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Decision on Greek bailout hardly probable on Tuesday — Slovak finance minister
Shanghai Cooperation Organization can become powerful economic bloc — Kyrgyz official
Western sanctions against Russia need to be lifted as soon as possible — German MP
Russia’s military base in Armenia alerted in snap combat readiness check
Ukrainian Constitution’s draft amendments contradict Minsk Accords — lawmaker
Economic Development Minister expects capital outflow from Russia at $90 bln in 2015Economy July 07, 16:24
Restoring US-Cuban ties will not affect Russian-Cuban relations, Fidel Castro’s niece saysWorld July 07, 16:20
Shanghai Cooperation Organization can become powerful economic bloc — Kyrgyz officialEconomy July 07, 16:11
Ukrainian radical lawmakers move to ban Russia-coined words for ‘historical justice’World July 07, 15:37
Issues linked to military dimension of Iran’s nuclear program solved — LavrovWorld July 07, 15:30
Decision on expanding SCO expected at summit in Ufa — Russian presidential adviserRussia July 07, 15:25
Decision on Greek bailout hardly probable on Tuesday — Slovak finance ministerWorld July 07, 15:20
None of Greek scenarios will have direct impact on Russia — Economic Development MinisterEconomy July 07, 14:57
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RIGA, March 20. /ITAR-TASS/. Latvia has suspended military cooperation with Russia due to the situation in Ukraine.
“The Latvian Defense Ministry and National Armed Forces have suspended further military cooperation with Russia,” the Defense Ministry’s press service reported on Thursday.
“Due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine and global public’s call for the peaceful settlement of the conflict Latvia considers cooperation with the Russian army unacceptable,” Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Vejonis said.
Latvia and Russia maintains a constructive defense dialogue. “The tense situation in the world and Russia’s actions make us to take such step,” the Latvian minister said.

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Nelson Mandela is officially "improving," though still in critical condition at a South African hospital. His long battle with a lung infection has South Africans anxiously contemplating their "post-Mandela" future in a still racially divided country. In a unique strategy, one man is hoping to help heal those divisions with a pair of barbecue tongs.
Jan Scannell is a 32-year-old former accountant with a dream: To establish a national holiday in South Africa like July 4 called Braai Day.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca — who oversees the largest municipal jail system in the country — is facing growing pressure to bow out of the race for what could be his fifth term.
There's a lot that's been piling up against Sheriff Baca lately. At the top of the list is an FBI probe into what's been described as a systemic pattern of unnecessary force against inmates in county jails.
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Egypt: Militants execute at least 25 policemen in northern Sinai, as ex-dictator Mubarak set to be freed
Suspected militants attack police as officials announce former President Hosni Mubarak will be released
Bloody violence has continued today as Egyptian security officials say suspected militants have ambushed two police minibuses in northern Sinai, firing rocket-propelled grenades at the vehicles.
The attack is believed to have been carried out as the two vehicles were driving through a village near the border town of Rafah in the volatile Sinai Peninsula, located in the strategic region bordering the Gaza Strip and Israel.
The killings compound a day of loss for the country as 36 detainees, believed to be Muslim Brotherhood members, died in government custody on Sunday when police fired tear gas in an attempt to free a prison guard from rioting prisoners. The Brotherhood are calling the deaths murder, but the authorities argue it was the result of a thwarted jail-break.
In today's attack in Sinai, militants allegedly forced the two vehicles to stop, ordered the policemen out and forced them to lie on the ground before shooting them to death, the officials said. The policemen were in civilian clothes speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
Officials speaking on condition of anonymity said the attack has also left three policemen wounded.
Sinai has been witnessing almost daily attacks since former president Mohamed Morsi was ousted on 3 July. Military and security forces have since been engaged in a long-running battle against militants in the northern half of the peninsula. Militants and tribesmen have used the area for smuggling and other criminal activity for years and have on occasion fired rockets into Israel and staged cross-border attacks.
A view of charred security forces vehicles which were burned after an attack by protesters supporting ousted president Morsi overnight in the north Sinai town of al-Arish. Attacks have been happening daily
Egypt is under-going increasing political turmoil following the interim government's successive use of force to clear Muslim brotherhood supporter camps and quell demonstrations, leading to the deaths of 750 people across Thursday and Friday.
Meanwhile, Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president who was deposed in an uprising in 2011, will be released from jail in the next 48 hours after a prosecutor cleared him in a corruption case, his lawyer Fareed El-Deeb announced today.
He spoke after judicial authorities ordered Mubarak be released in one of the remaining corruption cases against him. "All we have left is a simple administrative procedure that should take no more than 48 hours. He should be freed by the end of the week," Deeb said.
Mubarak, 85, will still face a retrial on charges of complicity in the murder of protesters during the 2011 unrest.
The deaths come as European Union ambassadors meet today to discuss the escalating political crisis in the country.
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso and the president of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy yesterday issued a rare joint statement warning that the EU would "urgently" review its relations with Egypt in the coming days.
The diplomats are expected to lay the groundwork for a coordinated EU response which would then be finalized at an emergency meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers, possibly by the end of the week.
The EU is a major source of aid, loans, business and tourists for Egypt. The EU and its member states last year pledged a combined 5 billion euros ($6.7 billion) in loans and aid for Egypt.
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A Memo to the Absent Democrats: What Comes Next?
The current showdown over Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s proposal to eliminate collective bargaining on non-wage issues for most government employees should focus attention on the American union movement and its future.
So far, the debate in Wisconsin and elsewhere on collective bargaining has been a highly partisan one, with Republican-led efforts in Wisconsin and elsewhere to restrict or eliminate collective bargaining in the public sector drawing strong opposition from Democrats, including the decision by Wisconsin’s Democratic legislators to leave Madison to avoid a vote on the governor’s legislation.
What follows is intended as food for thought for the camped-out Democrats, in the hope that they and the rest of us can use the confrontation as an opportunity to reflect.
I’m a Democrat who worked as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board and who was once a collective bargaining supporter but has become opposed to it.
In reflecting on my experience with the teacher’s union as a school board member in a suburban New Jersey district, I’ve come to believe that the basic problem with American collective bargaining does not lie with any individual union or its leadership.
Rather, the core problem is that American local unions act in accord with their basic incentive to bargain on behalf of the self-interest of average and below-average senior workers. Unfortunately, the self-interest of less competent senior workers is poorly aligned with the success of the firms and governments for which they work, and also with the interests of society.
The suggestion here is that far-seeing Democrats and liberals—and for that matter far-seeing union leaders—should recognize that the American unionism in its current, collective bargaining-oriented form is a dinosaur headed downward in both the private sector and, with a time delay, in the public sector.
Rather than expend undue effort in defense of collective bargaining, future-oriented Democrats would do better to figure out new ways to uphold values and interests that American unionism has historically been asked to fulfill and that remain vital.
First, the idea that workers, at least in the private sector, should in some fashion have a right to organize collectively is an important one that needs to be supported.
Second, as poor a job as collective bargaining does in restraining lazy or greedy managers, that cause is a very important one.
Third, it is important for society as well as for the health of the Democratic Party to have significant intellectual and financial support to the Democrats coming from groups and individuals identifying with workers and with checking bad managers, not just from social and cultural liberals and supporters of government programs
Instead of the current American union movement, going forward one can envision two different movements: A “Together” movement that reinvents unionism to focus on local participation rather than collective bargaining and a “No Privileges” movement against opportunism by managers and other high-level employees.
Going forward, the “Together” idea could be fostered by changing federal and state labor laws from guaranteeing collective bargaining to guaranteeing rights to employees to form associations that provide opportunities for non-managerial employees to exercise voice and take on leadership roles in appropriate areas, such as curriculum for a teacher’s group.
A future “No Privileges” movement would aim to produce value-driven leaders who can run private firms like investment banks, government agencies like the SEC, and educational institutions like universities and public schools that could benefit from thrifty, hard-charging bosses who push to transform work cultures of privileged high-level employees into leaner, more effective work cultures.
“Together” associations and “No Privileges” managers and associations would very likely—though certainly not in all cases--be good sources of intellectual and financial support for the Democratic Party.
As of early 2011, we do not have either a “Together” movement for employee participation or a “No to Privileges” movement against managerial opportunism. The practical and intellectual difficulties involved in having something like them come to life are certainly major ones.
For one thing, if the representatives of a “Together” association are to have significant power, they should be accountable to a broader interest than the majority of their co-workers. How to make that happen is tricky: An approach that would be workable in some cases but very difficult to apply in others would be to have “Together” leaders elected by shareholders in the private sector and community residents in the public sector.
For another, a “No Privileges” movement would need an intellectual base in business schools, public administration schools, and education schools and support from pro-market publications like the Wall Street Journal and from some managers. Knitting together all these disparate elements would be no mean feat.
Hard as it would be to try to create new social movements to replace unionism as it now exists, what are the alternatives?
Defense of the current collective bargaining system is a losing proposition over the long haul both intellectually and practically.
Proposals to tinker with collective bargaining, much as they are worth trying to develop, are likely to founder against the basic problem of the incentive of bargainers to favor the interests of seniors and average and below average workers.
Further, given American preferences for local initiative, trying to radically reorient unionism away from local collective bargaining to something like the classic Scandinavian model with national unions has chances of success somewhere between slim and none.
Finally, cut-back proposals like those of Governor Walker and other Republican leaders, much as they may well be a necessary spur to progress, are deficient to the extent they fail to suggest alternatives to replace the current failing collective bargaining system.
More than Republicans and business groups do, Democrats and far-seeing unionists have a stake in developing new movements that uphold values of participation and opposition to privilege and that are likely to align with the Democratic Party.
To address the absent Democrats directly: Whatever the merits of what you’re doing as a short-term strategy, over the long haul, just saying no to Republican cut-back proposals is not an answer. Whether the way forward in the future is along the lines suggested here or some other way, you and the rest of us need to come up with creative alternatives to a failing system.
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Over half of the world's population now lives in cities, but how do we live, what kind of places are we creating, and how are these stories being told?
From travelling with the nomadic herdsmen of the Mongolian planes to exploring the floating villages of the Lagos lagoon, award-winning Guardian photographer David Levene has spent the last two decades documenting how people live and work around the world in vivid detail.
His new book, City, scans the globe in a 360- degree journey from Tokyo in the east to San Francisco in the west, providing a startling snapshot of the diverse forms of urbanity that exist across all five continents. Images from the book are on view in the Gallery at Foyles and copies of the book are available to purchase from Foyles.
David Levene will be joining us discussing his work, for more information click here.
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1lb. 80/20 ground hamburger
1lb. ground lamb
1-2/3c. finely chopped onion
2c. finely chopped parsley
Mix ingredients and let refrigerate overnight. Form 1/6 lb. tubes around water-soaked bamboo skewers. Grill until well done, serve with harissa sauce (recipe below) and flatbread.
Hellfire Harissa sauce
2 dried chipotle peppers
5 small dried red chiles (e.g. chile japones)
3 tbsp supermash
2 tbsp jalapenomash
2 or 3 tsp garlicmash
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground caraway
1 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp dragon's tearz
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Reconstitute the dried chipotles and red chiles by boiling them in water for 30 minutes. Remove stems from chiles and add the chiles to food processor with all mashes, salt, and spices. Pulse until the chiles are at a medium-fine chop. Put in sealable container, mix in 2tbsp of the dragon's tearz, and cover the top with the remaining tearz. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
For the couscous, prepare 2 cups of dry couscous according to the box, substituting 1 tbsp of bacon drippings for 1tbsp of the butter. Once the couscous is cooked, add 1/2 cup of Cabot Cheddar Shake, 1tbsp blackfly mustard, and 4 strips of crumbled bacon. Serve on the side of your kebabs with medallions of chevre (goat cheese).

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This Limited Edition of 100 copies is beautifully slipcased in a custom wooden box. The book is signed and numbered on the colophon page and includes an original Avedon print. The image is of Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay at the Cafa des Beaux Arts, Paris in August 1956 from page 34 of the book. The print is also signed and numbered and comes in a separate envelope within the slipcase that is carefully packed in vellum.
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Family accuses Houston pharmacy in morphine death of 6-year-old girl
Updated 9:29 am, Wednesday, August 21, 2013
The mother of a deceased child who struggled with sickle cell disease has sued a Houston pharmacy for allegedly dispensing a painkiller at 10 times the strength prescribed.
Jadalyn Diana Elizabeth Williams, 6, died last year after receiving one dose of a morphine medication for pain associated with a sickle cell crisis.
A medical malpractice lawsuit filed on Tuesday by Simone Allen accuses Cullen Care Pharmacy of causing her daughter's death by dispensing 150 milligrams of morphine sulfate instead of the 15 milligrams prescribed.
Allen picked up the medication on April 2, 2012 and administered the painkiller to Jadalyn, the filing said. The child was discovered unresponsive the next day.
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The girl's cause of death was morphine toxicity, according to a Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences autopsy. Allen's lawyer, Muhammad "Mo" Aziz, said the case also was investigated by the Houston Police Department's homicide division.
The lawsuit alleges that the pharmacy is responsible for medical negligence. Allen seeks compensation for physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and medical expenses among other damages.
When contacted late Tuesday, a person who answered the phone at Cullen Care Pharmacy's Cullen Boulevard location said that no one was available for comment on the lawsuit.
Jadalyn was diagnosed with sickle cell as a 1-year-old. She was under the care of a physician in the hematology department of Texas Children's Hospital and had been prescribed morphine over the previous five years "whenever she had these flare-ups," Aziz said.
The family's lawyer said he had been attempting to settle with the pharmacy's insurance company, but "negotiations broke down."


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It’s not always those big faces that everyone sees on their TV or movie screens. Those who work behind the scenes are the ones who embody the backbone of the project. The hidden stars are also the real ones. One of those hidden gems is Faheem Rahiman, known for his outstanding work in the Indian music industry. Founder of the company named “Third Eye Films LLC”, Faheem Rahiman is without doubt an important name in the music world.
Faheem Rahiman is an executive producer, known for his music videos and TVC. It is thanks to the reliable and constant hard work of people like him that others can embody successful roles on screen. Faheem, with his talent and expertise, has raised the standards of the Indian music industry among the best music creators in the world. Faheem Rahiman and his team are serious about making Indian music popular around the world, using his engaged and inspiring vision.
Faheem Rahiman’s taste and method of musical creation is not only splendid, but also aware of what people love today. He knows what he is offering in front of his audience. Due to his talent and his name, Faheem has worked with many of the world’s leading musicians and music makers. Aravinder Khaira, Satti Dhillon, David Zennie, Yaadu Brar, Robby Singh, Savio, Omar LuLu, Naushad Khan, Satvinder, Josan Broz are a few names, apart from many world famous directors in the field of cinema and music.
In the tradition of contemporary artists, Faheem Rahiman has worked with Dilijit Dosanjh, Sukhe, B Praak, Jaani, JassManak, Divine, Tony Kakkar, Guri, Neha Sharma, Kambi, Atif Aslam, Kaka, Fazilpuria, Big Dhillon, Sunanda Sharma, Anmol Gagan, Dev Negi, Kshtiji Tarey, Manindar Buttar, Niti Taylor, and many from all over the world.
He has composed over 45 songs over the past few years, reflecting his incredible experience and class in the art of music creation. There must be hardly any names that Faheem has not worked with. From old to new, he has teamed up with many artists from different eras, which only shows the importance and significance of his talent and presence.
It is not very well known but in a very famous song by Sunanda Sharma, which marked the history of the music world, Faheem Rahiman was one of its creators. It was the only song of hers that incorporated vigorous and thrilling car stunts. Faheem Rahiman is also very experienced in making TVC. In association with many world-class brands, its contribution to the manufacture of TVC is also quite intense.
For now, Faheem Rahiman is busy with his songs coming up with new artists like B Praak, Sukhe, JassManak and many more. He’s recently released some of his work, like Mazaa, and there’s a lot on the way. The list of a few includes Filhaal 2 and four more remain untitled.
In addition, he is the executive producer of many songs like ‘Laila’, ‘Mazaa’, ‘2 Bhai’, ‘No Competition’, ‘Butterfly’, ‘Shopping’, ‘Tu Hi Hai Meri Zindagi’, ‘Beautiful’, ‘Mascarey Wali Akh’ and ‘Ban’, and associate producer of many upcoming songs like ‘Kaka’ and ‘Chale To Kat Hi Jaayega’.
Faheem Rahiman will certainly reach the peak of success and recognition, given his dynamic work pace and dedication to his passion. Music more than being his field of interest is like the very part of him.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that it comes almost naturally to him. With his good work and perseverance, Faheem Rahiman will continue his magical musical creation, earning a huge name as well as fame in the music industry.
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Sekiro is perhaps one of the most difficult games to discuss when considering narrative—because it doesn’t really try to be narrative-driven.
Yeah, I know it’s a bit counter-intuitive to this series’s focus on video game narrative. But something rare is accomplished in Sekiro—something that’s rarely accomplished in writing, let alone video games: the side-lining of exposition.
Not entirely, of course. Sekiro condenses all its exposition into a 3-minute cutscene at the beginning of the game. It’s gorgeously rendered in CG, but it doesn’t overstay its welcome. I’m not here to watch a movie. I’m here to play a game.
There are some important bits in this cutscene: a brief glance at the bloody conflict of Sengoku Era Japan; and the introduction of Wolf—a shinobi (ninja) and the main character of this story.
That’s all I need. From here, the linear storytelling falls to the wayside. From here, it all flows naturally as I play. No long-winded cutscenes. No expository dialogue. Just the world as it is: a narrative playground just begging to be uncovered. It’s what my British literature professor calls a “sprezzatura,” or what Oxford dictionary calls a “studied carelessness.”
When exposition does rear its head, there’s always a reason—and not because the writers have artificially placed it there.
It surprised me to learn, early on in my playthrough, that one of those reasons is sake. Yes, sake. While Wolf is out in the world, he’ll eventually come across pitchers of sake he can gift to certain characters.
One of these characters is the Sculptor, a one-armed hermit who carves Buddha idols in his free time. The Sculptor’s not a social character. His voice hangs low, he never looks you in the eye, and he spends almost the entire run time of the story hunched over in a small dilapidated temple.
But like any reasonable human being, the Sculptor never passes up an opportunity to share a drink. Actually, he doesn’t even hesitate. He chugs the whole thing in front of you, and he even gets a little social between bouts.
What he says depends on what sake Wolf brings him. Each sake, a different flavor, stirs different memories.
(After giving the Sculptor Monkey Booze)
SCULPTOR: It burns the throat, same as ever. This really brings back memories.
WOLF: Did you drink this often?
SCULPTOR: I trained in the techniques of the shinobi in the valley where the monkeys dwelled…
WOLF: … By yourself?
SCULPTOR: No. There were two of us. We were rogue Shinobi—there was no proper master for the likes of us. That’s why we went to the valley. To run, to jump, to clash swords, where one slip would mean your doom. That was how we trained. We came to move exactly as monkeys did after a time. (Takes a drink) I’d drink this Monkey Booze whenever I tired of training. And I’d listen to the howl of my partner’s whistling finger while I drank. It was from his unique ring. Whistling through that ring—would fill the valley with a somber melody. Strangely enough, I enjoyed that sound. I listened to it so often.
The purpose of the sake then, is not simply to watch a character blabber nonsensically about their life. Sake stimulates nostalgia. It stimulates memory. Not unlike ice cream or a Coca Cola.
Or Proust’s madeleines. For me, that was the real kicker: to find hints of Marcel Proust and his memory-jostling cookies in a video game. Here, of course, it’s alcohol in place of confectionary delight, but the purpose is the same: an involuntary nostalgia trip. A brief adventure back in time.
At some point, Wolf will find himself in a valley where monkeys dwell, and after beheading a giant ape, he’ll find a “Whistling Finger” in its belly. When he comes back to the dilapidated temple, the Sculptor asks about it—only to never speak of it again.
When I’m writing, there’s always a larger story I want to tell. Something grandiose and epic. Something that is simply too ambitious. There’s never enough room.
So instead, I pick a focal point—like madeleines or sake—a lens through which I can weave a story.
I can never say everything, but I don’t need to.

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Steel round bars are stalwart components with a remarkable reputation for their strength and versatility. This extensive article dives deep into the world of steel round bars, uncovering the intricacies of their strength, applications, and everything in between. Whether you’re an engineer seeking in-depth knowledge or simply intrigued by the power of steel, this comprehensive guide is designed to provide valuable insights.
Understanding the strength of steel round bars requires delving into the science that underpins their remarkable properties.
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Steel is not a monolithic entity but a family of alloys with varying compositions. Elements like carbon, manganese, and alloying agents like chromium and nickel are carefully mixed to achieve specific properties. The choice of alloy greatly influences the strength and performance of steel round bars.
The internal arrangement of atoms in steel, known as its crystal structure, plays a pivotal role in determining its strength. The most common crystal structure in steel is the body-centered cubic (BCC) arrangement, which imparts strength and ductility.
Heat treatment processes such as quenching and tempering can significantly alter the strength of steel round bars. These processes involve heating and cooling the steel to precise temperatures, creating a balance between hardness and toughness.
Tensile strength measures a material’s ability to withstand pulling forces without breaking. Steel’s high tensile strength makes it a go-to choice for applications where structural integrity is critical.
Steel’s ability to absorb energy and deform without fracturing is known as impact resistance. It’s a vital property in applications exposed to dynamic loads or sudden shocks.
The strength of steel round bars finds its way into numerous industries, each harnessing this power for diverse applications.
In the construction industry, steel round bars form the backbone of skyscrapers, bridges, and other monumental structures. Their strength and durability ensure the safety and longevity of these architectural marvels.
Automakers rely on steel round bars to craft critical components like axles, crankshafts, and suspension systems. The robustness of steel enhances vehicle safety and performance.
Manufacturers and fabricators depend on steel round bars to create precision parts for machinery and equipment. The ease of machining and consistent quality make them indispensable in manufacturing processes.
In the aerospace sector, where every ounce matters, steel round bars find their place in aircraft components. They provide the strength required for structural integrity while minimizing weight.
Oil and Gas Resilience
The harsh environments of the oil and gas industry demand materials that can withstand corrosion and extreme conditions. Steel round bars, with their resistance to corrosion, are vital in constructing pipelines and drilling equipment.
Q1: What gives steel its strength?
A1: Steel’s strength stems from its alloy composition, crystal structure, and heat treatment processes that enhance its structural integrity.
Q2: Are steel round bars resistant to corrosion?
A2: Many steel alloys used in round bars are engineered to resist corrosion, making them suitable for outdoor and marine applications.
Q3: Can steel round bars be customized in size and shape?
A3: Yes, steel round bars are available in various shapes and sizes, offering flexibility for a wide range of projects.
Steel round bars are the unsung heroes of countless industries, their strength and versatility driving progress in construction, automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, and oil and gas. As we explore the science behind their strength and the myriad applications they serve, it becomes clear that these cylindrical powerhouses are truly the backbone of modern engineering and innovation.


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Brussels, 7 March - As Slovenia will benefit from EU membership, so the EU, too, anticipates enlargement to have a positive macroeconomic effect, and expects future members to contribute significantly to make the EU the most competitive economy in the world by 2010, Spain's member of the European Parliament Ana de Palacio told Thursday a group of Slovene businessmen who wrapped up their two-day visit to Brussels.
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By Shen Wu Tan
“Ready…set…go!” Matthew Cochran yelled excitedly as he raced toward the entrance of his North Shore apartment. Eager to relax after a busy morning of deliveries, a wide grin stretched across his face as his plaid jacket flapped behind him.
For months, Cochran has successfully managed a Chicago-based vending and delivery business, YIKES! Beverages Where You Want Them, in spite of his developmental disability.
Every Tuesday morning, Cochran and his Clearbrook job coach, Colin Drozdoff, fill and stack a rolling cart with Coca-Cola products from the storage unit behind his apartment.
By Morgan Gilbard
The financial future of Chicago Public Schools already looked dire to those on the inside before Republican officials proposed a state takeover of the district last week. Now, many opponents see it as a vibrant political circus.
“Suggesting the state manage the affairs of Chicago Public Schools is like recommending a cocaine addict handle the affairs of an alcoholic,” said Troy LaRaviere, principal of Blaine Elementary and an outspoken critic of Illinois legislative leadership.
The Republican bill would disband the Chicago Board of Education, transfer district control to an independent party and possibly allow the district to file for bankruptcy in an attempt to close a $480 million deficit. Continue reading
By Lydia Randall
You can’t see it, you can’t hear it, but it is one of the most potent threats facing Chicago kids. Those who live in city’s most distressed neighborhoods are developing lead poisoning at five times the city’s average. This edition of Medill Newsmakers examines the link between lead poisoning and violence and what’s being done to lower the rate of poisoning. Continue reading
By John Rosin
In today’s age of technology, it can be easy to overlook the endless potential stored within video games. In this edition of Medill Newsmakers we explore how teachers are using video games and comic books to teach children math, history and science.
By Lukas J. Voss
Women have increasingly been part of the sports world. Professional sports, college athletics and the media. All fields in which women have made long strides during the last decade. But there is plenty of room for improvement and it didn’t always come easy.


RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ)– A Baltimore County apartment building catches on fire, displacing several residents.
The fire began around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night at the Wood Ridge Complex on Southall Road in Randallstown.
The cause of the fire has not been released, but did happen around the same time a thunderstorm with lightning was moving through the area.
No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is working to help the affected tenants.
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- UMBC Basks In 15 Minutes Of Fame As Cinderella Of The NCAA
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- UMBC Fans Across Maryland Cheering On Underdogs’ Historic NCAA Tournament Run


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Equity release lenders are changing their valuation processes as a result of restrictions on physical property valuations during the lockdown.
From today (April 29) Aviva will be offering remote valuations for certain initial loan applications and additional borrowing for its equity release products.
A spokesperson for Aviva said it would be communicating full details of the remote valuation process to advisers on the day.
Equity release provider OneFamily meanwhile is using surveyors with knowledge of an applicant’s area to carry out desktop valuations.
To allow for any limitations compared to a physical valuation, OneFamily will operate an adjusted credit policy, by keeping part of the agreed loan for release when the property value can be confirmed with a physical valuation.
Paul Bridgwater, head of lending proposition at OneFamily, said the lender wanted to enable applications for its lifetime mortgages despite current restrictions, and adjusted its processes so that customers can complete its lifetime mortgages “completely remotely.”
Provider More2Life is similarly using semi-automated valuations for most of its product range, combining the local knowledge of a RICS surveyor.
Canada Life has also moved to remote valuations for one of its product ranges, ‘Lifestyle Options’, while it works with its funding partners to reach a solution on its other ranges.
Remote valuations on its Lifestyle Options range are subject to a satisfactory on-site valuation within six months of completion, as well as temporary changes to Canada Life’s lending criteria.
These include a maximum property value of £1m in Greater London and £750,000 elsewhere, and listed properties are no longer accepted.
Meanwhile, Legal & General is offering desktop valuations on all of its lifetime mortgages. “These will be done by an independent valuer, using publicly available information to assess the value of clients’ homes,” added Claire Singleton, CEO of Legal & General Home Finance.
Stephen Lowe, group communications director at Just Group, also said his firm had adjusted its lending criteria so that it could carry out remote desktop valuations.
Other lenders that are offering desktop valuations while surveyors are unable to visit properties include Hodge, Pure Retirement and LV.
Jim Boyd, CEO of the Equity Release Council, commented: “The equity release market remains open and is supported by careful measures for the safe provision of advice and valuations, with providers offering desktop valuations, to comply with social distancing guidelines.”


Green Mountain Power, the second largest electrical utility in the state with some 90,000 customers, is planning on a future in which the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant plays a much smaller role, company officials said Monday.
Mary Powell, who will become the company’s CEO in August, said the company will rely more on large-scale hydro (primarily from Hydro-Quebec) and more Vermont renewable projects, such as wind and biomass like wood-fired plants. It currently gets about 40 percent of its electricity from the Yankee nuclear plant.
“We are facing in our state a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” Powell said. The utility will plan for the future by “ramping down significantly our dependence on Vermont Yankee nuclear” with “aggressive deployment of Vermont renewable energy.”
Yankee has had a series of recent mishaps and is in the midst of seeking a new operating license. The plant, and its parent Entergy Nuclear, must gain federal, state regulatory and legislative approval to keep running past 2012.
By 2032 GMP, now owned by Northern New England Energy Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gaz Métro in Quebec, hopes to reduce its use of nuclear power to 17 percent of its load, Powell said. Meanwhile the company will rely more on large-scale hydro – particularly Hydro-Quebec, she said.
Hydro will go from 48 percent of GMP’s supply to 63 percent over that time period, Powell said. Current contracts with the Canadian company expire in 2015.
Since the Quebec power grid runs on a different system than Vermont’s, getting more electricity from Hydro-Quebec may require an additional conversion station like the one now running at Highgate. Or perhaps a power line from the massive dam system could be run into Vermont, ending at a large commercial electricity user in Chittenden County, Powell said.
In exchange the Quebec company would get an advantage of being associated with Vermont’s “green” power portfolio, Powell said.
“They have long-term interest in having large scale hydro being branded green,” she said.
Powell acknowledged the environmental concerns about the giant hydro facilities run by Hydro-Quebec. But to keep power flowing to Vermont customers that is relatively cheap and does not create greenhouse gas pollution some trade-off will have to be made, Powell said.
“If we really want to combat climate change …we have to make some hard choices,” she said.
In addition GMP will encourage the state – and it will likely take legislative action – to streamline and simplify the rules to get construction permission in certain areas of the state identified as good candidates for wind towers or other renewable energy projects. Some factors – for instance economic impacts – could be given greater weight than they are now, Powell said.
There is some precedent for such a streamlining, Steve Wark of the Department of Public Service said. Permitting for internet and wireless telephone projects undertaken as part of the work of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority was recently changed to simplify approvals.
“That is something that would require a change in legislation,” he said.
Steve Costello of Central Vermont Public Service said GMP’s plan is a good framework for the discussion about where the state is going to get its electricity.
“They have done a really good job of pulling together a lot of pieces and parts that a whole bunch of people are talking about,” he said. “They have done it in a very good way. In a lot of ways we are all singing from the same hymnal.”
For instance “if Vermont Yankee is re-licensed we would expect we would reduce our load from that plant and diversity our portfolio even further,” Costello said.
Looking at the state’s permitting process is probably a good idea, he added. Working with farmers on the company’s Cow Power projects have reminded those at the utility that even if they are used to the permitting procedures it can be baffling to newcomers, Costello said.
“We are used to the permitting process as it is,” he said. “They are overwhelmed by it. To someone who is not used to the process it seems cumbersome.”
The extra connection to Hydro-Quebec is also a good idea, Costello said.
Vermont Yankee spokesman Rob Williams said the company understood GMP’s plan.
“Given that replacing baseload power is a process that can take decades, from planning to construction to licensing, it is entirely prudent for a utility to plan well in advance,” Williams said in a statement. “With our 20-year license renewal request, we look forward to doing our part in supporting the transition by supplying the utilities with reliable electricity that does not rely on fossil fuels.”
Wark said the GMP plan is interesting, but also provocative.
“We find components of this very interesting. There remains a significant amount of work to be done,” Wark said.
State regulators “would want to make sure they are not in a situation in which they are too focused on one particular source of energy,” he said.
“The Public Service Board will have ample opportunity to review the choices Green Mountain Power is making,” Wark said.
Powell said seeking power supply diversity while ignoring the promise that taking more power from Hydro-Quebec could offer would be foolish.
By Louis Porter
Vermont Press Bureau
29 July 2008
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Tyler Bate makes a guest appearance on WWE NXT Heatwave. Tyler Bate faces Bron Breakker after the latter’s victory in the main event of NXT Heatwave.
During the WWE NXT Heatwave broadcasts through the USA Network, wrestler Tyler Bate made his return to the US development territory to face Bron Breakker.
The NXT Summer Special episode ended with Bron Breakker defending his NXT Championship against JD McDonagh. After the fight and to the surprise of those present, Tyler Bate made his entrance on the scene carrying the maximum title of NXT UK. The two main champions of their respective brands faced each other to close the day tonight.
— WWE (@WWE) August 17, 2022
The moment generated great expectation on the part of the fans, but at the same time fear and concern in anticipation of the next episodes of NXT UK. After Ilja Dragunov vacated the United Kingdom Championship, WWE began holding a tournament to define the new owner of the British brand. The competition hadn’t even finished broadcasting its first round before Bate showed up with the belt tonight.
This movement generated more doubts regarding the future of NXT UK. It was previously confirmed that WWE had to cancel two rounds of recordings due to not being able to count on BT Studios in London. On the other hand, the movement of multiple stars of the British brand to the United States could be seen reflected tonight.
Based on what was seen today, it is likely that the company will hold a new “Worlds Collide” type event between the USA and the UK, but details have not yet been provided in this regard.

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Rothko likened his abstract work to a mystical experience.
"The fact that a lot of people break down and cry when confronted with my pictures shows that I can communicate those basic human emotions ... The people who weep before my pictures are having the same religious experience I had when I painted them."
Rothko's work may at first seem "random", but it was carefully thought through.
He wanted viewers to stand close to his paintings, and let themselves be absorbed and overwhelmed by them.
Colours were carefully placed together to create a special resonance and vibration.
The paintings are meant to "expand and push outward in all directions...or inward in all directions".
Rothko is considered one of America's most influential artists.
One of his paintings recently sold for $86 million.


Who didn't see this one coming? 3D causes headaches?! The funny thing is the first time I ever got a headache from a 3D movie was after Avatar. It might have been because it was so long? I still love the effect of 3D when used cinematically and not as a gimic.
Science Proves 3D Movies Hurt Your Brain / via io9


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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Sunnyside City Council in its regular meeting was provided a slide show by Bill Flower last night.
He wanted to show the council how its support has helped to beautify downtown Sunnyside. He also credited them for helping to pave the way for future projects to improve the downtown business corridor.
This past spring and summer Flower and the Uptown Sunnyside Association embarked on a plan to install planters throughout the downtown area.
The project, said Flower, was a community effort. He said Canam provided materials for the stands and students in the Fusion class at Sunnyside High School constructed the stands. The community's support of the project didn't stop there. Approximately 10 volunteers ventured out each morning, watering the flowers provided by Sunshine Nursery.
"There were 138 baskets," said Flower, stating each of the baskets cost $50.
The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce has banners that will also be displayed on the stands. It is Flower's hope additional banners will be designed by students in the Sunnyside School District.
This past summer he and the volunteers watering the flowers downtown noticed a need for more flowers.
Flower said it is also his hope to have planters at ground level as a result of a future project.
"Sunnyside began as a holy city," said Flower, stating the idea of the downtown beautification project was the result of his knowledge of Sunnyside's past combined with his involvement in Sunnyside Transformation Lower Valley.
He said the city was the result of a Christian cooperative colony's belief in making the city a place of beauty. The city at the time was named Mayhew, but those original pioneers renamed it.
Taking a cue from those original settlers, Flower began beautifying downtown by trimming the trees planted in the business sector.
"I want to bring people downtown," he stated.
Flower said he has other ideas that would make use of the Centennial Square bandstand and the stage in Central Park.
He would like to bring tourists to the downtown area with Blue Grass groups and other entertainment, providing those visiting the community for wine tasting events something to enjoy in the evenings.
"We have the infrastructure," said Flower.
"The important thing is to involve various community members and help them by giving them an opportunity to be a part of the community improvement," he continued, stating the citizens of Sunnyside are generous in supporting efforts to improve the community.
He made several suggestions for events that could take place in Sunnyside. He also told council about the history and features of buildings like the Safari, Golden Pheasant and the second floor of the building that currently houses Audel's. The purpose was to highlight features of the community he believes are under-utilized, but could be points of interest if given the opportunity to shine.
Flower said drawing more people to downtown through beautification efforts and events will draw the interest of potential business owners to those buildings.
Deputy Mayor Nick Paulakis said, "We've been talking about coming up with ideas to bring visitors to Sunnyside. I have spoken with the city manager."
Paulakis said he and City Manager Mark Gervasi have been thinking a suggestion box for event ideas might be useful.
Flower welcomed the idea and said, "Well, I just want to thank you. Without your jumpstart to the (beautification) project, it wouldn't have been possible."


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A longstanding Ascension tradition during Lent is our House Eucharists, where our fellow parishioners open their homes to a small gathering to share Eucharist and a potluck meal.
While we can’t do that during the pandemic, we can still make an intentional small gathering and sharing a meal a part of our Lenten practice. During this year’s Lenten Community Suppers, up to 10 parishioners and a member of the clergy will join together online, via Zoom, to “share” their meal, with prayer and conversation.
These online gatherings begin at 6:30 pm and are scheduled for:
- Wednesday, February 24
- Monday, March 1
- Tuesday, March 9
- Thursday, March 18
- Wednesday, March 24
Sign up for one of these spots using the button below. The “sign-up sheet” closes at noon the day before, after which you’ll receive an email from the parish office with the link to use for your gathering.

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Muggle travel can be hard but with this flight tag you're sure to carry a bit of magic with you wherever you go -- don't worry to mere muggles this just looks like a normal keychain: no breaking the International Statute of Secrecy here. Authorized by the Department of Magical Transportation to also act as a portkey if an emergency requires; you don't want to leave home without it!
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Welcome to Track Tuesday where you are asked to identify a (maybe) famous race or test track from just one closely-cropped aerial image. This week, it’s some beach-front property. Good luck!
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Track Tuesday: Name That Track
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looks like the track where chris harris made a video about the ferrari f40 and f50 some time ago. is that it? (can’t check it while at work)Loading…

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Plymouth is in the southwest of Great Britain. The city has been the seat of the British Empire Navy for several centuries. It's hard to overestimate the importance that Plymouth played in history. The town is linked to the names of the legendary Admirals John Hawkins and Francis Drake. It was from the Sound Bay that the last of them sailed, leading the English squadron in 1588 to the immortal glory, which he deserved by the defeat of the invincible Spanish armada. From here, 32 years later, the expedition that founded the colony of New Plymouth went to the New World. Tourists can visit the docks, from which three expeditions of Captain Cook departed to the southern seas, Australia, and Antarctica. Today there are many excursions and boat trips from the harbor. It is worth walking through the old streets of the Barbican district, which remained untouched during the German bombing.
Before the trip, you should calculate the approximate budget that you will require for the travel:
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‘Rangoon’ shooting kicked off yesterday with Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles.
Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bharadwaj impressed us with some dark and intense cinema in Haider. The expectations from a Vishal Bharadwaj flick coupled with Shahid’s intense acting famous for skinning the character works wonder be it Kaminey or Haider. It will be in fact very interesting to see if they can recreate the magical combination in Rangoon as well for the third time.
Rangoon has finally kicked off and the shooting started yesterday, as per the news from reliable sources. Rangoon is a 1940 love story based on a setup of World war 2 and also features Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut. Mad acting from Kangana makes this flick more anticipated.
Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor has been playing with his followers on twitter by dropping subtle hints from Rangoon Character Looks. He was see sporting a moochy look, is it for Rangoon or something more, that time will reveal.
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Date a guy who looks like a caveman or ape. According to books and articles women choose men to reproduce with based on if he could be a strong provider, to care for her and the child. A caveman or ape could do that
For the same reason guys would never give a chance to girls who are not sexually attractive in their book. Guys are visual, it's a cold truth, and no matter how amazing a girl is, if she is not attractive enough she will never stand a chance. You can't fight this because it's natural, it's how nature made you, you are sexual predators. And we girls are made to provide you with reproduction and therefore we have a "fetish" for strongest aka alpha males who can protect us and our cubs. In modern world "alpha" doesn't mean physical looks or strength, it means confidence, brains and money.
For the same reasons that men date and stay with women who keep them around to pay their bills and/or serve no other purpose than to be an emotional crutch; temporary thrills, a bit of an ego boost, and the illusion that this person is 'just right' for them.


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“Horticulture Extension Worker & Village Agricultural Worker” is an informative and comprehensive book published by SK Publisher. That caters to the needs of individuals interested in the field of horticulture and agriculture. With a wealth of practical knowledge and expert guidance. This book serves as an indispensable resource for horticulture extension workers and village agricultural workers.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of horticulture, plant propagation techniques, soil management, pest and disease control, crop rotation, and organic farming methods. It delves into the specifics of various horticultural practices, such as fruit cultivation, vegetable farming, floriculture, and nursery management.
One of the notable strengths of this book is its focus on practical applications. It provides step-by-step instructions and techniques for implementing horticultural practices effectively. The authors emphasize sustainable and eco-friendly approaches, enabling readers to enhance agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Furthermore, the book highlights the importance of extension work and community engagement. It offers insights into effective communication strategies, farmer training methods, and the role of extension workers in disseminating knowledge and technology to rural communities.
The book is well-organized, with clear explanations, illustrations, and case studies that aid in comprehension and retention of the material. It is written in a concise and accessible language, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners in the field.
In conclusion, “Horticulture Extension Worker & Village Agricultural Worker” is an invaluable guidebook for those involved in horticulture and agriculture. Its practical approach, comprehensive coverage, and emphasis on sustainable practices make it an essential reference for anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field.

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A Crown Court Commendation has been awarded to UK Border Agency (UKBA) officers for cracking a UK spouse visa sham.
Four officers received the praise earlier this week (August 15th) for ending an international conspiracy which focused on the East Midlands.
The case involved a series of sham marriages at three churches in Nottingham during 2010. A total of 12 people were jailed for a collective 20 years following the officers' efforts to crack the criminal organisation involving Dutch and Nigerian nationals.
The first UK spouse visa sham the group caught on to was a wedding between Dutch national Ramsley De Kaster and a Nigerian woman Folfolashade Ladapo, which took place at St Stephen's with St Paul's Church in October 2010.
Both the bride and groom pleaded guilty to conspiracy to break UK immigration law and were jailed for 12 and 18 months respectively.
The wedding was key to the uncovering of the suspected ringleader, Phillips Onikoyi, a Nigerian national who was arrested in March 2011 when officers raided a number of addresses in Nottingham, London and Kent.
Dutch police officers also raided addresses in Rotterdam and Tilburg at the same time, with the Dutch nationals arrested and extradited to stand trial in the UK.
Andy Radcliffe, Peter Copple, Kamal Hyare and Laurence Catcheside were the officers credited with cracking the organisation and were presented with their Crown Court Commendation at a ceremony at Leicestershire Police Force HQ.
Mr Radcliffe commented: "We are very pleased that our work to crack this major sham marriage scam has been recognised. The key to our success was UKBA and police officers sharing intelligence and experience with each other as we worked shoulder to shoulder.
"We will continue to clamp down on criminal gangs that try to profit from organising sham marriages. Anyone attempting to benefit illegally from the privileges of life in the UK faces prison and deportation."


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Modus Games and developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK today unveiled the breathtaking opening cinematic for Cris Tales — now available for pre-order across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The cinematic trailer, debuted yesterday in GameSpot’s Play For All E3 showcase, highlights the enemies that Crisbell and her party will be facing off against in their time-hopping adventure to save the citizens of Crystallis. Along the way, Crisbell will be faced with tough decisions, heart-pumping battles and twists that not even a time traveler could see coming:
Cris Tales releases July 20, 2021. To learn more about Cris Tales, visit www.cristalesgame.com
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After elementary and high school in his home town, John Smith who loved the animals on his grandfathers cattle farm decided to work there.
He dedicated himself to cattle breeding and took over a cattle farm. In 1971, he had a horse riding accident. He suffered a cervical spine trauma which left his arms and legs completely paralysed. After two years in hospital, John Smith started to paint with his mouth and took private lessons. As early as 1976, he was granted a stipend by the association.
John Smith likes being outside. It is therefore not surprising that animals and Australian rural scenes are the favourite motifs for his paintings. He prefers the Australian outback and the Great Barrier Reef.
He has presented his paintings at worldwide exhibitions. Furthermore, John Smith is an honorary member of the Mackay Art Society which also helped him exhibit his paintings in Australia. In 1983, he became a full member of the association.
Today, John Smith lives in the tropical North Queensland where he is surrounded by plants and different animal species. This place is an unlimited source of motifs for his paintings.
John Smith died on 29 January 2007.


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PINE: SWP generally carries an Engelmann Spruce Lodgepole Pine (ESLP) which has a consistent knot structure and a very consistent color. ESLP contains relatively small, uniformly distributed knots which add to the appeal of the medium to fine texture and straight grain of the wood.
Beetle Kill Pine: The mountain pine beetle has killed a large number of ESLP trees in the mountains of Colorado. While doing so, the beetles carry a fungus with them as they burrow in the bark of the tree to reproduce. This fungus spreads and stains the sapwood a striking blue-gray color, ultimately cutting of the pine tree’s life-sustaining nutrients and eventually killing the tree. This fungus is not harmful to humans in any way. Our Colorado Beetle Pine is available in a circle sawn texture and the amount of “blue stain” varies. Most of our inventory is not “blue stain”, but we can source it if you are looking for it. 1x & 2x Trim is available. Please call for siding options.


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Cap’s BBQ is the first smoke house in Geneva. A traditional and authentic BBQ that takes its origins in Texas and South Carolina, the temples of smoked meat.
What makes it different are the amazing flavours of spices and marinades. The slow cooking in the smoke houses makes the meat flavourful, tender and delicious. With over 6 meat dishes on the menu, Cap’s BBQ is a genuine experience in the American food culture.
Normal Eaters 300 grams of BBQ
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Our version of Baked beens – 350ml
Shredded brisket, spicey sausage, coleslaw, pickles served with sweet potato fries
100g brisket, 100g pulled pork, 4 burnt ends, 1/2 chicken, 3 pork spareribs, 2 sides (your choice)


ProductsInstrumentation TrainersPRESSURE MEASUREMENT TRAINER
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT TRAINER
This module consists of a (0-100) psi pressure transducer of strain gauge type fixed in a pressure tank, one manually operated pump to develop pressure, pressure gauge and 3½ digital indicator to display the pressure.
- One metal pressure tank fitted with strain gauge type pressure cell.
- A ball valve fitted in a pressure tank to release the pressure.
- Bourden type pressure gauge provided in the tank to indicate pressure.
- One manually operated foot pump to generate a pressure of the tank.
- Signal conditioner for pressure cell output (0-5V)
- Provision for offset/span adjustment.
- A 3½ digit digital display indicator to indicate the pressure inside the tank


November 3, 2012 |
MANSA: By hiking the cost of agricultural inputs and not fixing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat the Centre has betrayed its "anti-farmer stance" and brought the beleaguered peasantry of Punjab on the brink of economic disaster, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today claimed. The veteran Akali leader said, "Before taking such illogical decision the leaders of UPA government must have peeped into their conscience to search how they have brought the beleaguered peasantry of the state on the brink of economic disaster by hiking the cost of agricultural inputs.
October 3, 2007 |
AHMEDABAD: There could soon be tailor-made treatments and drugs for patients based on their genetic requirements. Sandeep Saxena, an innovator and entrepreneur, has come up with drug-efficacy tests that will help notify the right drug and quantity for patients, based on their genetic profile. The tests will initially be only for cancer patients and Mr Saxena's company, Acton Biotech, plans to cover other diseases later. "Complex drugs used in such treatments often prove ineffective or also lead to side-effects.
June 12, 2013 |
LONDON: The UK will set up the world's largest database of cancer patients in an attempt to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment of the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally. The database will collate all the available data on each of the 350,000 new tumours detected in the country each year, Public Health England said. The aim is to use the register to help usher in an era of "personalised medicine" that will see treatments matched to the exact type of cancer a patient has. Jem Rashbass, national director of disease registration at Public Health England, said: "Cancer-registry modernisation in England is about to deliver the most comprehensive, detailed and rich clinical dataset on cancer patients anywhere in the world.
February 24, 2014 |
MUMBAI: The Lok Sabha that just came to the end of its five-year term last week will go down in history as one of the least productive. But they got one thing right. The amendment of the controversial Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act marked the culmination of years of efforts by MR Rajagopal and others to ease the needless suffering of cancer and HIV patients, many of them terminally ill, by improving access to morphine-based medicines, which are among the cheapest and most effective treatments for chronic pain.
December 10, 2011 |
MUMBAI: Nueclear Healthcare Ltd (NHL), a division of Thyrocare Group and GE Healthcare today announced a strategic partnership to establish a network of 120 molecular imaging centres to control the rapid growth of cancer incidence in India. These molecular imaging centres, which will be equipped with 120 advanced GE Discovery PET/CT imaging systems and 12 GE PET Trace Medical Cyclotrons, will produce glucose (FDG) to aid the early detection. GE Healthcare & NHL expect to put in place the network of 120 centres by 2015 in 3 phases, a company statement said here.
March 22, 2013 |
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today urged the Centre to accord the status of "Centre of Excellence" to the Cancer Institute at Adyar here, a non-governmental institution, to enable its expansion to treat more patients. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh , she said a proposal for upgradation of the centre as a National Centre pending with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare be approved to enable it expand and strengthen its capacity to treat cancer patients in larger numbers.
April 19, 2006 |
BANGALORE: The Bangalore-headquartered biotech major Biocon has made a filing with the Drug Controller General of India seeking okay for its latest anti-cancer drug Biomab EGFR, which is a monoclonal anti-body for the treatment of cancer in head and neck. Talking to mediapersons here on Monday, Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said that the drug had already entered into the drug development stage having already undergone clinical trials at three places in Karnataka. The approval for the new drug is expected to be completed in 3-4 months and it will have to undergo another round of trials.
August 7, 2013 |
MUMBAI: Jubilant Biosys , a Bengaluru-based subsidiary of Jubilant Life Sciences, today announced the USFDA acceptance of The Investigational New Drug (IND) filing for a novel molecule targeting prostate cancer. This molecule will now progress towards the next phase of development and is anticipated to go into clinical trials by late 2013, a company statement said here. "We are elated with this successful outcome, which is the result of excellent collaboration between the scientists at Endo and Jubilant Biosys.
March 30, 2012 |
KOLKATA: The Tata Group's cancer research centre in West Bengal will soon launch a special facility to provide better medical, social and psychological support to patients suffering from the disease and their families. "With guidance from American Cancer Society , a patient navigation programme will be implemented wherein trained medical social workers will help patients and their family members," Deputy Director of Tata Medical Center Dr V R Ramanan said during an interaction with a media team visiting the hospital yesterday.
April 18, 2013 |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government proposed to extend the 'Karunya' benevolent scheme to more hospitals in the state to help patients suffering from chronic ailments, Finance Minister K M Mani said here today. A sum of Rs 110 crore had already been distributed under the scheme for treatment of cancer patients and those suffering from renal diseases, he said addressing a seminar organised by the Kesari Memorial Journalists Trust here. He said patients with lunatic disorders, sickle cell anemia and thalassemia would be brought under the cover of the scheme, the fund for which is collected from the the state government's 'Karunya' lottery.


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Committed to boosting this highly promising sector, the government of the Republic of Cyprus introduced a package of incentives encouraging international producers to choose Cyprus as their next film destination.
Qualifying production categories include, amongst others, feature Films (including animation), television Series or mini-series, documentaries for Theatrical or Television release, animation (digital or analogue), television research programs and natural history.
The law is in force from 1 January 2018.
The Scheme consists of a combination of grants and tax incentives as follows:
- Cash rebate up to 35% of eligible expenditures incurred in Cyprus will be granted, where the amount will depend on the score of the production at the cultural test. The rebate will be given once filming is completed, on receipt of the audit report and its review by the relevant committee.
- Τax credit,as an alternative to cash rebate, offers a reduction of the corporate tax liability of the company responsible for the implementation of a production, with the same criteria that apply for cash rebate.The sum of the tax credit against the taxable income shall not exceed 50% of the Applicants’ taxable income for the tax year within which the production is made.The tax credit, to the extent that it is not granted due to the above percentage restriction, shall be carried forward and be given within the next five years, subject to the above percentage restriction.
- Tax Allowance for investment in infrastructure and equipment. Any small and medium-sized enterprise subject to a tax liability in Cyprus investing in cinematographic infrastructure and technological equipment will be entitled to deduct the amount of its investment from its taxable income. The aid may not exceed 20% of the qualifying production expenditures in the case of small enterprises and 10% of the qualifying production expenditures in the case of medium-sized enterprises. Investment in the case of equipment should remain in the territory of Cyprus for a period of at least 5 years.
- Return of VAT on expenditure. For qualifying production expenditures incurred in Cyprus by natural or legal persons from third countries and which are related to the implementation of productions, the company is entitled to a refund of VAT.
It is noted that, with respect to the cash rebate or the tax credit, the applicant must select which incentive it shall take advantage of, given that they cannot both apply together. The cash rebate can apply together with the tax allowance for investment in infrastructure and equipment as well as together with the VAT return. The tax credit can apply together with the tax allowance for investment in infrastructure and equipment as well as together with the VAT return, by completing the relevant applications.
The incentive shall be strictly restricted to one and only audiovisual production. The integration of more than one production under the same Applicant (slate of films) is expressly prohibited, with an exception for a group production of a documentary for television or cinema under one single general title with a single budget, or a television series of no more than 15 episodes per annum with a single budget.

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The free Gambling Therapy app gives you access to useful tools and information to help you identify and overcome problem gambling.
Key features of the Gambling Therapy app
- self assessment questionnaire
- text-based live support
- mindfulness and self help exercises
- crisis support information
- daily motivational quotes
- links to blocking software
- directory of organisations that can help
- access to the online support forums
Search for “Gambling Therapy” in the app store on your device, or scan the QR code to download.

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One of the many bands I will be looking forward to seeing live at The Electric Picnic in a couple of weeks are L.A girl group War Paint. Emily Kokal (vocals, guitar), Theresa Wayman (guitar, vocals), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bass, vocals), and Stella Mozgawa (drums, keyboards) released their first album called 'The Fool' last October on the Rough Trade label. A previous EP called Exquisite Corpse was self released by the band in 2008 and got to a number 1 slot on the Amoeba Records local artists chart. This song 'Billie Holiday' was featured on the EP, performed here live last year in the U.S.
Their haunting vocals flow beautifully over intricate guitar lines, creating a mesmerising sound bordering between psychedelia and post-rock.
The Cocteau Twins, and Siouxsie and the Banshees have been mentioned as notable influences to War Paint .Some of their songs would also sit comfortably with anything we have heard so far from the equally brilliant Bobby for instance.
This is one of the standout songs called 'Bees' from the new album performed here at the John Peel stage at Glastonbury earlier this summer.
Currently on tour in the U.K and Ireland, here are the venues and dates;
08/23/11 Edinburgh Queen’s Hall United Kingdom
08/24/11 Belfast Spring and Airbrake Ireland
08/25/11 Galway Roisin Dubh Ireland
08/26/11 Leeds Festival United Kingdom
08/28/11 Reading Festival United Kingdom
09/02/11 Co Laois Electric Picnic Ireland


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Included Bags, Watches, Perfume and Cosmetics
MCI had conducted intensive surveillance rounds during the last period on a number of shops and commercial markets to verify the quality of the products and to combat fraud, and to punish the offenders, where more than 15 thousand fake and counterfeit commodities for famous international brands were detected and seized, including bags, watches, perfumes and cosmetics. Those involved were summoned for investigation and taking the necessary legal procedures against them.
The MCI Inspection Teams monitored, during their surveillance rounds, a number of violations, such as not putting the price tag, and not writing the bills in Arabic. The Rules and Regulations had been applied against the violators. At the same time, the MCI Teams did the necessary verification about the consumers` notifications in a number of commercial institutions.
The Inspection Rounds conducted by MCI Surveillance Teams included variety of markets, such as Al Sawareekh, Al Khaimah, Al Bawadi Al Sha`abi, Al Shati, Al Shuaibi and Al Murjan Markets, resulted as well in the seizure of a number of software discs not conforming with the specifications and standards, also quantities of electrical items containing dual plugs and electrical extensions, their usage is considered a threat to the safety of consumers.
MCI emphasizes that it would not tolerate in applying the statutory and legal procedures against the offenders and those involved in the practice of fraud, and all that put the safety of consumers at risk.
MCI calls on all the consumers to report their complaints and observations to the Notification Center in the Ministry through the toll-free number 1900.


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December 31, 2020
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Orpheus violinist Todd Phillips performs Beethoven Sonata No. 7 with pianist Rachel Yunkyung Choo. Recorded at Skillman Studios in Brooklyn, NY on February 10, 2020.
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Violin Sonata No.7 in c minor, Op.30 No.2
I. Allegro con brio
II. Adagio cantabile
III. Scherzo: Allegro-Trio
Todd Phillips, violin
Rachel Yunkyung Choo, piano
December 31, 2020
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Violinist Todd Phillips enjoys a varied career that harkens back to the traditions of previous generations of musicians who were in equal demand as soloist, chamber musician, orchestra leader/conductor, and teacher. Since making his solo debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony at the age of thirteen, he has appeared with many orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan, including the Brandenburg Ensemble, the Jacksonville Symphony, Camerata Salzburg, Honolulu Symphony, Sejong Soloists, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1982 with the New York String Orchestra and conductor Alexander Schneider. Return engagements at Carnegie Hall soon followed, as well as solo performances in Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Boston Symphony Hall, and the Frankfurt Opera House.
He can be heard as soloist and chamber music artist on the Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical, RCA Red Seal, Koch International, Delos, Arabesque, Bridge Records, Albany, Finlandia, NY Philomusica Records, and Marlboro Recording Society labels.
Mr. Phillips is a founding member of the highly acclaimed Orion String Quartet, along with his brother Daniel Phillips, violist Steven Tenenbom, and cellist Timothy Eddy. The Orion String Quartet has the been the quartet-in-residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Mannes College of Music, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Isaac Stern invited the quartet to take part in a special chamber music concert celebrating Carnegie Hall’s Centennial and also to participate as coaches at the prestigious Isaac Stern Chamber Music Workshop. The Quartet’s television appearances have included PBS’s Live from Lincoln Center, three performances on ABC’s Good Morning America, and A&E’s Breakfast with the Arts.
Mr. Phillips’s other extensive chamber music activities have included performances at the Marlboro, Spoleto, Santa Fe, Aspen, Ravinia, Mostly Mozart, Chamber Music Northwest, and Lockenhaus festivals, the Great Mountains Music Festival (Korea), the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the 92nd Street Y. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Rudolf Serkin, Jaime Laredo, Pinchas Zukerman, Peter Serkin, Richard Goode, and Andras Schiff and has participated in eighteen tours with Musicians from Marlboro.
His experience as a member of the conductorless Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has led to his being in great demand as a frequent leader of that group worldwide. This has prompted further invitations to lead/conduct the Brandenburg Ensemble, Haydn–Mozart Chamber Orchestra, the New World Symphony, Camerata Nordica of Sweden, the Tapiola Sinfonietta of Finland, Mannes Sinfonietta, and the festival chamber orchestras from Steamboat Springs, Colorado and Risor, Norway.
Todd Phillips serves on the violin and chamber music faculties of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, and Bard College Conservatory of Music. He is also visiting chamber music faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Mr. Phillips began studying the violin at the age of four with his father, Eugene Phillips, a composer and former violinist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, and later studied with Sally Thomas at the Juilliard School and with Sandor Vegh at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. He also studied the piano with his mother, Natalie Phillips, a professor in piano at the University of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Phillips lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, violinist Catherine Cho, and is the father of four children, Lia, Eliza, Jason, and Brandon.
Pianist Rachel Yunkyung Choo has been praised for her artistry and musical sensitivity and enjoys an active career as a soloist and chamber musician. The New York Sun lauded her Lincoln Center debut as a “perfect” playing exhibited “a strong-handed air of confidence,” and The New York Times music critic James Oestreich wrote of her recent Carnegie Hall performance, “Rachel Choo stood out among the players.” Rachel made her U.S. debut at the Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Orchestra under maestro James Colon. Her other recent performances have included solo recitals and chamber concerts in Washington, DC, New York City, New Brunswick, NJ, and Asia. Other recent concert engagements have taken her from a live performance on Cleveland’s WCLV Radio and New Jersey’s WWFM to appearances in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and National Gallery of Art in Washington.
A native of Seoul, Korea, Rachel graduated from Yewon Middle School and the Seoul Arts High School where she studied with Choong Mo Kang. At the age of 12, Rachel gave her debut public solo recital at the Kum-ho Arts Hall as part of the Prodigy Concert series. She has performed with numerous orchestras, including Korea National University of Arts Orchestra, Kang-nam Symphony Orchestra, TBC broadcasting Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, and Rutgers Symphony Orchestra. Rachel has received many international awards from esteemed competitions in South Korea and U.S.
Rachel is currently a DMA candidate in Piano Performance at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University under the tutelage of Min Kwon. She has completed her undergraduate and Master’s studies with Yoheved Kaplinsky and Matti Raekallio at the Juilliard School and Graduate Performance Diploma at the Peabody institute of The Johns Hopkins University with Yong Hi Moon.
An active chamber musician, Rachel is a member of piano ensemble "at65." Outside of stage, she currently hold a position as a lecturer at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.


On July 16th, the US Campaign to Ban Landmines briefed congressional staffers on the new US landmine policy released on January 31. The briefing followed the congressional letter sent on May 6th to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, which has not received a response as of July 30. The briefing provided an overview of the new US policy, why the US Campaign to Ban Landmines is calling for the US to reverse its policy and join the treaty, and updates on next steps that members of Congress can take.
Human Rights Watch’s Mary Wareham provided an overview of the treaty and background on the US’s history with the treaty, including its stated reasoning for not yet joining: that landmines are a vital military capability, despite there being no evidence of US use of landmines since the early 1990s. She noted that the new policy makes no distinction between anti-vehicle mines and antipersonnel landmines, a key distinction made in the Mine Ban Treaty.
Allyson Neville of Save the Children presented on the specific harms of landmines to civilians, noting that the majority of landmine victims are civilians, more than 50% of whom are children. She noted that children are disporportionately affected by landmines; they are more likely to pick them up out of curiosity, they are smaller than adults and therefore the majority of their bodies are closer to the mine itself than is the case when landmines are stepped on by adults, and medical providers don’t always have the necessary experience required to address landmine injuries in children. Additionally, she called attention to the need to address the trauma of the experience itself, particularly in children, as such trauma can have long-lasting effects and is often neglected once any physical injuries are taken care of.
Current coordinator of the US Campaign, Jeff Abramson of the Arms Control Association, provided updates on the international response to the US policy change, highlighting that the official European Union response called the policy change a “backward step.” He also noted that it had been more than sixty days since the Congressional letter was sent to Secretary of Defense Esper, and called for Congress to demand a response to the questions contained in the letter.
For more information or to inquire about a briefing, you can contact the US Campaign to Ban Landmines at email@example.com.


Haryana to give priority to auto sector in alloting land
Haryana government on Monday said it would continue to give priority to the auto sector in allotment of developed industrial land to allow automobile makers meet their expansion requirements.Updated: Jan 10, 2011 13:46 IST
Haryana government on Monday said it would continue to give priority to the auto sector in allotment of developed industrial land to allow automobile makers meet their expansion requirements.
Gurgaon-Manesar-Bawal region of the state has been identified as an auto hub by the Centre and the state government is taking initiatives to further boost this sector, said Haryana Industries Minister Mahender Partap Singh in a press release.
He said the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation had earlier allotted eight acres of land to Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in IMT Manesar for setting up an Automotive Testing Laboratory, run by National Automotive Testing, Research and Development Infrastructure Project (NATRIP).
Another site measuring 46 acres has been allotted at concessional rates in IMT Manesar, according to the press release, the foundation stone for which was laid on June 4 last year.
"The availability of Testing and Research and Development facility at this centre will facilitate further development of auto and auto components industry in the state," he said.
It is proposed to create a railway siding facility in IMT Manesar for smooth transportation of the manufactured goods from out of the IMT area for export and across various destinations in the country.
Automobile manufacturing sector constitutes Haryana’s primary strength and the presence of Maruti-Suzuki,Hero-Honda Honda Motors and Escorts have led to the development of a large number of ancillaries in this sector.
A number of auto and auto component units have set up base in this hub and Maruti-Suzuki has already rolled out its one-millionth car in a year, he added.
The Minister said that Maruti-Suzuki is developing its Testing Track and Research and Development facility at IMT Rohtak, which will further boost the development of this industry in the region.
First Published: Jan 10, 2011 13:44 IST


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The Superintendent is an integral member of the property’s management team and oversees the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds.
The above responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course related equipment.
- Maintains all grounds including the golf course and other maintainable property
- Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and surrounding areas
- Hires, supervises, and develops other employees in the maintenance department
- Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department
- Communicates frequently with the Mayor and City Council to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer feedback.
- Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis
- Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment
- Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department
- Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems
- Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis
- Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property
- Prepares and maintains all record keeping for maintenance department (i.e. Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization, and chemical application logs)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 3-5 years turf grass management experience required
- Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required
- A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
- GCSAA Member preferred
- Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
- Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations
- Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
- Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
The City of New Castle is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,000.00 – $44,000.00 per year
- How many years of Turf Management experience do you have?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Are you able to work in New Castle, PA 16101?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?