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In our pursuit of understanding effective 8×4 feet elevated garden bed planting diagrams, we draw a parallel to a finely tuned symphony. Here, every edible plant has its unique part to play. A multitude of successful designs includes beloved perennials such as adaptable tomatoes, fiery peppers, and decorative marigolds.
Join us in unraveling the symphony of elements that compose a successful raised garden bed, including considerations like bed size, materials from sustainable natural cedar, and layouts optimized by garden planner mobile apps. With some planning, even novice gardeners can enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, healthy produce with minimal maintenance in their limited garden space.
- Strategic planting layout maximizes space and productivity in 8x raised garden beds.
- Efficient use of space through proper plant spacing and companion planting.
- Sunlight exposure and air circulation considerations for optimal plant growth.
- Easy access for maintenance ensures a thriving garden environment.
An Introduction to 8x Raised Garden Bed Planting Layout
Gardeners enjoy numerous benefits when utilizing an 8×4 feet raised garden bed for efficient planting space. The dimensions offer ample room for a variety of crops while ensuring minimal maintenance from all angles. Popular choices like tomatoes, sweet peppers, and green beans thrive within this footprint, provided they receive proper soil depth and sunlight.
Placing taller plants at the back prevents shading smaller counterparts, contributing to an organized and visually appealing arrangement.
Strategic planning is crucial to maximize every square inch within the spacious parameters of the raised bed. Gardeners refer to seed packets for ideal spacing, ensuring healthy growth for each crop. With basic carpentry skills and treated lumber, the sturdy frame is easily assembled by following diagrams and drilling pilot holes to attach the framing square.
Designing Your Raised Garden Bed for Optimal Growth
To unlock the full growth potential of your raised garden bed, focus on essential design aspects. Consider sustainable options like cedar raised beds, known for their durability and ability to enhance any garden or vegetable garden. Ensure good air circulation and sunlight exposure to prevent diseases and shading, especially as taller crops mature.
Incorporate companion planting strategies to boost the bed’s season-long productivity by repelling pests and enhancing soil drainage. Drawing insights from authoritative guides can help you make informed choices about plant combinations.
When selecting a bed design, weigh the pros and cons of affordable DIY options against the convenience of bed kits, aligning your choice with your gardening style and available square footage.
Preparing Your Raised Bed Soil for Planting
How can we guarantee that the soil in our raised garden bed is properly prepared for planting? To guarantee success, the soil mix in our raised garden beds is essential. Proper soil preparation sets the foundation for healthy plant growth, especially for root crops with specific soil requirements. We need to focus on creating a well-balanced soil mix that provides nutrients, proper drainage, and aeration.
Let’s take a closer look at the key components of a well-prepared soil mix for raised garden beds:
|Provides nutrients and support for plant roots
|Peat moss, vermiculite
|Adds organic matter and improves soil structure
|Worm castings, kitchen scraps
|Enhances drainage and aeration in the soil
|Lightweight volcanic rock
|Improves soil drainage
|Coarse sand, builder’s sand
|Helps retain moisture and suppresses weeds
|Straw, wood chips
How Can I Use the Raised Garden Bed Planting Layout for Zone 9a?
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Raised Garden Bed
Choosing the right vegetation for your raised garden bed is a crucial step, demanding careful consideration of sunlight requirements and growth habits. Opt for sustainable options like natural cedar raised garden beds, especially well-suited for dedicated small-scale kitchen gardens.
Different plants have varying sunlight requirements, with some, like heirloom tomatoes and winter squash, thriving in full sun, while others prefer partially shaded areas. Enhance your garden’s balance by strategically incorporating companion plants like marigolds or dill, attracting beneficial insects and creating a symbiotic ecosystem.
Maximizing Your Raised Garden Bed: Techniques and Tips
To enhance the efficiency of your raised garden bed, square foot gardening principles are crucial. This method divides the bed into sections, optimizing planning and management. Assigning specific plants to each square foot maximizes space utilization and yield.
When applying square foot gardening, consider plant mature sizes to prevent overcrowding, promoting healthy growth and airflow to reduce disease risks. By incorporating these techniques, you can efficiently utilize your raised bed space, leading to a productive and manageable garden that provides a rewarding gardening experience.
By following our guide to creating an efficient 8x raised garden bed planting layout, you can maximize plant growth and productivity in your garden. With strategic orientation, nutrient-rich soil, proper plant selection, and effective gardening techniques, you can guarantee a bountiful harvest. Implement these tips and tricks to witness your raised garden bed flourish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should you arrange plants in a Raised Bed?
When arranging plants in a raised bed, consider the mature size of each variety. Place taller plants like sunflowers and okra at the back, while shorter ones like lettuce, carrots, and green onions belong in the front for easy access. Implement techniques like crop rotation and succession planting to maximize growing space and ensure a continuous harvest.
What is the best layout for a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden?
When planning the layout, consider each plant’s sunlight needs as indicated on seed packets. Follow recommended spacing for adequate air circulation and growth. Orienting rectangular bed designs from east to west maximizes daily direct sunlight, benefiting popular garden plants like tomatoes, peppers, and broccoli, which thrive with at least six hours of full sun daily.
How do you space plants in a Raised Garden Bed?
When spacing plants, adhere to guidelines for individual varieties. Most vegetables require 12 to 18 inches between plants to reduce crowding. Herbs and salad greens can thrive with less spacing, as little as 6 inches apart for high yields. For example, cucumbers need 3 feet between plants due to their trailing vines, while carrots can be transplanted at only 1 inch apart.
What plants grow well together in a Raised Bed?
Great combinations include onions and carrots, both being members of the allium family. They deter pests and benefit from each other’s presence. With similar cultural needs, they thrive together in raised beds with careful attention to planting depth and adequate water. Such pairings maximize a bed’s limited growing space.


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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani hosted a wedding reception on Thursday in Delhi for their friends and relatives.
Sidharth and Kiara got married on Tuesday at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It was highly guarded function. For the wedding ceremony, Kiara chose a Manish Malhotra-designed pink lehenga, and paired it with heavy diamond and emerald jewellery. Sidharth opted for an ivory sherwani.
On Thursday, they hosted a wedding reception in Delhi for their friends and relatives. The couple has also planned for a grand reception party in Mumbai as well where they will be hosting their friends from the film industry.
On Thursday night, Kiara and Sidharth were papped arriving at the reception venue in Delhi in casual looks.
Latest photos, Kiara Advani wore a simple white salwar with a fuchsia pink dupatta. While she ditched sindoor and mangalsutra, she sported her pink chooda. Sidharth, on the other hand, opted for a casual look in denim and T-shirt.
The Kabir Singh actress was given a grand welcome by Sidharth’s family at their Delhi home. The newlyweds were even seen dancing to the dhol beats before entering the house, which was decked up with fairy lights.

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Celebrated by The Telegraph as “one of Britain’s top folk musicians”, award winning Ange Hardy has grabbed the attention of the traditional folk music world by writing new material and embracing modern technologies whilst maintaining a traditional feel.
Ange’s 2016 album Findings with Lukas Drinkwater was toured nationally at venues including The Regal Theatre. Whether she’s performing in a sold out theatre or an intimate village hall, Ange brings a level of honesty and openness to the stage that is as refreshing as it is disarming.
Ange is currently touring with three different guitars, a bag of low whistles, a bodhrán drum, a tambourine, a 27-string Salvi Harp and a shruti box. Combined with her innovative use of live looping for vocal harmonies she’s one of the most diverse solo-artists you’re likely to encounter.
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“Depraved, politically incorrect, action-filled humour the way you like it.”
-Dave Sim on The Possum
Yesterday on Dave Sim’s Blog and Mail, Dave Sim (creator of Cerebus!) wrote a really nice review of The Possum! I’m really quite stoked about this.
I had met Dave Sim at the Paradise Con in Toronto, and nervously handed him the first 2 issues of The Possum. Me being a longtime Cerebus fan, I take a lot of inspiration from his comics, and what he has done in the comic industry. Mike and myself had a really nice chat with Dave after the show on Saturday, as everyone was packing up. He’s such a wealth of knowledge about comic books, and he was a really, really nice guy. I had met him only once before when I was about 15 years old, when Jeff Smith and Dave were doing a signing at the Silver Snail in Toronto. Jeff Smith had just started Bone at that time (I think he was on issue #5) and Dave did a cool Cerebus head sketch in my Cerebus phone book. I didn’t have much to say to him then, but even still, he took the time to have a little chat with us and answer all of our questions.
Anyways, quit reading this, and go read Dave Sim’s review of Cerebus here!: Dave Sim’s blogandmail #353 (august 30, 2007)
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Recently my good friend David Carroll made a gift to me of Cormac Lowth’s newly published comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book – Ringsend Sailing Trawlers. With Some History of Boatbuilding in Ringsend. The book captures the maritime, fishing, and seafaring industry connected to the Ringsend area of Dublin. Spread over 32 chapters it charts the origins of the small fishing community on the bank of the Dodder backing onto Dublin Bay, the arrival of Brixham trawler families, the conflict that emerged with local fishers, and the reality of life in the area, particularly in the 19th and early 20th Century.
I think for Cormac the stars of the show are the people of the community, but they are firmly staged against the backdrop of Dublin Bay and the vessels that became synonymous with the area, not alone as fishing boats, but as sailing boats in regattas, pilot boats and workboats. There was also a thriving boatbuilding industry which Cormac charts in a very detailed manner.
What stands out for me in the book is the detailed descriptions of many daily activities now lost to the steady march of progress. For example, he gives an account of beam trawling from the setup of the system, the launching, and the fishing practices. How many in the country at present would even know what a beam trawl was, let alone know how it was fished? It evoked a wonderful memory of working the same system here in the Ross River with my father and Uncle John in my childhood. In other cases, he mentions almost as an aside, that glass balls, which were used for buoys on the nets, were made by the local glass manufacturers in the village. I remember them on the mantelpiece at my Grandfather’s and only now thought to wonder where they were made – perhaps locally in Waterford? I was also reminded of my grandmother Moran recalling her mother making nets and string for long lines at the fireside all those years ago, the toughness of the life, but the skill and resilience of the people. Although I have never met Cormac I think that this is an admiration and appreciation that we share if the book is anything to go on.
Perhaps my favourite part of the book is the introduction, where he recalls his early years with his father who had bought a boat called the Pride of Ardmore and with local help had established a safe mooring and over time converted her to a motor sailing vessel and also rigged her to trawl. These local salts were the direct descendants of the sailing men, many now fishing part-time and they shared the knowledge and love of the Bay that seems to have had a direct bearing on Cormac’s life.
There are so many other wonderful pieces to the book, the street names prior to redevelopment including Ropewalk Place, the names of the fishing families, and the ancillary trades that abounded. Although I was already aware via David Carroll, I was delighted to read about Pill Lane where the fish market once thrived before the corporation made efforts to impose order. Obviously, I updated my recent Pill placenames blog as a result of Davids’s guidance. It’s a book filled with such historical nuggets that shine through.
If I had to be picky and find fault, I guess it would be against myself and my own lack of knowledge about the area, that certainly would have added some clarity and context. All told I can only heartily recommend this book and urge you to get it before the limited production is sold out. If I had to bet, I’d say it’s one of those books that won’t be found in second-hand bookshops, the owners like me will cherish it.
The book Ringsend Sailing Trawlers By Cormac Lowth is published by Peggy Bawn Press. It retails at €27 I believe and can be ordered directly from Cormac by emailing email@example.com Or you can order via eBay

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Vehicles can be processed and tracked in real-time for revenue control purposes
LocoMobi has won a contract to deploy payment and control applications on Chicago’s Skyway Toll Bridge.
The city’s bridge serves more than 14 million customers per year and the parking, tolling and transport provider’s license plate recognition technology will form the backbone of the new payment system.
This will enable each vehicle to be processed and tracked in real-time for revenue control purposes, LocoMobi said as it announced the move underpinned another stage in its progress towards an integrated smart city transportation ecosystem.
LocoMobi’s system will allow for a variety of payment options including credit/debit/pin/chip card payment as well as mobile and Tap-and-Go payment as part of an infrastructure that aims to allow people and cars to move easily from city to city.
"When we were winners of the Smart City Competition in China we knew that we were on the right track," said Grant Furlane, president, CEO and co-founder of LocoMobi. "Having a more flexible and secure system benefits both owner and users."
LocoMobi also said it is making inroads in the emerging market for electronic tolling systems and smart city infrastructure. The company plans to introduce its transit system by end of year and claims it will be the first to have the capability to manage and meet demands of the consumer by moving them “seamlessly through the ecosystem of transportation”.
According to the company, its mobile payment application, Quickpay, also complements any parking facility as an alternative to payment stations making use of the same rate engine and cloud portal.
It can be used standalone, integrated with legacy hardware at low cost, or as part of a fully integrated system to deliver value for drivers as well as parking owners and operators, LocoMobi added.
The company has also introduced a full system for in-garage guidance to help drivers find open spaces and minimise time spent driving around looking for parking spaces.
If you like this, you might be interested in reading the following:
Smart parking market anticipated to grow in Western Europe with smart parking sensors a key driver, says report
Data is the relief for parking pain, by Prof Graham Cookson, chief economist, EMEA, INRIX
The real benefits of smart parking only accrue when most of the parking spaces in a city are connected
Ford takes the hassle out of parking with smart app
The FordPass platform allows users to locate, book and pay for parking in 160 cities across the US


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The piñata marketplace, dependent on social gatherings, has noticed income plummet. Some artisans, in a artistic bid to survive, have extra coronavirus figures to their lineups of superheros and princesses.
MEXICO CITY — The sight is jarring towards the backdrop of smog and concrete that marks this portion of Mexico City, a tangle of freeways and overpasses with previous buses rumbling by and belching smoke.
But there, bursting like flowers amid the ashen buildings, they hang in row on row: piñatas, painted just about every colour, from vivid fuchsia to midnight blue to Infant Yoda green. On the sidewalk, a Spiderman piñata stands beside Batman, whilst Mickey Mouse leans towards Sonic the Hedgehog.
And integrated amongst the copyright-be-damned cartoon characters, superheros and doe-eyed Disney princesses is a far more current addition to the Mexican piñata repertoire. Painted lime-green with a gold crown, spikes erupting in all instructions, the coronavirus glares at passers-by.
The pandemic piñata is a single of his most well known alternatives, mentioned Ivan Mena Álvarez, who runs a single of the oldest retailers in the Cuauhtémoc community identified for its piñatas.
Transforming a deadly virus into a comic effigy may possibly strike some as a risky organization move, in particular in a nation with the world’s third-highest Covid-19 death toll. But Mr. Mena mentioned his consumers welcomed a likelihood to pummel a stand-in for an adversary that has wreaked havoc on the economic climate and devastated complete communities.
“We Mexicans laugh even at death,” Mr. Mena mentioned. “It’s develop into just yet another monster.”
Piñata makers, usually near-knit households whose organization depends on the social gatherings that have largely halted all through the pandemic, have, like substantially of the nation, suffered the two financially and personally for the previous 12 months.
Mr. Mena mentioned that his income had plummeted, placing him in a dire financial circumstance, but that the personalized losses had been even worse. Eleven members of his extended loved ones have died of Covid-19, as properly as far more than two dozen some others he understands of in the marketplace.
“It’s so tough for a whole lot of us,” he mentioned. “It just by no means crossed your thoughts that there would be so quite a few dead in so minor time.”
Final month, the Mexican government up to date its official figures, displaying that the virus might have claimed far more than 300,000 lives, an astonishing toll for the nation of 126 million individuals.
The result of the pandemic on the economic climate has been practically as ruinous. Final 12 months, Mexico suffered its most significant yearly financial slump considering the fact that the Wonderful Depression, and the economic fallout might push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
The piñata trade, a nationwide tradition in Mexico dating back to the 16th century, has been largely idled by the restrictions on birthday events and other get-togethers, exactly where cracking open the deal with-filled figures is a central portion of quite a few celebrations.
The soreness has been felt across the nation.
“You cannot operate, there are no far more events, no person buys from you,” mentioned Dalton Ávalos Ramírez, who runs a piñata retail outlet in the city of Reynosa, close to the U.S. border. He mentioned he had gone from promoting twenty to thirty piñatas a week in advance of the pandemic, ranging from about $15 to $125 just about every, to just a single or two some weeks.
Mr. Mena, in Mexico City, is the fourth-generation piñata maker in a loved ones that he mentioned had been in the organization for practically a century. His excellent-grandparents, he mentioned, have been amongst the initially to set up store in this portion of the capital.
“We are the piñata pioneers,” he mentioned proudly.
Mr. Mena manufactured his initially piñata when he was just six. On his operate desk is a photograph of him at 9, when he manufactured some of his initially big-scale piñatas in the form of a 7-pointed star, a central portion of Mexico’s Christmas tradition.
“You build a like for this craft,” he mentioned. “It’s in your blood.”
Nothing at all could put together Mr. Mena for the devastating affect of the pandemic. When substantially of the nation shut down at the finish of March final 12 months, income dropped by 90 %, he mentioned. 5 employees had to depart Mexico City soon after staying furloughed.
To survive, Mr. Mena started improvising. Along with the coronavirus piñata, his store started promoting effigies of Susana Distancia, Mexico’s social-distancing superhero, as properly as of Hugo López-Gatell, the country’s coronavirus czar who has been substantially maligned for vastly underestimating the pandemic’s toll on Mexico.
Folks “would beat him but for the reason that he wasn’t telling the reality,” Mr. Mena mentioned of the López-Gatell piñata.
To improve income, Mr. Ramírez, the store proprietor in Reynosa, also determined to diversify his store’s offerings. He started discovering how to bake cakes, whilst his sister discovered how to make arrangements with balloons.
“If we really do not have operate in a single point, properly, let’s aid by generating a thing else,” he mentioned.
But in spite of the ingenuity of these craftsmen, income have risen minor, and the Mexican government has provided corporations following to almost nothing in terms of stimulus to get by.
Sitting involving a Wonder Female piñata and a portrait of the Virgin Mary, Mr. Mena wiped away tears as he recalled how factors received so desperate final summer season that his customers and neighbors started including meals parcels to their payments for piñatas to aid him, his loved ones and other piñata makers who provide his organization get by.
“People currently knew us, thank God, excellent individuals,” he mentioned. “They assisted us.”
The loved ones had hoped income would choose up all-around Christmas, ordinarily the busiest season, but in mid-December, the capital entered yet another lockdown and the retail outlet was forced to near. Nonetheless, far from staying bitter at the authorities, Mr. Mena mentioned he understood the require to “sacrifice our earnings for the excellent of the individuals.”
The enforced slowdown brought on by the pandemic has also provided him far more time to enjoy the craft of making piñatas. “We’re going to make them with far more persistence,” he mentioned. “Going back to making and educating and feeling that like for what you do.”
In Reynosa, Mr. Ramirez, who just lately grew to become a father for the initially time, is also experimenting with new kinds of piñatas, the inspiration for which can usually be personalized as properly as from well known culture.
“I’m a dad, and I have a daughter, so now I have to make piñatas that are far more cute,” he mentioned.
Although the current circumstance stays grim, Mr. Mena is feeling far more optimistic about the potential. With vaccines rolling out, even though gradually, he believes his organization, and the centuries-previous marketplace he is so proud of, will last but not least commence to recover.
“Like a phoenix from the ashes,” he mentioned, “the piñata trade is starting up to pull by means of.”

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KUANTAN: The wives of Pahang state assemblymen have taken the initiative to spread awareness of child sexual abuse in the state, and will hold a seminar and campaign launch at the Dewan Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah here on April 22.
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Yvonne LOVES Olive Garden. Sometimes when we’re shopping in Center, she’ll excitedly point at it and say “Oh look there’s the Olive Garden!” when what she really means is “Why aren’t we going to Olive Garden??”
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Contaminated organic bananas recalled
There has been a recall of organically certified bananas from some Swedish stores, because they’ve been found to be carrying traces of cleaning fluids.
The discovery was made three weeks ago among the fruit at the ICA grocery chain.
Organic bananas are not supposed to have any chemical residues, and the Kiwa certification organization has recalled all organic bananas from ICA stores, and has imposed a ban on further deliveries.
The chemical in question is reportedly safe for human consumption, and the levels were very low. But it is still not supposed to be on products labeled as organic.

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As I don't live in Chennai, I have no idea. You will have to take some initiative to find suppliers. There are a list of Robot Shops at the bottom of the front page of this site (scroll all the way down). Take a look here to see if anything is helpful.
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Truly, you will need to answer that for yourself after carefully reviewing the help people have been kind enough to post here. How can I tell you what you are capable of?
I can tell you that many people (including myself) have learned a great deal from this site and this community, but you have to be willing to do your own homework. There are many people building robots with no formal mechanical or electrical education.
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April 9, 2012: The first of four military reconnaissance satellites to be sent up in the next five months was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on April 3rd. The satellite was not identified, but the Delta 4 Medium+ 5,2 rocket used can put 7.9 tons into low orbit (where military recon satellites usually operate). The KH-11 photo satellites weigh over 12 tons, so this recent launch was apparently something else, like a radar or electronic intelligence collecting bird or an early warning (of missile launches) satellite. These smaller spy satellites are rarely discussed openly.
For example, last year, without any announcement, an American Lacrosse radar satellite was destroyed when ground controllers ordered it to leave orbit and plunge towards the earth (where it burned up during reentry). This particular Lacrosse bird served for two decades, more than twice as long as it was expected to last. This event was only known because of the many amateur astronomers who track satellites and post their findings on the Internet.
There are now at least three Lacrosse satellites in orbit, the oldest of them launched in 1997, while the most recent went up in 2005. The first Lacrosse went up in 1988, and was brought down (deorbited/destroyed) in 1997. The Lacrosse birds fly a low orbit (about 700 kilometers up) to facilitate the use of their radar. Because of their large size and low orbit, they can often be seen, under the right light conditions, with the naked eye.
For decades the U.S. has usually had four KH-11s and four Lacrosse radar satellites in orbit, plus several smaller and more secret birds. Often, these satellites last longer than their design life of eight years (some have gone on for 10-15 years). Eventually they all wear out. The KH-11 and Lacrosse satellites weigh 14-16 tons, although there are supposed to be smaller, lighter radar satellite designs in the works.


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The leader of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, has said the sect was responsible for the attack on a military/police convoy and the abduction of about 10 policewomen along the Damboa-Maiduguri Road last week.
Shekau said this in a new video posted on the website of online newspaper, Sahara Reporters.
The post was viewed by our correspondent, in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The video, which lasted about 17 minutes, showed the sect leader accusing Nigeria’s military and political leadership of lying to the public that Boko Haram had been defeated.
While condemning the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in the country, Shekau warned that the sect would not spare liberal Muslims when attacking unless they repented and follow ‘the path of Allah’.
“Did you not read that the prophet said you (Muslims) should not eat with a plate used by a Jew (infidel) without first washing the plate?” he asked.
Shekau claimed that Allah had helped his sect capture some policewomen and made them the slaves of the sect.
He said, “I want to tell you that we are responsible for the work. We thank Allah. We got victory from our creator. That work that happened along the Damboa-Maiduguri Road, it was Allah who did it, not us.
“The people of Nigeria, repent and go to Allah. Your leaders are lying to you. We are here in good health, if you see how we are, you will say let me go there and also enjoy. This is just here on earth, what we look forward to is heaven.
“This work has put a lie to claims by Nigeria’s military, the police and the big men of Nigeria who keep telling the people that ‘we have defeated Boko Haram’. Even with the people, those who lie always cannot succeed, let along with Allah.”
“In short, we are responsible for this, what we did is nothing compared to our women, children and friends that have been arrested, detained, tortured and killed by the Nigerian government. They (policewomen) are not more than 10 or there about.”


It's the Council's Own, Uh, Easter Bunny
It's Easter Monday, and for one D.C. Council member that means hosting an Easter egg hunt and appearing as the Easter Bunny, complete with bunny ears and gray and yellow Adidas sneakers.
Harry Thomas Jr., who represents Ward 5, located predominantly in Northeast Washington, said he just wants to show his "lighter side" with some of his younger constituents. Some 400 children were invited to the Easter egg hunt, which Thomas is sponsoring in conjunction with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation.
During the Christmas holiday party at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center in Northeast, Thomas sported a white beard, a Santa suit and red and white sneakers. He'd dressed as Santa before, including before winning elected office, but this is his first time as Peter Rabbit.
"One thing people forget is kids pay attention to a lot of things," said Thomas, a father of five. "It's very important. It connects them to an image they see on TV as a government image to someone real in the community."
"Actually it's a lot of fun," Thomas said.
The Easter Egg Hunt was held at Fort Lincoln Field and Gazebo, 3100 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE.
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On January 20, 2022, TWICE unveiled the official MV for MOONLIGHT SUNRISE and there is no denying that fans fell in love with the K-pop girl group all over again! Talking about the music video, it begins with a rather sweet animation of the moon, a butterfly, a mysterious lock, and a key. It further tries to show all elements battling against situations to gain the love of their respective crush. MOONLIGHT SUNRISE’s music video also goes on to show all of them trying different ways to convince their love.
TWICE’s latest track, MOONLIGHT SUNRISE, has a futuristic feel to it with all the TWICE members showing off their beautiful vocals and rapping skills in the same. Moreover, the excellent choreography adds further weight to the video. The TWICE members’ outfits look breathtaking in different scenes of the same.
For the unversed, the TWICE members are all set to release their mini-album in March this year. Ahead of the same, the group released the pre-release English single titled ‘MOONLIGHT SUNRISE’ on January 20, 2022. The new song is supposed to be an original English single released about a year and three months after the K-pop group’ first-ever English single titled ‘The Feels’ debut.
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TWICE is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in 2015 and is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. TWICE has become known for its catchy pop songs and energetic performances, and has gained a significant following in South Korea and internationally.
The group’s name, TWICE, symbolizes the group’s aim to “make the audience experience twice the amount of emotions” through their music. TWICE has released several hit singles and albums, and has won multiple awards and accolades, including the “Album of the Year” award at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards. They have also been recognized for their influence and popularity in the industry through various awards such as Golden Disc Award and Seoul Music Award.
TWICE’s members are known for their unique personalities and talents, and the group has a large fanbase who are known as “Once.” The group is active on social media and often interacts with its fans through live streams and fan meetings. TWICE has also been featured in numerous variety shows and commercials, and is considered one of the most popular and successful girl groups in South Korea.


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The rebellion against Connecticut’s liquor pricing regulations ended before the holiday weekend when both retailers, who had been openly disobeying the law, agreed to stop selling below the state-mandated minimum.
The first retailer, Total Wine & More, agreed to stop selling liquor below the state minimum at its four retail locations and paid a $37,500 fine, according to the Department of Consumer Protection.
The agency’s investigation into BevMart, the second retailer to thumb its nose at Connecticut’s laws, is still ongoing. In the meantime, the state Department of Consumer Protection said BevMart agreed to stop selling its liquor below the state minimum at its 11 locations.
“Immediately upon learning that Total Wine & More was advertising and selling products below what is permitted by the State’s minimum price rules, DCP’s Liquor Control Division opened an investigation,” Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris said. “I am pleased that, through the hard work of many people at DCP, we were able to resolve this issue swiftly, and I appreciate that Total Wine worked with us to come to an agreement.”
Edward Cooper, vice president of public affairs for Total Wine & More, said the company paid the fine, but “makes no admission of any wrongdoing or liability.”
The co-chairmen of the legislative General Law Committee, Sen. Carlo Leone, D-Stamford, and Rep. David Baram, D-Bloomfield, who oversee consumer protection and liquor laws, thanked Harris for his swift response.
“As a result of its illegal actions, Total Wine & More will have to pay a substantial fine that we believe will send a strong message to any other liquor retailer that thinks it can break the laws of Connecticut and get away with it,” Leone and Baram said in a statement. “We respect everyone’s right to challenge the state’s laws in court and advocate for changes in our statutes as anyone may disagree with a law and fight to change it, but they cannot break the law without consequences, and DCP’s ruling underscores that anyone who chooses to do so will be addressed in accordance with our enforcement laws.”
Carroll Hughes, president of the statewide association of package stores, said he is pleased with the swift action.
“However we have uncovered several new issues dealing with Total Wine that we will be exploring in the future,” Hughes said without divulging exact details of those issues. The small package stores Hughes represents are afraid that changing the law would put them out of business.
The federal antitrust lawsuit Total Wine & More filed against the state challenging the pricing law that’s unique to Connecticut is still pending.
Earlier this week, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has been trying to change Connecticut’s pricing laws for at least the last four years, said he believes the current law to be illegal.
“I believe we’re penalizing our state residents by charging them substantially more for alcoholic beverages than surrounding states,” Malloy said Tuesday.
However, Malloy said he wasn’t going to get involved in Harris’ investigation.
“I’m not going to get involved,” Malloy said. “The commissioner has a job to do and there’s a standard way in which that job is done.”

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Franklin recognized and accepted the fact that French aid was crucial to American independence, but some Founding Fathers resented him for making America dependent on a foreign power and severely attacked him for securing the very aid that saved the cause. Schiff offers fascinating coverage of this American infighting, along with the complex political intrigue in France, complete with British spies and French double agents, secret negotiations and backroom deals. A Great Improvisation is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of Franklin's seven-year adventure in France that "stands not only as his greatest service to his country but the most revealing of the man." --Shawn Carkonen --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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IRVING — Before being drafted by the Cowboys in the fourth round last week, outside linebacker Kyle WIlber had watched Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on television and thought Ryan was just acting a certain way because he was on camera.
During Friday’s rookie minicamp, Wilber said he quickly realized what you see is what you get with Ryan.
“I seen him on TV, seen what he says and everything and it’s real life in person,” Wilber said. “There’s no hiding it. I thought it was just a front but it’s really not a front. This is who he is. But I like it, though. He’s a great coach. He’s excellent at what he does and I know he’s going to make us better as football players.”
The 113th overall pick, who is expected to play behind Anthony Spencer at the “Sam” linebacker spot, got his first impression of Ryan during a pre-draft visit to the Metroplex.
“We rode in the car with [linebackers] coach [Matt] Eberflus and him and [Ryan were] just cracking jokes the whole ride to Cowboys Stadium,” Wilber said. “He’s hilarious.”
When asked what he brings to the Cowboys’ linebacking unit, Wilber said he is capable of jamming wide receivers and tight ends while also being able to rush the quarterback. The 6-4, 250-pounder recorded 3.5 sacks and a career-high 70 tackles last season at Wake Forest.
“I have a sneaky inside move and I’m smart,” Wilber said. “I got a motor on me and I keep going.”
Ryan doesn’t view Wilber as a project that won’t be able to contribute for a few seasons. No, Ryan said Friday that Wilber can make an impact in 2012.
“He’s a smart kid,” Ryan said. “He plays hard. He knows how to cover, which is a hard thing for an outside linebacker. All they do is rush in college. Well, this kid knows how to cover.
“He’s going to be a lot further advanced than most rookies are. The kid’s got a lot of talent. So we hope he’ll be able to help.”
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Our pets play an important role in our lives – they make our families complete and bring us lots of joy and laughter throughout the year. Whether you’re having a bad day or you’re in an awesome mood, your Goldendoodle’s love for you is unconditional. That’s something to be grateful for. It’s also why you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to share the holiday cheer with your canine companion this season. Commit yourself to spending a little extra time with your furry friend this holiday. Your attention is the gift they will enjoy and cherish the most.
If you want to take things a step further and actually give your dog a present or three — and studies show that an overwhelming number of pet owners do — here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect items:
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OK, procrastinators, the time has come to make your holiday decisions! Have no fear, though, because it’s not too late to order a gift for your favorite dog or dog lover. Check out our picks for last-minute gifts (and gift cards) that you can fetch today
Just like a kid, your Goldendoodle will sense the difference in the air during the holidays — so many visitors, foods that smell amazing, decorations everywhere — and get excited about everything going on around them. You may be tempted to let them run a little wild during the holidays, but it’s important to ensure that you set boundaries for behavior. You want the holidays to be a fun and safe time for the entire family, including your pets.
7 tips to ensure good canine holiday behavior
Dogs are mischievous animals and just like people, they like getting involved in the holiday cheer.
That’s one reason why you need to make preparations for your pets while taking care of other things that you may need for the holidays. It’s essential to make preparations ahead of time.
So, what do you need to do this holiday to keep your buddies well-behaved?
In a way, dogs are like kids and you need to lay down some rules to make sure that they will have a fun and safe holiday with you and your family.
As we mentioned, you want the holidays to be a fun and safe time. To ensure this, you need to be aware of the potential dangers that your Goldendoodle may be exposed to. A lot of new stuff will typically be within your dog’s reach during the holidays. You need to make sure they are not hazardous or that you take the right measures to keep them safely away from your pet. The following post highlights some holiday hazards you should be careful about:
10 Holiday Pet Dangers Lurking in Your Home
The holiday season should be a time for making happy memories with our families — and that certainly includes our pets! Unfortunately, there are many seasonal dangers for cats and dogs that could ruin a Christmas or holiday celebration.
Check out the gallery below to educate yourself on holiday hazards you need to protect your pet from, including toxic foods, Christmas decorations and more.
Your Goldendoodle will bring lots of love and joy to your holidays if you make them a happy and healthy part of the festivities. Whether you’re planning to travel, host your relatives, prepare a big meal or just slow down and enjoy the season, allowing your canine best friend to share the holidays with you and your family will make the time even more special.

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Spain's foreign minister said on Sunday she was trying to convince the UK government to exclude the Balearic and Canary Islands from the two-week quarantine imposed on visitors from Spain.
Arancha Gonzalez Laya said: “At the moment our dialogue efforts are focused on excluding from the quarantine measures of the Balearic and Canary Islands.
“This is for two reasons – number one these are islands, very safe territories; number two, their epidemiological data is extremely positive and well below the epidemiological data in the UK.”
She added: “We do hope that this dialogue we have started with the UK authorities, together with the governments of the Balearic and Canary Islands, will bear fruit shortly.”
She said Spain would take measures regarding other countries if needed, based on epidemiological data, but there would be no tit-for-tat retaliation for the British quarantine.
The Balearic and Canary Islands’ governments are both hoping to establish 'safe air corridors’ with the UK to save the summer season and to save the holidays of thousands of Britons who have booked to travel there.
Both regional governments said they were working with the Spanish and UK authorities to set up the scheme for islands like Majorca, Ibiza and the seven Canary Islands.
The islands are the favourite destinations for British tourists in Spain.
Last year, 18.08 million British tourists holidayed in Spain, of which 27% chose the Canary Islands and 20% headed for Majorca, Ibiza or Menorca, according to data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute.
Authorities in the Balearic Islands hope they can convince the British authorities to make an exception for them because the rate of coronavirus infections is far lower in the islands than on the Spanish mainland.
The islands have had eight confirmed Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the past two weeks, compared with the UK where the figure is 14.1 and in Spain as a whole where the figure is 37.9, authorities said.
“The Balearic Islands’ government has been working over the last few hours to establish the basis for a safe air corridor with the UK, following the British government’s quarantine imposition for all holidaymakers returning from Spain,” the government said in a statement.
“The British government’s decision has caused great concern in the Balearic Islands’ government, given that it will cause serious problems to tourist activity in our islands.
“One of the main arguments justifying the creation of a safe air corridor between the islands and the UK is the health situation here.”
Meanwhile, Canary Islands president Angel Victor Torres has asked the Spanish government to try to negotiate safe air corridors with the UK.
Mr Torres is said to have asked Spain’s tourism minister Maria Reyes Maroto and Ms Laya to lead the air corridor negotiations with Britain.
The islands have one of the lowest rates of Covid-19 in Europe, with 5.8 cases per 100,000.
Yaiza Castilla, the tourism minister for the islands, said the reintroduction of quarantine for British tourists “would be detrimental to the Canary Islands due to the repercussions for the tourism sector at a time when the some connectivity with the United Kingdom was beginning to recover”.
Last week, there were about 200 flights from the UK to the Canary Islands but many were not full, the tourism ministry said.
More airlines were due to increase the number of flights from Britain to the islands from Sunday.
The Canary Islands, which depends on tourism for 35% of its GDP, is with Madrid one of the latest regions where wearing masks is not compulsory if social distancing cannot be guaranteed.

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- Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold had his concert in New York, in the US, however, a video from the show has stirred reactions online
- A video from the event showed the moment the popular singer stylishly avoided a lady who was on stage twerking for
- Adekunle Gold’s action as stirred reactions from his fans and followers, with many applauding him for being responsible
Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold like many Nigerian music stars on tour sold out his concert which took place in Apollo theater in New York, in the USA.
The concert was stormed by many of the singer’s fans, who came to show love to him.
An highlight from the concert has stirred reactions as she showed the moment the Nigerian singer stylishly dodged a female dancer who was twerking for him on stage.
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Many of the Nigerian singer have since taken to social media to react to the video as some pointed out that the singer’s wife Simi was watching.
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"Daddy deja no wan put body ."
"I will come back when we have a fuller house ."
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Video of different loved-up moments between singer Ruger and actress Susan Pwajok ignite dating rumours
This saw Manchester United, which houses Cristiano Ronaldo among others, drop out of the top four and would be playing in the UEFA Europa League instead.
Nigerian singer, who is a big fan of Man Utd, Adekunle Gold, took to social media to react to their poor form this season.
Adekunle Gold, adorned in a Man Utd outfit, said he doesn’t understand how he still has the guts to adorn the jersey despite its poor form this season.


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SWINGTING013 sees the follow up from the Equiknoxx Music crew after a whirlwind year including touring the UK, Europe and Japan, topping numerous end of year charts with their amazing DDS-released LP 'Bird Sound Power' and the 2016 summer smash 'Bubble' alongside grammy-nominated Devin Di Dakta.
This time round sees Gavsborg back on the buttons linking up with veteran dancehall deejay Alozade. 'Fly Away' marshalls a sound halfway between Equiknoxx's hardcore bashment works and the experimentalism featured on their recent instrumental compilation. Alozade voices the raw, callous riddim nastily in a straight badman fashion with street lessons and warnings for the badminded. Gavsborg dubs things good and rotten on the instrumental with wonky hats, wayward cymbals and oddball frequencies flying left, right and centre.
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A study by Direct Line estimates that more than 14,300 premium cars were stolen between the beginning of January and the end of October this year. The company says that’s more than double the number of premium car thefts seen over the same period in 2015.
Direct Line worked out its estimates by trawling its own data to find thefts of premium vehicles made by brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, then extrapolating the figures based on Direct Line’s historic market share. The result, the company says, is an “estimate” for the total number of vehicle thefts in the UK.
The data suggests that, over the past five years, almost 68,000 premium cars have been stolen in the UK, equating to around one every 38 minutes. Over the first 10 months of 2019, premium cars have accounted for nearly two fifths (37 percent) of Direct Line’s reported car thefts, up from just 31 percent recorded for the whole of 2015. In the first half of 2019 there were more reported thefts of premium cars than in the whole of 2015.
According to Direct Line, the spike in thefts is down to a combination of factors, including the rising value of premium cars. NimbleFins’ 2019 report on vehicle prices showed the price of a Ford Fiesta has risen by more than 50 percent over the past five years, but Direct Line says the values of “many” premium vehicles have increased more dramatically, making the vehicles more appealing to thieves.
Direct Line also said the increase in the number of vehicles on the road in the UK is largely down to increasing numbers of premium cars. In the second quarter of 2019, there were 1.9 million more licenced cars than in the second quarter of 2015. However, most of these were premium marques, with 1.7 million more premium cars on the road now than in 2015.
And Direct Line is predicting that this year could see a record number of premium vehicle thefts, as winter months have historically seen the highest number of thefts. October alone accounts for 10 percent of all premium car thefts since the start of 2015 – 25 percent than the average month.
“Our shared love of cars and technology has led to increasingly luxurious vehicles, but also a steady rise in car prices and an increased possibility of theft,” said Steve Barrett, head of motor insurance at Direct Line. “Our analysis shows that certain premium car brands can be at heightened risk of being stolen so it is important for car owners to take additional precautions especially in the darker months to ensure their vehicles are not easy targets for thieves.
“Many owners believe that parking in their driveway can be an effective deterrent to thieves, though our research shows that parking in driveways does not deter thieves. We would, therefore, encourage policyholders to protect their cars by investing in anti-theft equipment, such as a steering wheel lock. Such simple yet effective devices make cars less attractive to thieves and much harder to steal.”


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BW Offshore agrees short-term extension for FPSO Abo as talks go on
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Norway’s BW Offshore has signed an interim extension agreement for the Abo FPSO with a subsidiary of Eni, Nigerian Agip Exploration, until March 31, 2017.
BW said on Monday that the short-term extension was agreed to secure operational continuity while joint work is continuing to conclude the negotiations.
To remind, BW Offshore in January 2015 signed a two-year extension deal until 4Q 2016, with an additional seven-year extension option for the FPSO.
After the two-year firm contract expired at the end of 2016, the company entered into negotiations with Agip in January this year. The extension options, if agreed on, will see the FPSO continuing work until 2023.
Abo FPSO has a storage capacity of 930,000 barrels of oil and oil treatment capacity of up to 45,000 bopd, a water injection capacity of 30,000 bwpd and a gas compression capacity of 48,4 mmscfd.
The FPSO Abo has been working on the Abo field offshore Nigeria with Agip since the beginning of production in 2003. The field is located in the OML 125 license some 40 kilometers off the Nigerian coast on the western edge of the Niger Delta, at a water depth of 550 m to 1,100 m.
The license covers an area of 1,983 square kilometers with Agip Exploration as the operator with 85 percent interest and Oando as the partner with 15 percent interest. The field currently has four producing wells, water injection wells, and two gas injection wells.
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Chennai: On a day when roadblocks and protests brought Chennai to a standstill, the city’s metro rail came to the rescue of several office-goers and even a few celebrities including Indian ace cricketer R Ashwin.
The offspinner, who landed at the Chennai airport from Kolkata, found himself stranded and took the metro to reach his residence at West Mambalam.
Fellow passengers, who saw Ashwin travelling in the packed train went gaga and took selfies with him before he alighted at the Ashok Nagar police station. “Such situation dictates the usage of public transport thanks to the airport police for taking me safely,” tweeted Ashwin.
Tension also prevailed at Ekkatuthangal metro railway station as protesters locked the shutters of the metro station for some time and the issue was resolved after the police cleared demonstrators.
With auto rickshaws fleecing the public, IT professionals and the passengers scheduled to board flights also boarded metro rail to reach Chennai airport during the crisis day. According to Chennai metro rail sources, the trains were jam packed throughout the day and this is the second time after cyclone Vardah, the air conditioned coaches came in handy for the public to travel safely.
“I work in Guindy and I had to pick up my son from his school in Ashok Nagar. Though a few autos were available, the roads were blocked by protesters. I then took the metro to pick-up my son and reach home,” said N. Balaji, an IT professional.
“My daughter was stuck at her school and was able to pick her up on time only because of metro”, said a panic struck passenger B. Meenakshi, a resident of Saidapet."
Sharing their experiences, the passengers also demanded early completion of metro rail stretches. “I live in K.K. Nagar and approached an auto driver who demanded Rs 200. So I took the metro to reach Vadapalani, it was safe and cheap,” said B. Vijaya, a receptionist working at Koyambedu.


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Nigerian-British world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is angry and horrified about the shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos.
He was briefed by Femi-Anikulapo Kuti, who tweeted their conversation.
“Just got off the phone , I spoke to @anthonyfjoshua and explained everything going on in Nigeria right now .He didn’t fully understand the gravity of what was going on. He is in TOTAL support of #EndSARS #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria #endpolicebrutality”.
Joshua later got on Twitter with a video message to Nigerians and told those at the barricades to ‘keep on pushing’.
In tweets, he hoped for a change and that a middle ground could be found to resolve the escalated #EndSARS protest.
“The situation has escalated, the violence and killings are horrendous. All because of people saying they want to live in peace?
“I pray God opens the gates for the heroes of Nigeria! This was never a trend for me! It’s real life and I want to learn how to make lasting change.”
Joshua added that he was ready to help the injured and other victims of the protest.
“I’m looking at hospitals to support, along with food and care packages in the time being”, he tweeted.


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Spinel-twinned Galena and Quartz
- Krushev Dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mts, Bulgaria
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 4.7 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/09/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/19/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
A very showy, two-sided combination specimen from the Krushev Dol Mine of the famous Madan District of Bulgaria. A "forest" of lustrous, lightly frosted, translucent quartz crystals to 3.5 cm "supports" what appears to be a fallen over complex, lustrous, metallic-gray, spinel-twinned galena crystal. The composition of this two-sided piece is facinating and the couple of broken quartz crystals on the end are really not much of a detraction to this fine piece.


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1. Normer och lärande. : En studie av dynamiken mellan normer och medarbetares lärande på arbetsplatsen.Master-uppsats, Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik
Sammanfattning : The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of the relationship between norms and employee learning in the workplace. The study is aimed at employees' work experiences from different perspectives, such as collaboration, communication, organization of work, and room for action, and thereby highlights the dynamics between norms and employee learning in the workplace. LÄS MER
2. En analys av socialsekreterares insatser och bedömningsprocesser för klienter med beroendeproblematikKandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan
Sammanfattning : The purpose of conducting our qualitative interview study was to create an understanding of the social worker's room for action during investigation, assessment, and interventions in addiction treatment. We chose to compare addiction treatment in two municipalities to highlight similarities and differences in the social secretary's work with assessment, investigation, and interventions. LÄS MER
- Kandidat-uppsats, Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd
Sammanfattning : The purpose of this study is to investigate how the child perspective is considered, interpreted and applied in the investigation process within financial aid. Using the qualitative method as a tool, the investigation has been carried out in the form of semi-structured interviews with six financial assistance officers in order to answer the purpose of the study. LÄS MER
- Kandidat-uppsats, Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)
Sammanfattning : Mental illness among parents may lead to negative consequences for the unborn child and its future. Pregnant women who experience mental illness are not typically one of Sweden's social service's focus groups, although voluntary preventive social work is an exception. LÄS MER
5. ADHD-diagnos: handlingsutrymme, attityder och en social konstruktion - En djupgående kvalitativ studie om skolpersonals syn på ADHD-diagnosen och kopplade stödinsatser.Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan
Sammanfattning : This study aims to analyze how school staff perceive children diagnosed with ADHD, along with the associated support measures and autonomy. Utilizing a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews presented in vignette form, five individuals from three different schools in the Malmö and Lund areas were interviewed. LÄS MER

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Renaissance Dallas Hotel
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- Popular restaurant Asador serves a farm-to-table menu
- Breathtaking views from atop the 30-story building
- Drink in the skyline from the heated rooftop pool
- Three miles from downtown and the Dallas Convention Center
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This hotel is approximately 5 miles southeast of Dallas Love Field Airport, and taxi fare is estimated at $21 each way. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 18 miles southeast, and estimated taxi fare is $40 each way.

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The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has re-affirm its commitment to ensure that Ghanaians are protected from consuming fake or sub-standard products whether manufactured locally or imported.
The Authority explained that this would be done with the highest level of commitment so that Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians living in the country could be protected from any form of danger.
Mr Eugene Adakwa-Addae, Director of Inspection at GSA said this at the weekend at a news conference in Accra on the significance of inspection and testing.
He said the Inspectorate Division of GSA carried inspection activities to ascertain that all products, whether locally manufactured or imported were of acceptable quality and for the fake ones to be prevented from being displayed in the markets.
Mr Adakwa-Addae said inspection activities were carried out in the Regulatory and Voluntary areas of product inspection, destination inspection on high risk goods, fish inspection, market surveillance on certified products placed on the market and inspection of goods for export certification.
He emphasised that inspection activities were necessary because it ensured safety, good health and the protection of the environment.
Mr Charles Amoako, Director of Testing, GSA explained that testing involved the laboratory investigation as to whether a product or process fulfilled or met specific requirements as outlined in the relevant standard.
He said a test involved the measurement of dimensions, chemical composition, micro-biological purity and the strength of materials to ascertain quality and safety.
“Testing also covers the assessment of electrical safety, freedom from physical flaws such as cracks and defects that may cause failure,” he added.
Mr Amoako said testing was undertaken to support product certification programme, ensure that products met requirements of the standard, supported regulatory activities and gave assurance of the safety of products and protection of the consumer.
He said four laboratories in the testing division had been accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, the standard for general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
They include Microbiology, pesticide Residues laboratories, Histamine and Micotoxins and Metallic contaminants. GNA


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EA has detailed the first information for career mode in FIFA 20. One of the highlights of this press release is the ability to create a female manager for the first time in the series. This has been a long-overdue feature, but it is great to finally have it in the game.
FIFA 20 career mode adds new ways to customize your manager. You can change your body type, skin tone, clothing, and hairstyles. You as the manager also have more responsibility off the pitch. The manager can directly impact the team’s morale and performance through interactive press conferences, squad rotations, one-to-one chats, and more. It seems EA is taking some inspiration from the popular Football Manager series.
As you would expect from FIFA, the authentic branding of most of the major leagues are present. These include the Premier League, MLS, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, LaLiga Santander, and the major European competitions the Champions League, and the Europa League.
FIFA 20 taking inspiration from Football Manager?
There are also new ways to control your players potential overall with ‘Dynamic Player Potential’ – the better they play on the pitch, the higher their potential OVR will grow. Also in the latest rendition of career mode, there are new elements to the news feed. Best career moments are highlighted in the feed, with new live news screenshots from the matches you play.
FIFA 20 is full of new game modes and features. A spiritual successor to FIFA Street returns in the form of VOLTA, and gameplay improvements have been made to improve the overall FIFA 20 experience.
What do you make of the improvements made to Career mode in FIFA 20 and the overall game? Are you picking this year’s release up? Let us know in the comments below!
For more on FIFA, check out the new FIFA Street mode Volta, and how FIFA 19 compares to the latest Pro Evolution Soccer.


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When Jennifer Catlin saw baby photos of herself for the first time in her life, she burst into happy tears.
In some of the photos, which were taken by trainee mothercraft nurses at the Presbyterian Babies Home 60 years earlier, she was holding a little teddy bear.
Jennifer Catlin and her childhood teddy bear at the former Presbyterian Babies Home in Camberwell on Monday.Credit: Joe Armao
Catlin, who was given up by her alcoholic mother and sickly miner father when she was 18-months old, still cherishes the toy bear today.
She said the fact that she was given the teddy at the home, and allowed to keep it, showed that people there cared for her.
The photo of such a tangible connection to the past delighted her and the revelation that staff took photos of her told her something.
“That I was loved by the nurses,” Catlin said. “And that someone cared enough to give me a home.”
Jennifer Catlin recognised her teddy bear in this photo of herself as a toddler at Presbyterian Babies Home.
In the past five years, the heritage service of Uniting, the community services arm of the Uniting Church, has reunited Catlin and dozens of other former home residents with their baby photos.
Staff have digitised 4000 photos that were taken – against the rules – by mothercraft nurses at the Presbyterian Babies Home in Camberwell and the Methodist Babies Home in South Yarra.
Catlin said on Monday it was overwhelming to return to the Camberwell building, a stunning 1880s mansion that is now a retirement village, for the first time since she was adopted by an Essendon couple as a toddler.
She says she treasures the baby photos, which she first saw early this year, and often goes through them. It has given back some of her history. “It’s definitely changed my life,” she said.
Margaret Tippett, a former mothercraft nurse at the home, on Monday.Credit: Joe Armao
Margaret Tippett, nee Trevaskis, a teenage mothercraft nurse trainee at the Presbyterian home from 1967 to 1969, wasn’t there at the same time as Catlin, but said trainees weren’t supposed to take photos, but did in case residents sought them out one day.
“The babies didn’t have anyone else to speak for them or save their memories for them,” Tippett said. “And we loved them. They were like our own little family.”
In 2017, Uniting Heritage Service manager Catriona Milne, who helps care leavers and people affected by adoption get access to records, discovered that some of the mothercraft nurses who worked at Methodist Babies Home before it closed in the mid-1970s had kept their photos of babies.
They arranged for the photos to be copied and armed with a $22,000 grant from the Uniting Church, they expanded the reunion project to the Presbyterian Babies Home.
Jennifer Catlin pictured at Presbyterian Babies Home as a toddler in the early 1960s.
The photos are now accessible to past residents looking up their records.
The mothercraft nurses weren’t told the babies’ real names, and so they wrote their pseudonyms on the back of the photos.
But the nicknames were recorded along with the real names in the babies’ files, so the photos can be identified.
Milne said more than 30 people have seen their baby photos so far. “Sometimes they say, ‘I’ve never seen myself at this age. I didn’t know what I looked like’,” she said.
Margaret Tippett (rear, right) as a trainee mothercraft nurse at Presbyterian Babies Home in about 1968.
“They say, ‘someone cared enough to take a photo of me’ and ‘someone cared enough to keep it’.”
Some former home residents have reunited with staff who knew them. One former trainee told a man that when he, as a child, visited her house, he loved vacuuming and going to the supermarket.
“The children often don’t remember these things, they were too little,” Milne says.
Asked what she thinks of the baby photos project, Catlin says: “I think it’s awesome. It can transform someone’s life, because when you haven’t had photos, if you’ve been adopted or lose your parents early, you’ve got nothing to hang your hat on – no memories. That’s how I felt most of my life.”
To Tippett, the former mothercraft nurse, Catlin said: “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. What you, and your nursing friends, did for us, was give us back some of our history. Gave us our life back.”
More information about the Mothercraft Nurse Photographic Project can be found here.
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The first step to getting started with linino is to set up a connection to your linino device, in this case the Arduino Yun. Two approaches are described below: ssh (requires a network connection) and minicom (serial protocol via the mini-usb port).
Connecting with ssh
Out of the box, you can connect to the Arduino Yun over its wireless network, since the Arduino acts as a 2.4GHz 11n Wi-Fi access point. The broadcast SSID should be of the form Arduino-XXXXXXXXXXXX, where the X's are numbers or letters specific to the MAC address of your device.
Now you can ssh to the Yun using its wlan IP address. The default wlan IP address is 192.168.240.1. Use your favorite ssh client or from the Linux command line:
# ssh 192.168.240.1
The default password for the Arduino Yun is 'doghunter'. Enter the password when prompted and you should gain access to the Yun. To change the password once inside, use the
To connect via ssh without using wireless, plug the Yun's Ethernet port directly into a switch or router. The Ethernet port is setup as a WAN port, defaulting to a DHCP client. The WAN connection therefore allows the Yun to connect to the Internet. You'll need access to the upstream DHCP server in order to look up the IP address obtained by the Yun. You can obtain help from this tutorial here. Or you can first connect to the Arduino Yun via minicom (following the tutorial below) and run the command:
# ifconfig eth0
Once you know your Arduino Yun's WAN IP address, then you can ssh to that address.
# ssh <ip_address>
Connecting with Minicom at 115200-8-N-1 (Please be sure to run the latest Linino image)
A fairly powerful way to connect to the Arduino Yun is via a mini-usb cable and Minicom ( 115200 baud 8N1 ). First, install minicom.
$ sudo apt-get install minicom
Next, plug in the mini-usb cable to your Arduino Yun with the usb port plugged into your computer. Now run minicom with the setup option to configure the correct serial port.
$ sudo minicom -s
If you run into an error using the above command, try becoming root then run minicom.
$ sudo -i
# minicom -s
When prompted with the setup menu, choose the option Serial port setup then press a to change the Serial port option from to
/dev/ttyACM0. Press enter twice to get back to the setup menu then scroll down and select the Save setup as dfl option. This will now save the default serial port setting to
/dev/ttyACM0. After the save has completed, select the Exit option from the setup menu.
The next step is to configure your device.