Pyongyang, June 17 (KCNA) — The Switzerland-Korea Committee and the Swiss Group for the Study of the Juche Idea issued a joint statement on June 11 in support of the DPRK’s principled stand on its self-defensive nuclear deterrent.
The statement referred to the fact that shortly ago, the defense chiefs of the U.S., Japan and south Korea held a confab in Singapore at which they cried out for “thoroughly enforcing the sanctions against the north” and boosting “cooperation”, while finding fault with the DPRK’s fourth nuclear test and launch of satellite.
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Their reckless remarks are shameless and contemptuous provocation against the DPRK as the latter’s nuclear weapons and missiles are those for only defending its sovereignty.
Today the U.S. is the only country violating international law.
The U.S. is the sole nuclear criminal state and the biggest nuclear weapons state.
It conducted the greatest number of nuclear tests in the world.
It should feel shame at its crimes and keep mum about the DPRK’s self-defensive measures, not describing them as “threat”.
Japan is a militarist state which is talking about going nuclear, after throwing away Pacifist Constitution which had remained in name only.
The south Korean authorities are recently talking about their “access to nuclear weapons to cope with the north’s nukes”, not content with escalating confrontation with the DPRK.
The minister of the People’s Armed Forces of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK said in his statement that the DPRK’s self-defensive nuclear deterrent is the all-mighty treasured sword held fast to by it to cope with the hostile forces’ moves for aggression upon it, warning of the miserable consequences to be entailed by the hostile policy toward it being pursued by the U.S. and its followers.
This warning is by no means an empty talk.
The U.S. should pay heed to it.
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MICHAEL JACKSON -SMOOTH CRIMINAL
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You've been hit by
You've been hit by a smooth criminal
As he came into the window
It was the sound of a crescendo....
1. Lyric Interpratation
2. General information
He came into her apartment
He left the bloodstains on the carpet...
She ran underneath the table
He could see she was unable...
So she ran into the bedroom
She was struck down, it was her doom.
Annie are you ok?
So, Annie are you ok...
Are you ok Annie?
came into the outway
It was Sunday - what a black day
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
Sounding heartbeats - intimidations
2. General Information
1. Michael had his heartbeat recorded to be used in the recording of the “Smooth Criminal” song.
2. Michael's Anti Gravity Lean is a technique
which was used on his stages performances.
The props needed were patented in the US by Michael in 1993.
3. Smooth Criminal originally has 4 video versions.
4.Jackson wanted to make the short film in the western genre, but later decided to change it to a 1930s nightclub style.
In 2001 Smooth Criminal was covered by Alien Ant Farm featured in the 2001 film American Pie with Jason Biggs.
In 2008, Violinist David Garrett recorded an classical instrumental cover of "Smooth Criminal"
In January 2011, musical duo 2Cellos (consisting of Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser) recorded a cover of "Smooth Criminal" played solely on cello, which became a hit on YouTube.
In January 2012, Naya Rivera and Grant Gustin sing "Smooth Criminal" as a duet in the television show Glee.
Background music: 2Cellos - Smooth Criminal
- This single is the 7th major single from Michael's hit album Bad, the single was released October 24th 1988.
- Smooth Criminal is the main song for Michael musical film Moonwalker featuring Joe Pesci.
- This song written by Michael Jackson and co-produced with Quincy Jones.
- Two early versions of the song were written by Jackson in 1985 and the original demo was recorded in 1986. The first song was called "Chicago 1945" which evolved into "Al Capone".
- In 2003 it was added to Michael's Number ones greatest hits albums.
- The song was performed live in all of Jackson's tours, the Bad, Dangerous and History tour.

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For some tech companies, hopes to not get hacked in 2014 have already been dashed.
Self-destructing messaging app Snapchat is on the defensive this week. 4.6 million user names — and their associated phone numbers — were leaked in a security breach. And Microsoft calling service Skype has become the latest victim of the hacking unit calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army. That’s after the S.E.A. apparently hacked into Skype’s Twitter and Facebook accounts and started broadcasting messages telling people not to use Microsoft because the company sells data to governments. The BBC’s Dave Lee joins us to help explain.
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GI Struggle Against Oppression
There is a long history of struggle of GI's for their rights. At the time of the Democratic Convention in Chicago last summer, a group of 43 black GI's at Fort Hood refused to fight against their own people in the Ghetto and their allies in the movement, when they received orders to go to Chicago for "riot control." They knew who was their real enemy, and they refused to be used as an aggressive force against their fellow oppressed people in the city.
This spring GI's at Fort Jackson asserted their humanity by expressing their political beliefs against the war in Vietnam. A group of black, white, Puerto Rican, and Indian GI's formed "GI's United Against the War in Vietnam." They circulated petitions and therefore became the target of Uncle Sam's intimidation. A small group of political activists were singled out, harassed, given pretrial confinement time, and investigated for their political activities. They had exercised their right to freedom of speech, and even though Uncle Sam didn't like what they said, only one GI was court-martialed. (Freedom of speech is allowed only as long as it is ineffective in achieving freedom in America.)
The cruel murder of a prisoner at the Presidio Stockade -- in cold blood, by a sadistic guard -- made a group of 27 prisoners sit down and refuse orders to move, to protest the murder. Their actions and the heavy charges and possible sentences brought against them by the ugly green mother-fucker brought the movement in the army into the public eye. Some of the 27 men who sat down and sang "This Land is Your Land; This Land is My Land," were sentenced to 15 additional years imprisonment for mutiny. The outraged movement organized a committee for the defense of the Presidio 27, and through many actions, including the storming of the Presidio by thousands of people, managed to get the unjust sentences of the 27 reduced drastically.
Now the Fort Dix 38 and 200 others have revolted against the inhumane treatment and suppression in the Dix stockade. They revolted against overcrowded conditions, sadistic guards, bad food, and the suppression of their rights by the Army. They revolted against the fear which the army instills in all of us through the fear of the stockade. Some of the men involved in the revolt were in the pound for AWOL or desertion; others for being conscientious objectors. The 38 who were singled out as conspirators are all political activists, who were really singled out for their political activities. They are faced with sentences of up to 43 years for a just revolt against the mother-fucker who put them up against the wall.
The Fort Dix revolt was an active step in furthering the. movement in the army. Rioting GI's in the stockades at Camp Lejeune and Fort Riley have taken similar steps. We demand that the Fort Dix 38 be freed, not because they were conspirators but because of their political activities; that the army stockades be abolished because they are not holding criminals, only inducing GI's to act against their own best interests through the fear of the stockade; and that all political prisoners everywhere be set free. Civilians are grouping in support of the 38; we must do likewise. We must discuss their case on post, we must circulate the petition, we must mass in their defense, for they have taken up the standard of our struggle against oppression and the Army. We must carry that struggle on until freedom is achieved and power is returned to the people, where it belongs.
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The technological revolution has caused a plethora of industries to grow, transform and adapt to global changes. The banking industry is no exception with a wave of fintech companies pushing traditional banks to adhere to consumer trends.
Fintech early adopters
The fintech industry has begun to really shape up over the past decade with the City of London and Silicon Valley becoming key hubs across the Atlantic.
Innovative start-ups like Revolut and Monzo have transformed the way people spend and monitor their spending, causing shockwaves across the traditional banking industry.
Last month Revolut raised $500 million with the company valuation at $5.5 billion, while Mozno raised £113 million last June.
This demonstrates that venture capitalists are seeing significant potential in the industry, despite it only being a decade or so old.
There has also been a wave of start-ups taking on the demand of international money transfers and remittances, with fees being dramatically less than a traditional bank.
What will change?
One of the key differences between banks and these up and coming start-ups has been the user experience. The format of traditional bank statements and invoices may soon be replaced by the likes of Revolut’s gamified version that comes with its own bespoke GIFs and emojis.
Ultimately, the emerging companies within the sector want consumers to feel comfortable and even get enjoyment out of using online banking services.
They don’t want balance checking, money transfers and payments to continue being this laborious task, they want it to be instant and efficient.
Banks have started, albeit slowly, to adapt by introducing new features. Lloyd’s for example now offer customers the choice to deposit cheques via the app instead of going into a brach, which is helpful despite it only being a small step.
In 10 years time banks will undoubtedly be put under more and more pressure by emerging start-ups.
Consumers may begin to use the likes of Revolut and Monzo as a primary bank account, which will again slash margins within the traditional banking industry.
The level of distrust for banks has continued to rise since the 2008 financial crisis, with scrutiny being heaped on banks for disproportionate fees on customer overdrafts and irresponsible lending.
With another recession looming due to the coronavirus pandemic, levels of distrust could eventually reach a tipping point leading towards an exodus.
Banks will almost certainly need to buck up their ideas and plan ahead to avoid this type of scenario, although the trend clearly indicates a clear change in consumer demand.
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Professor Andrew Lotery leads the vision research team in the University of Southampton. Working with other research institutions increases the potential of a cure, or improved treatment, for age-related macular degeneration and other blinding eye diseases.
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13th Online Course on International Refugee Law
October 18 @ 1:00 pm - November 12 @ 3:00 pm CEST
The Course presents the key aspects of the international protection of refugees. The topics covered range from the analysis of International Refugee Law and its complementarity with other bodies of law to the different displacement phases. The causes that force people to flee, the protection risks encountered through the displacement cycle, and the search and implementation of durable and sustainable solutions are also examined. Additional refugee-related issues are further analysed through a cross-cutting approach, such as gender-based violence and the protection of internally displaced and stateless people. The Course is conducted in light of the developments generated by the Global Compact on Refugees.
The Course is developed primarily to benefit mid and senior-level government officials involved in the formulation and application of legislation and policies affecting people in need of protection. Members of civil society and the academia, who could positively influence the safeguard of refugees’ rights and advocate for the protection of uprooted and stateless persons, are also accepted as participant.
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- Enhance the skills of participants in developing and applying policies and standards in conformity with International Law.
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Corpus Domini in Orvieto
In 1263 a Bohemian priest, Pietro from Prague, who had doubts about the truth of the transubstantiation, was travelling from Prague to Rome to remove these doubts.
While he was celebrating the mass near to the tomb of St. Cristina in Bolsena, he saw pouring blood from the consecrated white Host and wetting the corporal with the liturgical linens. The Pope Urban IV who resided in Orvieto, informed of the fact, sent the Bishop James to Bolsena to double check the event as well as to move the blooded linen to Orvieto. On 11 August 1264 the Pope showed the Corporal to the population and later, with the “Transiturus” Bull, officiated by St. Thomas Aquinas who resided in the town, extended the Celebration of the Corpus Domini to all the catholic world.
The Religious Procession together with the Historical Parade proposes again the first procession painted in a fresco within the Chapel of the Corporal, where you could see the religious and civilian authorities coming out and meeting the Pope arriving from Bolsena. The religious and civil parade tells the history of the miracle and of the administrative as well as social system in that time. It’s a careful reconstruction, started in the 1950s, with over 400 characters wearing costumes, helmets, armours and emblems belonging to the Orvieto noble families as well as to the militias, produced by able hands of local expert craftsmen.
The religious procession is composed of Vatican authorities, representatives of the religious orders, Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, brotherhoods, charitable associations and pilgrims of the Via Romea - whose Umbrian segment has been activated for the first time.
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Troop surge in Iraq: Sen. John McCain and the surge
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Bush administration's war in Iraq
The following article is about Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and the troop surge in Iraq.
A win-win for McCain
"McCain must be sweating bullets. If Bush decides to add troops, the strategy going forward in Iraq will be known as the McCain Doctrine. The Senator never thought Bush would actually go through with it," blogger Nate of StopJohnMcCain2008 wrote December 16, 2006. "For Bush, this presents an excellent opportunity to work on his legacy. Go with war hero John McCain’s plan for Iraq and it suddenly becomes his problem. Bush gets good press for trying something new, and John McCain watches his presidential hopes go down the drain."
On the December 17, 2006, Chris Matthews Show, "New York Times columnist David Brooks said that if President Bush takes McCain’s advice and sends more troops, it will help McCain politically — even if the troop surge fails. In that event, Brooks says, McCain will 'say with a lot of justice, it’s too late.' Brooks said people will not focus on the results of McCain’s plan but 'his conviction'," Judd Legum wrote at Think Progress.
"So here's how he wins by either winning or losing," zwerlst of the The Daily Kos Blog wrote November 14, 2006:
"[McCain] claims that early on he predicted that unless we send in enough troops to win we would lose the war and chaos would ensue. To remain consistent, he continues to say this, but now in the context of also being a 'critic' of past and current policy--'If they had only listened to me then...' But he knows, of course, that there is no way that anyone will agree to assign more soldiers to a hopeless or unpopular cause. So there is not a chance that his recommendation will be accepted, much less be put to the test and fail with blame then assigned to him. Rather, we will either stay the course (he's opposed to that) or, most assuredly, begin some sort of phased withdrawal (he's also opposed to that). Since either scenario inevitably leads to even more chaos, he gets to say, 'I told you so. If we had only had the vision, the perseverance, the guts to do it the right way (my way--with adequate forces) we would have prevailed. So don't tie me to Bush's failed policy. All along I had the winning plan and no one listened.' Perversely brilliant!"
McCain has generally been a hawkish member of Congress. Matt Welch, an assistant editor at the Los Angeles Times wrote an op-ed analysis of McCain's foreign affairs philosophy on November 26, 2006:
"McCain has been banging the drum from nearly Day One to put more boots on the ground in Iraq... 'There are a lot of things that we can do to salvage this,' he said on Meet the Press on Nov. 12, 'but they all require the presence of additional troops.' McCain is more inclined to start wars and increase troop levels than George W. Bush or Bill Clinton. He has supported every U.S. military intervention of the last two decades, urged both presidents to rattle their sabers louder over North Korea and Iran, lamented the Pentagon's failure to intervene in Darfur and Rwanda and supported a general policy of 'rogue state rollback.' He's a fan of Roosevelt's Monroe-Doctrine-on-steroids stick-wielding in Latin America. And — like Bush — he thinks too much multilateralism can screw up a perfectly good war."
McCain's resolution in support of troop buildup
On Monday, January 14, 2007, Senator McCain's office "released the language of the resolution he is introducing that supports President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq, and also sets 11 benchmarks for the Iraqi government to meet. In a statement, Mr. McCain said that his resolution, unlike others in circulation (including Republican Senator John Warner's compromise proposal), 'avoids sending an inappropriate message to our troops.'"
McCain on why strategy will not succeed
"In October 2006, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) called for 'another 20,000 troops in Iraq.' In January 2007, President Bush accepted the idea and announced he would send 21,500 more soldiers into the middle of Iraq’s civil war. McCain quickly endorsed the strategy.
"Since that time, McCain has been slowly back-pedaling from the escalation plan, offering numerous reasons for why the strategy will not succeed. He has argued the Pentagon was 'dragging its feet' in implementing the strategy. Now, he is arguing that the escalation is too small," Faiz Shakir reported January 21, 2007, for Think Progress.
On NBC's Meet the Press, January 21, 2007, "McCain said, 'I would have liked to have seen more' troops sent to Iraq. He added, 'If it had been up to me,' more U.S. troops would be on their way into Baghdad."


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text: In case you haven’t heard, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor today of legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. After a 5-4 vote, marriage equality is now a Constitutional right that states can not dispute. The decision sparked several hashtags on Twitter, including #LoveWins and #SCOTUSMarriage. The AU community is buzzing about the news, sharing posts with heartfelt suppora dn happiness over this giant win for the LGBTQ community. Below are just a handful of today’s reactions from students.

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Natural Cleaning Products That Are Free From Toxic Chemicals
We all want our homes to be clean and free of germs so we can live in a safe and healthy environment. In the quest for a clean fragrant home, we regularly apply a combination of chemicals to our household surfaces as well as releasing them into the air we breathe.
We can smell the chemicals whenever we use these cleaning products. The label even warns us to wear gloves, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and not to breathe in the fumes.
Children are particularly vulnerable as their vital organs are still developing, any damage can be long lasting. They are smaller in size than adults and their developing organs are at greater risk of being affected by toxins. They also have a reduced ability to eliminate toxins from their developing bodies.
We are constantly bombarded with clever marketing campaigns that promise a sparkling home with a liberal use of whatever cleaning products are being promoted. Many people think a different product is required for each item that needs to be cleaned. Generally we use too many chemical cleaning products and spend too much money on them
The average home today contains more toxic chemicals than the average chemistry laboratory at the turn of the century.
Most homes contain too many plastic bottles full of toxic, polluting cleaning products. These cleaners create packaging waste that is disposed of in our already, overloaded landfills. In addition, the chemicals in cleaning products can damage our health and the environment.
More than 72,000 synthetic chemicals have been produced since World War II. Most have been derived from petroleum and coal tar. The majority of these synthetic chemicals have never been tested for their acute or long-term effects. Neither have they been tested for their combined or cumulative effects.
Many of these synthetic chemicals have been added to our food, skin care and cleaning products without our consent and knowledge of their potential effects. Many of these chemicals have also been dispersed widely into the environment contaminating our soil, water and air. Some will persist in the environment for decades and even centuries because they biodegrade slowly and incompletely.
Soaps and detergents are used for cleaning because pure water can’t remove oily and greasy stains. Soap cleans by acting as an emulsifier which allows oil and water to mix so that oily grime can be removed during rinsing. Detergents were developed in response to the shortage of the animal fats and plant oils used to make soap during the world wars.
The difference between soap and detergent is that soap is composed of a single surfactant and nothing else, while modern detergent is composed of a whole mixture of substances often including more than just one type of surfactants along with many other ingredients.
Detergents are primarily surfactants, which lower the surface tension of water and separate dirt from the object being cleaned. The main ingredients used in the manufacture of surfactants are fatty alcohols, which are derived primarily from petroleum-based chemicals but can also be produced from plant oils and animal fats.
Apart from surfactants, modern detergents can also contain enzymes to degrade protein-based stains, bleaches to add power to the cleaning products, builders such as water and fabric softeners, synthetic colourings and fragrances. Most colourings and fragrances are derived from petrochemicals and are not necessary for the action of the cleaning products.
Most washing products, dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, toilet and bathroom cleaners contain detergents derived from petrochemicals. They can potentially cause allergic reaction and irritation to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and lungs. They have also been linked to cancers and damage to the reproductive and nervous systems.
Legislation on labelling does not require manufacturers to list specific ingredients on labels, making it hard for consumers to know the true ingredients in their cleaning products. Petrochemical derived ingredients include chemicals such as xylene, ethylene, propylene, benzene, mono-ethanolamine, di-ethanolamine and tri-ethanolamine.
‘Green-washing’ is a marketing technique used by many companies these days to convince us that their products are ‘eco-friendly’, ‘natural’, ‘green’ and ‘environmentally safe’. The fact is in most cases this is far from the truth as the majority of companies these days are motivated by profits rather than genuine concern for the environment.
A good example would be the widespread use of palm oil in many so-called ‘green’ cleaning products. The palm oil industry has a huge negative impact on sensitive eco-systems and habitats within the countries that produce it. Many species that inhabited the forests which once stood where palm oil plantations now exist, have been displaced and are being driven closer to extinction.
Current labelling regulations within Australia do not require manufacturers to disclose a full list of ingredients in their products. This creates difficulty in making an informed decision when it comes to purchasing cleaning products for your home.
How to protect your loved ones from the harmful effects of all these cleaning products?
- Most importantly, educate yourself and use safer alternatives as much as possible.
- Choose those with no synthetic chemicals if possible.
- Minimise cleaning products to a few essentials that can do the entire job and you will also save money in the process.
- Store all cleaning products in their original containers out of the reach of children.
- Use non-toxic alternatives made from basic ingredients such as baking soda, washing soda, lemon and white vinegar.
- Always read and follow the instructions on the label and use only the amount required for the job.
- When using chemicals, ensure there is adequate ventilation, wear goggles and rubber gloves.
- Never combine cleaning products as they can interact in dangerous ways and give off toxic fumes.
- Stop using the product if you feel dizzy, nauseous or develop headache.
- Minimize the use of harsh chemicals.
Natural Cleaning Products
We do not need to use chemical-laden cleaning products to have a clean, fresh smelling home. In fact, most of the natural cleaning products outlined here have been used for hundreds of years.
With the advent of petro chemicals these time tested chemical-free methods of cleaning seem to have all but disappeared. By using natural cleaning products, your family will breathe easier and your home will smell fresher without the health hazards associated with toxic chemicals and fumes.
You can make your own natural cleaning products using natural ingredients such as baking soda, fresh lemon, pure soap flakes, salt, soap nuts, washing soda and white vinegar as they all have cleansing and scouring properties.
The best cleaner in the world is water. Most bacteria are killed by hot, soapy water. Soaking is one of the most effective ways of removing dirt. If you have hard water, add a small handful of baking soda as a natural water softener.
Baking soda, a common baking ingredient is a naturally occurring mineral (known as sodium bicarbonate) with many great cleaning properties. It cuts through grease because it reacts with fatty acids to form mild detergents. It also softens water, removes stains and acts as a whitening agent, therefore great for the laundry. When added to washing and dishwasher powder, it improves the performance and reduces the amount required. Its abrasive quality serves as a gentle scouring powder without scratching your kitchen or tile surfaces.
Fresh lemon juice contains citric acid that can deodorise, remove stains, brighten whites in the laundry or kitchen, clean glass, inhibit mould and disinfect toilets. It cleans bath edges and showers plus grouting on tiles. When used neat (full strength), it will remove grime at the base of taps.
Pure soaps are crystal like flakes of pure soap concentrate made from 100% pure vegetable oils and purified water. They are a natural and biodegradable washing agent. Hot water and pure soap flakes with a little washing soda will perform most cleaning jobs.
Salt is a disinfectant and a natural, gentle abrasive. It is useful for clearing drains and cleaning stained kitchen utensils. It cuts through grease when added to baking soda. It removes burn marks from the edges of dishes and stains from china ware. It whitens discoloured bread boards if used with cold water as a daily scrub.
Soap nut is the fruit of the Ritha, a tree found primarily in India and Nepal. It is completely natural, renewable and biodegradable. The shell contains saponin, a natural surfactant. Put six to eight half shells into a cotton bag and place in your washing machine. They should last four to six washes. When they look darker and soft, remove them and put on your compost heap. Soap nuts can also be ground to make washing powder.
Washing soda is a natural product (known as sodium carbonate) and one of the oldest cleaning products. It is a stronger base than baking soda. Washing soda is preferred for really tough stains like grease or petrol stains on garage floors etc. It is a natural water softener and cuts through grease well.
Washing soda can also be used as an effective heavy-duty cleaner for painted walls, hard floors and kitchen surfaces. Though washing soda does not produce fumes in direct air, it is recommended to wear gloves and masks while using it as a cleaning agent. The high alkalinity of washing soda also makes it an ideal stain remover for tough fabrics and clothes.
White vinegar is a very versatile cleaning agent. It contains acetic acid that will dissolve calcium build-up in dishwashers, coffee pots, kettles, sinks, shower screens and windows. It cuts through grease and soap scum and helps to carry away foul odours as it evaporates. This makes it an ideal cleaner and disinfectant for the bathroom and toilet.
White vinegar can polish off cup rings and other stains on wood when mixed with olive oil. Vinegar mixed with salt or baking soda will polish up brass and copper. Vinegar is a great household disinfectant and you can mix vinegar, salt and water to use as a cleaning compound.
Use natural cleaning tools such as scrubbing bristle brushes, cellulose sponges, linen cloth, steel wool and some elbow grease! Use old garments to make rags instead of buying newer synthetic ones. Use a wooden bristle brush instead of a plastic brush with nylon bristle. Use cellulose sponges instead of synthetic ones.
Microfiber cleaning tools can be used to clean surfaces without any cleaning products. Microfibers are finer than human hair and bring more water into contact with whatever surface is being cleaned. They act as a solvent, loosen dirt particles and trap them in the fibres. However, microfiber materials are made with synthetic fibres such as polyester and nylon which are derived from petrochemicals, a non-renewable and non- biodegradable resource.

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USAA's products are designed specifically for active military members, veterans and their families, but the company's life insurance policies are available to everyone. Most term and whole life policies are available nationwide. The company's universal life is not available in New York, and its guaranteed issue policy is not available in Montana.
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USAA earned 5 stars out of 5 for overall performance. NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account consumer experience, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and financial strength ratings.
Based on these ratings, USAA is one of our best life insurance companies in 2023.
USAA life insurance policies
Term life insurance. USAA offers two types of term life insurance: Level Term and Essential Term.
USAA’s Level Term policy is available for 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years with coverage ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. Depending on the state, you may receive additional benefits, including:
Coverage while in war, which is often excluded from life insurance policies.
A $25,000 payment if you suffer a severe injury while on active duty, including paralysis, loss of vision or severe burns.
Guaranteed coverage after leaving the military.
An option to add $100,000 in coverage if you have a baby, get married or buy a house between the ages of 18 and 35.
The option to convert to a permanent policy.
The option to replace your service members’ group life insurance (SGLI) with a USAA term life policy if you leave the military.
USAA’s Essential Term policy doesn't require a medical exam. The policy is a type of annual renewable life insurance, which means you can renew it every year, though typically with a higher premium. Coverage is available to consumers ages 21 to 35, and lasts until age 39. Although the policy does not require a medical exam, you may have to answer a few health-related questions to apply. Essential Term Life Insurance includes $100,000 of coverage and is not available in Arizona or New York.
USAA made our list of the best term life insurance of 2023.
Whole life insurance. Simplified whole life insurance policies are available for coverage limits up to $10 million. You have the option to make payments for 20 years, until age 65 or for the full duration of the policy. You can also increase coverage after certain life events, up to a total of six times, with a free life event option rider.
Universal life insurance. USAA’s universal life insurance policy comes with flexible payment options and a guaranteed interest rate of 1%. USAA also sells an indexed universal life insurance policy, which ties the cash value growth to a market index like the S&P 500.
Guaranteed issue life insurance. Policies are available to applicants 45 to 85 (50-75 in New York) in all states except Montana. These policies are issued by Mutual of Omaha and do not require a medical exam or health questionnaire to qualify for coverage. Face amounts range from $2,000 to $25,000. Guaranteed issue life insurance, often called final expense life insurance, can help cover burial or funeral costs.
USAA made our list for best no-medical exam life insurance of 2023.
Depending on your state, USAA may offer additional life insurance riders, including:
Child protection plan, which allows you to add all of your kids to your policy. Your children may have the option to convert it to their own policies when they’re older, regardless of their health.
Waiver of premium benefit, which waives your premium should you become disabled.
USAA also made our list for best senior life insurance of 2023.
USAA customer complaints and satisfaction
Over three years, USAA has drawn fewer than the expected number of complaints to state regulators for a company of its size, according to a NerdWallet analysis of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Where USAA stands out
USAA’s website gives detailed information about all of its policies, laying out term lengths, coverage amounts, issue ages and more. You can get an online quote without entering your personal contact information, such as an email or phone number. And while the company offers specialized coverage for active duty and retired members of the armed forces, policies are also available to non-military personnel.
Where USAA falls short
Some of USAA’s policies are not available in Montana or New York.
More about USAA
You can get a quote and apply for a life insurance policy online, plus manage your account, from the USAA website and iPhone and Android mobile apps. USAA also has a survivors relations team that can assist families of deceased USAA members, including help with any survivor benefits.
Other USAA insurance products include:
Classic car insurance.
Mobile home insurance.
Motorcycle and ATV insurance.
Life insurance buying guide
Before you start comparing companies, choose the type of life insurance you want, such as term or whole life. Decide which life insurance riders, if any, you want the policy to include. Calculate how much life insurance you need and how long you want the coverage to last. Check that the insurers you’re considering offer the coverage you’re looking for.
When comparing rates, be sure the quotes are for the same amount of coverage over the same period of time. It’s also important to make sure the policy’s medical requirements match your needs. For example, if you want to skip the life insurance medical exam but don’t mind answering health questions, confirm that the application process for each policy you're comparing aligns with that.
Price may not be the biggest driver behind your decision to buy. Look at the number of consumer complaints each company receives, as high numbers can be a red flag about the quality of service.
For more guidance, see our life insurance buying guide.
Life insurance ratings methodology
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These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines.
Insurer complaints methodology
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The Prime Minister said "every effort must be made" to stop vexatious claims being brought against soldiers.
Her comments during a summit at the Ministry of Defence come amid mounting criticism of the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT).
The team was set up to investigate allegations of murder, abuse and torture by British troops.
But former soldiers say they have been hounded through the courts on unfounded claims, leading to calls for IHAT to be axed.
Mrs May raised concerns during a 90-minute meeting with Britain's most senior defence chiefs, in which she also discussed the battle against Islamic State.
She met Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Chief of the Defence Staff, as well as the heads of the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Also at the meeting were senior civil servants.
Mrs May said: "The men and women of our armed forces do an incredible job, often making huge sacrifices to keep us safe.
"Whether taking the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria, helping to tackle the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean or providing flood relief at home - we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
"Our armed forces are the best in the world and with the biggest defence budget in Europe and the second biggest in Nato we will continue to play our part on the world stage, protecting UK interests across the globe."


Biomass Energy Equipment Company for Sale in Bakonyjákó, Hungary
|Employees||10 - 50|
|Legal Entity||Limited Liability Company (LLC)|
|Reported Sales||USD 1.7 million|
|Run Rate Sales||USD 2 million|
|EBITDA Margin||13 %|
|Industries||Biomass Energy Equipment|
|Local Time||12:08 AM Europe / Budapest|
|Listed By||Advisor / Business Broker|
Advisor doesnt charge any upfront or success fee to the investor.
- The company possesses its wood processing facility, storage, and a dedicated fleet of transportation vehicles.
- Our extensive client and partner network will be transferred to the new owners.
- The business generates good revenue, with the potential for significant growth through expansion into foreign markets.
- The company has held an EU export number and certification since its European Union membership, although all sales are currently domestic.
- Presently, the operation is running at peak capacity, processing up to 2.2 tons per hour.
- Current employee count is sufficient since we have high-end machinery.
- Use case:
- Residential Heating: Wood pellets and briquettes are used in stoves and boilers to efficiently heat homes.
- Commercial and Institutional Heating: They provide cost-effective heating solutions for public institutions and large corporations.
- Industrial Processes: Industries use these products for heat-intensive manufacturing processes.
- Products: The primary offerings consist of wood pellets and briquettes, versatile for heating energy usage.
- Clients: Not limited to individuals, these products cater to public institutions and large corporations seeking energy cost reduction.
1. Sawmill Industry and Pallet Manufacturing:
- Utilizes Woodmizer horizontal log splitter with a complete log feeder and sharpening device.
- Operates four 800 Kiskőrösi band saw machines with local sawdust extraction equipment.
- Utilizes two pairs of circular saws for short and small diameter log processing.
- Employs a double circular saw for precise cutting.
- Uses a circular saw for pallet billet cutting with a stand.
- Employs four pneumatic pallet nailing guns with belt magazines and nail templates.
- Utilizes electric and explosive chainsaws, along with various hand tools and saw blade sharpening machines.
2. Production of Wood Pellets and Briquettes:
- Operates a computer-controlled pellet production line with a capacity of 2.5 t/h, complete with a 2 MW boiler, drum dryer, air extraction system, hydraulic feeders, augers, and conveyors.
- Utilizes a pellet cooling cabinet with air extraction and packaging equipment.
- Employs a MÜNCH RMP 520 pellet press with control machine.
- Operates a manufacturing machine line with conveyors, cooling line, and shrink film machine.
- Utilizes CF NIELSEN BPU cylinder block and BP500A brick block producer press machines with a total capacity of 1.1 t/h.
3. Wood Chip Plant:
- Utilizes a fully equipped JENZ BA 720 biomass shredder with a 500 hp diesel engine.
4. Material Handling Machines and Vehicles:
- Operates a diesel HYUNDAI 540 XTD front loader with various attachments.
- Utilizes three diesel forklift trucks with different load capacities.
- Employs a 1.5 t Fiat Ducato diesel flatbed truck.
- Uses five manual forklifts with a load capacity of 2 t.
5. Compressed Air System:
- Utilizes a screw compressor and a 2 m3 buffer tank, serving the entire site through a pipe system.
6. Diesel Fuel Filling Container:
- Features a 9 m3 tank with computer control and electric keys.
7. Certified Metal Bridge Scale:
- Capable of weighing trucks with a 45 t weighing limit and computer-controlled operation.
8. Maintenance Equipment:
- Equipped with various tools, including welding equipment, bearing press, drills, and hand tools.
9. Fire Alarm Equipment:
- Includes a 250 m3 fire-fighting water pool, fire hydrants, and powder extinguishers.
10. Office and Social Equipment:
- Provides computers, telephone switchboard, furniture, food coolers, drinks vending machines, and changing cabinets.
11. Electricity Network:
- Equipped with two substations and a 450 kW purchasing authority.
12. Heating System:
- Utilizes a 650 kW hot water boiler that burns sawdust for heating social facilities, offices, and manual workshops, along with a sawdust silo.
13. Lumber Drying Equipment:
- Features a computer-controlled convection chamber with a nominal capacity of 70 m3. It has an aluminium sandwich panel superstructure with a main gate opening into four parts in the middle, equipped with spy doors.
14. Own land, building, facility.
- Total area of 32,907 square meters.
- Building superstructure spans 2,500 square meters, designed with multiple levels and varying comfort features tailored to specific purposes.
- The building is thoughtfully designed and includes central heating, sewage, and rainwater drainage systems.
- Standard electrical network, potable water supply, telephone, and internet infrastructure are installed as required.
- The property features traditional wooden doors, metal doors, and electrically operated industrial gates for efficient traffic flow.
- Adequate lighting is provided throughout the premises.
- Robust security measures are in place to safeguard the property.
- Multiple high-quality fencing methods are employed around the entire property.
- A surveillance camera system is in operation and can be expanded as needed.
- Public lighting is equipped with light sensors for energy efficiency.
- The property boasts 15,000 square meters of solid pavements, including paving stones, concrete, and asphalt.
- The pavements are designed to accommodate loading activities and offer suitable storage solutions.
- This property is owned by the company and is not subject to rental agreements.
- The plant operates with complete self-sufficiency, without any outstanding loans or debts.
- The ownership of the plant is evenly divided, with both owners holding a 50% stake.
1 day, 7 hours agoManager, Consulting Services, Puurs, Individual Investor / Buyer connected with the Business
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The Sony PS Vita, out in the UK on Feb 22, has just had its British launch game titles and prices announced. And with prices between £25 and £45, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The two launch games we’re most excited about are Unchartered: Golden Abyss (£45) and Wipeout 2048 (£35). But there should be something for everyone, with great titles like Everybody’s Golf (£35), Reality Fighters (£25) and ModNation Racers: Road Trip (£35) hitting the shelves.
The PS Vita itself will cost you £230 for Wi-Fi or £280 for the 3G version. With OnLive launching on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play today, we reckon it might be worth spending the extra on 3G in case OnLive lands on the Vita too.
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In Greenfield's Ward 19, voters are ready
In 2008, they split evenly for president with 643 on each side
Greenfield — Welcome to purple state Wisconsin, Ward 19.
In the presidential election of 2008, voters here cast precisely 643 ballots for Republican John McCain and 643 ballots for Democrat Barack Obama.
And even though the political needle doesn't appear to have moved much since, that doesn't mean voters are poised to vote the party line.
There is plenty of anxiety here, about the state of the state and the state of the nation.
And there are plenty of voters here, too, who have seen the country through its ups and downs. Older adults constitute a good chunk of the electorate in the ward that is filled with condominiums and single-family homes and that lies on the east side of Greenfield. Elm Dale Elementary School serves as the polling place.
Listen to Dave Birk, 81, a retired administrator and longtime Democrat who says: "I think it's going to be a bad year for the Democrats. They have only themselves to blame."
Birk was among the millions who voted Obama into the White House in 2008, but says now, "He got there, and he waffled. All that, 'We can do it,' I don't know where it went."
Despite it all, he's sticking with the Democrats.
Dianne and Steve Bakazan are Republicans. They're both 61. She's a beautician, and he's a retired construction worker. Their two sons are in the U.S. Air Force.
She says: "You couldn't orchestrate a worse condition (for the country) since Obama took office. It's just inexperience. . . . He's in way over his head."
He says: "The biggest thing we lost was the checks-and-balance system. You give all the power to one party, ramming health care through. No one read the 1,900 pages (of the bill). It's just not right. It's just not democracy."
The Bakazans are eager to vote.
"I think invigorated would be a good word," Steve Bakazan says. "Every year they say this is the most important election of our generation. This one really is."
Michael J. Neitzke, Greenfield's mayor, who lives in an adjacent ward, says voters in the area are seeking common sense solutions to problems. Ward 19 is part of an area represented by Republican Paul Ryan in Congress and Democrats Peggy Krusick in the Assembly and Tim Carpenter in the state Senate.
"They're voting for the person, the message and trustworthiness to do the right thing," he says. "They're looking for change. Not necessarily progressive or liberal change or die-hard conservative change. They're looking for people to objectively look at the problems and provide objective answers."
Geri Fuhs, 76, is a Democrat who plans on voting for Tom Barrett for governor and Russ Feingold for U.S. Senator. She jokes that her votes will be countered by her husband, a Republican.
"I don't like Ron Johnson," she says of the Republican candidate for Senate. "I don't need a multimillionaire representing me in Congress."
Steve Wolf, 53, recently retired as a detective after spending three decades with the Milwaukee County's Sheriff's Department, says the country is now hurting for jobs and sinking under mounting government debt.
"We're probably spending too much money on projects that will hurt us in the long run," says Wolf, who describes his politics as conservative but plans to vote Democratic, at least in the race for governor.
He says Wisconsin "is no different than other states. With the economy the way it is, our old traditional jobs are all gone and we never retooled to get in the modern era. We're just hurting, right now. I've seen our state over the years. It takes forever to get anything going. We don't seem progressive."
Paul Leu, 73, a retired engineer from the state Department of Transportation, says political posturing has hurt the country. He supports the Democrats.
"I think if everyone quit bickering we'd be better off," he says. "The Republicans are out, the Democrats are in, and the Republicans won't give the Democrats anything."
That's just fine with Marilyn and Tom Piotrowicz. The bumper sticker on one of their vehicles says it all: "I'll keep my guns, freedom and money. You can keep the 'change.' "
"I was born red, white and FDR," says Tom Piotrowicz, 65. "As I got older and watched what was happening with all the liberalism and political correctness, I became a Republican."
Tom Piotrowicz used to be a manufacturing supervisor for a firm that made vehicle head gaskets. Two years ago, with the country in recession, he took a buyout.
"I didn't want to retire," he says. "It's just the way it had to be."
He'd like another job, but can't find work. So, he's "retired."
Marilyn Piotrowicz, 65, a compliance consultant for a health insurance company, says she's "not pleased with health care reform."
"I know it has increased the burden on health care compliance," she says. "I hope and think people will adjust."
For now, they watch the campaign. In less than two weeks, they'll vote. And they will surely be heard.
This is one of several stories in which reporter Bill Glauber will be talking to voters about their thoughts and preferences heading into the Nov. 2 general election.
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March for Life anti-abortion rally in pictures
About 4,000 people crowded onto Parliament Hill, waving placards with slogans such as 'Choose Love, Choose Life,' during the annual March for Life anti-abortion rally.
About 4,000 people crowded onto Parliament Hill and waved placards with slogans such as "Choose Love, Choose Life" during the annual March for Life anti-abortion rally.
Streets were closed throughout the city's downtown as marchers made their way to the Hill for the demonstration.
Here's what it looked like.
A previous version of this story said hundreds of people were on the Hill. On Friday May 12, RCMP told CBC News there were 3,500 to 4,000 people on the Hill participating in the event.
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Holkham & Holkham Park Circular
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Walk Route Description
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This Holkham circular walk in Norfolk is full of interest. One of the highlights of this route are the grounds of Holkham Hall and Park with its splendid landscaping, deer, and other features. The route also features a section of the Norfolk Coast Path through Holkham National Nature Reserve and across the vast sandy beach.
The start is the pay and display car park at Holkham Gap (grid ref. TF891448) which can be easily reached from the A149 coast road between Wells-next-the Sea and Burnham Overy Staithe. After park walk south to the A149. Cross the main road and walk up Park Road which is lines by elegant Estate houses. You soon enter Holkham Park along a tree lined avenue. Continue past a car park on your right and pass through an archway. Take the first gravel path on the right. Continue ahead towards the Coke Monument (grid ref. TF884436).
Turn left just before the monument and then bear right across grass to reach the lake. Turn left along the lake (water on your right) to pass close to Holkham Hall on your left. Reaching the southern end of the lake continue ahead through a gate (signed Walled Garden). Continue through another gate and turn left along a drive. At the next junction turn right and continue to the West Lodge of Holkham Park. Immediately after the house, turn sharp left onto a former Roman road with woods on your left. Continue south for just under a kilometre and turn right along a track leading (with hedge right) to a red-tiled barn. Continue ahead on a concrete track to reach a lane (grid ref. TF856419).
Go straight across the lane to join a track (signed bridleway). The track curves to the left and then right before reaching All Saints Church on your left. A tarmac drive comes in from the left. Turn right here through a small gate in the hedge (left of a pole supporting power cables). The path follows the right-hand hedge before crossing a stile and heading diagonally across a larger field towards trees on the far side. Pass through a gate and turn left following an old railway line for 100 metres. Turn right off the railway track at a waymark to enter a field. Turn right and follow the hedge on your right to reach the B1155 (grid ref. TF846418).
Turn right and after 120 metres turn left onto a clear track with fingerpost (just past the last house on the left). Follow this track (Gong Lane) all the way into Burnham Overy Staithe. Turn left onto the A149 and immediately right into East Harbour Way. Where this road bends left, turn right onto a path (Norfolk Coast Path) that runs in front of a 'black' house. Continue alongside the car park on your left before turning left to continue along the Norfolk Coast Path (grid ref. TF846443).
Initially the path is on an embankment amidst salt marshes. Continue along the clear path through Holkham Nature Reserve to join a boardwalk through sand dunes. At the end of boardwalk bear right and follow a path through dunes to the beach. You have a choice of routes. Either continue along the beach for about three kilometres to reach Holkham Gap or walk through sand dunes or enjoy the shade of a path beneath pine trees. Take care not to overshoot Holkham Gap especially when walking on the beach!
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|Walk 1908||Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham Park||easy/mod||8.0 miles|
|Walk 2101||Holkham Park from Holkham||easy||4.5 miles|
|Walk 2081||Holkham Gap and West Beach from Wells-next-the-Sea||easy||4.0 miles|
|Walk 1035||Around Burnham Market||easy||5.5 miles|
|Walk 1600||Morston Salt Marshes from Morston Quay||easy||2.5 miles|
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Walking in Norfolk
Guidebook to 40 easy to moderate walks in the English county of Norfolk. Circular routes of 4-12 miles show off the area's surprisingly varied landscape: the Broads, Brecks and Fens and coastal dunes, salt marsh and tidal creeks. Also includes information on Norfolk's rich history and unique plants and wildlife.
The National Trails
This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the UK's 19 National Trails, with information that allows ease of comparison and contrast, inspiring you to find out more and to take up a long-distance challenge. Some Trails are short and easy, others much longer, many have strong themes - they may follow a coastline, or traverse ranges of hills.
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Walking in Norfolk
The county of Norfolk lies in Eastern England. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea and to the northwest, The Wash. Norfolk is a largely rural county and well-known for its network of rivers and lakes known as the Broads. This area is not a national park although it has a similar status to a national park. Norfolk's low-lying land and easily eroded cliffs, many of which are composed of chalk and clay, make it vulnerable to weathering by the sea with the coast between Kelling and Lowestoft Ness in Suffolk the most at risk. Norfolk is a popular tourist area with several major attractions. There are many seaside resorts, with some having Britain's finest beaches including those at Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Holkham. In addition to protected area of the Broads, there is also the Norfolk Coast AONB. Many areas of the coast are wild bird reserves. Tow national trails, The Norfolk Coast Path and The Peddar's Way.
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Three-dimensional hierarchical Co3O4 nano/micro-architecture: synthesis and ethanol sensing properties†
Recently, spinel cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanostructure has received great interest because of its enhanced gas sensing properties and it offers many opportunities in the sensing field. In the research reported in this paper, spinel Co3O4 compounds with various morphologies were prepared by a simple solvothermal process and then applied for gas detection. The structure, morphology and surface characteristics of the as-obtained products were characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscope, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry analysis. These analyses revealed that the morphologies of the Co3O4 nanostructures could be accurately controlled by employing different solvents. To highlight their potential application, gas sensors based on the as-synthesized products were fabricated to test their sensing performances. The test data indicated that the needle-shaped Co3O4 compounds had a superb kinetic response and excellent selectivity towards some pollutant volatile organic compounds at an operating temperature of 170 °C, especially ethanol. As such, these hierarchical Co3O4 needle-shaped microspheres are a promising candidate for a high-performance gas sensing material.

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