128 Houthi prisoners detained in Saudi Arabia released, flown to Yemen’s Sanna in efforts to end five-year conflict
Prisoners arrived on three ICRC planes and were met inside the airport by rebel commanders and some family members
US singles out Iran over attack on Saudi oil facilities; ready to help ally Saudi Arabia counter drone attacks, says Donald Trump
The Iran-supported Huthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack
Oil prices soar more than 10% to six-month high post-Saudi plant attacks; investor concerns mount, gold prices up 1%
Tehran denies the accusations but the news has revived fears of a conflict in the tinderbox Middle East after a series of attacks on oil tankers earlier this year that were also blamed on Iran.
More than 100 people killed in air strike by Saudi-led military coalition on detention centre in Yemen, says ICRC
Fighting since 2015 has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and sparked what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis
Thirteen civilians including two children were killed in a Saudi artillery strike in northern Yemen on Monday in response to a rebel attack on a Saudi base, medics said.
UAE says it is reducing troops in war-torn Yemen, four years after joining Saudi-led intervention, in shift to 'peace-first' plan
The UAE said Monday it was redeploying and reducing troops across war-torn Yemen and moving from a 'military-first' strategy to a 'peace-first' plan
Saudi Arabia-led coalition intercepts Yemeni rebel drones targeting Jizan airport, says Riyadh; no casualties reported
Yemeni rebel drones targeting a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia were intercepted on Thursday, a Riyadh-led military coalition said.
Antonio Guterres will hold meetings with the two Yemeni delegations and will address the closing session of this round of consultations, the UN said in a statement.
US defence secretary calls for ceasefire in Yemen, asks warring parties to meet with UN envoy in November to resolve crisis
The Pentagon chief said the US had been watching the conflict in Yemen "for long enough" and said he believes Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who are in a US-backed coalition fighting Shiite Huthi rebels, are ready for talks.
Bus carrying children attacked in Yemen's Saada leave dozens dead, many injured; Saudi-led coalition blamed
The Huthi rebels' Al Masirah TV reported that 39 people had been killed and 51 wounded, "mostly children". It accused the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Shiite rebels on the side of the government of hitting the bus in an air strike.
Air strike by Saudi-led coalition kills dozens of Huthi rebels in Yemen, including two military commanders
An air strike on Yemen's capital by a Saudi-led military coalition has killed dozens of Huthi rebels including at least two commanders
The fighting, which killed at least 15 people, threw war-torn Yemen into further chaos and threatened to undermine president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, who ordered his forces to stand down
Iran has violated a UN arms embargo by failing to block supplies to Yemen's Huthi rebels of ballistic missiles that were fired at Saudi Arabia
US says Iran supplied ballistic missile to Houthi rebels in Yemen, accuses Tehran of violating UN obligations
US presented what it called "undeniable" evidence Thursday that ballistic missile fired by Huthi rebels in Yemen at Saudi Arabia last month was Iran made
UN chief Antonio Guterres renews calls to stop 'stupid war' in Yemen, urges Donald Trump to pressurise Saudi Arabia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Sunday for a renewed push to end the "stupid war" in Yemen
Saudi-led coalition air raids on Yemen's Huthi rebel training camp kill 26 fighters, say security sources
Saudi-led coalition air trikes on a Yemen rebel training camp northwest of the capital on Sunday killed at least 26 Huthi fighters
Yemen's slain ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh buried in closed funeral outside Sanaa by Huthi rebels
Yemen's ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh, slain this week by his former rebel allies, was buried on Saturday at his home village outside Sanaa
Yemen's Huthi rebel alliance appears to crumble as ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh turns to Saudi Arabia
The rebel alliance controlling Yemen's capital appeared to crumble as a strongman opposed to the internationally recognised government reached out to a Saudi-led coalition fighting the insurgents.
A drone strike has killed seven suspected members of Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen, a security official said on Sunday.
Tehran rejects 'riduculous' accusations by Saudi Arabia that Iran is blocking peace efforts in Yemen
Tehran on Monday rejected as "ridiculous and baseless" accusations by Saudi Arabia that Iran is supporting rebels and blocking peace efforts in Yemen


The Australian Survey of Social Attitudes (AuSSA) is the main source of data for the scientific study of the social attitudes, beliefs and opinions of the nation.
It measures how those attitudes change over time as well as how they compare with other societies, which helps researchers better understand how Australians think and feel about their lives. Similar surveys are run in other countries, meaning data from AuSSA also allows us to compare Australia with countries all over the world.
Access to the AuSSA data has allowed independent researchers to explore changes in social attitudes in Australia over time. For example, Andrew Norton (now at the Grattan Institute in Melbourne) has analysed AuSSA to examine changes in attitudes towards same sex relationships between 1984 and 2009, noting the major shifts in favour of same sex relationships during that period.
AuSSA is often used as a reference point for public policy debate. A number of media articles have been based on its findings, discussing topics as diverse as climate change, the welfare state and the kindness of Australians.
Similarly Australian Policy Online includes 18 different papers making use of AuSSA, including papers on perceptions of democracy, population growth, cultural identity and tax policy.
AuSSA datasets can be accessed on the AuSSA website.
With thanks to Steve McEachern, Director of the Australian Data Archive at Australian National University.


EU could cut funds to Italy-France rail link by end of March- official
BRUSSELS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A high-speed rail link project between Italy and France could lose up to 300 million euros ($340 million) of European Union funds if tenders are not launched by the end of March, an EU official said.
The project, known in Italy as TAV and meant to connect the Italian city of Turin with Lyon in France, has been delayed for months because Italy's ruling 5-Star Movement opposes it.
Brussels has repeatedly said that in the face of protracted delays it could cut funds it has already allocated to the project.
Of the 813 million euros the EU has agreed to disburse for the rail connection until 2020, around 300 could be moved to other projects if new tenders were not launched in March, the EU official said.
On Thursday the Italian parliament passed a motion committing the government to "totally rediscuss" the Turin-Lyon rail project, a move seen as an attempt to postpone any definitive decision until after European parliamentary elections in May.
The EU official said new tenders should be launched in March so that by the end of that month the joint French and Italian company in charge of the project, the Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin (TELT), could submit to Brussels a report on the works, as required by the contract with the EU.
The rail link would pass through a 36-mile (58 km) Alpine tunnel. TELT has already dug more than 15 miles (25 km), including four access tunnels and about 4 miles (6 km) of one of the two main passageways. ($1 = 0.8823 euros) (Reporting by Francesco Guarascio; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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I have a RRA Flattop complete Minus b/bc/ch. The barrel is a Bushmaster 1/9 16" hbar with a LE Compensator on it. I bought this from RBPrecision a month ago. It has seen about 1200 rounds from what they quoted, I have never shot it. I would rate the upper 99% there is one nick on the left hand side. It has been fitted on a RRA lower.
I am asking $310 shipped complete. I can throw in a DPMS rear maginol sight for an extra 50 bucks.


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Excellent and efficient internet service followed by the same when we arrived in Champoluc at the office. The gentleman ( Sandro?) was extremely pleasant, friendly and helpful. We normally stay at a hotel in Champoluc ( 10 years visits) but really enjoyed the freedom of an apartment. Would definitely recommend.
No. We loved it. The only aspect that might be considered is a bit more info on the underground car park and how to access it from outside and how the parking operates ie. each bay is allocated as per apartment number. A minor point but would help.
The fire place in the living room. The speediness of check in
The lighting for reading purposes was inadequate. There are not enough sockets to charge your phone, laptop, etc. No curtain in the bath/shower, no wine glasses, no toaster, not enough coat hangers
we were very happy and impressed with the space and that it was so fully equiped. well done for great value for money will definately recommend
Appartments are relatively basic but adequate and good value for money. All the staff we met were helpful and friendly. Champoluc itself is a fairly quaint old town with some nice restaurants. Skiing is a bit limited but the pistes are very quiet. There is some good off piste if you take a guide.
Very clean, well appointed, comfortable, and centrally located. Loved the sound of the striking clock from the church tower!
Basic apartment, excellent in all aspects. Friendly management
Clean and tidy and functional. Nice staff upon check in
lack of wine glasses in the kitchen
Nice appartment, lots of room, clean, fresh towels, well located.
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Stampendous is so excited to be bringing something NEW to you! Each month on the first Saturday, we will share a brand new challenge with you - it might be a sketch, or colors, or a fun new technique to try. You'll have an entire month to play along with us! And what would a challenge be without a prize? We'll draw a random winner from all qualifying entries at the end of the month, who will win that month's prize. This month Cling Jumbo Romantic Border is up for grabs. LOVE THIS SET. Here’s a looky what I did with it a few months back….BELIEVE me, you’ll want it!!!
We're kicking off the new Stampendous Saturday Challenge with a Sketch for September, drawn by Wendy Price. To play along with us and be eligible to win the prize, make a card or project using our sketch, upload it to your blog or other online gallery (keyword: STM01), and add the direct link to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog. You have until Thursday, September 29th at 11:00 PM PST to play! You don't have to use a Stampendous image or products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! Here’s our sketch…
Here is my rendition…
The background on my card is a beautiful handmade paper from Canvas Corp. The pattern is actually floral, so I tried to hide it with stamping a lot of snowflakes!!!
I punched out nine circles and got to work stamping a Snowflake Symphony on them. Hehe…that is really what the stamp set is called, Snowflake Symphony. I added a bit of Silver Halo Glitter. I punched out a bit bigger circle and stamped my sentiment!!
Here are the supplies I used on my card…
Paper: Sky Blue, Coconut Swirl (Bazzill Basic Paper), Handmade Paper (Canvas Corp)
Ink: Broken China (Ranger)
Glitter: Silver Halo Glitter (Stampendous)
Extras: ribbon (craft supply store), die cuts (Spellbinders)
Be sure to head over to the Stampendous blog to check out all the details, see more inspiration from our designers, and to add your link to the linky tool!
Also, stop by these blogs to see what my other Stampendous teammates have created with the sketch:
I can’t wait to see what you do with Wendy’s sketch!!!
I also want to announce the winner of last week’s Blog Candy…
BARB TURPIN!!! Lucky Winner!!! Please email me your snail mail info and I will get that off to the powers at be at Stampendous Headquarters!!!
Happy Three Day weekend to craft, oh and Happy Labor Day!!!

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A short exposure to an alternating magnetic field might someday replace multiple surgeries and weeks of IV antibiotics as treatment for stubborn infections on artificial joints, new research suggests.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have shown that high-frequency alternating magnetic fields - the same principle used in induction cooktops - can be used to destroy bacteria that are encased in a slimy "biofilm" growing on a metal surface.
The biofilm is a collection of microorganisms that stick to each other as well as to various surfaces. This aggregate of organisms and other substances that surround them makes it difficult for both drugs and immune cells to reach the bacteria.
Technology developed by Dr. Rajiv Chopra and Dr. David Greenberg uses this method to heat the surface of prosthetic metal joints and destroy bacterial biofilms. Their work appears in Scientific Reports.
When a metal is in the presence of alternating magnetic fields (AMFs), electrical currents are produced on the metal, which generate heat. If the direction of the magnetic fields is rapidly switched back and forth (i.e., high frequency) then electrical currents only flow along the outer edge of the metal, which is where the biofilm is.
"That was the lightbulb in the conversation," said Dr. Chopra, Associate Professor of Radiology and with the Advanced Imaging Research Center. "You have a pathogen that can't be treated with conventional drugs. You have a physical effect - heating on the surface of a metal - that's often a complication for imaging technologies such as MRI. We've taken two things that are problems and, by putting them together, we've turned up a solution."
Dr. Greenberg, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and of Microbiology, said biofilm-related infections are one of the most serious complications of knee and hip replacements, often requiring multiple surgeries. "We were looking for better ways to target and treat biofilms. Our idea was to put a coil around the joint and run a current through it to create alternating magnetic fields. Human tissue isn't conductive but metal is, so only the implant would heat up."
Using prosthetic joint models, the researchers showed that heating the metal surface via AMFs destroyed biofilm and killed bacteria. They tested several species of bacteria that create biofilm on artificial joints, and the process worked with each type.
Another key finding of their work is that AMF treatment increased the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment. "Think about heat as a drug for a minute," said Dr. Greenberg. "Sometimes in infectious diseases we want to know whether two drugs are synergistic, meaning one plus one equals four, which is the case with AMF and antibiotics. That's important because if treatments are synergistic, you can use lower concentrations of each, which has implications for safety as well as cost."
Mouse-model safety tests indicated that high-power, short-duration doses of AMF minimize heat damage to adjoining tissue. High power achieves a target temperature on the surface of the metal device quickly, before there is much time for heat to accumulate in surrounding tissues.
Each year, more than 1 million knee and hip replacements are performed in the United States, and the numbers are expected to rise dramatically over the next decade with rising rates of obesity and an aging population.
While prosthetic joint infection rates are low, when they do occur they are exceptionally difficult to treat. Current treatment for an infection in a prosthetic knee involves removal of the biofilm-covered joint, placement of a temporary spacer, a six-week course of intravenous antibiotics, and then a second knee-replacement surgery that's more complex to perform than the original surgery.
Patients are unable to take part in normal activities for months.
"Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication to patients and are a significant financial burden to our health care system," said orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Estrera, an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern. "The research by Dr. Greenberg and Dr. Chopra may lead to a solution to the most challenging problem in joint arthroplasty surgery."
Future work includes more animal-model tests of safety and effectiveness.
Other UT Southwestern researchers who contributed to this project are Sumbul Shaikh, research assistant; Yonatan Chatzinoff, biomedical engineering specialist; Dr. Imalka Munaweera, post-doctoral researcher; Dr. Bingbing Cheng, post-doctoral researcher; Dr. Seth M. Daly, post-doctoral researcher; Dr. Yin Xi, Assistant Professor of Radiology and of the Department of Clinical Sciences; Chenchen Bing, research associate; and Dr. Dennis Burns, Professor of Pathology and holder of the Jane B. and Edwin P. Jenevein, M.D. Chair in Pathology.
How high frequency alternating magnetic fields work
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution's faculty has received six Nobel Prizes, and includes 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The faculty of more than 2,700 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide care in about 80 specialties to more than 100,000 hospitalized patients, 600,000 emergency room cases, and oversee approximately 2.2 million outpatient visits a year.
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Tiny pores at a cell's entryway act as miniature bouncers, letting in some electrically charged atoms--ions--but blocking others. Operating as exquisitely sensitive filters, these "ion channels" play a critical role in biological functions such as muscle contraction and the firing of brain cells.
To rapidly transport the right ions through the cell membrane, the tiny channels rely on a complex interplay between the ions and surrounding molecules,...
The miniaturization of the current technology of storage media is hindered by fundamental limits of quantum mechanics. A new approach consists in using so-called spin-crossover molecules as the smallest possible storage unit. Similar to normal hard drives, these special molecules can save information via their magnetic state. A research team from Kiel University has now managed to successfully place a new class of spin-crossover molecules onto a surface and to improve the molecule’s storage capacity. The storage density of conventional hard drives could therefore theoretically be increased by more than one hundred fold. The study has been published in the scientific journal Nano Letters.
Over the past few years, the building blocks of storage media have gotten ever smaller. But further miniaturization of the current technology is hindered by...
With innovative experiments, researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrums Geesthacht and the Technical University Hamburg unravel why tiny metallic structures are extremely strong
Light-weight and simultaneously strong – porous metallic nanomaterials promise interesting applications as, for instance, for future aeroplanes with enhanced...
An interdisciplinary group of researchers interfaced individual bacteria with a computer to build a hybrid bio-digital circuit - Study published in Nature Communications
Scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) have managed to control the behavior of individual bacteria by connecting them to a...
Physicists in the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics (run jointly by LMU Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics) have developed an attosecond electron microscope that allows them to visualize the dispersion of light in time and space, and observe the motions of electrons in atoms.
The most basic of all physical interactions in nature is that between light and matter. This interaction takes place in attosecond times (i.e. billionths of a...
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The Champions Classic is the focal point of the college basketball world tonight, and for good reason. Duke-Michigan State and Kansas-Kentucky are two of the best matchups we’ll see this season.
That doesn’t mean brutality takes a night off though, and after a strong debut that saw four instances on Monday night, your nightly brutality is back for more.
Tonight we start in North Carolina.
Liberty 79 Wake Forest 66
Wake Forest loses a buy game to Liberty. The epitome of brutality.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 15, 2017
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, but the same cannot be said for the epitome of brutality. After dropping their opener to Georgia Southern, Wake Forest followed it up with a resounding loss at the hands of the Flames.
As far as projections go, Kenpom gave the Demon Deacons an 88% chance of victory with a projected margin of victory of 13. Obviously, Liberty had something to say about that, and flipped that 13-point margin in their favor.
The Flames got a strong showing from Lovell Cabbil poured in 22 points. On the glass, Liberty dominated the boards with a 39-28 margin, including 14 by Scottie James off the bench.
Unlike most mid-majors, Liberty only has one chance at knocking off a Power 5 team this season, but at least they took advantage of their sole opportunity.
Will Wake Forest make it three straight games on the losing end of brutality on Friday against Drake? Stay tuned.
Eastern Washington 67 Stanford 61
Stanford loses a buy game to Eastern Washington. The epitome of brutality.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 15, 2017
Those who stayed up late were rewarded — not just with a Big Sky win over a Pac-12 school, but with a healthy dose of Bogdan Bliznyuk.
On a national scale, Bliznyuk has flown under the radar, but Big Sky folks REALLY wanted us to tell us how they already knew he was good (so did I. We’ve covered him. But shhhh.).
Not news to the @BigSkyMBB folks!#LetItFly #GoEags— EWU MBB (@EWUMBB) November 15, 2017
We been knowing this https://t.co/gWXR05zQVU— Sean Michael Kenneth Kramer (@SKramerWrites) November 15, 2017
Bliznyuk led Eastern Washington with 23 points, but the Eagles also got some key contributions from their bench. Ty Gibson (11 points) and Jesse Hunt (10 points) both scored in double figures, while Jack Perry had seven of his own.
Oh, and it helped that Stanford shot just 33 percent overall and 13 percent from three.
Eastern Washington’s win snapped a 21-game losing streak against the Pac-12.

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EERE Network News
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News and Events
Supporting renewable energy by purchasing green power is popular with both individuals and businesses, causing a tenfold growth in green power purchases over the last five years. Green power purchases now support new renewable energy projects totaling 2,200 megawatts in capacity.
DOE has published a final rule setting new energy efficiency standards for 15 types of residential appliances and commercial equipment. Seven of the new standards apply in some way to various types of lighting equipment.
While 29 of the prestigious "R&D 100" awards went to DOE projects this year, only seven of the awards related involved energy efficiency and renewable energy. Those awards related to solar power, building efficiency, ethanol production, hydrogen production, lithium batteries, and micro-fuel cells.
While a flurry of wind projects are proceeding apace throughout the United States, two upcoming projects stand out for their sheer size: the 205.5-megawatt Pacific Wind Project in southern California and the 229-megawatt Wild Horse Wind Power Project in Washington State.
The next time you hail a cab in New York City, you could be riding in a hybrid vehicle, since hybrids just earned approval to serve as taxicabs in the city. And with 500 hybrid buses coming to the city soon, the odds are good that if you skip the taxi and catch a bus, you'll still be riding a hybrid.
The Japanese rolled out plenty of concept hybrids at the Tokyo Auto Show, but the real innovation was displayed in their fuel cell vehicles. The vehicles pointed toward the future with in-wheel motors; compact, freeze-resistant fuel cell stacks; by-wire technology; and advanced hydrogen storage.
Proposed new transmission lines in the West could help bring wind power from Wyoming and South Dakota to population centers in Arizona, Colorado, and Minnesota. The federal government is trying to help this process along by designating "energy corridors" on western public lands.


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Coinbase Pushes For Bitcoin Adoption On Asia’s Wall Street
Bitcoin Heavyweight Coinbase Forays Into Asia
Bitcoin industry powerhouse Coinbase has long been a staple of America’s and Europe’s crypto ecosystems. However, the upstart, headquartered in the heart of San Francisco, has been slow to make a move on the Asian subset of investors, rumored to be the most influential group in the cryptosphere.
And as such, other exchanges have taken Coinbase’s place as a go-to platform in the region. However, the company, valued at $8 billion in an October funding round, still sees potential in snagging the business of Asian institutions.
As recently reported by Bloomberg, Kayvon Pirestani, the head of Coinbase’s institutional efforts in Asia, claimed that the continent and its constituents are “super important for the crypto ecosystem,” likely touching on the historical hegemony that crypto innovators in the region established. The firm executive added that the region is home to a mass of “some of the most active retail traders in the world,” and institutional ones too.
These comments were released in tandem with a Coinbase blog post, which revealed that the company would be offering an array of services to firms on Asia’s version of Wall Street. Per the release, institutions that trade high volumes now have access to Coinbase Prime’s trading services, and the upstart’s custody service. The company also revealed that it will allow its Asian clients to “fund their accounts” via inbound and outbound SWIFT transfers.
Through the aforementioned Bloomberg interview, Pirestani doubled-down on the perceived importance of the Asian market, stating:
“I would argue that the Asia customer base is already moving the needle for the firm. One of our top five clients by revenue is in the Asian region.”
Isn’t Coinbase Pivoting Away From Wall Street?
Interestingly, Coinbase’s sudden foray into the institutional market in Asia comes amid reports that the company has begun to turn its back on Wall Street’s household names, instead focusing on crypto-centric funds situated on “San Fran’s Market Street.”
The Block, who broke the news on the matter, revealed that Jonathan Kellner, the former chief executive at brokerage giant Instinet, wasn’t going to take a stint at Coinbase. This is contradictory to reports that claimed Kellner was going to head Coinbase’s institutional branch, formerly led by Adam White of Bakkt.
Esteemed fintech journalist Frank Chaparro, citing a company spokesperson, divulged that Coinbase will not be seeing Kellner join its C-suite. Dan Romero, a long-time Coinbase top brass member did comment on the matter. Romero, who took Kellner’s likely role, remarked that while Jonathan is an “exceptional leader,” Coinbase thought it right to refocus its efforts on its retail business and hedge fund services, rather than broader institutional-focused products.
Hinting that this sudden change was a result of developments in the broader crypto sector, Romero noted that this sector is “incredibly fast-moving,” adding that market conditions can essentially change on a dime. The de-facto Coinbase Institutional head later explained that his organization’s “focus on mainstream financial brands has cooled off slightly,” revealing scant details about the matter.
While Romero seemed somewhat unfazed, CoinRoutes chief executive David Weisberger noted to The Block that Kellner’s departure is a “big loss” for the startup.
So maybe, institutional interest is waning in America, but swelling across the pond.

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The Toyota Fortuner facelift’s global debut is still a few months away, while this rendering gives us a good idea of how the updated SUV would end up looking like
We recently reported about a mid-life facelift of the Toyota Fortuner being spied ahead of its world premiere. Now, a rendering of the production-ready 2020 Fortuner has been created on the basis of the spy images, as well as keeping the current-gen model of the SUV in mind.
The major notable changes can be seen in the front fascia of the car, which has been completely redesigned to put the car in line with Toyota’s latest models. The rendered SUV sports a two-piece radiator grille with horizontal slats. The rear portion of the grille is a large trapezoidal unit, while the upper unit is flanked by redesigned headlamps integrated with LED DRLs.
Apart from that, the front fog lamp housing has also been reconstructed, and a new skid plate has been added to the bumper. The side profile of the rendered car remains exactly the same as the current-gen model, while we do expect Toyota to offer the facelift with a new set of alloy wheels. The SUV would also likely feature slightly tweaked rear bumpers, and rear LED tail lamps.
In India, the Fortuner facelift will likely retain the current BS6-compliant 2.7-litre petrol and 2.8-litre diesel powertrains. The petrol engine puts out 166 PS of max power, along with 245 Nm of torque, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, or an optional 6-speed AT.
On the other hand, the oil burner produces 177 PS of power, along with 420 Nm torque when coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the peak torque output rises to 450 Nm when mated to the 6-speed AT. The diesel Fortuner comes with an optional 4WD configuration, while the petrol models only get a 2WD setup as standard.
While the Fortuner facelift is set to make its global debut by mid-2020, we do not expect it to be brought to the Indian market before the end of this year, or even early next year. The pre-facelift Fortuner is currently retailed at a starting price of Rs 28.18 lakh, which goes up to Rs 33.95 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).


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ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF POLYHEXAMETHYLENE GUANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE AGAINST PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM
OLMEDO, G. M.; CERIONI, L.; RAMALLO, J.; RAPISARDA, V. A.; VOLENTINI, S. I.
Congreso; International Citrus Congress 2016; 2016
P. digitatum is the green mold causal agent in citrus fruit during postharvest. To control this pathogen, lemons are treated with fungicides leading to the proliferation of resistant strains and the increase of toxic residues on fruit. International markets have implemented strict limits on such residues. Thus, finding alternative methods for decay control is critical. Polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHMG) is an active principle of a new generation disinfectant. Here, its in vitro inhibitory action against P. digitatum was tested in 24h-incubations. Conidia germination in potato dextrose broth (PDB) was inhibited in the presence of 1 ppm PHMG with complete loss of viability as revealed by CFU/mL counts. When PHMG was added to 24-h germinated conidia, mycelial growth was inhibited by 10 ppm PHMG and sporulation process was suppressed with 1 ppm. Sytox Green dye was broadly incorporated in conidia exposed to PHMG, indicating loss of membrane integrity. In addition, ultrastructural changes in conidia were analyzed by TEM, revealing severe cellular damage after treatment. Even though further assays are necessary, these findings suggest that PHMG has outstanding antifungal properties which could lead to its potential application in packing houses to improve postharvest disease control.

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ELMESXNR – In out shelf
ELMESXNR In – out shelf made of aluminium mat black with hold on the right for installation on grab bar Elegance – 38 cm
This shelf made of aluminium colormat blacke was designed to complete the range of Elegance collection: the hole on the right allows the installation on Elegance grab bars installed in vertical position, creating in this way a safety support and a shelf for tools. The dimension of 38 cm is perfect to put cosmetics or other tools, and the combination between aluminium shelf and grab bar is suitable to be installed also under the shower: the product is anti rust.
Shelf to combine to grab bar Elegance series, right position, with support and shelf in aluminium. Thickness of the shelf 3 mm . Diameter of the tube 32 mm. Mat white painted. Depth 100 mm. Lenght 380 mm. Load capacity 5 kg.


Monster thugs are on the loose harassing the inhabitants of the colorful world of Monster Island. Now, it\’s up to you and your arsenal of mini-monster bombs to get rid of this plague of unwanted visitors. Can you stand against such mischievous foes?
Unlock five different monster bombs, each with its own abilities: Rocko, Sticky, Xplode, Blui and the fearsome Don Tonator! Toss them at enemies over 5 worlds and 315 reactive puzzles which will dazzle you for many hours of unparalleled fun.
Change your character in the store to get new and cool looks.
★ 315 levels over 5 different islands (and more to come!)
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4.Install Monster Island for PC.Now you can play Monster Island on PC.Have fun!


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Jewel Aquarium is an interesting puzzle game developed by Inlogic Games. This game has impressive graphics, suitable for all ages, especially children and families. You can experience this game on your browser because it is a flash game.
In this game, your task is to swap tiles to match 3 or more fishes of the same color to remove them from the map. Each time you remove fishes successfully, you will gain points. This game has 60 levels, each level is a challenge for you.
In each level, you must reach the score required by the game, otherwise you will lose. Each time you swap tiles, you lose 1 MOVE (you have limited MOVE in each level). If you can not finish the levels with your MOVE, the game will end.
After you complete a level, you will have stars. Try to get as many stars as you can. If you match 4 or 5 fishes of the same color, you will have special tiles. When you match special tiles, it explodes in a wide range. Good luck and have fun!
If you like this game, you can also play other games with the same game play such as Pirates! The Match-3, Back To Candyland - Episode 4…
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Exclusive: The Changing Value Of Horse Racing Ownership
In an interview with Ministry of Sport ahead of the Melbourne Cup, MyRacehorse general manager of marketing, Ben Willis, spoke about the unique ownership model offering horse racing ownership to all Australians.
The ownership model combines an ecommerce platform with fixed-fee micro-share ownership to help racing fans own elite thoroughbreds without large upfront and ongoing costs.
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Web design never stands still - especially as the use of mobile devices and notebooks continues to grow. While the latest trend isn't really all that new - augmented reality (AR) has been tipped as the next big thing for at least five years - with Apple packing it into its upcoming iOS 11, tens of millions of existing and new iPhone owners will soon be expecting to see augmented reality in apps, websites and online stores.
Augmented reality allows highly visual sites to move beyond a simple website image or on-screen 3D model. Instead, for example, clothes shoppers can use their phone's camera to 'try' the items on themselves to see how they would look. Or, instead of browsing through photos in an online brochure, a car buyer can look in and around a fully realised model of the car using their camera. Smart coding enables the buyer to customise the car with paint, trim package and interior styling choices, so they can see and explore 'their car'.
The rise of AR will also help businesses that have large products that are hard to demonstrate on a single page. Pop-up furniture shops could provide a QR code to a website link for each product and people could see it in-situ, in their choice of colour, or take the link home and view a couch or wall unit as it would look once installed, to get a better idea of whether they like it.
Facebook, Snapchat and other social media sites are also pushing augmented reality, which will help get people better acquainted with the technology. While there has been some limited success with AR smartphone helmets, designers have still been waiting for a major push with AR, and Apple's introduction of its ARKit in iOS11 could drive coders to introduce plenty of web-based AR features to support one of the iPhone's most exciting new features in the last few years.
Modern AR doesn't require any of the tracking cards that previous generations needed, and the level of 3D-visual is on a par with what we see in the latest games. Expect plenty of interest in added AR features to website designs to help make products more appealing to visitors.


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|First film||Dulhan (Urdu - 1963)|
Nabeela was a useful supporting actress and her first film was Dulhan in 1963. She was first heroine with Yousuf Khan in film 14 Saal (1968), and the second heroine with Akmal in film Paidagir (1966).
Nabeela was praised for her classic role as Hameeda in film Badnam (1966). After the success of this film, she was seen in main roles, mostly as mother roles in many movies. Ziddi (1973) was one of biggest film with great performance by Nabeela. With her loud and emotional dialogue delivery, she was called Malka-e-Jazbat (The Queen of emotional Acting). Her last film was Mohabbat aur Majboori (1981).
Nabeela, real name Shirin Gul, was also known for taking drugs, which was main reason of her early death on July 9, 1979.
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Abigail Breslin marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month by speaking out about her own experience.
"As a DV survivor I felt compelled to write a little bit about my story," she began her post on Oct. 14. "It all started out perfectly, I was so in love. Unfortunately, my abuser took advantage of my innocence and naïveté and the relationship subsequently became violent."
She continued, "I was beaten on a regular basis, locked into rooms and forced to pretend everything was ok and normal while dealing with intense injuries... injuries most people didn't even see."
Abigail wrote that she'd often use makeup to conceal any bruises on her skin, adding, "because in some way, I still cared for this person."
"The physical injuries were also accompanied by a plethora of put downs, shaming and harsh verbal abuse," she wrote. "I felt so unworthy of anyones love. I felt ugly and hated. I felt like I deserved less than dirt. I was certain, there must be something inherently WRONG with ME. That I was a bitch, a problem, stupid, useless, ridiculous, overly sensitive, unreasonable and unlovable."
The 26-year-old called the two-year period of that relationship the "loneliest" she had ever felt before expressing gratitude to her loved ones for helping her leave the abusive situation.
"I am beyond thankful for the support of my family and friends who played an instrumental and invaluable role in helping me leave this horrible situation," she said. "I will forever be indebted to those closest to me for them not only assisting me but, BELIEVING me."
While Abigail has since moved on with fiancé Ira Kunyansky—calling their relationship "wonderful, healthy, happy, and amazing"—she admits she is still in the process of healing, adding," I still occasionally have nightmares, and certain things still do trigger me."
She concluded her message by sharing words of encouragement for other victims of domestic abuse, saying she hopes her story "at least helps some people feel a little bit less alone."
"If you are in an abusive relationship currently, you CAN get out of it," Abigail wrote. "I know it seems impossible and terrifying, but you have survived so much and you CAN survive leaving if you have the right tools and support."
In the post's comment section, the Scream Queens alum was inundated with supportive messages from fans and friends, including former Revenge star Emily VanCamp, who wrote, "Sending you all the love in the world you brave, gorgeous woman!! Big hugs."
This isn't the first time Abigail has opened up about a vulnerable experience on social media. Back in April 2017, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, she she spoke out about being sexually abused by someone she knew well.
"You are not obligated to have sex with someone that you're in a relationship with," she wrote in a powerful Instagram post. "Dating is not consent. Marriage is not consent."
She captioned her message, "I knew my assailant. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #breakthesilence."
"First off, I was in complete shock and total denial," she wrote. "I didn't want to view myself as a victim so I suppressed it and pretended it never happened."
She continued, "Second of all, I was in a relationship with my rapist and feared not being believed. I also feared that if my case didn't lead anywhere, he would still find out and hurt me even more. Third, I knew how hurt my family and friends would be after finding out and I didn't want to put them thru that."
Abigail also shared she had been diagnosed with PTSD and was experiencing nightmare and flashbacks, adding, "I have made a lot of progress since the event occurred, but I won't pretend it isn't something I struggle with."

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Recipe by English_Rose
A tasty and filling tomato and cheese pasta dish. Can be served cold for picnics and packed lunches.
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste (or normal tomato paste)
- 1 1⁄4 cups full-fat milk
- 9 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 9 ounces spinach, washed and stalks removed, blanched, well drained
- 6 scallions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 7 ounces spaghetti, cooked and chopped
- salt and pepper
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- Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly grease a 9in round flan dish, or a deep, ovenproof frying pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sun-dried tomato paste and milk. Add the cheese, tomatoes, spinach, scallions, herbs and parsley. Mix well and stir in the pasta. Season and pour into the dish or pan.
- Cook for 30 to 35 minutes until the pie is set and browned on top. Serve cut into wedges.

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Greece’s proposed bailout cleared further key hurdles Friday after German lawmakers overwhelmingly gave their backing to another financial rescue and the European Union said it would release a short-term loan to ensure Athens avoids a debt default.
ATHENS, Greece | Greece’s proposed bailout cleared further key hurdles Friday after German lawmakers overwhelmingly gave their backing to another financial rescue and the European Union said it would release a short-term loan to ensure Athens avoids a debt default.
The developments, along with the Greek parliament’s approval early Thursday of creditor-demanded austerity measures, contributed to a positive initial assessment from Europe’s bailout fund. In a statement, the European Stability Mechanism said it approved a “decision to grant, in principle, stability support to Greece in the form of a loan program.”
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, meanwhile, reshuffled his cabinet after a rebellion earlier this week in his party’s ranks over the austerity measures, replacing two ministers who voted against him and changing another eight ministers and deputy ministers.
Though the broad outlines of the Greek bailout were agreed Monday by the eurozone’s 19 leaders, the ESM’s decision formally kick-starts the process by which Greece begins negotiating the details.
The discussions, which are expected to last four weeks, will include economic targets and reforms deemed necessary in return for an anticipated 85 billion euros ($93 billion) over three years.
“This agreement offers a chance to put the Greek economy back on track,” said Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the eurozone’s top official who also chairs the ESM board.
In recent weeks, the Greek economy, which is around a quarter smaller than it was back in 2008 following a brutal recession, has suffered a number of shocks with the country’s euro future on the line.
The hope now is that the banks, which have been shut for the past three weeks, will reopen soon and that the paltry 60-euros a day withdrawal limit at ATMs will be raised.
The first big development Friday was the news that German lawmakers, in the wake of their Austrian counterparts, voted 439-119 in favor of opening detailed discussions on the bailout package. Chancellor Angela Merkel had warned them Greece would face chaos without a deal.
That was later followed by confirmation that the 28-country EU will release a loan of 7.16 billion ($7.7 billion) in short-term cash by Monday, when it has a 4.2 billion-euro debt repayment due to the European Central Bank.
The funds, which will come from a long-dormant EU program called the European Financial Stabilization Mechanism, will also help Greece clear arrears with the International Monetary Fund, and with the Bank of Greece.
The loan will be for three months and disbursed over two installments, and comes a day after the ECB raised emergency liquidity assistance to Greek banks.
Germany is likely to continue playing a key role in Greece’s future as it is the largest single bailout contributor. It has taken a hard line, insisting on stringent spending cuts, tax hikes and wide-ranging economic reforms in return.


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Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
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Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant, locally owned and operated by the Hart family since 1954, specializes in delicious food and customer service. Make Hart's your destination with its dining rooms, tavern, ''NH Made'' gift store, catering service and facilities for Bus Tours.
Hart's is a landmark for people visiting the Lakes Region. A photo in front of the Hart's sign and a stop in the gift shop are popular traditions passed along from generation to generation.


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I saw treats at the store the other day, and I was craving them. I actually thought about them several times. My mom made them for us when we were kids, and even with how simple it is – I enjoy a good Rice Crispy treat now and then.
Now with my mom being a diabetic, she can’t chow down on these – but she did have a small treat. I had a slightly larger one, since I also watch the sugar and carbs. It was good. It was really good. I got the recipe here: Coconut Oil Rice Crispy Treats I used gluten free Rice Krispies, and a different brand oil.
I could not taste the coconut oil at all, I had wondered if it would give it a different taste. It was a great substitute for butter. Also, the marshmallows did not stick to the pot. Marshmallow can be horrible to clean up.
1/4 cup Coconut oil
10 oz marshmallows (small sized will work better)
5 cups Gluten Free rice krispy cereal
In a large pot over medium heat pour the marshmallows and the coconut oil. Stirring frequently, cook until the marshmallows have melted down. Pour in the cereal and mix together well.
Place a sheet of parchment paper in a 9×9 pan. Pour the cereal mixture into it, and gently press into place.
Eat and enjoy!
I’d seen some really cute pumpkin ideas on Pintrest a week or so ago. I haven’t decorated a pumpkin in ages, and I was feeling a bit festive. I made this one, with a large pumpkin scooped out, and three white pumpkins made into cat heads. I used hard felt for the ears and whiskers, and a Sharpie for the face. I bought some cute ribbon at Michael’s Crafts, where I also work part time.
Instead of tossing the seeds out, I roasted them. This is very easy to do, and I’ve been snacking on them since. They are also great on salad.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
While scooping the seeds from the pumpkin, remove as much of the stringy pieces of pumpkin as you can. Spread them across a baking pan, as evenly as you can.
Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top, and sprinkle some salt. I also tossed a pinch of garlic salt on them.
Place in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes. At about the 15 minute mark, give them a good stir.
Pepper and cayenne also taste great on them! Feel free to mix up the spices to your liking.
Place on a sheet of paper towel and allow it to soak up the excess olive oil. Then, snack away!
I received a box of apples a few days ago and they were a bit tart. There was also a lot of them. I decided that I would turn them into applesauce. Applesauce is not a real picky recipe to make. There are so many different ways to go about it, even the cooking style. If I had more, I would have done canning as well, which leads into that process. However, you can make applesauce out of just a couple of pounds of apples. This is in a 16 oz container. It’ll make some great snacks! Since I love cinnamon I went a bit heavy there. I was told it tasted like apple pie filling, and left it a bit chunky, instead of running it with the immersion blender.
2-3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut
1/4 cup water
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup coconut sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
Once you are done peeling, coring, and cutting the apples into smaller pieces, place them into a pot with the water. Set the temp on medium heat. Squirt the lemon juice on top and give them a stir. Add in the coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow them to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring on occasion. Once they start to soften and break apart, turn the heat down to low. You can use a spoon to break up the pieces of apple more. If you like it pureed, use an immersion blender at the end, or scoop cups out and pour into a blender.
Mine is a bit darker from coconut sugar. I have skipped the sugar in it before, however since these apples were quite tart, they needed it. You can use apple juice instead of water, and the cinnamon and sugar ratios are more to taste. This is very flexible and it makes your house smell great! Give it a try next time you have a surplus of apples on hand.
I went away for the weekend and wanted to take along a few great snacks. This dip was one of them. I served it with some good corn tortilla chips. It’s not a heavy dip, and you get hints of all the great flavors in each bite. I made this portion size for two people to snack on over a weekend, however you can easily double the recipe.
6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon paprika
a pinch of cayenne pepper
3-4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 green onions, chopped
Start by cooking your bacon. Once it is cooling off, place the sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl and stir together. Add in the paprika and cayenne, and stir. Finally add the bacon, cheddar cheese, and parsley. Top off with the green onions.
Easy and delicious!
Over the weekend I also served this watermelon and pomegranate salad. It’s fresh, fun, and anywhere I bring it, the bowl ends up empty! Outings are so much more fun when there is delicious gluten free food available. Just bring plenty to share!
When I was on Facebook the other day I saw a video in my feed from the Food Network. They were showing how to cook your hard boiled eggs in the oven. I cook my bacon in the oven (less mess, no splatter), so I figured I’d give this a try. I rarely post anything that isn’t a recipe, but I found this interesting.
I make hard boiled eggs a couple times a month. I have days where I am in such a rush that I don’t have time for much of a breakfast, or I want them for a salad. They’re fairly portable, and then I won’t have a growling tummy or the cravings for junk food.
So what did I think about baking the eggs? Well you cook them at 350F for 30 minutes in a cupcake pan, instead of the 12-ish minutes in boiling water. If you’re my mom, you let the water boil over. I put the oven timer, placed the muffin tin in, and went about my business while they did theirs. They tasted the same, as I had to test one with a bit of pepper right away. I thought it worked out well. Have you ever tried it?
These can be an served for lunch, as a snack, an appetizer, or for a light dinner. I love the combination of tuna and fresh vegetables. I’ve used spices that don’t overwhelm, but add just a bit of flavor. So I made them for dinner and served them with a fresh salad for a lighter and fun meal. I used a gluten free panko for the breading, but any gluten free breadcrumbs will work for the recipe, I just prefer the panko myself.
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 a white onion, finely diced
1 cup gluten free panko, divided
8 oz tuna in water
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a skillet over medium low heat, use 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the diced onions until soft. While they’re starting to cook, in a large bowl start mixing together 1/2 cup of the panko (set aside the other half cup) the zucchini, the eggs, and all the spices and tuna. add in the onions after they’ve softened and then cooled enough to handle.
Turn up the heat to medium and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. make the mixture into 6-8 patties, and flatten them out a bit. Roll them in the panko that was set aside and then place in the skillet. cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and they’re cooked throughout the middle. Makes 6-8 tuna cakes. Enjoy!
This makes a for a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast.It’s so easy, and I can put it together in a few minutes. My favorite is to top it off with a handful of fresh blueberries, but any other fresh fruit or even a handful of nuts tastes great on top. That also makes this very flexible and makes it a perfect breakfast on the go, something I can make the day before and tuck into my bag with me for work.
3/4 cup milk (almond/dairy/any type is fine)
3 1/2 – 4 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
additional fruit or nut toppings
In a glass jar or other container that seals place the milk, chia, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. (I like mine a little thinner so I use about 3 1/2 tablespoons, for thicker use 4.) Place the lid on tight, give a good shake, and place into the fridge overnight for for 6-8 hours. Top with fruit or nuts in the morning and enjoy!. Makes 1 serving.
I love the way the smell of cinnamon in the oven warms the whole house. Its such a comforting smell, and once I start to smell this bread baking – I’m ready to sample the first piece! It only takes about 15 minutes to put it together and get it in the oven, and 40-45 minutes to bake. It’s a great snack!
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2/3 cups brown rice flour
1/3 cup tapioca flour
1/3 cup sweet rice flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 cup sugar (I typically use coconut sugar)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix together the milk and lemon in a small bowl together and let sit for about 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, and the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl, adding the milk and lemon mixture at the end and whisking together. Then add the bowl of liquid ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients, and combine well.
Lightly oil a 9×5 pan (or use parchment) and carefully pour the mixture into the pan. Place into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick placed into the middle comes out clean.
*I’ve only made this with coconut sugar – however it’s perfectly interchangeable with regular sugar.
These are my mom’s favorite cookies and I think she waits all year for them to be made. We made them when I was a kid, and I always had fun frosting and decorating all the cookies. So for me to give her a different cookie, I knew it had to be good, really good. Her comment was that it was delicious, and slightly more buttery tasting. That’s more than alright with me.
2 cups gluten free flour mix blend
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar, then add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. In a smaller bowl combine the flour mix with the baking powder, and sea salt. Slowly mix that that into the large bowl and beat on low until all the flour is combined.
Place a piece of plastic wrap over the dough and set in the refrigerator for 45 minutes – 1 hour. This will make the dough much easier to handle and prevent it from falling apart and cracking when you’re rolling it out and using the cookie cutters.
Preheat the oven to 350F
Sprinkle a bit of gluten free flour on your counter or another hard surface and roll out the dough. Since the dough isn’t going to rise too much, don’t go real thin. Cut out shapes of your choice.
Bake for 7-8 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for a couple minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Allow to completely cool before using jams or gluten free frosting of your choice. Enjoy!
This is a dip that’s simple to put together but big on flavor. It goes great with fresh cut veggies and all kinds of crackers and chips. I made it for something a bit different for snacks at home this week – but it’s also been a hit at parties and potlucks.
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 fresh basil, finely diced
1 cup sun dried tomatoes (cut the larger pieces)
In a large bowl with a mixer, blend the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses together with the salt and basil until blended. Use a spatula and stir in the sun dried tomatoes. Serve chilled. Makes about 2 cups. Enjoy!


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It is highly likely that the Coronavirus will show up in the Czech Republic sooner or later, and with hysteria about it overtaking the news, we thought it might be a good idea to pass along some information about steps you can take to avoid it and other types of respiratory infection.
In truth, in terms of transmission, the Coronavirus is not that different from the flu which is currently making its way through the country with a more brutal “season” than in years past. If you’ve been online recently you’ve likely noticed, perhaps for the first time, advertisements for masks, gloves, or other tools to aid in the prevention of contracting a virus. Unfortunately, most of these will not work, but the good news is that one of the most important things you can do to avoid getting sick was probably instilled in you by your mother or father from the time you were very small… and the other, has a lot to do with simple common sense. We’ll get to these in a moment.
Living in Prague, many of us use public transport – and why wouldn’t we? In a city like Los Angeles, public transit is generally a last resort, but people from cities like San Francisco, Boston, New York, or Prague know that taking public transit is an experience unto itself and in addition to being better for the planet overall, it can often be more convenient in the long run. But, despite its convenience, one of the definite downsides is the fact that you’re crammed into a vehicle with a ton of people – many of them coughing, sneezing, and who knows what else.
Czech’s it seems, and maybe others a well, don’t seem to have been taught to cough into their arm. It’s all too common on trams, the metro, and buses to watch (in disgust) as someone coughs into their hand and then, seconds later, places that same hand on the hand rails or presses the button to open the door at a stop. Of course, people do far worse before they touch the rails, too, but that’s a whole other article.
Back to prevention, the two most important things you can do to prevent the spread of germs (your and others) is to: A. Be aware, and B. Wash your hands.
It’s typical to get onto public transit and immediately turn on some music in your headphones, keep your head down and scroll through the various apps on your phone, but given that covid-19 (the clinical name for the Coronavirus) is reaching pandemic status, it might be a good idea – more than ever – to have some spacial awareness. We’re not advising that you let paranoia grip you, and in point of fact, just because someone is coughing doesn’t mean they have the Coronavirus or even the flu… but with flu season in full swing it would be prudent to take a look at who is standing or sitting around you. If someone is coughing or sneezing, it might be a good idea to move away to another part of the vehicle. “Any congregation of people is a setup for spreading an infectious agent,” said Stanley Perlman, an infectious-disease expert at the University of Iowa in an interview with The Washington Post. So that’s awareness covered.
Next. Wash your hands. Simple enough. A friend who is a kindergarten teacher recently held an interesting lesson to try and visualize for her young students how easily germs are spread. She had all of the kids wash their hands. Next, she took a small bit of hand lotion and gave it to half of the kids while the other half waited on the other side of the room. The kids with the lotion then got a sprinkle of green glitter which the lotion made stick to their hands more than glitter usually does. Now she had the kids with the glittery hands go around the room and touch various items and even the other kids – the ones without glitter. Inevitably, the glitter got onto everything and the little ones were amazed at how, even if they hadn’t been given the lotion or the glitter, they still ended up covered in the stuff.
While not exactly how transmission works, it’s basically that simple. If discussion of bodily fluids makes you nauseous you might want to skip the next bit…
When an infected person coughs or sneezes, small drops of saliva or mucus are expelled. If you then come into contact with any of those droplets – either because they fall on you or, say, the person coughed into their hand and then grabs onto that handrail in the tram – you can, and likely will, become infected.
According to an interview in National Geographic with Emily Landon, medical director of antimicrobial stewardship and infection control at the University of Chicago Medicine, the hospital’s guidelines for influenza define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person for 10 minutes or longer which is why moving to another part of the tram or metro – away from someone who is coughing or sneezing – may help your chances of avoiding illness. “Time and distance matters,” says Landon.
Respiratory illnesses can also be spread by remaining on the surfaces where they landed or were contacted through touch – hand rails, door buttons/handles, elevator buttons, etc. And how long those germs can last on a surface depends on a number of factors including the type of surface. A virus could theoretically lie in wait for months.
Then there’s transmission through the air in aerosol form, though, according to Arnold Monto, professor of epidemiology and global public health at the University of Michigan, it’s not the major mechanism of transmission.
So, again, wash your hands frequently. The CDC recommends washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after using the restroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose or sneezing. They also advise not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth, and recommend cleaning objects and surfaces you frequently touch. You’d be surprised how much the average person touches their face in a day.
In the movie CONTAGION (which, by the way, in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, has leapt to the Top 10 on iTunes – nearly a decade after its release), a scientist notes that the average person “touches their face anywhere from 2000 to 3000 times a day.” While this may be exaggerated, the reality is not far off.
In a recent study by the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD., researchers performed a random study of 249 people in public places and noted how often they touched a common surface and then their face. They found that people touched their faces an average of 3.6 times per hour, and common objects an average of 3.3 times per hour. That means your co-worker is touching his or her face nearly thirty times in an eight hour shift. Another study by Nicas noted that a group of 10 Berkley students touched their face an average of 16 times an hour. At this rate, people likely get germs on their hands much more frequently than they wash their hands.
So there it is. Your best way to avoid the flu or, in a worst case scenario, exposure to the Coronavirus, is to wash your hands and stop touching your face!


BIR eFPS or Electronic Filing and Payment System is a facility provided by the Bureau of Internal Revenue for a fast, convenient and paperless tax filing and payment using web browser and internet connection. But who are required to enroll in the eFPS facility? Not all are required, only those the are listed below are … Continue reading Do I need to enroll in the BIR’s eFPS?
Yesterday's tax filing a.k.a. Annual Income Tax Return (1702 for Corporations and Partnerships) was a total rush! Is it? Or it was a total havoc? Of course, in any system that is under a transition process will always experience some sort of glitches. Anyhow, the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 10-2012, the Bureau … Continue reading The BIR Rush and the eFPSyntax of 2012
BIR issued Revenue Regulations No. 19-2011 on December 9, 2011 prescribing the new Income Tax forms that will be used for Income Tax Filing covering and starting with Calendar Year 2011, modifying Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 57-2011. RR19-2011
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Guys and gals, lend me your ears… So, what about the BIR RR 15 of 2010? Well, this is the new regulation by the BIR providing for additional requirements in financial statements attached to returns such as the amount of input value-added tax (VAT) claimed, including details on purchases … Continue reading Hey, what about BIR Revenue Regulations (RR) 15-2010!


Designed for municipal water, waste water and storm water utility employees. Identifies and addresses common city/ county permit required confined space situations rarely covered by other programs. Details safe work practices for most types of municipal confined space entry situations. Defines Typical Types of Water Utility Spaces: In addition to man holes and lift stations, the program addresses open and closed water tanks, full or emptied aeration tanks, contact chambers, storm drains, junction boxes and many other types of spaces not typically addressed. Hazards: A study of common confined space hazards is conducted to include hazardous atmosphere, engulfment, entrapment, mechanical/machine
movement, electric shock, chemical exposure and others. Gas Detection:
This part details the key gases to identify and/or monitor, their
properties including flammability, toxicity, vapor density, etc. Common gas detector features, calibration and field testing methods are demonstrated. Ventilation: Discusses types of ventilation including general
dispersion and local exhaust ventilation and the occasional use of multiple ventilation machines.
Basic Entry Equipment: Ladders, boson’s chairs and secondary “working winches” are examples of
equipment discussed for actual entry into various confined space configurations. These systems may
share tripods, davits, booms or special tank mounted gear used as entry gear or as a focal point for
attaching gear. Fall Arrest/Retrieval Equipment: This critical safety gear is primary to the confined space entry permit process. This confirms the ability to arrest a fall, but also to execute a “non-entry” rescue which brings the entrant to safety and
reduces the potential for rescuers to be additional victims. Duties of Entry Team Members: The specific tasks assigned to each team member are discussed.
Confined Space Entry Permit Form:
As sample permit form is provided.
Both agency and instructor provided forms are follo
wed throughout the course.
The form has sections to name the team, confirm emergency communication ability, check
equipment, complete hazard analysis, confirm the placement of primary entry gear, check PPE, enter
gas detection readings and additional information. When all sections are satisfactorily completed, students are shown how the permit is issued by the entry supervisor at the end of a pre-entry briefing. Virtual Exercises:
As a final exercise, students are broken into teams and each team is assigned a particular type of space. Using the sample permit form, the individual student groups have to perform a virtual entry using all of the skills recently learned (or re-educated on) in the class.
Designed specifically for public works employees, municipal water, waste water, and storm water utility. Identifies and addresses common excavating hazards and details protective measures and safe work practices for all phases of the excavating job. Work Zone Set-up:
Promotes the use of temporary traffic control, work zone barriers such as barricades, caution tape, hurricane fencing etc. and the marking of objects and other internal hazards.
Underground Utility Location:
Reviews state law and internal agency procedure, but adds troubleshooting techniques and
the use of additional measures helpful in locating and avoiding underground utility damage such as
pot holing, use of vac-trucks, ground penetrating radar and other soft dig techniques. Hazard Analysis: Use an excavating daily checklist to conduct a thorough
work zone hazard analysis to identify incidental hazards, deficiencies, improper crew activities, and other safety issues prior to commencing with the dig.
Mobile Equipment Hazards: This section covers required operator training, internal work zone equipment traffic control, safe mounting, seat belts, no-rider
rules and prohibited uses, imperative operator, helper/spotter and pedestrian safety rules, rigging and trailering. Cave-in Prevention:
Identifies the acceptable methods of preventing cave-in including sloping, shoring, shielding and the use of trench boxes. Other cave-in prevention and open trench rules are discussed. Protecting Exposed Utilities: Details issues and methods related to supporting various
underground utilities after they are exposed. Includes the call for re-locates to identify unknown objects discovered during excavating. Discusses “safe to underground utility” back filling protocols and protection for recently covered areas.
Unattended Works Zones: This segment promotes extra diligence when preparing a site that will be left unattended for short or longer duration's. This include the use of hurricane fencing, barricades, steel sheeting and other tools and supp
lies. Excavation Emergencies:
Avoiding emergencies is the goal, but in the event of a cave-in, steps to take is attempting to rescue are
discussed. This includes hazard analysis, identifying of and secondary cave-in potential and other do’s and Don'ts. Virtual Exercises: Students are tested by reviewing a collection of slides in a “what’s wrong with this picture” format. This summarizes the important concepts discussed throughout the course and concludes the program.
Reviews a recent history of public sector lock out tag out hazards and
common accidents: Reviewed as case studies various incidents applicable to 1910.147(a)(1)(i), the standard that covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected “energization” or start-up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to
employees. Areas covered include:
4. Parts replacement
5. Strainer change out
6. Regular cleaning
7. Mechanical or operational problems “The jam!”.
A Total Program Approach:
Combines the principles of Lock out Tag out with worksite safety engineering, safe work practices, other protective devices/products, special clothing and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Defines Hazardous Energy Sources and Lock-out/tag-out Concepts
Applicable to City Work Places:
1. Electrical Work –Electrocution/Flash
2. Electrical/hydraulic actuation of equipment put in motion
3. Fluid Flow/Release: Chemicals, hydraulic fluid, high pressure air and/or water
4. Stored energy – unexpected movement of springs, hinged structures, objects on tracks, casters or rollers and/or suspended objects
Products and Devices: Displays many isolation and or lock out devices available. Virtual Exercises:
The final segment of the course uses virtual exercises in an interactive fashion where numerous situations are presented and segmented
groups of attendees must solve the hazardous energy
This program trained workers who are required to wear personal protective equipment on how to do the following: • Use protective equipment properly, • Be aware of when personal protective equipment is necessary, • Know what kind of protective equipment is necessary, • Understand the limitations of personal protective equipment in protecting workers from injury, • Put on, adjust, wear, and take off personal protective equipment, and • Maintain protective equipment properly. OSHA’s general personal protective equipment requirements were covered that mandate that employers conduct a hazard assessment of their workplaces to determine what hazards are present that require the use of protective equipment, Employers are required to train each employee who must use PPE. Employees must be trained to know at least the following:
Employers should make sure that each employee demonstrates an understanding of the PPE
Certificates are issued for attendees that pass the course. This program trains workers who are required to wear personal protective equipment on how to do the following: • Use protective equipment properly, • Be aware of when personal protective equipment is necessary, • Know what kind of protective equipment is necessary, • Understand the limitations of personal protective equipment in protecting workers from injury, • Put on, adjust, wear, and take off personal protective equipment, and • Maintain protective equipment properly. OSHA’s general personal protective equipment requirements were covered that mandate that employers conduct a hazard assessment of their workplaces to determine what hazards are present that require the use of protective equipment. Areas of instruction included assessing your workplace to determine if hazards are present that require the use of personal protective equipment. If such hazards are present, how to select protective equipment and require workers to use it, communicate your protective equipment selection decisions to your workers, and select personal protective equipment that properly fits your workers. Gear covered included: Eye Protection, Head Protection, Chaps and other Leg Protection, Bloodborn Pathogens Gear , Hand Protection, Hoods, Hearing Protection, Full Body Wear, Foot Wear, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Fit Testing
This first segment starts with basic regulatory compliance by identifying OSHA required features, standard work place safety issues and desirable/undesirable working conditions. It designates areas where use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and recommends signage and markings. Special areas and conditions are reviewed such as work benches, chemical storage locations, compressed gas cylinder stations, overhead cranes, adequate lighting, adequate ventilation, "no-storage" areas, stacking and shelving, indoor fall and falling object hazards and many more. Special facility issues are included such as water/waste water plant indoor locations. Out door workplace safety issues are reviewed in the second segment such as entrances and exits, gates and signage, driveways, lots, vehicle and equipment parking locations, inventory and material staging areas, storage racks, fueling and wash down areas and more. Again, an emphasis on OSHA compliance, standard work place safety and desirable/undesirable working conditions is made. Also reviewed are perimeter security, “authorized personnel/vehicle only” locations and internal vehicle/pedestrian/equipment traffic patterns. The third segment of the program transitions to public access areas such as city halls, community centers, amphitheaters, public parking lots, sidewalks, bike paths, play grounds and tot lots, water front areas including docks and piers. Excluded is roads safety issues, which is covered under another program. A proactive approach to property maintenance is recommended where inspection and repair resources may be limited. A collection of inspection check list forms donated by many participating public agencies is made available to attendees. Key sample forms are review to educate the audience on how inspection tools can aid in the identification and maintenance and repair process.
Chainsaw, trimming, felling, limbing, bucking, wood chipper, bucket truck use.
After natural disasters, it is not uncommon to call on new operators (from other divisions even) to assist as back-up tree work crews as primary tree work specialist fatigue or are rotated on shifts. This program would orient these additional workers as standby crews. Designed specifically for municipal public works, streets/roads, parks, water utility and/or other city or county employees who engage in tree work, are exposed to common tree work hazards and the risks associated with tree work machines and tools. Also recommended for division supervisors, agency safety officers, department safety coordinators, and equipment trainers. Accident Case Studies: As an introduction, a number of recent city/ county employee accident cases are reviewed. Each represents a likely severe injury or fatality scenario related to tree trimming, felling and damaged or felled tree removal. Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing: Types of chain saw chaps, gloves, hard hats, shoes, eye wear and other protective gear is featured. This segment continues to discuss acceptable clothing. Chain Saw Safety: We conduct an in depth review of safe work practices related to chain saws including choosing the right saw, maintenance, proper use, avoiding kick backs, trouble shooting and stowing. Bucket Trucks: Safe operation of aerial baskets and other high reach equipment is covered including positioning, stability and machine/operator limitations. Tree Trimming/Felling/Limbing/Bucking: This section details pre-cut hazard assessment and felling plans. It continues by demonstrating safe technique for most aspects of tree work from trimming and thinning all the way to bucking (final log sectioning) for removal. Power Line Issues: Risks related to high voltage wires are covered including close proximity to above ground wires and downing of power wires by felling whole trees or dropping limbs. It illustrates how tree limbs are a perfect conductor of high voltage power. Wood Chippers: Safe positioning, limb sizing, insertion direction and danger zones related to mulching or chipping machines is covered. Other Hazards: Heat stress, lightning, poisonous plants, insects/ bees and other hazards incidental to tree work are presented. Field Exercise Part: A field exercise can be conducted where select or all individuals perform various segments of actual “hands-on” tree work.
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Challenge of the Gobots the Original Miniseries on DVD
I have not watched the Challenge of the Gobots in years, except for in small snippets online. You hear a lot of people making jokes about the Gobots, usually comparing them to the Transformers and I must admit, I have cracked a few myself. I ain’t proud of it, but I admit it.
Now I made some cheap shots in the past at the expense of the Anti-Transformers, but over the years, I find myself more drawn to the Gobot Toys. Something about their understated nature makes them seem almost more sophisticated to adult me. Perhaps I am reading too much into some plastic, but that is what I love to do.
Since my appreciation for the Gobots has grown and because the Warner Archive has released the original mini-series on DVD, I thought it would be a good opportunity to re-watch and see if I can get some magic out of them. I am happy to report that after rewatching, I do see the magic, but it is not exactly the magic I expected.
I should remind you, this is just the original miniseries. The series and it 60 episodes are still locked up somewhere in the Warner Archive.
I said not exactly the magic I expected. I expected Transformers like spectacle because it has been drilled into my head. But what I got was something completely different. While the Transformers would make me sit up at night and I would nitpick certain elements that set my disbelief ablaze (how did Megatron shift size like he did), The Gobots don’t seem to care. The vehicles range in size yet, the robots do not seem to correspond. Furthermore, there are weird relationships that I remember confounding younger me and I am happy to say, older me is even more confused.
I guess in a nutshell. I love it. It is confusing, odd, and does not take itself too seriously. It really is an anti-Transfomers.
Now if Warner Archive would just unleash the rest of the series, maybe we could finally get that Gobots Motion Picture off the ground.
Order your Remastered Challenge of the Gobots the Original Miniseries on DVD.

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I N a few weeks, another important election will be taking place in the country, as Ondo State decides on November 26, 2016.
Of paramount importance to all is the feverish pitch which election situations have been subjected to lately, no matter the level and gravity of such election. What has elicited greater anxiety is the idea of staggered election which has almost come to stay in Nigeria’s democratic firmament. This largely accounts for the reason why political thugs and party supporters have been imported from one state to another to display all forms of loyalty and associated atrocities which could have been avoided if elections were to be conducted simultaneously across the states in the first place. This is in addition to the colossal cost of deploying these loyalists as well as the attendant friction and loss of lives which come with such scenario, in some cases.
While I call on the INEC and indeed, the National Assembly to come up with a courageous legislative framework that can stem the tide of staggered elections, by bringing all states to the same democratic pedestal, so that politicians can mind their businesses in their respective states on election days, rather than stoking trouble in other states.
Coming back home, there is no doubting the fact that forthcoming Ondo State gubernatorial election has started to generate palpable fears and apprehension. It is against this backdrop that I advise our electoral umpire, INEC, to use the just-concluded Edo governorship election as a test case and work-in-progress, to address the observable lapses in order to redeem its waning image this time round. Particularly, I was amazed watching live the result collation exercise after the Edo election, where the Returning Officer excused himself and his field-men for break, only to come back much later, the following day, to continue the exercise, which should have gone uninterrupted. This gives room for suspicion.
Again, the fact that both the Returning Officer and his various Collation Officers were deployed from the same institution is another step susceptible to collusion and compromise, even though there is no law against that.
As a matter of necessity, the above highlighted draw-backs should be addressed by INEC so as to relieve Nigerians of high incidence of inconclusive elections and cost of unnecessary litigations.
- Tony Anaele,
Ijagemo, Lagos State.


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Only R1bn was allocated to government departments, of which about 85percent was spent during a period in which six of the country’s nine provinces were declared disaster areas, according to research from Agri SA. Of the R1bn, just 0.24percent went to commercial farmers and much of the money was wasted on inexperienced distribution companies and overpriced feed and boreholes, the farmers’ group said.
“This is a warning shot, a flag going up to say we need to investigate these things,” Omri Van Zyl, executive director of Agri SA, said on Thursday in Centurion. “We need a proper delivery system to help us in such a crisis.”
South Africa experienced the worst drought in more than a century in 2015 and the dry weather continued in 2016, pushing up food prices and hurting small-scale and commercial farmers. President Jacob Zuma said in his State of the Nation Address on February 9 that the government made R2.5bn available for livestock feed, water infrastructure and auction sales. Agri SA has asked the Public Protector and Auditor General to investigate and wants the country to develop a national action plan to deal with drought.
ALSO READ: SA drought budget cut substantially
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Daff) will co-operate with any inquiry and will work with Agri SA to find out where the money was spent, acting spokesperson Steve Galane said. The Daff allocated R212million for drought-relief measures, but only spent R146m, 90percent of which went to subsistence farmers, Agri SA said. Several inexperienced logistics companies were procured at high cost by local government officials to distribute animal feed when its members were willing to do the job for free or below cost, the group said.
“If that R212m was spent correctly we could have helped twice the number of farmers that we did,” said Dan Kriek, Agri SA’s vice president.
Heavy rain across most provinces this year and the end of 2016 has given farmers relief from the drought and the country’s Crop Estimates Committee is forecasting a record maize crop. However, the drought still persists in the Northern and Western Cape provinces.


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- HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
IT WAS on the 25 January that the
"Laying of Flowers", a Liverpool custom, in St George’s Park at the Holocaust Memorial, was once more performed in the presence of the event’s Host, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Ron Gould, along with other dignitaries (listed later) and spectators. This event was followed by refreshments in the Hall and then a Service in the form of dance, music, speeches and prayer.
King David High School Musicians played a Musical Compilation. To start the Service, students from Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre performed a ballet, while on the screen a potted account called "From the Holocaust to Rwanda" was shown with changing pages of information. Whilst this was happening, Terance Ayebale of Shorefields Community Comprehensive School, lit candles. The scene was covered with a blue tinged mist, and the dancers were dressed in green. Then the Lord Mayor welcomed everyone and declared how committed the City Council is to this annual event. The Chief Executive of the City Council then made the City Council’s
"Reaffirmation Statement" which was followed by some "Reflections" made by student, Ryan Waters, from Gateacre Community Comprehensive School and Jules Twagira’s Story read by a student, Mugneni Sumba from Liverpool Hope University College.
Olu Olaseinde and the River Niger Orchestra next performed an African Folksong, Dance and Historical Incantation. That was followed by Steve Binns, a Liverpool City Council historian who made a "National Statement of
Some Speakers then went to the podium, starting with Councillor Mike Storey CBE, The City Council Leader, then Councillor Joe Anderson, leader of the Opposition and followed by the Immediate Chairperson of Merseyside Jewish Representative Council, Naomi Kingston.
The Rector of Liverpool, Reverend Steven Brookes led the Act of Commitment and Dedication followed by prayers led by the Senior Rabbi of Merseyside Jewish Community, Rabbi Lionel Cofnas.
Melody Frayne sang "If Tomorrow Never Comes" which she had adapted. She was followed by
"Johnny’s Story" and then a period of silent reflection. That closed the event with the retirement of the Lord Mayor from the Hall.
One can find the "Statement of Commitment" in Liverpool’s Holocaust Book of Commitment, which is on the net
A list of some of the dignitaries who were in
attendance:- Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress, Clr & Mrs R Gould ; Liverpool City Council Leader, Clr M Storey
CBE; Leader of the Opposition, Clr J Anderson; Liverpool’s Chief Executive, Mr & Mrs D
Henshaw; The Merseyside High Sheriff, Dr & Mrs R Atley; The Recorder of Liverpool, Judge & Mrs H Globe QC; The Mayor & Mayoress of Knowsley, Clr & Mrs M Murphy; The Mayor & Mayoress of Wirral, Clr W Nock & Mayoress Mrs T Clark; The Mayor of St Helens Clr L McGuire, & Guest Mayor of St Helens Clr M Quinn; The Mayor & Mayoress of Sefton, Clr & Mrs D Pearson; The Mayor & Mayoress of Halton, Clr & Mrs R Hignett; Chairman of West Lancashire, Clr P Taylor, & Chairman’s Lady Mrs A
Stubbert; Deputy Lord Mayor of Hale, Mr E Goldrein & Mrs I
Goldrein; Deputy Mayor of Maghull ClrJ Day & Mrs H Ahley; Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress of Chester Clr & Mrs B

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First things first.. Have you heard about the Leap Day Giveaway Blog Hop? If not you should head over to Such a Sew and Sew by following this cute buttony link and check it out!
I'll be participating but I haven't got a clue what I'll be giving away yet.. I will try to make it something good though!
I'm still working on my Disappearing 9. Mostly sewing and cutting and sewing and sewing and pressing. I'm doing it as a QAYG with just regular straight line and in the ditch quilting but a lot of it. It's coming along nicely after taking yesterday mostly off from sewing so I could grocery shop but then marathon sewing today (8 hours so far and maybe 2 or 3 more before bed).
I'll have a progress report tomorrow and a picture. I still need to pull the UFOs out and photograph and catalogue them all, maybe Saturday that will be my project, though I'm dreading it!
Have a great evening everyone!