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Span classnews_dtoct 05 2018spannbsp018332the data suggests that online dating has almost as much a pattern of samerace preference as offline dating which is a little surprising because the offline world has constraints of racial.
Here we arrive at the second major weakness of online dating the available evidence suggests that the mathematical algorithms at matching sites are negligibly better than matching people at.
Span classnews_dtmar 15 2011spannbsp018332as of the end of 2010 more people get their news from the internet than from newspapers and more ad dollars went to online outlets than to newspapers too in surveys conducted by the pew.
Men are more likely to fall in love and have lots of sex using online dating apps and sites than women a study suggests dating site matchcom found that men have fallen in love 33 times on.
Online dating is pretty terrible but then again nothing that is important in life can be easily accomplished just by getting on the internet online dating is great practice and you probably will get laid by a very average unremarkable woman or two.
Aarp has joined this revolution partnering with the online dating service howaboutwe to launch aarp dating in december 2012 but the onlinedating boom has also fueled an invisible epidemic according to the federal trade commission ftc complaints about impostor ploys such as the romance scam more than doubled between 2013.
When internet was opened for residential customers a lot of companies and individuals have gotten so much benefits from it companies were able to reach worldwide consumers without spending so much and more individuals were given opportunities to.
1 online dating has lost much of its stigma and a majority of americans now say online dating is a good way to meet people when we first studied online dating habits in 2005 most americans had little exposure to online dating or to the people who used it and they tended to view it as a subpar way of meeting people.
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Along with the “transfer [of] real-time video from un-tethered [submerged] vehicles” up to support vessels on the surface, “this combination of capabilities will make it possible to operate self-powered ROVs [remotely operate vehicles] from surface vessels without requiring a physical connection to the ROV,” says WHOI Senior Engineer Norman E. Farr, who led the research team. This will not only represent a significant technological step forward, but also promises to reduce costs and simplify operations, they say.
Their report will be presented Feb. 23 at the 2010 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Portland Ore.
Compared to communication in the air, communicating underwater is severely limited because water is essentially opaque to electromagnetic radiation except in the visible band. Even then, light penetrates only a few hundred meters in the clearest waters; less in sediment-laden or highly populated waters.
Consequently, acoustic techniques were developed, and are now the predominant mode of underwater communications between ships and smaller, autonomous and robotic vehicles. However, acoustic systems—though capable of long-range communication—transmit data at limited speeds and delayed delivery rates due to the relatively slow speed of sound in water.
Now, Farr and his WHOI team have developed an optical communication system that complements and integrates with existing acoustic systems to enable data rates of up to 10-to-20 megabits per second over a range of 100 meters using relatively low battery power with small, inexpensive transmitters and receivers.
The advance will allow near-instant data transfer and real-time video from un-tethered ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) outfitted with sensors, cameras and other data-collecting devices to surface ships or laboratories, which would require only a standard UNOLS cable dangling below the surface for the relaying of data.
This would represent a significant advance, Farr says, in undersea investigations of anything from the acidity of water to indentifying marine life to observing erupting vents and seafloor slides to measuring numerous ocean properties. In addition, the optical system would enable direct maneuvering of the vehicle by a human.
He likens optical/acoustic system possibilities to the world opened up by “your household wi-fi.”
Co-investigator Maurice Tivey of WHOI adds that “underwater optical communications is akin to the cell phone revolution…wireless communications. The ability to transfer information and data underwater without wires or plugging cables in is a tremendous capability allowing vehicles or ships to communicate with sensors on the seafloor.
“While acoustic communications has been the method of choice in the past it is limited by bandwidth and the bulkiness of transducers,” Tivey says. “Today, sensors sample at higher rates and can store lots of data and so we need to be able to download that data more efficiently. Optical communications allows us to transfer large data sets, like seismic data or tides or hydrothermal vent variations, in a time-efficient manner.”
When the vehicle goes out of optical range, it will still be within acoustic range, the researchers said.
Because it enables communications without the heavy tether-handling equipment required for an ROV, the optical/acoustic system promises to require smaller, less-expensive ships and fewer personnel to perform undersea missions, Farr said.
This July, WHOI plans the first large-scale deployment of the system at the Juan de Fuca Ridge off shore of the Northwestern United States. The WHOI team will employ the human occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin to deploy the optical system on a sub sea data concentrator to collect and transmit geophysical data from wellheads situated at the undersea ridge.
Ultimately, Farr says, the system will “allow us to have vehicles [at specific undersea locations] waiting to respond to an event. It’s a game-changer.”
WHOI scientists collaborating on the research with Farr—who is in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering (AOPE) department—and Tivey, chair of the Geology and Geophysics department, are Jonathan Ware, AOPE senior engineer, Clifford Pontbriand, AOPE engineer, and Jim Preisig, AOPE associate scientist.
The work was funded by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Ocean Sciences.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, independent organization in Falmouth, Mass., dedicated to marine research, engineering, and higher education. Established in 1930 on a recommendation from the National Academy of Sciences, its primary mission is to understand the oceans and their interaction with the Earth as a whole, and to communicate a basic understanding of the oceans' role in the changing global environment.
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When planning any vacation, whether it be domestic or international, a big question in the planning process is typically, who am I going with?!
Everyone has certain things they want out of a trip so make sure you know what kind of experience everyone is looking for and what people are/are not willing to do. This can change or influence the people you chose to go with.
I planned a trip to Thailand with 3 other friends and to start off I must say, traveling in a group of 4 is a great number. It's easy to get everyone to a consensus and if you did want to split up, everyone has a buddy.
We had a very diverse group in terms of vacation styles. There were a few of us who loved to party, some who enjoyed relaxing by the beach, as well as adventure seekers.
With so much to do and see in Thailand it was easy to keep everyone happy. Here is how we got a little bit of everything all in one trip!
RELAX - Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi was my favorite part of Thailand. Since the island is so small you can only get there by boat. There is a 2 hour ferry ride from Phuket you can take, and the views along the way are stunning.
One great thing about Phi Phi is that it has two sides; a quiet and a rowdy side. For the relaxing portion of our stay we found a resort with gorgeous looking tree house/bungalows called the Viking Natures Resort. This could be considered a “glamping” experience. You really felt like you were in the middle of the jungle but you also had amenities like a full working bathroom.
Most of the popular beaches in Thailand are flooded with tourists but during this stay we had our own private beach which was very peaceful. Hours were spent sleeping and reading with nothing but the sound of rolling waves onto the sand. On the far side of the beach was a hut set up for massages. When getting a Thai massage it is important to be aware of the pressure. Woman will use their entire weight to press into your body. There is a lot of cracking and twisting so depending on your pain tolerance these massages will either create or relieve a lot of tension.
Personally, I love the ocean, so swimming and being in the water is always a big part of any vacation I take. Boat tours are very popular throughout the islands in all shapes and sizes. You can find speed boat tours as well as larger ferry style boats but long tail boats are the most popular around the islands. After looking at various tours I found Pirate Tours which was not only one of the most affordable for a full day but it was also a private tour. There is a pre set itinerary for the day but since it was a private tour we had flexibility with what areas we wanted to see and how long we wanted to stay at each location.
Some spots we visited were Viking Cave, Nui Beach, Pileh Lagoon and Maya Bay. Maya Bay is one of the more popular attractions because this is where the movie “The Beach” was filmed. Years of tourism has put a strain on the land so to preserve this beautiful beach, tourists are no longer allowed. Boats can still be parked close to the area where you can appreciate it from afar.
We saw a lot of wildlife during our boat day, some were much more welcome than others. While snorkeling through various parts of the island we saw a baby shark (not sure what kind) as well as a turtle and some jellyfish. At one point I was swimming back to the boat at a high speed and felt a pinch on my upper lip. When I popped my head back into the water I saw a transparent body floating in front of me and realized I was looking at a small jellyfish. In sheer panic I raced to the boat but our captain assured me that I was going to be fine (and no I did not need someone pee on the sting). It would have been a pretty terrible spot to be peed on. Luckily this was the most dangerous jellyfish we came in contact with.
We stopped at a few bay areas and also some different beach spots. Nui bay’s beach had glistening white sand and grand standing rock formations. As we were walking along the beach I was in awe of the view, but then I looked down I saw bottle caps, cans, plastic bags and other trash. It was really shocking to see that people could even think of littering in a place like this, somewhere that looks so untouched. I went back to the boat, grabbed a bag that carried our lunches and began picking up trash along the beach. No matter where you go whether It's across seas, different continents or just down the street, put your trash where it belongs!
I felt good being able to clean up and do my part to keep this beautiful place pristine. When we got to the next destination I physically saw how important it is to properly throw away your trash.
We had heard a lot about Monkey Beach while in Phi Phi and so we wanted to check it out as. When we got there I saw a monkey drinking out of a soda can. Our captain thought it was funny and said sometimes they drink beer. It may seem funny in the moment but what about when that monkey cuts itself or eats part of that metal? What seems like a joke can turn into something serious. If you love wildlife and want to see these animals flourish you need to make sure you respect their space.
PARTY - Phi Phi and Bangkok
The other side of Phi Phi is where you can find some great bars and nightlife. The craziest party we went to was definitely the Ibiza House; which is a Hostel that has daily pool parties. We had an amazing time there but I am very thankful we did not stay at the hostel because the opportunity to sleep seemed small. People were dancing around for hours swigging around small plastic buckets. Buckets of alcohol are extremely popular throughout Thailand. It is said that bars started using these small plastic buckets so that tourists could still drink even if they were carrying bags or luggage. Now, luggage or not, it is a blast sharing a bucket with friends.
We bought buckets upon buckets while at the Ibiza House. As the night grew later it was tough to be in the pool without getting pool water in your bucket but at that point you don't even care.
After the pool party we walked around the beach where people were running around, dancing, drinking and just having a great time.
When most people think Thailand, Bangkok quickly comes to mind. Bangkok is the epitome of hustle and bustle. There are so many people lining the streets, walking around and selling goods. You can also drink outside so everyone is walking around with drinks in hand.
Khaosan Road is one of the more popular places to be when going out in Bangkok. There are bars all along the road that are very open to the street. Since you can take beverages to go and drink on the street the bars don’t seem too worried about having walls or doors.
My favorite part about Bangkok are the Tuk Tuks. But beware of people trying to rip you off. If someone comes up to you on the street offering you advice of where to go for the day, do not believe them. We learned afterwards that it is a very common scam for people to tell you the temples are closed for an event and give you a list of other places to go. They will get a Tuk Tuk driver to take you around to spend money at their friends businesses instead of seeing the temples. They will then bring you to the temples when they are actually closed for the day.
Our second day in Bangkok we were able to see temples like Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. It is very important to remember when you are going to temples that you are wearing the proper clothing or they will not let you in. Since you have to be covered up I would recommend hitting as many temples as you want to see all in one day. Women are not allowed to show shoulders or knees (and of course mid drift) when going to the temples. There are some temples that make men cover their shoulders as well. If you are not wearing something modest enough many temples do have stands outside where you can rent a shall or skirt.
If you’re looking for an educational experience at the temples, do your research ahead of time, as there is not much literature about the history of the temples once you get there.
EXPLORE - Chiang Mai and Phuket
If you are going to be doing any shopping, Chiang Mai is the place to do it. There are huge night markets that stretch on for miles. Grab a Tuk Tuk to the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and start walking. Pretty much every area you visit in Thailand will have night markets with similar, if not the same, merchandise but the best prices we found are in Chiang Mai. My favorite part about the night markets is haggling. It’s always exciting to get a good deal so it was fun negotiating and throwing out prices for the things you want to buy. Most of the shopping there is for clothes and trinkets but there are also a lot of food stands as well. A must try is the Durian fruit. This is very well known in Thailand, mainly for how much it stinks. I mean this literally, durian is banned in most forms on public transportation because of its potent aroma.
Chiang Mai is further north and so there is much more greenery. We had our most adventurous day swinging from tree top to tree top; if you don't mind heights I highly recommend ziplining. Our tour was booked through The Flight of the Gibbon and I would 100% do this again if I ever go back. The tour started with a 15 minute hike to the first platform. Connected by a rope and a small pulley, we would swing down from one platform to the next, sometimes going backwards, or if you were feeling extra adventurous, upside down. The highest platform was 50 meters or about 160 feet high. Zipping through the canopy of this beautiful forest was both thrilling and serene.
Chiang Mai also had many temples that we explored. A few must sees are Wat Chiang Man and Wat Chedi Luang. These Temples had a lot of smaller buildings and landscape surrounding the main temple so it was great to walk around and see different architecture.
Elephants are a must see when going to Thailand. With all the mistreatment of animals in our society today I wanted to make sure I was doing my due diligence to find the most ethical, well-run facility. After a lot of research I decided on The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. They have a few locations in Thailand and we chose to do the one in Phuket. (I have heard the Chiang Mai location is also very nice)
Visiting this sanctuary was an amazing eye opening experience. Like our other, excursions we were picked up and transported to the location. When we first arrived our guide told us she was going to make us feel a little uncomfortable before we got started. This is when she shared the stories of the elephants they have recused and the horrible treatment most captive elephants endure. These elephants have been rescued from lodging and entertainment companies. Most of them were used especially for riding. Before researching for this trip I did not know much about elephant riding and how bad it can really be. Some of these companies will take babies from their mothers right after birth (elephants are pregnant for about 2 years) and immediately begin beating the babies until they know how to obey commands. Because tourism is so high these companies will make elephants ride for hours on end in back to back tours with no rest or food. This can lead them to being underweight and ill. Once these animals are too old or weak to work some places will even leave them tied to trees to starve to death. They think, why would we keep feeding an elephant who can't work?
These poor creatures are put through so much torment that is completely undeserved.
If you love animals and you want to see them and experience being with them, make sure you do your research and go to the right places.
After being with the elephants all day, I was confident that this was a quality sanctuary. Not only did we get to make food for the elephants but we also spent a lot of time feeding and petting older, retired elephants. Elephants can eat 200-600 pounds of food a day. After they had their snack, the elephants had a bit of a spa day. We went over to a mud pit and rubbed mud all over their bodies. After their mud bath we washed them off in another water pit nearby. Elephants bond through water and it was so nice feeling so close to such majestic creatures. They were spraying water out of their trunks and rolling around in the pool of water.
A lot goes into planning an international trip so know what you want and be prepared. The more prepared you are the less you will have to worry about once you are there. Soak up your surroundings and enjoy all that a new culture has to offer.
Finally, the most important part of any trip; take the time to appreciate where you are and the fact that you got yourself there.
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A US judge has cancelled an auction of more than 320,000 square kilometres of oil and gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico. The federal judge ruled that the plans of the administration of President Joe Biden did not sufficiently take into account the consequences for the climate.
According to the judge, the government used outdated data models to analyze the impact of the auction on the environment. A new analysis will have to be done.
A coalition of environmental groups brought the case. “We are pleased that the court has invalidated the illegal sale of concessions by the Department of the Interior,” said Brettny Hardy, the attorney for Earthjustice, which represents the coalition. “We simply cannot continue to invest in the fossil fuel industry to the detriment of the population and the planet, which is increasingly warming.”
Biden tried to end new oil and gas fields in the early days of his presidency, and the American news channel outlines the context. Then, in late January 2021, he announced that no new permits would be issued for new drilling on federal lands, pending a large-scale investigation by the administration. Thirteen states, however, went to court, which cancelled the pause announced by Biden, after which the auction took place in November.
According to the Washington Post, energy companies such as Shell, BP, Chevron and ExxonMobil jointly offered $192 million (172 million euros) for the oil and gas reserves.


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Council leaders have made a final pitch to candidates and parties in Saturday’s federal election to ‘not leave the City of Whittlesea behind’.
Candidates have pledged little or no direct funding to City of Whittlesea in the lead-up to the election.
Liberal candidate Richard Welch announced in March the coalition’s $1.9 billion commitment to build a Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal, BIFT, and a Hume Freeway interchange at Camerons Lane Beveridge, funded in this year’s federal budget.
The project, forecast to create 20,000 jobs, will benefit both the City of Whittlesea and Mitchell Shire.
Labor has also made a election pledge for the Camerons Lane interchange, commiting $150 million for the project.
Mr Mitchell has criticised the coalition’s allocation of money in the budget to the BIFT, and questioned its estimated finishing time of 2027.
However Mr Welch said there would be $60 million in the 2022-23 budget, with the remainder in forward estimates.
Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said council relied on both federal and state government funding to deliver important community projects.
“Councils have a limited source of revenue to deliver a large range of projects which impact on the daily life of people in our municipalities,” she said.
“We need investment from other levels of government to be able to bring projects to life.
“That’s why we’re calling on all local candidates to show their commitment to their local community by supporting important local projects.”
Ms Wilson and fellow administrators Chris Eddy and Peita Duncan said the City of Whittlesea was campaigning for support for projects that delivered more local jobs, improved health and wellbeing and better roads, transport and connectivity.
“We are hoping between now and the election that we might hear some good news on promises to commit to these important projects for our community,” Ms Wilson said.
Council is asking the government to:
- Invest in a state-of-the-art Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility in Mernda.
- Expedite delivery of the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal.
- Fund and deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal Gathering Place for the north.
- Provide a full headspace centre in the north of the municipality to support adolescent mental health needs.
- Reinstate recurrent funding for the YFlex program to support the mental health needs of young people in the City of Whittlesea.
- Commit to ongoing funding of $230,000 per year for local prevention of violence against women programs and family violence initiatives.
- Undertake a business case for the future E6 Freeway, for delivery by 2035.
People can visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/advocacy for a full list of council’s advocacy priorities.

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Who would have thought consumers could grow to love a plastic bag? Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. found out the hard way. Early this year the mega-retailer pulled Hefty Bags, made by Pactiv Corp., from its shelves. The move was part of a program to streamline its assortment of national brands and pump up its private label, Great Value.
Other retailers have taken similar actions. But within a matter of months, Walmart announced that it was putting Hefty One-Zip food bags back in the stores, along with at least 300 other previously eliminated items. So much for "Project Impact," a massive store-remodeling program which was supposed to create a cleaner, friendlier and less cluttered shopping experience.
Addressing a Merrill Lynch investor conference in March of this year, Walmart's then-chief operating officer Bill Simon (who was subsequently elevated to the position of president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S.) acknowledged that some of the retailer's moves had "aggravated" customers. They were more likely to shop elsewhere if they couldn't find their favorite brands at Walmart, Simon said - even if they didn't end up buying the item in question.
What's going on here? Did the behemoth of Bentonville trip up? Clearly the company was responding to some less-than-stellar financial results. Recently it reported the fifth consecutive quarter of falling same-store sales. There were reports of consumers abandoning Walmart as the economy improved, and price became less of an issue. Selection, or lack of it, had to be a factor in their decision.
One might interpret Walmart's actions as a reversal of the trend toward SKU rationalization. Are retailers reconsidering plans to cut down on those brain-numbing variations of toothpaste, laundry detergent and sandwich cookies? Not exactly. In this case, Wal-Mart wasn't reducing the choices between types of Hefty food bags; it was eliminating the Hefty brand altogether.
Consumers want low prices, but they also want a decent selection of brands from which to choose. And no retailer wants to tick off customers who have other options. "A number of more affluent customers traded themselves down to Walmart during the recession," says John Long, retail strategist with Kurt Salmon Associates. "Now, as things have stabilized, those customers are likely going to start returning to some of their old shopping patterns."
Ironically, it was that very class of shopper whom Walmart was targeting with the failed Project Impact. Now, to keep them from jumping ship, it needs to make sure it has the brands they expect to see. What's the point of big-box retailing if you don't offer variety?
Long sees Walmart's recent actions as less of a reversal of policy than a "refinement," and a "response to the fact that customers may be trading back [to rival retailers]." He says the company has always been keenly focused on market share, and will do what it takes to protect itself in that area. Along with bringing back possibly thousands of discontinued items, Walmart has revived its "Action Alley" concept, consisting of vendor-supplied pallet displays at the center of the stores. In other words, clutter.
But don't expect a shift away from low-priced private labels, at Walmart or anywhere else. "I would expect continued emphasis on that," says Long. "That's a very meaningful part of the business, and also represents strong value."
"My impression is that private brands continue to grow in share in almost every category," agrees Bob Houk, an industry consultant with Houk TPM (Trade Promotion Management). Still, he says, "it does appear that there's more brand loyalty than some retailers thought there was." Walmart might have been willing to part with the small percentage of sales represented by Hefty One-Zip food bags, but not the customer who turns to Kroger or Safeway because they happen to stock that particular brand.
So selection at Walmart is back. But what about price? The company's dominance in retailing was built on the strategy of underselling the competition. The implications of that obsession with low prices have been felt all the way up the supply chain. Now we hear of Walmart quietly raising prices on selected items.
Is the company rolling back the rollback? Houk points out that Walmart is caught in a squeeze between traditional grocery chains, which charge more but tend to offer a wider selection, and the dollar stores with their rock-bottom pricing. If Walmart ventures too far in one direction, it loses customers that favor the other. That's a dangerously narrow strait to navigate, when you can't be sure where the economy is going and how much the consumer has to spend. And if mighty Walmart can't get the balance right, who can?
Note: Walmart didn't respond to a request for comment on this post.
- Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
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Giving Honour, which I have looked at in some recent posts, is a matter of the heart. We are commanded to give honour, not as an outward form but as a heart choice. The problem in our society is that we have lost the notion of honour and only the form remains.
In bygone eras the giving of honour was a matter of character training. Children and youth learned to hold people in a place of honour. From that heart to give honour the child would happily do the things that expressed the honour in their heart.
When I was a child, and that wasn’t so long ago in historical terms, children still called adults by a title, such as Mr Jones or Mrs Smith. We were taught to respect our elders. Adults could not be spoken to the way we would speak to another child in the school yard. We had to say, “Excuse me”, when we wanted their attention. We had to wait for them to give us their attention before speaking. And so it went.
In a generation before mine it was customary for children to remain silent in the company of adults. At the dinner table, for example, children were to sit quietly and not speak unless spoken to. This behaviour pattern expressed honour to the adults and humility and self-control on the part of the children.
In the middle of last century it was still considered reasonable for a wife to serve her husband. She might prepare a hot drink for him and fetch his slippers to make him comfortable.
When travelling in a bus or train children were to give up their seat to an adult and everyone would give up their seat for an elderly person.
Honour was given to adults, the aged, those who were in positions of responsibility, those needing care, and so on. However, many people only learned the form, and not the heart attitude of honour that went with it.
In a previous post I pointed out that honour is a visible process. I’m going to almost contradict myself here, by noting that it is possible to go through the external motions, but not actually have the right heart attitude.
What happened historically was that children were taught to do the right thing, but not to feel the right heart attitude. Giving up their seat to an adult was seen as a duty, like a chore, but not as an expression of honour for that person.
Wives were told to please their husband, but as a matter of duty, not as an expression of the honour that was to come from their heart.
Children were told to be silent but did not understand why. So they demanded to be heard and no-one knew how to deal with that.
The actions have all but disappeared, because the people trying to teach them only held them as duties and appearances that had to be kept up. When the actions were challenged or disobeyed the teachers could not come up with a compelling reason to reinstate the lost practices. The problem? The practices had become a hollow and empty form of the process that was remembered. The action prevailed for a season, without the true heart basis upon which the actions were built.
We need to rediscover ‘honour’ and that will be reflected in actions that express honour to others. But it starts in the heart. If a child despises their parent then forced acts of honour are vain. If a child has no heart for the elderly then they will resent having to give up their seat for those people.
Honour has been forgotten and needs to be rediscovered. I pray that the Lord give us grace to make that discovery and to change the way people behave because we are able to transform their hearts first.


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Found at www.recipegoldmine.com No indication of how much the recipe makes or time involved, but once I try it out I'll edit this recipe here. Here's what it said on that page: Homemade Christmas Candy Canes Posted by BettyBoop at recipegoldmine.com 11/14/2001 11:07 am Received this recipe from my sister and wanted to share it with everyone. I plan on making them for Christmas. I don't know how many candy canes this recipe will make.
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 3⁄4 cup light corn syrup
- 3⁄4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions See How It's Made
- Combine the sugar, water, syrup and cream of tartar in a sauce pan and heat till the sugar has dissolved.
- Divide mixture into 2 saucepans, bring to a boil (do not stir the mixtures in both pots) until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees F.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint into each pot and add the red food coloring into one pot, leaving the other pot plain.
- Oil an enamel or marble surface or slab.
- Place mixture from one pot and stretch it like taffy, pulling and forming the mixture into a rope.
- Set aside and continue with other pot doing the same thing.
- Take both red and white ropes and twist them around each other again and again.
- Cut into desired sizes and form into candy cane shapes.
- Oil the surface lightly again and place candy canes and allow them to harden.
- Have fun making these!

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Goodfood Wiki – What You NEED To Know
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Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. Christmas carols play on the car radio. Billboards proclaim peace on earth. Television commercials are filled with beautiful scenery and heart-warming messages instead of reasons to buy. Catalogs come in the mail with cover photos of red pick-up trucks with Christmas wreaths on the grills in a snowy scene. Red, white, and green everywhere.
Oh, the most wonderful time of the year for beautiful images everywhere. Beautiful images inspire us to create beautiful scenes in our own homes as we listen to the latest Pentatonix album and bake snickerdoodle cookies for a cookie exchange.
Here are five of my favorite small scenes created around my house this week. They may not become a television commercial or catalog cover, but they create some Christmas magic at my house.
1. Sunlight on white poinsettias in a rustic blue box
Poinsettias, paperwhites, and fresh evergreens abound at my house every Christmas.
2. Hand-carved wooden Russian Santa
Santa also abounds at my house. From small Christmas tree ornaments to large hand-carved wooden Russian figurines, Santa is one of my favorite Christmas figures.
3. Noël stamped vintage silver plate spoon
One of my favorite new Christmas ornaments this year is a Noël stamped vintage silver plate spoon. Stamping silver is harder than it looks. Even though I measured and marked where to stamp each letter, the O is jumping for joy instead of marching in line with N, E, L.
French inspiration abounds throughout the year, not just at Christmas, in my house and garden. At Christmas time, there is an extra abundance of Noël inspiration.
4. Paperwhites and French silver plate vintage forks
Each year in November I plant several pots of Ziva paperwhites to bloom during the Christmas season. This Christmas, the paperwhites are in French-style ceramic pots. The vintage French silver plate fork tines are repurposed as card holders for place cards or for identifying cheese varieties.
5. French script star
Even upside down the new glittered-edge papier mâché star on the living room mantel adds French inspiration to the mantel's Christmas decor. Soon there will be a post with several snaps of the white Christmas mantel decorated with ceramic white trees (the edge of one tree is visible above), paperwhites, and French-script stars.
I love this time of year when the whole world seems to honor the beauty and the spirit of Christmas past, present, and future. May your world be brighter with beautiful Christmas images.
Please join me at these inspiring places for more joy of living.
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Airtel Tigo merger gets NCA approval in Ghana
03 October 2017
Bharti Airtel has received National Communications Authority's approval for its proposed merger between Bharti Ghana (Airtel) and Millicom Ghana Limited (Tigo), a move that wouldcreate the second-largest mobile network operations in Ghana.
The authority's approval came in subject to certain conditions, Airtel said in a statement.
The merger, which was announced in March this year, required the regulator to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the application and the regulatory ecosystem.
The merged entities will have to submit a network integration plan to the Authority, indicating how they intend to relinquish portions of their total spectrum allocation. This, however, will be done in phases on geographical area basis and over a period not exceeding 18 months to avoid disruptions on the network.
On the issue of numbers, the merged entity will retain all the numbering resources held by the merging entities. The NCA has also requested the merged entity to submit a plan toeducate customers about changes and related measures within 30 days from date of merger.
The merger approval is also conditioned with an option for Government participation.
Based on agreements that have been accepted by the merging entities and the payment of relevant fees, a supplementary agreement to the licences of the merging entities will besigned between the NCA and the merging entities; the day of the signing of the agreement will be the effective date of the merger.
The merged entity will have a 3G licence valid until January 25, 2024, while their 2G licence
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This chrome extension will enable a user to maximize the functionality of Chromes Popup feature. Allows users to easily turn tabs into popups via Tiling, Cascading, clicking on the icon or using the keyboard shortcut (Alt-9). Also allows users to setup URL rules for matching specific websites in order to gain customized behavior.
This extension is able to remember a popup's previous position, width, and height depending on what settings are selected in the options page. Designed to be easy to use and comes with a detailed help section for tips & tricks.
Note: If keyboard shortcut is not working go to: chrome://extensions/shortcuts and scroll down to Popout Plus to set your own shortcut since the default might be being used by another extension.
- Tiling Tabs/Popups
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Southern Tier Gets Green Light For Phase Four of Reopening
The Southern Tier has been one of the most successful regions in New York State for tackling coronavirus head-on, and now, the region will graduate on to the next phase of reopening.
Guidance on what industries will be reopening is expected to be released later Tuesday, Garnar said, but he did say that it will definitely include a boost in allowed church capacity.
The Southern Tier has been in Phase Three since June 11. With Phase Three, indoor dining for restaurants was okayed with limits on capacity. That capacity allowance is expected to increase for Phase Four.
Nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors were among the industries that were allowed to reopen in Phase Three.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds
- “Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer,” as revealed at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2023.
- In 2020 alone, NMSC claimed over 63,700 lives worldwide.
- In contrast, melanoma, known for its severity, caused 57,000 deaths during the same year.
For years, melanoma has been in the spotlight as one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Yet, a groundbreaking study showcased at the EADV Congress 2023 has surfaced, bringing to light the mounting global health threat posed by NMSC.
NMSC: A Closer Look at the Data and Risks
New data presented at the EADV Congress 2023 paints a stark picture: In 2020, NMSC was responsible for a staggering 63,700 deaths. To put this in perspective, melanoma, which has been labeled as the “more serious” form of skin cancer, resulted in 57,000 deaths during the same time frame.
Historically, NMSC has often been sidelined, considered less severe, and sometimes not even included in national cancer registries. Yet, as the recent study underscores, “rarely fatal” does not equate to “never fatal.” The sheer prevalence of NMSC, despite its typically less aggressive nature, can cumulatively result in significant mortality, as demonstrated.
UV Exposure: The Common Culprit Behind NMSC
Both melanoma and NMSC have a shared adversary: ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Whether it’s from basking under the sun during vacations or artificial exposure from tanning beds, UV radiation is a prominent risk factor. Over the decades, changing holiday behaviors and attitudes towards tanning have heightened these risks, especially in fair-skinned individuals. Yet, even darker-skinned populations aren’t shielded entirely from this threat.
Origins and Differences: Understanding NMSC and Melanoma
The cellular birthplaces of melanoma and NMSC differ significantly. Chronic UV exposure tends to result in NMSC tumors, predominantly surfacing on the face and head. On the other end, sporadic, intense sunburns are typically associated with melanoma, which often manifests on the trunk. While NMSC arises from keratinocytes, melanoma originates from melanocytes, the cells responsible for our skin pigment.
Metastasis and Mortality: The Unseen Dangers of NMSC
A primary reason cancers are fatal is due to metastasis—the process wherein cancer cells spread to other body parts. Melanoma cells are adept at this process, while NMSC cells are less so . Yet, the overwhelming prevalence of NMSC makes it a significant contributor to global cancer-related deaths.
The Global Data Dilemma
Gathering cohesive, accurate global data on NMSC remains a challenge. Disparities in data collection and reporting methodologies across countries contribute to this obstacle. Despite these challenges, one clear insight from the study remains: the geographical location can significantly impact survival rates post an NMSC diagnosis .
Early Detection and Treatment
The path to combatting the rising threat of NMSC lies in early detection and treatment. Whether the existing underestimation of NMSC’s severity has contributed to late diagnoses remains a point of contention. However, advancements in melanoma treatments in regions like the U.S. suggest there’s hope, with mortality rates declining despite a rise in cases.
The findings presented at the EADV Congress 2023 are a clarion call to the global medical community. The overshadowed threat of NMSC requires immediate attention, aligned strategies, and a reinvigorated commitment to awareness, early detection, and treatment.
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology. Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds. Available at: https://eadvcongress2023.org/non-melanoma-skin-cancer-killing-more-people-than-melanoma-new-study-finds/.
- Brady J, Kashlan R, Ruterbusch J, Farshchian M, Moossavi M. Racial Disparities in Patients with Melanoma: A Multivariate Survival Analysis. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021;14:547-550. Published 2021 May 24. doi:10.2147/CCID.S311694
- Urban K, Mehrmal S, Uppal P, et al. The global burden of skin cancer: A longitudinal analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study, 1990-2017. JAAD Int. 2021;2:98-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2020.10.013
- Lomas A, Leonardi-Bee J, Bath-Hextall F. A systematic review of worldwide incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Br J Dermatol. 2012;166(5):1069-1080. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10830.x
- Dillekås H, Rogers MS, Straume O. Are 90% of deaths from cancer caused by metastases? Cancer Med. 2019;8(12):5574-5576. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fcam4.2474
- Kahlon N, Doddi S, Yousif R, et al. Melanoma Treatments and Mortality Rate Trends in the US, 1975 to 2019. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(12):e2245269. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.45269
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Reduced-order model based feedback control of the Modified Hasegawa-Wakatani model
I. R. Goumiri, C. W. Rowley, Z. Ma, D. A. Gates, J. A. Krommes, and J. B. Parker
Physics of Plasmas 20 : 042501, April 2013.
In this work, the development of model-based feedback control that stabilizes an unstable equilibrium is obtained for the Modified Hasegawa-Wakatani (MHW) equations, a classic model in plasma turbulence. First, a balanced truncation (a model reduction technique that has proven successful in flow control design problems) is applied to obtain a low dimensional model of the linearized MHW equation. Then a model-based feedback controller is designed for the reduced order model using linear quadratic regulators (LQR). Finally, a linear quadratic gaussian (LQG) controller, which is more resistant to disturbances, is deduced. The controller is applied on the non-reduced, nonlinear MHW equations to stabilize the equilibrium and suppress the transition to drift-wave induced turbulence.
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It has been a big week in news — from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announcing they will not be granting the easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline, the president-elect's apparent conflicts of interest, to "Pizza Gate," a viral fake news story about a pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. with ties to Hillary Clinton and child trafficking. Though it was completely fabricated, the "Pizza Gate" story drove a man to open fire inside the restaurant.
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Ducati recently announced that two-time MotoGP Champion, Casey Stoner join them as a brand ambassador. Stoner will also be taking up the role of Ducati test rider, previously he was testing MotoGP machines for Honda Racing Corporation.
Casey Stoner will ride the GP16 Ducati for the very first time in January 2016 at Sepang, Malaysia. Current MotoGP riders are banned from testing over the winter until February 2016. Stoner will now head to Ducati factory to adjust the bike seat and footrest according to his body frame.
Michele Pirro will be present with Casey Stoner at Sepang, Malaysia. Both test riders will be gathering data with the new Michelin tyre and common ECU system. Ducati will eagerly be awaiting Stoner's observation from his first outing on the GP16.
Ducati will not want Casey Stoner to push the GP16 to its limit from the very first lap. Test team of Ducati would like Stoner to get acclaimed and if possible set quick laps with his riding style. Casey Stoner is known for riding fast and aggressively and we believe he will do so from the very first lap.
Stoner has an important advantage in his arsenal as he has tested Honda's motorcycles in the recent past. Casey Stoner will be able to compare both bikes the best and can offer insight if Ducati is still away from Honda machinery.
Casey Stoner and Ducati are still to confirm if a wildcard entry can be accommodated. Previously, Stoner was expected to fill in shoes of Dani Pedrosa in Honda due to an injury and surgery. Surprisingly, all came to a dramatic end as HRC did not want to disturb their title contender with an ultra-competitive Stoner.


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Man caught collecting package containing over €100,000 worth of ketamine sentenced to 10 years
A man who was caught collecting a package of a recently criminalised drug has been sentenced to ten years in jail.
David Larrissey (37) was not the target of a surveillance operation which led to the seizure of €103,132 worth of ketamine. As it was his second conviction for a similar drug offence a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years had to be imposed.
Larrissey of Main Street, Chapelizod, Dublin pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possessing 1.718kg of ketamine at Maidens Row, Chapelizod, Dublin on June 4, 2015. He has six previous including the other drug conviction.
His co-accused Jordan Maher (19) of Arthur Griffith Park, Lucan, pleaded guilty to the same offence. He has no previous convictions.
Maher was granted bail by Judge Sarah Berkeley last month pending his sentence in October on condition he gets a full-time job, avoids adverse garda attention and liaises with the Probation and Welfare Services.
Judge Elma Sheahan said today in sentencing Larrissey that due to the seriousness of the offence and the quantity of the drugs involved, a ten year sentence would be appropriate in this case even if it was not mandatory.
Judge Sheahan backdated the sentence to June 4, 2015 with a review scheduled for five years after that date.
Detective Garda Daragh O'Toole told John Quirke BL, prosecuting, that he and colleagues had received confidential information about a co-accused. They followed this man's van to Arthur Griffith Park, where he picked up Maher.
The surveillance team followed the van to various locations, including a self-storage unit in Kildare, before Maher was seen handing a brown paper bag to Larrissey at Maiden's Row.
Gardaí approached Larrissey as he was walking away. He was carrying a suitcase and the drugs were found in the suitcase.
A follow up search of his home led to the discovery of a smaller quantity of ketamine worth €678, a notebook with names and numbers and a weighing scales.
Det Gda O'Toole said neither Larrissey nor Maher provided any material assistance in interview. He agreed that the intelligence operation had not been targeting either Larrissey or Maher.
He agreed with Sean Guerin SC, defending, that his client's co-accused, the man under surveillance, had denied the charge and was due for trial.
Det Gda O'Toole said he didn't recall Larrissey telling gardaí during interview that he was in fear of others but added that he didn't have notes with him to confirm this.
He agreed with counsel that as ketamine had only been listed as a controlled drug about six months previous to the seizure, officers had limited information in respect of valuation yet Larrissey didn't challenge this at trial.
Larrissey's sister, Elaine Larrissey, told Mr Guerin that her brother was the only member of the family who had ever come to garda attention.
She outlined his history of drug abuse and said he had previously got clean but relapsed again.
A number of documents were handed into court including a report which detailed a course “Moving beyond addiction” that Larrissey had completed while on remand in Cloverhill Prison.
Other reports confirmed progress he has made since his arrest. He was providing clean urines and was highly respected within the prison.


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In face of the rising
tide of anti-Semitism in Europe, the government and the Ministry of
Immigrant Absorption launched an emergency plan aimed at encouraging
European Jews, especially from Ukraine, to immigrate to Israel. The
government allocated NIS 100 million to the plan.
After 66 years in which
the issue of immigration was handled by the Jewish Agency and other
bodies, the government decided to take matters into its own hands and
establish an independent company to encourage aliyah. The company will
not have the same restrictions applied to government-owned corporations,
and it will be able to operate freely in European countries.


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The sad truth of virtual reality games is that regardless of how immersive the experience, players are still firmly planted in the physical world.
When gamers forget that, bad things happen (in other words, they break stuff).
Case in point, insurance claims that mention VR headsets jumped 31% in 2021, per Sky News.
The rise of VR insurance claims…
… tracks closely with the popularity of VR headsets. Since 2016, claims are up 68%, with the average claim coming in at ~$880.
Aviva, an insurance company, shared examples of the claims they’ve received, which include:
- A broken TV, from a gamer throwing a remote after being frightened by a zombie
- Broken designer figurines, from a gamer swiping them off a mantlepiece
As they say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt — but it turns out that’s happening too. VRtoER is a subreddit that collects injuries from VR games, counting 83k members and a long list of injuries.
So why does this matter?
With ~8m VR headsets sold since 2020, VR claims won’t be going away any time soon.
Brad Slingerlend from NZS Capital argues augmented reality is the better option for almost every type of app, and that big tech companies are moving in the wrong direction by focusing efforts on immersive VR.
One reason? Being tethered to the real world prevents accidents. If immersive VR is your thing, just make sure to give yourself some space.


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Twice in recent years, New York actress Alma Cuervo has joined the national tour of the musical “Wicked,” playing Madame Morrible.
This month, the Broadway veteran is in Portland playing the role of Vera in the Good Theater production of the play “4000 Miles.”
“Every time I do ‘Wicked’ for a year, it pays for life for three years,” Cuervo said in an interview at the St. Lawrence Arts Center last week. “Plays like this are why I do ‘Wicked’ and some of the other things.”
“4000 Miles,” which opens this week at the St. Lawrence and runs through March 30, won the 2012 Obie Award as the Best American Play. It won playwright Amy Herzog the New York Times’ Outstanding Playwright honor, and Time magazine named it last year’s No. 1 show.
It’s a sentimental play about a young man, played by local actor Erik Moody, who bikes across country to visit with his grandmother, played by Cuervo. He intends only a short visit to her Greenwich Village apartment, but stays several weeks over the course of the fall.
The two become unlikely roommates. They infuriate, bewilder and ultimately relate to each other in touching and dramatic ways. It’s a bit of a cross between “The Odd Couple” and “On Golden Pond.”
Cuervo missed the show in New York, but heard the buzz. She was immediately interested when Good Theater artistic director Brian Allen approached her about the role.
She had committed to Good Theater a few seasons ago for the play “Souvenirs,” but had to bow out when she was offered the national tour of “Wicked.” She promised Allen at the time that she would make it up to him.
“4000 Miles” offered the best opportunity.
“I’m having a blast,” she said. “It’s a fun play to do. The relationships are real and warm.
“These are two very unlikely people, and they get a kick out of each other. They’re a bit crusty with each other, and they say exactly what’s on their mind. They will occasionally make each other angry or surprise each other, but he can’t shock her. She’s done most anything he’s possibly done.”
Ultimately, the two help each other grow and become dear friends despite their age differences. (He’s in his 20s; Vera is in her 80s.)
Cuervo, who in real life is in her early 60s, admits feeling “daunted” about playing Vera.
“I’ve played a lot of old broads,” she said with a laugh. “I’m not young anymore, but she’s older than me significantly.”
She has enjoyed working with the local cast very much, and says of her co-star Moody, “They wouldn’t have found anyone better in New York if they had looked there. He is an extraordinary actor.”
The two other cast members are Casey Turner and Ruiqi Tang.
Good Theater co-founder Stephen Underwood, who previously directed “Stones in His Pockets” for the company and is a regular performer, directs “4000 Miles.” He and Allen had dinner with Cuervo in New York earlier this winter to discuss the play.
Although Allen knew Cuervo previously, the Greenwich Village dinner was Underwood’s first time meeting the actress.
“Just sitting there across the table, I saw the spark and something feisty. There was something very alive, and I knew we were in good shape,” he said.
Cuervo has appeared in 14 Broadway shows, including “Titanic,” “Cabaret,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Heidi Chronicles.” She’s lived in New York since 1977, and made her Broadway debut in “Once In a Lifetime.” Her first major role on Broadway was in “Bedroom Farce.”
Born in Florida, she studied theater at the Yale School of Drama, and graduated with Meryl Streep. Among her other peers at Yale were Sigourney Weaver and Wendy Wasserstein.
Cuervo likes everything about working in Portland — except maybe the weather.
“I could live without the snow,” she admitted.
Staff Writer Bob Keyes can be contacted at 791-6457 or:


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Mount Zion Helps Make Mother’s Day Meaningful!
Mount Zion has a long tradition of celebrating Mothers’ Day together, and honoring dads too! We will continue that tradition this year, although we will miss the tuxedoed Brotherhood serving up the bagels. This is a joyous service celebrating family in all its various constellations. We will also have a special welcome and blessing for the new babies who joined our congregational family since last year.


Tackling the Cocktail of Pollutants in Our Buildings
George Adams explains why he supports calls by The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) for the UK government to include indoor airborne contaminants in its forthcoming Environment Bill.
In a letter to Michael Gove yesterday, The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) urged the United Kingdom’s Environment Secretary to tackle the “cocktail” of pollutants that lurks inside buildings by including indoor air quality (IAQ) in the forthcoming Environment Bill.
Nearly 9,500 people die early each year in London due to long-term exposure to air pollution – more than twice as many as previously thought. Furthermore, 92% of the world’s population are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution relative to international standards. The result being about 7 million deaths globally. that are related to poor quality air. It is also a significant financial strain, with over $4bn being lost in productivity and associated health costs.
In the battle to improve the internal air quality of our urban areas, autonomous buildings should have a vital role to play. These environments can help create good air quality so that people working in cities can enjoy clean air, providing peace of mind that they won’t be harming their health.
By leveraging technologies like smart filtration methods with IAQ smart sensors, as well as performance-based facilities management methods, we can find out what the levels of air pollution are both inside and outside the building, so that the ventilation process can be managed to improve air quality in the space. It is then possible to determine the best tactics for improving the quality of air inside the building.
We can harness the data from a building, analyse it, and see not only that the building can perform better in terms of making a cleaner workspace, but also overall energy efficiency, the levels and type of lighting, ventilation, etc. From there, it is also feasible to assimilate how people’s wellbeing and performance can be greatly enhanced.
Even if the indoor air quality doesn’t get included in the forthcoming environment bill, business should call on their Facilities companies now to make the necessary changes to their workspaces. In the long-run the monetary benefits will surely outweigh the initial expenditure.


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The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) wants government to review the quota of US poultry imports, following the imposition of tariffs on local aluminium and steel products.
In court papers filed in the North Gauteng Court, the organisation argues that US tariffs on SA steel and aluminium exports have affected the benefits that South Africa enjoyed under the preferential trade deal.
Under the deal, the US is allowed to export 65 000 tons of frozen bone-in chicken portions free of anti-dumping duty into South Africa.
SAPA further argues that the rebate system will be suspended if any benefit enjoyed by South Africa "under AGOA [African Growth and Opportunity Act] as at November 1, 2015 is suspended".
"The imposition of tariffs on products for which South Africa enjoyed benefits under AGOA amounts to a suspension of those benefits…in turn triggers the suspension of the AGOA rebate," SAPA said in an affidavit.
The organisation says the AGOA rebate was granted to the US in order to maintain South Africa's benefits under the act, and that the benefit would no longer be effective if South Africa no longer enjoyed the full benefits of the deal.
This year, the US imposed taxes on steel and aluminium imports from a number of countries, including South Africa.
The US Poultry imports, and those from other countries such as Brazil, have been largely blamed by the local industry for flooding the local market and stunting local businesses, leading to job losses.
According to Marthinus Stander, CEO of Country Bird Holdings, the poultry and animal feeds producer, the South African poultry anti-dumping duty free quota allows South Africa to also suspend the quota if any AGOA benefits are lost.
Standers said the local industry had shed approximately 1 000 direct and indirect jobs for every 10 000 tonnes of imported poultry.
"We are not calling for extra tariffs, just for their quota to be suspended," said Stander.
"If the quota is suspended, the industry can substitute the quota via local supply, and thereby create jobs and grow the economy."
The ministers of trade and industry, finance and agriculture; the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters; and the International Trade Administration Commission are expected to answer the case to be heard in the High Court in Pretoria.
Spokesperson for the Department of Trade and Industry, Sidwell Medupe, said the South African government was engaging with the US through official channels.

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A reimagined Custom 24 the PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Custom 24 Electric Guitar offers a stripped-down feature set that differentiates its look and feel from the original adding a new aesthetic at an incredible price. The S2 Custom 24 uses the classic mahogany back with maple top but adds asymmetrical beveling to the top not seen on the original. The custom-wound PRS pickups feature tone controls built into the volume knobs with push/pull operation and the PRS Tremolo gives you the playability you expect when you pick up a Paul Reed Smith.
Built for the FS-1000 and FS-1000/HTI follow spots that are sold in clear, the FS-6C color changer features 4 color wands (red, blue, green & yellow). It enabes you to use one or all wands to blend colors on the spot. The FS-6C attaches to front of the American DJ FS-1000, FS-1000/AS or FS-600/A. Color changer adapter sold separately.


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The workshop at Peetz Outdoors could pass as an antique store. All of the equipment used to make its famous hand-made fishing reels is from the 1950s. The floor is soft and worn down like an old shoe.
“It’s a really neat place to spend your time,” says Peetz co-owner Art Aylesworth, as he enthusiastically explains the process of making the reels. “I really do love it.”
Aylesworth has a lot to be excited about these days as the unique Victoria business marks its 90th anniversary this year. In order to celebrate the occasion, Peetz has commissioned Kwaguilth carver Jason Hunt to produce 90 reels for its artist series. The reels sell for $799 a piece, with a portion donated to salmon conservation programs in B.C. and the Yukon.
Hunt, who was born in Victoria but now lives in Port Hardy, has been carving for almost 25 years. It’s a tradition that’s been passed down through his family.
When Hunt was contacted by Peetz about carving the reels, he thought it was a natural fit. But he questioned whether it could be done given the reel’s size and the tough, mahogany wood they’re made from. After trying seven different designs, Hunt finally found a good fit.
“There was a lot of experimenting when we first started going,” he said, adding the design had to be redone about four or five times before he got to the final stage.
“Once we saw that we could actually do it and started looking at all the other potential possibilities, we kept thinking of more designs. We’re learning as we grow.”
So far Hunt has completed more than 30 reels, which take a full day to carve by hand. The reel features two female salmon with roe in a symmetrical circular pattern. Each reel is numbered and signed by the artist.
A fisherman himself, Hunt tingles with excitement about the thought of people using his art to catch fish.
“We do a lot of salmon fishing here and everyone I know, any time I mention anything about Peetz, everyone has a reel,” said Hunt. “We’re doing something that’s different and unique. For the people that are picking them up, they’re getting something you just don’t see anywhere, which is exciting for me.”
Peetz was founded in 1925 by Boris Cecil Peetz — a master jeweler who combined his love of fishing with his ability to fashion timeless, beautiful works of art. The reels were originally based on the Nottingham style reels popular at the time throughout Europe and are still crafted by hand in Victoria.
With his partners, Aylesworth invested in the company a year-and-a-half ago and is keeping the tradition alive. He’s also breathing new life into the brand with innovative ideas such as bringing Hunt on board as an artist in residence.
So far Hunt’s reels have been a big hit, with seven sold last week. Aylesworth is now pondering whether to do a series of different designs with Hunt or go from artist-to-artist.
“They are just unbelievably beautiful. The reels on their own are a work of art and you lay on Jason’s work and it’s just kind of eye popping,” he said, noting the six artist proofs were used for auctions and sold for $3,000 to $5,000 a piece.
In a typical year, Peetz produces a couple hundred reels (that typically range in price from $150 to $300), but last year the company managed to double that. Within the next few years, the company plans to increase production to between 2,500 and 3,000 reels a year.


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How often do I need to water my Bonsai? Should I prune my tree? Although caring for a Bonsai tree is not nearly as difficult as most people believe, you need to learn about some basic techniques in order to keep your tree thriving. Our beginners guide contains all the essential information you need in order to succeed. It covers the basic techniques, well illustrated with over a hundred images, and explains everything you need to know in an understandable way. Bonsai Empire is the world's most visited Bonsai website and has provided beginners with quality information for over a decade. We have developed this guide to help you get a taste of this fascinating and living art, and hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do! This book includes: - Over 100 stunning images - Over 80 pages - Explanations of the basic techniques - Care guides on the 10 most popular tree species - Background on the history, definition and styles Walter Pall: qNow here is the ultimate book to lead beginners. I am happy to have been able to contribute to thisq Mauro Stemberger qVery clearq and qWith great quality drawings and picsq... new shoots will grow from old wood. Larger wounds should be covered with cut paste. ... Special training techniques: Ficus has the ability to fuse plant parts that touch each other with some pressure. So branches, roots or trunks can fuseanbsp;...
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Guest post by Stacy Dohogne Lane, Director of Public Relations
Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau
Scottish ballads with a North Carolina flavor, spoons as instruments instead of eating utensils, myths and folktales, tomboys and princesses….you can hear all of the above and then some on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi at the 5th Annual Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival.
When we bill the festival as a way to “get back to your roots,” we mean every word of it. The stories the tellers perform at the Main Street and River Campus tents touch on your own memories, and all of sudden you’re in your grandma’s kitchen watching her roll out dumplings, or you’re on the banks of the pond with your dad, 2 bobbers floating in the still water. The stories transport you in every sense, and it is truly an experience beyond measure to share with your loved ones.
We are very proud of the fact that the Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival is fit for all ages. How many events can you enjoy alongside your kids and your grandparents? Without one set suffering through a cartoon they’d like to erase, that is! The storytelling festival gives you a weekend to sit back and soak in stories at an unhurried, leisurely pace. We know that you’ll create memories you’ll hold close as well as some stories of your very own.
Maybe I haven’t convinced you that you should come and experience the Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival. I personally didn’t grasp the power of storytelling until I saw one of our tellers from the Evening of Ghost Storytellers on October 14th, 2011, perform at a local high school. I was transfixed, and so was the entire room of 16-18 year olds. My experience has been that once you take in the art of storytelling done well, then you’re hooked for life! So many of our fans come back year after year after year. One time was all it took for storytelling to touch a chord.
So, come share the experience of storytelling at the 5th Annual Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival and start a tradition. Kim Weitkamp, Sheila Kay Adams, Dan Keding and Jennifer Munro as well as Jessica Carleton and Larry Brown will perform Friday, April 13, Saturday, April14 and Sunday, April 15, in historic downtown Cape Girardeau. Check out CapeStorytelling.com or give us a buzz at 800-776-0068. We’d love to tell you all about our storytelling festival! Pre-registration pricing ends April 12, so secure your tickets today and we’ll see you soon!