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Within 14 days after a variation to an agreement is made, union representatives may make a declaration about the variation to the agreement. Use Form F23B to do this.
On this page:
Before you start
Have this information ready before you begin the declaration. You will need to give us:
- your details
- the name of the agreement
- the name(s) of the employer(s) covered by the agreement
- details of any statements you disagree with, and why.
Fill out and lodge this form within 14 days of the date the variation to the agreement is made*.
Who can use this form
To use this form a Form F23 must be lodged or about to be lodged with the Commission.
Only use this form if you are an officer or authorised employee of a union that is covered by the agreement.
Each union that wants to make a declaration must submit a copy of this form.
What happens next?
As soon as possible after you submit your form, you must send (‘serve’) a copy of your document to:
- each employer that is covered by the agreement AND
- each union that is covered by the agreement.

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Is this problem happening on other games? or just dark souls, this game is a console port, and because of that there are some problems, for instance, to use 1080p it requires a fix... and that fix requires you to remove all the game effects on the game menu, and use only the config file from the fix.
Were you using that fix? if yes, you can tune the settings on config file for that specific game.
If this is happening in other games too i bet that you have not adjusted the gamma, or maybe your monitor/television isn't calibrated making those effect look worse than they really are.
excluding dark souls, try to run your games at your native resolution for better image quality, lowering resolution will fix some problems but you will be stretching the image.

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American Labor helped create the American Middle Class. Public Service Unions in league with SEIU - a PAC - are hell-bent on dstroying the Middle Class.
The Skilled and Industrial Trades should step away from these folks.
This is most disturbing. Please read -
On the national level, Unions have changed priorities. No longer is their primary objective to protect the rights of their own rank and file, their objectives has moved into politics and a progressive/Marxist objective. Hence their support of many of the Administrations policies such as Obamacare, the auto bailout and the financial regulation bill. For an administration that claims to have no special interests, Unions have been able to influence presidential policy like never before. For example the President's executive order, known as the “High Road Contracting Policy”gives preferential treatment to government construction contractors that pay their hourly workers a "union wage" and provide additional benefits such as health insurance, employer-funded retirement plans and paid sick leave. In other words, the POTUS is "cutting out" the 85% of construction companies that are non-union shops out of the $500 billion dollar market of Federal construction Jobs. A move that not only depresses the Construction industry, but raises the cost of Federal construction projects between 10-20% increasing the federal deficit.
Fresh from their domination of presidential policy, the unions are moving into building the progressive/Marxist base. The latest example of which is the AFL/CIO joining a Marxist coalition to get out the vote in the midterm election.
The following appeared in People's World a magazine for the Marxist/Communist movements in the United Sates:
The AFL-CIO executive committee voted unanimously this morning to join One Nation, Working Together, a new national coalition of labor and civil rights groups that has as its purpose to "reorder America's priorities by investing in the nation's most valuable resource - its people."
The labor, civil rights, environmental, faith and other organizations that have formed the new coalition intend to replace unemployment and economic crisis faced by the country's majority with "nothing less than a future of shared prosperity for all our people," the AFL-CIO said in a statement after it voted to join One Nation.
"None of us alone have been able to achieve our priorities," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.
One Nation's first official act as a coalition will be a march on Washington on Oct. 2, which unions say will energize an army of tens of thousands who will return to their neighborhoods, churches, schools and voting booths to prevent a Republican takeover of Congress in November and begin building a new permanent coalition to fight for a progressive agenda.
The AFL-CIO joins groups such as The NAACP, SEIU 1199, Green for All, National Council of La Raza, US Student Association, and the Center for Community Change in the "One Nation, Working Together" effort.
The "One Nation, Working Together" Get out the vote movement is led by United for Peace and Justice
United for Peace and Justice is leading an effort to bring the peace movement into these mobilizations UFPJ joins the AFL-CIO, SEIU and a broad range of civil rights, labor, peace and social justice organizations in endorsing this call and in organizing for August 28 and October 2 to bring as visible and strong message to the Obama Administration that it is time to deliver on their promises to end war and rebuild our country!
You can tell the objectives of an organization by its friends, United For Peace and Justice seeks friends who are for "social justice," "globalization" (world-wide redistribution of income), and who are against multi-national American corporations.
UFPJ will seek to strengthen our alliances and working relationships with other forces in the antiwar movement, as well as the movements for global economic, environmental and social justice. Our international work will be based on respect for the sovereignty of other nations and a commitment to human rights and international law. We will support and seek cooperation with our sister organizations around the world, and we will act in solidarity with progressive groups and individuals within the United States and the nations occupied by U.S. forces.
These are the people running UFPJ (the group's steering committee) most are from Marxist, progressive, or communist groups:
Dana Balicki -- Code Pink
Phyllis Bennis -- Institute of Policy Studies
Frida Berrigan -- War Resisters League
Jackie Cabasso -- Western States Legal Foundation
Steve Carlson -- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
Libero Della Piana -- Communist Party USA
Matt De Vlieger -- Orlando Peace and Justice
Lisa Fithian -- Alliance for Community Trainers, Inc.
Joseph Gainza -- American Friends Service Committee - Vermont
Nora Gordon -- Brooklyn For Peace
Katie Heald -- PDX Peace Coalition
Mike Hearington -- Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition
Bill Henning -- US Labor Against the War
Marilyn Katz -- Chicagoans Against War and Injustice
Hany Khalil -- War Times
Leslie Kielson -- NYC - United For Peace and Justice
Siu Hin Lee -- National Immigration Solidarity Network
Siri Margerin -- Bay Area - United For Peace and Justice
George Martin -- Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace
Monami Maulik -- Desis Rising Up and Moving - DRUM
Deb McIntyre -- South Dakota Peace and Justice Center
Michael McPhearson -- Veterans For Peace
Bamshad Mobasher -- Oakland Park Coalition for Truth and Justice
Perry O'Brien -- Iraq Veterans Against the War
Shauen Pearce -- Fellowship of Reconciliation
Baltazar Pinguel -- American Friends Service Committee
Terry Rockefeller -- September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Virginia Rodino -- Baltimore - United For Peace and Justice
Larry Syverson -- Military Families Speak Out
David Wildman -- US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Marxists, progressives, or even Communists leading a protest to get their supporters to come out and vote for their candidates. What is wrong is for Union Leaders to support these groups without the full knowledge and understanding of their membership. The AFL-CIO is telling its members that they are joining in a get out the vote movement with organizations that have similar objectives as theirs. ( Emphasis My Own)
I wonder what their rank and file would say if they announced they were joining together with Marxist, Communist, and progressive groups, whose objectives are social justice," world-wide redistribution of income (taking money out of their pockets and giving it to workers of less-developed nations) and who are against the multi-national American corporations who sign their paychecks. They would probably look for new leadership.
H/T Yid with Lid
John L. Lewis tossed the Reds out of American Labor in the 1930's - that was the beginning of the great Middle Class and the American Standard of Living.

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Hola! We're Kristina and Eduardo, the founders of FiestaConnect. This is us with our son, Mateo!
We started FiestaConnect as a way to bring a touch of Mexico to your celebrations. After living in Mexico for 13 years, we were inspired by the merchants in our local Mexican community and the beautiful, bright colors we encountered daily.
(Call it nostalgia, but there's just something about the way papel picado blows in the wind and decorates any space!)
Why Shop with FiestaConnect
Our papel picado banners are handcrafted in Mexico City by skilled artisans. We travel to Mexico a few times every year to collaborate with our team in Mexico City. With the help of our team there, we create unique designs and color combinations for our papel picado banners.
We also sell Mexican party decorations, which are authentic from Mexico too.
When you shop with FiestaConnect, you're not only supporting our small business. You're also supporting our community back in Mexico City!

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The Internet of Things (IoT) Security Considerations for Higher Education
What is IOT?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects—devices, vehicles, buildings and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity—that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.
- Various Names, One Concept
- M2M (Machine to Machine)
- “Internet of Everything” (Cisco Systems)
- “World Size Web” (Bruce Schneier)
- “Skynet” (Terminator movie)
- The IoT Market
- As of 2013, 9.1 billion IoT units
- Expected to grow to 28.1 billion IoT devices by 2020
- Revenue growth from $1.9 trillion in 2013 to $7.1 trillion in 2020
Internet of Things can connect devices embedded in various systems to the internet. When devices/objects can represent themselves digitally, they can be controlled from anywhere. The connectivity then helps us capture more data from more places, ensuring more ways of increasing efficiency and improving safety and IoT security.
IoT is a transformational force that can help companies improve performance through IoT analytics and IoT Security to deliver better results. Businesses in the utilities, oil & gas, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure and retail sectors can reap the benefits of IoT by making more informed decisions, aided by the torrent of interactional and transactional data at their disposal.
IOT Platforms can help organizations reduce cost through improved process efficiency, asset utilization and productivity. With improved tracking of devices/objects using sensors and connectivity, they can benefit from real-time insights and analytics, which would help them make smarter decisions. The growth and convergence of data, processes and things on the internet would make such connections more relevant and important, creating more opportunities for people, businesses and industries.
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This course is meant to be an exhaustive introduction to the fascinating world of devices connected to each other through internet – commonly referred to as Internet of Things. Separating the hype and reality, this course is designed to be a common practical meeting point for both – manufacturing industry personnel as end users, as well as IT professionals, who are responsible for delivering innovative IT solutions.
After completion of this training, you will have learnt key skills to implement your IoT ideas in hardware!
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IoT: Characteristics, Enabling Technologies, Technical Scope
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Board Features – History and Reception
Software and OS Options
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Accessing the command line (terminal and desktop)
Accessing and using manual pages
Working with the command line and the shell
Piping and redirection
Networking : Wired & Wireless
File-sharing – Windows, Linux
GPIO’s and Hardware Buses – I2C, SPI
Input devices: Button, Buzzer, Touch, LCD Display
Sensor Interfacing : Gas sensors, Accelerometer, Joystick, LCD Display
Wifi, Bluettoth Interfacing
Raspberry Pi Camera Module Interfacing
Applications: Imaging, Video Recording,
Live video streaming using wi-fi, Video Surveillance
Audio Video Movie Playback
Gaming on the Raspberry Pi 2
Non-GPU Games: Doom – Compilation, Usage, Gameplay
GPU Games: Quake III Arena – Compilation, Usage, Gameplay
Creating Web server
Connecting a USB webcam
- Video streaming on the RPi
- Bluetooth Interfacing
- Wi-Fi Interfacing
- Access the World Wide Web
- Hosting Web Page on Raspberry Pi
- Controlling Motor through Web Server
- Building Web Server Project
- Hands on IBM Bliuemix Server
- Nodered Tool for IOT
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Hidden object games are games in which you need to find things hidden in pictures or scenes. They are very popular and enjoyed by people of all ages worldwide. Such exciting games allow you to relax and have fun while searching for hidden items. This blog is a guide to Hidden Object Games, highlighting the […]
Video games have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple, pixelated adventures. In today’s highly competitive gaming market, players demand smooth, immersive experiences that transport them to virtual worlds without a hitch. Ensuring that games meet these lofty expectations falls squarely on the shoulders of game testers, whose meticulous work plays a […]
Game engines are special software used to create video games. They help developers build the game world, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Choosing the right engine is crucial for making a successful game.
Buckle up, gamers, because the world of Puyo Puyo is about to get even more exciting! Apple Arcade, the popular gaming subscription service, welcomes a brand-new addition to the beloved Puyo franchise. Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, set to launch on April 4th, 2024, promises to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience for fans of the series […]
Puzzle games are a lot of fun to play! They challenge your brain and make you think in new and creative ways. This article will explore some of the best puzzle games you should try. Get ready to solve tricky puzzles, guide cute characters, and have a fantastic time!

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The American Singer and Songwriter has been blessing her fans so far this year by releasing back to back singles. She has released three singles already which include, “Someone To Call My Lover”, “When It’s Right” and “Who Do You Love”. Alyson has now come up with another single titled, “FOOL”.
“FOOL” is a cute release. But what is this new single about? The song is quite emotional and really, it is a feel. Alyson wants her fans to be a confidant, a friend or a lover. She sings in her beautiful voice and utters lyrics like, “So gimme love, gimme love, take it right back to your backseat, oh, ‘Cause I can’t get enough, i don’t wanna wait no, i just wanna take off, right into your heart, right to where you are, baby you know, what you do”.
Before you go listening the song, see what the American Singer tweeted about the song. Alyson tweeted, “I’m scared & exhilarated BC it’s the 1st song that dives into real vulnerability & intimacy”.
Listen To Alyson Stoner’s New Single, “FOOL”:
Admit it or not. This is a lovely release with a deep feelings.


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In the fcgi-bin directory, the php5.fcgi file is incorrect. It is pointing to "exec /usr/bin/php5" which should be "exec /usr/bin/php5-cgi". What do I need to alter so that it puts "exec /usr/bin/php5-cgi" in the php5.fcgi file upon creation?
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Treated wood contains chemical preservatives or pesticides to protect wood from rotting due to insects, moisture, and fungus. Some of these chemicals may be harmful to people and the environment. To protect your family’s health and the environment, be sure to select, use, and dispose of treated wood carefully.
Chromated Copper arsenate (CCA) was a major source of treated wood since the 40s. Due to health concerns related to arsenic, manufactures discontinued producing CCA-treated wood for residential use. If you have a wood structure built before 2004, and it’s not made of cedar or redwood, it’s most likely made from CCA-treated wood.
Arsenic-free wood preservatives
A range of other less toxic wood preservatives for pressure-treated lumber are available.
- Ammoniacal copper quaternary (ACQ)
- Borate preservatives (Disodium Octoborate Tetrahydrate or DOT)
- Copper azole
Consult with your local home improvement store about the best type of wood and hardware to use for your outdoor construction project.
Recycled plastic and wood-plastic lumber doesn’t leach toxic chemicals into the soil or water and costs less to maintain. Additionally, there are several Minnesota manufactures of plastic lumber, when you buy Minnesota-made products you are helping local businesses.
Redwood, cedar, and cypress are naturally resistant to insects and rot. Be sure to purchase FSC-certified wood. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures the product comes from responsibly managed forests.
Reclaimed wood is typically recycled from old barn structures, and "sinker" logs from the days of river-based log drives.
Stone or metal. Stone and landscape blocks can be used for gardens and landscaping, while metal can be used in place of some treated wood applications.
Tips for working with treated wood
- Work outdoors and wear a dust mask, goggles, gloves and long sleeves when working with pressure-treated lumber. And always wash your hands after working with the product.
- Avoid using pressure-treated lumber where it may come into contact with drinking water or food (such as cutting boards or for use in beehives).
- Do not use treated wood for animal food storage bins, water trough, and compost bins.
- Remember to “measure twice and cut once” to avoid wasting time and material.
- Never use treated wood for mulch or compost.
Use and care
- No matter what product use for your outdoor project, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and care.
- The US Environmental Protection Agency recommends sealing existing CCA-treated wood annually with an oil- or water-based penetrating sealant or stain.
- Most treated wood can be disposed of with your regular trash. Some haulers have special requirements for pickup, or may not accept it. Contact your county solid waste office for information on how to dispose of treated wood. Disposal in a demolition landfill is prohibited.
- Do not burn treated wood in wood stoves, fireplaces, or recreational or cooking fires. Open burning of treated wood is prohibited by state law (Minn. Stat. § 88.171). The particulate matter and toxic gases released during burning can cause eye and nose irritation, breathing difficulty, coughing, and headaches. People with heart disease, asthma, emphysema, or other respiratory diseases are especially sensitive to air pollutants. The chance of human health impacts depends mostly on the concentration of air pollutants in people’s breathing zone (the air that’s breathed around the nose and mouth).
- Do not bring treated wood to a compost site.
Treated wood to avoid
Creosote, a tar-like substance, is most commonly used for railroad ties, utility poles, and pilings. Due to exposure to skin, inhalation and possible ingestion, the US EPA does not approve creosote-treated wood for residential use.
Pentachlorophenol (PCP or Penta) is commonly used for utility poles and should not be used for residential landscape projects. Pentachlorophenol is extremely toxic to humans from acute (short-term) ingestion and inhalation exposure.


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7 of Our Favourite Craft Stamps
- Read time: 6 minutes
- Written by: Crafters
Stamping is a super easy craft to get started with and can be used to create all sorts of beautiful, colourful designs on cards, gift bags, scrapbooks, journals, and much more. If you’re being introduced to stamping for the first time, we’ve put together a list of our favourite craft stamps and some essential tools to help you get started.
Which tools to use with stamps
Other than the stamps themselves, there are some additional tools you’ll need to help make your stamping a success.
Most craft stamps are unmounted, so you’ll need either Crafter’s Companion Rock a Blocks or a stamping platform such as the Crafter’s Companion 8×8 Magnetic Stamping Platform. These tools help to apply your stamp to your chosen material with precision and accuracy.
One of the best things about stamping is the amount of colours and effects you can play with! There are so many different types of ink pad for you to choose from, each offering a different look and effect. From shimmering metallic and rich opaque pigment ink pads to innovative alcohol and waterproof pads.
Finesse Ink Pads make it so easy to add colour to your stamped designs. For example, if you favour alcohol markers, use Finesse Alcohol Proof ink pads to stamp your image and colour using the Spectrum Noir Classique or Illustrator markers – the alcohol-proof ink keeps the outline crisp and clear. Alternatively, a Finesse Waterproof inkpad combined with Aqua Markers or watercolour paints will give you a nice clean outline and won’t bleed even when you paint over it. Here’s a guide to Spectrum Noir Ink Pads to help guide your choice.
Finally, make sure you’re always using high-quality, acid-free stamping paper or card to ensure your designs don’t bleed, smudge, or deteriorate over time.
1. Centrepiece stamps
Centrepiece stamps are just as they sound – gorgeous detailed illustrations to create a readymade feature on your project. They can be used for cards, gift bags, scrapbook spreads, wedding stationery, home decor, and so much more.
2. Embellishment stamps
Just like with any other craft, embellishments help to bring your whole design together and add a little something special to projects. Embellishment stamps are a great way to add smaller details that work together to create a scene or can be used individually as cute illustrations for scrapbook pages or card designs.
Embellishment stamps usually come in themed sets such as the Farmhouse Simply Thankful set which features multiple different farm-themed stamps and sentiments. Browse our full stamping range to find the ideal embellishments.
3. Sentiment Stamps
If you don’t know how to say it out loud, say it with sentiment stamps. Featuring ready-made messages for inside and outside of cards, gift bags, and scrapbook pages you can really let them know you’re thinking of them. Find all kinds of stamps for various occasions including (but not limited to) Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries and much more.
Make personalised cards and gift bags for any occasion with a range of different sentiment stamps such as Happy Birthday messages and Words of Endearment. And, if you want to say it all, Take a look inside The Ultimate Verse Compendium by Crafter’s Companion
4. Layering stamps
For stamped designs with tonnes of detail and dimension, layering stamps are a must-try. Use your layering stamps with a stamping platform to line up each layer perfectly and create stunning multilayered designs ready to colour.
The Natures Garden Farmhouse stamp and die kit features a jar and doily design with beautiful flowers to put inside. Use your stamping platform to create perfectly layered stamps and your die-cutting machine to cut them out to use on the fronts of cards or in your scrapbooking spreads. Another wonderful design is the Meadow Wreath stamp which can be rotated and layered up with different colours of ink to create a gorgeous wildflower wreath design for cards, wedding stationery and more.
5. Border & Frame stamps
Sometimes your project needs a special frame or border and there’s a stamp for that too! Sets such as the Gemini Stamp and Die Butterfly Frame and the Vintage Diary Antique Frame allow you to create beautiful frames around your sentiments or centrepiece. Simply use with a stamping platform to line them up perfectly and create lovely and unique designs in a flash.
6. Stamp & Die sets
Stamp and Die sets are a great way to create fun embellishments and 3D decoupage elements to your projects. Sets such as the Gemini Balloon Sentiments and the Gemini Staycation Happy Camper sets consist of themed, matching stamps and dies that can be used together, resulting in gorgeous cut-out elements for cards, gift bags, scrapbooks, and other projects.
Top tip: They will require a die cutting machine to make the most out of the cut-out elements.
7. Background stamps
Sometimes you just need to fill in some blank space and background stamps are the perfect way to do this. Add texture and dimension with a stamped background on cards, scrapbook spreads, and many other papercraft projects.
If you love journaling or scrapbooking, the Letter to You background stamp set is a great way to prepare the page for other written notes, photos, and memories. If you love to create stories within your projects, the Lee Holland Woodland Trail background stamp is a fun way to create scenes and tell stories – simply use an alcohol-proof inkpad and alcohol markers to create a colourful backdrop for characters and doodles to take a stroll in the woods.
We hope this guide has helped you discover some fun stamps and exciting new additions to your craft kit. Browse our full range of stamping essentials and make sure to explore our Beginners Guide to Stamping to get to grips with this super-easy and enjoyable craft. Make sure you show us your makes by sharing your photos with us on Facebook UK, Facebook USA, Twitter, Instagram UK, Instagram US, Pinterest UK or Pinterest US using the hashtag #crafterscompanion.


Blackpool-born Victoria Hesketh was playing the piano at 5, writing songs at 13 and entered Pop Idol at 16. But it was when she reinvented herself as Little Boots for a YouTube generation that her Goldfrapp-at-the-Rovers-Return brand of northern synth pop went stellar
Little Boots is having some trouble with wolves. The brightest electro-disco star in this year of fem-pop revolution (see also: La Roux, Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine) is determined that her live shows should be something special. As special as her music.
“I just hate all these new bands who get some fake indie-looking backing musicians and they have loads of backing tracks,” frowns the girl born Victoria Hesketh in Blackpool 25 years ago and winner of this year’s BBC Sound of 2009 poll of new talent (Adele won last year, Mika the year before). “It’s karaoke with an


CE LZ-3050 laser engraver machine with red dot / desktop laser machine
1. New design of small shape. 2.Can choose USB Interface, which will allow machine work without connecting computer, more convenient. 3.Owns functions of restoring from power off, continuation on break point. 4.Very popular in arts and gifts industry.
3050 laser engraver machine with red dot / desktop laser machine with CE LZ-3050
Net Weight/Gross Weight
Depends on Different Materials
2 Phase Stepper Motor
220V/50Hz or 110V/60Hz
Graphic Format Supported
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CorelDraw, Photoshop, AutoCAD
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Min. Shaping Character
Engraving For Cylinder Objects (Yes/No)
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Recommend Spare Parts
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Acrylic, wood, bamboo, organic glass, crystal, plastic, garments, paper, leather, rubber, ceramic, glass and other nonmetal materials,etc.
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(3) When the machine is working, it is strictly prohibited to lean into the work area. Avoid burns.
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Play various cards to skip your turn, attack other players, peek at the deck, or secretly relocate an Exploding Kitten card. Relocating an Exploding Kitten to a new location in the deck lets you form complex, fun, and cruel strategies against other players. Exploding Kittens can and, depending on your friends, will be like that. Compared to other fun card games like UNO, Exploding Kittens is not unlike Russian Roulette in a card game. At any moment you can draw one of the titular exploding kittens and be knocked from the game. Barking Kittens is the third expansion to Exploding Kittens, the award-winning, family-friendly card game that has sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide. This expansion pack will boost, bolster, and barkify the rules of the original game. Includes 20 new cards. Exploding Kitten card - Unless you have a Defuse card, you're dead. Favor card - Force any other player to give you 1 card from their hand. They choose which card to give you. Nope card - Stops any action except for an Exploding Kitten card or a Defuse card. See the Future card - Peek at the top 3 cards from the Draw Pile and put them back in.
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There are 52 cards in the core deck and 4 additional unique cards in the party pack expansion.
Types of cards[editedit source]
- Annoy card - Disable an amount of cards in the target's hand.
- Attack card - End your turn(s) without drawing and force the next player to take two turns in a row. (not in the mobile version)
- Blind card - Rendering the target blind until they draw a card.
- Cat card - These can be collected as two or three of a kind and used to steal from other players. (not in the mobile version)
- Defuse card - If you drew an Exploding Kitten, you can play this card instead of dying.
- Exploding Kitten card - Unless you have a Defuse card, you're dead.
- Favor card - Force any other player to give you 1 card from their hand. They choose which card to give you.
- Nope card - Stops any action except for an Exploding Kitten card or a Defuse card.
- See the Future card - Peek at the top 3 cards from the Draw Pile and put them back in the same order.
- Shuffle card - Shuffle the Draw Pile without viewing the cards until told to stop.
- Skip card - Immediately end your turn without drawing a card.
- Slap card -
Exploding Kittens is a popular game that has been sold to hundreds of thousands people, so you might be already familiar with it. This game has the “adult” version as opposite to the original, which is the Exploding Kittens NSFW. If you are curious about their differences, go ahead and read our article below.
In this article, we are going to give you information about:
– What is Exploding Kittens and Exploding Kittens NSFW
– How to play Exploding Kittens and Exploding Kittens NSFW
– Exploding Kittens vs Exploding Kittens NSFW
About Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a card game developed by Elan Lee, Shane Small, and The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman. Exploding Kittens is the most-backed Kickstarter project of all time by 219,382 backers, it exceed its goal in only eight minutes. The game is released in 2015 and it was recorded in Youtube by Smosh Game who had the first released. All the backers received their copy around September 2015. Exploding Kittens is recommended to be played by people from kids to elder people, basically this game can be played by anyone. In the package Exploding Kittens card games contains 56 cards and an instruction. This game can be played from 2 to 9 people at maximum when combined with any other deck.
How to Play Exploding Kittens
The basic rule to play Exploding Kittens is very simple, but with the special cards, it may take some times to get used to it. The basic rule is you will lose when you pull “exploding kitten” card and if you don’t, you will win. It sounds very simple, but in fact there are various cards with special abilities that can decide whether you will win or lose. Among all those cards inside the box, there are 6 “defuse” card to be used when you pull exploding kitten card so you will not die.
5 “nope” cards to prevent other player using their card, except for defuse and exploding kitten. 4 “attack” cards to force your next player play two turns in a row. Moon bingo mobile app. 4 “skip” cards to skip turn. 4 “favor” cards to force other player give their card to you. 4 “shuffle” cards to shuffle the cards without viewing it. 5 “see the future” cards to view 3 cards at the top. 5 pairs cards to play combo, and 4 “exploding kitten” cards.
About Exploding Kittens NSFW
Exploding Kittens NSFW is the adult version of Exploding Kittens. This game is only recommended to be played by adult, because it contains card art that are too horrible for kids and are not suitable viewed to them. The recommendation at the box is for people above 30, but this game can be played by at least 18y/o. Similar to the regular version, Exploding Kittens NSFW contains 56 cards, measuring at 2.5” x 3.5”. Exploding Kittens NSFW can be played by at least two until 5 people with the original deck, but can be expanded until 9 people when combined with other decks. If you are interested on other adult board game, read our other article on The Game Without Decency vs Cards Against Humanity.
Exploding Kittens NSFW is played with the same rule as the regular Exploding Kittens, so we will not rewrite it again and get straight to the comparison. As you may already expect, the difference between them is the pictures and words printed in the cards. Those words and pictures are considered not proper especially to younger people. Among those 56 cards there are about three or four pictures of penises or penises shaped apparatus style jokes, two pictures of breast jokes, and some cards with butt jokes.
Exploding Kittens vs NSFW
Exploding Kittens Review
Compared with other adult games, Exploding Kittens NSFW doesn’t feel too offensive, you can say that it is practically safe, even though there are some adult jokes in there. But the way they mix both cute and crude things in Exploding Kittens NSFW is weird but interesting. All in all, in our opinion if you want to play it with your kids, it is better to opt for the regular one, but if you are an adult who want to play a card game with another adults, we highly recommend you the Exploding Kittens NSFW. To make it more interesting, you can even combine them.

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When To Worry About A Toddler Rash. There is a particular infection called roseola. 7 times to worry about a rash.
View our online press pack. Chickenpox is usually mild and most children feel better within a week or. Pediatrician tanya altmann, md, shares advice for parents on how to tell if a rash on your child is serious enough that it should be examined by a doctor.
It is also important to seek medical attention if an infant or when to worry about a rash without a fever?
Knowing when to call the pediatrician's if a rash has just broken out, it is probably safe to wait on calling the doctor right away. Chickenpox and erythema infectiosum are common in children, and patients with these infections have a characteristic skin rash, but after a certain age, they are not the leading cause. When it comes to baby rashes, there are many types and many culprits. Toddler rashes are quite common and usually not a major concern.

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Vladimir Feltsman at Ravinia
Come out for Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" classical show with Vladimir Feltsman on the piano under the stars at Ravinia.
Oak Brook Polo
The exhilaration of polo returns to Oak Brook! Be a part of history as you cheer on the ponies and players in this game that's been an Oak Brook tradition since 1922. Games are on select Sunday's.
Highwood's 5th Annual Garlic Fest
This fun, food-filled event showcases the ever-popular taste of Garlic. Attendees come to sample a variety of garlic creations from out-of-the-ordinary garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes and cocktails, to the more usual pastas, sauces, breads, and butters. Held during the Evening Market, the fest features a Taste of Garlic Competition for the Savory and Sweet categories, as well as the very popular Garlic Queen and Princess Competitions. Attracts 5,000 attendees. Free to attend.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Perform With the Film, The Planets at Ravinia
On a space-themed program, Ravinia presents the Chicago premiere of a new HD experience, the new film from NASA that presents jaw-dropping images from its most recent missions that look like they're straight out of science fiction with the music from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Film shown on Pavilion and lawn video screens.
Train With Andy Grammer at Ravinia
For two nights Train and special guest Andy Grammer will be rocking the Ravinia stage. Train known for songs Hey Soul Sister, Marry Me, Drive By, Drops of Jupitor and many more will be sure to put on a great show. Andy Grammer, known for Honey, I'm Good will also be performing his hits.
North American Reptile Breeders
These shows are the best places for the general public and breeders alike to come out & meet many of the World's top reptile breeders. Reptile breeders bring out their top projects & showcase them at the NARBC Shows.The shows also provide a chance to meet some of your favorite TV personalities such as Mark O'Shea, Nigel Marven, Donald Schultz, Ton Jones and a few up and comers that you will soon be watching on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel! We welcome you get up close and personal with some of the rarest and also some of the best "beginner pet" reptiles the reptile breeding community has to offer!
Palos Park Paranormal Conference
The Palos Park Paranormal Conference features a wide variety of vendors, lecturers and presentations in the paranormal field to get everyone in the mood for Halloween. Tarot and palm readers, hypnotists, ufo researchers, alternative healers, even esoteric martial arts are all available to contact and sit in on the associated lectures, many interactive. Fun for all adults.
Juilliard String Quartet at Ravinia
The Juilliard String Quartet returns with a program of Mozart, Richard, Wernick and Shubert.This concert introduces Astrid Schween as the ensembles new cellist.
Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute: Program for Piano and Strings
Join Ravinia's Steans Music Institute with a program for Piano and Strings. Program will be celebrating Beethoven. This is part of the $10 BGH Classics series.
Caribbean Block Party
This popular event offers live music on two stages. Free activities for the whole family, including a kidz zone, a mini-taste of Tinley Park, and so much more.
Annual Festival with national bands and acts, diverse ethnic food vendors, huge carnival, arts and crafts. Also, special guest and Super Sunday Family Fun Day.
7th Annual Bloody Mary Fest
Judged by a host of celebrity experts and real people, professional and amateur mixologists compete for the title of Best Bloody Mary in the Midwest. In it’s seventh year, the festival includes the very popular 5K Buddy Challenge, live entertainment, plenty of food vendors, beverages, and more! This event is held at Everts Park from 10am-5pm.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Conductor Itzhak Perlman and Lynn Harrell on the Cello for an All-Tchaikovsky Program with Live cannons at this Gala Benefit evening.
Windy City Smokeout
Windy City Smokeout: BBQ & Country Music Fest presented by Bub City returns for its fourth year! This summer festival brings together the best of live country music, beer and BBQ to our city's popular River North neighborhood. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy southern-inspired fare from Chicago's BBQ restaurants. Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to interact with chefs and their culinary teams, and enjoy ice cold beers to wash it all down! country fans can also take in performances by country music's biggest stars as well as emerging talent.
Pearl Banquets & Conference Center
The Pearl Banquets and Conference Center boasts a comprehensive range of rooms in a wide array of configurations. Lighting can also be customized for your event.
Bling: The Jewelry & Gift Show
It’s time to get your bling on! Amdur Productions is proud to launch a new holiday shopping festival: Bling, The Jewelry & Gift Show. Sending out some love to all of the jewelers and jewelry lovers with this Highland Park, Illinois indoor festival November 18, 19 and 20; located at the Highland Park Country Club. This event is a free admission, free parking for the public.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
The 2016 Millennium Park Summer Music Series will offer an exciting line-up of 18 FREE outdoor concerts every Monday and Thursday June 6 – August 25, 2016 (except where noted) at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The Millennium Park Music Series has been reimagined to feature a wider variety of genre-defying music from top local, national and international artists – both established and emerging.
Lynwood annual fest is for all to enjoy. It features food vendors, beer tent, kids games and a spectacular fireworks display. 3PM-2AM.
Shakespeare 400 Chicago
Shakespeare 400 Chicago is a yearlong international arts festival in 2016 celebrating the vibrancy, relevance and reach of Shakespeare. As the world commemorates the four hundred years since Shakespeare’s death in 1616, Shakespeare 400 Chicago will engage more than 500,000 Chicagoans and visitors to our City through 850 events.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra's American Premiere of Marsalis Concerto at Ravinia
Ravinia kicks off the 80th residency of the CSO with the American premiere of Marsalis's first concerto for solo instrument, co-commissioned by Ravinia. Nicola Benedetti, the violinist it was written for, plays it with the CSO. The program also features Respighi's Fountains of Rome as part of a season-long celebration of water-themed music to open the new water sculpture, Chorus, at the grand entrance.
Time Travelled Collectible Toy Show
Have you ever wondered where you can find those old collectible toys that you can never find anymore? Join us for our Toy Show and choose from a huge selection of collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, PEZ and more!
Emerson String Quartet at Ravinia
Join the Emerson String Quartet in an evening of great classical music. They will be performing complete Haydn String Quartets Op. 76.
Midwest Wizard of Oz Fest
The Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival has been a long standing tradition began in 1982 when Wizard of Oz store owner, Jean Nelson, came up with the idea to create an Oz-themed festival. Since then it has grown to be one of the biggest festivals in the nation that produced crowds of about 30,000 people each year.
Brick by Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry
Explore the power of play at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s new temporary exhibition, Brick by Brick, opening March 10. Brick by Brick features a spectacular collection of more than a dozen LEGO®-built structures of engineering marvels, including a 60-foot-long Golden Gate Bridge, the International Space Station, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Hoover Dam, Roman Colosseum, the Burj Khalifa and more. These models are constructed by LEGO Certified Professional and Chicago native, Adam Reed Tucker. Guests will also experience hands-on building challenges that reinforce key principles of engineering, construction and architecture—and encourage creativity. Throughout the exhibit, guests learn how architects and engineers push the limits of design, materials and location to make the seemingly impossible, possible; witness how form follows function; and learn how building beautifully uplifts us all.
Itzhak Perlman With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
The most famous violinist of our time, Itzhak Perlman has helped countless millions become music lovers, not only on the concert stage but also through contributions to film soundtracks, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of his first appearance both with the CSO and at Ravinia
Lincoln Trio at Ravinia
The Lincoln Trio's program includes works by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Arvo Part and Arensky. This is a Bennett Gordon Hall $10 concert series.
Chicagoland Unconventional Bicycle Expo (CUBE)
The only place where you can test ride:unicycles, recumbents, trikes, cargo bikes, tandems and electric bikes all in the same place. Then walk the show and see a full line of the newest accessories, clothing, shoes, etc. Not to mention the touring companies, and bike clubs. You won't want to miss this show. It's the only one of it's kind in the America's.
Illinois Holocaust Museum Exhibit - Nazi Olympics: Berlin, 1936
Coinciding with the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the 1936 Games, Nazi Olympics tells an important historical story. Given that sports play a powerful developmental role in the lives of so many youth and adult athletes, this exhibition expands on many important themes—racism and discrimination, propaganda, fair play, and ethical decision making—allowing the public to personally connect to the history and lessons of the Holocaust and relate them to present day Olympics and human rights issues.
Out at Wrigley
The nation's largest annual LGBT sporting event is growing even more this year, with a special prize for a finalist of the annual national anthem contest and the induction of the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame to create a weekend-long LGBT sports event.
Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmers Market
Held at Everts Park, this feast of local produce, gourmet cheeses, homemade pastas, baked goods, breads and pastries, and a variety of Italian, Mexican, French, and Irish delicacies offers something for everyone. With its Evening Concert Series and live cooking demo's in the Gourmet Chef's Corner, this energetic farmers market has become a tradition for friends and family looking for great food, spirits and entertainment. Additionally, Art in the Park will be back for its second year, showcasing local artists, unique jewelry, fashion, and art, alongside 60 vendors.
Join the 6th annual Fort2Base Race. There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile events (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles). The 10NM event begins at Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, runs along the North Shore Trail and finishes within the confines of Naval Station Great Lakes. The 3NM event is run solely within Naval Station Great Lakes. All registered participants receive a tech shirt and finishers medals. Runners and walkers welcome!
Chicago Jazz Festival
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance. Since 1979, the festival's mission is to showcase Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages.
Benches on the Avenue
This award-winning public art program features benches that showcase the unique and colorful designs of professional and amateur artists. The theme for 2015 is "Heroes and Villains".
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest will boast fan favorites including all you can carve pumpkins, Trick or Treating, costume contests, Pumpkin Parade, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, carnival rides, kids crafts, two stages jam packed with solid entertainment, food and beverage vendors galore and a Superhero 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk. As always, all lit jack-o-lanterns will be placed on pumpkin walls throughout the Festival grounds, with ceremonial wall lightings Friday and Saturday nights, and the grand lighting on Sunday evening.
Port Clinton Art Festival
Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most successful juried art festivals and attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 260 of the world’s most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity. Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival.
Amadeus, the renowned tale of Mozart as seen through the eyes of his most envious competitor, composer Antonio Salieri. The play is an interesting representative style of the style and values of the time. Jeff Recommended!
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
Art Dans La Rue
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 12-9pm for Downtown Oak Park's authentic urban French Street Festival! Featuring: art exhibits by local artists, special showing of a French film, Can-Can dancers, French music by "Paris La Nuit," Poodle Parade, French lessons, Fresh made crepes, Wine tastings, Sidewalk chalk contest, Bike Rentals, and much more!
Cruise Nites in Berwyn
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Calling all movie buffs! Head to Millennium Park on Tuesday evenings this summer to enjoy free movies at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It's now home to the latest and most sophisticated outdoor screen with sound projected from the Pavilion's state-of-the-art sound system. The images are bright, clear and visible from the front row to the back of the Great Lawn, so there isn't a bad seat in the park! Be sure to grab a blanket and pack a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and family.
Art on Harrison
Seeking a way to announce the emerging Arts District, galleries and building owners in partnership with the Oak Park Arts Council inaugurated Art on Harrison in 1995. Conceived of as an informal Friday evening gallery walk, the event has continued each September since its inception, expanding to include entertainment and performances at participating galleries. Come out and see what the area has to offer in a convivial atmosphere, a celebration of what the creative spirits of this community have accomplished.
Uncorked Summer Nights
Experience the Oak Park Conservatory from a fresh perspective with Uncorked Summer Nights! Admission includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers. Also, included is showcase tours of the Fern, Tropical and Desert rooms. Enjoy music by the Grosso Family Band and art by Phil Malhiot. Appetizers provided by New Rose Catering and wine and craft beer by Marion Street Cheese Market.
Brewery Tour/Beer Tasting
Tour the Pollyanna Brewing Company brewery along the I&M Canal,enjoy our tap room,share the experience of fresh, flavorful, craft beer-locally in Lemont, Illinois. Pollyanna Brewing Company experiments with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, barrel-aging, wild yeast and bacteria, and cider-beers on occasion.
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan” and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
Lansing Autumn Festival
The annual three-day Lansing Autumn Fest returns for its 5th year. Located at the corner of Ridge and Henry streets in downtown Lansing by the Clock Tower and at Fox Pointe. The family friendly event includes musical entertainment, food vendors, market place and craft fair, kids zone with second entertainment stage and kids games, military recognition day, pancake breakfast, 5K Hero Walk/Run, Pumpkin Cash Raffle and much more. For more information or to be a sponsor, volunteer, food vendor or market place vendor, visit lansingautumfest.org or call 708-832-4584. F 4-11PM, Sa 7AM-11PM, Su 11:30AM-5PM.
Wonderland Express at Chicago Botanic Garden
Take a magical trip to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday beauty at the Chicago Botanic Garden when we kick off the holiday season! Outside, 750,000 lights sparkle and welcome you and your family to the Garden's wonderland. Inside the Regenstein Center, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks. Paul Busse, designer of the Model Railroad Garden, created this amazing exhibition exclusively for the Garden's holiday celebration.
2nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Walk
Take a self-guided tour of public art from June 2 to September 2 as part of the 2nd annual Sculpture Walk in downtown Oak Park. The walk features 12 world-class sculptures prominently placed among Oak Park's many shops and restaurants.
Chicago Botanic Garden- Weekend Family Classes
Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Programs run from November through April on Saturdays.
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
Northalsted Market Days
The 35th Annual Northhalsted Market Days® is coming to you live! Crowds from across the country will come together to celebrate the largest two-day street festival in the Midwest, right here on Halsted Street. Northalsted Market Days® is also famous for its vast array of unique vendors, from local arts and crafts to craft food and drink.
Boo! at the Zoo
Halloween fun awaits families at Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration. The popular daytime event, presented by Fisher-Price, features a Costume Parade, Costume Showcase, professional pumpkin-carving demonstrations, not-so-scary games and activities, special animal Zoo Chats, and haunted hayrides. For more information, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8000.
Ravinia Festival 2016
Another exciting year of entertainment at the Ravinia Festival. With a variety of performances, there is something for everyone. Choose from artists like Tony Bennett, Duran Duran, Phillip Phillips, Train and Andy Grammer, Dolly Parton, Don Henley and many more. Please visit the website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Bring a picnic or pick up a complete picnic spread at one of the on-site restaurants or kiosks and sit back and enjoy the show.
Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America
The 7,500-square-foot “Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America” exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden features trains running on 1,600 feet of track, for train and garden enthusiasts to enjoy the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through tunnels, across bridges and around buildings.
Chicago Air and Water Show
This summertime favorite brings approximately two million people to the lakefront each year to witness the many feats that will be attempted and performed both in water and air. Civilian and military air crafts perform at soaring heights, while parachute teams and flying aerobatic acts entertain the audience below.
Taste of Chicago
Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.


Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 With HiFi Sound Set to Launch on December 28
On Tuesday, December 28, the Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 will be released alongside the Xiaomi 12 series. The Chinese company's new true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are said to deliver HiFi sound and "flagship-level" noise reduction. The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be released alongside the True Wireless Earphones 3 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch. The new smartwatch will have a circular display that appears to be metallic in appearance.
Xiaomi posted a teaser on Weibo to announce the launch of the Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 in China, giving us a sneak peek at the new model. The earbuds appear to have silicone eartips and a variety of noise-cancelling microphones. The new Xiaomi earbuds' charging case, as well as their overall design, appear to be similar to the Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro, which were released in China earlier this year.
To entice customers, Xiaomi claims that its new earbuds will provide "flagship-level" noise reduction and features such as HiFi sound quality.
The Xiaomi Watch S1, in addition to the True Wireless Earphones 3, has been announced by the company. With a strong build and circular design, the smartwatch is said to be aimed at business users and professionals looking for a premium option.
On one side, the Xiaomi Watch S1 appears to have a couple of physical buttons. One of these buttons may enable sports functionality on the smartwatch, similar to what Xiaomi previously offered with the Mi Watch Revolve Active.
At the launch on Tuesday, at 7:30pm CST Asia (5pm IST), details about the Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 are expected to be revealed, including pricing and availability. At the launch event, the company will also reveal MIUI 13, its new mobile software.


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Ski Lodge Engelberg is an international gathering place in the heart of the Alps, bringing mountain-loving humans from all over the world together. Our guests come for extraordinary adventures, exquisite food and drinks, and a cozy bed to recharge. Enter into our bar on any given evening, and you’ll certainly find an interesting conversation. We’d like to introduce you some of the people who visit us here at Ski Lodge in a series we’re calling On Our Doorstep. We hope you enjoy getting to know these friends of ours as much as we have, and that you join our community soon!
Adventure Photographer and Filmmaker Forest Ledger on his time at Ski Lodge Engelberg
- Age: 25
- Born: Lake Placid, USA
- Family: Parents Jen & Pat were Telemark World Cup racers for the USA; brother Beckett was a Nordic Combined skier, now a cross country mountain bike racer; brother Van is a USA junior biathlete.
- Hometown: Bozeman, USA
Describe yourself in three words.
Analytical, enthusiastic, dependable.
If you had to write a job resume here on the spot, what would it say?
Functions well under pressure
Certified forklift operator
Why did you start skiing?
I was never given a choice! With avid skiers for parents, I was wandering around the backyard with tiny plastic skis strapped to my feet as soon as I could walk. The rest is history as they say. I never stopped to consider why I was skiing until well into my teens, and by then it was far too late.
How did your background influence the life you are living now?
Growing up, my parents really emphasized the outdoors and athletic activity. Having those priorities drilled into me at such a young age has shaped every decision I’ve made since and has led me to favor the mountains and the people who live among them.
How did you find yourself On Our Doorstep at Ski Lodge Engelberg?
My ski partner Johnny Egan and I were in town helping with a camp. Seeing as it was our first film trip to Europe, we had planned on staying a few days after the camp ended but neglected to find housing ahead of time. Luckily, transplant and local American Marcus Caston was on hand to introduce us to Sanne and the crew at Ski Lodge Engelberg, and after a few nights of enjoying their hospitality, we knew it would only be a matter of time before we were back!
Why do you continue to come back to Ski Lodge Engelberg?
The better question is why wouldn’t we come back to Engelberg? The skiing is the best, deep powder more often than not, and incredible views and snow to be found even in a dry spell. The people are incredible; kind and welcoming locals excited to show you around both on and off the hill, a rotating cast of guests at Ski Lodge from FWT athletes to English tax lawyers, and as always, enthusiastic staff at Ski Lodge, ready to kick your ass on the slopes or in the bar.
What are your 3 best tips for a sure-fire great time in Engelberg, Switzerland?
- Make sure you ski the Galtiberg! 7,000 vertical feet with a coffee or beer at the bottom before getting right back to it.
- Do some exploring! The terrain off Titlis is incredible and you can adventure in pretty much any direction, a real novelty for North Americans.
- Don’t miss music trivia at Ski Lodge! It’s a great time and the competition is fierce.
Thanks for reading, and be sure to pop by our doorstep on your adventure in the Swiss alps!
// Sunny Regards from Your Friends at Ski Lodge Engelberg

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Colorado Symphony Orchestra regulars are used to seeing Yumi Hwang-Williams front, but not center, at most performances. As the ensemble’s concertmaster, she sits in the traditional first chair, at the head of the violin section and to the conductor’s right.
But this weekend, she stands in the middle of the action for a different role, featured soloist for Béla Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2. It’s a “complex and collaborative” piece of music, as Hwang-Williams puts it, performed frequently by orchestras around the world. Classical listeners know it well. Violin fans revere it.
“Of course, I’ve played this piece in the orchestra many times for other soloists, but never the solo,” Hwang-Williams said this week. “It has quintessential Bartók feelings, sentiments, languages.”
Bartók was every bit a creature of the 20th century, and this work, premiered by the major orchestra in Amsterdam back in 1939, reflects the times. It’s elegant, but with ferocious turns that call for effusive playing. It has stunningly beautiful lines, but also impulsive moments of dissonance and abrupt change. It can be a monster, and it will be guest conductor Andre de Ridder’s job to keep things under control.
The story, as it has been repeated in the program notes for concerts where the piece was performed, goes that the violinist Zoltán Székely, a music star at the time, asked Bartók to write him a concerto. The composer responded by offering to produce instead a set of complicated variations on a single theme.
Székely insisted, however, on a formal, three-movement concerto, that would build to a feverish finish (and, no doubt, give him a flashy turn on stage). Bartók respond by producing the three moments, but including within them some of his most inspired variations. The third movement is actually a full variation of the first movement.
The solo part, which follows the piece’s familiar fast-slow-faster pattern and builds with great energy to its allegro molto end, is the sort of show-stopper that makes careers. When major urban orchestras produce it, they usually hire a big-name performer to take the big part.
Lately, the CSO has been using its own soloists for these roles, as a way of giving them a chance to take on challenges, develop their personal repertoires and keep their lives in the middle of the country interesting.
Hwang-Williams prepares for these parts in three stages. First, she learns the notes and gets down the fingerings. After that, she’s able to consider the overall structure, how the violin part meshes with the orchestra.
Then she spends her time “letting it ferment,” feeling it out personally and considering how to subtly make the piece her own while honoring the composer’s vision.
“It takes a tremendous amount of time and energy, but as with all great art and music, it gives you back so much,” said Hwang-Williams. “And it’s really fun to play.”
Ray Mark Rinaldi: 303-954-1540, firstname.lastname@example.org or @rayrinaldi
COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The CSO performs a program that includes Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 and Dvorák’s “New World Symphony.” 7:30 tonight and Saturday, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. $44-$104. 303- 623-7876 or coloradosymphony.org.


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Who needs 8 reasons to buy gold when just one will do...?
DESPITE BHP Billiton upgrading its gold reserves at the Olympic Dam mine this week from 71 to 78 million ounces, the relative tightness in gold supply – both from mines and above-ground gold stocks – is one reason gold analyst Martin Murenbeeld is predicting an average gold price of $823 per ounce in 2008.
Speaking at a gold conference not far from where we grew up in Denver, Colorado, Murenbeeld gave eight reasons why he believes gold is in a bull market. Just one – that it is NOT the US Dollar – would be good enough for us. But Murenbeeld makes several further points worth noting.
First, he believes the house-price trouble in the US may spread to other countries that have even worse housing fundamentals than Team America. The economic aftershocks of housing stress in other countries will prompt similar reactions from other central banks –lower interest rates.
And when the money supply grows faster than the gold supply, inflation ensues.
"US house prices are not as stretched as elsewhere because house prices are out of line in Europe as well. That means the housing problems in the US have a very good chance of going around the developed world," Murenbeeld says.
He is not especially worried about central bank gold sales impacting the Gold Price. "The amount of loose gold in the central bank system is modest. It amounts to about 4,000 tonnes that is available to be traded out of total holdings of 30,383 tonnes.
"That 4,000 tons of Gold Bullion was a worry back in the 1990s when countries like Argentina sold their gold stocks down to zero. Now, it seems Argentina actually wants to Buy Gold. Reality is that central bankers seem to be very much like ordinary people. They sell gold at the low point and buy it at the high point."
We concede the point. Central bankers are people too. Most people buy when they should sell and sell when they should buy. Just ask Gordon Brown, the man who sold Britain's gold at the bottom of the gold bear market. Think the Bank of England, while it's busy writing blank cheques to distressed mortgage lenders, would like to have that gold back now? (Click here to eavesdrop on just that debate now...)
Murenbeeld's No.1 to like gold in 2008 is the best one: The organized attempt to keep the credit bubble from rapidly deflating is officially underway. Bond traders are already anticipating another Fed rate cut in short-term rates by pushing up long-term rates. The bond market anticipates the Fed's inflationary policy by demanding higher yields.
"As a result," writes Bill Barnhart in the Chicago Tribune, "the interest rate gap between two-year Treasury notes and 10-year Treasury notes has widened significantly in recent days. The trend indicates an inflationary economy, not one where businesses and investors fear recession. The relationship of long-term Treasuries to short-term Treasuries apparently reflects an anxious shift in the investment preferences of international investors.
Indeed, "the latest monthly report on money flows by foreigners in and out of US debt securities in July shows wholesale abandonment of long-dated Treasury securities and corporate bonds in favor of Treasury bills."
Gold Bullion Investment doesn't yield anything, of course. But it generally moves in the opposite direction to the US Dollar. Gold up. Dollar down. And the other excellent point made by Mr. Murenbeeld is that the Dollar's decline is forcing a reallocation of global foreign currency reserves – which total some $5 trillion.
If you want out to get out of the Dollar, what do you get into? The Euro? The Aussie Dollar? Commodity futures? Resource stocks?
Probably some of each, which is good news for Aussie investors, who stand to benefit from the reallocation of global currency reserves. Investors elsewhere might simply want to start their reallocation by Buying Gold first.

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WASHINGTON -- After dominating the fundraising race for much of the summer, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney started the fall campaign sprint with a little more than $50 million available to spend and a large loan to repay, campaign finance reports show.
Romney raised nearly $67 million in August and spent nearly as much, according to his filings with the Federal Election commission. The spending included staff bonuses that totaled more than $207,000.
President Obama spent even more, burning through nearly all of the $84.8 million he raised in August, but he ended the month with nearly $89 million in cash reserves. Overall, Obama and the Democratic Party raised about $114 million in August, edging past the $111.6 million haul by Romney and the Republican Party.
Campaign-finance law barred Romney from tapping general-election money until he was nominated by Republicans at the party's national convention late last month – even as Obama spent heavily on advertising to advance his re-election.
To boost his cash flow, Romney received a $20 million bank loan on Aug. 22, just days before the start of the Republican National Convention. His filings show he still owed $15 million to the Bank of Georgetown at the end of August, but aides say his campaign paid down that amount in September.
Obama's spending allowed him to dominate the airwaves in key states, running scathing ads attacking Romney's tenure at the private-equity firm Bain Capital. In August alone, he spent more than $68 million on television commercials, online ads and other media expenses, nearly twice Romney's spending on media, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
"Obama has had more control of his message than the Romney campaign has," said Anthony Corrado, a campaign-finance expert at Colby College in Maine. "He's been better able to define Romney.
"In the battleground state of Ohio, for instance, Obama has spent more than $40 million on ads since May 1-- nearly twice the amount Romney has devoted to commercials there, according to a tally by the National Journal. No Republican has won the presidency without carrying Ohio.
Outside conservative groups have helped to close the ad gap.
Restore Our Future, a pro-Romney super PAC that collected $7 million in August, said it spent more than $20 million on advertising last month.Super PACs can raise unlimited amounts of money to aid their favorite candidates but are barred from coordinating their spending directly with candidates.
The advertising from conservative groups has focused less on making the case for a Romney presidency and more on attacking Obama's record, said Travis Ridout, a political science professor at Washington State University who tracks political advertising
"The trouble for Romney is that it seems like he still needs to define himself, something that should have been done long before now," he said.
The Republican National Committee ended August with $76.6 million in cash reserves, which can be used to aid Romney in the weeks ahead – although most of the spending will have to occur independently of his campaign, under federal election rules. By contrast, the DNC had just $7.1 million in available cash at the end of August.
The Democratic National Committee spent heavily to build field operations in August. It transferred more than $13.3 million to state parties in more than a dozen battlegrounds, led by the Ohio Democratic Party, which received nearly $2.4 million. The RNC sent $6.2 million to state parties last month.
Romney built his staff in August, as he ramped up for the general-election sprint. His campaign had 403 people on the payroll in August, up from 326 a month earlier. Obama employed 900 people last month.
On Aug. 31, Romney gave bonuses of $10,000 or more each to nine staffers, filings show. Recipients included political director Rich Beeson, who got $37,500, and campaign manager Matthew Rhoades, who received $25,000.
In an email, Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said the payments were "primary win bonuses pursuant to employment agreements."
After trailing in fundraising, the pro-Obama super PAC raised $3 million more than the main super PAC aiding Romney last month. The pro-Obama Priorities USA Action collected $10 million in August. Top donors included hedge fund billionaire James Simons at $2 million, and Texas trial lawyer Steve Mostyn and media mogul Anne Cox Chambers, who gave $1 million each.
Restore Our Future, the pro-Romney super PAC, collected two $1 million contributions in August. Robert Parsons of Scottsdale, Ariz., the CEO of Go Daddy, a company that hosts websites, gave $1 million. Another $1 million came from OdysseyRe Holdings, a Connecticut-based company that underwrites reinsurance and insurance coverage.
Another Republican super PAC, American Crossroads collected $9.4 million in August and ended the month with $32 million that it can spend to aid Romney and Republican candidates for Congress.
Contributing: Ray Locker

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The Siloam Springs Public Library is reaching out to the community for valuable input through a comprehensive survey aimed at shaping the future of library services. This initiative encourages active participation from residents to influence planning efforts concerning collections, activities, and overall library offerings.
"We believe that the community's voice is integral in charting the course for the Siloam Springs Public Library's future,” Library Manager Stephanie Freedle said. “This survey is a direct invitation for residents to actively contribute to the decisions that will shape our services and programs.”
The survey, designed to be user-friendly, can be conveniently completed in under ten minutes from any location with internet access. Participants are only required to answer the first five questions, and it is important to note that the library is not collecting any personally identifiable information during this process. Questions related to age, race/ethnicity, language, and disability are solely for statistical purposes, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity.
The survey is now live and can be accessed here. The library encourages all community members to take part and share their perspectives.

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Interlude to an Unfinished Opera
Commissioned by Sapporo Wind Band
Premiered on 23 November 1991
Commissioned by the Sapporo Wind Band, for its twentieth anniversary of foundation.
The title derives from Ito's 1986 work Prelude to an Unfinished Opera, commissioned by the Tsukuba University Band. Ito quotes many melodies from his prior band works, such as Progress (1979), Evocation (1982), and Sinfonia (1985).
This is a mature, dramatic three-part work full of excitement and thoughtful lyricism, reflecting the composer's admiration of Richard Strauss. Beautifully scored music that is not afraid to use silence for dramatic effect and well crafted soli percussion writing. A challenging work that builds to a dramatic climax. An excellent way to open any concert.
Flutes in C 1, 2, 3
Oboes 1, 2
Bassons 1, 2
Clarinet in Eb
Clarinets in Bb 1, 2, 3
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Trumpets in Bb 1, 2, 3
Horns in F 1, 2, 3, 4
Trombones 1, 2, 3
Percussion 1 - Snare drum, Suspended Cymbals, Crash Cymbals, Tam-tam, 3 Toms, Triangle, Bongos
Percussion 2 - Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbals, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Tam-Tam
Percussion 3 - Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes,


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War crimes investigation in Ukraine
There are clear indications of war crimes in Bucha and other places in Ukraine. The International Criminal Court is investigating the reports. Switzerland supports its investigation. This Q&A focuses on the role of the International Criminal Court and on how such investigations are carried out.
Three graves of people who were shot in Butcha. Switzerland demands that indications of war crimes be investigated by independent organisations. © Keystone
“Armed conflict”, “Civilians”, “War crimes”
How does international humanitarian law define these and other terms? What is their meaning in the context of international criminal justice? A glossary answers these questions.
What does the FDFA say about the allegations that war crimes have been committed in Bucha and other places in Ukraine?
President Cassis and the FDFA are deeply concerned by the horrific images from Bucha and reports from other places in Ukraine, which point to possible war crimes. Switzerland condemns violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in the strongest possible terms. Indications of such violations must be independently investigated and the alleged perpetrators must be prosecuted in order to obtain justice for the victims. This is a foundation for sustainable peace. Switzerland pro-actively supports such investigations.
What exactly does international humanitarian law proscribe?
International humanitarian law protects the victims of armed conflicts and restricts the means and methods of warfare. Attacks targeting civilians or civilian objects are prohibited, as are indiscriminate attacks. Examples of indiscriminate attacks include the use of cluster munitions and other explosive weapons in populated areas where their effects cannot be limited, nor directed at a specific military objective.International humanitarian law also stipulates that prisoners of war and other detainees must be protected and treated humanely.
The FDFA calls for an independent international investigation into the atrocities committed in Bucha and mentions the International Criminal Court (ICC) in this context. What role can the ICC play here?
The ICC has already opened an investigation into the situation in Ukraine. A team of investigators is gathering evidence and assessing it. In its investigations, the ICC looks into credible allegations of war crimes and other crimes under international law. The ICC's chief prosecutor decides independently and impartially which indications of potential crimes will be investigated. However, the ICC can only prosecute individuals, not states.
Can the ICC indict President Putin? Whose decision would that be?
The chief prosecutor can investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine. If the chief prosecutor finds evidence of the Russian president's culpability, he could indict him and issue a warrant for his arrest. Should an arrest warrant be issued, the ICC would not be able to execute it itself – for example, it does not have its own police force; it would instead be obliged to rely on the cooperation of its member states. The latter are obliged to enforce an arrest warrant issued by the ICC.
What does it take for the International Criminal Court to open an investigation? Is, for example, a request from Switzerland sufficient?
Switzerland, like any of the other 123 states parties, may request the chief prosecutor to carry out an investigation. And Switzerland has done so: on 2 March 2022, together with 40 other states, it referred the situation in Ukraine to the ICC. This allowed the chief prosecutor to open an investigation immediately. In addition, it was a signal from the referring states that war crimes must not go unpunished. The chief prosecutor may also proceed with an investigation on the territory of a state party on his own initiative, but this process takes longer. In both cases, the state concerned must have accepted the jurisdiction of the ICC.
A third way for an investigation to be opened is through a UN Security Council referral. In the situation at hand, this is unrealistic due to Russia's veto power.
Are Russia and Ukraine also states parties to the ICC?
No, neither Russia nor Ukraine have ratified the Rome Statute, which is the foundation of the ICC. However, after the annexation of Crimea in violation of international law, Ukraine recognised the jurisdiction of the ICC through a declaration. On that basis, the ICC can investigate war crimes, crimes against humanity and, in theory, genocide if those crimes were committed in Ukraine after November 2013. The chief prosecutor's investigation first focused on the situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, but he has now expanded it to cover the whole of Ukraine.
How long do such investigations take?
That is impossible to predict. They can take several years. But the ICC's chief prosecutor has already sent a team of investigators to Ukraine. This team is investigating crimes committed since 2013. The FDFA expects that the team will also investigate the situation in Bucha. The chief prosecutor himself also travelled to Ukraine and Poland in early March 2022. Once the chief prosecutor has enough evidence, he will issue arrest warrants. Trials do not begin until the persons for whom arrest warrants were issued have been handed over to the ICC.
Could experts from Switzerland also be involved in such investigations?
Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General has established a task force on Ukraine and Russia with a focus on international criminal law, among other things. It has – working closely with the Federal Office of Police (fedpol) and the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) – taken measures to gather and secure any information or evidence on crimes under international law. The task force is also maintaining exchanges with the ICC.
Has the International Criminal Court conducted such investigations in other situations in the past? If so, where and with what results?
The ICC has, fundamentally, jurisdiction in cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression, i.e. the most serious crimes of all, and prosecutes individuals. It is currently reviewing 20 situations worldwide and there are 22 cases under way. In the past, the ICC has found some individuals guilty and acquitted others. The ICC has proven that it is independent and upholds rigorous standards of criminal justice.
Are there other institutions besides the ICC that could conduct such investigations?
States themselves are primarily responsible for investigating and prosecuting alleged war crimes in keeping with international standards. The ICC can only exercise its jurisdiction on a subsidiary basis, i.e. when the states concerned are unwilling or unable to prosecute the crimes themselves.
In addition, there are international investigative mechanisms that, for example, gather evidence and provide it to the national and international accountability mechanisms concerned, such as the ICC. The UN Human Rights Council, for example, has created a Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Switzerland supported this initiative during the special session of the Human Rights Council.
Switzerland also supported the activation of the Moscow Mechanism within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). This mechanism is also gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and providing it to national and international prosecution authorities (e.g. the ICC). Furthermore, Switzerland continues to support the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, which has been deployed since 2014. The Mission is operating on the ground, investigating human rights violations.
The accusation of genocide has now been made in relation to the war crimes in Ukraine. What is Switzerland's position on this?
The assessment of certain atrocities as 'genocide' is, fundamentally speaking, the responsibility of courts and international bodies with a corresponding mandate. The international community defined the term 'genocide' in the Genocide Convention of 1948. 'Genocide' requires specific genocidal intent, which is extremely difficult to assess and introduces significant obstacles. This intent must, in principle, be proved in an independent and impartial procedure. Indications of such violations must generally be independently investigated and the alleged perpetrators must be prosecuted to obtain justice for the victims.
Switzerland condemns any statements that, for example, deny Ukraine's right to exist or call for the collective punishment of parts of the Ukrainian population. We call on all those responsible to refrain from spreading hate speech and disinformation that further fuels the conflict.


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London: Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa Contostavlos, who step out onto the ‘X Factor’ stage every week dressed to nines and fighting to be crowned the most fashionable judge, put their best foot forward when it came to their style choices this week.
Salman Khan fan attempts Kick movie stunt
Rakesh Kumar arrest: Corruption in Censor board comes to the fore
Honey Singh`s shower of extravagant gifts
Rani Mukerji learns Krav Maga for upcoming flick `Mardaani`

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text: Essenden PLC (Essenden) is an United Kingdom-based holding company for the tenpin bowling operations of Tenpin Limited. The Company is engaged in the operation of 32 tenpin bowling centres (33 open as at the year end) through Tenpin Limited. The Company operates in two business segments: Tenpin bowling operations (Bowls) and Central management. Tenpin, which is a tenpin bowling operator in the United Kingdom and Central comprises central management including company secretarial work. The subsidiaries of the Company include Georgica Holdings Limited, Tenpin Limited, Georgica Share Incentive Plan Limited, Georgica (Lewisham) Limited, GNU 5 Limited, Tenpin (Sunderland) Limited and Tenpin (Halifax) Limited.

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Jenna Towler looks at how a pioneering deficit for equity swap prevented the 21,000-member Uniq Pension Scheme falling into the Pension Protection Fund
Chilled food manufacturer Uniq, which undertook a pioneering deficit for equity swap earlier this year, has not always been a small business attached to a massive pension fund deficit. Uniq – as it...
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Labour MP Stephen Kinnock and will listen to the experiences of steelworkers when transferring their pensions away from the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) next week in Port Talbot.
Just Group has acquired a 75% stake in the holding company of Corinthian Pension Consulting in a bid to strengthen its professional defined benefit (DB) advisory services.
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has exercised its production order power under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for the very first time as part of a fraud investigation.
The ITN Limited Pension Scheme has named Trafalgar House as its administrator for an initial term of five years.


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- Nobody will know you didn't purchase a brand new dress unless you tell them (;
Our gorgeous bride, Olivia is newly married and boy does she have some amazing photos from her big day! She wore an ivory lace gown with a low back and a customized halter neckline. The dramatic open back is one of our favorite gown elements and we think that Olivia had the absolutely perfect gown for her! Congratulations to a beautiful bride and groom- we couldn't be happier for you!

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