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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) was a statutory body in the United Arab Emirates established in 2004 under the Government of Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy. The authority had wide-ranging responsibilities for the promotion and development of the emirate’s tourism industry and international positioning as a destination of distinction.
ADTA worked closely with all the emirate’s tourism industry stakeholders in the private and public sectors. These bodies included aviation infrastructure and transport suppliers, airlines, destination management companies, accommodation providers and meetings organisers. Together they adopted a collaborative approach to promoting the emirate as an up-market destination with a focus on sustaining and preserving its natural environment and heritage.
ADTA’s activities included destination marketing, infrastructure and product development and regulation and classification. The authority had built up an expansive portfolio of major events including the annual European Tour-based Abu Dhabi Golf Championship; the Abu Dhabi Junior Golf Championship; the Al Ain Aerobatics Show; Gourmet Abu Dhabi; the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the Abu Dhabi Red Bull Air Race and the six-weeks long 'Summer in Abu Dhabi' family carnival. It is also a headline sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show and actively supports the World Rally Championship through its BP-Ford Team Abu Dhabi alliance, which also extended to sponsorship of reigning Red Bull Air Race champion Hannes Arch and international powerboat and triathlon squads.
ADTA also served as a catalyst in driving inward tourism investment, growth and development. A key initiative in its inward investment strategy was the creation, in 2006 of the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the authority’s tourism asset management and development arm.
- Abu Dhabi, Thriving in Challenging Times Archived July 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine., UIP, 8 March 2008.
- Policy and strategy - Economic development, General Secretariat of the Executive Council - Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi sets ambitious agenda, Gulf News 7 April 2009.
- UAE hotel classification re-think, Arabian Business 13 July 2008.
- Capital unveils Dh100b Saadiyat Island project, Khaleej Times 25 April 2006.


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The Syrian government has appealed to the United Nations for help in combating terrorism, saying that a spate of bombings are proof it is under attack from forces armed by foreign powers.
State media said the regime of Bashar al-Assad called on the UN Security Council and Ban Ki-moon for assistance in tackling the escalating crimes committed by terrorists receiving help from abroad.
The call for aid comes a day after twin car bombs in the capital of Damascus killed at least 55 people and wounded 372, the deadliest attack in Syria since the uprising against Assad began 14 months ago.
Despite the capital city being under the tight control of President Bashar al-Assad's forces, the area has been shaken by several explosions in recent days.
The first explosion on Thursday occurred in the al-Qazzaz district in the south of the city, shortly before 8 a.m. local time.
A second device, much larger than the first and timed to go off as people gathered at the scene of the first blast, then exploded a short time later.
The area is said to house a military intelligence complex.
Arab League peace envoy Kofi Annan condemned the attacks, saying: These abhorrent acts are unacceptable and the violence in Syria must stop.
However, on Friday, the head of Syria's main opposition group blamed the attacks on al-Qaida linked forces which were aided by the government itself.
Speaking in Tokyo, prominent Syrian opposition leader Burhan Ghalioun said Assad was trying to sabotage the shaky ceasefire agreement, brokered by the UN last month.
In the meantime, the head of the UN's observer mission Neeraj Singh said his staff had grown to 150.
You have the world coming together, the world community coming together to be with the people of Syria to see in what way we can help.
The most important thing being that violence in all its forms has to stop, he said, according to Voice of America.
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that the total death toll in the country has climbed above 12,000 over the 14-month period of the uprising against Assad.

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Disfrute de unas vacaciones relajantes en la costa de Amalfi, en uno de los hoteles más acogedores de Praiano, donde todo está hecho a medida para satisfacer sus deseos de conocer, descubrir y vivir plenamente cada emoción y placer.
La terraza, casi suspendida entre el cielo y el mar, y el área de la piscina, convierten las vacaciones en Praiano en un momento relajante y excepcional. Gracias al ambiente amable y hospitalario creado por el personal, los clientes se sentirán muy a gusto.
Los placeres del estilo de vida del Hotel Margherita
Space and time on the Amalfi Coast
Not just a hotel with a swimming pool on the Amalfi Coast
What a lovely hotel, hotel staff very friendly and welcoming! The owners can’t be more helpful.Free water which is a added bonus. Great views, the hotel restaurant is great.We had our minimoon there and would go back within a flash.The hotel also offers free shuttle rides
The hotel room was clean and very comfortable. The views are absolutely breathtaking. The hotel sets itself apart by the level of service they provide to their guests. They have a mini van to bring you to and from the beach. Staff provide you with great advice of where to go, visit, eat etc.. Our kids loved it there. An amazing place…
We had a magical vacation at the Hotel Margherita! Suela and her staff were wonderfully accommodating. They assisted us with restaurant and One Fire Beach reservations. Suela also helped us secure a private winery tour in nearby Furore…
We stayed in this hotel for two nights. It was one of the best places I stayed in during my visits to Italy and Europe in general. A place were you feel at home and spoiled :)From the first minute we entered the lobby to the minute we left, me and my family were surrounded by nice people and felt the great hospitality of every one there…

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Meccanica has successfully installed and commissioned an Australian designed and built thermal vacuum test facility for an Adelaide client.
The system features better than 1×10-6 torr baseline vacuum, and thermal control over the range of -150C to +150C.
Internal features include a 600mm x 600mm thermal platen, and D800mm x 900mm thermal shroud.
This system is designed to test small satellite payloads and includes a residual gas analyser (RGA) and cryogenic quartz crystal microbalance (CQCM).
Liquid nitrogen provides the cooling medium, and custom thick-film heaters provide the heating source.
Meccanica and our technical partner The Solution Centre have developed a system that is robust, scalable and locally supported.


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Norwegian musician Håvard Lund has brought to life a strange idea. In 2014, Lund built Fordypningsrommet in his native land of Norway. Although difficult to pronounce, its original purpose was quite simple:
Let creatives, create – in a unique, mesmerising, and inspiring environment.
Since 2014, Lund and his management has allowed musicians, writers, artists, and countless other artisans to stay at Fordypningsrommet for a week, free of charge. However, for the less creative-minded of us, Lund allows visits worth up to $3,600 per week.
Located on the scattered Nordic islands of Fleinvær (situated above the arctic circle), Fordypningsrommet is the supreme spot for frosty romantic getaways or solo thought expeditions. The key functions of the cabins are serenity and solitude. Therefore accessing the archipelago is purposely near-impossible. The trip includes a flight to Oslo, then a flight to the small coastal town of Bodø, then an hour-long boat ride to an island devoid of roads, cars, businesses, and apart from Fordypningsrommet itself, infrastructure. Heading there during the prime time of December and January means you’ll also be doing the trip in perpetual darkness.
Why would the most requested time to visit Fordypningsrommet be when the island is blanketed in night? The Northern Lights, of course. Not to mention the sweet yet unsettling melancholy of trying to create masterpieces by the glow of florescent lighting. Island features include kitchens, a bathhouse, a sauna by the pier, an artist’s studio, and a small, windowed room raised just above the ground. The purpose of this room is to simply contemplate your life and your works.
It’s the cabin’s floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for panoramic, indoor views of the Northern Lights. As for accessing the rest of society, Fordypningsrommet is happy to provide you with an assistant who will do daily runs to retrieve food from the mainland.
Fordypningsrommet is the perfect spot to grow a beard, think about your accomplishments, and write an epic poem. If you’re interested, head to the website to have all the essential questions answered.

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Raymond mill, also known as Raymond mill, is suitable for the preparation of various mineral powder and coal powder.
The ultra-fine grinder is mainly suitable for processing ultra-fine powders of low-hardness, non-flammable, explosive and brittle materials.
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In an era where technology is rapidly advancing and automation is becoming the norm, a woman in Pakistan made the bold decision to embrace the art of horology or watchmaking. Embracing her family’s legacy in watchmaking, she has made the bold decision to enter uncharted territory as Pakistan’s first female watchmaker. Isra Arif has fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories, becoming the first in Pakistan to do so.
Isra’s upbringing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the only child of her parents was filled with unique experiences that set her apart. Every year, when she visited Pakistan from the UAE, it was always surprising for those around her to learn that she started playing sports at the age of ten. While other girls were more interested in badminton or other less intense activities, she was drawn to the fast-paced nature of field hockey. She had a remarkable sixteen-year career in hockey, during which she had the opportunity to compete at both national and international levels.
Isra, a talented center-forward on her school’s field hockey team, encountered her first challenge at the age of thirteen. She was chosen to travel to Stuttgart, Germany with her school’s team to participate in a series of friendly matches against the local under-16 field hockey team. The rest of the girls on her team returned home and promptly brought back their consent forms with their parents' signatures the next day. However, Isra’s consent form remained uncertain, wavering between ‘perhaps’ and ‘perhaps not’. It seemed like a challenging decision for her family, as no girl from their family had ever traveled without her parents, let alone to play field hockey. Isra’s days and nights were consumed with prayers, hopes, and wishes, as the fate of her future rested solely in the hands of her Dadi (grandmother). Two weeks later, just one day before the submission deadline, Isra received news from her father that her Dadi had given her consent. Since then, Isra has become the trailblazer in her family, embarking on solo travels, skydiving, etc. And now, she sets her sights on yet another goal to conquer. Isra’s field hockey journey led her to play at a national level in the UAE, with the likes of teams such as Dubai Hockey Club and Lusitanian’s Club. Her achievements on the field played a crucial role in earning her a sports scholarship at the university level as she pursued her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
After Isra finished her undergraduate degree, her family moved to Pakistan from the UAE. She had a deep connection with her family’s business, both in terms of physical presence and intellectual engagement. She comes from a long line of watchmakers and has closely observed the intricacies of their craft, and passionate enthusiasts who have been part of the global network of official retailers since 1948. Her father and uncle were fortunate enough to receive formal watchmaking training from Rolex in the 1980s, making them the last ones in the family to do so. Now, Isra has taken on the responsibility of continuing that legacy.
Isra has chosen a remarkable path in the art of watchmaking, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to shattering gender barriers and upholding the rich heritage of this craft. However, all of these ambitions remained unfulfilled until the October of 2023.
In the world of watchmaking, a prominent institute that stands out for its significant contributions in producing highly skilled watchmakers is the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program (WOSTEP). When Isra initially submitted her application for admission into WOSTEP’s one year, Customer Service Watchmaking Program, she was simply testing the waters. The news of her selection for a watchmaking bench test in Switzerland brought immense joy and excitement to her entire family.
Isra, together with her husband, made the decision to accept the invitation and participate in the two-day watchmaker bench test. She traveled to Neuchatel, Switzerland for a week. During her stay, Isra was chosen as one of the eighteen individuals to participate in the test. Among the five overseas applicants who were also taking the test, she was the only Pakistani female in the group. She engaged in the tasks of sawing and filing brass, completed mechanical reasoning exams, participated in an interview, and experimented with mechanical watch movements. Throughout the entire experience, she reflected upon the possibility that this might be her final opportunity to be in this situation. Two days passed swiftly, and Isra, returned to Pakistan. She was satisfied with her efforts, but harbored no certainty regarding her selection, as she perceived her fellow candidates to possess superior skills and suitability for the program.
Several months later, when Isra received a call from a Swiss number, she was mentally prepared to hear the disappointing news of, “Regrettably, you did not succeed.” However, the sound that reached her ears made her ecstatic: “You have been chosen!” The euphoria transformed into shock, subsequently evolving into utter delight as she realized that her hazy dreams were suddenly materializing into a vivid reality. However, the events of the past were recurring. Isra stood on the verge of yet another pinnacle moment, this time not only for her own family but for the entire nation. The sole distinction resided in the fact that her consent document was no longer hanging loosely; rather, it was replete with endorsements in favor of her aspiration, ranging from her parents’ to even her in-laws’ signatures.
Nevertheless, she encountered periods of worry and concerns that came from her loved one’s: “What about her children and husband? How do you plan to accomplish this? they inquired, underestimating my capabilities just due to my gender.” However, her husband showed remarkable resilience and stood firmly by her side, offering unwavering and wholehearted support in the pursuit of her goal.
At the moment, Isra is eagerly preparing to embark on her year-long course in Neuchatel, Switzerland, which will commence in August 2024. Although the selection is a significant achievement for a Pakistani woman, the journey ahead will be challenging. Isra’s pursuit in a field traditionally dominated by men reflects the increasing presence of women in different areas. Nevertheless, her ambitions extend far beyond her own accomplishments. Isra has a vision of creating a training institute in Pakistan, with the aim of preserving and passing on this rare and fading craft to future generations. She aim to empower Pakistani women to contribute meaningfully towards society through practical skills development. Her dedication to breaking gender barriers in the craft of horology is evident in her long-term goal. She is determined to create a future where gender does not hinder anyone, regardless of their potential. She has a clear vision of creating a prosperous and well-organized watchmaking industry in her country, recognizing the exceptional manual dexterity of the Pakistani people.


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This book means well, it really does. But it’s likely to irritate those of us in U.S. who can’t change how our cities and farming operations run. In many cases, we can’t even get at the options that enable some of the suggestions in this book—like eating seasonal foods from a farmer’s market.
But it’s loaded with data on surveys about things most people already recognize, like working less reduces stress, and eating better is…better. No one needs a study to tell them that.
There are some nuggets worth exploring in this book. I’ve highlighted some of the more interesting ones that caught my attention in this episode.

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Aspiring home owners would prefer to have access to high interest savings accounts to help them save a sizeable deposit, rather than the 5pc deposit mortgages offered under Help to Buy.
Research by the Mortgage Advice Bureau, a broker, found 47pc of potential home buyers said the Government should have incentivised banks and building societies to launch savings accounts offering a high rate of interest that could have helped them save a 20pc deposit.
This compared to 45pc who thought offering 95pc loan-to-value mortgages was the best approach to help people onto the housing ladder.
Savers have become increasingly disillusioned with the low rates offered on their cash deposits. Figures published this week by the Bank of England showed £23bn was taken out of long-term savings over the past 12 months – equivalent to £900 for every household. This was the fastest rate of withdrawals for nearly 40 years.
The figures suggest that record low interest rates – little more than 1pc in many cases – convinced many to give up on the prospect of meaningful returns and either spend the cash or move it to an easy-access current account.
The Mortgage Advice Bureau’s research found just 8pc would have preferred the Government gave them early access to their pension savings to help them save a 20pc deposit.
The second phase of the Government’s Help to Buy initiative launch in October. The mortgage guarantee scheme, which is designed to help first-time buyers and existing property owners move up the housing ladder, allows borrowers with a 5pc deposit to buy property worth up to £600,000.
The Government will guarantee up to 15pc of the loan at a cost to the lender, which in theory will allow the borrower to access cheaper mortgage deals.
The Government has set aside £12bn of guarantees for up to £130bn of mortgage lending and the scheme will remain open for three years to January 2017.
Brian Murphy, head of lending at the Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “Offering high interest rates on savings to remove the need for a 95pc mortgage is a novel idea, but it could still require an exceptionally high rate or a lengthy period of time for enough interest to accrue so people can save the equivalent of a 20pc deposit on a home.”
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the fort meade historical museum is located in the historic old fort meade 1885 school house. this interesting museum has displays on area pioneer life and a collection of military relics. the fort meade historical museum is a good first stop on a visit to fort meade for those interested in old florida history.
christ church episcopal was established in 1888. this beautiful frame vernicular with gothic elements church was designed by architect j. h. weddell. christ church is listed on the national register of historic places.
famous confederate general thomas "stonewall" jackson was stationed at fort meade in 1851 during the second seminole war. thomas jackson is the town of fort meade's most famous resident.


Editorial: Contractors leave black mark in Iraq
If American soldiers are, in most cases rightfully, being held accountable for killing Iraqi civilians, it is unconscionable for private security firms to be granted immunity from prosecution when their actions end in unwarranted deaths of noncombatants.
There was already bad blood between the United States and the Iraqi government over the shootings of 17 civilians in September by Blackwater USA security personnel.
Blackwater claimed their armed guards came under attack but the Iraqis launched an investigation they said shows the killings by Blackwater employees were unprovoked and that report has yet to be challenged by any eyewitnesses.
Now word comes that the State Department, which contracts with Blackwater and other mercenaries for protection of diplomatic missionaries and convoys, granted immunity during its investigation without the power to do so to several Blackwater guards involved in the shootings.
In addition to the Iraqi report, the U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in Iraq, also indicated “no enemy activity involved” in the Sept. 16 incident which also wounded 24 civilians. The U.S. report says Blackwater guards were traveling against the flow of traffic through a traffic circle in Baghdad’s Nisour Square when they “engaged five civilian vehicles with small arms fire.”
This administration is so hell-bent on victory in Iraq at all levels regardless of cost that it has turned a blind eye to the actions of these mercenaries.
L. Paul Bremer, President Bush’s choice to run the American occupation government, had issued a blanket immunity order for private security firms called Decree 17. On Tuesday, the Iraqi government, responding to heightened protests from its citizens, moved a step closer to repealing the onerous decree.
But the fact that Blackwater and its ilk have been able to operate with impunity sends the clear message to Iraqis and their neighbors that Americans are cowboys who continue to live by their own code of justice that shields them from accountability.
The Department of Defense, in its Quadrennial Defense Review in 2006, cited private security contractors as one of four essential elements needed to fight the war in Iraq along with active and reserve military and civilian employees.
Blackwater officials claimed this decision acknowledged “the American military cannot wage war without the help of private contractors to fill in the shortfalls in its current structure.”
There is no arguing with that. We have stretched our military so thin that we are willing to pay these mercenaries nine times more to do the same jobs as regular soldiers.
As the troop drawdown starts, we should also look at canceling our contracts with these rent-a-soldiers and force them out of the country. And then make them answer for their actions that go far beyond keeping the peace and enter into the area of bloodlust.


KNX UK Networking Events
Thursday 4th May 2017 - Details to follow soon.
Other KNX UK Events
KNX UK AGM
Thursday 30th March 2017 - KNX UK AGM will be held at Hanbury Hall, London. Members have been sent their invitation.
Smart IoT Excel London 15-16 March 2017
Iain Gordon, KNX UK President will be speaking at Smart IoT
Session Title: Buildings and IoT. How to take control.
Conference Theatre: IoT Platforms, Connectivity and Device Management
Day: Weds 15th March
Time: 16:05 - 16:30 (including 5 minutes for Q&A)


If you are shooting a Double Action pistol and you are under the impression it is inherently safer, you are either ignorant or a fool. Either case we need to take a closer look at safety.
Recently the LA Times published an article entitled “Why Police Shouldn’t Use Glocks“. The author makes some strong assertions about “safety” and how Glock pistols are more prone to negligent discharges due to their “short trigger”. While each example cited is a tragedy they also have a common theme, it appears based off the description in the article the shooters were “startled”. If their trigger finger is on the trigger then it is highly probably they will place enough force to discharge the firearm. Walking around with your finger on the trigger without a positive identification of your target and making a conscious decision to fire is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Your nervous system
There really isn’t a way to control a startle reflex. I am willing to bet the type of trigger, whether short, long, soft or hard during this type of event will be irrelevant. The pressure you apply will be more than sufficient to move right past a Double Action or DA trigger just as easily as a “short trigger” or any other type of trigger. I think it is reasonable to say this is more a software issue rather than a hardware issue. For many, it is easier to blame the inanimate object rather than take a closer look at the shooter behind the firearm.
Don’t do the double action
Another point of contention for me is a claim regarding a DA pistol being easy to fire deliberately. Most modern pistols are easy to fire period, but much harder to fire accurately. DA triggers are significantly heavier than their “shorter” trigger family members. This heavy trigger makes it more challenging for shooters to become proficient with their first round fired. In my experience it takes thousands of repetitions to become proficient and the more complex the task, the longer the period to be proficient as well as sustain proficiency. There are several other factors that affect proficiency, but generally it is accepted the more correct repetitions you perform the better skilled you will be under pressure. It is difficult to specify what that number is, but for arguments sake let’s say 1,000. Due to the dual triggers of a DA pistol the shooter will then have to develop proficiency with the lighter Single Action or SA trigger weight. Unless of course you plan on being in a “one shot” type gunfight.
The “easier” trigger pull
There is enough difference from the two trigger pulls that I don’t think anyone would say you are good to go and don’t need to waste time on the SA. You have to put in the same effort to achieve proficiency with the SA as you do the DA. I don’t think it is accurate to say twice the effort, but easily you have to put more effort. This is on top of just trying to be good enough with the DA, which in my experience is pretty tough. Instead of a mere 1,000 repetitions we are now looking at 2,000 in our make believe world. I believe that is wishful thinking at best, dangerous at worse.
Officer and Public Safety
How does all this relate to safety? It should seem obvious, but officer safety in a gunfight has a lot to do with their ability to hit their intended target. The quicker they eliminate the lethal threat the less exposure to risk of injury or death they will face. If they have not put in the effort to achieve proficiency with both trigger pulls then marksmanship will be suspect. On top of that there is the worry about if you are not sufficiently accurate what is to become of the rounds that miss their target and how does that affect public safety?
There are a lot of variables that go into officer safety, but more often than not it is a software and not a hardware problem.


Montpellier’s Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has revealed his dream to one day play for Premier League leaders Manchester United.
The 23-year-old defender, who has also been linked with a move to Serie A outfit AC Milan, is widely expected to leave the defending Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season.
And the recently-capped France international says joining the Red Devils is a lifelong ambition of his.
“My dream is to play with the shirt of Manchester United in a match in Old Trafford. My favourite club is United without doubt,” he told France Football.
“When I sleep I dream of scoring a decisive goal with my head at a corner. That would be very beautiful.”
The Paillade captain pledged his immediate future to the to French outfit earlier this year by signing a two-year contract extension.
It remains to be seen whether that will ensure Montpellier do not lose their star defender in the January transfer window to Arsenal, Milan or any other interested club.


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The next time I need to cut bricks… I’ll get a diamond blade. It sure took me a long time to cut them with an abrasive disc. In the digital and ever more connected world, there is no good reason to avoid home working. Nevertheless, if you do not have a dedicated place to work from, office tasks can impinge on your home’s primary purpose of providing a place to relax in.
If you don’t have a room that you use as a study or an office it can be tempting to work in your living space.View in galleryAnother option is to convert a spare bedroom. An outbuilding, that has been converted to an office space is usually more preferable, as it creates a bit of distance between work and home.
If you don’t have an outbuilding in your garden, there are plenty of bespoke makers who can design a good garden office space. You will probably also need some form of data connection, or wireless network, that you can draw on.
Not only will extensive glazing provide lots of natural light to work in, but it will prevent you from feeling cooped up in a relatively small work area.
Contemporary designs also include recessed lighting that extends the natural daylight available into the evening.
Korean designers have developed a funky dome outbuilding which can be used in a variety of ways, so long as you don’t mind working in a huge tomato. There are plenty of prefabricated offices that have included a section of decking as part of the design.
If you don’t have a flat plot of land, the increased footprint might mean a decked studio is unsuitable. Prefabricated home offices also work well as artist studios or even as a rehearsal space for musicians.
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We announced in 2018 our desire to bring a riverfront live music experience to Evansville and we are currently working on the possibilities to kick things off for 2021. We believe in the importance of the live music industry and believe this to be a great year to help support that as much as we can.
The COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern, but improving from week to week. We are very hopeful to add more live events for the area this year and will keep everyone updated as we get closer. Stay tuned!
Website link: EvansvilleMusicFestival.com


Stitching equipments are a piece of innovation that have been actually around for a lengthy opportunity. Below is an overview of the record of the sewing machine. SewingSewlutions
A sewing equipment is actually primarily a machine utilized to sewing cloths and also various other products along with string. Early stitching makers were cultivated during the early Industrial Transformation to lower the volume of manual labor performed in apparel production. They were used in textile plants by fabric employees. Best Brother Sewing Machines
Thomas Lee and Samuel Simon patented the complying with stitching machines in 1847. The first of these was the ‘apore’ or ‘sax’. This machine had several attributes consisting of a switch for transforming the stitch immediately. Other features included different water chambers for cleaning, a reel for packing as well as discharging needles and also possessing a main label to show the kind of stitches. These easy devices soon developed into so much more complex devices with numerous additional components.
Stitching makers may be divided additionally down into various styles such as gender, direct as well as equipped. Flexed equipments are actually those that are able to modify the direction of the stitches whilst correcting the alignment of enable the stitches to be corrected the alignment of but without changing the size. The next major development to the sewing machines was actually the enhancement of a shoe pedal to the machines. This pedal would certainly make it possible for the individual to decrease the elevation or even raise of the needle. This function is actually still used in contemporary machines. Equipped machines are actually those where the needles do not alter elevation as well as are actually entirely affixed to the equipment. Best Singer Sewing Machines
Embroidery equipments have actually taken place to become home home appliances where they are actually used for a range of reasons. Some machines are made to do a variety of functions creating all of them appropriate for residential usage. They can be made use of for equipment adornment where 2 distinct photos may be sewn together through relocating the shoe pedal across both images to sew the image. When tracing a design coming from one side to the various other, another popular stitching devices made use of in the home is the zigzag stitch where stitches are actually made. The needle likewise relocates a zigzag style creating a consistently shaped collection of stitches.
Industrial sewing makers have actually progressed over the years to where they are actually right now quite comparable to the home-use variations. The major variation is actually that they are actually bulkier makers mean that they are actually more pricey than their home make use of equivalents. Some manufacturers have attempted to minimize the body weight of commercial makers by adding an electric battery pack which allows all of them to be used constantly for longer periods of opportunity.
Electronic sewing devices have actually also been actually established as well as this utilizes a shows foreign language in which it is actually possible to indicate what component to generate, the dimension of the products as well as the different colors of the string. It is actually still reasonably brand-new on the market place as well as there are actually many companies producing these forms of devices. Some providers have actually produced sewing-machines that run utilizing a computer keyboard. Although it does not possess every one of the components of a standard sewing-machine like a needle, string as well as zipper , it is still a renovation on previous layouts.
The major distinctions between the different kinds of equipments include the kind of system used, number of needles and curlers and also the method in which the materials are actually fed through the device. The most well-liked kind of stitching machine today is the digital maker as it is compact, light in weight, consumer welcoming as well as creates professional outcomes.
A sewing machine is actually merely an equipment created to sew cloths and also other materials along with thread. Stitching devices were in the beginning devised during the course of the early Industrial Change to minimize the volume of manual stitching work done in textile business. The earliest styles of stitching equipments were actually vapor powered as well as carried out certainly not have a wide array of attributes, although this has actually modified over times. Today’s embroidery equipments can easily do several functions and also are actually extremely innovative. There are actually three different forms of stitching machines: the rotary, the upright and also the combo equipments.
Turning Embroidery Machines – The rotating stitching devices are actually wonderful for most tiny to medium-sized sewing organizations. They are typically portable and effortless to use. There are some slight drawbacks to utilizing the turning makers, such as inadequate string command and slow-moving velocity.
Upright Embroidery Machines – The vertical type of sewing equipment was to begin with introduced to the public during the First Planet War. These technical embroidery devices possess several of the very same functions of the rotary devices.
Mix Embroidery Machines – The combination machine is actually pretty similar to both the upright and also the rotary versions. It is actually similar to various other types of equipments, this certain machine has actually been actually designed specifically to stitch drapes and also other types of big projects. Because this is actually an industrial style device, it does set you back additional than regular equipments.


Global cybercrime costs $600 bln annually: Study
WASHINGTON - Agence France-Presse
The annual cost of cybercrime has hit $600 billion worldwide, fueled by growing sophistication of hackers and proliferation of criminal marketplaces and cryptocurrencies, researchers said on Feb. 21.
A report by the security firm McAfee with the Center for Strategic and International Studies found theft of intellectual property represents about one-fourth of the cost of cybercrime in 2017, and that other attacks such as those involving ransomware are growing at a fast pace.
Russia, North Korea and Iran are the main sources of hackers targeting financial institutions, while China is the most active in cyber espionage, the report found.
Criminals are using cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence and encryption for attacks in cyberspace, with anonymity preserved by using bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, the researchers said.
“We are seeing the bad actor community taking advantage of the innovation in the technology industry,” Steve Grobman, chief technology officer for McAfee, told a news conference in Washington.
Even though these technologies can offer “tremendous value” when used for legitimate purposes, they also can be adopted by criminals to hide their tracks, Grobman said.
The McAfee-CSIS report suggested cybercrime costs were rising from a 2014 estimate of $445 billion.“We were hoping it would flatten, but we didn’t see that,” said CSIS vice president James Lewis.
One of the reasons for the increase, according to Lewis, is that “there’s a whole ‘dark web’ phenomenon that creates a safe space for criminals to operate.”
These dark web marketplaces, the report noted, allow hackers and other criminals to offer their services or sell tools which can be used for attacks, and to sell stolen credit card numbers or other valuable data.
Lewis said meanwhile the geopolitical risks of cybercrime are a key element in these attacks.
“Our research bore out the fact that Russia is the leader in cybercrime, reflecting the skill of its hacker community and its disdain for western law enforcement,” Lewis said.
“North Korea is second in line, as the nation uses cryptocurrency theft to help fund its regime, and we’re now seeing an expanding number of cybercrime centers, including not only North Korea but also Brazil, India and Vietnam.”
The report said there is often a connection between governments and the cybercrime community.It noted that in a massive attack against US-based Yahoo, “one of the cybercriminals who hacked Yahoo at the behest of Russian intelligence services... also used the stolen data for spam and credit card fraud for personal benefit.”
The study did not attempt to measure the cost of all malicious activity on the internet, but focused on the loss of proprietary business data, online fraud and financial crimes, manipulation directed toward publicly traded companies, cyber insurance and reputational damage.
The global research report comes days after the White House released a report showing cyberattacks cost the United States between $57 billion and $109 billion in 2016, while warning of a “spillover” effect for the broader economy if certain sectors are hit.


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UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake yesterday said his battle and target is to bring drug paddlers, thieves and murders before the law and the methods he used to achieve this could be unethical.
The MP expressed these views to media after filing a Motion in the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court against the release of sealed audio clips, which were seized from his residence, by the police to media. Following the Motion, the Magistrate has issued notice to the CCD to appear in court on December 17 over the case.
MP Ramanayake said his target is to frame the thieves and the murderers and bring them before the law.
“That is my intention. They say the recorded conversations are unethical. Hadn't MP Palitha Range Bandara recorded the phone conversation with S.B. Dissanayake, no one would have believed that the 52-day government had attempted to 'buy' opposition MPs,” he said.
As a member of many oversight committees and especially the COPE, the MP said he launched alone fight against corruption.
“I had to talk to many parties and people from different backgrounds including thieves, officers of CID, FCID, and Bribery Commission, beggars, prostitutes, girls and Judges. I stand by my informants. Shani Abeysekara is an impartial and one of the efficient CID officers who apprehended the ‘Royal Park’ murderer. Shani still has no proper house unlike Anura Senanayake. My struggle could be unethical but how could one wage a good fight with crooks? When we clean up dirty drains, we also get mud in our clothes. I also found from a girl about the MPs who use cocaine. The method I use to get information could be unorthodox, but the benefits are eventually to the people,” he said.
Commenting on the audio clips and his filed Motion, MP Ramanayake said the audio clips were sealed by the police but they had gone to the media the very next day. “As far as I know, these are case productions. Therefore, being the aggrieved party, I filed a Motion,” he said.
He also said that he had no capacity or the capability to influence a Judge to reverse a court order or to give a biased verdict.
“I didn’t call asking for favours for my private cases in court. It was a five-Judge bench which gave the judgement and delivered the death sentence on Duminda Silva. How could I influence a case which has been going on for years? There were four dead bodies in that incident. People know what happened. I called former President Sirisena and IGP Pujith Jayasundara and provided police security to the child of one Judge who was subject to threats. Hadn't I done that, another Sarath Ambepitiya incident could have occurred,” he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)
Anura Nanayakkara j Thursday, 09 January 2020 06:25 AM
Don’t try to play the role of big society cleaner , while you being in Stinky mud drowned up to your nose .!! You are only a parliament member; not a qualified detective!!
Sunil Thursday, 09 January 2020 06:45 AM
Everything you do is unethical, you uneducated moron. You should be the first to be brought before the law and the next is your boss, the former pm.
chris Thursday, 09 January 2020 07:54 AM
Your intentions may be good but your stupidity and unethical tactics will prevent a good genuine cop like Shani from getting a pension and having an honourable exit. hope you learn from this fiasco and be more smarter in your endeavours.
Wijebahu Thursday, 09 January 2020 07:56 AM
Actually his recordings show the difficulty of convicting crooks and criminals in this country. All this criminals have enough money and political influence to defend them selves. The question people ask is whether you caught thieves. But it is not easy as you think.
Arthur Padmasiri Thursday, 09 January 2020 09:59 AM
Don't try to play innocent now. You kept those records with your own ulterior motives including possible blackmailing of high profile people, didn't you?
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The attacks from the statists have become persistent with a steady stream of vitriol pushing the globalists’ agenda.
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February 2, 2013
Charlotte, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Now that the 2013 session of the Missouri General Assembly has convened, your NRA-ILA has learned of some disturbing anti-gun bills that have been introduced. These bills are designed to infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens and would do nothing to address criminal activity.
Senate Bill 124, sponsored by state Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D-14), requires a parent or guardian to notify a school district, or the governing body of a private or charter school, that he or she owns a firearm within thirty days of enrolling the child in school or becoming the owner of a firearm. This legislation does nothing but require a parent or guardian to reveal private information of gun ownership and in no way would this requirement deter crime. SB 124 has been assigned to the Senate General Laws Committee.
House Bill 187, sponsored by state Representative Stacey Newman (D-87), would require all sales or transfers of firearms be processed through a licensed firearms dealer. This type of legislation is the first step in “universal registration” and clearly over-reaches and infringes on our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Imagine a grandfather who wants to give a family shotgun to his twelve-year-old grandson having to conduct a criminal background check on his grandson before passing down the shotgun.
It is ALREADY a federal felony for any private person to sell, trade, give, lend, rent or transfer a gun to a person you know or should have known is not legally allowed to own, purchase or possess a firearm. Further regulation is only infringing upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Missouri gun owners.

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Texas Pastor Darrell Wayne Blair Charged on Allegations of Sexual Assault
Just another day and another pastor accused of sexual crimes against children. This case declares the pastor has allegedly been able to cover the sins he committed but today, the victim says 'no more'.
Darrell Wayne Blair is the pastor at New Breed Christian Center in Fort Worth, Texas was arrested Monday and booked into the Crowley Jail, on charges of sexual assault.
According to a Crowley Police report, a warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday morning and around 4 p.m. By Monday afternoon Blair turned himself into police where he was arrested and booked into jail.
Pastor Blair immediately posted out on a $25,000 bond and was released.
According the the police report, one of the alleged incidents took place in May 2000 at a residence in Crowley. The New Breed Christian Church pastor in Fort Worth is being charged from allegations stemming from a sexual assault in 2000 when the woman was 18.
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Studies have found that a lot of households around the country are looking for ways to become more self-sufficient. The cost of living is rising and people want to make adjustments to their lives so that they can still enjoy all of their favourite things. For some, this means cutting down on the amount of food they buy and finding other ways to feed their families.
In particular, households are growing their own vegetables. This can be in their back garden, as well as on allotments. While this used to be a popular hobby, it has now become a way to live. If you are a garden centre, this is something that you can profit from. Here are some ways you can do this.
Offer a Range of Vegetable Seeds
There are always going to be some popular vegetables that people like to grow. We are talking about carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes and onions. But growers are becoming more adventurous and want to try out new vegetables too. So, if you are a garden centre, make sure that you are offering a range of vegetable seeds. This is going to give people a lot of options and this will be something that they like.
What’s more, you can branch out and offer fruit and herb options too. People are not just choosing to grow vegetables. They also want to eat healthier in general, which means growing a variety of food for the family.
Note that not everyone is going to have an allotment or space in their garden to grow vegetables in the ground. Therefore, they will look for alternative ways, such as growing vegetables in pots. This is something that is achievable for peas, beetroot, carrots and even radishes.
But growers are going to need a lot of pots in order to do this. After all, as the plants get bigger, they will have to buy bigger pots to accommodate their size. You can ensure your garden centre has a lot of options to keep customers happy. At Dejex, you can buy wholesale plant pots so that you can make a good profit and have plenty in stock for customers. What’s more, they are a horticultural wholesale company, which means that you can also purchase other gardening accessories for your garden centre.
Stock Organic Fertilisers
Something that growers have to think about is the quality of their soil. This is going to have a direct effect on the vegetables they are able to grow. If the soil is not able to provide the nutrients those vegetables need, they will not flourish. Indeed, fertiliser is often recommended to make sure the vegetables can grow strong and healthy.
Those that are growing their own food want to make sure it is as natural and healthy as possible for their family to eat. In particular, there has been an increase in the demand for organic fertilisers. People want to stay away from chemical fertilisers since they can be damaging to the environment. Plus, people do not want their families to consume them. Therefore, this is something that you should stock in your garden centre. You want to have a good range of different organic fertilisers so that growers can choose exactly what they need. In particular, you want to have them available during the spring and autumn months when fertiliser should be used. These are the times when they will be in demand and you want your garden centre to benefit.
Offer Covers and Tunnels
There are a lot of factors that can affect plants and crops when they are growing. For example, bad weather has the ability to kill off plants that are not strong and healthy enough. Even having too many birds and animals nearby can lead to the destruction of plants. So, growers have to consider these elements in order to be successful.
This is where your garden centre comes in. If people want to grow vegetables at home or on their allotment, they may need certain materials in order to protect their plants. This includes covers and tunnels. So, your garden centre can make sure that they are stocked to give customers some options. Again, this makes sure that all of the materials they need are in one place.
Have Gardening Tools
As a garden centre, you are going to be expected to stock the basic gardening tools that everyone needs. Indeed, this is definitely something you want to have right now as more people are working outside and trying to grow vegetables.
But, one problem we see a lot is that garden centres do not stock enough. You need to know that the demand for gardening accessories is high right now. If you cannot provide the tools people need on their first visit, they might not come back. So, ensure that you have a good stock. Growers are now more likely to spend more money on tools so that they can enjoy gardening at home. Even if you think they are specialist tools, you will be surprised how popular they can be.

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Oranges and Figs and Tulsi, Oh My!
Village Farm Team,
At least once a week we walk the citrus orchard to check on the progress of our trees and their fruit. Citrus trees typically set their blooms in early winter then spend most of the year developing their fruit. They are ready for harvest beginning as early as September and as late as February. The majority of our orchard is made up of orange tree varieties like the Moro Blood Orange, the Republic of Texas Orange, the Kishu Seedless Mandarin, and the Owari Satsuma. Did you know that oranges must ripen on the tree? Though they may be full size it’s often best to let them ripen and sweeten for a bit before being picked. Once oranges reach full size they can be left on the tree to ripen for up to six months.
In addition to oranges we also have fig trees. Native to the Middle East and Western Asia, figs are members of the mulberry family. The variety we are growing is referred to as a “closed eye” fig. Open eye varieties of figs must be pollinated by a special type of female wasp (Blastophaga psenes) that crawls through the eye of the fruit and up a narrow passage before laying eggs. Closed eye varieties are pollinated without the help of the wasp and in turn prevent bacteria, fungi, and insects from getting inside the fruit and causing them to sour.
Since we have such a great variety of herbs growing in our planter boxes, we decided to start featuring one every week! Our inaugural herb is our tulsi basil (Ocimum sanctum) which is not only a farm team favorite, but one our pollinators adore as well. Tulsi basil or holy basil is a member of the mint family and is native to Southern Asia. The species name, sanctum, echoes the sanctified nature of the plant in Indian culture. In India, holy basil is seen as sacred to the Hindu god Vishnu who considered basil the incarnation of the Goddess Lakshmi. Though there are three varieties of holy basil found in India, the particular variety we have growing on the farm is referred to as “holy basil rama”. For culinary applications, holy basil can be used in any recipe calling for basil and even mint. Try it out in this summer panzanella or in place of the mint in this melon agua fresca. As a medicinal herb, holy basil is considered an “adaptogen”. This means that if used over a measured period of time it can help the body respond to stressors, thus reducing the negative effects of stress on physical and emotional health and eventually providing balance. If you’re curious about using this herb in your kitchen, come pick some up at the veggie wagon on Saturday from 8am-12pm.
The Agmenity Farm Team
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Most casual college basketball fans and recreational bettors spend the next two days focusing on their brackets, trying to pinpoint their sleepers, upsets, Final Four teams and eventual national champion.
But remember, NCAA Tournament odds are up and open for betting, meaning the market’s sharpest bettors are already tearing these games apart by jumping on the best early values while the masses worry about filling out their brackets.
With this in mind, I turned to our college basketball betting tools to pinpoint the four games already landing professional betting action.
Vermont vs. Arkansas (Thurs.)
Early betting trends were already setting this game up as classic case of sharps vs. squares.
Sixty-three percent of spread tickets have landed on Arkansas to this point, but every other data point suggests that wiseguys have already taken a position on Vermont.
First, despite attracting just 37 percent of the spread action, 74 percent of the actual money wagered has come in on the Catamounts, suggesting that the biggest bets are backing the underdogs.
Second, Action Labs’ Bet Signals, which track and report professional betting action in real-time, are reporting two steam moves on Vermont.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that is often the result of bettors with the respect and resources to move odds getting down on the same side of the same game at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
And finally, line movement doesn’t lie, so it’s not at all surprising to see that Vermont has dropped from +6.5 to between +5.5 and +5, depending on the sportsbook, as oddsmaker react to the influx of smart money.
Akron vs. UCLA (Thurs.)
Pro and recreation bettors are aligned on Akron vs. UCLA. Eighty-five percent of bets on the spread have come in on the Zips while wiseguys have steamed the underdogs twice already.
With bettors loading up on Akron, this line has dipped from +15.5 to +13.5 across the market.
With that said, FanDuel was still hanging the Zips at +14, so be sure to visit the Action Network’s College Basketball Live Odds Page to find the best available line before getting down on the matchup.
Iowa State vs. LSU (Fri.)
While pro bettors are eyeing underdogs in the games above, they’ve instead taken a position on the Over for Iowa State vs. LSU.
This total opened at 123.5 at DraftKings and three separate waves of sharp over action has driven this number up to a consensus of 126, with some shops already at 126.5 as well.
As of the time of writing, BetMGM was offering this number at 125.5, which is by far the best out there.
Colgate vs. Wisconsin (Fri.)
Once again, we have bettors of all skill levels and experience lining up on the same side of an NCAA Tournament game.
Colgate opened as a 9.5-point underdog at BetMGM and the combination of sharp and public action hitting the Raiders has moved this line down to a consensus of +7.5, with PointsBet adjusting a half-point further to +7.
If you do plan on tailing the 87 percent of bettors taking the points in this matchup, don’t settle for +7 and ensure you’re locking in Colgate at the widely available number of +7.5.


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140 apartments, 10500 sqm gross area, 3415 sqm land
This building shelters only apartments for rent and is situated in central Bucharest. The plot belongs to a larger industrial site that is currently under conversion into dense housing development. The irregular form of the plot, along with the previously built / half-abandoned apartment blocks presence led to an unusual Y shaped layout, which in fact not only generated a singular and dynamic landmark, placed in the middle of a rectangular volumes mass, but also proved to be a highly efficient scheme for this program.
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CIA head meets Taliban leader as fears for Afghanistan grow
The director of the CIA met with the Taliban’s top political leader in Kabul as more reports emerged of abuses in areas held by the fighters, fueling concerns about Afghanistan’s future.
US donation of Covid-19 vaccines arrives in West Bank and Gaza
Florida’s Walt Disney World will now require its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to keep their jobs at the theme park.
The United States will ship just over 3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan via the COVAX global distribution program on Tuesday
Taliban says the US must complete its evacuation of people from Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 date the Biden administration has set for the withdrawal of all American troops.


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Choices for Change Counseling is based in Superior, Montana - (304 4th Avenue East 59872). The center can be reached at 406-822-5422.
Choices for Change Counseling allows Self or Cash Payment, Medicaid for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Medicare Coverage, Private Insurance Treatment Coverage, Military Insurance for Alcohol and Drug Treatment for the following programs that they offers, like Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Aftercare and Relapse Prevention, 12-Step Recovery Groups. It offers its services in different environments, including Outpatient Treatment.
The center provides all of their services for the following care types: Addiction Rehabilitation Services. Lastly, the facility has a few individualized programs for clients, including Aftercare and Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Assessment, Mental Health Disorder Treatment, Substance Abuse Assessment.
We can help you find the right treatment facility that best fits your overall needs and financial requirements.

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Ilha da Barreta in Faro and Odeceixe in Aljezur have been named two of the world’s best holiday destinations for nudists in a study carried out by online travel website Globehunters.
“The team at Globehunters have looked at safety, temperature, LGBTQ+ friendliness and affordability of some of the most popular nudist destinations around the world to find out which one provides the best conditions for the ultimate nakation,” the travel specialists say in a statement to the press.
Ilha da Barreta and Odeceixe are placed third and sixth on the top 10 list, both being singled out for their popular nudist beaches – Ilha Deserta and Praia das Adegas, respectively.
Costa da Caparica in Lisbon also made the top 10 thanks to its nudist beach Praia da Bela Vista, placing eighth.
“We used a variety of articles to source a list of nudist beaches around the world. When taking data from other sites, we searched for the location of the beach, but where this data was not available, we took data for the nearest large city,” Globehunters said.
The website added: “Once we had the data, we were able to put together a weighted ranking, with each factor being weighted equally.”
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This show is about me - and my guests of course - over my first 12 weeks as a broadcaster/interviewer and the last two years since I first put my toes in the waters of the internet. I had no experience for either before I plunged in!
Such a lot to learn in both respects; a lot of very hard work and most of all determination and persistence; but always the driving force was the music.
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I've supported Act Against Injustice for a long while and the plan to put out a major compilation album to raise funds; I have also written the song that will be released by this charity.
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- Two or three miles to the west of the school there are the ruins of an church. The people near this place say that once there was a very thick wood around the church. They say too that there lived an old woman with an big long black hand lived in the old church.(continues on next page)Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management has promoted Simon Raggett to head of its Worcester office.
Current boss Mike Davies has decided to step down, but will stay with the firm and concentrate on the day to day management of this clients.
Raggett joined Canaccord as part of last year’s takeover of Hargreave Hale, where he had been since 2015.
He has over 25 years’ experience, starting his career at stockbroker at Harris Allday where he later became partner.
Canaccord Genuity chief executive David Esfandi said: ‘Promoting an existing colleague is testament to the quality of staff joining Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management from Hargreave Hale and ensures the continuity of service for clients and management of the local team.’
He added the Worcester office is a key part of the firm’s regional network and Raggett experience will be highly valuable going forward.
Raggett said: ‘I am really looking forward to leading the team, growing our firm’s reputation in the Midlands and welcoming new clients seeking a highly-experienced, client-focused firm with a local presence.’
This news comes on the heels of Canaccord is closing Hargreave Hale’s Carlisle branch following the retirement of the office head, Hazel Larkin.
A spokesperson told Wealth Manager that the company decided to centralise its operations in the North West, merging the Carlisle office with the Lancaster branch.


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Behaviour Management & Crisis Intervention:
Similarities & Differences
A desired immediate outcome.
|Timing||Long term; a process.||Requires immediate outside intervention; short term; a moment in time.|
|Approach||Based on assessment & evaluation; based on more the known than the unknown; in conjunction with the individual.||Based on more unknown than known variables; the individual is more managed/directed/acted upon.|
|Develops and uses
coping strategies with
|Demonstrates the absence of coping strategies; acted upon.|
|Goals||Setting the individual up
for success; self-reflection; preventing the recurrence of unhealthy patterns & behaviours; achieving stability for the individual & the environment over time.
|Immediate safety, security & comfort; achieving stability for the individual & the environment ASAP.|
Good teacher resource: Six Step Behavior Management Plan
- Focus: Mental Health:
“Addressing Mental health in School Crisis Prevention & Response”
“Why mental health is important in crisis planning
Traumatic experiences can affect school staff and student mental health and the ability to teach and learn. Having a comprehensive system of school mental health services and supports already in place will assist schools to be better prepared to address the ensuing mental health needs that arise with any crisis. By preparing in advance, schools are more able to prevent crises and be ready to come to the immediate aid of vulnerable students, staff, and families should a crisis occur. It is important not to overlook the impact of these traumatic events on student and staff mental health. Failure to adequately address mental health issues may result in secondary trauma or even post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) that can result in the inability to focus, poor school performance, substance abuse, inflicting abuse on self and others, and even additional school violence (Sonoma Guide). Therefore, it is critical that schools understand and implement best practices to identify and address mental health issues.”
- A broader toolkit:
“Crisis Management Toolkit” “The purpose of the DoDEA Crisis Management Toolkit is to help families, educators, and community members understand how schools will ensure that children and personnel are safe and secure in the event of a crisis. It provides information for families and educators about schools’ crisis management policies and procedures, and makes available useful resources to help children and adults cope with the stress and anxiety associated with traumatic incidents.”
In a school setting, the physical environment is very important in terms of intervention strategies.
A secure school includes both the building itself and the surrounding areas.
A positive – secure – school environment includes the following:
1) The structure itself (i.e. maintenance, air quality, sunlight, etc.);
2) Technology – detectors, heating, air-conditioning, phones, alarms, etc.);
4) Ambient noise; noise pollution (little to none);
5) Classrooms & hallways: Clean, positive quotes/posters, rules posted in highly visible areas, “decorated”, high interest materials, supervised, etc.
6) Secure spaces for creative & physical activities;
7) Outside space that is well maintained & supervised;
If the above is in place, I feel that the following is more likely to be achieved with regard to intervention strategies:
- Intervention will take place in a timely manner.
- Any necessary “tools” (i.e. phones, alarms, first aid kits) can be accessed in a timely manner.
- Fewer stressors (i.e. noise, confusion, temperature, etc.).
- Visibility (i.e. finding the individual, “escape routes”, as pleasant & calming an environment as possible, etc.).
- A designated safe space for all is easily located (predetermined & adequately equipped).
- Final note: I am of the opinion that when students feel safe and secure in the physical surroundings, they are more likely to respond more readily to outside intervention.


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For many men, warmer seasons are a time for taking off shirts and enjoying some sun. A number of men, however, may be reluctant to bare their chests due to gynecomastia, which is enlargement of male breasts. The problem can cause embarrassment, lead to clothes not fitting properly, and even be a source of physical discomfort. Breast reduction for Toronto-area men who want more traditionally masculine contours is available, but it is important they seek out a plastic surgeon who is experienced in dealing with this issue.
Gynecomastia can be caused by a variety of factors, so breast reduction for men is not a cookie-cutter process. It may involve the removal of fat cells via liposuction if the source of the condition is significant weight gain. Or the surgery could include eliminating glandular tissue that has formed due to hormonal shifts and testosterone levels being out of balance with estrogen levels. A breast reduction procedure may also be a combination of the two techniques.
Every man is different, and some may even be fine with their chest the way it is, breasts and all, but for those who want to make a change, breast reduction is available. Post-surgical down time generally lasts a week. There are other recuperation factors to consider, but patients can return to their daily lives relatively quickly—and start enjoying that summer sun in a way they didn’t before.

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Remembrance and Celebration: Markham Colliery 1882 – 1993 ‘Walking Together’ – a memorial artwork by artist Stephen Broadbent
Broadbent Studio has been commissioned by Derbyshire County Council to create a public art feature for the Markham Vale Industrial and Business Park. The park is being developed on the site of the former Markham Colliery and the local authority, developers and community representatives are working together to recognise and commemorate its significant history. A design concept for a mining memorial at Markham has been developed by experienced public realm artist Stephen Broadbent, with guidance from a community working group. Once complete, the ‘Walking Together’ artwork will see over a hundred steel figures symbolising a miner’s journey to the pit - and back home again. This trail of walking figures will connect Duckmanton with the heart of the new Markham Vale industrial area. The artwork will boldly cut through this dramatic industrial landscape; a ‘desire line’ will be created for visitors to re-imagine and remember the lives of all miners, and in particular those who lost their lives for their work. The ‘Walking Together’ figures represent the 106 miners who were killed in the three major disasters, which occurred at Markham in 1937, 1938 and 1973.
Images of the commemoration service held at Markham on 30th July 2013 to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1973 disaster. At this event the first two ‘Walking Together’ figures with the ‘pit checks’ of the youngest and oldest miners killed in the disasters were unveiled. The youngest miner was 18-year-old Arthur Brown, a pony driver killed in the 1938 disaster. The oldest was Albert Tyler, a 64-year-old back repairer who died in the 1973 disaster.
Walking Together – memorial artwork The memorial takes the form of 106 larger than life size steel figures, stretching between the village of Duckmanton and the former pithead of Markham Colliery. This walking trail of figures symbolises a miner’s journey to the pit and back home again. The 53 figures walking home after a shift underground will have a darker finish on the steel, compared to the 53 brighter figures walking to the pit to start a shift. Each of these figures has fixed on his chest a circular bronze miner’s tag. On the underside is stamped the name of a miner killed, his age and job title. On the front of the tag is stamped the name and year of the disaster, encouraging the visitor to touch the very personal and tactile tags, and turn it over to discover the name. Historically, there were many routes to Markham Colliery from many different communities, but the route which is planned for the ‘Walking Together’ artwork, and which we hope will symbolise all of these routes, connects Duckmanton through the motorway underpass, to the Markham Vale Environment Centre. The route was developed by artist Stephen Broadbent under guidance from a group of former miners and pupils from nearby schools. Along this route, four larger clusters of figures will help establish new landscaped areas, with associated planting and seating, creating an enhanced ‘sense of place’ for workers, for the local community and for visitors. These special areas will also allow for personal reflection, and greater interpretation of the site’s history. At other areas along the trail, the figures will serve as way-finders and markers. “Markham’s three significant mining disasters must be remembered, but it quickly becomes clear that we must not forget the many other tragic mining deaths and significant injuries, and indeed the remarkable sacrifice all miners made to help build this nation’s prosperity. We believe the memorial also needs to convey a sense of celebration; of an important job well done; of a unique time and place; and a community’s spirit and resilience.” Stephen Broadbent, Artist. Commemoration to date On 30th July 2013 an event was held at Markham to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1973 disaster. At this event the first two ‘Walking Together’ figures with the ‘pit checks’ of the youngest and oldest miners killed in all of the disasters were unveiled. The youngest miner was 18-year-old Arthur Brown, a pony driver killed in the 1938 disaster. The oldest was Albert Tyler, a 64-year-old back repairer who died in the 1973 disaster. Subsequently, funding has been secured from local business and community sponsors, to support the installation of over thirty further figures on site at Markham to date. A community working group guide the project and help to make decisions about the naming and positioning of the figures along the trail. Following on from the initial 2013 installation the following men have also been commemorated to date – Unveiled 4 December 2015: Henry Albert Alberry Age 46 Contractor 1938 disaster; Denton Whelpdale Age 39 Contractor 1938 disaster; Gordon Richard Bob Cooper Age 30 Development Worker 1973 disaster; Leonard Cadywould Age 21 Cutterman 1937 disaster; William Sherwin Age 64 Engine Driver 1938 disaster; William Henry Cauldwell Age 48 Stallman 1937 disaster. 2
Unveiled 22 September 2016: Robert Emlen Grainger Age 21 Road Repairer 1938 disaster; Ambrose Grainger Age 41 Road Repairer 1938 disaster; John William Grainger Age 49 Road Repairer 1938 disaster; Herbert Brough Age 63 Shot firer 1938 disaster; Walter James Frost Age 47 Contractor 1938 disaster; Samuel Bray Age 20 Haulage Hand 1938 disaster; William Wilkinson Watson Age 58 Contractor 1938 disaster; Wilfred E Slater Age 30 Stallman 1937 disaster; Charles Leonard Sissons Age 43 Road Repairer 1973 disaster; William Yates Age 62 Development Worker 1973 disaster; Charles Moreton Age 29 Cutterman 1937 disaster. Unveiled 21 July 2017: Ralph Marsden Age 41 Stallman 1937 disaster; Edward Baggaley Age 34 Stallman 1937 disaster; Frederick Roddy Age 25 Cutterman 1937 disaster; Joseph Furniss Age 28 Stallman 1937 disaster; Edmund Smith Age 29 Stallman 1937 disaster; Thomas Jones Age 49 Contractor 1938 disaster; Enoch Jones Age 21 Contractor 1938 disaster; Joseph Geary Age 55 Dataller 1938 disaster. Unveiled 17 January 2018: Herbert Hargreaves Snr Age 48 Contractor 1938 disaster; Herbert Hargreaves Jnr Age 27 Contractor 1938 disaster; Leslie Hargreaves Age 23 contractor 1938 disaster; Albert Ernest Rodgers – Age 19 Haulage Hand 1938 disaster; Robert Henry Wood – Age 22 Haulage Hand 1938 disaster; Robert Simms – Age 56, Contractor 1938 disaster; Arthur Henson – Age 45 Ripper 1938 disaster. Unveiled 26 September 2018: John Arnold Bray Age 34 Ripper 1938 disaster; John Thomas Brown Age 26 Timber Drawer 1938 disaster; Wilfred Haywood Age 36 Ripper 1938 disaster; Walter Bluer Age 41 Ripper 1938 disaster; James Stanley Rowland Age 34 Contractor 1938 disaster; Harry Lavender Age 39 Ripper 1938 disaster; George Edward Pether Age 30 Ripper 1938 disaster; Leonard Atkin Age 53 Contractor 1938 disaster; John William Lievesley Age 46 Deputy 1938 disaster; Thomas George Yates Age 38 Timber Drawer 1938 disaster; Arthur May Age 59 Contractor 1938 disaster. A further installation is being planned for Spring 2019. Seeking Sponsors and Supporters – how to get involved Derbyshire County Council has made a significant investment in commissioning the design concept for the memorial artwork and working with business and community partners to deliver the first groups of ‘Walking Together’ figures. We are now seeking additional funding and support to ensure that the project is fully realised. We’d like to invite community groups, businesses and individuals who would like to support this important memorial to the men who died in the three major disasters and to Markham’s wider mining heritage, to sponsor an individual figure, pair or cluster of figures as part of the ‘Walking Together’ artwork. Guideline sponsorship levels are indicated below: Cluster of 10 figures – fabrication and installation
Cluster of 5 figures – fabrication and installation
A pair of figures – fabrication and installation
A single figure – fabrication and installation
Contributions to ‘Walking Together’ will be recognised in a number of ways: • • •
An acknowledgement plaque on each figure you support, with wording of your choice (see illustration on page 5) A board listing all sponsors will be created for the reception area at the Markham Vale Environment Centre All sponsors will be listed on the ‘Story Mine’ website.
The Artist - Broadbent Studio Broadbent is a studio of artists, designers and makers built around the experience and expertise of artist Stephen Broadbent. Stephen has been completing work in the public realm for over 25 years and is now valued as an artist, consultant and international speaker. His work has ranged from simple sculptural elements to overseeing extensive regeneration schemes and community projects. www.sbal.co.uk About Markham Vale Markham Vale is home to the UK’s premier business and industrial park and is one of the UK’s leading logistics locations. The site will bring 5,000 new jobs to the area and £130 million of private investment. The development is centered around the former Markham Colliery and has been granted ‘Enterprise Zone’ status. The project is a significant public-private sector partnership between Derbyshire County Council and Henry Boot Developments Ltd. Regeneration at Markham is underpinned by a philosophy of sustainability, accessibility and quality. www.markhamvale.co.uk
Acknowledgement plaque details: All those who support the full cost of a figure will be offered the opportunity to have their support acknowledged through a permanent plaque on the base of each figure supported as per the following design.
Expression of Interest – ‘Walking Together’ Sponsorship If you are would like to find out more about the ‘Walking Together’ project and would be interested in sponsoring an individual figure or a group of figures then please contact – Peter Storey, Head of Markham Vale Derbyshire County Council, Environmental Services Department, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ Tel: 01629 535417 Email: email@example.com


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Electronica art song singer/songwriter Adena Atkins is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. They dive into the four songs of her EP “The Slowest Curve” and her many art form influences.
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Mowing crews won’t be frequent visitors at the new 701 Carnegie Center building, nor will planting crews. Instead of seasonal flowers, the entrance features LEED-friendly ornamental grasses (Pennisetum alopecuroides, hybrid “Hamelin” or Dwarf Fountain Grass) that will grow 18 to 20 inches tall.
These native plants are drought tolerant, grow quickly, are deer resistant, and have no serious pest or disease issues, says Jeff Bottger, group manager of landscape architecture at T&M Associates, which did the engineering for Boston Properties. “They have a nice yellowish color in the fall and look good even into the winter.” And they are mowed just once a year, in the spring.
The areas at the side and back have been planted with another environmentally friendly grass, hard fescue, which despite its name feels as soft as baby hair. “It is quite graceful, especially in the wind, and is quite hardy,” says Bottger. Needing no fertilizing or watering, it can be mowed just once in the fall and then grows to about a foot.
Bottger says West Windsor has a reputation for having the “strictest and best” landscape ordinances in the state, and the township’s landscape architect, Daniel Dobromilsky, welcomed this building’s plan. Dobromilsky traces the use of ornamental grasses to Washington, D.C., some 15 to 20 years ago and says that, “as an alternative to perennial flowers, the idea has grown and become more accepted into the mainstream.”
Even the plantings that line the parking lot aisles play important environmental roles. According to the recent New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations, water needs to run through a “vegetative swale” on its way to the detention basin, to treat impurities.
The detention basin is designed to capture the run-off rainwater from the impervious portions of the site (the parking lot, sidewalks, and building roof system). It eventually empties into the canal but has high-tech sensors that can help prevent flooding. Canadian geese now seem to like swimming there, but Bottger suggests that, in the future, the native trees and shrubs will proliferate and discourage them from laying nests there. Among the plants are varieties of hibiscus, Yellow and Blue flag Iris, Cardinal flower, Pickerelweed, and Arrowhead.
All these environmentally friendly plantings may look expensive, but aren’t, especially when you factor in the low maintenance costs, says Irene Vogelsong, a LEED expert for KSS Architects.
New Jersey is way ahead of the rest of the nation in protecting the environment, says Ed Klimek of KSS: “Simply complying with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection puts us in LEED territory.”


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- NASCAR's new charter system shuts out storied Wood Brothers Updated: Feb-12-16 4:31 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - It's been 10 years since the Wood Brothers completed a full NASCAR season, and they stopped trying to make it to the track each week in 2009.
- NASCAR allows franchise system to give team owners value Updated: Feb-09-16 4:28 pm
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - NASCAR announced a dramatic overhaul of its business model Tuesday, shifting to a franchise-like system that is intended to provide actual value and financial stability to team owners after decades of heavy reliance on sponsors.
- Joe Gibbs Racing makes a pair of crew chief changes for 2016 Updated: Jan-19-16 4:36 pm
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Joe Gibbs Racing capped 2015 with its first Sprint Cup championship in a decade. Then the team made some major changes to one of the strongest organizations in NASCAR.
- NASCAR's Truex celebrates girlfriend beating ovarian cancer Updated: Jan-14-16 4:35 pm
PHILADELPHIA - Martin Truex Jr. let wide-eyed employees at an NHL arena try on his race helmet. At least one struggled to figure out how to squeeze the helmet on before she posed for a few photos for a keepsake.

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TWO men accused of robbing a convenience store armed with a fake handgun and a knife were remanded in custody.
Wayne Jackson, 39, of Newport Close, Prenton, and Sean Flaherty, 25, of Carr Bridge Road, Birkenhead, are accused of taking part in a robbery at McColl’s general store on Holmlands Drive in Birkenhead.
They were charged with robbery, possession of imitation firearm while committing an offence and possession of a knife in public place on February 29.
Both men appeared at Wirral Magistrates Court but spoke only to confirm their names and addresses.
Jackson made no application for bail and Flaherty’s application for bail was refused.
Chairman of the magistrates Ian Matthews remanded both men in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on June 8.