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Central Helicopters offers medical examinations for Class 2 and LAPL Certificates. Whether you are a helicopter pilot, or fixed wing, our highly-experienced aeromedical specialist can conduct your exam.
While we cater predominantly for helicopter pilots, we are just as able to provide medical certificates for fixed wing pilots. Our Aeromedical Examiner (AME) has a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing both Class 2 Medical Certifcates and LAPL Certificates.
DR PADDY YEOMAN
Central Helicopters has a specialist AME. Dr Paddy Yeoman is an Authorised Medical Examiner (AME) and qualified to carry out EASA Class 2 and LAPL pilot medicals, as well as medicals for commercial cabin crew.
He is also a Medical Declaration Advisor for the National Private Pilot Medical system, offering advice to pilots and GPs in difficult cases.
He is a hospital consultant specialising in anesthesia and intensive care. Although he is not a cardiologist, the CAA have authorised him to over read ECGs in cases where the computer read has falsely suggested a problem.
YOUR EXAMINATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Why do I need a medical examination?
A medical certificate is a standard requirement if you are going to fly a helicopter or fixed wing. In order to receive this, you will need to undergo a medical examination.
How long do these certificates last?
Depending on your age, your aviation medical certificate will be valid for 12 to 60 months.
What type of medical certificates does Central Helicopters provide?
Central Helicopters provides Class 2 Medical Certificates and LAPL Certificates.
How long will the examination take?
The medical examination could take several hours.
What to take to your AME appointment
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you will need to bring your most recent optician’s report.You will be asked to provide a sample of urine, so ideally you should arrive at the examination with a full bladder. Our AME will be able to help you with any additional individual preparations you need to make before your appointment.
What to expect at your examination
At the examination you will need to complete the medical certificate application form. This is a signed declaration containing the following:
Facts about your medical history, including family history
Whether you have had a medical examination before, by whom and the result
Whether you have ever been assessed as unfit or had a medical certificate suspended or revoked
The examination will include some or all of the following:
Lung function test
A medical certificate can be issued on the same day as the examination if all the requirements are met. If the requirements are not met or further investigations are necessary, then a decision on your fitness for a medical certificate will take longer. Further information.


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The Hap'ning Place Planner 2023The Hap’ning Place Planner 2023
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4 Lessons Resume and Haringey School Term
10, 31 ⓂMadriGals 19:30
23 Haringey half term- Lessons available
6,13,20 ✨Amahl Chorus Rehearsals 19:00
7,21,28 ⓂMadriGals 19:30
17 Voice Recital 19:00
18 Instrumental Recital 13:00
18, 25 🎅🏻Christmas Choir rehearsals 11:00-12:00
25 ✨Amahl Chorus and Cast Rehearsals 12:00
2 🎅🏻Christmas Choir Caroling at Sainsbury's
4-8 ✨Amahl rehearsals 19:00
9 ✨Amahl Performances
12 🎅🏻Marylebone Rail Christmas Choir 18:00 tbc
14 🎅🏻St Pancras Christmas Choir 18:00
16 tbc 🎅🏻Christmas Choir Clock Tower and Maynard Pub tbc
22- January 7 studio closed for the holidays
What's Hap'ning Winter Newsletter 2023🎸🎶🎻🎶🎹🎶 GRADED MUSIC EXAM SUCCESS 🎸🎶🎻🎶🎹🎶
We are SO very proud of our students and teachers!
Their application, dedication, inspiration, and practice have produced amazing results.
We are so happy for all of our students but special applause goes to this year’s achievers so far:
Owen Aubrey Ossa-Richardson ABRSM Grade 2 Singing, Emin Mecnunbeyli, teacher
Eleanor Skinner ABRSM Grade 6 Viola 🎻Merit Janet Fischer, teacher
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Our Christmas choir will meet for 2 rehearsals on Saturdays in November 18 and 25, 2023 to prepare for the caroling season. We collect donations for two excellent organizations Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and Marie Curie Hospice care.
Everyone is welcome and there's no audition to join us, you just have to commit to coming to the two Saturday rehearsals on the calendar.
We have oodles of fun and a good old sing of lots of the familiar carols.
Just download the free caroling sheets here and let me know you're going to join us!or email us here
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MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) -- Washington ate here. And now we can see what it was like. Visitors to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate will get an idea of how the first president chowed down. An exhibit opening tomorrow at the northern Virginia estate is titled Hoecakes and Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington. There are more than 100 items on display, including a heart-shaped waffle iron, a three-foot olive jar and presidential dinner invitations. The exhibit will also detail the role slaves played in the president's kitchen. Visitors will be able to take home recipe cards, so they can try some of the presidential vittles for themselves.
SMALLER CANDY BARS
NEW YORK (AP) -- Snickers bars are going on a diet. Mars says it will stop making chocolate products that have more than 250 calories. That means the candy bars will be getting a bit smaller. No more king-sized versions of treats like Snickers, Milky Way and 3Musketeers. Regular sized Twix and a bag of peanut M-and-M's already clock in at 250 calories. The larger candy bars will disappear by the end of next year.
DRIVERLESS CAR REGULATIONS
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Who's driving? The computer! Nevada is now the first state to approve regs for driverless cars. The day of telling the car to take you home may still be a long way off. But the regulations spell out the requirements for testing on state roads. Cars on autopilot must have two people in them at all times, with one able to take control. And don't think of the computer as the designated driver. The human behind the wheel can't be drunk, even with a virtual chauffeur.
NEW YORK (AP) -- No dorm room for one coed. The family of a Russian billionaire has bought the most expensive condo in New York City. The penthouse apartment overlooking Central Park has sold for $88 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the pad will be used by the 22-year-old college student daughter of billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. The borkers' commission alone was about 3.5 mil. It was sold by Sanford I. Weill, the former head of Citigroup. He's said he'll donate the proceeds to charity.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Butt out! That could be the law on Rhode Island's beaches. State Rep. Richard Morrison wants the Ocean State to be the first to ban smoking on all public beaches. Supporters note that volunteers picked up more than 43,000 cigarette butts in one clean-up day. But opponents say banning open-air smoking goes too far.
NORCO, Calif. (AP) -- A Southern California city is going to be powered by horsepower -- or make that horse poo power. Norco is known as Horsetown USA because of its equestrian lifestyle. The City Council has voted in favor of a proposed $36 million manure-to-power conversion plant. The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports it will take about 18 months to build. An estimated 65 tons of horse you-know-what a day will be turned into electricity.
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Spring break is here and the CSU women’s water polo team will be spending its in California, only they won’t be tanning at the beach or drinking at the bars. They will be sweating it out in the pool playing 10 games in a span of nine days.
“We’re definitely in shape to play that many games,” sophomore Sarah Ostling said. “We’re probably the most in shape team out there, and we have to be because we don’t have as many players as other teams.”
The Rams will face some of the best teams in the nation, including No. 6 San Diego State, No. 14 Long Beach State and No. 16 University of California-San Diego, whom the Rams opened the season against, losing 19-8.
“UCSD handled us pretty well earlier this season,” Rams coach John Mattos said.
The Rams will look for revenge tonight at 7 against the UCSD Tritons 9-12 (5-3), and Ostling thinks the team is better prepared for this match-up.
“We know how they play, and we know what’s coming this time and we feel we have gotten better since we last played them. I think we can definitely beat them,” Ostling said.
After tonight’s game, the team will stay in San Diego and begin play in the San Diego State University Aztec Invitational Saturday afternoon with a matchup against the SDSU Aztecs followed by an evening match against Long Beach State. On Sunday the Rams will play games against No. 20 Princeton, Pacific and WWPA foe Cal State Bakersfield (11-9, 6-3).
Following the Aztec Invitational, the team will continue its tour across California with stops in Orange, San Bernardino and Redlands to finish out their 10-day trip.
The Rams’ record currently stands at 5-13, 5-6 in the conference, but that mark could get worse after this brutal California trip. But coach Mattos says this is a process the team must go through before taking that next step to becoming an elite program.
“It is tough on the psyche after losing, but it builds character and we’re going to have to go through stretches like this before we get to where we want to go as a program,” Mattos said.
Ostling echoed the same message.
“The confidence of this team is kind of low right now, but we have to change our mentality by thinking positive and putting behind us what has happened and instead focus on what’s ahead,” Ostling said.
What’s ahead is perhaps a bright future, as this season has given a number of freshmen the opportunity to step in and gain some valuable playing time which could pay off at the end of the season.
Freshman Ali Pavlik is second on the team with 27 goals scored while fellow freshman Andrea Victoria is second on the team in steals recording 22 while also pouring in 12 goals.
“This season has given us a chance for a young team to get experience fast,” Mattos said, “and once we find our stride, there is no telling what we can do.”
The Rams may be slowly hitting their stride, evidenced by their game against No. 10 UC-Davis last weekend in the Loyola Marymount Tournament in Los Angeles, Calif. Although they lost 13-6, they were within four at halftime and gained invaluable confidence that they can hang with the best teams in the country, something they couldn’t say at the beginning of the season.
“Our record is not that good, but we’ve been playing well lately against teams that should beat us and that’s something positive to look at for the remainder of the season,” Mattos said.
The team finished with a 1-3 record at the Loyola Marymount Tournament, its only win coming against Chapman 15-4.


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It may seem like a betrayal of sorts, but Scott Weiland says he's not angry with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington for taking his place in Stone Temple Pilots.
Weiland, who was officially fired from the band on February 27, tells us that the real bad guys in his mind are his former bandmates, not Bennington:
"I've known Chester for a long time. I got to be pretty close to him on the (2001) Family Values Tour...I don't think Chester did it in a spiteful way. I'm sure, I mean, the brothers DeLeo can be pretty persuasive."
Weiland is referencing STP guitarist Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo, who along with drummer Eric Kretz are continuing the group with Bennington; STP has released a new single, "Out of Time," and plans to release an EP this fall, with a tour starting Sept. 4.
Weiland is currently touring with his own band, the Wildabouts, and says he's 12 songs into a new album he hopes to complete before year's end.
Weiland and STP have sued each other over the schism, with both cases pending in Los Angeles courts. Weiland tells us that he's still disappointed by this turn of events in the group`s history:
"My feelings were definitely hurt because it wasn't something that was handled right at all...I don't think that it was smart for them to do that...I've played with them for a long time. But then on another side of it, I can't say that I'm that surprised. There's things that have happened in the past that are somewhat similar...so I guess nothing is totally shocking. But I am surprised...at what they did and without checking the legality of it, how they just decided to go and use the (band) name and go and hire another singer and start playing shows with a name that I still am an owner of."
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Stay and Train Programs
Many things can be taught in one of our stay and train programs.
Basic Obedience Cues such as sit, down, focus, recall and more
Impulse Control Exercises such as waiting at doors, extended stays, place etc
Loose leash walking skills can be initially taught as well
If you have any questions, please reach out via email at email@example.com.
As with any stay and train program, the success will depend on you and your ability to follow up once your dog returns home. For best results, please ensure you are following your trainers advice and reach out if you are having any issues.
We have many options to suit your needs and your budget. Keep in mind that the longer the training program and the more frequently your dog is being trained, the better your results will be.
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One Week Overnight Board and Train -$840/week (7 days) - 1 week minimum
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This full-time position is based out of THP’s Office in New York City, and remote candidates are welcome to apply, with a strong preference for candidates based in or near NYC. The position reports to the Senior Accounting and Finance Manager and is exempt from overtime.
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When our National Director Michael Collie visited Cambodia in 2019, Vann Menghoeun told how reading has sparked and ‘fanned the flames’ of his faith.
As a young Buddhist, Menghoeun was prevented from joining a monastery.
“I wanted to become a Buddhist monk. But because I have only one arm the head monk said ‘no’. I was not surprised. I knew this taboo was consistent with Buddhist teaching, but I felt angry. I decided to change my religion. I began to study Taoism until I again discovered that having an incomplete body made it impossible for me to enter a monastic order.”
Fearfully and wonderfully made
But when Menghoeun met Jesus he knew he was welcome.
“A Christian friend included me in his social circle. Together we went to the beach for picnics. He invited me to church and gave me a Bible. I am by nature curious, earnest and thorough so I started to read the Bible beginning at Genesis chapter one verse one. God spoke to me when I read Psalm 139:13. ‘For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.’ I was overwhelmed by gratitude and joy. I decided to trust in Jesus.”
Books make us strong
Menghoeun thanks God for many blessings. “My father was a labourer and couldn’t afford to send me to university, but God enabled me to do tertiary study, have a computer, get a job, marry and find a house.”
“Christian books have made me strong. If we want to become more like Jesus we first have to know him. Reading helps us to know and follow Jesus. Christian books help us to understand God’s word and put it into practice. Books are especially useful for young people making big decisions and church leaders teaching and caring for their people.”
Sharing the gift of reading
“In my spare time I distribute books published in Phnom Penh by Fount of Wisdom. These books are published in the Khmer language for people from a Buddhist background. I sell books in universities and churches. I choose books to complement each conference, lecture or sermon. Before I recommend a book, I read it so I can explain what it will teach us and how it will help us. Once people discover how useful books can be, they ask me what they should read next. They ask me to tell them when I think a new book might be important for them.”
“Reading is good for you. Reading is encouraging and makes us strong. Christian books even helped me choose and court my wife. Love and Courtship is a book I can recommend from personal experience! Please pray that books will also help me become a faithful and loving husband and father.”
For five years, Vann Menghoeun has distributed books published by Fount of Wisdom in Cambodia.

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Annual flower seeds are ideal for starting your garden. They can be sown in spring and usually live up to five years. Planting them requires a cold frame, stakes, some potting soil, and some annual plant seeds. The seeds themselves are the reproductive parts of the plant. You are simply growing these seeds in the soil, and you will reap the rewards later.
Most people will start with annual flower seeds that are available at garden stores or nurseries. Make sure that you get the right kind of seeds for your type of plant. Some will do well in the sun, some need shade, and others are hardy plants that do well in low light conditions. Once you find which types of plant, you want to plant, dig a hole, pour in the potting soil, and place the seeds in.

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Seiko Noda (野田 聖子, Noda Seiko is a Japanese politician. As of 2005 she is a member of the House of Representatives (lower house), serving her fifth term and representing the 1st District of Gifu Prefecture; she was the State Minister in charge of Consumer Affairs. She is a self-described conservative who affiliates herself with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
She was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Her grandfather, Uichi Noda (1903–1997) was a Ministry of Finance Vice Minister, and later became an elected member of the lower house serving as Economic Planning Agency Chief Secretary and Minister of Construction. She was born Seiko Shima, but before entering politics she was officially adopted and took her grandfather's name.
While enrolled at Futaba Academy (雙葉学園) Secondary School in the Tokyo suburb of Denenchofu. She moved to the United States and attended Jonesville High School in Jonesville, Michigan for one year and graduated. In 1983 she graduated from the Sophia University (上智大学 jōchi daigaku) Foreign Language Department with a major in Comparative cultural studies, and took a job with the Imperial Hotel. In 1987, she campaigned for a Gifu Prefectural Assembly seat and won. With interest she watched the battle occurring at that time over the introduction of sales tax between the LDP and Socialist Party (the Socialist Party doubled their number of seats in the 1989 elections). She was impressed by the sudden popularity of the women's voice of the Socialist Party's Takako Doi, and gained a sense of urgency and self-awareness as a politician, thus decided to take aim at national issues.
In the 39th lower house general elections of 1990, she was unable to gain endorsement from the LDP, and lost in the former Gifu 1st District. In the 40th lower house general elections of 1993 she ran again under the slogan "An LDP lady in the lower house" and won (at the time there were no female LDP lower house members). She was reelected for the fifth time in the .
Following the 1993 elections the Hosokawa Cabinet took leadership and the LDP had slipped to the minority, so she began her lower house career as a member of the opposition party. In the second Hashimoto Cabinet she was inaugurated as Vice Minister of Posts (November 7, 1996). In the Obuchi Cabinet formed on July 30, 1998, she was selected as Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, at 37 becoming the youngest post-war cabinet minister ever (a title formerly held by Kakuei Tanaka who was selected at age 39). After becoming minister, Prime Minister Obuchi called her "the future candidate for female Prime Minister". She also gained the attention of LDP Secretaries General Hiromu Nonaka and Makoto Koga. In 1999, she became LDP Diet Countermeasure (transl?) Committee Vice-chair and House Steering Committee Program Director. As the program director position often goes to a promising young Diet member, and being the first woman to be selected, she became well known. In 2000, she served as LDP Policy Research Council Deputy Chairman, and First Vice-Secretary General.
In 2001, she married Yōsuke Tsuruho (鶴保庸介 b. 1967) of the Conservative Party, and instead of a reception held a "New Year's Get-Together" in January 2002 at the Imperial Hotel (their common-law marriage dissolved in 2007). In a turning point of her 10-year career as Diet member, she quit the Kōmura faction in December 2003. It is thought that this was to break free from the restraints of the faction and widen her potential support base.
She and her husband put their common-law marriage to practical use by leading the movement of the "joint male and female-planned society". She is a proponent of the right of women to keep their family name after marriage. This is despite her husband taking a position against the idea at the time the law enabling it was established. She puts first priority on children's issues, and is also actively involved in issues such as prohibition of child prostitution/pornography and support for the developmentally disabled (a member of the non-partisan "Association of Diet Members That Value Support for the Developmentally Disabled", which established the Support for Developmentally Disabled Act on November 24, 2001).
Her interests include reading and watching movies, karaoke, and using the computer. As a lover of Japanese sake, she serves as President of the "Sake-Loving Female Diet Members Club" (Secretary-General Yuko Obuchi), and an advisor to the Sake Manufacturers' Association. Her mail magazine is called "Catherine's Report, " Catherine being the name of her French Bulldog. It is said that she got the dog during the difficult times of her infertility treatment on the advice of Diet member Seiko Hashimoto.
Noda was appointed as State Minister in charge of Consumer Affairs by Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on August 1, 2008. In the Cabinet of Prime Minister Taro Aso, appointed on September 24, 2008, Noda retained her post.
Policies and accomplishments
Noda herself acknowledges that she is a mainstream conservative, in the sense that she believes in upholding the spirit of the constitution, and the core principes of the LDP. She also says that the fortunes of the nation depend on the valuing its people (she uses the term "talent"), and that developing and nurturing this talent is essential.
Postal Privatization Bill
In 2005 she gained attention by voicing opposition to the postal privatization proposal pushed by Prime Minister Koizumi, an issue which dominated headlines that year.
Because of her opposition to the introduction of the Japan Post privatization bill on April 27, 2005 she is considered to be at the forefront of the anti-privatization group, but in response she explained "I'm just saying that the current Takenaka plan is useless" and that she is not opposed to the concept of privatization. She maintains that the bill would be a "direct hit on the people's way of life", pointing out that the United States, the model of deregulation, still keeps it under government control. She further criticizes the bill as a "mere wedge of confrontation" (transl?).
She has consistently opposed and criticized the bill from the time of introduction. She took part in the Diet protest against privatization held on June 14, 2005 by the Nationwide Special Post Office Postmaster Women's Association (Chiyoe Takada, president), reaffirming her position on the issue. At the vote on the bill at the same Diet session, despite a call for party unity by the LDP, she indicated her opposition to the bill. She was criticized by the Postmaster's Association and others for her opposition, labelled a classic postal politician (receiving political contributions from loyal postal workers).
On July 5, 2005 at the regular session of the lower house she placed her vote of opposition to the bill, which passed by five votes but failed to pass the upper house vote. Her husband Tsuruho deferred to the judgement of his mentor Toshihiro Nikai and voted for the bill at the upper house vote, but announced his intention to leave Nikai's New Faction at a Diet news conference on August 19, 2005. As for the reason, he stated that "as a husband, naturally I must support my wife, " and that he didn't want to cause a distraction to Party Affairs Director Nikai, who also serves as Secretariat Chief of the Party Election Task Force Headquarters. In addition, he added that, "everything I've voted against were those that hinted to reform opposition advocacy, and I have doubts about and the words and actions of the prime minister."


August 12-14, 2016 marks the third annual celebration of Queer Pride on Whidbey Island, also known as QPOW! What started out as a parade in 2014 has grown into an entire weekend of free, celebratory events hosted in Langley.
A new component for parade day is the booth fair from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, featuring work by local arts and educational organizations, artists and food vendors. Applications for the booth fair are free and open to vendors, educators, organizations, and artists alike. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
The signature event of the weekend is the Queer Pride Parade, which starts at 2:00pm in downtown Langley. Over the past two years, hundreds of community members have marched in the parade, which has drawn almost a thousand attendees.
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Announcing 2016 Queer Pride Parade Grand Marshal, TARA HIZON!
A resident of Oak Harbor since 1985, Tara Hizon is a graduate of Oak Harbor Schools and has been an active community volunteer since her early teens.
Tara is currently serving her second term on the Oak Harbor City Council, where she encourages a high level of community involvement. Last year, Tara enlisted the help of Oak Harbor High School's GSA club and garnered support from her fellow Councilors to make history by officially proclaiming June 2015 as the City's first-ever "Pride Month" -- a proclamation that was repeated this year with enthusiastic support from community members.
Tara is employed full-time as the Community Coalition Coordinator for Island County Human Services, serving as the County's staff person for the Oak Harbor Youth Coalition, which focuses on substance abuse prevention.
In addition to advocating for local youth, Tara volunteers for a number of organizations and events, including Oak Harbor High School, the Oak Harbor Music Festival, the Association of Washington Cities, QPOW and the Seattle Pride Foundation.
Passionate about the environment and the arts, she can frequently be found both on and off stage at the Whidbey Playhouse, or participating in local beach clean-up efforts.
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“You’ve seen a range of troops massing along that border under the guise of military exercises, but these are not what Russia would normally be doing,” Mr. Obama said in an interview with Scott Pelley of CBS. “It may simply be an effort to intimidate Ukraine, or it may be that they’ve got additional plans.”
The president added, “In either case, what we need right now to resolve and de-escalate the situation would be for Russia to move back those troops and to begin negotiations directly with the Ukrainian government as well as the international community.”
Mr. Obama, who is meeting with Saudi Arabian leaders Friday after four days of talks with European officials, said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is still trying to reclaim glory lost from the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.
“You would have thought that, after a couple of decades, there’d be an awareness on the part of any Russian leader that the path forward is not to revert back to the kinds of practices that were so prevalent during the Cold War,” Mr. Obama said.
The president also said he thinks Mr. Putin “may be entirely misreading the West.”
“He’s certainly misreading American foreign policy,” Mr. Obama said. “We have no interest in encircling Russia, and we have no interest in Ukraine — beyond letting the Ukrainian people make their own decisions about their own lives.”
The president has been working with European allies to impose economic sanctions against top Russian officials, but has ruled out military action to reverse Russia’s takeover of the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine.
Mr. Obama’s comments came as Russia dismissed a U.N. General Assembly resolution that rejected Crimea’s secession referendum as invalid.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the U.N. action was only complicating matters.
“The counterproductive initiative with the General Assembly’s resolution only complicates efforts to stabilize the internal political crisis in Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement.


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Renfe puts in new rolling stock orders worth 858 million euros
Renfe has ordered 97 new trains for its Cercanías and medium-distance services as part of its ongoing, 5.4-billion-euro rolling stock renwal campaign. The recent orders, placed with Alstom, CAF and Stadler, carry a combined value of 858 million euros.
Alstom will manufacture 49 additional Coradia Stream high-capacity trains for Renfe for 367,6 million euros, while Stadler will supply a further 20 double-deck RMUs for the Iberian-gauge at a price of 307,7 million euros. CAF, as previously announced, will deliver 28 units for the medium-distance service, valued at 183 million euros. The 100-metre-long Alstom trains for the Cercanías services offer 900 seats each. The Stadler trains each measure 200 metres in length.
The order with Alstom for an additional 49 train sets pushes the total order volume to 201 trains for a total of 1.8 billion euros. All units will be manufactured in-country in Barcelona. According to Renfe, the local construction and maintenance will generate around 10.000 local jobs. The Spanish operator will also encourage the use of local supply lines.
“This is a historic project for Alstom in Spain, not only because of its scale, but also because it is a project built on a global sustainability concept – beginning at the tendering and design phase”, Leopoldo Maestu, Managing Director of Alstom Spain and Portugal, said about the recent contract.
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Family planning for a better life | The Guardian Nigeria News
The continued focus at the national level on family planning and population control in Nigeria could not have come at a bolder time. In a decade or two, Nigeria will become the third most populous country, after China and India. And already, there is great pressure on the family when it comes to living conditions, health status, internships, employment opportunities, infant mortality and related issues. People can be an asset if they are in harmony with development goals; just as it can be a handicap if it is not reconciled with resources and work opportunities. The demographic projection is frightening, especially because having a geometric population explosion without a corresponding visible socio-economic growth is a handicap that could only spell the end of the country for the near future. We cannot stress enough the need to put in place control measures to control the population growth of the country and manage the population growth in the interest of all.
One way to manage the population is the adoption of family planning (FP), which also prevents maternal and infant mortality. Family planning refers to a woman’s ability to choose if and when to get pregnant and to carry that pregnancy through to term. It helps ensure that pregnancies occur at the healthiest time in a woman’s life, and that these pregnancies are wanted and planned. In addition, when pregnancies occur at the healthiest times, women and their newborns are more likely to survive.
Family planning has the ability to prevent up to a third of maternal deaths and the survival of newborns. Therefore, ensuring access to FP is not only a human rights issue, but can also play a key role in protecting the lives of mothers and children; without neglecting the management of the demographic explosion to avoid demographic disaster.
Therefore, FP is essential in the calculation of population management, as the demographic explosion of Nigeria without a corresponding expansion of health, education and employment opportunities, is heading towards a demographic disaster, which is unfolding. Already manifested in areas such as securing admission to schools, hospitals, getting a job and pervasive crime, etc. in addition to the issue of maternal and infant mortality.
In addition, an uncontrolled population without proper infrastructure is again evident in the overpopulation, depletion of natural resources and the deterioration of the land environment. All in all, it is plausible that living conditions in the country today would be much higher if the population were much smaller than it is now. Unfortunately, Nigeria has not met the FP target of enabling more women and girls of childbearing age to have access to contraceptives by 2020.
So, it is heartwarming that during the recent global gathering marking the launch of the New Decade of Partnership for Family Planning (FP2030), a global partnership that supports the reproductive rights of women and girls, Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health said the Nigerian government is committed to allocating at least one percent of annual national and state health budgets to family planning, which is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that every woman and daughter has access to life-saving family planning services.
This commitment should not be just for âpolitical correctnessâ; rather, it should be rolled out for the implementation of the new Family Planning Master Plan (2020-2024), which is Nigeria’s roadmap for safe motherhood through the healthy schedule offered by modern FP commodities. The House Committee on Health should, through its oversight function, ensure that the percent of annual national and state health budgets devoted to family planning is released in a timely manner and used wisely.
Dr Ehanire, at the launch of a book titled ‘Family Planning for a More Productive Nigeria’ at the 2020 Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja, argues that it is possible to achieve contraceptive prevalence rate ( CPR) of 27% by 2024. He recognized the need to collaborate with partners and relevant stakeholders in the procurement and distribution of family contraceptives, in order to achieve the CPR of 27%.
He was correct in calling Nigeria’s total fertility rate of 5.5 percent in sub-Saharan Africa outrageous, as recorded in the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). State Health Minister Olorunnimbe Mamora said that adequate family planning has the capacity to reduce maternal deaths in the country by at least 30%. Speaking at the media launch of the national family planning campaign by the Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH), he noted that Nigeria continues to lead the world’s maternal deaths, 512 women die per 100,000 live births in the country, an unacceptable statistic.
Also speaking, the national coordinator of the RMCH project, Emmanuel Lufadeju, said Nigeria’s population of 200 million would double by 2050. He said although more than 90 percent of women of reproductive age know the contraceptive use, only 15 percent use it. It is true, as Lufadeju explained, that most of the poor countries of the world are those with high populations.
In addition, it is important to deconstruct the social and gender norms that hinder the agency, autonomy and access to rights-based family planning of women and girls, as well as those that have an impact on women and girls. men, youth and vulnerable populations. In addition, there is a need to improve the working relationship between the media and the health sector, as the media can help sensitize and educate women and men on the importance of accessing FP. Men’s education is essential because arguably, most men undermine the severity of maternal and infant mortality, and therefore do not provide the necessary support for the adoption of FP.
Likewise, civil society organizations should develop and implement culturally acceptable interventions to promote the creation of demand for FP services in order to manage the population of the country in order to reduce the imbalance between socio-economic growth and the population. .


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Tests used by automakers to find out how fuel efficient a model is do not provide the most accurate information to buyers, it has been claimed.
New tests from Channel 4’s motoring website 4Car revealed that fuel economy tests on eight low emission cars did not meet official figures.
It tested the Golf Bluemotion, Skoda Fabia Greenline, Mini Cooper D, Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Aygo, Ford Focus Econetic, Fiat 500 1.2, and the BMW 118d.
All these models are regarded as low emission vehicles and the real-life tests found that three cars were as much as 10mpg short of the published fuel consumption rate.
Further testing revealed that carbon dioxide emissions figures are unrealistic and claimed that all the cars should actually fall into Road Tax Band C.
Tim Bowdler, editor of 4Car, said that the official testing scheme was "too simplistic".
He said it did not "embrace all the vagaries of real-world operating conditions".
"It allows certain types of car to look good – too good," he added.
The Golf Bluemotion ran on 57.5mpg with 130g/km emissions, the Skoda Fabia Greenline ran on 60mpg with 124g/km and the Mini Cooper D ran on 61mpg and 123g/km.


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I have a digital adapter box and I have another vcr that is hooked into the digital adapter box. Do I need to disconnect that and hook the Philips dual player into it? Do I need a coaxial cable? I have the audio and video cable already. I just want to connect the player so I can watch my vhs tapes and dvd movies. Please help
You only need coaxial cable to pick up TV stations broadcast via an aerial. If your TV has sockets to connect via HDMI or SCART, then any players can be connected via them. So if the adapter box picks up TV signals, you connect the main aerial cable to that and it should have a coaxial out socket, that should be connected to the aerial in of your TV. If you are recording to an analogue video from the adapter box, then that will need to be connected via a scart socket or other connection.
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Presumably refreshed by her late night seances with Commander In Chief and departed husband Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan made a triumphant return to Our Nation’s Capital Tuesday.
She saw Reagan immortalized in stone at the Capitol, watched President Obama sign a bill creating a Reagan Centennial Commission, and lunched with Michelle Obama.
A ‘joyful‘ Reagan knocks out California’s statue honoring Thomas Starr King, credited with keeping California from seceding during the Civil War, replacing it with a memorial to the man who wrecked everything.
Reagan’s placement in the hallowed halls is owed to Representative Ken Calvert, previously best known for consorting with prostitutes and jailed lobbyists, so scurvy that even conservative organ Human Events runs best-of hit pieces on him.
Ken draws inspiration from the Gipper, but struggles to articulate just how:
As a bitter few have repeatedly complained, previous presidential centennial commissions have had broadly representative boards This entity will be a creature of the Reagan Foundation, which will hold the majority of seats. We can look forward to the Regan Centennialists federalising whatever crackpot schemes the Reagan Library cares to put across.
Let’s hope for more detail on Nancy’s dinners and dresses, possibly cross-referenced with day-by-day time-lines drawn from his diaries and letters to Nancy.

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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Mylan Laboratories
responding to the latest in a series of letters from investor Carl Icahn, reasserted its position that acquiring King Pharmaceuticals
is in the long-term interest of the generic drugmaker and its shareholders. Icahn, Mylan's largest stockholder, offered to buy the company last Friday. "We do not believe that Mr. Icahn's letter by any means constitutes a serious offer for the company, and our board has determined that discussions with Mr. Icahn are not in the best interests of Mylan," said Milan Puskar, Mylan's chairman. "We have great confidence in management to continue to create value for shareholders," Puskar said in a statement, adding that the company would no further comment at the moment. Shares of Mylan added $1.72, or 10 percent, to end Friday's trading at $18.88, while King slipped 5 cents to $11.15.

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Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings follows the original storylines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events reimagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play. Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things. To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed —Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo’s Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend through the LEGO minifigures, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings takes players along on the adventures of Frodo Baggins and his unlikely fellowship as they set out on a perilous journey to destroy The One Ring and save Middle-earth. Kids, tweens, teens and parents can traverse the Misty Mountains, explore the Mines of Moria, knock on the Black Gate of Mordor, and partake in epic battles with Orcs, Uruk-hai, the Balrog and other fearsome foes while harnessing the humor and imagination of LEGO gameplay to solve puzzles and explore Middle-earth. Players will take on the form of their favorite members of the fellowship – Frodo the Hobbit, Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo's Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin – as they relive the most momentous
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‘You deserve to lose after constructing a bridge like this in Accra’ – Bridget Otoo teases Dr. Okoe Boye
Broadcaster Bridget Otoo is teasing Ledzokuku Member of Parliament, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye who failed to secure a second term in the just-ended general election for constructing what looks like a grotesque bridge in his constituency.
Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye who doubles as a Deputy Minister for Health lost to Ben Ayiku of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the just-ended parliamentary elections.
Interestingly, in the lead-up to the 2020 election when campaign activities were high, Dr. Okoe shared a photo of a makeshift bridge he has constructed for the people in his constituency.
He was using that as a tool to convince the electorates to vote in his favour at the December polls. But these people had different ideas and decided to vote him out of parliament.
That is why former TV3 presenter Bridget Otoo is saying he deserves to lose the election looking at the quality of bridge he constructed for his people especially in an acclaimed city like Accra.


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BONNARD, PIERRE AND MARTHE / BONNARD, PIERRE ET MARTHE
BONNARD, PIERRE AND MARTHE / BONNARD, PIERRE ET MARTHE – France-Belgium, 2023, 122 min., Biography, Romance, Drama
Director: Martin Provost
Writers: Marc Abdelnour, Martin Provost
Cast: Cécile de France, Vincent Macaigne, Stacy Martin, Anouk Grinberg
BONNARD, PIERRE ET MARTHE traces the life and work of painter Pierre Bonnard, played by Vincent Macaigne, and his relationship with the enigmatic Marthe, played by Cécile de France, who plays a major role in his artistic work. The film explores the deep and complex ties that bind these two characters, while revealing the love story and the creative process that marked them.
Director Martin Provost is known for his historical and biographical films, offering nuanced and compelling portraits of famous people. With BONNARD, PIERRE ET MARTHE, he sets out to show the different facets of the relationship between the artist and his muse, and the influence they had on each other. And it is rather touching. The two lovers loved each other, were torn apart, left each other, found each other again… It is easy to understand what fascinated Martin Provost in the story of the couple, which he stages with talent.


SALE Sharks were forced to confront the tough reality of Heineken Cup rugby after a four-try demolition at the hands of European rugby stalwarts Munster.
Having coasted unbeaten through this season's pool stages Sharks were pounded into submission by Munster's hardy players and boisterous fans at a packed Thomond Park.
Sale's surprising 31-9 defeat, on Saturday, allowed Munster to claim the top-spot of Pool One for the first time, consigning Sharks to second place and a tough quarter-final tie in Biarritz.
Unable to compete with the raging tide of attacks that Munster threw at them, Sharks conceded three tries during the first half - scored by captain Anthony Foley, Ian Dowling and Barry Murphy.
Sale's flyhalf Charlie Hodgson kicked nine points in reply.
Sharks managed to postpone, but not deny, Munster's bonus point try for 40 scoreless minutes, until David Wallace crossed the white-wash during injury time, prompting jubilant celebrations from the vociferous crowd.
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text: Each day Madison County EMS clinicians staff two advanced life support ambulances. Nearly all of our employees are certified at the paramedic or critical care paramedic level. In addition, many of our employees are firefighters, and/or trained in vehicle extrication, technical rescue, and hazardous materials emergencies. Under the medical direction of Dr. Bill Brady, MD, of the University of Virginia Health System's Department of Emergency Medicine, MEMS providers are trained to perform many advanced-level skills and provide dozens of life-saving medications on standing order. We are able to provide a level of care not available in much larger communities.

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Effective Bio-based Flame Retardants for Consumer Electronics and Automotive Applications
Flame retardants are additives that are added to plastics to slow down fires, saving lives. It is estimated that flame retardants have reduced the number of fire deaths by 20% in the past 20 years, despite the considerable increase in the number of electronic devices in homes.
However, these flame retardants have traditionally been based on chlorinated and brominated substances that have negative impacts on human health and the environment and have subsequently been banned for electronic applications in Europe.
Green alternatives that have been put forward are either expensive, compromise the mechanical properties of the plastics produced or have poor flame retardant performance. This has also meant that the market penetration of bioplastics has been limited, particularly in the automobile and consumer electronics markets, as there is no cost effective, high performance, green flame retardant that maintains mechanical properties in the market.
As part of an EU financed project, BRIGIT, Daren Laboratories & Scientific Consultants Ltd has synthetized a series of novel and effective FR bio-additive (LS-FR) using modified lignosulfonate, a by-product of the acid digestion of wood in the chemical pulping industry. LS-FR has been validated in durable bioplastics: polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) and polybutylene succinate (PBS).
LS-FR is an effective and bio-based FR which offers for the first time, the possibility of an FR bioplastic which meets the FRs standards for the consumer electronics and automobile sectors, while maintaining adequate mechanical properties. Daren Labs aims to use the SME instrument to scale up the production of LS-FR and bring it to the automotive and consumer electronics market, generating estimated revenues in 2021 of over 4M€ with a ROI on project costs of 290%.

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We are all trying to get attention. And the way we get that attention is changing. Successful author David Meerman Scott talks about that in this Friday Talk.
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At the DMA conference, which was covered right here on State of Search, earlier this year David Meerman Scott talked about the importance of real-time marketing, based on his...


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We do everything in our power to ensure all frozen foods arrive to you in great condition. Due to temperature changes sometimes the meat will thaw.
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Similarly to avoid allegations of casteism, R&AW, CBI and NTRO are promoting the lazy greedy mediocre google, tata sponsored fraud R&AW employees slim goan obc bhandari sex worker sunaina chodnekar 2013 bsc, indore housewife bespectacled veena, falsely claiming that these frauds are online experts, domain investors , when actually these women are not doing any work online , investing any money online and are least interested in doing so in future also.
Just like the obc bhandari ministers, who allegedly grabbed the land and other assets of vulnerable citizens, were too greedy, lost the elections, the google, tata sponsored obc bhandari fraud R&AW employees are falsely claiming to have the resume, investment of a single woman obc bhandari engineer with a btech 1993 ee degree. The powerful fraud brahmin mentors of these cheater R&AW employees are promoting them as obc bhandari representatives, they are puppets, but in the long term, their true nature as mediocre lazy fraud brahmin puppets will be known
If R&AW employees slim goan obc bhandari sex worker sunaina chodnekar 2013 bsc, indore housewife bespectacled veena wanted to be known as real achievers they should have taken the risk of spending their time and money online, instead of relying on the shameless fraud google, tata, ntro, raw, cbi employees to spread false rumors that these shameless cheater women own the websites where news of their sex trade, fraud and betrayal is posted
Already obc bhandaris in goa are cheated and exploited by shameless lazy greedy goan gsb frauds like google, tata sponsored goan gsb fraud housewife extortionist riddhi nayak (looks like kangana ranaut) who did not answer JEE or get an engineering degree, yet is getting a monthly cbi salary for falsely claiming to have the btech 1993 ee degree, resume, investment of a single woman obc bhandari engineer
For fighting shameless powerful goan gsb frauds like cbi employee riddhi nayak, cunning greedy goan gsb fraud mafia of caro, mandrekar,nayak who are pathological liars and fraud sdrx5bc bhandaris need a honest leader not a google tata sponsored sex worker sunaina sleeping with these brahmin officials, indore housewife veena.


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Royal Navy warship HMS Bulwark has arrived in an Italian port, carrying 1,200 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea.
The ship docked at Catania, in Sicily, where the migrants will be handed over to the Italian authorities.
Bulwark, which has been on a search and rescue mission in the area for the past month, rescued the migrants on Sunday.
The UK government dispatched the ship amid a rise in the number of people dying while trying to reach Europe.
BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, who was on board Bulwark during the latest rescue, said a small, wooden vessel had been packed with about 400 people.
There also had been two rubber dinghies, each carrying about 100 people.
Beale said "The fact that many didn't even have life jackets was another reminder that the gangs who trafficked them had little regard for their lives,".
Last week, Bulwark rescued 747 people from boats off Libya's coast.
The 19,000-tonne assault ship is one of numerous European vessels on rescue patrol in the Mediterranean.
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We’re just a few days into our Pop Queen Faceoff and already it’s getting ugly. Daggers, and shade, have been thrown. But as a contester in the thrown down, don’t expect Mariah Carey to be phased by the haters. Please, dahhhling. Even back in ’08, Mimi wasn’t taking the heat seriously, and as a veteran at the top of the diva game, she damn well won’t now.
Ladies, before you get too excited about all of your favorite Gavin DeGraw hits coming together on his latest album Finest Hour: The Best of Gavin DeGraw, we’ve got something even better: tips on how to steal his heart. VH1 sat down with the sultry singer to see how he feels about turn ons, turn offs, playing games, and so much more. We suggest you grab a pen and paper, because you’re about to get schooled in dating your celeb crush.
When it comes to the You Oughta Know class of 2014, we all know the artists this year TOTALLY brought it – but now it’s up to you to decide who should be crowned You Oughta Know Artist of the Year. Sam Smith, Tove Lo, Bleachers and Mary Lambert were just a few of the stellar performers to join the VH1 family. Represent your favorite in the simplest voting system known to man. Either listen to any Spotify track (1 play = 1 vote) by your favorite artist or tweet your vote using the hashtag formula #ArtistNameYOK. Then, watch You Oughta Know Live Concert on November 13 at 9/8 C to see who takes the title of You Oughta Know Artist of the Year. Told you it was easy. Let the voting begin!
Ne-Yo, Pharrell and LL Cool J are few of many artists who will almost never leave the house without covering up their locks, or lack thereof, with bizarre headwear. Without wearing these crazy caps, we’re not even sure if we would recognize them. But what we want to know is: what the hell are they hiding under there?!
OK GO tell us about the continued method behind their madness in their “The Writing’s on the Wall” video. They say the video concept has actually been “floating around for years,” and what better way to finally experience it than firsthand with the artists? We got you covered.
Nick Jonas‘ two new tracks, “Teacher” and “Wilderness,” off his upcoming self-titled album have been released with ability to purchase on iTunes… but just in the land down under. We reckon this ain’t right.
John Mayer has a reputation of being a cocky ladykiller, famously making the rounds with celebs such as Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Love Hewitt. But in a few short minutes, we guarantee that you’ll want him as your new bae.
She may have just went through a very public break up, but no tears are being shed on Jordin Sparks‘ end. In fact, the songstress is on the scene promoting her new flick Left Behind, looking as fabulous as ever and even talking male celebrity crushes.
It’s been 20 glorious years since the ridiculously talented powerhouse Usher made his debut to the world. Ever since, the simple phrase “Ursher baby” has become so much more than just his calling card. It has caused countless panties all over the world to drop (and be thrown on stage, we can imagine), a deeper fusion of hip-hop and pop and arguably the best live dancing since the King of Pop himself.


Lobethal is not known for fine, sunny weather, but Tuesday, May 23rd was an exception when the sun shone on a visit to the Lobethal Lutheran School by the Channel 10 helicopter and Jane Reilly.
The Student Representative Council invited Jane to drop in to the school and speak to the students about â€œWeatherâ€.
The Lobethal Kindergarten children and parents shared this exciting event, beginning with assembling with great anticipation on the school oval to witness the landing of the helicopter. Continue reading Jane Reilly visits Lobethal Lutheran
Mount Barker is the location for a new legal aid office for the Hills region.
The Legal Services Commission now offers legal advice and family dispute resolution services from newly constructed offices in Walker Street.
In announcing the move, Hamish Gilmore, Director, said the new office was the first to be opened by the Legal Services Commission in more than 15 years and is â€˜consistent with our strategic plan to increase services to regional areas and a recognition of the growing population in and around the Mount Barker area.â€™ Continue reading New Legal Aid Office in Mount Barker
The Trees for Life ordering season is now open – but orders must be in by July 31st.
Trees For Life seedlings help counter salinity, reduce wind and water erosion and provide shade for stock, or as vegetation buffers around patches of remnant vegetation, providing vital protection. Continue reading Order your local native seedlings
On Sunday, June 4th the Lobethal Country Fire Service opened its doors to the local community for the commissioning of their new CFS 24P fire appliance (pictured right), a new SES road crash rescue vehicle and SES salvage and rescue vehicle.
Captain of the Lobethal CFS, Geoff Weidenhofer, welcomed the Minister for Emergency Services the Honourable Carmel Zollo, Mark Goldsworthy MP, invited dignitaries from the SA Country Fire Service and State Emergency Service and guests to the afternoons proceedings. Continue reading Lobethal CFS & Onkaparinga SES â€˜Open Dayâ€™
In a weekend of celebration, the Hahndorf Town Band honoured its forbears who established a legacy of musicmaking now enjoyed throughout the Adelaide Hills.
At a reunion dinner held on Friday, May 5th at the Hahndorf Inn, Musical Director, Dr Kevin Cameron, gave testament to the contribution of several key families who have given decades of service to the Band since its humble beginnings in 1926. Continue reading Hahndorf Town Band celebrates 80th
In glorious autumn sunshine, The South Australian Highland Breeders Group held its Feature Breed Show, on Saturday, March 18th at Mt Pleasant.
The event saw one of the states largest gathering of Highland Cattle and their exhibitors for 2006.
Before a large crowd of interested public, the breeders presented animals before judge Richard Arnold (Paltara South Devons). Continue reading SA Highland Breeders Group
Did you know that although Northern Adelaide Hills Health Service is funded by the Government the hospitals are still owned by our community?
To protect our asset and to oversee the development and direction of both the Mount Pleasant and Gumeracha Hospitals and Glenview Homes we have a Board of Governors consisting of Trevor Manning Chairman, Elaine Work Deputy, and Board Members Harry Drewry, Valda Hannah, Colin Fergusson and Leanne Barker. Continue reading N.A.H.H.S.


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On November 28, 2019 at 8:56pm, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department were called to Stop-N-Go, at 2932 Fish Hatchery Rd, for an armed robbery. The investigation revealed two suspects wearing masks entered the store, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The suspects fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The Verona Police Department K9 Unit attempted a track but the suspects were not located. The City of Madison Police Department also assisted with this incident.
The investigation is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Fitchburg Police Department at (608) 270-4300.
Prepared By: Sgt. Nick Clemens
Phone #: 270-4300

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Russian Defense Ministry says statements on alleged Russian troops near Ukrainian border provocative
Fri 07 Nov 2014 at 12:37
NNA – Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird’s statement that Russian troops are allegedly moving to Ukrainian border is provocative, Russian Defense Ministry’s official said Friday.
“We paid attention to the statement made by Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and those by several US and NATO officials before him who voiced concerns over alleged movement of Russian troops to Ukrainian border.
These statements were made with reference to certain reports without producing actual evidence. Even not speaking of hoary traditional arguments presented as rumours in social networks,” the Russian Defense Ministry’s official said.
“We would like to note that all such provocative reports aimed at further fuelling of tension over the conflict in south-eastern Ukraine have only one source. It is not of Ukrainian origin, though it is located at one of Kiev administrative buildings today,” he added.
In this regard, the Russian Defense Ministry urged Western partners to address fears over untrue information about Russian armed forces directly to the source that invented it.
John Baird said on Thursday that Canada was concerned over current reports on Russian troops moving near Ukrainian border.
“We call on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops not only from border regions but also from Ukraine’s sovereign territory,” he noted. The Canadian minister also urged Russia to observe the Minsk peace deals.–TASS


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The best thing about mid-August in New England is corn season. It comes quicker down in the valley but up here in the hills, we have to wait for our pleasures. We sometimes eat corn and tomatoes every night for a week but eventually we have to admit that we are never going to eat all that corn fresh and it’s time to start putting it up. I could can it and I may still do at least one load that way but I do love to have corn in the freezer too. We have a pretty simple method for going about it.
Bruce put his engineering mind to work and built me a corn holder. The holder consists of a screw and a block of wood, 8 inches by two inches. The block sits on a baking pan. I picked the corn while Bruce built the holder and we all worked to get the corn shucked. We shuck the husks right into Phoebe’s wagon. I use my water bath canner in my canning kitchen for blanching the corn. The ears fit very nicely in the canning basket. Four minutes in the boiling water then I dump the corn into a bucket of cold water and add another load to the canner. As the corn cools, I set an ear at a time on the screw and slice the kernels off. They stay right in the pan. When the pan gets full I pour the corn into a big wash pan. And so it goes. It is more than a one person operation but it goes pretty quickly. The cobs go into the wagon and as it gets full, Phoebe brings it down and throws the mess into the pig pen. I freeze the corn in my Food Saver bags. There is a lot of laughter and with a morning of pleasant labor a lot of food gets put up. Phoebe was happy, the pigs were happy and I am very happy anticipating corn chowder and corn fritters.
Preservation is in full swing around here. The tomatoes are looking great and the summer squashes are crazy. I shredded two today and made zucchini bread with some and froze the rest. I am terrible disappointed in cauliflower. I looked good a week ago and today I found it had all bolted. Peppers are prolific. I need to make some stuffed peppers soon. I have gallons of frozen peppers and really, how many can I use? Still, they keep coming. I may just let Phoebe set up a pepper stand on the front lawn just to find a home for them.
I planted buckwheat today, hoping to get a cover crop in the bed my garlic goes in. I brought out the extra blankets today too. Last night we were awaken by the strangest sound. It took a minute to realize that the furnace had started! Is it my age that makes each day pass so quickly? I remember when the time between the last day of school in June and the beginning of school in September seemed like eternity. Now, the summer season is gone in one heavy breath of air. Perhaps it just seems that way because we had such oppressive heat and now I need a sweater to go fetch the morning eggs. We missed anything in between.


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Dr. Weinstock did an excellent job for me. She was treating me like family when she told me she wasn't satisfied with the esthetics of my treatment and quickly offered to redo my treatment at no additional charge.
I've had several fillings and a root canal at this office, with Dr. Weinstock. She is an excellent dentist, with a great personality, and works efficiently and painlessly. Her staff is also excellent from the techs to the front office. The location is convenient and is in a pretty new building, the entire office is pristine.
My husband and I both went as new patients. Our previous dentist no longer accepted our insurance so we needed to find a new dentist. We were both very pleased with everyone we encountered from making the initial appointments on the phone to the friendly front desk staff to the dentist and the hygienist. We have not had good luck with past dentists so this experience was excellent for both of us! For once I won't complain about having to go to the dentist! Thank you everyone at the Sage Dental office in Oviedo!
Everyone was fantastic, I had a crown implanted, my teeth cleaned and an irrigation done st the same appointment. Dr Weinstock was very thorough and precise with removal of filling and crown implant. No discomfort at all. The staff was also very professional and detail minded with all aspects of the procedures. I actually look forward coming back to have the permanent implant of the crown. Highly recommend them!

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The Cebu Provincial Government turned over seven coasters worth P20.975 million to the different municipalities in the Province on May 6.
In behalf of Gov. Hilario P. Davide III and Vice Gov. Agnes A. Magpale, Provincial Administrator Mark Tolentino led the ceremonial turnover at the Cebu Cultural Center in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
The recipients were the municipalities of Ginatilan, Tabogon, Cordova, San Fernando, Ronda, Tudela and Poro.
Tudela Mayor Erwin Yu, Cordova Mayor Mary Therese Sitoy-Cho, Tabogon Mayor Zigfred Duterte, Poro Mayor Luciano Rama Jr., Ginatilan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Mary Joy Emnacen, San Fernando Treasurer Edsel Laguda received the symbolic key from Tolentino during the turnover ceremony.
Each coaster costs P2.996 million.
Tolentino thanked the guests for gracing the activity.
“As manifested by the presence of these vehicles here, which is their continuing commitment to all LGUs under the Province of Cebu, they (the governor and vice governor) would be giving each and every LGU a bus to serve the needs of their constituents in their respective municipalities. So, again, thank you for being here. We’re honored to have you here with us and congratulations to all of us for the acquisition of these new vehicles,” said Tolentino.
In his speech, Yu said the new bus would be a great help to their town whenever there are activities that the youth, athletes, senior citizens and persons with disabilities need to participate, especially if the venue is out of town.
“Mopasalamat ta kay dako baya gyud ni og gamit nato kining coaster puhon labi na ang mga bata naay acitivity. Di na sila mosakay og dumptruck… In behalf sa tanan mayor, thank you kaayo. Ang mga saad natuman gyud,” he said.
For his part, Duterte said the town’s members of the women organization, senior citizens, among others, will surely benefit the new vehicle.
He said the municipal employees can also use this if they need to attend government seminars outside Tabogon.
“Ako isip mayor sa Tabogon, magpasalamat ko sa Province nila ni Gov. Hilario Davide III ug Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale at least nakadawat ta og patrol car ug coaster bus,” he added.
Earlier that day, the Cebu Provincial Government also turned over 24 patrol cars for the different units under the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO).
The Province spent a total of P25.152 million, or P1.048 million each, for the purchase of the vehicles, said Jason Maceren of the Provincial General Services Office.
In November 2018, a total of 23 patrol cars were also donated by the Province to the CCPO, bringing a total of 47 vehicles given to the police force.
“It will help us a lot, especially this coming election day,” said Abrugena, referring to the midterm elections set this Monday, May 13.
The turnover ceremony of the police service vehicles were led by Tolentino and Provincial Legal Office Head Orvi Ortega, who represented Davide and Magpale, shortly after Fr. William Alcalde administered the blessing rites.


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One of our special items for the holiday season. A new twist on a traditional Christmas dinner. We present our Whole BBQ Jerk Chicken Roast. 100% halal chicken marinated in various Jamaican herbs and spices overnight. Roasted until the perfect crisp and then placed over a bed of lettuce and tomatoes, topped with sweet and smoky BBQ Sauce and rosemary.
*All items on on our holiday menu are available by pre-order only. We require a minimum of 48 hour notice for all holiday menu items. Available Dec 11th-January 8th*


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Melaka (aka Malacca) is another of the British Straits Settlements. It has a long colonial history, having been conquered by the Portuguese then the Dutch and then the British. It was also occupied by the Japanese in the 2nd World War. Nowadays it is a popular tourist spot, both for domestic and international travelers. It’s interesting for its history, street art, scenic river and cafe’s.
I headed there after my time in Penang. Unfortunately it was my last real place of exploration before I had to head home ill as it was where I first got the signs of the illness i’m now at home treating (info at the end of this post).
I stayed at the River View Guest House for 4 days to begin with. It’s an old interesting building, with a good but small seated area upstairs that gives a great view over the river.
The people who run it also have a cafe a couple of doors down which does some decent food. But the highlight for me were the 2 vegetarian restaurants I found in the city. One was called Seed Garden and has very modern feel to it and did things like pizza and pasta as well as typical Asian dishes. The other was called Shui Xian Vegetarian and did vegetarian versions of traditional Malay food.
Other places I ate at included the Geographer cafe which was very busy with tourists of both the foreign and domestic kind. The other place I stayed at was Tony’s Guesthouse for a couple of days, which was nice and the owners were great.
Dutch Square is the tourist hub, it’s buildings (including a Church and clock tower) are made from red brick/painted red so it stands out.The header image for this post was taken there.
The thing I found most interesting though was all these guys waiting around in their decorated Trishaws to give tourists around the city. They were decorated in all kinds of things, Batman, Minions and the Avengers seemed to feature a lot though Hello Kitty was definitely the favorite! Occasionally they blast out pop music whist driving around which was kind of crazy!
Crossing a bridge from Dutch Square you come onto the main tourist street in Melaka, Jonker Street, which on the weekend was crowded with people walking up and down, checking out all the shops and cafe’s. It was quite remarkable how quite it was on a week day in comparison, showcasing just how many domestic tourist the city gets (and quite a few from Singapore too I think!).
Nearby is the Baba and Nyonya Peranakan museum where I joined a tour of the house (no photography). The Baba and Nyonya people are the descendants of Chinese immigrants who moved to Malaysia (the Straits Settlements in particular). Often Chinese merchants came to the area to settle and married local women. There are 6000 in Melaka now. The house that the museum is in is owned by siblings are who are of the 4th generation of a Baba and Nyonya family. It is long and narrow, because in the past dutch tax laws were based on the width of a house rather than its length. There are 3 houses attached to each other, the first 2 were for the family and the 3rd for servants The tour explained to us about customs relation to marriage, funeral and birthdays. It was very interesting and well worth doing.
The ruins of St Paul’s Church are at the top of St Paul’s Hill in Melaka. It was originally built in 1521 by the Portuguese so it’s the oldest Christian church in South East Asia. It was rebuilt by the Dutch after they had conquered Melaka in 1641. There are Portuguese and Dutch tombstones on display there.
Nearby are the remains of the Portuguese fort, though there’s not much left of it. There’s also a museum nearby where you can learn about Malaysian history and outside of it are a couple of armored cars that were used in ‘the emergency’ which was the term used for the past conflict between the government and armed communists.
Whilst in the city I also checked out the Maritime museum which is within a replica ship and the nearby Navy museum as it’s part of a joint ticket. In truth the Maritime museum is mainly information focused, there aren’t really any items on display, so it’s a bit boring really. Though you can learn quite a lot about the history of the place if you wish. And the Navy museum is really for military enthusiasts.
Although not to the extent of Penang there is a lot of street art to be found in Melaka. There is a side street nearby the River Side Guesthouse that is full of artwork.
Along the river you can find some great artwork too, the buildings along the same side of the river as the back of the River Side Guesthouse are covered in art.
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia, and therefore I saw it as a must see in Melaka. You can walk around it and look at all the local ways of worship. Down the road from it is a Mosque, a reminder of how many different religions and cultures live together in Malaysia.
I also visited a hill covered in Chinese graves. It is Bukit China, one of largest Chinese cemeteries outside of China. It was kind of eerie walking up the hill and seeing all the different graves, a different burial style to that we see in Europe for sure. I think it was a beautiful setting for a graveyard, in its own way.
Nearby is a war memorial to all the Chinese who were killed by the Japanese during the occupation in World War 2. A reminder of the horrors of the past.
There is also a small Indian focused district, with shops serving that community. And of course modern shopping malls too, Melaka is real mix of cultures!
I really liked Melaka, if your in that part of the world I defintely reccomend spending some time there.
So to end this post on a personal note:
For those who unaware – basically I came down with a serious but curable illness whilst travelling .What happened after Melaka was that I spent a couple of days in Ipoh where I started to feel really bad, so I went to KL for the night and then flew to Thailand where I spent 3 weeks in Bangkok attempting to recover before getting a correct diagnosis on my 3rd visit to a hospital there. It left with me with no real choice but to stop travelling and return home to the UK where I am as I write this. Hopefully all going well I’ll be cured soon and will be able to continue my travels sooner rather than later, although exact plans I am unsure of for now.


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My ex-husband has wealthy parents and a wealthy girlfriend (with whom he just had a child) willing to pay his attorney fees (he's unemployed). I do not have family money and my children and I live on what I make. My ex repeatedly tells me he will bankrupt me and is refusing to mediate with our GAL, he wants to go to trial instead. I don't want to spend the little I have on any more attorney fees. What will happen if I don't hire an attorney and he has one? Can I represent myself in court?
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The decision whether or not to hire an attorney is one only you can make. Maine does allow you to represent yourself, but the courts will hold you to the same standard of knowledge as an attorney with respect to procedure, evidence, rules, time deadlines, etc. In my opinion, an unrepresented individual is at a distinct disadvantage when there are contested issues and the other party is represented by counsel. I would consider what is at stake for you and your family if you are unsuccessful with respect to the issues at hand (i.e. primary residency, child or spousal support, assets, etc.). Consider whether financial losses in these areas could possibly surpass the amount you would have to pay an attorney.


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One of the best things about vacation is waking up and exploring a new area without a strict schedule and plenty of opportunity to see where the day takes you. Today we decided to wander like a visitor! Granted, there was a bit of an agenda – we had to visit a shop in the Portsmouth area, so we knew we would head south from Kennebunkport Maine. Instead of hitting the Maine Turnpike (I-95), we decided to head south through Kennebunk and Wells on… Read More
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Tonight’s sunset in Kennebunkport Maine was truly spectacular, which got me thinking about the best places in town to enjoy a sunset picnic. Maine is known for its scenic coastline, and Kennebunkport is no exception – but the only thing that would make an oceanfront sunset better would be to enjoy it with a glass of wine, some cheese and crackers, and even a lobster roll! So look no further, because you are sure to find a spectacular spot on the Kennebunkport… Read More
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In the past 60 years, there has been a significant increase in sugar consumption! And surprisingly, only a sixth of our sugar comes from desserts or sweets. In fact, the majority of the sugar we put in our bodies comes from highly processed foods and sweetened drinks. Added sugar is hiding in 74% of packaged foods. Any way you look at it, we are eating too much of it.
Sugar is listed on nutrition labels under a variety of different pseudonyms and is actually in so many foods that we aren’t even aware of. It’s actually kind of scary!
The first thing you should know is that there are two different main types of sugars. There’s free sugars and intrinsic sugars. Free sugars are sugars that are added to foods like fruit juice, packaged oatmeal and granola bars. These are the sugars you want to avoid. Intrinsic sugars are natural and can be found in fruits and vegetables. These are the worry-free sugars. Not all sugar is bad!
That being said, too much sugar in the diet can effect your glucose and insulin function which could lead to diabetes, liver dysfunction, obesity or general weight gain, and increased cholesterol. So, it’s important to know when companies are disguising the sugar in the foods you buy at the supermarket. It has become more common knowledge that food labels list ingredients starting with the largest amount to the lowest. What you might not know, is that many manufacturers list several types of sugars instead of one to push the sugars further down on the ingredient list.
In my opinion, it’s easiest to avoid too much sugar by avoiding eating an abundance of packaged foods. If you stick to natural whole foods, your intake of refined sugars will be limited. Also try to cook more at home. You’d be surprised in what restaurants add sugar to. For instance, Chinese takeout, sushi and pastas all usually contain added sugar.
So, lets talk about alternatives. There are good and bad alternatives for sugar. It’s commonly known now that aspartame, which is in Equal and some diet sodas, is extremely bad for you. Artificial sweeteners can actually increase your desire for sweets and make you addicted. Many people think that honey and agave nectar are good alternatives, however they still contain fructose and glucose, which is the same as sugar. They are no healthier than using raw sugar. The healthiest alternative might be the herb stevia. Although there’s not much research done on the herb, it is the powdered leaf of the stevia plant, which has been shown to actually regulate blood sugar.
When it comes down to it, it’s important to watch the amount of sugar you intake on a daily basis. Try to eat more natural foods without added sugars, preservatives or other additives. But also, life is short, so enjoy your sweets and treat yourself as an occasional treat!