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Karima Brown overstepped line by taking battle to court, says EFF
Johannesburg - The Economic Freedom Fighters's (EFF) lawyer on Monday told the South Gauteng High Court veteran journalist Karima Brown attacked the party outside of journalistic parameters.
"This is a journalist who effectively wants to deregister the EFF. A journalist who says the EFF has no business operating as a party in South Africa," said advocate Vuyani Ngwalana.
Brown approached the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) seeking intervention against party leader Julius Malema and the EFF.
The IEC invited Malema and Brown to a voluntary conciliation process, which was unsuccessful. This resulted in Brown approaching the court.
Brown wants the court to declare that Malema breached the electoral code. She is also seeking an order formally warning Malema and imposing a fine of R100 000 on him and lastly, she is demanding an apology from him and the party within a day of the order.
Ngalwana said the IEC had found no evidence that the EFF and Malema were in breach of the electoral code.
"The applicant is not happy with that decision and then embarks on a collateral attack by coming to this court," said Ngalwana.
"We submit that the applicant has not conducted herself in a manner that is objective and fair, as espoused by the press code," argued Ngalwana.
In March, Brown accidentally posted an editorial brief on an EFF media WhatsApp group.
Malema tweeted a screenshot of the message and accused her of being an ANC "mole" and a spy.
Brown's cellphone number was visible in the screenshot and she said following this, she received death and rape threats. This prompted her to open a case of intimidation against the EFF and its leaders.
Ngalwana said there is no rational or reasonable link between Malema tweeting her number and those messages. He argued that this was conjecture, not supported by evidence.
On Sunday, during the party's final election rally, Malema told his supporters that he did not have a problem with Brown, and he rebuked those who threatened her with rape and violence.
"Having said that, it doesn't mean Karima Brown is not an ANC mole and ANC agent, she remains exactly that," said Malema.
The case continues.
African News Agency (ANA)

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Oct 29, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) with the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn’t pretty by any means, but the Denver Nuggets got the job done. After a disappointing, injury-prone 2013-14′ season, Denver bounced back in a huge way Wednesday night, earning an 89-79 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
A key player returned to the court for the first time since 2012. his name would happen to be Danilo Gallinari. Gallo showed signs of rust, scoring 7 points on 1-of-8 shooting in just 18 minutes of play. Head coach Brian Shaw noted before the game that the injury-plagued players from last season would have restricted minutes.
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Pistons forward Josh Smith torched the Nuggets early on, knocking down elbow jump-shots as Kenneth Faried failed to get over to contest. Smith was a little trigger-happy if you will Wednesday night, scoring 25 points on 9-of-22 shooting, collecting 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks.
Although he dealt with foul trouble for most of the game, Kenneth Faried came up huge for the Nuggets. Faried scored 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, collecting 17 rebounds (10 defensive, 7 offensive). Faried was also impressive at the line, knocking down 6-of-8. Rookie center Jusuf Nurkic also provided a spark off the bench, bullying the Pistons in the paint in his first career NBA game. Nurkic hauled down seven rebounds in 13 minutes, tallying five points.
Alonzo Gee was a free-agent signing this offseason, looking to upgrade Denver’s perimeter defense. Not only did he do that against Pistons PG D.J. Augustin, he came in and hit a big three-pointer – his only points of the night. Gee played 12 minutes, recording a steal which led to a 2-on-1 opportunity.
Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov recorded a double-double in the winning effort, shooting 5-of-11 from the field with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. In his first game back with the Denver Nuggets, Arron Afflalo was huge. Afflalo was on-fire towards the end of the third quarter as the guard finished with 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Four people, two of them juveniles, have been arrested in the robbery and beating death last week of a Chinese graduate student near his off-campus apartment, Los Angeles Police officials said on Monday.
The body of Xinran Ji, 24, an electrical engineering student who enrolled at the University of Southern California in the fall of 2013, was discovered on Thursday morning at his apartment, a few blocks away from where police say he had been attacked some six hours earlier.
Los Angeles Police Commander Andrew Smith said on Monday the four suspects, aged 19, 18, 17 and 16, had been arrested on murder charges with special circumstances in Ji's death.
The special circumstances could make the defendants eligible for the death penalty, Smith said. The four suspects are also accused of taking part in a separate robbery later that morning.
The beating death of Ji came two years after two other USC graduate engineering students from China were shot to death as they sat in a parked car together in a neighbourhood adjacent to the campus in what police said was a robbery attempt gone wrong.
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Bill’s marketing director steps down, third senior departure in recent weeks: Camilla Katte has stepped down as marketing director of Bill’s Restaurants, owned by Richard Caring – its third senior departure in recent weeks, Propel has learned. Katte has been replaced by Lesley McIlroy, who was previously group marketing manager at Comptoir Group. Prior to that she worked for companies including Peach Pub Company, brewer and retailer Greene King and Dorset brewer and retailer Hall & Woodhouse. Katte joined Bill’s from Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid in May this year. A Bill’s spokeswoman told Propel: “Camilla Katte has decided to move on from Bill’s marketing team to focus on new opportunities. The team welcomes Lesley McIlroy as its new head of marketing.” In recent weeks, Bill’s has seen former chief executive Duncan Garrood leave to join Ten Entertainment Group while Graham Ford left as chief operating officer to join Carluccio’s as commercial director.
BrewDog strengthens team with three senior appointments: Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog has strengthened its team with three senior appointments. Propel has learned the company has appointed Jon Evans as chief marketing officer for its global business. Evans has joined after two years as marketing director for Lucozade Ribena Suntory and will focus on leading BrewDog’s integrated marketing strategy. Evans said: “BrewDog attracted me for its heritage of outlandish activations, always loaded with a strong, consistent tone and message. I’m incredibly pleased to be a part of BrewDog’s next generation of marketing!” Meanwhile, the company has announced the appointment of David Gates as managing director of its distilling division. The appointment comes as BrewDog’s distilling arm, LoneWolf, revealed its plans to expand its spirit range beyond its vodka and gin to encompass whisky and rum. Gates left his position as managing director of Diageo Futures earlier this year. Gates said: “The opportunity to shake up the spirits category with the industry’s biggest disruptor was just too good to pass up. What BrewDog has done for the beer industry is nothing short of awe-inspiring. It’s that same creative flair and obsession for quality that I hope to bring to the spirits portfolio.” Meanwhile, Lisa Paton has joined BrewDog as European retail director from Pizza Hut.
Elton Mouna – Remarkable has no interest in pubs outside London:Remarkable Pubs managing director Elton Mouna has told Propel the company will continue to champion traditional pubs in London with “no interest” in opening sites outside the capital. He said: “We had a look around some country pubs a year ago but came back to London. All Remarkable pubs are within an eight-mile radius of my east London home. I understand London, I love London, I have lived in London all my working life, and I have no interest in spreading the Remarkable business to some slower-paced quaint part of England.” Mouna is also wary of the difficulty of recruiting employees. He said: “It’s tough in London but ten-times worse outside.” He said the issue was most pressing around chefs, who are essential in country pubs, while a move into such territory would most likely have turned the Remarkable model from its 70/30 wet/dry split to more like 50/50. This week, the company secured its 16th site, in the east of the capital, in an off-market deal – six months after its acquisition of The Boleyn Tavern, close to West Ham’s former Upton Park home. Once the Hammers moved to the Olympic Stadium, trade dropped and owners Greene King put it on the market. Mouna said: “There was huge interest in The Boleyn Tavern and not only from other pub companies. Only through winning a contracts race against a group that wished to convert it in to a banqueting event venue were we able to secure the future of this historic majestic building as a pub for generations to come.” Remarkable was also able to buy the pub’s freehold thanks to it building a war chest for acquisitions without needing to take on debt, reflecting the patience and financial astuteness of chairman Robert Thomas. Mouna said: “We have a knack of seeing that little something in a pub or area others don’t always spot. A once stunning but now slightly crumbling Victorian building that can be gently and sensitively returned to its former glory is something Robert does superbly. I have nothing but admiration for Robert, who bought a single pub more than 30 years ago and, through shrewdness, doggedness and hard work, has built a business I now have the privilege of running. Our business model has served Remarkable Pubs well – long before my arrival – and I have no intention of changing it. I will make sure we evolve in a relevant way. We’re doing really well at the moment with growth in sales and profits. We’re in great shape and have a good team.” Mouna added Remarkable Pubs was “categorically not for sale – at any price”. He said: “It’s not about money. Robert wants to leave a legacy – for the area, his family and pubs in general – so selling is of no interest.”
Bakery company Greenhalgh’s sees losses increase despite turnover rise: Family-owned bakery company Greenhalgh’s has seen losses increase despite a rise in turnover. The company saw revenue increase to £27,273,012 for the year ending 31 January 2018, compared with £25,085,000 the previous year. Pre-tax losses rose to £591,382, compared with a loss of £370,970 the year before, according to accounts filed at Companies House. In their report accompanying the accounts, the directors stated: “The company closed the year with net current assets of £4.78m (2017: £5.75m) and shareholders’ funds of £15.77m (2017: £16.34m), which, in a volatile financial climate, the directors consider to be satisfactory. The company continues to seek out suitable retail opportunities to expand its portfolio of shops. In 2017-18, the company opened two further retail shops at Bromley Cross and Breightmet. Funds were also set aside for significant investment in plant and machinery. In 2018-19, a minimum of two further shops will be opened and significant investment will also be ploughed into keeping our fleet of vehicles to the latest specification.” Greenhalgh’s, which was founded in 1957, has more than 60 stores and also serves the wholesale market. The company is headquartered in the Bolton suburb of Lostock and majority owned by Kathleen Smart.
Goodbody – Rooney Anand’s decision to step down as Greene King chief executive ‘somewhat disappointing’: Goodbody leisure analyst Paul Ruddy has described Rooney Anand’s decision to step down as chief executive of brewer and retailer Greene King as “somewhat disappointing”. The company has revealed Anand will leave the business at the end of the financial year in April and the process was “well advanced” to appoint a successor, with an announcement expected in the new calendar year. Anand has been chief executive for 14 years and said “the time was now right to hand over the baton”. Ruddy said: “Anand is perceived to be a high-quality chief executive so this will be seen as somewhat disappointing. Greene King has recovered from a period of difficult trading to see it’s like-for-likes turn positive in recent updates, so to this end the timing is a little unfortunate. However, we would note he will be in place for another six months so any disruption to current operations is highly unlikely. The process is well advanced to appoint a successor and it appears Anand will stay to facilitate the transition.”
Greggs reverses logo at Newcastle store to capitalise on Fenwick’s Christmas window display: Food-on-the-go retailer Greggs has flipped its shop logo on one of its Newcastle stores to capitalise on the popularity of Fenwick’s famous Christmas window display opposite. The company has reversed the lettering atop its Northumberland Street branch for the festive season. The move has ensured the reflection of its orange, blue and white branding takes pride of place in the department store’s glittering window scene. Fenwick decided to theme the exhibit around the magical children’s book The Snowman. Now though, amid carefully curated images of the carrot-nosed character and snow-topped props, shines a bright Greggs-shaped logo. The timing dovetails with the impending launch of Gregg’s 2018 Christmas menu. The ploy also ensures every photo taken of Fenwick’s display will also contain a reflection of Gregg’s logo, reports The Drum. Last Christmas, Greggs created a storm after replacing baby Jesus with a sausage roll in a nativity scene.
Yamagoya returns to Soho for second site: Japanese ramen restaurant Yamagoya is to open its second site. Founder Masatoshi Ogata debuted the concept in the UK as a six-month residency at hot pot restaurant Shuang Shuang in 2016, before relocating to a permanent site in Waterloo. Now it is returning to Soho – taking over Shuang Shuang’s downstairs restaurant in Shaftesbury Avenue for good, while the hot pot restaurant relocates upstairs. As per its restaurant at The Cut, near Waterloo station, the new venue, which opens on Saturday, 15 December, will focus on ramen. New dishes including a roast beef ramen topped with slices of rare locally sourced roast beef, leek, and spring onion; and a kakiage curry rice with fried vegetables and pickled greens for vegans. Drinks will feature Asahi and Singha beer, Shochikubai sake, freshly made matcha and soft drinks such as sparkling water spiked with yuzu. Ogata said: “Soho is the perfect spot for Yamagoya and I’m proud that it has come such a long way from the humble start in Fukuoka to the heart of London.” Yamagoya, which means “mountain hut”, was founded by Ogata in 1969.
Ei Group trials range of new energy-saving initiatives: Ei Group is undertaking trials of a number of new energy-saving projects as it looks to help publicans enhance their environmental credentials and reduce business costs. The company is in discussions with a select group of suppliers across the areas of cellar management, refrigeration and cooling systems, water saving systems and voltage optimisation technology. Trials are under way in a number of Bermondsey Pub Company and Craft Union Pub Company sites, part of Ei Managed operations, to assess their effectiveness and cost-saving potential. Following the conclusion of the trials and subject to successful results, the energy-saving packages will then be rolled out to publicans across the Ei Publican Partnerships estate. Group commercial director Paul Harbottle said: “Buildings that operate more efficiently have a reduced energy demand. That means lower operating costs and greater profitability for our publicans. It also leads to a reduced carbon footprint and improved environmental performance, something we know is hugely important in today’s world. As a business, we are constantly looking at ways to improve our sustainability credentials and improving the energy efficiency of the thousands of pubs that we own is a key focus for us. Much of the money spent on energy is wasted through the use of inefficient appliances or systems, so by utilising this new technology we hope to reduce costs and become a greener business.”
KRO Hospitality becomes Asha’s franchise partner as it acquires Manchester site: Manchester-based KRO Hospitality has become a franchise partner of Indian restaurant Asha’s after acquiring its branch in the city. The venue, which opened in 2015, is set over 6,000 square foot with two floors at 47 Peter Street, and caters for up to 100 people with a bar area with capacity for 60. The Asha’s deal marks the latest acquisition by KRO Hospitality, which purchased the freehold of 47 Peter Street this summer with plans to create a 49-bedroom boutique hotel within the upper floors of the building. The new hotel is expected to open during 2019. KRO Hospitality also owns the Velvet Hotel in Canal Street and neighbouring restaurant Mr White’s English Chophouse, operated by Black and White Hospitality. KRO Hospitality owner Kim Eivind Krohn said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Asha’s in to our expanding portfolio in Manchester. In addition to be a fabulously strong and successful brand, Asha’s also fits perfectly with our own vision for the building and with our company’s commitment to quality, luxury and outstanding hospitality. We’re progressing well with our plans for 47 Peter Street, and I believe the combination of a new hotel and the culinary excellence and attention to detail of Asha’s together in one building will be a fantastic draw.” Asha’s managing partner Susan Potter added: ‘’We are delighted to add KRO Hospitality to our UK franchise partners and look forward to working with Kim and his team in the opening of another iconic property in Manchester. This relationship is part of a strategic alliance that will undoubtedly result in further future openings in the region.’’ General manager Helena Doskocz will continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant together with executive head chef Ashwani Rangta. Asha’s Restaurant International owns 17 restaurants globally, operating in five countries, primarily in the Middle East. Four further restaurants are due to open in 2019 – in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and in the UK, in Solihull. KRO Hospitality was represented by solicitor Lauriston Saggar in the deal.
Jason Atherton to open Doha restaurant for 15th site: Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton is to open a restaurant in the Qatari capital, Doha – his 15th site. Atherton will launch Pearl Social on Sunday, 18 November. Located within the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel, the restaurant is named after the location – The Pearl. Chef Karl Emsen, previously sous chef at Michelin-starred City Social under Paul Walsh, will be executive chef, following his involvement in Atherton’s Cebu restaurant, Pig and Palm. The menu will have a specific focus on seafood with dishes such as yellowfin tuna with lemon, radish and mouli as well as a selection of roasted and grilled dishes including roasted fillet sea bass with Amalfi lemon potato and a mussel and clam sauce. The dishes will be paired with a global wine menu. There will be bespoke leather seating throughout the 80-cover restaurant, with a series of 1960s French Riviera-inspired pictures adorning the central wall. The dining room will also feature a marble top raw bar where guests can watch seafood dishes being prepared. There will also be a 50-cover outside terrace. Located above Pearl Social will be The Divers Club, serving cocktails and offering regular weekly DJ nights. Atherton’s portfolio consists of seven UK restaurants and eight overseas.
Stonegate to open Popworld sites in Hartlepool and Chelmsford this month for 33 venues: Stonegate Pub Company is to open Popworld sites in Hartlepool and Chelmsford this month, taking the brand to 33 sites. Popworld Chelmsford will open in Springfields Road on Friday (9 November) following a £200,000 investment, while the Hartlepool venue will launch in Victoria Road on Thursday, 15 November after a £240,000 refurbishment. Popworld features a soundtrack from the nineties and noughties alongside cocktails, bookable booths and cocktail masterclasses. Popworld brand manager Jamie Rosenfeld said: “We have had such great success over the past few years and are continuing to grow as a brand.” Meanwhile, Stonegate has reopened The William Bourne pub in Chessington following a £200,000 investment. The venue now offers six high-definition televisions, a pool table and dartboard, while the garden features beach huts and more televisions. The William Bourne also offers a new menu and a number of daily deals.
Bun House to double up in Soho: Bao and pickle cafe concept Bun House is to open a second site. Founders Alex Peffley and Z He are opening the new, larger, venue in Lisle Street, in the heart of Soho’s Chinatown, in February. It will continue to focus on traditional Cantonese steamed buns, with two new additions joining the menu – beef brisket and a soft, brioche-style pineapple bun. The site will also pay homage to Hong Kong’s dai pai dong food stalls, with a small hatch inside the restaurant serving traditional street food-style snacks such as curried fish balls and Cheung Fun – traditional rice noodle rolls topped with wok-fried vegetables. The drinks menu will celebrate Hong Kong’s burgeoning craft beer scene, working closely with breweries such as Moonzen and Young Master, while there will be a range of tea-based cocktails and cold-brewed tea. The double-fronted venue will feature dark wood framed, sliding glass windows opening into the restaurant as well as a new outdoor counter for street-side nibbling. It will lead through to an 18-cover dining space dotted with round tables while there will be a further 54 seats upstairs. He said: “Having moved to the UK from Guangzhou, Chinatown has always felt like a noisy, thrilling slice of home in the middle of London. It’s particularly exciting for us to open Bun House in the heart of Chinese food in the city, and we hope our buns will bring back memories of home for many.” Peffley and He launched Bun House in Greek Street, Soho, in May last year.
Redcomb Pubs launches whisky-themed pop-up saloon bar above Charing Cross site: Multi-site operator Redcomb Pubs, founded by Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, has opened a whisky-themed pop-up saloon bar above its The Theodore Bullfrog site in Charing Cross, central London. The company has launched Double Barrel in collaboration with Diageo. It offers high-end whisky alongside barrel-aged, seasonal cocktails and dark-spirited bar bites and small plates and sides, such as slow-cooked pork shoulder tacos. Double Barrel’s decor centres on a backdrop of reclaimed barrels and timber cladding with a panelled bar. Catering for up to 75 seated or 100 standing guests, Double Barrel is available for private hire and will also host whisky tasting and cocktail making masterclasses. Draper said: “Double Barrel offers a great opportunity to work the pub’s space harder and capitalise on the ever-expanding footfall in the area. It also offers us the opportunity to creatively stretch our offering and present something a little unique and engaging to this bustling area.” The company operates 16 sites across London and surrounding counties and incorporates a number of pubs with rooms.
Andrew Fairlie steps down from Gleneagles restaurant due to terminal illness: Chef Andrew Fairlie is stepping down from his two Michelin-starred restaurant at Gleneagles due to a terminal brain tumour. Fairlie has been fighting the illness since 2005 with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery but was told in June no further treatment was available. He is now retiring from the restaurant, which he established in 2001, to arrange a wedding with his partner Kate White and spend time with friends. He will officially hand over the keys to head chef Stevie McLaughlin, general manager Dale Dewsbury and business partner Gregor Mathieson in February. He told The Times Scotland: “Giving up my restaurant kitchen was the hardest part. The fact I’ll never be back, never have that buzz and atmosphere of the kitchen again, was very emotional. But it’s dangerous for me to be there. I’d just be a liability. My worst case scenario was Gleneagles would take back the space and give it to some other chef. I am very grateful it is not the case and my legacy will continue.” Sharan Pasricha, founder and chief executive of Ennismore, which owns Gleneagles, said: “We’re immensely proud of all of Andrew’s achievements including being Scotland’s only two-star Michelin restaurant for the past 12 years, and are delighted to continue the legacy of such an important and cherished culinary icon through the renewal of our long-term partnership with the restaurant. We’re confident, under Gregor, Stevie and Dale’s leadership, this deep-rooted ethos will be preserved, developed and enhanced for future guests.”
Nando’s to open seventh Northern Ireland site: Nando’s is set to open its seventh restaurant in Northern Ireland next year. The company will open the 3,500 square foot site at The Junction retail and leisure park in Antrim. It will be the tenth restaurant to join the complex, which was acquired by Lotus Property in 2016. Managing director Alastair Coulson told the Newsletter: “We are delighted to welcome Nando’s to The Junction. The addition of such a strong brand is testament to the confidence surrounding The Junction’s future.” Nando’s arrival is part of a £30m redevelopment of The Junction that began in April, which is set to make it Northern Ireland’s largest shopping and leisure destination. It currently houses more than 30 stores, a range of restaurants and a ten-screen Omniplex cinema. On completion in 2020, the redesigned scheme will feature four distinct quarters – food and film, home retail, supermarket, and shopping and leisure – including two drive-thrus and new cafes and restaurants.
Harrods launches Fresh Market Hall in second stage of food hall transformation: Harrods has launched its new Fresh Market Hall – the second stage of its “Taste Revolution” – the two-year refurbishment project of the department store’s historic Food Halls. Following the launch of the Roastery & Bake Hall, the Fresh Market Hall “celebrates the everyday essential done exceptionally well, with provenance, convenience and seasonality at the forefront”. At the heart of the Fresh Market Hall is the newly redesigned deli, which offers a range of elevated classics including beef Wellington and salmon en croûte, as well as new dishes such as Asian slow-cooked beef short rib. Alongside the deli is the rotisserie where customers can select rotisserie chicken, brined and marinated for 24 hours, as well as sandwiches. Next to the deli is the fruit and vegetable offering, where customers can choose from produce curated by season. The fish counter feature a selection of both fish and shellfish while the butcher counter has a selection of British specialty breeds and seasonal game, as well “the best cuts from around the world”. The charcuterie counter features 200 limited-production legs, each of which are available to purchase whole or sliced as well as a selection of cheeses that customers can sprinkle white or black truffle over. Harrods director of food and home Chris Dee said: “Harrods has always been a leader in the world of fine food. The launch of the Fresh Market Hall celebrates our unrivalled access to the world’s finest suppliers, as well as the skills of our talented in-house chefs.”
Goodbody – increase in ‘quality’ pizza groups on Deliveroo will impact Domino’s, but company has ‘competitive advantage’: Goodbody leisure analyst Rachel Fox has argued the increase in “quality” pizza groups on Deliveroo will have an impact on Domino’s but the company has a “competitive advantage”. Deliveroo has revealed it is now working with 17,000 partners and has signed new exclusive agreements with companies including PizzaExpress and Azzurri Group, which operates ASK Italian and Zizzi. Fox said: “Overall, the majority of the food delivery market in the UK is represented by pizza (circa 27%), Chinese (circa 20%) and Indian (circa 15%), and outside of these we do not consider a lot of other cuisines on delivery platforms to represent a significant threat to Domino’s given they generally do not travel as well and are more expensive (lower margin businesses that pass on a lot of the commission costs to customers). However, we think the increase in quality pizza groups listing on the Deliveroo platform (and adjusting their offerings to suit a delivery model) is negative for Domino’s as these operators seek to grow their share in the pizza delivery market. However, while Deliveroo listings continue to grow we believe Domino’s has a competitive advantage given its relatively attractive pricing on delivery, scale and potential for further scale expansion throughout the UK.”
New-wave wine bar opens in Elephant and Castle: Sunny Hodge, who helped set up Michelin-starred Fordwich Arms, near Canterbury, has opened a new-wave wine bar and shop in London’s Elephant and Castle. Hodge has launched Diogenes The Dog in a former pub in Rodney Road. Inspired by Diogenes, who founded the cynic school of philosophy in ancient Greece, the 60-cover venue aims to “question what people know about wine, discard common trends and bring lesser-known and better alternatives to the table”. The wine list is based on Hodge’s personal connections, meaning 40% are imported directly from vineyards with bottles displayed in order of tone rather than region or price. Italian cheese and charcuterie accompany wine in the evenings, while in the day there is tea, Guatemalan coffee, fresh pastries and bread. Hodge said: “Diogenes The Dog is a small opening in the world of wine that allows the undiscovered to be savoured.”
Belfast-based Tribal Burger secures former Bubbacue premises for second site: Belfast-based burger restaurant Tribal Burger is to open its second site. Owners Paul and Elaine Catterson launched the concept in Botanic Avenue at the end of last year. Now they have secured the former barbecue restaurant Bubbacue premises in Callender Street. They will invest £180,000 refurbishing the property, which is expected to reopen later this month, creating 20 jobs. Tribal Burger serves a range of top-end beef burgers, along with sides, craft beer, and milkshakes. It also offers vegan options such as smoked beetroot, chickpea and houmous. Paul Catterson told the Belfast Telegraph: “We are delighted to expand our popular Tribal Burger brand to Belfast’s city centre.” Bubbacue shut the site in August after the company, owned by John and Karen Blisard, went into liquidation with debts of more than £1.2m.
Everbright Group acquires second Cumbria hotel for fourth site: Hotel operator Everbright Group has acquired its fourth site – and second in Cumbria. The company has bought the George Hotel in Penrith from Lake District Hotels for an undisclosed sum off a guide price of £2.75m through joint agents Colliers International and Knight Frank. The 35-bedroom, three-star hotel is in the centre of the Cumbrian market town. Julian Troup, of Colliers International, and Kit Abram, of Knight Frank, told The Business Desk: “We are delighted to have completed the sale of the George Hotel to buyers who will continue to maintain the character and heritage of this attractive period property. The sale to a buyer with overseas connections is further evidence of rising international interest in acquiring UK hotels, largely thanks to devaluation of the pound.” Everbright Group was founded in 2015 and its other sites include the Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal, which it acquired last year.
Dublin-based TheKeyCollections acquires seventh site: Dublin-based operator TheKeyCollections has acquired its seventh site after entered into a long-term agreement to lease The Gate Hotel in the city. The 24-bedroom family-run hotel has been operating in Parnell Street for more than 30 years. TheKeyCollections chief executive Sabrina Sherlock, said: “This is a very exciting time for TheKeyCollections as we continue to grow our footprint around Dublin. The Gate Hotel joins our existing collection of Dublin properties – Handels Hotel, Hotel St George, The Camden Hotel, Clifden Guesthouse and Amberley House. The Gate Hotel fits perfectly with our brand guest mission to offer our guests unique places to stay in great locations that allows them to really experience Dublin.” Director Nina Gillett added: “This year we have expanded into the UK with the edition of two hotels in London, The Exhibitionist and The Gainsborough, in South Kensington, but Dublin still remains a focal market for our growth journey.” TheKeyCollections, which was launched in 2012, employees more than 300 people.
Travelodge lines up second Poole site: Travelodge is lining up a second hotel in Poole, Dorset. Britel Fund Trustees has submitted an application to Poole Borough Council to build an 81-bedroom hotel on a 0.89-acre site at Fleets Corner Business Park, reports Insider Media. The application’s design and access statement said: “Since opening in July 2016, the existing Travelodge in Poole has traded strongly; with a high average occupancy. The existing Travelodge is very close to the railway station and within walking distance of the town centre and quayside. This opportunity will provide a complementary location to the existing hotel. The provision of a new hotel will create in the region of 25 to 30 full-time jobs meaning the business park can offer a more diverse range of employment and increase overall employment numbers. The hotel would also potentially generate an additional spend in the local economy of approximately £830,000 per year from guests.”


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A Monday night at Woolwich Town Hall? Well, there’s been better ideas for start-of-week thrills, but turning up to the catchily-titled Sustainable Communities and Transport scrutiny panel was the only show in town if you wanted to catch up on what Greenwich Council is doing for cyclists.
There’s a fair bit going on below the radar – you can read about it here – and if you listened to Greenwich Council’s officers talk, you’d feel that cyclists (and potential cyclists) were in safe hands.
But there were not one, but two elephants in committee room 4 last night. One was council leader Chris Roberts’ personal refusal to speak to London cycling commissioner Andrew Gilligan.
The other… where were all the other councillors?
On the seven-strong committee, only two – chair Hayley Fletcher, and Peninsula councillor Mary Mills – bothered to show up, along with independent Tory Eileen Glover, co-opted onto the panel. Labour councillors Mick Hayes, Don Austen, Matt Pennycook and Dick Quibell clearly had more pressing concerns than showing up to a meeting they’re paid to attend. The same went for Tories Nigel Fletcher and Adam Thomas.
One councillor had an illness in the family and another was on holiday; while Nigel Fletcher’s day job meant he, oddly, was at the Labour party conference. Matt Pennycook may well have been electioneering. As for the others… heaven knows. It’s not like these people get paid to represent us or anything. Oh.
So the meeting limped on, unable to make any decisions because there weren’t enough members there, but the discussion was interesting. Direct mention of the Gilligan farrago was delicately sidestepped by the officers, and it was made clear that council officers were trying to get hold of every (other) piece of funding available. But Greenwich’s senior transport planner, Kim Smith, added that these “paled into insignificance” compared with the sums available under the schemes Gilligan is promoting.
Not that Greenwich would have been able to get all of the loot. It was confirmed that Greenwich wouldn’t have been eligible for the “mini-Holland” funding which is being offered by City Hall, having been firmly told it doesn’t count as outer London, but neither does it qualify for sums being offered to central London boroughs. (This was a subject cabinet member Denise Hyland seemed a bit clueless about at back in July.)
But as for what Greenwich would be entitled to, we were told TfL hadn’t been in touch with the council for nearly a year on Cycle Superhighway 4, which is due to run from London Bridge to Woolwich. While all the routes are up for review, Andrew Gilligan told Lewisham Cyclists last week that CS4 will be the last to be developed because of the intransigence of Greenwich’s political leadership.
Beyond this avoidable mess, though, there was discussion of those under-the-radar things discussed earlier – work on finally sorting out Cutty Sark Gardens so people can legally and safely cycle through it to the foot tunnel; the “missing link” in the Thames Path between the Thames Barrier and King Henry’s Wharf in Woolwich; some work on Canberra Road, a useful cut-through in Charlton; pointing out to Royal Parks that its signs for cyclists in Greenwich Park aren’t much cop; a joint scheme with Lewisham (cripes!) to link Greenwich station with Deptford High Street and onto New Cross; and some work going on in Avery Hill Park, Eltham.
Nothing fancy and showy, but all good solid work. And if Greenwich councillors actually cared, they might even get some more work done.
It wasn’t just cyclists let down tonight – anyone that’s cursed trying to get from the south of Greenwich borough to the north by public transport also found their concerns ignored, as the councillors missed a report about just that. We learned Transport for London has decided Kidbrooke to North Greenwich is a “priority corridor” for a public transport boost, but also that there’s no news on the final “DLR on stilts to Eltham” report – commissioned by the council two years ago, but not through the transport department. Odd.
There were other issues raised too, but hey, if Greenwich’s councillors can’t be bothered to show, why should you be interested? Was it laziness, or pique at the Gilligan issue, or just a dreadful coincidence? Who knows?
Here’s a map showing how low the rates of cycling are in Greenwich compared with other London boroughs (click it for a larger version). If Greenwich councillors really want it to change, they’ll have to do a lot better than they did last night.
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Hey Bridgeport, let's look on the bright side. The city is in the middle of a terrible — but very entertaining — election mess right now. It takes four hours to explain, and it will probably result in Joe Ganim being elected once again as mayor, a possibility only slightly less bizarre than Whitey Bulger being appointed to the federal bench.
But first, let's celebrate. Many Bridgeport politicians have been arrested, but not lately! Ganim, of course, was arrested and convicted on 16 corruption-related charges, for which he served seven years in prison.
Former state Rep. Christina Ayala has been arrested, by my count, three times. The first two were for leaving the scene of an accident and slapping somebody in a domestic incident. That second arrest seems to have excited some curiosity about where Ayala lived. After a lengthy investigation, she was arrested on 19 counts related to election fraud, for which she is still awaiting trial. This was embarrassing because her mother, Santa Ayala, is the Democratic registrar and therefore runs, you know, elections.
Former state Sen. Ernie Newton was arrested and convicted on corruption charges in 2005. After five years in the joint, he ran again for Senate as the party-endorsed candidate in 2012 and lost to, I swear, yet another member of the Ayala family. In 2013, he was arrested again for campaign finance violations and was convicted this year. Both Christine Ayala and Newton have been active supporters of Ganim's run this year. #Birdsofafeather.
Some of the blame has to be laid at the Ferragamo loafers of Bridgeport boss Mario Testa, who endorsed Newton in 2012 and supported Ganim this year, raising the hypothetical question: "What would you have to do to lose Mario Testa's trust?"
Newton actually made a great point about one of the roughly 18 billion strategic errors committed by Mayor Bill Finch in his Leslie Nielsen-like attempt to hold onto his job.
Newton observed that Finch denounced Ganim as an "ex-con" while campaigning in black neighborhoods where the hyper-incarceration of black males is a sore subject. There are 18 million black men in the U.S. and 745,000 of them are in prison. As a yardstick: There are 1.2 billion people in India and only 380,000 of them, of any race or sex, are in prison. So "ex-con" may very well translate as "like your cousin Reggie, who got sent up on some flimsy charge."
Which brings us to Stupid Things Bill Finch Has Done. Finch's current plight is not ascribable to garden variety stupidity. This is more like ordering a stupid burger on a stupid bun with extra stupid sauce. This amounts to climbing into the Stupid Machine and setting the autopilot to Never Come Back.
Finch found himself in a primary fight with Ganim and Mary Jane Foster. In case they lost, Foster and Ganim rounded up signatures so they could be on the ballot as "petitioning candidates." Finch did not, apparently because he didn't want to be seen packing a parachute.
He somehow concluded it would look "better" if he set up a dummy candidacy in a fake organization called — wait for it — the Job Creation Party. The JCP nominated for mayor a used-car salesman, who then stepped aside while the signatures on his petition were still drying on the page.
It was an open secret in Bridgeport that if Finch lost the primary, he would become the JCP nominee; but his team failed to understand that he had to be so designated by Sept. 2.
His options are few. He can seek relief from a judge, but — I'm just guessing — there may be people who really never want to testify under oath about the formation and petition drive of the JCP.
He can run as a write-in candidate. In 2005, Mike Jarjura won 38 percent of the votes as a write-in candidate in a crowded field and was able to stay on as mayor of Waterbury, from which Bridgeport stole the crown of City Best Exemplifying Civic Dysfunction.
Just think: Finch would be on the ballot if he hadn't thought the sleazy option looked better than the legit one.
On the other hand, nobody's been arrested lately.
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For about the last ten days, I’ve been staying at Palo Verde National Park in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, one of the country’s 26 national parks. This is the first stop on our voyage (a Tropical Biology course offered through the Organization for Tropical Studies) through the country, and we stay here longer than any other site, save one. But our time here is nearly up.
When most people imagine tropical forests, they picture the lush jungles of the Amazon rainforest. There are some areas in Costa Rica that superficially resemble these jungles, and we’ll be visiting some later (with their yards of annual rainfall). But not all tropical areas receive a lot of rain (think deserts). Forests in these areas are called tropical dry forests, and they’re one of the most endangered habitat types in the world. Typified by deciduous trees, much of the tropical dry forests in Central America have been converted to agriculture or land for cattle grazing; it’s thought less than 1% of its original extent remains. Palo Verde National Park contains one of the last chunks.
Afternoons are oppressively hot, the tropical sun beats down on us relentlessly. If you want to spend any time outside, suntan lotion isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Since it’s now the dry season, many of the trees have dropped their leaves; so even when in the forest it is very hot and dry with little shade. The brittle leaves on the ground crack with each step, making it difficult to sneak up on wildlife.
Mornings and nights are surprisingly comfortable, the sun sets quickly closer to the equator, and soon after dinner it is as dark as it will be all night. Cool and refreshing winds bombard you, though any physical activity is still sure to result in considerable sweating.
Ironically, though an extremely hot and dry area, Palo Verde contains one of the most important wetlands in this part of the world.
The Rio Tempisque (where I previously spotted the monster crocs) runs through the park, and where it seasonally overflows (not this time of year), vast marshes form. Over the following months, the water level in the marsh will slowly dissipate and evaporate until the marsh is eventually is reduced to isolated puddles.
Many have remarked the water seems scarcer each day we’re here. But in the meantime, migratory waterbirds congregate by the thousands, including large wading birds like Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks. So many Black-bellied Whistling Ducks depend on this wetland that both environmental and hunting organizations consider this a priority area for conservation.
The marsh has been overrun with dense cattails that reduce its appeal to waterfowl, in decades past these cattails were controlled through burning and cattle grazing, but neither is a feasible option now. Burning is not advisable due to the dry nature of the surrounding forest, it hasn’t been adapted to fire and if the flames escape from the marsh it could be catastrophic. On the other hand, so many cattle would be required to maintain the open marsh that the place would be overrun with them. As it is there are a limited amount of cows that are kept in the park, in the hopes they at least help keep the cattail in check. Though not a particularly effective strategy, allowing some cows to graze here allows the park to maintain good public relations with some of the nearby residents.
For the last few days, I’ve spent most of the daylight hours attending lectures here, conducting some small research projects, and writing up the results; but nights are generally free to explore. This is when I’ve made some of the more exciting discoveries. If you spent any time on my blog here, you know I have a passion for reptiles, but no self respecting wildlife biologist doesn’t get excited at the prospect of finding charismatic or large mammals.
A few days ago, while helping another student catch insects for their project, I looked up within a tangle of branches and noticed what initially appeared to be a medium-sized rodent. Closer and more intent inspection revealed the animal appeared to be a marsupial.
Later confirmed as a Mexican Mouse Opossum, I am pleased with my attempt to immortalize it in a photograph. I proudly exclaimed to have found the most attractive opossum in the region. Later that same night, I found the ugliest.
A few snakes, brought to the lecture room earlier so we could learn how to identify them, had to be released. Hoping I could get a few natural shots of these animals, I volunteered to let them go. Being nocturnal animals though, the responsible thing was to release them at night. So, I trudged down the dark road to the area where they had been captured the night before, peering into the surrounding woods with my flashlight at every snapped branch, real or imagined. As is typical of when I take dark walks in the jungle, my thoughts quickly drifted to large predators. On my way back from the release site, as I was imagining if I would be killed instantly during a jaguar attack or if I’d be alive as it dragged me back to a secluded area to eat me, I was suddenly confronted by a pair of eyes reflected back at me in the road. At the distant end of the area illuminated by my fading flashlight, the rational part of my brain reassured me that this animal was too small to be a jaguar capable of killing me. But, the insane part of my membrane wondered whether this was perhaps a cub serving to distract me while mom snuck forward menacingly.
The little creature and I stood frozen in the road, looking at each other for several seconds while we sized each other up. When I had collected my thoughts and settled down I recognized it as a common opossum. Picture one of our Virginia Opossums back home and then imagine one that really needs a bath, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of the dirty little creature that stood before me. It eventually realized it had had enough of looking at my mug, and it scurried away into the underbrush.
A nearby spring in the surrounding limestone outcrops is also a good place to see wildlife; the various species congregate at these water sources at night, especially during the dry season. I’ve seen White-tailed Deer and Raccoons, the same species we have in the States, in the general vicinity of the spring. But I’ve also spotted some more exotic species including Coatis, Collared Peccaries, Paca, and my personal favorite, a Tamandua, a yellow and black arboreal anteater.
Bats cruise through the trees, their wings seem to flap in slow motion as they hunt the insects attracted to my headlamp. You could reach out and touch one, though I'm not sure why you'd want to.

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When it comes to aging, there is no place like home. A 2016 survey by AARP found 76% of people age 50+ strongly agree with the statement, “I would like to remain in my current home as long as possible.” The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities can help people do so by assisting counties, cities, towns and rural areas best meet the needs of residents of all ages. During this national health crisis, age-friendly communities offer added benefits.
RALEIGH – North Carolina State University senior Josh Smith is thinking beyond just landing a first job when he graduates this spring. He plans to utilize the skills he developed at the University to push for needed policy improvements in order to help older adults live the lives they want to live as they age.
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GREENSBORO -- Fraud and scams targeting older adults continue to plague the state and nation as criminals use tricks both old and new to try to steal our money or identity.
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RALEIGH – AARP advocacy and community outreach expert Michael Olender has been named Director of AARP North Carolina. Olender will lead the North Carolina staff and team of nearly 500 volunteers who are working to improve the health, finances and well-being of nearly 1.1 million members in the state.
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Environment Ministry Clears New Parliament at Rs 922 crores
On May 2, 2020, the Expert Appraisal Committee cleared the proposal to new Parliament at Rs 922 crores. The Central Vista committee has also approved the new plan.
Support from other Government Entities
The case on minimized tree cutting and its related environmental concerns is still pending before the Supreme court. However, the apex court had refused to stay the Central Vista Redevelopment project recently.
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), amidst COVID-19 crisis is supporting the project. According to CPWD, the Parliament was constructed 93 years ago and building a new building is of utmost importance.
Central Vista Redevelopment Project
The project aims to build a triangular parliament building. It will revamp the 3-km long Raj Path from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.
What is Central Vista?
The Central Vista of New Delhi houses Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, North and South Block and National Archives. The Parliament House was designed by Lutyens and Baker. The Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lutyens and the secretariat that includes both north and south block was designed by Herbert Baker.
Many historians are concerned that the project will demolish historical buildings.
The plan is to be completed by 2022. The new buildings will have underground parking system. Also, the new building will have metro connectivity and separate metro stations.
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Ok, so I noticed that my Pokemon Moon game is glitching. I know it's not that I have an old or wrecked 3ds because I tried playing Alpha Sapphire on it and that game doesn't glitch. So, I'm thinking I have a hacked Pokemon.
I got this Weavile in a trade in Pokemon Y and somehow was able to transfer it over to Moon. It didn't seem suspicious then so I think I taught it new moves and made it gain a few levels, but I can't remember because it was so long ago. I'll just tell you its moves and level anyway, though.
Weavile (female) lvl. 59
Ability: Pressure ("By putting pressure on the opposing Pokemon, it raises their PP usage")
Moves: Dark Pulse, Power-Up Punch, Ice Punch, Poison Jab
Sp. Atk: 67
Sp. Def: 124
"Seems to have traveled across both space and time to reach you from the Kalos region."
Characteristic: Takes plenty of siestas
Ribbons: Kalos Champion Ribbon
Caught in a regular Pokeball
Seems to have had Pokerus
Markings: Blue circle, blue triangle, blue square, pink heart, blue star, blue diamond
So, is this Weavile hacked? If not, is there any other reason why my game might be glitching?
Glitching: the screen suddenly going black and the music stopping, then randomly coming back on again after a couple seconds. The game did that multiple times.

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Nigeria becomes the first African country to fully automate its SLTD database with the IPDG.
Foreigners with business visas are reportedly taking advantage of the Free Trade Zones to evade tax payment for businesses and work done in Nigeria.
Investors in the Nigerian equity market sold off most of their shares, on Monday, causing the market to decline.
Nigeria has partnered with the IOM through NIS to launch a new MIDAS at the Abuja International Airport.
The NIS is set to embark on what it termed visa reforms as it disclosed that it was considering introducing new categories of visas.


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Supplying to government is about to get easier for Queensland’s growing social enterprise sector with $1 million from the $8 million Social Enterprise Jobs Fund (SEJF) funding, for activation initiatives and procurement announced Thursday 18 November 2021.
Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said supporting the growth of social enterprises and creating jobs was an important part of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
As part of the program, Social Traders will build the capability of government buyers for social procurement and by extending access to their procurement portal.
The Social Traders Portal will be available to all Queensland Government agencies to ensure government buyers have access to a database of genuine, quality social enterprises.
“Each year, the government invests more than $14 billion in goods and services and a further $5 billion to build and maintain infrastructure,” Minister Farmer said.
“We want to ensure our social enterprises score a larger slice of this investment.
The State Government has also committed an additional $385,000 to the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
The investment will help QSEC address the gap in profile and knowledge between social enterprises the private sector and to build regional development activities.
A further $100,000 has been committed to sponsoring the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), to be held in Brisbane under licence with WhiteBox Enterprises.
“We acknowledge them for approaching their position in their communities with responsibility and with the interest of promoting its success” Minister Farmer concluded.
QSEC will continue to work toward addressing the significant gaps in social, environmental and cultural business advantage, leveraging from the 2019 Queensland Social Enterprise Strategy.

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Welcome to KeenEye Family Vision! Your vision is the most valuable sense that you have. That is why you should be concerned about your vision or the health of your eyes.
Regularly visiting an optometrist is important for people of all ages. Even if your vision is fine, an optometrist can help find early signs of disease such as diabetes.
Even those who do not wear eyeglasses or contacts should still visit an optometrist because it is important to have your vision checked regularly with an eye exam. Call now to make an appointment!

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A former captain of the Sheriff's Department's Imperial Beach Station, David Myers was promoted to commander, Sheriff Bill Gore announced Friday.
Myers' most recent assignment was overseeing the department's Special Investigations Division, which includes criminal intelligence, narcotics and gang investigations. Prior to his transfer to special investigations, he was captain of the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Station.
A 27-year veteran of the Sheriff's Department, Myers has served with distinction in every assignment, said Undersheriff Ed Prendergast.
"Dave is always looking for a way to do policing better," Prendergast said. "He is truly dedicated to public service."
In previous assignments, Myers has also worked in the department's Detentions Services Bureau and Law Enforcement Services. He was promoted to captain in 2010.
Myers serves as chairman of the San Diego County Employees' Retirement Association.
Sheriff Gore called Myers a "motivator and innovator."
"Dave will undoubtedly bring new ideas and thinking to the table," Gore said. "I'm eager to see what the future holds with Dave in his new leadership role."


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Before we get too far from the mysteries of Christmas, let me invite you to reflect on one of the most interesting passages in the Bible to me:
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (Matthew 2:1-2).
The word translated "wise men" is "magos" which is defined as "the name given by the Babylonians (Chaldeans), Medes, Persians, and others, to wise men, teachers, priests, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, augers, soothsayers, sorcerers etc." (Strong's concordance).
The Magi were the first to make a great effort to follow Jesus. According to Luke, some shepherds went a few miles after perceiving angels - that's good. But the Wise Men probably traveled weeks if not months through the desert - that's amazing. How many of us would do that on the off chance of finding a single baby by way of a star? A star we came to understand as "his star." Just let that sink in for a minute. The odds against success are staggering even before considering the validity of the source of inspiration. We'd call such people crazy today. They would have been locked up for their own good in our society and given drugs until they stopped thinking in such ways.
The Bible tells us that the inspiration for the Wise Men came from astrological signs. Everybody saw the stars that were in the night sky (the above picture illustrates one possible scenario for "his star" that we saw in June a year ago and again this last August). Regardless of what was seen physically, no one else seems to have perceived what was going on. Not the priests, rabbis, Pharisees or Sadduccees who knew all of the Hebrew prophecies. The Bible implies that the Magi were the only ones who knew enough of astrology and the mystical arts in addition to prophecies to interpret and follow through on an accurate message from the heavens. And yet . . .
Christians are told not to consider astrology by the church. We are told not to talk to "seers" (people with psychic abilities). The mystical arts are looked at with great suspicion. Yet we still celebrate the wise men every year at Christmas and then at Epiphany. There's a disconnect there.
Here's how I deal with that.
Jesus said: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Good advice. I try to do that. I only seek advice from people who believe in God – the Great I AM Whose character is Love - and are trying to live in alignment with the Divine. The point is to seek, accept and earnestly align with Heavenly Love and guidance as part of a life of faith - period. Test everything through prayer. Pay attention to that which passes testing for Divine Love. Keep praying and testing things as you seek to move with the Creative Forces of God (Like the Wise Men did – from following his star to following through on a message from a dream to go home another way than they came: Matthew 2:1-12). The rest that works is one way to seek to live in tune with Heavenly Guidance and Love.
Wise men and women still seek to align with God's Activities in ancient, Biblical ways (like dream interpretation and some mystical arts). Institutional religion just hasn't known what to do with the mysteries involved much of the time. I get that but shutting the door completely risks missing a lot.
You are not an institution with security issues. You are a person – living your divinely given life as a son or a daughter of God. Be humble and keep praying while seeking God's Will and Guidance. You do not have to employ them, but dreams, some astrology and other examples of modern magi (sincere seers trying to serve God along with Heavenly Helpers) are Biblical possibilities for guidance. Don't trust just any old “seer” or horoscope writer. Have very high standards for your sources or don't use them at all. And see your own prayer life as key to interpreting anything. Check-in with God and your angels regularly. In the depths of your heart you'll know what rings true to Divine Love.
I've found some very gifted helpers through friendships and the church (yes, the church. One of the most gifted spiritual intuitives I know is a Methodist who goes to church most every Sunday. She didn’t ask for her spiritual gift and it took her awhile to really accept it given churchly suspicions. She simply has it and seeks to help people with it, looking for God’s guidance all the way. She is a Christian Psychic). I thank God for leading me to these folks (or them to me). Again, testing for Divine Love through prayer is the key. Taking responsibility for pursuing one’s adventure with God is a big part of the process. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t seek God’s guidance in Biblical ways like prayerful dream interpretation and other sincere, prayerful means of spiritual discernment. Ask for God’s protection and guidance and then pay attention and listen. That’s what the Wise Men did. That’s what made them so wise.
More power to you in your grand adventure with God and the kingdom of heaven! I hope that these holidays include some truly holy moments for you. Thanks for journeying together.
(P.S. The rest that works is many things. One thing it gives us is a good framework for discernment. The next class starts Tuesday, Jan. 10th. Here are the details: http://www.therestthatworks.com/events-calendar.html. Let me know if you're interested since we will be limited to 10 people. I hope that you can come!).
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The Bundesliga has been lit up by the fantastic youth development from many of the leagues top clubs. Bayern Munchen have Joshua Kimmich, Bayer Leverkusen have Julian Brandt, Schalke have Max Meyer and Muchengladbach’s young star is Syrian-born midfielder, Mahmoud Dahoud. He broke through the Gladbach team at the start of last season and has been part of Die Fohlen side since. After a horrendous start to the campaign and the sacking of Favre, Andre Schubert made him a key figure in the team.
What are Dahoud’s biggest strengths? What does the future hold for the youngster? Here is my player review on Dahoud.
Introduction – Who is Mahmoud Dahoud?
Dahoud was born in Amuda, Syria, which is close to the Turkish border. His parents took him to Germany, fleeing from the Assad regime in the same year he was born. Mahmoud would likely continue playing for Germany, having lived in the country all his life. He began his career playing at junior level for Germania Reusrath and for second-division side Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Mahmoud signed for Gladbach at the age of 14, before spending the next 5 years in the Foals youth academy.
Dahoud formed a fantastic partnership with Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka, before his move to Arsenal. He filled the boots of World Cup winner Christopher Kramer who ended his loan stint at Gladbach the season before. He comfortably spent the season sitting in defensive midfield, but he is preferred going forward.
The German is a fantastic passer of the ball, recycling the ball with ease, averaging over 40 passes per game. He is a brilliant reader of the game as well, with fantastic vision for through/long balls forward. Mahmoud intercepts an average of 1.8 times per game, useful considering he isn’t a physical player.
His small build makes him hard to take the ball off; he loves to run with the ball if he has the chance. Mahmoud commits a lot to defensively as well, averaging 2.2 tackles per game and being involved in 1.7 fouls per game.
What does the future hold for Mahomoud Dahoud?
Borussia’s hottest prospect just missed out on a place in the first-team squad for Germany in the European Championships. Mahomoud is only 20 and is part of the fantastic youth coming through in Germany at this moment, the next few years would determine if he can do it big time in the Bundesliga, the Champions League and if he can breakthrough the national team. If Dahoud continues to grow at the rate he is going he could be a big shout for the squad in Russia 2018 in the World Cup.
Stats via Whoscored.com

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WJR radio show
Frank Beckmann, WJR’s host of the Frank Beckmann radio show, talked to Lou Ann Hammond, CEO, Driving the Nation about all the new gadgets, car tech and connected cars at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and the challenges of autonomous vehicles.
What a fun night Frank (with two nn-s) and I had at Bosch’s dinner the night before this radio show.
Why are the European manufacturers embracing and testing autonomous cars in the United States, more so than the domestic manufacturers? What does the 1968 Vienna Convention have to do with it?
Automobiles have come along way in technology since former Ford CEO, Alan Mulally, was the keynote speaker at the 2010 CES convention talking about the 2010 Ford Taurus as the official car of the 2010 International CES, offering 10 class-exclusive technologies not available from any other manufacturer, including Multi-contour seats with Active Motion, voice-activated navigation, SYNC, and MyKey.
This year Ford CEO Mark Fields gave a keynote address unveiling Ford’s newest technology, Sync 3.0. In 2007 Ford partnered with Microsoft and showcased their first SYNC, software that allowed your smartphone to Bluetooth to your Ford seamlessly. Today’s SYNC 3 is partnered with Panasonic and MyFord touch is no longer a project. Raj Nair, Ford’s Chief Technology Officer said that 95 percent of all Fords sold in the US in 2014 had a Sync system of some sort on board, making that a total of more than 10 million Sync-equipped cars sold. Ford will also have demos of the latest AppLink-enabled apps including Life360 and AccuWeather at Showstoppers, a nighttime event for journalists at the Wynn Hotel.
What is Data channel aggregation?
For example, if you have 4 different data plans in the car, the aggregator can decide which plan is the cheapest to use and access that plan. If you’re about to cross over from one country to another, “bridging the borders”, the aggregator will use the data plan that works in the country you are in instead of incurring roaming costs.
Nissan, according to Ndiaye, was the manufacturer that thought of the idea of the Murano looking two cars in front of it, not just one, Bosch was the company that designed the radar that allows that to happen. Nissan incorporated more technology, called forward emergency braking (FEB) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) that allows the Murano to break to avoid an accident.
According to Autotrader.com, 50% of consumers said they were willing to wait up to just about a year to get all their must-have features in their next vehicle and 51% said they were willing to pay up to $1,499 extra to get those features.
45% of vehicle owners wish their current vehicle had onboard WiFi and 19% list mobile WiFi as a must-have in their next vehicle.
Roughly 2 in 5 vehicle owners wish their current vehicle had a backup camera (42%) or sensors (38%).
We talk about the movie Future Shock, the challenge of semi and fully autonomous driving, auto shows, standardization, and security.
Nice to meet you, Frank, with two nn-s. :)


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Best Development Practices: A Primer for Smart Growth (1998), by Reid Ewing with Robert Hodder, published by the Smart Growth Network under a grant from EPA, lists specific practices to help achieve cross-cutting development principles, including:
- Mix land uses and concentrate development.
- Disperse and calm traffic and support alternative modes.
- Preserve entire ecosystems and mimic nature.
- Mix housing types and cut housing costs.
- Best Development Practices (PDF)(36 pp, 2 MB)


Howell resident Mike Honig and his son, Jake the Tank, 2.
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Jake Honig is far from your typical 2 1/2-year-old boy. After enduring a grueling seven-hour brain surgery on Aug. 4 to remove a kiwi-sized brain tumor (a very aggressive Ewing sarcoma), the first thing the brave Howell resident said upon waking was that he wanted pancakes and juice.
"The surgeon told us that most children don't speak for days after brain surgery," said Jake's father, Mike Honig. "He wheeled Jake into the room after surgery and, laughing, said, 'I suggest you get him some pancakes and juice.' "
That resilience, often unseen in children as young as Jake, prompted Honig's ...


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Daniel Dubois vs Nathan Gorman: Fight for vacant British heavyweight title to take place in London on July 13 with Joe Joyce on undercard. The two undefeated fighters have a chance to make a real statement in the division and the winner could propel themselves onto the world stage. Promoter Frank Warren has also included Joe Joyce, who fights Alexander Ustinov on May 18, on the undercard. A clash between himself and Dubois, 21, is on hold for the time being with the latter focusing on winning the belt relinquished by Hughie Fury earlier this year.


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Influence of a Fast Injection Rate Common Rail Injector for the Spray and Combustion Characteristics of Diesel Engine 2011-01-0687
For reduction of NOx and soot emission with conventional diesel diffusion combustion, the authors focused on enhancement of the rate of injection (hereafter referred to as RoI) to improve air availability, thus enhancing the fuel distribution and atomization. In order to increase opening ramp of the RoI (hereafter referred to as fast injection rate), a hydraulic circuit was improved and nozzle geometries were optimized to make the greatest use of the advantages of the hydraulic circuit.
Two different common rail injectors were prepared for this research. One is a mass production-type injector with piezo actuator that achieved the EURO-V exhaust gas emission standards, and the other is a prototype injector equipped with the new hydraulic circuit. The nozzle needle of the prototype injector is directly actuated by high-pressure fuel from common rail to improve the RoI. As a result, the prototype injector used for this research has a property as approximately 80% faster injection rate than the mass production-type.
The liquid phase (non-vapor) spray characteristics were evaluated using a high-pressure vessel, high-speed video camera, and metal halide lamps as the light source. In addition, the spray vapor characteristics under the same temperature and pressure conditions as an actual engine combustion chamber were evaluated with the high-temperature, high-pressure vessel using the LIF method. The combustion characteristics were evaluated using a single-cylinder engine system with same specification of the four-cylinder mass production diesel engine. At the set point of the EURO-V NOx level under the 1500 rpm half-load operating conditions, soot was reduced 48% without deterioration in combustion noise. This new prototype injector has the performance of liquid phase spray penetration that is 23% longer than the mass production-type, and the spray area is expanded and average light intensity number of spray using LIF method is 31% lower than mass production-type at the starting point of combustion, 0.5 ms after the start of injection. It was confirmed that faster injection rate causes a longer liquid phase spray penetration, improves fuel distribution and atomization itself, thus reducing soot greatly.
Citation: Kato, A., Matsuura, K., Hakozaki, T., Suzuki, O. et al., "Influence of a Fast Injection Rate Common Rail Injector for the Spray and Combustion Characteristics of Diesel Engine," SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0687, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0687. Download Citation