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Locals of two rural municipalities affected by Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project have announced protest programmes over the modality of share distribution.
The locals claimed that Dolakha District Coordination Committee had endorsed share distribution modality bypassing their proposal.
A meeting held by DCC on August 22, 2017 had prepared the modality, which had envisaged allocating 10 per cent shares to the project-affected locals. As per modality, then Lamabagar and Gaurishankar VDCs are kept in highly-affected category, areas through which transmission line pass and are linked by access road to the project site are kept in secondary category, while other parts of the district are kept in the third category.
Locals from Bigu and Gaurishankar have announced protest programmes as DCC took the decision to implement the old modality of share allocation.
Struggle Committee Coordinator Pasang Sherpa said they had announced the protest programmes as DCC had tried to impose an arbitrary decision on the locals. Locals have formed Upper Tamakoshi Share Distribution Coordination Committee and announced agitation programmes.
A meeting of the struggle committee held yesterday decided not to accept share distribution modality prepared on August 22 last year and endorsed by DCC meet held on March 23. The protest programmes include submitting a demand letter with an ultimatum to Upper Tamakoshi Hydro Project, among others.
The locals have announced that they will stage a protest meet in the presence of chiefs and deputy chiefs of Bigu and Gaurishankar rural municipalities on Sunday. The meeting also took the decision to move the Supreme Court against DCC and the hydro-power project if their demands were not met.
A DCC meet held on Friday had decided to request the hydro-power project to allocate shares to the locals as per the old modality. Agitating locals say the modality prepared as per the old structure will not be acceptable to them in the new structure.
According to them, locals from Bigu and Gaurishankar should be distributed shares equally and given first priority. They want all wards of Bigu and Gaurishankar Rural municipalities to be considered highly affected areas and distribution of shares accordingly.
District Coordination Committee Officer Tulashinath Gautam said that they would hold discussion with agitating locals and people’s representatives to figure out a solution. Gautam said DCC was playing an active role in completing the hydro-power project within the deadline.
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Surgery for constrictive pericarditis after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) needs complete pericardiectomy without injury to bypass grafts. We performed pericardiectomy for post-CABG constrictive pericarditis 15 months after the first surgery. Preoperative multislice helical 3-dimensional computed tomography (CT) clearly demonstrated the patent bypass grafts and anatomical relationship between grafts and surrounding organs. Among surgical approaches, we chose bilateral thoracotomy to avoid injury to the bypass grafts and to obtain a good surgical exposure, especially for pericardiectomy of the left side of the heart. Additionally, with the use of intraoperative doppler ultrasound blood flowmetry, we could safely achieve complete pericardiectomy. We conclude that the combined application of 3-dimensional CT, bilateral thoracotomy and doppler ultrasound blood flowmetry was a supreme strategy for the operation of constrictive pericarditis after CABG.
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Sara and I were starting to feel rather confident in the quality of work, so we decided to was time to venture out of the studio and into the real world. With that in mind, we decided on some sharper fashion shots taken next to some clean, geometric surfaces. Really intense make up would round off the look.
Our model Emma, is actually good friends with Monica, a model Sara and I had previously worked with. Emma was a little nervous having never taken photos like this before, but she quickly started to relax, and form that really intense glare that suited the style perfectly.
Our clean, sharp, geometric surfaces were bought to us care of the Coca Cola building in North Sydney.
Monica came along to provide moral support for Emma, and was also a great help with assisting me for the duration of the shoot. It was fantastic to see her again after her last photos as she has such a wonderful personality.
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YOU BET: The Philippines hopes to join Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas as a gambling mecca when it opens the Solaire Resort and Casino this weekend.
HIGH ROLLER: The $1 billion project could be an economic bonanza. Studies project the country's gambling revenue will rise to $6 billion from $1.9 billion in about five years.
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(Encyclopedia) Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David Salinger)s?l?nj?r, 1919?2010, American novelist and short-story writer, b. New York City. His considerable literary stature rests on a small but? (Encyclopedia) McClatchy, J. D. (Joseph Donald McClatchy, Jr.), 1945?2018, American poet, b. Bryn Mawr, Pa., B.A. Georgetown Univ., 1967, Ph.D. Yale, 1974. His first collection of poems, Scenes from? (Encyclopedia) Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert Lawrence), 1885?1930, English author, one of the primary shapers of 20th-century fiction.
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Entertaining family and friends is one of the true joys of the holiday season. Its a time during which hosts and hostesses take extra care to show their guests how much they are loved and appreciated.
The inspiration for this festive table, which would be appropriate for any of the winter holidays, began with the polka dot accent plates. Using a patterned accent plate gives classic solid china a fresh look and often begins a color scheme on which to create the look of your table. Simple glassware is rimmed with a metallic silver stripe that echoes the striped tablecloth. Green chargers, custom-painted to coordinate with the china, strengthen the color scheme and pop the brown dinner plates off the tablecloth. The floral arrangement, which includes ornamental cabbage, is low enough to not impede conversation across the table and adds sophistication to the whimsical china.
Small gifts at each plate setting, whether simple or extravagant, add to any special occasion. On a celebratory occasion like the holidays, why not include sparklers for each guest to enjoy either before or after the meal? Linen cloth napkins are tied with satin ribbon and an agate belt buckle, which doubles as a luxe party favor for the ladies in attendance. Ribbon-wrapped gift boxes for guests to take home add to the party atmosphere and contain leather belt straps to accompany the buckles.
Of course, the central reason for a dinner party is a special meal. A signature cocktail, whether instead of or in addition to a stocked bar, welcomes guests as they settle in for an enjoyable evening. Menu cards at each place setting allow everyone to anticipate the culinary experience that awaits! If time is short, remember that local gourmet shops create extraordinary dishes that will delight even the most discerning palate.
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Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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This week on the Introducing in Oxfordshire podcast, Dave catches up with Maria Rozalska, aka The Bobo, to hear about her new musical project ‘The Nocturnal Animals’ – working with French musician Félix Meyer… and created entirely through zoom call music sessions! Plus, there's a banger of a first play from dance music producer Lompy T, and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire. Here’s the full track list: • Raggedtooth – FEAST Jazmine Flowers – Ornament Emma Hunter - Window Wooze - Mighty Cloud Jess Fitz - Ready For Love Inland Murmur - Freshwater Ovylarock - Don't Let Me Go The Nocturnal Animals - Prairies Purdy - Loving You Lompy T - My Melody Flights of Helios - Gulo Gulo #2 • If you're making music in Oxfordshire, send us your tunes with the BBC Introducing Uploader: https://www.bbc.co.uk/introducing/uploader


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Lincolnshire, IL ‒ Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) a global leader in products and solutions that provide real-time visibility into organisations’ assets, people and transactions, and ARM, the world's leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier, today announced the signing of a commercial licensing agreement for Zebra to use ARM’s CoAP and other ARM® mbed™ technologies within its Zatar platform. Zatar, Zebra’s Internet of Things (IoT) platform, is a cloud-based, multi-sensor integration platform for connecting legacy and smart devices to the Internet and enabling 3rd party applications to easily work with the devices over an open source API.
“The ARM mbed ecosystem is expanding rapidly and we are extremely pleased that Zebra’s Zatar IoT platform will deploy our technologies,” said Krisztian Flautner, general manager, IoT business, ARM. “We are looking forward to this important collaboration with Zebra to promote the use of standards-based IoT solutions to businesses of all sizes.”
The innovative collaboration aims to redefine the way devices and things connect to the Internet using technology standards, a trend that is quickly becoming part of the enterprise. A comprehensive report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Internet of Things Business Index: A quiet revolution gathers pace, sponsored by ARM, found that 75 percent of C-suite business leaders are actively researching opportunities created by the Internet of Things (IoT).
“ARM’s mbed platform will deliver unparalleled opportunities to promote the use of standards-based IoT solutions and will accelerate Zebra’s goal of providing increased visibility into business operations," said Phil Gerskovich, SVP New Growth Platforms at Zebra Technologies. “Combining Zebra’s Zatar IoT platform with mbed IoT device technology will help redefine the way devices connect to the Internet by facilitating efficient and secure communications.”
Zebra will be showcasing Zatar in Booth # 1110 at ARM TechCon in Santa Clara, CA on October 1-3, 2014. To learn more about how you and your organisation can harness the value of IoT with your existing device infrastructure through Zatar, visit the booth at ARM TechCon or go to www.zatar.com.
About Zebra Technologies
A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:ZBRA) offers technologies that give a virtual voice to an organisation's assets, people and transactions, enabling organisations to unlock greater business value. The company's extensive portfolio of marking and printing solutions, including RFID and real-time location solutions, illuminates mission-critical information to help customers take smarter business actions. For more information about Zebra's solutions, visit www.zebra.com.
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Our innovative technology is licensed by ARM Partners who have shipped more than 50 billion Systems on Chip (SoCs) containing our intellectual property since the company began in 1990. Together with our Connected Community, we are breaking down barriers to innovation for developers, designers and engineers, ensuring a fast, reliable route to market for leading electronics companies. Learn more and join the conversation at http://community.arm.com.
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Located at 45 Grand St. (Between W. Broadway & Thompson Street), 45Grand offers 4,600 square-feet of open event space in SoHo.
Comprised of a Ground Floor with 35ft of Frontage and Mezzanine. The venue features high ceilings up to 16’6 on the ground floor and 9’10 on the Mezzanine. The Garage Door allows items to be easily brought in and out of the venue.
45Grand is conveniently located a block away from the Canal Street MTA Station.
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This home is very original inside! This is the first time it has ever been up for sale. The W. R. Bigham House was built in 1919. It is located on .8 acres in Coleman, Florida. The home features a large wrap around porch, a porte cochere, original hardwood floors, bead board ceilings, transom windows and original millwork. There is an enclosed porch and a claw foot tub. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,679 square feet. $149,900
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Southern Charm right in the middle of Coleman. Own a Peice of Sumter County History! Built in 1919 offered for the first time on the market. Home is over 2600 Sq feet features. High ceiling, wood floors and wrap around porch on .80 acre corner homesite.
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"The Art of Not Giving a F*ck" is a self-help book written by Mark Manson. With a refreshing and unconventional approach, the book challenges traditional notions of happiness and offers a unique perspective on how to live a fulfilling life. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and practical advice, Manson encourages readers to prioritize their values, let go of societal expectations, and focus on what truly matters to them. This summary delves into the core ideas presented in the book, providing an in-depth exploration of its main themes.
Chapter 1: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck
In this opening chapter, Manson introduces the concept of "not giving a fck" as a pathway to personal freedom and happiness. He emphasizes the importance of choosing our battles wisely and suggests that by focusing on what genuinely matters to us, we can lead more authentic lives. Manson encourages readers to be selective about their priorities, acknowledging that not everything deserves our time, energy, or attention.
Chapter 2: Happiness Is a Problem
Manson challenges the conventional belief that happiness is the ultimate goal in life. He argues that happiness is not a permanent state but rather an ongoing struggle. By embracing the problems and challenges that come with pursuing our values, we can find a sense of fulfillment and meaning. Manson suggests that happiness should not be pursued as an end goal but should instead be seen as a byproduct of living in alignment with our core values.
Chapter 3: You Are Not Special
In this chapter, Manson presents a counterintuitive viewpoint by highlighting the fact that not everyone can be exceptional or extraordinary. He encourages readers to accept their limitations and embrace their ordinary selves. By letting go of the need for constant validation or extraordinary achievements, individuals can find contentment and inner peace.
Chapter 4: The Value of Suffering
Manson explores the idea that suffering is an integral part of life and cannot be avoided. He argues that instead of trying to eliminate suffering, we should focus on choosing our struggles and finding meaning within them. By accepting and embracing the inevitable pain and discomfort that life brings, we can develop resilience and grow as individuals.
Chapter 5: You Are Always Choosing
Building upon the previous chapters, Manson asserts that individuals are responsible for the choices they make in life. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our decisions and accepting the consequences that follow. By adopting a mindset of personal responsibility, we can empower ourselves to make conscious choices that align with our values.
Chapter 6: Don't Hope for a Pain-Free Life
Manson challenges the notion that a pain-free life should be the goal. Instead, he argues that pain and adversity are inevitable, and it is our response to them that truly matters. By embracing discomfort and viewing it as an opportunity for growth, individuals can build resilience and develop a stronger sense of self.
Chapter 7: Failure Is the Way Forward
In this chapter, Manson examines the role of failure in personal development. He suggests that failure is not something to be avoided or feared but rather a necessary stepping stone toward success. By reframing our perception of failure and embracing it as a valuable learning experience, we can overcome setbacks and achieve our goals.
Chapter 8: The Importance of Saying No
Manson discusses the power of saying "no" to people, commitments, and situations that do not align with our values or contribute to our personal growth. He encourages readers to set boundaries, prioritize their time and energy, and say "no" when necessary. By doing so, individuals can create space for what truly matters to them and foster healthier relationships.
Chapter 9: And Then You Die
In the final chapter, Manson tackles the existential reality of our mortality. He highlights the finite nature of life and urges readers to confront their mortality as a means of gaining perspective and prioritizing what truly matters. By embracing the inevitability of death, individuals can find a sense of urgency to live authentically and make the most of their time.
"The Art of Not Giving a Fck" provides readers with a fresh perspective on happiness, authenticity, and personal growth. Through his candid and often humorous writing style, Mark Manson challenges societal norms and encourages readers to question their own beliefs and priorities. By embracing discomfort, choosing meaningful struggles, and focusing on personal values, individuals can cultivate a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. This summary only scratches the surface of the book's content, but it serves as an introduction to the core ideas and themes explored in "The Art of Not Giving a Fck."

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I made a song, a few days ago, that started with a ''water stream'' sound created entirely with my guitar.
I want to show you how to do it!
We are going to use the Ice mode on the Strymon Timeline, our guitar's tone knob, and a picking pattern from Metallica (no joke!).
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there is only one song doing circuits in my head…
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President-Elect Barack Obama
By this afternoon (our time),
Will.I.Am will have released a new song, It’s A New Day,
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Obama needs no melodic enhancement (see below),
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15 Vampire Anime That You Should Take A Bite On
Vampire stories vary in style and interpretation and are told all over the world, and Japanese anime is no exception.
From serious to horror, grotesque to comical and fantastical, and even romantic at times, Japanese vampire anime has a unique brilliance that sometimes goes beyond our imagination.
Therefore, we have selected 15 recommended vampire anime of all time from all genres including rom-com, horror, action, slice-of-life, and more.
If you were once that teenager who had a fantasy of getting bitten by a (hot) vampire and becoming immortal, this is the perfect article to you!


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PDM Administration Survives Vote of No-Confidence
The Motion of no-confidence in the Donaldson Romeo-Led government has been defeated.
Following spirited debate from both sides of the house, the vote ended 5-4 in favour of the government side in the Legislative Assembly Monday.
Honourable Premier Donaldson Romeo offered a scathing rebuttal and made a point-by-point refutation of the challenges leveled against his government by the Honourable Independent Opposition member Dr. Ingrid Buffonge, the mover of the no-confidence motion, among others on the opposition side
Premier Romeo’s speech also marked days of debate which was followed by the vote on the no-confidence motion against his government
The voting resulted in a win for the government voting against the motion, while four opposition MPs voted in favour of it.
Following Dr. Buffonge’s claims, Premier Romeo says his government’s operation is completely focused and transparent
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Meantime, for her part, the Honourable Opposition MP Dr. Buffonge, spoke of a democracy, a space in which political will through the electoral process, should reflect the will of the people.
She says the motion of no-confidence creates the opportunity for the maintenance of this democracy
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Take care of your health at all stages of life.
Looking after your health is important at all stages of life.
A relative of a suicide victim from Leicestershire is challenging the stigma of suicide by urging people to speak up and seek help about mental health.
Individuals and organisations pledge their support to tackle suicide in Leicestershire
Event at County Hall will showcase advice and information available


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As stress from the remodeling project takes a toll on the family, Matt adds to the chaos by announcing that he plans to move his business office into the house; Amy worries that she's lost control of her household.
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So you want to throw a dinner party, plan a picnic or make a family feast but don’t know where you should begin? This article will provide you with plenty of simple clues and fancy tips, and you will be in the kitchen cooking up a storm in no time.
Get the most juice out of lemons. Fresh lemon juice is much more tasty than the kind that comes out of a bottle, but it is sometimes surprising how little juice you can get out of a lemon. Heat the lemon in a microwave for 20 seconds on high power. Then, roll the lemon on your cutting board using as much pressure as possible. This way, you will get about twice the amount of juice out of the lemon, and your dish will be much more flavorful!
Garlic is one of the more pungent odors that you will ever experience, and you will want to have tricks to get rid of it as soon as possible. Here is a suggestion, after you cook something with garlic, rub your hands on the base of your stainless steel sink for a minute to eliminate the pungent odor off of your skin.
Leftover vegetable pieces shouldn’t go to waste. Broccoli tops, carrot pieces and onion peelings can be added to your vegetable, beef or chicken stock, to fill it with extra flavor. Don’t forget to add the stock to your favorite meals to enhance their flavor and appear as a great cook in front of your friends and family.
If you want to cook delicious steaks, use your oven broiler. When you properly heat your oven, the broiler will quickly sear the meat and keep it juicier. You should avoid using any utensil that will puncture the meat when you turn it. That will cause vital fluid loss. Use a spatula instead.
You can reduce the fat and calorie content of regular mashed potatoes by substituting part of the potatoes with mashed cauliflower. This won’t affect the taste but it adds a handful of nutrition. Cauliflower’s subtle flavors blend in with the potatoes and other ingredients easily. Cauliflower also matches the color and texture of the potatoes. This is a great way to add veggies and eliminate calories from a favorite dish.
Having trouble with your meats sticking to your pan or grill? This is an easy thing to fix. Just spray your pan or grill with a spray oil before you begin to cook. This will put a coating on the surface of the pan or grill, and will keep your meats from sticking to a dry surface.
Do a little research and find out if there is a farmers’ market within shopping distance. These markets – usually held on a weekly basis – are your ticket to purchasing the very freshest ingredients available. Treat food from a farmers’ market with respect; usually, the less cooking you do to such ingredients, the better-tasting the results will be.
Now that you’ve got some basics and some insider secrets down, you can’t help but have the confidence to start your adventures in cooking. Follow the tips that you have learned here, and you will soon be receiving high praise not only from loved ones, but also from your fellow want-to-be cooks.


Hello, I am using Fujitsu Esprimo U9200 with WD Scorpio (SATA1) Hard Disk. When I'm trying to install WinXP SP3 as my O/S, I've received an error saying "Unknown device" although in BIOS the hard disk was detected as 120GB SATA1. What should I do?
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Check out WD's website and see if there is a firmware update for the HDD. If there is, grab it and install the firmware in the XP set up.
You may also need to install SATA drivers with Windows XP - they should be on Fujitsu's site.


On my Synology I have upgraded Nextcloud from 20.0.5 to 220.127.116.11. I had problems with updater so I have decided to manually install Nextcloud 18.104.22.168 with this manual: How to Install Nextcloud on Your Synology NAS – Marius Hosting
In previous version of Nextcloud I have uploaded some folders which I have shared with my coworkers. I have send them links with passwords.
As my knowledge of Nextcloud is only from the link above, with new version of Nextcloud 22.214.171.124 I have also manually uploaded again the same folders which I have already shared in previous version.
Now the old shared links of folders, which my coworkers have from previous version of Nextcloud, don’t work any more of course.
Is it possible to find location of old sharing links (I have kept the previous nextcloud folder) and transfer them to new version of Nextcloud so that they will work again? If not, then I must send them new sharing links with new passwords
I think it is not possible. Also if you delete a share and re-create a share you do not get the same url. Perhaps you find the old shares in the backup of your old MariaDB. But also i think you can not use it
I use a simple php script outside nextcloud to create links e.g.
Then i can change the url in my php script.
But it would be a cool feature for user defined nextcloud share links.
Perhaps you like to write an issue
Till Nextcloud 17 there was the app shareRenamer
The links are stored in the
So, if you are a little proficient with mysql (that is, you have for example phpmyadmin set up), are willing to fiddle around directly in the database, and still have a dump of your old
xyz_share table around somewhere, it might work to create a new link, then look into that table, and change the
token field so that it matches the token in the old table.
I just tried this with a test share on my server, and it worked; it seems the token can be arbitrarily adapted after being created (I tried with token ‘AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA’).
Note: I do not accept any kind of liability on whether this works realibly And I urgently recommend to do a full backup (database and files) before you access the database in such a way!


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Northern Ireland Abuse Commission Sends Investigators to Australia.
A Northern Ireland inquiry into the force removal of children by the Catholic Church has sent investigators to Australia to find out the effects on people who were displaced in the 1940's and 1950's. Karen Percy has a special report.
EMMA ALBERICI, PRESENTER: Child migrants brought to Australia in the 1940s and 1950s have been given a rare opportunity to analyse the policies and programs that shaped their lives.
An inquiry set up in Northern Ireland has sent investigators to Australia to hear from those affected by British and Australian arrangements that pulled families apart and had a profound effect on young lives.
Many of the youngsters were sent to Australia by the Catholic Church and knowledge of their families back home was kept from them.
So far, Northern Ireland's Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry has kept its operations behind closed doors, but Lateline has located a number of child migrants who are having their say. They've spoken to Karen Percy.
KAREN PERCY, REPORTER: They were barely in their teens when they arrived in Australia in 1947, but Mary Armstrong and Mary Smith remember it well.
They were among thousands of orphans from Northern Ireland brought over to populate a white Australia.
MARY ARMSTRONG, CHILD MIGRANT: Bit shocked. It was a lot different from Ireland.
MARY SMITH, CHILD MIGRANT: I was scared. I thought, "Oh, this is it, no, you're not going back anywhere now."
KAREN PERCY: When they arrived at St Joseph's Orphanage in Perth, the local girls and boys treated them to a song. The young Irish lasses returned the favour.
MARY ARMSTRONG & MARY SMITH: (Singing in unison) Hello, Patsy Fagin, you'll hear the girls all cry, hello, Patsy Fagin, you're the apple of my eye, You're a decent girl from Ireland that no-one can deny, Singing harem-scarem, diddly-dare, you're a decent Irish boy.
KAREN PERCY: They can laugh now, but it wasn't always so. Mary Armstrong still misses her father, who was a widowed returned serviceman who did not agree to send her to Australia.
MARY ARMSTRONG: And I never saw him again. And I was one year in Australia and I got news he'd died.
KAREN PERCY: Mary Smith truly thought she was an orphan. It was years before she discovered from the Church that she had a brother, Joe.
MARY SMITH: I mean, they knew all about me. They knew who I was. They all knew I had family. But not a word, not a word. "You got nobody, nobody wants you."
KAREN PERCY: Decades after landing here at the port of Fremantle, the child migrants are getting a chance to tell their stories. Investigators have been brought over from Northern Ireland. They're looking not just at the child migrant experience within the church institutions, but afterwards as well.
The investigators are from the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry which was launched in Belfast earlier this year. Led by respected retired judge, Sir Anthony Hart, it has expanded its reach outside of Northern Ireland. The hearings have been held behind closed doors. But applicants like Paddy Monaghan are willing to speak out.
He came to Australia in 1947 as a 10-year-old after being left by his mother as a baby.
PADDY MONAGHAN, CHILD MIGRANT: My mother give me to the nuns. Maybe that was a 16, 20-year sentence. But the nuns give me a life sentence. You know, they could've told me when I was 20, you know, when I was looking. When I got married at 28, they could've told me. No. They give me a life sentence.
KAREN PERCY: He was told throughout his life that he had no family, only to discover too late that his mother lived until 1999.
PADDY MONAGHAN: So all the time they knew exactly where my mother was alive, my mother was well, where all the family were and just never told you a single thing.
PHILIPPA WHITE, TUART PLACE, AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT GROUP: Commonly reported things among former child migrants are loss of identity, loss of cultural heritage, loss of family connection.
KAREN PERCY: After being removed from her family in Derry, Margaret Gibson spent nine years under the care of the nuns. She is too sick to give evidence in person, but her detailed written submission reveals that the abuse began on the boat, where she says she was "thrown across the ship's deck" by one of the nuns who caught her talking to some boys. She was six years old at the time. She says she was trying to find her brother.
She reports a later incident where another nun "kicked her down the landing of the stairs".
Like many young girls at the time, Margaret Gibson was sent to the Sisters of Nazareth in Geraldton, a cornerstone of Church operations in the region. So much so that it was included in a Royal visit by Queen Elizabeth in 1963. But it held dark secrets.
Margaret Gibson says she and some of the other girls were "regularly stripped naked and beaten" in front of other children.
One summer, when she was 12 or 13, she was sent to a respite family for the holidays, where the father "fondled her breasts and genitals while pushing ... against her".
She resents the fact that the nuns at Nazareth denied her an education. She was forced to work as a domestic, but never received the money she earnt that was held in trust.
In her adult life, she says she's suffered several breakdowns because of the Church's refusal to give up information about her brother. She made repeated inquiries about him over several decades. He died alone and destitute in 1989. The Church released his details several years later.
PHILIPPA WHITE: There's always that disconnect, that sense of "I don't belong anywhere. Who am I? What is my national identity?" And the lack of adequate record keeping and information that was made available to people has really exacerbated that problem.
KAREN PERCY: Many of the older boys were sent off to the farm, while older girls learnt domestic skills. But not all experiences were bad.
PHILIPPA WHITE: You know, people will often think, "Oh, well, if you grew up in an orphanage, you'd want to go back and blow it up." Well that's quite the opposite, particularly of the experience of the child migrants, because many of them helped build these homes and it was their home.
GORDON BROWN, THEN BRITISH PRIME MINISTER (Feb. 2010): We are truly sorry. They were let down. We are sorry they were allowed to be sent away at the time they were most vulnerable.
KAREN PERCY: Britain and Australia have made public apologies to those who were institutionalised, but have offered no compensation.
The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry will look at forms of redress and a possible memorial in Northern Ireland. While it's too late for many, for those who survived, like some from this group who meet regularly in Perth, the inquiry has allowed them to voice the frustrations of the past, which might bring some peace for future.
Karen Percy, Lateline.
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A closer look at Donald Mendell, Stand For Marriage Maine's latest talking point
Maine's "Yes on 1" campaign is using an anecdotal account from a local man by the name of Donald Mendell to supposedly "prove" that marriage equality has "everything to do with schools":
Nothing to Do With Schools? Not So Fast.
The No on 1 campaign says Question 1 has nothing to do with schools. How do they explain posters like the one Donald Mendell saw in his child’s school, detailed in his letter to the editors of the Bangor Daily News? There is already an effort to promote a gay agenda in our schools, and it will only accelerate if Question 1 fails and homosexual marriage becomes legal in Maine.
The editorial “Same-Sex Among Us” (BDN, Sept. 18) accused those who oppose a law changing the definition of marriage of falsehoods and of “bringing children into the fray.” Having attended the April hearing in Augusta regarding the law, I witnessed many gay-marriage supporters bringing children up to the microphone, often holding them up to make their point. Only one of the opponents of gay marriage did that in the more than three hours I was there. A 7- or 8-year-old child was led to the microphone sobbing that people “wouldn’t let her auntie get married.”
Sex education is not the spearhead of the “homosexual marriage and behavior is equal to that of heterosexuality” message. It’s being done through the teachers who are forming clubs and organizing activities that purport to speak to harassment, but in fact are aggressively promoting an equality-of-behavior agenda with children in our schools. A club-approved poster, asking “When did you decide that you were straight?” has been placed, for the past two years, in our school hallway less than 50 feet from the main entrance. Try to read the words “When did you decide that you were straight” as might 13-year-old ninth-graders their first day of high school.
Objections that these efforts are not in keeping with this stage of development have not been heard. A yes vote on Question 1 can make your voice heard; a no vote will give those who use children’s trusting nature to turn them against the natural law written in all people the power to silence the rest of us.
This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Bangor Daily News.
Nothing to do with schools? Not So Fast. [SFMM]
Okay, first off: The situation that Mr. Mendell is describing took place without marriage equality. It was a pro-tolerance project started by the school's three-year-old Gay-Straight Alliance. So to use it to discredit the merits of marriage equality is just plain absurd. Mr. Mendell's point of contention here does not revolve around the current legislation -- it revolves around acceptance in general! And that is not going to be rolled back, even in the highly unlikely event that the "yes on 1" campaign should succeed.
But that out of the way, let's move on to a conveniently overlooked point that makes this matter much more concerning than originally thought. That point: That Donald Mendell is not just a layman who has a kid in this high school, like "Yes on 1" makes it sound. Instead, Donald Mendell is actually a GUIDANCE COUNSELOR/SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER at Newport/Maine's Nokomis High School! Yes, that's right -- he's a public school employee who has a responsibility to look after the welfare of ALL children. One would also think that he has a responsibility to handle whatever internal gruff he might have with his place of employment in a private, off-record manner (esp. in a role like guidance counseling, which revolves around trust). But instead, he has let his feelings known in an extremely public way. And not just this one time either. There's also this 5/2 letter in which he warns "thinking folks" of the "age-old ruse" of comparing homosexuality to race. There's also this 1/22 letter warning of the "myriad of ramifications" that will supposedly accompany marriage equality. Then there's this 1/4 web comment in which he intimates that marriage for gay couples will "ridicule tradition and belief in natural law." And in perhaps his most hostile missive, he used a 12/01/08 letter go after "a change that strikes to the heart of the Sacraments," denying that same-sex marriage is something that "our Lord would support." His engagement against our engagements has been going on for some time (with a really unfortunate ring attached to it).
Now, to be fair and transparent: Don's colleague at Nokomis Regional High, Sherri Gould, has also injected herself in the marriage debate, taking part in a "No on 1" campaign ad. But let's not pretend like there's no difference between appearing on TV to talk about "respect and Maine values (the message that Ms. Gould chose to convey) and appearing in public newspapers to attack gay "normalcy" (which is essentially what Mr. Mendell has chosen to do). Ms. Gould's comments should not make anyone, from the most out and proud gay kid to the most faith-entrenched Christian student, in any way wary of visiting her office. But we really can't say the same about Mr. Mendell's words! Plus, "No on 1" fully identified Ms. Gould as a public school employee. "Yes on 1," on the other hand, has positioned Mr. Mendell as a mere parent of a local kid. That failure to accurately disclose should raise anyone's eyebrows.
We fully support Mr. Mendell's right to engage in any way he sees fit. But at the same time, we as gay people who are deeply concerned about equality, rights, and the separation of church and state, have no choice but to push back against this kind of thing.
Alexandra, I dont believe Mendell's statement about stress related to having homosexual parents relates to every child he has seen with those circumstances, do you? He is not calling same sex couples as parents "hardships", he is discussing, from experience, the experiences of students who come to him...and by the way, still come to him. They would rather see him and feel safe in his room, that get seen by the gay sympathizing social worker...unless you talk with people in this school district that he has served, the families, and generations of families, I suggest the comments be kept towards freedom of speech.
Posted by: rufus springer | Nov 3, 2009 12:52:16 AM
Here is the odd thing that happens when a person takes a public stand on an issue: personal beliefs or opinions stop being about one’s experiences specifically and become general. When he talks about the “stress” of having gay parents in a newspaper article, I cannot but think that he believes it to be generally true, that most students with, using your words, “those circumstances” have bad experiences in life, and so forth. But this assessment is invalid and untrue. And yes, I would like to talk to some of these students and see how reassured and comfortable they are with the counselor that advocates against equality for ALL. You seem to know them very well to speak on their behalf. But forgive me if I don’t take your word for it. I said it before and I will say it again: one cannot advocate for safe environment and acceptance in schools and say that a certain group doesn’t have the right to have equal rights. I don’t expect people to understand this right away, since the change in mentality is the hardest change of all. But I hope that all of us will realize some day that it is impossible to gain anything by taking basic human rights from others just because some of us cannot fathom what it is or disagree with “the life styles.”
Posted by: Alexandra | Nov 4, 2009 11:04:20 AM
For Bob Stevens and all the others who are flying off about Mendell's lack of first amendment rights and the fact that he is being "investigated", let's flip the switch.
Would you support a guidance counselor in a public school who took to the broadcast world to say that he believed marriage was only between men and women of the same race?
What you, the Bob Steves of the world, don't understand is that sure, everyone can have an opinion, but some opinions HURT other people. I'm sure there are tons, TONS of people in the US who disapprove of interracial relationships (see the guy who denied the marriage licence to the couple in LA). More often than not, we would NOT prop these people's opinion up as first amendment rights.
If someone doesn't "dislike" black people, but just has "strong beliefs" that blacks and whites shouldn't be married, his opinions have the potential to inflict harm and bias to others, particularly in an environment like a school!
So tell me, Bob - would you support Mr. Mendell if his opinion was of race and not of orientation? Would you disagree that statements such as "marriage is between one white mand and one white woman" are harmful, and could cause students of multiracial backgrounds from seeking advice from him and trusting him? Students who are in biracial relationships? Come on.
Gay people exist. This isn't a matter of "beliefs". You can not pretend gay people - students, teachers and parents - exist, even if you want to "believe" it. Just like people who "believe" black people aren't equal to white people can't change the fact that black people ARE equal to white people, this guy, who believes "gay marriage is not the same as straight marriage and gay people don't deserve the same rights" can't change the fact that a.) gay people exist b.) they are people c.) they deserve respect just like anyone else and d.) his words have the potential to hurt the people his job requires him to help!
Posted by: Stef | Nov 8, 2009 9:44:10 PM
gay people don't exist* my bad
Posted by: Stef | Nov 9, 2009 12:09:13 AM
Black - Race
Gay - Behavior
The only right people have here is life, liberty, and pursuit of property.
Sorry if your feelings hurt. Sorry for peoples feelings to get hurt. That is life. What happens when everybody is happy with everything. Is everyone suppose to be accepting of everything?
So your question cannot be answered because it is so hard for YOU to understand BLACK IS NOT GAY
GAY IS NOT BLACK
ONE CIVIL RIGHT STRUGGLE CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER ONE.
GAY IS A HUMAN BEHAVOR
BEING BLACK IS BEING BLACK OR YELLOW OR RED OR WHITE OR BROWN.? Did that just hurt your feelings too?
GAY, can I get some help with this one?
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Amazon News Roundup from December 2014
Here are some interesting news items about Amazon in December 2014 along with my comments.
Amazon starts its own line of diapers and baby wipes.
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Amazon takes the best selling items and just private labels them. Can’t blame them for doing that. By the way, this does not mean money can’t be made doing the same thing for the same product.
Amazon erroneously sends a customer $5,000 in returns, while another gets a conveyer-belt roller.
With all Amazon had going on during the holiday season, it’s surprising they do as well as they do. But they’re not perfect!
Amazon shoppers will now be able to haggle with sellers as part of its “Make An Offer” program.
This is only in very limited situations. Nothing to really pay attention to unless it really takes off. Unlikely IMO.
Amazon says that Google Chromebooks made up the top three best-selling computers over Christmas.
This should concern Apple, IMO. Google Chromebooks are far from mainstream, but they are gaining popularity. It does not surprise me. I love mine!


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Through the Programmatic Support Award (PSA), ICAP is expanding its reach in a new part of the world – Central and South America – and continuing its work in Africa and the Caribbean. Designed to provide comprehensive technical assistance to accelerate HIV prevention and treatment programs and reinforce health systems in countries supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), PSA will build on over 15 years of partnership between ICAP and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fast-track local capacity and meet national and global targets for HIV epidemic control.
“With a new presence in Central America and South America and our continued work in Africa and the Caribbean, ICAP will bring its decades of expertise in HIV and health programming to regions of the world that face significant health challenges,” said Elaine Abrams, MD, senior research director at ICAP. “We look forward to establishing strong relationships with government entities and local organizations by supporting them to expand HIV prevention, testing, and treatment programs and measure progress toward HIV epidemic control.”
In Central and South America, antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage has been relatively high over the past few years, however, little progress has been made in preventing new infections among young people – particularly those within key populations. Gaps also remain in adherence to ART among people living with HIV and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) which can prevent new HIV infections. Additionally, migratory movements across the region require interagency, cross-border responses to provide migrants with access to health services, including for HIV. Through the new PSA, ICAP aims to work alongside CDC and local partners to tackle some of these gaps and support the region in reaching global HIV prevention and treatment targets.
In the Central American countries of Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, and El Salvador, ICAP will partner with local organizations to provide above site-level support for CDC interventions, including expanding programs focused on PrEP, HIV testing and surveillance, viral load strengthening, and quality improvement and assurance.
In Colombia and Peru in South America, ICAP, in partnership with CDC and community-based organizations, will assist direct service provision focused on expanding access across the HIV care continuum to Venezuelan migrants impacted by HIV in the region.
Since 2019, ICAP has also been implementing PSA in Myanmar, Haiti, Angola, Cameroon, and Zambia to advance HIV care and treatment services with activities specific to the needs of each country. This year, ICAP will continue its work in South Sudan on prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission services and in Zimbabwe, ICAP will expand PEPFAR’s Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) program to reach areas which have some of the highest new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women.
As ICAP gears up to carry out these projects, its longstanding partnerships with PEPFAR, CDC, national ministries of health, and local organizations continue to expand and improve the health outcomes of millions of people across the globe.
A major global health organization that has been improving public health in countries around the world for over 15 years, ICAP works to transform the health of populations through innovation, science, and global collaboration. Based at Columbia University in New York City, where it is part of the Mailman School of Public Health, ICAP has projects in more than 30 countries, working side-by-side with ministries of health and local partners to confront some of the world’s toughest health challenges. Through meaningful research, tailored technical assistance, effective training and education programs, and rigorous surveillance to measure and evaluate the impact of public health interventions, ICAP aims to realize a global vision of healthy people, empowered communities, and thriving societies. Online at icap.columbia.edu


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With their unique sound of blazing bagpipes, mighty drums and the power of a rock band, CELTICA takes by storm all audiences from Highland Games and town festivals, to bankers and punk rockers. In addition to their high-energy music and fire juggling, flamethrowers on their instruments guarantee an exciting show: an event that‘s sure to please all the senses!
From Europe‘s Best-Kept-Secret to International Headliner Act
Professionalism and total commitment at every performance are the band´s key to success: Right away CELTICA got booked as headliner of the biggest Celtic/Scottish events in Central Europe in 2011 and 2012 will take them to the USA and Canada.
Gajus Stappen (Vienna, Austria), electric Guitar & Percussion
Gwendolen Rowe (Mendocino, CA/USA), Great Highland Bagpipe
Duncan Knight (Edinburgh, Scotland), Great Highland Bagpipe
Harry Weinkum (Phoenix, AZ/USA), Bass & Percussion
Lukas Rausch (Scheibbs, Austria), Drums
Josy Svajda (Saalfelden, Austria), Fire, Vocals, Keyboard & Percussion
2009 Dec.: CD recording in Phoenix,AZ, video and photo shooting in Arizona, in the Cactus desert around Phoenix, at the Grand Canyon and at Monument Valley
2010 May: Release of the debut album ”Rising!“
2010 June to Nov.: European tour in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Austria, in total over 45 shows
2011 Headliner act of the biggest Scottish/ Celtic festivals in Germany and Switzerland
2012 May: Release of the 2nd album “Oceans of Fire”
2012 May-August: Touring Europe
2012 Sept.: Canada & US-tour including the “New Hampshire Highland Games and Gathering of Clans”, the biggest Celtic event in the US
Fire Show: We are able to offer professional fire juggling.


NHL The Detroit Red Wings travelled to the Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens on March 21. The Wings came out with a goal in the first period to take the lead 1-0 which they held for the
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NHL The Detroit Red Wings played their first game after the death of owner Mike Ilitch against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 15 at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings were looking for a win but came up short, losing 2-0
NHL The Detroit Red Wings took on the first place Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center in Washington on Thursday night. The two teams fought hard in the first period keeping the score tied 2-2 going into the second period.
NHL The Toronto Maple Leafs travelled to the Scottrade Center on Thursday night to go toe-to-toe against the St. Louis Blues. After a long, physical game, the Blues ran away with the game winning 5-1. This leaves the Maple Leafs with a 23-17-9 record and
By Noah Gecelovsky NHL: The Florida Panthers were at Joe Louis Arena to play against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 1. After a long fought battle the game went to overtime with a 1-1 tie. In the end Panthers’


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Cult phenomenon that it was so due to become, it’s little surprise that the 2009 horror film The Human Centipede (First Sequence) begot a sequel. Much like the original “human centipede,” director Tom Six promises that The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) is but the middle segment of a trilogy, with the intent that the films will continue to get more gruesome, revolting, and explicit. Like I am so often, “in for a penny, in for a pound” on these types of things, I did consider it relatively requisite to go through with actually watching it.
In a move that is semi-clever/a tad post-modern, The Human Centipede 2 starts out with the premise that the original was just a movie. And part 2 is about a pathetic English parking garage night watchman who has seen the film and now dreams of making it his reality. Unlike the clean, pseudo-science of the doctor of the film, he’s all sleaze, sexual torture, and duct tape. His centipede is one that MacGyver might be able to put together with the things found in an alley.
Shot in color but transfered to black and white, the film focuses on the terrible world of this man, his abusive mother, his psychologically damaged past, and his grand artistic dream: a 12-segmented human centipede. He has to settle for 10, but he gets there with more violence and more explicit gross-out, cringe-inducing ways than the original film. Six claimed that he wanted to make the first film “look like My Little Pony” in comparison. In that sense, mission relatively accomplished.
Laurence R. Harvey stars as the flubby little man in a role that is about as unsexy as you can get, with his large beer belly, his torpid eyes, and his seamy slimy skin. While Six tries to give him a backstory, and some sympathy, he’s also fairly invested in his post-modernist angle on this film too. Not only is the man a copycat killer of the first film, but he somehow manages to lure Ashlynn Yennie, one of the “stars” of the first film, out to London under the pretext of a film opportunity, having Yennie play a version of herself, commenting occasionally on the earlier film.
I don’t need to detail the “horrors” depicted in the film. I stomach a lot of gruesome stuff easily and I found myself feeling somewhat nauseated through the film. Again, mission relatively accomplished.
I think it’s interesting that this film, pretty much an exploitation film, has entered enough of the pop culture world to be joked about on South Park and infested in more people’s brains that the average film of such potential obscurity.


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Popular with chefs because of its highly aromatic foliage and also its upright growth which produces long stems suitable for use as fragrant skewers for BBQ meats and vegetables. Originally discovered in Italy, while Mediterranean conditions are ideal, Rosemary ‘Gorza’ will tolerate some humidity, growing successfully all the way up Australia to the mild sub-tropics.
Drought tolerant once established, prune after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Leave the growth to grow long during spring and summer for use as skewers. Fertilise in spring. Water regularly during establishment.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight Showing
July 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm$15
Join us for a Midnight shadow cast production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the historic Fairborn Phoenix. Bust out the latex and lipstick things are going to WILD! We’ll have participation bags at the door and beer sales going until 1a.m. The show starts at Midnight, but Doors will open at 9pm for people to meet cast, have a drink and grub down in the historic theater.


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Go on the restaurant’s website and get the nutritional info. Decide how many calories you want to “spend” and look for something in that range. Don’t just look at the salads, many sandwiches and steaks are low enough for you to enjoy too.
If you want something that has too many calories, say it has 900 calories and you can only have 450 decide if you can split it in half, and if that will be satisfying enough for you. If you are going out with friends or a significant other consider splitting something this way you are forced to only eat your ½. You can also have them box up the other half “to go” before it even gets to your table.
Before you plan out your meal and order, plan out your drink order too. Want a cocktail? Yeah! Go for it, but know how many calories are in a drink. Anything with a “mixer” is probably not going to be within your allotted calories, instead choose a glass of wine (120 calories), a beer (145 calories) or a dry martini (135 calories). Those “Skinny” drinks are full of chemicals, I know that they say they are “lower in calories” but if you replace the sugar with chemicals do you really think that is something you should put in your body? At least your body knows how to process sugar! Furthermore, if you are not supposed to drink diet sodas when you are pregnant why on earth would you put them into your body whether you are or not?
Fill up on water
When you sit down for your meal out immediately ask for a glass of water and chug it! Then ask for another and chug that too, you won’t be as hungry and will not eat as much.
Look for smart swaps
Often you can get a big burger but just swap out the meat for a veggie or turkey pattie. Choose wheat bread on burgers and sandwiches, ask for no mayo and no cheese or at least on the side so you can control how much you put on. Skip the fries and ask for a salad or coleslaw.
Be careful on the freebies
What’s a freebie? Bread and butter are a great example. Ask them NOT TO BRING IT! If you must have it, split ONE roll in half and enjoy the heck outta half, but don’t go back for the other half and go easy on the butter. Perhaps ask for honey instead or Extra Virgin Olive oil, at least it has health benefits.
Want the chips and salsa that come free at your favorite Mexican restaurant? Ask for a small plate, place 5 or 10 chips on your plate and dig into that salsa. 10 chips are about 130 calories the salsa is between 5-15 calories.
Stay away from the sodas
Ask for ice tea skip the colorful packets and just use the real sugar. The packets are chemicals and have never been tested by the FDA…. I’m not kidding, they did their own research and had their lobbyists bring it to the FDA, ever hear the saying “money talks”? One tsp of sugar is only 16 calories, you can burn that off stirring it into your tea!
Go out dancing after dinner and burn it all off, heck if you have to pay for a babysitter you better enjoy all you can…. right!?!
Splurge from time to time, if you always say “no, I can’t have that” one day it will all backfire, so once in a while just splurge. Enjoy it and tomorrow get right back on the healthy lifestyle train, none of that “on Monday I will start again” tomorrow is a new day, no need to wait until Monday. Hit your reset button and move on.


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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has relived his health challenges, saying he went through excruciating pains in the prescribed physiotherapy that followed a knee surgery.
He particularly described the physiotherapy experience as “gruesome”.
He spoke while addressing members of the House of Representatives’ northern caucus that visited him in London at the weekend.
The former governor has been recuperating in the United Kingdom in the last three months, after the surgery.
Reliving his experience, a chirpy Tinubu said, “Because of God and people like you, I am well. It is just the physio (physiotherapy) that is gruesome.”
Ever since he has been in London, prominent Nigerian politicians, relations, friends and associates have been flocking his home on get-well and solidarity visits.
Among those who came calling are: President Muhammadu Buhari; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), and former Ogun Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
Meanwhile, Fayemi, the Ekiti State governor, has opened up on his London visit to Tinubu, against the backdrop of accusations that he went there to spy on Tinubu’s state of health, with regard to the latter’s ability to contest for President in 2023.
Fayemi, said to be on Aso Rock radar regarding President Buhari’s successor come 2023, had visited Tinubu in London, in company with his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Some political observers, claiming to have seen through the smokescreen, averred that Fayemi was on a spy mission, to know if Tinubu, currently in the race for 2023 Presidency, had become infirm.
Alluding to the speculation, a security consultant to Rauf Aregbesola, the Interior Minister and a Tinubu acolyte, Oladipupo Okeyomi, disclosed to First News that some presidential hopefuls’ London visits were suspect.
“Markedly, two of Tinubu’s London visitors from the Southwest have presidential ambition and they see a possible emergence of Tinubu as the end of their ambition.
“So, they actually went to visit him in London to spy; they want to know if he is physically fit or not,” Okeyomi said.
Meanwhile, Amosun who also went on the London tour to greet Tinubu, is also touted as one of the persons being considered in the 2023 succession permutation, especially considering his closeness to President Muhammadu Buhari.
However, Fayemi has cleared the air on why he and Akeredolu went together, to greet Tinubu in London.
He sneered at insinuations that the visit was connected to the 2023 presidential race or that he went there on espionage mission.
Speaking in a recent television programme, Fayemi had said, “He (Akeredolu) and I were in London together to see our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but it had absolutely nothing to do with 2023 presidential plans whatsoever. That’s not the reason why we went there.
“Asiwaju had just surgery, it is simply proper etiquette or behaviour both in the part of the country where I come from but also generally that when a friend and elder is undergoing health challenges, it would be improper on your part not to show solidarity and support.
“That is simply what took us there; we wanted to associate ourselves with him at a time of need and as an elder, mentor and a big figure in our political party.
“Nothing wrong in paying him a courtesy visit to check on him to see how he was faring and we did that and we returned.
“It has nothing to do with 2023; let me make that absolutely clear,” he reiterated.


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Electrical Safety For Kids At Home: Know the Dangers
The dangers of electricity in our homes can affect us all, but electrical safety is important for the entire household. Babies, toddlers and young kids are extremely inquisitive and want to explore their surroundings, but don’t know or understand the dangers of electricity. Electricity can cause burns, shocks and even death, with 1,380 fatalities and injuries caused by electrical fires last year. That’s an average of four a day. Over 70% of childhood electrical injuries happen at home, making the danger from electricity very real. While supervision will prevent many potential accidents, extra measures can be taken to protect kids at home. Understanding why electrical maintenance is important is the first step to ensuring electrical safety for kids, but it is a good idea to be aware of some of the key dangers around your home.
With the increase of tech devices for kids, the dangers from electrical cables has increased. Of all the gadgets in the average home, more than 35% belong to kids and teens under the age of 18. Figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that over half a million 6 year olds now own an iPad, which is 63% of all six year olds in Britain, and gaming consoles are popular with all ages. Even if your kids don’t have their own phones or devices, exposure to electronics is at an all time high, with the number of electronics used at home continuing to surge. A kids room can have up to 10 electrical items, increasing the number of potential hazards. Power cables on devices can be just as dangerous as power lines if proper safety precautions aren’t followed or maintained. Young kids and toddlers will see phones and tablets as toys and may grab at a cable while playing, increasing the risk of electrocution. Making sure cables are tidy and out of sight using cable covers and ties can prevent little fingers getting hold, and turning off devices when they aren’t being used reduces risk of electrical fire.
Damaged Phone Chargers
Phones and their chargers are a staple in our homes and lives, and the average age to own a mobile phone is now 7 years old in the UK. But there have been many incidents of damaged phone charger cables causing serious injury and death when they could have easily been replaced. iPhone chargers are notorious for fraying, the protective covering of the cables splitting and exposing wires. This increases the risk of short-circuiting which not only damages your phone but can potentially cause an electric fire. Many people continue to use these dangerous cables, assuming that electric tape is a reliable fix, or not realising the dangers and not fixing them at all. Replacing these cables completely is the only safe option, but don’t be tempted by cheap prices. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute conducted research into low-end charging cables and found that out of 400 cables only 1 percent passed basic safety assessments. Researching brands and investing in quality cables can safeguard electrical safety for kids at home.
Electricity and water are a lethal combination, and with summer on the way the kids will likely be playing in the pool. Most swimming pools have a variety of electrical components, including heaters, lights, temperature control panels and pumps, which should all be wired through a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI is a circuit breaker, which stops the flow of electricity when things go wrong. But GFCIs need maintenance just like any other electronic device. Faulty or damaged GFCIs are inadequate at providing electrical safety and need to be checked, especially when they involve water.
If you have an older pool it’s possible that the wiring has corroded or worn out over time. It is recommended that homeowners have their pool electronics inspected at least twice a year, ensuring a licensed electrician carry out the inspection. People who clean and service swimming pools are not licensed to inspect or fix the electrical components, so an experienced and reliable electrician is crucial for a safe summer pool experience for your kids. While cases of people dying from swimming pool electrocution are rare, they aren’t unheard of. Making sure you get your pool checked is the only preventative action you can take to ensure a safe swimming pool.
Cookers and ovens were the leading cause of electrical related fatalities and injuries in the UK last year, and they’re not the only offenders. Statistics show that between 2010 and 2016 there were 1,598 fires caused by fridges and freezers in England, just over 4 a week, and 1,476 fires were caused by faulty appliances. While your kids are unlikely to be using these goods themselves, they are often situated in high traffic areas like your kitchen and pose a risk to the entire household.
After the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the risks of electrical fires were thrown into the public eye and people became more aware of the dangers involved with white goods. While companies have been urged to discontinue production of highly flammable plastic-backed white goods, they are still widely available and still in use in many homes across the UK. The government has a list of recalled products, but going without a fridge or washing machine isn’t always viable and some are reluctant to hand over their faulty goods. If you are concerned about the safety of a product stop using it immediately and inform the manufacturer or your local Trading Standards office. Ensuring the electrical safety of your kids means staying vigilant and not taking chances with faulty products.
Kids are commonly injured by poking objects inside appliances or unused power points and unprotected sockets can potentially lead to serious injury. Outlet plug covers can be a first step to ensuring electrical safety at home, especially if you have kids, but not all plug safety covers are fire regulated. Common complaints include the cover not fitting the socket properly, being loose and overheating, which are all serious fire risks. However, there’s no real data to show any incidents of socket cover related injuries, so if you choose to use safety covers for your sockets make sure you do your research and go for a trusted supplier.
If the uncertainty of socket covers puts you off, there are other ways to tackle the electrical safety of power outlets in your home. Furniture can be placed strategically to block outlets and cables from view, and unused outlets should be completely obscured if possible.
Ensuring Electrical Safety for Kids
Electrical safety for kids can be achieved by paying attention to the condition of your electronic devices and replacing worn or damaged equipment. It is important to know The Tell-Tale Signs of an Electrical Fault and If you notice anything unusual about your devices like sparks, overheating or damage, contact an electrician. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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I have been using davidc502 builds on my Linksys WRT1900ACS for a bit over a year, most recently build r8873. I install
vpn-policy-routing each time per the instructions and I have no problem. Did you do an
opkg update first? That may be important.
@slim0287 I had updated....see
* opkg_download: Failed to download https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stangri/openwrt-repo/master/Packages.gz, wget returned 4.
I have ipv6 disabled indeed but hey without enabling ipv6....
I just tried today again and boom packages installed.
Maybe something wrong with the server I guess..;
Hi there I've tried to use your repo on my customfeed (feeds.conf.default) but I get dependency errors and can't install on my build system. (I don't use imagebuilder I prefer using buildroot instead.)
@stangri his is the error that I'm getting, same error when I created my own customfeed.
pepega@pepega-virtual-machine:~/openwrt$ make menuconfig tmp/.config-package.in:45789:error: recursive dependency detected! For a resolution refer to Documentation/kbuild/kconfig-language.txt subsection "Kconfig recursive dependency limitations" tmp/.config-package.in:45789: symbol PACKAGE_vpn-policy-routing depends on PACKAGE_vpnbypass For a resolution refer to Documentation/kbuild/kconfig-language.txt subsection "Kconfig recursive dependency limitations" tmp/.config-package.in:45808: symbol PACKAGE_vpnbypass depends on PACKAGE_vpn-policy-routing
I build my packages one at a time, so I've never had this problem. I don't know how to resolve it short of removing
CONFLICTS:= from the Makefiles.


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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 20-year-old worker has a 30% chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Yet only about a third of employees in private industry have long-term disability insurance, according to the government agency. This is further underscored in research conducted by a major life insurer, which indicates that about two-thirds of surveyed Gen Y workers ages 21 to 31 are "very concerned about their family's financial security if the principle wage earner is unable to earn an income due to illness or injury", but only about half of these workers surveyed say they have any income protected with disability insurance.
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Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Infoweek including high-level policy events
October 04, 2017
From November 14-17, 2017 the EC organises an information event in Brussels dedicated to H2020 Societal Challenge 2 (SC2): ‘Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’.
The Infoweek will deliver first-hand information about the up-coming EUR 1,3 billion funding opportunities for 2018-2020 in SC2, the Bioeconomy policy, digitisation and Blue Growth. The Infoweek is structured in two parts:
Part I: Funding opportunities and how to benefit
Featuring presentations on the new funding opportunities under Work Programme 2018-2020 and a brokerage event for potential applicants in SC2.
Part 2: The broader EU policy context
Featuring three high-level policy events presenting the latest evolutions in the broader EU policy context related to SC2 activities and how it relates with activities under Horizon 2020.
With the upcoming publication of the final Horizon 2020 Work Programmes, this year’s Infoweek will be of particular interest for any follow-up activities on the DISCO project.
Registration is now open on the event website.


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Today is a troubling time. It’s a hard time to know what happiness is. Even though we have so much information at our fingertips, that information can be incredibly contradictory and confusing. Add to this, the ever changing definition of success and you find that people can easily lack motivation and slide into dark spaces where we doubt ourselves. It’s a really big problem in society and it’s the reason that Me exists.
Me was born out of a father’s desire to inspire and guide his children who were entering their final year of high school. He knew that they were stressed and nervous about the future. To help them and give them an everyday boost, he would share motivational quotes, videos, speeches or articles that he related to their situation and had shared a powerful message with him.
“What started out as a welcomed addition, soon became an essential part of their day”.
After a while, his children started sharing some of their motivational messages with friends and their father realised that more people could be motivated and helped. Couldn’t we all do more with a daily fix of positivity? And from that, the Me app was born.
Me knows that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or how successful you are, sometimes everyone needs a little help. It’s the app that through stories, music, quotes, and goal setting helps you get closer to becoming the best version of yourself.
Me is the close friend that pats you on the back, reminds you of why you’re doing what you are doing, and celebrates as you work towards your goals. It’s the friend on your side, your boost through troubling times.
In today's fast-paced and ever-connected world, mobile technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. And now, mobile apps are revolutionising the way we approach our mental and emotional well-being.
According to a recent study, over 80% of people who have access to a smartphone have downloaded at least one health or fitness app. With the convenience of having access to mental and emotional support right in the palm of our hands, it's no surprise that mobile apps are becoming a popular tool for improving mental well-being.
Mobile apps for mental health and well-being offer a wide range of benefits. From tracking moods and symptoms, to providing on-demand therapy sessions, to guided meditations, these apps make it easy for individuals to take control of their mental health.
One of the biggest advantages of mobile apps for mental health is their accessibility. With a smartphone, individuals can access mental health resources and support anytime, anywhere. This is especially beneficial for those who may live in remote areas or have limited access to mental health services.
Mobile apps also offer anonymity and convenience. With the use of the app, individuals can access the support they need without the fear of judgement or stigma. They can also receive support in a way that is comfortable for them, whether it's through a guided meditation or a chat with a therapist.
In addition, many apps also offer a sense of community, connecting users with others who are going through similar experiences. This can provide a sense of validation and understanding, which can be incredibly beneficial for mental well-being.
Overall, mobile app technology is transforming the way we approach mental health and well-being. With the convenience and accessibility they offer, mobile apps are making it easier than ever before for individuals to take control of their mental health and improve their overall well-being.
Me helps motivate people to achieve a positive mindset and improve their health & wellbeing. It’s inspirational, energetic, passionate and it’s cheering for you. It’s an app rooted in positive reinforcement and supportive leadership, and therefore it is always accessible, sincere, personable and motivational. This means that although it speaks in a sophisticated manner, it is still simple, consistently upbeat and inclusive for everyone.
It is an app for anyone who needs that helping hand, or pat on the back. It is for the dreamers who are determined to reach their full potential. The ones scared to make a change but know it’s in their best interest too. It is for people trying to better themselves.
Supporting Organisations & Causes
We proudly highlight our commitment to making a positive impact in the Australian community. At Me, we firmly believe in the power of unity, diversity, and inclusivity. As an Australian-based company, we recognise the importance of supporting and uplifting marginalised communities, with a particular focus on First Nations and LGBTQIA+ organisations and causes
Me aspires to be a platform of positive change and create a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities. We consistently strive to build a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant Australia. Together, we can make a difference.
At Me, we are committed to promoting inclusivity and supporting the voices of marginalised communities. That is why we have chosen to specifically support and uplift First Nations people. We recognise the unique wisdom, cultural heritage, and knowledge that First Nations individuals possess, which can greatly contribute to enhancing mental wellbeing and overall health. By partnering with and advocating for First Nations communities, we aim to foster cultural understanding, promote healing, and create a more equitable and inclusive world for all.
At Me, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in creating an inclusive and safe space where individuals can freely express their authentic selves. By specifically supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, we aim to empower individuals to prioritise their mental wellbeing and find acceptance, validation, and resources tailored to their unique needs. We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in their journey towards self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and unlock their full potential.
Me x Sustainability
At Me, we are dedicated to creating a meaningful and lasting impact, not only on the mental wellbeing of individuals but also on the global environment. We have proactively chosen to support esteemed global sustainability organisations, recognising the interdependence between personal wellbeing and planetary health. These organisations play a pivotal role in addressing pressing environmental issues, advancing sustainable practices, and cultivating a more sustainable future for all.
By aligning with these organisations, we leverage our platform to amplify their mission, utilising our reach and resources to raise awareness, drive change, and promote sustainable living practices.
Me partners with sustainability organisations, such as Biodiversity International, UNEP, and IFAW to amplify their efforts and promote their initiatives. By integrating their resources and campaigns into our platform, we provide a broader reach and engage our user community in impactful sustainability initiatives.
UN Environment Programme
At Me, we proudly support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a renowned sustainability organisation devoted to environmental preservation. We wholeheartedly align with UNEP’s mission, recognising the pivotal role a healthy planet plays in our overall wellbeing. Our commitment to UNEP enables us to contribute to the global endeavor of forging a sustainable future for generations to come.
Together with UNEP, we champion the awareness of environmental issues and advocate sustainable practices within our organization and among our user community. By partnering with UNEP, we empower individuals to take charge of their personal wellbeing while actively engaging in the creation of a healthier, greener planet. Through this alliance, we provide a platform for our users to access resources and become proactive participants in building a sustainable world.
Me is committed to fostering holistic wellbeing for both individuals and the world we inhabit. In line with this dedication, we proudly support the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), a renowned global organisation focused on the protection and preservation of animals and their habitats.
Through our partnership with IFAW, we actively promote animal welfare and conservation, cultivating a deeper appreciation and understanding of the invaluable role animals play in our lives. By raising awareness and empowering individuals, we inspire positive change, encouraging responsible choices and actions that contribute to the safeguarding of animals and their habitats. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact and create a world where animals thrive, aligning our vision with the mission of IFAW.
Alliance Bioversity & CIAT
Me is proud to support Biodiversity International, a prominent sustainability organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and the advancement of sustainable agriculture. We stand behind Biodiversity International’s mission, recognising the indispensable role that biodiversity plays in our collective wellbeing, food security, and the stability of ecosystems.
By endorsing and collaborating with Biodiversity International, we actively contribute to the preservation of diverse ecosystems, the promotion of sustainable farming practices, and the safeguarding of plant genetic resources. We firmly believe that a thriving and diverse environment is paramount to our physical and mental health, as well as the long-term sustainability of food production. Through our partnership, we aim to ignite positive transformations and foster a culture of sustainability, inspiring individuals to make choices that support biodiversity conservation.
Enhancing Workplace Wellness
Are you ready to take your team on a journey towards a happier, healthier and more fulfilled life? Download the Me Business app today and give your team everything they need to achieve their health and wellbeing goals and unlock their full potential. Don't wait - start the journey today! Want to know more about the corporate wellness programs loves?
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