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So I'm sitting on my front porch and a little girl in the neighborhood walks by in a princess outfit...tiara and all. ... I ask, "are you a princess"? No she says. Actually yes but I like to keep it a secret! Oh wow I said and let her know I wouldn't tell anyone. She says I AM THE PRINCESS OF BEAUTIFULNESS! Without laughing I told her it was nice to meet her and be in her presence. Wow what self confidence and imagination! So to all you out there I know you are really prince and princesses and just want to keep it a secret.
THE GREAT THING ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS IS, ALL BRIDES REALLY ARE PRINCESSES THAT DAY AND AWAITING THEIR PRINCE!
THESE BRIDES ARE THEIR DADDY'S LITTLE PRINCESS AND IT REALLY IS POWERFUL SEEING THE HEART OF THESE FATHERS ENTRUST THEIR DAUGHTERS TO THESE MEN TO TREAT HER LIKE A QUEEN!


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Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites, from Cooking Classy, are a festive delight. Topped with a strawberry hat and trimmed with whipped cream, the white chocolate Oreo cakes are an adorable way to celebrate the season. Check out the full recipe here.
Smoky Chicken Flatbread with Crispy Bacon, Avocado, and Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo
It doesn’t get any more Australian than this Microwave Tim Tam & Milo Fudge. 1 X tin sweetened condensed milk milk chocolate melts 1 X packet chocolate Tim Tam biscuits, roughly chopped ½ cup Milo (or any malted milk) (two ingredient cakes condensed milk)

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WASHINGTON — The National Trust for Historic Preservation will present its National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships to the National Park Service’s Moton Field, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, in Tuskegee, Ala. The award is one of 23 to be bestowed by the National Trust during its 2010 National Preservation Conference in Austin, Texas, next week.
During World War II, Moton Field was where the famed Tuskegee Airmen learned to fly. These African American pilots—along with the gunners, navigators, mechanics and others who worked alongside them—signed up to fight in a global war. Some of their toughest battles, however, were fought at home. Before 1940, African Americans were barred from flying for the U.S. military. Trainees at Moton Field faced hostility, resistance and poor treatment, but they persevered, learned to fly and served their country with honor. The accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II helped pave the way for full integration of African Americans in the U.S. military.
Since acquiring Moton Field in the 1990s, the National Park Service has worked in partnership with a private architectural/engineering firm, local government, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Tuskegee University and others to preserve the airfield. Eight badly deteriorated buildings were restored or rehabbed, another was completely reconstructed, and four missing buildings were conceptually interpreted. Postwar additions were removed, and the original landscape plan is being reinstated. Throughout the site, special care was taken to provide the required visitor infrastructure with the least possible impact on the site’s historic integrity.
“The Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy was born from the struggle of hard-won battles,” said Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “Thanks to thoughtful work by dedicated partners, Moton Field allows visitors to experience a special place where a new American identity took shape, and, because of that work, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site takes its rightful place among America’s treasures.”
“Partnerships among diverse interests in pursuit of the best outcome for the greater good are essential for the proper functioning of both historic preservation and federal agencies, and that’s why the preservation of Moton Field is such a worthy recipient and exemplar of the federal partnerships award,” said Milford Wayne Donaldson, chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The 2010 National Preservation Awards are sponsored by American Express. Timothy J. McClimon, president of the American Express Foundation, said, “Congratulations to all 23 award recipients for their extraordinary work in protecting America’s heritage. As American Express expands its commitment to historic preservation, we’re honored to recognize the dedicated individuals who are saving places that matter across the nation.”
The award presented to Moton Field is bestowed jointly by the National Trust and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), which advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy. The award will be presented to Sandy Taylor, National Park Service Superintendent of the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field, at the National Preservation Awards ceremony in Austin, Texas, on Friday, October 29, at 6PM CST. Co-recipients are: Robert A. Bass, President, Hartrampf, Inc. and Nationview.
The National Preservation Awards are bestowed on distinguished individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation of our architectural and cultural heritage. These efforts include citizen attempts to save and maintain important landmarks; companies and craftsmen whose work restores the richness of the past; the vision of public officials who support preservation projects and legislation in their communities; and educators and journalists who help Americans understand the value of preservation. The winners of the National Preservation Awards will appear in the January/February issue of Preservation Magazine and online at www.PreservationNation.org/awards.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., eight regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.

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KEEP FROZEN - Do Not Defrost. Cook from frozen. If thawed, product can be refrigerated for up to 3 days prior to use. Appliances vary, adjust heating time accordingly. Bon Appetit!
Microwave Oven (1000 watts)
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Ok, where is the year going?! How is it already October?! Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE the fact that it's October! Growing up in New England I got to experience some amazing falls! The leaves would change colors and when they covered our lawn we would make huge leaf piles and then jump in them. We would go apple picking, and mom would bake apple pies, apple crisp...I love fall! Living down south, fall is a little different. For instance, today is October 3rd and most of the leaves are still green and it is currently 82 degrees...definitely a little different from what I grew up with! (for the record...I love living in the south!) Thankfully, where I am in the south, we still get a little taste of fall...it just takes a little bit to show up. :P
But with October, comes Pumpkin Spice Lattes!!! Now, if you know me well at all, you know I LOVE my coffee...especially my Starbucks! I love it when the seasonal drinks come out at Starbucks for fall and winter! Today I decided to get a Pumpkin Spice Latte...it just tastes like fall! And I know some of you out there hate PSL (pumpkin spice lattes) and I know everyone Instagram's their PSL...(ok ok, I tend to fill my instagram with coffee pictures) but I was working on a project for my photography class and I decided to use my PSL as my subject for this particular assignment.
I may not necessarily use these exact pictures for my assignment, but I just like how they came out. :)
Do you love the seasonal drinks at Starbucks? Leave me a comment and tell me what your favorite drink is!

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PDT Staff Writer
Attorneys for former Portsmouth pain clinic operator Tracy Bias made a motion to have U.S. District Court Judge Michael R. Barrett “preclude inadmissible hearsay and the use of certain derogatory terms.”
Bias and six doctors were initially indicted in April 2012 in a 12-count indictment alleging that they operated three pain clinics in southern Ohio between January 2009 and June 2011. The pain clinics were Southern Ohio Complete Pain Management and Portsmouth Medical Solutions in Portsmouth and Trinity Medical Care in Columbus. Later Attorney Steven E. Hillman, 67, of Dublin, Ohio, was charged with money laundering in connection with a case titled: U.S.A. Vs. Bias et al.
Now Bias’ attorneys are asking the court to have the prosecutor refrain from attempting to introduce what they refer to as “inadmissible hearsay by eliciting testimony that any government witnesses were told by others that the physicians of Southern Ohio Complete Pain Management, Portsmouth Medical Solutions, and/or Trinity Medical Center, would prescribe controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose.”
In addition, defense attorneys are asking the court to preclude terms such as “pill mill,” “script clinic,” “drug house,” “script doctor,” “hillbilly heroin,” “killer,” “coffin,” or any other pejorative terms when referring to the controlled substances at issue, and from using terms such as “customers,” and/or “clients,” when referring to any clinic patients.
It will be up to Barrett to rule on the motion. Meanwhile, according to the court docket, the trial of Tracy Bias, Marcellus Gilreath, James Lassiter and Steven Hillman — all named in the indictment — is scheduled to begin on June 24 and expected to take about six weeks.
The indictment says customers allegedly traveled hundreds of miles to the clinics in central and southern Ohio where, for a cash payment of approximately $200 per office visit and with little or no physical examination, clinic customers would receive excessive amounts of “cocktails” of controlled substances including diazepam, hydrocodone, oxycodone and alprazalam.
Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at firstname.lastname@example.org. For breaking news, follow Frank on Twitter @FrankLewisPDT.


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- Arctos to take 10% stake in the Wild
- NHL gave the green light to private equity ownership last month
The size of the stake Dallas-based Arctos will take in defending NHL champions the Lighting has not been disclosed, but the firm will take a ten per cent share of the Wild.
In a statement, the Wild’s majority owner Craig Leipold said the sale “will not affect the management or daily operations of the Wild”.
“I will continue to own the vast majority of the club and remain completely committed to bringing the Stanley Cup to the State of Hockey,” he added.
The deals make Arctos the NHL’s first private equity investor since North America’s elite ice hockey league gave the go-ahead for minority private equity ownership in its teams last month, joining the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Soccer (MLS).
The value of Arctos’ investments have not been made public, though Sportico reported in December that a minimum investment of US$20 million in an NHL franchise is required as part of the new ownership rules.
Other rules reportedly include private equity firms being able to own minority stakes in a maximum of five different NHL teams and a single fund being permitted to hold a maximum stake of 20 per cent in a single team. In addition, no franchise can have more than 30 per cent of its equity owned by investment funds.
The Financial Times had reported last month that the Wild and the Lightning were both nearing stake sales to Arctos. The pair were valued at US$675 million and US$650 million, respectively, in Forbes’ latest list of franchise valuations. The Wild’s value was up 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while the Lightning’s climbed 38 per cent compared to 2020.
For Arctos, the agreements add to its growing sports portfolio, having invested in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. It also has a holding in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owner of MLB’s Boston Red Sox, Premier League giants Liverpool and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Arctos also took a stake in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) last June.

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“What would it take to create a world in which fantasy is not confused for fact and public policy is based on objective reality?" asks Neil deGrasse Tyson, science popularizer and author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. "I don't know for sure. But a good place to start would be for everyone on earth to read this book."Maybe you know someone who swears by the reliability of psychics or who is...
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“50 popular beliefs that people think are true” is an overview and a discussion of 50 beliefs that people often hold, but for which there is very little evidence and sometimes strong contrary evidence. The author, Guy P. Harrison has researched a sel...
contact with angels. Or perhaps you're trying to find a nice way of dissuading someone from wasting money on a homeopathy cure. Or you met someone at a party who insisted the Holocaust never happened or that no one ever walked on the moon. How do you find a gently persuasive way of steering people away from unfounded beliefs, bogus cures, conspiracy theories, and the like?This down-to-earth, entertaining exploration of commonly held extraordinary claims will help you set the record straight. The author, a veteran journalist, has not only surveyed a vast body of literature, but has also interviewed leading scientists, explored "the most haunted house in America," frolicked in the inviting waters of the Bermuda Triangle, and even talked to a "contrite Roswell alien." He is not out simply to debunk unfounded beliefs. Wherever possible, he presents alternative scientific explanations, which in most cases are even more fascinating than the wildest speculation.For example, stories about UFOs and alien abductions lack good evidence, but science gives us plenty of reasons to keep exploring outer space for evidence that life exists elsewhere in the vast universe. The proof for Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster may be nonexistent, but scientists are regularly discovering new species, some of which are truly stranger than fiction.Stressing the excitement of scientific discovery and the legitimate mysteries and wonder inherent in reality, this book invites readers to share the joys of rational thinking and the skeptical approach to evaluating our extraordinary world.

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Archita Kumar prepares for her residency
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Ahead of her residency (Mon 12 - Fri 23 Mar), we caught up with Archita to learn more about her plans for her time in the Creation Space.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m of Indian descent and got introduced to the world of performing arts by my mother who also used to be a dancer. Growing up, I took lessons in piano, sitar, Indian vocal, and in the dance styles of kathak and odissi. This really helped me to see the connections between the different art forms and helped me to form an appreciation for them. I studied Biomedical Sciences at UCL, after which I worked in the music industry. During that time I also toured with Kasabian as a backing vocalist… so it’s been a rather interesting journey! I now work as an independent dance artist and composer.
How would you describe the work that you create?
My dance work is rooted in Kathak, and my music is rooted in the Indian classical tradition, with influences from other musical genres. The connection between music and dance is very strong for me, which is something I’m starting to explore more now. Rhythmic complexity fascinates me.
What will you be working on during your residency at artsdepot?
I will be creating a solo dance work. I am interested in seeing to what extent a dancer can contribute to the creation of a live score, to which the dance is then performed. The work will be based on themes around Karna, a central character from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.
What elements of the project will you be developing while you’re here?
I will be developing ideas for the movement vocabulary and score. I will be trying to see what methods can be used to create a live score and in what ways the dancer’s body can be used as an instrument.
What’s the most useful thing to have with you in the rehearsal space?
Water! And a video recorder…you just never know when you suddenly have a moment of madness (or genius…?!).


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Guantanamo. If the light goes out
HC, 25,5 x 32 cm., 192 pp. 67 col. plates
Dewi Lewis 2010
"Images (...) from three places associated with the prison camps at Guantanamo Bay - Rather than documents to monumentalize the historical fact of the camps, these images illustrate three experiences of home: the naval base at Guantanamo which is home to the American community and of which the prison camps are just a part; the complex of camps where the detainees have been held; and the homes, new and old, where the former detainees now find themselves trying to rebuild their lives. (...)
The narrative is confused and unsettled as the viewer is asked to jump from prison camp detail to domestic still life to naval base and back again.
This disjointed edit is intended to evoke the disorientation of the process of incarceration and interrogation at Guantanamo and to explore the legacy of disturbance such an experience has in the minds and memories of these men.
Still life imagery of personal space and possessions follows a long tradition of symbolism and metaphor. My work draws on the ?Vanitas? style of 17th century Dutch painting in which objects like hourglasses, candles, skulls and flowers symbolized the passage of time and the transience of human existence." (Clark)
An interview with Edmund Clark: http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/spooners/loredana-12243/guantanamo-if-the-light-goes-out-an-interview-with-edmund-clark-3833/


text: Today’s @foodinsidebread post comes from one of my favorite places!! Neuhaus cafe in Dallas has been providing sandwiches, breakfast, cakes, candy, and chocolates for over 30 years. I’ve yet to have a bad meal here. Today I went with the Grilled Chicken Cobb Sandwich and it was delicious. Grilled chicken, lettuce, sliced avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing all on homemade focaccia bread is what pure happiness tastes like. The chips are homemade as well. Also doesn’t hurt that they have a bar as well. Stop in for a tasty meal and some delicious candies.


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Information on St James's
James's takes as its borders Piccadilly, Haymarket, the Mall
and Green Park. This part of London became the centre
of fashion in the 1530s when Henry VIII built St James's Palace
on the site of St James's Hospital, a former leper hospital.
The palace was one of the principal royal residences for more
than 300 years and continues to be the Court's official headquarters.
Foreign ambassadors to the UK are still known officially as
'Ambassador(s) to the the Court of St James'.
St James's Palace (closed to
the public) is now used by Prince Charles and various minor
royals. Spencer House, just to the north of St James's
Palace, was built in 1766 by an ancestor of the late Diana,
Princess of Wales.
St James's, even more exclusive
than Mayfair to the north, continues to be popular with the
highest ranks of society. The area's historic streets have
remained virtually unchanged for decades, perhaps centuries,
but along with the exclusivity comes a certain amount of alooftness.

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The chicken was good, but tye rice was a bit greasy, so I'd use a bit oess evoo next time. Start chicken then do rice IMO. The Ultimate. the BEST Chicken and Rice recipe ever is this Persian Chicken and Rice (AKA Morgh Polo).
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Phase 1 (omit oil), Phase Serve with sprouted grain pita. A simple and easy Middle Eastern salad that comes together in just minutes. It's piled high with fresh veggies and leaves you feeling healthy and satisfied.
Kofta Kebab Recipe The Mediterranean Dish. Authentic kofta kebabs with ground beef and lamb, garlic, onions, fresh parsley and warm Middle Eastern spices. See the step-by-step tutorial on The Mediterranean Dish.
Middle Eastern Spicy Potato Salad Recipe The Mediterranean Dish. A light, mayonnaise-free potato salad. Loaded with flavor from garlic, spices like turmeric, fresh herbs and lime juice. Comes together in mins! Click the image to see the step-by-step on
Crunchy on the outside and savory aromatic meat filling on the inside. This Middle Eastern Sambousek is bursting with flavor. One of my husbands fav food when he lived in Egypt. Perfect hand food for game day!
My favourite Middle Eastern treat: sambousek! Similar to Empanada ( a common receipe from different countries(
This Crab Wonton Pizza with Sweet & Sour Drizzle is the answer to "Pizza or Chinese?" and in the best possible way because you can make it at home! Crunchy, creamy, sweet and sour you'll find yourselves fighting over the last slice! LKDelights AD


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Ptosis (ie, blepharoptosis) can be congenital or acquired. It is important to differentiate congenital ptosis from acquired cases with systemic associations (Table 17-1; see also BCSC Section 7, Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery). Congenital ptosis is usually caused by decreased levator muscle function. It may be familial. Anisometropic amblyopia and strabismus are common associations.
Table 17-1 Classification of Ptosis
Evaluation of ptosis requires assessment of the upper eyelid crease, the palpebral fissure height, and levator muscle function. In severe congenital ptosis, the eyelid crease is usually absent. The clinician can determine the amount of ptosis by measuring the distance between the upper and lower eyelids and the margin–reflex distance (MRD). MRD1 is the distance from the margin of the upper eyelid to the corneal light reflex when the eye is in primary position. Levator muscle function is assessed by measuring the distance that the upper eyelid moves when the patient shifts from downgaze to upgaze; during measurement, the examiner uses digital pressure on the brow to block recruitment of the frontalis muscle.
Tear function, corneal sensitivity, and the Bell phenomenon should also be evaluated because corneal exposure may occur after surgical repair, should it be necessary. Tear function can be assessed by evaluating the tear lake and tear breakup time, as well as checking for the presence of punctate keratitis. Corneal sensitivity can be assessed by the presence of a blink reflex when the cornea is touched with the tip of a cotton swab. In addition, the clinician should determine whether the globe is microphthalmic or whether a hypotropia is present, as either of these may produce pseudoptosis.
Marked congenital ptosis that obstructs vision must be corrected early in infancy to prevent deprivation amblyopia. Correction of severe ptosis usually requires frontalis suspension because of the lack of levator muscle function. Autologous or allogeneic fascia lata and synthetic material such as silicone rods are some of the materials used for suspension. Autologous fascia, however, cannot be obtained until the patient is 3 or 4 years old. Use of synthetic material or allogeneic fascia lata may lead to higher recurrence rates. Repair of mild or moderate ptosis can usually be performed when the patient is older, although the presence of a compensatory chin-up head position may justify earlier surgery. External levator muscle resection is typically performed for mild or moderate congenital ptosis.
Blepharophimosis–ptosis–epicanthus inversus syndrome
Blepharophimosis–ptosis–epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES; also referred to as congenital eyelid syndrome or blepharophimosis syndrome) may occur as a sporadic or autosomal dominant disorder with features of blepharophimosis, epicanthus inversus, telecanthus, and ptosis. There are 2 types of BPES, both of which include abnormalities of the eyelid; type I also includes premature ovarian failure. Mutations in the FOXL2 gene have been found in both types. The palpebral fissures are shortened horizontally and vertically (blepharophimosis), levator muscle function is poor, and no upper eyelid fold is present (Fig 17-9). The length of the horizontal palpebral fissure, normally 25–30 mm, is only 18–22 mm in these patients. Repair of the ptosis, usually with frontalis suspension procedures, may be necessary early in life. Because the epicanthus and telecanthus may improve with age, repair of these defects is often delayed.
Figure 17-9 Blepharophimosis–ptosis–epicanthus inversus syndrome. Note telecanthus as well.
Marcus Gunn jaw-winking syndrome
Marcus Gunn jaw-winking syndrome (also known as co-contractive retraction with jaw–eyelid synkinesis syndrome [CCRS], type 5) is a synkinetic syndrome in which the eyelid elevates with movement of the jaw; it may present with ptosis. In Video 17-1, note elevation of the left eyelid with movement of the jaw. The synkinesis is thought to be caused by aberrant connections between the motor division of cranial nerve V and the levator muscle. The clinician may test an infant for this condition by having the child suck on a bottle or pacifier. Many patients do not require treatment. If the ptosis is amblyogenic or a chin-up head position develops, ptosis surgery may be indicated.
Marcus Gunn jaw-winking ptosis.
Courtesy of Mary A. O’Hara, MD.
Access all Section 6 videos at www.aao.org/bcscvideo_section06.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 10 - Glaucoma. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.

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The new permanent secretary to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bitrus Bako Nabasu, who assumed office last week held a town hall meeting yesterday with the staff of the ministry and promised to provide better working environment for them in order to achieve the implementation of decisions and policies set by government.
He said, “The essence of service is the implementation of decisions and policies set by Government.”
He acknowledged the achievements of the ministry and urged the staff to further support the minister in his drive to achieve the targets set for him by President Muhammadu Buhari while urging for staff cooperation in order to build on past achievements.
Speaking further, he said, “The prices of crude oil have been fluctuating in the global market and the advent of COVID-19 remains an eye opener to Nigerians to know that the time has come to diversify our economy and that we can no longer depend on oil alone to prosper as a country.”
He therefore called on the staff to leverage on the advantages which the ministry offers in the area of digitalization of the nation’s economy to achieve the mandate and hasten the development of the economy.
Nabasu urged the staff to be committed to their duties, be punctual and work with sincerity, saying, service to the nation cannot be adequately remunerated as it is mere sacrifices.
According to a statement credited to the deputy director/head (Information/Public Relations), Philomena Abiamuwe Mowete while responding to the avalanche of issues raised earlier by the staff, Nabasu assured that he would work in collaboration with the management to liaise with relevant authorities concerned to ensure that those issues are adequately addressed.
According to the statement, the PS’ emphases would be on the provision of working tools, conducive environment and training of staff as much as the available resources can take in order to add value to their lives.
Speaking earlier, a director in the permanent secretary’s office, Dr (Mrs) Nonye Nwachukwu thanked and appreciated the staff for cooperating with her during the short period she superintend the office..
She assured the staff that the coming of Nabasu to the ministry signals a new dawn, just as he described him as a man with reputable leadership qualities, experience and intelligence.


Although coronavirus infection is under control in the country, it is on the rise again in European and neighbouring Asian countries.
The government's National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Covid-19 has expressed concern over the increased number of infections and at the same time, they have made six-point recommendations to control the infection.
The recommendations were made in a press release signed by NTAC President Prof Mohammad Sahidullah.
Although the transmission of Covid-19 is declining in Bangladesh, it is increasing in various countries of Asia and Europe including neighbouring countries, which is a cause for concern.
The National Technical Advisory Committee on Covid-19 fears that if not alerted now, the infection could spread to our country as well.
Therefore, the technical committee has recommended to follow the hygiene rules including wearing proper mask and ensuring social distance to control the infection. At the same time, it is recommended to increase publicity to create awareness among all.
NTAC recommended to ensure vaccinated negative certificates on arrival in Bangladesh from those countries where the rate of infection is high, and to strengthen screening at the public entrance in all ports.
The committee further stressed to ensure that people wear masks while traveling, shopping and traveling home.
It was recommended that the Ministry of Health organise a meeting with the hospitals and the Directorate General of Health Services to give necessary directions in this regard and alert the hospitals against Covid-19.
They also suggested strengthening genome sequencing and surveillance.


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Trans Nzoia County is set to benefit from a US$ 6 million (Sh. 618 million) from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) towards the restoration of Mt. Elgon Forest.
The Funds will go towards activities meant to restore the degraded forest ecosystem, with the view of enhancing climatic conditions for sustainable food productivity.
This will include tree planting, capacity building and adoption of relevant policies, that will ensure realization of the goal of the financing.
Speaking to KNA, Monday, County Executive (CEC) for Environment and Natural Resources, Andrew Musungu, revealed that the programme was set to commence in due course.
The CEC pointed out that relevant policy framework for the proposed activities has already been shared with the donor, as well as other stakeholders.
Mr. John Mengw’a, the Department’s Chief Officer, reiterated that the laid down plans to ensure the programme yielded envisioned fruits for the general public are in place.
The National Government through relevant State Departments as well as local communities will be key stakeholders in the project that will also see improved water catchment at the source of the Kiptogot River, whose water has been tapped and connected to supply to residents of Endebes and Kwanza constituencies.
Director of Programmes, Projects and Strategic Initiatives in the Ministry of Environment Ms. Agnes Yobterik, said the Scheme will also be part of increasing tree cover and water catchment protection.
County Agriculture Chief Officer (CO), Robert Musikoyo, observed that the move will go a long way in ensuring favorable weather conditions for food production that will in turn result to food security.
The CO at the same time underscored the importance of planting trees that bear fruits which can as well be commercialized without necessarily affecting the environment through chopping down of trees.
Local communities are also anticipated to benefit from diverse benefits that come along with the project during its implementation time, as well as thereafter.
Already the County Government had allocated Sh.20 million towards conserving the environment and the move by FAO, is a plus to the initiative.
The Government has been engaging in efforts aimed at increasing tree cover to at least 20 per cent in the whole Country.
Efforts by the County Administration has seen the County reach 18 per cent tree cover even as the leadership strives to reach a 25 per cent mark by the end of next year.
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A lawyer for Andrew Berry, the Victoria man accused of murdering his two daughters, suggested Wednesday that the police were too quick to wrap up their case.
A lawyer for a Victoria-area man accused of murdering his two young daughters suggested Wednesday that the police were too quick to wrap up their investigation and raised the spectre of a potential wrongful conviction.
The suggestion by Kevin McCullough, who is representing accused Andrew Berry, came during his cross-examination of the first police officer on the scene of the crime on Christmas Day, 2017.
Oak Bay police Const. Peter Ulanowski testified that when he arrived at Berry’s apartment, he opened the door and found blood all over the place and spotted what looked like a dead girl on a bed.
He said he withdrew from the scene and called for help before re-entering the apartment and finding a naked and seriously injured man in a bathtub who turned out to be Berry.
Ulanowski testified that he didn’t know what had happened and wasn’t sure whether Berry, who has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murders of Chloe, 6, and Aubrey, 4, was a suspect or a victim.
He said he was told to accompany Berry, who was breathing but not responding, when the accused was rushed to the hospital for treatment of what appeared to be stab wounds.
McCullough asked Ulanowski whether he was aware that Oak Bay police Deputy Chief Ray Bernoties had given a statement to the media just hours after the victims were discovered to the effect that the public had nothing to worry about.
Ulanowski denied having heard such a statement from Bernoties, but agreed with a suggestion by McCullough that making such a statement would be a “pretty quick time to be wrapping up the case.”
McCullough suggested that it wouldn’t make sense for Bernoties to be telling the media that all was well if Berry was a victim.
“If you’re dealing with a victim, Mr. Berry is the victim, there would be a lot for the police in Oak Bay to be worried about, fair?” said McCullough.
“Fair,” replied Ulanowski.
“That’s because that would mean that someone slashed his throat and killed those two children, right?” said McCullough.
“If he were the victim, I would say yeah,” said Ulanowski.
When McCullough asked Ulanowski whether he had ever heard of David Milgaard, who was found to have been wrongfully convicted for the rape and murder of a nursing assistant, Crown counsel Patrick Weir rose to his feet before Ulanowski could answer and objected to the question.
At that point, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Miriam Gropper, the trial judge, excused the 14-member jury in order to deal with submissions from counsel.
Earlier in his cross-examination of Ulanowski, McCullough also suggested that the officer had erred when he left the scene of the crime and didn’t maintain a watch over the door of the suite when he went to contact his superior officer for help.
“Should I have left the door?” Ulanowski said in response to the question. “I left it.”
McCullough also questioned Ulanowski as to why he didn’t immediately tell his superiors that there was a crime scene and that an investigation needed to be launched.
The officer replied he was in shock and didn’t want to broadcast details of the crime scene over the police radio while the girls’ mother, who had reported her daughters missing earlier, was at the police detachment and might hear those details.
The trial is expected to continue Thursday.


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The United States of America is a vast country with many opportunities for people to have fun. Whether you are looking for something relaxing or exciting, there are plenty of places that can accommodate your needs. From New York City to Las Vegas, there are many cities that have amazing parties and nightlife spots. The following article shows you some of the top party destinations in America. Each one of these places has a different feel, so you will definitely find something that appeals to your taste! If you are looking for an exciting time with your friends, look no further than this list.
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a top party destination in the USA. This place has an exciting nightlife scene with places like Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Space for free-form electronic music. If you aren’t looking to party all night long, there are many places along Miami Beach where you can relax on the beach or in your hotel room.
Las Vegas, Nevada
If you are looking for a party destination where there is always something going on, Las Vegas should be at the top of your list. You will never have to worry about boredom in this city! There are clubs and bars that open late into the night and casinos that stay open until the wee hours of the morning. It’s also worth mentioning that many great restaurants can be found here as well.
Let’s not forget about the awesome casinos. The Las Vegas Strip might just be one of the best party destinations in America. This long stretch of road features many different casinos and hotels where you will have plenty to do throughout your entire stay here. Also keep in mind that most of these casinos and hotels offer free or reduced transportation between each other, so getting around the strip isn’t as difficult as you might think! If gambling really is your thing, be sure to look up some newzealand online casino and games rooms for some of the coolest casino games out there. They are guaranteed to keep you entertained wherever you are.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This city is rich in culture and interesting history, making it another great party destination. There are tons of bars to choose from if you’re looking to drink until the sun rises. The French Quarter is well-known for its abundance of these types of establishments, so it would be wise to give this area a visit!
Austin is a hip party destination in America that has many different types of bars scattered throughout the city. There are several Austin hotels that will allow you to be close to these and many other entertainment spots such as theaters, concert halls, and music venues. You can find any type of food that you want here since Austin is home to many restaurants from all over the world. Some of the most popular places to party here include Cedar Street Courtyard for live music and Gameday Sports Bar Grill for game day fun!
New York City
NYC has something for everyone including an incredibly vibrant nightlife scene that won’t disappoint! Whether you’re looking for a classic dive bar or an upscale nightclub there’s always something going on in this city that never sleeps. Don’t forget about Brooklyn either—there are plenty of amazing parties happening every weekend across this borough too!

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Community
1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
This is a picture of my husband’s aunts and their best friend in the town of Kranidi, Greece. We had just come from church. Kranidi is a typical Greek beach town, but not the kinds tourists visit. People live here all year and very little revenue comes from tourism. Instead, most of the residents are fishermen and farmers, producing one of Greece’s finest varieties of olive oil and the best produce around. There is a pastry shop on every corner. With a population of less than 15,000, everybody knows everybody. While the women hang out in their patios, the men hang out at the local ouzeria.
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"The first tunnel is almost done," Musk tweeted to his 23.1 million followers shortly after 5 p.m.
Musk's Boring Co. is building the tunnel beneath the city of Hawthorne, part of his grand vision for a transportation network that whisks commuters across the county. Last year, Hawthorne officials approved the Boring Co.'s request to tunnel west from Space X headquarters. At the time, they said the tunnel had extended 500 feet.
The company has said its technology could move vehicles, as well as pods carrying passengers and bicyclists, through tunnels at speeds of up to 130 mph.
A video simulation released by the company last year shows a driver steering a vehicle onto a car-sized platform on the street, parallel to the curb. The platform, called a skate, sinks like an elevator, then carries the car through the tunnel.
In subsequent tweets Musk said there would be an opening event on the night of Dec. 10 and free rides for the public the next day.
When asked if the date represented real time or "Elon time," the entrepreneur wrote, "I think real."


Paws of support are going up around the Regina city council table to add more off-leash dog parks.
Council unanimously voted to approve creating up to six more year-round parks Monday night. Right now, there’s only one.
“Dogs have become very important. Putting people together with their dog in a safe environment, in a welcoming environment, in a social environment builds another sense of community,” said Ward 8 Councillor Mike O’Donnell.
Three fenced parks will be created in new developments in the north, south and east ends of the city.
Dog owner Jana Holtz agreed with O’Donnell that these parks act as an integral part of any city or town.
“It’s not just a place where people go and individually walk their dogs. There’s very much a sense of community; people meet, they walk,” she explained before city council.
She believes many pet owners will be relieved to have a park closer to where they live.
Beginning in 2017, the city will also be testing up to three new unfenced off-leash parks. The pilot project will last at least a year. Some still have their doubts on this aspect.
“[I’m] a little uncomfortable with the safety, liability, etc. of no fence, in case they do run away,” revealed Ward 4 Councillor Bryon Burnett.
LPGA Event Supported
It’s a mulligan the city hopes will pay off.
Council also voted in favour of chipping in $100,000 worth of support to secure the 2018 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open LPGA event, contingent partly on whether the bid for the event is accepted.
Two years ago, the city put in a similar bid to host, but that event was ultimately awarded to Calgary.
The local economic impact an event such as this is estimated to have on host cities is over $8 million.


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Moreno Valley Animal Services has dogs and cats available for adoption for a nominal fee. The shelter also has other services available for residents and their pets.
Before you adopt a pet...
- Take a moment to read about adopting a pet. This outlines the fees, requirements and responsibilities of pet owners in the City.
- Pets must be spayed or neutered before they are allowed to go home. This is a State
Law that is intended to reduce pet over-population. Learn more:
- Microchipping is mandatory in Moreno Valley and is the best way for your lost pet to be identified and returned to you.
- Questions and Answers about the Mandatory Microchip Ordinance: English | Español.
Don't forget about that dog license!
All dogs living in Moreno Valley four months and older must be licensed. The only requirement for a license is a valid rabies certificate — which you will get once the dog has been vaccinated.
Low-cost vaccination is available at the Moreno Valley Animal Clinic, no appointment is necessary.
- Dog & Puppy — $83 (plus the spay/neuter fee)
- $32: Adoption fee
- $16: Microchip
- $20: 5 in 1 Vaccination
- $20: Rabies Deposit
- $15: Dog License (MV Residents only)
- Cat & Kitten —$47 (plus the spay/neuter fee)
- $21: Adoption fee
- $16: Microchip
- $10: 3 in 1 Vaccination
Discounts & Specials
The City offers adoption discounts for senior citizens and those who have served in the Military.
Special Adoption Events
The Animal Shelter sponsors many special adoption events.
Finding an Adoptable Pet
Check out the featured pets and searchable websites...and be sure to check the Animal Shelter's special adoption events.
There are are several websites that let you search for adoptable animals:

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As seems to be a common thought, I'd prefer Zelda Wii U try more realistic graphics. Think about it: the last Zelda game to do that (not counting OoT 3D) was Twilight Princess, which was somewhat lambasted because of poor color choice. The last "realistic" game before that was Majora's Mask, way back on the Nintendo 64. Translation: we haven't had a "realistic" Zelda game that didn't stir up controversy for the last twelve years or so. Zelda Wii U could be the chance to implement such graphics with much better reception, and the HD would bring that out all the better.
Honestly, I do want to see the graphical styles of The Wind Waker and Skyward Sword return at some point, because they were beautiful in their own rights and contributed to their respective games' charm. But after a constant bombardment of "different" graphical takes, I'd prefer we get back to realistic graphics if ever so briefly. It would probably help contribute to Nintendo's back-to-basics mindset as well.
My further preference is photo-realistic graphics the likes of Final Fantasy Versus XIII - incredibly detailed and beautiful, but not fully realistic, either. I wouldn't mind fully realistic graphics all that much, the more I think about it, as technology has risen to a level where it no longer looks stilted or goofy in any form.
To help visualize my ideal Zelda Wii U graphics, here's a Final Fantasy Versus XIII video.


Behind the rows between the Tories, there’s very real evidence that being friends with the government is good for business.
As a result the government has launched an internal inquiry into how this message was leaked.
But Johnson then responded by claiming “if you think that there’s anything remotely dodgy, or rum, or weird or sleazy” about the deal “you’re out of your mind”.
And it was “completely the right thing to do”.
The Labour Party has accused Johnson of being personally involved in “sleaze” after texts were leaked by his former aide Dominic Cummings.
Labour has called for an urgent investigation into the prime minister’s conduct by the Liaison Committee of senior MPs. Yet the head of the committee Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin said ministers should not be “locked away in ivory towers”.
He added people should not be unable to contact them and should be able to carry out conversations in private.
Meanwhile, Johnson’s special envoy to the Gulf quit last week, after two months in the job. Lord Udny-Lister is the prime minister’s longest‑standing aide.
As Johnson’s deputy London mayor and as mere “Sir” Edward Lister between 2011 and 2016, he helped to approve £4 billion of property schemes for developers he went on to work for.
In 2018, he brokered China’s deal to buy the Royal Mint site in London in his capacity as a non‑executive director of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), then run by Johnson. At the time, he was paid by two other firms
connected to the deal. One was the property consultancy advising China and buying the site on its behalf.
The other was Delancey, the property company run by Jamie Ritblat, a Tory donor, who owned the site.
Last year, at the height of the pandemic, Udny-Lister invited Ritblat to advise him on strategy in the construction sector.
Minutes of a meeting in which Delancey’s commercial interests were discussed state that Udny-Lister had “previously undertaken advisory work” for the company.
In fact, he was paid by the company and remains on its payroll, according to the House of Lords register of interests.
Udny-Lister, known in Conservative circles as “Steady Eddie”, has retired to spend more time with his money.
While at the FCO, Udny-Lister was the director of a company aiming to build the “next Dubai” in Libya.
The disclosure casts light on Johnson’s remark that a group of “wonderful guys” from Britain planned to turn Sirte, the Libyan coastal city, into the “next Dubai”.
And that the only thing they needed to do was “clear the dead bodies away and then they’ll be there”.
Boris Johnson has renovated his flat in Number 11 Downing Street at reported costs of up to £200,000 that could land both him and his party in legal trouble.
Prime ministers get up to £30,000 a year of public money to pay for housing maintenance.
But Johnson’s former chief adviser Dominic Cummings alleged he planned to have donors “secretly pay” for the work on his flat.
Johnson lives in a four‑bedroom flat with his fiancee and son—despite those on benefits having their payments slashed if they have “extra” bedrooms.
Posho magazine Tatler reported that work was completed in early March to turn the flat from former prime minister Theresa May’s “John Lewis furniture nightmare” into a “high society haven”.
Downing Street spokespersons gave assurances Johnson has done nothing wrong. They said he had “acted in accordance with the appropriate codes of conduct and electoral law’ throughout.
Last Friday Cabinet Office Minister Lord True said, “Any costs of wider refurbishment in this year have been met by the prime minister personally.”
But reports say, despite Johnson’s £150,000 salary, the Conservative Party received a £58,000 donation for the flat.
Tory peer Lord Brownlow donated the whole amount last year “to cover the payments the party has already made on behalf of the soon to be formed ‘Downing Street Trust’—of which I have been made chairman”.
The trust, which Johnson was trying to set up, should be registered with the Electoral Commission.
And political parties have to report donations and loans to the commission if they surpass £7,500. MPs must also declare any donations to the Commons Register of Members’ Financial Interests within at least 28 days.
Cummings said this was “unethical, foolish, possibly illegal and almost certainly broke the rules on proper disclosure of political donations if conducted in the way he intended”.
He added, “I would be happy to tell the cabinet secretary or Electoral Commission what I know concerning this matter.”
The Electoral Commission is now establishing if the donations are within its remit to investigate.
Whether the commission launches a formal investigation or not, Cummings’ planned appearance to a parliamentary select committee next month may provide more details.
The prime minister living in scandalous luxury as households are overcrowded—proving deadly in the pandemic—shows it’s one rule for them, another for us.
The Labour Party’s response to the slew of corruption scandals and revelations has failed to trouble either Boris Johnson or the Tories.
With just over a week before elections in England, Scotland and Wales, the Tories are sitting comfortably ahead of Labour in the polls. This is despite more than a year of catastrophe and scandal.
Right wing Labour MPs are frustrated that Starmer has not made Labour more popular than it was under left wing leader Jeremy Corbyn. Some have even gone as far as to criticise Starmer for refusing to challenge the Tories.
Now Starmer and his leading MPs have accused the government of being mired in “Tory sleaze”. Starmer even suggested that it could a “sackable offence” for a minister not to declare meetings with bosses.
It seemed to be a shift from the days when Starmer refused to call for Tory minister Robert Jenrick to be sacked for apparently granting favours to billionaire Richard Desmond.
Yet instead of blasting the Tories for helping bosses profit from the pandemic, Labour criticised them for not doing it “responsibly”.
Rather than fuelling the anger at the Tories, Labour called for several inquiries and appearances in parliament “so the stench can be dispelled”.
In an interview on Monday, Labour shadow minister Kate Green said there needed to be more inquiries to make sure bosses could lobby the government with “transparency” and “accountability”.
But this has done nothing to inspire the ordinary people Labour hopes will vote for it in elections.
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner was asked on Sunday why Labour was doing poorly in the polls. She replied, “The most important thing I have to say about Labour is many people are starting to realise that Labour has changed.”
Starmer’s Labour is desperate to prove that it can be a “responsible” government. And this means refusing to do anything that could threaten the interests of big business—even as it faces disaster in elections.
Many of the leaks about Boris Johnson’s corruption and failures apparently come from his former top adviser Dominic Cummings.
Cummings is reportedly preparing to blame Johnson for the government’s disastrous handling of the pandemic when he appears at a hearing in front of MPs next month.
He is set to claim that he advised Johnson to impose lockdown restrictions sooner, but that he was ignored.
Cummings has also said that Johnson had fallen “far below” levels of “competence” and that, “urgent parliamentary inquiry into the government’s conduct over the Covid crisis” is needed.
An “ally” of Cummings told the right wing Times newspaper, “He was pushing the prime minister hard to lock down sooner in the autumn and he has lots of evidence that shows that his decision to delay led to devastating consequences.”
In fact, Cummings is also said to have been an early supporter of the “herd immunity” strategy—letting the virus run rampant so that businesses could stay open.
His approach in February last year was reportedly, “herd immunity, protect the economy, and if that means some pensioners die, too bad”.
Cummings now denies this.
But for months he was at the top of a government that repeatedly put profit ahead of ordinary people’s lives.
None of the warring Tories can be trusted.
Solidarity boosts NEU union members
News in brief from workers' struggles
Outsourced cleaners are fighting back


Since hydroelectricity is produced using natural water pressure, it is a clean, renewable energy source that might play a significant role in Nigeria’s overall energy production. As of now, Nigeria has 2,378 MW worth of hydroelectric capacity, which accounts for about 5% of the country’s total capacity. A recent article in Daily Trust said that...
State In Nigeria With Three Major Hydroelectric Dams
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Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. If you’re interested in hearing from The Times regularly about great TV, sign up for our Watching newsletter and get recommendations straight to your inbox.
‘A Pillow Over the Constitution’s Face’
Stephen Colbert is not happy with the way things are going in the Russia investigation. President Trump is seeking to have the Justice Department look into the F.B.I.’s use of an informant to investigate the Trump presidential campaign’s ties to Russia.
“Now, some people are calling this a constitutional crisis, but I don’t know about that. A constitutional crisis technically requires that one branch of the government push back against another branch of government. Everybody here is pushing in the same direction, and it’s down — with a pillow over the Constitution’s face, going, ‘Shhh, shhh, it’ll be over soon!’ It’s gotten so bad, the opening words have gone from ‘We the people’ to ‘Help, I forgot the safe word!’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“You know, we have passed certain milestones on Trump’s highway to American greatness. Sometimes you just have to pull the car over, get a breath of fresh air, maybe puke in the grass. Today is one such day, because the president of the United States has ordered the people investigating him to investigate their investigation of him.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
Waiting for Jong-un
Jimmy Fallon noted that Trump now says his meeting with Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, might not happen after all.
“Trump wants the meeting to take place. He said if Kim Jong-un agrees to meet, he can guarantee Kim’s safety. Trump promises to test Kim’s food before he eats it, and keep testing it until it’s totally gone.” — JIMMY FALLON
“I heard that White House aides have told Trump to switch out his cellphone on a monthly basis, but he says it’s too inconvenient. Trump said, ‘The only thing I switch out on a monthly basis is my staff.’” — JIMMY FALLON
The Punchiest Punchlines (Fake Mistakes Edition)
“It turns out, the president has staffers who help him compose those tweets, and according to The Boston Globe, the staffers add grammatical errors to make them seem more authentically Donald Trump. They do this because they think tweets with errors in them make the president more relatable. And they do — to idiots.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“A sinkhole has opened up on the White House lawn. True story. Apparently one of Melania’s tunnels collapsed.” — CONAN O’BRIEN
The Bits Worth Watching
After a spate of bad publicity, Jimmy Kimmel wonders if the folks at Starbucks might be overcompensating.
The title of the game is a bit of a giveaway.
What We’re Excited About on Wednesday Night
David Letterman will sit down on Wednesday with Seth Meyers, whose “Late Night” he once hosted.
Also, Check This Out
Largely overlooked during her prime, the singer Betty Davis is back in the spotlight — almost, at least — thanks to a new documentary.


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Crimson Cow and the Spanish developer Alcachofa Soft have announced a cooperation agreement. As part of a worldwide publishing deal, the companies will be bringing the point-and-click adventure "The Abbey" to market in 2007.
The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Guitar Hero II [PS2] - Free Bird Trailer
- NHL 2k7 [ALL] - Cinemotion Trailer
- Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade - Daemon Knight Trailer
- Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
DICE and EA are pleased to announce that the Battlefield 2 Veterans Program is now live, where you can reserve your soldier’s name before Battlefield 2142 ships, or pre-register a new name, as long as it is not already in use in Battlefield 2. As an added bonus, Veterans get an exclusive in-game indicator, an immediate promotion, and a new verbal taunt to use in Battlefield 2.
Codemasters' PS2 exclusive Dance Factory heralds a next generation in the dance mat game genre. Get ready to groove it to any tune you want because the global dance video game phenomena is about to undergo a revolution.
At the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Microsoft unveiled several new products to enhance its gaming line, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows, Habu mouse in alliance with Razer USA, and Xbox Live Vision camera, Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, headset and more ...
Atari today announced the forthcoming release of Desperados 2: Conspiracy, an enhanced and expanded version of the tactical Wild West action game Desperados 2: Cooper’s Revenge.
Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning AI system that adapts to each player's style of play to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience. This v1.3 patch addresses a multi-table tournaments issue, and an early exit problem.
Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.
Valve and Darwnia developers Introversion today announced an agreement to deliver its online strategy game DEFCON, via Steam this coming September.
As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War is a detailed RTS game letting you completely command one of the four mightiest empires of the ancient world: Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Persia. This patch brings your US/UK/German and French retail game to v1.15, although details as to what exactly it fixes are not available at this point.
War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.
After more than four years of business and product development, Left Behind Games will release a playable Beta Demo of the company's highly anticipated product, Left Behind: Eternal Forces on Tuesday August 29.
LucasArts today announced an agreement with Free Radical Design to develop a new video game for next-generation console platforms. Product and release details will be unveiled at a later date.
Lexicon Entertainment's Chronos Twins is a sidescrolling action game that plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element.
The Secret Files: Tunguska is a point-and-click adventure game based on the mysterious Tunguska phenomenon that occurred in July 1908, in which the Siberian region of Tunguska was engulfed in an inferno of flames that turned everything into debris and ashes.
After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer.
Perimeter: Emperor's Testament will feature all new & updated graphics, tons of new units and structures, a new soundtrack, and a total of 25 new missions.
Check out the following new screens from Eidos' Games Convention 2006 lineup:
Dominions 3 will build on the foundation of Dominions II, taking an already proven formula of addictive strategic gameplay and enhancing it in many ways, either from the input of the Dominions community, or straight from the minds of Illwinter.
The future of soccer was unveiled today at the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany when EA revealed the dynamic new EA SPORTS engine that will appear in FIFA Soccer 07 on the X360 and lead the franchise into the future.
Check out the following new screens from Activision's Games Convention 2006 lineup:
Enlight Software has selected Exent Technologies to add in-game advertising to the company's most popular titles.
Konami caught up with American Idol's famous judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson to get their comments about the upcoming PS2 video game Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol.
Ubisoft announced today that its Romania studio is currently working on a new installment in the popular Silent Hunter series. Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific will put you in the role of a US submarine Captain in the Pacific Ocean.
Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Atari announced today that the Xbox 360 version has gone gold and is on track for its Sept. 5 launch date, other platforms are due Oct/Nov.
Today Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter was the top single-player and multi-player game on the Xbox Live online gaming service worldwide. Figures are based on the number of unique users during calendar year second quarter 2006, according to Microsoft. Additionally, Ubisoft recorded year-over-year sales growth of 81 percent in July on the U.S. market according to NPD.
Check out the following new screens from Deep Silver's Games Convention 2006 lineup::
- Gothic III (PC) - Screens
- Blood Magic (PC) - Screens & Trailer
- Heroes of Annihilated Empire (PC) - Screens
- Secret Files: Tunguska (PC) - Screens & Trailer
- Rush for the Bomb (PC) - Screens
- Trackmania United (PC) - Screens
- The Guild 2 (PC) - Trailer
- Warhammer Mark of Chaos (PC) - Screens
- Spellforce 2 (PC) - Screens
- Anno 1701 (PC) - Trailer
- Mage Knight Apocalypse (PC) - Screens
- EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer (PC) - Trailer
During the opening hours of the Games Convetion in Liepzig Nitendo announced two new titles for the Wii, Mario Strikers Charged and Battalion Wars 2. Read more for details...
Stronghold Legends builds on the fantastic Stronghold heritage with beautifully crafted visuals and the epic legends of the middle ages. The demo contains a tutorial and a skirmish level, playable from 3 positions in 3 difficulty levels. You will fight against Vlad who (also) has creepers and dragons and Mordred who has werewolves and stake hurlers. The demo also show cases the new `King of the Hill' mode.
SEGA today announced the complete line up of top tennis stars, plus a whole host of new features destined to set the courts alight in Virtua Tennis 3. By releasing on the PSP and PC, as well as on PS3 and X360 in Spring 2007, this will be the first time this classic franchise has had a simultaneous multi-platform release.
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Dead Rising is survival horror game, in which you play Frank West, a freelance photographer who has made his way to an idyllic suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. He soon discovers that the town has been overrun with zombies, and while fighting off hordes of gruesome zombies, you have to discover the cause of the disturbing outbreak.
Maelstrom is a groundbreaking strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival.
Embark on an epic RPG adventure and escape to a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinematic-quality graphics, unique characters and bizarre creatures. Take on the role of Atsuma, Enchanter in-Training and transform from a naïve student into the most powerful savior in a war 1,000 years in the making.
Being patient might help you win a hand at poker, but it certainly won’t help you get ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for free. All Xbox 360 gamers who log on to Xbox Live Marketplace between 1am Pacific Wednesday, August 23 through 1am Pacific Friday, August 25 can download ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for free.
The Mark, a first person shooter, is about the real threat from today – terrorism. The war of the 21st century is now being fought; and it’s here. US Marine corps officer Steve Fletcher and top-rated mercenary Austin Hawke join up in a thrilling battle against international terrorism.

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Another segregated camp?
We have discussed the previous segregated camps, the one at Greenwood Park and the one on Couchville Pike. Both of these existed during the Narrows of the Harpeth Boxwell’s year. But of course, Rock Island Boxwell was a segregated camp as well.
Camp Burton at Couchville Pike appears to have remained open until about 1953. The 1954 article here says that segregated camp was trying out a new location, now in the Leiper’s Fork area. This is consistent with stories we have been told that the “black camp” was down the road from the first camp, Boxwell at Linton. The camp briefly explained here would fit with that description.
Still, the article also demonstrates a bit of the mystery that sometimes accompanies historical research. Later materials clearly indicate the Council had a Camp Burton, but this article never mentions Camp Burton. It does suggest this camp might be named Camp Cove Lake. The wording isn’t clear. Is this Burton, just moved to a new location?
Further, _Boys Will Be Men_ is quite clear in the “Creighton Shocks Scouting” chapter: Wilbur F. Creighton, Council President, closed the J. C. Napier Division (segregated) offices (pg. 130). As an FYI, Creighton was Council President from 1951 to 1953. This 1954 article equally clearly states that the J. C. Napier Division was alive and well and promoting a new Scout camp. Someone is not giving an accurate story.
And these are the problems with writing history. Sometimes the answers aren’t always clear or readily available…
“Napier Scout Division Set Camp Dates,” _The Nashville Banner_, June 15, 1954, pg. 5


Obama, Merkel express concern about Ukraine in call
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed concerns over an increase in violence in Ukraine during a call on Thursday, the White House said.
"The two leaders discussed their support for a robust package of international financing for Ukraine as it implements an ambitious series of reforms," the White House said in a statement.
"They also expressed concern about the increase in separatist violence in eastern Ukraine and reiterated their agreement on the need for full and prompt implementation of the Minsk agreements in order to reach a lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict." (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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I was looking forward to this trip for a whole month, after falling myself into another blood group. On my bike after this, I was a bit nervous and this is the new bike as well. I drove so slow that Toinette phoned my friends to hear where I was. Well, made it in one piece to Prea Vehear. Brett was with me and we got more company with Ralph, Austin, Colton and Sean, on small bikes.
Our mission was to visit some villages with our friend, Samai, from AOC Stung Treng. He planted a lot of small churches in remote areas and we were on a quest to visit all of them in good timing. Our first stop was a small tribal village, near the Vietnam border. It was great to be amongst the people again. Samai say that there were only 50 members when he started the church, but now there are already about 150 members.
After instructed the boys on how to give some worm-meds, they took up the challenge and every boy and girl got a pill. Austin and Colton watched their mum doing some medical work and they already know such a lot, and they can also speak the local dialect. It was great to have their dad, Ralph there to keep an eye over them, while I helped all the children and Brett helped Samai to repack some ointments. Great teamwork.
After a good night’s rest we were on the bikes again to tackle the next leg of our journey. This turned out to be a real challenge through thick forest and mud covered roads, or maybe I need to call it trails…. Our next village was close to the Laos border. People here were Lao-tribal people and we could not speak to them but Samai was in his element. He do not just speak all the local dialects in Ratanakiri but also speak Lao…..man was I impressed with this man.
Never before anyone else came to help them with medical as this place was off the map and off the beaten track. For the nearest clinic they need to get on a small bike and do at least 3 hours in either direction. In rainy season the roads become rivers and to be sick, turns ugly. We hope to help these people more than often, how, well, we need to drive our bikes like boats in some areas, but I know it will be possible and a real challenge.
Clinic was a real circus as people were so wild and just wanted meds as they know nobody will come this way again. I experience lots of attitude like this, when I visited an area the first time. Second time around is much better. Once again teamwork was great and Brett and Colton did some amazing wound care while, Samai and I help the people with meds. Lots of sick children, with bad lungs and ears and lots of cuts and burns, due to working in the fields. Turn out to be a nice day for helping people.
Our trip back was somehow from a thriller movie. Mud and water and what more. I got off my bike about a thousand times to help the guys on the small bikes out of deep water and mud, what an expedition this was. We were tired when we reached Siem Pang, but very happy. The next day, Brett and I made it back home to Siem Riep in one piece. After 665miles, 1065km over 5 days, we were ready to get off the bikes. Time well spend.
Toinette is very busy helping to teach the ladies in the village on Women Health Issues. The stories we hear is heart wrenching and we know, to be a women in the village is not for sissies. Every time Twans go, the women open up more and good relationships are busy to form. Thanks to FGC Community Link that is helping in the village with the kids and lots of teaching people, Toinette can help as well. The key here is to first invest a lot of time on building relationships before you can do anything else.
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31


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- What is STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline?
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Syncing STL 3D Files with Syncsonline
- Frequently Asked Questions About STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline
- Top 5 Benefits of Syncing STL 3D Files with Syncsonline
- How to Troubleshoot Issues When Working With STL 3D File and Syncsonline
- Best Practices for Working With STL 3D Files Using Syncsonline
What is STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline?
STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline is a powerful cloud storage technology that specializes in 3D files. As the name suggests, it is used to sync three-dimensional digital assets across multiple devices. It enables users to synchronize their data on any device and make sure that this data stays up-to-date and secure at all times.
Syncsonline provides an easy-to-use solution for those who need to manage a large library of 3D design files, such as CAD (computer aided design) drawings or models made using 3d modeling software like Blender or Maya. Although traditional file sharing options are available, they do not typically give users much control over how their files are shared or which type of security protocols protect them. That is why Syncsonline was created; it combines cloud storage features with features tailored towards 3D files specifically. Through a system of encryption and access control, users can be sure that only authorized personnel view their projects from anywhere in the world.
A great benefit of Syncsonline is its flexibility—it can easily accommodate different types of individual and team collaboration scenarios. By providing teams with strong data protection tools and systems to support both local and global collaboration, it ensures smooth workflows for artists who design for both printable objects as well as virtual/simulation applications such as gaming or computer animation. The platform also offers advanced customization options so that workflow processes can be tailored according to each user’s unique needs without sacrificing quality or consistency in results. Additionally, through integrated monitoring tools, teams have better oversight abilities into project management tasks so they have more efficient ways of dealing with changes or bottlenecks within the system itself.
In short, STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline helps streamline file management between multiple devices while maintaining security practices that keep your information safe from unauthorized individuals with access rights tied to ownership – something you won’t get from basic file sharing services
Step-by-Step Instructions for Syncing STL 3D Files with Syncsonline
Syncsonline is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that allows 3D designers, animators, makers and creators the ability to store their STL (stereolithography) files in the cloud securely and access them from any device. This makes it possible for teams of people to work on the same 3D models from any location without having to worry about tedious file transfers or storage constraints. With Syncsonline’s intuitive user interface, syncing STL files with your account is a breeze.
To get started syncing your 3D STL files with Syncsonline, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Create an Account on Syncsonline – The first step to syncing your STL files with Syncsonline is creating an account. Signing up only takes a few minutes and all you need is an email address. Once you’ve completed registration, your account will be ready and waiting for you to begin uploading and managing your overall design library right away.
Step 2: Upload Your Files Directly – After signing up for an account on Syncsonline, you now have full access to use their powerful cloud file uploading system directly within the web browser. All uploads are encrypted with 128 bit SSL encryption protocol so your data remains secure when transferring files across the internet during uploads. To transfer files faster during uploads set up folder synchronization after completing Step 3 below and our software will take care of all additional backups for future STL transfers automatically!
Step 3: Configure File Synchronization– Now that you’re done setting up your initial accounts setup on sync online; it’s time start configuring folders inside our application which can be used later on by outside systems such as Windows file sharing systems where team members can easily come together collaboratively to work simultaneously without worrying about sharing data back and forth manually each time changes are made between designers working from different locations around the world!
Step 4: Automate Deployment
Frequently Asked Questions About STL 3D File Syncing with Syncsonline
Q: What is STL 3D File Syncing?
A: STL 3D File Syncing is a method of transferring individual files between two or more computing devices using an internet-based system. It allows users to access, store and share data with other machines quickly and securely. This type of synchronization makes sure that the exact same versions of files are available on multiple computers, enabling a seamless transition from one device to another without any loss of data integrity. With Syncsonline, this process becomes even simpler by allowing for the automatic transfer of files between your computers and mobile devices whenever you connect to them.
Q: How do I get started with STL 3D file syncing?
A: Getting started with Syncsonline is as easy as creating your free account. From there, you can download our app to your desktop or mobile device in order to begin synchronizing your data across several different platforms (e.g., Windows, Mac OS X and Linux). After the initial setup is finished, you’ll be able to access all of your synchronized files anytime by simply logging in on a compatible device! As long as both computers and/or devices are connected to the internet, everything should be up-to-date at all times – it really is that easy!
Q: What types of files can I sync using Syncsonline?
A: With Syncsonline’s support for all common file types including pictures, videos, documents, etc., virtually any kind of file can easily be transferred between multiple machines with few restrictions put in place for size or type; single large-sized audio tracks have no trouble syncing just as well as hundreds upon hundreds small image files all at once! Even better yet is our specialty support for STL (.stl) files – making it easier than ever before to share these specialized three dimensional models over vast distances via the internet almost instantly!
Q: Are there any limitations when syncing STL
Top 5 Benefits of Syncing STL 3D Files with Syncsonline
1. Access on Any Device: By syncing STL 3D files with Syncsonline, users can easily access and view their projects from any device with an internet connection, such as computers, phones, or tablets. This is especially useful for designers who frequently collaborate on projects or switch between platforms while completing various tasks. With the ability to access work anytime and anywhere, collaboration or troubleshooting times are greatly reduced and productivity is increased overall.
2. Hassle-Free Updating: By syncing STL 3D files onto one platform instead of several machines or storage solutions, any updates made to a project file will happen automatically across all devices. This saves time in manually having to export and save the same necessary changes multiple times which ultimately makes sure all versions are up-to-date and running smoothly wherever needed access is granted.
3. Easy File Sharing: Syncing STL 3D files eliminates the need for large emails containing attachments due to its cloud infrastructure services; this gives anyone with permission the ability to view, download ,or edit specific files straight from the web environment . Additionally sharing large models with detailed textures became easier than ever allowing user small or medium sized companies alike to collaborate without any geographical limitations while also protecting confidential data in a secure location that’s accessible only by authorized personnel.
4. Elimination of Duplication Work: By using Syncsonline software developers can quickly recognize different notations within the designs including notes and annotations along with file versioning which allows for rapid decision making process when working together as a team on complicated projects never leading them away from their primary focus again giving them more time back into their hands so they can carry out game changing ideas where before even though feasible it was just too costly of an effort not worth investing in given resources available at hand .
5. Cost Efficiency & Data Security: Finally syncing STL 3D Files onto Syncsonline creates cost efficiency since everyone within the office environment no longer
How to Troubleshoot Issues When Working With STL 3D File and Syncsonline
STL 3D file and Syncsonline are two methods used to troubleshoot issues when working with 3D printing materials. STL 3D files provide a picture of the item that you wish to print, providing exact dimensions and clear details on how the object should look after printing. By running this file through the appropriate software, such as Cura or Simplify3D, it can be made ready for processing by your 3D printer. SyncsOnline is an online platform which allows customers to connect their printer hardware directly to an online profile they have created with us in order to be able to control their printing operations remotely without having difficulty setting up connections or complex network configurations.
When troubleshooting issues with both approaches, the first step is to check if all hardware and software is correctly connected and set up. Make sure all cables are plugged in securely, all drivers are updated, and that there are no misconfigurations in your settings before moving on further.
If you are struggling with STL files then it’s likely due to incorrect scaling or improper part orientation / build plate placement that may lead to part failure later during fabrication. Sometimes scaling issues can arise from problems converting from one system of measurements (eg: cm) into another (such as inches), so make sure you understand how your CAD/CAM software handles these conversions before beginning work. It’s also important not rotate or move parts improperly during importation of STLs, as this can cause mismatched counts between what was expected versus what ended up printed when viewing post-processing reviews of prints from these technologies like Photon Workshop among others who support STL files.
For any potential technical query while using Syncsonline , our customer service team is available 24×7 through email/chat/phone call at +1 855-200-1402 or reach out at email@example.com At a time if you face any connectivity issue simply open task manager—>network tab (shows
Best Practices for Working With STL 3D Files Using Syncsonline
SyncsOnline is an online 3D collaboration system that lets you share 3D files with other users, including STL (Stereo Lithography) files. STL is a popular format for sharing 3D objects due to its somewhat universal availability and support for various 3D modeling programs.
If you’re planning to work on STL-based designs or share them with others, there are some best practices that can help your workflow run more smoothly and efficiently. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Test the File: Before sharing or downloading a file, it’s important to test that it’s in working order first by opening and previewing the design. This will ensure all faces are connected correctly and no geometry has failed before wasting the time of any users involved in creating or using the file.
2. Understand the Boundary Representation: With STL designs, you should understand how much surface area is being represented by certain features before beginning work on them. Pay attention to where edges are meeting and make sure your software modeling program supports the boundary representation used in the original design properly first.
3. Prepare Inputs Correctly: Keeping input data accurate within a project helps guarantee output accuracy when files are exported into formats like STP, DXF, etc., as well as helps to maintain assembly integrity in multi-part models over time so that these types of issues don’t surface later on as problems during use down the line.
4. Work From Final Models if Possible: Whenever feasible, it could be best to work from final models instead of having multiple users edit individual pieces sequentially since this could lead to too many disparate versions of an object floating around without any common link back to original assets connected together properly piece by piece down the road if they diverge too far from one another along this path eventually needing manual rework or corrections done down stream depending on complexity/user skill level at both ends of such processes taking place here – ultimately


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polka dot sheer gloves with bows, so sweet and pretty...
Adorable pink and silver polka dot gloves! It doesn't even get cold where I live, and I want these... ~~ Houston Foodlovers Book Club
The scarlet coloured polka dot fabric I have will lend itself well to this 1950s Givenchy dress. Assuming I can design it off this picture.
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Polka dot Gloves would make great glamour shot photo shoot think its a great way to celebrate the next 1/2 of my life meant to be lived for me
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According to Macron’s office, French President Emmanuel Macron reminded his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that a deal removing sanctions on Iran in exchange for limitations on its nuclear activity is still conceivable, but discussions must be accelerated.
The European Union (EU), France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3), as well as the United States, are attempting to rescue the 2015 Vienna deal with Iran, but Western officials have claimed the discussions, which have been in their ninth session since December 27, are progressing too slowly.
Any timeframe imposed by Western nations has been rejected by Iran.
“The President of the Republic reiterated his conviction that a diplomatic solution is possible and imperative, and stressed that any agreement will require clear and sufficient commitments from all the parties,” the Elysee palace said in a statement after a telephone call with Raisi on Saturday.
“Several months after the resumption of negotiations in Vienna, he insisted on the need to accelerate in order to quickly achieve tangible progress in this framework,” it added.
“He underlined the need for Iran to demonstrate a constructive approach and return to the full implementation of its obligations,” it said.
Macron also asked for the immediate release of Franco-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah, re-imprisoned in January, and French tourist Benjamin Briere, who was sentenced on Tuesday to eight years in prison on spying charges.


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For some reason, the term “Chief People Officer” is at the same time cringe-inducing and rational. That’s what Tesla calls its head of HR. “Human Resources,” of course, is another cringe-inducing term that could only have come from the mid-century expansion of the federal public service. It’s an awful thing.
At Tesla, the face of HRÂ â€” or people, if you willÂ â€” has suddenly changed, and at a very interesting point in the electric automaker’s history. The company has announced the departure of longtime HR headÂ Arnnon Geshuri, who oversaw workers at the company for eight years. In his place isÂ Gaby Toledano, a veteran of high tech.
The timing of the departure could simply be a benign career change, but what’s occurring in the background at Tesla have many thinking otherwise.
Tesla announced the new addition to its California team on Tuesday, less than a week after a scathing report on workplace conditions at the automaker’s Fremont factory. That report, published in The Guardian, relied heavily on historical recollections from years past and data showing the company’s above-average accident rate between 2013 and 2016. Tesla issued a response to the claims even before the story came out. In it, the company detailed recent safety and health initiatives (like a move away from 12-hour shifts) while claiming its earlier drive was for the good of the company and its workers’ jobs.
The company claimed that in the first quarter of this year the recordable incident rate fell to a level 32 percent below the industry average. Stories fed to the media were the product of an aggressive unionization push by the United Auto Workers, Tesla said.
It isn’t known whether the departing People Officer left on his own accord. Tesla stated in a blog post, “Arnnon will be taking a short break before moving on to a new endeavor,” before wishing him well.
As for Toledano, her most recent position was at video game producer Electronic Arts, where she spent 10 years as an executive. Before that, she held positions at Microsoft and Oracle, and currently sits on four technology boards.[Image: Tesla]


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Aldi had a sale of camping equipment today, including their wonderful thermal cookers.
Seeing the catalogue prompted me to use one of my two (!) thermal pots this morning. (I was multi tasking while cooking breakfast).
My "recipe" for Minestrone-ish is more of a loose guideline as it varies depending on ingredients on hand. There were various omissions and substitutions this morning.
I was going to use frozen peas, corn and carrot mix in lieu of fresh carrots but I'd already used the last of the mixed vegetable packet.
There was only about half a zucchini due to using the other half for breakfast. Similarly, I raided bacon and chorizo from the breakfast portions. (Other times I've used left-over cooked sausage). I'm not entirely sure I put the garlic in. Anyway, it'll still work out - trust me!
The usual inclusions are:-
1 onion (chopped)
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 rashers of bacon (chopped)
2 medium carrots (chopped)
1-2 zucchini (chopped)
2 tins chopped tomatoes
1 tin baked beans
1 tin kidney beans (drained)
1 tin cannellini beans (drained)
Green beans (fresh, frozen or dried)
A few handfuls of dried pasta (or broken spaghetti, whatever is available)!
Salt, pepper, oregano
The method is simple. I use the large inner pot of the thermal cooker. Fry the onion, garlic and bacon in a little olive oil. Add the carrot and zucchini and let them cook for a few minutes before tipping in the tinned tomatoes, baked beans and other (drained) beans. I rinse the tomato and baked bean tins to make sure I get all the contents. I probably put 4-6 tins of water into the pot.
My water content is guided by the fact that I sit the smaller top pot into the larger one. The small pot is filled with boiling water, to create the maximum heat bank inside the thermal cooker. A full thermal cooker retains heat for much longer.
Add salt and pepper to taste, a generous amount of dried oregano and stock powder to match your water content. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes before putting into the insulated outer pot. I then place the smaller pot of boiling water into the top, put the inner lid on and close down the outer pot. Done!
Well, almost done. About half an hour before serving I tip a couple of handfuls of dried pasta into the soup and give it a stir - then close everything down again until we are ready to eat. Easy!


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The Stone Temple Pilots have returned back to the stage and have finally revealed the long journey to find a new front man. Jeff Gutt has been in the speculation among STP fans, but last night that was confirmed with a concert at the Troubadour. The band performed Down and Piece of Pie which you can listen to below.
Jeff Said, “I had heard about [the audition process], but I was on tour in the Middle East with my band at the time, so I was, like, doing my own thing, and that was everything that I had going on. And then when I got back, I was driving and I heard… I can’t remember what song it was, but a STONE TEMPLE PILOTS song came on the radio. So I called my buddy in New York who knows everybody in the music industry, and I was, like, ‘Hey, did they ever find a singer?’ And he was, like, ‘You know what? I’ll send ’em your stuff right now.’ And three days later, I got a call.”
Jeff is a longtime STP fan and had studied Scott Weiland and his unique vocal style. “Before I even got in the room [with the other guys], to tell you the truth, just because if you don’t feel that way, you’re probably not gonna get it. You have to be confident,” he explained. “I mean, not cocky confidence, but I know my shit, I know what I’m doing. I’ve studied my craft. I’ve studied Scott Weiland and the people Scott studied, and other singers of the era. I’ve really put in a lot of time into that, and if you’re not willing to do all of that, you’re not gonna be on the level to even be around these guys.”
Check out the videos below from the performance with STP and new lead singer Jeff Gutt!

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