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Ankara-backed Syrian opposition denies accusations Turkey 'stole' Afrin's olive oil
A Syrian opposition-aligned official on Tuesday denied accusations that Turkey had "stolen" olive crops in the Syrian town of Afrin and sold the oil to EU countries as a Turkish product.
Nasir Husso, head of the Turkey-backed Afrin Chamber of Industry and Trade, said Afrin olive oil was sold to Turkey at "world prices", Turkey's state news agency reported.
"We call on the traders world-wide to invest in Afrin and buy its high-quality olive oil," Husso told a panel in Ankara. He said traders in the region famous for olive cultivation had managed to export olive produce this year due to the improved security situation.
Turkey, which helped allied Syrian rebels take control of Afrin in 2018 as part of its Operation "Olive Branch" to oust Syrian Kurdish forces from northern Syria, was accused of confiscating olive crops from local farmers last year.
Turkey views the Kurdish militias which control much of northern Syria to be an offshoot of the PKK, an armed group which has waged a bloody insurgency against Ankara for more than 30 years.
Around 50,000 tons of olive oil from Afrin have allegedly been packaged in Turkey for domestic and international sale, according to an investigation by the Spanish website El Público.
The investigation claimed the olive oil is pressed in Afrin, before being transported to Turkey where it is blended with Turkish oil and labelled as a Turkish product.
Saleh Ibo, the Kurdish Afrin Canton Agricultural Council Deputy, said in September 2018 Turkey had "confiscated" the olive groves of locals displaced from Afrin during its military operation, the PKK-allied ANF News reported.
"80% of the olives in Afrin are being taken to Turkey with no cost through the gangs and the council they formed", Ibo said, adding that Turkey imposed taxes on the remaining owners of olive trees.
Ibo claimed Turkey could make $80 million by selling the olives.
Turkish Agricultural Minister Bekir Pakdemirli in November 2018 admitted 600 tonnes of olives had entered Turkey from Syria. "We do not want revenues to fall into PKK hands," he said.
Swiss politician Benhard Guhl this month accused Turkey of exporting olive oil produced from Afrin olives to Spain as a Turkish product. Turkey is already the third largest external source of olive oil to the EU.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also accused Ankara of sanctioning the looting of olive oil tanks from factories in Afrin.Turkish forces and allied rebel groups have been accused of looting and human rights violations in Afrin by rights groups.

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I am just recently back from the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) convention in Carlsbad, California. The subject of this year's symposium was "Confronting Cancer as a Chronic Disease: Primary Care Taking a 360-degree View."
In all, 21 countries were represented and attendance was sold out at 600 people.
I have been a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine since its inception. It was created by my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Jeffrey Bland.
The 4 day conference had a full schedule with lectures starting at 7 AM and closing around 6:30 PM every night.
Even though I have attended so many other IFM conventions, this is probably the best one I have ever attended. All aspects of integrative oncology were discussed. Lectures on the role of antioxidants in cancer prevention and treatment were part of the conference. Other topics were nutritional and botanical support during cancer therapy, individualizing nutrition protocols to complement Cancer care, and using biomarkers for primary prevention in secondary recurrence of common cancers.
The conference was organized by my friends Mary Hardy, M.D. and Dwight McKee, M.D, Ph.D. Dwight and I attended medical school together and were friends throughout school.
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Dr Soram with Dwight McKee, M.D. Ph.D
Two of the most prominent speakers were Dr. Dean Ornish, and Dr Keith Block. Dr Ornish gave a lecture entitled "The Power of Sustainable Changes in Diet and Lifestyle". Dr. Ornish has carried over his amazing findings on diet and lifestyle for the benefit of heart disease and is now using it to benefit cancer patients. You can pick up his new book by clicking HERE.
Dr. Ornish was also the recipient of the Linus Pauling Person of the Year award, given for his work showing the benefit of diet and lifestyle for chronic disease. I was delighted to learn during his lecture that he was a student of Swami Muktananda, who was very good friends with my teacher Yogi Bhajan, and I was able to share a few words with Dr. Ornish about our teachers, and have a photograph taken with him and at the end of his speech.
Dr Soram with Dean Ornish, M.D.
Dr. Keith Block gave an information packed lecture entitled "Long-Term Biologic Strategies for Ssecondary Prevention of Cancer". Dr Block has written a great book explaining his approach to integrative oncology. You can pick it up HERE.
Some of the lectures were very medically detailed. However, many were understandable by lay people and I wish some of my cancer patients had been able to attend some of these wonderful lectures and learn. In any case I am bringing back to my practice all the exciting new information about using integrative medicine for cancer patients. For those of you who would like to get a sample of these lectures, I am delighted to say that Jeffrey Bland's opening talk entitled "Looking Anew at Cancer" is available online for free by clicking this link.
I have already shared some of the new information from this convention in my blog and I look forward to sharing much more over the weeks ahead with all my readers.

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It's an exciting day for Van Halen fans!
Check out the newly released music video (above) for Tattoo, which is the first single off of Van Halen's upcoming album!
We're far from blown away by this song, but it's cool to see the band reunited with David Lee Roth.
Good luck, guys!
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It has BEGUN!
Last month, Van Halen announced plans to go on tour for the first time in five years AND they released a rehearsal video showing the world that they've still got it! (above)
Now, we've learned that David Lee Roth and co. will perform a small concert at Cafe Wha? in Manhattan THIS THURSDAY!
Should be interesting to see how the show goes after soooo many years MIA!
What do U think? Can Van Halen still rock???
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You heard right: Rock legend Van Halen will be on the road for the first time in five years!
The band hit the social media waves to announce a tour for 2012. While no dates or locations have been confirmed yet, tickets will be on sale on January 10th, so we should all know soon.
Along with the announcement, the band also released a rehearsal video and it is FULL of fun and dancing! Frontman David Lee Roth showed he hasn't forgotten his moves from the 80s and gyrated all around the video.
Check out the video above and rock out to Van Halen!
Oh, and remember: The band also has an album due out within the year. It will be its first album with Roth since 1994. So now, you have double the reason to feel PUMPED!
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You know, people shouldn't make promises they can't keep!
Last night, it was rumored that Van Halen would be making a triumphant return to the stage for the Grammy Nominations concert in LA. The performance would mark the first time the reunited band would be performing on TV and many fans were super excited to see Eddie Van Halen with original lead singer David Lee Roth tear it up once again!
However, the concert went up … and no Van Halen. So what gives?
Seems some wires got crossed and as the Recording Academy President Neil Portnow reveals, the guys just weren't ready. In his statement, he explains:
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Rihanna, Usher, and The Band Perry have been added to the performance lineup for the Grammys….
Already packed with stars, the three acts will join Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland and Jason Aldean during the nomination ceremony on November 30, 2011, hosted by LL Cool J.
The award show isn't until February but it should pack plenty of surprises.
There are even rumors Van Halen may resurface and reunite at the Grammys after a teaser plays during the pre-award show.
Do U think a pre-award show three months away is worth it?
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That, dear friends, is what we are hearing.
According to reports, after 35 years at Warner Bros., Van Halen has left WB for Sony. An insider reveals that Columbia A&R executive Stephen Ferrera has been dubbed the task of overseeing the next Van Halen album, which will hopefully come out sometime in 2012 and in fact be the first album featuring David Lee Roth since 1984.
Another insider at the label points out that "nothing has been signed yet, but Columbia has been in the lead for some time.”
While we're stoked about the fellas making another album, we can't help but wonder what the WB did to them to make them want to leave after three and half decades together. It seems kind of odd, right?
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Rock trio Peter Bjorn and John have just embarked upon their U.S. "All You Can Eat" tour and are giving out free grub at top local food trucks along the way!
Visit your local Eater website to find out where the band will be giving away free food when they make a tour stop through New York City, Houston, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC!
The Swedish band also created a special playlist for Rolling Stone of their favorite food-related tunes, including tracks from artists such as the Beach Boys, Van Halen and the Kinks. Check it out here!
Such an awesome way to not only give back to their fans, but encourage people to check out great local food they may have otherwise missed out on!
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Imperial Japan Wanted Battleships With 20-Inch Guns To Destroy America
But it didn’t happen. Why?
Key point: For Imperial Japan, size mattered.
In January 1936 Japan announced its intention to withdraw from the London Naval Treaty, accusing both the United States and the United Kingdom of negotiating in bad faith. The Japanese sought formal equality in naval construction limits, something that the Western powers would not give. In the wake of this withdrawal, Japanese battleship architects threw themselves into the design of new vessels. The first class to emerge were the 18.1-inch-gun-carrying Yamatos, the largest battleships ever constructed. However, the Yamatos were by no means the end of Japanese ambitions. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) planned to build another, larger class of super battleships, and had vague plans for even larger ships to succeed that class. War interceded, but had Japan carried out its plans it might have deployed monster battleships nearly as large as supercarriers into the Pacific.
The A-150 class would have superseded the Yamatos, building on experience with that class to produce a more formidable, flexible fighting unit. Along with the Yamatos, these ships were expected to provide the IJN with an unbeatable battle line to protect its Pacific possessions, along with newly acquired territories in Southeast Asia and China.
The A-150s would theoretically have carried six 510-millimeter (twenty-inch) guns in three twin turrets, although if problems had developed in the construction of that gun they could have carried the same main armament as the Yamatos. The 510-millimeter guns would have wreaked havoc on any existing (or planned) American or British battleships, but would also have caused substantial blast issues for the more delicate parts of the ship. The A-150s would have carried heavier armor than their smaller cousins, more than sufficient to protect from the heaviest weapons in the American or British arsenals. The secondary armament would have included a substantial number of 3.9-inch dual-purpose guns, a relatively small caliber suggesting that the A-150s may have relied on support vessels to protect them from enemy cruisers and destroyers.
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Planning a Dinosaur Birthday Party? Or wanting to pass out Dinosaur Valentine cards? If you know a dinosaur lover, these dinosaur party favors paired with mini dinosaurs is perfect for all dino lovers!!
*Optional Ideas: you can add mini slime, play doh, or anything to these cards. I added slime here, because my daughter wanted to pass out dinosaurs and slim to her preschool class, when they were celebrating her 3rd birthday!
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▷ OPTIONAL: Slime (glow in the dark!)
▷ OPTIONAL: Slime (galaxy colored!)
How to Attach Your Mini Dinosaurs
These mini dinosaurs are the best! We use them all the time. My toddler plays with them everyday, and we have used them for various crafts. They are also great for sensory play!
I sprinkled these mini dinosaurs in a big bowl with water beads! Tenley always has so much fun trying to get the dinosaurs out with different tools from this Fine Motor Tool Set from Amazon!
Tape or Glue?
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This depends on preference. I was transporting my daughter’s dinosaur favors from various places, so I found that using washable glue was the best way to attach the dinosaurs.
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The country’s legal experts and top economists expressed conflicting views on charter change (cha-cha) as the Senate started on February 5 its hearing on Resolution of Both Houses number 6 (RBH6).
While the Senate targets to finish the hearing on the resolution before the end of March, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and subcommittee chairperson of the Constitutional Amendments Sen. Sonny Angara assured it will not be done in haste.
RBH6 seeks to amend three specific economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, particularly Articles 12, 14, and 16.
The joint resolution was filed by Zubiri and Angara and Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda.
Zubiri noted the study on the proposed amendments would not be like other proposals which were “approved without thinking.”
“We must discuss this with all members of society, not just our learned luminaries here, as well as different sectors that will be affected the most by the amendments of our Constitution…and come out with the best possible outcome,” Zubiri said.
But he noted that the timeline for the hearings is now in the hands of Angara.
He had assured President Marcos that the Senate would be able to finish the deliberations before Congress adjourns for the Holy Week recess.
For his part, Angara said, “just wish to reiterate my colleagues’ stand that this (charter change) is not something that needs to be rushed given its importance, especially since it is the most important or highest law in the country, the Constitution itself,” Angara said in his opening statement at the start of the hearings on RBH No. 6.
In the hearing, former Chief Justice Hilario Davide renewed his firm and unchangeable stand that there is no valid, serious and compelling reason to amend the 1987 Constitution. He believes the country just needs the full implementation of its principles and its state policies.
He also recommended that RBH6 provisions must include economic provisions on agriculture and land ownership.
Former Supreme Court associate justice Vicente Mendoza suggested the Senate and House of Representatives to sit as one body.
“Beyond this debate of construing the silence of the Constitution, there is some benefit if the two Houses come together,” he said.
He stressed the two Houses of Congress can exchange views regardless of their status as senators or congressmen. “The Constitution contemplates that they are not senators or congressmen – they are members of a constituent assembly – just one body,” he said.
“So the benefit of exchange is there, which you cannot have if you leave this policymaking to Congress by law because one House will be acting here (Senate) and the other will be acting there in Quezon City. You will not have the benefit of exchange of views,” further stated Mendoza.
Another former Justice of the SC- Adolf Azcuna said proposed to make two changes in the RBH6.
He asked senators to change the word “to be enacted” to “to be resolved” since in RBH6, they are not proposing a bill or a law but amending the Constitution.
With RBH6, Azcuna emphasized they are no longer acting as a legislative body but a Constituent Assembly (Con-As).
He also sought to remove the phrase “unless otherwise provided by law,” saying it is an invitation to the House to add other words.
“This opens the gates of changing the very substance of the economic provisions itself. It should be basic,” he further stated.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who actively questioned the former justices, insisted that there are already laws and pending legislation targeted to liberalize the economy.
Among them are RA 10641 or amendments to the Foreign Bank Liberalization Act, the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, the Public Service Act and the Foreign Investments Act.
“So much of the Philippine economy is already open to foreign participation. Bukas na bukas na po ang ating tindahan, ladies and gentlemen,” she said.
She further belied Cha-cha proponents’ claim that the Constitution is “too restrictive” and compared the supposed restrictions to those of Singapore, whose economy continues to thrive despite strict restrictions on critical industries and public utilities.
She pointed out as untrue what they have been saying about restrictive.
She called against using the Constitution as collateral damage to advance the agenda of the few.
In airing his objection to amend the Constitution, lawyer Christian Monsod quoted the President who said, “the 1987 Constitution was not written for a globalized world. We have to adjust it so we can increase the economic activity in the Philippines and we can attract more foreign investors.”
He said this is the same president who a year ago said, “for me all these things being talked about we can do without changing the constitution”.
He said even the Foreign Chamber of Commerce admitted that opening land for foreign ownership will probably raise the price of land beyond the reach of the poor.
As for mining, Monsod said it is allowed 100 percent in partnership with government under Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, and then there is the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Dr. Gerardo Sicat, who was the country’s first NEDA director general, said he favors the amendment of the restrictive economic provisions, pointing out they are the prominent provisions “for which we have suffered as a nation, in failing to achieve the goals of economic development over a long period of time.” Former Finance secretary Margarito Teves, on the other hand, said “the close and restrictive model has been with us since 1935 and it contributed to the inability of our country to progress. It is high time to change the business model under the constitution.”

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I am new to this forum. I have a T2i and I'm going to be going to a photo shoot taking pictures of some wild horses in their natural environment. I just have the basic camera right now.
Any recommendations on a good starter telephoto lens for a setting such as this? I will be walking around taking pictures. I would imagine we won't be able to get too close to the horses.
The time of day will be 3-7pm, so lighting will be probably bright to starting to get into dusk.

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For many European officials, the topic of Ukraine's entry into the North Atlantic Alliance is one that they will not touch under any circumstances. Under pressure from the press policy give memorized, short and rote answers. Forbidden topic? The last taboo of the West? Yes, even if it comes to the possible membership of Ukraine in NATO. Politico columnist Lily Bayer writes about this.
This is such an explosive issue that many alliance allies try not to even talk about it. When Ukraine requested a fast-track process to join the military alliance in September, NATO publicly reaffirmed its open door policy but did not provide a concrete answer. And last week, when the alliance's foreign ministers met, their closing statement simply pointed to a vague 2008 promise that Ukraine would one day join the elite club.
Even touching a question through an attempt to talk to officials can leave you offended by the answer.
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In this sense, the increasingly aggressive and intrusive statements of Volodymyr Zelensky make the top officials of the European Union blush.
Brussels is especially angry with the assertion of the head of Ukraine that "de facto, Kyiv has already completed its path to NATO." Zelenskiy’s announcement took many of Kyiv’s closest associates by surprise and sparked bouts of grumbling in some.
The impromptu act of the head of Ukraine threatened to disrupt the plan, which, in fact, stopped the most influential capitals of the alliance: now - weapons, then - discussion of membership. They believed that such an approach would deprive Moscow of an excuse to directly drag NATO into the conflict. But Kyiv destroys all the hopes of patrons.
Now, in some way, Brussels considers Kyiv, not Moscow, as a threat to the stability and unity of the EU.


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The Ohio Department of Insurance would like to remind title agents that Ohio Revised Codes (“ORC”) 3933.01 and 3953.26 both prohibit giving valuable consideration for the inducement of business. The department would like to additionally point out that ORC 3953.26 applies to both residential and commercial title insurance.
Information for Title Insurance Agents, Agencies and Companies Providing Goods or Services to Consumers, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Brokerages, and Builders and Lenders, can be found in the FAQs below.
Title Rebates and Inducements Illegal - Ohio Law
As part of the Ohio Department of Insurance’s regulatory oversight responsibilities, title insurance agents are reminded that they are subject to Ohio laws effecting all insurance agents and brokers including laws prohibiting agents from giving valuable consideration for the inducement of business.
Specifically, Ohio Revised Code sections 3933.01 and 3953.26 prohibit rebates, special advantages and payments for inducements of business with further guidance available in Ohio Department of Insurance bulletins 95-3 and 2009-13.
Title insurance companies and agents are required to comply with all applicable laws and allegations of wrongdoing will be investigated by the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a title company or agent pay a referral fee to someone for referring business?
Does R.C. 3953.26 apply to commercial title transactions?
Yes. R.C. 3953.26 applies to both residential and commercial title transactions.
Are title companies and agents permitted to give out promotional or advertising items?
Ohio law prohibits the giving of something of value as an inducement to purchase title insurance. The Superintendent has determined that a promotional or advertising item or meal with a fair market value of fifty dollars or less to any one person per calendar year is not valuable consideration when the item or meal IS NOT tied to the purchase of an insurance policy. Additionally, the fifty dollar per person allotment may not be aggregated or combined to support any one event, occasion, gathering, etc. See Bulletins 95-3 and 2009-13 for further information.
Are there any circumstances in which a title company or agent may spend more than $50 on a customer or prospective customer in a given year?
If a title company or agent decides it would be beneficial to give out promotional or advertising items, are there any record keeping requirements that must be met?
Yes. Title insurance companies and agents who give goods or services of nominal value for promotional or advertising purposes are required to keep records of such transactions. The records should clearly indicate the person to whom the goods are given or the services provided, the date, and the fair market value of the item or service.
Undocumented transactions or transactions which exceed nominal value will be considered acts of inducement or compensation in violation ofR.C. 3933.01 and 3953.26. See Bulletin 95-3 for further information.
Can title companies and agents establish different fees for different types of transactions (i.e. commercial, residential, refinance, etc.)?
Can title companies and agents, on a transaction-by-transaction basis, vary from their fees in order to get business?
No. R.C. 3953.26 specifically states a title insurance company or agent cannot give any person, either directly or indirectly, any commission or any part of its fees or charges, or any other consideration or valuable thing, as an inducement for, or as compensation for, any title insurance business.
Can a title company or agent share their commissions with an attorney who may be involved with a real estate transaction?
Pursuant to R.C. 3905.18, an insurer or an agent is not permitted to pay a commission, service fee, brokerage fee, or any other type of consideration to a person for selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance if that person is not a licensed agent. An attorney may be paid a commission as long as they are licensed as an agent for the same line of authority. If an attorney is not licensed as a title insurance agent, they can only receive payment of a fee for services rendered. See R.C.3953.26 for further information.
Can title insurance agents share commissions?
R.C.3953.27 allows for the division of fees and charges between or among one or more title insurance agents, provided such division of fees and charges does not constitute an unlawful rebate or is not in payment of a forwarding fee or finder's fee.
Can a bank, lending institution, mortgage broker, mortgage service, real estate company, builder, developer, or any individual so engaged, act as an agent for a title insurance company?
No. R.C. 3953.21 prohibits the above entities, their subsidiaries, or individuals so engaged, from acting as an agent for a title insurer. O.A.C. 3901-7-04 includes builders and developers in this prohibition.
Can one of the above prohibited entities own or have ownership interest in a title agency? (Commonly referred to in the title industry as an affiliated business arrangement (“ABA”)).
Yes. However, a title agency cannot be controlled by one of the prohibited entities. Control is presumed to exist with ownership interest of 50% or more. Additionally, a title agency may not obtain a license or remain licensed if the entity it is merely a sham arrangement used as a conduit for inducements or compensation for business payments. See O.A.C.3901-7-04.
Is there a limit as to how many minority partners an ABA can have?
No. An ABA can have an unlimited number of minority partners, however, the minority partners cannot have more than a combined 49.9% ownership of the business. See O.A.C. 3901-7-04.
Can a title agency set up an ABA where ownership interest is based on referred business? Can the title agency re-evaluate and restructure the ownership interest based on referred business?
No. In accordance with O.A.C. 3901-7-04, a return on ownership interest cannot be a payment which is based upon the amount of actual, estimated or anticipated referrals.
NOTE: In accordance with O.A.C. 3901-5-09, if there is a change in ownership or in the ownership of any business entity holding an ownership interest in the title agency, the title agency, within thirty days of the change being made, must notify the Department, and provide an organizational chart that shows all owners and their percentages of ownership.
What potential sanctions could an agent face if they violate an Ohio insurance law or rule?
In accordance with R.C. 3905.14, the Superintendent of Insurance can suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of an insurance agent, assess a civil penalty, or impose any other sanction if evidence supports that an agent violated an insurance law or rule.

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The powerful, personal story of Jim Ziolkowski, the man behind the organization buildOn--which turns inner city teens into community leaders at home and abroad--and his inspiring mission to change the world one community at a time.
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The new 2013 model of the Skoda Octavia is expected to be launched in the domestic market, close to the festive season of Diwali. Test mules without any camouflage have been observed in certain parts of the country. Looking at the test vehicles, it seems that the Indian version will be more or less the same as the European version which is already on sale.
Skoda Octavia could easily be identified due to the unique front grille, headlights and the attractive front bumper design. As reported by Cartrade earlier, the 2013 version is longer than earlier editions. This also translates into a higher degree of interior space, provides acres of legroom at the back. Space provided is even comparable to more expensive sedans in the Indian market. As the roof line slopes down to meet the rear, boot space is also greater than earlier.
The 2013 Skoda Octavia has been constructed on the MQB platform from Volkswagen. Many components have been shared with the Audi A3 sedan, Seat Leon and Mk7 Volkswagen Golf. Design cues appear to be based on the company's Vision D concept. The new Octavia is expected to be available in four petrol and four diesel engines. Petrol versions would range from 1.2 TSI to 1.8 TSI and diesel ones from 1.6 TDI to 2.0 TDI. New cylinder deactivation technology allows these engines to provide a high fuel economy. In India, one engine each from the petrol and diesel powertrains would be available. In addition, variants may also get a 7-speed DSG, which is being used in the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 GT TSI.
This new vehicle is anticipated to replace the company's current D-segment sedan Laura. With this, the Octavia would compete against mighty rival such as Hyundai Elantra Fluidic, Toyota Corolla Altis, Renault Fluence, Volkswagen Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze. Skoda would also be revealing its new logo in India, along with a new design philosophy for its cars. It remains to be seen if the new vehicle can create the same success as done by the Laura.


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With the rise in domestic violence, there is a greater need to understand why and to what extent certain individuals become victims of domestic violence. AMU's Dr. Jade Pumphrey discusses the study of victimology and why it's important to understand the role that victims play in their victimization and how this has led to some important legislation for victims.
Domestic violence often occurs as an acute incident at first, however, time and situational factors can increase the number of incidents as well as the level of violence. Data have shown that certain racial groups and socioeconomic groups are more susceptible to experiencing domestic violence. It's important for authorities to understand how IPV is influenced by situational and cultural factors so they can help identify individuals who are most susceptible to abuse and provide them with assistance and resources immediately.

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Funderburk’s Father Believes Death Accidental
On the evening of Friday, Feb. 14, David Funderburk was frightened for his daughter, but also hopeful of her return.
“I physically walked the trail to where she fell,” David said. “There’s a little piece of grass before the lookout where you can pull over.”
It was near this spot at Wainaku Scenic Point, located just north of Hilo, in the early evening hours of Sunday, Feb. 9, that Megan May Funderburk allegedly exited her boyfriend’s vehicle — and where her father believes she was last seen alive.
The 24-year-old’s body was found six days later, a short way down a fishermen’s trail and 30 feet over the edge of a cliffside in a heavily brushed and wooded area. Megan’s mortal remains were recovered by one branch of a volunteer search and rescue squad, organized by Chris Berquist.
It was Berquist who first confirmed both the fact and manner of Megan’s death to Big Island Now. Based on the evidence, he believes she died shortly after exiting her boyfriend’s vehicle Sunday evening.
“The timeline makes sense for it to have happened kind of right away,” Berquist said Saturday afternoon.
David believes that Megan’s boyfriend, Michael Broan, is the last person who saw her alive. He added in an interview Sunday that he believes Broan’s story of events that night is true.
Broan, who police say has been cooperating with the investigation, admitted his plans to purchase heroin on the day of Megan’s disappearance.
“He was going to go to rehab,” David said. “He wanted one last fix.”
Megan was aware of Broan’s plans to travel to a rehabilitation center in California the following day, which she’d discussed with her father in previous telephone calls. But when she learned they were on their way to a drug deal, she demanded Broan let her out of the vehicle.
David explained why he believes Broan allowed her to go, and why he didn’t reconnect with her after his business was finished. Broan said after she exited the car on foot, he and Megan subsequently discussed via cell phone meeting back up once the drug deal was complete.
“This is the typical thing that happens to addicts,” David said of Broan’s behavior. “They push everything aside for a fix.”
“Megan hated drugs, but I think that up until the very end, she was trying to help someone,” he continued. “The real thing to blame is the drugs. It was heroin that killed my daughter.”
David added he’s spoken with Broan, who is presumed to be in California, several times since Megan’s disappearance, including as recently as Saturday morning.
While David is unsure of what precisely happened next — whether Broan met his contact, or got high immediately afterward — he said he’s confident Megan’s boyfriend didn’t contribute directly to his daughter’s demise.
“I am convinced he’s telling the truth,” David said.
Part of why he’s convinced is the trip he took Saturday morning, retracing his daughter’s last moments.
After she exited the vehicle, it would make sense she’d go for a walk to calm down, David said. She loved to breathe the ocean air.
Megan is believed to have made her way down a narrow path along the edge of a cliff. It would have been dark at the time she was walking, and the trail is lined with roots. Based on recent conversations with her father, Megan was under significant mental strain and was likely angry and distraught due to the night’s events.
“She got hung up in the roots, in the pitch black, walking to get a view,” David said. “She tripped and fell over a cliff.”
Berquist, while not a criminal investigator, said he’s seen enough accidents in the wild of Hawai‘i to believe a fall in that area is plausible.
“It makes sense somebody could have fallen there on their own,” he said.
A passerby later found Megan’s phone near the spot she exited Broan’s vehicle. County search and rescue teams located one of her shoes and her shawl a short distance away from the phone, still atop the cliffside, the following day.
David said Megan had been wearing baggy pants on the night of the disappearance and the phone may have fallen out of her pocket. She was also wearing loose sneakers, one of which it’s possible she lost as she tumbled, along with her shawl.
In a press release Saturday, the Hawai‘i Police Department said it is continuing its investigation but that no foul play was suspected in Megan’s death as of that time. An autopsy will be conducted to determine Megan’s precise cause of death.
Police ask anyone in the area of the Wainaku Scenic Lookout on the evening of Sunday Feb. 9, 2020, to contact Detective William Brown at 808-961-2384 or by email at [email protected].
They may also contact Lt. Rio Amon-Wilkins at 808-961-2252 or by email at Rio.Amon-Wilkins@hawaiicounty.
For now, David and his son Devon, a resident of the Big Island, are on their way home to southern Oregon to mourn their loss and wait for whatever information might come.
“I don’t know what the arrangements are, the (police) have to go through their processes,” David said. “My son and I just want to get home to our families and deal with it from there.”
Both men have been swamped by a deluge of texts and phone calls over the last two days, which are too great in number to offer each a response.
But David said that during an incredibly difficult day, his heart has been warmed by the outpouring of support he felt from the Big Island and across Hawai‘i.
“It was an amazing display of love from the community, and I really, really appreciate everyone’s concern and compassion for my daughter,” he said.
David released the following statement Sunday on a Facebook page dedicated to helping locate Megan:
“Megan will always be in our hearts. Her life was full of love for others and love of life. Anyone close to her had a very special connection with a beautiful person. Her and I were as close as a parent and child could be, and I am thankful to have experienced such a deep love. I want all of you to know how much I appreciate your friendship and love in my (family’s) life. When Megan visited me last time, she told me how blessed I was to have so many true relationships. Thank you and please take this time to cherish and love your close ones. That is what Megan would ask of us. Devon and I are looking forward to seeing you all soon.”
Megan, who often went by Mae or Mei, lived on the Big Island for five years. She worked mostly as a house painter or on farms as part of work-trade programs. Her dream was to one day operate an organic farm of her own in East Hawai‘i.
Imani Gentry-Faust, a friend of Megan’s, said she was extremely optimistic and real, with a strong faith in Jah and Rastafarian culture. The two met after Gentry-Faust saw a mural Megan had painted hanging in a bar in Pāhoa town and “knew I had to meet this person.”
“Mae was love, she understood the innocent and (held) a belief in forgiveness,” Gentry-Faust said. “Mae is a light warrior. She would walk into a room and people would smile, run to hug her or wait for one.”
“She helped me with things no one could ever understand, and I thank Jah for putting her in my life. A true gift,” she continued. “My heart goes out to her parents and brother.”


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Having won SIMA Campaign of the Year for ‘Dead Modern’, the stakes were high, but Insight never fails to impress… Welcome ‘ZOUP’. This campaign sees surf, skate and fashion all propelled into a visual fantasy made lovingly (and painfully) by the dedicated Insight art team. Insight don’t use tricks; the images you see are all the result of months of effort to realize a vision. When Steve Gorrow said he was off to Bali for ‘work’, the Insight guys were all pretty much sure he’d scammed a month in the sun with five days of shooting. Then the images returned and impressive is too small a word. Mountain high (literally) art installations provide the setting for surf stars including Luke Stedman (Aus), Kai Otton (Aus), Warren Smith (USA), Jared Mell (USA), Jason Apparicio (FR) and Icah Wilmot and The Jamaican Team (Jam). Steve G and helpers laboured for weeks creating the images you see. Those arms in the ocean are real, the face on the cliff edge real, the feats of the surfers all real.
Strange items were appearing in the warehouse: toy cars, bunny heads, every post-it note disappeared from the building and two tonnes of paper rubbish landed on the doorstep. Just as the council was called and the cops rolled in, Fraser and the team pulled their arses into gear and took the mess to places out of the public eye. The result is a series of images all worth the sweat and toil. They learnt that skating in paint and landing a gap built by human bodies doesn’t always make for smooth shooting, but hey, can you put a price on art?
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Yes, the Anthony Weiner who allegedly had a addiction of sending pictures of his penis to a Twitter follower; the Anthony Weiner who alleged himself “Carlos Danger” back he beatific a annual of his clutter to a 22-year-old woman; and, indeed, the Anthony Weiner who spent 18 months in bastille for sending sexually absolute letters to a 15-year-old North Carolina girl.
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"That Trump is now pissing off Australia is simply bad news."
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)A purported transcript obtained by CNN suggested there was some truth, some exaggeration to the initial reports. What their supposed transcript shows is a bit of an insult — but no threat. "You have some pretty tough hombres in Mexico that you may need help with," Trump said, according to CNN's purported transcript of the call. "We're willing to help with that, big-league, but they have to be knocked out. "And you have not done a good job knocking them out." The conversation with Malcolm Turnbull dominated headlines in Australia. It raised consternation elsewhere, too — some commentators noted that as a conservative head of a friendly country, if there's one foreign leader Trump might be expected to get along with, it's Turnbull. But Trump reportedly fumed about refugees.
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- Ensure to maintain good dental hygiene to smile and be a positive influence confidently.
- It is a good idea to suggest that children practice smiling while looking at themselves in the mirror.
- Teach children how to make a genuine smile and reward their efforts with compliments to help them feel more comfortable smiling.
- Encourage children to smile, creating a pleasant atmosphere and promoting positive relationships with siblings and peers.
Teaching your children to smile confidently is a great way to help them build self-confidence and be better prepared for social interactions. With the right approach and attitude, you can equip your kids with the skills they need to face life’s challenges with a positive outlook.
Smiling also has many physical health benefits, such as reducing stress and improving overall mood. You must teach your children how to smile from an early age so that they can reap these rewards throughout their lives. Fortunately, parents can use plenty of simple strategies to help their little ones learn how to give a genuine smile.
Be confident in your smile
Confidence in your smile is important for your self-esteem and the example you set for your children. When you confidently smile, it can positively impact how you interact with others and convey an approachable attitude. If you have chipped or stained teeth, getting veneers can be a great option to help achieve that confidence in your smile.
Quality veneers can cover flaws and improve the color and shape of your teeth, helping you feel good about your smile. When your children see you confidently flaunt your smile, they can learn the importance of self-esteem and healthy dental habits. By prioritizing taking care of your teeth and being confident in your smile, you can set a positive example for your children.
Encourage them to practice smiling in front of the mirror
Encouraging children to practice smiling in front of the mirror is a great way to boost their confidence. Seeing themselves smile can help them feel good about their appearance and build a positive self-image. By doing this regularly, children can learn to smile confidently and even perfect their smiles.
As a parent, setting aside a few daily moments is important to encourage children to practice this habit. Not only does it promote good dental hygiene and oral health, but it also allows children to learn how to present themselves with confidence and positivity. Modeling good practices and offering support can go a long way in helping children become comfortable with their smiles and boost their self-esteem.
Make them feel comfortable with smiling
Making your kids feel comfortable with smiling is essential for them to do it naturally and confidently. Here are some tips on how you can do this:
Show your children how to make a natural, genuine smile
Teaching children the art of a genuine, natural smile is crucial in helping them develop a confident attitude toward life. However, getting kids to smile sincerely is not always easy. It is suggested that parents can start by helping their children understand that a smile is not just something they do with their mouth but also involves the eyes, cheeks, and even body language.
Parents should lead by example and always give a natural, warm smile when interacting with their kids. When teaching children to smile, parents should encourage them to relax and smile from within to make their smile appear effortless and genuine.
Give them compliments and rewards when they do smile
Giving compliments and rewards when your child smiles can reinforce positive behavior and encourage them to continue similarly. It’s important to provide specific praise highlighting a particular trait, quality, or action to let the child know exactly what they’re doing right. This type of positive reinforcement helps children to establish a solid sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.
It’s essential to note that rewards should not be given just for doing so. Rather, they should be earned through consistent and genuine effort. By recognizing the efforts made by your child, they can appreciate their actions and become optimistic about their potential.
Remind them that smiling is pleasant
It’s crucial to teach children the power of a smile. Reminding kids to smile can create a more pleasant atmosphere for themselves and those around them. Children are impressionable when they’re young, and they watch and learn from those around them.
As they grow, they’ll develop their understanding of emotions, and a simple smile can construct a positive environment and reinforce their confidence. Children who smile happily develop social confidence quickly and are perceived as approachable and welcoming.
Foster positive relationships
Positive relationships with siblings and peers are crucial for children’s social development. When children learn to interact with their siblings and peers positively, they are more likely to develop strong relationships with others as they grow up.
These relationships are vital for building a sense of community and belonging, and they also help children to develop important social skills, such as empathy and communication. Encouraging positive interactions between siblings and peers can also help prevent conflicts and reduce stress at home and school.
These are just a few tips on how to help your children learn to smile confidently. So teach your children the importance of smiling and leading by example to help them develop the skills to confront life’s difficulties with confidence and composure.

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By Constance ThompsonOctober 7, 2021
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment features industry leaders and topics associated with speeding up an equitable and just shift to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, ACORE is highlighting three Hispanic-owned member companies that are growing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Lyssy Energy Enterprises, a utility-scale renewable resource developer in Texas. The following is a Q&A with Lyssy Energy Co-Founder and COO Katie Garza and Constance Thompson, ACOREs Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs.
What inspired you to begin Lyssy Energy?
Lyssy Energy Enterprises all started with a favor to my father. He asked me to put together an energy lease that would protect his land for ranching and farming while supplying an extra source of income.
A couple years later on, we began partnering with renewable resource developers. There were certainly obstacles and imperfections, closed doors and unequal collaborations, but we utilized this time to truly sharpen our craft. We understood that if we desired our service to grow and succeed then we would need to take a danger. In 2020, when the world was forced to decrease due to the pandemic, we decided to take that danger. We used 2020 to rebrand Lyssy Energy into the company we had always dreamed about. In 2021, we have reestablished ourselves to the world– no longer as an energy service company, however as renewable resource developers with the hope of owning and operating utility-scale renewable resource jobs.
Tell us about Lyssy Energy.
Lyssy Energy Enterprises is an innovative, privately held, utility-scale developer of solar, wind and battery energy solutions. Our prime directive is to add to the acceleration of the energy markets transition to sustainable energy. We focus our operations in Texas, where thriving population and business growth suggest a rapidly growing need for energy. Lyssy Energy believes that by releasing wind, solar and battery storage, we can optimize our efforts and offer all kinds of sustainable energy solutions. This state is our home, and the energy crisis unfolding in our yard is personal. We wish to be a part of the solution and assist our neighbors throughout the state develop much-needed sources of clean power. We are well on our method, with 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of tidy, trustworthy energy consisting of one wind and 3 solar jobs currently in advancement and a prospective portfolio of 15 GW.
What challenges do you face? Why?
Capital is one of the greatest challenges we deal with at the moment. The wind and the sun supply electrical energy, but capital is what moves everything and everyone else. We need capital for everyday operations, and to develop, construct and run our projects.
Securing advancement capital early is necessary in offering land control and interconnection research studies to get projects off the ground. We are striving to establish relationships with big investment firms that have a strong interest in renewables and can provide the capital essential to create a successful sustainable energy project.
How can potential partners work with you?
Lyssy Energy Enterprises is open to partnerships or joint endeavors. We are offered to go over the requirement for all kinds of capital stack with different equity, tax and debt business that run in this industry and those interested in purchasing renewable energy projects and companies. Ideally, we would like to deal with financial investment partners that can supply capital from the advancement phase through the construction phase. We are also available to partners who are interested in investing in the company.
How are you making an effect through Lyssy Energy?
Lyssy Energy Enterprises aims to continue developing a diverse business. We intend to assist stabilize the inequalities in our society by reaching out to people that are traditionally overlooked and passed over. Females and people of color are key to our success, and it is important to promote their advancement to positions of management and management.
Hardship is another concern we intend to attend to. Lyssy Energy is working with bad neighborhoods in rural areas, and we hope to make a distinction by bringing renewable resource jobs to locations with high rates of hardship and other susceptible communities. These tasks offer reputable and budget-friendly electrical power, and also bring job chances and facilities development to poor communities. It is essential for the energy shift to not only change how we produce energy, but to bring the disenfranchised to the center of this technological advancement so everybody shares the benefits.
How has your Accelerate subscription assisted your business?
Being able to participate in ACOREs Accelerate subscription program is a pleasure and a benefit. The Accelerate Program has connected us to some of the greatest and most influential companies in the world, and these connections assist offer us the power to make a difference.
For more information about or contact Lyssy Energy Enterprises, visit https://www.lyssyenergy.com/.
In 2021, we have actually reestablished ourselves to the world– no longer as an energy service business, however as renewable energy designers with the hope of owning and running utility-scale eco-friendly energy tasks.
Lyssy Energy Enterprises is an innovative, privately held, utility-scale designer of solar, wind and battery energy options. Lyssy Energy believes that by releasing wind, solar and battery storage, we can maximize our efforts and offer all kinds of sustainable energy options. Lyssy Energy is working with poor neighborhoods in rural areas, and we hope to make a distinction by bringing eco-friendly energy jobs to locations with high rates of poverty and other susceptible neighborhoods. It is important for the energy shift to not only modification how we produce energy, however to bring the disenfranchised to the center of this technological development so everybody shares the advantages.

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This conveyor line collects wrapped bales as they leave the wrapping machine. They are placed on the roller conveyor on their flat surface (rotated through 90°) using a hydraulic grab. They are weighed on the weighing conveyor. The bale is made available to the forklift operator outside the fenced enclosure.
This custom industrial handling system transports wrapped bales of plastic.
Global description of the project in more detail:
- 4 belt conveyors
- 1 hydraulic turning grip
- 1 hydraulic unit
- A safety system for locking the zone (interlocked doors)
- Electrical cabinet and wiring
- Product transported: wrapped bales weighing over a tonne
- Product weight: 1 tonne
- Product size: 1,200 x 1,200 mm
- Transport direction: flat surface on the conveyors
- Rate: four bales per hour
- Temperature and environment: 5 – 40° / dusty environment
This custom project was designed to meet the needs of one of our customers in the agricultural recycling sector.
Video of the project on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbc4L2yK8Dd/?next=%2F


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Bodega Cantina is Leicesters newest restaurant to open in the City Centre and serves a selection of South American street food dishes and vibrant cocktails. Located in the rejuvenated St. Martins Square in Leicesters cultural quarter it faces stiff competition from other casual restaurants in Grillstock and 33 Cank Street. So is Bodega Cantina Leicester worth a visit? Read on for our review! (more…)
It’s nearly December and that means Christmas is nearly upon us! Hurrah! Us foodies now start to think about what we’re going to serve our guests over the festive period and there’s no excuse for lacking in inspiration this year. (more…)
With 25 days until Christmas I can’t help but think of what I’m going to do for the Christmas dinner feast this year. Over the years I’ve accumulated a load of ideas and recipes which jazz up the normal turkey, roast potatoes and veg. This year I’ll be cooking Herb butter basted Turkey, Rosemary Roast Potatoes, Honey Glazed Parsnips, Citrus Roast Carrots and Creamed Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Chestnuts. Some would say this is over the top. I say Christmas is a time for indulgence so I take great pleasure in preparing and eating this feast!

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FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL COURT - Decision
The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany (the FCC) has delivered its decision on the complaint against the German ratification of the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court (UP-CA). The FCC has declared that the Parliamentary Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court to confer sovereign powers on the Unified Patent Court is void on the ground that the German Parliament did not vote with the required majority (2/3 according to the judgement). The decision was taken by a 5:3 majority.
View the decision here - Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court is void
Despite the fact that the judgement will result in further delay the preparatory work will continue, while the judgement and the way forward is further analysed.
It should be acknowledged that all colleagues working for the Preparatory Committee are facing unprecedented challenges with the COVID-19 outbreak but work will move forward using all available resources to keep the momentum.

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The coherent motion of Cen A dwarf satellite galaxies remains a challenge for ΛcDM cosmology
The plane-of-satellites problem is one of the most severe small-scale challenges for the standard Λ cold dark matter (ΛCDM) cosmological model: Several dwarf galaxies around the Milky Way and Andromeda co-orbit in thin, planar structures. A similar case has been identified around the nearby elliptical galaxy Centaurus A (Cen A). In this Letter, we study the satellite system of Cen A, adding twelve new galaxies with line-of-sight velocities from VLT/MUSE observations. We find that 21 out of 28 dwarf galaxies with measured velocities share a coherent motion. Similarly, flattened and coherently moving structures are found only in 0.2% of Cen A analogs in the Illustris-TNG100 cosmological simulation, independently of whether we use its dark-matter-only or hydrodynamical run. These analogs are not co-orbiting, and they arise only by chance projection, thus they are short-lived structures in such simulations. Our findings indicate that the observed co-rotating planes of satellites are a persistent challenge for ΛCDM, which is largely independent from baryon physics. © O. Müller et al. 2021.


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Tips to get the most from your pharmacy benefit
You have options for how you fill prescriptions. Making smart choices will save you time and money.
- For any drug you are prescribed, see if there is an equivalent version at a lower cost. The goal is to get the best treatment outcomes with the safest and most cost-effective medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is an effective substitute.
- Generic drugs offer the best price and are required by the Food and Drug Administration to work like the brand-name version.
- Drugs listed as preferred brands are brand-name medications that cost more than a generic medication but would be less than a nonpreferred brand.
- Save time by having prescriptions delivered to your home with free delivery from the health system pharmacy.
- Save money by getting prescriptions for acute needs (antibiotics, cough medicines, steroids, etc.) at the health system pharmacy, which has the lowest copay and coinsurance. For Great Bend, the Medical Park Pharmacy also offers the most cost-effective option for your acute medication needs.


Dewalt XR Flexvolt Power Tools deliver power equal to that of a corded machine, in a compact, cordless form. Cables are now a thing of the past! With Dewalt Flexvolt, you can perform the toughest tasks with ease. These 54V power tools offer runtime and performance which has never been seen before, making them the ideal solution for the most demanding job site tasks.
Their backward compatible batteries are the only ones on the market that can switch from 54V to 18V. This allows them to be used with all your existing 18V tools, saving you money and effort. With Extreme Runtime technology the Flexvolt battery tools will last all day long. They truly are some of the most powerful tools on the market. If you are into making short work of long tasks, Dewalt Flexvolt is the one for you.
The range is second to none, Whether it's a circular saw, a 6 piece kit or even a job site radio, we have the tools for you. Take advantage of the great finance options Toolstop has to offer on these Flexvolt Tools.


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Anyone with a larger garden with small field and paddocks as well as orchards will know the time these take to keep neat and tidy, a near-impossible job without a lawn tractor.
Stiga, a Swedish garden machinery company found in 1934, manufactures an extensive range of top quality ride-ons and lawn tractors and here are three to give you a taste.
The Stiga Combi 1066 HQ Ride-On Lawnmower has a 66cm cutting width and has hydrostatic transmission which works much like an automatic car.
A Briggs & Stratton 223cc engine provides the power and it has a very tight turning circle ideal for getting around garden furniture and small trees.
There are six cutting heights and a 150 litre grass box which can be emptied from the driver’s seat. And there is a useful safety which cuts the engine when you leave the driver’s seat.
This ride-on is suitable for lawns up to 3000m2.
It costs £1499, £100 less than the maker’s recommended price and is delivered within five to seven working days. It has a two-year warranty.
The Stiga Estate 5092 H Lawn Tractor is a stronger machine with a Briggs & Stratton engine and is fitted with a Contraflow cutting deck with twin counter-rotating blades.
It can be used to mulch the clippings as well as collect them and the deck is designed to create a strong airflow so that it can collect wet grass as well as dry.
Again, it has hydrostatic drive and has seven cutting heights from 25mm to 80mm. The grass box holds 260 litres and buzzes at you when it’s full.
And twin headlights keep you working when it gets murky. The cutting width is 92cm making it suitable for lawns up to 8000m2.
It costs £2099, £200 off the maker’s recommended price and has a two year warranty.
And the Stiga Villa 14 HST Mulching Ride-On Lawnmower is made for the biggest lawns and with this one you can chose the size of cutting deck you want.
It has a 344cc Briggs& Stratton engine with hydrostatic transmission which gives terrific power and is low on emissions.
The front-mounted cutting deck gives an excellent cut and a spinner on the steering wheel makes it fast and easy to get round trees and other garden obstacles.
The robust steel chassis has a ten year warranty.
You can chose which cutting deck you want from 85cm and 95 cm and the 95cm one can be either manual or electronic engagement.
The tractor costs £2104 compared with the recommended price of £2285 and it has a three year warranty.
It is delivered free within five to eight working days.
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A TEACHER and mother of four has spoken out after she and her family were racially abused in York.
Janet Malik-Aziz, a teacher from Bradford, was visiting York with her family to watch her son play cricket, when she and her children were verbally abused in the street.
Mrs Malik-Aziz is of English and Pakistani descent and wears a hijaab, or headscarf, and used to live in York. She said she had never experienced anything like the incident, which happened in Clifton last weekend, on Sunday afternoon.
She said: "We were just coming back from the shop. I was in front and the children were behind and I saw these two young men, between 18 and 24, carrying alcohol bottles. They looked at me and didn't say anything but as they passed I heard them say something to the children behind me.
"My 14-year-old Mikaeel was very red and I asked what they had said. He told me they'd said 'go back to your ******* own country'. That's when the youth turned back round and started verbally abusing me, asking if I had a problem, what I was looking at and started walking back towards me."
The youth continued to use bad language towards Mrs Malik-Aziz, and said if her husband had been present "they would knock him out". Mrs Malik-Aziz walked away, but said she was shocked by the incident.
She said: "I'm disappointed in a way. I just never expected to be verbally abused like that on the streets of York. With the Tour de France coming it's quite shocking something like that is happening.
"It was just unprovoked. We were there to enjoy the day. It's quite sad and shocking. You have to forgive; they are just a minority, I know that, and you can't let something like this put you off. It's something I want to show my children - I want them to see the incident is serious and police take it seriously, and are looking at CCTV to see if they can identify the youths. It's important for them to know they do not have to be victims."
PC Catherine Midgely, of York Police, said: "Racist abuse is abhorrent and not something we will tolerate.
"This is a particularly nasty case as the abuse was directed at children who were with their mother. It naturally left the family feeling distressed and upset. If you have any information which could help to identify the men responsible for this incident, I urge you to contact the police straight away."


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If you prefer to paint a bedroom and are uncertain what to go for, you want to always do a small amount of on-line research. The bedroom is only one of the region in your house where you spend more than a third part of your life. Once your bohemian bedroom is finished, it will probably develop into a little bit of a sanctuary for you a house in your dwelling. Actually, it’s going to be the ideal option for you who want to reveal a distinctive bedroom because the attribute of bohemian is usually distinctive and great. Small bedrooms will feel even smaller in the event you have excess clutter and an excessive quantity of furniture. The bedroom is just one of the coziest places of the house and one which should reflect who you are and your own private fashion. It’s easy to decorate a guest bedroom if you’re purchasing a new apartment.
Bohemian style typically resembles Eastern interiors including Moroccan, which means you will enjoy vibrant colours and patterns. Although bohemian styles are frequently utilised in room decor, it’s not impossible to use them in open spaces like the front porch of a home. Bohemian style or also often referred to as Boho style is among the most unique interior styles you may apply to the living area.
The innovative Decor will be upgraded and the detailed area will have a terrific general appearance. It is possible to easily bring that into your room decor by styling with a great deal of greenery. Cute DIY room decor does not need to be complex or expensive.
Get a notion of how you would like the space to feel. The room also does have neat accents which don’t overwhelm any area of the room. It’s been illuminated by using the best dim lights that are making the overall white room to be like the orange coloured. Decorating a little room isn’t really that different from any other space. Having less room for furniture usually means you could splurge a bit more on each piece!
Bedrooms can be hard to decorate. It’s possible that you add plenty of them to your bedroom to really highlight your space. Bearing this in mind you will want to be certain that your bedroom feels comfortable. Modifying the manner your bedroom looks doesn’t take an excessive time period and energy. A fancy bohemian bedroom can let you express your personality.
When it’s to do with starting a bedroom revamp, the procedure may appear a bit daunting. The Bedroom is someplace the huge majority of us spend a enormous part of our time. It’s necessary as a bedroom in a boho style demands a distinctive atmosphere that’s comfy and luxurious at the identical moment. Buy multi-functional pieces If you genuinely have to find the absolute most out of a bedroom, look at finding bits of furniture that are multi-functional. Decorating only a little bedroom can be rather challenging, but using a few key decorating tricks, you are likely to be in a place to pull it off in style! If you receive a tiny bedroom, you prefer to open up the space with accessories. If you are currently trying to decorate a tiny bedroom in your home, you might require some of our little bedroom decorating ideas.


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STUDIO smoo will participate Formland in Denmark
Formland is one of the biggest lifestyle exhibitions in Scandinavia and it is organized biannually. This autumn there will be an area called Nordic Buzz for rising creative Scandinavian talents. STUDIO smoo is proud to be one of the 165 selected companies.
Formland is organized in August 13.-16.8.2015.
You can find STUDIO smoo from stand E4235.
See you in Formland!


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The Bridge of Lubbock to Provide School Supplies
When was the last time you bought school supplies? Sticker shock, am I right?
Let’s face it they are expensive and some families have a hard time getting their kids what they need, more often than not, through no fault of their own.
The Bridge of Lubbock and the Lubbock Boys and Girls Clubs will be holding “Bridge Bash” on Saturday, August 19th from 9 am to 12 pm at The Bridge of Lubbock.
BUT WAIT! The cool part is that they will also be handing out applications to get school uniforms as well!
They are hoping to give out 125-150 backpacks full of school supplies this year.
From The Bridge of Lubbock:
“You don't have to bring proof of anything with you, Bizarre Solutions is super generous in giving us funding to give uniforms to people because most of the schools in East Lubbock, except the high school, have to wear uniforms and so we want to take that financial burden off a little bit for families."


Today we visited two places, Alpefjord and Mestersvig. Mestersvig/Nyhavn is an airfield and a old mining town from the 1950s’ and 60’. This was more or less a ”normal landing” with kajakking haking and just enjoying the landscape and wildlife.
Some were lucky and spotted musk oxen and some saw the snow hare and most of us saw tracks of a BIG polar bear. There has been two resent visits from polar bear in Mestersvik.
In the afternoon we sailed in to Alpefjord, a narrow fjord sorrounded by mountains over 2000 meters high. In the end two gaciers meet and goes all the way down to the water. Its not easy to go on land, so we go out in the ”polar circle boats” and cruice for a while. We went close to the icebergs, drove along the 20 meter high wall of ice and we even saw some bearded seals relaxing on a piece of glacer ice.
When we woke up the weather not god, it was foggy, rainy and cold. Just as we set foot in Mestervig we saw the sun, and after that it just got better.


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My niece, Stacy, and her friends celebrated their Senior Prom Saturday. She and her mom have been working for weeks to get just the right dress, shoes, and accessories. Her dress is chocolate and teal. Sounds like a pretty simple color combo, but we did not have such an easy time matching it to anything so fortunately my sister asked for the extra fabric after the dress was altered. I have a sewing machine, but by no means as I very handy with it other than sewing minor projects or stitching on layouts. I did make a couple of items to help Stacy accessorize: a purse, a choker, and a hairbow.
Shane and I hosted the pre-Prom dinner party for the kids. We had a great time shopping and setting up for it. The whole time, I had layouts running through my mind! "I have paper to match that" or "I know just the stamp set" seemed to roll freely through my thoughts.
I don't normally post anything but crafty stuff, but I thought I would share the pictures that I took as the "before" and I promise to post the "after" scrapbooked project soon!


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Kresta bidder wants to lift production
The Chinese entrepreneur offering to buy out other shareholders in Kresta Holdings made the move after its board frustrated his plans to expand the business in Australia and cut better supply deals.
_WestBusiness _ understands that the Kresta board rejected a proposal by managing director Xianfeng Lu to establish an assembly plant in the Eastern States.
Mr Lu launched the $27 million takeover bid also with the intention of freeing the Malaga-based window furnishings company from supplier arrangements which allegedly favoured other major shareholders.
His company Ningbo Xianfeng New Material, which trades as APLUS, intends to offer Kresta investors 23ï¿½ a share once APLUS shareholders and Chinese authorities back the deal.
APLUS already holds a 20 per cent stake in Kresta. Mr Lu is understood to not want full ownership but wants to clean up the register to eliminate conflicts.
Taiwanese manufacturer Si Chuan Cheou has already sold most of its stock, while the representative of 19 per cent shareholder Fiesta Design quit the board last week.
Mr Lu is said to prefer keeping Kresta listed so he could use cash and scrip to acquire other businesses in Australia.
Kresta representatives have moved to hose down fears that Chinese ownership would see manufacturing moved offshore, saying the managing director wanted to strengthen domestic production.
"Since APLUS has been involved, all the communication they've been making is about a firm commitment to Australian manufacturing," chief financial officer Brendan Cocks said.
Chairman Rick Taylor said Mr Lu has "fantastic" connections in China which enabled him to source quality materials at lower prices.
"It's not a play where he's stuffing our manufacturing pipeline with his goods," Mr Taylor said.
The board would not be making a recommendation on the APLUS offer until it was formalised.
Kresta shares rose 3.5Â¢ to 20Â¢ yesterday.
It has also emerged that five Kresta executives recently bought 4 million Kresta shares from ousted chief executive Jules di Bartolomeo for around 17Â¢ each.
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text: That this is a year to create wealth and abundance is no secret to you, Taurus. You will be rewarded for your patience and perseverance. Trust. The projects you are planning to invest in now are just magical. Word for the wise: think long-term returns. As the wild child of Venus, you understand that indulging your creative side is just as important. Many of you will feel inspired to put pen to paper. Just let the words flow without worrying about comprehension or grammar. The technicalities can be worked on later.


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President David Granger has signaled his government’s intention to appeal the High Court’s ruling on the challenge against the house-to-house registration, if the outcome is not favourable.
Chief Justice Roxanne George is slated to rule on the cases on August 14 – that is, she will determine whether the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should proceed with the exercise in light of the Guyana Constitution and the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
When asked this morning if he will accept an unfavourable ruling, President Granger said: “We are ready to pursue any legal action that we feel would be a favourable outcome to have credible elections in Guyana.”
“Our concern is credible elections and we have said that over and over again that if the list is flawed then we must correct it,” he posited.
When asked pointedly if this means his government will appeal the ruling, if it is not favourable, the Head-of-State contended “I said what I said”.
Christopher Ram, a political commentator, lawyer and accountant, has filed a challenge against the ongoing house-to-house registration exercise on the grounds that it violates the CCJ ruling and the Constitution that elections must be held within three months after the passage of a no-confidence motion against a government.
The APNU/AFC government was defeated by a no-confidence motion on December 21, 2018.


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The Washington Capitals snapped a two-game losing streak, edging the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime. Alex Ovechkin netted two power play goals in the win. The first of which, from his office off a one-timer feed from John Carlson, left Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist baffled on how he was so easily fooled.
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) October 18, 2018
“I didn’t expect him to shoot at all,” Lundvist told reporters per Brian McNally of NHL.com. “He hit it hard, so when I realized he shot it, it was just hard to recover. But I should know with that guy he can shoot from anywhere.”
Lundqvist added he “learned” his lesson dealing with Ovechkin and essentially knows to be prepared at all times when the puck is near his stick.
The goal was Ovechkin’s fifth of six on the season. The Capitals went back and forth with Rangers, as Ovechkin’s second goal of the game that put the Capitals ahead 3-2 was answered in the third Rangers forward Chris Kreider 10:20 into the period.
However, it was Matt Nisakanen who played hero in the extra period casually burying the rebound off Evgeny Kuznetsov’s shot in overtime for the win.
— NHL (@NHL) October 18, 2018
The win improves the Capitals to 3-2-1 on the season and gives them a much-needed two points. The Rangers played tough and even drew a morale victory in the loss, but the Capitals just needed to get back on track after tough losses to the undefeated New Jersey Devils and Atlantic Division top team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in their last two games.
— Braden Holtby stopped 29 of 32 shots.
— Nicklas Backstrom had a pair of assists to push his season total to eight.
— John Carlson scored a goal and had two assists. It’s the third straight game the Capitals’ top defenseman has scored a goal and tallied an assist.