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The Basics: What you'll need for even the simplest tasks.
~Sewing Needles: There are two major types of sewing needles - the ones for sewing machines, and the ones you use to sew by hand. Machine needles come in a variety of sizes, in the US ranging from 8 to 19 with the smallest number being the thinnest. Anything from size 10 - 14 is a good bet for the types of fabrics we deal with. Machine needles also come in a "stretch" version, which is just a sharper needle. For hand sewing needles, you'll need a strong one for sewing together the thick bases of your costumes, and a thin one for beading. They sell variety packs of needles, but the ones small enough for seed beads are usually not in there.
~Scissors: Set aside a pair of new scissors for fabric only. Paper and hair dull scissors, and fabric scissors need to be very sharp. You can use generic scissors, but I used Gingher brand scissors made for fabric. I got them in a pack with a big pair and a tiny pair for $50. Best purchase ever.
~Fabric Measuring Tape: We all have the stiff metal measuring tape from the tool box. That just won't hug your curves enough to be useful. You need a flexible measuring tape meant for tailors.
~Straight Pins: Straight pins hold things in place while you are sewing them. They can even be used to mark a spot, like where you want your hook & eyes to be.
~"Button and Craft" Thread: Also known as "Button and Carpet" thread, you'll find this thread in a fabric store near the rest of the sewing threads. It typically come on smaller spools, and they'll be near the upholstery thread. It comes in a limited assortment of colors. It's very strong and will be what holds your costume together. I even use it for all beading. *Fun Fact - in previous generations, bellydancers used dental floss for these purposes. It's very strong, holds strands of beads securely, and it's minty fresh.
The Intermediate: What you'll need to make more advanced alterations and repairs.
~A Sewing Machine: There are very advanced machines on the market, but 95% of what we'll be doing are straight stitches and zig zag stitches that every machine has. If you have sewing-machine-phobia, you can definitely do everything by hand. But a sewing machine will save you time, and its stitches will lie much flatter than hand stitches can.
-Pliers: Sometimes bellydance costumes are really thick, and getting your needle all the way through with brute force alone ends up with bent needles. Use pliers to pull the rest of your needle through from the outside. This is also really helpful for anyone with hand issues (arthritis, tendonitis, etc.).
~Soap: Yes, soap. A sliver of a bar of soap can be used to draw on your fabric, and then wipe off afterwards. There are also special fabric pencils that do the same thing. You'll use this to draw out a shape that you will bead over. Sometimes I use magic marker instead, if I know an entire surface will be covered up.
The Advanced: What you'll need to make additions, major alterations, and whole costumes from scratch.
~A Tackle Box: This is more of a recommendation. Tackle boxes are used for fishing accessories, but they are perfect for sorting and storing your beads. My box (looks like a huge tool box) has three clear plastic containers that fit into it, and each of those containers have little movable dividers inside giving me a dozen or so sections to put beads. One container is for golds and reds, the second is for blacks and silvers, and the third is for coins, shells, tribal beads and the rest. I also keep a large shoe box full of the un opened baggies of beads I've bought. Having things organized saves me a lot of time.


Being a Mercedes C-Class is a bit like growing up with older siblings – there’s a never-ending supply of hand me down gear to keep you continually spruced up.
But unlike most childhood upbringings, none of the gear the new C-Class attained from the newer and larger E- and S-Class is shabby. Plus, the C200 gets its own brand new shiny toy – a 48-volt mild electric hybrid drivetrain.
Rather than pump up the existing turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, the engine has been downsized to 1.5-litres – and yet the smaller power house produces an identical power output and only 20Nm less torque. Mercedes calls it EQ Boost.
The trick is that the torque is provided earlier on from the electric system that by itself produces 10kW and 170Nm. The 48 volt system has further benefits too – the electric wiring system is simplified and newer technology added, such as an all-new 12.3-inch driver cluster display that runs alongside a 10.25-inch infotainment system. It doesn’t have the absolute latest MBUX twin-display system from the smaller A-Class - that’s coming in the next generation – but it’s otherwise a step forward for in-car connectivity and technology.
Some of Mercedes’ best safety assist technology has also filtered down the line, including the usual automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, and adds lane steering assist that pre-empts braking for tighter corners. Also available is active lane changing that changes lanes after the indicator stalk has been nudged.
To top it off, Mercedes has thrown in its new Touch Pro steering wheel with touch sensitive input commands across the range and a colour heads-up display that is likely to be optional on most variants.
There are changes elsewhere too – new 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, optional multibeam lamps, a revised 2.0-litre turbo for the C300 and a more powerful 3.0-litre V6 in the AMG C43.
The C200’s diesel equivalent C220d also gets a new 1.6-litre turbo motor, but the efficiency and effortless nature of the C200 is appealing.
Less noticeable in the new model range is compatibility with Mercedes Me connected services that will launch in Australia early to mid-2019. It brings the ability to pair mobile devices with cars and opens up a new layer of connection - you’ll get an alert if someone prangs the car when its parked and can even park a compatible vehicle using your mobile phone.
The new tech and drivetrain will see the C200 likely increase in price from its current $61,900 plus on-roads costs with exact pricing and specification to be announced closer to its launch here in August. For now, we got to drive the new model in Luxembourg before its arrival.
Inside looks familiar to before, carrying over the curvaceous dash design that can be optioned with new open pore walnut or oak timber panelling and matching brown or grey leather upholstery.
As far as standard kit goes, even the entry-model variant looks far from cheap. Materials are a mixture of woodgrain elements, alloy metal panels, soft touch plastics and soft leather trim. Striking round air vents and Mercedes technology break up the arching dash and the 10.25-inch infotainment system stands out as clear and crisp with high resolution and vibrant colours distinguishing text and maps clearly.
Apple CarPlay is available and a new nine-speaker 225 watt sound system sits between the basic stereo and Burmester system – we were listening to the latter that’s punchy and clear whether sourcing from local radio or streaming over Bluetooth.
A new 12.3-inch driver’s display replaces the old binnacle cluster and adds a vast array of extra information, some of it tied in directly with the model’s intent – the C200 gets a special economy driving tutor while the C43 can bring up lap times and G forces.
It’s clear and absorbs reflections, but it’s not as crisp Audi’s virtual cockpit – a trade-off between eligibility on sunny days and laser bright graphics. However, it’s one of the better systems and doesn’t present any lag for constantly variable dials like the tachometer.
The new Touch Pro steering wheel is the latest item to come out of the three-pointed star’s parts bin and it allows operating nearly every aspect of the new digital binnacle and also the infotainment display. It’s helpful with Mercedes’ own navigation that can partially display directions in the instrument cluster, or on the optional heads-up display.
Room inside remains ample and on par with segment rivals and all occupants travel comfortably surrounded by the calm glow of one of 64 ambient colour settings. Storage is also good underneath the armrest, below the centre console, and inside deep door pockets.
Where the new and old split apart is underneath the bonnet and the C200’s move to hybrid power is a successful one. Though down 500cc in capacity compared to before the output of the new engine is almost as good – 135kW at 5800rpm and 280Nm of torque from 3000-6100rpm. But the balance of power is where acceleration hardly falters and the electric motor’s addition of torque where the turbo can’t give it low down provides immediacy on throttle for fast take off and effortless city crawling.
Further up the rev range when the petrol motor takes over, the turbo motor huffs with enthusiasm and it is far from the dull expectation of what an entry-level hybrid system might be.
Our test vehicle also benefits from new, optional three-way adaptive dampers that add some extra dynamic ability to the normally passive shock absorbers. Optional air suspension further enhances ride comfort but exhibits some body roll when cornering at speed.
However, with the adaptive suspension set to sport mode, the C200 turns-in quickly and changes direction without feeling unsettled, plus the engine gives a modest but honest growl on throttle that feels energetic.
The adaptive dampers are firm when backed off to comfort but still soak up most road imperfections and bumps.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is an eco-setting with dulled throttle response that acts to preserve and regenerate electric energy while minimising fuel consumption from the traditional 1.5-litre petrol engine. A changing graphic in the driver’s instrument cluster indicates what to do next – on a decline or coming up to a junction it will suggest removing all throttle before automatically turning the engine off in ‘glide mode’, using regenerative braking to come to a stop.
The engine turns on when required and the new 48 volt starter motor is imperceptible when it kicks over, providing a seamless transition. Around traffic and with frequent stopping it’s a boon and removes the niggling annoyance some rougher stop/start systems have.
For all of its fun the engine is also cleaner, drinking 6.0l/100km that’s down from the 2.0-litre’s 6.5-litre thirst. It’s just under a 10 per cent improvement but this hybrid system is mild and motivated by only a small 1kWh battery.
The C200 might be a gateway model in the C-Class range but it offers such a level of refinement and comfort in standard form that it’s hard to want more, and its new engine marks a successful transition into a new era of entry-level Mercedes hybrids.
Add in that it’s more efficient and emissions friendly, and it proves the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C200 Price and Specifications
Price: $65,000 (estimated)
Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol / mild hybrid
Power: 135kW at 5800rpm
Torque: 280Nm at 3000-6100rpm
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic, RWD
Fuel use: 6.0L/100km
- Interested in buying Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Visit our Mercedes-Benz showroom for more information.


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Mentmore is an Ancient Parish in the county of Buckinghamshire.
Other places in the parish include: Ledburn.
Parish registers begin: 1685
Nonconformists include: Baptist and Wesleyan Methodist.
Parishes adjacent to Mentmore
The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales 1870
MENTMORE, a village and a parish in the district of Leighton-Buzzard and county of Buckingham. The village stands near the Northwestern railway, 1½ mile NNE of the boundary with Herts, 1¾ SW of the boundary with Beds, 1¾ NNW of Cheddington Junction r. station, and 4 SSW of Leighton-Buzzard; and has a postoffice under Leighton-Buzzard. The parish contains also the hamlet of Ledburn, and comprises 1,240 acres. Real property, £2,498. Pop., 399. Houses, 70. The property is divided among a few. Mentmore Towers and much of the land belong to Baron de Rothschild. The Towers stands to the W of the village, commanding an extensive view of the vale of Aylesbury; is a splendid mansion in the Italian style, of Ancaster stone, after designs by Sir Joseph Paxton and G. H. Stokes; and contains a fine collection of Majolica ware. Baron de Rothschild’s stag hounds are kennelled here. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Oxford. Value, £200. Patron, Baron de Rothschild. The church is decorated and later English, in good condition. A Baptist chapel is at Ledburn; and the parish shares in Pratt’s charity.
Source: The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales [Wilson, John M]. A. Fullarton & Co. N. d. c. [1870-72].
Leonard’s Gazetteer of England and Wales 1850
Mentmore, 2 miles W. Ivinghoe. P. 348
Source: Leonard’s Gazetteer of England and Wales; Second Edition; C. W. Leonard, London; 1850.
Marriages at Mentmore 1575-1812
Buckinghamshire Marriages Mentmore 1575-1812 – archive.org
Buckinghamshire Archives & Family History Groups
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- County: Buckinghamshire
- Civil Registration District: Leighton Buzzard
- Probate Court: Court of the Archdeaconry of Buckingham
- Diocese: Post-1844 – Oxford, Pre-1845 – Lincoln
- Rural Deanery: Pre-1845 – None, Post-1844 – Mursley
- Poor Law Union: Leighton Buzzard
- Hundred: Cottesloe
- Province: Canterbury

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The 15-year-old fan favorite stood in for Blake Shelton on 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas!'
During Tuesday's season 19 finale of The Voice, Gwen was joined on stage by her finalist, 15-year-old Carter Rubin, and the pair performed "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" off of her 2017 holiday album of the same name.
"How big are the shoes, 'cause I've heard he's really tall?" Carter joked of filling Blake's shoes on the duet
"I am excited to sing with Carter, because he's so unbelievably talented and he's gonna make me look really good," Gwen raved of her fan-favorite crooner.
"She's been such an excellent coach from day one, and I can't believe I get to sing with her," Carter added. "I'm so excited!"
During Monday's live show, Carter took the stage to perform a stunning cover of Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" and an original single, "Up From Here," which made Gwen emotional, not for the first time this season.
"I'm so happy for you," his coach raved. "You're unbelievable, you're just so calm, and it feels like you're just meant to be doing this, and I know that America's gonna see that tonight."
Rubin has wowed Voice fans, and Gwen in particular, all season -- from his powerful Blind Audition performance of Lewis Capaldi's "Before You Go" to his covers of Mariah Carey's "Hero" and The Muppets' "Rainbow Connection" that brought Stefani to tears -- and now he's got a shot at landing his coach her first-ever Voice championship.
The Voice crowns its season 19 winner on Tuesday night, starting at 8pm PT/ET on NBC. See more from this season in the video below.
'The Voice': Watch the Finale Performances from Jim Ranger, Carter Rubin, DeSz, John Holiday & Ian Flanigan

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SITUATION: It is inPaznaun the valley Next to a bus stop.
FACILITIES: The establishment has a swimming pool (seasonal).
Despre Apart Florida, See – prezentare hotel, facilitati si servicii oferite
Property Location With a stay at this apartment in See, you'll be 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from See Ski Resort and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Silvretta Cable Car. This apartment is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Nasserein Ski Lift and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Galzig Cable Car.
Rooms Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. A flat-screen television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
See Ski Resort - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
High-Bike Testcenter Paznaun - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Silvretta Cable Car - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
Landeck Castle - 16 km / 9.9 mi
Venet Gondola - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Schrofenstein Castle Ruins - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Schießstandlift - 18 km / 11.2 mi
Lattejoch - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Zammer Lochputz - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi
Idalp - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Paznauner Thaya Ski Lift - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Nasserein Ski Lift - 29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Galzig Cable Car - 30 km / 18.6 mi
Fendels-Ried Gondola - 30 km / 18.6 mi
Museum St. Anton - 30 km / 18.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Innsbruck (INN-Kranebitten) - 85.4 km / 53.1 mi
Know Before You Go:
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes:
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
- Cleaning fee: EUR 80 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Special Checkin Instructions:
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Deposit is payable by bank transfer or credit card and is due within 3 days of booking the reservation.
Checkin End Time:
Checkin Minimum Age:
10:00 AMHotel Facilities:
Safe-deposit box at front desk, Barbecue grill(s), Spa services on site, Picnic area, Terrace, Luggage storage, Children's toys, Laundry facilities, Tours/ticket assistance, Total number of rooms - 3, Free self parking, Free WiFi, Smoke-free property, Garden, Outdoor seasonal poolRoom Facilities:
May include:, Separate dining area, Coffee/tea maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Furnished patio, Towels provided, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Linens provided, Private bathroom, Stovetop, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, In-room safe, Number of bedrooms - 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Satellite TV service, Flat-panel TV, Non-Smoking, Premium TV channels, Free WiFi, Desk, Kitchen, Premium bedding, Second bathroom, Separate sitting area, Shower only, Electric kettle, Oven
Location:Kuratl-Str. 271, 6553, See, AT
Informatiile si fotografiile din prezentarea unitatilor de cazare au caracter informativ si sunt furnizate de catre partenerii nostri sau preluate de pe site-urile de prezentare ale acestora. Fotografiile prezentate pe site sunt generice si nu pot fi considerata contractuale, ele reprezentand doar efortul nostru de a imbunatatii calitatea informatiilor cu privire la conditiile unitatilor de cazare. Facem eforturi permanente pentru a pastra acuratetea si actualitatea informatiilor, insa nu garantam ca informatiile sunt complete, actualizate sau nu contin erori. Va recomandam sa consultati site-urile oficiale ale hotelurilor sau sa cereti informatii actualizate agentiei.
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Pentru Apart Florida, See puteti face plata integrala la Direct Booking cu cardul online, prin POS, prin transfer bancar sau cash la sediul nostru
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Apart Florida 3* See, Tirol, Austria, munte, ski 2021, oferte de cazare, sejur si vacanta, Mic dejun, transport Fara transport. Rezerva online prin Direct Booking
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Countryman (1982) is an action/adventure film directed by Dickie Jobson. It tells the story of a Jamaican fisherman whose solitude is shattered when he rescues two Americans from the wreckage of a plane crash. The fisherman, called Countryman, is hurled into a political plot by the dangerous Colonel Sinclair. Countryman uses his knowledge of the terrain and his innate combat skills to survive.
The film was shot in Jamaica and featured a reggae soundtrack performed by Lee “Scratch” Perry, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Dennis Brown, Aswad, Toots & The Maytals and Rico Rodriguez. It was written by Jobson and produced by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and has become a cult classic.

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New Balance have officially unveiled a new limited edition Visaro 2.0 incarnation, inspired by Aaron Ramsey and his tattoos while paying homage to his heritage.
Aaron Ramsey said, “I’ve really loved the opportunity to work with the New Balance team to design these boots. Every time I step on the pitch I feel proud to play for my club and my country, so to get to show this pride through my boots has meant a great deal to me. I can’t wait to play in them.”
Influenced by Ramsey’s teams, these football boots have a white base with black graphics, and the NB branding on the outstep is red to reflect the colours of Wales and Arsenal. Saint Michael the Archangel (a symbol of strength, power and leadership) is wrapped around the lateral side of the boot while the rising sun over Caerphilly Castle (where Aaron grew up) is situated on the medial side to complete the design.
These boots are available globally, but only in 100 pairs, each with its own unique serial number embroidered on the tongue.
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MLBB fans, rejoice! The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Indonesia (MPL-ID) can now be watched in the Philippines on eGG Network through Cignal.
Broadcast in eight other countries, MPL-ID is Southeast Asia’s first-ever franchised league in mobile esports and is home to reigning M1 World Champions EVOS Legends and M1 first runner-up RRQ Hoshi.
The fifth installment of MPL-ID’s Regular Season matches will be aired every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until March 29, 2020. Friday’s matches will be aired live, while Saturday and Sunday’s matches will be a delayed broadcast. The playoffs will also be aired live on April 11 and 12, 2020. A weekly program schedule will also be updated on www.egg.network.
Fans can tune in to Singtel TV in Singapore; First Media, UseeTV, Dens.TV, and MAXstream in Indonesia; AIS Play in Thailand, Skynet in Myanmar, and Fetch in Australia.
“We are excited to work with our friends at Moonton once again, this time to bring the most competitive national MLBB league from Indonesia to esports fans around the region. Aside from being the first-ever mobile esports property in SEA to take on a franchised model like the NBA and the NFL, MPL-ID is home to some of the most talented and well organized MLBB pro teams in the world. This will guarantee world-class esports action for eGG Network’s 100 million potential viewers around the region,” said Astro and eGG Network chief of sports CK Lee.
With RM 1.27 million (US$300,000) prize pool, the tournament gathers Indonesian teams Alter Ego Esports, Aura, Bigetron Alpha, EVOS Legends (reigning MPL-ID Season 4 and M1 Champions), Geek Fam, Genflix Aerowolf, ONIC Esports, and RRQ Hoshi (MPL-ID Season 4 runner-up) to battle it out over the Regular Season for a spot in the Playoffs.
“MPL-ID is one the fastest growing national-level MLBB leagues in our stable. In the first week of MPL-ID Season 5, we saw a 150% growth in peak concurrent viewership on digital platforms versus last season, reaching over 476,000 fans in Indonesia. We’re also attracting international talent, with coaches and players hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. As such, we are excited to tap into an international fanbase for MPL-ID through this partnership with eGG Network, SEA’s leading esports channel ,” said MPL Indonesia league commissioner Lucas Mao.
For more detailed updates, tournament coverage, announcements and analysis on MPL ID, visit eGG Network’s website and follow its social media accounts.


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Pirates, mermaids, sailors, beach bums, sea creatures, crabs, crocodiles and parrots took over the stage at The Westmoreland Players Theater on Saturday. Under the leadership of two Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) representatives, 51 children ages 5 to 18 years old put on two performances of “Blackbeard the Pirate” for friends and family. From try-outs on Monday until showtime, the young actors and actresses had one week to practice for the hour-long performances that afternoon. They dazzled the audience with songs, dance and humorous dialogue while relating a tale of pirates and buried treasure.
For the past nine years, MCT which is based in Montana, has been coming to the Northern Neck for the week long drama camp. Never the same team, Cody Freeman from Indiana and Emilie LaBonte from Minnesota were here to direct and produce this year’s play.
Mr. Freeman is an actor, singer, dancer, director and producer and completed his training at the University of Arts in Philadelphia. Cody was really impressed with the children this week because they had excellent talent, were…
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Sharing your postcode with a royal neighbour can give a big boost to your house price, new research shows.
As the country gears up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee found the average price of a property within a royal postcode is £418,665.
This is £141,665 more than the UK average property price of £277,000 – meaing it can to have royal residents down the road.
The price disparity is even higher within London, where living in a royal postcode gives an average value of £846,375, sending the premium for rubbing shoulders with royals to £569,375, according to data from mortgate broker Trussle
The jewels in the crown
London dominates the list of most expensive premiums, and the neighbourhood of Kensington Palace leads the way with an average local house price of £3,127,944.
Once regarded as a country retreat, Kensington Palace has been a royal residence since newly crowned monarchs William III and Mary II arrived in the 17th century.
The current home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it has hosted young royals including Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Margaret and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It was even the birthplace of Queen Victoria.
The private street of Kensington Gardens, abutting the palace, is home to the mega-wealthy and international embassies.
It’s the number-one, triple-A postcode – and for good reason.
Those living near Buckingham Palace will find the average local house price at £1,483,634 – the same amount as Clarence House (SW1A 1BA) and St James’s Palace (SW1A 1BQ), with all of thema royal carriage ride away from each other.
This stunning area taking in Richmond Park in south-west London hosts Thatched House Lodge, which was once occupied by Princess Alexandra. The neighbourhood enjoys average house values of £1,218,874.
For those on a more modest budget, but who still want to rub noses with royals, you don’t always hae to pay a king’s ransom. a property near Highgrove House might be a preferable destination.
Savvy buyers will be able to bag a home near the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall’s 18th century home in Tetbury, Gloucestershire for approximately £202,559 – £74,441 below the national average property price.
Since arriving at Highgrove House in 1980, the Prince of Wales has transformed the grounds of the estate. Once a simple lawn, they are now home to a stunning set of innovative gardens that attract a horde of visitors between April and October.
For a great royal bargain, why not head north of border to one of the Queen’s favourite rural retreats. Properties near Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire can be had for an average £281,414.
Those wanting to stay in Scotland but prefer the urban life can head to Edinburgh, where homes near the Palace of Holyroodhouse go for an average £262,934.
A royal neighbour can also be had a for a mere average of £279,691 if you head to the area around Sandringham House in Norfolk.
Trussle identified some of the most high profile royal residencies and, using house price information from Zoopla, compared local house prices to the national average house price sourced from the Office for National Statistics.

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The city of Ann Arbor in Michigan has become the third U.S. city to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
The resolution does not legalize the possession, production or commercialization of these substances, but makes planting, cultivating, purchasing, distributing and engaging in practices with entheogenic plants a lowest law enforcement priority.
“City funds or resources shall not be used in any investigation, detention, arrest, or prosecution arising out of alleged violations of state and federal law regarding the use of Entheogenic Plants,” reads the resolution.
The council stated that the use of entheogenic plants can catalyze profound experiences of personal and spiritual growth and have been shown by clinical studies and traditional practices to be beneficial to the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
This was proposed as a viable solution to assist in the treatment of substance abuse, addiction, recidivism, trauma, post-traumatic stress symptoms, chronic depression, severe and end-of-life anxiety, grief, cluster headaches and other debilitating conditions present in the community.
Still Punishable By Law
The resolution clarifies that commercial sales or manufacturing of these plants and fungi, along with possessing or distributing these materials in schools and driving under their influence, is still punishable by law.
So far, the cities of Oakland and Santa Cruz in California had been the only ones to pass similar laws in 2019 and 2020. Denver passed a resolution to decriminalize psilocybe mushrooms in 2019.
Washington, D.C. voters will have the chance to vote on a similar measure to decriminalize psychedelics on the November Ballot.
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Machete-wielding men attacked a widow identified as Edry Nduhukire and her eight children on the night of October, 27, and unlawfully evicted them from their land. Although the victims reported the matter to the police, the suspect was not arrested. Instead, a developer later identified as David Mugume Rwabunyoro fenced off the said land.
Kassanda District Police Commander Jaffer Magezi and Godwin Amanya, the Officer in Charge of Kassanda Police Post are on spot for
allegedly neglecting their duties which resulted in an attack on a family at
Machete-wielding men attacked a widow identified as Edry Nduhukire and her eight children on the night of October, 27, and unlawfully evicted them from their
land. Although the victims reported the matter
to the police, the suspect was not arrested. Instead, a developer later identified as David Mugume Rwabunyoro fenced off the said land.
Nduhukire, 75, inherited the
disputed land measuring about 150 acres from her late husband but Mugume, a
real estate dealer has since claimed ownership of the same. In an October 30 letter, the Chairperson
Mannyogaseka Sub County Francis Kamugisha asked the head of State House
Anti-Corruption Unit Col Edith Nakalema to intervene in the matter.
“He forcefully came with a gang of
people during night hours, they beat, cut and chased away the family and their
workers. They reported at Mannyogaseka police post and at Kassanda but the file
was taken to Kibuli and the suspect is not arrested...,”
Mugisha wrote in a letter that prompted Col Nakalema and the
police Deputy Director for operations, Dennis Namuwoza to intervene.
directed that the case against the two senior police officers be referred to the
Police Professional Standards Unit for investigation and handling. She added that the President directed her
and the team from Police Headquarters to ascertain the status of Nduhukire and
her children after the attack to ensure that the land dispute is
Nduhukire told a meeting held at the disputed land that Mugume advised her to vacate the land in order to save her life and that of her children. She added that the attack on her household came just a few days after the threat and that although she reported to police, no action was taken to protect her from the attackers.
Col Nakalema asked the Police and the Resident District Commissioner–RDC Phoebe
Namulindwa to explain actions taken when the matter was reported.
//Cue in…omunansi yenna…
Cue out…mu musaayi."//
According to Col Nakalema, the State House Unit jointly
with the Police have since arrested Mugume on allegations of attempted murder. He was arraigned before the Court
at Mubende on charges of alleged aggravated robbery, attempted
murder and grievous harm and remanded to prison until December 2, 2021.
Meanwhile, Namuwoza asked the residents to report any
suspects in regard to the matter to enable the force to get to the bottom of the

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KutRite: A major innovator in the polished concrete industry
KutRite Manufacturing has played a vital part in the manufacturing of craftsmen’s tools in the polished concrete area, which has shown tremendous growth over the past decade. Kut-Rite provides unique, cutting-edge diamond tooling and state-of-the-art surface preparation equipment. As the concrete polishing industry has grown, we have gotten stronger. We strive to offer our customers workable, economical solutions and bank on the expertise of an experienced sales staff. Our sales staff is “real world certified” thanks to years of dealing in the polishing and floor-preparation business. We know our products, know the polished concrete business and are available around the clock to serve our customers in the best fashion.
What is polished concrete?
Concrete is a simple, traditional building product. The polished concrete process is the procedure of converting that traditional product into a very attractive, long-lasting floor finish. A wide spectrum of varying dye color choices make polished concrete a very fashionable residential option. Commercial and industrial polished concrete can be a matter of fashion, as well as function. In the process, concrete goes through a procedure and is honed by using aggressive equipment and diamond tooling. The use of a hardener enables the concrete to chemically alter into a much denser, liquid-resistant surface. With scratches mechanically driven into the surface, each subsequent stop in the diamond abrasive process results in a mirror finish on the surface of the slab. The end result is the option of the owner – and the responsibility to produce that end result is up to a qualified equipment operator. A true polished concrete floor -- done with quality equipment, state-of-the-art diamond tooling and a mechanic with a craftsmen’s touch – can last many, many years.
Why should you polish concrete?
That’s a good question, and the first answer is cost. Concrete polishing offers a true cost savings. Years of wear and tear can age concrete and make it unattractive and less functional. Concrete polishing can make that same floor attractive and better than new. The total life of a concrete polished floor, with proper maintenance, will outlast other flooring options such as vinyl composition tile (VCT), ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, just to name a few.
The issue of maintenance
Polished concrete is also easy to maintain. However, the most misunderstood aspect of the concrete polishing process is that it is maintenance free. Concrete that has been polished still needs attention. But that attention is much easier and less expensive. With clean water and neutral ph cleaner, a polished concrete floor will last for years. Take note that polished concrete should not be confused with sealed concrete. Polished concrete is a true mechanical process without a film-forming membrane. The polished concrete floor will resist many obstacles that it will encounter. The performance, looks, longevity and cost savings make it a very good option for any flooring need.
Creating a cleaner, safer environment
Polished concrete floors result in a tremendous safety advantage. When polished correctly, concrete flooring becomes dust free. The floor will no longer flake or delaminate, emitting airborne particles into the home, school, retail or industrial setting. Polished concrete helps produce a cleaner, safer air environment. Concrete polished floors are Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant as well as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and GREEN certified.


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Arnold & Itkin’s work injury lawyers recently filed suit on behalf of a truck driver who was seriously injured while on the job at Wal-Mart in La Porte, Texas when unsecured products fell on top of him.
Big box stores like Wal-Mart play a crucial part in the American economy, offering a broad range of products to consumers while employing thousands of workers. However, their role also comes with a fundamental responsibility to provide a safe and secure working environment for their employees. This includes the safe handling, storage, and transportation of merchandise from distribution centers to the retail locations.
When big box stores like Wal-Mart move their products from distribution centers without properly securing them, it presents a serious fall hazard and puts workers like our client at risk. These companies have a duty to their employees to ensure a safe working environment.
When Wal-Mart puts profits before people, preventable accidents like this one can happen. In this case, our client suffered serious injuries, potentially affecting his ability to work and maintain his quality of life. No amount of cost-saving can justify the human cost incurred due to negligence.
We look forward to earning our client the compensation he deserves.
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Just in: Dino Melaye Dumps APC, Joins PDPFeatured, Latest News, News Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Embattled Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West on the platform of the All Progressives Party (APC) made a dramatic appearance at the floor of the Nigeria senate and defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He announced his defection on the floor of the Senate even as he asked for a seat to be assigned to him on the side of the PDP senators.
His defection caused confusion as APC and PDP senators exchanged words as APC Senators, Ahmed Lawan, Olusola Adeyeye and Kabiru Marafa questioned Melaye’s method of defecting to PDP insisting that he should not be allowed to sit on the side of PDP senators.
Senate President Bukola Saraki however said that Melaye who appeared in Senate with a neck brace and a walking stick only asked to be assigned a seat where he would be comfortable due to his ill health.
For a while now Melaye has been having political issues with his state governor, Yaya Bello (APC Kogi), the Inspector General of Police (IG), and some senior government officials as well as the presidency.
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Many a news readers chuckled this morning while reading the news that thieves were able to pull up to an air cargo in the Seattle area and use the warehouses own forklifts and equipment to load up the two tractor trailers with $2 million dollars worth of gaming systems and drive off into the night.
Sgt. Cindy West, is quoted as:
” I’ve been a cop for 28 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this. This has come straight out of the movies.”
But I am not writing this to describe the crime, if you haven’t heard or want to learn more try [HERE] or [HERE] both give you the facts and vehicle descriptions if you plan to play Sherlock Holmes and solve the case and bring the toys back to Nintendo.
But if you are the criminals or know how to reach the criminals consider this plea. Be Santa.
This past week the news has been hard on adults, but also extra hard on the trust in children who had their innocence and sense of childhood immortality shattered by the actions of a man just out of his childhood.
Here is my plea:
Play Robin Hood, you have already stolen from the rich (Nintendo), now give to the poor.
Frankly, once you begin to sell 7,000 Wii U Systems on eBay or out of a truck the authorities will track the lot numbers off the box you will be tracked down and done in with nothing to show for your crimes but a prison jumpsuit and a cellmate who is in for a violent crime. Not the best outcome to a dream of fortune.
Make dreams come true. Wrap the Wii Systems and distribute them to people across the country to systematically start handing them out to children on Christmas Day in the less well to do neighborhoods where thoughts of getting are outweighed by the financial ability of giving. Give them to the children of deployed service men and women. Give children back that glow and hopefulness.
No jury of your peers will ever convict you for the crime if brought in front of a court for crimes of giving.
Merry Christmas. God Bless and do the right thing.


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24 APC governors elected under the platform of APC have resolved to implement free compulsory education, the bills will be forwarded to their respective houses of assembly. The three bills are titled Security Trust Fund, Collection and Administration of Revenue, and Universal Basic Education (UBE).
The Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), who was represented by his deputy, Prince Eze Madumere, told newsmen that the moves were part of measures to ensure that policy initiatives of APC states were equally implemented and sustained in APC controlled states.
According to him this will help in the current economic realities and sustain healthy internal revenue, “State Security Coordinating Committee and Trust Fund for the States, is aimed at providing a robust, strategic, participatory and community grounded security architecture as a solution to the myriad of security challenges facing the Federal and State Governments.
“Security is also central to the realisation of the ideals of social justice, which is the cardinal anchor of the programme of the current government.
“Without adequate security, investors will be very reluctant to invest. Without adequate security, the people may not realise their full potentials.”
Okoroacha further stressed that the prototype bill was targeted at achieving the above, saying that it would help the states restrategise in the identification of their internal revenue.
“The prototype bill on compulsory, free universal education addresses issues of refusal to send pupils to school, charging fees and levies in public schools, membership of Universal Basic Education Commission, financing of the universal basic education, qualification to access funding,”
He added “this will differentiate us from PDP or any other party. It is like US where Republicans and Democrats are known for their ideological leanings, APC will be known for the ideology it stands for”.


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Can You Contract Hiv From Being Stuck By A Ball Point Pen
Possible, Unlikely: A vast majority of HIV transmissions occur via unprotected sexual relations & sharing needles. Hiv is transmitted by infected bodily fluid coming into contact w/open wounds. In theory a pen contaminated w/infected bodily fluids could transmit HIV if it contacted/created an open wound. This scenario would be very unlikely. Anyone who thinks they've had direct contact w/hiv should request testing. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
HIV is also known as HIV/AIDS. Hiv infection is caused by a retrovirus....This retrovirus binds to CD4 cells (for the most part). You may detect the virus by several different methods. An elisa test (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay). You may also detect it by doing a test referred to as a western blot (a gel protein electrophoresis). Thirdly by pcr (polymerase chain reaction) which ...Read more
Is it possible for me to get HIV from playing sports with someone who has it? Like from touching the same ball, frisbee etc.
HIV RISK? during lap dance, rubbed breasts on face, and I think it slightly touched my eye ball. Don't think she was lactating or anything.
Yesterday a repairman after complrtin his job he got big cut on his hand and then gave pen to sign.So what's risk for HIV if anyhow i touched his blood?
HIV is hard to get: First, this is not how people get hiv. If it was doctors, nurses, paramedics and hospice workers, just to name a few would be infected. Second, your skin is a very good barrier to bugs and viruses in general. Third, it is a bit offensive that you think this repairman has hiv. So, to answer you question, the risk is zero. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Slightly pricked myself with used lancet needle when removing from pen. No blood seen on my finger. Hep c or HIV chances?
Very slight : You would need more blood exposure than that ...Read more
Std risk from genital grinding from women. No condom. No pen. No ejacul. Thailand; HIV subtype e or other STD possible? Two weeks ago. Testing needed?
STI: If there was any skin to skin where a possibility of bodily fluids could have been exchanged then there is a possibility of sexually transmitted infection ...Read more
Can i have HIV symtomps after 3 day of unprotected sex? 3 days later i had a rash on my ball sack and between my legs. Now its been 2 weeks and i still have a rash and sore troat.
Are these swollen lymph nodes? I feel many little balls in my armpit zone (about 5 or 4mm or smaller)HIV scared, low risk, no fever, had a sore throat
HIV: This depends on when the needle was last used and whether it has blood in the lumen. The chances of your getting HIV in this manner are very small but it is advisable to get tested if there is a serious question about this. Cannot imagine how this occurred unless you were using illicit drugs. That can certainly result in HIV transmission if the needle had just been used by another. Good luck. ...Read more
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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) announced that it would be spending $9 billion to acquire Plains Exploration & Production (UNKNOWN:UNKNOWN), along with McMoRan Exploration (UNKNOWN:MMR.DL)last December. Neither deal has closed, and the subsequent drop in Freeport's stock price has left many Plains investors wondering if the original deal is sweet enough.
A vote on Monday will decide the near-term fate of these two companies. It is unlikely that Freeport will boost its offer, but it seems that Plains would need to be part of the deal for it to make sense to Freeport. McMoRan Exploration is the more risky of the two due to the unclear future of its Davy Jones well in the Gulf of Mexico. The deal makes sense from a diversification standpoint, but is it worth added capital?


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President Yoweri Museveni has asked Ugandans who are leaving villages for urban centres such as Kampala and Wakiso to stop because the said urban centres have so many cases of COVID-19.
While addressing the country about the current COVID-19 situation, Museveni said that most of the people in Kampala and Wakiso are getting the virus because they have failed to adhere to the COVID-19 SOPs.
“Ugandans who are in the villages, don’t come to Kampala and Wakiso if you are not doing serious work like trading. Kampala and Wakiso are full of corona. Don’t come to visit your children. Stay in your villages,” he said.
Museveni added that Ugandans should take the measures that were put in place seriously so as to control the numbers of COVID patients. He says that with overwhelming numbers of patients, it will be hard to give every patient the required treatment.
“If you don’t control the numbers, health facilities cannot cope. Last year and early this year, the medical facilities could take care of them and they recover. That is why the recovery rate was high,” he said.
He revealed that he will meet with the National task force on Wednesday and can come up with methods on how to reduce the number of people getting the virus.
“When we speak next week, we shall go through the details of the “DOs” and the “DON’Ts” during this wave of COVID-19. When we do that, I expect everyone to cooperate,” he said.
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- At Cookie Madness, Anna is telling me that it should be the year of the kolache. This Czech baked good is a soft pastry with a dollop of fruit or other filling inside. They’re fun to make and very versatile, since you can fill them with almost anything you can think of. Her Cream Cheese Filled Kolaches are a good place to start if you want to give this type of pastry a try. The lightly sweetened cream cheese filling goes well with the tender dough, and a buttery crumb topping gives it a little crunch. This would be a great breakfast treat and a nice change of pace from the usual coffee cake.
- Hungry Couple NYC also used a crumb topping on their Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread. I am a big banana bread fan and it is always nice to see variations on the basic recipe – and this one sounds even more tempting than most. The buttery, cinnamon and sugar crumb topping adds a lot of texture and an extra layer of sweetness to the moist banana bread beneath it. The topping is easy to make, too, so you won’t hesitate to make it again and again to dress up your favorite banana bread recipe, even if you don’t start with the same cinnamon-spiced banana bread base that they used here.
- Pot de cremes are elegant little cups of custard that are a lovely way to end a meal. This Caramello Pot de Creme from The Krooked Spoon is rich and decadent. It is full of chocolate, caramel and sea salt so that you get that perfect blend of sweet and savory in every bite. This particular recipe also happens to be a no-bake pot de creme, which means that it is much easier to make than you would ever guess from looking at the finished dish and it is the perfect dessert to serve at your next dinner party.
- Why bake another batch of chocolate chip cookies when you can put them into a Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with Hot Fudge Sauce instead? This indulgent looking cheesecake from Bake at 350 is a very good way to put your chocolate chips to good use. The rich cheesecake is made with plenty of cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk and it is loaded with mini chocolate chips. The mini chips are easier to distribute throughout the batter than full sized chips, ensuring that you get some in every bite. The cheesecake sits on top of a chocolate crumb crust and is served with a generous drizzle of homemade chocolate fudge sauce (which you could also make simply to serve with ice cream) on the side.
- Lemon meringue pies are beautiful to look at, but they’re also one of the most delicious lemon desserts to eat because the sweet, pillowy meringue is the perfect contrast for a tart lemon filling. Brown Eyed Baker‘s Lemon Meringue Pie Bars are a bar cookie version of this popular pie, topped with a sky-high layer of meringue that you won’t see on just any lemon bar. The fluffy meringue is piled so high that this dessert makes a very dramatic statement – and even though it’s a bar cookie, it is a showstopper that wouldn’t be out of place on any dessert table. Don’t forget to serve these bars with a fork, since that layer of meringue makes them a little difficult to eat out of hand, though you’ll probably be tempted to try to put as much into your mouth at once as you can when you see it!
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Milwaukee County To Expand Home Vaccination Program For COVID-19
Milwaukee County is making a major expansion in its program to offer a COVID-19 shot at the dwelling of people who have difficulty leaving their residence.
County officials have been running a pilot version of what they call their Healthy Homes program, vaccinating about 50 people in the last few weeks.
But Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said with the help of a $200,000 state grant, the county is making Healthy Homes available countywide.
Crowley said there are many reasons some people are homebound. "Including those who need the help of another person or medical equipment to leave their home, or those whose medical provider believes that their health or illness may worsen if they leave their home. It shouldn't be the case that you aren't vaccinated or your general health care takes a bad turn just because you can't access the medical system traditionally," he told a media briefing Thursday.
Crowley said various vaccination programs have reached many of those homebound, but he estimated Healthy Homes could still help several thousand people.
Dr. Ben Weston is with the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management and the Medical College of Wisconsin. He said Healthy Homes will prioritize those who rate high on a federal vulnerability index that has guided some other vaccination efforts.
"So, those are the communities that combine high vulnerability with low rates of vaccination. But regardless of where you live in the county, if you, a family member or a neighbor is looking to receive a COVID vaccine but having trouble leaving their home, please visit healthymke.com or call (414)-257-SHOT. That's (414)-257-7468 to set up a time to get vaccinated," he explained.
Weston said county and municipal health departments are partnering with eight health care organizations to provide vaccinators.
State health figures show 44% of county residents have had at least one vaccine shot, 37% have completed the vaccine series. That's a bit below the statewide percentages.
Even so, County Executive Crowley said come June 1, the county will lift its mask requirement for the public at outdoor county-owned areas.
Masks and social distancing will still be required at indoor county venues — for the public and county staff.

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A Garda spokesman has said that criminal gangs from west Balkan countries are coming to Ireland to steal high-voltage power lines.
There has been a significant rise in the theft of power lines in the past year, with 27,000 customers losing electricity supply so far this year in 48 robberies.
Crimestoppers has today launched a campaign urging the public to confidentially report any theft of metal, including power cables, copper phone wires, road signs or posts.
Assistant Garda Commissioner Derek Byrne said that five people were arrested in connection with the theft of power cables in early August, and there have been no robberies since they were caught.
Approximately 140km of copper conductor has been stolen so far this year, costing €27m to replace and repair since 2012.
Tim Dalton, chairman of Crimestoppers said: "There is little public awareness of this type of crime and even less understanding of the very serious public risk and inconvenience associated with it.
"Crimestoppers is asking members of the public to call 1800 25 00 25 if they see something that looks unusual and which might be linked to the theft of metal.
"Calls to Crimestoppers are free and anonymous and you might receive a reward for the information you provide."
Derek Byrne, Assistant Commissioner, An Garda Síochána said: "The good news is that if the public provide enough information, we can arrest the criminals involved and reduce the impact it has on communities and businesses around Ireland.
"Information from the public had an important role to play in the success we have had arresting the gangs involved in the theft of power lines in recent weeks.
"By contacting Crimestoppers with information you can help the Gardaí to reduce this type of crime and its impact on our communities.
"We are making a special appeal to farmers and rural dwellers to contact us immediately if they believe that there is any suspicious activity taking place close to electricity networks on their land."


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Rutgers baseball made history in more ways than one on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska. The No. 2-seeded Scarlet Knights outlasted No. 6 Penn State 5-4 to advance to the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament for the first time. Additionally, it was the 43rd win this spring for RU, which set a new record for most wins in a single season in program history. This dates back to the program formed in 1870.
Starter Nate Florence produced the pitching performance of the season for Rutgers by throwing over 8 1-run innings, 3 batts and 10 strikeouts. He took the mound in the 9th inning with RU leading 4-0 before allowing a walk and leaving the game. Ben Gorski came out of the bullpen but was unable to close out the game. The Nittany Lions scored 4 runs to tie the game and send it to extra innings.
In the 10th inning, Rutgers regained the lead when Richie Schiekofer hit a sacrifice fly to score Chris Brito. Sam Bello then came on as relief for a 1-2-3 set to seal the historic win.
“We got the team together and said ‘somebody’s going to win,'” head coach Steve Owens said. “We have to keep playing until the end. Our guys have been really good with that all year. That’s what a good team does. They move past the bad things that happened and they control what they can control. And our guys did a great job with that.
Chris Brito was 2 of 3 at the plate with 2 RBIs and scored the run of the game. Schiekofer went 1 of 4 but had 2 RBIs including the game breaker.
It was a shame Rutgers couldn’t wrap up the game for Nate Florence. However, that doesn’t take away from the dominant performance he delivered in such a quick start for his team.
In the biggest game of the season, Nate Florence delivered for his team.
8.0 FT | 3H | 1 R | 10K | 2 BBs
— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) May 28, 2022
“He was great today. He threw a lot of shots. He had a good change early, had a good break point in the middle and a lot of fastballs, “said Owens. “He stayed there until the ninth inning and we haven’t gone past five or six all year. I let him go because he kept doing his job and he did it really well. We had needed this length today and it was awesome.
Rutgers will play in the semifinals Saturday night around 10:00 p.m. ET. and will be broadcast live on BTN. They will face No. 8 seeded Indiana, who eliminated No. 4 seeded Illinois, on Friday afternoon, or No. 1 seeded Maryland, which lost to No. series No. 5, Michigan, 15-8, Friday night. The game is Saturday at 2 p.m. to determine who will face the Scarlet Knights on Saturday night. If RU can win, they will advance to the Big Ten Tournament title match on Sunday with two chances to earn a title match.


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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A family including two children was displaced from its Fayetteville home after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon.
The fire was reported around noon at the home in the 7000 block of Ryan Street across from Baldoon Drive, which is in the Loch Lomond neighborhood in Fayetteville, fire officials said.
Units from the Fayetteville Fire Department responded to the fire.
Officials said when they arrived on the scene that smoke was visible from the single-story home, causing additional units to be called to the scene.
The cause of the fire was accidental in nature due to cooking, the release said.
Officials said it took approximately 11 minutes to get the fire under control and the damage to the house is estimated to be $15,000.
The American Red Cross was requested for assistance.
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text: Near-bottom currents were measured for several days at three sites on the summits of Fieberling Guyot (32°26'N, 127°46'W) and Horizon Guyot (19°15'N, 160°00'W). Three moorings comprised of two current meters were deployed on each summit; two moorings were deployed on opposite sides of the rim of the summit and one mooring was deployed near the center of the summit. The observed currents were strong, with maximum speeds of 48 and 24 cm s -1 on Fieberling and Horizon, respectively. The currents at specific frequencies were enhanced relative to those in the surrounding ocean. Diurnal currents were the dominant component of the current field on Fieberling Guyot. They accounted for 39-68% of the energy and had amplitudes around 12 cm s -1. We suspect that these diurnal currents were waves trapped over the seamount. Semidiurnal internal tidal currents were the strongest currents over Horizon Guyot, with amplitudes around 4 cm s -1. The flow patterns determined in this study seemed to affect the biological and geological characteristics of the seamounts.


text: After nearly a whole week of waiting for the go-ahead due to stormy conditions, the 13th Channel Varsity race started for Cambridge at 1.30am on 7th July in a rather frosty Dover car park. Following a rather nervous boat ride to the starting location, Flynn Ryan got the race off to start, diving from the beach into the chilly, pitch-black sea. An hour later, team captain Evie Anema took over just as the sun was beginning to rise. Evie had been preparing all year to swim the channel herself (which she did just a week later!), so an hour in the channel hardly phased her at all, as she was then succeeded by Cambridge Triathlete Ed Cator. Good spirits and constant support kept the team going as we inched ever closer to France, with strong swims from CUSWPC Captain Tom Woolley and President Eleanor Mason brought us just over the halfway point, as Flynn hopped into the water for his second hour in the channel. But it was Jas Eden’s second swim at the 9-hour mark which proved to be the most exciting, as she mustered the energy for a sprint finish into the shores of Calais to finish in a time of 9 hours and 47 minutes, beating the previous Cambridge time by 11 minutes! Unable to make the swim on the same day, the Oxford team swam the channel 2 days later, beating the Cambridge time to take the win.

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Deshawn Parker is the most successful black horse jockey in today’s modern derbies with over 4,000 victories. In a sport that is now dominated by Latinos, Parker is the 54th highest-ranking jockey in racing history. Today, only 30 of the approximate 750 members of the national Jockey’s Guild are African American. According to recent stats, 42-year-old Parker has estimated earnings of over $47 million dollars. In 2010, Deshawn Parker became the first black jockey to win the most North American races since James “Soup” Perkins in 1895.
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Community Update — August 2022
👋 Hey, LUNAtics!
We are excited to be bringing you the first of many monthly community update articles on the Terra ecosystem. These articles will provide you with a concise overview of the latest happenings in the Terra ecosystem, including project updates, integrations, listings, governance proposal outcomes, media features, and more!
Follow @terra_money on Twitter and turn on notifications to get updated each month when new articles are published.
Okay, enough house-keeping — let’s get into the August update!
🌎 Ecosystem Updates
- Stader’s stake pools crossed $250k+ in TVL, offering 40%+ APR
- Leap wallet integrated TFM’s DEX aggregator as well as Stader’s stake pools
- TFM revamped their dashboard for both mobile and desktop with a better UI — new features include responsive design, toggle on/off low liquidity pairs, and toggle to view prices in $axlUSDC or $USD
- TerraAliensNFT migrated to Terra from Terra classic
- Secondary listings of LUNA Ape Club, TerransNFT, Meta Royals NFT, Skeleton Punks, and Lootopians went live on knowhere.art
- Knowhere.art added bulk buy and add to cart functionality
- Wicca Money, the permissionless launchpad, added a feature to airdrop minted tokens, along with the ability to add project descriptions
- Valkyrie Protocol collaborated with Terra Poker on their IPC
- TerRarity shipped a chart system and Discord rarity bot
- ArbieApp added a new feature to alert users of price movements on Telegram
- Packs launched a new flexible multisig feature
- Hurricane Protocol went live offering private transactions on Terra
- Pulsar Finance launched their asset management dashboard with a sleek UI
- Illiquid Labs provided infrastructure for migrating Galactic Punks, Galactic Swamps, Lootopians, Terrametaroyals, and Terrawhales
- Astroport activated their governance and brought major upgrades to their charts and liquidity screens
- Pavo Finance updated their dashboard to allow users to view $VKR assets
- Orne Protocol shared their airdrop plans to previous token holders
- Soil Protocol shipped their first phase of their roadmap — Automated upload of IPFS, automated NFT mint, candy machine, and whitelist system
- Galactic Punks — 3400+ migrated from Terra Classic to Terra
- Redacted Money had their ICO and airdropped $RED to Ronin NFT holders
- Zodiac Protocol announced that it is developing a LP token refraction protocol
⚙ Integrations & Listings
- Safepal added the ability to secure your Terra assets using their iSafePal software and hardware wallet
- Poloniex listed LUNA/USDT and LUNA/USDD trading pairs
- CEX.IO listed LUNA/USD trading pair
🏦 Governance Updates
- Valkyrie Protocol’s governance proposal to offer Terra’s first dual incentives for $VKR and $ASTRO passed
- MetricsDAO received a Community Pool grant of 136,612.02 $LUNA to build freely available, curated data and analytics dashboards, as well as educational content and token bounty programs
- Entropic Labs, a secure on-chain source for randomness, received a 50,000 $LUNA token grant from the Community Pool to continue development
- A proposal to airdrop 19,504,909 $LUNA from the Community Pool to users who did not receive the correct allocation of $LUNA at Genesis successfully passed. Eligible users can claim their airdrop through the claim interface. For more information on how to claim, please check out our walkthrough Medium article
🎥 Media Features
- Do Kwon sat down with Zack Guzman from COINAGE to discuss LUNA, distributing LFG’s reserves to holders of UST, what happened with UST, and more
- Panterra reveals some information about TFL’s clandestine new project — Darwin
That’s all for this month’s Community Update!
As always, we want to give a huge thank you to our builders and validators for continuing to drive our ecosystem forward. We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to see what’s in store for Terra in September!


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On appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, Law Division, Docket No. L-8226-08.
NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION
Before Judges R. B. Coleman and J. N. Harris.
New Jersey Transit Patrol Officer Jonathan Giles appeals from the February 27, 2009, order dismissing his verified complaint in lieu of prerogative writs with temporary restraints filed against defendants New Jersey Transit Police Department (NJTPD), a division of the New Jersey Transit Corporation. We affirm the dismissal.
On August 7, 2007, plaintiff Giles, along with other officers of the
NJTPD, were involved in an on-duty arrest of Donald Brady*fn1
and Jamal Pittman (the incident). As a result of the
encounter, on August 9, 2007, Brady filed a civilian complaint with
the Internal Affairs Division (Internal Affairs or IAD) of the NJTPD
against the officers alleging that he was the victim of a robbery in
Hoboken, New Jersey, and was wrongfully arrested by both NJTPD
officers and Hoboken police officers.
On August 10, 2007, Maureen Scianimanico, Senior Investigator (the investigator) in Internal Affairs, was assigned by Captain Edward Iandoli to investigate the complaint filed by Brady. On August 23, 2007, Giles was notified by Internal Affairs that he was the "subject officer" of the Brady civilian complaint. On August 27, 2007, Scianimanico interviewed Brady concerning the civilian complaint and subsequently met with Iandoli and other members of the Detective Bureau who had commenced an investigation of the incident. The meeting concluded in a determination that the Detective Bureau would continue a criminal investigation regarding the allegations raised by Brady. On August 30, 2007, the Internal Affairs investigation was suspended pending the criminal investigation of the officers by the Detective Bureau and court action or other resolution.
By letter dated February 5, 2008, Internal Affairs requested that the Office of Hudson County Prosecutor (Prosecutor) conduct a concurrent criminal review of any potential criminal conduct on the part of the arresting officers involved in the Brady/Pittman matter. On February 13, 2008, the Prosecutor issued a declination letter to Internal Affairs advising that no criminal charges would be sought in the matter against Giles.
In the interim, the Brady/Pittman dispute was removed from Hoboken Municipal Court to Secaucus Municipal Court, where Internal Affairs monitored the pre-trial and trial proceedings from January 29, 2008 through June 18, 2008. The Brady trial commenced on May 20, 2008, and continued until June 18, 2008, when the court dismissed the charge of simple assault, but found him guilty of disorderly conduct. The investigator certified that she personally attended the Brady court proceedings on January 29, February 11 and 13, March 25, May 20 and June 18, 2008.
After the conclusion of the Brady municipal court proceedings, the investigator and Internal Affairs continued their investigation. Giles was interviewed on July 8, 2008, and by July 17, 2008, interviews of all other officers, subjects and witnesses involved in the incident were completed. On August 6, 2008, Internal Affairs concluded its administrative investigation by exonerating two of the officers under review and forwarding on August 19, 2008, to Chief of Police Joseph Bober the investigative report which recommended that the case be reviewed for appropriate disciplinary action against Giles and Sergeant James Finnegan. On August 26, 2008, a formal disciplinary charge of Unsatisfactory Performance was filed against Giles, in violation of Patrol Guide Rules and Regulations, Section 7.12.
It is from this charge that Giles filed his complaint*fn2
in lieu of prerogative writs with temporary restraints in the
Law Division, Essex County. The complaint asserts (1) the
disciplinary action taken against him was in violation of the
forty-five day provision of N.J.S.A. 27:25-15.1c and N.J.S.A.
40A:14-181, the Attorney General's Internal Affairs Guidelines and
Procedures; and (2) the alleged delay in filing the disciplinary
action was in violation of the New Jersey State Constitution. On
February 27, 2009, Judge Michael R. Casale dismissed the complaint and
ruled that (1) judicial review "for contesting State administrative
agency action is the Appellate Division"; and (2) Giles must exhaust
his administrative remedies pursuant to Rule 2:2-3(a)(2), with final
action taken by an agency as to the disciplinary complaint before he
may appeal under Rule 2:2-3. Moreover, the trial court held that
"there is no jurisdiction here to handle this matter by way of a
verified complaint and an order to show cause," but if there was
jurisdiction, the judge would be inclined to dismiss even on a
substantive basis for Giles' failure to meet the standard under Crowe
v. De Gioia, 90 N.J. 126 (1982). We agree with the holdings of Judge
Rule 2:2-3(a) describes appeals allowed as of right to the Appellate Division. Such appeals may be taken:
(1) from final judgments of the Superior Court trial divisions, or the judges thereof sitting as statutory agents; the Tax Court; and in summary contempt proceedings ...


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Fine motor skills involve the use of the smaller muscles of the hands. We use them in common activities such as getting dressed, opening lunch boxes and school bags or using pencils or scissors. The development of fine motor skills is important for children to carry out everyday tasks and gain a sense of independence.
By Alexander Chu, Year 6
In Trinity news, during the recent school holidays, 38 students and seven teachers from Trinity’s Preparatory and Junior Schools had the privilege to tour China over 10 days. I was one of these lucky students and it was my first ever visit to China. We spent six days in Beijing, two days in Xi’an, and two days in Shanghai. We got to experience what it was like in China. We also had the opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture and came back with a deeper understanding about China.
Building a child’s literacy begins at birth and involves learning to speak, listen, read, understand, watch, draw and write.
Many parents will have encountered a bored child at some point in their parenting journey, especially on the back of school holidays! Out of guilt and impulse, our increasingly busy lifestyles can sometimes lead us to respond to children’s complaints of boredom with a never-ending list of suggestions and activities. However, this only serves to teach him to rely on external stimulus for entertainment. It also reinforces the constant societal need to appear ‘busy’. Sometimes, it’s OK for children to be bored. In fact, it can be a good thing!
According to the Australian Research Council and Macquarie University’s report Reading the reader, how we read has changed dramatically as a result of the introduction of technology. With so many digital alternatives on the market, the consumption of the traditional paperback has seen a significant reduction.
The ABC’s Behind the News latest ‘Happiness Survey’ of almost 47,000 children, has found that having a good night’s sleep is a key indicator of your son’s wellbeing. Sleep and wellbeing go hand-in-hand – children who regularly have the recommended amount of sleep each night reported significantly higher levels of both happiness and feelings of safety.
Sleep experts say teenagers today are sleeping less than they ever have. This is a worry, particularly because there is a link between sleep deprivation and accidents, obesity and cardiovascular disease in later life.
School holidays present an opportunity to spend quality one-on-one time with your son, though keeping him from getting too bored can be a challenge. Some boredom can promote creativity, but if you’re struggling to keep him occupied, we have some ideas to help your son get creative, investigate and continue learning.
By Oliver Berry, Year 6 Junior School
Homework. Every boy and girl hates it but really it is not such a bad thing, if we did not have homework we might forget things that are very helpful for our work or we might not ever practise mathematical equations which means we will forget how to do them. Homework is very short so it is not too bad to spend 40 minutes of your afternoon doing homework instead of going on your computer or playing outside because it makes your brain really have to turn on and focus and does not make you that tired. I think that you can also enjoy homework depending on what your teacher gives you. For example, ‘Mathletics’ - it can be much more fun than doing long maths equations.
In a world where there is pressure to succeed, relationships to negotiate and an increasing need to ‘fit in’, young people need support and reassurance from individuals they respect. While support can, and should come from you as parents, your son may benefit from guidance, advice and reassurance from beyond his family unit.
Mentors are usually individuals with more life experience. They have knowledge to impart and can support your son in his journey towards adulthood. They may be a facilitator of curiosity and critical thinking skills, someone to encourage enjoyment in learning, a promoter of life skills and wellbeing, or a role model for future success.
Today, as it is World Mental Health Day, we look at the importance of emotional skills for boys, and why it should not be underestimated. Research has shown that emotional skills are crucial for children to become successful both socially and academically. How a child reacts emotionally to different situations can have an impact on their decision-making, how they behave and ultimately their happiness and wellbeing.

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Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise
Combine running and ultimate relaxation at the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise!
Set on stunning paradise island, Aitutaki - Pursuit in Paradise offers three race courses that criss-crosses the tiny island with each step revealing the natural beauty of Aitutaki. Runners/walkers can choose from the 10km course, half marathon 21.1Km course and the full 42.2km marathon course. The 2021 BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise will be run from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 March 2021, with the marathon race day being Saturday 27 March.
This will mark four years in the running of the fledgling event hosted by Turama Pacific Travel Group's event management department Destination Management Cook Islands (DMCK). The paradise island event is now growing a reputation on the international marathon scene as a must do event for runners and supporters looking for a unique paradise experience.
Watch the teaser video here >> https://youtu.be/FT4HH0xrZ04