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LIMA — The dream of home ownership will have to jump a few hurdles before it becomes the norm for the next generation of Lima residents due to a low supply of middle-market homes, rising costs of construction and steep permitting fees.
The national economy may be booming — unemployment is low, wages are rising and stock market has reached unheard of heights — but the housing market has been shouldered with the problems of the past. Although demand is high, especially for $100,000 to $200,000 homes, the local housing market has yet to recover to pre-Recession levels. Nationally, the number of homeowners have actually dropped by 1.1 million between 2006 and 2016, according to the Pew Research Center.
“We have tons of buyers and not enough inventory, and that’s the biggest problem we have,” Dino Guagenti, owner/broker of Real Living CCR Realtors, said. He’s seen the number of MLS listings halved from roughly 600 to 1,200 in the last year as more people decide to purchase new homes and pick up anything that might fit their needs.
When houses in the $100,000 to 200,000 range are put onto the market, they get swept up in days with seven to eight families attending showings and sending in competing offers. That level of demand is unheard of in the past, he said.
Individuals looking to buy and can’t find a property that fits their needs are presented with few alternatives. They either buy something cheaper, renovate, rent or construct something new.
New construction, however, is becoming a unique event within the City of Lima in part because of its cost. No single-family dwelling was built within city limits in 2017, and only one was constructed by Habitat for Humanity in 2016. Instead, almost 100 percent of residential construction in the city has been concentrated in the rental market, which reflects national trends.
Brian Baker, vice president of Burden Construction Co., estimates the standard build for an average single-family dwelling has increased to $350,000 because of high demand. Material costs have risen by five percent in the last year alone. Labor costs have also bumped up to draw back the workers who ran from the housing crash.
“You talk to anyone worth hiring in our market, because we have a low supply of quality contractors, we’re swamped and we haven’t even hit the spring rush,” Baker said.
Instead, many current and future property owners are relying on renovation, which can cost 30 percent less per square foot as a new build, Baker said. An estimated $1.18 million worth of residential renovations were permitted by the city in 2017.
That being said, there are more and more buildable lots in the city, but they aren’t where people with funds want to build. Shawnee, Bath and Elida are watching demand skyrocket, but other parts of the city — those where lots are becoming more common due to efforts to knock down dated housing — are being largely ignored by homebuyers.
If homebuyers are looking outside those three areas, they most likely are looking at Lima’s satellite communities in the surrounding counties. Phil Buell, president of Superior Credit Union, said surrounding communities have created tax abatement programs for first-time home builders, which also pulls individuals away from living in Lima when they may work there.
Buell also points to problems caused by Allen County’s and Lima’s water and sewer tap-in fees, which can be thousands of dollars above competing municipalities.
Allen County Sanitary Engineer Steve Kayatin said those fees are higher near Lima because Allen County, the Allen Water District and the City of Lima charge more up front than ask for higher monthly sewer and water rates. The payment structure reflects the increased capacity of the system each time a new customer is added, he said, and the municipalites are talking to see what they can do to lower the combined sewer and water tap fee for individuals looking to build.
“We have been wrestling between the district, county and city about that concern. We’re going to work with the city to maybe adjust some fees,” Kayatin said.
As the construction season begins in earnest, current and future property owners can get a leg up on what’s available during the Home & Garden Show held this weekend at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
“A lot of people aren’t (constructing homes) or they’re holding tight, maybe renting,” Susan Fantz, broker with Alexander Realty Services and president of the Lima Noon Optimist Club said. “A lot of things are happening, and we’re not exactly sure how it’s happening that way.”
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Jane Austen's “Emma” is a true classic of English literature. Set in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates, the story revolves around the various relationships among the inhabitants. “Emma” is a fantastic tale of the vicissitudes of love and the hubris of youth not to be missed by any lover of English literature. Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) was an English author known primarily for her novels, which critique the 18th century English upper classes and contemporary novels of sensibility. Her use of irony coupled with biting social commentary and realism have led to her wide acclaim amongst scholars and critics, her work contributing to the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Other notable works by this author include: “Sense and Sensibility” (1811), “Pride and Prejudice” (1813), and “Mansfield Park” (1814). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
love, sarcasm, marriage, coming of age, strong woman

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Family Law Act Part IIIB Division 1, 2 and 3 discusses the court’s powers in court and non-court-based family services. As the name suggests, court family services are typically held in court for disputed families. For instance, the court can hire a family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP) in legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, an example of non-court-based family services is family counselling. Courts urge disputed parties to resolve matters on their own and only treat court proceedings as a last resort. Often, courts will hire an FDRP after an interim hearing or after the preparation of a child impact report or family report. Generally, courts will require these reports for serious court proceedings.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
For example, if the court finds it hard to resolve disputes within families, they may hire an FDRP to conduct interviews with the involved parties. The FDRP will do separate interviews with each family member and children involved in the case and gather enough evidence for the judge. Read on to know more about family services in Family Law Act Part IIIB Division 1-3.
Section 13A Family Law Act: Family Counselling
Section 13A Family Law Act states that disputed parties must have access to family counselling. Family counsellors can help married couples identify what caused the breakdown of their marriage. Oftentimes, families choose to resolve family violence or marriage breakdowns themselves which commonly leads to nasty situations. That’s why marriage counselling exists to help married couples:
- Take a break from their busy lives and address problems face to face
- Facilitate healthy and effective communication between them
- Improve relationships if they are not sure what to do
- Eliminate toxic and bad habits that may cause or are causing the marriage breakdown
- Address preventive measures in case disputes or quarrels escalate
- Understand each other in a deeper sense and find common ground in arguments
- Understand accountability for their mistakes and learn from them accordingly
- Prioritise the best interests of children
- Formulate effective parenting strategies for children and their wellbeing
- Staying committed in reaching an agreement regardless of the counselling’s outcome
Section 13B Family Law Act: Reconciliation
According to Section 13B of the Act, courts will consider the possibility of reconciliation between parties from time to time. This may happen if courts see that there is evidence of reconciliation in divorce proceedings if possible. If both parties do reconcile anytime during divorce proceedings, courts will advise them to attend family counselling.
Section 13C Family Law Act: Mediation and Other Family Services
According to Section 13C of the Act, an example of a family dispute resolution (FDR) method that parties can use is mediation. Mediation helps parties negotiate with a mediator to assist them to come to an agreement. Anyone can use mediation regardless of the complexity of the matter or the number of parties involved in a case. Parties seeking mediation must also:
- Participate willingly in mediation with the other party;
- Believe that a judge’s ruling won’t resolve the dispute;
- Consider finding a way to save or maintain the parties’ relationship; and
- Willingly find a resolution that will suit the needs and interests of both parties.
Advantages of Mediation
People who chose mediation family services to resolve their disputes save lots of money. This is because mediation is less expensive and less time-consuming than court proceedings. Mediation also allows parties to express themselves without the fear of the court tracking their every word and action.
Moreover, mediation also helps disputed families in prioritising the care and welfare of children. This helps adults and elders understand their duties and responsibilities even if they have separated or divorced. Some of these duties and responsibilities include:
- Being present for the child in times of need
- Providing children proper access to education
- Going above and beyond for their development and safety
- Getting financial or non-financial support services if necessary
- Providing other avenues for young people or older people experiencing family violence
Programs, Correctional Facilities, and Community Services
Other services may also include courses and programs that can help improve a party’s attitude or condition. For instance, courts find that a father is an alcoholic, thus posing a lot of problems for the mother and their children. Another instance is parents and children who experienced family violence from the other parent.
The father can then go to correctional facilities where they can help eliminate his alcoholism in order to be a better father. Courts may also decide if non-complying parties can go to community service organisations in order to compensate for their offences.
Section 13D Family Law Act: Failure To Comply With Court Orders
For instance, what if a person refuses or fails to comply with a court order that requires family services like family counselling or FDR? According to Section 13D of the Act, FDRPs or family counsellors must then report to the court and wait for orders that the court will issue for them.
Depending on the circumstance, courts may order parties to attend another session with a different family consultant. It’s important to know how courts work around family law services in divorce proceedings. Hence, parties should seek the advice of a lawyer that can help them know what next step to take.
Family Law Act Part IIIB: Importance Of Seeking Legal Advice
JB Solicitors has family lawyers who aid in family law disputes and help clients find a resolution to their cases. Our mediation services are readily available for clients who wish to find an amicable resolution. We have fixed fees for parties needing assistance regarding divorce proceedings and other family law disputes.
Contact us today if you have any more queries regarding Family Law Act Part IIIB and other family services.


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Spain has exhumed the remains of fascist movement founder Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera and General Francisco Franco from a mausoleum in Madrid in a symbolic move towards reconciliation and justice. The exhumation, which occurred on Sunday, marks the end of a years-long effort to remove the country’s fascist past from public spaces.
Removal of Fascist Symbols
The exhumation is part of a larger movement to remove fascist symbols from public spaces in Spain. The mausoleum in which the remains of Primo de Rivera and Franco were interred was a place of pilgrimage for far-right groups and a symbol of Spain’s fascist past. The move has been widely welcomed by anti-fascist groups and political parties.
The Fascist Past of Spain
Spain’s fascist past has been a difficult topic for the country to come to terms with. Franco ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975, after which the country transitioned to democracy. Franco’s legacy has been a contentious issue in Spanish politics, with some still holding nostalgia for his regime, while others demand justice for the victims of the regime’s human rights abuses.
Efforts for Reconciliation
The exhumation of Primo de Rivera and Franco is part of a larger effort to reconcile Spain’s fascist past with its present democratic values. The move has been praised by human rights groups and victims’ associations, who see it as a step towards justice for the victims of the fascist regime.
However, the exhumation has also highlighted the continued division within Spanish society over its fascist past. Some far-right groups have condemned the move as an attack on Spanish identity, while others believe that more needs to be done to address the lingering effects of fascism in Spain.
Looking to the Future
While the exhumation of Primo de Rivera and Franco is a symbolic move, it is also a signal that Spain is looking towards the future. By removing symbols of its fascist past, Spain is making a statement about its commitment to democracy and justice for all its citizens, regardless of their political beliefs.
The exhumation of Primo de Rivera and Franco is a significant moment in Spain’s history, and a step towards reconciliation and justice. While the move has highlighted the ongoing division within Spanish society over its fascist past, it also represents a commitment to democracy and a future free from the shadow of fascism. As Spain continues to grapple with its past, it is important to remember the victims of the fascist regime and to work towards a better future for all Spaniards.

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Side-by-side comparison of a healthy cotton plant root next to a diseased cotton plant root.
Nematodes inhabit a broad range of environments and encompass many different species; some are helpful while others are harmful. The soilborne nematodes that feed on plants are so tiny that they can only be seen under a microscope, thus soil sampling is key to determining species and populations. Two economically important nematodes in cotton cultivation are the southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and the common reniform nematode (Rotylenchuslus reniformis).
What are nematodes?
Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that can be found in most soils, including cultivated fields. The two most prevalent types of nematodes in cotton production, root-knot and reniform, are plant-parasitic nematodes, meaning they primarily feed on roots of vascular plants. These nematodes have a stylet used to puncture plant cells and ingest nutrients, impeding root development and nutrient uptake, which leads to the reduction of cotton yield.
What are the signs of root-knot nematodes (RKN)?
RKN can be found in all cotton production areas throughout the Cotton Belt, but they are more prevalently associated with coarse soil textures, such as sandy soils. While RKN is typically distributed unevenly in infested fields, concentrated populations can cause severe crop loss, from 75 to 100 percent.
Plants affected by nematodes will be nutrient deficient, so they will look stunted and typically wilt under environmental stress. Nematodes also leave plants more susceptible to fungi and provide sites of entry for seedling diseases that can result in plant death. The nematode life cycle is typically completed in 21 to 30 days, depending on soil temperatures.
Midseason and fall soil sampling are the best methods of determining if nematodes exist. During the growing season, RKN limits the development of the taproot and causes galls to develop on secondary roots. The galls, or tumors, compete for nutrients, often resulting in the abortion of the taproot and secondary root.
Just after harvest when soils are not too wet or too dry is the perfect time to sample soils for RKN populations. Since RKN are not uniformly distributed, the entire section or field must be sampled to get a true appraisal. Economic thresholds are 0.5-1 juvenile nematode/cubic centimeter of soil.
What are the signs of common reniform nematode?
Common reniform nematode are found in areas east of New Mexico, commonly in medium-to-fine-textured soils, or those with less than 50 percent sand. Reniform nematodes are usually distributed more uniformly in the field than RKN. Yield loss from reniform can range from 10 to 25 percent, but losses greater than 50 percent can occur in drought-stressed environments.
Under optimal growing conditions, foliage of infected plants may not even express symptoms. Foliar symptoms often mimic potassium deficiency of yellow tissue with brown margins. However, plants uniformly stunted can experience one to two nodes delay in fruiting initiation.
While reniform nematodes lack root galls or fusing of root, egg masses can be observed on gravid female nematodes protruding from the root. Increased occurrences of Verticillium wilt often result, blocking vascular tissue and limiting water and nutrient uptake. Populations of reniform nematode are several times higher than southern root-knot nematode, generally due to more feeding sites from less root damage. Economic thresholds are two (preplant sampling) and 10 (winter sampling) per cubic centimeter of soil.
How can nematodes be managed?
Once the presence, species and economic thresholds of nematodes have been identified, growers have several options for reducing their spread. Any of the following methods can be supplemented by chemical controls, seed treatments or even biochemical for additional levels of protection from nematodes.
- Cultural practices are the first line of defense against the spread of nematodes. For example, deep tillage can facilitate root development and improved access to nutrients. Sanitation, or properly cleaning equipment, also prevents contamination when moving from infested fields to fields without nematode issues.
- Good weed management is also key to managing nematodes. Many weed species support nematodes when a crop is not present, thus controlling them during the fallow season can reduce nematode populations.
- Crop rotation traditionally has been the standard for managing nematodes. Planting nonhost crops in nematode-infested fields has proven to help reduce populations. Peanuts are a nonhost of southern root-knot nematode, but they are affected by the Meloidogyne arenariaspecies of root-knot nematode. Corn is a nonhost of reniform nematode and makes a good rotation partner for cotton. In some areas, grain sorghum also is used as a rotation partner with cotton to reduce nematode populations.
- Native genetic resistance or tolerance is quickly evolving as a go-to solution for growers who plant cotton on nematode-infested acres. However, not all cottonseed varieties offer the same level of protection, so it’s important to select the cotton varieties that best meet your needs and production goals. PhytoGen® brand varieties containing PhytoGen breeding traits to manage RKN-infested fields are a great solution.
PhytoGen brand varieties with RKN resistance reduce nematode galling, feeding and reproduction by disrupting the host/parasite relationship. RKN-resistant varieties reduce the number of nematodes in the soil similar to a nonhost rotational crop, such as grain sorghum. In comparison, nematode-tolerant varieties will allow nematode feeding and reproduction, but merely handle the stress of the host/parasite relationship better than susceptible varieties.
For more specific recommendations in your region, consult your local PhytoGen cotton development specialist or university Extension cotton specialist. Also visit PhytoGen.com to learn more about available PhytoGen brand varieties that are RKN resistant and for the latest varietal progressions.
Additional educational resources
While planting nematode-resistant cotton varieties is the ultimate defense, additional information on identifying and managing southern root-knot nematode and reniform nematode is available at the following websites:
Cotton producers also may order Nematode Fact Sheets and booklets from the National Cotton Council.

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Heading into 2023 investors were contending with sticky inflation, rising interest rates and a looming recession, all while coming off the back of a huge equity sell-off over the previous 12 months.
These factors weighed heavy on ETF Stream’s ETF picks at the turn of the year, along with signs it could be a turning point for markets as investors prepared for a bumpy ride.
A year later – view our 2024 picks here – inflation is trending down, interest rates appear to have peaked and a soft landing for the US economy is many people’s top bet.
As a result, US equities have rallied at various points over the past 12 months, with the S&P 500 verge of all-time highs – returning 24% – while the tech-focused Nasdaq 100 is up 54%, as at 19 December.
Meanwhile, the ‘bonds are back’ mantra hit full swing earlier in the year. While this may have been premature, some areas of the fixed income market generated positive performance.
Overall, it means 2023 was a good year for the traditional 60/40 portfolio – a concept many had written off – which has posted double-digit returns.
A year on from selecting our top ETFs for 2023, ETF Stream has decided to see how they have performed over the past 12 months.
Chart 1: Performance of ETF Stream’s 2023 ETF picks
Amundi MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF (CV9): 12.6%
What we said:
“The continent faced some particularly fierce headwinds over 2022 with the war in Ukraine, inflation and rising bond yields driving down valuations across the market. However…this low valuation point could be a key driver for European equities in 2023, despite the likelihood it will be another year of volatility.”
While Amundi MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF (CV9) posted returns of 12.6%, marginally outperforming the pan-Europe Stoxx 600 index (11.1%), a more granular sector or regional allocation to Europe was the real play for investors this year.
For example, the Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe ex Russia UCITS ETF (CECL) was Europe’s top-performing strategy, soaring 44.3% year to date.
Also faring well was the European tech and financial sectors, with the Xtrackers MSCI Europe Information Technology ESG Screened UCITS ETF (XS8R) and the Amundi ETF MSCI Europe Banks UCITS ETF (CB5), returning 40.3% and 28.4%, respectively.
iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF (LQDE): 3.3%
What we said:
“The increasing likelihood of a recession will see them play a more important role in investors’ portfolios over the next 12 months and are poised to offer attractive real yields, particularly in inflation starts to fall.”
The return of fixed income may not have lived up to expectations this year and investors have had a bias towards short-duration US Treasuries as interest rates remained high.
However, the iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF (LQDE)has benefitted from a sharp rally at the end of October as investors bet on central banks ending their rate hiking cycle.
JPMorgan Global High Yield Corporate Multi-Factor UCITS ETF (JGHY): 9.9%
What we said:
“With this in mind, the ETF should benefit from stabilising interest rates and with a recession likely priced in, could offer more attractive yields than its investment grade and sovereign bond counterparts.”
High yield bonds finally lived up to their billing in 2023 – yielding over their historical averages for much of the past year – with the JPMorgan Global High Yield Corporate Multi-Factor UCITS ETF (JGHY) jumping 9.9%.
Despite this, the asset class has split investors with many deciding to stay away owing to tight spreads – the difference between yields in high yield bonds compared to corporate bonds.
Fund selectors looking at European high yield would have been rewarded the most, with the Xtrackers EUR High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (XHYG) returning 14.2% this year.
KraneShares CSI China Internet UCITS ETF (KWEB): -15.7%
What we said:
“Internet stocks are set to benefit hugely from the [China] reopening due to the companies’ exposure to eCommerce, online travel bookings and already distressed valuations.”
China has continued to underperform investors’ expectations this year but not many anticipated the extent to which this would happen.
Half-hearted fiscal stimulus, low output and property sector woes meant China did not see the pandemic re-opening recovery many had predicted, with the KraneShares CSI China Internet UCITS ETF (KWEB) plummeting 15.7%.
Investors will continue to be lured into the world’s second-largest economy however, with the recent $112bn stimulus package – the biggest injection of one-year policy loans ever – creating a potentially interesting entry point.
Rize Cybersecurity and Data Privacy UCITS ETF (CYBP): 44.6%
What we said:
“A recent Morgan Stanley survey of 100 chief technology officers found that cybersecurity was the least likely tech expense to face cuts in spending over the next year. Government policy in both the US and Europe is also supportive, with President Joe Biden signing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 and the European Union proposing rules for cyber hygiene.”
The best-performing ETF in our 2023 picks, cybersecurity finally lived up to the hype this year.
Cybersecurity companies have seen their earnings grow substantially in 2023 and – alongside artificial intelligence – the software is taking up most businesses' IT budgets as the risk of cyber hacks increases.
The theme saw huge performance dispersion, however, with the WisdomTree Cybersecurity UCITS ETF (CYSE) topping the performance charts with returns of 64.6% versus 44.6% for the Rize Cybersecurity and Data Privacy UCITS ETF (CYBP), highlighting the importance of ETF selection and looking under the bonnet.
Equally weighted, our 2023 picks have returned 10.9% so far this year. While double-digit returns are admirable, a globally diversified 60/40 portfolio returned 15.3%, as at 14 December, according to JP Morgan Wealth Management.


(RightWing.org) – The initial financial estimates of the destruction due to rioting in the wake of the George Floyd protests are in, and the numbers are staggering.
They far exceed the inflation-adjusted cost of $1.4 billion accrued by the 1992 Rodney King riots that were isolated to Los Angeles. Insurance claims from May 26 to June 8 are estimated to cost a whopping $1 billion to $2 billion during this time, already making it the most costly incidence of civil unrest in history.
Destructive violence, vandalism, and looting took place in 140 cities across the US during the time of the insurance estimate. The massive initial claims estimate is expected to climb significantly as companies access damages for June, July, August and September.
For comparison, Hurricane Isaias could cost $3 billion to $5 billion. Hurricanes cannot be avoided. Arson, looting, and destruction by rioters are a storm of civil unrest that can and should be avoided.
Let’s hope things settle down. These claims will likely cause insurance premiums for local governments to rise. In the long-term, that extra expense will undoubtedly get handed down to the taxpayers.
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Manchester United supremo Ed Woodward has been warned the club’s financial results for the fourth quarter will be ‘pretty horrendous’. The Red Devils reeled off the numbers for Q3 on Friday. And football finance expert Kieran Maguire thinks United will continue to suffer - even though the club are relaxed about the economic landscape.
United have their net debt rise 40 per cent - although their gross debt remains unchanged for the past five years.
Revenues are down as a result of the coronavirus crisis, with the Red Devils’ Old Trafford stadium currently shut for business as a result of the pandemic currently impacting the world.
And it’s estimated that the club have lost £23m as a result of Covid-19.
United have insisted they’re happy with their current financial situation - with club managing director Richard Arnold saying: “No question, the economic ramifications from this global pandemic will continue to resonate for years to come.
“But we remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for the sponsorship business and our ability to remain a leader within the market.”
However, football finance expert Maguire has warned the results for Q4 will be ‘pretty horrendous’.
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Man Utd chief Ed Woodward has been warned over the next set of financial results
“The lack of Champions League football and the impact of Covid-19 has been seen in United’s latest financial results,” he told Goal.
“They’re poorer than they would be normally but they’re not horrendous.
“The fourth quarter results will be pretty horrendous.
“They’ve still got a huge wage bill to pay and without matches there won’t be as much money coming in, so they will be expecting a big deterioration in the fourth quarter.”
The increase in United’s debt is down to the fact they’re still paying off deals for the likes of Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.
That figure won’t have any negative effect on the club’s transfer activity in the future amid interest in the likes of Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
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Meanwhile, Woodward recently admitted that football wasn’t the club’s main focus - with United looking to protect the health and well-being of their staff.
He said: “Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues, fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during this crisis.
"Since the start of the pandemic, Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals, charities and schools in our communities, as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans.
"These actions reflect our core values as a club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges.
"In that spirit, we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole and the players had previously achieved, while taking all necessary steps to protect public health.
"Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time.”
Woodward also thinks football can return in June - but warned there may be some problems further down the road.
"While it is too soon to know with any certainty if, or when, these measures can fully be relaxed, we are optimistic that it will soon be possible to resume playing football," he said.
"Our Men’s first team has begun a phased return to training this week, with rigorous medical protocols in place to manage risks.
"Subject to Government and Premier League shareholder approval, including input from medical staff and players, we anticipate domestic games could restart again in June. All indications from UEFA are that the culmination of the Europa League could be during August.
"We remain in constant dialogue with the Premier League, the FA and UEFA about the next steps towards returning to play, while continuing to protect the health of our players, staff and the wider public.
"We are encouraged by the return of the German Bundesliga which was the first major European league to restart last weekend, with the successful completion of nine matches, all played behind closed doors.”
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Det Supt Nigel Stone has been made an MBE for services for policing and charity work for child victims of crime. Aged 55, Nigel lives in Bedford with his wife Wendy and two sons and has been a police officer for 28 years.
Det Supt Stone is now head of Bedfordshire Police Public Protection Unit, a department which encompasses a wide range of specialist units.
Previously involved in serious crime work including murder investigations, his work currently includes overseeing the Rape Investigation Unit, monitoring Registered Sex Offenders and violent offenders, the investigation of child and vulnerable adult abuse and the Online Investigation Team, which investigates the abuse of children via the internet and other electronic media.
Another innovation of Nigel’s is the dedicated Missing Person Unit, which has a specific focus on young people who go missing repeatedly. Nigel has also been heavily involved in the Child Victims of Crime charity which in Bedfordshire has raised over £45,000 for children under 16.
– Det Supt Nigel Stone, Bedfordshire Police
“I am very humbled to receive this MBE, as it reflects not just my own work but more importantly, the huge amount of work done in Bedfordshire by the police and our partners in other organisations to extend and improve safeguarding services across the county. It’s been an honour and privilege to work with a highly committed team who consistently go the extra mile to ensure vulnerable people of all ages and communities are protected from harm.

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Concern is growing that Patrick Tuipulotu's groin injury could rule him out of the World Cup.
The Blues lock has been sidelined for several weeks by an injury that refuses to respond to treatment. It is understood that more information will be available early next week following scans.
Those investigations will determine what happens next. Options will include immediate surgery, which will involve a rehabilitation period of three months, a timeframe that will make things tight in terms of the World Cup, or an operation after the tournament.
Tuipulotu is understood to be extremely concerned about where the injury leaves him in the All Blacks selectors' plans.
The 22-year-old, who played seven tests during his breakthrough year in 2014, has risen to the top of New Zealand's second tier of locks behind Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick.
They are becoming increasingly important to the All Blacks due to their experience, consistency, and the fact that, apart from Tuipulotu there is a big gap to the next best.
If he is ruled out, it's likely Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst will quickly enter the frame.
Tuipulotu has a rare mix of athleticism and power and the Blues scrum has been better for his presence this season but he will almost certainly not play for John Kirwan's team again this year.
The All Blacks selectors have taken a pragmatic approach into this Super Rugby year ahead of their World Cup defence. They have expected injuries and they are getting them.
Aaron Cruden has already been ruled out due to knee surgery, with Beauden Barrett's knee problem giving them a further scare.
Barrett will be back in a matter of weeks, with Chiefs lock Retallick expected back next week after a four-week break due to a shoulder problem.
Blues skipper Jerome Kaino's dislocated finger is another potential headache for the national selectors, although his eight-week rehabilitation period after his surgery a fortnight ago is thought to be very much worse-case scenario.
Kaino suffered his injury - a compound dislocation of the ring finger on his left hand - in the victory over the Force at Eden Park on May 2. Chiefs midfielder Sonny Bill Williams was last night ruled out of tonight's match against the Hurricanes with a back injury.

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Distinguished personalities including Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Minister of Labor and Employment Chris Ngige, Minister of Solid Minerals Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Former Edo state governor Adams Oshiomole, and others graced the funeral mass of former governor of old Western Region, Maj. Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo, which held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State on May 20th.
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AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry’s veto of a statewide ban on texting while driving is unprecedented, bucking a national trend that has seen most states enact such laws.
Perry is the first governor to veto such a bill, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a nonpartisan group. Since the first statewide ban on texting while driving was enacted in 2007, 34 states and the District of Columbia have enacted texting bans for all drivers.
Advocates for the bill say Perry’s decision will put Texas behind in traffic safety and ultimately cost lives.
The bill by Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, would have prevented drivers from reading, writing or sending texts, emails or instant messages while driving, unless the vehicle was stopped. It had exceptions for those using a global positioning system, selecting or entering numbers into a handheld device or using voice-operated technology.
Craddick said the Legislature will look at the bill in two years, when he expects 40 states will have adopted texting bans and the measure will have a better shot. “I felt like it was one thing that needed to be done,” he said. “There is more and more awareness about the problem.”
In explaining the veto, Perry echoed one of his major themes throughout last year’s campaign and the legislative session, calling the ban government “overreach.” He said that although texting while driving is “reckless and irresponsible,” the bill “is a government effort to micromanage the behavior of adults.”
Texas already prohibits drivers younger than 18, school bus operators and those who have had learner’s permits for six months or less from using wireless communications devices or texting while driving.
Jonathan Adkins, a spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association, a group that represents state highway safety agencies, said texting bans have seen very little opposition in statehouses around the country.
“One good thing is these laws help change the culture,” Adkins said, noting Texas will be behind the curve. “My sense is that every state will eventually pass these laws.”
Many cities in Texas, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and El Paso, have already enacted laws governing texting while driving in some ways. Adkins said statewide bans work better than those pushed by local governments because city bans are difficult to enforce and are confusing for law enforcement and for travelers crossing city lines.
A study released last year by the Highway Loss Data Institute examined insurance claims in several states before and after laws were in place banning texting while driving and found that the laws did not result in fewer crashes.
When the study was released, the institute told The Associated Press the findings “don’t match what we already know about the risk of phoning and texting while driving.”
Dave Teater, a senior director for Transportation Strategic Initiatives for the National Safety Council, said texting and driving is a new threat to public health and safety and that the governor’s decision to veto the legislation was “disastrous.”
“If the state is not willing to say whether it’s right or wrong, then it implies that it is not that dangerous,” he said. “People are crashing and causing fatalities across the country. … If our government can’t be involved in public safety, I don’t know what government is good for.”
Teater began advocating for laws against distracted driving after his 12-year-old son, Joe, was killed in a crash six years ago. A woman who ran a red light and crashed into his wife’s car was using a cellphone. He said if a law had been in place, his son might be alive today.
Perry suggested that those in favor of the ban should “work with state and local leaders to educate the public of these dangers.”
Rep Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said he voted against the bill because the state already has laws against distracted driving and reckless driving, but a broad prohibition on using cellphones gives police a reason to violate the Fourth Amendment, which forbids unreasonable search and seizure.
“We need to enforce the law, and if people are texting while driving, then they are already breaking the law,” he said.
Other states that already have texting bans are pushing for more extensive restrictions on cellphone use. According to the National Institute for Highway Safety, 10 states plus Washington, D.C., ban talking on a cellphone while driving.
Staff writer Christy Hoppe contributed to this report.


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Today’s Wednesday literature piece is from one of D.H. Lawrence’s most popular, but contentious novels The Rainbow. I am astounded it was prohibited for a decade in England after its publication. I started reading it recently and I haven’t found anything lewd or scandalous of the sort so far. After reading Lawrence’s biography on wiki yesterday the censuring of The Rainbow seems to be part of a vendetta the English authorities had with Lawrence spanning much of his career commencing at the breakout of World War 1. He eventually achieved exile which he called ‘his savage pilgrimage’ on the Europe mainland and later would travel the world with the idea of setting up a utopian community with several of his friends. He once wrote:
“I want to gather together about twenty souls and sail away from this world of war and squalor and found a little colony where there shall be no money but a sort of communism as far as necessaries of life go, and some real decency… a place where one can live simply, apart from this civilisation..‘ (From a letter to Willie Hopkin, his old socialist friend from Eastwood – 1915)
More will be written here about Lawrence’s life in forthcoming literature pieces from his 1915 novel The Rainbow. Today’s literature excerpt comes from Chapter 2 ‘They Live at the Marsh‘. The Rainbow tells the story of three generations of the Brangwen family, a dynasty of farmers and craftsmen who live in the east Midlands of England. Lawrence was intrigued in the nature of relationships between men and women as they explored possibilities of life in the transition between agrarian living and industrialisation.
His depiction of sexuality through the sense of touch seemed to be associated with his observations that men and women had been ‘physically dislocated’ from each other by the demands of civilisation. He wrote in 1929: ‘It only remains for some men and women, individuals, to try to get back their bodies and preserve the flow of warmth, affection and physical unison‘. The Rainbow in particular seems to be about his desire to to restore an emphasis on the body, and re-balance it with what he perceived to be Western civilisation’s over-emphasis on the mind.
The following excerpt is about Polish refugee and widow called Lydia who suffers deep depression, barely registering anything around her in the new English surrounds. Lawrence’s characterisation of this mysterious figure Lydia is engrossing. It unlocks how it can feel to be a stranger in a strange land and how darkness can pervade the senses to such a degree that one can be possessed with a fear of light. Over the course of this extract from Chapter 2 we see how Lydia tortured by this opaque state of being is affected by her coming into the presence of a local farmer Tom Brangwem. Despite their feeling of foreignness to each other, they are mysteriously attracted to one another.
I hope you find it as compelling as I did. It’s a wondrous piece of characterisation:
She had not the strength to come to life now, in England, so foreign, skies so hostile. She knew she would die like an early, colourless, scentless flower that the end of the winter puts forth mercilessly. And she wanted to harbour her modicum of twinkling life.
But a sunshiny day came full of the scent of a mezereon tree, when bees were tumbling into the yellow crocuses, and she forgot, she felt like somebody else, not herself, a new person, quite glad. But she knew it was fragile, and she dreaded it. The vicar put pea-flower into the crocuses, for his bees to roll in, and she laughed. Then night came, with brilliant stars that she knew of old, from her girlhood. And they flashed so bright, she knew they were victors.
She could neither wake nor sleep. As if crushed between the past and the future, like a flower that comes above-ground to find a great stone lying above it, she was helpless.
The bewilderment and helplessness continued, she was surrounded by great moving masses that must crush her. And there was no escape. Save in the old obliviousness, the cold darkness she strove to retain. But the vicar showed her eggs in the thrush’s nest near the back door. She saw herself the mother-thrush upon the nest, and the way her wings were spread, so eager down upon her secret. The tense, eager, nesting wings moved her beyond endurance. She thought of them in the morning, when she heard the thrush whistling as he got up, and she thought, “Why didn’t I die out there, why am I brought here?”
She was aware of people who passed around her, not as persons, but as looming presences. It was very difficult for her to adjust herself. In Poland, the peasantry, the people, had been cattle to her, they had been her cattle that she owned and used. What were these people? Now she was coming awake, she was lost.
But she had felt Brangwen go by almost as if he had brushed her. She had tingled in body as she had gone on up the road. After she had been with him in the Marsh kitchen, the voice of her body had risen strong and insistent. Soon, she wanted him. He was the man who had come nearest to her for her awakening.
Always, however, between-whiles she lapsed into the old unconsciousness, indifference and there was a will in her to save herself from living any more. But she would wake in the morning one day and feel her blood running, feel herself lying open like a flower unsheathed in the sun, insistent and potent with demand.
She got to know him better, and her instinct fixed on him—just on him. Her impulse was strong against him, because he was not of her own sort. But one blind instinct led her, to take him, to leave him, and then to relinquish herself to him. It would be safety. She felt the rooted safety of him, and the life in him. Also he was young and very fresh. The blue, steady livingness of his eyes she enjoyed like morning. He was very young.
Then she lapsed again to stupor and indifference. This, however, was bound to pass. The warmth flowed through her, she felt herself opening, unfolding, asking, as a flower opens in full request under the sun, as the beaks of tiny birds open flat, to receive, to receive. And unfolded she turned to him, straight to him. And he came, slowly, afraid, held back by uncouth fear, and driven by a desire bigger than himself.
When she opened and turned to him, then all that had been and all that was, was gone from her, she was as new as a flower that unsheathes itself and stands always ready, waiting, receptive. He could not understand this. He forced himself, through lack of understanding, to the adherence to the line of honourable courtship and sanctioned, licensed marriage. Therefore, after he had gone to the vicarage and asked for her, she remained for some days held in this one spell, open, receptive to him, before him. He was roused to chaos. He spoke to the vicar and gave in the banns. Then he stood to wait.
She remained attentive and instinctively expectant before him, unfolded, ready to receive him. He could not act, because of self-fear and because of his conception of honour towards her. So he remained in a state of chaos.
And after a few days, gradually she closed again, away from him, was sheathed over, impervious to him, oblivious. Then a black, bottomless despair became real to him, he knew what he had lost. He felt he had lost it for good, he knew what it was to have been in communication with her, and to be cast off again. In misery, his heart like a heavy stone, he went about unliving.
Till gradually he became desperate, lost his understanding, was plunged in a revolt that knew no bounds. Inarticulate, he moved with her at the Marsh in violent, gloomy, wordless passion, almost in hatred of her. Till gradually she became aware of him, aware of herself with regard to him, her blood stirred to life, she began to open towards him, to flow towards him again. He waited till the spell was between them again, till they were together within one rushing, hastening flame. And then again he was bewildered, he was tied up as with cords, and could not move to her. So she came to him, and unfastened the breast of his waistcoat and his shirt, and put her hand on him, needing to know him. For it was cruel to her, to be opened and offered to him, yet not to know what he was, not even that he was there. She gave herself to the hour, but he could not, and he bungled in taking her.
So that he lived in suspense, as if only half his faculties worked, until the wedding. She did not understand. But the vagueness came over her again, and the days lapsed by. He could not get definitely into touch with her. For the time being, she let him go again.
He suffered very much from the thought of actual marriage, the intimacy and nakedness of marriage. He knew her so little. They were so foreign to each other, they were such strangers. And they could not talk to each other. When she talked, of Poland or of what had been, it was all so foreign, she scarcely communicated anything to him. And when he looked at her, an over-much reverence and fear of the unknown changed the nature of his desire into a sort of worship, holding her aloof from his physical desire, self-thwarting.
She did not know this, she did not understand. They had looked at each other, and had accepted each other. It was so, then there was nothing to balk at, it was complete between them.
At the wedding, his face was stiff and expressionless. He wanted to drink, to get rid of his forethought and afterthought, to set the moment free. But he could not. The suspense only tightened at his heart. The jesting and joviality and jolly, broad insinuation of the guests only coiled him more. He could not hear. That which was impending obsessed him, he could not get free.
She sat quiet, with a strange, still smile. She was not afraid. Having accepted him, she wanted to take him, she belonged altogether to the hour, now. No future, no past, only this, her hour. She did not even notice him, as she sat beside him at the head of the table. He was very near, their coming together was close at hand. What more!
As the time came for all the guests to go, her dark face was softly lighted, the bend of her head was proud, her grey eyes clear and dilated, so that the men could not look at her, and the women were elated by her, they served her. Very wonderful she was, as she bade farewell, her ugly wide mouth smiling with pride and recognition, her voice speaking softly and richly in the foreign accent, her dilated eyes ignoring one and all the departing guests. Her manner was gracious and fascinating, but she ignored the being of him or her to whom she gave her hand.
And Brangwen stood beside her, giving his hearty handshake to his friends, receiving their regard gratefully, glad of their attention. His heart was tormented within him, he did not try to smile. The time of his trial and his admittance, his Gethsemane and his Triumphal Entry in one, had come now.
Behind her, there was so much unknown to him. When he approached her, he came to such a terrible painful unknown. How could he embrace it and fathom it? How could he close his arms round all this darkness and hold it to his breast and give himself to it? What might not happen to him? If he stretched and strained for ever he would never be able to grasp it all, and to yield himself naked out of his own hands into the unknown power! How could a man be strong enough to take her, put his arms round her and have her, and be sure he could conquer this awful unknown next his heart? What was it then that she was, to which he must also deliver himself up, and which at the same time he must embrace, contain?
He was to be her husband. It was established so. And he wanted it more than he wanted life, or anything. She stood beside him in her silk dress, looking at him strangely, so that a certain terror, horror took possession of him, because she was strange and impending and he had no choice. He could not bear to meet her look from under her strange, thick brows.
“Is it late?” she said.
He looked at his watch.
“No—half-past eleven,” he said. And he made an excuse to go into the kitchen, leaving her standing in the room among the disorder and the drinking-glasses.
Tilly was seated beside the fire in the kitchen, her head in her hands. She started up when he entered.
“Why haven’t you gone to bed?” he said.
“I thought I’d better stop an’ lock up an’ do,” she said. Her agitation quietened him. He gave her some little order, then returned, steadied now, almost ashamed, to his wife. She stood a moment watching him, as he moved with averted face. Then she said:
“You will be good to me, won’t you?”
She was small and girlish and terrible, with a queer, wide look in her eyes. His heart leaped in him, in anguish of love and desire, he went blindly to her and took her in his arms.
“I want to,” he said as he drew her closer and closer in. She was soothed by the stress of his embrace, and remained quite still, relaxed against him, mingling in to him. And he let himself go from past and future, was reduced to the moment with her. In which he took her and was with her and there was nothing beyond, they were together in an elemental embrace beyond their superficial foreignness. But in the morning he was uneasy again. She was still foreign and unknown to him. Only, within the fear was pride, belief in himself as mate for her. And she, everything forgotten in her new hour of coming to life, radiated vigour and joy, so that he quivered to touch her.
It made a great difference to him, marriage. Things became so remote and of so little significance, as he knew the powerful source of his life, his eyes opened on a new universe, and he wondered in thinking of his triviality before. A new, calm relationship showed to him in the things he saw, in the cattle he used, the young wheat as it eddied in a wind.
And each time he returned home, he went steadily, expectantly, like a man who goes to a profound, unknown satisfaction. At dinner-time, he appeared in the doorway, hanging back a moment from entering, to see if she was there. He saw her setting the plates on the white-scrubbed table. Her arms were slim, she had a slim body and full skirts, she had a dark, shapely head with close-banded hair. Somehow it was her head, so shapely and poignant, that revealed her his woman to him. As she moved about clothed closely, full-skirted and wearing her little silk apron, her dark hair smoothly parted, her head revealed itself to him in all its subtle, intrinsic beauty, and he knew she was his woman, he knew her essence, that it was his to possess. And he seemed to live thus in contact with her, in contact with the unknown, the unaccountable and incalculable.
They did not take much notice of each other, consciously.
“I’m betimes,” he said.
“Yes,” she answered.
He turned to the dogs, or to the child if she was there. The little Anna played about the farm, flitting constantly in to call something to her mother, to fling her arms round her mother’s skirts, to be noticed, perhaps caressed, then, forgetting, to slip out again.
Then Brangwen, talking to the child, or to the dog between his knees, would be aware of his wife, as, in her tight, dark bodice and her lace fichu, she was reaching up to the corner cupboard. He realized with a sharp pang that she belonged to him, and he to her. He realized that he lived by her. Did he own her? Was she here for ever? Or might she go away? She was not really his, it was not a real marriage, this marriage between them. She might go away. He did not feel like a master, husband, father of her children. She belonged elsewhere. Any moment, she might be gone. And he was ever drawn to her, drawn after her, with ever-raging, ever-unsatisfied desire. He must always turn home, wherever his steps were taking him, always to her, and he could never quite reach her, he could never quite be satisfied, never be at peace, because she might go away.
At evening, he was glad. Then, when he had finished in the yard, and come in and washed himself, when the child was put to bed, he could sit on the other side of the fire with his beer on the hob and his long white pipe in his fingers, conscious of her there opposite him, as she worked at her embroidery, or as she talked to him, and he was safe with her now, till morning. She was curiously self-sufficient and did not say very much. Occasionally she lifted her head, her grey eyes shining with a strange light, that had nothing to do with him or with this place, and would tell him about herself. She seemed to be back again in the past, chiefly in her childhood or her girlhood, with her father. She very rarely talked of her first husband. But sometimes, all shining-eyed, she was back at her own home, telling him about the riotous times, the trip to Paris with her father, tales of the mad acts of the peasants when a burst of religious, self-hurting fervour had passed over the country.
I’ve never read Lawrence but now I want to, thanks Matthew. The extract was utterly evocative.
I’m wrapped you were so enamoured with it. That section is my favourite prose from the book so far. I hope you get to read Lawrence. Cheers Bruce.

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TGIM Welcomes More Indie Films for Upcoming Film Festival
On Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, TGIM (Thank Goodness for Indie Mondays) welcomed more indie films, fun and music in Fort Myers, Fla. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Indie Films Under Consideration
While there, one could enjoy indie films in consideration for the upcoming 2013 Fort Myers Film Festival (FMff).
At this TGIM, guests could also enjoy intellectualization with amazing judges.
Judges, Hosts and Special Guests
The judges were Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Laura Chmielewski, Artist Marcus Jansen and Lia Martino.
The evening's host was Eric Raddatz with co-host Melissa DeHaven. The musical guest was Phillip Gonzales.
There was also a two minute soapbox from local film hero Doug Malloy.
Eric Raddatz and guest
Photo: Garth Francis Photography
TGIM is usually held every Monday night. The series will continue through Feb. 25, 2013. They will continue to show films in consideration for their festival.
At these Monday night intellectualizations the audience and celebrity judges are able to weigh in on submitted films in preparing for the festival's third annual event that will be held March 21-24, 2013.
"Step aside Sundance, Cannes and Toronto as the Fort Myers Film Festival's third annual festival will be held March 20-24, 2013 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Alliance for the Arts and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
There will be parties at Twisted Vine Bistro and Edison Restaurant, and the Black Tie Red Carpet Gala will be celebrated with excitement and style March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall." - FMff
Meet the Stars
There will also be a chance to meet the stars and filmmakers of the evening's film!
Tickets are $19 and $99 for a VIP star-studded backstage after-party with the stars of the opening night's films, music, dancing and open bar.
Film festival ticket sales can be found at BB Mann.
Below is a sample of the kind of the entertainment that has been enjoyed at TGIM meetings. In this case, it was Spencer Saso.
Deborah Smith Ford is a TV and film actress, celebrity lookalike, writer and author. Read more stories by Deborah Smith Ford.
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Prior to the holding of the constitutionally guaranteed First Minister Conference to further identify and define the rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada, it became apparent that the Métis Nation needed to be able to represent itself at a national level through its own voice – a Métis voice. The prairie Métis associations were then part of the Native Council of Canada (now known as the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples). Its pan-Aboriginal approach to issues did not allow the Métis Nation to effectively represent itself. As a result, in March 1983, the Métis Nation separated from the Native Council of Canada to form the Métis National Council (MNC) – its own Métis-specific national representative body.
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The strategy to play the game
The game of dragon tiger is the game of fortune. Therefore make a point to play the game most logistically. This dragon tiger game has to be played with tactics. This is not a much-complicated form of casino game. But it would be wise to follow some strategy to be the winner and at the same time helps to avoid the potential losses. This game is not intimidating to any newbies. This game is completely exciting and is not at all boring even for the experienced players
In the case of the staters, it would be good not to back the tie and mainly the suited-based tie. Although this is one of the good options it can be a very harsh form of the house edge. The player needs to stick to the backing which would be either the tiger or dragon. Even though the payout has a ratio of one to one, the most potent form of risk is very lower. The player at the same time will get a stake amount which is half of the stake in case there is no tie.
The player can also try the side bet as well, they need to avoid high as well as low bets. The player is mainly advised to work with black and red which usually has a ratio of one is to one.
The player can also bet on either tiger or even a dragon. The main aim of the player is to guess which side would be the tiger or dragon will be getting the highest value of the card. If the player guesses right then the player will win the game and receive a payout each round of winning.


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Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was an American naval officer, considered one of the most important naval strategists of the nineteenth century. In 1885 he was appointed Lecturer in Naval History and Tactics at the US Naval War College, and served ...
as President of the institution between 1886 and 1889. In this highly influential biography, first published in two volumes in 1897, Mahan focuses on Nelson's professional life and provides a detailed historical and tactical analysis of his naval career based on Nelson's personal correspondence. Through this analysis of Nelson's career Mahan also explains and explores his concept of 'sea power', a strategic concept which was closely studied and subsequently adopted by early twentieth-century military powers. His book provides both a fascinating discussion of Nelson's achievements and an invaluable analysis of the most influential developments in naval strategy almost a century after Nelson's death.
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Erb Conference to Offer Perspectives on Sustainable Transportation
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Erb Environmental Management Institute at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business will co-host "From Mobility to Accessibility: A Symposium on Sustainable Transportation," 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Art and Architecture Building Auditorium on North Campus.
The workshop, free to the public, is aimed at setting an interdisciplinary research and policy agenda, including aspects of land use, transportation, public health and environment. It will explore the different aspects of accessibilitybeyond mobilityin U.S. metropolitan areas and will examine how policy, technology and urban design affect our access to places, thereby creating livable cities.
Speakers include Jonathan Levine, associate professor of urban planning at the Taubman College of Architecture and Planning (TCAUP) at the University of Michigan; Anthony Downs, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute; Hank Dittmar, president and CEO of Reconnecting America; John Pucher, professor of urban planning and policy at Rutgers University; Sue Zielinski, director of Moving the Economy in Toronto; and Susan Handy, associate professor of environmental science and policy at the University of California at Davis.
Other sponsors include the TCAUP, Center for the Study of Complex Systems and Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society. For more information, go to
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Phone: (734) 936-1015 or 647-1847


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A double clampdown on housing cheats and the work-shy was launched by the Government yesterday.
Work Secretary Yvette Cooper said people who have been jobless for two years will have to do six months' work experience.
And Housing Minister John Healey announced officials will get tough on people who illegally sub-let their council home.
It is thought up to 10,000 properties are being rented out by original tenants.
Shelter chief Sam Younger said: "Sub-letting social housing is extremely unfair on the 1.8 million families on waiting lists."
On Monday, new rules will be unveiled to stop immigrants coming her unless they can contribute to the economy.

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Zdeno Chara  is expected to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Saturday night, but even if the dehydrated defenseman doesn’t dress, Canadiens coach Jacques Martin said the Habs won’t be altering their approach.
“It doesn’t change any of our preparation,” Martin said. “We don’t control the opposition. I think we prepare to play the Bruins. We know they’re going to come out hard. They’re a good team and they’ve had an outstanding season. We’ve got to be prepared to weather the storm.”


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NATurally JUST IN love hit the menu of Sliders Bakery and Ice Cream Factory on Valentine’s Day as a surprise for one Burbank couple. Justin Worsham worked with Sliders’ owners to re-create his wife’s favorite ice cream flavor that the two use to get when dating in high school. The flavor was discontinued and the two hadn’t tasted it in over 24 years.
Justin and Natalie Worsham started dating in high school at the age of 17 in Modesto, California. Justin would bring Natalie her favorite ice cream flavor from a local chain when she was having a bad day. The flavor was eventually discontinued and never made a come back. Justin had the idea a few months before Valentine’s Day and reached out to the owners of Sliders to help him re-create their beloved ice cream flavor.
Sliders named the flavor NATurally JUST IN love, after the couple, which has house-made chocolate sweet cream infused with Irish cream and brownie chunks. “Josh at Sliders did such an amazing job making the ice cream. When I tasted it I was overwhelmed with emotion. It brought back all of the feelings and memories of when we were teenagers and I wasn’t ready to feel all of that,” said Justin Worsham. “He also managed to make it taste even better. He is very passionate about his creations and you can tell he loves to make people feel good through his work.”
Justin insisted on getting ice cream on Valentine’s Day and when they entered Sliders and Natalie read the name on the menu, she was overjoyed. “I hugged and mask kissed him. Justin had tears in his eyes and I couldn’t thank the staff enough for such a cool thing to do,” said Natalie. “The taste was perfect. And so much better than before. It’s funny how a smell will take you back to your childhood, but this definitely took us back. High school, drama class, friendship and love. All because of ice cream!”
After the couple posted their story on their social media accounts, friends immediately rushed over to try the new flavor. The batch of ice cream sold out and Sliders made three more tubs before selling out once more. Sliders will be making three more tubs which should be available this weekend. “I’m thrilled that the flavor is bringing them success,” adds Natalie. Stop by Sliders to try NATurally JUST IN love, available in scoops, pints and quarts.

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Oko-Irese, Kwara State, Nigeria
December 05, 2023
In a significant development for Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation team recently conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Microbiology programme. The accreditation process is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and standard of education in Nigerian Universities.
The NUC Accreditation team, led by Engr. Anyanwu Onyewuchi (NUC representative), Prof, J.N Ogbulie (Chair of the Panel), and Prof. Nwachukwu (team member), arrived at the University campus yesterday to carry out a thorough assessment of the Microbiology Programme. The team's primary objective was to evaluate the academic programme, faculty qualifications, infrastructure, research facilities, and overall adherence to NUC guidelines.
Throughout the visit, the NUC team engaged in a meticulous examination of the Microbiology facilities, laboratories, lecture halls, and library resources. They interacted with faculty members, students, and staff to gain insights into the programme's teaching methodologies, research activities, and the overall academic environment. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Oladipo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to undergo the accreditation process. She emphasized the University's commitment to maintaining high standards in education and providing a conducive learning environment for students.
At the end of the rigorous evaluation process, the NUC accreditation team commended Thomas Adewumi University for its dedication to academic excellence. They noted the impressive infrastructure, qualified faculty, and commitment to research and innovation. The final accreditation report is expected to be submitted to the National Universities Commission for review and approval. Once approved, it will validate the Microbiology Programme and ensure that it meets the established standards set by the NUC.
The successful accreditation visit is a testament to Thomas Adewumi University's ongoing efforts to provide quality education and contribute to the development of skilled professionals in the field of Microbiology. The University looks forward to further advancements and continued collaboration with accrediting bodies to enhance the overall academic experience for its students.


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Looking for a special gift for a friend – or, better yet, a friend’s dog? We’ve put together this helpful gift guide for dogs, and everything is homemade: homemade dog treats, training treats, or grooming products. You’ll save a bundle, improve the quality of the products, and even have fun customizing them. Healthy homemade dog treats can be customized with fun cookie cutters, and you can pick your ingredients to match the lucky dog’s diet and tastes.
For homemade grooming products, see our article, DIY Gifts for Dogs: Homemade Dog Shampoo.
Jump to: Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
How to Make Dog Treats
Years ago, wheat was the main ingredient in dry dog foods and biscuits. To meet the demand for gluten-free foods and treats, some manufacturers substitute peas, beans, and other legumes for wheat and other grains, but those ingredients have become controversial, too. Today, a range of alternative flours are widely available, making it easy to create biscuits and treats for dogs with any sort of dietary restrictions; you can easily make treats that are free of gluten, legumes, fat, sugar, nuts, or salt. Experiment with substitutions!
When making homemade dog biscuits, combine dry ingredients with a mixer, food processor, or by hand, then add other ingredients to create a stiff or soft dough. Line cookie sheets with kitchen parchment paper or lightly grease them before baking to prevent sticking.
Stiff doughs can be rolled flat with a rolling pin and shaped with a cookie cutter, pizza cutter, or knife. Alternatively, shape stiff dough as a log or cylinder, wrap it in plastic wrap, refrigerate until firm, then slice the roll into discs and bake.
Soft doughs can be pushed through a cookie press to create different shapes or rolled into balls and pressed flat with your hand or the tines of a fork.
If using a silicone mold, spray it lightly with oil to prevent sticking, then add the dough and press firmly.
Leaving treats at room temperature for a day or two after baking helps harden biscuits, making them sturdier and crunchier. Depending on ingredients, home-prepared dog treats may last several days to a week or more at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator. For long-term storage, freeze in air-tight containers.
For holiday baking, mix cookie doughs ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until a few days before gift giving, then bake and gift-wrap.
Ingredients that are perennial dog favorites and are delicious additions to homemade dog treats include peanut or other nut butters, carob (which tastes like chocolate but is safe for dogs), shredded coconut, carrots, cheese, bacon, and diced or pureed meat, fish, or poultry.
Avoid adding ingredients to your DIY dog treats that are not dog-safe. These include chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, and the sweetener xylitol (check peanut butter labels to avoid products containing xylitol).
Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
To test recipes for this article, I used all of the ingredients mentioned here in a variety of cookies, crackers, and training treats, which were enthusiastically tested by 30 dogs of different sizes, breeds, and ages. Here are their favorites:
Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Chews
Sweet potato chews are incredibly easy to make, cost a fraction of what you’d pay for them in a pet supply store – and most dogs absolutely love them. If you’ve ever picked up a $20 bag of sweet potato chews and thought you could make them yourself for a lot less, you’re right. In fact, nothing could be simpler. Here’s how to make these dog treats.
Cut raw sweet potatoes or yams into slices (lengthwise or crosswise) between 3⁄8 and 1/2 inch thick. Bake at 250° F for an hour, turn slices over, bake for another hour, and repeat until they’re completely hard. Or let them finish drying in a food dehydrator set to low heat. Once completely dry, these chews have a long shelf life and do not require refrigeration. Several of my tester dogs preferred these to all the other treats.
Gummy Gelatin Dog Treats
Gelatin is the key ingredient in sweet or savory dog gummies. Unflavored gelatin powder is available from Great Lakes, Knox, and other widely sold brands. Compare labels if you prefer gelatin from grass-fed cattle. Gelatin is recommended for aging joints, increased mobility, improved digestion, strong bones, and skin and coat health. Unfortunately, gelatin does not freeze well. Use these homemade dog gummies as training treats or additions to your dog’s dinner.
To make gummies for dogs, sprinkle 2 tablespoons gelatin powder over 1⁄4 cup unheated
coconut water, bone broth, soup stock, or other liquid and let stand a minute or two until the gelatin is absorbed. Heat 1⁄2 cup of the same liquid until almost boiling, add it to the gelatin, and stir.
If desired, add 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup chopped meat, fish, chicken, pumpkin puree, or other additions. Pour into a lightly oiled silicon mold, loaf pan, or tray. Refrigerate until firm. Remove gummies from silicon molds. If using a loaf pan, remove the single slab of cold gelatin and cut it with a knife or cookie cutters. Refrigerate gummies, tightly sealed, for up to 2 weeks.

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The agricultural conditions known as a “dust bowl”, which helped propel mass migration among drought-stricken farmers in the US during the great depression of the 1930s, are now more than twice as likely to reoccur in the region, because of climate breakdown, new research has found.
Dust bowl conditions in the 1930s wrought devastation across the US agricultural heartlands of the Great Plains, which run through the middle of the continental US stretching from Montana to Texas. The conditions are caused by a combination of heatwaves, drought and farming practices, replacing the native prairie vegetation.
Those conditions occurred in the 1930s, when they exacerbated the woes that farmers were already experiencing because of the wider economy, after two record-breaking heatwaves in 1934 and 1936, which are still the hottest US summers on record.
Such conditions could be expected to occur naturally only rarely – about once a century. But with rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, dust bowl conditions are likely to become much more frequent events.
They are now at least two and a half times more likely to occur, with a frequency probability of about once in 40 years, according to projections by an international group of scientists published on Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change.
If global temperatures rise by more than 2C (a rise of 3.6F) above pre-industrial levels, such heatwaves will become one-in-20-year events in the region, according to the study’s authors.
“Even highly industrialised parts of the world are vulnerable to extreme heat and drought,” said Friederike Otto, co-author of the study and acting director of the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. “This is an important reminder that if we do not want events like the dust bowl, we need to get to net zero [greenhouse gas emissions] very soon,” she said.
Farming has changed in the region since the 1930s, with more widespread use of crop irrigation. But much of that relies on groundwater, which is also being severely depleted.
Huge fields, which encourage soil erosion; the tendency towards growing monocultures – vast areas given over to a single crop, such as maize or wheat; and a lack of natural vegetation all contribute to the creation of dust bowl conditions.
“If you don’t have trees anywhere, it’s much harder to keep water in the ground,” Otto said. “What crops you grow and how large the fields are have an effect on how the ground is able to hold water.”
Huge open fields with few borders have long been favoured by farmers as they are more efficient for mechanised tilling and harvesting. But in recent years some farmers have changed their practices to better conserve the soil, particularly after severe droughts in 2017.
Tim Cowan, lead author and research fellow at the University of Southern Queensland, said the study concentrated on the impacts of temperature rises but that land management would have a big impact too. However, improving land management could not remedy the damage done by the climate emergency. “Even though you have better practices in cropping now, the rises in temperature reduce those benefits, so there would still be a negative impact,” he said.
The researchers also found that there was a small but detectable impact from greenhouse gases on the dust bowl conditions of the 1930s.
Gabi Hegerl, co-author, and professor of climate system science at the University of Edinburgh, said: “With summer heat extremes expected to intensify over the US throughout this century, it is likely that the 1930s records will be broken in the near future.”
The climate model used by the researchers, developed at Oxford, runs on the personal computers of volunteers from around the world.
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Legislation on health and care staffing levels is set to come into effect, five years after the law was passed in Holyrood.
The Health and Care (Staffing) Act was passed in the Scottish Parliament in 2019, but its implementation was delayed – in part due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It was the first legislation in the UK to set out requirements for safe staffing levels across both sectors.
Health Secretary Neil Gray has hailed a “significant day” as the legislation comes into effect from April 1.
The legislation places a duty on health boards and care services to ensure appropriate staffing levels are in place across the sectors.
Gray said: “Today is a significant day for health and social care in Scotland. This new Act, which forms a key part of our efforts to reform and recover health and care, will ensure services are more effective, efficient and sustainable.
“It will help put in place systems and processes to allow real-time assessments on staffing levels, meaning resources can be managed more easily, and that people can get the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
“The Act will also help to embed a culture of openness so workers are informed about decisions relating to staffing and feel able to raise any concerns.”
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