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Handwriting with the Harbor Friends, Gr 2
Poetry, rhythm, and rhyme inspires cursive writing
The Handwriting with the Harbor Friends workbook introduces cursive writing to second graders. The Harbor Friends play an active role teaching new letter forms. Poetry, using rhythm and rhyme, helps students pivot from print to cursive. This workbook is filled with an engaging variety of exercises that make each page a new adventure.
How it Works
Instructions are provided on every page so students can work at their own pace.
As the students practice writing in cursive, repeat the Harbor Friends Letter Formation Poems to enhance the learning process.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Page Count: 87
Colorful coil binding saves desk space and the pages lay flat so students can write with ease.
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Residents had the opportunity Saturday to meet local candidates and listen to them speak at a forum and lunch hosted by Royal Gorge Republican Women.
Jim Moore, who is running for Fremont County Commissioner, District 1, told the crowd at the Steeple Event Center that Fremont County has been his place of residence for almost two decades.
“In 2001, I moved my family from Westcliffe to Penrose,” he said. “We instantly became involved in 4-H and youth athletics and the park and rec district. Fremont County is our home and has been ever since.”
Moore said he has worked for the Department of Corrections for the last 22 years.
“I started my job as a correctional officer, and I worked my way up through the ranks to administrative services manager where I’m at today,” he said.
During his time in the county, Moore said he has been involved in events, such as Trunk or Treat, which helped him build and carry a relationship with local law enforcement.
“This enabled me to work with the Cañon City Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office closely,” Moore said.
He said he also served as a state emergency manager for two years.
“Incident management, like dealing with the wildfires, with the floods, is something I’m very familiar with,” Moore said. “I also managed a number of budgets. Not just at that 50,000 ft level, but at the ground level where you put that budget into practice and you provide the goods and services that are required.”
He said if elected, he will have three top priorities.
“(This includes) creating a 12-month economy — not just a six-month economy — reducing our homeless populations and reducing the quantity of drugs in our communities,” Moore said.
Moore said he isn’t a career politician, but he has developed strategies for bettering the county.
“I’ve got positive solutions for some of our problems. I’m Jim Moore, and I’m your candidate,” he said.
Dwayne McFall, who is running for re-election for County Commissioner, District 3, said he is running to give back to the community he lives in.
“Fremont County is a great place to live, it’s a great place to work, a great place to play,” he said.
He said enjoys working for everyone in Fremont County, not just those in his district.
“My door is always open for anybody who has a problem or a concern or just wants to come visit,” McFall said.
He said dealing with stormwater is one of the top issues he’s dealt with during his first term.
“You always hear about stormwater issues in Cañon City; well, we have stormwater issues in the county as well,” McFall said.
He said another top issue was the aftermath of the Hayden Pass Fire.
“When we first started with the Hayden Pass Fire, there wasn’t any money available,” McFall said. “Through persistence, I finally got some money from the state that was matching money for federal money.”
He said the county already is planning for flooding in the Decker Fire area.
“We are going to have some more flooding, so we are chasing money for that all the time from the feds and the state,” McFall said.
He said he isn’t afraid to “get out there and persist.”
“We had some issues come up at the state level,” McFall said. “The people in Denver kind of forget about us. When the Red Flag Bill came into committee, I jumped on that immediately and started working on a resolution along with the other commissioners. We passed a Red Flag sanctuary. The Second Amendment is very important.”
He said he hopes to get the county’s continued support.
“I am willing to fight for us,” McFall said. “We can and will make a difference in rural Colorado.”
Kevin Grantham, who is running for Fremont County Commissioner, District 1, said he has many years of applicable experience in Fremont County.
“I have worked here in this community for over 20 years,” he said. “I have over 24 years of business experience here in southern Colorado. During that time, I also served for three years on Cañon City Council.”
He said his experience at the state level is important, too.
“(I served) for eight years in the legislature in Denver as a state senator and seven of those years in leadership, elected by fellow Republicans, and two years on the joint budget committee overseeing 22 $30 billion dollar budgets as they ever-increasingly grow in this state,” Grantham said. “I served the last two years as the state senate president, also elected by my fellow Republican caucus members.”
He said his years of experience qualifies him for the position.
“I believe that I have much more to offer when it comes to service to this county and service to the people of rural Colorado,” Grantham said. “I have fought for Fremont County, for the people of rural Colorado.”
He said he continues to believe in the “bedrock principles laid down by our founding fathers.”
“I still believe in the sensibilities of rural Colorado,” Grantham said. “I still believe in the rule of law, I still believe in personal responsibility, individual liberty, fiscal restraint, free markets, all of these things that I fought for.”
The most important issue he has fought for, he said, is the protection of the Second Amendment.
“I was able to decline … the Red Flag Bill,” Grantham said. “Once they were on my desk, they were dead on arrival, every single piece of gun-control legislation.”
Grantham said having too much government interferes with life.
“Less government equals more freedom,” he said.
Thom LeDoux, who is seeking the Republican nomination for District Attorney for Colorado’s 11th Judicial District; Greg Lopez, a 2022 candidate for governor and candidates for both House Districts 47 and 60 also spoke during the event.


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The Mudcat Café TM
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16-Mar-20 - 09:13 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Talkin' Scoutmaster Blues
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Talkin' Scoutmaster Blues
Voyager, that's a funny and nice little song. I was always sad my troop had no "scout spirit" to speak of and we never did much of any singing at all.

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December is just around the corner and it won’t be long until we’re all sitting down for our Christmas dinner. But with lots of essential components, plates to juggle, timings to manage and family members to feed, sometimes things can go wrong.
This year, Rangemaster decided to help the nation avoid any Christmas day disasters by answering the most common festive cooking questions that they get asked every year.
From soggy potatoes to lumpy gravy and being short on oven space, these are the most common Christmas dinner nightmares and how you can resolve them.
FAQs: The most common Christmas dinner disasters
Lindsey Payne is Rangemaster’s Product Training Manager and her expertise has guided consumers through the steps of making the perfect Christmas roast.
I don’t know how long to cook my turkey for
Navigating how long your meat should be in the oven can be a difficult task. Lindsey says, “I always weigh my turkey and calculate cooking time based on the weight. I use 15 minutes per 1lb (450g) + 20 minutes.
So if I was cooking a 12lb turkey I’d do 15 x 12 = 180 minutes.
180 + 20 = 200 minutes
Ultimately, all of that maths means a 12lb turkey should be in the oven for 3 hours 20 minutes.
I also allow 1-2 hours rest time, so the turkey would need to be put in the oven around 5 and a half hours before serving dinner.
I can’t fit everything in the oven
Lindsey says, “Allow time to cook the turkey first – it’ll keep warm for a good hour or so, simply covered in foil. Then you can cook the roast potatoes and pigs in blankets at a higher temperature.”
Of course, if you’ve got a Rangemaster cooker then this shouldn’t be an issue as the main oven can take a 12 kg turkey.
My gravy is lumpy
Nobody likes to find lumps in their gravy. To avoid the classic Christmas mishap, Lindsey suggests running your gravy through a sieve, popping it back into the pan and then giving it a good whisk to ensure all the lumps are gone.
My gravy is too runny
On the other hand, if your gravy won’t thicken then Lindsey says: “Mix one tablespoon of cornflour with some cold water and whisk the two together until the cornflour dissolves. You can then pour the mixture in a steady stream into your gravy on a low heat, whisking continuously, to give it a bit more substance.”
My carrots are overcooked
If you accidentally left the carrots on for too long, Lindsey suggests turning them into mash. “Give your carrots a good mash, add in some butter, and season them with salt and pepper. Nobody will be complaining when they’re served creamy carrot mash instead of limp carrots.”
The roast potatoes aren’t crispy
Lindsey says: “It’s best to cook potatoes in a metal roasting tin or tray to help them crisp up. If the potatoes are cooked and just not crispy, then turn up the heat another 20 degrees and pop them back in the oven, ideally on their own, for another 15 minutes. That should help them crisp up.” If you have a multi-function oven, use the fan-assisted function to help get them really crispy.
I left the giblets in the turkey
Try to remember to take the giblets out beforehand to avoid any turkey losses. If you have forgotten though, Lindsey says: “If the giblets are wrapped in paper don’t worry, it’s absolutely fine to eat. If, however, they are covered in plastic then you have a real problem.
“The plastic can easily melt inside the turkey and release harmful chemicals - that’s when you’ll have to start searching for a turkey alternative.”
The turkey isn’t cooked enough
If the turkey looks undercooked, Lindsey says:
“Brush the turkey with melted butter to keep it moist and then cover with foil and place it back into the oven. Check the turkey by inserting a skewer or sharp knife into the deepest part of the turkey thigh. The juices will run clear when the turkey is cooked.
Check every 15 mins to see if the juices are clear and as soon as they are, remove the turkey and allow it to rest. Never eat undercooked turkey.”
I overcooked the turkey
“Gravy can save it,” Lindsey says. “If it’s not completely cremated, slice the turkey and pour over either some gravy or a few tablespoons of melted butter mixed with chicken stock and then cover it all in foil before putting it in the oven at 180 degrees. 10 to 15 minutes or so should help make it more moist.”

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Algeria: Cheaper Internet - Algeria Telecom has reduced Internet subscription rates for 2 Mbs, from DZD 2,100 (USD 17.57) to DZD 1,600 (USD 13.39) per month with effect from 1 January 2019. The services affected are Idoom ADSL and Idoom Fibre’s residential customers.
Benin: Focus on quality - The Autorite de Regulation des Communications Eletroniques et de la Postes' Matin Libre has said that "the regulatory authority has organized a hearing for the leaders of these two networks [Moov and MTN] to warn them against poor service offered to the people.", the Better informs that "following the dysfunctions observed in the provision of GSM networks, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Mail Post challenges operators", apanews reported. MTN is apparently accused of the unavailability of the platforms, making it almost impossible to activate the packages, the erroneous sending of the notification notes for reloading the activation credits for the packages and false claims in advertisements.
Benin: Increased cooperation - There will be increased cooperation between Benin and China in 2019 in a variety of fields such as politics, economy, culture, infrastructure, health, agriculture and telecommunications, according to the Chinese ambassador to Benin, Peng Jingtao. The Sino-Beninese cooperation will be marked with the start of the eight major initiatives launched by China at the end of the 2018 summit on China-Africa Cooperation, to help African countries in general and Benin in particular, the African Daily Voice news site reported.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Internet interupted - The government closed down the Internet in major cities on 31 December, the day after the presidential election, the BBC reported. The government was accused of ordering the shutdown to avoid broadcasting the results. However Minister of Telecommunications Emery Okundji said he was unaware of the situation. It was reported that the Internet was not working in the capital Kinshasa, or in the eastern cities of Goma and Lubumbashi. Internet provider Global said in text messages to customers that the government had ordered the shutdown, AFP reports. Vodacom also said that it had been ordered it to shut down the Internet.
Egypt: Faster fibre deployment - The government is aiming to replace 95 percent of its copper network with fibre by the end of 2020, Agence Ecofin reports. Deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT), Ahmed Zidane said that 60 percent of state-owned operator Telecom Egypt's copper network has been replaced with fibre to date, but rate of replacement will be accelerated with a view to improving broadband penetration. The fibre-optic manufacturing plant established in Badr in March 2018 will be utilised.
Ghana: 4G spectrum - The National Communications Authority has awarded 2x5MHz to Vodafone Ghana in the 800 MHz band for USD 30 million, allowing it to launch its own 4G mobile services. The process commenced in September when the NCA called for applications for three lots of spectrum in the band. Two operators submitted applications, and Vodafone was the only successful applicant following financial negotiations. MTN has already acquired 2x10MHz in the band in December 2015, and the NCA divided the remaining spectrum into two 2x5MHz slots plus an additional 2x5MHz released following the digital migration. MTN and others who already have slots in the 800MHz band were excluded from the auction. There is currently four major teleco operating in Ghana, namely Vodafone, MTN, AirtelTigo and Glo.
Kenya: Collymore coerced - The government has appointed Safaricom's CEO Bob Collymore to the Vision 2030 delivery board. He will serve a three-year term from 14 December 2018. The Plan was initiated started in 2008 by the government to drive further industrialisation and increase income levels, with the board made-up of advisors from the private sector. KCB's CEO Joshua Oigara also joined the board with Collymore.
Kenya: Island link - Safaricom has commissioned a 2G mast serving Mkwiro village on Wasini Island, 2 km off the southern Kenyan coast, and only reachable by boat from Shimoni in Kwale county. The island has no police post. Safaricom Regional Network Manager Paul Gakiria said: "We realised that even with a network on the mainland we still had a lot of customers far offshore. One of the reasons we came so far is to minimise the pain of residents."
Maldives: Mobile rising - The national mobile subscriber base rose to 842,534 subscribers in October, compared to 840,425 in September. Mobile penetration also rose to 231.4 percent in October from 230.8 percent in September, according to figures from the Communications Authority of Maldives. Of the total mobile subscribes, 143,204 were post-paid and 699,330 pre-paid. Fixed lines (including payphones) fell to 18,915 in October from 19,538 in September, while fixed-line teledensity also fell to 5.19 percent in September from 5.37 percent in September. The mobile broadband subscriber base grew to 275,142 users in October from 266,957 in September, while the fixed broadband user base fell to 44,047 in October from 45,770 in September.
Mozambique: Tax haven? - The Tax Authority is readying to declare an amnesty on fines, interest and taxes due from state-owned entities, which in total owe about MZN 9 billion (USD 145 million), reports Lusa. The entities concerned are TV de Mozambique (TVM), Petroleos de Mocambique (Petromoc), Eletricidade de Mocambique (EDM) and Mocambique Celular. However, the pardon will not be extended to the net debt of companies, which if not paid will give rise to tax enforcement. The measure aims to enable debtor entities to alleviate their tax burdens.
Nigeria: New appointment - MTN Nigeria has named Funsho Aina as its new Senior Manager in charge of External Relations. Previously he was Public Relations Manager at MTN Nigeria. He joined the operator in January 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History (University of Ilorin, 1992) and a Masters degree in International Relations (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1998) and is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
Nigeria: USSD surveys - MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Communication and Marketing Research Group (CMRG), has launched a USSD survey platform. Survey respondents are rewarded with NGN 100 (USD 0.27) of airtime. Branded as MTN Smart Survey, targets subscribers that have been profiled based on specific attributes, such as age, gender, location. Chief Enterprise Business Officer Lynda Saint-Nwafor said clients are provided with analysis, reports and recommendations based on the feedback of the respondents through an accredited research agency.
Rwanda: Free Facebook - MTN Rwanda is to partner with Facebook to launch Facebook Flex, enabling subscribers to access the platform without charge, The New Times reported. MTN has said that if users will have options to switch between free and paid modes allowing them to control their data usage. Facebook Head of Connectivity & Access for Africa's Kojo Boakye said that they also aim at giving people the power to undertake community initiatives.
Rwanda: Internet initiatives - MTN Rwanda has seen 25 percent year-on-year growth of its Internet user base. Internet usage almost tripled, from 5.7 million gigabytes in 2017 to 14.5 million gigabytes in 2018. MTN Rwanda's CEO Bart Hofker said that it had invested over RWF 22 billion (USD 24.6 million) in network expansion and modernization, which he described as being key in the acceleration of Internet penetration with the completion of network modernization that had seen a tripling of the average Internet access speed. Internet (out of bundle) prices per megabytes were also reduced from RWF 51 (USD 0.06) to RWF 10 (USD 0.01).
South Africa: CIO confirmed - Telkom's new Chief Information Officer is Althon Beukes, and took up the reins in mid-December. Beukes has extensive leadership experience in the ICT industry and in the Telkom Group, having previously assumed roles such as Managing Director: Cybernest; Chief Operations Officer: BCX; Chief of International Business: BCX and most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Openserve, Telkom said. Smangele Nkosi will continue to act as Openserve Chief Commercial Officer.
South Africa: Compliant Cell-C - In mid-December Cell-C said that it was 'fully compliant' with the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter regulations. Cell-C’s CEO Jose Dos Santos said: "We are proud to have completed these complex and costly developments in a manner that is beneficial to our customers and in record time and well before the deadline". MTN said at the same time that it was implementing the first phase of the new data rules as required by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). ICASA's new data expiry regulations will be effective from 28 February 2019, following a settlement with Cell-C and MTN on the implementation of the rules.
South Africa: Small satellite - The ZACube-2 nanosatellite has been successfully launched on 27 December, TechCentral reports. Launched from the Vostochny spaceport, the cube-satellite was launched together with small satellites from the US, Japan, Spain, and Germany and is orbited as secondary payload in a launch mission designed for live monitoring of natural and man-made disasters and other emergencies. Minister of Science and Technology Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said that ocean traffic will be monitored as part of oceans economy and monitor veld fires and provide almost instant fire information for disaster management teams. The satellite is South Africa's second nanosatellite. It is a precursor to the MDASat, a constellation of nine nanosatellites that will be developed to provide very high frequency data exchange communication systems to the maritime industry. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has invested ZAR 16.5 million (USD 1.2 million) in the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for the project which is managed by the DST's South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in cooperation with the University of Montpellier, the French Embassy and the Paris Chamber of Commerce.
Sudan: Presidential protests checked - Access to popular social media platforms is being blocked on the basis that they are used to organise anti-government protests triggered by the economic crisis, Reuters reported. Authorities have not repeated the Internet blackout they imposed during protests in 2013 but the head of the National Intelligence and Security Service, Salah Abdallah, said the government had discussed blocking social media sites and in the end decided to proceed. It is reported that there have been almost daily demonstrations over the past two weeks, calling on President Omar al-Bashir to step down.
Tanzania: Rural expansion - Mobile network operator Halotel Tanzania is to expand its rural coverage from the current 13,000 villages by an additional 328 new villages in 2019. Halotel's General Manager Nguyen Van Son said that it will also commission some 500 4G sites and nearly 200 3G sites. Some of the new equipment is being financed by the Universal Fund for Access to Communication Services (UCSAF), for TZS 9.3 billion (USD 4.04 million). Halotel has forecast that its subscriber base will consequently rise to 5.5 million by the end of 2019. According to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), Halotel has some 4,400 towers erected since 2015, and 18,348 kilometres of fibre following an investment of some TZS 1.1 trillion (USD 478 million).
Tunisia: Tax reduction - The value-added tax (VAT) applied to fixed domestic Internet services has been reduced from 19 to 7 percent, as per the 2019 Finance Act, which came into force after its publication in the Official Gazette. The reduction is intended to reduce the digital divide between regions and facilitating consumer Internet access.
Uganda: Growing interoperability - MTN Uganda's subscribers can now send mobile money across all local networks, after it concluded interoperability with Uganda Telecom's M-Sente service. MTN customers could already send and receive money with users of the Airtel and Africell mobile money services. MTN was the first operator to comply with the Bank of Uganda's order to make mobile money transfers possible across all domestic networks. The operator also supports transfers to MTN Rwanda and Safaricom in Kenya and plans to add Tanzania in early 2019.
Uganda: Back-up power - MTN Uganda has launched a two-in-one Mi-Fi device and powerbank to allow users to stay connected to its 4G service, with their devices charged up. Customers had complained about carrying bulky power banks and Mi-Fi devices separately. It retails at a UGX 189,000 (USD 50) and comes with 3 GB valid for 30 days at all MTN shops, Banana Shops, partner dealer shops and on Jumia online shopping website.
Bahrain: Managed Wi-Fi - Batelco has partnered with Cisco Meraki to provide small and medium enterprises with a managed Wi-Fi service. Based on the Cisco Meraki Access Points, a wide range of high-speed Wi-Fi coverage options, zero-touch provisioning, location analytics, business-grade firewall, bandwidth control, multi-SSID support, and application control are provided. It also includes a customised landing page and Wi-Fi monetisation feature for businesses. The service includes a subscriber portal from which customers are able to view usage reports and statistics and additionally operate and manage the device, should it be needed.
Bahrain: Payments for purchases - VIVA Bahrain is now offering users the option to pay for purchases in the App Store and for Apple Music and iTunes directly from their mobile account. The service will be available to all post- and pre-paid mobile plans.
Bahrain: VAT readiness - Zain Bahrain participated in the Value Added Tax (VAT) implementation workshop held by the National Bureau for Taxation (NBT) earlier in December as part of Zain's preparations for the introduction of VAT on 1 January 2019. It covered VAT core and sector specific concepts, VAT processes and timelines, as well as taxpayer readiness assessment.
Iran: Ballooning Wi-Fi - Emergency communication balloons are to be launched in a number of provinces during 2019, ISNA reported citing the Space Transportation Research Institute's Director Rahim Ehsani. There is now a new plan to design and produce at least 20 balloons to provide communication and monitoring services in emergency conditions. The project is part of a plan called Space Ship, which aims at enabling communication, monitoring and photography applications. The balloons offer Wi-Fi to users and in 2017, during the Arba'een pilgrimage, a balloon was deployed near the border with Iraq to provide free Wi-Fi Internet for pilgrims.
Israel: Netflix alternative - Partner Communications Ltd. announced on 1 January that it was subsidizing six months of Netflix service on Partner TV for new triple package subscribers and Partner TV bundle subscribers. Over 118,000 households are now using the television service, and a joint campaign by Partner and Netflix is now being initiated. The offering is built into the pricing for Internet service (provider and infrastructure) or to Internet service (provider and infrastructure) in combination with a fixedline starting at ILS 129 (USD 35) for a bundle or triple service on Partner's fibre infrastructure, or starting at NIS 139 (USD 37) on the infrastructure of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication or HOT Telecommunication Systems. The new offering replaces the years-worth of premium sports channel content.
Kuwait: Bourse back-up - Ooredoo will manage Boursa Kuwait's disaster recovery (DR) data centre, and so help the stock exchange safeguard mission-critical data with the highest level of security and operational reliability. A secure colocation area, high speed connectivity between the main and DR site, highly available Internet connectivity, and available market participant connections will be provided. There will also be multi-redundant links for uninterrupted connectivity between the main and DR sites in case of a main circuit failure.
Oman: 4G progress - Omantel claims that its market share now stands at 56 percent, the Oman News Agency reported, without specifying a specific period. CEO Talal al Mamari said Omantel's 4G network now covers 92 percent of the inhabited areas and that its 4G technology will service the needs of individuals for the next three years. Omantel's investment in LTE over the past three years has reached OMR 120 million (USD 311.3 million) or 24 percent of total revenues of the operator during the same period.
Oman: Double data - Ooredoo Oman has extended a promotion giving Shahry customers twice the data and double the minutes to enjoy the Internet for longer on the weekends. This post-paid offer is available at no additional cost to both new and existing Shahry users on one or two-year contracts. The plans include 4 options starting from OMR 10 (USD 26) a month. Subscribers to the Shahry plans can also take advantage of a number of add-ons including data rollover and device instalment benefits.
Oman: Tower tactics - The Oman Tower Company (OTC) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Omantel and Ooredoo to build, lease and manage tower assets. The signing ceremony was overseen by Dr Hamad bin Salim al Rawahi, CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Eng Majid bin Amer al Kharousi, CEO of OTC, Talal bin Said al Ma'amari, CEO of Omantel and Jim Maxell, Acting CEO of Ooredoo, were the signatories. Kharousi said that the two MoUs is part of the government's framing to unify the infrastructure and pave the way for key agreements to be signed in January 2019. The Oman Tower Company will build towers to be leased to the two operators Omantel and Ooredoo, as well as for a third operator when it is licensed.
Qatar: Innovative link-up - Ooredoo has formed a partnership with Silicon-Valley based 'Plug and Play'. Ooredoo's Director of PR and Corporate Communications Manar Khalifa al-Muraikhi said the partnership would 'offer even more exciting technological innovations to our customers'. Ooredoo said it 'is committed to identifying and implementing new products and services' for its customers, particularly in the areas of 5G, IoT, payment, blockchain, AR/VR, AI and personal assistants'. Qatar is hosting the World Cup in 2022, which is expected to create opportunities for a mutually beneficial relationship leading up to the event and beyond.
Saudi Arabia: Fibre partnership - Zain Saudi Arabia has announced a MoU with Saudi Telecom Co (STC) to extend FttH broadband services to households across the country using STC's infrastructure, Argaam.com reported. Zain has also signed with Dawiyat Integrated Telecommunications & Information Technology Co to roll out fibre services to households and offer telecommunication services to businesses. In related news, CITC has approved the extended scope of the unified licences awarded to STC, Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) and Zain Saudi in 2016. It said in a statement: "The decision will enable the three mobile operators to offer all services under a single licence, including mobile and fixed line services, IoT, artificial intelligence and digital application services."
Turkey: Successful App - Vodafone Turkey’s TV app was been downloaded more than a million times to date. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Play and App Store. Users can pause and resume the streaming of channels and can watch content that is up to 24 hours old. In addition, they can set up programme reminders. Vodafone TV subscribers can choose between 3 different packages which are offered for the first month with a free trial opportunity of TRY 1.90 (USD 0.37), TRY 4.90 (USD 0.95), and TRY 9.90 (USD 1.91) per month.
United Arab Emirates: Airport enhanced connectivity - Abu Dhabi Airports is launching 'Super-Fi', an enhanced Wi-Fi service with speeds up to 200 Mbps. The Super-Fi internet access has been installed and tested in all three terminals. It is free for public use. In October 2018, Abu Dhabi Airports signed Cisco for equipment and support for its digital transformation, including operational efficiency, digital capacity and customer experience.
United Arab Emirates: Cable maintenance - The Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA) for the Africa-1 cable system was signed in Dubai in December 2018. The system will utilise 100G technology and will offer ' Terabits of capacity' from launch. The system will have at least a three-fibre pair core extending more than 20,000km and is expected to land at carrier-neutral PoPs in Marseille (France), Mombasa (Kenya) and Durban (South Africa), with planned landing stations in Sidi-Krir and Zafarana (Egypt), Port Sudan (Sudan), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Djibouti City (Djibouti), Mogadishu (Somalia), Mombasa (Kenya), Mayotte, Mahajanga (Madagascar), Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) and Karachi (Pakistan). It is expected to be ready for service (RFS) in 2021.
United Arab Emirates: Pakistan property peace? - The deadlock with Etisalat over the USD 800 million payment from the purchase of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) is close to resolution according to the Secretary of the Privatisation Commission Rizwan Malik while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications last week. An Etisalat delegation has recently met Prime Minister Imran Khan and a further meeting is due in January. Etisalat delayed the payment after Pakistan failed to transfer all PTCL properties under the agreement. Etisalat paid USD 1.4 billion upfront, but withheld the remaining instalments amounting to USD 800 million until the status of the entire property portfolio was resolved, which has been a bone of contention for some 12 years.
United Arab Emirates: Property improvements - Mobile network operator Etisalat has partnered with property developer Azizi Developments to provide its eLife services to residents of new homes constructed by the company. New residents will therefore have quicker access to home services, signing up for Etisalat services before they move in or at the doorstep.


Dirty South signs with Astralwerks, announces new album for 2014
Since releasing his debut album Speed Of Life last year, Dragan ‘Dirty South’ Roganovic has kept up a relentless touring schedule, and now the local big-room star has revealed a major milestone planned for 2014 – another album coming via his new home at dance music hotbed Astralwerks.
Home to dance powerhouses like the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim and Swedish House Mafia, the Universal Music Group imprint has scored some other big name signings of late, including Deadmau5, Porter Robinson, Mat Zo and Duke Dumont.
With the Astralwerks team behind it, the new Dirty South album will “span a multitude of genres,” according to the producer’s official statement. The LP will be accompanied by a short film, written, directed and shot by Roganovic.
We’ll get our first preview of the album in August, when the lead single Unbreakable drops. Until then, fans can hope to hear some of that genre-spanning new music at Dirty South’s many upcoming shows this season, including Tomorrowland’s 10th anniversary this month. For more details, head over to the Dirty South website. In the meantime, you can reacquaint yourself with Speed Of Life below.


Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it “the single best thing the Legislature can do for the state of New York.” But Michael Borges of the New York State Association of School Business Officials called it “bad for our schools, it’s bad for our students, and, ultimately, it’s bad for the state of New York.”
What’s got Albany so divided is a particularly juicy-sounding carrot that Cuomo is holding out to municipalities and school districts that stay within the property tax cap.
Cuomo wants to offer state rebates to taxpayers whose local governments or school districts stay under the cap. The rebate would continue for a second year if the government or school files a plan to share services and further cut the tax levy. This constitutes what Cuomo is somewhat creatively calling a “two-year property tax freeze.” He also has proposed a “circuit breaker” plan that would provide additional credits for those whose property taxes take up a certain portion of their income.
But so far, his plan hasn’t gone over well with the state Legislature. The Assembly budget took up the “circuit breaker” idea, but rejected the freeze. The Senate budget went the in other direction, tweaking the freeze idea by giving the tax credit, not to individual taxpayers, but to the municipalities themselves, and throwing out the “circuit breaker.”
Cuomo backpedaled a bit this week, tweaking the idea of the rebate to also reward municipalities that keep taxes flat. But it’s still not clear if legislators are biting. And many municipal officials have complained that there is little left to cut.
On the face of it, Cuomo’s plan could be a win for the local area. Very few local governments or school districts have exceeded the cap since it was put into place. Initial budgets submitted to the state do not show any local school districts exceeding the cap this year. So we could all be in line to receive some extra cash. Great, right?


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ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has hinted at making changes/adjustment in petroleum prices on a weekly basis instead of fortnightly; however, the final decision would be taken by the federal cabinet.
This was stated by Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha while talking to reporters after the meeting. Replying to a question that the government has decided to make adjustment in petroleum prices on a weekly basis, she said, adding that decision in this regard would be taken by the federal cabinet.
“No decision has yet been taken in this regard”, she said, adding that the all of IMF's conditions have been met and Pakistan’s case would be taken up.
She said that the government would be disbursed US$1.17 billion under the EFF programme and brotherly Islamic countries would also come forward to help Pakistan.
The minister said that there is no need to be worried about the challenges as the economy is improving. She said that following a decline in the oil prices the government would pass on as much as possible relief to the consumers.
Earlier, a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance headed by Senator Saleem Mandivwala, unanimously, approved Exim (the Export-Import) Bank of Pakistan Bill, 2022.
'The Exim Bank of Pakistan Bill, 2022', was approved after a briefing by the CEO EXIM Bank, Irfan Bukhari, that proposed the law will play a key role in boosting the exports of the country and it will also provide a level playing field to the exporters. The meeting decided to approve it unanimously. The major aim of the bill is to provide material support to exporters in delivering their products to the international markets, he added.
However, while discussing the private member bill, 'Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2022', was approved by the committee with Rs0.5 million per month penalty in case of default after the expiry date of any document or return to be filed per month.
However, the meeting deferred approval of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) (Governance and Operation Bill 2022) following objections by both treasury and opposition. Senator Sadia Abbasi of the ruling party said that the profit-making entities instead of loss making are being included for privatization on the instruction of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She added when her party was in opposition, they had protested on State Bank bill and now after coming to power are doing similar things.
She said that in order to improve the SOEs’ performance, the government has to work on its own, not on the dictation of the IMF. She said that the governance cannot be improved with law and she would oppose it.
Senator Zeeshan Khanzada also supported her. She said that after the approval of this bill, the shares of these entities will be sold and inclusion of profit-making SOEs in the proposed law is against the interest of the country.
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Chairman FBR Asim Ahmed’s briefing to Senate Standing Committee on Finance said that majority of the recommendations of the committee were incorporated in the Finance Bill and accepted that the super tax will be applicable from July 1, 2021. The super tax will be levied in 2021 only then will it come in the income tax returns of 2022, he added.
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Army-Air Force Final Four Mannheim, Heidelberg win Final Four crowns
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MANNHEIM, Germany — Mannheim managed one of two titles it was up for Sunday in Installation Management Command-Europe’s U.S. Army-Air Force Final Four Basketball Championships.
Mannheim’s men squad triumphed 68-64 over Kaiserslautern in a tight contest, but the Mannheim women were overwhelmed in the second half in falling 60-50 to Heidelberg.
Both of Mannheim’s teams won the Army championship last weekend on the same Mannheim Sports Arena court, beating the same opponents they faced on Sunday.
The men’s title game was close throughout. The game had five ties with several coming in the closing minutes. With Mannheim up 63-61 late in the second half, After Kaiserslautern missed on a few chances to tie, the Mustangs pulled ahead 67-61 with 45 seconds left. K-Town’s Johnny Allen hit a three-pointer seconds later, but that’s as close as the Panthers could get.
Mannheim’s Reginald Hawkins, the men’s tournament MVP, led all scorers with 21 points.
In the women’s game, it was a tale of two halves as Heidelberg shook off a poor first half to take the title from Mannheim. Heidelberg scored 43 points in the second half and was led by tournament MVP Takisha Watkins, who scored 14 of her 21 points in the second half.
"It’s all about defense," said Watkins, an Army specialist. "We played a sluggish first half. I guess it was nerves. In the second half, we played our game – defense."
Heidelberg jumped out to a 6-2 lead, but Mannheim went on a tear, scoring 15 unanswered points. Heidelberg did not score a field goal for a roughly10-minute stretch in the first half with eight of the Lady General’s 17 first-half points coming on free throws. Heidelberg came out on fire in the second half, going on a 10-0 run to take the lead. In the first seven minutes of the second half, the Lady Generals scored 18 points, surpassing the number of points they scored in the entire first half. Mannheim only scored six points in the first 10 minutes of the second half and never recaptured the lead.
Mannheim closed within 46-40 with three minutes left to play, but that’s as close as the Lady Mustangs could get.
In both the men’s and women’s semifinals games Saturday, Army teams topped Air Force teams to reach the championship games. Kaiserslautern men’s Larry Bailey made a 28-footer with 3.9 seconds left in its semifinal game Saturday to beat Mildenhall 46-45 and advance to Sunday’s championship game.
This edition of the Final Four will be the last for the foreseeable future. Instead, the Army and Air Force will sponsor an all-comers, season-ending tournament, with the winners emerging as U.S. Forces Europe champions. No individual Army and Air Force championships will take place in 2010, officials said.


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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) -- An annual celebration of the Delmarva region's poultry industry is scheduled to return to Salisbury next year.
The Daily Times of Salisbury reports that the 63rd Delmarva Chicken Festival will be held at The Centre at Salisbury on June 15 and 16
Bill Satterfield, executive director of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., says it will be the 14th time the festival has been held in Salisbury. The annual event moves through the towns in the region.
The chicken festival began in Georgetown in 1948 as a way to showcase Delmarva's poultry industry. At last year's event in Georgetown, organizers said more than 2,000 chickens were fried in a 10-foot frying pan.
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text: Sugar free, wheat free, low fat! Do not want crisps or chocolate - have even ignored the Easter eggs. fruit of almost any variety (well...maybe not banana, because it's higher in carbs). I'm not a fan of raisins in food, so is there something I could substitute it with? Some recipes suggest soaking before use. For example, using cauliflower as a substitute for mashed potatoes, pizza crusts and even rice pilaf is getting more popular. 2 cups all-purpose flour (optional: substitute 1 cup whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour for 1 cup all purpose) 2 tsp. The final low carb honey substitute to discuss is erythritol. Has a low glycemic index Half a cup cornflakes and All bran, skim milk, 6 almonds, 10 raisins. Stir in oats and raisins. Saturated Fat 3g. However, the side effects can be quite severe and in my opinion NOT worth it! Learn the basics of a healthy diet in Eight tips for healthy eating. It looks very interesting, but calls for raisins. 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Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt, and set aside. ¾ cup of raisins (100 g) 1 cup of natural low-far yogurt (250 ml) 1 egg; The zest of one medium-sized orange; 3 tablespoons of orange juice (45 ml) Preparation. No sugar added oatmeal and raisin cookies I could have called this a sugar free cookie but, it is true that raisins do add a natural sugar to this cookie. These low-calorie alternatives provide new ideas for old favorites. Keto and low-carb recipes often rely on dairy to add fat and protein to a meal. low calorie cooking spray â this product is a must for slimming world weight loss recipes. 199. Trans Fat 0g. July 28, 2019 Î Written by Foodtolive Team. Add sifted ingredients and stir until combined, then mix in the oats and raisins. One-half cup of raisins will give you 3.3 grams of fiber, or roughly 10 to 24 percent of your … Add applesauce, egg, milk and vanilla. In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. 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Raisins: These are a perfect substitute in cookie recipes because they add extra texture, visual appeal, and nutrition. Pour mixture into a freezer-proof bowl and freeze until beginning to set around the edge. Filling - iron, fats and protein. and what its nutritional contribution is (minerals? Start your day off right with this delicious, low calorie, low-fat dish! 1 tablespoon. Image: Quick Keto Oatmeal. So for example go ahead and substitute golden raisins for Thompson seedless or muscat raisins for either of those. The recipe calls for: 8 oz. Some foods provide most of their calories from sugar and fat but give you few, if any, vitamins and minerals. They make a great snack when it comes to nutrition. Creamy dairy products can often be used interchangeably. Submit a Recipe Correction. Subscribe: RSS. There are many artificial food products on the market that are marketed as low carb but are void of nutrients. The recipe calls for: 8 oz. For example, yogurt, sour cream, or creme fraiche can sometimes be used as substitutes for each other. #4: Erythritol. Yogurt-covered raisins are a fun snack food that most children enjoy. Calories . Raisins have many nutritional benefits and can aid digestion, as well as improve eyesight. Crunch Bars. Substitutes. Do you know what would be good to use for a substitute for raisins? Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the batter. Raisins are a good source of essential nutrients, minerals, and energy in the form of calories and sugars. Desserts - Apple and Rice Pudding - Low carb and Low fat recipes, A simple combination of apple, rice, raisins and cottage cheese. Once you learn how easy it is to make your own coleslaw, you'll never buy the pre-made stuff from the grocery store again. cream cheese 3 T. mayo or sour cream Stir in oats, raisins, and apples/carrots. 6% . However, I will say that this is a healthier cookie than most. baking soda; ½ tsp. 1 cup The best part about homemade coleslaw is you control the ingredients, so you can make it low-fat and include whatever veggies you like (or have too much of). Chia ‘Eggs’-Chia eggs substitute whole eggs. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. I'm not a fan of raisins in food, so is there something I could substitute it with? As per studies, consuming a healthy portion of Kismis on a daily basis has shown improvement in better nutritional absorption and increased metabolic rate. I don't want to completely change my whole meal plan just for these. fast-digesting sugars?) swap yoghurt-coated raisins for plain raisins ; swap salted nuts for unsalted nuts ; swap cheese straws for rice cakes with lower-fat cream cheese; More information. Bake 25-30 minutes. The recipe calls for currants or raisins, but I like to substitute dried cranberries instead. Mix together raisins and rum, allow mixture to stand for 2 hours or overnight. pumpkin, sugar substitute, baking soda, vanilla, oatmeal, egg substitute and 5 more Low Fat Cranberry Orange Oat Muffins Food.com nonfat dry milk powder, salt, whole wheat flour, chopped pecans and 14 more 76 Posts; Send PM. Raisins Substitute Options. They're not as tart as the cranberries but … Cholesterol 25mg. It may be in the same range, idk offhand, but my new favorite ia dried apricots. Add combined flour, baking soda and cinnamon to wet ingredients. People can easily add them to their diet. Debra Reply #1, 6 years, 6 months ago. Cranberry Bran Muffin: Substitute dried cranberries or other dried fruit for the raisins. The last thing you want to do is spend all day in the kitchen dealing with complicated recipes or spending money on expensive vegan snacks in the grocery store. But Dr. Dina R. Rose notes that most recipes call for the addition of fats and sugars, reducing the treat's nutritional value. My favorite mixes have cashews, goji berries, and mulberries. Won't need very much, perhaps half the amount of raisins called for (and add sweetener if desired at the cooking). * Carrots, raw, 1.5 cup, grated * Egg, fresh, 2 large * Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup I am not crazy about raisins but they are in my meal plans a couple of times. May 8, 2017 - Explore Christina Mancil's board "Low Calorie Sauces", followed by 219 people on Pinterest. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. To make this classic salad as low as carb and keto as possible, we substituted the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar, the sugar with Swerve and used salted sunflower seeds instead of sugary cranberries or raisins. It looks very interesting, but calls for raisins. Raisins are dried grapes. Maltitol â A sugar alcohol which may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Low-Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods. Definitely do not want bread or cake anymore. Dried Golden California Raisins are healthy and nutritius, they are low in calorie and contians antioxidants, fibre and minerals. Tip 2. 1 cup water plus 1/4 cup buttermilk powder. If you aren’t vegan, you can use 2 whole eggs instead; Raisins-Raisins aren’t strictly keto, but the amount of sugar and carbs they provide are minimal (you aren’t eating the entire batch in one go). 210 . If you're trying to put on weight, eating raisins can help. Something else I might like with the same nutritional value? Tips for healthy low carb substitutes for bread. Health benefits: Zero calories- Helps in weight loss; Normally abstain from sugar. Grr! It's 100 cals for 6/ or 12 halves. Any suggestions are appreciated. DIRECTIONS. One can make a substitute of crunch bars by staring with 6 ounces of dark chocolate. I've tried 3 approaches thus far with some success. Cajun Spice. cream cheese 3 T. mayo or sour cream Sodium 440mg. Low Carb Sweeteners to Avoid. The low GI creates no rise in blood sugar or insulin â perfect for diabetics. DIRECTIONS. Thanks! Peanuts, almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts are the lowest in calories with around 160 calories per ounce, whilst brazil nuts, walnuts, pine nuts and pecans contain around 180 calories per ounce. This chocolate should be melted. Malitol is an inexpensive sugar substitute, which is why it is a common ingredient in low carb snacks, candy, etc. I don't like raisins either, but do like the Craisins in little doses. country ham 1/2 c. golden raisins 4 oz. But Dr. Dina R. Rose notes that most recipes call for the addition of fats and sugars, reducing the treat's nutritional value. Does anyone have an alternative to raisins. First, preheat the oven to 200ºC. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. Healthy Low-Fat Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Notes. Process until thick and fluffy. 1 cup sour cream. A new low-calorie sweetener promises all the flavor and comfort of real sugar without the drawbacks, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking notice. Spread into ungreased 9x13" pan. With spoon, stir in flour, oats, raisins, baking powder, and salt until combined. Dired Golden California Raisins are also a source of dietary fibre, low in fat, cholesterol free and low in sodium. salt; ½ cup sugar … 1 cup plain or low fat yogurt. Raisins themselves make a quick and simple snack throughout the day. The high fiber content of raisins enables you to stay fuller longer and may be a good way to prevent overeating between meals. 8% . 19% . Yogurt-covered raisins are a fun snack food that most children enjoy. 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. These excellent keto macronutrients make it the perfect low-carb oatmeal substitute to enjoy with water or full-fat coconut milk for an extra serving of healthy fats. The truth is that those one ounce boxes of raisins have about 18 grams of natural sugar in them. With plenty of vitamins and minerals, they can be a good part of a low-calorie balanced plate. They are known for their incredible health benefits, out of which weight loss is a significant one. "Black" and "white" raisins don't differ much nutritionally. There is a recipe in the April/May issue of Fine Cooking by Matt & Ted Lee called, "Country Ham Relish". This guide is not meant to be an exhaustive list. A healthy diet is one of the keys to success if youâre trying to transform your lifestyle and boost your wellness and happiness. This sweetener can tolerate high temperatures, making it suitable for baking. Most raisin varieties can be use interchangeably. There is a recipe in the April/May issue of Fine Cooking by Matt & Ted Lee called, "Country Ham Relish". Won't need very much, perhaps half the amount of raisins called for (and add sweetener if desired at the cooking). Especially when I cut back on the butter called for in the original recipe and substitute a bit more applesauce to make up for it. It contains Erythritol which acts as a natural sweetener. Unlike the other sweeteners listed above, erythritol is actually considered a sugar alcohol. Steamed veggies in bag had added sugar. Applesauce Raisin Bran Muffin: Omit the banana and add an extra 1/3 cup applesauce. Cake Flour. Figure out what the role of the raisins is--convenience? 3 - Dried currants or blueberries (if you are sure there is no added sugar) can also do the job. If you are going to shred your own veggies, it's easiest to use a food processor. 3 - Dried currants or blueberries (if you are sure there is no added sugar) can also do the job. Copyright 2000-2021 Active Low-Carber Forums @ forum.lowcarber.org. Cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the milk is absorbed and mixture is creamy, about 15 minutes. Nutrition Bonus. BACK But raisins are also relatively high in calories. Welcome to the Active Low-Carber ForumsSupport for Atkins diet, Protein Power, Neanderthin (Paleo Diet), CAD/CALP, Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution and any other healthy low-carb diet or plan, all are welcome in our lowcarb community. Dates and raisins can also add sweetness to your food. The Nutrition Value in White Raisins Vs. Visit CalorieKing.com for hundreds of other delicious low-calorie â¦ 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g. I don't have an answer for you. Bake 10â12 minutes or until lightly browned. It’s so easy to carry in my purse and always proves to be energizing when I need a little pick me up. You may like them, they're bitter and sweet. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray or grease the muffin tins. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Better-Eats can suggest healthier alternatives for a food. I can come up with a list of recipe ideas for raisins. A low calorie substitute to Reeseâs cups is to simply spread some peanut butter onto a square of dark chocolate. Raisins are one of the most widely consumed dry fruits in the world. Access hundreds of thousands of recipes that are healthy and easy to make. This is a simple, no fuss, and delicious snake. A healthy alternative to raisins. In a large bowl, stir flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Neotame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener that is about 7,000â13,000 times sweeter than table sugar. 248. Nutrition. Although many people tackle healthy meal planning and come up with awesome ideas for incorporating better foods into their 3 squares a day, snack time can be a major sticking point if youâre trying to lose weight, manage or prevent chronic illness. 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This project has consisted of updating the entire country’s map coverage at a scale of 1:200,000, in order to make a coherent national cartographic reference available for various actors (infrastructure, land management, statistics, rural development, social equipment, environment …).
The database produced is also compatible with the national land cover database in order to make a set of consistent and complementary information layers.
In order to guaranty the success of the capacity building phase, the entire production was carried out on site, at the Geographic Institute of Burkina (IGB) premises, and by IGB’s staff, with a methodology that has been set up by IGN FI, with equipment whose configuration has been defined by IGN FI, and with a three year technical assistance and support.
Objectives and deliverables
- Topographic maps at a scale of 1:200,000 covering the entire country of Burkina Faso, updated using satellite images
- A tiled orthoimage covering the entire country with homogeneous radiometric resolution and accurate in location at better than 5 meters
- An up-to-date national topographic database (BNDT) consistent with Burkina Faso’s land use database and its metadata
- Derived products: a road and tourist map at a scale of 1:1,000,000, a road atlas at a scale of 1:200,000, wall assemblies at a scale of 1:300,000
- Workshops for feed, an official closing ceremony of the project
Among other results, the completion of these products goes with a transfer of skills and technology for the benefit of IGB’s staff, an updated nomenclature of the national topographic database (BNDT), a procedure manual on the database update process and awareness actions of national and local stakeholders on the use of cartographic products.
- 275,000 km²
- 27 new maps at a scale of 1 : 200,000 covering the national territory
- 1 national orthoimage at 5 m resolution (RapidEye) and 13 regional capitals also covered by a satellite orthoimage at 50 cm resolution (Worldview)
- The completion of one road and tourism atlas based on with the newly completed map at a scale of 1:200,000
- 1 wall assembly at a scale of 1:300,000 completed from the 1:200,000 mapping
- A thematic road and tourism map of Burkina Faso at a scale of 1:1,000,000
- 17 training courses (satellite image processing, GIS, toponymy, field completion, cartographic editing…)


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Out of All The Companies That Exist:
Goldco – #1 Gold Company
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Purchasing the securities market has actually not gone out of fashion, yet this stands for simply one choice from whole lots available. By broadening your extent of rate of interest, you will certainly enhance your profile with different sorts of assets. This approach is wise, to shield your financial resources and use you security in future. Gold, silver and comparable rare-earth elements could be a great financial investment method to take on.
You can buy rare-earth elements through personal investments and/or with self directed Individual retirement accounts. By doing this, you will certainly spread your responsibility as well as come to be extra financially stable. This is important, because there is constantly an opportunity that a stock exchange collision will certainly happen. Anybody that is nearing retired life, or who has reason to access their funds, requires some sort of bush against a severe stock exchange dip. Casting a broader net with your investments will certainly lessen any sustained losses dramatically.
Reliable gold IRA investment company have actually made the process of purchasing precious metals more reliable. Generally, these rare-earth elements take the kind of coins as well as bars, consisting of gold, platinum, palladium and also silver. Some firms even offer cryptocurrencies, which permits you to boost your portfolio further. Whether you want to make a significant investment to keep in a secure, purchase silver coins and also bars to store in your home, rollover an existing pension plan, or arrange a self routed IRA (or gold IRA), gold investment firm can direct you in the process.
Because of the current media insurance coverage precious metals have gotten, much more firms are starting to use services. Naturally, with enhanced competition comes much better bargains for investors. Numerous individuals locate it difficult to choose a gold financial investment company, from the huge numbers of companies offered. Inexperienced financiers are especially prone to this anxiousness. To make things straightforward, below is a short listing of the leading gold Individual retirement account financial investment firms at the moment. The testimonial that follows will certainly discuss which product or services to expect from the firm you transfer funds with. As soon as you have actually absorbed this information, you can assign your funds properly and make you future a lot more safe and secure. The firms listed below are our top five:
ii) Augusta Precious Metals
iii) Noble Gold
iv) Birch Gold
Below is our indepth evaluation of the top IRA companies:
– Wide variety of silver and gold bars/coins for IRAs
– Simple to rollover your existing individual retirement account and arrange a silver/gold individual retirement account, with every step being supervised by the Goldco group
– The BBB awarded Goldco its highest possible ranking of A+.
– Goldco does not provide platinum or palladium metals for Individual retirement accounts.
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Although there are numerous gold individual retirement account investment firm to select from, we highly suggest Goldco. The high scores it has gotten from the BBB and BCA reflect the reality that the company is a trustworthy gamer in the investment market. This respectable business has a well-known history and also is precisely what you must try to find, if you want to increase your wealth with gold or silver.
Goldco concentrates on self directed IRAs with precious metals, using properties such as silver and gold. Rare-earth element financial investments can make your profile a lot more varied. This produces a financial protect, so you don’t suffer the consequences of a stock exchange dip. Gold and silver are possessions that financiers are attracted to, as a result of their stable value historically. The worth of priceless steels often tends to enhance, when the stock market or economic situation plummets.
There is a continuous demand for gold and silver, since the needs of production, production and also innovation markets keep increasing. It is very easy to market your silver/gold financial investments at a later day, for any kind of factor, as well as receive fiat money for these rare-earth elements. When purchasing residential or commercial property, you may not locate a purchaser for a long period of time.
Goldco provides a straightforward procedure for organizing your gold Individual retirement accounts promptly. With a gold IRA, you can maintain gold and other precious metals in a self directed individual retirement account, rather than bonds or stocks.
To sign up an account, go to the Goldco website, complete the application with the necessary details, then select exactly how to deposit right into your IRA. Hereafter, you can allocate funds to this new account. After Goldco verifies the funds transfer, you can begin picking the precious metals to buy for your IRA.
At Goldco, Silver IRAs are provided along with Gold IRAs. Silver IRAs offer virtually the exact same benefits as their gold equivalents. This is due to the reality that they maintain your portfolio safe with diversification. Silver remains in huge demand, comparable to gold. Consequently, you should include this in your portfolio preferably.
Silver is more affordable than gold, which implies you can get more for your individual retirement account than you could if you bought gold bars or coins.
Goldco does not just assist you set up a rare-earth element IRA. It also allows you to roll over your existing IRA into your brand-new gold or silver IRA. Numerous classifications of retirement accounts are eligible for rollovers, so you can use your account funds to establish an individual retirement account that is self guided. After your account is authorized, you can establish it up immediately with the help of the Goldco team.
Goldco’s gold/silver Individual retirement accounts supply the very same tax advantages as typical Individual retirement accounts. If you are older than fifty, it is possible to include as much as $7000 yearly, before you retire, to build your financial investments. Those that are more youthful than fifty are permitted to include as much as $6000 each year to their accounts. This cash can be taken out, with no penalty charges relevant, as soon as you get to the age of fifty-nine years as well as six months.
To arrange your self directed rare-earth element IRA, most likely to Goldco’s official site and also download their free guidebook covering self guided Individual retirement accounts. You will find the info you need in this guidebook to register a rare-earth elements IRA account, send out funds to it, after that fill it with silver or gold bars/coins.
– With rare-earth element Individual retirement accounts, numerous internal revenue service authorized alternatives for storage are available.
– You can register an account easily, and all actions of the treatment are looked after by the Augusta team.
– Gold and silver individual investments are readily available.
– A thorough listing of authorized silver and gold coins for IRAs is not accessible.
Augusta has actually a should have credibility as an impressive gold IRA firm that provides financial investments in silver and gold. The BBB has given it a ranking of A+ and also it has actually been awarded excellent scores from the BCA, TrustLink, Google and Facebook. It made these scores by ensuring that it only gives high quality products and services.
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In addition, Augusta has actually boosted its track record by using wonderful consumer support. It works in an open way and also provides a straightforward procedure to assist customers who wish to sign up rare-earth element Individual retirement accounts. Every solution it offers is customized to each customer’s financial demands, so everyone who transfers funds with them can do so with confidence.
Augusta Valuable Metals is renown for giving customers with the most effective pension financial investments related to gold and silver. This allows people to protect their portfolios via diversity, as well as avoid troubles linked to securities market accidents. When your account with Augusta is set up, you will get the most effective possible assistance for as long as you continue to attach them. If you want more details concerning your retired life funds, or wonder regarding certain items, the expert team is always handy.
To be legally compliant, a rare-earth elements IRA must have protected, IRS approved storage space. To satisfy this obligation, Augusta provides its American consumers with many choices for storage. Clients can pick from any of these storage center locations: Wilmington, Ohio, Jackson, Las Vegas, Nevada, Salt Lake City, Utah, Delaware, Los Angeles, The Golden State, Bridgewater and Massachusetts.
Augusta allows individual investments in silver or gold as well. Financiers can delight in equally as healthy and balanced returns from these rare-earth elements, as they can with conventional retirement savings accounts. This technique likewise enables them to diversify their portfolios, so they are secured if the dollar ends up being less important.
After you have actually picked to deposit funds with Augusta, it is straightforward to register an account on their website and also move cash right into it.
– Investments for electronic money are used.
– Safe storage in their Texas facility is supplied.
– Investments in gold, platinum, palladium and silver are supplied.
– A minimum financial investment of $5000 is needed for Gold IRA rollovers.
People that are serious about investing in rare-earth elements must check out the choices used by Noble Gold. This leading gold IRA company is backed by Consumer Affairs and also the BBB. It permits its consumers, especially those who are new to investing, to make economic choices without any stress at all. The BCA, Royal Canadian Mint and TrustLink very own Noble Gold. It rates among one of the most respectable firms in the industry and also remains to obtain good reviews from satisfied clients.
Noble Gold provides a simple, stress cost-free treatment to assist you set up a precious metals IRA. By following this procedure, you can protect your riches confidently via portfolio diversity. A Gold IRA and a standard individual retirement account have identical tax benefits, so these are both superb options to keep you economically protect.
To start with Noble Gold, go to their site and also click the web link to apply. Type in all the requested data, after that click ‘Send’. Right after you do this, an employee from Noble Gold will contact you to complete your application. Once you have actually registered your account, it is very easy to transfer cash money right into it.
When the cash is in your Noble Gold account, you need to pick the precious metals that you want to put in your self routed individual retirement account. In Addition, Noble Gold permits you to purchase precious metals as an individual investment. In addition to the previously mentioned financial investment tools, coins and unusual antiques can be purchased from the firm as well.
The unusual coins offered by Noble Gold are independently approved, with a main grading from the the Numismatic Warranty Company (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Solution (PCGS). All coins/collectibles are sent off to you in sealed containers, in excellent condition.
Furthermore, you can pick to purchase any one of Noble Gold’s Royal Survival Packs. There are eight various alternatives, and all of them consist of particular precious metals.
Bespoke loads can be acquired by getting a ‘Noble Ambassador’. Doing this enables you to select precisely what you desire for the cash you have at your disposal. This is the ideal pack to buy if you live outside America.
As soon as you purchase rare-earth elements – such as silver and also gold – from Noble Gold, your orders are sent by mail to you quietly as well as firmly. The firm has actually partnered up with various vendors of precious metals, which permits it to supply coins as well as bars at less costly prices. Noble Gold’s redeem program is one more service that is worthy of note. This program permits you to quickly market your precious metals, like silver and gold, if you wish to do so.
The Noble Gold team is very educated as well as provides excellent customer support, so you will be treated well from the outset– and also not be pushed to purchase anything. When it come to the economic requirements of their clients, Noble Gold always supplies superb support as well as support.
– You are enabled to purchase rare-earth elements as a personal investment and also include them in a self guided individual retirement account.
– Birch Gold employee will certainly help you to register your account, and deal added assistance if necessary.
– Birch Gold received an A+ rating from the BBB.
– You are billed for annual storage space, account management and insurance coverage.
Established in 2003, Birch Gold satisfies the investment demands of all its clients. They have helped several customers to invest in the ideal mix of silver, palladium, gold and platinum to protect their wealth through portfolio diversity. Birch Gold’s customer support team are well trained and also experienced regarding the items they offer. Every consumer is assisted though each action of the procedure.
To sign up a gold IRA or transform your existing pension into an individual retirement account, sign up an account with Birch Gold and also start moving money. After this, you can choose which rare-earth elements are most matched to your demands.
Don’t worry if you end up being frustrated at any kind of stage of the treatment. This takes place to great deals of customers, so a Birch Gold personnel will offer help as well as directly guide you to make the ideal choices. As soon as you choose exactly how you desire to continue, the personnel will make the purchase in your place.
To comply with policies laid out by the IRS, every rare-earth element that is bought for use in an IRA has to be kept in an accepted vault. The Birch Gold Team provides many storage space alternatives. The Depository in Delaware is one such option, which provides as much as one billion dollars worth of insurance coverage for financial investments.
All precious metals that Birch Gold acquisitions for your self directed IRA please the purity degrees mandated by the internal revenue service. Silver, for instance, has a pureness of 99.9 percent, palladium has a purity of 99.95 percent, platinum has a pureness of 99.95 percent, as well as gold has a pureness of 99.5 percent.
v) Regal Assets
– Supplies insured personal financial investments with segregated storage space.
– All IRA rare-earth elements are kept in internal revenue service certified facilities.
– Cryptocurrencies are offered.
– Contrasted to other companies, the option of rare-earth elements to purchase is limited.
Regal Possessions is worth thinking about, if you want to expand your portfolio by buying rare-earth elements and also cryptocurrencies. Regal Properties’ founder, Tyler Gallagher, developed the firm over 10 years back. Since, it has become identified as a reputable supplier of gold Individual retirement accounts. As belonging to Forbes’ Money Council, Regal Properties has an experienced as well as dedicated financial investment group that delivers customized assistance to customers.
Setting up a gold individual retirement account with Regal Assets is an uncomplicated process. They offer a good selection of IRS approved rare-earth element coins and also bars that can be used in Individual retirement accounts. To sign up with the firm, most likely to their website to access the application. Complete this, then send the appropriate data. Once this is done, you can transfer nevertheless much cash you desire to spend, after that pick which coins and also bars to utilize in your IRA or individual financial investment account.
Financiers with existing pension plans, who want to incorporate these into their Regal Properties account, are allowed to do this. If you are not sure concerning the treatment included, or want to know whether your account is eligible for this, Regal Possessions’ customer support group prepares to help.
Investors have good reason to be confident when making use of Regal Assets, due to the fact that the firm only handles IRS licensed coins and also bars. In line with IRS specs, the purity of silver as well as gold must be 99.9 percent as well as 99.5 percent specifically. The pureness of platinum and also palladium needs to be 99.95 percent, prior to they can be used legally in pension plan funds. Regal Possessions divides itself from the competition, since it supplies precious metal IRAs in addition to cryptocurrencies.
You can choose from a number of prechosen packs for investors. Every pack offers a simpler way to start investing, particularly for inexperienced financiers that are unsure where to put their money. Every pack has rare-earth elements that are prechosen, which sell for various rates.
Leading Gold Individual Retirement Account Financial Investment Firms– What to Seek
Would certainly you like your future to be monetarily protect? Prior to selecting a company to invest with, run through the list of points you need to anticipate that is detailed listed below. Spend as much time as you need to determine whether a firm meets your investing needs. It’s important that the solutions supplied by an investment firm satisfy your assumptions.
Track Record and Comments
A noteworthy piece of the funds you reserve for retired life will certainly be bound in precious metal investments. As a result, you need to inspect that the company you work with has an excellent credibility, as shown by consumer responses and audited outcomes. You can see whether a company is respectable by searching for it on the BBB web site. If it is rated A+, it is a trusted operation. You ought to pay close attention to companies that are authorized by Consumer Matters, because this is another excellent indication that you can trust them.
The Kinds of Investments
Evaluate the various investment instruments that gold IRA firms can offer. As an example, specific firms only provide rare-earth elements for Individual retirement accounts, while others permit precious metals to be used for personal financial investments as well.
Next off, consider the various precious metals that the company provides. Is the option constrained to gold and silver, or are platinum and also palladium supplied too? The number of various coins and bars can you use for Individual retirement accounts as well as individual financial investments?
Furthermore, you may find that some firms provide cryptocurrency investments, like Bitcoin as well as Ethereum. If this is something you have actually recently thought about, it is worth looking for firms that have proficiency in this field, together with Gold IRAs.
How Much They Charge
Prevent finalizing agreements with companies without reading their full problems. If you hurry into investing with certain service providers, your investment funds could be in danger. If any costs are applicable, make certain you recognize what these are. Some companies ask clients to pay yearly, delivery or insurance policy costs. Furthermore, there could be hidden charges that you should understand about. Do your homework thoroughly, or ask their client service team if you are uncertain about anything, to better comprehend their service procedures.
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Assistance for Customers
Some possible investors find it difficult to arrange gold IRAs. There could be fees you are liable for also, if you fall short to move funds from your current pension right into a freshly created IRA account. Handling unanticipated costs as well as various other troubles is something to be avoided. Consequently, it is critical that the business you attach has terrific client assistance.
The consumer support group of an investment company should provide help whenever you need it. This is specifically crucial if you are uncertain concerning just how to register your IRA account, or move the cash from your present pension account. If any type of problems arise, the company you deal with must pull out all the quits to solve them.
The Company we Recommend
All of the aforementioned gold individual retirement account companies are reliable services that can help you secure your finances, with gold IRAs or individual financial investments. Regardless of, we require to pick a victor and also Goldco has to be it. There’s a series of variables that attracted us to this firm above all others, and also we have actually summed up these below:.
The BBB has actually given Goldco its highest rating of A+, as well as the BCA has actually also awarded the company a healthy Triple A rating. Goldco has a simple procedure for establishing up and also rolling over accounts, supervised by extremely educated, friendly personnel participants.
Goldco provides a broad variety of gold as well as silver bars/coins, which are Internal revenue service accepted as well as therefore perfect for IRAs. If you like the idea of diversifying your portfolio, since you are stressed over stock exchange collisions, Goldco is an excellent company to satisfy your demands.
Whatever we have investigated concerning Goldco makes us positive that they provide services that will certainly improve your funds. Accomplish your very own due diligence and also acquire their totally free digital book concerning gold Individual retirement accounts. When you are happy, you should establish your account asap.
Is it important to acquire rare-earth elements?
Rare-earth element financial investments supply different advantages, specifically if profile diversification appeals to you. History has proven that precious metals perform better over the long-term than fiat money. Compared to the erratic securities market, they are an even more reliable form of financial investment as well. Precious metals have a limited supply, so they have a tendency to be rare and a lot more very valued.
You frequently see priceless steels used in fashion jewelry, they are in demand in various other industries too. The modern technology, manufacturing as well as production fields, as an example, require raw and processed rare-earth elements. The need for gold, silver and similar valuable steels will certainly not decline.
One more point to consider is that rare-earth elements, like gold and silver, enable you to spread your danger. Perhaps you have experienced securities market losses previously, which you are keen to stay clear of again. By investing in precious metals, you can protect your revenue throughout retired life. If stock exchange issues develop in future, they will certainly not affect the worth of precious metals.
Precious metal investments have likewise grown in appeal, because – when you intend to market – you can liquidate your holdings conveniently. Thanks to the high need for silver and gold, there is no scarcity of purchasers for these possessions. If you wanted to market an asset such as property though, this could be tough to do quickly.
Is it best to think that timing is necessary when buying gold?
If you can, you should always acquire gold when its cost is moderately low. Suffice to state, it is tough to determine this often. There are several things to look for that might show a sensible time to purchase. Typically talking, gold rates boost when the stock market dips. Recognizing whether the pattern forecasters forecast a stock exchange crash will certainly allow you to make a decision when to acquire gold.
Familiarizing yourself with stock exchange futures is a reasonable step, due to the fact that these might suggest when gold costs are about to increase. Whenever reserve banks begin to print money, this usually suggests that gold costs will certainly increase. This is due to the fact that the worth of gold goes up, when nationwide currency values drop.
Exactly how would certainly you summarize gold Individual retirement accounts in nonprofessional’s language?
Gold IRAs are private, self routed retirement accounts. These accounts permit you to buy IRS authorized precious metals, like palladium, platinum, silver and gold, which are exceptional for expanding a retired life fund. This represents a sensible alternative to more standard investments, like supplies and also bonds. Gold IRAs have tax obligation benefits that greatly mirror those of other pension accounts, although the fees are occasionally higher.
Gold IRAs permit you to spread the threat of your financial investments, by obtaining precious metals rather than stocks and also bonds. Great deals of individuals are eligible to surrender their existing pensions account right into their brand-new rare-earth elements IRA account.
Is it ideal to include a particular quantity of gold to a profile?
There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, when it comes to the amount of gold you need to consist of in your profile. Essentially, this comes down to your own viewpoints as well as requirements. Make a decision how material you are to purchase particular types of instruments, as well as consider your age too. If you intend to retire in a decade, you ought to stay clear of higher threat investments. If you will not retire for at least twenty years, you can buy a broader array of precious steels. Probably, you will certainly gain from taking this threat.
You can attempt including various quantities of precious metals, like silver and gold, in your financial investment profile– then closely monitor their prices, similarly you would with bonds and also stocks. The threats right here are remarkable, however – if you fast to act when conditions change– there’s money to be made.
Exactly how can I acquire gold?
You can obtain gold from coin shops and also suppliers in bullion. Coins as well as bars can be purchased in person by merely fulfilling a dealer, or going to a shop. Make certain you look into these companies beforehand, to check they are trusted. Likewise, prior to your meeting, recognize what the cost of gold is, in addition to other relevant information, so you can make an informed decision about whether to spend.

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