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Cottage cheese is a curdled milk product with a mild flavor and a creamy, non-homogeneous, soupy texture. It is also known as curds and whey. It is made from skimmed milk by draining the cheese, as opposed to pressing it to make cheese curd—retaining some of the whey and keeping the curds loose. An important step in the manufacturing process distinguishing cottage cheese from other fresh cheeses is the adding of a "dressing" to the curd grains, usually cream, which is largely responsible for the taste of the product. Cottage cheese is not aged.
Cottage cheese can be low in calories compared to other types of cheese, making it popular among dieters and some health devotees, similar to yogurt. It can be used with a wide variety of foods such as yogurt, fruit, toast, granola, in salads, as a dip, and as a replacement for mayonnaise.
A popular story on the origin of cheese was taken from Homer's Odyssey, in which the poet describes how the Cyclops Polyphemus made cheese by storing milk in animal stomachs. The enzymes from the stomach would have induced a coagulation process separating the curds from the milk.
Cheese is thought to have occurred in the Middle East around 5,000 BC, but archaeological remains believed to be of cheese-making date to before that in parts of Europe. Evidence of cheese can be found in a band of carvings on the walls of an ancient Mesopotamian temple that date back to 3,000 BC. The ancient carvings show the process in which the civilization created a cheese-like substance, using salt and milk to create a salty sour curd mixture believed to be somewhat similar to today's cottage cheese. As Rome expanded its empire, they spread the knowledge of cheese, discovering many new forms of it.
In late 19th century Minnesota, when milk went sour, farmers sometimes made something they called "Dutch cheese", which is said to have been similar to modern industrial cottage cheese, in order not to waste the bad milk. In the early 20th century farmers in northeastern British Columbia made something they called "homesteader's cheese", which is said to have been similar to modern industrial cottage cheese (a "Dutch cheese" also existed there at the time, but this was something else). The term cottage cheese first began to be used for such simple homemade cheese in America in the mid-19th century.
The first American cheese factory opened in 1868, beginning the wholesale cheese industry in the United States. Popularity in the United States of industrial cheese in general increased greatly at the end of the 19th century; by the turn of the century, farm production of cheese had become significant.
Cottage cheese was widely promoted in America during the First World War, along with other dairy products, to save meat for infantry rations. This promotion was shown in many war posters, including one which claimed that one pound of cottage cheese contains more protein than a pound of lamb, pork, beef, or chicken. After the war, cottage cheese quickly became more popular. Thirty million pounds (14,000 t) of cottage cheese were produced in 1919 (out of 418,000,000 pounds (190,000 t) of cheese in general in 1920), but by 1928, 87,000,000 pounds (39,000 t) were manufactured. Consumption peaked in the United States in the 1970s when dieting became popular and some $1.3 billion of it was sold per year, but in the 1980s yogurt became more popular and sales dropped considerably further in the 2000s.
In 2016, a Wall Street Journal article theorized that cottage cheese might be ready for a resurgence following the popularity of Greek yogurt due to its high levels of protein and low levels of sugar.
Since the 1930s, industrial cottage cheese has been manufactured using pasteurized skim milk, or in more modern processes using concentrated nonfat milk or reconstituted nonfat dry milk. A bacterial culture that produces lactic acid (Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis or L. lactis ssp. cremoris strains such as are usually used) and rennet, which allows the milk to curdle and parts to solidify, added to skim milk is heated until reaches 90 °F (32 °C), after which is maintain 90 °F (32 °C) for 8 hours or more. The solids, known as curd, form a gelatinous skin over the liquid (known as whey) in the vat, which is cut into cubes with wires, allowing more whey to drain from the curds. The curds are then reheated to 120 °F (49 °C) for one or two hours. In Iowa in the early 1930s, hot water was poured into the vat, which further firms the curds. Once the curds have been drained and are mostly dry the mass is pressed to further dry the curds. The curds are then rinsed in water. Finally, salt and a "dressing" of cream is added, and the final product is packaged and shipped for consumption. Some smaller modern luxury creameries omit the first heating step but allow the milk to curdle much longer with bacteria to produce the curds, or use crème fraîche as dressing.
Cottage cheese made with a food-grade acid must be labelled as "Direct Acid set".
Usually, a small amount of low CO2-producing citrate-fermenting lactococci or leuconostoc bacterial strains are added to the starter mix for the production of diacetyl for added buttery or creamy flavors. Producers must be careful that the final product contains approximately 2 ppm diacetyl, and that the ratio of diacetyl to acetaldehyde is 3–5 to 1, to achieve the typical cottage cheese flavor. Too small a ratio and the product tastes grassy, too much and the taste becomes harsh.
Cottage cheese is naturally a yellow colour due to the cream dressing, but to increase consumer acceptance and appeal of the final product titanium dioxide is usually added to the dressing to make it a brilliant white colour and enhance marketability of the finished product. In the United States, the FDA allows the additive in many dairy products (not whole milk) up to 1% of total volume by weight, but it must be labelled in the ingredient list. It may also be used in Canada and the European Union. Relatively recently, producers have added this ingredient in nanoparticle form. In the US, the FDA does not restrict nanoparticle technology usage in food, but in Europe, it must be first submitted for approval as a food ingredient. According to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, it is found in hundreds of products, not always labelled as such, including many organic products, however a number of large US producers have denied using it.
Cottage cheese may be marketed as a small-curd (<4 mm diameter) or large-curd (>8 mm diameter).
|Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)|
|Energy||412 kJ (98 kcal)|
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Cottage cheese is popular among dieters and some health food devotees. It is also relatively popular among bodybuilders and athletes for its high content of casein protein while being relatively low in fat. Cottage cheese is also safe to eat during pregnancy, in contrast to some cheese products that are not recommended.
In the United States and Canada, cottage cheese is popular in many culinary dishes. It can be combined with fruit and sugar, salt and pepper, fruit purée, tomatoes, or granola and cinnamon. It can be eaten on toast, in salads, as a chip dip, as a replacement for mayonnaise in tuna salad, and as an ingredient in recipes such as jello salad and various desserts. Cottage cheese is also popular with fruit, such as pineapple, pears, peaches, or mandarin oranges. Cottage cheese is sometimes used as a substitute for meat because it has high levels of protein, but fewer total calories and less fat than meats contain.
- Cottage cheese boycott, a consumer boycott in 2011 in Israel against the rise of food prices
- Cheese curds, moist pieces of curdled milk
- Fromage blanc, a soft French cheese
- Quark (dairy product), a soft German cheese
- Ricotta, an Italian whey cheese
Cheese coagulated with citric acid or acetic acid
- Mascarpone, an Italian cheese made from cream
- Paneer, Indian cottage cheese
- Queso fresco, a Spanish and Latin American soft cheese
- Litopoulou-Tzanetaki, E. (2007). "Soft-ripened and fresh cheeses: Feta, Quark, Halloumi and related varieties". Improving the Flavour of Cheese. Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition. pp. 474–493. doi:10.1533/9781845693053.4.474. ISBN 9781845690076.
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These very early cheeses would have tasted slightly sour, salty, somewhat similar in texture to feta or cottage cheese.
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- Iva A. Dingwall. "Pioneers' Dinner Table" (PDF). Collections.mnhs.org. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
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- Byron, Ellen (2016-11-08). "Could Cottage Cheese Ever Be Cool?". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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- "Titanium Dioxide - Eating the White Stuff". Knoji. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
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Other than mould-ripened soft cheeses, all other soft types of cheese are OK to eat, provided they're made from pasteurised milk. These include: cottage cheese
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Many low-fat dairy products — such as skim milk, mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese — can be a healthy part of your diet. Anything containing unpasteurized milk, however, is a no-no.
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One of Dave's co-workers gave us some deer steaks. We had both eaten deer before - in sausage form. But neither of us had cooked it. I was actually quite surprised with how good the steaks turned out and that I really liked venison. Traditional Diane sauce has cream in it but we omitted it to create a lighter version.
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2 venison steaks
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Transfer the venison to the pan and brown on all sides. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning periodically, until the venison reaches
Remove the steaks from the pan, cover with tin foil and allow to rest.
Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and saute until soft. Add the brandy and allow to cook down to a glaze. Add the stock, tomato paste, mustard and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Continue cooking for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and add the cream, if using.
Pour sauce on to plate and top with meat. Garnish with chives or parsley.

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text: One of the founders of the Museum Vrolikianum, Professor Willem Vrolik (1801-1862), was very interested in teratology, especially in a congenital malformation termed cyclopia. In 1834 he published a paper on cyclopia. This work was mainly based on studies of cyclopic specimens present in the collection of his father, Professor Gerardus Vrolik. In this study he proposed a classification system for cyclopes, in which he divided them into five main types. This study also formed the basis for the chapters on cyclopia in his Handbook of pathological anatomy (1842-1844) and his Tabulae ad illustrandam embryogenesin hominis et mammalium (1844-1849). In these studies the specimens of cyclopes of man and mammals, still present in the collection of the Museum Vrolik in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology of the University of Amsterdam, were described and illustrated with beautiful lithographs. The collection consists of five human cyclopes and nineteen other cyclopic mammals. These mammals are pigs, lambs and a cat.

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We’re so happy to hear Giuliana Rancic is already feeling better after her breast cancer surgery yesterday!
Giuliana Rancic has bravely shared her battle with breast cancer with her friends and fans across the world, and now we’re happy to report the 37-year-old entertainment host successfully underwent her double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery Dec. 13.
“G is doing really well,” her husband, Bill Rancic, told E! News. “Her surgery lasted about four hours and the doctors were very pleased with the result.”
Giuliana — who is planning on being back to work on New Year’s Eve, when she’ll be co-hosting the NIVEA Kiss Platform in New York City with Bill — is already on the mend.
“She had a little bit of pain through the night but is feeling much better this morning and was cracking jokes,” Bill said.
Giuliana wanted to relay a message to all of those who sent well wishes her way. “I want to thank all the viewers and fans for their support and prayers. The tweets and notes have not gone unnoticed. I am very grateful,” she said.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Giuliana and Bill during this time. We wish her a speedy and healthy recovery!
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Madalitso Band, Faith Mussa share stage in UK
Faith Mussa and Madalitso Band, the duo of Yobu Maligwa and Yosefe Kalekeni, on Tuesday shared the stage at Woodburner in the United Kingdom in a sold out show.
Faith is in Europe for more shows, having performed with South African gospel act Benjamin Dube last month.
The singer and guitarist, who has just dropped his third album, has pushed his music to the world by embracing festivals outside the country.
The ‘Mdidi’ maker could not be reached for his comment yesterday but said, ahead of his Europe exploits last week, that he had gained a lot after performing in places outside the country.
“I am happy that in UK I will be performing with my brothers Madalitso Band. Artists from Malawi performing together in UK just tells you that our music is making progress and we will keep pushing it,” Faith said.
The artist is expected to hold five gigs in total in his tour before coming back home later this month.
Madalitso Band, which is still little known in Malawi, has been out of the country since June and will be flying back home on Sunday.
The group’s co-manager, Neil Nayar, described Tuesday’s gig in the UK with Faith as awesome.
“Yesterday the gig was awesome. It was exciting to sell Malawi to the world,” Nayar said.
He said Madalitso Band has been a sensation this year in Europe, where they have won the hearts of many people.
“Madalitso has been great in Europe. It may sound like an exaggeration, but wherever they have played they have left audiences speechless,” Nayar said.
Madalitso, which has been to the BBC Offices in London for an interview, has held over 40 shows so far since they left in June.
“It’s now been over 40 shows and that tells you a story and a very exciting one to end it off will be at the Malawi Embassy in London, after the UK Ambassador attended the band’s first London show as an ordinary guest, and was mesmerised and proud of how Madalitso got an audience who knew nothing of Malawi or Malawian music, singing and dancing along and smiling all the way,” Nayar said.
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Calif. Residents Back Home After Blast
Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2003
Residents of a neighborhood who evacuated following a propane tank explosion were allowed to return home Monday after the gas dissipated and authorities said there was no further risk.
The tank attached to a truck exploded Sunday morning, causing about 500 residents to evacuate the nearby neighborhood. Authorities also closed several surrounding streets in this tree-lined town about 150 miles northeast of San Francisco.
The voluntary evacuation warning was issued because the truck's second propane tank remained intact, and officials feared it would also explode, said Mike Carr, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry.
The cause of the blast remains unknown, although the truck driver told the Chico Enterprise-Record that he saw liquid coming from the vehicle and started to run. Seconds later, the explosion knocked him to the ground, he said.

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HAWTHORN WOODS -- Dogs are welcome to gather with family and friends at Community Park in Hawthorn Woods for the Inaugural Village of Hawthorn Woods Bark in the Park event. This free community event will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am -- Noon. Dogs can run, jump, roll over and play with other friends. Your canine friend will enjoy treats, pampering, fun activities and more by our vendors and contributors including Girl Scout Troop 40002, Save-A-Pet, Pet Supplies Plus, Oak View Pet Resort, DogStyle Inc, Lake Zurich Animal Hospital, Howley Street Pet Boutique, Bentley's Corner Barkery, and more. Activities and services included at the event include micro-chipping, an off-leash area, training demonstrations and tips, grooming and boarding information, dog cookies, gift items, and so much more.
Community Park is located at the corner of Old McHenry and Quentin roads in Hawthorn Woods. Please leash all dogs. For questions about the event or inquiries about being a vendor, please contact the Recreation Department at Village Hall (847) 438-5500.

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Experience the captivating allure of Rih Lake, a mesmerizing natural wonder situated at the India-Myanmar border town of RehKhaw Da. According to local legends, Rih Lake holds a mystical significance as the gateway through which departed souls embark on their journey to eternal realms. Prepare to be enchanted as you trek through surreal countryside, verdant paddy fields, and lush forested hills, immersing yourself in the ethereal ambiance that surrounds this heart-shaped lake. Indulge in awe-inspiring vistas of the southern Chin Hills, where breathtaking landscapes unfold at every turn, leaving an indelible impression on your senses.
- Embark on an exhilarating trek to conquer the majestic heights of Mount Victoria
- Immerse yourself in the captivating presence of the tattooed-face women with the rich cultural heritage
- Explore the mystical beauty of Rih Lake, where scenic vistas and ethereal serenity await
Before booking any trip or activity, it is important to consider the physical requirements and suitability for your individual fitness level. An average physical condition is typically required for the trips offered. It is the responsibility of the client to assess their fitness level and determine if it aligns with the demands of the chosen event.
If you have any doubts or concerns about your fitness level or any medical conditions, it is highly recommended to contact and discuss them with the guide or tour operator. They can provide you with valuable insights and help you make an informed decision regarding the suitability of the event for your specific needs.
Furthermore, it is crucial to inform the guide about any medical conditions, illnesses, or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or could potentially be aggravated during the tour. This information allows the guide to take necessary precautions and provide appropriate assistance if needed.
By being proactive and open about your fitness level and any relevant health concerns, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience during your tour or event.
- Backpack (20L): A backpack of appropriate size to carry your essentials and personal belongings during the trek.
- Hiking shoes (waterproof): Sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes with good traction are essential to navigate various terrains and provide protection for your feet. Waterproof shoes are recommended to handle wet conditions.
- Windbreaker: A lightweight, windproof jacket or windbreaker is useful to protect against gusty winds and sudden weather changes.
- Trekking shorts & pants: Pack lightweight and quick-drying trekking shorts and pants for flexibility and comfort during the trek.
- Trekking t-shirt or shirt: Choose moisture-wicking and breathable fabrics for your t-shirts or shirts to keep you cool and comfortable during the trek.
- Gloves: Depending on the weather and altitude, consider bringing gloves to protect your hands from cold temperatures or rough terrains.
- Trekking socks: Invest in high-quality trekking socks that provide cushioning, moisture-wicking, and blister prevention for long hikes.
- Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from the sun’s glare and harmful UV rays by wearing sunglasses with UV protection.
- Hat: A wide-brimmed hat or cap helps shield your face and neck from the sun, providing protection and shade.
- Sunscreen: Apply and reapply sunscreen with a high SPF to protect your skin from sunburn and harmful UV radiation.
- Hiking poles: Hiking poles can provide stability, support, and reduce strain on your joints during challenging treks. Consider bringing a pair for added assistance.
- Headlamp: A headlamp is essential for evening or early morning treks or any low-light situations, allowing for hands-free illumination.
Day 01: Yangon – Kalay Myo
The tour begins with a flight from Yangon to Kalay Myo, which takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Upon arrival in the afternoon, the first stop is the town’s hand weaving workshops, where traditional Chin dresses are made. If there is enough time, you can also visit Kyauk Talone, a popular spot among young locals, to enjoy swimming in natural pools or the safe and shallow river. Overnight stay in Kalay.Overnight
Day 02: Kalay Myo – Rih Lake (B)
After breakfast, the journey continues with a drive to the remote and unspoiled Chin hill region, known as the most remote area in Myanmar. By mid-morning, you will reach Tedim and take a bumpy and dusty road to the India border to cross the Manipur River via Man Sau Bridge and pass through some villages to reach the heart-shaped Rih Lake.
Accommodation for the night will be in a guest house near Rih Lake.Breakfast included
Day 03: Rih Lake – Tedim – Mt. Kennedy – Phnom village (B)
In the morning, after enjoying breakfast at a local tea house, the group will drive back to Tedim. They will have an opportunity to explore the lively Indian-Myanmar border town of Rih Khaw Dal and observe the trading activities. Afterward, a visit to Tedim is scheduled.
Next, the journey continues with an hour-long drive to Mt. Kennedy, followed by a trek of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the peak of Mt. Kennedy (locally known as Thuamvum). You can relish a panoramic view from the summit. After descending, there will be a direct trek of approximately 2 hours to Phnom village, where overnight accommodation is arranged.Breakfast included
Day 04: Phnom Village (B)
After breakfast, there will be a one-hour trek to Phunom old village, where you can observe the way of life of the Chin villagers, who belong to the Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group.
Overnight stay in Phunom village.Breakfast included
Day 05: Phunom Village – Kalay (B)
Following breakfast, a two-hour trek will take you to Solang Village, which translates to “Lucky Place.” This is the meeting point where transportation will be waiting to drive you back to Kalay.
Finally, you will be transferred to the airport.Breakfast included
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
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- Brian Kelly Memorial Two Mile Run results
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Before the floats and before the marching bands, more than 300 people ran the St. Patrick's Day Parade route on Saturday morning.
This was the 30th anniversary of a pre-parade race, and the seventh year it has been known as the Brian P. Kelly Memorial St. Patrick's Parade 2-Mile Footrace.
Many wearing green shirts, leggings or hats, the 309 runners completed the route that started at the corner of North Washington Avenue and Vine Street, following the parade path in reverse to Wyoming Avenue, and then the runners headed back.
"It's a way to honor Brian," race director Mike O'Malley said.
Mr. Kelly, who had been president and treasurer of the St. Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County, died in 2004 at the age of 35. Proceeds from the race go to a scholarship fund set up for Norah Kelly, Mr. Kelly's daughter.
People already lining the curbs in advance of the parade cheered for the runners. Many families ran the race together.
Six-year-old Carly Schofield finished the race with her mother, Marlene, in only 21 minutes. Carly's sister, 9-year-old Lauren, and father Fred, who pushed 2-year-old Ella in a stroller, were close behind.
"It was fun," Lauren said of her first race, before the family found a place to watch the parade.
Full race results were unavailable late Saturday.
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The house of representatives has vowed to investigate the Monrodi Moneybox (MMM) scheme in a bid to “save Nigerians from falling prey to fraudsters”.
The rate of Nigerians investing in the MMM scheme has been on the rise in the last three months.
The resolution of the house to investigate the scheme was sequel to a motion sponsored by Saheed Fijabi.
While moving the motion, Fijabi noted that the scheme was set up by three Russian nationals in 1989.
He said clients were made to invest monies with the hope to make 30 percent interest in 30 days.
Fijabi said the scheme had no legal backing.
“The scheme’s structure and operations indicate otherwise as their clients can have multi-level structures under them and receive bonus (in percentage) from each financial transaction of every participant in their structures,” the legislator told the house.
“It is worthy of note that the government of China banned the operations of MMM on the ground that it was a payment pyramid scheme without registration in the country and has the capacity to cause financial havoc in the system.”
He said that the scheme capitalised on the high level of unemployment and poverty in the country.
On his part, Leo Ogor, minority leader of the house, said it was not possible to invest one naira in a business and get back one hundred naira as profit.
“This whole thing is a scam. The Central Bank should warn the public to avoid falling victim of it. There is no where in the world somebody will invest one naira in a business and get back one hundred naira as profit,” he said.
The house mandated its committees on banking and currency to investigate the scheme and report back for further legislative action.
The house adopted the motion after it was put to a voice vote, with the “ayes” having it.

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The thousands of Celtic supporters who were on hand to hail the arrival of Brendan Rodgers were understandably absent when his assistant, Chris Davies, met the media.
There had been suggestions that the former Liverpool boss might opt for a man who has working knowledge of the Scottish game or even the club itself but he's gone for a man he knows and trusts.
Davies, 31, may now be one of the youngest coaches in Scottish football but he's actually spent more time in the dugout than on the pitch.
The defensive midfielder showed promise and captained the Reading youth team - a team managed at that time by Rodgers. He also represented Wales at youth level before he was forced to retire aged just 19 due to injury.
His coaching journey to the east end of Glasgow involved time in New Zealand, Swansea, Liverpool and most recently, Reading. He describes himself as a strategist and someone who likes to work with young players and spoke at length about his new role.
On new job
"Straight away you notice the size of Celtic from the outside but Brendan's unveiling was just sensational. It's a great feeling to be up here now and experience a bit more of Glasgow. This is such an exciting challenge for all of us. We've got a real focus now that we have to bring success consistently and we're looking forward to building that."
What will you bring to the party?
"I've obviously worked with Brendan for a long time and I think we as a staff bring a lot of experience. Me personally, I've got a big interest in the tactical side of the game and enjoy looking at strategy but I also like to work with players and trying to improve them as individuals."
What Rodgers is like in the dressing room?
"He's excellent. All the big players that Brendan's worked with rate him very highly. I saw what Luis Suarez said about him recently and that's just testament to how players feel. He's got really human qualities that players warm to. He's really open and likes to be very close to his players and I think they feed off that as people. On the football side his knowledge and attention to detail is second to none - on all aspects of the game."
How far on are you in terms of assessing the current group of players?
"Yeah, that's started. I think the one thing we've done already is analyse the past. We've looked at where we think the team is at. We've looked at all the goals scored and goals conceded last season. It's not until we get everyone back that'll we'll get a proper feel for the players and how we want to shape it moving forward."
What have you noticed from last season that you might want to change?
"With all due respect to the previous management team, it maybe wouldn't be right to go into detail. We've just looked at areas of the team where we think we could potentially improve or areas that are strong. We've been looking at it objectively without the emotion of how it's been."
Some fans were uneasy with watching Celtic play with one striker, will you go back to two?
"Well, when we nearly won the league with Liverpool, we played lots of different systems. The most important thing isn't the system itself but rather the style of play. Whether we play with one or two up front, the most important thing is assessing what's important to win games."
Is the current squad too big?
"It's something we'll look at but as Brendan said himself, ideally you want to work with a compact squad. I think most coaches and managers would tell you that. He's been extremely proactive in looking at what he wants and what he doesn't want but we'll wait and see."
Realistically, what kind of players can you attract to Celtic?
"I think we can attract big quality here, there's no doubt about that. In my opinion, Brendan is one of the best managers in the game and here he is coming to one of the biggest and best clubs in the game. So it's logical to think we can get some really good players here. It's hard to articulate just exactly what level of quality but I think we all know we need players that can make a difference and that's what we're looking to attract."
So, does that mean big names?
"The first thing is, they've got to be the right character to assume the responsibility to play for this massive club and they've got to have quality. Whether they are a big name or not, is another thing but we will be looking to attract players who are high calibre."

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I was gliding across the blogo-vlogosphere this weekend and I noticed a large number of Creatives are engaging in The Artist’s Way program and posting their reflections and insights on their social media platforms. (For those readers not familiar with the book/program, please click here for a quick explanation.)
I have attempted to do the program several times, but I always got bogged down by the author’s meandering and unfocused writing style and would eventually give up the reading. However, the tools the author insists that Creatives follow in overcoming their expressive blocks and reclaiming the inner Artist have been amazingly useful. One tool consists of writing “morning pages”, three pages of long hand writing done every morning upon waking. Even if one is not a writer, this journaling activity helps the Creative break up and move through blockages. Another tool is the Artist’s Date, a regular activity to stimulate and refresh the creative output.
I was so inspired by what others have been doing with the program that I decided to give it another go. I went on an Artist’s Date this weekend (see the previous post) and this morning I did Morning Pages writing. I will try to do the readings and I intend to post my Check-ins each week here.
I don’t have the courage and lack of vulnerability to vlog about my experience, so I will stick to writing about them here. However, I will enjoy other Creatives’ vlogs, such as this one by Burgess Taylor.

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The alternative rock pioneers discuss with their lives, careers, and the song Dan Rather inadvertently inspired.
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It was a quick yet brutal night at the last CES MMA event of the year!
Dan asks Frampton what it was like as a kid jamming together with Bowie before he was Bowie.
The Grammy Award-winning singer and former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, takes the stage to a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
We’re headed back East for a brutal night at CES 47 on AXS TV!
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I appreciate everything about going on a holiday trip. I love learning about the new places that I have not been to. I enjoy trying different foods that I will never find back home or be able to copy. More importantly, I look forward to meeting various people and sharing stories with them.
If I can let you in on a little secret, though, there was a time when I almost swore off traveling during my vacation days. When I went to Japan once, after all, my luggage got loaded in a different aircraft, so I had to wait for a couple of days for the airline to locate it and bring it to Japan. The year after that, I decided to go to Australia and forgot where I left my purse. I had to retrace my steps, which meant going back to a zoo, three restaurants, and a mall. Such experiences jaded me for some time until I woke up one day and realized that I should stop isolating myself like that. Thus, after I scheduled my next trip, I looked for ways to make sure that I won’t lose my stuff again.
Here are some tips that I have already tried and proven useful.
Take One Bag That You Can Carry
The first thing is to pack your clothes and other essentials in a single bag. You are only going away for a few days, so you do not need multiple suitcases. Even if you want to stay somewhere for up to a month, it is not too difficult to wash your clothes so that you can wear something the next day. No matter where you go, you will be able to find a laundry shop.
By putting all your essentials in one bag, you can carry everything even when you are inside the plan. You don’t have to be responsible for a lot of things either other than the one on your back or in your hands. Thus, you can effectively lower your chances of losing anything while traveling.
Bring Copies Of Important Documents When You’re Touring Places
Considering you are in a foreign country, it is common to want to bring your passport and other IDs in case you need to prove your identity. If you have gotten a visa before going there, you may need to bring that, too. The last thing you want is to get accused of being an illegal alien, after all.
Well, what’s worse than hearing false accusations is losing those travel documents. It won’t put you in a foreign jail, but you will likely have to process a lot of papers to get new IDs. Because of that, you should take copies of them only.
Avoid Leaving Your Bag Out Of Your Sight
Another tip is to avoid leaving your bag in a place where you cannot see it. Regardless if your suitcase has many locks, you cannot secure it from thieves. When the location is too crowded, you will have no idea who has taken it. I know that it is a textbook suggestion, but it works every time.
Losing your belongings while you are supposed to be having fun is the worst thing you can experience. To prevent going through that problem, you should follow the tips mentioned above.

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The summer solstice is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time to celebrate the 242nd birthday of the USA. One of the very biggest Independence Day fireworks spectacles in Connecticut takes place here in Hartford, and the Goodwin provides convenient boutique accommodations for taking in the patriotic dazzle.
Riverfront Fireworks in Hartford, CT: Saturday, July 14
Hartford’s Riverfront Fireworks doesn’t actually take place on July 4th (a Wednesday this year), but rather Saturday, July 14th. The festivities flank the Connecticut River on both sides in Great River Park and the Mortensen Riverfront, and include a concert at 7 PM followed up at 9 o’clock by the pyrotechnic show. And here’s the best part—it’s yours to enjoy absolutely free of charge!// Read More //


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Music for All, the charity that believes everyone should have the opportunity to play music, is delighted to announce the return of its ever-popular free event ‘Learn to Play’ across the UK in September. This comes at a very important time following a surge of people taking up musical instruments during the pandemic – some for the very first time.
With research showing that 75 percent of people turned to music to get them through the recent lockdowns* and developments in online technology supporting social interaction and all types of education a new audience is ready and willing to Learn to Play.
After a crushing 18 months for music lovers this free weekend of taster music lessons on 25 and 26 September, in person and for the first time online, is designed to encourage more people to discover and develop a passion for music – which is one of the main aims of the charity. Music for All has been supporting disadvantaged music makers for over 20 years and in the past five years it has funded more than 500 players, educators, and community groups through its grant and award schemes.
Tony Followell, Chair of Trustees at Music for All, said:
“We know that making music changes lives and our free Learn to Play event offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come together for a positive musical experience. To date we have helped inspire tens of thousands of people with music over the 11 years that the initiative has run.
“With venues participating across the UK, from Shetland to Cornwall, we are encouraging people to sign up for their free lesson so they can experience the joy and benefits of making music. For the first time we will be introducing an online programme too for those unable to attend a venue and to engage with a wider more diverse audience of potential music makers. We hope this year we will attract record numbers of people across the UK and welcome the supportive messages we’ve received from our Ambassadors Orphy Robinson MBE, Ace from Skunk Anansie and Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, and from Sheku Kanneh-Mason.”
Learn to Play ’21 is generously supported by the NAMM Foundation and partners include Music Industries Association, Musicians Union, Making Music and Music Mark.
For more information on Music for All or to sign up to a free taster session visit www.musicforall.org.uk
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Solartron Mobrey has launched a new water level sensor for the marine industry. The sensor has been developed to enable bulk carrier operators to meet the new SOLAS Regulation XII/12, recently passed by the International Maritime Organisation. This Regulation requires all bulk carrier vessels to fit water ingress detection systems on or before the vessel’s first service after 1 July 2004. Water level detectors must be installed in cargo holds to provide audible and visual alarms when the water level reaches 0.5 m above the hold’s inner bottom and also when the water level reaches 15% of the depth of the cargo hold but not more than 2 m.
The Marine Squing is intrinsically safe and certified for operation in the marine environment in temperature range 40°C to +150°C. IP68 ingress protection ensures satisfactory operation for 20 days submersion at 30m. The sensor has an integral test facility and is provided with a factory fitted and sealed flame-retardant marine cable in lengths of 15, 30 or 50 m. According to the manufacturer, Squing is designed for quick and easy installation.


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A workshop on health and happiness was organized by Rotaract club of Kantipur on 22 July, 2017 with support from Art of living in presence of a dynamic teacher Mr Kaavya Lamsal at SAIM College. The event started by welcoming the guests. The resource person of the event Mr Kaavya indicated that he had worked with many rotaract and rotary clubs in and outside valley. He also stressed on conducting joint projects with rotaract club of Kantipur.
The theme of the event was “Health and Happiness”. Happiness is what we seek as our ultimate goal in our liffe however we tend to distract towards either past or future and eventually ruin our happiness. Stress, fear, regret take over our happiness. In fact, happiness is within our-self at the present time. We better not get distracted by the regret and tensions of past or the fear and worry of the future. We had a session on meditation and every members were ecstatic to have discovered the benefit of meditation. The workshop was focused on how to remain happy and lead a happy and healthy life. Physical emotional and mental health were stressed.

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What is your role at ESE Direct?
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spare time, oh yes I remember that before I got married and had kids. It’s only a distant memory now.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m a big fan of the Rat Pack era, so I’m always listening to that kind of music, oh and a bit of Pink Floyd too.
What was the last book you read?
I do not get time for reading generally, but currently I am reading David Jason's auto biography.
What is your favourite film/last film you saw?
Last film I saw was Frozen with my youngest son. If I was a 10 year old girl it would have been fab – But I’m not !
If you could have dinner with 3 people living or dead who would it be and why?
- David (Delboy) Jason - One of the funniest men there’s ever been (in my opinion)
- Laurel & Hardy - I'm a huge fan of theirs
- Kylie - I like the colour 'Gold'
What is your hidden talent?
Oh dear I have just run out of paper, It will have to stay hidden for now.
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James White returning to Patriots
The Patriots entered the second week of free agency with many roster holes filled, but of the few remaining positions in need of an upgrade, running back was considered near the top of the list. More specifically, the Patriots were in need of a receiving back to compeiment Damien Harris and Sony Michel.
On Wednesday, it appears that the Patriots are close to crossing that need off their list.
James White is reportedly re-signing with the Patriots, agreeing to a one-year deal, according to ESPN. This move keeps the Patriots' longtime captain and running back in Foxboro, where he’s played his entire seven-year NFL career.
A fourth-round pick in 2014, White has turned into the best receiving back in Patriots history. He set franchise running back records with 87 receptions and 751 receiving yards in 2018. He also tied the franchise running back record with seven receiving touchdowns that season.
Last year, White dealt with tragedy as his father, Tyrone White, died in an automobile accident in September. His mother, Lisa White, was hospitalized during the crash but returned home last fall. White still appeared in 14 games with the Patriots. He finished with 49 receptions, 375 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also added 121 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
By retaining White, the Pats keep an important leader in Foxboro who will continue to be the Patriots' third-down back. He joins Harris, Michel, J.J. Taylor and Brandon Bolden on the running back depth chart. Rex Burkhead is also a free agent.
Van Noy 'excited'
Last season, the Patriots were clearly lacking talent at linebacker. The reason was obvious as Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins had left in free agency and Dont’a Hightower had opted out because of COVID-19.
Fast forward to the offseason and the band is getting back together.
This year, Hightower has opted back in for 2021 and Van Noy has signed a two-year deal after being released by Miami. The two players join Pro Bowl outside linebacker Matt Judon, who signed a four-year contract in free agency. The infusion of talent has many people excited, and that includes Van Noy.
“I know one of our goals defensively, like it always is, is to be top five,” Van Noy said Wednesday. “That’s always the goal, and we have the pieces, so why not?”
Van Noy would know something about having a top defense. He was a linebacker in New England from 2016-2019. In that span, the Pats had the top-ranked scoring defense twice — in 2016 and 2019. The Patriots also were ranked fifth in 2017. The 2019 team ended with a Super Bowl win in what was the most dominating defensive performance in NFL history, holding the Los Angeles Rams to three points.
Van Noy (three quarterback hits and a sack) and Hightower (three quarterback hits, two sacks) were dominant in that game. This season will mark the first time they will have been on the field together since that championship victory.
“I’m excited,” Van Noy said. “That’s my brother. We’ve been through a lot together. We’ve played a lot of games together. It’s nice when you … can just use hand gestures or look at each other to know what each other’s thinking. I’m excited to get back to work with him."
The Patriots continue to put together a veteran-laden and well-rounded football team.
On Wednesday, the Patriots reportedly signed Lawrence Guy to a four-year contract, according to ESPN. The 31-year-old defensive tackle spent the last four seasons in New England where he started 60-of-62 games played and developed into a leader off the field.
Guy has started every game played for the Patriots over the last two seasons. Last year, he finished with 57 tackles, seven quarterback hits and two sacks. The Pats, however, struggled against the run, finishing 26th in rushing yards allowed per game (131.4). The unit allowed 2,103 rushing yards in 2020. That was the third most in the Bill Belichick era behind 2013 (2,145) and 2002 (2,198).
That’s why the Patriots revamped their defensive tackle depth chart this offseason, adding Davon Godchaux, Henry Anderson and Montravious Adams. Guy gives the Patriots ample depth which should improve their run defense from a year ago.
The Pats also signed veteran linebacker LaRoy Reynolds on Wednesday.
The linebacker announced the news on Instagram. The 30-year-old has played for Jacksonville, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and most recently, Atlanta. A core special teamer, Reynolds made 12 tackles last season for the Falcons. Nine of those were special teams tackles. He played 275 special teams snaps in 2020 compared to 40 defensive snaps.


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Most cats are prone to gastrointestinal problems and if timely care is not taken, it can prove hazardous to the animal's health. Diarrhea in itself is not a very serious concern, but if it fails to cease in time, it can lead to dehydration and gastrointestinal infection in cats. At times, it is also considered to be a symptom indicating other underlying diseases and therefore, it is essential for every cat owner to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Causes and Diagnosis
There are numerous causes for this disease to affect cats. It can be caused due to stomach or intestinal viruses, fungal or bacterial infection, a weak immune system, intestinal parasites like roundworm, hookworm, Coccidia, or glardia, eating of garbage, a change in diet, food allergies, or food intolerance. Some other causes can be hairballs, allergic reactions, inflammatory bowel disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer of the digestive tract, certain specific medications, or colitis.
Diagnosis can be done by conducting tests for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus to determine the cause. Fecal examination, intestinal biopsy, x-rays, ultrasound, blood count, and blood tests can also be conducted for diagnostic purposes.
The symptoms include vomiting, passing of frequent watery stools, blood or mucus in the stools, increased thirst and loss of appetite, and depression. High fever, lethargy, dehydration, and weight loss may also occur. If any or a few of these symptoms are observed, prompt consultation with a veterinarian is required.
The symptoms when the small intestine is affected differ slightly from when the large intestine is affected. For example, in large intestine diarrhea, there is straining while passing stools and mucous is present. Similarly, the stools are not black and tarry, but have the presence of fresh, red blood in them.
Once the cause of diarrhea is ascertained, appropriate treatment can be administered by a combination of medication and dietary restrictions. Treatment in the form of medication may include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and electrolytes. Treatment for worms and parasites may also be administered. If the cause of diarrhea is an obstruction or blockage due to eating of garbage, a surgery might be advised.
Along with the medicines, it is essential to include a lot of fluids in the cat's diet. Fresh and light home-cooked food should be incorporated as a part of its diet. For example, you can give your cat some cooked rice along with meat, as rice is easy to digest. Consult with your vet first, however. Avoid giving commercial foods for a few days. If it is due to a food allergy or food intolerance, be sure to eliminate that particular food component from the diet. Water consumption should be increased to ensure that it does not lead to dehydration. Make sure your cat gets adequate rest.
Chronic Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea that lasts for three to four weeks is referred to as chronic. It is an indication of an underlying intestinal infection or disease. It can lead to weight loss and loss of nutrients that are important to the animal's health. The causes and symptoms are similar to that of diarrhea. The treatment includes medication to eliminate intestinal parasites, antibacterial sulfa drugs to treat coccidiosis and trichomonads, intravenous fluids, and nutritional supplements. Hospitalization may also be required depending upon the condition of the cat.
Prevention of this disease is essential for the overall well-being and good health of your cat. As pet owners, you should look out for any symptoms of diarrhea and treat your feline accordingly.


Netflix has released the final trailer for writer-director David Michod’s The King, featuring Academy Award-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) and Robert Pattinson (The Batman) as their characters face off in the Battle of Agincourt. The film will be available for streaming on November 1, exclusively on Netflix. Check out the video in the player below!
Based on literary icon William Shakespeare’s plays Henry IV Part 1, Henry Part 2, and Henry V, The King is a modern-day Shakespearean adaptation from the screenwriting duo Michod and Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton, who’ve worked together on Animal Kingdom. It will follow the story of Hal, a wayward prince, who ascends to the English throne upon his father’s death, and must navigate the palace snake pit, and inherited war and chaos.


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National Water Census
The 21st Century brings a new set of water resource challenges. Water shortage and use conflict have become more commonplace in many areas of the United States – even in normal water years – for irrigation of crops, for growing cities and communities, for energy production, and for the environment and species protected under the law. Much has changed since the last overall assessment of water resources for the Nation was published by the Water Resources Council in 1978.
It is time for a comprehensive examination of water availability in the United States using what we have learned during the past thirty years and with up-to-date capabilities. In response to a request from Congress, the USGS released a report in 2002 entitled, Concepts for National Assessment of Water Availability and Use, Circular 1223. The circular outlines a broad framework by which a national assessment could take place and advocates using 21 Water Resources Regions for the study units.
In 2005, USGS embarked on a pilot study of water availability in the Great Lakes Basin. The pilot focuses on understanding the dynamics of the water resources in the basin in terms of the flows and yields of both ground and surface water and demonstrates the importance of water-use data to quantifying water availability.
In 2007, the US Geological Survey released its ten year science strategy in the form of Facing Tomorrow's Challenges -- U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007-2017 Circular 1309. One of the seven major strategic directions identified in the Circular is “A Water Census if the United States: Quantifying, Forecasting, and Securing Freshwater for America’s Future. These are the initial steps to implementing a National Water Census and producing a water availability and use assessment for America.
In the next decade, the Nation will need new appraisal for water availability that links both water quality and quantity, tracks changing flow, use, and storage of water, as well as developing models and predictive tools to guide its decisions. In 2007, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released a report entitled “A Strategy for Federal Science and Technology to Support Water Availability and Quality in the United States.” That report stated, “The United States has a strong need for an ongoing census of water that describes the status of our Nation’s water resource at any point in time and identifies trends over time.” In its simplest terms the philosophy of the initiative is “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Knowing our nation’s water “assets” and rates of use on an ongoing basis is crucial to wise management. The USGS will release an implementation plan in the fall of 2009, demonstrating how the Bureau will put the National Water Census into operation. In this plan, the USGS will:
The USGS goal is to place technical information and tools into the hands of stakeholders that allow them to evaluate water availability for the questions that they are facing. The responsibility for management of water supplies rests at the State and local government level, but knowledge of the hydrologic system is needed across State lines. Therefore, we need to provide a seamless national database of water availability data across jurisdictional boundaries. The National Water Census will use and build on data and assessments accomplished through State and local initiatives, as well as information produced under programs such as the Cooperative Water Program. The National Water Census will also use the strength of other Bureau programs such as:
The products of the National Water Census will include
"The USGS should focus on the scientific integration of water use, water flow, and water quality in order to expand knowledge and generate policy-relevant information about human impacts on both water and ecological resources."
from: Estimating water use in the United States: A New Paradigm for the National Water-Use Information Program.
"The United States has a strong need for an ongoing census of water that describes the status of our Nation's water resource at any point in time and identifies trends over time."
from: A Strategy for Federal Science and Technology to Support Water Availability and Quality in the United States.


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Once returned to Hogwarts after his summer holiday with the dreadful Dursleys and an extraordinary outing to the Quidditch World Cup, the 14-year-old Harry and his fellow pupils are enraptured by the promise of the Triwizard Tournament: an ancient, ritualistic tournament that brings Hogwarts together with two other schools of wizardry--Durmstrang and Beauxbatons--in heated competition. But when Harry's name is pulled from the Goblet of Fire, and he is chosen to champion Hogwarts in the tournament, the trouble really begins. Still reeling from the effects of a terrifying nightmare that has left him shaken, and with the lightning-shaped scar on his head throbbing with pain (a sure sign that the evil Voldemort, Harry's sworn enemy, is close), Harry becomes at once the most popular boy in school. Yet, despite his fame, he is totally unprepared for the furore that follows.
This is a hefty volume: 636 pages, of which probably at least 200 could have been cut without detracting from the story. The weight and complexity of the book is perhaps a hint that Rowling now has her eye sharply focused on her adult audience, and the average child-reader (particularly one who is coming to Harry Potter for the first time) may well find its girth daunting. Rowling's ironic and pointed observations on tabloid journalism and the nature of media hype is just one of the references littered through the book that will tickle the grown-ups but may well fly over the heads of her young fans.
However, after a slow start, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire really starts to sparkle halfway through with Rowling's familiar magic (and yes, there is a death--sudden and tragic--and yes, Harry does start to notice girls). The crux of this story, however, is Harry's gradual coming-of-age and his handling of the increasingly determined threats to his own life.
This book is pivotal, not just for the author for whom the heat is well and truly on, but for Harry and his readers who, by the last chapter, are left in little doubt that there is much more to come. (Ages 10 to adult) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
One of the bests of the series. Really great. I would recommend it to anyone aged over 11. Really keeps you on the edge of your seat.Published 1 day ago by Leeza Hossain
Great read. It's just that suddenly I have no time for anything else but rereading them! I want a holiday.Published 4 days ago by kate
Bought as a gift for my husband. He loves the films and now enjoying the booksPublished 6 days ago by Tricia J
What a wonderful story the Harry Potter series is and this is the fouth book
JO Rowling is a fantastic Author and nails the humour and drama every time.
Accio book 5
A great book to read on holiday you just can't put it down! I would recommend this to anyone who can read.Published 10 days ago by Jayny
What bad words can you possibly say about these books? There really aren't any.
If you feel like it's too much to read, just listen to the Stephen Fry audio books. Read more

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Seems like our guys whine about dirty players every week.
Perhaps it is our team.
Or they're just answering questions. I'm sure they were asked about "Big Dumbass" since he was being a dumbass the entire game, ripping off helmets, drawing P.F. flags, and shooting his team in the foot.


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Bulova Sutton Womens Watch, Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Case, 28mm
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Rose gold-tone stainless steel case and bracelet with a rose gold dial featuring three diamonds set on the dial and rose gold-tone hands and markers. Domed mineral crystal. Short fold over buckle closure. Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Case Rose Gold-Tone Dial 28mm Case, Mineral Crystal Water Resistant 30 Meters Rose Gold-Tone Bracelet Quartz Movement Style#: 98A254 Photos are enlarged to show details.

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Telangana Food Festival, Kangan at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.
Indian food is generally categorised on the basis of the region of their origin and popularity across the country, and Telangana cuisine is something that people are yet to discover and relish in other parts of the nation.
With primary ingredients like millet, red chilli, tamarind, tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and coconut; the flavours of Telugu food are unique and very different from the generalised South Indian cuisine.
Ahead of my trip to Hyderabad this month, I was lucky enough to experience authentic Telugu food at the on-going Telangana Food Festival at The Westin Mumbai Garden City where Chef Naidu from Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre guided me with insights into what to expect when it comes to food in Hyderabad.
A lot of fun conversations and good food were the highlights of our evening at Kangan, The Westin Mumbai Garden City.
Here is what we relished:
Masala Gaare (INR 675++): Lentil, Green Chilli and Onion fritters, these were my personal favourite from the appetiser sampling platter. Our regular dal vada with green chilli and onions, these along with some green chutney and pickled onions were one of the three highlights of my meal!
Aratipandu Uttapam (INR 675++): A Hyderabadi rendition of the traditional banana pancakes, these came with a spicy peanut, chana dal, garlic and red chilli chutney to help counter the sweetness of the uttapam. Sadly, these were way too sweet for me and turned out to be my least liked dish of the evening.
Punugulu (INR 675++): Again, a Hyderabadi rendition of the moong dal bhajia’s that we usually make, these were smaller in size and had coriander and onions added to it.
Kothmir Tomato Charu (INR 475++): A Roasted tomato and coriander broth, this was yellow in colour and tasted a lot like rasam. Extremely delicious and filled with warmth, this was soothing on the inside, extremely feel good and truly the best part of our entire meal.
Vegetable Kurma (INR 875++): An assortment of vegetables in a cashewnut gravy, strong on cloves, this dish was flavourful and best enjoyed with some ghee and rice.
Dabbalam (INR 875++): My first experience with a pumpkin gravy cooked in a tomato – tamarind gravy, this one was sour and sweet and oh so good; again, best enjoyed with ghee and rice.
Tomato Pappu (INR 850++): A tomato based dal, this again was a first for me and I truly fell in love. Yes, it had a strong tomato-sourness but it wasn’t very overpowering. Something that I would repeatedly go back for, I honestly did not know I would enjoy this dal so much!
The meal ended on such a brilliant note, that we decided to give the desserts a miss.
Filled with flavours unique and very new for me, this meal truly was an introductory lesson in Telangana/Tulu food for me and am sure there is a long, long journey filled with more wonderful dining experiences with this cuisine for me.
- The author was invited to review the restaurant and has given an unbiased opinion of her dining experience.
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State lawmaker who opposed a bill limiting care for trans kids, including her own, is now under investigation over it
- A Nebraskan legislator received a formal conflict of interest complaint.
- The complaint said she should have filed a conflict of interest statement about having a transgender child before she voted against a bill restricting transgender care.
A Nebraskan state senator received a conflict of interest complaint and is now under investigation after she advocated against a bill restricting care for transgender children, including her own.
"Today I was informed that because of a complaint filed by David Begley, I am under official investigation for a conflict of interest for standing for trans rights," Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt tweeted on Wednesday. "My colleagues stood up offering support, but I don't need their words. I need their vote."
According to Nebraska Public Media, Omaha attorney David Begley filed the complaint against Hunt for not filing a potential conflict of interest statement before she voted against LB 574, a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors. The outlet reported Begley said if LB 574 doesn't become law, Hunt's transgender child's health coverage could then be covered by Medicaid, potentially financially benefitting her, even though Hunt has said Medicaid refused to cover her son's treatments.
"This, colleagues, is not serious," Hunt said on the floor on Wednesday. "This is harassment. This is using the legal system that we have in our state to stop corruption, to increase transparency, to hold governments accountable, and using it to harass a member of the legislature who you all know is trying to do the right thing, is trying to parent her child in a way that keeps that child alive."
Following her impassioned speech, several members of Nebraska's legislature — both Republicans and Democrats — spoke out against the complaint.
"I do not endorse this offensive complaint," Republican state Sen. Tom Brandt said. "It is so far out of bounds that it does not merit discussion."
Democratic state Sen. Wendy DeBoer said that the logic used in the complaint could reasonably be used against her as well.
"Every time we have a tax bill, I'm a taxpayer," DeBoer said. "So I may be involved in that every time. We have a bill that involves families, well, I have a family. So I may be involved. Every time we have a bill on basically anything in here, I'm involved because I care about my state. I care about the people in my state, and I'm involved with them, just like Senator Hunt is.
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California/Milbank books on health and the public ; 9.
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The emergence and growth of the research imperative Protecting the integrity of science Is research a moral obligation? Curing the sick, helping the suffering, enhancing the well Assessing risks and benefits Using humans for research Pluralism, balance, and controversy Doing good and doing well Advocacy and priorities for research Research and the public interest.
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Are you tired of screen time? Well, perhaps round up the teenagers, and try out the Cards Against Humanity Family Edition. It’s Free to Download and Print out the cards for free.
It’s rated eight years Plus, but I suggest double-checking its content before allowing your children to play to be on the safe side of things.
The Original Version was Not Kid Friendly, and I’ve seen some of the teen versions of the game, and I’m not sure if those are appropriate either, so
But if it gets Your Parental Approval – it’s designed to be a Fill in Blank game.
It’s currently in a Beta Version.
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Tech Radar has created a great article on some creative ways to play this game virtually with four different options if you would like to try to play online against your adult friends.
What is the card game Cards Against Humanity?
Cards Against Humanity game was designed to be a Party Game for adults. It’s about filling in the blanks or phrases deemed to be and politically incorrect. It’s comparable to the game Apples to Apples from 2010
Which card against humanity is the best?
Who Created the game?
This card game was created by a group of high school alumni, including Ben Hantoot.

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President Rodrigo Duterte wants the next head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be honest and competent, Malacañang said Thursday.
While supportive of all government efforts to bring the local communist insurgency to a peaceful end, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is more than willing to use all its assets and resources to crush the movement’s remaining supporters and members.
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) chief Lieutenant General Felimon Santos as the new head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Vice President Leni Robredo finds friendly faces at Camp Aguinaldo.
All incumbent three star generals in the military are qualified for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)’s top post, its current chief said Wednesday.
Retired Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff General Rey Leonardo Guerrero already has a new job waiting for him even if he has yet to take a break after ending his military career.


text: San Diego Padres left-handed relief pitcher MacKenzie Gore leaves game with apparent injury 10:31 PM ET ESPN News Services DETROIT -- San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore exited a game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night with an apparent injury. Gore, a 23-year-old recently shifted to the bullpen, relieved starter Sean Manaea during the fourth inning. He threw 35 pitches and recorded four outs before walking off the field with a trainer. Gore averaged 92.7 mph on his fastball against the Tigers, down more than 2 mph from his season average. He was charged with two runs, both on a homer by Jeimer Candelario . The Tigers won, 12-4. Editor's Picks 2 Related A first-round draft pick in 2017, Gore had ranked among the game's top pitching prospects since but didn't debut in the majors until this season. He was exceptional early in the season, going 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his first nine games, including eight starts. This was his second straight outing out of the bullpen after San Diego transitioned from a six-man rotation to a five-man staff. Gore's 70 innings pitched this season are already 19 2/3 more than he threw in 2021, and he was on pace to far exceed his career high in the minors of 101 innings. Manaea struggled against the Tigers, taking the loss after pitching just 3 1/3 innings with four earned runs and four strikeouts. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Joy-Anna Duggar, the 19-year-old daughter of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, officially announced her courtship with Austin Forsyth during last month’s season finale of Counting On. Recent photos from a hot double date with the ‘rents would seem to indicate that things are getting pretty Duggar-serious for the young lovebirds!
In what has to me the most ‘Merica! moment of the holiday season, rapper and self-described genius Kanye West held court at Trump Tower with none other than President-elect Donald Trump. This is yuge Yeezy!
Records show that Nathan Griffith is behind bars after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Get the details on his latest run in with the law and see the full accompanying mug shot.
UPDATE – We now have more information about Nathan’s arrest from the police report, including the fact that he was apparently inebriated and attempted to give police a false name.
THE BLEMISH – Ryan Reynolds explains his Resting Ryan Face
UPROXX –It’s Bruno Mars’ turn for some Carpool Karaoke
DLISTED – Jonathan Rhys Myers is going to be a dad
REALITY TEA – Lisa Rinna decides to move forward with Lisa Vanderpump
CELEBITCHY – Brad Pitt’s lawyer accused Angelina Jolie’s lawyer of violating the kids’ privacy
JEZEBEL – Is this the best or worst Christmas album you’ve ever heard?
Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans is telling everybody “I told you so” in a string of tweets following the news that the father of her son Kaiser is in trouble with the law again. Get her response and then see her since deleted tweets in which she predicted this might happen after learning that he was spending time with Jessica Henry again.
Farrah Abraham and Catelynn Lowell are tossing shade at each other via Twitter ahead of tonight’s Teen Mom OG Unseen Moments Special. Will the feuding ever end!?!
Kim Kardashian West is making headlines Monday for her sexy appearance in Love magazine’s popular advent calendar video series. The reality star has kept things extremely quiet since being robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October. She’s stayed away from the limelight and her social media accounts, but her lingerie spot as the 12th and final celebrity to appear in Love’s series is getting the kind of attention you’d expect, including some negative reactions.


No resource would be complete without a comprehensive glossary of terms. We’ve compiled a list of terms and their definitions to better help you navigate.
Extranet A network that links an enterprise to its various business partners over a secure Internet-based environment. In this way, it has the security advantages of a private network at the shared cost of a public one. See VPN.
Exchange In the Global Data Synchronisation context, it is a provider of value-added services for distribution, access and use of master data. Organisations that provide exchanges can provide data pool function as well.
Event An event refers to a change of state in the system such as new or changed information regarding item, party, rights, permissions, profiles, notification, etc. Completion of tasks such as subscription, notification, data distribution, data distribution set-up, etc. Arrival or forwarding of messages.
E-Procurement Unlike the typical procurement system, e-Procurement uses the Internet to perform the procurement function.
Encryption The process of transforming plaintext into an unintelligible form (ciphertext) such that the original data either cannot be recovered (one-way encryption) or cannot be recovered without using an inverse decrypting process (two-way encryption).
Electronic Commerce The conduct of business communications and management through electronic methods, such as electronic data interchange and automated data collection systems.
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Initiative between retailers and suppliers to reduce existing barriers by focussing on processes, methods and techniques to optimise the supply chain. Currently, ECR has three primary focus areas: supply side (e.g., efficient replenishment), demand side (e.g., efficient assortment, efficient promotion, efficient product introduction) and enabling technologies (e.g., common data and communication standards, cost/ profit and value measurement). The overall goal of ECR is to fulfil consumer wishes better, faster and at less cost.
EDIINT Electronic Data Interchange over the INTernet (see AS1 and AS2).
EDI Electronic Data Interchange. The computer-to-computer transmission of information between partners in the supply chain. The data is usually organised into specific standards for the case of transmission and validation.
EbXML an emerging standard for inter-business process definition for exchanging business data. Leverages much of the semantic knowledge and information in the EDI community.
E-Business Also known as "E-Biz" or "eBusiness" and is used to describe the use of Internet technologies and the Web in particular, for the conduct of business. Applied in internal-facing, external-facing, applications, networking and systems to describe the broad trend of using the combination of IP networks and applications to reduce costs, automate processes and improve customer service.
EAN-UCC System The EAN-UCC System offers multisector solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity. The system is co-managed by EAN International and the Uniform Code Council (UCC).
EAN International EAN International is the worldwide leader in identification and e-commerce. It manages and provides standards for the unique and non-ambiguous identification and communication of products, transport units, assets and locations. The EAN-UCC system offers multi-sectoral solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity. EAN International has representatives in 97 countries. The system is used by more than 850,000 user companies. (www.ean-int.org)
EAN-UCC EAN and UCC co-manage the EAN-UCC System - the global language of business.
EAI Enterprise Application Integration is a set of technologies that allows the movement and exchange of information between different applications. Typically, products from vendors such as Vitria, Tibco, WebMethods and CrossWorlds (acquired by IBM) address this market space with software integration products that require a significant systems integration effort to implement. Because of the cost and complexity of using EAI technologies, they are not generally used to form trading networks of more than just a few independent companies.


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On-line meals supply platform Zomato is seeking to elevate an enormous Rs 8,250 crore by way of its much-awaited preliminary public providing (IPO). In its DRHP, filed with the capital markets regulator Securities and Trade Board of India (SEBI) immediately, Zomato mentioned its IPO will likely be an amalgamation of contemporary difficulty of fairness shares and an Supply For Sale (OFS) by present shareholder Information Edge Ltd — the dad or mum agency of Naukri.com. With this, Zomato has begun the proceedings of some of the awaited public points on Dalal Road lately. Zomato’s IPO could possibly be the biggest to hit Dalal Road since SBI Playing cards and Fee Providers in March 2020.
Zomato will elevate Rs 8,250 crore, of which Rs 7,500 crore will likely be a contemporary difficulty, whereas one other Rs 750 crore will likely be an OFS by Information Edge. On Tuesday night, Information Edge, which holds over 18% stake in Zomato knowledgeable the bourses that its Board of Administrators has given approval to take part within the OFS of Zomato. Zomato has additionally mentioned that it would think about a personal placement of Rs 1,500 crore forward of the IPO. Such a transfer is prone to trim the scale of the contemporary difficulty that the corporate has thus far proposed.
Zomato mentioned it would utilise funds raised by way of the difficulty for natural in addition to inorganic development, together with normal company functions. Within the monetary yr ending March 2020, Zomato’s whole revenue stood at Rs 2,742 crore. In the meantime within the pandemic struck 2020, the corporate’s revenue was at Rs 1,367 crore. Zomato continues to stay a loss-making entity as of now.
Valued at $5.4 billion
Zomato, a web based meals supply firm, counts Ant Financials, Information Edge, Sequoia, and Uber as a few of its buyers. The corporate has strengthened its place within the two-player meals supply market with the newest spherical of funding coming in February this yr. Zomato acquired $250 million in its newest funding spherical at a post-money valuation of $5.4 billion, Information Edge had mentioned in an trade submitting. Within the newest rounds of fundraising, Tiger International, Constancy, and Kora Administration have been amongst these writing cheques for the corporate.
“Meals companies is a big market in India with ~$80 Bn (~50% organized). On-line meals supply is predicted to develop strongly to succeed in $22 billion by 2025 rising at 40% CAGR. On-line penetration to extend from 7% immediately to ~10% in 2022 and ~ 20% by 2025,” Bernstein had mentioned in a report final yr. Zomato controls a 50% market share.
In a current report, CLSA mentioned that Swiggy and Zomato are preventing for India’s $11 billion on-line meals supply pie. Profitability is now taking the middle stage within the trade as each Zomato and Swiggy attempt to enhance their unit economics. CLSA believes income will increase as volumes improve.


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Yes, the gas that is emitted from rotten/rotting potatoes is dangerous. If the potatoes are kept in a mostly sealed room and they begin to rot, the room will fill with toxic gases that can and most likely will kill who ever enters that room. In general, potatoes can be dangerous.
Can rotten potatoes make you sick?
Grocery stores sell green potatoes all the time. Well, if enough solanine is eaten, the toxin can cause vomiting, diahrrea, headaches, paralysis of the central nervous system, coma, and in rare cases, death. Rotting potatoes give off a noxious solanine gas that can make a person unconscious if they’ve inhaled enough.
how many raw potatoes will kill you? As members of the nightshade family, they potatoes produce solanine and chaconine, alkaloids that can be harmful to humans. Green potatoes produce even more solanine, and it doesn’t take that many to cause death. Around 25 would be enough, so stay away from green potatoes, even if cooked.
can potatoes kill you?
Ordinary potatoes, if consumed at the wrong time, can be dangerous. The leaves, stem, and sprouts of a potato contain glycoalkaloids, a poison found in flowering plants called nightshades, of which a potato is one.
What to do with rotting potatoes?
If you have potatoes that are in the process of rotting in your home, air the room immediately, cover your nose and mouth as a security measure and throw out the potatoes in a sealed rubbish bag or put them directly onto an outdoor compost heap.
Do potatoes have cyanide?
You don’t get cyanide, but you can get atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine from plants that are related to the deadly nightshade. In potatoes, the thing you want to avoid is the tubers that have turned green on the outside.
How can you tell if a potato has gone bad?
While green potatoes are the most obvious sign that they have gone bad, there are other, less evident, signs that you need to consider. Avoid potatoes that are green, wrinkled, soft, mushy, moldy, with scars or bruising and if they have a bitter taste. Sprouts need to be discarded before cooking the potatoes.
What is poisonous in potatoes?
The presence of chlorophyll in a potato means that a glycoalkaloid poison named solanine is also present. A defense against insects, this nerve toxin (which is in the nightshade family) can result in headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, and even paralysis if ingested in very high amounts.
What happens if you eat a rotten potato?
That said, the potato is the most common cause of solanine poisoning in humans. If you eat enough of the green stuff, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, paralysis of the central nervous system (as evidenced by the incident above) but in some rare cases the poisoning can cause coma—even death.
Can you eat moldy potatoes?
The moldy looking spots are a more serious condition that can develop from the bruises, called fusarium. The potatoes are still safe to eat, just cut the spots away. If there is an extensive amount of fusarium, this can give the potatoes an “off” flavor. Cut the spots off the potato before cooking and eating.
When should you not eat potatoes?
Potatoes are safe to eat, even after they’ve sprouted, so long as they are still firm to the touch and they don’t look too wrinkly and shriveled. Most of the nutrients are still intact in a firm, sprouted potato. Simply remove the sprouts from a firm potato and continue on with your recipe.
What does a rotten potato taste like?
The Scent of Spoilage Fresh potatoes have an earthy, starchy scent. When they start to go bad, this scent changes, becoming bitter and moldy. Sometimes potatoes will look acceptable on the outside but have turned rotten on the inside.
What does rotten potato smell like?
Potatoes. The humble potato really shouldn’t be stored in a fridge, but rather in a dark environment of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, where it’ll last for months and improve in flavor over time. TJ Donegan, Editor in Chief of Reviewed.com Cameras, says: “Rotten potatoes smell like ammonia and dead bodies.”
Can you eat potatoes with a green tinge?
The potatoes with a green tint to the skin will taste bitter. Typically if the potato has been exposed to light (sun light, fluorescent light, spots, etc.) it will convert the skin to Solanine, which if ingested in large quantities can be toxic. But, you’d have to eat much more than a single potato to feel ill.
Are black potatoes safe to eat?
If the cooked potatoes were not left out overnight, unrefrigerated then they will be okay to eat. They will be pretty unattractive to the eater but will taste fine. If they were left out, then because of the dairy (butter) they would not be safe to eat.

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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2013 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at High Point University is “Thinking Pink by Going Green.”
Students and community members may purchase a flower to be planted for $5 in honor of someone they know who has been affected by breast cancer, and all proceeds will benefit breast cancer awareness and education. The names of people being honored will be displayed at a “Seeds for Hope” ceremony at 6 p.m. on Oct. 7.
The flowers will be planted toward the end of the month, date and time to be determined, in the shape of a pink ribbon on the HPU campus.
The “Seeds for Hope” ceremony ends ZTA’s “Think Pink®” week which hosts a series of events and fundraisers. The ceremony will feature various speakers from the High Point community and musical guests.
To make a donation or buy a flower, visit www.zetataualpha.org/highpoint.
“When I learned the statistic that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, it really shook me,” says Brittany Matters, philanthropy chair. “This year, our chapter wanted to make a lasting impression upon our campus. The pink flowers – each flower representing a life that has been affected – being in the shape of a ribbon, will leave a lasting impression that this disease impacts so many and it’s important to raise awareness and find a cure.”


WATCH: Residents Prevent Electricity Workers From Disconnecting Power
Officials of the Ikeja Electric probably did not expect what they saw at a community in Lagos state.
Residents of Ajao Estate area resisted attempts by workers of the power firm to disconnect their houses.
The incident, which was captured in a video posted online, showed a man in an IE jumpsuit on a ladder in the move to disconnect the power source.
Other IE workers in jumpsuits, and some policemen were also seen while a resident, holding a megaphone, sang solidarity songs.
On another electric pole some meters apart, one of the protesting residents of the neighbourhood sat on the ladder resisting another IE officer from climbing the pole.
A gun-slinging policeman warned the man sitting on the ladder to leave or face his wrath.
The man resisted firmly, stating that he is not there to engage in any struggle, but only to resist them from disconnecting the light.
The video was posted by Mayegun’s diary on Facebook.
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Hello and welcome to the details of UK accepts UAE vaccine certificates, to allow quarantine-free travel from Oct.4 and now with the details
Nevin Al Sukari - Abu Dhabi - Picture used for illustrative purpose only.
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The Embassy of the United Kingdom in the UAE clarified that, as of Oct.4, the vaccination certificate from the UAE Al Hosn application will be in compliance with the rules for travel from the Emirates to the United Kingdom for those who have been fully vaccinated using one of the following vaccines: Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Johnson.
This clarification comes on Twitter to another tweet by British Transport Minister Grant Shapps, in which he said: "We will accept certificates of vaccination approved in the Emirates after updating the Al-Hosn application."
According to the British government website, from October 4, a traveller from the UAE will be eligible to enter the United Kingdom without being subject to quarantine, under an approved vaccination programme in the United Kingdom, Europe or the United States, with a full course of the four vaccines, from number of countries, including the UAE.
Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE Ambassador to the United Kingdom, said, “We welcome the UK’s decision to recognise UK-approved vaccines administered in the UAE through our world-class vaccination programme from Oct 4.
“This will make it easier for Emiratis and our large British expat community living in the UAE to travel to the UK, for families and friends to reunite, and for businesses to enhance operations.
“We are looking forward to continuing to work with our friends in the UK in the global recovery from COVID-19. Today's announcement is an important step.”
The list includes Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Dominica, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
A full course of the approved vaccine must have been obtained at least 14 days prior to arrival in England.
Bloomberg Agency reported that the United Kingdom is adopting the vaccinations provided in the UAE, in light of the promotion of travel between two of the world's busiest routes.
The easing of travel restrictions comes as Dubai prepares to host the Expo 2020, which begins early next month.
London is one of the main destinations for travellers from or through the Emirates, and hundreds of thousands of Britons reside in the Emirates.
The Dubai-Heathrow route was the eighth busiest route in the world last September.
In a press interview, Shapps said: “We had 7.7 million passengers travelling between the UAE and the UK in 2019, before the pandemic started, and we want to go back to that level and more as well.”
Noting that his first trip outside Britain since the epidemic will be the Emirates next month.
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Belmont Agricorp. Inc., a longtime supporter of #Agrilink, will be showcasing its latest agricultural equipment and technologies at Agrilink, Foodlink, and Aqualink 2022. Belmont shares our vision and commitment to helping the Philippine agricultural industry strengthen its supply and value chains through sustainable #FarmMechanization.
For more than 40 years, Belmont has been representing leading agricultural companies and equipment lines from around the world, helping the #poultry and #swine sectors in the country address production, #biosecurity, and #sustainability. In addition to their incubators, feeders and waterers, brooders, #TunnelVentilation equipment and automatic feeding systems, Belmont also supplies and distributes carry-bagged and bulk grain storage, ship-and-barge unloaders, commercial dryers, and feed-milling technologies.