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Former X-Factor singer and winner of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here Stacey Solomon enjoyed her first night out since having her second son last month.
She was spotted visiting the night hotspots in her local Essex with a group of friends this weekend (June 23rd).
The 22-year-old started the evening looking very glamorous in a figure-hugging beige dress with a black stripe on either side with a fake tan and long blonde locks.
She teamed her ensemble with a pair of black heels, matching clutch bag and ladies designer watch.
The only other piece of jewellery Solomon wore was a silver charm bracelet.
It seemed like she enjoyed her first night out after giving birth to her second son Leighton on May 5th as she teetered on her heels while walking to a minicab that took her home.
The reality star has recently shown her support for Cycle Britain in aid of Alzheimer’s UK, urging people to take part in the 1,000 mile route across the UK, with each participant cycling 30 or 60 miles.

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Odds are you may not be a certified corrosion specialist or an expert in the corrosion field for that matter. Most engineers that are responsible for specifying water projects are not. There are of course engineers who dedicate their entire careers to the subject. The good news is that McWane Ductile is committed to excellence in the corrosion field and provides professionals to assist you with making sound decisions regarding corrosion control.
Methods of protecting Ductile iron pipe range from the oxide layer naturally produced during the manufacturing process to various coatings and cathodic protection systems. From the start of your project design, the first things to consider are the factors that will ultimately determine the need for corrosion protection such as location, surrounding environment, and soil. The next item to consider is the impact these factors will have on the performance of your pipeline.
After weighing all the pertinent factors and the consequence specific your project, a decision can then be made as to what type of corrosion control is needed. Our intent is not to sell you on a specific item or product, but to provide sound information for you, the water professional, so that you may develop your own conclusions.
Let’s dig deeper into two methods of corrosion enhancements, V-Bio Polyethylene Encasement and Cathodic Protection, and discuss the what, when, where, why to use them.
Following is a list of variables that can lead to aggressive soils. We recommend you measure these during the design phase to determine the corrosiveness of the soil:
- Moisture Content
- Ground Water Influence
- Sulfide Ions
- Redox Potential
- Bi-Metallic Concentrations
The above variables are described in further detail in The Design Decision Model® (DDM), a joint publication by CorrPro and Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA). McWane Ductile also provides an informative blog with video by John Johnson, Regional Engineer, that covers Corrosion Protection Recommendations for Ductile Iron Pipelines.
What is V-Bio and Why Install It?
V-Bio, developed by DIPRA, is a polyethylene encasement that exceeds the ANSI AWWA C105 standard for polyethylene encasement and is made up of three layers of co-extruded film infused with a corrosion inhibitor and anti-microbial additive.
This protects against most corrosive environments without involving the consumption or degradation of either corrosion inhibitors. V-Bio adds active components to a proven economical corrosion method.
V-Bio expands upon this protection by addressing the potential influence of anaerobic bacteria and inhibits the formation of corrosion cells under the wrap.
Recommendations for when to install V-Bio are provided on the Two-Dimensional Matrix found in DIPRA’s DDM .
For an informative video demonstration on how to install V-Bio in eight easy steps, see our blog by McWane Ductile Sales Rep, Aaron Loosli.
What is Cathodic Protection and Why Install It?
Cathodic Protection is a technique used to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell. This simple method of protection connects the metal to be protected to an easily corroded sacrificial metal to act as the anode. The sacrificial metal then corrodes instead of the protected metal. Cathodic protection protects a wide range of metallic structures in various environments.
For structures such as long pipelines where passive galvanic cathodic protection is insufficient, an external Direct Current (DC) electrical power source is used to provide a strong enough current. Cathodic protection is used extensively within the oil and gas industry to help protect non-segmented steel pipelines from corrosion.
Cathodic protection is recommend for use on Ductile iron pipe in only the most extreme corrosive environments. Since Ductile iron pipelines are made up of segmented pipe with rubberized joints every 18-20 feet, they are electronically discontinuous.
As a result, the Ductile iron joints require bonding to allow electrical current to flow along the pipeline. This allows the entire pipeline to turn into a cathode of a corrosion cell, thus protecting the pipeline from corrosion.
Because of added materials and labor to install cathodic protection, it is more expensive. It also requires more maintenance than other corrosion protection options due to the need for continuous monitoring of the cathodic protection to ensure it remains active and replaces the sacrificial anodes periodically.
To Wrap or To Sacrifice?
In summary, V-Bio is an external wrap that acts as a barrier between the pipe and the soil. V-Bio is cost-effective and protects iron pipe in almost any corrosive environment.
Cathodic Protection, involves the use of metal-to-sacrificial anodes. It is effective in extremely corrosive soils, but the cost to install and maintain cathodic protection can be expensive.
Either way, Ductile iron pipe is durable and resilient all by itself, but the best way to ensure its life span and life cycle cost are to properly protect the pipeline in harsh environments.
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With everything going on at FamilySearch’s RootsTech conference, happening this Wedensday through Saturday in Salt Lake City, it’s easy to miss opportunities for genealogy learning and fun.
You’ve already picked the classes you want to go to. Here’s what else to put on your list of RootsTech must-dos:
1. Of course, stop by Family Tree Magazine‘s Expo Hall booth No. 1136 to check out our books, genealogy cheat sheets and other offerings; find out about Family Tree University’s online courses and upcoming Virtual Conference; and pick up a free Family Tree Magazine issue (while they last).
2. Also in the exhibit hall, watch one of the free 30-minute power sessions from our RootsTech neighbor Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems (booth 1039). We’re joining with Lisa (that’s her above, with Family Tree Magazine contributing editor Sunny Jane Morton) to sponsor information-packed presentations on finding German ancestral villages, mastering Ancestry.com and more.
The power sessions are right in the booth, with prize giveaways at each one. Plus, you can enter to win a grand prize on Saturday, Feb. 11 (must be present at the booth to win). See the Genealogy Gems website for details on RootsTech power sessions.
3. Walk through Temple Square. The square surrounding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Salt Lake Temple is beautiful year-round. Thursday, the Conference Center at Temple Square features the the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at an event called “Music, It Runs in the Family.” It’s free but you do need tickets, which you can get here.
4. Research at the Family History Library. Yes, you can access many of the library’s records online, but there are so many more in the building’s sea of microfilm cabinets and bookshelves. Before you hop on the plane, try a place search of the online catalog and plan which films and books you’ll look at. Click here to see the FHL’s extended hours during RootsTech.
5. While at the FHL, go inside the new discovery experiences area on the main floor. You can use iPads, touchscreen monitors and computers to explore your family history through photos and maps (especially if you have a FamilySearch family tree), and use recording studios to preserve family stories on audio and video. See my photos of the pilot discovery experience during RootsTech 2015.
6. Take in a featured speaker. You can watch talks by HGTV’s “Property Brothers,” Drew and Jonathan Scott; TLC’s “Cake Boss,” Buddy Valastro (who’s also judging a RootsTech cake decorating competition

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Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington and thanked her for her efforts and achievements in Security Council Resolution 1701.
Peres said in the meeting that the Resolution is unprecedented due to the fact that for the first time the Arab states joined the condemnation against the Arab aggressor, Hizballah. In addition, for the first time Russia had joined an arms embargo.
Peres also mentioned the achievement in building a unanimous coalition of support from all Security Council members.
At the conclusion Peres added that the wide coalition must remain in order to examine the implementation of the Resolution, and that Israel will be a loyal partner in that effort.
Peres continued and said that although the fighting has ceased, the battle is still ongoing, including the reconstruction of the Galilee, the return of the kidnapped soldiers, and preventing an Iranian takeover of the Middle East.
Peres called Hizballah an Iranian commando division funded by Iran with more than $100 million a year, who are well equipped with the finest weapons and missiles, and are trained for months in Iran.
Peres asked the United States to assist in the return of the kidnapped soldiers. Peres also mentioned the reconstruction of Lebanon and said that it is the interest of all countries who oppose terrorism that the reconstruction will not be done by Iran, but rather by the West and moderate Arab and Muslim states.


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As the first thing visitors see, home pages and headers often steal the design spotlight.But above-the-fold thinking neglects the natural flow of vertical page layout. What happens when people reach the end of a page?You can bet that a simple copyright statement wonâ€™t hold visitorsâ€™ attention, but many pages are designed with the expectation that [...]Tweet This | Share to Facebook | Discuss | Bury
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A new takeaway and restaurant, Fireaway, has opened to bring a taste of Italy to a town centre – and it cooks pizzas in just three minutes.
Fast-fired pizza brand Fireaway opened in the former Midlands Air Ambulance charity shop, in High Street, Newcastle, this week.
It is the first branch to operate outside London and owner Mario Aleppo promotes it as ‘Subway-style pizza’.
The London-born businessman said: “We are trying to bring good quality and affordable pizza to North Staffordshire.
“We also want to build a good name in the area and give people a healthier option than the normal fast-food pizzas.”
The Newcastle franchise has been snapped up by Nima Ahmadi.
The 29-year-old food enthusiast, from Newcastle, said: “Fireaway is for everyone. We do everything from pizzas to salads, desserts and milkshakes. You can have Nutella pizza with strawberry or banana.
“All the pizza toppings are fresh from top suppliers, our dough is fresh and we only use olive oil. We want to bring quality. You can eat in or take away and we do delivery.
“I worked for Domino’s Pizza for 10 years and gained a lot of experience. I thought why not do something different? I want everyone who comes in to feel welcome, they are like our guests, not customers.”
Customers are thrilled with the latest addition to Newcastle’s food scene. It follows this week’s shock closure of the Cultural Squatters community hub, on the corner of Merrial Street and York Place.
John Sumnall, aged 47, from Madeley, said: “It is really impressive and will increase footfall in the town centre. Look at the streets, there’s nothing here, it will be good for Newcastle.”
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Jordan Kirby, aged 25, from Newcastle, said: “It looks very smart and nice. It’s new and something different for Newcastle. We haven’t got anything like this.”
Fireaway offers a range of build-your-own pizzas and calzones. It also offers salads, garlic bread, potato wedges, drinks and desserts.
By Fahad Tariq
Source: Stoke-on-Trent Live

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The Wii Homebrew Channel allows gamers to run games and software on the Wii that hasn’t been licensed or certified by Nintendo (like pirated games). Now according to the creators of the Homebrew Channel, it’s possible to run it on the Wii U. However, it won’t exactly run on the Wii U — it will run within the original Wii menu that’s used on the Wii U for backwards compatibility. The Homebrew channel runs on the Wii U just as it would on the Wii, which means no Wii U software is supported.
Now, if you wish to install something like this on your Wii U, you need to know that your warranty is void if you do so, and if anything breaks, you’re on your own. And we expect Nintendo to strike back with console firmware updates that block access to it.
- Nintendo won't have a GDC 2017 presence this year
- River City Ransom Underground on Wii U?
- Super Mario Mash-Up wasn't Nintendo-created
- Zelda Twilight Princess Wii U + Amiibo on sal
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As warm-season turfgrasses continue to green up, diseases are rearing their ugly heads. The main culprit this time of year is a fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, that causes large patch disease in lawns. Large patch can infect all warm-season turfgrasses, but centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia are particularly susceptible.
Large patch appears in roughly circular patches that are yellow, tan or straw-brown with orange-brown borders. The patches are initially 2 to 3 feet in diameter, but can expand up to 10 feet or more, as the name “large patch” indicates. Early in the morning, a grayish ring can be seen in the area where the diseased turfgrass and the healthy turfgrass meet.
Large patch occurs in the spring and fall when environmental factors are favorable. Favorable conditions include humid days with temperatures ranging from 75 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures above 60 F. The higher temperatures and humidity lead to an extended period of leaf wetness.
In the last 60 days, the local weather station in Dearing, Georgia, has recorded eight days of rain, totaling 4.81 inches, with an average relative humidity around 70% and an average temperature of 68 F (average high of 80 F and average low of 55 F). This information was taken from the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network, which collects reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications.
Turfgrasses are also more susceptible when coming out of — or going into — dormancy. Therefore, spring and fall are the times of year the grass is most vulnerable because it is more stressed and not growing as actively.
The best way to protect turfgrass from disease is to properly manage it by following lawn care practice recommendations. More information on warm-season turfgrass identification and lawn calendars for season-appropriate practices are available from University of Georgia specialists on the GeorgiaTurf website. Follow these best practices, which are easier and cheaper than using fungicides, to mitigate turf disease in your lawn:
- Avoid high nitrogen rates on warm-season grasses in mid- to late fall or in early spring. The disease-causing fungus readily attacks the lush growth of grass that nitrogen promotes. Avoid fast-release forms of nitrogen fertilizer.
- Irrigate grass only when needed and to a depth of 4 to 6 inches — about 1 inch of irrigation water per week. Water early in the morning to reduce extended leaf wetness. This disease can spread fast when moisture is present.
- Avoid spreading disease to other areas. Remove clippings to prevent spread to other areas during mowing.
- Keep lawns mowed on a regular basis to the proper height for the grass species. Lower or higher than optimum mowing heights can increase disease severity.
- Provide good drainage for both surface and subsurface areas. Correct soil compaction with core aeration.
- Test the soil and apply lime and fertilizer according to the test recommendations. This will help promote good health and vigor. See UGA Cooperative Extension Circular 896, "Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots," for more information.
Centipede, St. Augustine and zoysia are at peak growth when soil temperatures reach 65 F. In Columbia County, Georgia, the soil reaches this temperature in late April to early May. This is the optimum time to fertilize. This is especially true of centipede and St. Augustine grasses. When these turfgrasses are fertilized too early, they turn yellow from stress. The nitrogen in the fertilizer causes more shoot growth than the root system can support, which can cause large patch disease to develop.
If prevention is not an option and treatment is warranted, fungicide applications can help manage large patch. There are many fungicides on the market labeled for use on lawns, and most will aid in large patch management. In order for the fungicide to work properly, follow the directions on the product label.
A great resource for selecting turf fungicide products is the home and garden edition of the 2021 Georgia Pest Management Handbook. The handbook gives current information on the selection, application and safe use of these products. The home and garden edition also covers pest control around homes, on pets, for pests of home garden vegetables, lawns, fruits and ornamentals, and for pests of public health interest associated with our homes.
To order a $29.95 print copy of the home and garden edition of the 2021 Georgia Pest Management Handbook, visit the UGA Press website or Amazon.com. To order by email or phone, send a message to email@example.com or call 800-848-6224. A Kindle edition can be purchased for $22.49 at Amazon.com

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Actually, Shaw has been brainwashed and programmed to unawares murder on command, has killed two of his platoon members while in captivity, and is now being used as a sleeper agent to assassinate on command.
What has this period been like for you? Kaya Montoya on in its final two seasons.
The film, which starred Laurence Harvey as Shaw, Frank Sinatra as Marco, and Angela Lansbury as Eleanor Iselin in an Academy Award-nominated performance, is considered a classic of the political thriller genre.
The series had Powers cast with a strong cast, including , , , and.
For Camelot, she has previously appeared in Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol, 1776, Spotlight on Mary Martin, Steel Magnolias, Dancing at Lughnasa, Sockdology, Inherit the Wind, I Remember Mama, Always.
Powers was a cheerleader at ; for a time, one of her schoolmates was , who graduated from University High in June 1958.
His characterization of Ben Marco is believable, sympathetic and compelling throughout the show, and he shepherds the audience along through the story nicely and deftly.
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Police are reporting that 160 pounds of cannabis was seized at Deep Water Harbour this morning around 10:30 a.m. by members of the Narcotics Department and K-9 Unit.
According to Stratcom, the officers were on duty at the Deep Water Harbour conducting a their routine check, when the dogs indicated on two blue barrels.
Both barrels were searched and several packages of cannabis were found inside. The packages have an estimated street value of $640,000.00 EC. The seized substance was reportedly taken to the Police Headquarters pending further investigations. No one has been charged in connection with the drugs as yet, but investigations are ongoing.


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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND: Fund-raiser raises concerns
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An Ordway Elementary School PTO flier encourages people to shop online.
Bainbridge merchants looking forward to the Christmas season are facing an unexpected Grinch, hailing from the most unlikely of places.
"There is something very wrong with this picture," said Jeff Hawkins, co-owner of Fox Paw in Winslow.
"I'm extremely upset," said Calico Cat Toys owner Jan Feise, whose shop is just down the road.
What has island businesspeople so concerned is a fund-raising drive started by Ordway Elementary's parent-teacher organization. It is asking parents to do their holiday shopping online so that a percentage of the cost of their purchases can be donated to the school.
The fund-raiser was announced with a flier headlined "Shop for the holidays and help Ordway" and inserted into an official Ordway Elementary newsletter, sent to all parents with children at the school.
"This has a negative impact on us as a business," Hawkins said. "The school has told a huge percentage of our customer base at our busiest time of year to not shop with us."
"I think people are very shortsighted when they start doing this type of thing," Feise said. "I've had this store for 15 years and I've always supported Ordway ... with a large percentage of the profit.
"You've got to keep your dollars local," she said. "This ... takes away from community support and encourages people to do something that will destroy that community."
Cindy Anderson, Ordway PTO president, said her organization just wanted to take advantage of the fact that some Bainbridge residents shop online.
"People are already buying online, why shouldn't we get some money out of it?" she asked. "We never thought somebody who would go down and buy in Winslow would decide to shop online (because of the flier)."
Anderson said the online fund-raiser seemed like a safer money-raising activity than having students selling door-to-door.
The flier tells parents that YourSchoolshop.com will donate between 5 percent and 30 percent of any purchase to the Ordway PTO. The Web site refers online shoppers to such sites as Amazon.com, eToys, iBaby.com, OfficeMax, J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Lands' End and jcrew.com.
YourSchoolshop.com receives a commission on purchases made by customers it refers to online merchants. A part of that commission is donated to the school.
The Seattle-based company works with more than 450 schools nationwide.
Ordway principle Bruce Colley said he accepts the need for a school fund-raiser.
But he was quick to point out that the program is a PTO initiative, not sponsored by the school administration.
Dave Henry, of the nonprofit Bainbridge Island Community Network, has called for a meeting to discuss the impact of the online fund-raising effort on local business.
"I want to talk about how these type of things affect our community," Henry said. "It's too late this year to do anything about the holidays, but I think we need to be doing something about this in the long run, as a community."
Todd Westbrook is a free-lance writer. Reach editor Jeff Brody at (360) 792-9204 or at email@example.com.

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Children Need a Place in Our Hearts and Minds
Children need a place in our hearts, and in our minds, and funding for their development needs our voices. We are one of three UN countries that failed to sign the Rights of the Child Bill that passed through the United Nations in 1990. And why? Was it because children are not important to us? Are we willing to delegate their care to “unskilled nannies”? Do we realize that child rearing is a serious business involving our complete attention in order for the optimal development of our children’s brains and bodies? The answer is that we do not.
“Am I a nanny? ” asks a man on a recent TV ad? “No, I am a banker”. He says this as if more is required and appreciated of a banker than of a caretaker of a baby or child. He humiliates children and their caretakers.
RECONSIDER, do we want to develop citizens who are capable of competing with those in other countries, and of leading and supporting the U.S.A. into the future? We must understand that the capacity for the growth of children is fundamental and even sacred, and their complete development requires our maximum attention and the best of our skills.
Could we all get together and focus on our nation’s children with an annual Children’s day each year? That one step might lead to a better future for our children.


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In a past life, the Philadelphia Flyers were called the Broad Street Bullies for introducing a take-no-prisoners style of play that helped define a new era for the NHL.
More than three decades later the Flyers are Bullies-lite at best. Yet for reasons that have more to do with brains than brawn, Philadelphia could end up having a similarly lasting impact thanks to the bold blueprint it created for rebuilding a team without going through any of the requisite growing pains.
|Daniel Briere has delivered in the playoffs. (US Presswire)|
"I'm absolutely thrilled -- and surprised," admitted Flyers owner Ed Snider. "I didn't know how far we could go; I was just hoping to make the playoffs. Now I'm getting greedy."
Might as well. The Flyers used the franchise's worst season ever last year to dismantle the team and recast it in a way that took full advantage of the salary cap contained in the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The irony is that while the cap was designed to create parity by putting every team on a level playing field, it also removed the inherent advantages deep-pocketed organizations like Philadelphia had.
It just didn't matter.
"It's even and this is the way it should be," Snider said. "Personally I like it because it should be up to the GM to push the right buttons."
In Philadelphia's case, that's exactly what Paul Holmgren has done. He took over as general manager from Bob Clarke just three weeks into the 2006-07 season, after it became apparent the Flyers were going nowhere with a lineup that was poorly constructed for the newer, faster-paced NHL. Holmgren brought rookie coach John Stevens with him to replace Ken Hitchcock, but there was little Holmgren could do to salvage the season, even at that early stage.
Instead, he put together a plan that enabled him to take advantage of desperate contenders and start an overhaul that would be massive in scale.
In the space of a couple of weeks around the trade deadline, the Flyers shipped off expensive veterans Peter Forsberg and Alexei Zhitnik and some draft picks, landing a No. 1-caliber goalie in Martin Biron; a couple of highly touted young defensemen, including Braydon Coburn, who now plays on the top unit; and most important, the salary cap room to make several critical changes over the summer.
The budget space allowed the Flyers to become major players in the free-agent market, and they came back with a bounty that included quality veteran defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Jason Smith along with young forwards Scott Hartnell and Joffrey Lupul.
And there was an even bigger prize in forward Daniel Briere, who signed an eight-year, $52 million deal after playing a key role in turning Buffalo into one of the league's post-lockout elites. Briere had some rough spots during the regular season, but he ended up as the Flyers' second-leading scorer and has more points than any Flyer in these playoffs.
"This organization wasn't going to sit back and just wait to rebuild," said Biron. "They were going to go strong and they knew exactly what they were going to look for. They went and brought in some very good character people and guys that had ties in the locker room, so they felt right a home from the beginning, which worked out pretty good."


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Finance Tips: How To Save More And Spend Less Abroad
Visiting a foreign country is exciting. The best way to experience everything a different culture has to offer is by going out to eat, visiting historical sites and museums, taking tours around, and going to events.
Going on vacation is one thing; living abroad in a foreign country is another matter. Splurging a little while seeing the top-rated tourist sites is great for a short visit. And, while many expats feel the same desire to experience the best restaurants and museums of their new home, budgeting for living expenses and long-term savings must take higher priority. Here’s how to save more and spend less when living abroad for an extended amount of time.
Spend responsibly on living expenses
Living expenses can add up quickly, especially when you’re still finding your way in a new city or country. It’s tempting to dive right into new adventures, but keep an eye on your overall financial stability and savings goals.
Looking for some ways to save? Cook at home, and invite new friends over, rather than going out to a restaurant every night of the week. Limit the souvenirs you buy for yourself and your family members; too often, these trinkets simply end up as dust collectors. Spend money on affordable experiences, which matter more in the long-run. And lastly, when booking your flights home or to your new country, be flexible to save on travel costs – book months in advance. Explore cheaper alternatives to air travel if available for day or weekend trips. These little things can make a big difference over time.
Do your research on where to live
It can be intimidating to find a new place to live when you relocate for the first time. It’s tempting to sign for the first reasonably-priced apartment you see and call it a day. However, this can be an expensive mistake. Do some research on the place where you are moving to learn about public transportation options, proximity to grocery stores and other amenities, and to price out rentals in different neighbourhoods. Ask some of these questions when considering where to relocate:
- Is it cheaper to live outside the city centre? (Don’t forget to factor in travel costs!)
- Do your co-workers have any advice, insight, or leads on where to stay?
- Where do other expats live? Find out where others from your home country have settled to give you access to a built-in community when you arrive. Moving to Zambia? Join our Expat community on Facebook, get in touch to be added.
Use public transportation
Many expats assume they will need to purchase a car to get around in a new country. However, many cities (and even smaller towns) offer good public transportation. Save money by getting around on existing infrastructure; it’s also a great way to immerse yourself in the rhythm and daily life of your new culture. “Some countries are big on the whole bicycling scene, so make sure you weigh up the different transportation options in order to help you save as much as possible.”
When adjusting to life in a new country, many expats seek out the familiar. They’ll look for shops and products that are the same as where they shopped back home. Unfortunately, this can put a significant dent in your budget. In general, imports cost more than local products; supermarkets dedicated to expats tend to be more expensive than those used by the community.
Wherever you relocate, make an effort to buy into local products rather than international brands. In Zambia, for instance, expats can find lots of local brands in big name stores such as Shoprite or Pick n Pay. Even seeking out clothing stores that offer decent quality at a lower price can lead to big savings. Not only can you save money by buying local substitutes from retailers, but expats also get the chance to learn how people in their new country really live. Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of your local market – and take advantage of the fresh produce at local neighbourhood markets while you’re there!
Save on international exchange fees
Transfer fees can add up quickly. If you’re maintaining bank accounts in two separate countries, or sending money to family back home, make sure to pay attention to international transaction fees and exchange fees. The best general advice is to avoid sending international money transfers via your bank. The experts at NerdWallet found that you’re likely to pay lower costs, not to mention the money will arrive faster, if you use a licensed money transfer company. Here are some good options for you:
Living and working abroad is a great adventure and a big opportunity. Plan ahead for where you will stay, how you will save money, and enjoy your time exploring a new culture!

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Near and Distant Neighbors
A New History of Soviet Intelligence
Author: Jonathan Haslam
A revelatory and pathbreaking account of the highly secretive world of the Soviet intelligence services
A uniquely comprehensive and rich account of the Soviet intelligence services, Jonathan Haslam's Near and Distant Neighbors charts the labyrinthine story of Soviet intelligence from the October Revolution to the end of the Cold War.
Previous histories have focused on the KGB, leaving military intelligence and the special service—which specialized in codes and ciphers—lurking in the shadows. Drawing on previously neglected Russian sources, Haslam reveals how both were in fact crucial to the survival of the Soviet state. This was especially true after Stalin's death in 1953, as the Cold War heated up and dedicated Communist agents the regime had relied upon—Klaus Fuchs, the Rosenbergs, Donald Maclean—were betrayed. In the wake of these failures, Khrushchev and his successors discarded ideological recruitment in favor of blackmail and bribery. The tactical turn was so successful that we can draw only one conclusion: the West ultimately triumphed despite, not because of, the espionage war.
In bringing to light the obscure inhabitants of an undercover intelligence world, Haslam offers a surprising and unprecedented portrayal of Soviet success that is not only fascinating but also essential to understanding Vladimir Putin's power today.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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Date:11 June 2021 - By: Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
The topic of conversation in social circles around Vhembe almost always, at some point, reverts to local reggae musician Ras Canly.
This gifted artist scored a milestone in his music career when his album The Journey was nominated for the South African Music Awards (SAMA27) in the Best Reggae Album category. He stands against other reggae artists such as Bongo Riot, Freeky, Reign Africa and Lavoro Duro.
The musical journey of Ras Canly, who was born Funanani Canly Phalanndwa in Tshiombo village, started in 2002 when he performed at church services. “This was where I learned how to play music instruments like the piano and guitar,” he said. “At that time, I had not yet discovered the music genre that I am currently in; I still was not sure if the gospel genre was for me, although I grew up in a Christian family.”
During that time, he started listening to reggae music and the artists that piqued his interest were the likes of Colbert Mukwevho, Kenny Murabi and other internationally acclaimed artists.
“The very first track I composed was called Ndoto vhuya, which was a reggae-gospel track,” he said. “It was during this time that my older brother, Lawrence Musetha, introduced me to dancehall, and I fell in love with it and have never looked back since.”
He met Mashudu Ramuntshi along this road, and together they started singing and playing guitars on the streets of Tshiombo Tswinga. People, and especially youngsters, used to follow them around, singing along to their songs.
“However, during that time it was hard to find a studio to record our music,” he said. “The very first studio we approached didn’t take us seriously, and this encounter made us doubt ourselves and our talents. But it also encouraged us to learn the ins and outs of music recording.”
Ras Canly’s passion for music production never died, though. Matilda Netshithuthuni unexpectedly came to their rescue by funding the duo’s very first studio time. “It was then that my friend Mashudu encouraged me to go solo,” he said. “The studio owner, Takalani Mudau, went on to become a close working friend to this day.”
His first album, titled Mbilu Yanga, was recorded at his studio, known as TopShatters Studio. The album won the Song of the Year award at the Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) in 2017.
“It was the very first time for a reggae track to hold this title,” he said. “This album was well received, and it helped shape my fan base. My second album, My Pride, won the award for Best Male Artist at the TSHIMAs in 2018 and the third album, titled The Journey, won the Best Male Artist and Best Artist of the Year awards in 2020.” Ras Canly is very excited about The Journey’s recent nomination by SAMA27.
“More music is on the way as we go international, so watch the space,” he said.
Ras Canly’s music is available on most digital online stores. Follow him on Facebook (Ras Canly), Instagram (@ras_canly) and Twitter (@RasCanly), or get in contact with him on firstname.lastname@example.org or Tel 082 355 1445.
Ras Canly is known and appreciated for his outstanding reggae music. Picture supplied: KD Pictures.
By: Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho was born in 1984 in Madombidzha village, not far from Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province. After submitting articles for roughly a year for Limpopo Mirror's youth supplement, Makoya, he started writing for the main newspaper. He is a prolific writer who published his first book, titled A Traumatic Revenge in 2011. It focusses on life on the street and how to survive amidst poverty. His second book titled The Violent Gestures of Life was published in 2014.


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Graham Mackay, who died yesterday aged 64, leaves behind an impressive legacy at the company he joined 35 years ago, then called South Afric...
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Big companies draping their names over an event through sponsorship does not necessarily hold sway over increasingly savvy consumers, argues...
SABMiller will release its first-quarter results tomorrow (26 July). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the brewer in...
Last year, just-drinks travelled to the US to report on Diageo's investor conference. The subject of the presentations was the company's hopes and plans for the Latin America & Caribbean region. While there, just-drinks' managing editor, Olly Wehring sat down with regional president Randy Millian, to discuss the region, as well Diageo's distribution presence, the battle with brewers and the looming shadow of Brazil.
Nils S. Andersen has overseen something of a turnaround at Carlsberg since taking over as president and CEO in 1999 but he is determined to keep his and the company’s feet on the ground. Dean Best met him at Carlsberg’s HQ near Copenhagen to discuss the brewer’s recent achievements and plans for the future.
Dutch brewers, Heineken and Bavaria, are continuing to see their export traffic delayed as a result of congestion issues at Europe's largest port, the Port of Rotterdam.
Germany's medieval beer purity law may soon be classed alongside Angkor Wat and the Pyramids at Giza.
SABMiller has appointed a new president of its Colombian brewing subsidiary, Bavaria.
Dutch brewer Bavaria has launched two radlers on to the UK market, its first 2% radler releases in the country.
Distell has appointed a new group managing director who will step in to the role when Jan Scannell retires at the end of the year.
The start of the FIFA World Cup is just two weeks away, and excitement is growing, not least at The Coca-Cola Co and Anheuser-Busch InBev, the event's two drinks sponsors.
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Ridgefield Park school board scraps list of superintendent finalists, reopens search
RIDGEFIELD PARK — After it narrowed the field for superintendent of schools to four candidates, the village Board of Education decided not to hire any of the applicants and has renewed its search.
“At this time, we really want someone that has already established superintendent experience,” said board President Elsa Martinez. “We want someone that has K-12 experience, and someone with financial experience.”
The district held a forum in February to hear input from parents, teachers and community members on the qualities they are looking for in a superintendent.
Many residents have spoken out in support of Angela Bender, the principal of Grant Elementary School, for the position.
A petition that urges the board to hire Bender has garnered nearly 900 signatures, said parents who support the principal. But Martinez said the petition she was given had about 180 signatures.
Bender, who interviewed for the superintendent job and has worked in the district since 2005, said she felt humbled by the parents’ support.
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“I would feel it’s an honor to serve the entire community,” she said. “I am sure that the board of education believes that they are trying to do their best to find the best candidate for our district.”
More than 40 people applied for the superintendent post in the district of 2,200 students, said Martinez, who declined to comment further on the candidates.
The New Jersey School Boards Association conducted the search and will continue to look for applicants. The board wants to have someone in place by the beginning of next school year, Martinez said.
In the meantime, the board is interviewing candidates to take over for interim Superintendent Mark Hayes, who is leaving the district at the end of June.
“They will be with us until we find a candidate that the board is happy with,” Martinez said of the interim superintendent. “We had candidates narrowed down, but the board is looking for the best of the best and decided to continue the search.”
The new schools chief will be the K-12 district's third in two years. Eric Koenig resigned from the position in 2017 to take over as the principal of the village's junior-senior high school. Hayes has led the district since January of last year.


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Life is the greatest gift of all.
Unexpected. Undeserved. Unmerited.
Given to us freely – in love, with love, for love.
It is the wellspring of all the other gifts in our life.
Today, I am specially thankful for the gift of life.
If there is one thing I have learned in life,
It is that life is not meant to be lived alone.
It is meant to be spent in company and in community.
I am thankful for all the persons and relationships in my life
who have given me joy and happiness,
who have made me strong and wise,
who have filled my days with meaning and love,
who have made my life-journey the wonderful and awesome adventure it has been.
Today is the day I pause to count our blessings
and be profoundly thankful for all the gifts and blessings that have come my way.
Often, I get blind sided by my misplaced wants and inordinate desires.
I forget the blessings I have received and continue to receive.
Thanksgiving Day is the opportune time to pause, relish and truly appreciate
‘my one wild and precious life’
and the Source of it all,
the Presence who gives everything as gift.
‘It is right to give Him thanks and praise.’

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2020 BONUS Holiday Set is designed by Cathie Zimmerman and Jen Eskridge. It features a collection of holiday-themed designs to add to your digital quilting design library. Purchased individually, this set would retail for $305.
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World-premiering at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival. From Academy Award-winning writer/director Sofia Coppola ("Lost in Translation," "The Virgin Suicides," "Marie Antoinette"), "Somewhere" is a witty, moving, and empathetic look into the orbit of actor Johnny Marco (played by Stephen Dorff). You have probably seen him in the tabloids; Johnny is living at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. He has a Ferrari to drive around in, and a constant stream of girls and pills to stay in with. Comfortably numbed, Johnny drifts along. Then, his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) from his failed marriage arrives unexpectedly at the Chateau. Their encounters encourage Johnny to face up to where he is in life and confront the question that we all must: which path in life will you take? Filmed entirely on location, "Somewhere" reunites the writer/director with "Lost in Translation" editor Sarah Flack and production designer Anne Ross. Stacey Battat ("Broken English") is the costume designer, and Harris Savides ("Elephant") is the director of photography, on "Somewhere."
The 7th installment of the horror series, in which an old mirror shows a young artist a terrible secret from his past.
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Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning star in Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola's witty and moving story about the special bond between a father and his daughter. Actor Johnny Marco (Dorff) is leading the fast-paced lifestyle of a tabloid celebrity. He’s comfortably numb with his life of women and pills when his 11-year-old daughter, Cleo (Fanning), unexpectedly arrives at his room at Hollywood’s legendary Chateau Marmont hotel. Their time together encourages Johnny to re-question his life in ways he never expected.
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text: Thrombomodulin (TM) is a surface glycoprotein that forms a 1:1 complex with thrombin, thereby interacting to form the basis of a major physiologically relevant natural anticoagulant mechanism. Although initially described as a vascular endothelial cell receptor, TM has been reported to be present in several other cells, including megakaryocytes, platelets, monocytes, and several cultured cells. Other investigators have reported that neutrophils (PMN) may play a role in the hemostatic mechanism by supporting transformation of prothrombin to thrombin. To determine whether PMN might contribute further to the regulation of the coagulation system, we have evaluated these cells for the expression of TM. Large numbers of human leukocytes were isolated by standard techniques, and the PMN fraction was extracted and shown to be free of platelets and monocytes. Membrane preparations were affinity purified on an anti-TM-Affigel-10 matrix and the eluted material was examined by Western blotting, sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and silver staining. The purified material was identical in apparent molecular weight to TM from human placenta and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). Using a sensitive and specific immunoassay, we estimated that there are a minimum of 5,220 +/- 1,658 molecules of TM per PMN, as compared with more than 50,000 in HUVEC. Northern analysis of RNA from PMN indicates that specific messenger RNA for TM, as identified by a single 3.8-kb band, is identical to that from HUVEC, and thereby confirms that PMN can also synthesize the receptor. Localization of TM in PMN was attempted by immunofluorescence, and the receptor was visualized only in permeabilized PMN, but was not seen on the surface of nonpermeabilized cells. Flow cytometry was also used, and could detect TM in 10% to 15% of nonpermeabilized PMN, whereas the antigen was present in greater than 80% of permeabilized cells. Biologic function of the PMN-derived TM, as tested by thrombin-dependent activation of protein C, was absent. Our results suggest that TM is synthesized by PMN, but under nonstimulated conditions, the protein is largely excluded from the membrane surface, and lacks the ability to promote activation of protein C by thrombin. TM from PMN may provide a further link between inflammation and thrombosis and may also be a significant source of plasma TM.

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The Chrysalis is more than just a theatre; it is a performance, events and community creative hub based in Milton Keynes.
Established in 2004, the venue is a multi-function space built to meet the needs of the Camphill Milton Keynes Community who provide supported living accommodation and meaningful work for adults with learning disabilities.
The Chrysalis Theatre is used for a wide variety of workshops, performances, conferences and events.
It offers users, partners and hirers raked seating for 200, cabaret-style tables for 150, refreshments facilities and catering, excellent technical facilities for lighting, sound and projection and more!
Find shows and events and book tickets for Chrysalis Theatre Milton Keynes here!
Peter Pan is coming to The Chrysalis Theatre, Milton Keynes in 2021!Collect your faith, trust and pixie dust – follow the second star on the right, and straight on ’til morning – because magic awaits you in Neverland!Starring CJ de Mooi, Steve Hewlett as Mr Smee & Lucy Rose Rollason...


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Perfect for a family holiday or special occasions, Weeke Barton is a luxury, boutique B&B open in the summer peak weeks to welcome families for self-catering holidays. This really is a super house for a large family looking for a quiet, peaceful location, and is surrounded by large, lawned gardens. Its interior also has a quirky mix of contemporary and rustic design. Each bedroom is spacious and has its own luxury en-suite. The living room has a large wood burner, and the dining room is very spacious, making it the perfect room for a family gathering or dinner party. The property also boasts a snug with a bar, great for entertaining and playing the host (the bar can be stocked by prior request with the owners). The house is quintessentially pretty and quite unique, and having been built over 500 years ago, it is steeped in history. It is set in a tiered 5-acre garden, with open views across the rolling fields, and has a fire pit, rustic seating and dining areas outside. The friendly owners live next door and are very happy to help. The house is full of charm and original features, from the ancient, heavy oak front door, massive granite inglenook fireplaces to the stone spiral staircases and curved, textured cob walls.
The Teign Valley is an amazing spot for a number of outdoor activities. There are walks from the door, bike trails, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, horse riding and golf. Haldon Hill, 20 minutes away, is a great woodland park for off-road cycling, and cycle and Segway hire are also available. There are many golf courses in the National Park, including the glorious Bovey Castle, Teign valley and Stover. Horse riding for all abilities can easily be arranged on the moor, which is a fantastic area to ride in. Dartmoor comprises 47,000 hectares of open access land, which is great for activities such as climbing, letter boxing. or simply strolling across the wonderful moorland to see the ponies. Dawlish Warren, a 25-minute drive, has sand dunes, swimming, moorings and the usual seaside treats, whilst Exmouth, 40 minutes away, has a long, sandy beach with many amenities and is popular with kitesurfers and for rockpooling as well. There are several National Trust properties within a short distance of Weeke Barton. Beach 9 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub within 1½ miles.
Spacious, beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and wooden floor. Spacious, beamed dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and wooden floor. Spacious, beamed, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled floor. Utility. Bar. Separate toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, each with super kingsize bed and two additional single beds (for alternative sleeping only); one with en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Second staircase to: Three further double bedrooms, one with super kingsize bed and en-suite shower room with extra large shower, twin basins and toilet, two with kingsize bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. All bedrooms with TV/DVD (no reception).
- Wood-burning stoves - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally
- Electricity, full biomass central heating, bed linen and towels included
- Two travel cots and high chair on request
- Five TVs (for DVD use only)
- Electric double oven included
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Superfast Wi-Fi
- 5-acre tiered garden with patio and furniture
- Ample parking
- Welcome pack
- Pets free of charge
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The once-abandoned West Virginia mining town of Ichor Falls lies always shrouded in mist. It crouches like a slick mushroom in a river valley, brooding. Abandoned by the world for several decades, new inroads are being created. The Elysium Group, the land’s new owners, are attempting to revitalize the near idyllic Falls, welding modern design to repaired turn-of-the-century ruins that slouch in decay.
It is 1986, and four middle-schoolers have moved with their families to take up residence in the new Ichor Falls suburb, Elysia. Their parents have told them that it’s a wonderful new opportunity for them and the family. That things can be different here, no matter what came before.
But Ichor Falls watches the passing of time as a face in a tree. History dwells here, thick and choking and rotten. Stories whispered in the grey light of day become real and inexorable in the night. From the depths of its mist, poised inside the edge of dusk, Ichor Falls waits for a day that comes all too soon.
Ichor Falls is written by Kris Straub, and is absolutely worth checking out.
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- Matt – Brian Kim
- Nate – Isa Sa’id
- Zach – Kendra Polidori


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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Servus Edmonton Marathon, a ‘signature event’ on the City of Edmonton calendar and a running event steeped in tradition. Once known as the Alberta Capital City Marathon in 1992, the early years saw hundreds of participants out on race day, which took participants to the finish line at Commonwealth Stadium. Now decades later, the event attracts 4,500 racers downtown to take in the vibe of a big city marathon from the Shaw Conference Centre. On the weekend of August 19 to 20, it’s expected the event will once again build on the buzz of record-breaking growth.
The event announced recently the signing of a new partnership with Servus Credit Union. Now the Servus Edmonton Marathon begins a new chapter, which Event Director Tom Keogh says will help take the marathon to the next level, “The race has grown and progressed since moving downtown in 2014, and now having Servus as a partner will improve and grow the race, delivering an amazing experience for our participants, spectators and the community in the years to come.”
Last year, for the first time, the event introduced cheer teams along the race route as Keogh explains these changes are welcome, “With the increase in participation, which very few road-running events in Canada achieve, we decided to build on the excitement and find new ways to cheer on the athletes.” He adds, “For us this was a huge success and brought more spectators out to boost runners during the race and especially when crossing the finish line on iconic Jasper Avenue.”
Organizers are thrilled the event will celebrate a legacy year and are planning for more cheer teams as well as some special events. According to Keogh, “We’re very proud that the Edmonton Marathon is turning 25 and we will be coordinating some festivities to bring out more runners and spectators, as well as acknowledging some of the veteran runners, who to this day hold a special place in the history of our event.”
One of those runners was Stefan Fekner, who won the very first Edmonton Marathon in a time of 2:28:16. The 2016 Marathon champion, local runner Brendan Lunty, finished in a time of 2:35:21, seven minutes slower than Fekner’s time. Records from the first event also indicate it snowed that August morning in 1992.
A key boost for the Edmonton Marathon took place when the event moved from Northlands to the downtown venue at the Shaw, and now runners enjoy City and River Valley views and runs through historical areas, as well as established neighbourhoods.
The Servus Edmonton Marathon, a Family Festival Weekend, was recently named one of Alberta’s Best Road Races by Athletics Alberta. It’s also a Boston qualifier race, and brings elite athletes, international running enthusiasts, and loyal locals out on race day.
For more information about how to sign-up, or volunteer for the 25th Anniversary of the Servus Edmonton Marathon, please visit: http://www.edmontonmarathon.ca.
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There are thousands of running books on the market today, but reading them all would take too much time out of your running schedule.
I used my running expertise and knowledge of these books to identify the top contenders in each category. This will give you instant access to the best running books currently on the market, according to your interests.
You no longer have to dig through thousands of books on a website or in a store trying to find that one book that will provide the information you need at the moment. As your running needs change, come right back here to find new books in new categories.
Many runners feed their passion for the sport and pick up tidbits of helpful information by reading running magazines. The stories are always changing and you can typically read an article in short span of time.
If you find something inspirational you can keep it on hand and go back to it when you need words of encouragement. The best magazines feature advice and ideas from leading professionals in the sport, so there is always something new to learn.
Beginner Running Books
If you are just starting out as a runner, or are transitioning from walking to running, you should start with the best running books written for beginners.
You will establish a solid foundation of knowledge about the sport, so the more advanced books are easier to understand.
You may not be ready for most of the advice given out in more advanced books, which means you may not be able to apply a lot of that advice to your runs.
Read a good beginner’s book or two, and when you feel the introductory information has been well absorbed, move up to another running book of your choice. You will be thankful for that solid foundation of knowledge as you start running longer distances, working on speed, and entering more races.
Half Marathon Running Books
Running 13.1 miles takes a bit of training. The problem is, many runners don’t know the secrets to developing a half marathon training plan, setting a reasonable pace, or determining what types of runs are important for this type of race training.
You can run ahead of the race by picking up half marathon related books to guide your preparation and training process.
The best running books in this category will help you fine tune your training plan and give you preparation tips for race day. You will go into the race more confident and better trained.
Marathon Running Books
The marathon can be intimidating and inspiring. It can be defeating and rejuvenating. It all depends on how well prepared you are to take on the 26.2 mile course of your choice.
You won’t make it through your first marathon successfully if you are not well trained, mentally focused, and prepared for the weather and other demands of the course.
Reading the best marathon related books before and during your training season will ensure you have a solid foundation of marathon running knowledge before you step up to the starting line.
Ultra Marathon Running Books
You cannot enter an ultra marathon without a lot of advice and inspiration from others who have raced before you. Races with more miles than a marathon are extremely intimidating to most runners, and not all will take this step into the ultra marathon world.
If you are up for the challenge, you will need at least a couple of the best running books to pump you up and give you insider information that will help you push through the most difficult moments in the upcoming race.
How you train for an ultra marathon is extremely important. If you do not train properly, you will not likely make it to the end of the race.
This is the point where time and speed become far less important than your ability to mentally focus and push to the end. Books that explore what it takes to complete an ultra marathon will help you get there.
Women Running Books
Women can read any of the books listed in other categories, but most will enjoy reading books by and for women specifically as well.
The books in this category are the best running books I have come across that directly target the female population. They are all a bit different and give out different types of information, so you will have to look through and see what catches your eye or meets your informational needs at this time.
How to Run Faster Books
You may start out just hoping to make it to the end of a 5K without walking, but eventually you will reach a point where you want to pick up some speed.
Rather than making it to the end of a race, you are worrying about making it to the end of the race within a personal record breaking time.
That is when you are ready for the running books listed in this category. The best running books presented here will help you pick up the pace without burning out.
Some of the best running books I have come across do not fit neatly into any of the other categories. I am presenting them in a general category, so you can see what else is on the market today.
Look here for books on running that may motivate and inspire, as well as some that may give additional running tips that aren’t found in books listed under any other category.
If you just like reading about running in general to immerse yourself in this passion, you may find the perfect book in this category.
All of the best running books I have come across will be assorted throughout these categories. Look around in the categories that fit your current running goals, and see what you can find!
I hope that you find the perfect books to pick up your spirit, push your feet forward, and round out your training plan perfectly.
As your running goals change and your thirst for knowledge increases, you can come right back here to explore other categories. I will continue to update my lists to ensure you always find the best running books when you stop in.


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We have just provided you with 10 of our Favorite Pool Designs from 2014. Now, we have come up with another list of great pool designs and custom features which we think will make a great impact in the pool industry in 2015 . These promising pool designs and features have long been a hit and will continue to attract more and more pool buyers because of the countless design possibilities they can provide.
Natural pool designs, also known as freedom pools, have a natural flow. These pools look natural and free-flowing. A lot of people like this type of pool design due to its natural, softer look. You can play around with the shape and design, and customization options are limitless! There are a lot of custom features that can be added too to make it perfect for any retreat. Water falls, grottos, pool slides and deck jets are among the most common custom features added to natural pools. They add beauty and fun to natural pools and can be customized based on each family’s preference. Attaching a hot tub is also a wonderful idea, making pool time more enjoyable and relaxing. A beach entry custom pool feature is a perfect fit for natural pool design. It feels like you are really swimming at the beach!
Contrary to natural pool designs, geometric pool designs offer straight and clean lines. Also known as classic pool design, this is the most common pool type of all time. Most geometric pool designs are classy and elegant with sophisticated elements and unique accents. Sheer descents and scuppers are one of the custom designs added into geometric pools. A sheer descent or scupper is a linear water feature that drops a clean sheet of water providing a visually attractive element. The soothing sound of water also makes the swimming experience wonderfully relaxing. Tanning ledges or baja benches are commonly added to classic pools. Usually situated at the entrance of the pool, this ledge is a perfect location of a lounge chair suitable for sun bathing.
If you are considering adding a pool in 2015, these designs will help get the planning started! Check our gallery of pool designs for more tips and ideas.
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As members of the Association of Pool & Spa Professions and Florida Swimming Pool Association, they put a strong emphasis on being strong, reliable builders and staying up-to-date on the latest pool industry technology and design trends. Visit their swimming pool gallery to see pools ranging from signature and geometric designs to natural forms.


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Now all your dreams of sliding down a snow slope can come true!!
In a country where heat dominates, we all crave a little cold once in a while. Growing up, we never got to go ice skating when the imaginary lake froze over, never got to build a snow fort, never got to throw snowballs at each other. We threw sand. At the beach. Sand gets everywhere. No one likes sand. And we never got to experience the endless joy of sliding down a snowy hill. But now we can! Sort of.
Sun City Mall will be opening Egypt's first ever Ice Kingdom at the beginning of November. So, although technically we'll still all be wearing t-shirts and jeans because, well, it's Egypt, and we have exactly 42 days of winter, for a few hours, we can pretend we are creatures of the snow! The mall will be home to a 300 metre ice rink where you can head out, tie your skates, and glide around like winter angels, holding hands with your significant other and doing the whole Rockefeller ice rink thing. Except that since we aren’t very well acquainted with the art of ice skating we imagine the scene will be more a bunch of people falling over, clutching to the side of the rink and yelling "da eh da! Eh el beye7sal? Yalahwi! Emsekni ya Ahmed!" and will include a lot of bruised butts. However, we have high hopes that we'll get the hang of it after a few falls and THEN we will glide around like winter angels, holding hands with our significant other and do the whole Rockefeller ice rink thing.
However, even better than the ice rink, as it negates the risk of us falling on our asses, the Ice Kingdom will feature a massive ice slide! SCORE! The slide will start from the third floor of the mall and take you whooshing down the slippery slope on a doughnut. Hello awesomeness! You can pretend you're in Cool Runnings and stuff and yell "JAMAICA WE HAVE A BOBSLED TEAM" as you slide down.
"We actually blew a hole out of the side of the mall to insert the slide!" Mr. Kemal Sofraci, Deputy General Manager of SunCity Mall, tells us. The entire slide and rink are being built by German manufacturers, thereby eliminating the risk of possible death because they were not built by Egyptians. So it's not a Dream Park sort of situation where you aren’t entirely sure you'll survive the ride. We all know how anal diligent those Germans are.
Anyway we're practicing our gliding around in socks as we speak to prepare for the opening. You should be too.


SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday ordered all available diplomatic efforts to completely isolate the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after Pyongyang's sixth nuclear test earlier in the day.
President Moon convened an emergency National Security Council (NSC) meeting, which lasted for one and a half hours from 1:30 p.m. local time (0430 GMT), according to the presidential Blue House.
The meeting was called to discuss countermeasures following Pyongyang's test of what it claimed was a hydrogen bomb that can be loaded onto a ballistic missile with intercontinental capabilities.
The DPRK's state TV announced the country's test of the device meant for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was a complete success.
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In our latest NC Chamber Legal Institute Sidebar, we’re reviewing two cases that involve the future of how water quality standards and other environmental benchmarks will be set in North Carolina.
Way back in April 2022, the NC Rules Review Commission (RRC) rejected a rule proposed by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) setting a water quality standard for 1,4-dioxane. Their objections revolved mostly around the absence of a fiscal note, an analysis required by the North Carolina Administrative Procedures Act for proposed rules with significant fiscal impacts.
The RRC rejection of the proposed 1,4-dioxane standard was challenged by the EMC in March 2023. That suit was voluntarily dismissed but was refiled by the EMC in November of 2023.
In the meantime, during this past legislative session, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 512, entitled “Greater Accountability for Boards and Commissions.” The Governor vetoed the bill, one of the 19 vetoes from the 2023 session that was overridden by the General Assembly. Among other things, S512 made changes to the composition of the EMC. For many years, at least one member of the EMC was required to, at the time of appointment, “be actively connected with or have had experience in agriculture.” After S512, that member will now be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, an executive branch official elected statewide in North Carolina, as will another member who will serve “at large.”
The Governor retained seven appointments, the Speaker of the House three, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate three, and the two referenced above that would now be controlled by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Additionally, the authority to appoint the chair of the EMC would now belong to the Commission itself – as opposed to being tapped by the Governor directly.
In October 2023, Governor Cooper filed a separate suit against the President Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House, and the General Assembly in a case captioned Cooper v. Berger. The Governor claimed the changes to his appointment authority made by S512 were an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers doctrine.
A three-judge panel denied the Governor’s motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the appointment of the new commissioners to the EMC on the basis that the claim of unconstitutionality was not likely to succeed on the merits. Notably, the three-judge panel did grant the Governor’s motion as it pertained to appointments to the Board of Transportation, Economic Investment Committee, and the Public Health Commission, all three of which were also altered by S512.
By the end of 2023, neither EMC v. RRC nor Cooper v. Berger had yet been heard on the merits, but that was hardly an impediment to the wranglings that followed.
On January 11, 2024, the newly-composed EMC, now with only seven gubernatorial appointees and a new chairperson, voted 8-7 in open session to voluntarily withdraw its lawsuit against the RRC. The EMC vote directed the EMC Counsel, a lawyer with the NC Department of Justice, to dismiss the EMC v. RRC lawsuit. That dismissal filing did not occur. A timely-filed dismissal would have been the end of EMC v. RRC.
But, moments after the EMC vote to dismiss, lawyers for the Governor filed a motion in Cooper v. Berger to restrain the EMC from taking a dismissal in EMC v. RRC. The Governor asked a judge in one case to prevent the parties in a separate case from voluntarily dismissing their suit. The basis of the argument was that the action by the newly-constituted EMC was unconstitutional as applied. That is, unconstitutional, but on a slightly different basis than their prior claim, undoubtedly in the hopes that an as applied challenge would be heard by a single Superior Court judge and avoid the now nearly decade old three judge panel process which requires the Chief Justice to appoint three Superior Court judges to hear facial challenges to the constitutionality of acts of the General Assembly.
On January 11, less than 5 hours after the vote to dismiss by the EMC, a Superior Court judge issued the Temporary Restraining Order sought by the Governor via Cooper v. Berger. A hearing for a preliminary injunction would follow.
Then, on January 17, 2024, EMC counsel filed a Memorandum in Opposition to the Preliminary Injunction. The timeline provided in this Memorandum failed to mention the timing of the EMC decision to dismiss in EMC v. RRC and the filing of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in Cooper v. Berger.
A reader of this chronology might understandably be confused. In short:
- The post-S512 EMC seeks to abandon a lawsuit filed by the prior EMC.
- Legal machinations ensue.
- The attempt to dismiss the lawsuit is thwarted by the filing of an action in a different lawsuit with different parties, because the judge in that different lawsuit grants an order restraining the EMC from filing its dismissal in its own suit.
Keep the popcorn handy. It gets better.
The latest, but not the last, chapter in this legal melodrama was a hearing on January 25, 2024. That hearing was on the previously filed motion for a preliminary injunction (in Cooper v. Berger) to prevent the filing of the dismissal (in EMC v. RRC). Counsel for the Governor argued that the claim of unconstitutionality of the EMC’s attempt to dismiss was distinguishable from the claim of unconstitutionality of S512 in its entirety. The judge considered the argument of the Governor’s counsel but was unpersuaded. The essence of the Governor’s argument was that the Governor has constitutional veto power over any action by the EMC, pre- or post-S512. More on this later.
But there is a surprise ending. The judge deemed this to be a repackaged assertion by the Governor that S512 was unconstitutional as written, and that such an assertion must be heard by a three-judge panel. Thus, the judge, by rejecting the Governor’s argument in Cooper v. Berger, decided himself out of jurisdiction. He had no power to rule on the lawfulness of the temporary restraining order or the preliminary injunction. That will now have to be decided by a three-judge panel. Ironically, the temporary restraining order remains in place. The Governor prevailed by losing.
In addition to observing that these cases present an instance of state government suing itself and then winning by losing, what else does a major North Carolina employer need to know about this litigation (which is merely in its infancy)? The bottom line here is no different than it was when I reflected on a COA opinion back in November with the following:
You will be hearing a lot about administrative rulemaking authority in the coming months. It seems there are lots of opinions about just how far executive branch bodies can go in creating new law, who can be appointed to those bodies, and even over who is allowed to appoint the members of those bodies. But make no mistake, the debate isn’t over who will sit in the seats, it’s about what the rules will ultimately be. Policy debates masquerading as legal arguments.
Do not miss this. Both EMC v. RRC and especially Cooper v. Berger are a clear manifestation of deep-seated wrangling over the future of how certain water quality standards – and other environmental benchmarks, including standards for PFAS – will be set. Governor Cooper has taken the position that without the power to appoint a majority of the EMC, he cannot control it, and therefore any actions it takes that are contrary to his wishes manifest a clear violation of the principles of separation of powers enunciated in McCrory v. Berger. The General Assembly has and will likely again point out that the Executive Branch of state government – the Governor and the Commissioner of Agriculture – still appoint a majority of the members of the Commission. They might also argue that the history of the creation of the EMC, too tedious to explore here, suggests that it was actually designed to be free from the purely ideological influence of any branch of government, given the technical expertise and qualifications required for so many of its members.
This much is clear. Without regard to where these debates begin, the last word will be uttered by the courts. That’s precisely why your NC Chamber has a Legal Institute, why we are closely watching these cases, and why we will be there to represent our members’ interests when the time comes to do so.
Stay tuned. There’s another hearing this coming Friday.


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After nine days and with 600 coastal miles on the clock we have finally made it out of California. The past week has been superb and I'm not sure how the rest of the country is going to compete with the Northern California coast, I only hope we have not done the best bit first.
Today was all about planning. One week into our trip and it …
Trip miles today =160 miles
Total miles = 723 miles
We had some time in hand this morning and the drive ahead not so long today so went back up the coast a couple of miles to a scenic viewpoint high above the road for views of Cape Perpetua, the area where we stayed last night. Good views out to see about 35 miles both up and down the …
Today was a travel day. We made our way down the 101 today. We left Astoria shortly after 8am and with a few short pitt stops we have settled for the night in Gold Beach, Oregon. The sights up the trip were fantastic. The tree canvased roads shaded perfectly, the twisting of the roads scattered with sheer droops to the ocean below us. We did make a …
... north. Plus the weather isn’t really conducive to walking through some trees! I get out for a quick look around the visitor centre, but we don’t stay for long, and start driving again soon.
Through more state forest, it’s a pity it’s raining so much. But the scenery is still very pleasant. We drive straight past Crescent City, and soon, we are at the California/Oregon border! Our first attempt at a photo ...
... again, during the summer season they don't take under 10's, so we had to pass on the opportunity - although Julie and I are determined to come back on our own at some point!
We headed into Gold Beach itself and found a room overlooking the sea at the Gold Beach Resort. After going to the local supermarket to grab some baby food and adult food we watch the end of the local high school american football match.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
- Continental Breakfast
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking


How Has Online Casinos Impacting The US?
The online casino industry in Canada has grown so much over the years that it is now second only to the United States. In fact, online casino gambling in Canada has grown so fast that in a matter of months, Canada could top the U.S. as the largest online casino nation. However, with this increase in business comes new legal issues and responsibilities for online gambling operators. One of these responsibilities includes ensuring Canadians abide by the newly implemented laws against fraud and other criminal activities related to online gambling.
The first issue that must be addressed deals with Canadian resident participation in online casino gaming. Today, Canadian law restricts online gamblers from accessing sites based outside of Canada, while at the same time, allows for Canadian residents to gamble online in an offshore online casino. While many offshore gambling sites actually allow Canadian players, there are still those that prohibit Canadian players altogether. These restrictions were implemented as a means of protecting Canadian casinos from being subjected to jurisdiction loss and other complications brought about by facilitating online gambling in Canada. As such, if you decide to start gambling online in Canada, you need to make sure that you get your business legalizes before you actually set up an online casino Canada. This way, you will be able to enjoy your online gambling experience in Canada as well as protect your online casino investment.
Another aspect that needs to be considered involves the creation and maintenance of backup systems for all online casinos. Many online casinos utilize high-tech telephone systems that require backup servers. While many people may not feel it is important, online casinos really need to consider having backup servers that are located both in Canada and the United States. As such, having a backup server in either country would allow online gamblers to have access to their games without the worry that a service outage in one country would affect the availability of a casino in another.
Perhaps, one of the biggest areas that are being considered when it comes to how have online casinos impacted the US is the issue of Internet gambling. Most states throughout the US ban both the operation of online casinos and the sale and distribution of software that can be used to run such an online casino. However, in Canada there are no laws pertaining to online casinos. In fact, there have been no online casinos found in Canada that have implemented any type of age verification measures to ensure that players are of legal age to gamble online.
Because of this, there are a growing number of gamblers that are finding that their favorite online casinos in the United States are either going out of business or are simply shutting down their operations all together. As such many Canadians are now wondering whether or not they should be gambling online at all. How have online casinos impacted the US? The answer is that it depends.
It is certainly true that the US government has taken steps to try to control the online gaming industry. However, at the same time it must also be said that with online casinos being so readily available to so many Americans, it is difficult for the government to keep up with the online casinos themselves. As such, it may turn out that the online casinos themselves are to blame for the lack of online gambling legislation in the US. As such, it may turn out to be a rather short-lived debate once the US government gets its act together with the Canadian government on the topic.
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By day three at the Dance/USA conference, I found it most interesting that the theme of honesty, authenticity, and being true to oneself emerged in most of the sessions I attended. This integrity I’m sure is also important in music, and probably most other art disciplines as well.
Attending a roundtable with dancers, I realized that they face a lot of the same issues as composers, and really probably all artists.
At the Dance/USA conference’s opening reception at the House of Sweden, I definitely felt like I was the only composer in the room. This did not, however, make me feel too out of place.


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The purple iris is regal in its royal spring attire at the Wichita Botanic Gardens. You want to just reach out and touch one.
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