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Uganda's David Sejusa: 'Oppose Museveni's monarchy'
Renegade Ugandan army General David Sejusa has accused President Yoweri Museveni of creating a "political monarchy" to hang on to power.
In his first interview since he fled to the UK last month, the four-star general told the BBC that Mr Museveni's plans should be opposed.
Gen Sejusa fled after claiming that Mr Museveni was grooming his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to succeed him.
The government has repeatedly denied any such plan.
Mr Museveni has been in power since 1986, and elections are due in 2016.
The BBC's Will Ross wrote in 2011.
I was looking for a copy of the book, What Is Africa's Problem?
In it, the author says, back in 1986: "The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power."
And who wrote it? The current president, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in the job for 25 years.
The security forces last month raided the offices of two newspapers which published a confidential letter by Gen Sejusa, calling for an investigation into allegations of a plot "to assassinate people who disagree with this so-called family project of holding onto power in perpetuity".
Democracies don't close down newspapers for doing their job.
Gen Sejusa told BBC Focus on Africa that Mr Museveni was ruling over a "decadent system" and "playing God" in Uganda.
"Who gave Mr Museveni the right to rule over us forever?" he asked.
Gen Sejusa said Brig Kainerugaba represented a "national project of Mr Museveni to subvert the existing political system in order to perpetuate himself".
"The central issue is a political monarchy - a life presidency and then transiting [to] a political monarchy," he added.
"It is a terribly common African story. There is nothing strange about it."
More from the BBC's Will Ross.
In a Kampala restaurant I met George Kanyeihamba. He was a minister and attorney general when President Museveni came to power in 1986.
He retired from life as a Supreme Court judge last year and is extremely worried about where Uganda is headed.
He suggested the very issues of injustice that led to Yoweri Museveni taking up arms were coming back.
I asked him to compare the Museveni he knew then and the man now.
"They are two different people," he said.
"Some Ugandans have said that if the Yoweri Museveni of 1986 were to meet the Museveni of today they would fight on sight - they would shoot each other."
That is a fairly clear statement of intent.
Government spokesman Ofwono Opondo denied there was any "project" that would lead to Brig Kainerugaba succeeding Mr Museveni.
I actually tend to believe this. Museveni has no constitutional barriers to prevent him running for the Presidency in 2016. The Crocodiles of Africa seem to view the position of the President as a life long appointment. That is until they are overthrown.
He told Focus on Africa that Gen Sejusa had never raised his concerns within the government, even though he served in the military high command and was an MP representing the army in parliament.
Mr Opondo denied Gen Sejusa would be arrested if he returned to Uganda.
"He's a free man to return, if he's not a coward," Mr Opondo said.
However, the government would "deal" with Gen Sejusa if he resorted to unconstitutional means to oppose the government, he added.
Gen Sejusa told the BBC the constitution gave people the right to "use all means necessary.... including, by the way, armed struggle" to resist a leader who subverted democracy.
I suspect threatening a civil war will not endear the General at this point.
Hat Tip: Rosebell Idaltu Kagumire on Facebook.

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SAULT STE. MARIE — A man arrested after an investigation into multiple meth labs in Chippewa County has entered a plea agreement.
Forty-seven-year old Billy Jo Verrette of Dafter pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a meth lab and two counts of possession of meth in Chippewa County Circuit Court. Verrette was originally charged with thirteen felony counts after a lengthy investigation by members of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force in June of 2015.
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gifted education, giftedness, conceptions, teachers, parents, gifted teachers, gifted coordinators
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In the world of gifted education, educators must first find students who qualify for gifted services. Various stakeholders in public elementary education often nominate students for gifted identification and ultimately gifted programs. It is important to determine if stakeholders’ conceptions of giftedness are the same or different, as conceptions influence actions. There is substantial research on teachers’ conceptions of giftedness but limited research on parents’ conceptions of giftedness. The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholders’ conceptions of giftedness and answer the research question: How do stakeholder groups describe giftedness? Participants included parents of elementary gifted students (n = 217), general education K-5 teachers (n= 213), gifted teachers (n= 87), and gifted coordinators (n= 36) from 3 states and 23 schools that mandated gifted identification and programming. Gifted stakeholder groups described giftedness as differences from same age peers in four subthemes: (a) advanced capacity to learn and reason, (b) high-level performance, (c) the need for challenge, and (d) unique personality characteristics and behaviors. Stakeholder groups all described giftedness as differences from same age peers; however, the frequency of each subtheme varied. Parents emphasized a need for challenge beyond the typical age-based learning environment. General education teachers emphasized high performance. Gifted teachers and coordinators emphasized district and state criteria for gifted identification, stressing ability test scores and potential.
Carpenter, Ashley Y., "Stakeholders’ Conceptions of Giftedness" (2019). Doctoral Dissertations. 2066.

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So, you might begin your day at the farmers market, basket over one arm bursting with locally grown tomatoes and silverbeet, sweet potatoes and coriander, some recently slaughtered pork chops and a wheel of quark. You will know the names of many of the growers and producers and your conscience will be pure in the knowledge that the carbon footprint is small, barely legible. Then that night you may be whisked off to dine in a restaurant where plates arrive bearing lamb fillets with coffee foam and pumpkin paper; pork belly with wattle crumbs and garlic milk; carrot sponge with walnuts; nitro pavlova with guava: presentations causing breathless admiration but with only a passing resemblance to something you might eat.
It’s confusing times in food. On the one hand there has never been so much focus on connecting us to the source of our comestibles: the land upon which it is grown, the seasons in which it shines, the purity of its growth in the desired absence of chemical intervention. School community gardens become more commonplace, whereby children are shown what to pick then how to prepare and cook vegetables and fruit and herbs they themselves have sown.
Farmers markets proliferate, have become a regular weekly shopping event in most communities, urban or regional. There are food movements and organisations that seek to support the growers and producers and promote them under banners at festivals and expos and shows and in competitions.
Television programs further the education and feed the obsession; cookbook sales continue, despite the faltering, flagging publishing industry, to flourish.
On the other hand is that (blessedly) small and rarefied sector of culinary experimentalism and exploration which has given rise to food so artificially concocted that it threatens to lose, and sometimes succeeds in losing, what is intrinsic, which is its very edibility. At this same end of the spectrum has more recently been added another trend which could be seen as a way of bringing the two extremes together. Its proponents are principally Scandinavian and the focus is on foraging locally for wild produce that is then transformed into meals.
A 12-seater restaurant in Sweden is run by young chef Magnus Nilsson who plunders from a nearby forest fiddlehead fern and yarrow, fifteen types of mushrooms, cloudberries and wild greens. His diners can expect to be served dishes such as wild trout roe in a crust of dried pig blood; shavings of old sow; marrow with dices of raw heart and grated winter carrots; fermented lingonberries with thick cream. There is a three-month waiting list for a table: the mind boggles.
At the number-one restaurant in the world, Denmark’s Noma, chef/owner Rene Redzepi’s food is all foraged locally. He refers to his cooking as being about ‘time and place’ and it reflects social, cultural, economic and even political concerns. (Isn’t all this taking food terribly, terribly seriously?) Closer to home, Melbourne’s Ben Shewry of Attica restaurant rises early in the morning to collect his day’s ingredients; his dish of potatoes roasted in their own soil has become notorious.
One beauty of trends is that, ultimately, they are replaced with others, leaving a legacy of something solid, enduring, practical and wise, with the silliness – those froths and foams – simply blown away. Somewhere between the two extremes of current food consciousness there will be a middle ground, one hopes, whereupon real concerns like obesity and food security and starvation are sensibly and responsibly addressed but whereupon also, at times, we may dine out on some chef’s fantasy we will talk about for weeks to come.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Club Reports: Disney Dream
First, check out this short video: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/
As you see, The District is an adult-only area at night and is sort of like a mini-Pleasure Island with multiple choices. Evolution is the main dance club on this ship and the place looks incredible. DJ's from around the world, a lighted dance floor, wow! Skyline, wow! 6-8-7, wow. They've hit a home run with this ship and it's certainly family-friendly yet gives adults a place to call their own every night. Don't guests deserve something similar at WDW? Don't we deserve better than just more gift shops and restaurants at Hyperion Wharf?

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How To Become A Certified Dog Trainer | Handbook Download
How To Become A Certified Dog Trainer - Learn All About It
This article explains all details on How To Become A Certified Dog Trainer. If you have the love for pets (obviously puppies and dogs) then its sure that this would be and enjoyable profession to rely on. Training dogs are essentially important for anyone who wants to bring up a smarter pet that would act as intelligent as human and is yet more loyal than them. There are several training method such as 'Click method' for dog training. 'Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)', New York is where you have to go to become a certified dog trainer. The CCPDT works with specialization in administering and creating national level certification programs to assure the credibility and authenticity of the program. The objective of this separate body to certify dog training is for credentialing and improving the reputation of this profession.Moreover, it helps to provide service to those who search for professional people to train their dog.CCPDT have a special service in there website whereby anyone can search for a certified dog trainer in his locality and contact him for assistance. This job-assurance service is a lucrative reason to have a hold on this profession since you won't remain jobless after the certification.This body issues a certificate indicating that the candidate has met the minimum education level with experience and passed the Certificate Council for Professional Dog Trainers Examination. Everyone who have qualified this test is allowed to suffix CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dot Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) to their name.
More About The Test to Become a Certified Dog Trainer
CCDPT have secured the expertise of the Professional Testing Company (PTC). The eligibility and detailed description of the test can be availed by downloading the Candidate's Handbook from the CCDPT website.You can even take a practice test online at the Professional Testing Corporation's website.
Eligibility Requirements to become a Certified Dog Trainer
Below given are the outline of all condition to be met to be eligible to be a certified dog trainer. The candidate's handbook will give the complete details of test procedures and pattern.
- At least 300 hours experience in dog training within the last five (5) years.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A total of three (3) references
- Completion and filing of an application for the Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers.
- Knowledge Assessed
- Signing and filing The CCPDT Code of Ethics.
- Copy of a current government-issued photo id.
- Payment of required fee.
Watch the 1 Minute Video From Expert : Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg
Online Resources To Become A Certified Dog Trainer
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) maintains standards of professional competence for Dog Trainers.

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The Lightsaber is a weapon used by Jedi and Sith. It is a plasma blade, emitted from a hilt and powered by crystals that determine the characteristics and color. It is useful as both an offensive and defensive weapon depending on the skill of the one wielding it. Capable of cutting through virtually anything including blast doors given enough time.
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Matt Glowacki to speak at NDSCS about Diversity according to Popular Television Series
Posted on 3/15/2013
North Dakota State College of Science will be hosting Matt Glowacki, motivational speaker and successful businessman, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center in Wahpeton, N.D.
Glowacki will be speaking on the topic of diversity according to Family Guy and South Park. These popular television series will be examined as he identifies the ways in which they both break down stereotypical attitudes and behavior regarding people's differences. Glowacki's interpretation of these popular cultural icons educates, but most importantly enforces a fresh look at life around us.
Glowacki resides in Sun Prairie, Wis., where he is active in many local organizations, owns three separate businesses and is highly involved in competitive sports.
This event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the NDSCS Diversity Council and the NDSCS Campus Activities Board.


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The Rogue team has many fans among CS:GO players. Neutral fans also sympathize with this team. Rogue has won 115 matches, or 50 % from the total number of their battles. And 116 matches the team lost.
The last time the team played was at ECS S7. As a result, they won 1 place, which earned $ 12000 prize money. In total, the team received $ 142215 for all its performances at esports tournaments.

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Pope Benedict XVI called on politicians this week to strive to prevent the dissemination of ideologies that cast a shadow on the truth and the good of consciences. He also asked that they not exclude God from the horizon of man and from history and to ensure that “authentically religious traditions” be allowed “to manifest their own identity publicly, free from any pressure to hide or disguise it.”
The Pope made his comments on September 21 at Castelgandolfo during a meeting with hundreds of members of the Centrist Democrat International (IDC) political party.
During his remarks, he reflected on the “values and ideals that have been molded and deepened in a decisive way by the Christian tradition in Europe and throughout the world,” such as the “centrality of the human person, a respect for human rights, a commitment to peace and the promotion of justice for all.”
These “fundamental principles,” he continued, “as history has shown, are closely interconnected,” because “when human rights are violated, the dignity of the human person suffers; when justice is compromised, peace itself is jeopardized.”
The Holy Father exhorted politicians to continue “serving the common good” and to work “to prevent the dissemination and entrenchment of ideologies which obscure and confuse consciences by promoting an illusory vision of truth and goodness,” as in the economic sphere, for example, where “there is a tendency to view financial gain as the only good.”
“There are those who maintain that human reason is incapable of grasping the truth, and therefore of pursuing the good that corresponds to personal dignity,” the Pope went on. “There are some who believe that it is legitimate to destroy human life in its earliest or final stages.” “Equally troubling is the growing crisis of the family,” which is the fundamental nucleus of society based on the indissoluble bond of marriage between a man and a woman,” he said.
The Pope then spoke about “the defense of religious liberty, which is a fundamental, irrepressible, inalienable and inviolable right,” underscoring that “the exercise of this freedom also includes the right to change religion, which should be guaranteed not only legally, but also in daily practice.”
He said emphasized that “within every human heart there are needs and desires which find their fulfillment in God alone. For this reason, God can never be excluded from the horizon of man and world history! That is why all authentically religious traditions must be allowed to manifest their own identity publicly, free from any pressure to hide or disguise it.”


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A one-night-only chance to see the ephemeral Ethno England band - a global folk fusion band formed through an intensive week of musical exchange. Traditional music and dance from over 25 countries covering 4 continents, performed by emerging young musicians from around the world.
This June, 25 young musicians will arrive in the UK, bringing their instruments, voices, experiences and cultures with them, to spend a week together exchanging music and building friendships. Over 7 days, each participant will teach the others a piece of traditional music from their culture, and then work together to arrange this collection of music from around the world. By the end of the week, this group of musicians who have never met before will become an ephemeral orchestra, connecting across borders through music.
This is part of the worldwide series of Ethno summer exchanges, which are a unique opportunity for young people from across the globe to come together and engage through music in a manner that is characterised by respect, generosity and openness.
If you are a Storytelling Centre Supporter, select a full price ticket to book at the discounted rate.
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A booking fee of £1 is charged per transaction for online and phone bookings. No booking fee is applied to tickets purchased in person from the Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Office.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
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In camp making one last push to salvage his career as an Astro, Wallace just couldn’t quite get over the hump. In 14 spring at-bats Wallace managed only two singles while striking a total of out eight times.
Wallace needed a strong spring to get back on the Astros 40-man roster. Instead, he becomes the first casualty in the battle for playing time at first base. Second year player Marc Krauss has been the hottest hitter in camp, making Wallace easily expendable.
Many Astros fans had a love-hate relationship with Wallace over the last four years. First, they loved him and wondered why he didn’t get more playing time. They took to the internet begging #FreeBrettWallace. Then, when increased playing time eventually turned into a ton of strikeouts, they went the opposite direction.
The Astros gave Wallace every opportunity to get his game on track. Unfortunately, it just didn’t happen. Chances are he will catch on with another team and work his way back to the big leagues. At some point, we will probably see Jeff Luhnow’s former first round pick playing in Houston again. Only this time, he’ll be wearing a different uniform.
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Healthcare expenses can place a major burden on senior citizen, especially those living on a fixed income. In fact, many retirees plan for life as they have known it – not necessarily life as it may be after a medical situation.
Without knowing exactly what you will encounter as you age, it isn’t easy to predict the exact amount of money that needs to be set aside. However, many healthcare expenses are common to the majority of seniors, so as a rule, seniors should consider planning for them.
Dental and Oral Care: Medicare does not carry routine or complex dental care, and according to a report by USA Today the average senior may spend nearly $1,000 annually on out-of-pocket dental costs. Studies have proven that maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential for overall good health – so planning for dental expenses should be a part of any seniors plan to save for medical expenses.
Hearing Aids and Auditory Devices: As seniors age, hearing loss is fairly common. Unfortunately, this is another area of healthcare expenses which Medicare will not cover. Digital hearing aids can cost up to $1.500 on the low end, and range all the way up to $5,000. This can be a major unexpected expense for any senior to have to cover.
Long Term Care and Assisted Living: When it comes to long term care, Medicare does cover some situations. However, the coverage is limited to staying in facilities when related to a medical issue, or if you are recovering from a medical procedure. The expenses related to assisted living or adult living residences are generally left out of the equation. When seniors simply want to live somewhere with support for their normal activities of daily living (ADLs), they money must be provided privately. For seniors who wish to have a home health care aide to help them stay in their home, or to move to assisted living for more security – the costs can mount quickly.
Vision Care Expenses: Routine vision care, annual screenings and eyeglasses are not covered by Medicare, so seniors should anticipate these costs. Thankfully, Medicare does cover the cost for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease or injury. Therefore common eye conditions associated with aging such as cataracts and glaucoma are taken care of by your Medicare plan.
How Seniors Can Be Prepared Financially
If you do have the ability to put away savings and accrue interest for this purpose, that is the best course of action. If not, there are two basic avenues to prepare for unexpected healthcare expenses.
- Look into Medicare Advantage: This additional coverage may provide for extended medical costs typically considered out of pocket expenses, including home health aides to help with daily chores, dental procedures and preventative treatments, hearing aids and routine vision care.
- Consider Private Insurance: Approximately 70% of seniors will need some form of long term care and insurance can help. But premiums tend to be very expensive, so you should consult a financial professional to determine if this is the right path for you.
Final Thought: Out-of-pocket medical expenses not reimbursed by insurance may be claimed with your tax returns. This may include ADLs and daily personal care services , depending on the situation. Talk to your accountant about this, as well as deducting insurance premiums for policies that cover long-term care insurance or medical insurance.
The team at A Banyan Residence are happy to work with you to determine the financial aspects of your residency. We will do whatever we can to help your transition to assisted living the best possible experience.

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Internet of Things (IoT) technology allows you to connect legacy equipment to your network. To gain increased efficiency and automation capabilities, however, there’s more required than plugging in a sensor and pushing data to a computer. Although this approach can connect your equipment, it won’t get you much closer to the digital transformation you need to remain competitive.
Is Your Refrigerator Running?
To illustrate this point, consider the example of having data on the temperature of a refrigerator sent to your laptop. An internet search of available products will yield a variety of sensors and data acquisition modules designed specifically to monitor temperature, as well as controllers that can adjust it. You’ll be able to find devices ready for use in a refrigerated setting; they can withstand low temperatures and, because they’re built to account for changes in ambient temperature, they won’t affect the quality of the data you receive.
Getting Your Refrigerator, Your Laptop — and You — to Communicate
In addition to devising a way to collect data, you need a way to transmit it. A wired connection doesn’t make sense unless you plan to remain tethered to your refrigerator. You need to use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or some other way to communicate remotely.
You also need a way to interpret the data you collect. You could install a program on your laptop that receives, interprets, and analyzes the data, but if you’re constantly analyzing and monitoring, you may need a laptop that’s dedicated to the task. Alternately, you could push data to an IoT gateway or subscribe to an SaaS data analysis application in the cloud for processing, before having it sent to your laptop.
Don’t forget that people are also an important part of IoT systems. You need a user interface that allows you to see what’s going on with your refrigerator and intervene when necessary. Ideally, you’ll be able to access the information you need in an easy to understand and actionable format.
Manufacturing IoT Applications Aren’t Simple
It goes without saying that connecting a piece of legacy manufacturing equipment is much more complicated than monitoring the temperature of a refrigerator. A closer comparison would be to monitor temperature and humidity in different zones of the appliance, monitor the refrigerant for leakage, monitor the compressor for efficiency and signs of impending failure, automate the in-door ice maker, and install sensors on the shelves to make sure the right quantities of specific products are ready for use.
In manufacturing applications, you wouldn’t collect data on a solitary parameter, analyze it, and then send a single datum back to the equipment. Magnitudes of information on your operations, products, equipment status, and more need to be in the right format and flow multi-directionally to the cloud, to people, to other machinery, to places, and to systems.
Although hackers could exploit a vulnerability in a refrigerator-laptop scenario, security in a manufacturing IoT application is much more crucial to protect your operation, your IP, and your business. Consequently, investing in IoT will also mean investing in solutions such as access control, encryption, and intrusion detection and prevention.
Smart Investing in IoT
While the example of connecting a refrigerator to a laptop is elementary, some manufacturers have given in to the temptation to take a similar approach. These manufacturers buy a basic, $60 Edge IoT device, connect it to their equipment, and transmit data to a computer or a cloud application. Is it a low risk way to use IoT technology? Perhaps. But it’s also low value, even for a small investment.
Your goal needs to be digital transformation while gaining the advantages that you need to stay competitive. These advantages include:
- Automation for greater efficiency
- Visibility into operations and equipment status to avoid downtime
- Added layers of security to prevent breaches
- Enhanced safety for workers and to prevent equipment damage
- In short, you have to do more than answer a question on par with whether or not your refrigerator is running.
A smart approach to investing in IoT starts with the business goals you want to achieve. Then you are able to build a system that delivers the results and the return you need. Develop a comprehensive strategy that will help you extract real value from data — before you simply attach sensors to legacy equipment.
Need help getting started with an IoT implementation strategy? That’s what ADLINK is here for.


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The head of the European center-right European People's Party (EPP) says Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's vision of "illiberal democracy" is in fact spearheading the creation of a "degenerate democracy" in his country.
In an interview with RFE/RL on October 23, EPP President Donald Tusk also praised the peaceful protest movement in Belarus, which he said was "really close" to winning its fight against Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
On Hungary, Tusk said that "this attempt to build a new ideology, which is called by Viktor Orban an 'illiberal democracy,' means in fact 'degenerate democracy.'"
"To put it simply: democracy without the rule of law and freedom of speech, it's not a democracy at all," Tusk said, adding that the "same negative trends" can be seen in his native Poland.
The EPP, the European Parliament's biggest grouping, suspended Hungary's ruling party Fidesz from its ranks in 2019 over concerns about the rule-of-law backsliding in Hungary as well as attacks against the European Commission.
The suspension, which this year was extended indefinitely, means that Fidesz is no longer present at the grouping's meetings and its voting rights have been stripped.
In September, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova caused a stir in Budapest after she said in an interview with a German news magazine that "Orban likes to say he is building an illiberal democracy. I would say he is building an ill democracy."
Orban, a right-wing nationalist, has repeatedly clashed with EU leaders over his moves to increase state control of the judiciary, media, and academia.
A so-called Article 7 procedure against Hungary to probe whether it is undermining European legal standards and democratic values is ongoing.
Lukashenka 'Will Lose'
In his interview with RFE/RL, Tusk said he believed that the democratic opposition in Belarus is "really close to victory.”
Tusk, a former Polish prime minister and ex-European Council president, formed a student branch of Poland's Solidarity movement that is credited with inspiring a revolutionary wave in the 1980s that toppled communist rule across Central and Eastern Europe.
"I still remember when I was a young rebel during the communist time in Poland. I still remember, you know, people on the streets, the riot police beating the people, etc. But at the same time, I remember how efficient the nonviolent movement can be. And this is the phenomenon also of Belarus," Tusk said.
"Almost all the leaders I've met in the last few months are aware of the fact that Lukashenka will lose this battle. If not this battle, then for sure, this war against his nation and the Belarus civil society," he said.
The EU's involvement in the political crisis in Belarus "is not only a moral obligation...but also a very rational political calculation," he added.
However, Radoslaw Sikorski, the former Polish foreign minister under Tusk and a current European Parliament member, is not optimistic about the Belarusian opposition's near-term chances.
Sikorski, speaking to a conference organized by the Kennan Institute on October 23, highlighted that it took years for Solidarity to win in Poland and that "external parameters," namely the rise of Mikhail Gorbachev to power in the Soviet Union, played a significant role in the outcome.
Sikorski said Russian President Vladimir Putin will not let Belarus slip from his sphere of influence as the country is an important "corridor" from Western Europe to Moscow.
"Belarus is seen by the Russians as even more vital territorially and geostrategically than Ukraine. Any kind of solution [to the standoff] will have to respect, and should actually respect, Russia's red line," he said, pointing out that the two countries' militaries are integrated.
Sikorski said Putin prefered a weakened Lukashenka or someone even more pro-Russian from the Belarusian elite.
Nationwide protests against Lukashenka have been ongoing since a disputed presidential election on August 9 that the opposition and Western governments say was rigged.
A crackdown by authorities has resulted in several deaths, hundreds of injuries, more than 10,000 arrests, and what Reporters Without Borders this week called an "unprecedented violent" attack on journalists and censorship of information in Belarus.
The European Union has imposed asset freezes and visa bans on 40 Belarusian officials for their alleged role in the repression of protesters and the opposition, as well as fraud during the August vote.
Kenneth Yalowitz, the former U.S. ambassador to Belarus in 1994-97, told the Kennan Institute conference that "it's very, very hard to break the will of an authoritarian government simply using economic sanctions."
He pointed to the lack of success the United States has had in bringing about a change of policy or regime in Iran and Venezuela through economic sanctions.
Yalowitz also said that the security forces were still on Lukashenka's, side as they fear "popular tribunals" should he lose power.
"He's a Stalinist. He understands 'how many divisions do they have and how many do I have,' and he still has a lot more. So, I think he’s going to survive this in a very weakened state," Yalowitz said.


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 12, 2013 (April 11, 2013)
SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction
1 Maynard Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey
|(Address of principal executive offices)||(Zip Code)|
Registrants telephone number, including area code (201) 391-0800
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
These supplemental disclosures to the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the Definitive Proxy Statement), filed by SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (the Company) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), on March 21, 2013 and first mailed to the Companys shareholders on or about March 22, 2013, are being made to update certain information and to respond to certain allegations made by plaintiffs in the shareholder litigation relating to the Agreement and Plan of Amalgamation (together with the Bermuda Amalgamation Agreement set forth on Exhibit A thereto, the Amalgamation Agreement), dated as of January 18, 2013, by and among the Company, 2357575 Ontario Limited, an Ontario, Canada corporation (Parent), and SC Acquisitionco Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company and a subsidiary of Parent (Acquisition Sub). Defined terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Definitive Proxy Statement.
SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION
This supplemental disclosure is being filed in connection with the Companys entry into a memorandum of understanding with the plaintiffs (the Memorandum of Understanding), regarding the settlement of certain litigation relating to the Amalgamation Agreement. As previously disclosed beginning on pages 9 and 58 of the Definitive Proxy Statement, six lawsuits relating to the Amalgamation Agreement filed by purported shareholders were brought against the Company and the Companys directors, four of which also named Acquisition Sub and Parent as defendants. Three such lawsuits were filed in New Jersey state court, and alleged, among other things, that the directors of the Company breached their fiduciary duties to the shareholders and that Acquisition Sub and Parent aided and abetted the Companys directors alleged breach of their fiduciary duties. Such lawsuits sought, among other things, to preliminarily and permanently enjoin the defendants from effectuating the Amalgamation, along with a declaration that the Companys directors breached their fiduciary duties, an accounting, rescissory damages, costs and fees. Plaintiffs in one of the three state court lawsuits amended their complaint to assert disclosure claims. Such plaintiffs also filed a motion to consolidate the actions and a motion to expedite discovery. Following the filing of this motion, the parties executed a stipulation and order governing consolidation and discovery. Three additional shareholder lawsuits were filed in New Jersey federal court against the Company and the Companys directors, one of which also named Acquisition Sub and Parent as defendants. The federal actions alleged that the directors of the Company engaged in oppressive conduct in violation of Section 111 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, as amended, by entering into the Amalgamation Agreement, and that the preliminary proxy statement filed on was false and misleading in violation of the federal securities laws.
We entered into the Memorandum of Understanding with the plaintiffs regarding the settlement of the lawsuits on April 11, 2013.
The Company believes that no further disclosure is required to supplement the Definitive Proxy Statement under applicable laws; however, to avoid the risk that the lawsuits may delay or otherwise adversely affect the consummation of the Amalgamation and to minimize the expense of defending such actions, the Company has agreed, pursuant to the terms of the proposed settlement, to make certain supplemental disclosures related to the proposed Amalgamation, all of which are set forth below. Plaintiffs in the different actions have agreed to dismiss the actions with prejudice within five business days of final approval of the settlement of the actions.
In connection with the settlement of the actions as described in this supplemental disclosure, the Company has agreed to make these supplemental disclosures to the Definitive Proxy Statement. These supplemental disclosures should be read in conjunction with the Definitive Proxy Statement, which should be read in their entirety.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the fifth paragraph on page 28 under the heading Background of the Amalgamation.
On December 11, 2012, the Board held a telephonic meeting. Company management, Skadden and representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank were in attendance. At the meeting, representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank described the sale process and summarized the four bids received to date using materials previously circulated to the Board. Representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank noted that they had contacted 32 potential buyers, including 16 strategic buyers and 16 financial buyers, 10 of whom were contacted following the Board meeting on November 5, 2013. Of these 32 potential buyers, 10 had signed confidentiality agreements and thereafter received confidential information about the Company. Fifteen potential buyers had notified representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank that they had formally withdrawn from the sale process, and representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank reported to the Board that 13 potential bidders had neither withdrawn nor submitted a non-binding indication of interest as of that date, two of which (Bidder D and Bidder E) had informed representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank that each expected to submit a non-binding indication of interest within the following two weeks. After summarizing the status of the sale process, representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank described each bid in detail. The Board discussed the merits of each bid, including completion risk, the form of consideration, the timing to completion and the price ranges indicated by each bidder. With respect to the preliminary indication of interest received from Bidder C, the Board discussed the substantial due diligence requirements included in Bidder Cs proposal and the potential for an extended delay in closing due to regulatory requirements applicable to Bidder C. The Board also discussed that OTPPs offer contemplated the retention of certain members of Company management following the closing of the amalgamation. The Board requested that it be kept fully informed of the terms proposed by OTPP with respect to the continued employment by, and the terms of any roll-over investment by Company management in, the amalgamated company. After consideration of the merits of each bid, the Board decided to invite OTPP and Bidder B to the final round of the sale process. The Board also authorized Company management to communicate directly with OTPP regarding the proposed terms of their continued employment and investment in the amalgamated company and instructed Company management to keep the Board informed as to the status of such discussions. In addition, the Board instructed representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank to inform each of Bidder A and Bidder C that each would be permitted to advance to the final round of the sale process if it raised its price. Although Bidder Cs preliminary indication of interest had included a price of $22.00 per share, the Board required a higher price from Bidder C to compensate for the potential delay and additional regulatory approvals associated with closing a transaction between the Company and Bidder C. The Board also instructed representatives of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank to continue their efforts to solicit indications of interest from potential buyers (including Bidder D and Bidder E).
The following disclosure supplements and restates the fifth paragraph on page 29 under the heading Background of the Amalgamation.
Following the presentation to OTPP on December 17, 2012, members of Company management met with representatives of OTPP to discuss the terms of continued employment of certain members of Company management by the amalgamated company following the closing of the amalgamation, as well as the potential investment by certain members of Company management in the amalgamated company. Company management did not discuss the terms of their continued employment with any potential buyer other than OTPP, because no potential buyer other than OTPP had indicated that an agreement with Company management on employment terms was a pre-condition to entering into a definitive amalgamation agreement with the Company.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the third paragraph on page 40 under the heading SeaCube Financial Analyses.
Selected Publicly Traded Companies Analysis. BofA Merrill Lynch reviewed publicly available financial and stock market information for SeaCube and the following three companies, which were selected by BofA Merrill Lynch because they are publicly traded companies in the transportation equipment/container leasing and management industry with operations similar in certain respects to SeaCubes operations:
CAI International, Inc.
TAL International Group, Inc.
Textainer Group Holdings Limited
The following disclosure supplements and restates the fourth paragraph on page 40 under the heading Selected Publicly Traded Companies Analysis.
BofA Merrill Lynch reviewed, among other things, per share equity values, based on closing share prices on January 17, 2013, of SeaCube and the selected publicly traded companies as a multiple of calendar year 2013 estimated earnings per share (EPS or 2013 Price/Earnings). BofA Merrill Lynch also reviewed per share equity values, based on closing share prices on January 17, 2013, of SeaCube and the selected publicly traded companies as a multiple of book value per share as of September 30, 2012 (September 2012 Price/Book Value). This analysis indicated the following:
Selected Publicly Traded Company Multiples
September 2012 Price/Book Value
|*||Multiple is on a pre-tax basis in order to be more comparable to the effective book and cash tax rates of SeaCube and the other selected publicly traded companies (because TAL International Group, Inc. has a higher effective book tax rate than SeaCube and the other selected publicly traded companies), and because TAL International Group, Inc. publicly reports both its financial results and earnings guidance on a pre-tax basis.|
The following disclosure supplements and restates the first sentence of the fifth paragraph on page 40 under the heading Selected Publicly Traded Companies Analysis.
BofA Merrill Lynch then applied calendar year 2013 EPS multiples of 6.4x to 9.3x derived from the selected publicly traded companies to SeaCubes calendar year 2013 estimated EPS (as adjusted by SeaCube management to exclude non-cash interest) (2013E EPS) and applied book value multiples of 1.6x to 2.3x derived from the selected publicly traded companies to SeaCubes book value as of September 30, 2012.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the first sentence of the third paragraph on page 41 under the heading Selected Precedent Transactions Analysis.
BofA Merrill Lynch then applied EPS multiples of 8.7x to 12.3x derived from the selected transactions to SeaCubes calendar year 2012 estimated EPS (as adjusted by SeaCube management to exclude non-cash interest) (2012E EPS), and applied book value multiples of 1.4x to 1.5x derived from the selected transactions to SeaCubes book value as of September 30, 2012.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the third sentence of the second paragraph on page 42 under the heading Discounted Cash Flow Analysis.
The cash flows and terminal values were then discounted to present value as of December 31, 2012 using discount rates ranging from 18.75% to 22.75%, which were derived by utilizing an estimate of SeaCubes estimated cost of equity based on certain financial metrics for SeaCube and certain other financial metrics, including betas, for the selected publicly traded companies set forth above.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the third and fourth paragraphs on page 46 under the heading Selected Companies Analysis.
Deutsche Bank reviewed and compared certain financial information and commonly used valuation measurements for SeaCube with corresponding financial information and valuation measurements for the following selected companies:
CAI International, Inc.
Textainer Group Holdings Limited
TAL International Group, Inc.
Deutsche Bank selected these companies because they are publicly traded companies in the marine container leasing industry with operations that have similarities to SeaCubes operations. Although none of the selected companies is directly comparable to SeaCube, the companies included were selected by Deutsche Bank based upon Deutsche Banks general experience and knowledge of container leasing companies that, for purposes of this analysis, may be considered similar to certain operations of SeaCube. Accordingly, the analysis of publicly traded companies was not simply mathematical. Rather, it involved complex considerations and qualitative judgments, reflected in the opinion of Deutsche Bank, concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the selected companies and other factors that could affect the valuation of such companies.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the third paragraph on page 47 under the heading Selected Companies Analysis.
Based in part upon the multiples of the selected companies described above, Deutsche Bank then calculated a range of estimated implied values per Common Share by applying multiples of 7.5x to 10.0x to 2012 estimated adjusted net income, multiples of 7.5x to 9.5x to 2013 estimated adjusted net income and multiples of 1.71x to 2.26x to book value as of September 30, 2012, in each case as provided by management of SeaCube, resulting in ranges of implied values of approximately $19.25 to $25.50 per Common Share, $22.25 to $28.25 per Common Share and $20.75 to $27.50 per Common Share, respectively. Deutsche Bank did not calculate a range of implied values per Common Share based upon the TEV/NBVRA multiples described above.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the fifth paragraph on page 48 under the heading Discounted Cash Flow Analysis.
Deutsche Bank performed a discounted cash flow analysis to determine a range of implied present values per Common Share as of December 31, 2012. Deutsche Bank applied discount rates ranging from 17.0% to 19.0%, reflecting estimates of SeaCubes cost of equity based on certain financial metrics, including betas, and the cost of equity of SeaCube and the three companies described under Selected Companies Analysis above, to the estimated future levered free cash flows of SeaCube for the years 2012 through 2015, as provided by management of SeaCube, and to a range of estimated terminal values of SeaCube at the end of such period, respectively, to determine a range of implied equity values for SeaCube as of December 31, 2012. The range of terminal values was calculated by applying multiples ranging from 8.0x to 10.0x to estimated adjusted net income in 2016 assuming no incremental investments in direct finance leases and no cash benefit from the issuance or repayment of debt in the terminal year. This analysis resulted in a range of implied present values per Common Share as of December 31, 2012 of approximately $19.50 to $24.50.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the seventh sentence of the paragraph on page 50 under the heading General.
As a condition to its willingness to proceed with the Amalgamation, Buyer has required the appropriate members of the DB Group and the other lenders to CLIF IV to waive the change of control provisions contained in, and to permit the incurrence of subordinated indebtedness under, the documentation related to the CLIF IV indebtedness. The DB Group will not receive a fee in connection with granting such consent.
The following disclosure supplements and restates the second and third paragraphs on page 51 under the heading Certain Company Forecasts.
The financial projections were prepared solely for internal use and not with a view toward public disclosure or toward complying with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the published guidelines of the SEC regarding projections or the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of prospective financial information. The financial projections included below were prepared by Company management (other than as noted below). Neither the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, nor any
other independent accountants, have compiled, examined or performed any procedures with respect to the financial projections included below, nor have they expressed any opinion or any other form of assurance on such information or its achievability, and they assume no responsibility for, and disclaim any association with, the financial projections. Furthermore, the financial projections do not take into account any circumstances or events occurring after the date they were prepared. Nonetheless, a summary of the projections is provided in this proxy statement only because the projections, as noted below, were made available to Buyer and also to the Board, BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank. The financial forecasts are not fact and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results, and readers of this information statement are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information.
The following table presents (i) a summary of the material unaudited projections prepared by Company management and given to Buyer and (ii) projections of levered free cash flow derived by each of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank based upon the projections prepared by Company management. The projections of levered free cash flow were derived by each of BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank as part of the financial analyses performed by each such financial advisor in connection with its opinion, and such projections were not made available to Buyer.
Certain Financial Projections
(dollars in millions)
|Year Ending December 31,|
Adjusted net income (1)
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
Levered free cash flow as defined by BofA Merrill Lynch (3)
Levered free cash flow as defined by Deutsche Bank (4)
|(1)||Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) before non-cash interest expense related to amortization of deferred financing fees, terminations and modifications of derivative instruments, losses on retirement of debt, fair value adjustments on derivative instruments, loss on swap terminations, and write-offs of goodwill.|
|(2)||Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expenses including loss on retirement of debt, depreciation and amortization, fair value adjustments on derivative instruments, loss on terminations and modification of derivative instruments, gain on sale of assets, and write-offs of goodwill plus principal collections on direct finance lease receivables.|
|(3)||As used by BofA Merrill Lynch, levered free cash flow means adjusted net income plus depreciation and amortization, proceeds from sale of assets, principal collections on direct finance lease receivables, net borrowings, provision for doubtful accounts, share based compensation expense, impairment charges and fair value adjustment for derivatives, less capital expenditures, gain on sale of assets, and increase in net working capital.|
|(4)||As used by Deutsche Bank, levered free cash flow means adjusted net income plus depreciation and amortization, less capital expenditures, plus or minus changes in working capital and other assets and liabilities, plus principal collections on direct financing leases, and plus or minus the net issuance/repayment of indebtedness.|
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication is being made in connection with the proposed transaction involving the Company and Parent. The proposed transaction will be submitted to the shareholders of the Company for their consideration. In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company filed the Definitive Proxy Statement. SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. You may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC concerning the proposed transaction, free of charge, at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by the Company by going to the Companys Investor Relations website page by clicking the Investors link at www.seacubecontainers.com or by sending a written request to the Companys Secretary at 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, or by calling the Secretary at (201) 391-0800.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
|SEACUBE CONTAINER LEASING LTD.|
Lisa D. Leach
Vice President and General Counsel
Dated: April 12, 2013

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Category: Visual Arts
The Castine Arts Association is sponsoring a Movie Night at Emerson Hall. Every other week this winter, there will be a potluck supper at 5:30 followed by a movie at 6:30. Selected from among the best films ever to come out of Hollywood, the evening's movie will feature an introduction by a special guest. All interested moviegoers will enjoy the series of films and a potluck dinner too!
Please bring a dish to share, and perhaps a cushion, too.
The film Captains Courageous is a 1937 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adventure film based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling. The movie was produced by Louis D. Lighton and directed by Victor Fleming. Filmed in black-and-white, Captains Courageous is a coming-of-age classic with exciting action sequences.
Debby Neve 326-7100

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Dr David Shiels is a Policy Analyst at Open Europe and also works on contemporary political history.
If the Conservatives are returned with a majority in December, the next phase of Brexit will become a reality very quickly. Having secured a mandate for his deal, Boris Johnson will lead the UK out of the EU in a matter of weeks. Although the Conservative manifesto pledges to negotiate a free trade agreement to ‘strengthen our union’, there has been little debate about what strategic choices would serve the best interests of the UK as a whole.
While a closer relationship with the EU might now be the preference of the Unionists in Northern Ireland, there will be other pressures pushing the Government towards a basic free trade agreement, or even towards a WTO-terms exit. For the nationalist parties in Northern Ireland and for the SNP in Scotland, the lack of a UK-wide mandate for Johnson’s deal will present a new opportunity to exploit anti-Westminster sentiment.
The first and most obvious challenge for the Government in the next twelve months concerns the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is more complicated than the original backstop. The DUP and other Unionist parties are concerned that the East-West checks envisaged in the Protocol are going to be cumbersome, vindicating their fears about a ‘border in the Irish Sea.’ Their concern is shared by business leaders in Northern Ireland who – though they see the Johnson deal as preferable to a No Deal Brexit – are worried about the timescale involved in implementing the new arrangements. They have questioned how the Government will deliver its pledge to maintain ‘unfettered access’ to the market in Great Britain.
Ministers have not helped the situation by offering contradictory statements about whether exit declarations will be needed for goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, while the Conservative manifesto offers no detail on this point. These are ultimately decisions for the specialised committee which oversees the implementation of the Protocol, and there is an onus on the UK Government to ensure that the interests of business in Northern Ireland are well represented.
The second concern is whether Northern Ireland will be able to benefit from future UK trade deals with the rest of the world as the Prime Minister claims and as is promised in Article 4 of the Protocol. In practice, a lot will depend on how the Joint Committee interprets the provision in Article 5 to establish criteria for judging whether goods coming from Great Britain are “at risk” of being moved into the EU. Again, the UK will need to ensure there is input from politicians and business representatives at the appropriate Committees.
To this end, the UK’s bilateral relationship with Ireland is vital. As the Government belatedly learned after the referendum in 2016, Ireland saw Brexit as a key strategic challenge and made a huge diplomatic effort to safeguard its national interests. In the end engaging with Dublin was the key to the Brexit deal. After months of political stalemate over the original Withdrawal Agreement, Boris Johnson’s one-to-one meeting with Leo Varadkar paved the way for the revised Protocol. Both leaders have an interest in making it work; and both Governments must hold the EU to its commitment to ‘protecting the Good Friday Agreement.’
There is also an essential common interest between the Irish Government and the Unionists in Northern Ireland in minimising disruption to West-East trade and in making the agreement work for the benefit of the people of the whole island. The Republic could serve as an important ally for the UK as it seeks to negotiate a trade agreement – although the UK will have to work hard to make its own case with other EU members.
Ultimately, the question of whether the deal will work for Northern Ireland comes back to its internal politics. Following a very bitter general election campaign there, the chances of an early return to power-sharing at Stormont seem low – although Julian Smith hopes for some ‘Christmas spirit.’ Much depends on the performance of the two main parties and whether they want to face the electorate in another Assembly election early next year. A concerted effort on the part of both Governments will be needed to restore a sense of stability while a return to direct rule, possibly with an Irish dimension, cannot be ruled out. This will raise serious questions about the viability of the consent mechanism envisaged in the Protocol.
The functioning of the Protocol also links back to a wider point about the future of the Union and the relationship between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Some business leaders believe the deal could still offer Northern Ireland the ‘best of both worlds’ with access to the markets in Great Britain and the EU. But this has always been a problematic argument for Unionists, because it celebrates potentially permanent divergence between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
Persuading them to embrace the new settlement will be difficult. The Government has also been wary of making a virtue of special treatment for Northern Ireland because of the UK-wide implications of the policy. The SNP has stopped short of making a major political issue out of special treatment for Northern Ireland – thanks to gentle interventions by the Irish Government – but the potential for mischief-making on this question remains.
In recent years, the Scottish Conservatives have embraced devolution as enthusiastically as their Unionist counterparts in Northern Ireland. But – as a glance the Scottish Conservative manifesto reveals – there is a tension between the promise of ‘sweeping new powers’ after Brexit for the Scottish Parliament and the party’s commitment to ‘maintain UK-wide approaches’ in certain areas, particularly in relation to protecting the UK’s internal market. Already the SNP has accused the Government of staging a ‘Westminster power-grab,’ while it will be alert to any possible ways of influencing or frustrating the UK Government’s efforts to negotiate free trade deals with other countries.
One area where the Conservative manifesto jealously guards Westminster’s powers is over immigration policy – an area where both the SNP and the Northern Ireland parties have been at odds with Westminster. The Scottish manifesto claims that the devolution of immigration would lead to a ‘border at Berwick’. But there are challenges in making a London-based policy work for all parts of the country, as witnessed in the response to the £30,000 minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants recommended by the Migration Advisory Committee. In developing a new immigration system there could be ways to seek the input of the devolved administrations.
Finding a way through these issues in a way that is consistent with the party’s other pledges on Brexit will be a key challenge next year if a Conservative Government is returned. In the words of the Scottish manifesto, the party needs to be prepared to ‘think strategically’ about the future of the Union after Brexit.


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February 20, 2019|7:00 pm-10:30 pm
The 2nd Austin Women in Culinary dinner celebrates 16 female trailblazers in the culinary scene, with each participating chef creating a dish honoring a woman who has made a significant contribution to the world of food. The dinner will benefit Austin’s Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship fund, which awards scholarships to women in food, fine beverage, and the hospitality industry. There will be a reception in the historic Cedar Tavern with passed appetizers and specialty cocktails prepared by guest bartenders. A Silent Auction will be held in the Eberly Study and will feature 2 more appetizers, before a 4-course dinner is served in the main dining room. Get tickets today for an amazing lineup of Austin Chefs paired with a perfectly curated cocktail and wine experience: https://eberly.ticketleap.com/awceberly/details
LocationEberly 615 S Lamar Blvd.,
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EUREBA® C-01 9-009 is a steviol glycosides based sugar replacement solution that provides bulk, sweetness and the desired physicochemical properties of sucrose to milk chocolate.
Ingredients: polydextrose (E1200), inulin, maltitol (E965), steviol glycosides (E960)
Appearance: White powder
Recommended dosage 1 part blend* replaces 1 part sugar
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Cocoa and cocoa products- Maximum usage level: 659.3g/l
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Sara Ramirez, who plays Callie Torres on the long-running ABC medical drama and who came out as bisexual in 2016, updated their social media bio to describe themselves as a “non-binary human” and to note that their pronouns are she/they.
They write: “New profile pic. In me is the capacity to be: Girlish boy, Boyish girl, Boyish boy, Girlish girl, All, Neither.”
Ramirez rose to fame playing a bisexual character on the show. They came out as bi, themselves, in the wake of the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre, saying:
“Coming out publicly was something that I was afraid of because I was concerned that it would affect my career in a negative way,” they said.
“I was afraid of the discrimination I might face, not just outside Hollywood, but inside.”
“As the years went by, and as the political climate intensified, and as I continued to read and hear about the countless forms of violence perpetrated against us, including the Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub, an organic, incremental urgency to use my platform to empower those who are part of these communities that I’m a part of came over me in a way that I’ve never felt before.”
Ramirez had no regrets about their decision, saying: “Coming out publicly has given me a sense of relief.
“It’s been a form of liberation for me to own all of my identities so that I no longer feel the need to hold back or hide any parts of myself when I walk through any threshold in life.”
(via Pink News; photo: Avalon)


Kovan was arrested overnight at his residence after police found a video of the song allegedly condemning Jayalalithaa
New Delhi: A popular folk singer was arrested in Tamil Nadu on Friday for allegedly writing and singing a song that criticised the local government over state-owned liquor shops, his lawyer said.
Kovan, known in Tamil Nadu for his songs against alcoholism, was arrested overnight at his residence after police found a video of the song allegedly condemning the state’s popular leader, Jayalalithaa.
“Kovan was arrested around 2:30am (2100 GMT) because he sang a song and it was uploaded on social media," Jim Raj Milton, a lawyer for the singer, whose real name is S. Sivadas, told AFP by phone.
“It was regarding government-owned liquor shops and he condemned the government and Jayalalithaa," he said, adding that his client had been taken to the state capital Chennai and charged with sedition, promoting enmity and defamation.
Jayalalithaa, 67, enjoys huge popularity in Tamil Nadu where fans know her simply as “Amma" (Mother) and ministers have been known to prostrate themselves before her.
The former film star has earned the loyalty of many voters with a series of populist schemes, including an “Amma canteen" that provides lunch for just Rs3 (five US cents).
During last year’s general election campaign, she garnered huge support by handing out freebies including electric blenders, goats and small amounts of gold.
Kovan will likely remain in prison until Monday, when his bail petition is scheduled to be heard, Milton said.


Date of issue: April 8, 2016
A transnational European project which aims to help turn waste plastic from the sea into a useful resource was recently launched in Sisimiut, Greenland.
Circular Ocean, which is funded under the EU’s ERDF Interreg VB Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) programme, will also soon see the release of a report entitled “The marine plastic waste problem: reasons for Northern Europe and Arctic to take notice”. The event featured representatives of the local Greenlandic municipality and project partners from Greenland, Scotland, Ireland, and Norway. It provided an opportunity for exchanging information and knowledge of marine litter and further cemented the partnership for future work in this area.
Circular Ocean aims to support the move to a more circular economy and inspire remote communities within northern Europe and the Arctic to realise the economic opportunities of discarded marine plastic, in particular, fishing nets and ropes. The soon to be released report, the first of the project, will outline key facts and statistics relating to marine litter and provide an overview of current estimates of the scale and impact of marine litter, which has a particular relevance to the region. The report will provide a strong basis and justification for the need for the development of resources that support the collection, reuse and recycling of marine litter.
It has been estimated that over 8 million tonnes of marine litter ends up in the ocean every year, of which 15% is floating on the surface, 15% is washed ashore and the remaining 70% sinks and rests on the ocean floor. Fishing related gear has been assessed by experts to be the most harmful type of litter to seabirds, mammals, and turtles, with the economic damage of marine plastic waste estimated almost €12 billion. The report will outline the potential impact of marine plastic litter, which due to its durability may take hundreds to thousands of years to fully breakdown. As a result, plastic is continuing to accumulate in the ocean, with research suggesting that it may contain 155 million tonnes of plastic by 2025 without significant intervention. This plastic will continue to entangle and be consumed by marine life, which has significant implications for the overall health of marine ecosystems and food-web.
Over the next three years the project partners are working with local enterprises and residents to provide and share information, knowledge and ideas to guide communities on how best to harness the hidden opportunities of discarded fishing nets. A Circular Ocean workshop will take place in Ålesund, Norway on the 1st and 2nd of September 2016 bringing together stakeholders to discuss current conditions and opportunities in developing a circular economy and green enterprises based on recycling and reuse of plastics in fishing nets and ropes. There will be presentations from stakeholders in Norway, discussions on mapping important prerequisites to incentivise green enterprise development and opportunities for networking.
The development of eco-innovative ideas, learning and sharing of knowledge will be disseminated to entrepreneurs, the general public, and politicians, and will ultimately help the project partners to support the creation of social enterprises. This will be achieved partly through open source, free-to-use resources including feasibility studies on fishing net collection, environmental impact reports, case studies of existing projects, information on fishing net reuse and recycling options and examples of pilot work undertaken using fishing nets. The highly informative, and easy to navigate project web site has been developed to provide a one-stop access point to all these forthcoming resources.
Speaking on behalf of Qeqqata Municipality, Technical and Environmental Manager Hans Ulrik Skifte said at the launch “This Circular Ocean Project is a very welcome initiative. We have lots of old marine waste, mainly from the seafood industry. The problem is not only in Sisimiut, but old fishing nets are very common sights in Greenlandic towns and settlements. We still see the waste everywhere, especially near our waterfront. The old nets get collected, and transported to our junk yard. We are interested in discussing solutions for this part of the project, as well as all other areas of waste management. It is essential for us to participate in this matter, on the other hand, we don’t have endless economic and human resources in our workplace, and we have to take care of all the waste management issues at the same time. That’s why we welcome any external initiative, and work together with all of you.”
Partners involved in the Circular Ocean project include the Environmental Research Institute of the North Highland College UHI, Scotland; Macroom E, Ireland; The Centre for Sustainable Design, University for the Creative Arts, England; the Arctic Technology Centre, Greenland and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway.
What is Circular Ocean? View the animation to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGqiBfI8RSk . For further information on Circular Ocean go to www.circularocean.eu or email email@example.com.
Marine litter is a global problem: Approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic litter entering the seas and oceans annually creating an eyesore on beaches and having a dramatic impact on marine wildlife. It is estimated that over 100 000 marine mammals and 1 million seabirds are killed each year as a consequence of becoming consuming or becoming entanglement in discarded plastic. If current trends continue, it is estimated that by 2025 there could be one tonne of plastic for every three tonnes of finfish in our seas. The new project, funded by the EU’s Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme, aims to help reduce marine litter by incentivising its removal and enable communities and entrepreneurs across northern Europe to utilise plastic litter as a potential resource.
In remote regions, renowned for their natural beauty and wild environments, monitoring, collecting and recycling marine litter can be difficult due to low population densities and prohibitive road and/or sea transport costs. With partners in Scotland (ERI), Rep. of Ireland (Macroom E), England (The Centre for Sustainable Design), Greenland (Arctic Technology Centre), and Norway (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) the ‘Circular Ocean’ project aims to overcome such obstacles by creating an online, open- access network allowing anyone to share and access practical and innovative ideas of how to reuse plastic. Already marine litter has been used to make new products including trainers, rucksacks, socks, jackets, skateboards, carpet tiles and sunglasses. It is hoped that eco-innovation using resources otherwise wasted and lost to the economy will encourage the development of local businesses and benefit rural economies.
By providing expert guidance and support on eco-innovation Circular Ocean will encourage the development of enterprises based on the reuse and upcycling of discarded fishing nets and ropes which currently represents 10% of marine litter. The project will oversee the running of an eco-innovation competition designed to encourage creative ideas of how to reuse discarded fishing nets. Open to all designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and students in the Northern Europe and Arctic region, the competition will seek a new and innovative product and/or service solutions related to fishing net reuse.
“We are delighted to a part of this innovative project which we hope will help in combatting the global environmental problem of marine plastic waste whilst at the same time developing enterprise opportunities in Ireland and other parts of the NPA from turning this perceived waste into a resource” said Michelle Green of Macroom E.
Project lead Dr Neil James of ERI said “Virtually all plastic ever produced is still with us today, with more entering the seas each year to the detriment of fish, birds, turtles and marine mammals. If we utilise this so-called waste material for a new purpose we reduce the amount of new plastic created, reduce marine pollution, and encourage new green enterprises. Our aim in Circular Ocean is to facilitate this in the northern Europe and Arctic region.”


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Urgent care clinic is a type of facility that focuses on delivering ambulatory medical services. The primary aim of urgent care is to treat illnesses that require immediate care but not severe enough to require intricate medical attention. In most states, the urgent care centers serve as convenient clinics for residents.
Fast Medical Services
The most annoying thing about primary health care facilities is the time spent waiting to see a doctor. In these facilities, they are long queues, and you can spend a significant part of your day in the waiting room. However, you don’t have to wait for long hours to see a physician with urgent care clinics. In most facilities, the average waiting time is less than 30 minutes.
The urgent care centers are a bit more consumer-friendly than the ER. The price variations on various urgent care facilities differ depending on the medical attention required and the medicine administered.
Better payment options
Most of these facilities make use of insurance cards, and you might not even spend a penny if you have a viable insurance card. If you don’t have an insurance card, you can pay using cash; the prices are much lower than the ER. Their payment options are versatile, and you can either pay using Visa, Master Card, Credit card and debit card, or any other viable option. In some situations, you may not have enough money to cater for the medical services; the facility will give you a payment option where you can settle your bills later.
The location of most urgent care facilities is strategic. Most of these medical centers target to establish their institutions in areas that are accessible to most residents. You can locate them in areas such as your working area or your residential area. It means you will spend less time driving to their centers to access immediate medical care.
They operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week, making them very accessible to all patients. The centers accept all people despite age, race, or gender. Also, they have professional medical practitioners who ensure you get access to the standard medical attention. If they cannot handle your case, you are referred to a better institution.
Integration with Primary Health Care Providers
Some of these centers have a good working relationship with primary health care providers. They have partnered together to offer better services for all residences of the specific area. In their partnership, the urgent care physicians submit your records to the primary health doctors. Upon your visit to the primary health facility, your record is present, and the process of illness management will be seamless.
Visit Urgent Care for Immediate medical care
Minor illness or injuries such as bleeding, seizures, fever, or coughs occur occasionally. Some of these medical issues require immediate attention from a medical practitioner before they progress into fatal levels.
The urgent care is accessible during the weary hours of the nights or weekends. If you or your family member is experiencing any condition that warrants for immediate care, visit your urgent care facility.


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There’s something special about timeless style. Reminiscent of a specific era, vintage style brings the past to the present and is celebrated for its unique and often eye-catching designs. As we dive beneath the surface of what makes vintage fashion so timeless, it’s easy to recognize why vintage is having a revival in 2020. Join us as we explore the vibrant history and iconic looks of vintage style, and how to make it part of your wardrobe.
1. Vintage Fashion - A Look Back in Time
Advancing Style Through the Ages: The Slow Rise of Vintage Fashion
It’s no secret that clothing has been around for centuries. From heavy wool coats and beaded corsets to flowing maxi dresses and skin-tight trousers, fashion has come a long way. What’s interesting is that some of the most trendy styles today are revivals of vintage trends that have been around for decades. Despite the rise of fast fashion and disposable clothing, vintage style has managed to endure the test of time—sometimes, the best style is something tried and true.
Beloved vintage styles are making a resurgence:
- Tailored trousers
- Structured blazers
- Wide-brim hats
- Vintage-style jewelry
These timeless pieces are still sought-after by some of the most iconic celebritites and fashion icons on the planet. With daring and stylish silhouettes, these clothing pieces give a modern spin to something that has been timeless for years. Beyond the red carpet, vintage fashion can be seen on city streets, in trendy boutiques, and on social media.
Vintage styles are as much a rage as ever, with an enduring appeal that spans across different generations. From smart through the early 1900s to the gothic and punk of the 1980s, vintage fashion allows us to express our sense of style in wearable works of art. Craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail have all contributed to the increasing desire for vintage.
2. Exploring the Allure of Timeless Style
Vintage style has been a beloved staple of fashion for decades and shows no sign of dying anytime soon. From classic denim jackets to vibrant floral patterned dresses, this trend effortlessly captures timeless beauty. Ici, we explore the unique allure of vintage revival and how to keep the trend alive.
- Fashion Faithfuls: Vintage-style clothing appeals to people of all ages and generations, with garments that will always look stylish no matter the season. Whether you’re a true fashionista or a mature dresser, classic prints and designs such as gingham, polka-dots and stripes speak a universal language.
- Updating Retro: It’s easy to update vintage pieces with a modern tweak. Mix-and-match ensembles or incorporate subtle statement accessories like belts, clutches and sunhats to give an outfit a more contemporary feel.
- Quality with Endurance: Vintage garments are often made from the highest quality materials, making them last longer and ensuring the longevity of the trend. Many vintage pieces, in fact, become more valuable with age as the fabrics become more luxurious over time, reinforced by premium stitching and unbeatable tailoring.
- Unique Diversity: Rather than wasting money on disposable fashion, you can invest in quality vintage pieces that are completely original. Owning something totally unique are part of the timeless charm of vintage-style clothing. It’s like a personal time capsule waiting to be remembered for years to come.
Fashion-lovers of any age can appreciate the timeless sophistication of vintage-style clothing. Whether it’s revamping an old favourite for more modern times or treasuring a vintage piece, classic clothing remains a timeless and versatile staple worth having in your wardrobe.
3. Identifying the Iconic Pieces of Vintage Fashion
Dans le monde de la mode, some pieces are immortal. Annually, vintage designs come back to life through collections from brands and experimental styles from fashion luminaries. is important for anyone looking to dress with timeless style.
- Mid-length Skirts – An iconic style of the past, mid-length skirts can be seen in nearly every decade, from the roaring ’20s to the free-spirited ’60s. Effortless to style and versatile, mid-length skirts are perfect for embodying a timeless look.
- Trench Coats – An ever-popular wardrobe staple, trench coats are considered both practical and stylish. This classic piece of clothing is the perfect investment and wardrobe must-have.
- Tweed Suits – Made of wool fabric, briads, and mohair, tweed suits are a classic vintage style. Worn by both men and women, tweed suits are a traditional go-to for timeless fashion.
- Velvet Dresses - When it comes to vintage fashion, velvet dresses are a timeless piece. Rich in color and texture, a velvet dress adds any look a classic touch.
- Pearl Jewellery – Be it a necklace, earrings, or bracelet, pearl jewelry never goes out of style. It’s a staple in the Vintage Revival and adds timeless glamour.
The revival of vintage fashion is about more than just iconic pieces. It is about embracing culture, recognizing history, and dressing with intention. These iconic pieces of vintage fashion provide modern fashionistas the opportunity to do just that—shine like stars integral to the Vintage Revival.
4. Incorporating Vintage Style Into Your Wardrobe
Reviving vintage style can be a fun way to repurpose pieces of clothing from the past. Whether it is a visit to a vintage boutique, the local thrift store, or simply revisiting some garments in your closet, there is something special about donning some timeless pieces. To help make vintage style part of your wardrobe, consider the following:
- Go for Timeless Pieces: Look for classic pieces that won’t be outdated anytime soon. Think classic jeans, pleated trousers, pinstriped blazers, crisp button-down shirts, loafers, etc..
- Start with the Basics: When first beginning to incorporate vintage fashion into your wardrobe begin with the basics. Not too flashy, but recognizable and accepted.
- Mix and Match: Incorporate a few vintage pieces with your current style to create a unique look. Think of accessorizing with a belt, leather briefcase, gloves, or hat.
- Understated Flair: Choose from vintage accessories to add a touch of flair to a casual look. From suspenders, vintage watches, rings, and scarves, adding these accessories can give you a timeless look.
- Invest in Quality Pieces: Quality garments can outlast a season and last for many years. Invest in a few calculated pieces can help you over the long run.
Taking a journey back in time and revisiting vintage fashion can help you stand out from the crowd. Look for comfortable pieces that you can mix and match with your current wardrobe, and don’t forget the accessories! Try different combinations of vintage pieces to create memorable looks with timeless style.
5. Tips for Shopping for Vintage Apparel
1. Know the Era: So you want to take a trip down memory lane with some vintage clothing? Knowing the era and the changing looks and trends of the era could help you shop and make the best quality clothing choice. Research the decade you are looking for and become familiar with popular brands, designs, and materials during that time so you can pick the right vintage apparel.
2. Quality Does Matter: It is important to keep fabric quality in mind while you look for vintage fashion. Their construction and material composition outline the longevity of clothing. Look for fabrics like pure linen, wool, or cotton, and make sure you thoroughly check the stitching and zippers.
3. Look Beyond the Tags: Analyze the color composition of the dress and if there are any stains or discoloration. This is particularly important for older clothing pieces. Check the clothing for any signs of wear and tear him, fraying and tears.
4. Get It Cleaned: Taking it for a cleaning can not just be beneficial for its appearance, but it can also help in eliminating any toxins and bacteria that may be inhabiting it.
5. Try It On: It may seem like a hassle to go and try on vintage clothing in a physical store, but it is an important step you need to take while you shop. You should always try on different sizes and patterns to get the exact fit.
6. Taking Care of Your Vintage Pieces
Vintage fashion is timeless and nostalgic. Whether you have a collection of vintage clothes or just a few pieces, there are a few tips you should follow to ensure that your fashion treasures stay in excellent condition for years to come.
- Wash carefully. Many pieces from the past are now highly delicate. If the care label states it can be machine-washed, use the delicate cycle and best quality detergent. If in doubt, handwashing is the safest option. Dry-cleaning is also recommended for delicate items.
- Store correctly. Fabric can be damaged by sunlight and air, so keep pieces in a cool, dark place away from dust and chemicals. A breathable cotton or muslin bag is best. Acid-free cardboard is good for shoes and accessories.
- Avoid contact with metal. Vintage pieces can contain beads, sequins, or embroidery. Metal zippers, hooks, and clasps can corrode and stain fabric if they come into contact with each other. Some beads and sequins may also be tarnished.
- Professionally clean. Wear and tear may occur over time. Slight smudges and scuff marks can be cleaned with a soft brush and leather cleaner. For deeper cleaning, take your pieces to a professional cleaner who specializes in vintage items.
Though some pieces of vintage fashion are delicate, taking care of them is the best way to preserve their timeless beauty. From the classic 50s-style dress to the funky 80s blouse, original vintage items are a great way to add a unique flair to your wardrobe.
7. Future of the Vintage Revival
The vintage revival has brought a renewed interest in styles and trends of the past. From streetwear to high fashion, the bodies of modern and traditional classics collide to create a unique form of expression that transcends time and place. Here’s what to expect from the future of vintage revival:
- Vintage staples like old denim, plaid, and leather are more relevant than ever. Once the standards of past generations, these items form the foundation of any vintage wardrobe. Look for durable materials, unique colorways, and refreshed fits that embrace and accentuate modern silhouettes.
- Expect to see more heritage brands and smaller labels entering the mainstream. Upstart brands and established mainstays alike are leveraging the tremendous power of the vintage revival trend to create collections that appeal to new and existing customers alike.
- Unique prints and graphics are gaining popularity. Pairing vintage styles with colorful prints and unique graphics is an effective way to break through the noise of the market and stand out from the crowd. Look for new and bold tie-dye and abstract pattern combinations that bring the past into the present.
- Vintage style will continue to dominate fashion. Pieces like old-school Adidas sneakers, ripped jeans, and dad hats continue to make waves in the industry, and new iterations of existing classics can be expected in the future. The vintage revival will remain entrenched in fashion culture for years to come.
The vintage revival trend has withstood the test of time, so much so that it now sits as an enduring presence in the fashion world. With its combination of timeless style and modern influences, vintage revival is likely to remain a major player in the fashion industry for years to come.
Vintage revival is the ultimate way to make a statement, with a timeless style that’s here to stay. Just like the roaring trends of the past, vintage fashion could find itself in the fashion spotlight again sooner than we think. Every person has the unique opportunity to create a unique look that stands out—all you need is a little flair and a vintage touch.


text: Know Everything About The Mushrooms Structure And Their Life Cycle A lot of people don't understand how easy it is at home to grow mushrooms. Loving shady spots, they flourish under a deck or porch in positions where other plants would not naturally thrive, making them the ideal addition to any growing plan for any gardener. Whatever your reason for starting to grow mushrooms at home, this book is the perfect companion for your adventure. However, it can be a struggle to locate an extensive range of mushrooms in the supermarket. Common species such as button mushrooms are only stored in most grocery stores. Cultivating mushrooms at home can be a perfect way to source the mushrooms you want and save additional money. A Comprehensive Guide For Mushroom Cultivation: is the one-stop guide for every mushroom fan. After reading this book, you will identify the type of mushroom you want to grow, choose a suitable growing method, and keep your yield fruitful. Ideally suited for beginners, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how to start your mushroom adventure. *Learn different indoor and outdoor growing techniques. *Identify and learn how to solve future problems *Identifying pests and illnesses *Understand common issues such as incorrect levels of moisture, pollution, and low spawning *Learn more about appropriate treatment, from dry to freezing This Book, In-Depth, Enables You to. *Choose the fungi you can increase at home and taste the pleasure of your homegrown fungi. *Understand the features of each mushroom type *Know everything about the mushroom structure and their life cycle *Decide which form of Fungus you would like to grow *Get a detailed overview of the cultivation process and gain the courage to start your project. *Know more about the various stages of mushroom cultivation *Understand in-depth the growing process, from planning to harvesting Begin the journey in your adventure with Oyster, Shiitake, Button, Enokitake, and Mane of the Lion, Wine Hat, Maitake, and many others. Scroll up and grab your copy to get started.

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YrU1 is a protein that confers effective resistance to stripe rust
fungus. YrU1 has been cloned in bread wheat, but the molecular mechanism
and components causing the YrU1-controlled resistance remain unclear.
FAFU researchers found that the transcript level of/TuRLK1,/which codes
for a novel leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinase, was up-regulated
after inoculation with stripe rust fungus in the presence of YrU1.
Transient expression of/TuRLK1/induced hypersensitive cell death
response in benth leaves. When/TuRLK1/was silenced using a system that
contains YrU1, the resistance against stripe rust was compromised. This
implies that/TuRLK1/is necessary for YrU1-activated plant immunity.
Overexpression of/TuRLK1/was also found to improve powdery mildew
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The color of this wine was deep purple/red. On the nose, the wine was not very aromatic, although it did have a vegetal component (green pepper) that I was not expecting (especially for this year). I drank this wine over two days and the nose did not open up. The palate was a little bit better. I got a bit of pencil shavings, a tiny bit of dark fruits (plum), and some green pepper. Not much else to report on this wine. The tannins were ripe and the wine had good acidity. Perhaps this was in a dumb phase (or maybe even flawed?)? If I had more I would definitely give this some more time. I may go and buy a couple more bottles to give them a try in a few years to see if the wine opens up in the future. Overall, I am definitely of the opinion that the 2009 is better (at least at this point in time since the 2009 is very drinkable now).
For comparison, here is the link to my tasting notes for the 2009:

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