named after a Dallas Mavericks star.
I still think the best part is trying to explain to the kid about what constitutes as a legal binding contract these days is Twitter.
All Hail The Twitterverse!
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Planning a party? Boys’ night in? Are you cooking for Grandma? Whatever the occasion, consult the Pop Spot Culinary Handbook each time for the how-to on your favorite Layla Lane recipes.
In case you missed Episode 3 of Layla Lane’s Pop Spot, Heday and Valerie cooked each other a feast of fine foods for breakfast, including Mochi Pizza and Spicy Garlic Surprise. Now you can try them at home!
Layla Lane’s Pop Spot airs every Saturday at 10 am PST here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/studio-city-sound-live
Heday’s Pizza Mochi
A Japanese take on an Italian classic!
You will need:
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to your favorite temperature.
2. Put ketchup on mochi and then shredded mozzarella cheese on top of it.
3. Put mochi on aluminum foil and cook it for 6 mins or so till the mochi gets soft and stretchy.
Valerie’s Spicy Garlic Surprise
You will need:
16 oz. angel hair pasta or spaghetti
5-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10-14 (!!!) cloves of garlic
crushed red pepper
fresh basil (for garnish)
Finely chop your garlic cloves. Only put them through a garlic press if you are really lazy. Bring large pot of HEAVILY SALTED water to a boil. Water should taste salty. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Don’t overcook your pasta or Valerie and Heday will eat you alive. Drain.
In the meantime, heat olive oil over low heat in a large saucepan. Add garlic and cook until soft. Sprinkle a generous amount of cayenne pepper, black pepper, and crushed pepper flakes over the garlic and oil.
Add pasta and toss, adding additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with julienne-cut basil leaves.

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One of the Nashville Predators’ best prospects is about to get his first taste of professional hockey in North America. Nashville today assigned 2022 first-round pick Joakim Kemell to the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, per a tweet from the team’s affiliate.
Kemell, a right wing, spent the 2022-23 season on loan from Nashville to JYP in Liiga, the organization where he’s spent his entire junior and professional career so far. His offensive production took a step back from his draft year, though, scoring 15 points in 43 games after scoring 23 in 39 last year.
Things deteriorated for Kemell down the stretch, with his scoring growing more inconsistent as his ice time waned. He had a solid start to the campaign, going on a four-game point streak early on, but he couldn’t replicate his success throughout the season.
Now, he gets a chance to regain some confidence and some scoring touch in Milwaukee. He joins other notable Preds prospects, such as goalie Yaroslav Askarov and forward Egor Afanasyev, as the Admirals continue their stretch run.
It seems that every Preds forward draft pick “takes a step back” in their offensive production. And they think they’re going to draft their way out of this predicament?
Hopefully Trotz can pry some scouts out of the Isles and Caps organizations and change this continual failure at drafting forwards.
Everybody focuses on scouting. But when I see an organization that consistently has draft prospects underperform I wonder if they have issues with their player development group. Guys like us on sights like this tend not to think about it because we don’t really understand player development (I know I don’t) but it’s a bigger part of the picture than we think.
While there could be truth to that, in the case of Kemmel and their 1st round pick from the 2021 draft, neither have been with the Preds organization yet and both have seen their offensive numbers go the wrong way. Maybe the problem is on scouting and development, in which case Trotz needs to do some house cleaning.
The eye test is still really encouraging for Kemell, imo. He looks legit dangerous every time I watch him play.
He can shoot the puck, that’s for sure.
Went off the board a little bit and took this guy with the fourth pick in my keeper league entry draft last year – hope he pans out.


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Just behind Taipei Main Station, shops filled with glittery crystals, brightly colored beads and shiny silver chains stand side-by-side with dry cleaners, shoe stores and motorcycle repair shops. The area is known as Taipei’s DIY (do-it-yourself) district and two blocks on Yanping North (延平北) and Changan West (長安西) roads cater to jewelry makers and beaders in particular, with more than a dozen stores selling beads, charms, tools and findings.
Bead-working supply shops started clustering in the area 10 years ago, says Wu Cheng-hsiung (吳正雄), the owner of Yi Ping (億品服裝飾品材料) on Yanping North Road. Before that, there were DIY stores in the vicinity, but most focused on traditional Chinese crafts such as knotting. Many of the stores now carry Swarovski crystals and beading kits, which are popular among women who make accessories for themselves.
“Jewelry-making with crystals really started taking off a couple years ago. People start with things like bracelets and then move on to more complicated designs. They like it because it is creative and buying your own crystals is more economical than buying ready-made jewelry,” says Wu.
Start browsing the DIY district with a stop at Shuijing Chaoshi (水晶超市) at 87 Zhengzhou St (鄭州路87號) on the corner of Yanping North and Zhengzhou roads. The store’s name means “crystal supermarket,” and they aren’t kidding. The large space is lined with rows of semi-precious beads and the entire floor is covered with crystal bric-a-brac, as well as pendants, Chinese macrame, silky nylon cord, elastic, beaded figures and (somewhat incongruously) cheap children’s toys. Signs that read, “please handle the beads gently” are taped all over the racks and just in case you somehow manage to forget, the store’s staff, who hover near shoppers with an eagle eye, rush up to remind you.
The constant surveillance, however, is worth it for the low prices. Most beads, including strands of pastel-hued tourmaline, soft green aventurine, glittery sandstone, minty jade, wine-colored garnet, brilliant purple amethyst and clear quartz, sell for just NT$150. Freshwater pearls are NT$200 or less per strand, while slightly more expensive beads include butterflies carved out of quartz for NT$300.
Swarovski crystals and plastic beads are plentiful in the DIY district, but natural stones are harder to find. Besides Shuijing Chaoshi, there is Easy (Easy半寶石公司) at 2, Ln 69, Yanping N Rd Sec 1 (延平北路一段69巷2號), tel: (02) 2559-5376. Hidden away in an alley off of Yanping North Road, Easy also specializes in beads made out of semi-precious stones. The selection is smaller than Shuijing Chaoshi’s, but the atmosphere in the attractive store is more congenial.
Wu’s store, Yi Ping (億品服裝飾品材料) at 31, Yanping N Rd Sec 1 (延平北路一段31號), tel: (02) 2550-7395, specializes in kits for beading small figurines, including miniature Schnauzers and pandas, out of Swarovski crystals for NT$170 to NT$910 per pack, depending on the amount of beads. Larger Swarovski crystals for jewelry include pendants in the shape of hearts and arrowheads for about NT$250 each. Findings including earring hooks and headpins, made out of inexpensive base metal are also plentiful.
Neighboring store Tsenghua (增樺企業有限公司) at 43, Yanping N Rd Sec 1 (延平北路一段43), tel: (02) 2556-7966 X7, contains a motley assortment of odds and ends. The small, jumbled shop has a large selection of ribbon in the front, sterling silver chain and findings (sold in packs of 10 pieces for NT$300), base metal charms like large, brass skeleton keys for NT$50 and cloisonne beads for NT$10 each. Other items include carved wooden buttons for NT$10 to NT$20 each and more kinds of miniature angel wings than you ever knew existed (NT$20 per pair).
THE MOTHER LODE
The next stop is Mama Bear (小熊媽媽) at 51, Yanping N Rd Sec 1 (延平北路一段51), tel: (02) 2550-8899. No article about DIY stores in the city is complete without a reference to this behemoth, which caters to almost every craft that does not require a blowtorch. Mama Bear’s jewelry-making section is large, but mainly targets fans of trendy jewelry made from chunky metal chains and whimsical plastic beads. More unique items include a large selection of die-cut metal charms, which come in the shape of medallions, hearts and leaves and look like airy lace doilies (NT$50 per pair), round bells in different sizes and sorbet colors (NT$30 per pack) and huge spools of plastic beads to make beaded curtains from (NT$600 to NT$700 each).
The shop stocks a large selection of yarn in both natural and synthetic fibers and knitting needles. Like many knitting stores in Taiwan, Mama Bear’s yarn is stowed away in cellophane bags to protect against over-handling and humidity, and you have to ask staff members to unwrap them if you want to feel yarn and purchase skeins. The store is crowded on weekends, so come on weekdays to avoid a lengthy wait for service.
Located between Mama Bear and Changan West Road, Lien I (連儀飾品有限公司) at 77, Yanping N Rd Sec 1 (延平北路一段77號), tel: (02) 2558-7831, was depressingly empty on a recent Saturday, perhaps because the store does not carry any beads. Instead, Lien I is stuffed with a stunning assortment of base metal and sterling silver charms, which line the shop’s walls and are stacked in glass-fronted cabinets. Ever wondered where you could pick up filigree clasps and buckles, or charms in the shape of snails, giraffes, keys, gardening supplies, flowers or different zodiac signs? Lien I has all of these, and much, much more.
CHARMS AND CHAINS
The first DIY shop on the corner of Yanping North and Changan West roads, East Beauty (東美飾品材料行) at 235 Changan W Rd (長安西路235號), tel: (02) 2558-8437, carries many of the same plastic and glass beads, crystals and tools as other shops in the neighborhood, but is better organized and more spacious. The two-story shop also has a larger selection of sterling silver findings, charms and chains (NT$320 or less for 46cm) than most of its neighboring competitors.
Two stores on Changan West Road specialize in crystal iron-on transfers. The first, Pomp Accessories (阿嚕咪轉燙DIY) at 247 Changan W Rd (長安西路247號), tel: (02) 2559-2257, specializes in colorful, ready-to-buy designs, many of which have a rock influence, including a large, tattoo-style skull for NT$1,800. The second, Ching Hua (晶鏵流行服飾材料) at 257 Changan W Rd (長安西路257號), tel: (02) 2552-7922, makes very chic grayscale designs. You can put in a custom order and turn your favorite black-and-white portrait into a blingy T-shirt transfer. A ready-to-use portrait of Charlie Chaplin was available for NT$460.
Miss Beads (珠兒小姐服飾材料有限公司) at 271 Changan W Rd (長安西路271號), tel: (02) 2559-6970, is probably the prettiest store in the DIY district. Two large walls of ribbon spools, which hang against the store’s plate glass windows and lure in pedestrians, dominate its warmly lit interior. Almost every kind of ribbon is represented: ombre, grosgrain, polka-dotted, lace, embroidered, appliqued. The store also sells colorful Fimo clay beads, plastic beads that are made to resemble ceramic beads, Venetian glass pendants and silk flowers.
June 1 to June 7 In February 1988, Robert Wu (吳清友) set aside NT$17.5 million to purchase two Henry Moore sculptures from London’s Marlborough Gallery. He never bought the pieces. Feeling slighted that the gallery manager initially looked down on him as a Taiwanese, he decided that night to use the money to open his own art space back home. “Without selling any art, that money could support the gallery for four years. If I feature one artist per month, that provides a stage for at least 100 artists,” Wu said in the book Eslite Time (誠品時光) by Lin Ching-yi (林靜宜).
For more than a century, Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) has been connecting the north and south of the nation. Between 1912 and 1926, the rail network was expanded to the eastern counties of Hualien and Taitung. Even though the number of people living in Taiwan has grown massively — it has more than tripled since World War II — a combination of population outflow in certain places, and a greater range of transportation options, has led to the closure of several TRA stations. One of the most-visited retired stations is in, and named for, Kaohsiung’s Cishan District (旗山). Until the late
With listicles of local attractions including Costco and numerous children’s playgrounds, I was not expecting much. Opened on Jan. 31, the Taipei MRT’s Circular Line, or Yellow Line, made life in the nation’s capital even more convenient. But judging from Internet search results, it hasn’t opened up many new tourism opportunities, unsurprising as the route mostly crosses densely populated areas and industrial parks. Places like a sports stadium with rainbow colored bleachers perfect for Instagram selfies wouldn’t do it for me either, and it’s pointless to list attractions at the connecting stops that have existed for years. As a history nerd, there
It’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense of outrage. How many girls had to suffer to get attention? How perversely twisted is the American justice system that a Gatsby-esque billionaire, friends with such powerful figures as Bill Clinton , Prince Andrew and Donald Trump, a longstanding donor to Harvard and MIT, could buy his way out of an almost certain life sentence for child sex abuse and trafficking? Filthy Rich arrives, of course, less than a year after Epstein, 66, died, officially by suicide, in a New

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I am asked a lot,
Why I write about love and love lost,
Why I am so comfortable with it.
I find love is the one thing we can all relate to. Whether you have ever loved, or were loved, or felt loved, or wished and yearned for it; we all can relate to it.
Be it the pain, the joy, the void it leaves behind, the ache it incites, the heart it excites, everything about it. It discriminates not. It just loves. And I love that about it.
It is strong. It loves when it is hard. It loves where it is unwanted. It continues to love even after it’s been broken.
Although it is often mistaken for excitement, lust and infatuation, it remains true to itself. Once it is there, it is usually there to stay.
Because it is love.
It hasn’t mastered anything else but the art of love.
I don’t know if I can say I have loved in my short life, but I think I did.
I don’t know if I can confidently say I have been loved either,
But I do think I was loved, genuinely, at some point.
Love is often hated, because … well, who knows?
I sure don’t hate love.
I mean, love is love!


New Jersey Governor Chris Christie just signed a piece of legislation making his state the strictest in terms of opioid prescription practices. Initial opioid prescriptions will only be written for a five-day supply, unless they are to treat cancer, chronic pain, or are to be used for hospice care. Insurers and policies that are state-regulated will also have to cover inpatient and outpatient drug addiction treatment for up to six months, without requiring prior authorization from patients.
Senate Bill 3 also requires that licensed physicians take continuing education courses on opioids to learn how to manage pain in alternative ways, how to responsibly prescribe opioids, and how to better recognize signs of opioid abuse or addiction. Doctors will also have to discuss the risks associated with opioids with their patients and provide a written record that they had that conversation. Some in the legislature had reservations about the bill because for conditions that involve severe and acute pain (surgery or extreme dental work) the five day prescription could be too short. Patients may not return to their doctors for a follow-up visit for ten or more days and they could run out of pills or find it difficult to go back and forth to a pharmacy more often. Other states like New York, Maine and Massachusetts have seven day limits.
Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon said that the five-day term is “dramatic” but many physicians write longer prescriptions, maybe up to a 30 day supply, and then leftover pills can be abused. The previous restriction in New Jersey had been 30 days. He said that if on the fourth day the pain is still there, the physician can extend the prescription another five days without a co-pay for the expanded period. O’Scanlon said he may consider introducing a bill that would set initial prescriptions to a seven day term, although Governor Christie said he would veto a bill that extended the limit to seven days.
We here at Acrometis are close enough to the New Jersey media markets that we’ve recently started to see PSAs running with a number for people in New Jersey to get connected with help. The first day the commercials ran, January 21st, the hotline said they had 21 calls. By January 26th they reported 72 calls. Christie said that people may not know where to go for help or are embarrassed to reach out.
New Jersey reported 1,587 drug-related deaths in 2015 and 1,304 in 2014. In 2014, 142 of those drug-related deaths involved fentanyl and in 2015, 417 victims were identified with fentanyl in their system. That’s almost a 300 percent increase.


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Paired Characterization and Preliminary Correction of Low-Cost Soil Moisture Sensors for Wireless Sensor Network Application
In order to fulfill the need of minimizing sensor cost and characterizing sensor agricultural application for the promising wireless sensor network technology, this paper evaluates a pair of SMC sensors (EC-5 and 5TE) under some laboratory experiments which is based on a standardized sensor characterization methodology using liquid medium with a known standard water content. The results showed that the electronics of the EC-5 and the 5TE are sensitive to temperature, electric conductivity and pH variations and it is concluded that both the 5TE sensor and the EC-5 sensor are suitable for wireless network applications. Moreover, the results of this paper also suggested that the effects of temperature, electric conductivity and pH on the sensor measurement ability have to be compensated using the appropriate correction functions. Future work will focus on the field application of these sensors and their correction effects in more detail to derive more general correction functions.
Z. J. Ye et al., "Paired Characterization and Preliminary Correction of Low-Cost Soil Moisture Sensors for Wireless Sensor Network Application", Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 317-319, pp. 1805-1809, 2011

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Does vodka destroy stomach lining?. Vodka's Effects on the Stomach. Does vodka destroy stomach lining? Subscribe to. the doctors newsletter. Be On the Show.
Hypochlorhydria arises when the stomach is unable to produce hydrochloric acid. It is a greatly overlooked cause of problems. Acid environment in the stomach
Alcoholic beverages with low ethanol content (beer and wine) are strong stimulants of gastric acid secretion and gastrin release, the effect of beer being equal to the maximal acid output. Beverages with a higher ethanol content ( whisky, gin, cognac) do not stimulate gastric acid secretion or release of gastrin. The powerful.
What are some alcoholic drinks that are relatively easy. your stomach! Is it acid, sensitivity to alcohol. acid secretion (with low alcohol content.
Fermented vegetables help to raise stomach acid “if” it is too low, and lower stomach acid “if” it is too high. Eating 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sauerkraut with meals is very helpful to the digestive system.
Bariatric surgery shrinks the stomach by either using a gastric band to make the stomach smaller, removing a part of the stomach, or rerouting the small intestine to a small stomach pouch. It is one of the most popular weight loss.
The Truth About Alcohol And PH Balance. When this carbonic acid goes through the lungs, (the part that separates the stomach from the small intestine),
Some are frustrated when that swollen stomach. cause of acid reflux. Extra belly fat can contribute to bloating, even in an otherwise thin person. Possible culprits for excess abdominal fat include cigarette smoking and chronic alcohol.
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It's not appropriate for those with low. Stomach Acid Vodka your. But very few people get offered a new approach to the stomach and how often to feed.
Hypochlorhydria or low stomach acid, is a commonly overlooked problem that is linked to diseases like stomach cancer, asthma & rheumatoid arthritis.
59 Ways to Beat Bloat Every Single Day. For days when you struggle with your skinny jeans.
The idea of too much stomach acid is a great paradox. Why? Because the symptoms of low stomach acid give a signal and symptom of high stomach acid or high acidity. Millions of people take antacids because they believe they have.
a dangerously low blood sugar level, because alcohol stimulates the release of insulin as well. That’s why experts recommend never drinking on an empty.
Simple Ways to Determine if You Have a Stomach Bug. – Stomach bugs and food poisoning can be difficult to tell apart, but there are subtle differences between the two. Learn the difference and how to avoid both.
Alcohol isn't exactly considered a healthy lifestyle choice; more often than not, it's associated with empty calories and bad decisions. The herbs used to create gin can increase both stomach acid secretions and digestive enzymes; this increase in fluids necessary for breaking down ingested food allows for better digestion.
1 Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria) Symptoms; 2 How Low Stomach Acid Wreaks Digestive Havoc; 3 Diseases Associated with Low Stomach Acid; 4 What Causes Low Stomach Acid? 5 Low. However, adrenal fatigue, alcohol consumption, bacterial infection, and chronic stress are also associated with this condition.
Jun 18, 2015. Alcohol increases the production of gastric (stomach) acid, and can also cause a build up of triglycerides (fat compounds and free fatty acids) in liver cells. Any of these factors can. If you are drinking alcohol on an empty stomach, that may increase your chances of feeling unwell. Age: Usually, it takes.
Hypochlorhydria describes a condition of low stomach acid. Achlorhydria, a severe form of hypochlorhydria, is a complete lack of stomach acid. As we age, many people’s production of stomach acid becomes compromised.
You are also aware that the issue with GERDs is not the stomach, but reflux into the esophagus. Alcohol exacerbates this because it makes the muscles of the esophagus relax and, while you sleep, the acids can flow back into your throat. It is the acid burning the throat that characterizes the disease.
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Alcoholic beverages may increase stomach acid secretion and alter the movement of food through the digestive system, which might allow the stomach contents to back up into the esophagus. In addition, liquor is often consumed with foods that may trigger heartburn. While avoiding alcohol may or may not improve your.
Things that are too acid are notoriously bad. So sodas (coke) or fruit juices (esp. lime or grapefruit) making some cocktails bad (Capirinha, Cuba Libre). But milk is usually good for stomach so White Russian or similar.
Geeta Sidhu-Robb, raw food pioneer and creator of the Nosh Detox, shares her tips and advice on how to avoid high stomach acid. What can be very confusing is that the symptoms closely mirror those of low stomach acid. First and.
Yet most people are reluctant to seek treatment for gastrointestinal disorders or stomach ailments. But they could be signs of ulcers and acid reflux that may develop. Academy of Science says beeswax alcohol has antioxidant and.
89 Patient reviews about Low Stomach Acid and alcohol, on Treato you can read about risks, uses and side effects for drinking alcohol while suffering from Low Stomach.
By: S. Rennie, LPN. Alcohol, even in relatively small amounts, can interfere with many stomach functions, i.e., altered gastric acid secretion, acute gastric mucosal.
Drinking alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for stomach contents to escape into the esophagus. * Drinking alcohol can increase the production of acid in the stomach. * The esophagus can become more vulnerable to the damage from stomach acid when people drink alcohol. * Excessive.
low stomach acid is a big problem. Think of the digestive process as a conveyor belt or an assembly line in a factory. The first person on the assembly line is the.
Nov 14, 2012. You may love your cup of Joe each morning, but your coffee may be doing you more harm than good if you suffer from acid reflux, or even occasional heartburn. The high acid content in coffee, along with the caffeine, will cause the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscles to relax allowing stomach acid.
Quick summary of post: I was wondering if anyone knows which specialist or medical center I can go to in Cape Town to test for low stomach acid levels? Long story: For the last few years, and slowly getting worse with each year, I’ve.
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by Dr. David A. Jernigan Low stomach acid can cause a host of issues in the body and is a major contributor to chronic unwellness. Many health problems we
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3 Tips for Fixing a Broken Stomach. and GERD, you most likely have low stomach acid. Stomach acid is the 1st step in the delicate ballet of digestion,
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Alcohol and GERD: Does It Hurt or Help? – Healthline – Alcohol appears to interact with the stomach and esophagus on a. Switching to a low-acid fruit juice like apple or carrot juice or mixing a drink with water.
Some studies suggest regular caffeinated coffee consumption and moderate alcohol aid in preventing gallstones. it is important to follow a low-fat diet for several weeks or months. Fat tolerance varies from person to person, and.
Hypochlorhydria arises when the stomach is unable to produce hydrochloric acid. It is a greatly overlooked cause of problems. Acid environment in the stomach
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Indigestion And Vomiting In Toddlers Sep 19, 2016. They may vomit and pass small stools, which are described as ribbon-like. Hirschsprung's disease is generally more common in boys and in babies with Down syndrome. If Hirschsprung's disease is suspected, you need to take your child to a specialist (gastroenterologist or pediatric surgeon) for further. Extending from the inferior end of the large intestine’s cecum, the human appendix is a narrow pouch of tissue whose resemblance to a worm inspired its alternate. Although babies tend to frequently regurgitate after meals (possetting), vomiting itself should not be taken lightly as it may be due to some underlying
Aug 13, 2012. Alcohol, coffee and other caffeinated beverages can relax the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus, allowing stomach acid to come back. Some people may notice that acidic foods don't agree with them, but Ravi says there's limited evidence that these foods increase acid secretion, and.
Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid, but it is often referred to as an amino acid, a chemical that is a required building block of protein. Taurine is found in large.
Dec 1, 2015. your drinking to avoid gastrointestinal issues. It is important to understand that alcohol is a gut irritant, which means even if you choose a low FODMAP drink it could be an IBS trigger (1 2). Alcohol can cause your stomach to produce more acid than usual, which can cause gastritis, stomach pain, vomiting,
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Alcohol and Gastritis Excessive consumption of alcohol is one of the most common causes of gastritis. This is because alcohol is a toxin that irritates the stomach lining, so that it becomes inflamed.
If you are following a paleo diet and still having digestive issues, low stomach acid may be to blame. Stomach acid is critical for breaking down proteins.
Stomach acid is critical for digestive health! Learn the ways to increase stomach acid production and to incorporate HCL into your diet.
How do you get low stomach acid? Aging is one of the primary causes of low stomach acid. However, adrenal fatigue, alcohol consumption, bacterial infection, chronic stress and certain medications are also common causes. You may want to read my post on How Mood and Gut Health Are Linked to read more of the direct.
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Reflux is painful because the acid irritates the lining of the esophagus. by decreasing the pressure in the abdomen up onto the stomach Avoiding foods, such as fatty foods, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, tea, citrus foods to name a few.
To remove a portion of the stomach in a gastrectomy, the surgeon gains access to the stomach via an incision in the abdomen. The ligaments.
One of the chief reasons for diabetes, as found by various studies, is low levels of ascorbic acid. Supplements of vitamin C are beneficial as a cure for diabetes, as.
Jul 11, 2017. Avoid drinking alcohol 2-3 hours before bed. Lying flat immediately after drinking can increase the risk that you'll experience acid reflux at night. This is because alcohol can relax the lower part of the esophagus, making it easier for your stomach acid to back up. Keep a diet journal of all the foods and drinks.
Not fewer cocktails per se, but less alcohol. “With the cocktail renaissance came a bent. “Fortified wines are great for acid, and amaros have that bitterness, but.
. inflammation of the esophagus, and inflammation of the stomach; Alcohol impairs digestive motility (muscle control and contraction), which slows the movement of food through the esophagus and intestines and usually leads to diarrhea; Low alcohol content drinks (beer, wine) raise levels of stomach acid which can cause.
The boy’s oesophagus, in other words the food pipe — a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach — was burnt by the acid which he had mistaken. the doctors found he had a severely narrowed lower-end of.
Dec 28, 2016. Alcohol further relaxes the valve between the stomach and the food pipe, and it stimulates the stomach to produce more acid. The bubbles found in carbonated. Chocolate. Chocolate contains both caffeine and cocoa, and both of these increase the symptoms of acid reflux. Not only chocolate candy, but.
Low stomach acid is a digestive disorder in which there is a low level of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. stomach acid. However, adrenal fatigue, alcohol.
At-Home Test for Low Stomach Acid. Alcohol consumption can damage the HCL producing cells in the stomach. So can consumption of food allergens.
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Aug 18, 2017 · While some excess stomach acid is caused by foods that are eaten, changes in mood or stress levels, or excess alcohol consumption, some individuals have consistent stomach acid problems. Consistently high stomach acid levels can lead to serious problems such as the deterioration of the esophagus or the development of.
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Gastric acid and digestive enzymes helps break food down in the stomach. The production of excessive gastric acid may irritate the mucosa thus causing pain and could result in ulcers. In a study (Chari et al. 1993), it was found that alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine with a low alcohol content greatly increase the.
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May 28, 2012. Red wine is highly acidic, and I think most forms of alcohol have a low PH ( meaning they are acidic). Alcohol causes the stomach to produce excess acid and it is highly irritating to the stomach. That excess acid is going to back up into the esophagus. I hear beer is highly acidic and also has lots of carbs.
What to Drink for Acid Reflux. The conditions cause stomach acid to leak back into the esophagus. look for the same low-acid fruits as you would for juices,
Reflux symptoms occur when acidic stomach contents rise into your esophagus and irritate its sensitive lining. Under normal circumstances, acid. Although heavy alcohol use appears to increase your risk for acid reflux, its association with the long-term complications of acid reflux is less clear. Esophageal inflammation.

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Dozens of Philippine human rights defenders held a “ritual of remembrance” outside the Lao embassy in Manila today to call for the safe return of highly acclaimed activist Sombath Somphone who was abducted six months ago.
Clarissa Militante, of the group Focus on the Global South, said the Lao government should ensure Sombath is found and returned safely to his family.
Some 100 activists from all over Asia, Europe, the United States and Australia sent “messages of hope and support” for today’s event, Militante said.
People sending messages included Larry Lohman, author of the book Carbon Trading: A Critical Conversation on Climate Change, Privatization and Power and co-founder of the Durban Group for Climate Justice.
Anne Sophie Gindroz of the Swiss group Helvetas urged those detaining Sombath to release him soon
Laos: Five Months On, Demand for Accountability and Action in Sombath Somphone’s Disappearance Intensifies
Bangkok/Manila/Jakarta (15 May 2013) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Focus on the Global South, The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) and the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) reiterated their call on the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and ASEAN governments to break the silence and take action on the disappearance of Laotian development worker, educator and Magsaysay award winner Sombath Somphone. The appeal was made as civil society organizations, respected world leaders and the diplomatic community, friends and family marked the fifth month of Sombath Somphone’s disappearance today.
Despite the recent conclusion of the 22nd ASEAN Summit (25-26 April) and the 12th AICHR Meeting (6-10 May), no concrete headway has been made in addressing or tackling Sombath’s disappearance and human rights abuses in the region. During the 12th AICHR Meeting, the regional human rights body reportedly discussed the implementation of the recently-adopted ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD), but fell short of taking a position on Sombath’s case, as well as the issue of enforced disappearances in the region. This was despite a recent open letter by the Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacy – Task Force on ASEAN and Human Rights (SAPA TFAHR), among the many calls from numerous groups and individuals, urging the regional body to do so.
“We deplore the AICHR’s continued silence on the case of Sombath. We understand that the AICHR discussed the AHRD in its latest meeting, but even the AHRD, a document which is below international human rights standards, provides guarantees to the rights to personal liberty and security and prohibits arbitrary deprivation of that right. In this regard, Sombath’s disappearance is an opportunity for the AICHR to act,” said Haris Azhar, Coordinator, KontraS. Continue reading “Five Months On, Demand for Accountability and Action”
The Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacy (SAPA) working group for ASEAN released a message during an event held in front of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs on April 12th. The statement calls on the leaders of ASEAN to put enforced disappearances on the agenda of their upcoming summit:
On April 24 and 25, these ASEAN leaders will gather in Brunei under the theme of “Our People, Our Future Together.” But how can we invest our future in an ASEAN where peoples’ basic rights are continuously ignored and violated, a community where people are abducted and forced to disappear? We cannot be part of this. If ASEAN wants us to be part of this community then they should put the interests of the people above everything else. They should respect and uphold basic human rights.
The entire statement can be read here. A related letter from the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs can be read here. A video of the event can be seen here.
The event was organized by Focus on the Global South, Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), and Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearances (FIND).
Those who assert there is little civil society in the Lao PDR (Laos) have apparently never attended a celebration or festival in the country. Nor have they given due consideration to the staggering diversity of ethnicity and cultures, and the myriad and dynamic ways Lao communities have for centuries dealt with food shortages, natural disasters, and management and sharing of natural resources. Inside Laos, the current elite also seems to have forgotten that it was this same ability to organise and cope in the face of diverse, changing conditions that fed and sheltered the revolutionary struggle.
But if one were to put a face to those aspects of Lao civil society more recognized at the national and international levels, it would be that of Sombath Somphone.
Sombath grew up in rural Laos as the eldest child of a farming family. Passion, determination and a keen intellect led him through education at local, national and international institutions to obtain a BA in Education and an MA in Agriculture. While thousands of others were still fleeing Laos after the country gained independence in 1975, Sombath returned to work with the new government and his compatriots. Over the next three decades Sombath worked with remarkable persistence and humility to promote sustainable agriculture, participatory development and learner-centred education.
In 2005, he received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership for “…his hopeful efforts to promote sustainable development in Laos by training and motivating its young people to become a generation of leaders.” Sombath is one of only two Lao citizens to receive this award, often called Asia’s Nobel Prize, in its 55-year history. A practicing Buddhist, Sombath advocates a holistic approach to living, guided by respect for nature, compassion and honesty.
On the evening of December 15, 2012, Sombath Somphone was abducted at a major street in Vientiane after being stopped by the police. Recorded by a CCTV camera, the abduction shocked people inside the country and across the world. The abduction itself as well as the government’s responses, continue to raise many troubling questions and paint the Lao government in very poor light. Continue reading “Where is Sombath Somphone?”