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This gracefully vintage property offers quaint accommodation cradled on the lap of densely forested valleys on both sides of a crystal-clear stream in the Dhauladhar Range. Their rooms have uniquely c (Read More)reative stone architecture and plush decorations, each with a furnished terrace to enjoy breathtaking mountain and garden views. Guests can curl up on snug hammocks beside the cozy fireplace at their shared lounge.
This majestic 4-star resort sits tucked amidst verdant alpine foliage sprawled over 6 acres of private gardens. Their rooms feature enticingly rustic interiors, precious linens and refined amenities, (Read More)while guests can choose to stay at villas and suites also. A select array of delicious meals and exotic drinks are served at their restaurant-cum-bar. They further offer a spa providing therapeutic treatments, a large indoor pool and concierge facilities.
Located near Dal Lake in Mcleodganj, the Aaroham Resort by Aamod at Dharamshala offers accommodation with exceptional hospitality. The Hotel location is beautiful, and the place has a peaceful ambianc (Read More)e. There are well-furnished and air-conditioned family rooms. The property features a sun terrace, a garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and The Backwood's multi-cuisine restaurant. Guests can enjoy magnificent mountain views from the property. A 24-hour front desk, room service, and barbecue facility are available for the guests.
Situated at 6,000 feet above sea level, Dragon I Resorts boasts picturesque 360-degree views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and skyline. It houses a restaurant and provides free Wi-Fi and private pa (Read More)rking.
Great Himalayan Resort boasts a garden and a terrace, along with top-class room service and free wifi throughout the property. All rooms are well furnished and equipped with air conditioning, a seatin (Read More)g area, and a serene river view. Enjoy a continental breakfast every morning and American cuisine at the property. Guests can explore the property and play table tennis. The property also offers a playground for children.
Nestled amidst ravishing pastoral lands facing snow-capped mountains, this polished resort comes with indulgent amenities like a pool and luxurious spas. Guests are lodged in spacious family suites fe (Read More)aturing modest white accents and beautiful upholstery. You can unwind and breathe in the misty mountain breeze at their sun terrace and furnished floral garden. Several international cuisines and drinks are available at their restaurant and bar.
Offering luxurious cottages made with freshly-hewn stone and newly-sawn wood, this resort in Dharamsala by Leisure Hotels is a perfect hideout overlooking idyllic pastoral lands. They offer sumptuous (Read More)suites with sylvan décor, king beds and convenient amenities. The ornate buffet restaurant offers delectable full-course meals. Guests can relax at the seating areas in the garden and sip on fine wine at their chic bar.
Owned by the eminent chain of ITC hotels, this classy resort in Dharamshala sits enwrapped in picturesque Deodar forests a few strides away from the pristine Dal Lake. Their rooms have contemporary dé (Read More)cor, upscale furnishing and wood-lined balconies offering mountain views. Guests can take a refreshing plunge at the outdoor pool and relax at the lounge beside. Other amenities include a relaxed restaurant, a hip bar, a luxe spa and wellness centre.
Set in Dharamshala, Spring Valley Tavisha offers a spa, wellness center, and access to free wifi. The rooms at the property are spacious and modernly furnished flat-screen TV and a seating area. Some (Read More)rooms also come with mountains views. Along with room service, Spring Valley offers other facilities like a garden and BBQ, a games room, and a tour desk. Guests can enjoy Indian and International cuisines at the on-site restaurant. Visit the Dalai Lama Temple and Bhagsunag Temple or visit the beautiful Dal Lake close to the property.
Priding itself with innovative architecture, this well-decorated hotel packs tasteful amenities like a sun terrace and an on-site international restaurant. They offer a plethora of accommodation optio (Read More)ns like modest rooms, lavish suites, laid-back treehouse cottages and spacious bungalows, each providing indulgent amenities. There is a vast lawn carpeted with green grass while beautiful groves line on both sides.
How much does it cost to stay at 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj?
On an average, 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj costs around INR 6,165 per night.
What are the best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj?
Some of the best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj are Prakriti Aalay, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, Amoha Retreat Dharamshala
How much is a 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj for this weekend?
The average price per night for a 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj for this weekend is INR 6,165
What are the best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj with a pool?
Best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj with a pool are Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, Asia Health Resorts & Spa, Cosy Forest stay in Boutique Resort
Suggest some 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj with good wifi?
Best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj with wifi availability are are Prakriti Aalay, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, Amoha Retreat Dharamshala
What all are the best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj for a weekend stay?
Some of the best 5 Star Resorts In Mcleodganj for a weekend stay are Prakriti Aalay, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, Amoha Retreat Dharamshala
Best time for a staycation in Mcleodganj?
The best time to visit Mcleod Ganj is between October and February, i.e. the winter season and between March and June, i.e. the summer season. The region experiences pleasant summers with the temperatures hovering around 25°C and cold and chilly winters with the temperature between -1°C and 9°C. Monsoons are not quite recommended as the region receives heavy downpour annually. It is best to avoid July and August due to the heavy rainfall.
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FRIDAY HARBOR, WA and VICTORIA, BC — More than four dozen orcas were spotted throughout the Salish Sea over Easter weekend, including two “celebri-whales” known for their unusual appearance.
The “J Pod,” which is part of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population, was seen moving slowly up the east coast of San Juan Island, with the whales swimming in close social groups, the Pacific Whale Watch Association reported.
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Pods of Bigg’s killer whales, which are transient orcas, were seen among the San Juan Islands in both President’s Channel and Haro Strait heading north into Canada and along the south end of Lopez Island. There was also a report of a small pod of Bigg’s killer whales in south Puget Sound.
In all, 56 killer whales were seen by naturalists.
If that wasn’t enough, there were some special guests among the sightings, including the Bigg’s killer whale known as Chainsaw for his distinctive notched dorsal fin. Chainsaw was seen with his pod in Haro Strait, the boundary waters between the U.S. and Canada.
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Also spotted among the pods was a transient orca known for its rare gray and white color. The whale, named Tl’uk, which translates to “moon” in the language of the Indigenous Coast Salish people, was born in 2018 and made quite a splash last fall when it was seen regularly traveling through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.
Researchers say more than 200 Bigg’s killer whales are usually documented in the Salish Sea each year.
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3rd Annual Human Rights Journal
The Human Rights Lawyers Association Young Lawyers’ Committee is seeking submissions for the third volume of its journal, the Young Human Rights Lawyer. The first volume was published in October 2015 and included a foreword from Lord Pannick QC and contributions from eight young lawyers.
Deadline for contributions is 5pm Friday 14 July 2017 to firstname.lastname@example.org.
Submissions are sought from students (at whatever stage of their studies), pupil barristers and trainee solicitors—of all ages. Submissions can take the form of a scholarly article on a human rights topic (1,500 words maximum) or a shorter opinion piece or case commentary (750 – 1,000 words). Any submissions above this word count will be disregarded.
All articles should be in MS Word format, in Book Antiqua font, size 11. OSCOLA referencing should be used, and references should be in the form of footnotes at the bottom of each page, not in the body of the text or as endnotes. The title of the article should be centred, in bold and underlined. The authors name (but no further information) should appear at the end of the article on the right-hand side of the page.

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It is wonderful when something you have to do coincides with something you want to do and this has just happened with a Studio 21 short project. The brief was to make something with a sewing machine, from any material and that is capable of making a repetitive sound. Well, this of course is right up my street.
Having spent the whole of last summer making Aeolian Pipes that sounded in the wind (look for the Aeolian Pipes and Air-Songs Booklet link in the righthand sidebar to read all about them), I have been considering making a series of works that will sound when they are picked up and touched. The Studio 21 brief has given me the impetus to start.
This is the first pot ….
…. it starts with a rough, low, grating as you run your fingernails slowly up the lower seams and then the pitch rises at the end to add a full stop to the sound. It reminds me of the rhythmical creaking of wood on wood as boats are gently pushed up to a jetty by rising and falling waves.

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The Portland Waterworks is a public water system subject to regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Those regulations require the notification of customers whenever a violation occurs, and is the basis for this notice.
The annual average of quarterly samples of the level of total trihalomethanes, a disinfection by-product, in the water exceeded the maximum contaminant level of 80 parts per billion for the period from October 2020 through December 2020. The average level in your water for site # 018YD015 this period was 94 ppb.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for drinking water and has established the maximum level for Total Trihalomethanes at 80 micrograms per liter. Trihalomethanes are a group of by-product chemicals which are formed by the use of chlorine in the treatment of drinking water. Disinfectants, such as chlorine, react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA has determined that a number of DBPs are a health concern at certain levels of exposure.
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have and an increased risk of getting cancer. EPA has set standards to limit exposure to trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, and other DBPs.
The Arkansas Department of Health has advised the water system that there is no immediate health risk from consuming the water. Failure to meet this requirement does not mean that the water is unsafe or that alternate sources of water should be used.
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Date Of Death: January 12, 2021
David Johnson and Pamela Dickson was appointed as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Flora Scarlet Johnson on this 23rd day of February 2021.
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them duly verified, to the undersigned, with in three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided however, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent, shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.
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First new models assembled in USA start production this month in Newnan, GA
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA (YMUS) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) announced today that the first production run of new all-terrain vehicle models transferred to the US from overseas facilities will take place this month at Yamaha’s state of the art factory in Newnan, GA.
The start of new ATV production in Newnan is a major step forward in the company’s long-term startegy to transfer the majority of Yamaha’s worldwide ATV manufacturing to the United States.
When complete, the production transfer could add 200 or more American jobs at Yamaha’s US factory as well as additional jobs at the 125 North American parts supplier companies.
The specific ATV models will be announced on June 8 as part of Yamaha’s worldwide unveiling of select 2012 model year products.
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If you follow my blog, then you know this past summer I recently published a novel through Haven Bookworks with Rachel over on the Haven. I'm pleased to say that myself and many others have recently added to that collection with a series of short stories entitled A Little Bit of Girl Time: Volume I. And the great part is you can buy the whole thing OR just pick and choose which ones you'd like to buy. You get the best deal on Haven Bookworks, but you can also buy through Amazon, B&N, and Kobo. Just follow the links below, or if you'd just like to check out my short story from the collection Double Date, I've put it over on the side for convenience.
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Ben is a college student hoping to use the upcoming semi-formal dance as the place to take his relationship with Kirsten to the next level. Nervous that he might screw up his chance with her, Ben convinces his roommate Andy to join them on a double date. Ben just has to help Andy find a date....
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One of the things I like to try to accomplish in my pastel work is the balance between highly finished details and the rough, textured beauty of unfinished strokes. This piece was fun because it allowed me to tell a story (I do so love to make you think about what’s happening in the picture), while practicing to keep the background unfinished as a contrast to the very finished characters in the foreground. Which is a fancy way of saying I had fun playing with a lot of blue chalk and imagining what the fish were thinking.
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Social Media Monitoring Software Market Growth Drivers 2021, Industry Share Size, Global Demand, Emerging Trends, Opportunities 2027
Social Media Monitoring Software Market Size, Share, Industry Overview, Key Player Analysis, Emerging Opportunities, Comprehensive Research Study, Competitive Landscape and Industry Potential from 2021 to 2027
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By now, everyone has heard about the G20 summit being held in Pittsburgh, and everyone has probably heard about the expected protests and marches – but did you know that Pittsburgh was also the first place that an LRAD system was used in the United States?
LRAD, otherwise known as “Long Range Acoustic Device” is a device used for crowd-control and long-range communication. The LRAD equipment, mounted atop armored police vehicles, was used to play recorded warning messages that ordered gathered crowds to disperse. Aside from being used as a very loud megaphone, it was also used to emit ear-splitting noise – this 45 pound satellite dish lookalike can deliver up to 155 decibels of sound (up to nearly 2 miles).
According to an article about noise-indiced hearing loss, the NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders) basically states that anything over 85 dB can begin to inflict hearing loss… In addition, “The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before noise-induced hearing loss can occur”.
Because the LRAD was invented by American Technology Corporation as a “directed-sounds communications system“, LRAD equipment has been sold to the Chinese government – despite the 1989 China Arms Ban that was put in place after Tiananmen Square. The device itself was originally supposed to be used for long-range communication between ships.
LRAD equipped vehicles have been present on other occasions within the United States, but were never actually used in America until the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh – they are usually used/tested in Iraq.

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By Meghna Pant
A full house, a fierce and fearless conversation. The June edition of Feminist Rani focussed on the ‘Changing Dialogue on Feminism in India’ with two stellar panelists, journalist Gayatri Jayaraman and stylist-activist Sapna Bhavnani.
Gayatri is a writer who coined the term ‘urban poor’ in a recent Buzzfeed article. She is also a single mother who has brought up her son from when she was 25 and he was one. Despite fights with patriarchy she’s pretty much lived and worked on her own terms. So, despite being a feminist, she believes that the Indian system works more than the Western one in supporting and protecting a woman in difficult circumstances.
In her forthcoming book on Feminism, Gayatri argues that that our Indian traditions do not necessarily exclude feminism, despite the fact that our traditions are the very carriers of deeply entrenched patriarchy and misogyny, and are widely blamed for everything that is wrong with a woman’s place in society today.
“Draupadi was fierce,” she said. “Go back to original literature to know the real stories.” She also made an interesting point that “I wish instead of fairytales, women were taught the importance of saving and being independent as kids.”
Sapna has spoken out about the various issues she’s faced from being called a whore to physical abuse. On top of that, of all the world’s most horrific crimes, Sapna was gang-raped. For most of us who are shaken after being molested, she said she regained her sense of self, her dignity and her life by letting her mind forget the incident and not calling for the punishment of her perpetrators.
During the talk she was vociferous that women need not be pressured into speaking out about their problems, but some of the strongest women are the ones who keep silent and tolerate the many issues inflicted upon them via patriarchy.
“Speaking out, or not, is a personal choice that does not make a woman less of a feminist,” she said.
Sapna is someone who has gone through three failed marriages, and fought back with a fun-filled and irreverent theme of being married multiple times to different things: like herself, her cat, her fan etc. In a country like India where the agency of women is defined as beginning and ending in marriage––as forward-thinking as we may claim to be––Sapna said that she has delineated herself from the institution.
“People look at me as a 45-year-old single older woman with no husband or a child, and call me a bechari. Such terms need to go. Call me a krantikari instead!” she said to resounding applause.
When Gayatri used the word ‘urban poor’ it unleashed a scribe war on whether the correct usage was ‘urban broke’ but what really caught my attention was the viciousness that she faced online. She then tweeted that ‘half of all misogynistic tweets posted on Twitter come from women’, mentioning a BBC-published study. She does think that women are not always accorded due respect and civility on social or offline media streams, but that she has learnt to take it in her stride.
“When I was little, every time I lost my temper, people said I’m turning into Indira Gandhi like it’s a bad thing,” she explained on the causal effect of emotion versus rationality as considered in women.
Many of our so-called role models, Bollywood actresses like Lisa Haydon, Parineeti Chopra and Madhuri Dixit shy away from identifying as feminists or ascribe reductionist definitions to it. Sapna reiterated, “We should not use Bollywood as our role models and instead find new role models who inspire us to bring about change.”
The incredibly popular session ended with two audience members getting into a heated argument about women versus men, but to witness that in real-time, please join us for the next edition of Feminist Rani in July.

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Martin Luther King would not be happy with the world we live in today. His points made in his speech "I have a Dream", are so valid and to the point he wound up dead. See every single politician is not about us, yes I said it, EVERY single one. They are about a whole bunch of other things that pad their accounts and keep us ALL enslaved and angry at each other as a human race. Our media has become lie after lie and its most of America's only source of news. I think today Martin Luther King's heart would be broken , at the hypocrisy of our world leaders. To purposely drive a nation apart is not the path Martin Luther believed in and if you follow the pattern of politics, we have become the hunted Globally.
"In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds, let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protests to degenerate into physical violence."
There are over 20 protests set up nationally for the next guy up's inauguration and the last few "Orchestrated" protests I have witnessed got down right ugly. I truly respect Dr.King and I pray that the people protesting do to. We live in a world controlled by people who bend the truth, to manipulate people into thinking there way is right and your way is wrong. I want to thank Martin Luther King for the solid advice on how to handle a meaningless figure (since JFK) and I wish somehow MLK could come back and be PRESIDENT of the World, the next 30 years.
"The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to a distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom.We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back."
Why can't all of our politicians speak so fluently and Christ-Like like Dr.King did? Why is a veteran kicker who nobody knows talking about Dr.King? Because I see the same hypocrisy going on in our beloved game of Football. Everyday its about what Color this kid is or what "BLOOD LINE" he may, or may not come from. It really opened my eyes to a Global problem of everything being all about me. So how does equality pertain to our sport? It is very hard for a African American Coach to get a Head Coaching job in the NCAA. Why is it that over 65% of the players are African American but only 11 Coaches, out of 128 D1 programs are African American? The article I am going to link explains that it isn't all about racism, but the lack of African American graduate assistants. So pretty much what I take out of this is, they aren't letting you really coach from the start. In this article they are saying because mostly only African American women are let into graduate school, therefore that is why you are not a Head Coach. They also state their are Racist white people who own these institutions and Athletic Directors. Martin Luther King was a man of Faith that cared for the entire Human race, as a whole and wanted nothing more for us to unite.
"No we are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied, until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream".
Martin Luther king made so many valid points that could really help us out in today's world. But like people like to say about the Bible, that's so old, its a totally different world today. How do you know the people were sincere who wrote it? How do we know MLK wasn't a puppet? I tell all of you to go back to helping ruin our world with hate, gossip and trends. Instead of facts, persistence and true faith leading your decision making. I hear a story of some type of injustice daily and it is so common, its commonly excepted across the landscape of Football. But what do I know? I am just a Kicker who was highly overrated coming out of High School, as a Kicker because of my Blood-line. I was a much better QB/Safety looking at things. But Rivals.com and other media outlets all determine what and who you are and they base this off nothing but media hype. Which I stated is mostly lies and persuasive tactics to push ones agenda, in this case, a lot of times a highly over rated athlete.
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- KNUST student, Samuel Abaogye has featured in a new music video released on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- The song, titled Nana Ama by Blezdee ft. Starga, is in reference to Samm's ex-lover Nana Ama, who dumped him
- Some Ghanaians have reacted on social media after the music video dropped
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Social media is buzzing with conversations about Samuel Aboagye, the KNUST student who went viral over his emotional reaction following a breakup with his girlfriend, Nana Ama, after being featured in a new music video.
The new music video, which features Sammy is for a song titled Nana Ama by Blezdee ft. Starga.
READ ALSO: Hannah Kudjoe: The unsung heroine who struggled alongside Kwame Nkrumah for Ghana’s independence
Blezdee’s song was inspired by Nana Ama and Sammy and the events that led to their breakup.
Samuel Aboagye dominated social media and the headlines of major online portals following his emotional outburst after a breakup with his girlfriend, Nana Ama.
YEN.com.gh previously reported that the music video comes after Sammy recently broke his silence about his heartbreak and the subsequent viral video of him crying.
Following the release of the music video, some Ghanaians have shared tons of powerful reactions.
''Some of us our broken heart always lead us to another girl which we will still spend more on her even more than our ex but Sammy’s broken heart is giving him more chances.... now he get featured in a music and the video too....Eiiii God na where is my #NanaAma ?Face with cold sweatSmiling face with open mouth and cold sweat,'' @Larbi_SarkCess wrote in reaction
@Atopa_wura wrote: ''Nana Ama too how many times do you want Sammy to tell you he's sorry. Boy has now been featured in a music video all. Nana Ama Change ur mind.''
''Y’all just talking as if Sammy sh3daa create the broken heart Broken heart, it was what the lord has decide already, and despite of the music video and the TV presentation Sammy has got, still norr that guy nor geh sense aswear Face with tears of joyFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joy#NanaAma,''@_47gangg also said in reaction.
In other stories, YEN.com.gh previous reported that the Akuapim South District Chief Executive has arrested Veronica Okai, the leader of The Break of Mountains prayer camp for flouting President Akufo-Addo's ban on social gatherings.
The arrest was made together with some security personnel on March 18, 2020, at Pokrom in the Akuapim South District of the Eastern region.
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The charged water from the machine sat Next to the rock on book shelve no more then 30min when I went to retrieve the water bottle and move the petrified wood rock back I noticed that under the rock where it stood was a pool of clear watery looking substance just under the rock and its been sitting up like this for months and it seems that the charged water was so strong and worked so well that the vibrations of the water was so strong that the UV resin on the rock in a certain spot began to liquify and run down the rock and form a pool just beneath the rock and once i saw the pool and questions was water bottle leaking water from bottom i noticed the substance was a bit more slimy and slippery and i felt it then smelled it and realized that the resin somehow which I think i know how because liquified being next to the charged water and UV resin does not just liquify from solid state specially fully hardened and to see this phenomena with the charged water I have done a few more investigations with the machine but this guy making these machine's he is on to something and maybe I hope to get a hold of him and speak more on advancing this technology because YES it does work and I am putting this story in my book I'm writing because of the Etheric Energy I am studying in lab and how this machine works the way it does can only lead to better things using this machine to control the Etheric frequency is something not spoken of yet but Lab is going well with this study and more advancing with these studies and I would love to work with this guy who's making these machines and pushing all of this forward to get into contact because now I don't doubt this equipment I am fully testing it out and seeing what it can do and the healing effects from the water alone I cant imagine what's next to try but I do have idea's thnks to these machines they are fully reliable I am a 100% true customer review and am putting this story in my book I'm writing if that tells you how much I like it and found out how awesome it works Keep it up this is awesome Technology that can work wonders on the body,plants,and water and creation of etheric batteries but this is another story 8)
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Video report by ITV Wales correspondent Dean Thomas-Welch, with thanks to Network Rail and viewers for additional footage.
There are concerns over the environmental impact of a freight train carrying large quantities of diesel and gas oil that derailed and caught fire near Llanelli.
Two workers escaped unhurt after the train derailed in Llangennech on Wednesday night, sparking a fire in several carriages that could be seen from miles away.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch confirmed on Friday that the freight train consisted of 25 tank wagons, each containing up to 100 tonnes of diesel or gas oil.
Five of the wagons derailed and four caught fire, resulting in a "significant spillage of fuel" as well as a major blaze, which caused a large number of homes to be evacuated.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service confirmed it had extinguished the fire on Friday morning.
But the British Transport Police said the priority now was assessing the environmental impact.
Natural Resources Wales said some of the diesel has spilled into the nearby River Loughor, which is a protected marine area.
Farmers, landowners and cockle pickers have been told to stop working until the extent of the spillage has been assessed.Ioan Williams, from Natural Resources Wales, said: "Reports of diesel oil floating on the surface of the river began to come in on Thursday afternoon and throughout the evening."The Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery encompasses the Loughor Estuary and three other Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)."The inlet is within the Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries European Marine Site (EMS) and is designated under the European Union’s Habitats and Birds Directives which safeguards habitats and species that are important and threatened."
The area is home to a large number of birds including wildfowl and waders that feed in the salt marshes.On Thursday afternoon, fishermen reported deposits of oil floating on the surface of the River Loughor and covering seaweed beds.Further updates on the extent of the damage to local wildlife and the environment are expected on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Plaid Cymru MS for the mid and west region said the clean-up must be resourced accordingly.
Helen Mary Jones said: “While the main responsibility for the cost of this will rest with Network Rail there will be resource implications for devolved organisations like Natural Resources Wales and the Local Authority.
"I have written today to Environment Minister Lesley Griffiths to ask to ensure that any additional funding that devolved bodies need to help them respond to this incident are made available.
“I will be liaising regularly with Natural Resources Wales and Network Rail to scrutinise developments and to help ensure that local residents and the wider community are kept fully informed.”


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Ammama’s Sari is a wordless story by Niveditha Subramaniam that appeals to everyone alike with its intricate details in the beautiful illustrations and a great story of a grandmother who can upcycle anything! This picture book was shortlisted for the 2020 Neev Book Award – Best Picture Book. One day, Ammama’s sari gets a hole, so she starts upcycling it, and turns it into amazing things like a beautiful curtain, a snug baby-sling, a perfect plaything for the cat!
The character of Ammama is unforgettable and quite relatable as it represents the typical grandmother of an Indian household and is inspired by the author’s own grandmother. The story is easy to understand and enjoy even for little toddlers as it contains large, stunning artworks and expressive pictures with vibrant colours without any words.
The illustrations are unique in the form of stunningly textured cloth collages that perfectly show the recycling of saree and the things made out of them. This wordless storybook gives a great message of upcycling things instead of abandoning them.
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Model UN Report
Three Roedean teams debated in 3 sessions of the Model UN annual debate at Wits University, organised by the department of SA Institute of International Affairs.. Overall there were 5 sessions being debated simultaneously, on different topics, involving over 90 teams, overall.
The topics the girls debated on were:
Peacekeeping (United Nations Security Council Session) allocated country = United Kingdom, Food Security (G20 Session) allocated country = Turkey and Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies (World Health Organisation Session) allocated country = Vietnam.
The auditorium at the beginning of the day was bursting to the seams with over 300 pupils, adjudicators and dignitaries. The real Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki- Moon, sent a message to the plenary, via the UN information Head in Pretoria, Helene Hoedle. Ban Ki- Moon stated that he took part in Model UN debating as a student and wishing all the delegates well. The pupils were also addressed by the permanent representative to the UN for Kenya, Martin Komani. He was most inspirational and spoke about the importance of reading, learning foreign languages, acting with diplomacy and interacting with as many people from different countries as possible in our global community.Helene Hoedle stated that the Model UN programme in SA was amongst the best in the world at school level.
A huge amount of preparation is needed for the debates. The girls need to be knowledgeable about their allocated country’s stance as well as the policies of other countries: from this info they need to identify potential allies or opponents in terms of policy and recommendations. Position papers have to be drafted as well as resolutions.
Pupils have to debate for six hours and present, lobby, caucus, and respond diplomatically to a range of countries. For this they have to understand the procedure of UN diplomacy and what they could attempt to change in terms of current UN policy. As the events that affect the debate unfold in real world events – such as the Syrian war, delegates have to update their position papers/speeches and resolutions. We were updating our stances up to the hour before the debate, as the G20 was meeting until Friday night, before the Sat debate. This preparation has taken the best part of a year, in terms of learning the techniques as well as the vast amount of knowledge needed. I have watched the girls grow in knowledge of current affairs and diplomatic speak.
The three Roedean teams performed extremely well.
Food Security (G20 Session):
Franci van Rhyn, Tamsin Mathew and Rabia Abba Omar: Won Gold
Peacekeeping (United Nations Security Council Session):
Alexa Clark, Paula Chappel and Isabella Kriegler: Won silver
Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies (World Health Organisation Session):
Hannah Freed, Reshmi Wilson and Aaliyah Buksh: Won Bronze.
The team in the Food Security debate that obtained a first place will be invited to attend the SAIIA Young Leaders Conference. This will take place at Wits University from the 8-13 December. The topics for discussion will include themes being discussed on the International Post-2015 Development Agenda. The negotiations will culminate in the handover of the 2013 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration at a special event on 12 December in Pretoria. During the conference representatives of government, the United Nations, various diplomatic missions, civil society organisations, businesses, and universities will be joining us as speakers, mentors and observers to the conference. Visits to cultural sites, corporate, government, and organisation offices are also being arranged for delegates.
Marj Brown, Model UN Debating Coach
Young Leaders Conference
This year another group of talented high school learners will be selected from five provinces to participate in the second annual SAIIA Young Leaders Conference to be held during 8-13 December 2013 in Johannesburg. As part of the 2013 conference, learner delegates will host their own negotiation sessions on topics related to the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The negotiations will culminate in the presentation and the handover of the 2013 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration at a special event on 12 December in Pretoria.
During the conference representatives of government, the United Nations, various diplomatic missions, civil society organisations, businesses, and universities will be joining the delegates as speakers, mentors and observers to the conference. Visits to cultural sites, corporate, government, and organisation offices are also being arranged for delegates.
One of the Model UN Roedean teams won their debate at Wits University – the girls were Franci Van Rhyn, Rabia Abba Omar and Tamsin Mathew. These girls were as a result chosen as delegates for the SAIIA Young leaders Conference .
Each of the girls as delegates has been assigned a research perspective to report back on to the rest of their committee. Research perspectives are based on work they did earlier this year and reflect the multiple stakeholders groups that are connected to the committee topic. Regardless of personal opinions the delegate has to challenge herself and fellow delegates to consider the issues from as many different viewpoints as possible. Finally the delegate has to think of herself as a representative of other young people from her school, her community, her province and her country.
Each year the theme of the SAIIA Young Leaders Conference is designed to reflect global trends and discussions. The theme for the 2013 conference will therefore focus on the current global priorities after the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) deadline of 2015 known as the Post-2015 Development Agenda( Building the Post-2015 Development Agenda is a United Nations (UN) led global consultation project, aimed at developing a new framework of development which will become effective when the current Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expire in 2015).
Roedean’s three delegates to the conference each have been assigned to a different committee: Franci to the Conflict, Violence and Disaster Committee, Rabia to the Environmental Sustainability Committee, and Tamsin to the Addressing Inequalities Committee.
We wish the girls all the best in this exciting activity. They will have to prepare research and present a position paper and opening statement, besides negotiate and draft a resolution together with the other delegates. It will be a great opportunity to meet delegates from all over SA and grapple with real world issues and be part of giving a voice to the youth of SA on these critical topics.
Mrs Marj Brown, Model UN coach, Roedean.


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Updated at 09:55 ET: Hamas said on Thursday that one of its members, Kamal Husni Ghanaja, had been killed in his home in Damascus and that it was trying to find who was behind what the Palestinian Islamist group described as a "cowardly murder."
Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, said in a statement that it was trying "to identify the party behind the deplorable crime," but did not immediately accuse Israel, its long-time enemy, of involvement in the killing.
ISKENDERUN, Turkey -- Turkish troops and military vehicles deployed toward the border with Syria on Thursday as a precaution after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan gave orders to react to any Syrian threat approaching the frontier.
Erdogan, who has given shelter in the border area to rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad, announced the new rules of engagement for Turkish troops on the border after Syrian air defenses shot down a Turkish warplane last Friday.
"I can confirm there are troops being deployed along the border in Hatay province. Turkey is taking precautions after its jet was shot down," a Turkish official said on condition of anonymity.
He said he did not know how many troops or vehicles were being moved but said they were being stationed in the Yayladagi, Altinozu and Reyhanli border areas of Turkey's southern Hatay province. He said anti-aircraft guns were also being stationed along the border.
A military convoy of vehicles including anti-aircraft missile launchers from the 5th Mechanized Armored Brigade left a base in the southeastern city of Gaziantep on Thursday and travelled to neighboring Kilis province on the border, video from the Turkish Dogan news agency showed.
Roads were closed to traffic as the convoy, escorted by police cars, passed by.
Another convoy of about 30 military vehicles, including trucks loaded with missile batteries, left Turkey's coastal town of Iskenderun on Wednesday and deployed near the Syrian border 30 miles away, Turkish news agencies said.
Turkish television film showed the column moving on Wednesday, escorted by police cars, along a narrow highway leading out of the town, the main port of Turkey's Hatay province. It included rocket launchers on transporters, anti-aircraft artillery and military ambulances.
A Reuters journalist saw another large truck carrying an anti-aircraft gun leave Iskenderun on Thursday for the border area, escorted by two army trucks, one carrying 10 troops.
'No more tolerance'
Erdogan said any military element moving towards the Turkish border and deemed threatening would be declared a military target. The preponderance of air defense weapons in the convoy suggested Turkey was preparing for any possible approach by Syrian helicopters or warplanes.
While the military movements were ratcheting up the pressure on Syria, Turkey was likely being very careful, NBC News producer Aziz Akyavas in Turkey said.
"Syria has been chasing Syrians fleeing the country and hitting Turkish soldiers and posts," he said on the telephone on the border with Syria. "Turkey is saying, from now on no more tolerance."
The Turkish border region is sheltering more than 33,000 Syrian refugees as well as elements of the rebel Free Syrian Army.
But "the Turks are being very careful, using diplomatic language very carefully -- a war would be a real disaster," he added.
State-run Anatolia news agency said armored military vehicles were being transported to military installations in Sanliurfa, in the middle of Turkey's border with Syria, and Hatay, a panhandle province that juts down into Syria.
It said several military vehicles had travelled separately to a military garrison in the border town of Reyhanli in Hatay.
Specific details have not been made public of the new rules of engagement issued to troops after the shooting down of the warplane, which Turkey says was in international air space but Syria says entered its territory at high speed.
Aram Nerguizian, a Syria expert at Washington, D.C.,-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, told msnbc.com that Assad "has a very small window" to say that the downing of the the Turkish fighter was a mistake.
"Syria is sitting and not providing a high-level response to this (and) the last thing these players should be doing is not talking to each other," he said. "These are two of the region’s largest militaries and it would be disastrous if things deteriorated in ways neither side expected."
Nerguizian added that "neither side wants to show weakness."
Blast near busy market
Meanwhile, a strong explosion rocked the Syrian capital Thursday near a busy market and the Palace of Justice, sending black smoke billowing into the sky. State TV reported at least three people were wounded and around 20 cars were damaged.
An Associated Press reporter at the scene said some cars were charred and many had their windshields blown out.
Syria's state-run TV said the explosion was in the parking lot of the Palace of Justice, a compound that houses several courts. The blast happened at 1 p.m. near the capital's famous Hamidiyeh Market, an area crowded with families stocking up on food and other supplies for the weekend, which begins on Friday in Syria.
Witnesses reported hearing one blast, but state-run TV said two explosions struck the area. The report also said a roadside bomb was found but did not explode.
Msnbc.com's F. Brinley Bruton, NBC News' Aziz Akyavas, Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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text: Ten years ago Don Givogue, Bob Johnston and Sandy Gross founded the loudspeaker company GoldenEar on the US East Coast. Now they are selling their company to California's "The Quest Group", known for its cable and DAC brand Audioquest. The main goal of the merger is to use synergies for worldwide sales. Especially in Europe and Asia, Audioquest's logistics is miles ahead of the GoldenEar distribution network. Also, Audioquest dealers in North America could gradually become GoldenEar dealers. GoldenEar will nevertheless continue to pursue its own distribution strategy. The loudspeaker manufacturer should remain unchanged for the greatest part. "I'm taking over an intact company where nothing has to be repaired," says Bill Low, head of Audioquest.

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Understanding the background of jazz music is essential for all music students who want to fully appreciate and enjoy this genre. Having an appreciation for the history and impact that jazz music has had on popular music will help your music students to see that the music they enjoy listening to has its origins in the musical revolution of jazz music.
Jazz music is a rich and complex genre that has influenced popular music around the world. Its origins date back to the late 19th century, and its evolution has been shaped by a diverse range of cultural and social factors. For middle school music and general music teachers, teaching the background of jazz music can be a fun and engaging way to introduce students to music history, jazz instruments, and jazz music appreciation. In this blog post, we’ll explore several music appreciation resources that will help you teach the background of jazz music.
Read on to find out more details for teaching resources for Jazz Music Month, but if you are looking for some other ways to spice up your own music curriculum, then why not grab yourself a FREE copy of the 5 Ways to Makeover Your Music Curriculum. Click here to find out more.
Jazz Music Definition
To fully appreciate jazz music, it is important to not only know the background of jazz music but also what defines it as a musical style or genre.
Jazz music is a style and genre of music that often includes improvisation, where musicians make up new melodies on the spot. It usually has a steady beat and uses instruments like the trumpet, saxophone, piano, and drums. There are several sub-genres or types of jazz music, and they all have different stylistic features. Some jazz music can be upbeat and lively or slow and mellow, and it often encourages listeners to tap their feet or dance along. Jazz music has its origins in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has since become a popular and influential genre of music around the world.
Jazz Music History and a Brief Background of Jazz Music
To help your music students understand the background of jazz music, they will need to know some Jazz Music History. The following information is a very brief summary of jazz music history but is enough to get you started when studying jazz music history.
Jazz music has a rich history that began in the late 19th century in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was a blend of African rhythms and European harmonies that were played by African American musicians in bars and dance halls. In the 1920s, jazz music gained popularity and spread across the United States, becoming a major influence in music. Jazz music has evolved over the years, and today it is still enjoyed by many people all over the world. Jazz music is known for its improvisation, swing rhythms, and unique style, making it a fundamental part of music history.
When studying jazz music, it is important that your music students understand the impact and significance that it is had on popular music of today. Having an appreciation of the background of jazz music will help to broaden the music listening skills of your music students.
Jazz music has had a significant influence on popular music styles of today. Many popular music genres, such as rock, hip-hop, and R&B, have incorporated elements of jazz into their music. Jazz music’s improvisation and syncopation have been used in the creation of new melodies and rhythms, giving birth to new sounds that are now commonplace in popular music. Jazz also introduced the concept of using instruments in new and unique ways, which has led to the creation of new sounds and techniques in modern music. Jazz music’s influence can be heard in almost every type of music today, making it an essential part of music history and an ongoing source of inspiration for musicians of all genres.
3 Jazz Music Websites to use in Your Music Classroom
The following websites are a great free resource that are available to help you and your students start their journey into Jazz Music Appreciation.
Jazz in America – this site was created by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. It has a comprehensive overview of the background of jazz music and jazz music history. This site has a lot of resources to use in class such as videos, timelines, audio recordings and more.
Smithsonian Jazz Music – this site is a collaboration between two museum sites – The Smithsonian and the National Museum of American History. The site features a lot of jazz history artefacts and interactive exhibits that show students the history of jazz music as well as the instruments used in jazz music.
PBS Jazz – this site features the documentary jazz series. You might want to play excerpts from the series in class, but be sure to preview before showing in class!
2 Jazz Music YouTube Channels to use in your Classroom
The following YouTube channels are a great place to find jazz music being performed by the best in the business! Try using the recordings as a jazz music analysis or jazz music listening lesson that is focused on analysis using the elements of music.
This first YouTube channel from Jazz at the Lincoln Center would be best used by older students. The playlist is very long, so you will be sure to find something that will appeal to your music students!
This second YouTube channel features the Jazz for Kids album by Jazz great – Wynton Marsalis. Each song in the album/playlist is based on a popular nursery rhyme or children’s song, making the jazz music version of the song accessible by younger students.
4 Music Classroom Resources for Jazz Music Month
If you want to make it easier for yourself to teach all things jazz music, then why not try some of the following resources from my Teachers Pay Teacher store!
Jazz Music Mini Bundle – this bundle includes a set of easy to use, low prep resources for the middle school music classroom. In the Jazz Music Mini Bundle are – Jazz Musician History worksheets, Jazz Music Listening worksheets, a Jazz Music Bulletin Board, and a Music Composition Project.
Some other resources that you might like to use while studying the background of jazz music are listed below.
African and Jazz Music Unit of Work – this unit is started with lessons on African Music and African Instruments. It then moves onto lessons about jazz music history, jazz music instruments and jazz music appreciation lessons. It includes a composition and performance assessment as well as links to music for your music students to listen to and study.
Jazz Musician Bundle and Jazz Musician Posters. These two resources go hand in hand, and are perfect for using as a jazz music research assignment with your music students. There are 24 Jazz Musicians in the bundle so you can choose Jazz Musicians that will appeal to your music students for a whole class instruction lesson OR try assigning each student a different musician and then have your students present their research as a speech, video or even a podcast presentation!
The posters are a versatile resource that you can use with your music classes. There is a full color version of each Jazz Musician that you can choose to print and display on your classroom walls. There is also a black and white version of each jazz musician that you can choose to print onto colored paper and display OR get your students to color them in! Why not try a listening lesson of a few jazz musicians while your students color in and enjoy the music as they work.
Teaching the background of jazz music can be a fun and engaging experience for your music students. By utilizing the resources listed above, you can help your music students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of jazz music. Whether it’s through a documentary series, studying different jazz instruments, or watching a live recording on YouTube, there are many ways to incorporate jazz music history into your music curriculum. Don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment with different teaching resources to make jazz music come to life for your students!
Until next time
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A smile-worthy video making the rounds on YouTube shows a big dog trying to figure out how to carry a big stick across a narrow bridge.
The dog, which looks like a hefty weimaraner, tries repeatedly to cross the bridge but can’t quite get the stick to clear the railings.
The dog becomes slightly frustrated - evidenced by his whine — but he doesn’t give up.
Hilariously, an admirer created an animated .GIF superimposing mathematical calculations over the dog’s efforts.
In the end, the dog figures out how to hold the stick diagonally, allowing him to cross the bridge, stick in mouth, triumphant and rewarded with praise as he does it.
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Victoria to extend trial for mental health support
Thanks to a partnership between Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria, a Victorian-first program helping Geelong patients get the best mental health care will now be extended.
Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley has announced the extension of the Prehospital Response of Mental Health and Paramedic Team (PROMPT) trial following a successful first few months.
The Victorian-first trial is a partnership between the Andrews Labor government, Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria that teams up specialist mental health staff with paramedics when they are called out to an incident where mental health may be an issue.
As a result, patients in crisis are assessed and triaged sooner, and fewer need to be taken to busy emergency departments, which can also exacerbate a patient’s symptoms.
In its first three months, PROMPT diverted around 76 per cent of patients away from the local hospital to more appropriate mental health services in the community – freeing up a busy emergency department and providing better, more tailored care for patients. Currently, ambulances respond on average 15 times a day to calls involving mental health patients in the Barwon region.
“This trial is giving people in Barwon the right care faster and is reducing the likelihood of mental health presentations escalating unnecessarily or involving an emergency department,” Mr Foley said.
“While we hold the state’s first ever Royal Commission into Victoria Mental Health System, we’re looking at initiative ways to better deliver quality mental health care to Victorians.”
“This program has done exactly what we promised it would do – provided better mental health care for Barwon locals while reducing presentations to the local emergency department – and it’s fantastic to see it extended,” added Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said: “I’m delighted to see Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria have been able to extend this program, which is helping the Geelong community get the mental health treatment and care they deserve.”
Jerome Doraisamy is a senior writer for Lawyers Weekly and Wellness Daily at Momentum Media.
Before joining the team in early 2018, Jerome is admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales and, prior to joining the team in early 2018, he worked in both commercial and governmental legal roles and has worked as a public speaker and consultant to law firms, universities and high schools across the country and internationally. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines self-help book series and is an adjunct lecturer at The University of Western Australia.
Jerome graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry).
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The reason behind Jason Horne-Francis’ shock axing has been revealed with the young star failing to meet standards at the club.
North Melbourne’s decision to drop the number one draft pick ahead of his first AFL game back in South Australia, his home state, left fans around the league scratching their heads.
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On Friday night however the reasons behind the decision to ax him where detailed by Channel 7 journalist Mitch Cleary.
Cleary said the 18-year-old was left out of North Melbourne’s squad for “disobeying his coach” last weekend.
“The star teenager was called out by interim coach Leigh Adams and senior players on Sunday for failing to complete his proper ice baths and recovery in front of their very eyes,” Cleary reported.
“I have spent this morning with a dozen teammates training in Melbourne (instead of traveling with the squad).”
Horne-Francis will now run out in the VFL after failing to live up to the club’s “Monday to Friday” expectations.
Former North Melbourne great Brent Harvey opened up on the Horne-Francis axing.
“There’s some stuff that we call Monday to Friday, it’s preparation stuff – you need to tick the boxes,” Harvey said on RSN Radio.
“This is not just about Jason … (Caretaker coach) Leigh Adams has got very good standards, I’ve got to be a little bit careful … but we’ve got players not playing in our team and I’ll name one right now : Kayne Turner.
“He would run through brick walls for every single one of his teammates and every single one of his supporters – he does everything right.
“If he’s not playing, he’s playing in the reserves at the minute, you’d want to be doing everything right to make sure you’re holding up your end of the bargain. We call that Monday to Friday and if you haven’t got your Monday to Friday in order, that’s just not good enough right now.
“Was it good enough in Round 3, Round 4, Round 5? Maybe.
“But with Leigh Adams in charge, the standards have gone to another level and players have to play their part. Monday to Friday is just as important as performing on game day for us.
“There’s not just one incident where we’ve just said (to Horne-Francis): ‘Nah, you’re not playing because of this’. It’s not that at all, everything comes into calculations, the form side of it, what he’s doing after stoppage. There’s so much that comes into it.”
Horne-Francis immediately postponed contract extension negotiations after he was drafted by the club last year.
His two-year draft deal expires at the end of the 2023 season and both Adelaide and Port Adelaide are said to be heavily circling the teenage star.


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HGTV star Sabrina Soto got engaged to the chef with Michelin star Dean Sheremet on her 46th birthday, according to an Instagram post by the latter.
Sheremet posted a photo of the engagement ring on Soto’s hand and a selfie with his future wife, as he wrote in the caption:
“Happy birthday SABRINA! I can’t wait to continue building our beautiful family. Atlas and I are happy to have you. (She said absolutely)”
Sabrina shared those same photos and wrote:
“I said absolutely”
Sheremet starred in the hit FOX show My kitchen rules
Sheremet, 41, who hosts a podcast called, Dive right away with Dean Sheremet, is a famous chef and TV personality. He graduated from the French Culinary Institute and has worked in restaurants such as Nobu 57 and Jean Georges.
Sabrina Soto’s fiancé starred in the hit FOX show, My kitchen rules and CW Terry Crew saves Christmas. Sheremet is a certified nutritionist, chef partner and advocate for a healthy life of the non-profit organization ‘Wellness in The Schools’.
Dean Sheremet, a reserve dancer who became a chef, starred in the 2001 films. It’s not another teen movie i Thank heavens. He has also appeared on TV shows such as He took off his clothes i Nikki 1999 and 2000, respectively. His book entitled Eat Your Heart Out: The Look Good, Feel Good, Silver Lining Cookbook, became a best seller in 2016
It is not known when Sabrina Soto and Dean Sheremet started having fun. However, they made their relationship official in July 2021, when they went on a family trip to Cabo, Mexico. Sheremet shared the first photo of the duo via a post on Instagram, which read:
“Better every day because of you”
Sabrina Soto shares daughter Olivia Gray (6) with her longtime ex-boyfriend Steve Grevemberg. Sheremet, on the other hand, has been married to singer LeAnn Raimes for seven years. One year after their finalization divorce, Sheremet married photographer Sara Silver in 2011.
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The breakup with Silver after five years of marriage, the chef got engaged directed by Vanessa Black in March 2018. Later, in August 2018, the duo welcomed their son, Atlas Wilding. The timeline when Sheremet and Black broke up remains unknown.

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Gardening in the shade beneath the canopy trees offers many advantages. Shade trees moderate temperatures during the hot summer months and provide the garden with structure, privacy and year-round interest.
Do keep in mind, however, shade perennials, including spring bulbs, generally bloom spring before the leaves come out on the trees. Shade perennials rely on interesting foliage textures for much of the season.
The first thing to do when planning a shade garden is to determine what type of shade there is. There are three types of shade; dappled, part shade and deep shade and its important to understand each type when choosing plants for your garden.
Types of Shadiness
Dappled shade, the easiest type of shade in which to garden, occurs beneath deciduous trees where there are drastic changes in the amount of sunlight reaching the ground throughout the year. Conditions alternate between a patchwork of shade and sun in the summer and full sun during winter. Many shade tolerant perennials, such as trillium, epimedium, anemone and various bulbs have adapted to these conditions by flowering in the spring while there is still quite a bit of light entering the garden.
Part shade is a condition such as full sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. Most plants will thrive in part shade conditions. Afternoon shade in this situation is beneficial to plants, such as Astilbe, as the shade will protect them from wilting during hottest part of the day. Shade in the morning and sun in the afternoon, however, tends to stress some plants.
Deep shade occurs beneath evergreens and can be a difficult environment in which to garden. Soil beneath evergreens is usually poor due to the lack of an annual leaf fall which in deciduous forests provides layers of organic mulch. Plants selected for deep shade gardens need to be shade demanding not just shade tolerant.
Many plants which thrive in the shade have developed large leaves as a way for the plant to capture as much sunlight as possible. Hosta is a great example of this. After the spring blooms have gone by it’s the foliage of shade plants which becomes the focal point of the garden so consider using plants with variegated foliage to add brightness to the landscape. Incorporate a variety of greens in the garden as well. Yellow greens illuminate a shady space and deeper blue greens create a feeling of depth.
Juxtapose the foliage textures and colors of your plants to create interesting designs. A maiden hair fern with its delicate leaves will stand out more against the large leaves of a hosta than against another type of fern.
Helleborus, a colorful shade perennial is easy to grow but difficult to transplant. Lungwort is a wonderful shade perennial has foliage which resembles that of the hosta foliage but differs in that it flowers in the spring. Coral Bell is also a great spring blooming perennial with interesting colorful foliage. Japanese Painted Ferns, with green and purple foliage, are a great addition to the shade garden.


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Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman
- Directed by Eric Bricker
Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, Visual Acoustics celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away this year, captured the work of nearly every major modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images.
Visual Acoustics won the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Austin Film Festival, and the Grand Jury Prize at the Lone Star International Film Festival. It has also been screened with much critical acclaim at the Los Angeles Film Festival (world premiere), Festival International Du Film Sur L’Art, LACMA, The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX, and The Marfa Film Festival.
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A defensive and budget friendly business offsets inflationary costs at this FTSE 100 food and clothing company. We assess prospects.
Third-quarter trading update to 28 May
- Total group currency adjusted revenue up 32% to £4.04 billion
- Food revenue up 10% to £2.32 billion
- Primark revenue up 81% to £1.73 billion
Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) operates across the five divisions of grocery, sugar, agriculture, ingredients, and retail.
Its retail business Primark operates across the UK and Ireland, much of Europe and parts of the USA.
Brands for its food businesses include Twinings, Ovaltine, Mazzetti, Silver Spoon and Billington’s sugars, Jordans and Dorset cereals, Ryvita, Kingsmill, Patak’s, Blue Dragon and Mazola.
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Started in 1935, AB Foods is today a multinational food processing and retailing business headquartered in London. It employs over 125,000 staff in more than 50 countries. Group strategic initiatives currently include expanding its Primark store numbers to over 500 outlets come 2026 from a current 403.
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For investors, inflationary cost pressures cannot be ignored, with soft commodity prices such as wheat used in its food products a victim of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A cost-of-living crisis both at home and overseas may hinder demand for both its Primark and food products, while Primark’s lack of a significant online presence over the course of the pandemic contrasts with that of clothing rivals such as Next (LSE:NXT).
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Positively, management initiatives to help counter rising costs are being pursued. Action to bolster Primark’s online presence continue to be pushed, the group’s diversity of both product and geographical footprint remains central, while an estimated future dividend yield of close to 3% is not derisory in an environment of low if rising interest rates. For now, and while some caution appears sensible, both the relatively defensive offering of food and budget clothing should leave this FTSE 100 company on the consumer radar.
- Diversified business type and geographical footprint
- Expanding its Primark store numbers
- Uncertain economic outlook
- Many factors outside of its control like commodity prices and currency moves
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